Homework is subject to change based on the quantity of material covered in class. Please also refer to the agenda for updated assignments.



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Mon.3/15/10

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 3/11/10 & Fri. 3/12/10

All students received an assignment sheet today in class. The assignments listed are to be worked on during class and are due Tuesday 3/16/10.

Weds. 3/10/10

Finish today's class work listed below:

1. Complete the "if YOU lived there..." on pg.22o in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.220 in your textbook as you read pgs.220-223 in your textbook.

3. Complete the "Section 1 Assessment" on pg.223 questions 1-4.

Tues. 3/9/10

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 3/8/10

"Exploring Asia " started today in class booklet is due tomorrow by the end of the class period.

EXTRA CREDIT - DUE THURSDAY 3/11/10

"Exploring Asia" booklet bottom of pg.14. You must have at least eight sentences in your paragraph and list at least two different sources of information used in your research. One source must be a book. List/write the names of your sources at the bottom of your research page.

Fri. 3/5/10

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 3/4/10

Make sure you have completed and turned in your "Asia In The World" and "Products and Land Use" booklets to the teacher.

Weds. 3/3/10

"Products and Land Use of Asia" booklet started today in class is due tomorrow by the end of class.

Tues. 3/2/10

"Asia In The World" booklet started today in class are due tomorrow by the end of class.

Mon. 3/1/10

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 2/26/20

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 2/24/10 - Thurs. 2/25/10

THE FOLLOWING WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED IN YOUR CHAPTER 14 (NORTH AFRICA) BOOKLET:

1. Africa: Colonialism, 1903 - pgs.10 & 11 answer questions 1-3.

2. Anwar al- Sadat pgs.4 & 5 answer questions 1 & 2.

3. "Activity" pg.5 - Your short story must be at least three (3) paragraphs and at least six sentences in each paragraph.

4. The Shipwrecked Soldier pgs.8 & 9 answer questions 1 & 2.

5. "Activity" pg.9 - Complete on a separate sheet of paper (color your picture).

6. Chapter Review - pgs.24 & 25 answer all questions.

7. Review Activity - JOURNAL ENTRY - write at least eight sentences.

8. Chapter Summary - pg.148 answer questions 1-4.

YOUR COMPLETED BOOKLET IS DUE FRIDAY 2/26/10 BY THE END OF THE CLASS PERIOD.

Mon.2/22/10- Tues. 2/23/10

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 2/17/10 - Fri.2/19/10

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 2/16/10

1. Complete the "If YOU lived there..." on pg.361 in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.361 as you read pgs.361-366 in your textbook.

3. Section 3 Assessment: pg.366 answer questions 1-4.

4. Chapter 14 Booklet - complete pgs.1-3.

Mon. 2/15/10

QUIZ TOMORROW ON CHAPTER 14 SECTION 1 - PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

1. Complete the "If YOU lived there..." on pg.354 in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.354 as you read pgs.354-359 in your textbook.

3. Section 2 Assessment: pg.359 answer questions 1-4. Write at least three sentences for each detail in question #4.

Fri. 2/12/10

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 2/11/10

Read 30 minutes.

They are due tomorrow at the beginning of the class period.

Tues. 2/9/10

Finish the followign assignment started today in class:

1. Complete the "If YOU lived there..." on pg.350 in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.350 as you read pgs.350-353 in your textbook. You must have at least three (3) facts/information for each category on the chart.

3. Complete the "Section 1 Assessment" on pg.353 questions 1-4 in your textbook.

4. Complete pg.1 in your "Chapter 14 Booklet."

This work is due tomorrow.

Mon. 2/8/10

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 2/5/10

1. Study for your test on Chapter 11 (Ancient Egypt) on Monday 2/8/10. Use your Section Assessments, (4 in total), and Chapter 11 Booklet, (especially pgs. 1-4), along with other class work as study guides for your test.

2. The following assignments started today in class in your Chapter 11 Booklet (Ancient Egypt) are due Monday 2/8/10:

* Nefertiti pgs.5-6. also complete the "Activity" on the bottom of pg.6.

* Khufu pgs.7-8.

* Ancient Egyptian Tomb Paintings pgs.13-14.

* Trade on the Nile pgs.15-16

Your completed Chapter 11 Booklet is due Monday 2/8/10 at the beginning of the class period.

Thurs. 2/4/10

Finish assignment started in class Friday 1/29/10. It is due tomorrow.

Weds. 2/3/10

Snow Day. School Closed

Tues. 2/2/10

Snow Day. School cCosed.

Mon. 2/1/10

Snow Day. School Closed.

Fri.1/29/10

TEST WEDNESDAY 2/3/10 on CHAPTER 11 - ANCIENT EGYPT.

Finish the following assignment started in class. You will have time to complete this assignment Monday 2/1/10 in class. It is due at the end of class Monday 2/1/10.

CHAPTER 11 REVIEW (TEXTBOOK)

1. Reviewing Vocabulary, Terms, and Places: pg.305 answer questions 1-10.

2. Comprehension and Critical Thinking: pg.305 Section 1 answer 11A-C. Section 1 answer questions 12A-C. Section 3 answer questions 13A-C. Section 4 answer questions 14A-C.

3. Map Activity: pg.306 answer questions A-F.

Thurs. 1/28/10

Finish the following assignment started in class:

1. Complete the "If YOU lived there..." on pg.298 in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.298 as you read pgs.298-303 in your textbook. Write AT LEAST THREE FACTS for EACH category on your chart.

3. Complete the Sections 4 Assessment on pg.303 questions 1-4.

4. Chapter 11 Booklet - complete pg.4.

STUDY FOR TEST WEDNESDAY 2/3/10 on CHAPTER 11 - ANCIENT EGYPT.

 All completed Section Assessments and Chapter 11 Booklet pgs.1-4 are due tomorrow.

Weds. 1/27/10

TEST WEDNESDAY 2/3/10 on CHAPTER 11 - ANCIENT EGYPT

1. Completed puzzles (3) due tomorrow by the end of the class period.

 Tues. 1/26/10

Complete pg.3 in your Chapter 11 booklet.

Mon. 1/25/10

1. Make-up any/all missed assignments (Thurs. & Fri.). They are due tomorrow.

2. Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 1/22/10

1.Complete pg.2 in your Chapter 11 booklet (Ancient Egypt).

2. Complete Section 2 Assessment on pg.290 in your textbook questions 1-4.

Thurs. 1/21/10

1. Complete pg.1 in your Chapter 11 (Ancient Egypt) Booklet. Due tomorrow.

2. Complete Section 1 Assessment on pg.282 in your textbook questions 1-4.

Fri.12/18/09

Have a Wonderful Winter Break!!!

See you back in school on Thurs. January 21, 2010.

Thurs. 12/17/09

Yoour COMPLETED Chapter 18 booklet (Southern Africa) was due yesterday. If you have not already turned in your chapter 18 booklet,  it is due tomorrow.

Mon. -Weds. 12/14-16/09

Finish the following assignment started Friday 12/11/09 in class:

Chapter 18 Booklet: Complete pgs.4,  5, 18, 19, 24, 25, &176.

1. "Activity" pg.5 - Think of at least five (5) questions you would ask Desmond Tutu and the five (5) probable responses to these questions.

2. "Review Activity" pg.25 - Remember you must have at least ten (10) different index cards with the trivia questions and answers on the back about Southern Africa.

COMPLETED CHAPTER 18 BOOKLET IS DUE WEDNESDAY 12/16/09.

 Fri. 12/11/09

Read 30 minutes.

ALL TEXTBOOKS WILL BE COLLECTED MONDAY 12/14/09. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS.

Thurs. 12/10/09

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

1. VIDEO - Southern Africa: Impact of Apartheid - Finish the video assignment sheet. It is due tomorrow.

Weds. 12/9/09

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

1. Complete the "If YOU lived there..." on pg. 446 in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.446 as you read pgs.446-451 in your textbook.

3. Complete the "Section 3 Assessment" on pg.451 in your textbook questions 1-4.

4. Complete the following in your "Chapter 18 Booklet" - pgs.181, 182, & 3.

5. Complete the "Challenge Activity" on pg.182 in your booklet. Write a two paragraph,  six sentences in each paragraph,  essay as your answer.

It is due tomorrow.

Tues. 12/8/09

Your completed "Ndebele Village" design picture is due tomorrow for students who were absent Monday 12/7/09.

Mon. 12/7/09

1. Study for your test tomorrow on Chapter 18 Sections 1 & 2.

2. Ndebele Village- Refer to pgs.444-445 in your textbook. make sure the following is included in your picture:

* Colorful geometric patterns on the outside of the dwelling.

* Include at least five (5) different colors in your design/picture.

* Completed picture is due tomorrow at the end of the class period.

Fri. 12/4/09

1. TEST TUESDAY 12/8/09 ON CHAPTER 18 SECTIONS 1 & 2. Re-read these pages in your textbook and use online resources to help you study.

2. BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS MONDAY. You will need them for an activity in class.

Thurs. 12/3/09

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

1. "If YOU lived there..." on pg.440 in your textbook.

2. Draw and complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.440 as you read pgs.440-445 in your textbook.

3. Section 2 Assessment: pg.445 questions 1-4.

4. Chapter 18 Booklet (Southern Africa) pgs.179, 180 & 2. Also coplete the "Challenge Activity"on pg.180 and write at least six sentences in your answer. It is due tomorrow.

Weds. 12/2/09

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

CHAPTER 18 BOOKLET - SOUTH AFRICA

1. Complete pgs.177, 178 & 1.

2. Complete the "Challenge Activity" on pg.178. Make sure you write a sentence for each of the "headings" given.

3.  Draw a picture in which the following physical features are present: an "escarpment" and "veld". Refer back to pgs.438 & 436 in your textbook for information. Label and color your picture.

This completed assignment is due tomorrow.

Tues. 12/1/09

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

1. FIRST complete the "If YOU lived there..." on pg.436 in your textbook.

2. NEXT read the information inside the "Main Ideas" box on the left side of pg.436.

3. NEXT draw and complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.436 as you read pgs.436-439 in your textbook.

4. FINALLY, complete the following:

Section 1 Assessment: pg.439 questions 1-4. Make sure you do the following for question #4:

Quest. #4 -Include specific information in your chart about each category. Physical Features -plateaus and mountains.

Climate and Vegetation - savanna and deserts, and tropical forests.

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TOMORROW.

Mon.11/30/09

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

USING WORD PARTS: pg.684

1. FIRST read the "Focus on Reading" at the top of pg.684 in your textbook and follow the instructions.

2. NEXT read and complete the "You Try It" at the bottom of pg.684.

3. FINALLY, you should have a list of nine words and their meanings.

MAKING GENERALIZATIONS: pg.685

1. FIRST read the "Focus on Reading" at the top of pg.685 in your textbook.

2. NEXT read and complete the "You Try It" at the bottom of pg.685.

3. FINALLY, you must write at least four sentences in your answer for each statement.

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TOMORROW.

Thurs. 11/26 & Fri. 11/27/09

School Closed.

Mon 11/23- Weds. 11/25/09- Signed Interim Report due Tuesday 11/24/09

Complete the follwing activities in your Chapter 16 Booklet:

1. Cpmplete pgs.129, 130, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 144, 145, 150, & 151.

2. Complete the "Activity" on the bottom of pg.135 in your booklet.

3. Extra Credit:complete the "Activity" on pg.130 in your booklet.

4. Your completed booklet is due Wednesday 11/25/09. This also includes the extra credit assignment.

Fri. 11/20/09- Signed Interim Report due Tuesday 11/24/09

Finish the following assignments started today in class:

1. "IfYOU lived there.." on pg.402 in your textbook (Chapter 16 East Africa).

2. "Taking Notes" chart on pg.402 in your textbook.

3. Chapter 16 Booklet: pg.128.

4. Section 3 Assessment: pg.407 questions 1-5.

Thurs. 11/19/09

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 11/18/09

Read 30 minutes.

Tues.11/17/09

1. Section 2 Assessment pg.401 questions 1-3.

2. Chapter 16 Booklet: complete pgs.126 & 127.

These assignments are due tomorrow.

Mon. 11/16/09

1. Section 1 Assessment pg.397 quest. #4 - Write a letter in which you describe the physical features of East Africa. You must have at least two paragraphs in your letter and six sentences in each paragraph. Refer back to question #3 for the list of features to write about in your letter. This is due tomorrow.

2. Section 1 Assessment: pg.397 questions 1-3 in your textbook. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Fri. 11/13/09

Read 30 minutes. 

Thurs. 11/12/09

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

Answer the following questions based on the political map and pictures on pg.393 in your textbook:

1. Identify and list on your paper the major bodies of water in and around East Africa.

2. Identify and list the countries in East Africa and their capital cities.

3. What can you say about both the Nubian and Masai cultures based on the pictures?

4. Why do you think the elephants live on the plains and not at higher elevations?

Weds. 11/11/09

Holiday - School Closed. Bring money to school Thurs. 11/11/09 for the Book Fair.

Tues. 11/10/09

Read 30 minutes. Bring money to school Thurs. 11/11/09 for the Book Fair.

Mon. 11/9/09

Bring money to school Thurs. 11/11/09 for the Book Fair.

Finish the following assignment started today in class:

Chapter 12 Review pgs.321-322 in your textbook:

1. Reviewing Terms and Places: pg.321 questions 1-8.

. Comprehension and Critical Thinking: pg.321

Section 1 questions 9a & 9b.

Section 2 questions 10a-c.

3. Map Activity: pg.322 - answer all questions.

TEST  TOMORROW TUES. 11/10/09 ON CHAPTER 12 SECTIONS 1 & 2.

Fri, 11/6/09

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 11/5/09

Re-read pgs.315-319 in your textbook and answer the Section 2 Assessment questions 1-4. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Weds. 11/4/09

Re-read pgs.310-314 in your textbook and answer the Section 1 Assessment questions 1-4. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tues. 11/3/09

Re-read pgs.310-314 in your textbook.

Mon.11/2/09

Read 30 minutes

Fri. 10/30/09

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 1029/09

Your completed Chapter 17 Booklet is due tomorrow.

Weds. 10/28/09
Study for your test on Fri. 10/30/09. Refer to the study guide you received in class and that is posted on Tues. 10/27/09

Tues. 10/27/09

Test Fri. 10/30/09 on the following information. Make sure you re-read Chpt.17 Secs. 1 &2 then answer the questions below and know the meaning of the terms/vocabulary from these sections in your textbook.

Terms/vocabulary:

1. Congo     2. Zambezi    3. Tanganyika     4. waterfalls      5. desert

6. Basin      7. copper belt     8. humid tropical      9. canopy   

10. Congo Basin     11. Western Rift Valley      12. periodic market

Questions:

1. Name one of the most important early kingdoms in Central Africa.

2. What language group do hundreds of languages spoken in Central Africa come from?

3. What were Europeans who came to this region of Africa in the 1400s mainly interested in ?

5. After independence, many Central African countries continued to have probem/s in what one area in particular?

Mon. 10/26/09

Finish the Section 3 Assessment on pg.429 questions 1-3 in your textbookstarted today in class. Due romorrow.

EXTRA CREDIT -Due Fri. 10/30/09

"Challenge Activity" on pg.175 in your booklet. You must have at least five (5) cause-and-effect items listed on your chart and at least six (6) sentences in your paragraph. 

Fri. 10/23/09

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 10/22/09

Finish the following assignment started in class:

1. Section 1 Assessment: pg.417 questions 1-4 in your textbook.

2. Section 2 Assessment: pg.423 questions 1-3 in your textbook.

The above assignments are due tomorrow.

Weds. 10/21/09

STUDENTS RECEIVED ON A SLIP OF PAPER TODAY IN CLASS THEIR ACCESS CODES FOR THEIR TEXTBOOK ONLINE.

Tonight's homework assignment is to access your textbook online.

Tues. 10/20/09

Finish answering the following questions based on the video viewed today in class:

1. As you watch the video make a list of the different species of wildlife and landscapes seen in the video. Once the video is finished, describe some (5) of the species and landscapes you listed.

2. How did this expedition help preserve Central Africa's forests? Write at least four sentences.

3. Why do you think the president of Gabon passed a law establishing new national parks?

Mon. 10/19/09

Complete/finish the following assignment started today in class:

Chapter 17 Booklet (Central Africa) - "Challenge Activity" on pg.171 in your booklet. Write at least six sentences in your answer.

Fri.9/25/09

Students track out until Oct. 19. Have a wonderful break!

Tues. 9/22/09- Thurs. 9/24/09

1. RETURN your textbook to school and place your textbook back inside your locker. Make sure you complete this task by Weds. 9/23/09.

Mon. 9/21/09

Finish the following assignments started today in class:

1. Complete the "If YOU lived there..." on pg.340 in your textbook.

2. complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg. 340 in your textbook.

3. Complete the Section 3 Assessment on pg.343 questions 1-4 in your textbook.

4. Complete the "Making Decisions" activity on pg.344 in your textbook (Practice & Apply).

Fri. 9/18/09

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs.9/17/09

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 9/16/09

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 9/15/09

Read 30 minutes

Mon. 9/14/09

Finish the puzzle activities started today in class:

1. Word Scramble puzzle.

2. Crossword puzzle.

3. Word Search puzzle.

Fri. 9/11/09

Completed Chapter 4 Booklet will be collected Monday 9/14/09.

Complete all pages and activities EXCEPT for the Challenge Activity on pg.28 in your booklet.

Thurs. 9/10/09

The following assignments worked on in class over the past week will be collected tomorrow:

1. Section 1 Assessment: pg.85 questions 1-4.

2. Section 2 Assessment: pg.90 questions 1-3.

3. Section 3 Assessment: pg.95 questions 1-4.

4. Section 4 Assessment: pg.100 questions 1-3.

Weds. 9/9/09

Finish the following assignments started in class:

1. Section 3 Assessment: pg.95 questions 1-5.

2. Section 4 Assessment: pg.100 questions 1-3.

3. "If YOU lived there" on pgs.91 & 97 in your textbook>

"Taking Notes" charts on pg.97 in your textbook.

Tues. 9/8/09

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 9/7/09

Labor Day - School Closed.

Fri. 9/4/09

Make sure you've completed the following assignments assigned in class:

1. "If YOU lived there..." on pg.86 in your textbook.

2. Draw and complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg. 86 in your textbook.

3. Section 2 Assessment: pg.90 questions 1-3.

4. Section 1 Assessment: pg.85 questions 1-4.

Thurs. 9/3/09

Complete the following activities in your Chapter 4 Booklet - (The World's Peolple):

1. Complete pgs.25, 26 & 1.

2. Complete the "Challenge Activity" on the bottom of pg.26 in your booklet.

Weds. 9/2/09

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 9/1/09

Study for your test tomorrow on Chapter 3 Sections 3 & 4. Re-read pgs.62-72 in your textbook and review your study guides.

Mon. 8/31/09

Test Weds. 9/2/09 on Chapter 3 Sections 3 & 4. This test was announced in class Friday 8/28/09. Finish the class work listed below:

1. Section 4 Assessment: pg.72 questions 1-5.

2. Chapter 3 Booklet - pgs.20, 21, 22, 23, 3 & 4.

3. Challenge Activity pg.21 (Chapter 3 booklet) - Write at least ten (10) sources on your list.

4. Challenge Activity pg.23 (Chapter 3 booklet) - Write at least six (6) sentences in your essay.

Fri. 8/28/09

Please sign and return first quarter Progress Reports by Tues. 9/1/09.

Thurs. 8/27/09

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 8/26/09

Finish class work assignment listed below started today in class:

1. World Climate Regions chart and news forecast report. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Tues. 8/25/09

Visit the online website for your textbook and work on some of the activities.

Mon. 8/24/09

Review the following assignments started today in class. You will have time to complete these assignments tomorrow in class:

1. Read pgs.50-61 in your textbook.

2. Chapter 3 Booklet - complete pgs.1, 2, 16, 17, 18, & 19. Complete the Challenge Activities on pgs.17 & 19.

3. Section 1 Assessment: pg.54 answer questions 1-5.

4. Section 2 Assessment: pg.61 answer questions 1-5.

Fri. 8/21/09

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 8/20/09

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 8/19/09

Study for your Chapter 2 Sections 2 & 3 test tomorrow.

Tues. 8/18/09

1. Test Thurs. 8/20 on Chapter 2 Sections 2 & 3. re-read pgs.30-41 in your textbook. also review your Chapter 2 Booklet and review your study guides.

 Finish the following assignments started today in class:

1. Chapter 2 Booklet - complete the entire booklet. Exclude the "Challenge Activity" at the bottom of pg.14.

2.  Section 3 Assessment: pg.41 in your textbook. Answer questions 1-5.

3. Focus on Writing: pg.41 in your textbook. Make a list of at least ten words (10) to answer this question.

4. EXTRA CREDIT - "Using a Physical Map" pg.44 in your textbook. On a separate sheet of paper answer the "Practice" and "Apply" questions.

Mon. 8/17/09

Finish your Chapter 2 Section 2 review sheet. Re-read pgs.30-34 in your textbook to help you complete this activity.

Fri. 8/14/09

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 8/13/09

Finish the folllowing class work started today in class:

1.Complete the "If YOU lived there" on pg.30 in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.30 in your textbook. Remember to complete this chart as you read pgs.30-34 in your textbook.

This assignment is due tomorrow.

Weds. 8/12/09

Study for your test Thurs. 8/13/09 on Chapter 1 sections 1 & 3. Re-read these pages in your textbook and review your study guides.

Tues. 8/11/09

Study for your test Thurs. 8/13/09 on Chapter 1 sections 1 & 3. Re-read these pages in your textbook and review your study guides.

Mon. 8/10/09

You have a test Thurs. 8/13/09 on Chapter 1 sections 1 & 3. Re-read these pages in your textbook and review your study guides.