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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ONLINE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION:

USERNAME:  leesville7th

PASSWORD:  lionpride

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Tues. 5/29/12

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 5/28/12

MEMORIAL DAY - School closed.

Fri. 5/25/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 5/24/12

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 5/23/12

1. STUDY for your TEST TOMORROW on information presented in the LIFE in JAPAN booklet. The correct answers were given in class on Tues. 5/21/12. The LIFE IN JAPAN booklet will be collected Thurs. 5/24/12 before the test.

2. The assignment started today in class, "JAPAN: ISLAND NATION,  and EAST ASIA ON THE MAP", BOOKLET will be collected tomorrow at the end of the class period.

Tues. 5/22/12

TEST Thurs. 5/24/12 on the LIFE in JAPAN booklet. All students received the correct answers to the questions in this booklet today in class. The LIFE IN JAPAN booklet will be collected Thurs. 5/24/12 after the test.

Mon. 5/21/12

Finish pgs.18A-C in you LIFE IN JAPAN booklet you received today in class. These pages are due tomorrow..

Fri. 5/18/12

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 5/15/12 - Thurs. 5/17/12

Tomorrow students begin their EOG testing. Get to bed early and get a good night's sleep. Testing is Wednesday - Friday of this week.

Mon. 5/14/12

Signed fourth quarter Progress Report is due tomorrow.

Fri. 5/11/12

Students received their fourth quarter Progress Reports today in class. Please sign and return this Progress Report by Tuesday 5/15/12. Thank you.

Thurs. 5/10/12

The following assignment started in class Weds. 5/9/12 is due tomorrow Fri. 5/11/12 by the end of class.

1.  Complete the "Taking Notes Chart" on  pg.608 in your textbook as you read pgs.608-612 in your textbook. Write at least five (5) facts for each country.

2. Complete the "Reading Check Questions" on pgs.609, 611, and 612 in your textbook.

3. Complete the "Section 4 Assessment" on pg.612 questions 1-4.

4. Complete the "Reviewing Vocabulary, Terms, and Places" activity on pg.613 questions 1-12. Write the defintions for each word/term.

5. Complete "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" pgs.613-614 questions 13-16 a-c for all questions.

Weds. 5/9/12

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 5/8/12

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 5/7/12

Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow. Your poem on Japan/Koreas started inclass Thurs. 5/3/12 is due tomorrow.

Fri. 5/4/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 5/3/12

BRING A BOOK TO CLASS TO READ TOMORROW. Study for test Friday 5/4/12 on Chapter 20 Ancient China. See details listed below on Mon. 4/30/12 for details.

Weds. 5/2/12

Study for test Friday 5/4/12 on Chapter 20 Ancient China. See details listed below on Mon. 4/30/12.

Tues. 5/1/12

Study for test Friday 5/4/12 on Chapter 20 Ancient China. See details listed below on Mon. 4/30/12.

Mon. 4/30/12

******TEST  Friday 5/4/12 on ANCIENT CHINA - Chapter 20 pgs.506-534. All collected students work for Chapter 20 has been returned to them to use as a study guide. You will be tested on sections 2,3,4, and 5 of chapter 20.  ************

The following assignments started today in class is due tomorrow by the end of class:

1. "Reviewing Vocabulary, Terms, and Places" pg.537 questions 1-9.

2. "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" pgs.537-538 questions 10a-c, 11a-c, 12a-c, 13a-c, and 14a-c.

3. "Map Activity" pg.538 questions a-e.

4. "Standardized Test Practice" pg.539 questions 1-8.

5. "Making Economic Choices" pg.536 questions 1-4 (Apply).

Fri. 4/27/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 4/26/12

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 4/25/12

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 4/24/12

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 4/23/12

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 4/20/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 4/19/12

Review information on Africa in the online textbook for your writing assignment.

Weds. 4/18/12

Review information on Africa in the online textbook for your writing assignment.

Tues. 4/17/12

Make sure you have turned in the assignments listed below (Mon. 4/16/12).

Mon. 4/16/12

The following assignments started today in class are due tomorrow Tuesday 4/17/12 by the end of the class period:

1. "Taking Notes Charts" on pgs.524 & 528 in your textbook.

2. "Reading Check Questions" on pgs.526, 527, 530, 533 and 534 in your textbook.

3. "Sections 4 & 5 Assessments" on pgs.527 & 534 in your textbook. Answer questions 1-3 for both assessments.

4. "The Silk Road" on pg.516 in the textbook, answer questions 1 & 2.

Fri. 4/13/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 4/12/12

All assignments listed below will be collected tomorrow in class.

Tues. 4/10/12  &  Weds. 4/11/12

*******BRING COLORED PENCILS to class tomorrow (Tues 4/11/12).************

Finish the following work started in class:

You need to read/re-read pgs.504-523 in your textbook to complete this assignment.

1. "Taking Notes Charts" on pgs.506, 510 & 518 in your textbook.

2. "Reading Check Questions" on pgs.506, 507, 511, 513, 515, 519, 521, & 523 in your textbook.

3. "Sections 1, 2, & 3 Assessments" on pgs.509,515 & 523 questions 1-4 on each assessment in your textbook.

Mon. 4/9/12

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 3/30/12

School Closed - Teacher Workday

Spring Break - School Reopens 4/9/11

Have a safe and wonderful Spring Break.

Thurs. 3/29/12

1. Check SPAN for updated third quarter grade information.

2. Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 3/28/12

1.Check SPAN for updated third quarter grade information.

2. read 30 minutes.

Tues. 3/27/12

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 3/26/12

1. Check SPAN for updated third quarter grade information.

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 3/23/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 3/22/12

1. See Weds. 3/22/12 for list of assignments that will be collected tomorrow.

2. If you have not turned in your essay on Mohandas Gandhi it is due tomorrow Friday 3/23/12. It will graded as a test.

Weds. 3/21/12

The following assignments will be collected Friday 3/23/12:

1. "Hinduism" Crossword Puzzle.

2. "South Asia" Crossword Puzzle.

3. "Taking Notes Chart" pg.478 (textbook).

4. "Reading Check Questions" pgs.479, 480, & 482 (textbook).

5. "Section 2 assessment" pg.483 questions 1-5 (textbook).

6.  "Bangladesh" reading activity sheet.

If you have not turned in your essay on Mohandas Gandhi you need to by Friday 3/23/12. It will graded as a test.

Tues. 3/20/12

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 3/19/12

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 3/16/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 3/15/12

Work on completing your character traits essay on Mohandas Gandhi. Due Monday 3/19/12. Check Tues. 3/13/12 for more details.

Weds. 3/14/12

Mohandas Gandhi character traits essay is due Monday 3/19/12. Remember you can write one additional body paragraph for extra credit. 

Tues. 3/13/12

Your short essay on Mohandas Gandhi is due Monday/19/15 at the beginning of class. You are to pick one of the Character Traits and write about it as it relates to Gandhi. The character traits are as follows: courage, self-discipline, perseverance, integrity, respect, kindness, and good-judgment. You will find them listed along with their meanings inside your science folder. Remember to follow the following format: Paragraph #1 -Opening paragraph (three to five sentences), Paragraph #2 - Body Paragraph (eight to ten sentences), Paragraph #3 - Closing paragraph (three to five sentences).

You may write one additional body paragraph for extra credit.

Mon. 3/12/12

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 3/9/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 3/8/12

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 3/7/12

"Asia Crossword Puzzle"started Tues. 3/6/12 in class is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Tues. 3/6/12

"Asia Crossword Puzzle" started today in class is due Thurs. 3/8/12 at the beginning of class.

Mon. 3/5/12

1. Test tomorrow on "The Indian Subcontinent" chpt.21.

2. Assignments (total of nineteen (19) will be collected tomorrow.

Fri. 3/2/12

Test Tuesday on Chapter 21 - The Indian Subcontinent. Your assignments are your study guides. Also review the information on your ONLINE TEXTBOOK. The information is posted above.

Signed third quarter Progress Reports are due Monday 3/5/12.

Thurs. 3/1/12

1. Students received their third quarter Progress Reports today. Please sign and return by Monday 3/5/12.

2. Remember ALL of the assignments listed on Monday 2/13/12, Wednesday 2/15/12, and Monday 2/27/12 are due tomorrow.

Weds. 2/29/12

ALL of the assignments listed on Monday 2/13/12, Wednesday 2/15/12, and Monday 2/27/12 are due FRIDAY 3/2/12.

Tues. 2/28/12

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 2/27/12

The following  assignment was started today in class. Students need to finish this work for homework:

1. Complete the "Taking Notes" chart on pg.552 in your notebook as you read pgs.552-555. Write at least five (5) facts for each category on your chart.

2. Answer the "Reading Check" questions on pgs.553 & 555.

3. Complete the "Section 3 Assessment" on pg.555 questions 1-3.

Completed assignment is due tomorrow.

Fri. 2/24/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 2/23/12

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 2/22/12+

Make sure you have completed ALL of he assignments listed on Mon. 2/13/12 and Weds. 2/15/12.

Tues. 2/21/12

School Closed.

Mon. 2/20/12

School Closed.

Fri. 2/17/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 2/16/12

Check assignments listed on Mon. 2/13 and Weds. 2/16/12 and make sure you have complete these assignments.

Weds. 2/15/12

Make sure you have completed the assignments listed below and those on Mon.2.13/12:

1. "Taking Notes" chart on pg.546 in your textbook.

2.  "Reading Check" questions on pgs.547, 548, 549, & 550 in your textbook.

3. "Analyzing a Line Graph" pg.551 questtions 1-3 in your textbook.

4. "Section 2 Assessment" pg.550 questions 1-5 in your textbook.

Tues. 2/14/12

Make sure you have completed the assignments listed below on Mon. 2/13/12:

Mon. 2/13/12

Make sure you have completed the following assignments:

1.  "Capitals and Countries of Asia Map" activity sheet.

2. "Climate and Precipitation Map of Asia" activity sheet.

3. "Powerpoint Notes" from 2/9/12 & 2/10/12.

4. "Reading Check" questions  on pg.544 & 545 in your textbook.

5. "Taking Notes" chart on pg.542 in your textbook.

6. "Section 1 Assessment" pg.545 questions 1-3.

7. "Sensory Description Essay" on the following topic: Choose a dominant feature of the physical geography of the Indian Subcontinent and write a sensory description of it so that the reader can visualize it. Write and eight (8) to ten (10) sentence pararaph.

Fri. 2/10/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 2/9/12

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 2/8/12

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 2/7/12

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 2/6/12

The following assignments started last week in class are due tomorrow:

1. "Countries and Capitals" of Asia map.

2. "Climate and Precipitation" of Asia map.

Fri. 2/3/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 2/2/12

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 2/1/12

Study for your test tomorrow.

Tues. 1/31/12

Make sure you you have completed the following assignment on your "SOUTHERN AFRICA: CHAPTER REVIEW"activity sheet:

1. "Review Activity: TRIVIA CARDS"

You will need these "Trivia Cards" for your study test sessions tomorrow in class.

Work on completing your assignments for Chapter 18 Southern Africa. Remember you have a TEST on SOUTHERN AFRICA on THURS. 2/2/12.

Check 1/24/12, 1/25/12, and 1/30/12 for the list of assignmens you should have completed. These COMPLETED assignments are due tomorrow WEDS. 2/1/12.

Mon. 1/30/12

REMEMBER to STUDY for your TEST THURS. 2/2/12 on CHAPTER 18 SOUTHERN AFRICA.

Make sure you have also completed the assignments listed below:

1. "Reading Check" questions on pgs.448, 450, and 451 in your textbook.

2. "Section 3 Assessment" pg.451 questsions 1-4.

3. "Video: IMPACT OF APARTHEID" questions (3). Check Weds. 1/25/12 for questions.

4. "Powerpoint Notes" on Apartheid from 1/27/12.

5.  "Chapter 18 CHAPTER REVIEW" activity sheet.

6. "Reviewing Vocabulary, Terms, and Places" on pg.453 questions 1-8 in your textbook.

7. "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" pg.453-454 questions 9a-c, 10a & b, and 11a in your textbook.

8. "Map Activity" pg.454 question #16 in your textbook.

The eight (8) assignments listed above are in addition to those listed on Tues. 1/24/12.

This group of assignmets are due WEDS. 2/1/12.

Fri. 1/27/12

Students received Report Cards today in school. Please sign and return the report card envelop by Tuesday 1/31/12.

Thurs. 1/26/12

Make sure you have completed the assignments listed on Weds. 1/25/12 and Tues. 1/24/12.

Weds. 1/25/12

Finish the following assignment started today in class. Answer the questions below based on the video today in class entitled - South Africa Impact of Apartheid.

1. What impact did apartheid have on the majority of South Africa's population? Write at least six (6) sentences in your answer.

2. Draw a two-column chart with one column labeled "During Apartheid" and the other labeled "After Apartheid". Write at least three (3) facts in each column. Use the information from your chart to write a six sentence paragraph in which you compare and contrast life in South Africa during and after the period of apartheid.

3.What are two ways South African could continue working together to overcome the challenges created by years of apartheid. Explain your thoughts in an eight (8) sentence paragraph.

Tues. 1/24/12

Make sure you have completed the following assignments:

1. "Souther Africa" Map activity sheet.

2. "Reading Check" questions on pgs.437, 438, and 439 in your textbook.

3. "Powerpoint Notes" on Souther Africa from 1/18-19/12.

4. "Section 1 Assessment" pg.439 quests. 1-4.

5. "Reading Check" questions on pgs.443, and 445 in your textbook.

6. "Section 2 Assessment" pg.445 questions 1-3.

Mon. 1/23/12

School Closed.

Fri. 1/20/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 1/19/12

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 1/18/12

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 1/17/12

Completed MAP EXERCISE: SOUTHERN AFRICA activity sheet started today in class is due Weds. 1/18/12.

Mon. 1/16/12

Read 30 minutes. School Closed

Fri. 1/12/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 1/12/12

read 30 minutes.

Weds. 1/11/12

read 30 minutes/

Tues. 1/10/12

Read 30 minutes

Mon. 1/9/12

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 1/6/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 1/5/12

Make sure you have completed the following asignmnts started in class on Weds. 1/4/12. Due Friday 1/6/12.

1. Re-read pgs.392-402 in your textbook on EAST AFRICA.

2. Complete the TAKING NOTES charts on pgs.394, 398, and 402 in your textbook. Remember to write at least THREE FACTS for each category on your chart.

3. Complete the following in the SECTION ASSESSMENTS (3):

     a.  SECTION 1 ASSESSMENT: pg.397 answer questions 1-3.

     b. SECTION 2 ASSESSMENT: pg.401 answer questions 1-3.

     c. SECTION 3 ASSESSMENT: pg.407 answer questions 1-5.

4.  Complete REVIEWING VOCABULARY, TERMS and  PLACES: pg.409 answer questions 1-10.

Weds. 1/4/12

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 1/3/12

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 12/22/11 - Mon.1/2/2012

School Closed - Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah & Happy Holidays to All!

Weds. 12/21/11

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 12/20/11

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 12/19/11

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 12/16/11

Read 30 minutes.

 Thurs. 12/15/11

Completed MALARIA POSTER is due tomorrow at the beginning of the class period.

Weds. 12/14/11

Completed MALARIA POSTER dis due Friday 12/16/11.

Tues. 12/13/11

1. TOMORROW BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS.

2.MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENTS:

  a. Re-read pgs.412-429 in your textbook.

  b. Answer all the "READING CHECK QUESTIONS" on pgs.412-429 in your textbook.

  c. Complete the "TAKING NOTES CHARTS" on pgs.414, 420, and424 in your textbook.

  d. Write down the "VOCABULARY TERMS/WORDS" and their DEFINITIONS on pgs.412-429 in your textbook.

SIGNED second quarter PROGRESS REPORT due tomorrow.

Monday 12/12/11

Students received their second quarter Progress Report today in class. Please sign and return by Wednesday 12/14/11.

Friday 12/9/11

Study for your GEOGRAPHIC TERMS TEST on Monday 12/12/11. The GEOGRAPHIC TERMS worksheet you received in class on Thursday 12/8/11 is your study guide.

Thurs. 12/8/11

TEST MONDAY 12/12/11 on GEOGRAPHIC TERMS. You received this activity sheet today in class. You will need to know the definitions of all the terms on pg.8A.

Weds. 12/7/11

The following activities have been assigned to date in class:

CHAPTER 15 - WEST AFRICA PGS.371-386 in your textbook.

1. West Africa Politcal Map.

2. Vocabulary Log sheet.

3. Taking Notes Charts for pgs.372, 376, and 382 in your textbook.

4 Reading Check questions on the following pgs.373, 374, 375, 377, 379, 383, 385, and 386 in your textbook.

5. LITERATURE: Ake The Years of Childhood pg.387 in textbook. Answer questions 1 and 2.

Tues. 12/6/11

1. Re-rea pgs.371-386 (Chapter 15 West Africa) in your textbook.

2. Finish West Africa Politcal Map. Make sure you do the following:

   a. Label each country.

   b. Label the capital city of each country.

   c. Color your map.

Mon. 12/5/11

 Finish West Africa Vocabulry Log. Remember to:

1. Write the defintion of the word (left side of page).

2. Write the definition in your own words (right side of page).

3. Draw an illustration of the word (color your illustrations.)

 Fri. 12/2/11

1. BRING COLORED PENCILS TO SCHOOL MONDAY 12/5/11

2. Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 12/1/11

BRING ALL assignments on West Africa to class tomorrow. They will be collected tomorrow. These are the assignments that have been listed on the front whiteboard in the classroom for the past two weeks.

Weds. 11/30/11

Study for your test Friday 12/2/11 on Chapter 13 - West Africa. Classwork/homework assignments are your study guides for this test. All assignments completed for this chapter are listed on the front whiteboard in the classroom.

Tues. 11/29/11

1. Study for your test Friday 12/2/11 on Chapter 13 - West Africa (pg.326-347 in your textbook). Remember your study guides are your classwork/homework assignments. These assignments are listed on the front whiteboard in the classroom and schoolnotes. Check schoolnotes from 11/21/11 to the present for assignments.

2. Make sure you have also completed the vocabulary words/terms for chapter 13.

Mon. 11/28/11

TEST - Chpt.13 West Africa Friday 12/2/11. Remember your classwork/homework assignments are your study guides.

Weds. 11/23-Fri. 11/25/11

School Closed - Holiday

Tues. 11/22/11

Make sure you have completed the following assignments started today in class. They are due when you return to school on 11/28/11.

1. Re-read pgs.324-343 in your textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" charts on pgs.326, 334, and 340 in your textbook. Remember you must always write at least three (3) facts for each category on your "Taking Notes" charts.

3. Complete the "Section Assessments" on pgs.331, 338, and 343 in the textbook. Answer questions 1-4 for each assessment.

Have a great holiday!

Mon. 11/21/11

1. Re-read pgs.324-343 in your textbook (West Africa Chpt.13).

3. Make sure you have completed the "Reading Check" questions on pgs.329, 330, 331, 337, 338, 342, and 343 in the textbook.

3. These assignments are due Tues. 11/22/11.

Fri. 11/18/11

Read 30 minues.

Thurs. 11/17/11

1. BONUS TEST POINTS ACTIVITY due tomorrow.

Weds. 11/16/11

1. TEST BONUS POINTS activitty is due Friday 11/18/11.

2. Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 11/15/11

1. Bring your classwork/study guides to class tomorrow. ALL of these assignments will be collected tomorrow.

2. Study for your test.

Mon. 11/14/11

Study for test Weds. 11/16/11. Classwork assignments are your study guides. Makes sure you've completed these assignments.

TEST BONUS POINTS ACTIVITY: Review Activity: A New Pharaoh. This assignment is on the back of your "History of Ancient Egypt" Chapter Review sheet started Thurs. 11/10/11 in class. This assignment is due Friday 11/18/11

Fri. 11/11/11

School Closed - Veterans Day

Thurs. 11/10/11

1. Study test Weds. 11/16/11.

2. TEST BONUS POINTS ACTIVITY: Review Activity: A New Pharaoh. This activity is located on the back of the History of Ancient Egypt Chapter Review Sheet started today in class. It is due Friday 11/18/11.

3. Finish the "History of Ancient Egypt" Chapter Review sheet started today in class.

Weds. 11/9/11

Make sure you know the meanings/definitions for the following words/terms from chapter 11 Ancient Egypt:

cataracts, delta, pharaoh, dynasty, Old Kingdom, nobles, afterlife, mummies, elite, pyramids, engineering, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, trade routes.

Test Weds. 11/16/11 on chapter 11 Ancient Egypt. Classwork assignments are your study guides. Make sure you've completed these assignments.

Tues. 11/8/11

The following assignment started today in class and assignments listed Friday 11/4/11 are due Thurs. 11/10/11 at the beginning of the class period:

1. Vocabulary Log Sheet (activity sheet).

2. Famous Person Matrix activity sheet.

Mon. 11/7/11

1. Signed Report Card envelop is due tomorrow.

2. Assignments started Friday 11/4/11 in class is due tomorrow at the beginning of class.

Fri. 11/4/11

1. SIGNED report card envelop due Tuesday 11/8/11.

The following assignment started today in class is due Tuesday 11/8/11 at the beginning of class:

As you read pgs.278-303 in yor textbook complete the following:

1. "Taking Notes" charts on pgs.278, 283, 291, and 298. Write at least three (3) facts for each category on your chart. The more facts included on your chart will make for a better study guide.

2. Complete the "Map Zone" activities on pgs.279 and 293 in your textbook.

3. Complete the "Analysis Skills" questions on pgs.287, 289, 295, 299 and 300 in your textbook. Answer in complete sentences.

Thurs. 11/3/11

Completed TEST BONUS POINTS activity due tomorrow at the beginning of the class period.

Weds. 11/2/11

TEST BONUS POINTS ACTIVITY is due Friday 11/4/11 at the beginning of class. The BONUS activity is listed below:

Creat a series of postcards you might send if you were traveling around Central Asia. Create one postcard for each country discussed in the textbook chapter. On the front of each postcard, draw or paste a picture that illustrates a unique feature of that country. On the back of the postcard, write a short note describing the physical environment, natural resources, climate, culture, or history of that country.

Tues. 11/1/11

Study for your test tomorrow on Chaptr 10 - Central Asia. Your classwork and activity sheets are your study guides. Also re-read the chapter.

Mon. 10/31/11

School Closed.

Study for your test Wednesday 11/2/11 on Chapter 10 - Central Asia. Your classwork and activity sheets are your study guides. You may also take an online test from your textbook. Also re-read the chapter.

Fri. 10/28/11

TEST WEDNESDAY 11/2/11  on Chapter 10 Central Asia. Your class work and activity sheets are your study guides.You may also take an online test from your textbook. Also re-read the chapter.

Thurs. 10/27/11

Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow.

Weds. 10/26/11

Finish the following assignments on your activity sheet started today in class:

1. "Natural Resources" chart.

2. "Major Influences" graphic organizer.

3. "Central Asia: Issues and Challenges" news story.

This completed assignment sheet is due tomorrow.

Tues. 10/25/11

See. Mon. 10/24/11 for information/details. Your completed "Taking Notes" charts are due tomorrow Weds. 10/26/11.

Mon. 10/24/11

1. Re-read pgs.242-257 in your online textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" charts on pgs.244, 247, and 253. Write at least three facts for each category on your charts.

Fri. 10/21/11

See information from Thurs. 10/20/11. Those assignments are due Monday 10/24/11.

Thurs. 10/20/11

The following assignment started today in class is due Monday 10/24/11.

1. Read pgs.194-213 in the textbook.

2. Complete the "Taking Notes" charts on the following pgs.196, 200, and 204. Write three facts for each category on each "Taking Notes" chart.

3. "Analyzing Cartogram" on pg.209. complete the "Practice" questions.

4. Literature - "Red Brocade" pg.214 answer the "Connecting Literature to Geography" questions.

Due Monday 10/24/11

Weds. 10/19/11

1. Make sure you have completed and turned into the teacher the assignments listed on Tues. 10/18/11.

2. Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 10/18/11

1. Study for your "Continents and Oceans" map skills test tomorrow. Use the map you received in class as your study guide.

FINISH the following assignments started Monday 10/17-18/11 in class:

2. "Judaism and Christianity" booklet started Monday 10/17/11 in class. Complete the entire booklet. Make sure you write eight (8) sentences for your "Challenge Activity."

FINISH the "Chapter Review" on pgs.165-166 in your textbook. Complete the following activities in the Chapter Review section:

3. "Reviewing Vocabulary, Terms, and People" pg.165 questions 1-10.

4. "Comprehension and Critical Thinking" pgs.165-166 questions 11,12,& 13.

5. "Social Studies Skills" pg.166 questions 15-18.

6. "Map Activity" pg.166 questions A-C.

Mon. 10/17/11

Study for your MAP SKILLS test WEDNESDAY 10/19/11. Use the map you received in class on Friday 10/14/11.

Fri. 10/14/11

1. Students received a map to study for their MAP SKILLS TEST on Wednesday 10/19/11.

2. Make sure you get your ISLAM TEST PAPER SIGNED.

Thurs. 10/13/11

Get your ISLAM TEST SIGNED. Signed test paper due tomorrow.

 Finish the following assignment started today in class. Use the ONLINE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION listed above.

1. Complete the "TAKING NOTES" charts on pgs.152 & 160 as you read pgs.152-164 in your textbook. Write at least three (3) facts for each category on both charts.

2. Complete the "SECTION 2 ASSESSMENT" on pg.159 answer questions 1-5.

3. Complete the "SECTION 3 ASSESSMENT" on pg.164 answer questions 1-4.

Weds. 10/12/11

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 10/11/11

Finish your "Major World Religions" booklet and the following assignments inside the booklet:

1. "World Distribution and Size of Major Religions - pg.10

2. "Belief, Fact, and Opinion" - pg.11

3. "Reading a Timeline" - pgs.6 & 7.

This completed booklet is due tomorrow.

Mon. 10/10/11

Bring colored pencils to class tomorrow.

Thurs. 10/6/11 & Fri. 10/7/11

STUDY for your TEST Monday 10/10/11 on ISLAM. The booklet you received today in class on ISLAM is your study guide.

BRING COLORED PENCILS TO CLASS WITH YOU MONDAY 10/10/11

Weds. 10/5/11

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 10/4/11

FINISH the following assignment started in class Thurs. 9/29/11:

"Israel/Asia" booklet. Complete all pages in the booklet. Your completed booklet is due tomorrow.

Mon. 10/3/11

SIGNED first quarter Progress Report (Interim) due tomorrow.

Fri. 9/30/11

TEACHER WORKDAY - SCHOOL CLOSED

Thurs. 9/29/11

Return signed first quarter Progress Reports you received today in class Tuesday 10/4/11.

Weds. 9/28/11

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN THE FOLLOWING: (CHAPTER 6 SECTION 1)

1. "TAKING NOTES" chart on pg.144 in the textbook. Remember you complete the chart AS YOU READ PGS.144-151 in the texbook. MAKE SURE you write AT LEAST four facts for EACH category on your chart.

2. Complete the "INTERPRETING  a ROUTE MAP" on PG.151 in the text. Complete the "PRACTICE" activty questions 1-4.

3. "SECTIONS 1 ASSESSMENT" on PG.150 in the textbook. Answer questions 1-5 on PG.150. YOU MUST have AT LEAST SEVEN (7) boxes of EVENTS in history for question #5.

Tues. 9/27/11

Read 30 minutes

Monday 9/26/11

Study for your test tomorrow on the vocabulary terms in your CLIMATE, ENVIORNMENT, and RESOURCES booklet. Also use the PRACTICE TEST you completed today in class as your study guide.

 ONLINE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION IS LISTED ABOVE

Fri. 9/23/11

You will have a test Tuesday 9/27/11 on the vocabulary words/terms in the Chapter 3 Section 4 booklet (Climate, Environment, and Resources) you received today in class. The words are on the  Vocabulary page in your booklet.

Thurs. 9/22/11

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 9/21/11

Study for your test tomorrow on the FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY. Use the study guide you made in class on Tuesday 9/20/11.

Tues. 9/20/11

TEST THURSDAY 9/22/11 ON THE "FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY". All students were instructed to make a study guide for this test. They are to use this guide to study for this test.

Mon. 9/19/11

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 9/16/11

EALY RELEASE DAY - Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 9/15/11

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 9/14/11

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 9/13/11

Read 30 minutes.

 Mon. 9/12/11

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 9/9/11

Read 30 minutes.

Thurs. 9/8/11

Read 30 minutes.

Weds. 9/7/11

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 9/6/11

Read 30 minutes.

Mon. 9/5/11

School Closed

Fri. 9/2/11

1.  Please sign and return "Social Studies Class Requirements" sheet by Tuesday 9/5/11.

2. Read 30 minutes

Thurs. 9/1/11

Today students received the "Social Studies Class Requirements" sheet. Please sign and return by Tuesday 9/5/11.

Weds. 8/31/11

Read 30 minutes.

Tues. 8/30/11

Answer the following question below. Write at least five (5) sentences in your answer.

Based on what you have learned, what might attract people to work in geography? Give some details, at least two (2), about geography that might make people be interested in working in the subject.

Include the two details in your writing. This assignment is due tomorrow.

Mon. 8/29/11

Read 30 minutes.

Fri. 8/26/11

read 30 minutes

Thurs. 8/25/11

Read 30 minutes

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