Students and Parents,

Please remember to check often or click "Notify Me for changes" to get the most updated information.  Because "life happens", we may or may not stay on the below schedule as written today.  I will update daily if needed.

Week of November 16

Overview:  Southeast Asia (China)

Standards covered include:

SS7G9  The student wil locate selected feaures in Southern and Eastern Asia.

SS7G10  The student will discuss environmental issues across Southern and Eastern Asia.

SS7G11  The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia.

SS7G12  The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.

SS7CG6  The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.

SS7CG7  The student will demonstrate an understanding of national governments in Southern and Eastern Asia.

SS7E8  The student will analyze different economic systems.

SS7E9  The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southern and Eastern Asia.

SS7E10  The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.

SS7H3  The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia leading to the 21st century.

Monday, November 16

G.R.E.A.T. Program (Gang Resistance Education and Training).  Officer O'Neal, with the Columbus Police Dept., will be in our classroom each Monday for the next 8 weeks.  The topic name is due today.  Final project is due Jan. 11.

Today, Officer O'Neal discussed their project.  He suggested that students who had not selected their project topic yet might want to check into volunteering next week at the House of Mercy, Salvation Army, etc. as they will be needing volunteers to help prepare Thanksgiving dinner for the needy.

Homework:  None

Tuesday, November 17

Students will read and discuss p. 357-363.  (China's History and Culture).  We will do a Note-taking guide on the section. 

Homework:  Complete note-taking guide.

Wednesday, November 18

Students will read and discuss p. 364-367 (China Today) and complete an open book quiz sheet in class.

Thursday, November 19

Students will read and discuss p. 368-371.  (Mongolia and Taiwan) Complete a crossword puzzle to review the chapter.

Homework:  Complete classwork.

Friday, November 20

Students will complete a study guide during class for chapter review.

Test on China scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 1. 

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving week.

Thanks,

Kathy Carlson