Happy Friday!
6th graders went over the Crusades--what they were, when they happened, and their results. Afterwards we had time to choose from the following sites:
Life in the Middle Ages
Mr. Dowling's Passport to the Crusades
What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages?
Art of the Middle Ages (click on the gallery pictures on the left)
No homework!
8th grade classes had their Lewis and Clark sketch due, then we finished the L & C program and its questions. No homework.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
1/29
Thursday:
6th grade classes took their Middle Ages vocabulary quiz, checked it, and then had some time to work on extra stained glass window designs. If you did not do well on your quiz, be ready to make up for it tomorrow--study harder!
8th grade classes turned in or showed their Lewis and Clark wildlife sketches, then finished the L & C program. Anyone who did not finish answering their discussion questions should be ready to turn them in tomorrow.
6th grade classes took their Middle Ages vocabulary quiz, checked it, and then had some time to work on extra stained glass window designs. If you did not do well on your quiz, be ready to make up for it tomorrow--study harder!
8th grade classes turned in or showed their Lewis and Clark wildlife sketches, then finished the L & C program. Anyone who did not finish answering their discussion questions should be ready to turn them in tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
1/28
Wednesday:
6th graders took their Middle Ages vocabulary quiz; had current events; and read about the Crusades. We finished with the questions for King Richard the Lion Heart and the crusade word scramble. We will go over these next Monday; otherwise there is no homework.
7th grade: I only had the Bell homeroom today, for two class periods, and it was the last time we will work on African country projects. We have had many hours to work on them, and they should be great. No homework, and this homeroom has the writing test with Mrs. Hartle next Monday for both afternoon periods.
6th graders took their Middle Ages vocabulary quiz; had current events; and read about the Crusades. We finished with the questions for King Richard the Lion Heart and the crusade word scramble. We will go over these next Monday; otherwise there is no homework.
7th grade: I only had the Bell homeroom today, for two class periods, and it was the last time we will work on African country projects. We have had many hours to work on them, and they should be great. No homework, and this homeroom has the writing test with Mrs. Hartle next Monday for both afternoon periods.
1/27
Tuesday:
6th grade classes watched current events, then received their Middle Ages vocabulary list. We went over the words, and also how to study for Thursday's quiz. Afterwards we looked at medieval art and how it was religious and usually more 2-D than 3-D. Study for the quiz!
8th grade classes had current events as well, then worked on and turned in their "Describe an Animal Like Lewis & Clark" assignment. This was typed on MS Word, and included both a detailed description of the "new" animal and also a picture of it. Thursday we will finish Lewis & Clark.
6th grade classes watched current events, then received their Middle Ages vocabulary list. We went over the words, and also how to study for Thursday's quiz. Afterwards we looked at medieval art and how it was religious and usually more 2-D than 3-D. Study for the quiz!
8th grade classes had current events as well, then worked on and turned in their "Describe an Animal Like Lewis & Clark" assignment. This was typed on MS Word, and included both a detailed description of the "new" animal and also a picture of it. Thursday we will finish Lewis & Clark.
Monday, January 26, 2009
1/26
Monday:
6th grade watched CNN, checked our questions about the Middle Ages, and went over the Middle Ages vocabulary and ways to study it. Homework is to study for Wednesday's quiz.
7th grade worked on Africa projects, which are due next week. Be ready to present on Monday; remember that you only present the highlights/most interesting things about your country.
6th grade watched CNN, checked our questions about the Middle Ages, and went over the Middle Ages vocabulary and ways to study it. Homework is to study for Wednesday's quiz.
7th grade worked on Africa projects, which are due next week. Be ready to present on Monday; remember that you only present the highlights/most interesting things about your country.
1/23
Friday:
6th grade read about Music and Art in the Middle Ages, answered three questions about what we had read, and looked on the smartboard at medieval art. No homework was assigned.
7th grade worked on Africa projects after watching student news. No homework.
6th grade read about Music and Art in the Middle Ages, answered three questions about what we had read, and looked on the smartboard at medieval art. No homework was assigned.
7th grade worked on Africa projects after watching student news. No homework.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
1/22
Thursday:
6th graders had a spiffy presentation about Medieval music by Brother Brad; stained glass window design homework was due, and your homework for next week is to listen to music.
8th graders continued the Lewis & Clark program, along with its questions. Remember to work on your sketching wildlife assignment between now and next Tuesday.
6th graders had a spiffy presentation about Medieval music by Brother Brad; stained glass window design homework was due, and your homework for next week is to listen to music.
8th graders continued the Lewis & Clark program, along with its questions. Remember to work on your sketching wildlife assignment between now and next Tuesday.
1/21
Wednesday:
6th graders had a great presentation about Music in the Middle Ages by Brother Brad. Stained glass homework was due, and Friday's homework was to listen to (non-deafening) music.
7th graders worked on their country projects; remember to follow all steps in order and do your best on them. No homework.
6th graders had a great presentation about Music in the Middle Ages by Brother Brad. Stained glass homework was due, and Friday's homework was to listen to (non-deafening) music.
7th graders worked on their country projects; remember to follow all steps in order and do your best on them. No homework.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
1/15
Thursday:
6th grade classes watched Student News; took notes, read about, answered questions, and discussed monks and hermits during the Middle Ages; homework was the reading about cathedrals and your stained glass window art design, due next Tuesday.
8th grade classes continued Lewis & Clark and the questions that go with the program. No homework!
6th grade classes watched Student News; took notes, read about, answered questions, and discussed monks and hermits during the Middle Ages; homework was the reading about cathedrals and your stained glass window art design, due next Tuesday.
8th grade classes continued Lewis & Clark and the questions that go with the program. No homework!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
1/14
Wednesday:
6th grade classes discussed what a monk is and what a hermit is, then read some about why some men in the Middle Ages chose religious communities or separation. After turning in the questions about these two professions, we had some time to work on the homework, which was 1) reading about medieval cathedrals, and 2) creating our own stained glass window design. The window art is due next Wednesday, when we have a guest speaker coming to teach us about medieval music.
7th grade classes continued working on our Africa projects. Please remember to do the steps in order, focus, and do a great job on each part. No homework.
6th grade classes discussed what a monk is and what a hermit is, then read some about why some men in the Middle Ages chose religious communities or separation. After turning in the questions about these two professions, we had some time to work on the homework, which was 1) reading about medieval cathedrals, and 2) creating our own stained glass window design. The window art is due next Wednesday, when we have a guest speaker coming to teach us about medieval music.
7th grade classes continued working on our Africa projects. Please remember to do the steps in order, focus, and do a great job on each part. No homework.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
1/13
Tuesday:
6th grade classes watched Student News, read about the system of feudalism & answered questions about it, and then got to explore a couple of websites about the Middle Ages.
The websites were:
Step back in time
Ghosts in the Castle
6th grade classes watched Student News, read about the system of feudalism & answered questions about it, and then got to explore a couple of websites about the Middle Ages.
The websites were:
Step back in time
Ghosts in the Castle
Monday, January 12, 2009
1/12
Monday:
The 6th grade class viewed current events, finished their text questions about the Greeks, Romans, and Middle Ages, and had homework (that some people finished) about feudalism. The feudalism questions are due Wednesday if you did not finish.
7th grade classes also watched CNN, then began their African country projects. These may be either by a single person or with someone. Remember to do the steps in order and get each finished step approved by Mr. Griffith before moving on; there is a grade each day on how you focus and work. No homework!
The 6th grade class viewed current events, finished their text questions about the Greeks, Romans, and Middle Ages, and had homework (that some people finished) about feudalism. The feudalism questions are due Wednesday if you did not finish.
7th grade classes also watched CNN, then began their African country projects. These may be either by a single person or with someone. Remember to do the steps in order and get each finished step approved by Mr. Griffith before moving on; there is a grade each day on how you focus and work. No homework!
1/09
Friday:
6th grade watched CNN student news, then worked on their typed comparisons of life in a castle versus life today. Homework was the "What a Life!" peasant journal entry, due Monday.
7th grade classes both *just* finished Duma and turned in its questions--thank goodness we finished just in time. There was no homework.
6th grade watched CNN student news, then worked on their typed comparisons of life in a castle versus life today. Homework was the "What a Life!" peasant journal entry, due Monday.
7th grade classes both *just* finished Duma and turned in its questions--thank goodness we finished just in time. There was no homework.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
1/08
Thursday:
6th grade classes watched Student News, then finished writing and typing up their list about how living in a castle during the Middle Ages is different from life today (& also the question about how your life compares to that of a lord's son or daughter).
After finishing and turning in the assignment, students could either read or play any of the three games listed on Monday's blog entry.
No homework was assigned.
8th graders also watched current events, then did an assignment about the Bill of Rights, which were the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. If you did not finish all parts of the assignment (including the picture), they are due for homework next Tuesday.
6th grade classes watched Student News, then finished writing and typing up their list about how living in a castle during the Middle Ages is different from life today (& also the question about how your life compares to that of a lord's son or daughter).
After finishing and turning in the assignment, students could either read or play any of the three games listed on Monday's blog entry.
No homework was assigned.
8th graders also watched current events, then did an assignment about the Bill of Rights, which were the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution. If you did not finish all parts of the assignment (including the picture), they are due for homework next Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
1/07
Wednesday:
6th grade covered our Latin terms, watched CNN Student News, read a section about Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and the Middle Ages, and finally began answering questions about the reading. No HW.
7th grade discussed and turned in our African poetry hw, then continued Duma and writing its questions. No HW.
6th grade covered our Latin terms, watched CNN Student News, read a section about Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and the Middle Ages, and finally began answering questions about the reading. No HW.
7th grade discussed and turned in our African poetry hw, then continued Duma and writing its questions. No HW.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
1/06
Tuesday:
6th grade watched CNN Student News, then read a section about the transition from Ancient Greece to Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages. We answered and turned in questions about the section. Thursday we will type up our list about living now compared to living in a medieval castle. No HW.
8th grade also watched CNN, then took brief notes about the US and its first law-creating document, the Articles of Confederation (and how it was a failure). Finally we read pages 43-46 about the early US government and answered questions which were turned in. No homework if you finished the questions.
6th grade watched CNN Student News, then read a section about the transition from Ancient Greece to Ancient Rome to the Middle Ages. We answered and turned in questions about the section. Thursday we will type up our list about living now compared to living in a medieval castle. No HW.
8th grade also watched CNN, then took brief notes about the US and its first law-creating document, the Articles of Confederation (and how it was a failure). Finally we read pages 43-46 about the early US government and answered questions which were turned in. No homework if you finished the questions.
Monday, January 5, 2009
1/05
Monday:
6th Grade finished their Latin (Roman) terms, and if they had time, they could also access the following sites:
Dress the Roman Soldier (go to Roman Empire, then Dress the Roman Soldier)
Fling the Teacher
Ancient Roman Streets: What Does Not Belong?
There was no homework.
7th grade classes read a section about modern Kenya and answered questions about the reading (questions were turned in). Afterward we began viewing Duma, with the assignment to write your own factual questions about the film/story. Homework was to read and answer questions about a poem written by an African poet.
6th Grade finished their Latin (Roman) terms, and if they had time, they could also access the following sites:
Dress the Roman Soldier (go to Roman Empire, then Dress the Roman Soldier)
Fling the Teacher
Ancient Roman Streets: What Does Not Belong?
There was no homework.
7th grade classes read a section about modern Kenya and answered questions about the reading (questions were turned in). Afterward we began viewing Duma, with the assignment to write your own factual questions about the film/story. Homework was to read and answer questions about a poem written by an African poet.
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