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February 28, 2007

Social Studies (Wed. 2/28)

Classwork
1. Collect 2-2 notes on Incas.
2. View video on Conquest of the Americas and take notes.
3. DEAR SS-Read the article "The Story of My People" and review timeline on the Incas to complete graphic organizer and multiple choice questions on the reverse side of each handout.

Homework
1. Complete 2-2 (Incas) guided reading WS and flip-side re: Quipu. Use the information to help you decipher the values.
2. Study for tomorrow's test on Sec.'s 2-1, 2-2, & 2-3.

Science

Classwork
1. Review 11-1 reinforcement & review WS.
2. Finish sharing projects.
3. View video on Rivers & Lakes... and take notes.

Homework
1. 11-3 reinforcement & review WS.
2. Study for tomorrow's quiz on Sec. 11-1 & 11-3.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:57 PM

Social Studies (Tues. 2/27)

Classwork
1. Read Sec. 2-2 (Incas) & take notes using any of the reading strategies learned. Be sure to list all section headings.
2. Discuss significant events on the timeline for Sec. 2-3.

Homework
1. Finish notes on Sec. 2-2.

2. Study for Thur. test on Sec. 2-1, 2-2, & 2-3.

Science

Classwork
1. Finish "Water Distribution" group project and share.
2. Check Sec. 11-3 WB.

Homework
1. 11-1 Review & reinforcement WS.
2. Study for Thur. quiz on Sec. 11-1 & 11-3.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:48 PM

February 26, 2007

Social Studies (Mon. 2/26)

Classwork
1. Write important events noted in Sec. 2-3 (European Conquest) on notebook paper and use this information to construct a timeline on the green strip of paper provided during class.

Homework
1. Finish your timeline. Be sure to include at least one detailed picture that relates to the information and decorate it. You may also add a colorful border to enhance your timeline.
2. Make regular flashcards for the key terms and key places (Sec. 2-1) and the key terms and key people (Sec. 2-3).
All work is due tomorrow.
3. Looking Ahead-We will have a test on Sec 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3 on Thur.

Science

Classwork
1. Finish group project on water distribution.

Homework
1. Read Sec. 11-3 (Water Underground) and complete WB.
2. Looking Ahead-We will have a quiz on Sec, 11-1 & 11-3 on Thur.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:35 PM

February 23, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Collect HW.
2. Finish reading Aztec descendants article and use it to compare and contrast the Mayas and Aztecs on a venn diagram.
3. Select one of three pictures of Mayan/Aztec art and color.

Homework
Finish coloring your artwork.

Science

Classwork
1. Review WB.
2. Finish and submit essential questions (23-25).
3. Begin group project on Water Distribution.
Homework

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:59 PM

February 22, 2007

Social Studies (Thur. 2/22)

Classwork
1. Review video WS's.
2. Review video quiz.
3. Read articles on Aztecs/Mayas and complete questions and summaries on paper.

Homework
1. Read Sec 2-3 (European Conquest) and complete both sides of WS.
2. Complete essential questions 21-23.
All work is due tomorrow.

Science

Classwork
1. KWL on Water/Hydrology.
2. Interactive Concept Map of The Water Cycle (Sec. 11-1).
3. Begin two-column notes for Sec. 11-1. Handout given in class. If you were absent, you can do this on paper. Be sure to use outline format so that you can take notes by section and sub-section.

Homework
1. Read Sec. 11-1 and complete WB.
2. Finish two-column notes on Sec. 11-1.
3. Finish essential questions 23-24.
All work is due tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 06:30 PM

February 21, 2007

Social Studies (Wed. 2/21)

Classwork
1. DEAR time.
2. Essential questions #s 21-23. Due Friday.

Homework
Work on essential questions.

Science

Classwork
1. DEAR time.
2. Make-ups for Geology post-test and Hydrology pre-test.
3. Essential questions #'s 23-24. Due Friday.

Homework
Work on your essential questions.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:59 PM

February 16, 2007

Social Studies (Fri. 2/16)

Classwork
1. View video on Mayan & Aztec Civilizations. Take outline notes.
2. Discuss video and take video quiz.
3. Turned in signed progress reports and reflections on academic progress and Ritmo Blue performance.

Homework
Complete crossword puzzle and flip-side to review facts from the video. You may read Sec. 2-3 in your text for reference. Due Wed.

Science

Classwork
1. Take pre-test on Hydrology Unit.
2. Play Rock Cycle Game and record observations. Make-up from yesterday's agenda.
3. Turned in signed progress reports and reflections on academic progress.

No homework.

Note: Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:23 PM

February 15, 2007

Social Studies (Thur. 2/15)

Classwork
1. View "Ritmo Blue" performing arts performance on music/instruments of Africa and Latin America.
2. Write a brief reflection about what you learned from the presentation.
3. Begin written reflection on academic progress. Be sure to discuss what you've done well and what still needs improvement. Discuss any obstacles or barriers that may be hindering you from maximizing achievement in all subject areas. Identify things that you will do to improve your performance.

Homework
1. Get your progress report signed.
2. Finish reflections about Ritmo Blue performance and academic progress.
Note: All assignments are due tomorrow.

Science

Classwork

1. Complete Geology Post-test.
2. Begin written reflection on academic progress. Be sure to discuss what you've done well and what still needs improvement. Discuss any obstacles or barriers that may be hindering you from maximizing achievement in all subject areas. Identify things that you will do to improve your performance.
3. Turn in DEAR summary from reading session this week.

Homework

1. Get your progress report signed.
2. Use your progress report to record graded work on your gradesheet.
3. Finish reflection of academic progress.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:55 PM

February 14, 2007

Social Studies (Wed. 2/14)

Classwork
1. DEAR time.

Homework

Get your progress report signed and use it to fill in your gradesheet. I will collect signed progress reports on Friday.

Science

Classwork

1. Make-up tests & DEAR time.
2. Write a summary of what you read. Be sure to provide a detailed, thorough response.

Homework

1. Finish your DEAR summary.
2. Get your progress report signed and use it to fill in your gradesheet. I will collect signed progress reports on Friday.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:43 PM

February 13, 2007

Social Studies (Tues. 2/13)

Classwork
1. View video on The Aztecs, take notes and discuss.

Homework
Complete Sec. 2-1 Guided Reading (Civilizations of Middle America).

Science

Classwork
1. Take Rocks Test.

No homework.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:31 PM

February 12, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork
1. Independent review for map test.
2. Take Central America/Mexico map test.
3. Begin notes on Sec. 2-1 ( Early Civilizations of Middle America).

Homework
Finish notes on Sec. 2-1.

Science

Classwork
1. Discuss metamorphic rocks.
2. Complete Geology in a Bag lab & observations.

Homework
Study for 3-2, 3-3 & 3-5 test on igneous, sed. & metam. rocks. It will be given tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:22 PM

February 09, 2007

Social Studies (Fri. 2/9)

Classwork
1. Review Central Amer./Mexico map.
2. Create a practice map test and pair w/ classmate to review for test.

Homework
Study for map test.

Science

Classwork
1. Review 3-5 WB.
2. Complete rock observations.
3. Keynote presentation on metamorphic rocks.

Homework
1. Complete 3-5 outline notes. Due monday.
2. Study for 3-2, 3-3 & 3-5 test. It will be given on Tues.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:17 PM

February 08, 2007

Social Studies

Classwork

1. Review 1-2/1-3 Quiz.
2. Take Chap. 1 Test on Latin American Geography.
3. Begin labeling countries and capitals of Mexico and Central America. You must also color the map.

Homework

Finish labeling map of Mexico & Central America. Due tomorrow.

Science

Classwork

1. Rock observations to identify and distinguish the characteristics of sedimentary rocks. Students will classify unknown rocks and those in their own personal collections.
2. Use a keynote presentation to review Sec. 3-2(Igneous) and 3-3 (Sedimentary).

Homework
1. Complete 3-2 & 3-3 Review and reinforcement WS's.
2. Read Sec. 3-5 (Metamorphic Rocks) and complete WB.
3. Reminder: Test on igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks-Tues. 2/13.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:43 PM

February 07, 2007

Social Studies (Wed. 2/7)

Classwork

1. Finish 1-2/1-3 quiz.
2. DEAR time.

Homework

Study text, handouts, maps & graphs and notes for Chap. 1 Test tomorrow.

Science

Classwork

1. Highlight important information on Sec. 2-1 and 2-2 review WS.
2. DEAR time.

Homework
Looking Ahead-We will have a test on 3-2, 3-3 & 3-5 on Tue. 2/13. It will cover igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 05:05 PM

February 06, 2007

Social Studies (Tue. 2/6)

Classwork

1. Review HW and review resources and climate.
2. Take 1-2 & 1-3 quiz.

Homework

Study for Chap. 1 Test. It will be on Thur.

Science

Classwork

1. Review 3-3 WB.
2. Finish rock observations.
3. Begin graphic organizer on Sec. 3-3 (Sed. Rocks). Be sure to make a venn diagram comparing igneous and sed. rocks on the back of the graphic organizer.

Homework
Finish graphic organizer.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:41 PM

February 05, 2007

Social Studies (Mon. 2/5)

Classwork

1. Finish discussion of Sec. 1-3 review.
2. Complete practice on climate graphs and review answers.
3. Begin HW (1-3 guided reading WS).

Homework

1. Finish 1-3 guided reading WS.
2. Study for quiz on Sec. 1-2 & 1-3. Use your text and handouts for reference.

Science

Classwork

1. Complete video discussion quiz and turn in with notes.
2. Examine each of 4 unknown rocks. Determine whether it is igneous or not and identify individual characteristics. Name it. Apply the same directions to your personal rock collection. Record data/observations on your original rock collection observation sheet.

Homework
Read Sec. 3-3 (Sedimentary Rocks) and complete WB. Due tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:41 PM

February 02, 2007

Social Studies (Fri. 2/2)

Classwork

1. Watch video on Geography of Latin America and take notes.
2. Discuss main features of video and relate to Ch. 1.
3. Discuss Sec. 1-3 (Natural Resources) and Sec. review.

Homework

No homework. Quiz on Sec. 1-2 & 1-3 on Tues.

Science

Classwork

1. Review HW.
2. Watch video streaming clips on "Three Rocks" and "All About Rocks & Minerals" and take notes.
3. Begin video quiz. Use notes for reference.

No Homework. Reminder: Bring your rock collection to class daily for the next week.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 04:25 PM

February 01, 2007

Social Studies (Thur. 2/1)

Classwork
1. Reading Climate Map Skills Activity. Answer questions in A-D. Complete the "Apply the Skill" Section, #'s 1-6.
2. Collect practice WS on reading vegetation and climate maps.

No homework.

Science

Classwork
1. Review classroom policies, procedures and classroom expectations.
2. Read Sec. 3-2 (Classifying Rocks) and complete outline notes.

Homework
1. Complete 3-2 WB. Due tomorrow.
2. Bring your rock collection to class tomorrow.

Posted by Brown-Curry at 08:27 PM