Social Studies I
9/19 - Computer Lab - Create Country Travel Brochure
9/20 - Computer Lab - Finish Country Travel Brochure
9/21 - Review geography unit
9/22 - Take geography test.
Social Studies III
9/19 - Read 19.3 and discuss the Korean War.
9/20 - Do GR 19.3 and correct.
9/21 - Read 19.4 and discuss McCarthyism and the Arms Race.
9/22 - Do GR 19.4 and correct.
Social Studies II
9/19 - Begin chapter 10 Key Terms.
9/20 - Complete and correct key terms.
9/21 - Begin chapter 10 review, #'s 1 - 28, pages 376-377.
9/22 - Complete and correct key terms, test on Tuesday.
Social Studies IV
9/19 - Read 4.2 and discuss Federal Grants to States. Read 4.3 for homework.
9/20 - Take chapter 4 Quiz.
9/21 - Begin unit 1 key terms.
9/22 - Complete and correct key terms.
Social Studies 7
9/19 - Computer Lab - Create Country Travel Brochure
9/20 - Computer Lab - Continue Country Travel Brochure
9/21 - Computer Lab - Finish Country Travel Brochure
9/22 - Share Brochures with class.
Social Studies 8
9/19 - Begin chapter 5 & 6 review, page 162, #'s 1, 2, 4, 5, 10-13, 15, 16 and page 196, #'s 1-3, 7, 10-13, 15, 17, 18, 20.
9/20 - Complete and correct chapter review.
9/21 - In class review for test.
9/22 - Take chapters 5 & 6 test.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
9/12 - 9/15
Social Studies I
9/12 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/13 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/14 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/15 - Students will use classroom resources to create a geography pamphlet for one world country.
Social Studies III
9/12 - Read chapter 19 section 1 and discuss the origins of the Cold War.
9/13 - Finish 19.1 and discuss, take notes.
9/14 - Read 19.2 and discuss the Cold War heating up - Berlin Airlift.
9/15 - Do Guided Reading worksheet 19.2 and correct.
Social Studies II
9/12 - Watch video on the Panama Canal and discuss it's importance in world trade.
9/13 - Read 10.4 and discuss the arguments against US imperialism.
9/14 - Do GR 10.4 and correct.
9/15 - Class discussion, take notes.
Social Studies IV
9/12 - Finish group work on 6 principles of the Constitution, take notes.
9/13 - Chapter review and quiz.
9/14 - Read 4.1 and discuss Federalism, take notes.
9/15 - Finish 4.1, discuss the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, take notes.
Social Studies 7
9/12 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/13 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/14 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/15 - Students will use classroom resources to create a geography pamphlet for one world country.
Social Studies 8
9/12 - Read 6.4 and discuss other groups involved in the Revolution.
9/13 - Read 6.5 and discuss the war in the south and how the war ended.
9/14 - Begin Chapter 5 & 6 Key Terms.
9/15 - Complete and correct Key Terms.
9/12 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/13 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/14 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/15 - Students will use classroom resources to create a geography pamphlet for one world country.
Social Studies III
9/12 - Read chapter 19 section 1 and discuss the origins of the Cold War.
9/13 - Finish 19.1 and discuss, take notes.
9/14 - Read 19.2 and discuss the Cold War heating up - Berlin Airlift.
9/15 - Do Guided Reading worksheet 19.2 and correct.
Social Studies II
9/12 - Watch video on the Panama Canal and discuss it's importance in world trade.
9/13 - Read 10.4 and discuss the arguments against US imperialism.
9/14 - Do GR 10.4 and correct.
9/15 - Class discussion, take notes.
Social Studies IV
9/12 - Finish group work on 6 principles of the Constitution, take notes.
9/13 - Chapter review and quiz.
9/14 - Read 4.1 and discuss Federalism, take notes.
9/15 - Finish 4.1, discuss the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution, take notes.
Social Studies 7
9/12 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/13 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/14 - Students will research and create geography terms flash cards for review.
9/15 - Students will use classroom resources to create a geography pamphlet for one world country.
Social Studies 8
9/12 - Read 6.4 and discuss other groups involved in the Revolution.
9/13 - Read 6.5 and discuss the war in the south and how the war ended.
9/14 - Begin Chapter 5 & 6 Key Terms.
9/15 - Complete and correct Key Terms.
Monday, September 5, 2011
9/6 - 9/8
I hope everyone had a good 4 day weekend, time to get back at it. The football and volleyball teams did well over the weekend, too. Football beat Elkton 26-0 and the volleyball team won 3 and lost 1 at the Dufur Jamboree. Good job Cougars!
Social Studies I
9/6 - Complete Geography Unit Packet and turn in
9/7 - Begin World Map assignment
9/8 - Complete and correct world map assignment
Social Studies III
9/6 - Watch "Schindler's List"
9/7 - Watch "Schindler's List"
9/8 - Finish "Schindler's List" and begin writing assignment, due Monday.
Social Studies II
9/6 - Finish reading 10.2, do GR 10.2 and correct.
9/7 - Read 10.3 and discuss foreign policy of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.
9/8 - Take Chapter 10 Quiz, then do GR 10.3 and correct.
Social Studies IV
9/6 - Read 2.4 and discuss the creation of the Constitution of the United States, read 2.5 for homework.
9/7 - Fill out graphic organizer on the creation of the Constitution, watch video on the Constitution.
9/8 - Read 3.1 and discuss the six basic principles of the Constitution, read 3.2 and 3.3 as homework.
Social Studies 7
9/6 - Continue Geography Unit
9/7 - Continue Geography Unit
9/8 - Complete Geography Unit packet and turn in
Social Studies 8
9/6 - Read 6.1 and discuss the beginning of the Revolutionary War, write down graphic organizer of events.
9/7 - Read 6.2 and discuss the Declaration of Independence, write down graphic organizer of Declaration.
9/8 - Read 6.3 and discuss the Revolution in the Middle Colonies, write down graphic organizer.
Social Studies I
9/6 - Complete Geography Unit Packet and turn in
9/7 - Begin World Map assignment
9/8 - Complete and correct world map assignment
Social Studies III
9/6 - Watch "Schindler's List"
9/7 - Watch "Schindler's List"
9/8 - Finish "Schindler's List" and begin writing assignment, due Monday.
Social Studies II
9/6 - Finish reading 10.2, do GR 10.2 and correct.
9/7 - Read 10.3 and discuss foreign policy of Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.
9/8 - Take Chapter 10 Quiz, then do GR 10.3 and correct.
Social Studies IV
9/6 - Read 2.4 and discuss the creation of the Constitution of the United States, read 2.5 for homework.
9/7 - Fill out graphic organizer on the creation of the Constitution, watch video on the Constitution.
9/8 - Read 3.1 and discuss the six basic principles of the Constitution, read 3.2 and 3.3 as homework.
Social Studies 7
9/6 - Continue Geography Unit
9/7 - Continue Geography Unit
9/8 - Complete Geography Unit packet and turn in
Social Studies 8
9/6 - Read 6.1 and discuss the beginning of the Revolutionary War, write down graphic organizer of events.
9/7 - Read 6.2 and discuss the Declaration of Independence, write down graphic organizer of Declaration.
9/8 - Read 6.3 and discuss the Revolution in the Middle Colonies, write down graphic organizer.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
8/29 - 9/1
Social Studies I
8/29 - Begin Geography Unit, reviewing maps, charts, graphs, etc.
8/30 - Continue geography unit.
8/31 - Continue geography unit.
9/1 - Continue geography unit.
Social Studies III
8/29 - Review of World War II - the fighting
8/30 - Review of World War II - the Holocaust
8/31 - Watch movie "Schindler's List"
9/1 - Watch movie "Schindler's List"
Social Studies II
8/29 - Review of US History to 1895. Complete historical map of US as homework.
8/30 - Read chapter 10 section 1 and discuss the US's growing demand for resources and power.
8/31 - Complete guided reading 10.1 worksheet and correct in class.
9/1 - Read and discuss 10.2 - the Spanish/American War.
Social Studies IV
8/29 - Read chapter 1 section 1 and discuss the background of governments. Read 1.2 for homework.
8/30 - Read chapter 1.3 and discuss the concepts of democracy.
8/31 - Chapter 1 quiz. Read 2.1 and discuss the political beginnings of the United States. Read 2.2 for homework.
9/1 - Complete guided reading worksheet 2.2 and correct. Discuss.
Social Studies 7
8/29 - Begin Geography Unit, reviewing maps, charts, graphs, etc.
8/30 - Continue geography unit.
8/31 - Continue geography unit.
9/1 - Continue geography unit.
Social Studies 8
8/29 - Read chapter 5 section 1 and discuss the French and Indian War in the Colonies.
8/30 - Read 5.2 and discuss the growing crisis over taxation in the Colonies.
8/31 - Complete guided reading 5.2 worksheet and correct. Discuss.
9/1 - Read 5.3 and discuss how the Revolutionary War began.
8/29 - Begin Geography Unit, reviewing maps, charts, graphs, etc.
8/30 - Continue geography unit.
8/31 - Continue geography unit.
9/1 - Continue geography unit.
Social Studies III
8/29 - Review of World War II - the fighting
8/30 - Review of World War II - the Holocaust
8/31 - Watch movie "Schindler's List"
9/1 - Watch movie "Schindler's List"
Social Studies II
8/29 - Review of US History to 1895. Complete historical map of US as homework.
8/30 - Read chapter 10 section 1 and discuss the US's growing demand for resources and power.
8/31 - Complete guided reading 10.1 worksheet and correct in class.
9/1 - Read and discuss 10.2 - the Spanish/American War.
Social Studies IV
8/29 - Read chapter 1 section 1 and discuss the background of governments. Read 1.2 for homework.
8/30 - Read chapter 1.3 and discuss the concepts of democracy.
8/31 - Chapter 1 quiz. Read 2.1 and discuss the political beginnings of the United States. Read 2.2 for homework.
9/1 - Complete guided reading worksheet 2.2 and correct. Discuss.
Social Studies 7
8/29 - Begin Geography Unit, reviewing maps, charts, graphs, etc.
8/30 - Continue geography unit.
8/31 - Continue geography unit.
9/1 - Continue geography unit.
Social Studies 8
8/29 - Read chapter 5 section 1 and discuss the French and Indian War in the Colonies.
8/30 - Read 5.2 and discuss the growing crisis over taxation in the Colonies.
8/31 - Complete guided reading 5.2 worksheet and correct. Discuss.
9/1 - Read 5.3 and discuss how the Revolutionary War began.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
8/22 - 8/25
I hope everyone had a great summer and I hope you are ready for the new school year. My blog is different this year, as you can see if you're viewing it for the first time! I will post the weeks lessons and assignments on this blog, usually on Sunday evenings. Student grades are updated on Monday mornings and you can view them using the home access system. Talk to the office about how to view your student's grades.
8/22
Social Studies I - Go over Student Handbooks, review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies III - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies II - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies IV - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies 7 - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies 8 - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
8/23
Social Studies I - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies III - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies II - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies IV - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies 7 - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies 8 - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
8/24
Social Studies I - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies III - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies II - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies IV - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 7 - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 8 - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
8/25
Social Studies I - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies III - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies II - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies IV - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 7 - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 8 - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
8/22
Social Studies I - Go over Student Handbooks, review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies III - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies II - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies IV - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies 7 - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
Social Studies 8 - Review syllabus, class rules and new procedures for 2011-12.
8/23
Social Studies I - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies III - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies II - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies IV - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies 7 - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
Social Studies 8 - Finish all day one materials, check out books.
8/24
Social Studies I - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies III - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies II - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies IV - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 7 - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 8 - Students will take a summative test to establish a baseline for their growth charts.
8/25
Social Studies I - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies III - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies II - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies IV - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 7 - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Social Studies 8 - Students will finish their summative tests establishing a baseline for their growth charts.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Supplies
Please make sure you have the supplies you need for school. You will need for my class a spiral notebook, pencils or pens & paper.
Welcome Back
Welcome back everybody! I am excited to get started this year. A couple of changes we will not be using Monday Folders at Echo and grade reports will not be sent home each week. To check your child's grade go to the Echo website and click home access.
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