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.
Friday, January 23, 2009
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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