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.
