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

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.

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

          Where Are We Going in Geography?   

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.

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.

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

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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. 

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

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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!

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

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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. 

3/7/11--3/11/11

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Monday, 3/7

Review 12-1 and 12-2.  Read 12-3.  Work on 12-3 notes.  Review map.

HW: Review 12-3.  Bring your research on Martin Luther to class tomorrow.  

Tuesday, 3/8  Chapel Schedule

Review 12-3.  Take reading check on 12-3.  Discuss Martin Luther.  Get test review. 

HW: Complete test review.  Study for Ch. 12 Test 1.  

Wednesday, 3/9

Complete Ch. 12 Puzzle 1.  Read article about Martin Luther.  Go over test review.

HW: Study for Ch. 12 Test 1. 

      

Thursday, 3/10

Take Ch. 12 Test 1.  Sing!

Friday, 3/11

Watch video.  Complete puzzle.

Have a great Spring Break!

2/28/11--3/4/11

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Monday, 2/28

Read Junior Scholastic article about Africa.  Do map sheet.  View graded papers.

HW: Is your notebook updated and in order?  Be sure your grade sheet is neat, complete, and correct with 15 items and grades.  Recopy it if necessary.  I will take it up Wednesday, 3/2.

Tuesday, 3/1

Label Ch. 12 map of Western Europe. You will be tested on the map and capitals of Western Europe at the end of Ch. 12.  

HW: Read 12-1.  Have your grade sheet ready.  

Wednesday, 3/2

Turn in grade sheet.  Review 12-1.  Complete 12-1 notes.  Read article about the United Kingdom.  Do map sheet.

HW: Research Martin Luther (1483-1546).  Highlight important information.  Bring your research to class Tuesday, 3/8.  Be sure to include the name of the well-known hymn he wrote.

      

Thursday, 3/3

Get map of the British Isles.  Read page 344.  Take 12-1 reading check.  Read about the European Union.

HW: Read 12-2.  Work on research.

Friday, 3/4

Complete 12-2 notes.  Take 12-2 reading check.  

HW: Work on research.  

***FYI: You will have two tests on Chapter 12.  The first test will be Thursday, 3/10, and will cover 12-1, 12-2, and 12-3.  The second one will be after Spring Break and will cover 12-4 and 12-5.  Then we will have the Western Europe map and capitals test.

What is this little Dutch boy doing?

2/22/11--2/25/11

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Tuesday, 2/22

Finish video.  Begin writing assignment.

HW: Finish writing assignment.  Study for Ch. 21 test on Thursday.

Wednesday, 2/23

Take grade from Ch. 21 sheets.  Complete review sheet for Ch. 21.

HW: Study for Ch. 21 test tomorrow.

       

Thursday, 2/24

Take Ch. 21 test.

Friday, 2/25  Chapel Schedule

Watch video.  Sing!

Without Christ, not one step; with Him, anywhere.

          David Livingstone 

2/14/11--2/18/11

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Monday, 2/14

Review 21-3.  Complete Ch. 21 section sheets.  Review map of Africa.

HW: Study for map test.  Be sure African Kingdoms sheets and all section notes are finished.

Tuesday, 2/15

Take grade from African Kingdom sheets.  Answer Ch. 21 questions.

HW: Study for map test.  Be sure Ch. 21 questions are complete.  

Wednesday, 2/16

Go over Ch. 21 questions.  Complete Ch. 21 puzzle.  Review map of Africa. 

HW: Study for map test.  

       

Thursday, 2/17

Work on Ch. 21 sheets.

HW: Study for map test.  Be sure Ch. 21 puzzle is complete.

Friday, 2/18

Take Africa map test.  Begin video.

HW: Study for Ch. 21 test, which is Thursday, 2/24.

Enjoy your three-day weekend! 

2/7/11--2/11/11

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Monday, 2/7

View and file graded papers.  Check verses and quotes.  Label Ch. 21 map.  Get map of Africa on which you will be tested Friday, 2/18.

HW: Print this sheet.  Get it signed by a parent.  Begin studying for Africa map test.  Research: Use the internet to research Nelson Mandela and David Livingstone. Print at least one page about each.  Read the research.  Highlight interesting, important information.  Bring it to class Friday, 2/11.

Tuesday, 2/8

Complete Ch. 21 vocabulary sheet.  Read 21-1.  Write notes.  Read article about South Africa.  Do map sheet.

HW: Review 21-1.  Work on research.  Study for map test.

Wednesday, 2/9  Chapel Schedule

Read 21-2.  Write notes.  Read 21-3.  Write notes.  Begin working on sheets on African Kingdoms.  This due Tuesday, 2/15.  

HW: Review 21-2 and 21-3.  Have notes for all sections of Ch. 21 by Tuesday, 2/15.  Work on research.  Study for map test.

     

Thursday, 2/10

Make valentines for nursing home residents.

HW: Bring your research to class tomorrow.  Finish African Kingdoms sheets.  Have notes for all sections of Ch. 21 by Tuesday.  Study for map test.

Friday, 2/11

Discuss Mandela and Livingstone.  

HW: Study for map test.

Don’t monkey around!  Do your work!

1/31/11--2/4/11

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Monday, 1/31

Take up and discuss homework from pages 591-596.  Watch video about animals.  Work on test review for Ch. 20.  The test on Ch. 20 will be Thursday, 2/3.

HW: Print this sheet and get it signed by a parent.  Record assignments in planner.  

***Research: Use www.opendoorsusa.org to find the top five countries that oppress or persecute Christians.  List the countries on a sheet of paper, and bring the list to class Wednesday, 2/2.  Complete test review.  Is your notebook updated and in order?

Tuesday, 2/1

Go over all Ch. 20 notes.  Do Ch. 20 puzzles.

HW: Study for Ch. 20 test.  Be sure to have your research list tomorrow.  

Wednesday, 2/2

Go over test review.  Discuss persecution of Christians. 

HW: Study for Ch. 20 test.

       

Thursday, 2/3

Take Ch. 20 test.

Friday, 2/4

Read news article and answer questions.  Watch video.

Could this happen to you?

1/24/11--1/28/11

Monday, 1/24

Watch video about Kenya.

HW: Get this sheet signed.  Bring 100 small items of food in a bag.

Tuesday, 1/25

Celebrate 100 days of school!  Read Junior Scholastic magazines.

HW: Be sure to have your research on Amin and Fossey in class with you tomorrow.  Review 20-3.

Wednesday, 1/26

Go over 20-3 notes.  Take 20-3 reading check.  Discuss Amin and Fossey.  Read about apes and monkeys. 

HW: On a sheet of paper, write the definition of the word propaganda.  Have this definition in class tomorrow.  On another sheet of paper, write two paragraphs--one about Amin and one about Fossey.  These are due Friday, 1/28.  You will turn in your research with your paragraphs.

       

Thursday, 1/27  Chapel Schedule

Read 20-4.  Read about the crisis in Darfur.  Get sheet of questions that is due  

Monday, 1/31.  

HW: Review 20-4.  Complete paragraphs.  Read pages 591-596.  Answer questions on the sheet I gave you.  The questions are due Monday, 1/31.

Friday, 1/28

Turn in paragraphs and research.  Complete 20-4 notes.  Take 20-4 reading check.  Do Ch. 20 activity sheet. 

HW: Be sure you have read pages 591-596 and answered the questions I gave you.

1/18/11--1/21/11

Tuesday, 1/18

Label Ch. 20 map.  Read 20-1.  Write definitions for Ch. 20 vocabulary words.  

HW: Be sure Ch. 20 vocabulary is completed by Thursday, 1/20.  Review 20-1.

***Research: Use the internet to research Idi Amin and Dian Fossey.  Print at least one page of information about each person.  Your research should include Amin’s nickname and the name of Fossey’s famous book.  Highlight those two specific pieces of information.  Bring your research to class on Wednesday, 1/26. 

Wednesday, 1/19

Complete 20-1 notes.  Begin reading 20-2.

HW: Review 20-1.  Be sure your vocabulary is complete.  Use the internet to find the official motto of Kenya.  Write your answer on a sheet of paper, and bring it to class tomorrow.  Work on research.

       

Thursday, 1/20

Take 20-1 reading check.  Finish reading 20-2.  Complete 20-2 notes.  Do map sheet.

HW: Review 20-2.  Work on research.

Friday, 1/21

Read JS article about Kenya.  Take 20-2 reading check.  Read 20-3.  Begin 20-3 notes.

HW: Complete 20-3 notes.  Review 20-3.  Work on research.

***On Monday or Tuesday, bring 100 small items of food in a bag as we celebrate 100 days of school!

1/11/11--1/14/11

Tuesday, 1/11

Turn in Nobel Prizes sheet.  Discuss Islam.  Get Ch. 19 test review.

HW: Be sure your test review is complete.  Study for Ch. 19 test on Friday, 1/14.

Wednesday, 1/12

Answer review questions.  Watch video about Islam.  Go over test review.

HW: Study for Ch. 19 test on Friday, 1/14.

                      

Thursday, 1/13

Take Ch. 19 check-up.  Review for tomorrow’s test.

HW: Study for test.

Friday, 1/14

Take Ch. 19 test.  Read JS about Africa.

1/4/11--1/7/11

Tuesday, 1/4

Label map of West Africa.  Complete Ch. 19 vocabulary sheet.  Read 19-1.  Write 10 facts about 19-1.

HW: Start off right in 2011 by getting the weekly sheet signed.  Be sure you have read 19-1 and have written 10 facts.

   

Wednesday, 1/5

Discuss 19-1.  Read 19-2.  Write 10 facts.  Get assignment for research on the 

Nobel Prize.  This is due Monday, 1/10.  Begin 19-1 notes.

HW: Be sure 19-1 notes are complete.  Work on research.

                        

Thursday, 1/6

Work on 19-2 notes.  Read about the history of salt.  Get Ch. 19 puzzle.

HW: Be sure 19-2 notes are complete.  Work on research.  

Friday, 1/7

Do homework check.  Discuss 19-1 and 19-2 notes.  Finish puzzle.

HW: Be sure the puzzle is complete.  Be sure research is complete.