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Mrs. Spears Social Studies - Team 7A ODONNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL STOUGHTON,   MA   02072 SchoolNotes last updated: Wed Jan 20 09:54:24 PST 2010    Number of Visits: 3674 Click here to send an e-mail to Mrs. Spears Notify me when this page is updated. (Remove me) January 20, 2010 1) GRA 10.3 2) Steps 3 & 4-the brochure & presentation are due 1/25. 3)4 Current Events with worksheets due 1/29/10. January 15, 2010 1) Steps 3 & 4-the brochure & presentation are due 1/25. 2)4 Current Events with worksheets due 1/29/10. January 14, 2010 1) Quiz on Chapter 10 tomorrow- vocab terms, map, capitals of countries 2) Steps 3 & 4 due 1/25/10. 3) 4 Current Events with worksheets due 1/29/10. January 13, 2010 1) Page 294, Questions 2-6 2) Ch 10 quiz Friday-Vocab, map, capitals 3) Steps 3 & 4 of project due 1/25 4) 4 Current Events  with worksheets due 1/29 January 11, 2010 1) Ch 10 vocab words due tomorrow (Western Europe). 2) Ch 10 quiz Friday on vocab, map, and capitals. 3) Steps 3 & 4 of project due January 25. 4) 4 Current Events with worksheets due January 29. January 6, 2010 1) European Vacation Project Step 1: Due 1/7 (if not completed in class must finish for homework) Step 2: Due 1/11 Steps 3&4: Due 1/25 2) 4 Current Events with worksheets due 1/29. January 4, 2010 1) 4 Current Events with worksheets due 1/29/2010. 2) European Vacation Project Team 7A’s European Vacation Overview: In this lesson, students will research and learn about the culture, physical geography, and history of selected countries in Europe.  Acting as a “travel agent”, students will create a travel brochure that highlights interesting and important destinations as well as characteristics of their selected countries. Objectives: Students will •    research cultural, geographic, and historical information about selected countries; •    create a travel brochure to highlight areas of their chosen country Geographic Skills: •    Acquiring Geographic Information •    Organizing Geographic Information •    Analyzing Geographic Information Step 1: A.    Using books, maps, and atlases, discover what countries belong to each of the following regions and their major climate zones and physical features. Use the attached worksheet to compete the necessary research information. •    Western Europe •    Eastern Europe •    Northern Europe •    Southern Europe B. Based on the information you learned choose what region you would like to study further for your project. Step 2:     Using the region you choose in Step 1 part B, pick three countries you would like to research further. The attached sheet on Step 2 will provide exactly what you need to find out about your countries. Step 3: Choose one country you researched and create a travel brochure using the information you gathered in Step 2.  Use the attached worksheet to make sure you include the necessary information on your country. Step 4:     Present the material you researched and present finished travel brochure to the class in a 3-5 minute presentation.  Use the attached worksheet to make sure you present necessary information to class.       Steps 1-3: Students will lose 10 points for every day late.     Step 4: Steps 1-3 must be turned in before you present.  IF you do not have steps 1-3 turned in you cannot present and will receive a 0 for the presentation.      Step 1: General Research      due date _January 7, 2010     What countries does this region include?     What are the major climate zones in this region?     List 3 physical features within this region.  Try to include at least 1 water ways and 1 land features. List the language families where the languages spoken in these countries originated from. List 3 economic activities taking place within each region. I am going to do more research on one of the following regions. Please circle the one you choose. Western Europe    Eastern Europe    Northern Europe    Southern Europe Step 2: The Three Chosen Countries: due date January 11, 2010                           Capital Population Landmass 3 physical features of the land 3 bodies of water bordering or within country Climate (s) Language (s) Religion (s) Government At least 3 historical facts 3 facts on culture (this can include a variety of information.  Some examples are styles of food, clothing styles, popular music, etc.) 3 famous manmade landmarks within country and why they are famous Currency (type of money used) Any additional notes here: Step 3:  Travel Brochure due date January 25, 2010 Create a travel brochure using the information you gathered in step 2.   You will choose one country from the worksheet and create a travel brochure using the paper provided in class.  Your brochure must include the following information. FCA’s 1)    All of the following information must be included in brochure 2)     Standardized English must used 3)    Work must be neat, organized, and of high quality ***This paper must be turned in with your brochure!!!!! Please make sure your travel brochure includes the following information!!!  If  you check off no, go back and add it to your work.    YES                                         name  of country         capital city         major religion         Languages spoken         3-5 sentences on the countries climate and what travelers should pack         3-5 sentences on a physical feature and why travelers should visit it         A picture of this physical feature         3-5 sentences on another physical feature and why travelers should visit it         A picture of this physical feature         3-5 sentences on another physical feature and why travelers should visit it         A picture of this physical feature         3-5 sentences on a famous man made landmark and why travelers should visit it         A picture of this famous manmade landmark         3-5 sentences on another famous man made landmark and why travelers should visit it         A picture of this famous man made landmark         3-5 sentences on a famous landmark and why travelers should visit it         A picture of this famous landmark         Map of country         Flag of country         3-5 sentences  on culture ex.  types of food, clothing styles, popular music, etc.)         Currency travelers will need to purchase items         5-7 sentences on why travelers should visit this country         Is your name on the brochure?         Step 4:  Presentation   start date _January 25, 2010__ The presentations will take place over several days.  I will pick names randomly on those days and students must be ready to go.  If students are unable to present on that day they will receive no credit for the presentation portion of the project.  If students do not have steps 1-3 turned in before they are to present, they will not be able to present and will receive no credit for the presentation portion of the project. The presentation should include the following information. *** This paper must be turned in at the time of your presentation     YES    NO 3-5 minute presentation          Include the region you initially choose to research         Include the three countries you researched in step 2         Include country you choose to do your brochure on         Include why you choose to do your brochure on that country         Describe 2 physical features of your country and why travelers should visit them         Describe 2 man made landmarks within your country and why travelers should visit them         Tell the best season to travel to your country and what type of clothes to pack         3-5 examples of culture ex.  styles of food, clothing styles, popular music, etc.         Display travel brochure          Wrap up presentation by explaining one last time why travelers should spend the money and go to your country         Answer at least 2 student questions         December 21, 2009 Bring in 4 current events world news articles with completed current events worksheets for each article no later than December 22, 2009. December 16, 2009 1) Create a word search puzzle for South America. 2) Study for the South America Exam Friday. 3) Bring in 4 current events world news articles with completed current events worksheets for each article no later than December 22, 2009. December 10, 2009 1) Read pages 266-269 and answer questions 2-7 on page 269. 2) Chapter 9 test on Monday. 3) Bring in 4 current events world news articles with completed current events worksheets for each article no later than December 22, 2009. December 7, 2009 1) Complete GRA 9.2. 2) Bring in 4 current events world news articles with completed current events worksheets for each article no later than December 22, 2009. 3) Return any vocab quiz with a grade lower than 35/50. November 30, 2009 1) Bring in a World News current events article by December 1.  Not local news, not national news, something that is going on in another country. 2) Chapter 9 vocab terms due tomorrow 3) Vocab quiz Friday November 23, 2009 Bring in a World News current events article by December 1.  Not local news, not national news, something that is going on in another country. November 17, 2009 1) Complete Section Review questions for 8.4. 2) Study for Chapter 8 Test moved to this Friday!! Be able to locate & label countries, capitals, major cities, & major physical features of Ch. 8.  Know vocab terms for chapter.  Study information from h.w., c.w., and graphic organizers for Brazil & Argentina.  Must bring in CFS for Ch8 on Friday!!! November 16, 2009 1) Complete GRA 8.4 2) Study for Chapter 8 Test this Thursday!! Be able to locate & label countries, capitals, major cities, & major physical features of Ch. 8.  Know vocab terms for chapter.  Study information from h.w., c.w., and graphic organizers for Brazil & Argentina.  Must bring in CFS for Ch8 on Friday!!! November 13, 2009 1) Finish CFS on Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname 2)Review Chapter 8 information 3) Chapter 8 Test Thursday NOvgeography: 1) Finish CFS on Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname 2)Revieew Chapter 8 information 3) Chapter 8 Test Thursday November 9, 2009 1) Read pages 241-244 on Caribbean South America. 2) Complete GRA 8.3. 3) Review Chapter 8 information (maps, vocab, notes, homework). November 5, 2009 1) Review notes on Argentina and Chapter 8. 2) Quizzes below 35/50 must be signed. November 4, 2009 Complete page 239, questions 2-7. November 2, 2009 Read section 8.2 on Argentina and complete GRA 8.2. October 29, 2009 Quiz on Ch. 8 key terms, Ch 8 maps, & Brazil- TOMORROW October 28, 2009 1) Review wordsearch 2) Quiz on Ch. 8 key terms, Ch 8 maps, & Brazil- Friday, October 30. Ocotober 27, 2009 1) Guided Reading Activity 8.1 only. 2) Quiz on Ch. 8 key terms, Ch 8 maps, & Brazil- Friday, October 30. October 26, 2009 1) Read section 8.1 on Brazil and answer questions 2-7 on page 233. 2) Quiz on Ch. 8 key terms, Ch 8 maps, & Brazil- Friday, October 30. October 23, 2009 1) Chapter 8 key terms due Monday. 2) Quiz on Ch. 8 key terms, Ch 8 maps, & Brazil- Friday, October 30. October 22, 2009 1) Finish the political & physical map for Chapter 8. 2) Chapter 8 key terms due 10/26. 3) Vocab quiz on Chapter 8 terms 10/30. October 21, 2009 Review countries, capitals, major cities, & major water ways of Chapter 8 and locate them on pages 228 & 229 of your text book. October 20, 2009 1) Read pages 168-170-Focus On: Latin America 2) Page 170, Answer "Exploring the Region" October19, 2009 Finish circle graph & reflection on "If the World Were a Village" video. October 15, 2009 Complete questions 2-7 on page 94. October 13, 2009 1) Read pages 84-88 on Population 2) Create a KLQ for reading (15-20 examples in total). October 9, 2009 1) Quiz on Culture 10/13. 2) Geographic Dictionary Terms due 10/13. October 8, 2009 1) "My Culture" drawing 2) Quiz on Culture 10/13. 3) Geographic Dictionary Terms due 10/13. October 7, 2009 1) Read pages 77-82; on page 82 answer question 2-6. 2) Geographic Dictionary terms due 10/13. 3) Quiz on Culture 10/13. Ocotober 6, 2009 1) Terms to Know for "Culture" due tomorrow. 2) Quiz on Culture 10/13. 3) Geographic Dictionary Terms due 10/13. October 5, 2009 Geographic Dictionary Vocab Worksheet due Tuesday, October 13. October 1, 2009 geography: 1) Finish climate zone graphic organizer. 2) TEST MONDAY- The water cycle, Earth's structure, & climate zones September 25, 2009 E&G: Plate Tectonics worksheet September 24, 2009 ABC Plate Tectonics worksheet September 23, 2009 1) Finish reading pages 34-38 and write 12-15 connections you make. 2) Page 38, questions 2-7 September 18, 2009 1) Read pages 29-32. 2) Complete questions on page 32, 2-7 in complete sentences with questions restated in the answer. 3) Study vocab terms. September 17, 2009 1) Complete vocab term worksheet. 2) Study the terms you defined. September 15,2009 STUDY! STUDY!! STUDY!!! Quiz tomorrow-5 Themes of Geography, Map of World,and Latitude & LOngitude. September 14, 2009 1) Read pages 4-9, complete questions 1-6 on page 9. 2)Quiz Wednesday-Review 5 Themes of Geography, Map of the World, latitude & longitude, and types of maps. September 10, 2009 1) Complete Type 2- Explain the differenced between physical characteristics and human characteristics of a place. 2) Review map of world. September 9.2009 1) Read pages 2-3 and pages 23-27.   2) Review "Map of the World" from todays class. September 8, 2009 All Classes:1) Complete text book activity for tomorrow. 2) All text books should be covered and syllabus forms turned in.  Any book not covered after Thursday will result in an after school session untill it is.  NO BOOK SOCKS ALLOWED!!   September 3, 2009 1)Bring in all health/emergency forms. 7A WORLD GEOGRAPHY 2009-2010 Mrs. Spears, room 227 What will we learn about this year? -Geography, Knowledge & skills             -Africa -Europe         -North & East Asia         -Southeast Asia & Oceania         -Western Asia (the Middle East)         -South America      What will you need to be prepared for every class? -covered textbook -three ring binder with pockets     or -one subject notebook     and -two-pocket folder -pen or pencil -colored pencils -positive attitude/ good effort How do you pass this class? -attendance (The more you attend class the        more you learn!!!) -Be prepared & organized. -Complete all assignments on time. -Try your best on tests, quizzes, and writing assignments. -participation -Have a positive attitude and always be polite and courteous.         Homework                     10pts. each         Pop/quick quizzes                25pts. each         Quizzes                        50pts. each         Tests                        100pts. each         Writing assignments & Projects            100pts. each When is my geography homework due?     All assignments will be written on the board and recorded by the student in his/her agenda notebook.  If the student does not present homework on the day it is due (provided they were not absent on the day it was assigned), the teacher will stamp in the student’s agenda “Homework Incomplete”.  The student may turn in homework assignments late for ½ credit by the end of the following school day.  Failure to show the teacher completed homework within a day of when it was due will result in a score of zero for that assignment.  Parents should frequently check the student’s agenda for homework assignments, upcoming projects, tests, missing homework notices, and/or teacher notes. (Papers and projects -10pts. each day late.)     What if I am absent from geography class?          It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and complete work they have missed while absent. This includes class work, homework, tests, quizzes, projects, and/or papers.  Students have the number of days they were absent plus one to make up work.  Assignments can also be found at:     -the homework hotline 781-344-7002, after 4 pm     -www.schoolnotes.com What if I am absent from geography class?  continued Also, students should make arrangements to stay after school to complete any quizzes or tests, and to receive clarification on instruction. Can I redo a test I’ve done poorly on?     No!!  There are no retakes on quizzes or tests. What are the rules for Geography class?     In addition to the school rules outlined in the student handbook, the following is expected of everyone. -Treat all people with respect.  Respect is showing consideration in your interactions with others and appreciating everyone’s contributions.  For example, please do not interrupt anyone while they are talking.  Do not make comments that would deliberately hurt someone or make them feel uncomfortable. -Be Prepared!!!  Students should be mentally ready to learn and be equipped with appropriate school supplies for every class.  Effort should be put into each and every activity and assignment. What are the consequences for not following the rules?     Consequences depend on the type and severity of the incident and the number of times the student has been disrespectful or unprepared in the past.  Consequences for not following the rules include.     - verbal correction and student apology/reparation     -temporary exclusion from class/group activities     -temporary or permanent classroom seat change     -after school session (30 minutes)     -phone call to parent/guardian     -referral to principal What are the classroom procedures for geography class?     -At the beginning of each class, students should sit in their assigned seat, take out their homework, write new homework in agenda, and begin working on the daily assignment.     -If students do not have their homework they should open their agenda so the incomplete assignment can be noted.  The assignment can be turned in for ½ credit by the end of the following day.  Late assignment may not be turned in during class.     -Students who were absent should confirm missing assignments with teacher and make a plan to complete it as soon as possible.  It is the student’s responsibility to obtain, complete, and show the completed assignment to the teacher during activity hour or after school.  Students have the number of days they were absent plus one to make up work.     - Students cannot go to their lockers during geography class.       -Gum chewing is not allowed in class.     -Students should raise their hands and wait to be called on in the following instances: when requesting to use the bathroom, when seeking permission to speak during instruction or class discussion, when needing teacher assistance during partner or group work.  Students who consistently speak without raising their hands interrupt the learning of their classmates.  This will not be allowed!!!!     -Students do not need to raise their hands when throwing something away, sharpening a pencil (do not sharpen during instruction), when taking a tissue, when using the hole punch, or when speaking to classmates during partner or group activities. May 1, 2008 Thank you 7A students for a wonderful year.  I look forward to seeing you next fall as 8th graders.  On Monday, Ms. Cardoso will be here and begin reviewing for the social studies MCAS.  Enjoy the rest of the year!!!! April 30, 2008 1) Study for Chapter 22 vocbulary quiz tomorrow. 2) Complete vocab wordsearch review worksheet. 3) Complete MCAS Review worksheet on Ancient Rome. April 29, 2008 Study for your Chapter 22 Vocabulary quiz on Thursday!! April 28, 2008 Discuss a geography related topic happening in the world today with your family. April 18, 2008 1)Discuss a geography related topic happening in the world today with your family. 2)Have a great vacation!!! April 17, 2008 Discuss a geography related topic happening in the world today with your family. April 16, 2008 1) Finish reading 22.1 (pages 607-612) and complete the K-L-Q chart for it. 2) Complete question 2-8 on page 612. 3)2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late. April 15, 2008 1)Complete the map of Southern Africa. 2)2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late. April 14, 2008 1)Complete Chapter 21 Word Search. 2)Chapter 21 Test tomorrow-Remember to bring you CFS with you!!!!  If you did not finish the CFS in class you may take it home tonight and complete it. 3)2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late. April 11, 2008 1)Chapter 21 test will be Tuesday.  Study your vocab words and review any classwork, homework, and reading we have done up till this point. 2)2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late. April 10, 2008 1) Guided Reading Activity 21.1 2) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late. April 9, 2008 1) Guided Reading Activity 21.1 2) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late. April 8, 2008 1) Chapter 21 vocab terms due tomorrow. 2) Australia/ Oceania Packet due tomorrow.  This is worth a test grade!!! 3) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late. April 4, 2008 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late.   April 3, 2008 1) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late.   2)MCAS tomorrow-Please get to bed early and have a good breakfast!!!  Don't forget a healthy snack. April 2, 2008 1) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late.   2)MCAS tomorrow-Please get to bed early and have a good breakfast!!!  Don't forget a healthy snack. April 1, 2008 1) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late.   2)MCAS tomorrow-Please get to bed early and have a good breakfast!!!  Don't forget a healthy snack. March 31, 2008 1) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late.   2)MCAS tomorrow-Please get to bed early and have a good breakfast!!!  Don't forget a healthy snack. March 28, 2008 1) Complete questions 2-7 on page 573 if not finished in class. 2) Chapter 20 quiz Monday. 3) 2 World News Current Events articles and worksheets completed by Thursday, April 17.  This will be worth a quiz grade and NOT be accepted late.   March 27, 2008 1) Finish reading 20.1 (p.563-568) and complete graphic organizer. 2) Complete questions 2-7 on page 568. 3) Chapter 20 quiz Monday. 4) Have 2 World News Current Events articles and completed worksheets on or before April 17.  This assignment will count as a quiz and will NOT be graded if turned in late.   March 26, 2008 Read page 574, "Battling Sleeping Sickness", and answer Making the Connections questions. March 25, 2008 Define all vocab terms for chapter 20.  They are due Wednesday March 26.  You will be quizzed on them Monday, March 31. March 24, 2008 1)Get plenty of rest tonight and eat a good breakfast on Tuesday.  The long composition test for MCAS is tomorrow. 2)Define all vocab terms for chapter 20.  They are due Wednesday March 26.  You will be quizzed on them Monday, March 31. March 20, 2008 HAPPY SPRING- Enjoy the 3 day weekend!!! March 19, 2008 1) Read 19.3, pages 552-556. 2) Complete GRA 19.3 March 18, 2008 Complete Guided Reading Activity 19.2. March 17, 2008 1)Finish classwork if not done-page 550, questions 2-7. 2)Complete the Sahel Countries on the CFS. March 14, 2008 Monday quiz on Ch 19 vocab terms and Nigeria. March 13, 2008 1)2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14 which is this Friday.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be accepted late. 2) Read pages 540-545 (Nigeria) and complete questions 2-7 on page 545.  Make sure they are in complete sentences with the question restated in the answer. 3)Monday quiz on Ch 19 vocab terms and Nigeria. March 12, 2008 1)2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14 which is this Friday.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be accepted late. 2) Monday quiz on Ch 19 vocab terms and Nigeria. March 10, 2008 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by    March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. March 7, 2008 1) Read pages 526-528, "Africa South of the Sahara". 2) Complete questions 1-4 on page 528, Exploring the Region". 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by    March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. March 5, 2008 March 6, 2008 1) Read pages 526-528, "Africa South of the Sahara". 2) Complete questions 1-4 on page 528, Exploring the Region". 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by    March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. March 5, 2008 1) Read pages 526-528, "Africa South of the Sahara". 2) Complete questions 1-4 on page 528, Exploring the Region". 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by    March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. March 4, 2008 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. March 3, 2008 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. Februaruy 29, 2008 1) Compelte Guided Reading Activity 16.2. 2) Quiz this Monday on Ch 16 vocab terms. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. February 28, 2008 1) Complete Chapter 16 Country Fact Sheet for tomorrow. 2) Quiz this Monday on Ch 16 vocab terms. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. February 27, 2008 1) Read pages 456-462 and complete questions 2-7 on page 462. 2) Vocab quiz on Chapter 16 term Monday. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. February 26, 2008 1) Define Chapter 16 vocab terms located on pages 457 & 464. 2) Quiz on terms this Monday, March 3. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. February 25, 2008 1)Post Card Project due February 26, 2008. Complete directions posted on schoolnotes.com- Mrs. Spears site. 2)Complete chapter 16 map and workbook activities worksheet. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. February 15, 2008 1)Post Card Project due February 26, 2008. Complete directions posted on schoolnotes.com- Mrs. Spears site. 2) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. HAVE A GREAT VACATION!!! February 14, 2008 1) A,B,C, & D hours- Review Activity worksheet 18A & 18B for Friday. 2) Post Card Project due February 26, 2008. Complete directions posted on schoolnotes.com- Mrs. Spears site. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 14.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. February 13, 2008 1) A,B,C, & D hours- Review Activity worksheet 18A & 18B for Friday. 2) Post Card Project due February 26, 2008. Complete directions posted on schoolnotes.com- Mrs. Spears site. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 4.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late. February 12, 2008 1) A,B,C, & D hours- Review Activity worksheet 18A & 18B for Friday. 2) Post Card Project due February 26, 2008. Complete directions posted on schoolnotes.com- Mrs. Spears site. 3) 2 World News Current Event articles and completed worksheets by March 4.  This is worth a quiz grade and will not be excepted late.           POSTCARDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Where in the world have you gone?  This assignment will help us to figure it out.  You are to pretend you are a world traveler on another adventure and create a postcard to send back home.  However, in your haste to write about all you have seen and done, you forget to include the country where you have actually gone.   Postcard readers will need to use your written clues and postcard pictures to figure it out. Directions 1)Choose any country in the world other than the United States. 2)Complete the Post Card Country Fact Sheet (PCCFS)handed out in class. Once your PCCFS is done you can start your postcard.     3)On the back of the post card use geographic clues from your PCCFS to describe the country you are visiting.  Do not include the name of the country. 4)On the front of the post card include a picture of the country to serve as another hint as to where you have been.  Pictures must be colored in and cannot be from a magazine or newspaper. 5)On February 26 the completed PCCFS and post card are due.  This project will count as a test grade and be displayed on the Night of Excellence so do a good job. FCA’s 1)Post Card Country Fact Sheet must be completed 25pts 2)Post card must include 4 geographic hints about country from PCCFS and a colored picture 40pts 3)Post card must be on 6x4 poster board or cardboard paper 25pts 4)Correct spelling and capitalization 10pts February 11, 2008 Complete reading section 18.2 (p515-519) on Central Asia and complete questions 2-8 on page 519. February 8, 2008 1)Complete vocab review crossword puzzle for Monday. 2)Chapter 18 vocab quiz Monday. 3)Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11 (monday). February 7, 2008 1)Finish GRA 18.1 if not done in class. 2)Define chapter 18 vocab words for tomorrow. Quiz Monday!!! 3)Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11 (monday). February 6, 2008 1) Finish map for Chapter 18. 2)Define Chapter 18 vocab terms for Friday. We will have a quiz on these terms Monday so be prepared. 3)Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. February 5, 2008 Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. Febrauary 4, 2008 1) Vocabulary test for Chapter 17 is Tuesday you will also need to bring your completed CFS to class. Study the map for Chapter 17 as well. Know where countries and major waterways are located. 2) Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. February 1, 2008 1) Vocabulary test for Chapter 17 is Tuesday you will also need to bring your completed CFS to class.  We will have a review on Monday so be prepared. 2)Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. January 30, 2008 -Country Fact Sheet for Chapter 17- Complete Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for Friday. -Complete Chapter 17 vocabulary packet for Thursday.   - Vocabulary test for Chapter 17 is Tuesday you will also need to bring your completed CFS to class. -Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. January 29, 2008 -Country Fact Sheet for Chapter 17- Complete Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan Saudi Arabia for Wednesday; Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for Friday. (note changes for additonal countries) -Complete Chapter 17 vocabulary packet for Thursday. -Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. January 28, 2008 -Country Fact Sheet for Chapter 17- Complete Turkey and Israel for Tuesday; Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan for Wednesday; Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan for Friday. -Complete Chapter 17 vocabulary packet for Thursday. -Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. January 25, 2008 All Classes: Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. A-hour = Read section 17.2 in your text books and complete17.2. January 24, 2008 1)Read pages 482-486.   2)Complete Guided Reading Activity 17.2. 3)Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. January 23, 2008 1)Read section 17.1, pages 477-480.  On page 480 complete Section Assessment questions 2-8. 2)Bring in two current event world news articles with completed worksheets on February 11. January 22, 2008 Finish labeling and coloring Chapter 17 Map.  Label countries, capitals, major cities, and major waterways. January 18, 2008 Type 3 for Tuesday- Odaiko of New England Performance Prompt-Tell all you learned about Japanese taiko drumming and Japanese culture at the assembly.  (The name of the group that is playing for us is “Okaiko”.) FCAs 1.Five important facts about taiko drumming (50) 2.Five important facts about Japanese culture (40) 3.Correct capitalization and punctuation (10) January 17, 2008 Complete worksheet on Current Events Article January 16, 2008 1) Complete Guided Reading Activity 25.2. 2)If you forgot your article to day bring in a WORLD news Current events article for tomorrow. January 15, 2008 1) Read pages 703-707 and complete Section Assessment on page 707, questions 2-8. 2)Bring in a WORLD news Current events article for Wednesday. January 11, 2007 1)Finish Haiku poems 2) Bring in a WORLD news Current events article for Wednesday. January 10, 2008 All classes complete Guided Reading Activity 25.1 January 9, 2008 Read page 694-701 on Japan in your text book and complete page 701, #2-8 for Thursday. ASIA PROJECT IS PAST DUE!!!! January 8, 2008 1) Chapter 25 vocabulary quiz on Wednesday,January 9. 2) Country Fact Sheet for Chapter 25 must also be completeted for Wednesday. 3) Read page 694-701 on Japan in your text book and complete page 701, #2-8 for Thursday. ASIA PROJECT IS NOW PAST DUE!!!! January 7, 2008 1) Chapter 25 vocabulary quiz on Wednesday,January 9. 2) Map of Japan, North Korea, and South Korea due Tuesday, January 8. 3) Country Fact Sheet for Chapter 25 must also be completeted for Wednesday. ASIA PROJECT IS NOW PAST DUE!!!! January 4, 2008 1)Product for project due Monday, January 7, 2007.  Presentations must be ready for January 7.   2) Chapter 25 vocabulary quiz on Wednesday,January 9. 3) Map of Japan, North Korea, and South Korea due Tuesday, January 8. 4) Country Fact Sheet for Chapter 25 must also be completeted for Wednesday. January 3, 2008 1)Asia Project- Final copy of essay due tomorrow. Product for project due Monday, January 7, 2007.  Presentations must be ready for January 7.   2) Chapter 25 vocabulary quiz on Wednesday,January 9. January 2, 2008 1)Asia Project -Final copy of essay due January 4, 2008. -Product for project due January 7, 2007.       Presentations must be ready for January 7.   2) Chapter 25 vocabulary quiz on January 9. December 21, 2007 ASIA PROJECT Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08.     ENJOY YOUR VACATION!!! December 20, 2007 ASIA PROJECT Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 18, 2007 ASIA PROJECT Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 17, 2007 ASIA PROJECT Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 14, 2007 geography:ASIA PROJECT Research notes with bibliographic information due 12/17/07. Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 13, 2007 ASIA PROJECT Research notes with bibliographic information due 12/17/07. Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 12, 2007 ASIA PROJECT Research notes with bibliographic information due 12/17/07. Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 11, 2007 ASIA PROJECT Research notes with bibliographic information due 12/17/07. Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 10, 2007 geography:ASIA PROJECT Research notes with bibliographic information due 12/17/07. Rough draft of essay due 1/02/08. Final copy of essay due 1/04/08. Product for project due 1/07/08. December 6, 2007 1) Chapter 24 test tomorrow. Review vocabulary, homework, classwork, and any notes taken up till this point. 2) Topics for research project due Friday. It is worth 50 points and credit will not be given for topics turned in late. Directions for project were handed to students on 12/4 and can also be found under 12/4 assignments. December 5, 2007 1)Finish Chapter 24 Review Packet. 2)This Friday, December 7 is the Chapter 24 test.  Do not wait until Thursday 12/6 to start studying.  Review vocabulary, homework, classwork, and any notes taken up till this point. 3)Topics for research project due Friday. It is worth 50 points and credit will not be given for topics turned in late.  Directions for project were handed to students on 12/4 and can also be found under 12/4 assignments.    December 4, 2007 1) Guided Reading Activity 24.4 2) This Friday, December 7 is the Chapter 24 test.  Do not wait until Thursday 12/6 to start studying.  Review vocabulary, homework, classwork, and any notes taken up till this point. 3) Research topic for Asia project is due Friday.  Turning in a topic this Friday is worth 50 points.  Points will not be given for research topics turned in late!!!!  For complete directions on the Asia project (if you lost the packet I gave you in class) go pack to the menu and click on my name.  The directions will under today's date. ASIA PROJECT Part I: Preparation Students must present work at scheduled times:      Topic – Due ____12/7/2007___      Research Notes – Due ___12/17/2007___ 3+ sources (books, magazines, and web sites are acceptable): research notes must include bibliographic information.  **Caution not all web sites are reliable, double check the source. Part II: Paper FCAs: 1. Strong introduction identifying your topic and what will be discussed in your paper (20 points) 2. 3+ detail paragraphs with facts supported by your research notes (50 points) 3. 3+ Research notes and bibliography turned in with paper (10 points) 4. Errors is Standard English do not interfere with readers understanding (20 points)      Paper Draft ÃÂÂÃÃ