World History 8
Monday:
Objective:
Due: Greek Myth Story
Class: Grading Rubric for Greek Myth Story, Read story to 4th grade students
Homework:
Tuesday:
Objective:
Due:
Class: The Year in Rap 2011 Trivia Worksheet (Review from Friday), Geography Bee Prep- Geo Scavenger Hunt , Ancient Greece Video (if time)
Homework: Geography Bee Quiz Link, Geogrpahy Bee Practice Questions LInk (free, but must register)
Thursday:
Objective:
Due:
Class: Video Day!
Homework:
Friday:
No School
Have a safe and enjoyable winter break! See you back in school on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Practice your United States and World Geography as preparation for the Geography Bee Qualifying Tests we will have in January.
American History 7
Monday:
Objective:
Due: Chapter 6 packet, Chapter 6 objective packet
Class: Chapter 6 Test
Homework:
Tuesday:
Objective:
Due:
Class: The Year in Rap 2011 Trivia Worksheet (Review from Friday), Geography Bee Prep- Geo Scavenger Hunt, Colonial America Video Link (if time)
Homework: Geography Bee Link Practice Quiz, Geogrpahy Bee Practice Questions LInk (free, but must register)
Thursday:
Objective:
Due:
Class: Video Day!
Homework:
Friday:
No School
Have a safe and enjoyable winter break! See you back in school on Tuesday, January 3, 2012.
Practice your United States and World Geography as preparation for the Geography Bee Qualifying Tests we will have in January.
Computer Application 8
Finish Calendar
Make Card
Bind Calendar
Wrap Calendar
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
December 12 - December 16
World History 8
Monday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Book Illustrations, Final copy of story, Peer/parent edit of book complete
Class: Finish Illustrations, Assemble book
Homework: Work on Book
Greek Myth Project Requirements Link
Tuesday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Illustrations
Class: Make final touches to book, assemble book
Homework: Work on Book
Thursday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Book Pages, book due at the end of the hour
Class: Finishing touches of book, share book with a classmate, grading rubric
Homework:
Friday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Story (if not done yesterday)
Class: EXPLORE TEST information
Homework: Story (if not done), reading to elementary on Monday
American History 7
Monday: 6.2 " The Middle Colonies"
Objective: Learn why the Middle Colonies are the breadbasket colonies, which groups of people settled in the Middle Colonies, and what life was like on the frontier
Due:
Class: Read and worksheet in packet for 6.2. Discuss and take class notes
Homework: Chapter 6 notes link
Tuesday: 6.3 " The Southern Colonies"
Objective: Learn what the economy of the Southern Colonies was based on, how Southern planters came to depend on enslaved labor, and what life was like on a plantation.
Due:
Class: Finish, section 2 notes, Read and worksheet in packet for 6.3. Discuss and take class notes on section 3, Middle Passage Info Link
Homework: Chapter 6 Notes Link
Thursday: 6.4 "Democracy Takes Root "
Objective: Learn how the Glorious Revolution in Angolan affected the colonies, why England passed the Navigation Acts, and how the colonists tried to establish their rights as citizens.,
Due:
Class: Read and worksheet in packet for 6.4. Discuss and take class notes
Homework: Review word search, Chapter 6 Notes Link
Friday:
Objective:
Due: Chapter 6 worksheet packet
Class: Chapter 6 Review, Quizlet flashcards
Homework: Study for Chapter 6 test, Flashcard Link
Computer Applications -8
Wednesday
EXPLORE test
Finish Calendars
Monday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Book Illustrations, Final copy of story, Peer/parent edit of book complete
Class: Finish Illustrations, Assemble book
Homework: Work on Book
Greek Myth Project Requirements Link
Tuesday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Illustrations
Class: Make final touches to book, assemble book
Homework: Work on Book
Thursday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Book Pages, book due at the end of the hour
Class: Finishing touches of book, share book with a classmate, grading rubric
Homework:
Friday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Story (if not done yesterday)
Class: EXPLORE TEST information
Homework: Story (if not done), reading to elementary on Monday
American History 7
Monday: 6.2 " The Middle Colonies"
Objective: Learn why the Middle Colonies are the breadbasket colonies, which groups of people settled in the Middle Colonies, and what life was like on the frontier
Due:
Class: Read and worksheet in packet for 6.2. Discuss and take class notes
Homework: Chapter 6 notes link
Tuesday: 6.3 " The Southern Colonies"
Objective: Learn what the economy of the Southern Colonies was based on, how Southern planters came to depend on enslaved labor, and what life was like on a plantation.
Due:
Class: Finish, section 2 notes, Read and worksheet in packet for 6.3. Discuss and take class notes on section 3, Middle Passage Info Link
Homework: Chapter 6 Notes Link
Thursday: 6.4 "Democracy Takes Root "
Objective: Learn how the Glorious Revolution in Angolan affected the colonies, why England passed the Navigation Acts, and how the colonists tried to establish their rights as citizens.,
Due:
Class: Read and worksheet in packet for 6.4. Discuss and take class notes
Homework: Review word search, Chapter 6 Notes Link
Friday:
Objective:
Due: Chapter 6 worksheet packet
Class: Chapter 6 Review, Quizlet flashcards
Homework: Study for Chapter 6 test, Flashcard Link
Computer Applications -8
Wednesday
EXPLORE test
Finish Calendars
Friday, December 2, 2011
December 5 - December 9
MID-QUARTER ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9
*all work is due to Ms. Beseke by Thursday at 3:15
World History 8
Monday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Chapter 4 and 5 objective packets, Greek Myth mind map
Class: Review story writing requirements and grading rubric, research Greek character, start rough draft of story,
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story (100+ words due tomorrow)
Greek Myth Project Requirements Link
Tuesday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: 100 word story draft
Class: Continue rough draft of story, start storyboard
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story (300 words due tomorrow, type in computer class)
Thursday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: 300 word story draft, typed
Class: Continue rough draft of story, work on storyboard, and start illustrations
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story, Storyboards due Friday
-bring draft to English for review.
ALL MISSING WORK AND TESTS ARE DUE TODAY BEFORE 3:15
Friday: MID-QUARTER FOR 2ND QUARTER!
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: storyboard, rough draft with 300+ words
Class: Continue rough draft of story and illustrations
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story and Illustrations
-bring draft to English for review.
American History 7
Monday: 5.3 "Settling the Southern Colonies"
Objective: Learn why Maryland was founded and why Carolina became two colonies. Learn what Georgia proprietor hope to achieve.
Due: 5.2 Worksheet
Class: Discuss 5.3 and correct worksheet
Homework: Review Crossword
Tuesday: Review Chapter 5
Objective:
Due: Review Crossword
Class: Correct Crossword, Quizlet Flashcards
Homework: STUDY for chapter 5 test, use flashcards
Quizlet Flashcards link: Chapter 5 Flashcards
Thursday:
Objective:
Due:
Class: Chapter 5 test
Homework: Read Chapter 6, section 1 and complete questions #1-4
ALL MISSING WORK AND TESTS ARE DUE TODAY BEFORE 3:15
Friday: 6.1-" The New England Colonies" MID-QUARTER FOR 2ND QTR
Objective: Learn how New Englanders made a living and why education was valued.
Due: 6.1 worksheet
Class: Correct and discuss 6.1 and fill in class notes
Homework: Read and worksheet #1-4 for 6.2
Computer Applications -8
Wednesday
30 minutes of typing
Typing Test (Rules of Baseball)
Publisher (Calendars)
*all work is due to Ms. Beseke by Thursday at 3:15
World History 8
Monday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: Chapter 4 and 5 objective packets, Greek Myth mind map
Class: Review story writing requirements and grading rubric, research Greek character, start rough draft of story,
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story (100+ words due tomorrow)
Greek Myth Project Requirements Link
Tuesday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: 100 word story draft
Class: Continue rough draft of story, start storyboard
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story (300 words due tomorrow, type in computer class)
Thursday:
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: 300 word story draft, typed
Class: Continue rough draft of story, work on storyboard, and start illustrations
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story, Storyboards due Friday
-bring draft to English for review.
ALL MISSING WORK AND TESTS ARE DUE TODAY BEFORE 3:15
Friday: MID-QUARTER FOR 2ND QUARTER!
Objective: Learn about Greek Myths (do not write in packet)
Due: storyboard, rough draft with 300+ words
Class: Continue rough draft of story and illustrations
Homework: Work on Greek Myth Story and Illustrations
-bring draft to English for review.
American History 7
Monday: 5.3 "Settling the Southern Colonies"
Objective: Learn why Maryland was founded and why Carolina became two colonies. Learn what Georgia proprietor hope to achieve.
Due: 5.2 Worksheet
Class: Discuss 5.3 and correct worksheet
Homework: Review Crossword
Tuesday: Review Chapter 5
Objective:
Due: Review Crossword
Class: Correct Crossword, Quizlet Flashcards
Homework: STUDY for chapter 5 test, use flashcards
Quizlet Flashcards link: Chapter 5 Flashcards
Thursday:
Objective:
Due:
Class: Chapter 5 test
Homework: Read Chapter 6, section 1 and complete questions #1-4
ALL MISSING WORK AND TESTS ARE DUE TODAY BEFORE 3:15
Friday: 6.1-" The New England Colonies" MID-QUARTER FOR 2ND QTR
Objective: Learn how New Englanders made a living and why education was valued.
Due: 6.1 worksheet
Class: Correct and discuss 6.1 and fill in class notes
Homework: Read and worksheet #1-4 for 6.2
Computer Applications -8
Wednesday
30 minutes of typing
Typing Test (Rules of Baseball)
Publisher (Calendars)
Thursday, December 1, 2011
World History Test Link
The link has been delete. Please see Ms. Beseke if you need the link to make up the exam.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
November 28 - December 2
World History 8
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Chapter 4 and 5 "Ancient Greece"
Due: Epicusism and Stoicism List and Chart
Class: Chapter 4 and 5 Review Jeopardy
Homework: STUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Look over objective packet
Thursday:
Due: Chapter 4 and 5 objective packet
Class: Chapter 4 and 5 "Ancient Greece" Test
Homework:
Friday: Ancient Greece Myth Project
Due:
Class: "Ancient Greece Myth with a Twist" Project Requirements and Grading Rubric, Ancient Gods Video clip, Research
Homework: Research God/Goddess
American History 7
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: 5.3 "Settling the New England Colonies"
Objective: Understand why the Puritans founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony and why settlers moved from Massachusetts Bay to Rhode Island and Connecticut. Learn why conflict arose between the Native Americans and the Settlers.
Due: Anne Hutchinson Extra Credit Reading, 5.1 and 5.2 worksheets collected
Class: Read 5.3 and complete worksheet
Homework: Finish worksheet
Thursday: 5.4 "Settling the Middle Colonies"
Objective: Learn who the first settlers were in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and How the English gained control of the Middle Colonies.
Due: 5.3 worksheet
Class: Discuss and correct 5.3, Read 5.4 and complete worksheet
Homework: Finish worksheet
Friday: 5.5 "Settling the Southern Colonies
Objective: Learn why Maryland was founded and why Carolina became two colonies, and what Georgia proprietor hoped to achieve
Due: 5.4 worksheet
Class: Discuss and correct 5.4, Read 5.5 and complete worksheet
Homework: Finish worksheet
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Chapter 4 and 5 "Ancient Greece"
Due: Epicusism and Stoicism List and Chart
Class: Chapter 4 and 5 Review Jeopardy
Homework: STUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, Look over objective packet
Thursday:
Due: Chapter 4 and 5 objective packet
Class: Chapter 4 and 5 "Ancient Greece" Test
Homework:
Friday: Ancient Greece Myth Project
Due:
Class: "Ancient Greece Myth with a Twist" Project Requirements and Grading Rubric, Ancient Gods Video clip, Research
Homework: Research God/Goddess
American History 7
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: 5.3 "Settling the New England Colonies"
Objective: Understand why the Puritans founded the Massachusetts Bay Colony and why settlers moved from Massachusetts Bay to Rhode Island and Connecticut. Learn why conflict arose between the Native Americans and the Settlers.
Due: Anne Hutchinson Extra Credit Reading, 5.1 and 5.2 worksheets collected
Class: Read 5.3 and complete worksheet
Homework: Finish worksheet
Thursday: 5.4 "Settling the Middle Colonies"
Objective: Learn who the first settlers were in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and How the English gained control of the Middle Colonies.
Due: 5.3 worksheet
Class: Discuss and correct 5.3, Read 5.4 and complete worksheet
Homework: Finish worksheet
Friday: 5.5 "Settling the Southern Colonies
Objective: Learn why Maryland was founded and why Carolina became two colonies, and what Georgia proprietor hoped to achieve
Due: 5.4 worksheet
Class: Discuss and correct 5.4, Read 5.5 and complete worksheet
Homework: Finish worksheet
Thursday, November 17, 2011
November 21- November 22
World History-8
Monday: 5.3 "Alexander the Great"
Objective: Understand how Alexander the Great created an empire
Due: Contributor's Poster (some finished in class on Thrusday)
Class: Finish contributors presentations, Intro video to 5.3, Read and worksheet 5.3, Discuss
Homework:
Tuesday: 5.4 "The Spread of Greek Culture"
Objective: Describe how Hellenistic kingdoms became centers of learning and culture.
Due:
Class: Intro video to 5.4 Read and discuss 183 and 184, Discuss Epicureanism and Stoicism and make list of people they know who fall into each category.
Homework:
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
American History-7
Monday: 5.1 "English Settlers in Virginia"
Objective: Learn how investors raised money to start colonies in North American and what problems the colonists at Jamestown faced.
Due: "A Colonial Household" extra credit
Class: Discuss Roanoke Island, Discuss joint-stock companies, watch "Discovering Jamestown: The Powhatan Indians" video, watch "Discovering Jamestown: The Voyage to Virginia, Discuss problems that Jamestown faced and the growth of Jamestown, watch "Discovering Jamestown: Legacy" Complete worksheet while watching video and discussing
video link: http://www.whro.org/jamestown2007/videos/index.html
Homework:
Tuesday: 5.2- "Pilgrims Found Plymouth Colony"
Objective: Learn why the Pilgrims wanted to leave England, why they signed the Mayflower compact, and how Native Americans helped the colonists at Plymouth
Due:
Class: Read and Discuss 5.2 and the Thanksgiving story (http://www.histarch.uiuc.edu/plymouth/Musearticle.html), Answer the questions on the worksheet
Homework: "Anne Hutchison" extra credit reading and questions
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Computer Application-8
Wednesday: *computer lab in down, students will be using the school Ipads
Ipad Usage (basic settings, video, apps, app store, apps list, Isync movies)
Monday: 5.3 "Alexander the Great"
Objective: Understand how Alexander the Great created an empire
Due: Contributor's Poster (some finished in class on Thrusday)
Class: Finish contributors presentations, Intro video to 5.3, Read and worksheet 5.3, Discuss
Homework:
Tuesday: 5.4 "The Spread of Greek Culture"
Objective: Describe how Hellenistic kingdoms became centers of learning and culture.
Due:
Class: Intro video to 5.4 Read and discuss 183 and 184, Discuss Epicureanism and Stoicism and make list of people they know who fall into each category.
Homework:
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
American History-7
Monday: 5.1 "English Settlers in Virginia"
Objective: Learn how investors raised money to start colonies in North American and what problems the colonists at Jamestown faced.
Due: "A Colonial Household" extra credit
Class: Discuss Roanoke Island, Discuss joint-stock companies, watch "Discovering Jamestown: The Powhatan Indians" video, watch "Discovering Jamestown: The Voyage to Virginia, Discuss problems that Jamestown faced and the growth of Jamestown, watch "Discovering Jamestown: Legacy" Complete worksheet while watching video and discussing
video link: http://www.whro.org/jamestown2007/videos/index.html
Homework:
Tuesday: 5.2- "Pilgrims Found Plymouth Colony"
Objective: Learn why the Pilgrims wanted to leave England, why they signed the Mayflower compact, and how Native Americans helped the colonists at Plymouth
Due:
Class: Read and Discuss 5.2 and the Thanksgiving story (http://www.histarch.uiuc.edu/plymouth/Musearticle.html), Answer the questions on the worksheet
Homework: "Anne Hutchison" extra credit reading and questions
Thursday: NO SCHOOL
Friday: NO SCHOOL
Computer Application-8
Wednesday: *computer lab in down, students will be using the school Ipads
Ipad Usage (basic settings, video, apps, app store, apps list, Isync movies)
Saturday, November 12, 2011
November 14 - November 18
World History - 8
Monday: 4.4 "The Age of Percicles" (pages 138-146)
Daily Objective: Under the leadership of Perciles, Athens became a powerful city-state and culture blossomed.
Due: Themistocles worksheet, Movie Extra Credit
Class: Small Group Venn Activity on Direct/Representative Democracy, Read and Discuss "Daily Life in Athens" on page 142 and 143, Peloponnesian War Read and Class Notes
Homework: Finish blue 4.4 worksheet, Read pages 154-155 and 162-163
Tuesday: 5.1- "The Culture of Ancient Greece" (pages 154-163)
Daily Objective: Describe the important Greek developments in the arts
Due: Finish blue 4.4 worksheet
Class: Flash quiz Pericles and Peloponnesian War, Discuss Greek Mythology, Religious Ritural in the US, Discuss Greek Art/Architecture, Now and Then Parthonon Tranparency. Explain Greek Contributor Small Group Activity and pick person.
Homework: Find info and pictures on Greek Contributor (can work on in computers)
Thursday:
Daily Objective: Discuss the major Greek contributors to the arts, philosophy, history, mathmatices, science, and astronomy.
Due: Greek contributors
Class: Work on Greek Contributors Posters, Present to Class
Homework:
Friday: NO SCHOOL...Enjoy the Weekend!
American History - 7
Monday: NO CLASS- early release due to conferences in Nett Lake
*4th hour has some class, we will finish notes, review section, and organize chapter 4 work
Tuesday: Chapter 4 Review Bingo
Thursday: Chapter 4 Test
Friday: NO SCHOOL...Enjoy the Weekend!
Computer Applications- 8
Wednesday:
30 minutes of typing (Keyboarding Lessons 11-14)
Posture Rubric (teacher)
Typing Test (typingtest.com, Rules of Baseball)
Portal- check grades
Googledocs Account (create google account)
Share Document with Classmate
Research Greek Contributor
Excel Lesson
Monday: 4.4 "The Age of Percicles" (pages 138-146)
Daily Objective: Under the leadership of Perciles, Athens became a powerful city-state and culture blossomed.
Due: Themistocles worksheet, Movie Extra Credit
Class: Small Group Venn Activity on Direct/Representative Democracy, Read and Discuss "Daily Life in Athens" on page 142 and 143, Peloponnesian War Read and Class Notes
Homework: Finish blue 4.4 worksheet, Read pages 154-155 and 162-163
Tuesday: 5.1- "The Culture of Ancient Greece" (pages 154-163)
Daily Objective: Describe the important Greek developments in the arts
Due: Finish blue 4.4 worksheet
Class: Flash quiz Pericles and Peloponnesian War, Discuss Greek Mythology, Religious Ritural in the US, Discuss Greek Art/Architecture, Now and Then Parthonon Tranparency. Explain Greek Contributor Small Group Activity and pick person.
Homework: Find info and pictures on Greek Contributor (can work on in computers)
Thursday:
Daily Objective: Discuss the major Greek contributors to the arts, philosophy, history, mathmatices, science, and astronomy.
Due: Greek contributors
Class: Work on Greek Contributors Posters, Present to Class
Homework:
Friday: NO SCHOOL...Enjoy the Weekend!
American History - 7
Monday: NO CLASS- early release due to conferences in Nett Lake
*4th hour has some class, we will finish notes, review section, and organize chapter 4 work
Tuesday: Chapter 4 Review Bingo
Thursday: Chapter 4 Test
Friday: NO SCHOOL...Enjoy the Weekend!
Computer Applications- 8
Wednesday:
30 minutes of typing (Keyboarding Lessons 11-14)
Posture Rubric (teacher)
Typing Test (typingtest.com, Rules of Baseball)
Portal- check grades
Googledocs Account (create google account)
Share Document with Classmate
Research Greek Contributor
Excel Lesson
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday (11/14/11): Students released at 1:00
2:00-4:00 at the Nett Lake School
5:00-7:00 at the North Woods School Gym in Cook
*break from approximately 5:15-5:40
Wednesday (11/16/11):
3:30-6:30 at the North Woods School Gym in Cook
*break from approximately 4:00-4:20
Please email at lbeseke@isd2142.k12.mn.us to reschedule if you are unable to meet with me or attend the conferences.
No School on Friday, November 11, 2011 due to cconferences.
2:00-4:00 at the Nett Lake School
5:00-7:00 at the North Woods School Gym in Cook
*break from approximately 5:15-5:40
Wednesday (11/16/11):
3:30-6:30 at the North Woods School Gym in Cook
*break from approximately 4:00-4:20
Please email at lbeseke@isd2142.k12.mn.us to reschedule if you are unable to meet with me or attend the conferences.
No School on Friday, November 11, 2011 due to cconferences.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
November 7-November 11
World History: Grade 8
Monday-
Daily Objective: Describe how geography and the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations influenced Greek culture
Due: Greece Map Due
Class: 4.1 Intro Video, Green Vocabulary and Venn Diagram Worksheet
Homework: Finish 4.1 worksheet (most completed in class)
Tuesday-
Daily Objective: Compare the city-states of Sparta and Athens
Due: 4.1 Worksheet
Class: Discuss 4.1, Create Sparta and Athens Daily Life and Government Organizer for 4.2, Partner Activity for Sparta and Athens, each person reads and fills in organizer for either Sparta or Athens
Homework: Complete section in organizer
Thursday-
Daily Objective: Compare the city-states of Sparta and Athens
Due: 4.2 Organizer
Class: Ancient Governments Transparency, Sparta and Athens Graphic Novel, Partner share 4.2 organizer and vocabulary/people
Homework: Growing Up Spartan or Athenian Essay Worksheet
Friday-
Daily Objective: Identify the causes and effects of Greek wars with Persia
Due: Growing Up Essay
Class: Read essays, Sparta and Athens Flash Quiz, Read 4.2 and complete worksheet, correct worksheet and discuss, Week in Rap Current Events Rap and Discussion (http://flocabulary.com/the-week-in-rap/, must have email to sign up for a free trial to view)
Homework: Complete Themistocles Worksheet #1-4 (most finished in class)
Extra Credit- Movie "300" or "Troy" watch and complete 1/2 page on the major events and outcomes in the movie (*both movies are rated "R" and parent/guardian must preview and give permission by signing student essay, alternative extra credit assignment can be arranged)
American History: Grade 7
Monday-
Daily Objective: Learn how the Spaniards conquered the Aztec and the Inca and how this conquest changed Mexico and South America
Due:
Class: Read 4.1 and complete worksheet, correct and discuss, review teacher notes
Homework: Read American buffalo handout and complete questions (most finished in class)
Tuesday-
Daily Objective: Learn about life in the Spanish colonies and what areas of the present-day US the Spaniards explored
Due: The American Buffalo Worksheet and 6 questions
Class: Make organizer, Read 4.2 and complete organizer as a class (complete three sections on Spain's American Empire, 3 kinds of settlements, social classes)
Homework: Finish social class section in organizer from pg 100 in book
Thursday-
Daily Objective: Learn about life in the Spanish colonies and what areas of the present-day US the Spaniards explored (repeat)
Due: Social class section in organizer
Class: Class Flash Review Quiz on 4.2, Finish 4.2 Organizer as a class(Borderlands and Missions)
Homework: Read 4.3
Friday-
Daily Objective: Learn about French colonization in North America and why the Dutch established New Netherlands
Due:
Class: Discuss "An Age of Mercantilism" chart on page 104 in book, review chart on page 106 in book, and discuss map on page 108 in book, take outline notes on notes worksheet as a class and discuss,
Homework:
Computer Applications- 8
Wednesday:
30 minutes of typing (Keyboarding Lessons 7-10)
Posture Rubric (self)
Typing Test (typingtest.com, Rules of Baseball)
Print Quarter Grade
Grade Reflection
Googledocs Account (create google account)
Share Document with Classmate
Monday-
Daily Objective: Describe how geography and the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations influenced Greek culture
Due: Greece Map Due
Class: 4.1 Intro Video, Green Vocabulary and Venn Diagram Worksheet
Homework: Finish 4.1 worksheet (most completed in class)
Tuesday-
Daily Objective: Compare the city-states of Sparta and Athens
Due: 4.1 Worksheet
Class: Discuss 4.1, Create Sparta and Athens Daily Life and Government Organizer for 4.2, Partner Activity for Sparta and Athens, each person reads and fills in organizer for either Sparta or Athens
Homework: Complete section in organizer
Thursday-
Daily Objective: Compare the city-states of Sparta and Athens
Due: 4.2 Organizer
Class: Ancient Governments Transparency, Sparta and Athens Graphic Novel, Partner share 4.2 organizer and vocabulary/people
Homework: Growing Up Spartan or Athenian Essay Worksheet
Friday-
Daily Objective: Identify the causes and effects of Greek wars with Persia
Due: Growing Up Essay
Class: Read essays, Sparta and Athens Flash Quiz, Read 4.2 and complete worksheet, correct worksheet and discuss, Week in Rap Current Events Rap and Discussion (http://flocabulary.com/the-week-in-rap/, must have email to sign up for a free trial to view)
Homework: Complete Themistocles Worksheet #1-4 (most finished in class)
Extra Credit- Movie "300" or "Troy" watch and complete 1/2 page on the major events and outcomes in the movie (*both movies are rated "R" and parent/guardian must preview and give permission by signing student essay, alternative extra credit assignment can be arranged)
American History: Grade 7
Monday-
Daily Objective: Learn how the Spaniards conquered the Aztec and the Inca and how this conquest changed Mexico and South America
Due:
Class: Read 4.1 and complete worksheet, correct and discuss, review teacher notes
Homework: Read American buffalo handout and complete questions (most finished in class)
Tuesday-
Daily Objective: Learn about life in the Spanish colonies and what areas of the present-day US the Spaniards explored
Due: The American Buffalo Worksheet and 6 questions
Class: Make organizer, Read 4.2 and complete organizer as a class (complete three sections on Spain's American Empire, 3 kinds of settlements, social classes)
Homework: Finish social class section in organizer from pg 100 in book
Thursday-
Daily Objective: Learn about life in the Spanish colonies and what areas of the present-day US the Spaniards explored (repeat)
Due: Social class section in organizer
Class: Class Flash Review Quiz on 4.2, Finish 4.2 Organizer as a class(Borderlands and Missions)
Homework: Read 4.3
Friday-
Daily Objective: Learn about French colonization in North America and why the Dutch established New Netherlands
Due:
Class: Discuss "An Age of Mercantilism" chart on page 104 in book, review chart on page 106 in book, and discuss map on page 108 in book, take outline notes on notes worksheet as a class and discuss,
Homework:
Computer Applications- 8
Wednesday:
30 minutes of typing (Keyboarding Lessons 7-10)
Posture Rubric (self)
Typing Test (typingtest.com, Rules of Baseball)
Print Quarter Grade
Grade Reflection
Googledocs Account (create google account)
Share Document with Classmate
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