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December 18, 2005
International Day was a success. Thanks to all who brought in food, drinks, and paper goods. I also wish to thank the parents that stayed to help.
This week we will have an overview of the Inca, Aztec, and Mayan civilizations. We will use the Latin America book and have videos on the civilizations to view. There will be extensive note taking during the videos. We will use this information for a large Venn diagram comparing the civilizations. If you are absent, you will need to come in early and view the video. If you are not able to do so this week, you will have an opportunity when we get back from our vacation.
South America map test on Monday.
Have a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 02:57 PM
December 15, 2005
The maps are complete and most assessments have been made. We will have a presentation on Friday with our study session. Looking forward to our International Day.
Thursday, we will read and review two stories about the Aztecs. We will fill out a concept map and use the information in a writing. Homework will be completion of the assignment.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 07:45 AM
December 13, 2005
Our project maps are near completion. Thanks to all the parents that came in yesterday to help us with this endeavor. Today we will evaluate the maps. D.E.A.R. time is also scheduled.
4th Period will be writing letters to a soldier in Iraq.
Homework due today-Pre-read 2.1(Ancient Civilizations)
Wednesday we will be having a Geography Bee pre-test.
Map test rescheduled to Monday.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 07:42 AM
December 08, 2005
Here are some photos I took yesterday of our maps in progress.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 06:49 AM
December 07, 2005
Posted by Ridlehoover at 07:58 PM
We began our map project today. I'm so proud of all of you. You were very engaged in this activity.
Please remind your parents about our International Food Day on the 16th.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 06:37 PM
December 06, 2005
Today we reviewed all of the maps in Chapter One. Students formed groups and decided what type of map they were going to produce. We will begin the project tomorrow. Your ideas are so creative! We will go over the rubric tomorrow.
Homework- bring in materials for the project.
Posted by Ridlehoover at 06:57 PM
