Wednesday, September 29, 2010

7th Grade Ancient Civilization

Think about the day's debate. You will be asked to complete a worksheet based on yesterday's debate. We will also find out the winners.  Good work all, the debates went great!!!!

8th Grade World History

Thursday is our last day to work on the essays and projects. Bring with you work to do!! Remember your essay is due Monday and your projects are due the same day. We will start presenting on Monday. Order will be chosen randomly.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

8th Grade World History

Take a look at your due dates for the project and make sure you stay on track. You should be discussing your project and making plans to put it together.

7th Grade Ancient Civilization

Look over your rubric for the debate. You will be given 10 min in class to work on the debate preparation.

Monday, September 27, 2010

7th Grade Ancient Civilization

If you did not complete the Neo/Paleo worksheet in class do so for homework


Complete guided reading handout on Neolithic Age.

Heads up! You do have a test coming up Tues. October 5th. You will be given a study guide Friday October 1st. Monday we will review the study guide and go over any questions students my have.

Afterschool extra help session Thursday Sept. 30th.

8th Grade World History

Working on the project:


Make sure you are filling out the steps checklist. Remember to date when you completed the questions and turned in the parent letter.

You should be working on the essay in class. A work cited sheet is mandatory.

Last day to work on essay or do project work in class will be Thursday. We may not have computers available Thursday so come to class ready to work on project as well as the essay.

Essays due Monday October 5th.

Friday, September 17, 2010

7th Grade Ancient Civilization

No homework. Enjoy the weekend and start getting ready for Nature's Classroom :)

8th Grade World History

1. Look over the project information, paying close attention to the rubrics.




2. Show your parents the project letter, and information. Please bring in the letter signed on Mon. for the three bonus points.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

8th Grade World History

Complete your discussion questions based on your feudal simulation experience.

7th Grade Ancient Civilization

1. Study for your map quiz on Friday.


2. Complete the guided reading on Paleolithic Man.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

7th Grade Ancient Civilization

1. Guided reading in the textbook. "Meet the Leakeys". See instructions for page number.

2. Study your map for the map quiz on Fri.

8th Grade World History

Study for quiz on Wed. Please use the study guide from class to study with.

Monday, September 13, 2010

8th Grade World History

No homework.

7th Grade Ancient Civilization

Guided reading worksheet on archeology. The instructions on your paper will tell which pages to read. Once you have read the textbook, answer the questions on the worksheet.

Friday, September 10, 2010

8th Grade World History

Due Mon: Read pgs. 188-191 in your textbook and answer the guided reading questions. These questions were given to you in a handout; they are not in the textbook.

7th Grade Ancient Civ

Due Mon: Complete your neighborhood map. This map must contain your home, a key, and a compass. Don't forget to focus on your assigned type of map (political, physical, regional,thematic).




Due Mon: If you did not finish your essay in class please do so over the weekend. Use your graphic organizer as a guide. No student should be spending more than 10 mins to complete this. If you find yourself working longer please look back over the organizer. You may be writing too much.

Have a great weekend!!!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

7th Grade Ancient Civ

Due Fri- Fill out your note card with info from your summer homework assignment.




Due Mon- Complete your neighborhood map. Make sure it reflects the type of map assigned, and contains: your house, compass rose, and a key. Please use color on the map. Do not turn something in done only in pencil.

8th Grade World History

No Homework

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

8th Grade World History

1. Please make sure your parents get the letter I sent home. Thanks

2. Complete guided reading. You will need to read textbook pages 184-187.

Ancient Civilization

All classes- Make sure the letter I sent home gets to your parents.  Thank you :)

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Ancient and World History

Today you received your textbooks. These textbook will stay home, and a class set will be provided. Please look through your textbook and make sure you still agree with the condition I recorded. You are responsible for the condition of the books so again please make sure I'm aware of any graffiti inside the book.

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Ancient/World History

HaHa the first night your parents have the homework. Get those form in as soon as you can.