Homework is subject to change based on the quantity of material covered in class. Please also refer to the agenda for updated assignments. ************************************************ 12-3-08
Read 30 minutes.
12-2-08
Study for your Chapter 5 Section 3 Quiz tomorrow. Check 12-1-08 for study quide information.
12-1-08 YOU WILL HAVE A QUIZ WEDNESDAY 12-3-08 on Chapter 5 Section 3. Make sure you study the following words/terms: cuneiform, pictographs, scribe, Epics, architecture, zigguret, cylinder seals, wheel, The Epic of Gilgamesh, 60.
11/26-28/08
School Closed - Thanksgiving Break.
11-25-08
Read 30 minutes.
Quiz Wednesday 12-3-08 on Chapter 5 Section 3. Check 12-2-08 for more information.
11-24-08
Complete the following assignments started in class Friday 11-21-08:
1. "Taking Notes" chart on pg.127 in your textbook.
2. Section 3 Assessment on pg.131 questions 1-4 in your textbook.
The next assignment listed started in class Monday 11-24-08 is due tomorrow at the end of the class period:
1. "Pictographs" chart. Refer to page 128 in your textbook for information about pictographs. Follow instructions listed on the sheet provided for this assignment.
11-21-08
Read 30 minutes.
11-20-08
"The Sumarian Flood Story" is due tomorrow. This assignment was started in class Wednesday 11-19-08.
11-19-08
1. Study for your quiz tomorrow on Chapter 5 Section 2. Study the yellow highlighted vocabulary words/terms in the sections along with the following words/people: Gilgamesh, Sargon, Babylon, Tigris, & Akkadians.
2. Make sure you have completed and turned in assignments listed 11-13-08.
Study vocabulary words/term from this section and re-read pgs.122-126 in your textbook.
11-17-08
Complete the following assignments started in class Friday 11-14-08:
1. "Chapter 5 Booklet" pgs.34,35, & 1.
2. "River Valley Civilizations" pgs.120-121 in your textbook. Answer the two "Map Zone" questions that follow.
3. List five ways people rely on rivers today.
4. Write about two ways people use rivers in this area.
11-14-08
Read 30 minutes.
11-13-08
Make sure you have completed the following assignments. They are due tomorrow:
1. Section 1 Assessment pg.119 question 1-3.
2. "A Fertile Land" worksheet.
11-12-08
Study for your Chapter 4 test tomorrow.
The following assignments started in class 11-10-08 are due Friday 11-14-08
1. Section 1 Assessment pg.119 questions 1-3.
2. "A Fertile Land" worksheet.
11-10-08
Re-read pgs.116-119 in your textbook.
Chapter 4 Test Thursday 11-13-08.
11-7-08 Students received their report card today. Signed report card envelope is due Monday 11-10-08.
The following assignments started in class 10-30-08 are due Monday 11-10-08:
1. "Chapter 4 Review" pgs.101-102 in your textbook. Answer questions 1-11 and 14-16.
2. Chapter 4 illustrated summary of sections 1-4.
11-6-08
Read 30 minutes.
11-5-08
Read 30 minutes.
11-4-08
Election Day. School Closed.
11-3-08
Teacher Workday.
10-31-08
Read 30 minutes.
10-30-08
Bring colored pencils to class.
10-29-08
1. Finish "Daily Bellringer" started in class today.
2. Finish Section 4 Assessment questions 1-3 started in class today.
3. Bring colored pencils to class.
10-28-08
Read 30 minutes.
10-27-08
1. Read pgs.97-100 in your textbook.
2. Complete the "Organizing Information " activity on pg.96 in your textbook.
10-24-08
Read 30 minutes.
10-23-08
1. Make sure you have completed your "Shopping Rules" activity started in class Wednesday 10-22-08. It is due tomorrow.
2. Section 3 Assessment - Pg.95 questions 1-5 is due Friday 10-24-08.
3. "The World's People" chapter 4 booklet - Pgs.29, 30, & 3 is also due Friday 10-24-08.
All of the assignments listed above were assigned this week in class.
10-22-08
Read 30 minutes.
Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow.
10-21-08
Finish today's class work assignments:
1. Complete pgs.29, 30, & 3 in your "The World's People" activity booklet.
2. Complete Section 3 Assessment - Pgs.95 questions 1-5
Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow.
10-20-08
Read 30 minutes.
10-17-08
1. Study for your quiz Monday 10-20-08 on Chapter 4 Section 1 vocabulary terms.
The following assignments are due Monday 10-20-08
1. "Daily Bellringer" Activity Sheet - Culture Activity and CD questions based on culture from 10-13/14-08.
2. "Reading Check" questions - Pgs.82, 83, & 85.
3. Sections 1 Assessment - questions 1-4.
4. Sections 2 Assessment - questions 1-3.
5. Chapter 4 Sections 2 Activity Sheet - from 10-15/17-08.
The above assignments are/were class work assignments.
10-16-08
Early Release Day.
1. Study for your quiz Monday 10-20-08 on Chapter 4 Section 1 vocabulary terms.
10-15-08 Quiz Monday 10-13-08 on Chapter 4 Section 1 vocabulary terms/words.
1. Re-read pgs. 86-90 in your textbook.
10-14-08
1. Re-read pgs.80-85 in your textbook.
2. Complete pgs.25, 26 & 1 in your Chapter 4 - "World's People" activity booklet.
10-13-08
Read 30 minutes.
10-10-08
Teacher Workday.
10-9-08
Read 30 minutes.
10-8-08
Study for your test tomorrow on Chapter 3. Use your study guides and re-read the chapter.
10-7-08
1. "Illustrated Glossary" due tomorrow at the end of the class period.
2. Study for your test Thursday, 10-9-08, on Chapter 3. Use your study guides and re-read the chapter.
3. Bring your colored pencils to class tomorrow.
10-6-08
1. Study for your two quizzes tomorrow (Chapter 3 Sections 3&4). Use your study guides and re-read the chapter sections.
2. Bring your colored pencils to class tomorrow.
3. "Illustrated Glossary" due Wednesday, 10-8-08, at the end of the class period.
10-3-08
1. Study for your test and quizzes next week Tuesday and Thursday. See test information from 10-2-08.
Bring colored pencils to class Monday 10-6-08.
10-2-08
The following assignments will be checked and collected tomorrow:
1. Climate, Environment, and Resources - Vocabulary Builder:pgs.1-4.
2. Climate, Environment and Resources -
Sections 1-4 (pgs.16-23).
3. Taking Notes chart - pg.62 in your textbook.
4. Taking Notes chart - pg.68 in your textbook.
5. Map Zone activity sheet - refer to pgs.56-57 & 66-67 in your textbook.
6. Section 4 Assessment - pg.72questions 1-5 in your textbook.
1. You will have a quiz Tuesday 10-7-08 on Chapter 3 Sections 3&4 vocabulary. Use your vocabulary packet as a study guide.
2. You will also have a test on all of Chapter 3 Thursday 10-9-08. Use both packets you received for this chapter and re-read Chapter 3 in your textbook along with reviewing all other materials you worked on in class.
10-1-08 Study for your two quizzes tomorrow on Chapter 3 Sections 1&2.
Review vocabulary terms and word fron Chapter 3 Sections 1&2. Review your Vocabulary Builder activity sheets from the chapter. Also re-read these chapter pages
9/30/08
1. Quiz Thursday 10/2/08 on Chapter 3 Sections 1 & 2.
2. Review vocabulary terms and words from Chapter 3 Sections 1 & 2 for your quiz Thursday.
9/29/08
Finish the following class work assignments started in class today.
1. "Taking Notes" chart on pg.62 in your textbook.
2. 'Climate,Envrionment, and Resources" - Vocabulary Builder: pg.3. All students received this packet in class last week.
3. "Climate, Environment, and Resources" - pgs.20 & 21. All students received this packet in class last week.
4. Return signed first quarter "Progress Report" (interim) tomorrow. Students received this interim report Friday 9/26/08.
9/26/08
Return signed first quarter "Academic Progress Report" by Tuesday 9/30/08.
9/25/08
1. Make sure you've completed your "Geography's Impact" video question sheet (class periods 3,5 & 6).
2. Finish your "World Climate Regions" chart.
3. Finish your "Climate, Environment, and Resources" - Sec.2: Pgs.18&19.
9/24/08
1. Make sure you've completed "Reading Check" questions on pgs.55, 59, 60, &61.
2. Finish your "Geography's Impact" video question sheet(class periods 3,5 & 6).
9/18/08
Make sure you've completed the following assignments worked on in class this week. They are due tomorrow.
1. Claudius Ptolemy - Worksheet pgs.4&5. Answer all questions on the back page.
2. Ellen Churchill Semple - Worksheet pgs.6&7. Answer all questions on the back page.
3. Taking Notes Chart worksheet - As you read pgs.48-54 in your textbook you are to complete this chart. Answer question on the bottom of the page.
4. Answer "Reading Check" questions on pgs.50, 51 & 54 in your textbook.
5. Section 1 Assessment pg.54 - Answer questions 1-5.
9/17/08
Watch the CBS Evening News Report at 6:30pm. You may also view the evening news, (national & international news), on a different channel.
9/16/08
Watch the CBS Evening News Report at 6:30pm. You may also view the evening news, (national & international news), on a different channel.
9/15/08
Watch the CBS Evening News Report at 6:30pm. You may also view the evening news,(national & international news), on a different channel.
9/12/08
Read 30 minutes
9/11/08
1.Re-read pgs.15-20 in your textbook.
9-10-11-08
1. Study for quiz tomorrow on Chapter 1 Section vocabulary terms. Use the study guide you've been given.
2. Parents please sign and return Social Studies course requirements sheeet.
9-9-08
1. Study for your quiz Thursday 9-11-08 on Chapter 1 Section 1 vocabulary terms. Use the study guide you've been given.
2. Re-read pgs.2-9 in your textbook.
9/8/08
1. Re-read pgs.10-15 in your textbook.
2. Complete "Critical Thinking" pg.14 question #3 in your textbook. Assignment due tomorrow.
3.You will have a Quiz Thursday 9-11-08 on Chapter 1 Section 1. Study and review the vocabulary from chapter 1 section 1. Also re-read these pages in your textbook.
9/5/08
Read 30 minutes.
9/4/08
Re-read pgs.4-9 in your textbook. Answer the "Reading Check" questions on pgs.5,7,& 9.
All students received their textbooks today in class.
9/3/08
Answer the following question. Write at least four sentences in your answer: "How do geographers help people understand and view the world in various ways?"
9/2/08
List the Five Themes of Geography and write the definition for each theme.
9/1/08
Holiday - School Closed.
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