Week of December 16-19

 Note:  Students need to have completed the Japan Kids Web and turned in a paper copy.  The assignment was deleted from Edmodo. 

This week in social studies:

Monday:  We will trace the development of Japan and Korea by using National Geographic book sets and completing a graphic organizer for our notes.
Homework:  None

Tuesday:  Culture Activity using artifacts from Japan.  Students will present information learned through their chosen artifact.
Homework:  None

Wednesday:  Culture Activity presentations.
Homework:  None

Thursday:  Origami creations!  Students will create different origami using templates. 
Homework:  None

Have a very Merry Christmas!

Jannah Bolin Sings The 7 Habits

Week of December 2-6

Hope everyone one had a fantastic Thanksgiving! It was wonderful to be able to be with the family and celebrate with thanksgiving in our hearts:)
We are back to school now with just 3 weeks before our Christmas break.  Work hard and stay focused! Turn in all assignments on time and with your best effort! Finish this first semester strong.

This week in social studies:
Monday:  Japan geography challenge
Homework:  Edmodo assignment: Kid's Web Japan

Tuesday:  Review map for map quiz.  Assign chapter vocabulary.  Japan document based activity.
Homework:   Complete any assignments not completed in class.  Map Quiz on Wednesday.

Wednesday:  Japan Map quiz.  PPT and class notes over Japan.
Homework:  Edmodo assignment due Friday.

Thursday:  Guided reading questions for Chapter 8. 
Homework:  Edmodo assignment due Friday. Complete guided reading.

Friday:  Current event presentations.  Review all new knowledge for the week. Pep Assembly schedule.
Homework:  None

Thanksgiving Week!

Happy Thanksgiving! May your family be blessed as you celebrate together.

This week in social studies:
Monday:  China Unit test.
Homework: None

Tuesday:  Thanksgiving play performed in class. 
Homework:  None

Wednesday-Friday:  No school! Enjoy your family:)

Week of November 18-22

FOOD DRIVE THIS WEEK!

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Using an article on the only woman emperor of China, Wu Zhao, the students will use the literacy strategy VIP with #hashtags to find important information and summarize.
Homework:  China Unit Test on Monday, November 25th.

Tuesday:  Students will summarize how the Mongols changed Chinese government and expanded trade and foreign contacts using alpha boxes and word chains.
Homework:  Complete word chain summary if not completed in class.

Wednesday:  Students will read Chapter 7, Lesson 3 in the textbook and will use a graphic organizer for note-taking. 
Homework:  Complete notes for lesson 3.

Thursday:  China study guide will be assigned.  Think Dots activity for differentiation.
Homework: Study for China unit test.

Friday:  Current event presentations.  Grade study guide and review for test on Monday.
Homework: Study for China unit test.

Week of November 11-15

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Veteran's Day Assembly.  We will analyze how philosophy, religion and technology molded Chinese society by viewing a video, China From Past to Present, and using a quick write/quick draw for notetaking.
Homework:  Write a summary paragraph over the video.

Tuesday: Meet in lab 171 for China Cyberhunt.
Homework:  Complete cyberhunt if not completed in class.

Wednesday:  Students will describe how Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism influenced Chinese society by completing a guided notes activity, an "In Their Shoes' activity, and writing a letter from the perspective of one of the religions.  
Homework:  Letter to the emperor of China from a religious perspective.

Thursday:  Complete guided notes from power point.  Using the textbook, students will complete a Chapter Walk answering questions. 
Homework:  Complete Chapter Walk questions if not complete.

Friday:  Current event presentations.  Grade chapter walk questions. Review learning.
Homework:  None

Week of November 4-8

Hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend! I know I enjoyed it very much.

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  DBQ reflection, and we will begin our study of China. 
Homework:  Define all vocabulary if not completed in class.

Tuesday:  China geography challenge.
Homework: Study vocabulary

Wednesday:  Complete the China geography challenge.
Homework:  Study for China Map test on Friday.

Thursday:  Play "Who Has the First Word?" to review vocabulary.
Homework:  Study for China map test on Friday.

Friday:  Current event presentations.  China Map Test!
Homework:  None

Week of October 28-November 1

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Complete all notes for Africa unit test. Graphic organizer for the African kingdoms.
Homework:  Study for the African Unit test on Wednesday.

Tuesday: Review for African unit test.
Homework: Study for the African Unit Test on Wednesday.

Wednesday: African Unit Test
Homework: None

Thursday:  Counselor visit for each class!
Homework:  Enjoy your LONG weekend!

Week of October 21-25

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Meet in Lab 171 for an African Cyberhunt!
Homework:  None

Tuesday:  Meet in Lab 171 to complete cyberhunt. Begin the summary of an African story.
Homework:  Complete summary if not completed in lab.

Wednesday:  Travel Guide for Chapter 6.  Close reading while working on travel guide.
Homework:  Complete Travel Guide if not completed in class.

Thursday:  Current Event presentations.  Grade Ch 5 close reading notes for review. 
Homework: None

Friday:  Chapter 6 open-book quiz.
Homework: None

Week of October 14-18

NOTE:  Parent Teacher Conferences: If you would like a conference with your child's team, please call the office to set up the day and time.  Conference dates are Monday, October 28 from 3:00-7:30, and Wednesday, October 30 from 3:00-5:30.

Monday: Complete close reading notes for Chapter 5. We will read about the salt and gold trade in Africa and use a 4 square note-taking strategy.
Homework:  None

Tuesday:  Create a poster with your topic from the theme books, Salt.  Share with the class in a gallery walk. 
Homework:  None

Wednesday:  End of first quarter.  NO SCHOOL for students:)

Thursday:  Guided reading assignment for Unit 3, section 1 and 2.
Homework:  Complete guided reading if not completed in class.

Friday:  Grade guided reading to review material.  Current event presentations.
Homework:  None

Week of October 7-11

This week in social studies:
Monday: Label the political and physical map of Africa including the West African kingdoms. 
Homework:  Edmodo assignment due tonight.  Complete maps if not completed in class.Quiz over map on Friday.

Tuesday:  Define all vocabulary for Africa unit. Review maps for quiz.
Homework:  Study for Africa map quiz on Friday.

Wednesday:  Outline the 4 regions of Africa using notes from PowerPoint.  Using textbook for close reading, fill in the blank notes for Chapter 5.
Homework:  Study for Africa map quiz on Friday.

Thursday: Complete all notes by close reading Chapter 5 in textbook.
Homework:  Study for Africa map quiz tomorrow.

Friday:  Current event presentations.  Africa map quiz.
Homework:  Have a great weekend!

Week of September 30-Oct 4

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  Complete rough draft for DBQ.
Homework:  Bring flash drive to save DBQ in lab tomorrow.

Tuesday:  Meet in lab 112 to type DBQ.
Homework: NONE

Wednesday:  Meet in lab 112 to type DBQ.
Homework:  NONE

Thursday:  Meet in lab 112 to complete typing DBQ.
Homework:  NONE

Friday:  Current event presentations.  All DBQ's due.
Homework:  Enjoy your weekend! You have worked hard:)

Week of September 23-27

A BIG shout out to all the students/parents who participated in the Food Fight! We met our goal.  THANK YOU!

This week in social studies:
Monday:  We will begin our fall semester DBQ (Data based question) essay. 
Homework:  Complete background essay questions if not completed in class.

Tuesday:  We will analyze the primary and secondary documents in order to help us answer the question, Why Did Islam Spread So Quickly?
Homework:  Complete any missing work.

Wednesday:  We will complete our document analysis and share our findings.
Homework:  None

Thursday: We will write our rough draft for our essay.
Homework:  None

Friday:  Current Event presentations.  Write our rough drafts for the DBQ essay.

Week of September 16-20

Thank you for coming to Open House and visiting your child's classroom.  It was a pleasure to meet you!
 Please bring in food for our Food Fight! This week only:)

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Distinguish between environments of the Arabian Peninsula, and complete map.
Homework:  Edmodo assignment due Wednesday (Connect Safely-passwords)

Tuesday: Constitution Day activities.  Video, word search, and class discussion.
Homework:  Edmodo assignment due Wednesday (Connect Safely-passwords)

Wednesday:  Meet in Computer Lab 112.  Webquest "Hajj".  Students will write a well written and highly detailed journal entry, using interesting descriptions.
Homework:  Complete webquest if not completed in class.

Thursday: We will summarize the life and teaching of Muhammad, and describe any connections to Judaism and Christianity.  (Chapter 3, lesson 2 and 3)
Homework:  Complete assignment if needed.


Friday:  Teacher work day ~ no school for students

Welcome to Open House

Welcome to Open House Raven's Parents!
Please sign in at the door.  Thank you for joining us tonight.


Ozark Food Harvest
We will be collecting food beginning on Monday, September 16th through Thursday, September 19th.
Food will be collected in 4th hour classes.  The class with the most items wins a celebration!  Please consider donating to the Ozark Food Bank.
THANK YOU!

OPEN HOUSE!

Cherokee Families,

We will be providing a FREE shuttle from the Community Blood Center to Cherokee for Open House Thursday evening from 4:45 to 7 p.m. due limited parking. Please take advantage of this service as parking is limited here at the school.

Thank you and we look forward to visiting with you all Thursday evening.

Week of September 9-13

This week in Social Studies:
LEADERSHIP RANCH PERMISSION SLIPS DUE TODAY! Friday, bring a sack lunch and drink.  Wear walking shoes for the woods. 

Monday:  Unit 1 Test. Define vocabulary chapter 3. 
Homework:  Map of Southwest Asia (Edmodo)  due Wednesday.

Tuesday:  Geography Challenge History Alive!  Southwest Asia (Arabian Peninsula). 
Homework:  Map of Southwest Asia (Edmodo) due Wednesday

Wednesday:  9/11 activities and class discussion.
Homework:  9/11 Interview

Thursday:  Hajj Webquest.  Current event presentations. 
Homework:  Complete the webquest on Classzone.com.

Friday:  Leadership Ranch field trip
Homework:  None

Week of September 3-6

This week in Social Studies:

Tuesday:Distinguish between primary and secondary sources by completing a partner activity.
Homework:  Study for Unit 1 Test on Monday

Wednesday:  Practice latitude and longitude.  Analyze what makes a good presentation.  Learn how to use EasyBib.com
Homework;  Study for Unit 1 Test on Monday

Thursday:  Review for Unit 1 Test by completing review questions.
Homework:  Study for Unit 1 Test on Monday

Friday:  Current Event presentations.  Jeopardy review for Test on Monday!
Homework:  Study for Unit 1 Test on Monday

Field trip permission slips and money due Monday, September 9th!

Week of August 26-30

Unit 1 Test on Thursday, September 5th.

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Chapter 1, Lesson 1 class notes, and Lesson 2 jigsaw notes, teach your team.  Use notes as a study guide for Unit Test.
Homework:  One assignment due on Edmodo. (Check Edmodo)

Tuesday:  Complete jigsaw activity.  Review latitude and longitude by locating coordinates.
Homework:  New Edmodo assignment due Friday.

Wednesday:  Determine the steps archaeologists take to uncover evidence from the past.  Use guided questions during reading.
Homework:  None

Thursday:  Analyze primary and secondary documents.  Partner activity to determine specific resources as primary or secondary.
Homework:  None

Have a great week and LONG Labor Day weekend:)

Exploratory:  Computer Class
This week we will focus on safety on the internet, keyboarding and specific Edmodo assignments.

Week of August 19-23

I hope everyone had a great start to this new school year!  I have enjoyed meeting each of you and look forward to getting to know you better.

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  We began Unit 1, Geography.  We worked on our vocabulary, and we created our world maps to use in our Social Studies folders for the year.  All maps are due by the end of the day on Wednesday.
Homework:  World Maps and study vocabulary.

Tuesday:  We worked on our world maps and reviewed the vocabulary.
Homework:  World Maps

Wednesday:  We used our cell phones/tablets to take a quick quiz using socrative.com.  Students not having cell phones used paper and pencil.  We reviewed the 5 Themes of Geography.  Students will create a 5 themes foldable due on Friday.
Homework:  5 themes foldable due on Friday.

Thursday:  Create the 5 themes foldable.  Focus on different types of maps, and describe the advances made in map making features.  
Homework:  5 Themes foldable

Friday:  We will review latitude and longitude, and practice locating places using coordinates.
Homework:  None

Get ready for an exciting year!

School starts on August 14th! I have enjoyed my summer and I hope you have too!  I'm gearing up for a great year and am looking forward to meeting you all.  I wanted to let you know that I will not be at the Raven's Orientation on August 7th.  I will be in Orlando working alongside my husband...wish it was vacation:)
Please go by my classroom and pick up a letter from me.  It will be on the front table beside the door.
Take a look at the textbook and atlas we will use. Also feel free to pick a stickie note from my wish list (on the board).
Supplies for social studies this year:
1.  Colored folder (any color) brads and pocket
2.  Colored pencils
3.  Highlighters (any color)
4.  Thumb Drive to save electronic work
5.  Notebook paper for folder (keep a supply at home)

See you on August 14th!

Summer!

It's summer time!! Yeah! I hope you are all enjoying your time off from school.  I am looking forward to enjoying my time to read, reflect, and prepare for the next school year.  I am excited to meet my new students next year!  Stay safe this summer.
Mrs. Mooney

LAST WEEK!

Can you believe it? We are at the last week of school! We have made it! Finish strong this week, work hard!
STUDY FOR THE FINAL ON TUESDAY.
Note:  Honors Assembly on Wednesday at 11:30 in the gym.

Monday:  Meet in Lab 112 for the EOC (End of Course district assessement).  Student survey for honest feedback for the year.
Homework::  STUDY FOR FINAL ON TUESDAY!

Tuesday:  FINAL EXAM!
Homework: None

Wednesday:  US Geography activity to prepare for 8th grade.  Honors Assembly at 11:30.  Team Awards in the afternoon.
Homework:  None

Thursday:  Write letters for the new 7th graders coming up.  Have a great LAST day!!

Week of May 6-10

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  We will explore the Mayans and the Aztecs by viewing a Discovery Education short video, and using the literacy strategy, Write It, Say It.
Homework:  The City of Tenochtitlan Article and questions.

Tuesday:  We will explore the Incas and use a venn diagram to compare and contrast the Mesoamericans.
Homework:  Complete the venn if not completed in class.

Wednesday:  We will review for the EOC in Social Studies.  This is a district assessment and will be recorded through the district.  Students will be given a Final Exam study guide.
Homework:  Study for the Final Exam for Tuesday, May 15th.

Thursday:  Current event presentations.  Complete study guides.
Homework:  Study!

Friday:  Fieldtrip to Ozark Community Center!

NOTE: 
END OF COURSE DISTRICT ASSESSMENT WILL BE ON MONDAY, MAY 14TH.
FINAL EXAM FOR SOCIAL STUDIES WILL BE TUESDAY, MAY 15TH.

Week of April 29-May 3

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  Students will trace the origins of the Enlightenment by using draw/label/caption as a note-taking strategy. 
Homework:  Vocabulary quiz on Wednesday
Tuesday:  Guided reading questions over chapter 16.
Homework:  Study for Vocabulary terms and names quiz on Wednesday.
Wednesday:  Enlightenment terms and names quiz.
Homework:  None
Thursday:  Label a map of South America to begin our study of the Mesoamericans.
Homework:  Study for map quiz over South America.
Friday:  Quiz over South Ameria map.  Current event presentations.

Have a wonderful week!

Week of April 22-26

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Ch. 15, Lesson 2 (pgs. 520-526) Create a Cause/Effect chart while reading.
Homework:  Begin studying for Chapter 15 test on Thursday.

Tuesday:  Students will complete a Ch. 15 Reading Study guide to aid in studying for their test.
Homework:  Study for Chapter 15 test on Thursday.

Wednesday:  Jeopardy review for Ch. 15 Test
Homework: Chapter 15 Test tomorrow.

Thursday:  Ch. 15 Test
Homework:  None

Friday:  Current Event presentations.  Enlightenment Terms and names.
Homework:  None

REMINDER:  FOOD FIGHT! BRING NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS ALL WEEK!

Week of April 15-19

MAP TESTING TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY!!  8:00AM-10:45

Get rest, eat breakfast and do your best on the Test!!

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  Age of Exploration, terms and names, 3-2-1 for note-taking.
Tuesday:  Write a letter as if you were a crew member on a ship. Review all vocabulary.
Wednesday:  The Age of Exploration video from Discovery using Write it-Say it strategy.
Thursday: Discovery streaming:  Magellan-Circumnavigation with notes/questions.
Friday:  Current Event presentations, guided reading questions for Exploration Unit.
Homework:  Begin to study for the test. Get study guide signed. 

Week of April 8-12

Hope everyone enjoyed the great weather this weekend! Spring is here:)

REMINDER:  Map testing is the week of April 16-18.  Please be prepared to do the best you can by eating a good breakfast and getting enough rest.

This week in Social Studies: 
Monday:  Counselor visit!
Homework:  None

Tuesday:  Ch. 15, Lesson 2.  We will examine the new scientific theories and discoveries of the 17th century.  We will complete a circle chart for information, and take a quiz for understanding.
Homework:  None

Wednesday:  PPT notes, constructed response questions from text pages 496-507.
Homework:  CR questions if not completed in class.

Thursday:  We will trace the shift of European interest from exploration of Asia to the Americas.  Review activity of scientists and their inventions.  Students will define terms and names for the explorers.

Friday;  No school for students.

Have a great LONG weekend!

Week of April 1-5

Your final exam for this class will be tomorrow, so be READY!!
April fools!! HA
Happy April fools day:)

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  Meet in Library lab to type DBQ essays.
Homework:  All missing work is due tomorrow before school.

Tuesday:  Meet in Library lab to finish typing DBQ essays.
Homework:  None

Wednesday:  Reformation class notes due by end of the period.
Homework:  Finish notes if not completed in class.

Thursday:  Counselor visit. Meet in Library lab.
Homework:  None

Friday:  Current Event presentations.  Book Talk and pep assembly!
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Dear Parent/Guardian,



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In order to better understand what we are currently doing to satisfy our students and identify areas which might need improvement, we would like to have this survey returned by April 1, 2013.

I would like to personally ask for your assistance in completing this online survey. By participating, you can share your thoughts about our Nutrition Services Department.

The survey is anonymous. Your input will help us identify areas for improvement.

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Week of March 25-29

This week in social studies:

Monday:  Discuss all document analysis for DBQ.  Categorize documents into "buckets" for body paragraphs.  Write out the thesis statement.
Homework:  Complete bucketing and thesis.

Tuesday:  Reformation:  Analyze the causes and effects of the Reformation and Counter Reformation.  Vocabulary definitions and powerpoint notes.
Homework:  Complete all vocabulary if needed.

Wednesday:  Guided reading questions over pages 461-479 using textbook as a resource. 
Homework:  Complete guided reading if needed.

Thursday:  Jigsaw sections in Chapter 14 using template for notetaking.
Homework:  None

Friday:  Article on Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation.  Quiz over information.  Current event presentations.
Homework:  None

Week of March 18-22

Welcome back! I hope everyone has enjoyed their spring break, and you are ready for the last quarter of your 7th grade year.  I encourage you to stay focused on your responsibilites, and work hard to be the best you can be! 

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  We reviewed the Renaissance vocabulary and developed expert knowledge of the 4 leading scientists of that time period. 
Homework:  Complete writing prompt if not completed in class.

Tuesday: We begin our 2nd semester DBQ! We will be introduced to the analytical question you must answer, and we will analyze the background essay for important information.  Assignment:  Background essay questions to focus your knowledge.
Homework:  Complete essay questions if not completed in class.

Wednesday:  We will analyze documents A and B in order to form our thesis statement.
Homework:  None

Thursday:  We will analyze documents C and D in order to form our thesis statement.
Homework:  None

Friday:  Current event presentations.  We will analyze documents E and F in order to form our thesis statement.
Homework:  Have a great weekend!

Week of March 4-8

Spring break is right around the corner! Make sure all of your assignments are turned in, and work hard this week!

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  Students analyzed a primary document, and identified the features of a Rennaissance Man.
Homework:  None
Tuesday: Studens will read an article on DaVinci and use the literacy strategy THEIVES to summarize important information.
Wednesday:  Renaissance notes, and jigsaw article on Renaissance. 
Homework: None
Thursday:  Quiz over Lesson 1-2, Chapter 13. 
Homework:  Have a great spring break!!!

Week of February 25-March 1

This week in Social Studies:

Monday:  End of Course 1st Semester Exam.  Research Renaissance Inventions report.
Homework:  Renaissance Inventions report if not completed in class
Tuesday:  Ch. 13 vocabulary.  We will examine the factors that led to the Renaissance.
Homework:  None
Wednesday:  Meth Presentations in all classes.
Thursday:  Ch 13, Lesson 1 using the literacy strategy, "My Reading Worksheet" to get most important information.
Homework:  None
Friday:  Current Event presentations.  Jr. Scholastic article on Gun Control. 
Homework:  None

Week of February 19-22

We all enjoyed hearing all about the Middle Ages through the project presentations. 
This week in Social Studies:
Tuesday:  We will complete Chapter 10, Lesson 4 and note-taking.  We will discuss the changes in the legal system and government during this time period.
Homework:  Medieval Europe Unit test Friday
Wednesday:  History Alive Feudalism simulation.  Students will compare and contrast the lives of nobles, knights, and serfs.
Homework: Medieval Europe Unit test Friday.
Thursday:  Chapter 9 and 10 study guide assigned. 
Homework:  Medieval Europe Unit Test Friday
Friday:  Medieval Europe Unit Test.  Current Event presentations.

Week of February 11-15

This week in Social Studies we will continue our projects on Medieval Europe. All projects are due!!

Monday: Project presentations
Homework:  All projects due!
Tuesday: Project presentations
Homework: None
Wednesday: Students will complete a graphic organizer while reading about the Crusades and their significance to this time period. They will write a summary from their notes.
Thursday: Students will describe the changes in the legal system of England.  Study guide for Unit Test given out. Due by end of class on Friday.
Friday: Current Event presentations.  Study guide completed and review for Unit Test.

UNIT TEST OVER MEDIEVAL EUROPE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH

Week of Feb. 4-8

A big SHOUT OUT to Dr. Toll (Zach's dad) for being our guest speaker this past Thursday! Thank you for giving us your time! 
REMINDER:  Medieval Europe projects due Friday, February 8th.

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  We will examine what daily life was like during the Middle Ages.  We will also have current event presentations.
Homework:  None
Tuesday:  We will analyze why the church was so powerful in Medieval Europe.  We will use a graphic organizer for note-taking.
Homework:  Complete chart if not completed during class.
Wednesday:  Character Education.  We will explain the reasons for the Crusades and read in our textbook.  We will create a foldable to show what we have learned.
Homework:  Complete foldable.
Thursday:  We will read about the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death.  Students will use an outline format for note-taking.
Homework:  Complete outline if not completed during class.
Friday:  PROJECTS DUE!!
Current event presentations and project presentations.

Week of January 28-31

REMINDER:  Bowling fieldtrip permission slip and money ($9.00) is due!

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  Chapter 9, Lesson 1 notes, and complete all vocabulary. Europe project information given out. Projects are due on February 8th.
Homework:  Study for western Europe map test re-takes on Wednesday.
Tuesday:  Lesson 2, Daily Life in Medieval Europe guided reading and class discussion.
Homework:  Study for western Europe map test re-takes on Wednesday.
Wednesday:  Computer lab for research for projects.  Map re-takes given.
Homework:  None
Thursday:  Bowling field trip and guest speaker for Medieval Europe in the afternoon.
Homework:  Have a great LONG weekend!

Week of January 22-25

This week in Social Studies:

Tuesday:  We will reveiw for the Western Europe political map test for Wednesday.  Countries and captials re-take quiz will be Wednesday as well.  We will use important key words to analyze information. We will use two stratigies: New to Known and SAW (student action words). Assignment: Vocabulary Choice Boards.
Homework:  Western Europe political map test Wednesday (tomorrow).

Wednesday: Western Europe political map test.  Complete the vocabulary choice board. Countries/capitals quiz re-takes.
Homework:  Study for western Europe physical map test on Friday. 

Thursday:  Teacher guided notes and guided reading questions over pgs. 291-297.
Homework:  Test over western Europe physical map tomorrow!

Friday:  Test: Western Europe physicla map test.  Current Event presentations.

Have a great week!

Week of January 14-18

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  We will grade our Japan tests and discuss results.  We will also begin our studies of Medieval Europe by viewing a video, "Life in the Middle Ages" along with focus questions to complete.
Tuesday: We will identify and label a political map of Europe.
Homework: Complete the map if not completed in class.
Wednesday:  Identify and label a physical map of Europe.
Homework:  Complete map if not completed in class. Test on Wednesday, January 23rd.
Thursday:  Desk map activity to review and practice. Assignment: Cross word puzzle.
Homework:  Study captials and countries for test on Friday.
Friday:  Test over countries and capitals!
Smartboard activity/review both political and physical Europe maps for test on Wednesday. Homework: Study for Western Europe map test Wednesday, January 23rd. 

Have a great week! Work hard:)

Week of January 7-11

This week in Social Studies:
Monday:  Students will identify 14 bad ideas for a presentation in preparation for their 2nd semester current event projects. 
Homework:  Japan Unit Test Friday
Tuesday:  Review and grade all Japan guided reading questions 1-46.
Homework:  Japan Chapter Vocabulary. 
Wednesday:  Japan document based activity
Homework:  Complete document based activity if not completed in class. Study for the Japan test on Friday.
Thursday:  Go over all vocabulary and jeopardy review for test tomorrow.
Friday:  Japan Unit Test

Week of January 2-4

Welcome back!
This week in Social Studies:
Wednesday:  Article on "The Rise of the Japanese Warrior". Students will take reading notes on each section.
No homework
Thursday:  Complete Japan guided reading questions 23-46.
Homework: If not complete, Japan guided reading
Friday:  Prepare for school wide Geography Bee

Have a great week!