Monday, May 2, 2011

5/2/11--5/19/11

     The Rest of the Year!!!   
  
Monday, 5/2
Read articles about China.  Do map search questions.  Finish puzzle.
1st period: Get Ch. 23 activity sheets, which are due Wednesday, 5/4.
HW: Be sure your notebook and quotes are complete and orderly.  Be sure your grade sheet is neat and complete.  I will collect it Friday, 5/6.  You should have 16 grades and 18 items on it by then.  

Tuesday, 5/3  Activity Schedule for MS Awards Assembly
1st: We will go to the awards assembly at 8:15.
3rd, 4th, and 5th: Work on Ch. 23 activity sheets, which are due tomorrow.
HW: Everyone will turn in Ch. 23 activity sheets tomorrow.  Be sure the Ch. 23 puzzle 
is complete.
Wednesday, 5/4
Answer questions from Ch. 23 puzzle.  
Thursday, 5/5
I have a fun day planned!  You must not discuss what we do until after 5th period.  Shhh!!! 
Friday, 5/6
Turn in grade sheet.  Read pages 671-677.  Complete worksheets.
Monday, 5/9--Friday, 5/13 (Wednesday, 5/11, we will go to a Biscuits game!)
Review each day.  You must turn in your social studies book from home before the exam.  You may bring it to me any day this week after you complete your review.  You may turn in yellow sheets from the beginning of the year any day this week.
Exams  8:00-9:30
Monday, 5/16--science
Tuesday, 5/17--math
Wednesday, 5/18--English
Thursday, 5/19--social studies

Monday, April 25, 2011

4/25/11--4/29/11

 Where Are We Going in Geography?    
Monday, 4/25
View and file graded papers.  Label three maps of China.  Read 23-1.  Begin 23-1 notes.
HW: Be sure maps are labeled.  Review 23-1.  Be sure 23-1 notes are complete.
Tuesday, 4/26 Extended 1st Period; Activity Schedule for US Awards Day
Review 23-1.  Take 23-1 reading check.  Read 23-2.  Discuss Confucius and Lao Tzu.
HW: Review 23-2.
Wednesday, 4/27 Activity Schedule for Band Performance
Complete 23-2 notes.  Read about the Great Wall.
HW: Review 23-1 and 23-2.
      
Thursday, 4/28
Take 23-2 reading check.  Read 23-3.  Write facts about Taiwan and Mongolia.  Begin 23-3 notes.
HW: Be sure 23-3 notes are complete.  Review 23-1, 23-2, and 23-3.
Friday, 4/29
Take 23-3 reading check.  Answer map questions.  Write a letter.  Begin Ch. 23 puzzle.

Monday, April 18, 2011

4/18/11--4/21/11

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Each day during Holy Week, we will do an activity that focuses 
on the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. 
Monday, 4/18
Read article about India.  Complete map search questions.
Tuesday, 4/19
Read article about the United Kingdom.  Complete map search questions.
Wednesday, 4/20  Easter Chapel
Complete skills sheets.
      
Thursday, 4/21
Review map of Southeast Asia.

Monday, April 11, 2011

4/11/11--4/15/11

          Where Are We Going in Geography?   
Monday, 4/11
Label maps of Southeast Asia and India.  Read and discuss 22-1.  You will have a test on 22-1 only on Thursday, 4/14.  
HW: Review 22-1.  Research the Taj Mahal.  Using complete sentences, write eight to ten numbered facts about the Taj Mahal on a sheet of paper headed with your name, the date 4/12/11, and the title Taj Mahal Facts.  Work on visual.  Bring Easter card by Wednesday.  Bring money for the food bank.

Tuesday, 4/12
Turn in facts about the Taj Mahal.  Write notes on 22-1.  Begin Ch. 22 puzzle.
HW: Be sure notes and puzzle are complete.  Review 22-1.  Work on visual.  Be sure you have brought an Easter card by tomorrow.  Bring money for the food bank.

Wednesday, 4/13  Activity Schedule
Complete notes on Hinduism.  Review for tomorrow’s test.  Take Ch. 22 check-up.
HW: Study for test.  Work on visual.  Bring money for the food bank.
      
Thursday, 4/14
Take Ch. 22 test.  It will cover only 22-1.
HW: Complete visual.  You may bring your notes on Mother Teresa to class with you tomorrow.  Tomorrow is the last day to bring money for the food bank.  

Friday, 4/15
Turn in visual.  Do in-class writing about Mother Teresa.

Monday, April 4, 2011

4/4/11--4/8/11

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          Where Are We Going in Geography?   
Monday, 4/4
Take test on Western Europe map and capitals.
HW: On an index card, write a Bible verse that teaches about money--our attitude about it, what we are to do with it, etc.  Be sure to include the reference of the verse.  You will need the verse in class Wednesday, 4/6.  Is your notebook in order?  Bring money for food bank.
Tuesday, 4/5
View and file graded papers.  
HW: Have a Bible verse about money written on an index card in class tomorrow.  Bring money for food bank.
Wednesday, 4/6  Activity Schedule
Review verses and quotes.  Discuss money.
HW: Bring money for food bank.
      
Thursday, 4/7
Watch video and complete notes.  Read a play.
HW: Bring money for food bank.
Friday, 4/8
Label map of Southeast Asia.  Get assignment for a visual that is due Friday, 4/15.  
Read 22-1.
HW: Work on visual.  Bring money for food bank.
FYI:  Please purchase a religious Easter card and bring it to class by Wednesday, 4/13.  We will send our cards to residents of a local nursing home.  If you would like, you may bring more than one card.  Do not seal the envelope or put a stamp on it. 

Thursday, March 24, 2011

3/28/11--4/1/11

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          Where Are We Going in Geography?   
Monday, 3/28
Take 12-5 reading check.  Complete sheet on Anne Frank.  Complete Ch. 12 Puzzle 2.    
HW: Study for Ch. 12 Test 2.  Work on Ch. 12 project.  Bring money for food bank.
Tuesday, 3/29
Go over test review.
HW: Study for test.  Work on Ch. 12 project.  Bring money for food bank.
Wednesday, 3/30  Activity Schedule for Dance Performance
Take Ch. 12 Test 2.
HW: Be sure Ch. 12 project is complete and in class tomorrow.  Bring money for food bank. 
      
Thursday, 3/31  Extended 1st Period 
Present Ch. 12 projects.
HW: Study for Western Europe map and capitals test.  The test will be Monday, 4/4.  Bring money for food bank.
Friday, 4/1
Present Ch. 12 projects.
HW: Study for Western Europe map and capitals test.  Remember that you must correctly
spell the capitals.  There will not be a word bank.  Bring money for food bank.
Smile as we head into April!

Friday, March 11, 2011

3/21/11--3/25/11

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          Where Are We Going in Geography?   
Monday, 3/21
Get assignment for Ch. 12 project.  This counts as a major grade and is due Thursday, 3/31.  Read 12-4.  Begin 12-4 notes.
HW: Complete 12-4 notes.  Work on Ch. 12 project.
Tuesday, 3/22
Go over 12-4 notes.  Read article about Norway.  Do map search.
HW: Review 12-4.  Work on Ch. 12 project.
Wednesday, 3/23
Review 12-4.  Take 12-4 reading check.  Read 12-5.
HW: Work on Ch. 12 project.
      
Thursday, 3/24
Watch video.  Review 12-5.
HW: Work on Ch. 12 project.
Friday, 3/25
Complete 12-5 notes.  Work on Ch. 12 Test 2 review.  The test will be Wednesday, 3/30.
HW: Review 12-5 for reading check.  Complete test review.  Study for test.  Work on Ch. 12 project.