Hi Everyone! I hope you are getting ready for the holidays and the end of the Science Fair. I am! The rubrics has been received and will be published ASAP.
The Table of Contents continues as follows:
12/4-12/7 Organization Read p 414-417, questions p 419,1-4 p32-33
12/8-12/9 Organizing the World Read p 432-437,ques. p 437,1-6 p34-35
Create Foldable for quiz
All of the Erosion test have been graded and posted. The schedule will be off because of Benchmark Testing on Wednesday.
Thursday, I will see how far off the schedule was and update the blog. I am hoping for a quiz on Thursday and Friday using foldable on Classification p 432-437
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Quiz, Test ,Gizmos, projects,and everything else
I am glad the new portal to grades is open. It will reduce paper and stress in my life! I hope it makes life for many of you easier. We still have a few discussions in class about how a paper wasn't turned in and after quizzing me is found in the book bag and other various places belonging to the child. There are still some nameless and homeless papers posted on my wall. Please remind your child to always check the wall for "Lost" work.
Please remind your children forms are due and projects should be started. I am still getting what should I do? We have been working on Science Fair since August. Research,topics, how to and websites have been given many times to help the children. Mr. Meeks has been in several times to help children with projects and project ideas. There is still a powerpoint on the Landon Site. We even sponsored a Science Fair night. Yes, I am still being asked,"Can I see how smart my dog is?". I have reminded children not to use humans, animals with back bones, mold,product comparisons and dry ice.
We have done many experiments using the scientific method and the children should be well versed in how to do planning, data collection and conclusions. All scientist can fail and your project is right even if it doesn't turn out as expected.
The following quizzes are coming up:
11/23-11/24 on p 212-215
11/30-12/1 on p 232-235
Unit Test 12/2-12/3 on weathering, deposition, Florida geography,erosion and waves.
Here is the Table of Contents:
11/17-18 BrainPOP p22-23
11/19-20 Waves p24-25 (Read p 212-215,ques p 215,1-6
11/23-24 Florida's Geography p26-27(Read p232-235,ques p235)
11/25-27 Holiday
11/30-12/1 Weathering, Erosion,Deposition and Waves p28-29
12/2-3 Test and new section Cells p30-31
I wish you the best of holidays!
Please remind your children forms are due and projects should be started. I am still getting what should I do? We have been working on Science Fair since August. Research,topics, how to and websites have been given many times to help the children. Mr. Meeks has been in several times to help children with projects and project ideas. There is still a powerpoint on the Landon Site. We even sponsored a Science Fair night. Yes, I am still being asked,"Can I see how smart my dog is?". I have reminded children not to use humans, animals with back bones, mold,product comparisons and dry ice.
We have done many experiments using the scientific method and the children should be well versed in how to do planning, data collection and conclusions. All scientist can fail and your project is right even if it doesn't turn out as expected.
The following quizzes are coming up:
11/23-11/24 on p 212-215
11/30-12/1 on p 232-235
Unit Test 12/2-12/3 on weathering, deposition, Florida geography,erosion and waves.
Here is the Table of Contents:
11/17-18 BrainPOP p22-23
11/19-20 Waves p24-25 (Read p 212-215,ques p 215,1-6
11/23-24 Florida's Geography p26-27(Read p232-235,ques p235)
11/25-27 Holiday
11/30-12/1 Weathering, Erosion,Deposition and Waves p28-29
12/2-3 Test and new section Cells p30-31
I wish you the best of holidays!
Friday, November 13, 2009
progress reports for period 1-3,Science Fair and email
Hi Everyone,
Time for a weekly update.
The class period 1-3 were given progress reports. Classes 4-6 will receive the progress reports on Monday.The students may correct any redo papers and turn them back in for credit. Late work can also be turned in for reduced credit. All classwork/homework are due by the next class period in the box for that class period. Please make sure names are on papers.
The students have been given many instructions on Science Fair. I am still missing topics. Topics were due October 30. Most have been returned though many have not been turned in yet. The final project is due on Dec 7- Jan 5.
What your student should have done by now is:
Turned in topic
completed form wizard and turned in forms.
Completed research plan
and ready to start on project.
Please remember to keep a log for collecting data and take pictures.
I am currently having trouble with the school email. I continue to delete messages and sent messages and still can't get my mail box empty enough to sent out emails. It is frustrating. I write your responses and can't send them out to you. I will comtinue to work on this problem. I delete a lot of messages telling me my mailbox is almost full! Life is funny sometimes.
Table of Contents for the next few days:
11/6-11/9 weathering p14-15
11/10-11/12 Weathering II p16-17(18-19)
11/13-11/16 Weathering III P 20-21
The student have done three experiments, questions p 231 and several worksheets from Brain pop. They will have a quiz on Monday and Tuesday.
11/17-11/18 More Weathering p22-23
11/19-20 Landforms in Florida p24-25
Time for a weekly update.
The class period 1-3 were given progress reports. Classes 4-6 will receive the progress reports on Monday.The students may correct any redo papers and turn them back in for credit. Late work can also be turned in for reduced credit. All classwork/homework are due by the next class period in the box for that class period. Please make sure names are on papers.
The students have been given many instructions on Science Fair. I am still missing topics. Topics were due October 30. Most have been returned though many have not been turned in yet. The final project is due on Dec 7- Jan 5.
What your student should have done by now is:
Turned in topic
completed form wizard and turned in forms.
Completed research plan
and ready to start on project.
Please remember to keep a log for collecting data and take pictures.
I am currently having trouble with the school email. I continue to delete messages and sent messages and still can't get my mail box empty enough to sent out emails. It is frustrating. I write your responses and can't send them out to you. I will comtinue to work on this problem. I delete a lot of messages telling me my mailbox is almost full! Life is funny sometimes.
Table of Contents for the next few days:
11/6-11/9 weathering p14-15
11/10-11/12 Weathering II p16-17(18-19)
11/13-11/16 Weathering III P 20-21
The student have done three experiments, questions p 231 and several worksheets from Brain pop. They will have a quiz on Monday and Tuesday.
11/17-11/18 More Weathering p22-23
11/19-20 Landforms in Florida p24-25
Thursday, November 5, 2009
weather/weathering and Science Fair/ classwork rubric
Hi Parents!
I would like to update the table of contents:
10/27-28-Writing a report p6-7
10/29-30-Winds p 8-9
11/2-3-Are you ready? p10-11
11/4-5- Weather or not p12-13
11/6-9-Weathering p 14-15
Mr. Meeks will be in Friday to answer Science Fair questions
Topic should have been submitted by 10/29-30. The students can go to the Landon website or this website to connect to the forms wizard and fill out their forms and start the project.
Until this school year, I always did a weekly progress report for parents and students. This helped everyone to stay on track and know about missing work or test scores. I didn't do this the first nine weeks because the parent grade portal to Oncourse was to open during the nine weeks. Unfortunately, this did not happen as planned. Therefore, I will resume doing weekly progress reports until the portal is open. This should help everyone communicate better on student work and grades.
I would like to update the table of contents:
10/27-28-Writing a report p6-7
10/29-30-Winds p 8-9
11/2-3-Are you ready? p10-11
11/4-5- Weather or not p12-13
11/6-9-Weathering p 14-15
Mr. Meeks will be in Friday to answer Science Fair questions
Topic should have been submitted by 10/29-30. The students can go to the Landon website or this website to connect to the forms wizard and fill out their forms and start the project.
Until this school year, I always did a weekly progress report for parents and students. This helped everyone to stay on track and know about missing work or test scores. I didn't do this the first nine weeks because the parent grade portal to Oncourse was to open during the nine weeks. Unfortunately, this did not happen as planned. Therefore, I will resume doing weekly progress reports until the portal is open. This should help everyone communicate better on student work and grades.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Science Fair and Report
New nine weeks! Time to start anew!
I did have several students turn in work on October 22 abd 23. I will not grade them. I asked for all late work by October 21.
The Topic for Science Fair is due October 29(1-3) or October 30(4-6)
The test given on October 22-23 to help the student's grades last nine week, it will be on the 2nd nine weeks. It was not enough to improve grades. I was very disappointed. The questions had all been used on previous test, reviewed and correct answers give to the students. I thought it would be very easy for them.
The current project due is on Nov. 2 (1-3) and Nov. 3 (4-6). The students have all been given
the rubric and an explation of what to do. The report should included the answers to these questions:
Analyze the data and use the following to write your report.
1. In which container did the temperature increase faster?
2. How did the temperatures change once the light was off?
3. Explain to your readers why beach people have a cool breeze every afternoon in the summer.
4. Explain to your viewers why summers are cooler and winters are warmer when you are near the ocean.
5. Explain to your audience why storms such as hurricanes only form over warm oceans.
6. Explain to your audience why FL experiences storms such as hurricanes.
Product: You need to design and create a model and collect data that will explain to magazine readers
the effect of land and water on air temperature:
Since you are a meteorologist, your results will be written as a lab report that will be published as an article
I did have several students turn in work on October 22 abd 23. I will not grade them. I asked for all late work by October 21.
The Topic for Science Fair is due October 29(1-3) or October 30(4-6)
The test given on October 22-23 to help the student's grades last nine week, it will be on the 2nd nine weeks. It was not enough to improve grades. I was very disappointed. The questions had all been used on previous test, reviewed and correct answers give to the students. I thought it would be very easy for them.
The current project due is on Nov. 2 (1-3) and Nov. 3 (4-6). The students have all been given
the rubric and an explation of what to do. The report should included the answers to these questions:
Analyze the data and use the following to write your report.
1. In which container did the temperature increase faster?
2. How did the temperatures change once the light was off?
3. Explain to your readers why beach people have a cool breeze every afternoon in the summer.
4. Explain to your viewers why summers are cooler and winters are warmer when you are near the ocean.
5. Explain to your audience why storms such as hurricanes only form over warm oceans.
6. Explain to your audience why FL experiences storms such as hurricanes.
Product: You need to design and create a model and collect data that will explain to magazine readers
the effect of land and water on air temperature:
Since you are a meteorologist, your results will be written as a lab report that will be published as an article
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
projects, test, report cards
Hi Everyone!
The first nine weeks is about to end! didn't it just start!
All students have been given progress reports last Thursaday and Friday in my class. They had until today to get any make up work done.
This week they will have a test on Chapter 3 section 1-3. This will be Thursaday and Friday. They have had many quizzes on this section and should know what to study. Each Section has been explained with hands on experiments,demostrations, instruction, reading and questions. They should be well prepared.
They also have a paper to write about being a meterologist and looking at the weather and how the beach effects us. They will work on this on Thursday and Friday also.
Monday is a student holiday. Grades are due on 23rd of October.
The Science Fair topic is due October 26-30
This week's table of contents are
10/16-10/19- coriolis effect p44-45
10/20-21- Beach Heat p46-47
10/22-23- Wrap Up p48-49
Students will need a new composition book on October 27
The first nine weeks is about to end! didn't it just start!
All students have been given progress reports last Thursaday and Friday in my class. They had until today to get any make up work done.
This week they will have a test on Chapter 3 section 1-3. This will be Thursaday and Friday. They have had many quizzes on this section and should know what to study. Each Section has been explained with hands on experiments,demostrations, instruction, reading and questions. They should be well prepared.
They also have a paper to write about being a meterologist and looking at the weather and how the beach effects us. They will work on this on Thursday and Friday also.
Monday is a student holiday. Grades are due on 23rd of October.
The Science Fair topic is due October 26-30
This week's table of contents are
10/16-10/19- coriolis effect p44-45
10/20-21- Beach Heat p46-47
10/22-23- Wrap Up p48-49
Students will need a new composition book on October 27
Monday, October 12, 2009
gizmos assessments and quizzes
I am sorry I was out two days last week. I was out with a virus. The students like to share things with me and I guess this includes a virus! : ) All is well and life is good!!
The Table of Contents and work expected hasn't changed, but we will be reviewing material cover on those days. We will be taking several quizzes this week to assessment the amount of knowledge retained by the students over the last few weeks. The quizzes will be Chapter 3 Section 1, 2 and 3. This is to prepare the students for the test on the Chapter coming up next week.
I am still having trouble with students completing Gizmo assessments. These are required after the students complete the lesson. The assessments are 20% of the class grade. The students have been given a new Gizmo due Friday for 1-3 and Monday for 4-6. The Gizmo is on winds.
The Table of contents for this week is:
10/12-13- Review
10/14-10/15- Humidity Quiz on Chapter 3 section 2 p 82-85
10/16-10/19- humidity con't on Chapter 3 section 3 p 86-91
I would like to remind you about the Science Fair Information Meeting October 13 at 6:00 pm.
Hope to see you there!!
http://www.explorelearning.com/ for Gizmo
http://www.nefrsef.org/ Science Fair
The Table of Contents and work expected hasn't changed, but we will be reviewing material cover on those days. We will be taking several quizzes this week to assessment the amount of knowledge retained by the students over the last few weeks. The quizzes will be Chapter 3 Section 1, 2 and 3. This is to prepare the students for the test on the Chapter coming up next week.
I am still having trouble with students completing Gizmo assessments. These are required after the students complete the lesson. The assessments are 20% of the class grade. The students have been given a new Gizmo due Friday for 1-3 and Monday for 4-6. The Gizmo is on winds.
The Table of contents for this week is:
10/12-13- Review
10/14-10/15- Humidity Quiz on Chapter 3 section 2 p 82-85
10/16-10/19- humidity con't on Chapter 3 section 3 p 86-91
I would like to remind you about the Science Fair Information Meeting October 13 at 6:00 pm.
Hope to see you there!!
http://www.explorelearning.com/ for Gizmo
http://www.nefrsef.org/ Science Fair
Monday, October 5, 2009
tABLE OF cONTENTS UP DATE
The informational Science Project meeting will be on Tueday, October 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM
10/2-10/5- Cloud in a bottle- Read p 76-81 question s p 81,1-7 follow rubric
10/6-7- Atmospheric Heating- Read p 82-85, questions p 85,1-6 follow rubric
10/8-9- Global Winds and Local Winds p86-91 questions p 91,1-8 follow rubric
10/2-10/5- Cloud in a bottle- Read p 76-81 question s p 81,1-7 follow rubric
10/6-7- Atmospheric Heating- Read p 82-85, questions p 85,1-6 follow rubric
10/8-9- Global Winds and Local Winds p86-91 questions p 91,1-8 follow rubric
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Air Pressure
We have taken our final test on the Scientific method. The students will have returned test and papers on Monday and Tuesday. You will be recieving an updated progress report on Thursday(B day) or Friday(A day)from my class. The students all had great grades on the school progress report because all of our work had been hands on. Now, the quiz and test results will be included in their grade.
Thank you for all of your help on a successful field trip. The next trip will not be until January. The trip will be to Kirby-Smith /MOSH for a district program on Challenger and Air Pressure. The cost will be free but students maybe excluded because of classroom behavior.
The Table of Contents for this wee is as follows:
9/24-25-Air Pressure p.28-29
9/28-29-Can Crush p.30-31
9/30-10/1-Currents p 32-33
10/2-10/5 Clouds in a Bottle p.34-35
Thank you for all of your help on a successful field trip. The next trip will not be until January. The trip will be to Kirby-Smith /MOSH for a district program on Challenger and Air Pressure. The cost will be free but students maybe excluded because of classroom behavior.
The Table of Contents for this wee is as follows:
9/24-25-Air Pressure p.28-29
9/28-29-Can Crush p.30-31
9/30-10/1-Currents p 32-33
10/2-10/5 Clouds in a Bottle p.34-35
Monday, September 21, 2009
Field Trip and Gizmos Activity
The last day for field trip money is Tuesday. We still have space for chaperones. Please let me know if you would like to sponsor a student who might have problems going on the trip.
Students need to remember to bring a bag lunch and a drink. There will not be any food or drinks available.
The Students have been given a packet to use with the website www.explorelearning.com
The student must register for the correct class. Here are the correct codes for each class.
1A-ES2SBIAWGY
2A-ES3PVUBQNC
3A-ES4NGF3J4G
4B-ES5JAZUCJU
6B-ES7EFXMQ7C
The packet will be due on September 25.
Thank you : )
Students need to remember to bring a bag lunch and a drink. There will not be any food or drinks available.
The Students have been given a packet to use with the website www.explorelearning.com
The student must register for the correct class. Here are the correct codes for each class.
1A-ES2SBIAWGY
2A-ES3PVUBQNC
3A-ES4NGF3J4G
4B-ES5JAZUCJU
6B-ES7EFXMQ7C
The packet will be due on September 25.
Thank you : )
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Mystery tubes, laws and theories
I hope everyione enjoyed Open House! It was wonderful to see students and thier parents. I enjoy using observations and the scientific methods to see which parents are with which student. I have the Table of Contents updates and Field Trip information. I did attend an informational meeting on the Science Fair. It was great to review rules and to find out great places for the students to gain knowledge about the process.
Table of Contents:
9/10-11- Laws and Theories ( con't) page 18-19
9/14-15- Mystery Tubes ( ask your student how it went) page 20-21
9/16-17- Scientific Method again! Page 22-23
activity p 55, questions 1-9 restae question in answer and write complete sentences
9/18-21-review Science Method, Laws, Theories, etc for Assessment(Test) p24-25
9/22-23- Assessment on Scientific method, etc Introduction of Atmosphere p26-27
Field Trip information:
The two sixth grade teams will be Field Tripping on Thursday ,September 24. We will be going to MOSH for two events. The Planeterium and a walk through the Human Body. ( Did you know the average person expells Methane gas 18 times a day!~) The students will need a bag lunch and drink because we will eat at Friendship Fountain. The cost of the trip is $10.00. The fist ten Chaperones are free and after those spots are filled it will be $5.00 each. Come and explore the day with us!
Here are some great links for Science FAir and other interesting places:
http://www.nefrsef.org/
http://www.sciencebuddies.com/
http://www.scilinks.org/
Table of Contents:
9/10-11- Laws and Theories ( con't) page 18-19
9/14-15- Mystery Tubes ( ask your student how it went) page 20-21
9/16-17- Scientific Method again! Page 22-23
activity p 55, questions 1-9 restae question in answer and write complete sentences
9/18-21-review Science Method, Laws, Theories, etc for Assessment(Test) p24-25
9/22-23- Assessment on Scientific method, etc Introduction of Atmosphere p26-27
Field Trip information:
The two sixth grade teams will be Field Tripping on Thursday ,September 24. We will be going to MOSH for two events. The Planeterium and a walk through the Human Body. ( Did you know the average person expells Methane gas 18 times a day!~) The students will need a bag lunch and drink because we will eat at Friendship Fountain. The cost of the trip is $10.00. The fist ten Chaperones are free and after those spots are filled it will be $5.00 each. Come and explore the day with us!
Here are some great links for Science FAir and other interesting places:
http://www.nefrsef.org/
http://www.sciencebuddies.com/
http://www.scilinks.org/
Thursday, September 3, 2009
New Table of contents and assignments
Hi everyone!
We have continued sinking Lincoln to work on the Inquirey Method of experiments.We will carry this knowledge into the year for Science Projects large and small. The team time students in my class are working on understanding how to do a Science Project. We have been using th Northeast Florida Region Science and Engineering website. ( www.NEFRSEF.org)
In team time we have discussed topics and Research. I will follow this lesson with all Team Time Classes for the next three weeks.
9/1-2- Constraints and Criteria p 10-11
9/3-4- Scientific Method Read p 12-13
Read p 12-18 in Science Book
Questions p 19, 1-8 write in complete sentences and
the questions in the answer. DO NOT copy the question
Time given in class complete at home if not finished.
9/8-9- Models: Physical , Computer, weather, Math
create word wall cards during class time.
9/10-11- Laws and Theories
Read p 50-54 questions 1-9 p 55
We have continued sinking Lincoln to work on the Inquirey Method of experiments.We will carry this knowledge into the year for Science Projects large and small. The team time students in my class are working on understanding how to do a Science Project. We have been using th Northeast Florida Region Science and Engineering website. ( www.NEFRSEF.org)
In team time we have discussed topics and Research. I will follow this lesson with all Team Time Classes for the next three weeks.
9/1-2- Constraints and Criteria p 10-11
9/3-4- Scientific Method Read p 12-13
Read p 12-18 in Science Book
Questions p 19, 1-8 write in complete sentences and
the questions in the answer. DO NOT copy the question
Time given in class complete at home if not finished.
9/8-9- Models: Physical , Computer, weather, Math
create word wall cards during class time.
9/10-11- Laws and Theories
Read p 50-54 questions 1-9 p 55
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Can you think like a Scientist?
Hi Everyone,
We are working on setting up things for the new school year. The students have all been sent home with Science Safety rules for parents to sign and return.
Here is our schedule so far this week. We have not had any activities to continue at home this week.
Mon/Tues(8/24-25)- Can you think like a Scientist? Draw three pictures of a scientist using prior knowledge and knowledge gained during the class. What do Scientist need?
Wed/Thur(8/26-27)-Sinking Linclon- Inquirey Lab. Students learned how to set up composition book as Interactive Science Notebook.
Fri/Mon(8/28-31)- Complete sinking Linclon and draw conclusions
We are working on setting up things for the new school year. The students have all been sent home with Science Safety rules for parents to sign and return.
Here is our schedule so far this week. We have not had any activities to continue at home this week.
Mon/Tues(8/24-25)- Can you think like a Scientist? Draw three pictures of a scientist using prior knowledge and knowledge gained during the class. What do Scientist need?
Wed/Thur(8/26-27)-Sinking Linclon- Inquirey Lab. Students learned how to set up composition book as Interactive Science Notebook.
Fri/Mon(8/28-31)- Complete sinking Linclon and draw conclusions
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Welcome to Landon and Team 6A!
Hi Everyone!
I am excited about the first day of school. It will be a great change for me! I am moving from World History to Science! I am excited!! I never can decide if I like Science or History best. Believe it or not they are connected! Can you discover this theory as the year goes along?
I hope you had a great summer! I helped host an interchange group from Brazil. We had lots of fun!
We will start the year learning how to think like a Scientist!
I am excited about the first day of school. It will be a great change for me! I am moving from World History to Science! I am excited!! I never can decide if I like Science or History best. Believe it or not they are connected! Can you discover this theory as the year goes along?
I hope you had a great summer! I helped host an interchange group from Brazil. We had lots of fun!
We will start the year learning how to think like a Scientist!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Study Guide for Final 5/27
Things are busy with the end of the year.
The plans change daily due to exams and other items.
The work in class for Friday is p 433 questions.
The students have all been given study guides for the final on Wednesday.
Monday is a holiday
Exam are each day next week.
Tues-ELA
Wed-World History
Thurs-Science
Fri-Math
There will not be any homework except to study for the exam. There will be class work. I will update you with the new schedule as soon as possible.
World History
Final Exam Study Guide
1. A plain at the mouth of a river where sediment is deposited.
2. Belief in multiple gods.
3. A form of writing used by several groups in the Fertile Crescent
4. A widespread disease.
5. An action taken to isolate the enemy and cut off supplies.
6. an early form of paper made from reeds that grew along the Nile River.
7. A scientist that examines objects to learn about the past.
8. A system of study that uses reason to explain natural events
9. A person especially skilled at making things by hand.
10. A time when there is so little food that many people starve.
11. A payment made to a powerful state or nation from a weaker one.
12. An official count of people living in a place.
13. A series of rulers from the same family.
14. A fortress usually located in the highest point of a city.
15. A structure that carries water over long distances.
16. An economic situation where there is more money, but less value.
17. The scattering of people who have a common background or beliefs.
18. An official pardon given by the church in return for money.
19. Spartan slaves were called this
20. A system in which land was given by kings to lords in return for loyalty.
21. How did people in the Old Stone Age get their food?
22. In the New Stone Age, what did people start to do for the first time?
23. During the period of prehistory, what ability did people develop?
24. In the ancient world, what kind of person would have been most likely to spread new ideas and tools from one civilization to another?
25. How did farming change the way people lived?
26. Having a dependable source of water enabled some farming settlements to develop into what?
27. Why was Hammurabi’s Code significant?
28. What were the Israelites know for that mad them unique among ancient peoples?
29. Why did Phoenicia become a thriving and wealthy nation?
30. Each Mesopotamian city-state had its own ____________
31. Where was Mesopotamia located?
32. Where did writing first develop?
33. What did the Babylonians and Israelites have in common?
34. How did the Nile River affect ancient Egyptian life?
35. The Egyptian pharaohs ruled with absolute power over who?
36. How did religion play an important part in Egyptian life?
37. How did the ancient Egyptians demonstrate their belief in life after death?
38. What was the greatest achievement of the pharaoh Menes?
39. What did ancient Egyptians use to keep track of the kingdom’s growing wealth?
40. Because of Nubia’s location between Egypt and Central Africa, it was what?
41. How does Hinduism differ form the other major religions?
42. When the Aryan and Indian cultures blended, what religion resulted?
43. According to the Hindu belief of reincarnation, what happens to faithful followers of Hinduism?
44. According to Buddha, what was the cure for human suffering?
45. Why is Asoka considered one of India’s greatest leaders?
46. Why are monsoons important to India?
47. Where did the first farming settlements in China develop?
48. What was an important accomplishment of the Chinese during the Han dynasty?
49. How did China’s physical geography influence the growth of its civilization?
50. What did the ancient civilizations of China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt all have in common?
51. What was one of Shi Huangdi’s greatest achievements?
52. What did Confucius believe would happen if people showed loyalty and respect within the family?
53. Who wrote the epics The Iliad and The Odyssey and what were they about?
54. Who was Pericles?
55. In general, who did the Greeks worship?
56. What did men in Athens do when they gathered together in the Agora in the morning?
57. What resulted from the victory by the Athenians over the Persians at Marathon?
58. What did Alexander the Great’s army refuse to do after 11 years of battles?
59. What did many of the cities that Alexander the Great established have in common?
60. Describe the myth that young Romans learned about the founding of their state.
61. Caesar’s death and his adopted son’s victory marked what?
62. Describe how the Roman Republic was governed.
63. Conflicts between plebeians and patricians were a reason that
64. Describe the Jews in Judaea at the time of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem.
65. Who could be a citizen in Rome?
66. Christians were blamed for problems in the Roman Empire including what event in 64 AD?
67. Who was Charlemagne?
68. What is one reason that the Church was so powerful during medieval times?
69. What was one of Constantine’s most important accomplishments?*
70. Why is the Holy Land important?
71. What was a lord’s main duty toward the people who pledged loyalty to him?
72. What was one of the problems that medieval cities faced?
73. What helped trade grow during the Middle Ages?
74. The Renaissance was not a single event , but rather a widespread change of what?
75. Why did Martin Luther write his official challenge to the Church?
76. Where did the Renaissance movement start?
77. During the Renaissance, who did writers look to for ideas and writings?
78. In his famous work Utopia, Sir Thomas More describes and ideal world based on what/
79. Both Martin Luther and John Calvin taught that salvation is achieved through what?
80. How did the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter” effect the king’s power?
The plans change daily due to exams and other items.
The work in class for Friday is p 433 questions.
The students have all been given study guides for the final on Wednesday.
Monday is a holiday
Exam are each day next week.
Tues-ELA
Wed-World History
Thurs-Science
Fri-Math
There will not be any homework except to study for the exam. There will be class work. I will update you with the new schedule as soon as possible.
World History
Final Exam Study Guide
1. A plain at the mouth of a river where sediment is deposited.
2. Belief in multiple gods.
3. A form of writing used by several groups in the Fertile Crescent
4. A widespread disease.
5. An action taken to isolate the enemy and cut off supplies.
6. an early form of paper made from reeds that grew along the Nile River.
7. A scientist that examines objects to learn about the past.
8. A system of study that uses reason to explain natural events
9. A person especially skilled at making things by hand.
10. A time when there is so little food that many people starve.
11. A payment made to a powerful state or nation from a weaker one.
12. An official count of people living in a place.
13. A series of rulers from the same family.
14. A fortress usually located in the highest point of a city.
15. A structure that carries water over long distances.
16. An economic situation where there is more money, but less value.
17. The scattering of people who have a common background or beliefs.
18. An official pardon given by the church in return for money.
19. Spartan slaves were called this
20. A system in which land was given by kings to lords in return for loyalty.
21. How did people in the Old Stone Age get their food?
22. In the New Stone Age, what did people start to do for the first time?
23. During the period of prehistory, what ability did people develop?
24. In the ancient world, what kind of person would have been most likely to spread new ideas and tools from one civilization to another?
25. How did farming change the way people lived?
26. Having a dependable source of water enabled some farming settlements to develop into what?
27. Why was Hammurabi’s Code significant?
28. What were the Israelites know for that mad them unique among ancient peoples?
29. Why did Phoenicia become a thriving and wealthy nation?
30. Each Mesopotamian city-state had its own ____________
31. Where was Mesopotamia located?
32. Where did writing first develop?
33. What did the Babylonians and Israelites have in common?
34. How did the Nile River affect ancient Egyptian life?
35. The Egyptian pharaohs ruled with absolute power over who?
36. How did religion play an important part in Egyptian life?
37. How did the ancient Egyptians demonstrate their belief in life after death?
38. What was the greatest achievement of the pharaoh Menes?
39. What did ancient Egyptians use to keep track of the kingdom’s growing wealth?
40. Because of Nubia’s location between Egypt and Central Africa, it was what?
41. How does Hinduism differ form the other major religions?
42. When the Aryan and Indian cultures blended, what religion resulted?
43. According to the Hindu belief of reincarnation, what happens to faithful followers of Hinduism?
44. According to Buddha, what was the cure for human suffering?
45. Why is Asoka considered one of India’s greatest leaders?
46. Why are monsoons important to India?
47. Where did the first farming settlements in China develop?
48. What was an important accomplishment of the Chinese during the Han dynasty?
49. How did China’s physical geography influence the growth of its civilization?
50. What did the ancient civilizations of China, Mesopotamia, and Egypt all have in common?
51. What was one of Shi Huangdi’s greatest achievements?
52. What did Confucius believe would happen if people showed loyalty and respect within the family?
53. Who wrote the epics The Iliad and The Odyssey and what were they about?
54. Who was Pericles?
55. In general, who did the Greeks worship?
56. What did men in Athens do when they gathered together in the Agora in the morning?
57. What resulted from the victory by the Athenians over the Persians at Marathon?
58. What did Alexander the Great’s army refuse to do after 11 years of battles?
59. What did many of the cities that Alexander the Great established have in common?
60. Describe the myth that young Romans learned about the founding of their state.
61. Caesar’s death and his adopted son’s victory marked what?
62. Describe how the Roman Republic was governed.
63. Conflicts between plebeians and patricians were a reason that
64. Describe the Jews in Judaea at the time of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem.
65. Who could be a citizen in Rome?
66. Christians were blamed for problems in the Roman Empire including what event in 64 AD?
67. Who was Charlemagne?
68. What is one reason that the Church was so powerful during medieval times?
69. What was one of Constantine’s most important accomplishments?*
70. Why is the Holy Land important?
71. What was a lord’s main duty toward the people who pledged loyalty to him?
72. What was one of the problems that medieval cities faced?
73. What helped trade grow during the Middle Ages?
74. The Renaissance was not a single event , but rather a widespread change of what?
75. Why did Martin Luther write his official challenge to the Church?
76. Where did the Renaissance movement start?
77. During the Renaissance, who did writers look to for ideas and writings?
78. In his famous work Utopia, Sir Thomas More describes and ideal world based on what/
79. Both Martin Luther and John Calvin taught that salvation is achieved through what?
80. How did the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter” effect the king’s power?
Thursday, May 14, 2009
New, New schedule
5/14 p 400-401
5/15 Key terms p 409 questionsd p 413
Study guide and read Chapter 15
5/18- EOC exam 30 mins- Read Chapter 15
5/19 EOC exam 30 min-Key term p 416 Questions p 420
5/20-video classwork p Review p 421-422
5/21-video quiz with book Chapter 14,
5/22 vidoe Chapter 15Read p 430-433 question s p 430
5/25-holiday
5/26-review Test
5/28-Final exam
5/15 Key terms p 409 questionsd p 413
Study guide and read Chapter 15
5/18- EOC exam 30 mins- Read Chapter 15
5/19 EOC exam 30 min-Key term p 416 Questions p 420
5/20-video classwork p Review p 421-422
5/21-video quiz with book Chapter 14,
5/22 vidoe Chapter 15Read p 430-433 question s p 430
5/25-holiday
5/26-review Test
5/28-Final exam
Monday, May 11, 2009
EOC study guide
This is the study guide for the end of Course exam to be given May 18-19
Another good source is the Student Workbook the questions from there are good examples of the types of questions on the exam. Also you might like to review Chapter 14 and 15
World History
1. In the Old Stone Age, people got food by hunting and gathering plants.
2. The New Stone Age was when people started farming.
3. In prehistory, people developed the use of fire.
4. The first writing appeared in Mesopotamia..
5. Each city-state in Mesopotamia had its own government.
6. Hammurabi’s Code was unique because it was a written code of laws.
7. Israelites were unique because they worshipped only one god.
8. Babylonians and Israelites both had a code of laws.
9. Civilization grew around the Nile because flooding provided rich, fertile soil.
10. The Pharaohs ruled absolutely over all Egyptians.
11. The Egyptians use religion to explain the unknown.
12. Because of Nubian’s location between Egypt and Africa, it became a great trading center.
13. The first farms in China started alongside rivers.
14. Geographic barriers such as mountains and seas kept China isolated from the rest of the world.
15. Shi Huangi built the Great Wall of China.
16. Timeline question with B.C. and A.D. dates dealing with the first rice crops and other dates such as bronze, etc.
17. The Hindu religion is different because it had more than one founder.
18. When Aryan and Indian cultures met, the Hinduism religion was formed.
19. Confucius thought that if people showed respect towards family, they would also show respect in society.
20. Buddhism taught that you could achieve happiness by giving up your selfish ways.
21. Ancient civilizations in Egypt, China, and India all started by rivers.
22. Asoka was considered a great leader because he was concerned about his people's spiritual and moral life. He built the greatest empire India had ever seen.
23. One of the greatest achievements of Menes was the uniting of Upper and Lower Egypt.
24. Timeline asking what happened first in a BC time frame...oldest to the left.
25. Menes united upper and lower Egypt
26. Iliad and Odyssey written about Troy credited to Homer
27. Pericles ruled Athens during its Golden Age.
28. Greek philosophers used logic to explain natural events
29. Alex the Great's army conquered and spread Greek Ideas
30. Alex the Great named cities after himself
31. Spartans were known to be ...... (forget the term, but unpolished, warrior like)
32. Rome's geography did not include deserts
33. Romans elected leaders to make laws
34. The patricians wrote the laws on the 12 Tables
35. Augustus was best known for ending civil war and 200 years of peace
36. Constantine provided freedom of religion
37. Because of Rome size, it was hard to defend
38. The Roman Empire fell..........
39. Under feudalism, the lord gives land for loyalty
40. Manors provided basic needs and protection
41. The church's role in medieval times included collecting taxes, made laws and courts to enforce them, and threatened excommunication to those who did not obey the church.
42. Crusades brought trade, ideas, wealth and development of cities.
43. The Magna Carta reduced the power of kings.
44. The Renaissance was a widespread in culture.
45. The Renaissance looked back to Greeks and Romans.
46. Martin Luther was upset with the church selling indulgences
47. The Reformation brought about reforms in the Catholic church.
48. John Calvin and Martin Luther both believe that faith earned salvation, not works.
Another good source is the Student Workbook the questions from there are good examples of the types of questions on the exam. Also you might like to review Chapter 14 and 15
World History
1. In the Old Stone Age, people got food by hunting and gathering plants.
2. The New Stone Age was when people started farming.
3. In prehistory, people developed the use of fire.
4. The first writing appeared in Mesopotamia..
5. Each city-state in Mesopotamia had its own government.
6. Hammurabi’s Code was unique because it was a written code of laws.
7. Israelites were unique because they worshipped only one god.
8. Babylonians and Israelites both had a code of laws.
9. Civilization grew around the Nile because flooding provided rich, fertile soil.
10. The Pharaohs ruled absolutely over all Egyptians.
11. The Egyptians use religion to explain the unknown.
12. Because of Nubian’s location between Egypt and Africa, it became a great trading center.
13. The first farms in China started alongside rivers.
14. Geographic barriers such as mountains and seas kept China isolated from the rest of the world.
15. Shi Huangi built the Great Wall of China.
16. Timeline question with B.C. and A.D. dates dealing with the first rice crops and other dates such as bronze, etc.
17. The Hindu religion is different because it had more than one founder.
18. When Aryan and Indian cultures met, the Hinduism religion was formed.
19. Confucius thought that if people showed respect towards family, they would also show respect in society.
20. Buddhism taught that you could achieve happiness by giving up your selfish ways.
21. Ancient civilizations in Egypt, China, and India all started by rivers.
22. Asoka was considered a great leader because he was concerned about his people's spiritual and moral life. He built the greatest empire India had ever seen.
23. One of the greatest achievements of Menes was the uniting of Upper and Lower Egypt.
24. Timeline asking what happened first in a BC time frame...oldest to the left.
25. Menes united upper and lower Egypt
26. Iliad and Odyssey written about Troy credited to Homer
27. Pericles ruled Athens during its Golden Age.
28. Greek philosophers used logic to explain natural events
29. Alex the Great's army conquered and spread Greek Ideas
30. Alex the Great named cities after himself
31. Spartans were known to be ...... (forget the term, but unpolished, warrior like)
32. Rome's geography did not include deserts
33. Romans elected leaders to make laws
34. The patricians wrote the laws on the 12 Tables
35. Augustus was best known for ending civil war and 200 years of peace
36. Constantine provided freedom of religion
37. Because of Rome size, it was hard to defend
38. The Roman Empire fell..........
39. Under feudalism, the lord gives land for loyalty
40. Manors provided basic needs and protection
41. The church's role in medieval times included collecting taxes, made laws and courts to enforce them, and threatened excommunication to those who did not obey the church.
42. Crusades brought trade, ideas, wealth and development of cities.
43. The Magna Carta reduced the power of kings.
44. The Renaissance was a widespread in culture.
45. The Renaissance looked back to Greeks and Romans.
46. Martin Luther was upset with the church selling indulgences
47. The Reformation brought about reforms in the Catholic church.
48. John Calvin and Martin Luther both believe that faith earned salvation, not works.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Updates!
Hi Everyone! The test for today was moved to Monday due to a distract visit. Here is the updated schedule
5/11-5/15
Mon- Test Chapter 10 Key terms p 394 Questions p 399
Tues- Medieval Manor Game Key term p 402 Questions p 408
Wed- video-Key term p 409 Questions p 413
Thurs-Guest teachers 8th grade video- P400-401 Drawing Conclusions
Fri- video Key terms p 413 Questions p 420
EOC test Monday May 18. Please review wb Chapter 14 and 15
5/11-5/15
Mon- Test Chapter 10 Key terms p 394 Questions p 399
Tues- Medieval Manor Game Key term p 402 Questions p 408
Wed- video-Key term p 409 Questions p 413
Thurs-Guest teachers 8th grade video- P400-401 Drawing Conclusions
Fri- video Key terms p 413 Questions p 420
EOC test Monday May 18. Please review wb Chapter 14 and 15
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thank you , Progress Reports and new schedule
Team and I would like to thank all of the parents and family members who helped with The World of Nations Field Trip. The students had a great time. Today, they wrote two paragraphs using the FRIESS system to Explain what they liked about the Field Trip and What they didn't like about the Field Trip. The students shared their paragraphs with the class. It was wonderful! Thank you again.
Mrs. Fails-Hayden would like to use a Homework pass for Progress Reports on Friday May 1,2009. She was not able to complete the Field Trip and get the grades done. The reports will be out this Monday, May 4,2009. The next and last progress Report from the school will be May 12.
We will complete Chapter 9 next week with a test on Friday. We still have Chapters 14 and 15 to complete before the end of the year.
The students have been taught many study skills this year. The students will use these skills to prepare for the next few test.
May 5-8
Mon- Key terms p 292 Questions p 297 1a,b,c 2a,b,c 3a,b,c
Tues- video Key term p 300 Questions p 304 1a,b 2a,b 3a,b
Wednesday- Review Key terms p 305 1-4 Questions p 306 5 a,b,c 6a,b,c 7a,b 8a,b,c 9 a,b 10 a,b
Thursday-Review review
Friday- Test Chapter 9, Key terms p 402 Questions p 408 1 a,b 2a,b 3a,b 4a,b
Mrs. Fails-Hayden would like to use a Homework pass for Progress Reports on Friday May 1,2009. She was not able to complete the Field Trip and get the grades done. The reports will be out this Monday, May 4,2009. The next and last progress Report from the school will be May 12.
We will complete Chapter 9 next week with a test on Friday. We still have Chapters 14 and 15 to complete before the end of the year.
The students have been taught many study skills this year. The students will use these skills to prepare for the next few test.
May 5-8
Mon- Key terms p 292 Questions p 297 1a,b,c 2a,b,c 3a,b,c
Tues- video Key term p 300 Questions p 304 1a,b 2a,b 3a,b
Wednesday- Review Key terms p 305 1-4 Questions p 306 5 a,b,c 6a,b,c 7a,b 8a,b,c 9 a,b 10 a,b
Thursday-Review review
Friday- Test Chapter 9, Key terms p 402 Questions p 408 1 a,b 2a,b 3a,b 4a,b
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Field Trip directions
1. We will meet at the school café at 8:45 to prepare for the trip.
2. Each Chaperone will be given a packet with Group number, bus number, tickets, wristbands, lunch tickets, drink tickets and Name Tags.
3. Each team will be dismissed according to Group number and Bus number. The groups can then board the bus and the chaperone is responsible for the group from this time.
4. Please pass out the wristbands, name tags and tickets to your group at this time. Please hang on to the Lunch and Drink tickets until needed.
a. Name tags, wristbands and tickets are to get into the park
b. Lunch tickets can be used at food booth for the student special (encourage kids to each get food from different booths and try something new)
c. Drink tickets can be used at any drink booth
5. We will go to Metro Park and unload the bus. If you are driving to Metro Park, you will need to get a parking pass from Mrs. Fails Hayden. There are only six passes available. You will need to meet us at the front gate to regroup.
6. After regrouping at the gate, we will enter group by group. Please stay with your group.
7. We will meet again out the same gate we entered the park at 1:00 pm. After each group has checked in with Mrs. Fails Hayden they can go to the bus. Roll will be called. We need to be back at the school at 1:30 p.m.
8. Once we are back at the school, the groups will disband and go to their locker and sixth period class.
2. Each Chaperone will be given a packet with Group number, bus number, tickets, wristbands, lunch tickets, drink tickets and Name Tags.
3. Each team will be dismissed according to Group number and Bus number. The groups can then board the bus and the chaperone is responsible for the group from this time.
4. Please pass out the wristbands, name tags and tickets to your group at this time. Please hang on to the Lunch and Drink tickets until needed.
a. Name tags, wristbands and tickets are to get into the park
b. Lunch tickets can be used at food booth for the student special (encourage kids to each get food from different booths and try something new)
c. Drink tickets can be used at any drink booth
5. We will go to Metro Park and unload the bus. If you are driving to Metro Park, you will need to get a parking pass from Mrs. Fails Hayden. There are only six passes available. You will need to meet us at the front gate to regroup.
6. After regrouping at the gate, we will enter group by group. Please stay with your group.
7. We will meet again out the same gate we entered the park at 1:00 pm. After each group has checked in with Mrs. Fails Hayden they can go to the bus. Roll will be called. We need to be back at the school at 1:30 p.m.
8. Once we are back at the school, the groups will disband and go to their locker and sixth period class.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Questions for Mondays homework and Tuesday
Homework questions for Monday and Tuesday
1. Why did the Romans think the teachings of Jesus and his followers were a threat to them? Provide at least 2 examples.
2. What problems led to the fall of the Roman Empire? Provide at least three examples.
Tuesday-
1.How was life different of the wealthy and poor people in Rome? Provide two examples.
2.How was the rule of the weak and corrupt rulers different than the rule of Constantine? Provide at least two examples
Chart for project
civilization/ religion Government Geography Time Period culture language
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
Egypt
China
Greece
Rome
1. Why did the Romans think the teachings of Jesus and his followers were a threat to them? Provide at least 2 examples.
2. What problems led to the fall of the Roman Empire? Provide at least three examples.
Tuesday-
1.How was life different of the wealthy and poor people in Rome? Provide two examples.
2.How was the rule of the weak and corrupt rulers different than the rule of Constantine? Provide at least two examples
Chart for project
civilization/ religion Government Geography Time Period culture language
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
Egypt
China
Greece
Rome
Friday, April 17, 2009
progress reports, test,Field Trips,projects
Hi Everyone!
I didn't do my homework. Your students didn't receive a print out. They will have a print out Monday. The 3 week progress reports will be out on April 22. Time is going by fast.
The Chapter 8 test will be Tuesday April 21. There is a Chapter 8 vocabulary Quiz on Monday.
The tickets have arrived for the field trip and groups will be set. If you are a chaperon on this trip to World of Nations you will receive a packet with tickets and instructions on the morning of the Field Trip. You will have your group assignments, tickets for lunch and a drink and bus assignments. Hopefully, no short buses will show up!
The students will receive a project on comparing and contrasting the Ancient Civilizations. It will be a chart and the students will be give a rubric on how to create the chart and fill it in.
Here are the assignments for the next two weeks:
4/20-4/24
Mon- Review Chapter 8,video and vocabulary quiz Chapter 8
Tues- Test Chapter 8-Key terms p 252 questions p 258,#1a,b#2a,b#3a,b#4a,b restate questions and complete sentences.
Wed-Quiz 9-1, Key terms p 259 questions p 265 #1a,b #2a,b#3a,b
Thurs-Intro project-Quiz 9-2-Key Terms p 270 questions p 276 #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b#4a,b
Fri- Review p 277 Key terms 1-4, Questions p 278 #5a,b,c#6a,b,c#7a,b#8a,b,c#9a,b#10a,b
4/27-5/1
Mon- Quiz 9-3 video Christianity
4/28-Voc quiz Chapter 9- Chapter 9 review
4/29- Test Chapter 9, Key terms p 284 questions p 289#1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
4/30- Field Trip to World of Nations 0900-1330 or 9:00am-1:30pm
5/1-Key terms p 292 questions p 297 31a,b,c #2a,b,c
Test Chapter 10 May 7
I didn't do my homework. Your students didn't receive a print out. They will have a print out Monday. The 3 week progress reports will be out on April 22. Time is going by fast.
The Chapter 8 test will be Tuesday April 21. There is a Chapter 8 vocabulary Quiz on Monday.
The tickets have arrived for the field trip and groups will be set. If you are a chaperon on this trip to World of Nations you will receive a packet with tickets and instructions on the morning of the Field Trip. You will have your group assignments, tickets for lunch and a drink and bus assignments. Hopefully, no short buses will show up!
The students will receive a project on comparing and contrasting the Ancient Civilizations. It will be a chart and the students will be give a rubric on how to create the chart and fill it in.
Here are the assignments for the next two weeks:
4/20-4/24
Mon- Review Chapter 8,video and vocabulary quiz Chapter 8
Tues- Test Chapter 8-Key terms p 252 questions p 258,#1a,b#2a,b#3a,b#4a,b restate questions and complete sentences.
Wed-Quiz 9-1, Key terms p 259 questions p 265 #1a,b #2a,b#3a,b
Thurs-Intro project-Quiz 9-2-Key Terms p 270 questions p 276 #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b#4a,b
Fri- Review p 277 Key terms 1-4, Questions p 278 #5a,b,c#6a,b,c#7a,b#8a,b,c#9a,b#10a,b
4/27-5/1
Mon- Quiz 9-3 video Christianity
4/28-Voc quiz Chapter 9- Chapter 9 review
4/29- Test Chapter 9, Key terms p 284 questions p 289#1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
4/30- Field Trip to World of Nations 0900-1330 or 9:00am-1:30pm
5/1-Key terms p 292 questions p 297 31a,b,c #2a,b,c
Test Chapter 10 May 7
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Hi Everyone!
I just wanted people to know I would not be at school on Wednesday. I have a sub(mrs. Boers) and great lesson plans. The students should have time to do the Review on p 247-248 in class.
I am moving the Test on Chapter 8 from Friday(4/16/2009) to Tuesday(4/21/2009). This will give me a little more time to review. We will be moving on to the next part of Rome.
I will post the new update for this chapter and the next, on Friday.
Report cards for the third nines weeks go home today.
April 22 will be the first progress report on the fourth nine weeks. The usual Friday print out will be coming home this week. The students only have one week to make up any missed work. They have had three nine weeks to understand how homework is done and when it is due. The fourth nine weeks is to prepare them for seventh grade.
I just wanted people to know I would not be at school on Wednesday. I have a sub(mrs. Boers) and great lesson plans. The students should have time to do the Review on p 247-248 in class.
I am moving the Test on Chapter 8 from Friday(4/16/2009) to Tuesday(4/21/2009). This will give me a little more time to review. We will be moving on to the next part of Rome.
I will post the new update for this chapter and the next, on Friday.
Report cards for the third nines weeks go home today.
April 22 will be the first progress report on the fourth nine weeks. The usual Friday print out will be coming home this week. The students only have one week to make up any missed work. They have had three nine weeks to understand how homework is done and when it is due. The fourth nine weeks is to prepare them for seventh grade.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
chaperones for World of Nations
HI Everyone!
The response to World of Nations has been great. Students have been great about turning in their money and field trip slips.
I do have a problem. I have 78 students signed up to go and only two chaperons. I must have at least one chaperon per ten children according to the county. The city prefers 1 to 5 for World of Nations. I need at least ten chaperons. I realize there is a cost of $10.00 for chaperons also. This covers admission,lunch and ticket. You are more than welcome to meet us at Metro Park gate. I will have to cancel the Field trip if I can't get enough chaperons.
Thank you for your help!
The response to World of Nations has been great. Students have been great about turning in their money and field trip slips.
I do have a problem. I have 78 students signed up to go and only two chaperons. I must have at least one chaperon per ten children according to the county. The city prefers 1 to 5 for World of Nations. I need at least ten chaperons. I realize there is a cost of $10.00 for chaperons also. This covers admission,lunch and ticket. You are more than welcome to meet us at Metro Park gate. I will have to cancel the Field trip if I can't get enough chaperons.
Thank you for your help!
Friday, March 27, 2009
plans for the the first two after break
Yeah!! Spring Break! I have to blog fast they are taking the desk out of my room to clean the floor!
Please remember to bring your money for the field trip on Monday and Tuesday after we return from holiday. I will try to post a copy of the field trip form in case you lost yours!
April 6-10
Mon- Outline p 228-235
Tue-Draw, label and do questions for the map on page 227
Wed- Key terms p 228 Questions p 235,1a,b 2a,b 3 a,b
Thurs- outline p 240-246 quiz 8-1
Fri- Holiday
April 13-*17
Mon- Key terms p 240 questions p 246 1a,b 2a,b 3a,b
Tues- p 238 synthesizing information quiz 8-2
Wed- Key terms p 247 questions p 248 6a,b 7a,b 8a,b 9a,b 10 a,b 11 a,b 12 a,b mapmaster
Thurs- Review ans p 237
Fri- Test Chapter 8
Please remember to bring your money for the field trip on Monday and Tuesday after we return from holiday. I will try to post a copy of the field trip form in case you lost yours!
April 6-10
Mon- Outline p 228-235
Tue-Draw, label and do questions for the map on page 227
Wed- Key terms p 228 Questions p 235,1a,b 2a,b 3 a,b
Thurs- outline p 240-246 quiz 8-1
Fri- Holiday
April 13-*17
Mon- Key terms p 240 questions p 246 1a,b 2a,b 3a,b
Tues- p 238 synthesizing information quiz 8-2
Wed- Key terms p 247 questions p 248 6a,b 7a,b 8a,b 9a,b 10 a,b 11 a,b 12 a,b mapmaster
Thurs- Review ans p 237
Fri- Test Chapter 8
Friday, March 13, 2009
MR. Meeks, Quarter exam,Field Trip and more!!!!
The third quarter is coming to an end and things are moving fast! Where did the time go! The year is almost over!
We are excited to have Mr. Meeks join our team. The students already like him.
I have work with him for the last 8 years at Darnell-Cookman and enjoyed his support and advice to students, parents and me. He has been busy getting to know the students and working on teaching great lessons.
The quarter exam for World History will be Wednesday. It will cover the class from the beginning to Greece. It will a review test.
There are several field trips planned in the next few months. There will be a Field trip to IMAX for a movie on 3/26. The students will need to pay $8.00 for the bus and movie. The students will also need to bring a bag lunch for the trip. The cafe at the theater will be closed for a private party.
My favorite trip is to World of Nations. we will be going on Thursday, April 30 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. We love to have all of the parents who would like to chaperon to come along. The charge of $10.00 will cover entrance, lunch( any booth),a drink and transportation. This trip is full of music, culture and fun from 17 countries.
Homework Schedule
3/16-3/20
Mon-Review Chapter 7 section 1, quiz 7-1
Tues- Outline p 206-213, review for exam( St. Patrick's Day please wear green)
Wed-Exam quarter 3, Key terms p 203 p 213,questions #1a,b,c#2a,b,c#3a,b,c
Thurs-outline p 216-222, quiz 7-2
Fri-Key terms p 216 questions p 222,#1a,b,c#2a,b,c ( first day of Spring)
3/23-3/27
Mon- Review Key terms p 223 #1-8,p 224 9a,b,10a,b,c11a,b,c12a,b13a,b,c Mapmaster
Tues-Chapter 7 voc quiz- Review
Wed-Test Chapter 7
Thurs- Field Trip
Fri- Teacher planning, Great day for students!!
We are excited to have Mr. Meeks join our team. The students already like him.
I have work with him for the last 8 years at Darnell-Cookman and enjoyed his support and advice to students, parents and me. He has been busy getting to know the students and working on teaching great lessons.
The quarter exam for World History will be Wednesday. It will cover the class from the beginning to Greece. It will a review test.
There are several field trips planned in the next few months. There will be a Field trip to IMAX for a movie on 3/26. The students will need to pay $8.00 for the bus and movie. The students will also need to bring a bag lunch for the trip. The cafe at the theater will be closed for a private party.
My favorite trip is to World of Nations. we will be going on Thursday, April 30 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. We love to have all of the parents who would like to chaperon to come along. The charge of $10.00 will cover entrance, lunch( any booth),a drink and transportation. This trip is full of music, culture and fun from 17 countries.
Homework Schedule
3/16-3/20
Mon-Review Chapter 7 section 1, quiz 7-1
Tues- Outline p 206-213, review for exam( St. Patrick's Day please wear green)
Wed-Exam quarter 3, Key terms p 203 p 213,questions #1a,b,c#2a,b,c#3a,b,c
Thurs-outline p 216-222, quiz 7-2
Fri-Key terms p 216 questions p 222,#1a,b,c#2a,b,c ( first day of Spring)
3/23-3/27
Mon- Review Key terms p 223 #1-8,p 224 9a,b,10a,b,c11a,b,c12a,b13a,b,c Mapmaster
Tues-Chapter 7 voc quiz- Review
Wed-Test Chapter 7
Thurs- Field Trip
Fri- Teacher planning, Great day for students!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
The FCAT is comming, The FCAT is coming!!
The FCAT will be March 10 and 11! : )
The current History up is the following:
March 2-6
Mon- Finish each one teach on, Quiz 6-2 Workbook p 74-80
Tues- Progress Reports- Review p 189 Key terms 1-10 p 190 11a,b,c- 14a,b,c and map master
Wed- vocabulary Test Chapter 6. and review Chapter 6
Thurs- Test Chapter 6 and Outline p 198-203
Fri- Key Terms p 198 Questions p 203 ( Third period work in groups on project)
March 9-13
Mon- Video Greece ( Third period meet in groups for project)
Tues-FCAT- work on create your own Olympics in groups
Wed- FCAT- Create your own Olympics in groups
Thurs- Finish Olympics
Fri- Present Olympics
Up coming event Field Trip to World of Nations. The field trip must be paid in full by Spring Break
The current History up is the following:
March 2-6
Mon- Finish each one teach on, Quiz 6-2 Workbook p 74-80
Tues- Progress Reports- Review p 189 Key terms 1-10 p 190 11a,b,c- 14a,b,c and map master
Wed- vocabulary Test Chapter 6. and review Chapter 6
Thurs- Test Chapter 6 and Outline p 198-203
Fri- Key Terms p 198 Questions p 203 ( Third period work in groups on project)
March 9-13
Mon- Video Greece ( Third period meet in groups for project)
Tues-FCAT- work on create your own Olympics in groups
Wed- FCAT- Create your own Olympics in groups
Thurs- Finish Olympics
Fri- Present Olympics
Up coming event Field Trip to World of Nations. The field trip must be paid in full by Spring Break
Friday, February 13, 2009
what is happening next!
No! No! No projects!!
I am still grading History Fair Projects. Some of the projects were great and some not. I have had a terrible time deciding on History Fair. There are 7 super exhibits! I am only allowed two slots! I am really proud of these wonderful students.
I did receive information about The World of Nations and plan to go on this Field trip the last weekend in April,first weekend of May. It is a wonderful experience.
The trip should run $10-15 dollars. This price will include food and drink tickets and the bus trip. Great trip to chaperon!
I am still trying to contact the AKA sorority for their Black History trip of Jacksonville. It is wonderful. Jacksonville was one of the most important cities for African Americans and businesses in the US. If anyone has a connect with this group please help me in contacting them.
Several wonderful things are happening in Jacksonville during this month. You can go to Kingsley Plantation to learn about Plantation life in this area. It was task slavery and not morning to night work. The history of the Plantation and Anna Kingsley are very interesting.
Here is the current schedule of assignments:
Feb-16-20
Mon- Holiday!!!!!!
Tues- Chapter 5 test, Outline Chapter 6 section 1 p 168-175
Wed- voc p 167 questions p 175,1a,b2a,b3a,b
Thurs- Each one teach one chapter 6 Section 1 p 168-175, quiz 6-1
Fri- Map p 167,two questions
Feb-2/23-2/27
Mon- video/book p 176-177 questions
Tues-Outline p 180-188
Wed-voc key terms p 180 questions p 188,1.a,b 2a,b 3a,b
Thurs- Each one teach one, quiz 6-2
Fri- Drawing conclusions p 178-179/ make voc cards
Test Chapter 6 3/4
These assignments are can always change.
Thanks!
I am still grading History Fair Projects. Some of the projects were great and some not. I have had a terrible time deciding on History Fair. There are 7 super exhibits! I am only allowed two slots! I am really proud of these wonderful students.
I did receive information about The World of Nations and plan to go on this Field trip the last weekend in April,first weekend of May. It is a wonderful experience.
The trip should run $10-15 dollars. This price will include food and drink tickets and the bus trip. Great trip to chaperon!
I am still trying to contact the AKA sorority for their Black History trip of Jacksonville. It is wonderful. Jacksonville was one of the most important cities for African Americans and businesses in the US. If anyone has a connect with this group please help me in contacting them.
Several wonderful things are happening in Jacksonville during this month. You can go to Kingsley Plantation to learn about Plantation life in this area. It was task slavery and not morning to night work. The history of the Plantation and Anna Kingsley are very interesting.
Here is the current schedule of assignments:
Feb-16-20
Mon- Holiday!!!!!!
Tues- Chapter 5 test, Outline Chapter 6 section 1 p 168-175
Wed- voc p 167 questions p 175,1a,b2a,b3a,b
Thurs- Each one teach one chapter 6 Section 1 p 168-175, quiz 6-1
Fri- Map p 167,two questions
Feb-2/23-2/27
Mon- video/book p 176-177 questions
Tues-Outline p 180-188
Wed-voc key terms p 180 questions p 188,1.a,b 2a,b 3a,b
Thurs- Each one teach one, quiz 6-2
Fri- Drawing conclusions p 178-179/ make voc cards
Test Chapter 6 3/4
These assignments are can always change.
Thanks!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Changes
Due to grade recovery the plans for this week have been adjusted.
Thursday- homework p 161 key terms #1-8, please write out
p162,#9a,b,c#10a,b,c#11a,b,c#12a,b,c#13a,b,c restate questions and complete sentences, Map mast er matching only
Fri- Test Vocabulary Chapter 5 and workbook Chapter 5
The Chapter test will be Tuesday
Thursday- homework p 161 key terms #1-8, please write out
p162,#9a,b,c#10a,b,c#11a,b,c#12a,b,c#13a,b,c restate questions and complete sentences, Map mast er matching only
Fri- Test Vocabulary Chapter 5 and workbook Chapter 5
The Chapter test will be Tuesday
Monday, February 9, 2009
Test on China and History Fair presentations
We all survived the History Fair!!!
Now it is presentation time. The students are doing very well on their presentations. The projects will be graded as soon as possible. The choices for History Fair will also be made as soon as possible.
* I did send home progress reports for my class last Friday.
* Monday 16 February is President's Day so, "no school"
* the classes are learning each one teach one. The students are preparing a section review before each Quiz.
* The third period class has a group project on a Chinese topic. It is due February 17
* Speaking of February 9, it is a great day for a school wide progress report.
* China Test is February 13, lucky Friday 13th
Here is the updated schedule for the week.
2/9-2/13
Mon-p 154-155 questions, presentations
Tues- each one teach one Chpater 5 section 3 and quiz
Wed- P 142 Generalizations practice and apply,each one teach one Cjapter 5 section 4, quiz 5-4
Thurs- P 161 Key terms #1-8, questions p 162 #9a,b,c#10a,b,c#11a,b,c#12a,b,c#13a,b,c and Map master( do not draw MAP), VOC TEST CHAPTER 5
Fri- Test China. Outline 167-175- Greece
Saturday!! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Mon-Key terms p 167 questions p 175 #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
Tues-Draw,label and color Map p 167 with questions
Wed- each one teach one Chapter 6 section 1, quiz 6-1
Now it is presentation time. The students are doing very well on their presentations. The projects will be graded as soon as possible. The choices for History Fair will also be made as soon as possible.
* I did send home progress reports for my class last Friday.
* Monday 16 February is President's Day so, "no school"
* the classes are learning each one teach one. The students are preparing a section review before each Quiz.
* The third period class has a group project on a Chinese topic. It is due February 17
* Speaking of February 9, it is a great day for a school wide progress report.
* China Test is February 13, lucky Friday 13th
Here is the updated schedule for the week.
2/9-2/13
Mon-p 154-155 questions, presentations
Tues- each one teach one Chpater 5 section 3 and quiz
Wed- P 142 Generalizations practice and apply,each one teach one Cjapter 5 section 4, quiz 5-4
Thurs- P 161 Key terms #1-8, questions p 162 #9a,b,c#10a,b,c#11a,b,c#12a,b,c#13a,b,c and Map master( do not draw MAP), VOC TEST CHAPTER 5
Fri- Test China. Outline 167-175- Greece
Saturday!! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Mon-Key terms p 167 questions p 175 #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
Tues-Draw,label and color Map p 167 with questions
Wed- each one teach one Chapter 6 section 1, quiz 6-1
Monday, February 2, 2009
T'was the night before History Fair
Dear Parents,
* Thank you for all of your help in preparing History Fair. Like some of you, I am a bit nervous. Many,many students today told me today they were finishing tonight!! Then, I have other projects that have been in my room for two weeks.
Good Luck!
* I did send home progress reports for my class last Friday.
* Monday 16 February is President's Day so, "no school"
* the classes are learning each one teach one. The students are preparing a section review before each Quiz.
* The third period class has a group project on a Chinese topic. It is due February 9
* Speaking of February 9, it is a great day for a school wide progress report.
* China Test is February 12
Here is the schedule for the next two weeks.
2/2-2/6
Mon-Outline p 149-153
Tues-HISTORY FAIR Due, Key terms p 149, p 153 ques #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
Wed- Early out- Review Quiz 5-3
Thurs- Outline p 156-160, presentations
Fri- Key terms p 156, questions p 160 #1a,b#2A,b#3a,b, presentations
2/9-2/13
Mon-Review Sections 4, Quiz 4-4( Third period project due)
Tues-Review p 161,Key Terms p 161,1-8 Questions p 162 #9a,b,c#10a,b,c#11a,b,c#12a,b,c#13a,b,c Map master p 162 Vocabulary test Chapter 5
Wed- Review p 161-162, P 142 Generalizations practice and apply
Thurs- Test China. Outline 167-175- Greece
Fri-Key terms p 167 questions p 175 #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
Saturday!! Happy Valentine's Day!!
* Thank you for all of your help in preparing History Fair. Like some of you, I am a bit nervous. Many,many students today told me today they were finishing tonight!! Then, I have other projects that have been in my room for two weeks.
Good Luck!
* I did send home progress reports for my class last Friday.
* Monday 16 February is President's Day so, "no school"
* the classes are learning each one teach one. The students are preparing a section review before each Quiz.
* The third period class has a group project on a Chinese topic. It is due February 9
* Speaking of February 9, it is a great day for a school wide progress report.
* China Test is February 12
Here is the schedule for the next two weeks.
2/2-2/6
Mon-Outline p 149-153
Tues-HISTORY FAIR Due, Key terms p 149, p 153 ques #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
Wed- Early out- Review Quiz 5-3
Thurs- Outline p 156-160, presentations
Fri- Key terms p 156, questions p 160 #1a,b#2A,b#3a,b, presentations
2/9-2/13
Mon-Review Sections 4, Quiz 4-4( Third period project due)
Tues-Review p 161,Key Terms p 161,1-8 Questions p 162 #9a,b,c#10a,b,c#11a,b,c#12a,b,c#13a,b,c Map master p 162 Vocabulary test Chapter 5
Wed- Review p 161-162, P 142 Generalizations practice and apply
Thurs- Test China. Outline 167-175- Greece
Fri-Key terms p 167 questions p 175 #1a,b#2a,b#3a,b
Saturday!! Happy Valentine's Day!!
Friday, January 23, 2009
8 steps to a history Fair Project
We have finished the Chapter on India and are moving to China. This will be a short Chapter, so we may move on the Greece and Rome.
Information nuggets
Chandragupta's son was Bindusara, he was Asoka's father.
President Harrison died in office 46 days after election from the pneumonia.
The Arizona Cards were the St. Louis Cardinals and several other names
Still working on the fig Tree and Christ and the fig tree and Buddha.
* easy steps- or you are just telling me this due Feb 3!!!!!!!
1. Chose a Topic to go with the Theme " The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies"
www.NHD.org
2. Outline the questions you want to answer in the project
3. Research/note cards( primary source- first hand, secondary source-second hand)
4. Decide Project ( Research paper,exhibit,website,play,documentary) www.NHD.org
5. Design the project
6. Put the project together
7.Research paper (1,500- 2,500 words) also see handout "research parer general rules"/Process paper answers the four questions
a.Explain how you chose your topic
b.Explain how you conducted your research
c. Explain how you selected your presentation category and created your project
d.Explain how your project relates to the Theme: The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies
8. Put paper together
a. title page
b. content (1,500-2,500 wds- Research paper or 500 or less words process paper)
c. bibliography ( MLA style) see citation machine.com
d. annotated bibliography ( the same as above with a sentence telling how each source was used.)
*******9. Get a bowl out and fill with Ice cream
After your child brings this project to school on Feb 3, have a personal celebration!! You have survived History Fair and Science Fair
We have really gone over these elements in class and I didn't assign this project last night. I also know the dog/baby brother/ baby sister didn't eat the project and mom/dad didn't refuse to buy: paper, backboard,etc, or refuse to let the child go to the library or go on the Internet. The computer was broken, the printer was out of ink and/or refusing to print and my parents refused to fix,buy or help this situation isn't true. I love sixth graders and all of their excuses. You will survive this project and middle school.
Thank you for helping your child.
****** New Progress reports have gone out from my class. The reports will look different than before. The county has a new grading program. The printouts are from this program.
The reports are divided into sections with an average and the over all average is at the top of the report.
Information nuggets
Chandragupta's son was Bindusara, he was Asoka's father.
President Harrison died in office 46 days after election from the pneumonia.
The Arizona Cards were the St. Louis Cardinals and several other names
Still working on the fig Tree and Christ and the fig tree and Buddha.
* easy steps- or you are just telling me this due Feb 3!!!!!!!
1. Chose a Topic to go with the Theme " The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies"
www.NHD.org
2. Outline the questions you want to answer in the project
3. Research/note cards( primary source- first hand, secondary source-second hand)
4. Decide Project ( Research paper,exhibit,website,play,documentary) www.NHD.org
5. Design the project
6. Put the project together
7.Research paper (1,500- 2,500 words) also see handout "research parer general rules"/Process paper answers the four questions
a.Explain how you chose your topic
b.Explain how you conducted your research
c. Explain how you selected your presentation category and created your project
d.Explain how your project relates to the Theme: The Individual in History: Actions and Legacies
8. Put paper together
a. title page
b. content (1,500-2,500 wds- Research paper or 500 or less words process paper)
c. bibliography ( MLA style) see citation machine.com
d. annotated bibliography ( the same as above with a sentence telling how each source was used.)
*******9. Get a bowl out and fill with Ice cream
After your child brings this project to school on Feb 3, have a personal celebration!! You have survived History Fair and Science Fair
We have really gone over these elements in class and I didn't assign this project last night. I also know the dog/baby brother/ baby sister didn't eat the project and mom/dad didn't refuse to buy: paper, backboard,etc, or refuse to let the child go to the library or go on the Internet. The computer was broken, the printer was out of ink and/or refusing to print and my parents refused to fix,buy or help this situation isn't true. I love sixth graders and all of their excuses. You will survive this project and middle school.
Thank you for helping your child.
****** New Progress reports have gone out from my class. The reports will look different than before. The county has a new grading program. The printouts are from this program.
The reports are divided into sections with an average and the over all average is at the top of the report.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Work and History Fair
We have covered the Theme, outline and note cards for History Fair. You child should be working on putting the project together. The project is due Feb 3
The next week's work is as follows:
January 19-23
Mon- MLK Day
Tues-Key term p 131, write out questions and answers Questions p 131 8a,b,c,9a,b,c 10,a,b,c11a,b,c12a,b,c Map Master
Wed- review, video,p 112-113 and p124-125
Thurs- Test Chapter 4, outline p 136-141
Fri- Field Trip
January 26-January 30
Mom- Chinese New Year- Draw and color Map p 135 and questions
Tues- Key Term p 136, Questions p 141, 1ab, 2ab 3ab
Wed- outline p 144-148
Thurs- Key term p 144 questions p 148 1ab 2ab 3ab
Fri- Outline p 149-153
The next week's work is as follows:
January 19-23
Mon- MLK Day
Tues-Key term p 131, write out questions and answers Questions p 131 8a,b,c,9a,b,c 10,a,b,c11a,b,c12a,b,c Map Master
Wed- review, video,p 112-113 and p124-125
Thurs- Test Chapter 4, outline p 136-141
Fri- Field Trip
January 26-January 30
Mom- Chinese New Year- Draw and color Map p 135 and questions
Tues- Key Term p 136, Questions p 141, 1ab, 2ab 3ab
Wed- outline p 144-148
Thurs- Key term p 144 questions p 148 1ab 2ab 3ab
Fri- Outline p 149-153
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Field Trips and Team Plan
Hi Everyone!
We as a team wanted to remind of possible up coming Field Trips. The first is a school district Field trip to the Challenger Center and MOSH. Each school in the county goes but each school only has so many spaces. We will be gong on Jan 15. We will take two groups on this day. The first group will go to the Challenger Center and then MOSH. The other group will do the opposite; MOSH and Challenger Center. The students MUST BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH AND DRINK. There is no other way to buy or get food on the trip. The students will eat at the Challenger Center in their own small lunch room.
We are only allowed 72 slots on the trip. This means not every child will be able to attend. Therefore, we will use our Team Plan to decide who does not go on the trip. Any child who has had a referral, detention or excess Demerits will not be able to attend. Field Trips are privileges for people who follow the Ritual and Routines in the Team Plan. It is very hard on the other students who follow the rules, if this plan is not followed.
The students staying behind will be with a Team teacher. They will go to Gym and their resource or elective class. These students will be allowed on the next Field Trip,if they follow the Rituals and Routes. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
One of the up coming field trips will be World of Nations , the first weekend in May.
We as a team wanted to remind of possible up coming Field Trips. The first is a school district Field trip to the Challenger Center and MOSH. Each school in the county goes but each school only has so many spaces. We will be gong on Jan 15. We will take two groups on this day. The first group will go to the Challenger Center and then MOSH. The other group will do the opposite; MOSH and Challenger Center. The students MUST BRING THEIR OWN LUNCH AND DRINK. There is no other way to buy or get food on the trip. The students will eat at the Challenger Center in their own small lunch room.
We are only allowed 72 slots on the trip. This means not every child will be able to attend. Therefore, we will use our Team Plan to decide who does not go on the trip. Any child who has had a referral, detention or excess Demerits will not be able to attend. Field Trips are privileges for people who follow the Ritual and Routines in the Team Plan. It is very hard on the other students who follow the rules, if this plan is not followed.
The students staying behind will be with a Team teacher. They will go to Gym and their resource or elective class. These students will be allowed on the next Field Trip,if they follow the Rituals and Routes. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
One of the up coming field trips will be World of Nations , the first weekend in May.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Great President's week end trip
If you need an idea from President's weekend or any other time until April here is a great one!
The King Tut at the Atlanta Civic center
Terra Cotta soldiers at the High Museum in Atlanta
These are two great exhibits.
I went during the winter holidays. We found a combination package with hotel and tickets for a reasonable price. We were able to travel from each place via MARTA rail. The sites are less than 2 miles away from each other.
The King Tut at the Atlanta Civic center
Terra Cotta soldiers at the High Museum in Atlanta
These are two great exhibits.
I went during the winter holidays. We found a combination package with hotel and tickets for a reasonable price. We were able to travel from each place via MARTA rail. The sites are less than 2 miles away from each other.
Back to reality before I finish the china trip!!
Please remember History Fair is due February 3. There will be an information meeting on Thursday, January 8,2009.
home work week 1/5-1/9
Mon- review Chapter 4 section 1 p 106-111
Tues- review Chapter 4 Section 2 p 114-118, video Hinduism
Wed- review Quarter 2 test- Mesopotamia and Egypt
Thurs Test Quarter 2 Mesopotamia and Egypt
Fri- Review History Fair again
1/12-1/16
Mon- outline p 119-123
Tues- Review,copy vocabulary p 119 questions p 123, 1abc,2abc, video Buddhism
Wed- Outline p 126-130, quiz
Thursday- Review copy vocabulary p 126 and do questions p 130, #1abc,#2 abc
Friday-Planning day
1/19 - President's Day Holiday
home work week 1/5-1/9
Mon- review Chapter 4 section 1 p 106-111
Tues- review Chapter 4 Section 2 p 114-118, video Hinduism
Wed- review Quarter 2 test- Mesopotamia and Egypt
Thurs Test Quarter 2 Mesopotamia and Egypt
Fri- Review History Fair again
1/12-1/16
Mon- outline p 119-123
Tues- Review,copy vocabulary p 119 questions p 123, 1abc,2abc, video Buddhism
Wed- Outline p 126-130, quiz
Thursday- Review copy vocabulary p 126 and do questions p 130, #1abc,#2 abc
Friday-Planning day
1/19 - President's Day Holiday
Saturday, January 3, 2009
December 8 and the city gate. Where are the soliders?
Morning has come and breakfast in an American Hotel! I still eat Dim Sum but it is nice to see bacon and eggs. The part I miss most; cheese. It is strange the things we miss from the US.
We meet in the lobby again for a trip to........ the city wall? I was ready for the soldiers! But the wall is wonderful and you can see both sides of the city from here. One side of the city has a great park with people practicing Tai Chi, singing in groups and exercising. The other side has buildings being torn down, people selling food from carts and living in tents. You can tour the wall on a golf cart or rent a bike. We decide just to walk. There are lots of small market booths with goods and food. There are several people flying kites. One man lets us take turns holding his kite. It has about 22 small kites flying in a line. I bought a kite and a name stamp from one of the stalls. It is really windy on the wall! Use this link to copy and paste into your browser to see the wall for yourself.
www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/citywall.htm
Off to eat again, we seem to do a lot of this on the tour! Back to the lazy Susan and lots of Chinese food! Wait! Something American! French Fries!! Have you ever eaten French Fries with chopsticks? I wonder if I can eat with a fork again?
Finally, we are on our way to the soldiers. It will be a long bus ride into the county side. Seems like a good time to snuggle in for a nap! We don't have our police escort any more, just the tour director telling all about the site and ............... more stories about being married Chinese style. snore, snore,snore oh! We are finally at the site!
I am so excited! It doesn't seem possible to be here! It looks like arriving at Disney. Lots of buses and a large parking lot. Where are the soldiers? Where are the soldiers? You can't see them from the parking lot or any other area. They are in large pits. There are three pits of soldiers,chariots,archers, horses and so many things. We go in to see the movie about the soldiers; how they were found, made and destroyed and finally discovered.
One of the farmers who found the site is there to sign books but you are not allowed to take his picture. He holds a fan in front of his face to block cameras. I have to buy a set of soldiers. They are amazing! I still can't believe I am here! I can't wait for you to see and touch the set of soldiers. But, how will I get them home?
here again are links for you to copy and paste into your browser to see the soldiers.
www.chinahighlights.com/xian/terracotta-army/
www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/terra_cotta_army/
www.warriortours.com/cityguides/xian/terra_cotta_army/
It takes several hours to see everything and the park is closing as we leave. The day has be beautiful sunny and warm. Napping on the bus on the way home and getting ready for dinner! It will be a buffet at the hotel with both American and Chinese food. The best of both worlds and no lazy Susan, but I still eat with chopsticks. We check out the shops in the hotel for bargains. We are astounded at the prices! A shawl I bought in Amelia for $15.00 is $40.00 in the gift shop! So much for cheaper in China!
Time to go to bed and prepare for the trip to Kunming. Luggage out by 5:30 and leave at 6:30 am for the airport.
We did find out our Tour Guide was on TV in the "Great Race". He was dressed as a Terra Cotta soldier and people in the race had to find him and have their picture taken with him. A celebrity!
We meet in the lobby again for a trip to........ the city wall? I was ready for the soldiers! But the wall is wonderful and you can see both sides of the city from here. One side of the city has a great park with people practicing Tai Chi, singing in groups and exercising. The other side has buildings being torn down, people selling food from carts and living in tents. You can tour the wall on a golf cart or rent a bike. We decide just to walk. There are lots of small market booths with goods and food. There are several people flying kites. One man lets us take turns holding his kite. It has about 22 small kites flying in a line. I bought a kite and a name stamp from one of the stalls. It is really windy on the wall! Use this link to copy and paste into your browser to see the wall for yourself.
www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/citywall.htm
Off to eat again, we seem to do a lot of this on the tour! Back to the lazy Susan and lots of Chinese food! Wait! Something American! French Fries!! Have you ever eaten French Fries with chopsticks? I wonder if I can eat with a fork again?
Finally, we are on our way to the soldiers. It will be a long bus ride into the county side. Seems like a good time to snuggle in for a nap! We don't have our police escort any more, just the tour director telling all about the site and ............... more stories about being married Chinese style. snore, snore,snore oh! We are finally at the site!
I am so excited! It doesn't seem possible to be here! It looks like arriving at Disney. Lots of buses and a large parking lot. Where are the soldiers? Where are the soldiers? You can't see them from the parking lot or any other area. They are in large pits. There are three pits of soldiers,chariots,archers, horses and so many things. We go in to see the movie about the soldiers; how they were found, made and destroyed and finally discovered.
One of the farmers who found the site is there to sign books but you are not allowed to take his picture. He holds a fan in front of his face to block cameras. I have to buy a set of soldiers. They are amazing! I still can't believe I am here! I can't wait for you to see and touch the set of soldiers. But, how will I get them home?
here again are links for you to copy and paste into your browser to see the soldiers.
www.chinahighlights.com/xian/terracotta-army/
www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/terra_cotta_army/
www.warriortours.com/cityguides/xian/terra_cotta_army/
It takes several hours to see everything and the park is closing as we leave. The day has be beautiful sunny and warm. Napping on the bus on the way home and getting ready for dinner! It will be a buffet at the hotel with both American and Chinese food. The best of both worlds and no lazy Susan, but I still eat with chopsticks. We check out the shops in the hotel for bargains. We are astounded at the prices! A shawl I bought in Amelia for $15.00 is $40.00 in the gift shop! So much for cheaper in China!
Time to go to bed and prepare for the trip to Kunming. Luggage out by 5:30 and leave at 6:30 am for the airport.
We did find out our Tour Guide was on TV in the "Great Race". He was dressed as a Terra Cotta soldier and people in the race had to find him and have their picture taken with him. A celebrity!
Sunday December 7 2008
The convention was over and sightseeing time begins. The group going to Xi'an was up early and ready to travel. There are only twenty people in our group. This is much smaller than the 180 people we have been traveling with in Guiyang. We are back at the airport to travel north to Xi'an. I am excited because this is the home of the Terra cotta soldiers! I have always dreamed of going to see the soldiers. We have no troubles with seat belts this time and everyone is ready to go. We eat lunch on the plane and land in Xi'an. We are taken to our hotel first before our next excursion. I am so excited it is a Hyatt! The hotel is also decorated for Christmas. I make good use of my time by ordering room service and washing out some clothes. There is a great item on the menu! A cheeseburger!!And french fries!! It is good to eat American again! HMMMMMMM!! I never knew one could be so good!
We meet in the lobby for the trip to the Wild Goose pagoda.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/bigwildgoose.htm is the link. Paste it into the browser and see it for yourself. It was beautiful weather with clear blue skies and a bit of wind. The park in front of the pagoda is full of people flying kites. Every kind of kite you can imagine. The street people are surrounding us with kites to buy and trying out discount each other. Several people in the group buy kites as souvenirs. The temple courtyard is beautiful with two towers. One tower is a Bell tower to call monks to prayer at the beginning of the day. The other is a Drum Tower to call the monks to prayer at the end of each day. We look at all of the surround buildings. One building is the Temple for the beautiful Golden Buddha. Several of us light incense to Buddha and ask him to bless our loved ones at home. Another building has the Jade Story of Buddha's life, it starts with his mother being told she would have a special baby. It is an angel who tells her this news. The child is born and has a very good life in the palace. The angel said if he saw anything bad in his life, his life would be changed forever and his parents would lose him. Buddha escapes his parents and sees bad things in life. He cuts his hair and lives in the forest for seven years. He becomes enlighten and starts a new life helping people. It is like seeing a stain glass window of the life of Christ, but made of Jade with the story of Buddha. How amazing! It was for people who couldn't read to know the story of Buddha. The same reason we have stain glass windows with the story of Christ. I find a gift shop and buy a book about the Temple. One of my friends discovers pray cards you can buy for various reasons. One card is for students to use. The Students ask the monks to pray for them to have good grades and do well on test. Education is important in China. Everything is done by your test grades; where or not your go to a good middle school(high school) or even have a chance at university.
We have a coffee and sit in the garden. It is so nice to rest. The buildings are so amazing with very detailed paintings. The garden even has caged birds singing to make it relaxing.
Time for dinner and another lazy Susan full of food! This time the restaurant is pink inside. It looks like a Barbie dream restaurant! You boys would hate it! Home to the hotel and sleep! Tomorrow the Terra Cotta soldiers!!
We meet in the lobby for the trip to the Wild Goose pagoda.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/shaanxi/xian/bigwildgoose.htm is the link. Paste it into the browser and see it for yourself. It was beautiful weather with clear blue skies and a bit of wind. The park in front of the pagoda is full of people flying kites. Every kind of kite you can imagine. The street people are surrounding us with kites to buy and trying out discount each other. Several people in the group buy kites as souvenirs. The temple courtyard is beautiful with two towers. One tower is a Bell tower to call monks to prayer at the beginning of the day. The other is a Drum Tower to call the monks to prayer at the end of each day. We look at all of the surround buildings. One building is the Temple for the beautiful Golden Buddha. Several of us light incense to Buddha and ask him to bless our loved ones at home. Another building has the Jade Story of Buddha's life, it starts with his mother being told she would have a special baby. It is an angel who tells her this news. The child is born and has a very good life in the palace. The angel said if he saw anything bad in his life, his life would be changed forever and his parents would lose him. Buddha escapes his parents and sees bad things in life. He cuts his hair and lives in the forest for seven years. He becomes enlighten and starts a new life helping people. It is like seeing a stain glass window of the life of Christ, but made of Jade with the story of Buddha. How amazing! It was for people who couldn't read to know the story of Buddha. The same reason we have stain glass windows with the story of Christ. I find a gift shop and buy a book about the Temple. One of my friends discovers pray cards you can buy for various reasons. One card is for students to use. The Students ask the monks to pray for them to have good grades and do well on test. Education is important in China. Everything is done by your test grades; where or not your go to a good middle school(high school) or even have a chance at university.
We have a coffee and sit in the garden. It is so nice to rest. The buildings are so amazing with very detailed paintings. The garden even has caged birds singing to make it relaxing.
Time for dinner and another lazy Susan full of food! This time the restaurant is pink inside. It looks like a Barbie dream restaurant! You boys would hate it! Home to the hotel and sleep! Tomorrow the Terra Cotta soldiers!!
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