Friday:
6th grade had current events and worked on Mona Lisa. There was no homework; Renaissance music and art next week.
8th graders retook their states quiz if needed, read about child labor and the Republican Party right before the Civil War (and answered questions), and lastly had the Gettysburg Address for homework. Memorize it--it's short!
Friday, February 27, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
2/26
Thursday:
6th grade had CNN student news, read pages 4-6 of the Renaissance packet, and worked on our da Vinci masterpieces. There was no homework.
8th grade had student news, a short quiz on the homework from last class (which we checked), and (lastly) read 52-55, then answered page 58. Any extra time was devoted to our Language Arts novels.
6th grade had CNN student news, read pages 4-6 of the Renaissance packet, and worked on our da Vinci masterpieces. There was no homework.
8th grade had student news, a short quiz on the homework from last class (which we checked), and (lastly) read 52-55, then answered page 58. Any extra time was devoted to our Language Arts novels.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
2/25
Wednesday:
6th graders had current events, then explored French cuisine. There was no homework.
7th graders also had current events, then had a mind-bending activity about Australian slang--we tried to figure out real terms and what they mean Down Under.
6th graders had current events, then explored French cuisine. There was no homework.
7th graders also had current events, then had a mind-bending activity about Australian slang--we tried to figure out real terms and what they mean Down Under.
2/24
Tuesday:
6th grade explored French culture through a rat. There was no homework; we shall return to the Renaissance on Thursday.
8th grade had current events, read their slavery essay homework to their neighbor, and read a short bit of information about why people moved westward during the 1840s. There will be a quiz on that material Thursday, so study!
6th grade explored French culture through a rat. There was no homework; we shall return to the Renaissance on Thursday.
8th grade had current events, read their slavery essay homework to their neighbor, and read a short bit of information about why people moved westward during the 1840s. There will be a quiz on that material Thursday, so study!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
2/20
Friday:
6th graders took a quiz on the first half of the Renaissance packet, then watched current events.
7th graders had current events, then finished, printed out, and turned in their research & essay on an Australian animal. There was no homework.
6th graders took a quiz on the first half of the Renaissance packet, then watched current events.
7th graders had current events, then finished, printed out, and turned in their research & essay on an Australian animal. There was no homework.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
2/19
Thursday:
6th graders started off with an open-notes quiz on the first half of the Renaissance packet; afterwards they explored a nifty website about (the genius and Renaissance man) Leonardo da Vinci's workshop. Read the directions carefully on the website, and have fun with it!
8th graders began with their 50 states quiz, which we checked in class. We then worked on a choice of two essays about slavery in the United States; homework was to finish these essays if you did not do so in class.
6th graders started off with an open-notes quiz on the first half of the Renaissance packet; afterwards they explored a nifty website about (the genius and Renaissance man) Leonardo da Vinci's workshop. Read the directions carefully on the website, and have fun with it!
8th graders began with their 50 states quiz, which we checked in class. We then worked on a choice of two essays about slavery in the United States; homework was to finish these essays if you did not do so in class.
2/18
Wednesday:
6th graders watched CNN Student News, then read about the marvelous beginnings of the Renaissance. Study pages 1-3 for Friday.
7th graders had current events, then worked hard on their Austalian animal research and short paper. We will finish these in class on Friday; make sure they are well written. Homework was to complete the Australian flag and Australian animals wordsearch (due Friday).
6th graders watched CNN Student News, then read about the marvelous beginnings of the Renaissance. Study pages 1-3 for Friday.
7th graders had current events, then worked hard on their Austalian animal research and short paper. We will finish these in class on Friday; make sure they are well written. Homework was to complete the Australian flag and Australian animals wordsearch (due Friday).
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
2/17
Tuesday:
6th graders watched CNN student news, then read about how the Renaissance began in Europe, ending the Middle Ages. Homework is to read (carefully!) pages 1-3 of the Renaissance packet.
8th graders watched current events, then either worked on studying for their quiz Thursday or gave their skits and then read pages 23-26 and answered pages 30 & 39. Study for your states quiz Thursday!
You may play any of the games below, and also any other geography games that are on those sites (directly). Use them to study!
Interactive Map of the US
US Map and Puzzle
Match the States Quiz
Click on the State
Jayzee Bear's Wacky Match the States Game
6th graders watched CNN student news, then read about how the Renaissance began in Europe, ending the Middle Ages. Homework is to read (carefully!) pages 1-3 of the Renaissance packet.
8th graders watched current events, then either worked on studying for their quiz Thursday or gave their skits and then read pages 23-26 and answered pages 30 & 39. Study for your states quiz Thursday!
You may play any of the games below, and also any other geography games that are on those sites (directly). Use them to study!
Interactive Map of the US
US Map and Puzzle
Match the States Quiz
Click on the State
Jayzee Bear's Wacky Match the States Game
2/13
Friday:
6th graders watched current events then discussed the end of feudalism and the Middle Ages. There was no homework.
8th graders either presented their early America skits or studied for their quiz next week.
6th graders watched current events then discussed the end of feudalism and the Middle Ages. There was no homework.
8th graders either presented their early America skits or studied for their quiz next week.
2/12
Thursday:
6th grade had current events, then read about the Magna Carta and how it took away power from King John. We turned in our fact/opinion questions.
8th grade either read pages 23-26 and answered pages 30 & 39, or worked on their early America skits. Quiz next Thursday on the 50 states!
6th grade had current events, then read about the Magna Carta and how it took away power from King John. We turned in our fact/opinion questions.
8th grade either read pages 23-26 and answered pages 30 & 39, or worked on their early America skits. Quiz next Thursday on the 50 states!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
2/11
Wednesday:
6th graders turned in their Middle Ages Business signs, watched student news, read about the Magna Carta (Great Charter) where the meanie King John lost a lot of his power, and finished with a summary of why the Middle Ages and feudalism ended. Next Wednesday we will begin the Renaissance! No homework today.
7th graders had their Australia/New Zealand map quiz, watched current events, and began working on a Oceania animal project. No homework was given.
6th graders turned in their Middle Ages Business signs, watched student news, read about the Magna Carta (Great Charter) where the meanie King John lost a lot of his power, and finished with a summary of why the Middle Ages and feudalism ended. Next Wednesday we will begin the Renaissance! No homework today.
7th graders had their Australia/New Zealand map quiz, watched current events, and began working on a Oceania animal project. No homework was given.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
2/10
Tuesday:
6th graders watched current events, read about medieval towns, and began designing signs for businesses in the Middle Ages. Homework was to finish these signs (in color).
8th graders watched CNN Student News, had a short reading assignment about 1815-1825 and a quiz, then had time work on their historical skits. No homework was given.
6th graders watched current events, read about medieval towns, and began designing signs for businesses in the Middle Ages. Homework was to finish these signs (in color).
8th graders watched CNN Student News, had a short reading assignment about 1815-1825 and a quiz, then had time work on their historical skits. No homework was given.
Monday, February 9, 2009
11/9
Monday:
6th graders had current events, read about medieval towns, and began designing signs for medieval businesses. The sign designs are due Wednesday.
7th graders watched current events, did some map review on Australia, received a practice map for Wednesday's quiz, and began working on a short packet about New Zealand. The packet is due Wednesday, and the Australia/New Zealand map quiz is also Wednesday. Study hard and study often!!
6th graders had current events, read about medieval towns, and began designing signs for medieval businesses. The sign designs are due Wednesday.
7th graders watched current events, did some map review on Australia, received a practice map for Wednesday's quiz, and began working on a short packet about New Zealand. The packet is due Wednesday, and the Australia/New Zealand map quiz is also Wednesday. Study hard and study often!!
2/6
Friday:
6th graders watched current events, read about medieval food, and had a Robin Hood acrostic poem which we turned in.
7th graders received and labeled their Australia/New Zealand maps; your map quiz is next Wednesday.
6th graders watched current events, read about medieval food, and had a Robin Hood acrostic poem which we turned in.
7th graders received and labeled their Australia/New Zealand maps; your map quiz is next Wednesday.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
2/05
Thursday:
6th graders had current events, read about what people ate in the Middle Ages, and created their own acrostic poem about Robin Hood. Illuminated art homework was also due today; no homework for next class.
8th graders watched Stuent News, checked papers about 1800-1820, and then began working on their skits in small groups. Star Spangled Flag Art was due today.
6th graders had current events, read about what people ate in the Middle Ages, and created their own acrostic poem about Robin Hood. Illuminated art homework was also due today; no homework for next class.
8th graders watched Stuent News, checked papers about 1800-1820, and then began working on their skits in small groups. Star Spangled Flag Art was due today.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
2/4
Wednesday:
6th graders did not have my class, due to Mother Nature and her snowflakes.
7th graders began Australia/New Zealand/Oceania today. We read the Activity Atlas in the textbook (pages 544-549 and answered questions from it--we will check these on Friday); afterward students could explore National Geographic's website about Australia. There was no homework if you finished the atlas questions.
6th graders did not have my class, due to Mother Nature and her snowflakes.
7th graders began Australia/New Zealand/Oceania today. We read the Activity Atlas in the textbook (pages 544-549 and answered questions from it--we will check these on Friday); afterward students could explore National Geographic's website about Australia. There was no homework if you finished the atlas questions.
2/3
Tuesday:
6th grade classes watched Student News, discussed illumination (the colorful, detailed decoration of something written during the Middle Ages), and then began working on their own name in an illuminated form. The name art is due on Thursday--make them look spiffy!
8th graders read about the time period from 1800 (Jefferson's election as President) to 1820 (after the War of 1812 was over) and answered questions about the reading. Homework was to finish the assignment about the Star-Spangled Banner, including your U.S. flag with the lyrics to one verse written on the stripes. These are due Thursday.
6th grade classes watched Student News, discussed illumination (the colorful, detailed decoration of something written during the Middle Ages), and then began working on their own name in an illuminated form. The name art is due on Thursday--make them look spiffy!
8th graders read about the time period from 1800 (Jefferson's election as President) to 1820 (after the War of 1812 was over) and answered questions about the reading. Homework was to finish the assignment about the Star-Spangled Banner, including your U.S. flag with the lyrics to one verse written on the stripes. These are due Thursday.
Monday, February 2, 2009
2/2
Monday:
6th graders watched Student News; shared one of their questions for King Richard the Lion Heart, and worked on their Middle Ages story, including its artwork (illumination). Make them look good, and they are due Wednesday.
7th graders had their last day to work on Africa projects. Please make sure that you clipped ALL of your group's work together before placing it in the class drawer. No homework today.
6th graders watched Student News; shared one of their questions for King Richard the Lion Heart, and worked on their Middle Ages story, including its artwork (illumination). Make them look good, and they are due Wednesday.
7th graders had their last day to work on Africa projects. Please make sure that you clipped ALL of your group's work together before placing it in the class drawer. No homework today.
1/31
Friday:
6th graders discussed why Israel is called the Holy Land, read about the Crusades, and completed the questions to ask King Richard the Lion Heart (and the crusades word jumble). No homework was given.
8th graders completed a Louisiana Purchase webquest after current events. No homework!
6th graders discussed why Israel is called the Holy Land, read about the Crusades, and completed the questions to ask King Richard the Lion Heart (and the crusades word jumble). No homework was given.
8th graders completed a Louisiana Purchase webquest after current events. No homework!
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