Sixth Grade: This week we will continue our study of the Hebrew people. We will be focusing on some of the struggles the Hebrew people encountered will in Caanan and will hypothesize how those problems might have been solved. There will also be a text book homework assignment this week.
Seventh Grade: This week we will continue our look at China. We will be discussing different the different dynasties during the Middle Ages and what each of those dynasties contributed to China. In addition we will begin looking at some of the most important inventions that came from China during the Middle Ages.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Monday, December 12, 2011
Week of 12/12/11
Seventh Grade: This week your students will be taking final exams in most of their classes. They took their test last week in Social Studies. I am currently grading those exams and you should see the grades in powerschool by Tuesday. This week we are continuing our study of China by completing a physical map in class on Monday and Tuesday. During their final period, the students will be participating in an activity in which we will be examining the traditional art forms of poetry and landscape painting. This is an in-class assignment and the students will not need to study for this assignment. There will be no homework over break.
Sixth Grade: This week the students will be completing their interview presentations of the Egyptian Social Classes. They will have a unit Exam on Egypt during the final period. The students have a study guide and they should be studying in the evening to prepare for that exam. Please encourage your students to come see me if they have questions and they may show me drafts of their short answer essay questions to prepare for the test. There will be no homework over break.
Sixth Grade: This week the students will be completing their interview presentations of the Egyptian Social Classes. They will have a unit Exam on Egypt during the final period. The students have a study guide and they should be studying in the evening to prepare for that exam. Please encourage your students to come see me if they have questions and they may show me drafts of their short answer essay questions to prepare for the test. There will be no homework over break.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Week of 12/5/11
Sixth Grade:
Your students have received a study guide for a test on Ancient Egypt. This test will be held during our final exam period. The homework assigned for this week is to use the study guide to study for the test. Your students should make matching flashcards to test themselves for the terms and people. They should review the map of Egypt and identify the items that are on their study guide. In addition, the students should practice writing the short answer essays. They are welcome to show their practice essays to me in advance of the test and I can give them feedback.
In class this week, the students are working in groups to write a script for a interview skit they will perform on Friday and Monday. They are studying the daily life and culture of the Egyptian social classes.
Seventh Grade:
This week we are finishing our unit on Africa with a small test. Your students will be taking this test on Tuesday. On Wednesday we will begin our study of China during the Middle Ages. We will be focusing on the traditions and changes that became a part of Chinese culture and history during this time period. We will be working on the geography of China and then beginning our study of the Chinese Dynasties during this time period. We will review Buddhism and Confucianism and introduce Daoism as well. This unit will continue when we return from break.
The student will NOT have a final exam. Their unit exam is this week. On the final period, we will be completing an in class assignment about Chinese art and poetry.
Your students have received a study guide for a test on Ancient Egypt. This test will be held during our final exam period. The homework assigned for this week is to use the study guide to study for the test. Your students should make matching flashcards to test themselves for the terms and people. They should review the map of Egypt and identify the items that are on their study guide. In addition, the students should practice writing the short answer essays. They are welcome to show their practice essays to me in advance of the test and I can give them feedback.
In class this week, the students are working in groups to write a script for a interview skit they will perform on Friday and Monday. They are studying the daily life and culture of the Egyptian social classes.
Seventh Grade:
This week we are finishing our unit on Africa with a small test. Your students will be taking this test on Tuesday. On Wednesday we will begin our study of China during the Middle Ages. We will be focusing on the traditions and changes that became a part of Chinese culture and history during this time period. We will be working on the geography of China and then beginning our study of the Chinese Dynasties during this time period. We will review Buddhism and Confucianism and introduce Daoism as well. This unit will continue when we return from break.
The student will NOT have a final exam. Their unit exam is this week. On the final period, we will be completing an in class assignment about Chinese art and poetry.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Week of 11/28/11
SIXTH GRADE:
We are continuing our study of Egypt this week. The students will be participating in a poster museum walk about the Egyptian gods and goddesses. On Thursday, we will be discussing the New Kingdom and its rise as an empire and military empire.
The students will receive a study guide for the test on Egypt which will be held during the finals period the week before break. Students should use this study guide to prepare for the test. I recommend creating matching flash cards and practice for writing the short answer responses. Any students who are experiencing difficulty with the material are welcome to come see me for help.
SEVENTH GRADE:
This week we are wrapping up our study of Africa. The students are learning about the pilgrimage of Mansa Musa and its impact on Western Africa. Later this week we will begin an in-class activity about African Proverbs. On Tuesday, the students will receive a study guide for a quiz which will be held given next Tuesday. The quiz will have 3 short answer questions. I encourage the students to use the study guide to prepare for this quiz. They are welcome to come see me with any questions they might have.
There will be NO final exam for this class. We will be beginning our unit on China and the students will be participating in a class activity.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Week Of 10/31/11
Sixth Grade:
This week we begin our study of Egypt! On Monday the students will watch a short video clip of a journey down the Nile River and we will discuss the importance of the river in this civilization. We will talk about the gifts of the Nile River and get an overview of the history of the Egyptian Civilization.
REMINDER: Students should have a set of their own colored pencils they bring to class each day. I do have some class sets, but the students have not been taking care of them, and I may have to remove them if it does not improve. Please ensure your student has colored pencils to bring to class each day. If this is not financially possible, please email me and let me know. I have some donations I can share.
Seventh Grade:
This week we will begin our discussion of West Africa. We will be specifically focusing on the Kingdoms of Ghana and Mali. The students will begin with a discussion of the geography of Africa, the difficulty of crossing the Sahara Desert, and why people would make this dangerous journey during the middle ages.
PARENT HOURS:
There are a few things I could use for our classroom and for an upcoming fundraiser.
1. $5 gift cards to Jamba Juice, Big Spoon, or Coldstone for student of the month awards
2. Regular size file folders for portfolio storage
3. Your left over Halloween candy: 1 gallon size ziploc bag=1 hour. (please no eyeballs or scary candy.)
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This week we begin our study of Egypt! On Monday the students will watch a short video clip of a journey down the Nile River and we will discuss the importance of the river in this civilization. We will talk about the gifts of the Nile River and get an overview of the history of the Egyptian Civilization.
REMINDER: Students should have a set of their own colored pencils they bring to class each day. I do have some class sets, but the students have not been taking care of them, and I may have to remove them if it does not improve. Please ensure your student has colored pencils to bring to class each day. If this is not financially possible, please email me and let me know. I have some donations I can share.
Seventh Grade:
This week we will begin our discussion of West Africa. We will be specifically focusing on the Kingdoms of Ghana and Mali. The students will begin with a discussion of the geography of Africa, the difficulty of crossing the Sahara Desert, and why people would make this dangerous journey during the middle ages.
PARENT HOURS:
There are a few things I could use for our classroom and for an upcoming fundraiser.
1. $5 gift cards to Jamba Juice, Big Spoon, or Coldstone for student of the month awards
2. Regular size file folders for portfolio storage
3. Your left over Halloween candy: 1 gallon size ziploc bag=1 hour. (please no eyeballs or scary candy.)
l
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