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September 29, 2005
SKILLS: Today, students described reasons for exploration and identified explorers of the 15th century.
ASSESSMENT:
1st period (regular class) students completed Ch 4 Test
2nd - 7th period students took a QUIZ over Ch.5 (p. 54 - 60)
HOMEWORK:
1st period - Complete Locating Main Idea on p.57 after reading p.54-57
AC classes - NO HOMEWORK!
Posted by Stephens at 05:36 PM
September 28, 2005
SKILLS: Recognizes the different reasons for Spanish, French, and English exploration in the New World; identifies explorers
ASSESSMENT:In class, students completed an Exclusion Brainstorming Activity and thought about past and current exploration.
HOMEWORK: Read pages 54 - 60 in textbook. Complete Locating Main Idea on p. 57 and take notes for quiz. Students may use their notes for quiz.
1st Period: Study for Ch 4 Test (postponed from Tues.) Study notes and chart.
***All parents of 3rd period students: PLEASE RETURN the Parent Conference forms with preferred times/dates.
Posted by Stephens at 01:22 PM
September 21, 2005
SKILLS: Compare/contrast the religion, food, weapons, shelter of GA's four prehistoric Indian cultures.
ASSESSMENT:
Homework (3rd- 7th periods) FINISH COMPLETING THE COMPARISON CHART started in class today. Use CH 4 in textbook to locate information.
2nd - 7th CLASSES: Finish the final copy of I AM AN AMERICAN essay (type or write in blue or black ink).
1st period - NO NEW HOMEWORK. Bring rough draft to class for peer editing.
STUDY for CHAPTER 4 TEST over Prehistoric Indian cultures - TEST ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23!
Posted by Stephens at 04:37 PM
September 20, 2005
SKILLS: Identifies 4 Prehistoric Indian Cultures in GA
Describes methods used to learn about GA's early history
Summarizes events which caused the extermination of the Mississipian Indian culture
(ASSESSMENT) 2nd - 7th periods Students completed a graphic organizer for Chapter 4 material and summarized notes.
HOMEWORK - Write or type the final copy of the I AM AN AMERICAN essay. The final copy of the essay is due on THURSDAY, September 22.
(ASSESSMENT) 1st period: HOMEWORK- Write a rough draft essay: I AM AN AMERICAN. Students received essay guidelines in class(3 paragraphs) Students in 1st period finished a Constitution Activity to observe Constitution Day. ROUGH DRAFTS ARE DUE ON SEPTEMBER 21! Students will edit each other's paper
and then write a final copy in blue or black ink (or type it). The final essay is due on Thursday, September 22.
Posted by Stephens at 04:25 PM
September 16, 2005
Skills: Analyze parts of the U.S. Constitution
Identify purpose of amendments
Identify powers delegated and prohibited by Congress
Assessment: Students read and identify important facts about the Constitution.
Resource book:We the People
Worksheet: Research Answers "The Constitution"
HOMEWORK 1st Period ONLY: Study for Ch.3 Test (Students may use an index card to take notes and have during the test) Study vocabulary and definitions!!
We observed Constitution Day today in 3rd, 6th, and 7th periods.
1st and 2nd periods did not meet today. They will have the lesson on the Constitution on Monday. HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!! All students received their progress reports today. Please sign and return.
Posted by Stephens at 04:19 PM
September 13, 2005
Skills1. Identifying primary and secondary sources
2. Analyzing data to draw conclusion
3. Evaluating evidence to support hypothesis
Assessment/Homework:
Students examined a primary source document (diary from Civil War Area) and analyzed and interpreted information
(Students answer interpretive questions on a worksheet after reading a diary) All students have completed the Hole in the Head Activity ( they examined skull photos to hypothesize the cause of holes found.
1st period: Define Vocabulary Words/Definitions for pages 38 - 39 in textbook
2nd - 7th period: No homework ( all work should have been completed in class) A Hole in the Head ( An Inquiry Activity)
Chapter 3 Activities ( complete 1, 3, and Sharpen Skills#1)
Posted by Stephens at 10:50 PM
September 06, 2005
2nd - 7th periods Study for test over Chapter 2. Test will be on Wednesday for 2nd and 3rd; test will be on Thursday for 6th and 7th.
It will be a fill-in-blank test with essay, so students must KNOW the information. No wordbank or multiple choice!
1st Period: Homework is to complete Locating the Main Ideas in Ch.2 of textbook(pages 18, 22,26, and 29). Students started this assignment in class today. Students should begin studying for Ch.2 Test (TEST WILL BE FRIDAY,
September 9th).
**Secret word to write on test is Okefenokee Swamp for bonus points.
THANKS for checking my BLOG!
Posted by Stephens at 06:18 PM
September 03, 2005
I was absent on Friday due to an ankle injury. I now have a cast and am walking on crutches. So sorry I was unable to bring graded projects on Friday (as promised). I should be able to return to school on Tuesday with everyone's projects. Some are fantastic! Others needed a little more work to receive an "A".
2nd - 7th I understand that Ms. Sumrell was my substitute, and she let me know that some students did not finish their news article about a weather-related event in Georgia. Students DO NOT have to finish those for homework, but will need to finish them and turn in by Wednesday, September 7. If they don't finish before Tuesday's class is over, they need to finish for homework.
2nd - 7th Periods CHAPTER 2 TEST WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, September 7 6th and 7th periods may not meet with me on Wednesday due to CoGat testing schedule, so their test will be on Thursday. Students should study notes on 5 regions and vocabulary words from Chapter 2.
Posted by Stephens at 10:40 PM
