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.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
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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