10/21/10-Bellwork. Review for test. Test on US and geographic terms.

10/19/10-Bellwork (map skills on a political map). Review game for test. Test on the U.S. and geographic terms on Thursday Oct 21st.

10/15/10. Bellwork. Complete test review questions (open book quiz). Take home test study guide. Test on U.S. either Tuesday or Thursday next week.

10/7/10-bellwork (Key terms AGS pg 37-39). Map Skills questions page 37. Read and discuss pages 37-41. Find main idea and support details in the paragraphs. Extra credit project due Oct 15th.

10/5/10-Bellwork (Key terms AGS pg 34-36). Map skill questions pg 33. Read and Discuss pages 35-36. Find main idea and support detail in the paragraphs. Chpt review questions pg 36. Extra credit project due Oct 15th.

10/1/10-Bellwork (Key terms pg 233 and graphic organizer pg 233). Read and Discuss pg 233-238. Chpt 6 sect 3 assessment.

9/29/10-Bellwork (Map skills pg 217 & 227). Read and Discuss pg 226-232. Chpt 6 sect 2 assessment pg 232.

Parents please contact me by e-mail if you need to speak to me. I will not be at open house on Thurs. A syllabus will be provided within the next week. Students will also be receiving a class project that will be due by mid October.

9/27/10-Bellwork (Key terms pg 218 & 226) in notebook. Draw graphic organizer on pg 218. Read and discuss pages 216-223. Chapt 6 sect 1 assessment pg 223.

Parents please contact me by e-mail if you need to speak to me. I will not be at open house on Thurs. A syllabus will be provided within the next week. Students will also be receiving a class project that will be due by mid October.

9/24/10-Discuss the Declaration of Independence. Discuss the Constitution. KWl on the Declaration. Go over duties and rights of citizens

9/22/10-Bellwork. Students write what they see in Crying Statue of Liberty Picture. Students write a half page on what America means to them. Pledge of Allegiance reworded (using a Thesaurus)

9/16/10 Constitution Day. Bellwork (KWL on the Constitution). Short Review on the Continents and Oceans. Quiz on Continents and Oceans. Recite the Preamble. Go over the different Articles and the responsibilities of each Branch including requirements for each position. Go over the Bill of Rights and the Amendments. Explain what each amendment means. Have students complete the crossword puzzle on the Constitution.

9/14/10-Bellwork. label the continents and oceans. Draw and color the worksheet on continents and oceans. Go over some facts about the continents and oceans. Study/reviewplay a game with a map of the continents and oceans. Students take home a map with the continents and oceans. Quiz on the continents and oceans location on Thursday 9/16/10. Put students current grade in their agenda.

9/12/10-Bellwork. Worksheet pg 44 on Using the map key and pg 45 on Using the Compass Rose. Read and Discuss FL58-59 on Human Migration. Read and Discuss FL60-61 on World Land Use.

9/10/10. Bellwork. Quiz on definitions of the 5 themes of geography. Read and Discuss FL54-55 on Political and Physical Maps. Read and Discuss FL 56-57 on Climate and Language Maps. Worksheet pg 51 on Political Map and pg 57 on Elevation on a map.

10/16/09-Bellwork. Checkpoint Quiz #2 on 1.5-1.8 CW Pg 134 #21-50. HW WS Practice 1.

10/14/09-Quiz. CW pg 134 #1-20. No Homework.

10/12/09-Quiz on integers. Foldable. CW pg 47-48 questions 1-33. HW WB 1-8 on multiplying/dividing integers.

10/8/09-Quiz on adding integers. CW pg 42 #26-52. HW WS E61.

10/6/09-Quiz on decimals. HW WS E58-59 on adding/subtracting integers

10/2/09-CW- WS B65. HW WB 1-3 (3,6,9,12,etc)

9/30/09-CW WS B60 on dividing decimals. HW WS B61

9/28/09-Quiz. CW WS B37 on multiplying decimals. HW WS B38. Collect HW WB 1-2 on adding and subtracting decimals.

9/17/09-CW pg 603 questions 1-17. HW WB 11-6 (even only) on estimating populations.

9/15/09-CW pg 615 questions 1,3,6-11, 16-20. Quiz. HW WB 11-8 on scatterplots.

5/27/09-Copy social studies study guide. Final Exam in social studies on Friday.

5/20/09-Interactive Bellwork on making the right choices. Class Project presentations. Post test on geography. WWII and the Holocaust test on Friday (100pts). Short review on the Holocaust.

5/18/09-Video on Anne Frank. Class projects due today. Students can still turn in their work late with points taken off.

5/14/09-US History post test. Video on Anne Frank. Class Project due on Monday, May 18th.

5/12/09-Bellwork (reading and creating a bar graph. Video on the life of Adolf Hitler.

5/6/09-Bellwork (Reading a cirlce graph). Read and discuss pages 751-753, 762-764, and 787-789 in US History book about WWII and the Holocaust. Collect 1/2 page paper on the holocaust. Gave students their class project assignment which is due in 1 1/2 weeks.

5/4/09-Bellwork. Video on the Holocaust. 1/2 page paper on the Holocaust due next class.

4/30-09-Bellwork (Guided reading on Egypt). Read pgs 492-497. Open book quiz (partners) on Egypt.

4/24/09-Bellwork (Chpt 17 sect 2 open book quiz). Read pgs 466-478. chpt 17 sect 3 open book quiz (worksheet pg 216).

4/22/09-Bellwork (handout on time zones). Read and discuss pgs 460-465. Guided reading handout (worksheet pg 207) and section quiz (worksheet pg 208).

4/20/09-Bellwork (Worksheet on reading a political map; Map of North Africa). Anticipation guide on Africa's land and water.pgs 392-397 textbook. Open book Quiz on Chpt 15 sect 1.

4/14/09-Bellwork (key terms pg 10). Worksheets on longitude/latidue and understanding hemispheres. Read and discuss chpt 1 sect 1.

3/25/09-Bellwork (15 facts on different religions of the world. Read and Discuss chpt 10.2 on religions in South Asia and Northern Africa.

3/23/09-Bellwork (write agenda assignment in agenda). Read and Discuss chpt 10.1 & 10.2.

3/19/09-Bellwork. Venn Diagram on religions of the world. Put test grade and current grades in agenda.

3/17/09-Study for test. Short review. Test retakes on Religions of the world

3/13/09-Study for test. Test on religions of the world

3/9/09-FCAT prep Math Flash Cards game. Review game on Religions of the world. Test on Religions of the world on Friday. Handed out test study guides on religions of the world to those who lost their other one.

3/5/09-Paper on Chrtistianity KWL on Christianity. Video on Christianity. Paper on Christianity. Test on Religions of the world next Friday.

3/3/09-Bellwork. Review on religion. Video and notes on Judaism. 1/2 page on Judaism

2/27/09-CW/HW "Dare to Dream" worksheets.

2/25/09-Bellwork (KWL on George Washington Carver). Take notes on video of Islam. CW/HW write a one page paper on Islam.

2/23/09-Take notes on video on Hinduism. Take notes on video on Buddhism. CW/HW Write a half a page paper on each video.

2/19/09-Bellwork (write paragraph on why you should be able to use your quiz paper for the test). Study for test. Test today on geography chpts 9 &12 (open notes test, students quiz is the same as the test).

2/17/09-Bellwork (Key terms pg 227). Open book quiz on Chpt 9 & 12 page numbers written on the board. Test on chpt 9 and 12 on Thursday (students may use their notes or worksheets on the test.

2/12/09-Bellwork (Key terms pg 214 & 222). Read and Discuss 9.2 China Dynasty worksheet. Test next Thursday on Chpt 9 & 12.

2/6/09-Bellwork.Read and Discuss chpt 12 sect 3. Complete worksheets on 12.3

2/4/09- Bellwork. Read and discuss chpt 12.2 on Korea pg 290-295. CW key terms and state important detail from each paragraph

2/2/09-Bellwork. read and discuss chpt 12.1 Key terms

1/23/09-Bellwork. Debate. Reflect on goals for the quarter. Dare to dream book.

1/21/09-Bellwork. Watch video on Martin Luther King Jr and take notes. Write a 1 page paper on video using your notes.

1/14/09-Bellwork (Basic math-division). Study for test (chpt 8). Test corrections. Students last day to bring up grades is friday. They can bring in a report to replace a missing assignment on Friday.

1/12/09-Bellwork (Basic math-multiplication). Finish crossword puzzle. Review of Three branches of government. Short quiz on branches of gov't. Test on Chapter 8 (retake/make corrections). Student can bring in a report for any make-up work before Friday.

1/8/09-Bellwork (basic math-subtraction). Constitutional crossword puzzle.

1/6/09-Bellwork (basic math-addition). Read and Discuss chpt 8 sect 2 on the Bill of Rights. Read and Discuss the amendments. Graphic Organizer on the Bill of Rights (participation grade). Put students grades and test grade in their agenda.

12/18/08-Bellwork (study for test). QUick review. Test today on Chapter 8 (on US government).

12/16/08-Bellwork (Daily Quiz 8.3 open book). Review game for test. Test on Thursday on chapter 8.

12/12/08-Bellwork (Define and identify 8.3). Read and Discuss 8.3 Complete graphic organizer on pg 259 (chapter 8.3 review question #2). Test on Thursday on chapter 8.

12/10/08-Bellwork (Define and Identify 8.2). Finish reading 8.1 Read and Discuss 8.2 Complete graphic Organizer on the three branches of government on page 247

12/8/08-Bellwork (define and indentify 8.1). Project makeup. Review the Legislative branch. Read and discuss 8.1 Judicial branch. Complete graphic organizer on the legistlative branch.

12/4/08-Bellwork (5 government terms). Present projects. Read and discuss chapter 8 sect 1 about the legislative branch.

12/2/08-Bellwork (4 questions about requirements for different government positions). Video on teh Constitution. Video on US states and capitals. CW 15 facts on video. HW Projects due on Thursday.

11/21/08-Bellwork (What am I thankful for?). Read and Discuss 4.5 CW Main Idea 4.5 Project due Dec 4, 2008. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/19/08-Bellwork (reading activity Olaudah Equiano). Read and Discuss 4.4 CW Main Idea 4.4 HW Finish bellwork. Hand out class project. Project due Dec 4, 2008. Website for class online textbook is http://my.hrw.com

11/17/08-Bellwork (label the 13 colonies). Read and discuss Main Idea 4.3 CW Main Idea 4.3

11/13/08-Bellwork (Interstate directions). Read and discuss chapter 4 section 2. CW Main Idea 4.2 Bring in can goods (supplies) for the VISTA drive on Monday for extra credit.

11/11/08-Bellwork (Interpreting the visual record pg 93 & 95). Read and Discuss chapter 4 sect 1. Main Idea 4.1 and graphic organizer on pg 97

11/7/08-Bellwork (study for test). Open notes test today on chapter 3. Put current grades in agenda.

11/5/08-Bellwork (Make study guide on chapter 3). Lesson on setting goals in life. Test friday on Chapter 3 open note test.

11/3/08-Bellwork(main Idea 3.2). Main Idea 3.1 Make study guide for test on Friday.

10/30/08-Bellwork (Compass direction). Graphic organizer on the 13 colonies and important people from those colonies. Hand out graphic organizer on definie and identify for 3.4 and 3.4 Test probably next Friday on chapter 3. Students are to keep their notes/worksheets to study.

10/28/08-Bellwork (dare to dream my career goals). Read and discuss chapter 3 sect 4. Chapter 3 sect 4 define and identify

10/24/08-Bellwork (know it notes 3.4). Read and discuss chpt 3 sect 4. Chapter 3 section 4 define and identify

10/22/08-Bellwork (Dare to dream "My dream vacation". Read and discuss chpt 3 section 3. Chapter 3 section 3 define and identify

10/20/08-Bellwork (finish 3.2 know it notes). Agenda check for bonus points. Read and discuss chapter 3 section 1. Define and Identify 3.1

10/15/08-Bellwork (finish test/quiz). Define and Identify 3.2 Read and discuss chapter 3 section 2. Know it notes 3.2 Those who did not finish know it notes will have to complete it during bellwork next class.

10/13/08-Bellwork (Dare to dream-My dreams). Review classwork from Thursday. Quiz on mapskills.

10/9/08-Bellwork (study geo vocab). Short geo vocab quiz (6 terms). Worksheet on Population in pairs. Quiz on mapskills next week.

10/7/08-Review on mapskills. Quiz next class. CW "Dare to Dream" assignment.

10/3/08-Bellwork (geography vocab). Learn how to read an economic map. Learn how to read an elevation map. Students will complete worksheets on different types of map reading. HW vocab definitions if you didn't finish in class. Teacher put students grade in their agenda.

10/1/08-Bellwork (finish test, 20 minutes of open book time on test). Learn how to read a climate graph (pg 48 in prentice hall). Worksheet on climate graphs

9/29/08-Bellwork (worksheet on distance). Review for test. Open notes test on Chapter 2.

9/25/08-Bellwork (worksheet on location). Quiz on Chapter 2 vocab. Review. Test on Chapter 2 next week.

9/23/08-Bellwork (finish HW Main Idea 2.3). Read and Discuss 2.4 CW Main Idea 2.4 with a partner. Quiz on Thursday on definitions.

9/19/08-Bellwork (10 definitions for chapter 2). Read and discuss chapter 2 section 3. Quiz next week on definitions from Bellwork today. HW Main idea 2.3

9/17/08-Constitution Day. Bellwork (Read amendments to the Constitution and answer questions). Read about the Constitution's Preamble, articles, and duties of its branches. CW/HW Complete crossword puzzle on the Constitution. If attending orientation please show up to talk to me before 6:45pm on Thursday.

9/15/08-Bellwork (Compass Rose worksheet). Read and Discuss Chapter 2 sect 2. CW Main Idea 2.2

9/11/08-Bellwork (statue of liberty crying remembering 9/11). Put students grades in agenda. Read and discuss chapter 2 sect 1. CW/HW Chapter 2 sect 1 define and identify.

9/8/08-Bellwork (Take out worksheets and look over them). Study for test. Review (Teacher wrote down the words that were going to be on the test) students were told to write down the definitions to the ones that they do not know or the ones they do not have on their worksheets. Teacher then reviewed with class and told students all the answers (students were allowed to write down whatever they needed for the test. Open note test on chapter 1.

9/2/08-Bellwork. Vocabulary activities chapter 1. History reading pretest. Test on chapter 1 on Monday.

8/28/08-Bellwork (Geography pretest). Read and Discuss chapter 1 sect 4. CW Main Idea 1.4

8/26/08-Bellwork (US History pretest). Read and Discuss chapter 1 sect 3. CW Daily quiz 1.3 worksheet.

8/22/08-Bellwork (longitude/latitude/hemispheres). Read and discuss chapter 1 sect 2. Main Idea 1.2

8/20/08- Bellwork. Collect homework and packets. Read and discuss chapter 1 section 1. CW Main Idea 1.1

8/18/08- Intro. Classroom rules and proceedures. Read Code of Conduct. home packets and bring back signed. HW Paper about self.

5/28/08
6th grade-Review on continents and oceans. Test on info of the continents and oceans on Friday. Possible quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans on Friday.

7th grade-Review on continents and oceans. Test on info of the continents and oceans on Friday. Possible quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans on Friday.

8th grade-Learn about the Civil War (causes and results)

5/21/08
6th grade-Notes on Continents and oceans

7th grade-Notes on Continents and oceans. Put students current grades in agenda

8th grade-8th grade field trip

5/19/08
6th grade-Bellwork. Facts on Continents and oceans. Put students project grade and test grade in agenda.

7th grade-Bellwork. Facts on Continents and oceans. Put students project grade and test grade in agenda.

8th grade- The Indian Removal Act. The Industrial Revolution.

5/15/08
6th grade-Project due today. Test on WWII and the Holocaust today.

7th grade-Project due today. Test on WWII and the Holocaust today.

8th grade-Project due today. Test on WWII and the Holocaust today.

5/13/08
6th grade-Finish video on Anne Frank. Notes on video. Handout test study guide. Test on WWII and the Holocaust on Thursday. Culture Project due on Thursday. Put students grade in their agenda.

7th grade-Finish video on Anne Frank. Notes on video. Handout test study guide. Test on WWII and the Holocaust on Thursday. Culture Project due on Thursday. Put students grade in their agenda.

8th grade-Finish video on Anne Frank. Notes on video. Handout test study guide. Test on WWII and the Holocaust on Thursday. Culture Project due on Thursday. Put students grade in their agenda.

5/7/08
6th grade-Bellwork. Video on Auschwitz (Holocaust). Reflect on video. � page on what the video meant to you and what you can do now to prevent it from happening again. Video on WWII or discussion. Put test grades in agenda. Project due next week.

7th grade-Bellwork. Video on Auschwitz (Holocaust). Reflect on video. � page on what the video meant to you and what you can do now to prevent it from happening again. Video on WWII or discussion. Put test grades in agenda.Project due next week.

8th grade-Bellwork. Video on Auschwitz (Holocaust). Reflect on video. � page on what the video meant to you and what you can do now to prevent it from happening again. Video on WWII or discussion. Put test grades in agenda.Project due next week.

5/5/08
6th grade- Bellwork. Study for test on North Africa and the Middle East. Test today.

7th grade- Bellwork. Study for test on North Africa and the Middle East. Test today.

8th grade- Bellwork. Make test corrections (copy the questions you missed) for extra points.

5/1/08
6th grade-Bellwork. Complete open book quiz/worksheet. Receive test study guide. Test on Monday on North Africa and the Middle East. Hand out class project information. Class project due May 15 or May 16

7th grade-Bellwork. Complete open book quiz/worksheet. Receive test study guide. Test on Monday on North Africa and the Middle East. Hand out class project information. Class project due May 15 or May 16

8th grade-Study for test. Test today on religions of the world. Hand out class project information. Class project due May 15 or May 16.

4/29/08
6th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 15 sect 3&4. Chapter 15 sect 3&4 review

7th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 15 sect 3&4. Chapter 15 sect 3&4 review

8th grade-Complete chart on religion of the world. Receive test study guide. Test on Thursday on religions of the world

4/21/08
6th grade-Bellwork (Map skills questions). Definitions on North Africa and the Middle East. Put students test grade and current grade in their agenda.

7th grade-Bellwork (Map skills questions). Definitions on North Africa and the Middle East. Put students test grade and current grade in their agenda.

8th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Hinduism. Video on Hinduism. Notes on Hinduism. Paper on Hinduism

4/17/08
6th grade-Study for test. Test today on religions of the world.

7th grade-Study for test. Test today on religions of the world.

8th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Judaism. Video on Judaism. Notes on Judaism. Paper on Judaism

4/15/08
6th grade-Bellwork. Review on religions. Test on Religions of the world on Thursday. Put students� current grades in agenda.

7th grade-Bellwork. Review on religions. Test on Religions of the world on Thursday. Put students� current grades in agenda.

8th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Islam. Video on Islam. Notes on Islam. Paper on Islam

4/11/08
6th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Hinduism. What is Hinduism? Video on Hinduism. Notes on Hinduism. Page on Hinduism or a discussion. Hand out study guide on Religions of the world. Test on Religions of the world on Thursday.

7th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Hinduism. What is Hinduism? Video on Hinduism. Notes on Hinduism. Page on Hinduism or a discussion. Hand out study guide on Religions of the world. Test on Religions of the world on Thursday.

8th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Christianity. What is Christianity? Video on Christianity. Notes on Christianity. Paper on Christianity.

4/9/08
6th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Buddhism. What is Buddhism? Video on Buddhism. Notes on Buddhism. Page on Buddhism or a discussion.

7th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Buddhism. What is Buddhism? Video on Buddhism. Notes on Buddhism. Page on Buddhism or a discussion.

8th grade-Bellwork. Assessment (test) on Chapter 8. Class vote on next topic (next chapter in textbook or study on religions of the world).

4/7/08
6th grade-Video on Christianity and Islam. VENN Diagram on Christianity and Islam.

7th grade-Video on Christianity and Islam. VENN Diagram on Christianity and Islam.

8th grade- Crossword puzzle on the Constitution. Test on Chapter 8 on Wednesday. Open note test, students received the words that are going to be on the test.

3/27/08
6th grade-Bellwork. KWL on Judaism. What is Judaism? Video on Judaism. Notes on Judaism. Discussion and compare/contrast Christianity to Judaism. Put 3rd quarter grades in agenda.

7th grade- Bellwork. KWL on Judaism. What is Judaism? Video on Judaism. Notes on Judaism. One page paper on Judaism. Discuss Judaism. Put 3rd quarter grades in agenda.

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss Chapter 8 sect 3. Chapter 8 section 3 review on page 259 (students complete the define, graphic organizer, and finding the main idea). Put 3rd quarter grades in agenda.

3/25/08
6th grade-KWL on Islam. Video on Islam. Notes on Islam. Page on Islam.

7th grade-KWL on Islam. Video on Islam. Notes on Islam. Page on Islam.

8th grade-Daily quiz 8.1. Read and discuss Chapter 8 sect 2. Chapter 8 sect 2 define and identify. Summarizing activity #3 on the section review page 253.

3/21/08
6th grade- Substitute. Religions of the world. KWL on Islam. Students watch a video about Islam. Students take notes. Students write a page on Islam based upon what they learned from the video. Last grade of the quarter.

7th grade- Substitute. Religions of the world. KWL on Islam. Students watch a video about Islam. Students take notes. Students write a page on Islam based upon what they learned from the video. Last grade of the quarter.

8th grade- Substitute. Daily Quiz 8.1 Define and Idenitfy 8.2 Write the first 10 amendments (Bill of Rights).Last grade of the quarter.

3/19/08
6th grade-Religions of the world. KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Christianity. Video on Christianity (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

7th grade-Religions of the world. KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Christianity. Video on Christianity (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

8th grade- Read and Discuss chapter 8 sect 1. Chapter 8 section 1 define and identify.

3/7/08
6th grade- Video on Jackie Robinson. Students will take notes from the video and then write a one page paper on Jackie Robinson.Put students test grade in agenda.

7th grade-
Video on Jackie Robinson. Students will take notes from the video and then write a one page paper on Jackie Robinson.Put students test grade in agenda.

8th grade- Finish test on Chapter 7. Read a book or work on Chapter 8 sect 1 definitions.

3/5/08
6th grade- Study for test. Put student�s grades in their agenda. Test today on Japan and the Koreas.

7th grade- Study for test. Put student�s grades in their agenda. Test today on Japan and the Koreas.

8th grade- Study for test. Put student�s grades in their agenda. Test today on Chapter 7.

3/3/08
6th grade-Bellwork. Review on Japan and the Koreas. Review game or worksheet. Test on Wednesday on Japan and the Koreas.

7th grade-Bellwork. Review on Japan and the Koreas. Review game or worksheet. Test on Wednesday on Japan and the Koreas.

8th grade- Bellwork. Finish Main Idea 7.3 Review of the Chapter. Test on Chapter 7 on Wednesday.

2/28/08
6th grade-Bellwork (FCAT Math problems). Discuss FCAT. Complete 15 questions on Japan and the Korea�s test Study guide. Handout test study guide on Japan and the Korea�s. Test on Wednesday.

7th grade- Bellwork (FCAT Math problems). Discuss FCAT. Review on Japan and the Korea�s. Handout test study guide on Japan and the Korea�s. Test on Wednesday.

8th grade- Bellwork (Finish worksheet 7.4). Read and discuss chapter 7 section 3. Chapter 7 section 3 worksheet (Main Idea 7.3). Test next week.

2/26/08
6th grade-Watch video �Families of Korea�. Write down facts about the video. Watch video �Families of Japan�. Write down facts about the video.

7th grade-Watch video �Families of Korea�. Write down facts about the video. Watch video �Families of Japan�. Write down facts about the video.

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 7 section 4. Chapter 7 section 4 worksheet (Main Idea 7.4).

2/22/08
6th grade-Substitute. Video on Asia. Student take notes. One page on Asia.

7th grade-Substitute. Video on Asia. Student take notes. One page on Asia.

8th grade-Substitute. Video on Jackie Robinson. Students take notes. One page on Jackie Robinson

2/20/08
6th grade-
Bellwork (definitions for chapter 17). Read and discuss chapter 17 sect 4. Chapter 17 sect 4 review. Bonus Black Hist Project due today.

7th grade-Bellwork (definitions for chapter 17). Read and discuss chapter 17 sect 4. Chapter 17 sect 4 review. Bonus Black Hist Project due today.

8th grade-Bellwork (finish define and identify for sect 1). Read and discuss chapter 7 sect 2. Complete Main Idea for chapter 7.2 Bonus Black Hist Project due today.

2/15/08
6th grade- Bellwork. Chapter 17 sect 3 review. Biography due on Wed.
7th grade- Bellwork. Chapter 17 sect 3 review. Biography due on Wed.

8th grade- Meeting for high school. Biography project due on Wed.

2/11/08
6th grade- Bellwork (Black history bio on Richard Allen). Map skills questions on Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Read and discuss chapter 17 sect 1 on Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Chapter 17 sect 1 review questions. Teacher put test grades on China in students agenda. Bonus project due on Feb 20.

7th grade- Bellwork (Black history bio on Richard Allen). Map skills questions on Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Read and discuss chapter 17 sect 1 on Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. Chapter 17 sect 1 review questions. Teacher put test grades on China in students agenda. Bonus project due on Feb 20.

8th grade- Bellwork (Black history bio on Richard Allen). Students have the option of taking the same test they took last Friday (notes only) or they can take another version of the test and using the book and notes (easier version). Teacher will write in the higher test grade. Bonus project due on Feb 20.


2/7/08
6th grade- Bellwork(Bio on George Washington Carver). Study for test. Test today on China. Bonus Project due on February 20. Put grades in agenda (prior to test).

7th grade- Bellwork(Bio on George Washington Carver). Study for test. Test today on China. Bonus Project due on February 20. Put grades in agenda (prior to test).

8th grade- Bellwork (Bio on George Washington Carver). Study for test. Test today on Chapter 6. Bonus Project due on February 20. Put grades in agenda (prior to test).

2/5/08
6th grade- Bellwork (Short Discussion on Booker T. Washington). Students received copy of China test study guide. Test on China on Thursday. Students given time in class to study. Review game on China. Black History Bonus Biography project due on February 20, 2008.

7th grade- Bellwork (Short Discussion on Booker T. Washington). Students received copy of China test study guide. Test on China on Thursday. Students given time in class to study. Review game on China. Black History Bonus Biography project due on February 20, 2008.

8th grade- Bellwork. Copy Test terms and make a study guide to use on the test. Test on Chapter 6 on Thursday. Black History Bonus Biography project due on February 20, 2008. Short discussion on Booker T. Washington.

2/1/08
6th grade- Bellwork. Chapter 16 sect 4 review on page 371 (class write out the question and answer). Handed out test study guide. Test on China onThursday.

7th grade- Bellwork. Make-up work. Video on China. Test on China on Thursday.

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss out loud Chapter 6 section 5. Chapter 6 section 5 define and identify. Test on Chapter 6 on Thursday

1/28/08
6th grade- Substitute. Bellwork. Read section 3 on China. Short kinetic review game. Chapter 16 sect 3 review on China. Discuss upcoming project.

7th grade- Substitute. Bellwork. Read section 3 on China. Short kinetic review game. Chapter 16 sect 3 review on China. Discuss upcoming project.

8th grade- Substitute. Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 6 section 3. Students need to complete chapter 6 section 2 define and identify. Chapter 6 section 3 define, identify, and chart. Discuss upcoming project

1/24/08
6th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss China�s physical features. Chapter 16 section 2 review questions.

7th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss China�s physical features. Chapter 16 section 2 review questions.

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and discuss Chapter 6 section 2. Chapter 6 sect 2 define and identify. Hand out online textbook codes.

1/22/08
6th grade- Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 6 section 1. Chapter 6 section 1 define and identify.

7th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss about China. Map skills and section 1 review on China.

8th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss about China. Map skills and section 1 review on China.

1/16/08
6th grade- Objective: To reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Collect bellwork and agendas. Paper on Martin Luther King Jr. Paper on your heritage. Discussion.

7th grade- Objective: To reflect on Martin Luther King Jr. Collect bellwork and agendas. Paper on Martin Luther King Jr. Paper on your heritage. Discussion.

8th grade- Objective: To reflect on Martin Luther King Jr.Collect bellwork and agendas. Paper on Martin Luther King Jr. Paper on your heritage. Discussion.

1/14/08
6th grade- Study/review for test. Test today on South America. Students absent last Thursday given today to complete worksheet on South America and given a study guide to take home. Students who do not take the South America test by Wednesday will receive a zero test grade. Those students (that were absent last Thursday) were told today, that they had the option of taking the test today or Wednesday.

7th grade- Study/review for test. Test today on South America. Students absent last Thursday given today to complete worksheet on South America and given a study guide to take home. Students who do not take the South America test by Wednesday will receive a zero test grade. Those students (that were absent last Thursday) were told today, that they had the option of taking the test today or Wednesday.

8th grade- Study for test on chapter 5. Finish test on chapter 5. After test complete chapter 6.1 define and identify

1/10/08
6th grade-Bellwork (Chapter 5 sect 3 review). Complete worksheet on South America. Test on South America on Monday. Put grades in agenda.

7th grade-Bellwork (Chapter 5 sect 3 review). Complete worksheet on South America. Test on South America on Monday. Put grades in agenda.

8th grade- Study for test. Test today on Chapter 5. Put grades in agenda.

1/8/08
6th grade- Bellwork (FCAT practice). Read and discuss chapter 5 sect 2. Chapter 5 sect 2 review.

7th grade- Bellwork (FCAT practice). Read and discuss chapter 5 sect 2. Chapter 5 sect 2 review.

8th grade- Bellwork (FCAT Practice). Complete worksheets on chapter 5. Make study guide for test. Test on Thursday. Students can only use their notes on the test.

1/4/08
6th grade-Bellwork (FCAT Strategy). Map Skills questions on South America. Read and discuss chapter 5 section 1 on South America. Chapter 5 section 1 review questions.

7th grade-Bellwork (FCAT Strategy). Map Skills questions on South America. Read and discuss chapter 5 section 1 on South America. Chapter 5 section 1 review questions.

8th grade-Bellwork (FCAT Strategy). Read and discuss chapter 5 section 4. Complete worksheet Daily Quiz 5.4 Begin working on Vocabulary Activities worksheet for chapter 5. Test possibly next Thursday.

12/17/07
6th grade- Study for quiz on Continents and Oceans. Quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans. Definitions on Central America and the Caribbean

7th grade- Study for quiz on Continents and Oceans. Quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans. Video on geography.

8th grade- Complete the define and identify for chapter 5 sect 3.

12/13/07
6th grade-Continents and oceans worksheet. Definitions on Central America and the Caribbean. Quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans on Monday.

7th grade- Continents and oceans worksheet. Educational video. Quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans on Monday.

8th grade-Read and discuss chapter 5 sect 2. Chapter 5 sect 2 define and identify.


12/11/07
6th grade-Write definitions for chapter 4
7th grade- Make-up test. Review game on North America.
8th grade- Chapter 5 sect 1 define and identify. FCAT strategies.

12/7/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Study for test. Test today on Central America and the Caribbean

7th grade- Bellwork. Study for test. Test today on Central America and the Caribbean. Hand out interim reports.

8th grade- Bellwork. Critical thinking activities.

12/5/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Review of Central America and the Caribbean. Test on Friday.
7th grade- Bellwork. Review of Central America and the Caribbean. Test on Friday.
8th grade- Bellwork. Finish test on chapter 4.

12/3/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Make up work. Test on Friday on Central America and the Caribbean

7th grade- Bellwork. Review of Chapter 4. Reading/learning strategy (Partners A&B). Test on Friday on Central America and the Caribbean

8th grade- Bellwork. Study for test. Test today

11/29/07
6th grade- Substitute. Students are to complete the test study guide for a quiz grade. It is open book and students are to number their paper on the back and write the correct answer. Test next week on Central America and the Caribbean.

7th grade- Substitute. Students are to complete the test study guide for a quiz grade. It is open book and students are to number their paper on the back and write the correct answer. Test next week on Central America and the Caribbean.

8th grade- Substitute. Have students complete the worksheets. Main Idea 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5. Students may work together. Test on Monday, December 3 on Chapter 4.


11/27/07
6th grade-Bellwork. Review. Begin working on study guide questions.

7th grade- Bellwork. Review. Begin working on study guide questions.

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 4 sect 4&5. Chapter 4 sect 4&5 define and identify. Test on Chapter 4 on Monday, December 3

11/16/07
6th grade-
Class project due today. Video on Families of Puerto Rico. Video on the Caribbean and Mexico.

7th grade-Class project due today. Video on Families of Puerto Rico. Video on the Caribbean and Mexico.

8th grade-Class project due today. Video.

11/14/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 4 sect 4. Chapter 4 section 4 review. Project due on Friday November 16. Told students their current grade.

7th grade-Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 4 sect 4. Chapter 4 section 4 review. Project due on Friday November 16. Put grades in agenda.

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 4 section 3. Chapter 4 section 3 define and identify. Project due on Friday November 16. Told students their grades.

11/12/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 4 sect 3. Chapter 4 sect 3 review questions. Class project due on Friday.

7th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 4 sect 3. Chapter 4 sect 3 review questions. Two Column notes on chapter 4. Class project due on Friday.

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 4 sect 2. Chapter 4 sect 2 define and identify.
Class project due on Friday.


11/8/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss Chapter 4 sect 2. Sections 2review. Project due on Friday, Nov 16.

7th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss Chapter 4 sect 2&3. Sections 2&3 review. Project due on Friday, Nov 16.

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss Chapter 4 sect. 1 Define and Identify Chapter 4.1 Project due Nov. 16

11/6/07
6th grade- Bellwork (Definitions on Central America and the Caribbean). Read and discuss about the location of Central America and the Caribbean. Map Skills. Chapter 4 sect 1 review on Central America and the Caribbean.

7th grade- Bellwork (Definitions on Central America and the Caribbean). Read and discuss about the location of Central America and the Caribbean. Map Skills. Chapter 4 sect 1 review on Central America and the Caribbean.

8th grade- Bellwork. Test corrections and makeup. Read and Discuss Chapter 4 sect. 1 Define and Identify Chapter 4.1

10/31/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Review game on Mexico. Teacher will hand out test study guide. Test on Mexico on Friday.

7th grade- Bellwork. Review game on Mexico or students will copy test study guide. Teacher will hand out test study guide. Test on Mexico on Friday.

8th grade- Bellwork. Students will make a test study guide for Chapter 3. Test on Chapter 3 on Friday.

10/29/07
6th grade- Students will complete study guide review on Mexico. Test on Mexico on Friday.

7th grade- Students will complete study guide review on Mexico. Test on Mexico on Friday.

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 3 section 4. CW Main Idea 3.4


10/25/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Video on Mexico�s �Day of the Dead�. Write down facts about the video. Rewrite facts into sentence form. Students will pair up and draw poster representing Mexico�s �Day of the Dead.�

7th grade- Bellwork. Video on Mexico�s �Day of the Dead�. Write down facts about the video. Rewrite facts into sentence form. Students will pair up and draw poster representing Mexico�s �Day of the Dead.�

8th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 3 sect 3. Main Idea activity 3.3.

10/23/07
6th grade-Watch video on �Families of Mexico�. Student will write down facts about the two different families. Students will use pair up and use CRISS Strategy (Think-Pair-Share). Students will complete a VENN Diagram on the two families from Mexico. Students are then allowed to turn in any makeup work if they finish early. Teacher will complete agenda check for the quarter for possible bonus. Teacher will collect bellwork for the quarter for a bonus if students have them.

7th grade-Watch video on �Families of Mexico�. Student will write down facts about the two different families. Students will use pair up and use CRISS Strategy (Think-Pair-Share). Students will complete a VENN Diagram on the two families from Mexico. Students are then allowed to turn in any makeup work if they finish early. Teacher will complete agenda check for the quarter for possible bonus. Teacher will collect bellwork for the quarter for a bonus if students have them.

8th grade- Students will complete worksheets on early European colonies in America (Main Idea 3.1, Main Idea 3.2, and Know It Notes 3.2). Students are then allowed to turn in any makeup work if they finish early. Teacher will complete agenda check for the quarter for possible bonus.

10/18/07
6th grade- Bellwork (Definitions for chapter 3 sect 3). Collect students� bellwork for the quarter. Read and discuss chapter 3.3 and 3.4. Complete chapter 3 section 3&4 review questions

7th grade- Bellwork (Definitions for chapter 3 sect 3). Collect students� bellwork for the quarter. Read and discuss chapter 3.3 and 3.4. Complete chapter 3 section 3&4 review questions

8th grade- Bellwork. Review of Chapter 3.1 and 3.2.

10/16/07
6th grade- Bellwork (copy the definitions for chapter 3 sect 1 on Mexico. Read and Discuss chapter 3.2 on Mexico�s physical features and climate. Chapter 3 sect 2 review. Teacher put grades in students� agenda. Students reminded if they are absent for Mr. Bennett�s class then they are to handwrite a one page biography report on someone in history and it is due when the student comes back to Mr. Bennett�s class.

7th grade- Bellwork (copy the definitions for chapter 3 sect 1 on Mexico. Read and Discuss chapter 3.2 on Mexico�s physical features and climate. Chapter 3 sect 2 review. Teacher put grades in students� agenda. Students reminded if they are absent for Mr. Bennett�s class then they are to handwrite a one page biography report on someone in history and it is due when the student comes back to Mr. Bennett�s class.

8th grade- Bellwork (Interpreting the visual records on pg 71 and 74). Read and Discuss chapter 3 sect 2. Chapter 3.2 Define and Identify. Teacher put grades in students� agenda. Students reminded if they are absent for Mr. Bennett�s class then they are to handwrite a one page biography report on someone in history and it is due when the student comes back to Mr. Bennett�s class.

10/12/07
6th grade- Bellwork (Kaplan chart). Go over how to find the answers to the Kaplan chart. Read and discuss chapter 3 sect 1 on Mexico. Students will turn in Bellwork and mapskills question for a participation grade.

7th grade- Bellwork (Kaplan chart). Go over how to find the answers to the Kaplan chart. Read and discuss chapter 3 sect 1 on Mexico. Students will turn in Bellwork and mapskills question for a participation grade.
8th grade- Bellwork. Read and Discuss chapter 3 sect 1. Complete chapter 3 sect 1 review (define and identify) for extra credit.

10/10/07
6th grade- Review the study guide on Canada. Test today on Canada.

7th grade- Review the study guide on Canada. Test today on Canada.

8th grade- Study notes and chapter 2 for test. Test today on Chapter 2. Open note test. Students were given at least 20 minutes on the 2nd part of the test to use their book. Begin the identify and define for chapter 3 sect 1.

10/8/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Review on Canada. Video on Canada or copy study guide. Test on Canada on Wednesday.

7th grade- Bellwork. Review on Canada. Video on Canada or copy study guide. Test on Canada on Wednesday.

8th grade- Bellwork. Make a study guide. Review. Test on Wednesday.

10/4/07
6th grade-Bellwork (Kaplan skills). Review of chapter 2 on Canada. Students will play a review game or have copy study guide on Canada (teacher discretion). Teacher will hand out study guide. Test next week on Canada.

7th grade- Bellwork (Kaplan skills). Review of chapter 2 on Canada. Students will play a review game or have copy study guide on Canada (teacher discretion). Teacher will hand out study guide. Test next week on Canada.

8th grade-Bellwork (Kaplan skills). Students will finish the worksheet titled �Chapter 2 Test�. This will be collected and counted as a quiz grade. Students may use the textbook or their notes to answer the questions on the quiz. Test next week.

9/28/07
6th grade- Bellwork (Kaplan graph/chart). Read about the rights listed in the Bill of Rights. Short discussion on the freedoms it guarantees. Read and Discuss Chapter 2 sect 2. CW Chapter 2 sect 2 review questions and definitions for the terms (geologist, permafrost, drought, and landlocked).

7th grade- Bellwork (Kaplan graph/chart). Read about the rights listed in the Bill of Rights. Short discussion on the freedoms it guarantees. Read and Discuss Chapter 2 sect 2. CW Chapter 2 sect 2 review questions and definitions for the terms (geologist, permafrost, drought, and landlocked).

8th grade- Bellwork (Kaplan graph/chart). Read about the rights listed in the Bill of Rights. Short discussion on the freedoms it guarantees. Read and Discuss chapter 2 sect 4. CW Chapter 2 section 4 review (define and identify).

9/26/07
6th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 2 section 1 on Canada. CW Map skills on pg 55 and Chapter 2 sect 1 review on pg 59. HW Students will make a handwritten copy of the chapter 1 study guide in order to add 20 points to their chapter 1 test grade. Teacher will put test grades in students agenda

7th grade- Bellwork (Chart on Canada�s provinces and territories). Short discussion on Freedoms we enjoy as Americans. Read and discuss chapter 2 section 1 on Canada. CW Map skills on pg 55 and Chapter 2 sect 1 review on pg 59.

8th grade- Bellwork (half a page on rights and freedoms we enjoy as an American). Read and Discuss chapter 2 sect 3. CW Main Idea Activity 2.3


9/24/07
6th grade- Review of Chapter 1 on the United States. Test on chapter 1 today. Discuss Freedom in America

7th grade- Bellwork. Video �Flight over the equator� to learn about the different cultures. Review. Discuss Freedom in America

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 2 sect 2. CW Main Idea activity 2.2
Discuss Freedom in America

9/20/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Review of Chapter 1 on the United States. Teacher will handout test study guide. Test on Chapter 1 on Monday. Kaplan practice on bar graphs.

7th grade- Review of Chapter 1 on the United States. Test on chapter 1 today. Kaplan practice on bar graphs.
8th grade-Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 2 sect 1. CW chapter 2 sect 1 define and identify. Kaplan practice on bar graphs.

9/18/07
6th grade-Review of Chapter 1 on the United States. CW Students are to complete the test study guide for a quiz grade using the textbook. Test on Chapter 1 on Monday.

7th grade-Review of Chapter 1 on the United States. CW Students are to complete the test study guide for a quiz grade using the textbook. Test on Chapter 1 on Thursday. Teacher will handout test study guide w/answers for students to take home and study.

8th grade- Bellwork. Put students test grades in their agenda. Allow students to make corrections on their test using a textbook or their notes. CW chapter 2 sect 1 define and identify

9/14/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 1 sect 3&4 in AGS book. Chapter 1 sect 3&4 review questions. Test on Thursday.

7th grade- Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 1 sect 3&4 in AGS book. Chapter 1 sect 3&4 review questions. Test on Thursday.

8th grade- Study for test. Test today on chapter 1. Review of Chapter 1. Open note test. Teacher allowed students to get their paper back and make changes using the textbook for the last 15 minutes of class.

9/11/07
6th grade- Write a page on �What does America mean to me?� Extended response (picture) on Statue of Liberty crying. Pledge of Allegiance reworded.

7th grade- Write a page on �What does America mean to me?� Extended response (picture) on Statue of Liberty crying. Pledge of Allegiance reworded.

8th grade- � page paper on �What does America mean to me?� Extended response (picture) on Statue of Liberty crying. Pledge of Allegiance reworded.
Test on Friday on chapter 1 use notes and worksheets to study.

9/7/07
6th grade- Bellwork (Map questions pg 37). Read and discuss sect 2 on the US. Complete chapter 1 sect 2 review questions.

7th grade- Bellwork (Map questions pg 37). Read and discuss sect 2 on the US. Complete chapter 1 sect 2 review questions.

8th grade- Complete Main Idea 1.1 & 1.4. Review of Chapter 1. Test next week (Friday) on chapter 1.

9/5/07
6th grade- Bellwork (Map skills questions). Read and discuss about the regions of the US. Section 1 review questions). Put grades in agenda.

7th grade- Bellwork (Map skills questions). Read and discuss about the regions of the US. Section 1 review questions). Put grades in agenda.

8th grade- Chapter 1 review questions (handout). Test next week on chapter 1. Put grades in agenda.

8/31/07
6th grade-Quiz today on continents and oceans location. Quiz today on 5 themes of geography. Short video on 5 themes of geography.

7th grade- Quiz today on continents and oceans location. Quiz today on 5 themes of geography. Short video on 5 themes of geography.

8th grade- Sect 1.3 & 1.4 define and identify. Read & Discuss section 1.4

8/29/07
6th grade- Bellwork. List the 5 themes of geography, define, and draw a picture of each of the 5 themes. Handout continent & ocean map. Quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans on Friday. Quiz on the 5 themes of geography on Friday.

7th grade- Bellwork. List the 5 themes of geography, define, and draw a picture of each of the 5 themes. Handout continent & ocean map. Quiz on the locations of the continents and oceans on Friday. Quiz on the 5 themes of geography on Friday.

8th grade- Bellwork (Critical Thinking questions Chpt 1 sect 2 review questions 3-5). Read and Discuss section 1.3.

8/27/07
6th grade- Bellwork. Review Continents and Oceans. Read and discuss about the 5 themes of Geography. Define.

7th grade- Bellwork. Review Continents and Oceans. Read and discuss about the 5 themes of Geography. Define.

8th grade- Bellwork. Review section 1.1 on the earliest Americans. Read and discuss Section 1.2 on cultural areas in N. America. Define and identify on section 1.2

5/18/07
6th grade-Study for test. Students have an opportunity to make corrections on their test of religions of the world.

7th grade-
Study for test. Students have an opportunity to make corrections on their test of religions of the world.

8th grade-
Study for test. Students have an opportunity to make corrections on their test of religions of the world.5/16/07
6th grade-Study for test. Test today on religions of the world.

7th grade-Study for test. Test today on religions of the world.

8th grade-Study for test. Test today on religions of the world.
5/14/07
6th grade-Review for test. Students will receive a study guide. Test on Religions of the world on Wednesday.

7th grade- CW Students are to copy a study guide on religions of the world. Review info on test during the last few minutes of class. Test on Religions of the world on Wednesday

8th grade- Students will watch a video on Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. Students will receive a study guide. Test on religions of the world on Wednesday. No notes allowed on test.
5/10/07
6th grade-Play video on Buddhism. Have students take notes on the video. Have students write a paper on Buddhism. Bonus. Venn diagram comparing Buddhism and Christianity. Review of religions of the world. Test on Religions of the world on Wednesday.

7th grade- Play video on Buddhism. Have students take notes on the video. Have students write a paper on Buddhism. Bonus. Venn diagram comparing Buddhism and Christianity. Review of religions of the world. Test on Religions of the world on Wednesday.

8th grade- Video on Christianity. � page paper on Christianity. Video on Islam. � page paper on Islam.

5/8/07
6th grade-Substitute. Play video on Buddhism. Have students take notes on the video. Have students write a paper on Buddhism. Bonus. Venn diagram comparing Buddhism and Christianity

7th grade-Substitute. Play video on Buddhism. Have students take notes on the video. Have students write a paper on Buddhism. Bonus. Venn diagram comparing Buddhism and Christianity

8th grade-Substitute. Play video on Buddhism. Have students take notes on the video. Have students write a paper on Buddhism.

5/4/07
6th grade-Video on Hinduism. Video on Judaism. Students will take notes on each and compare it with the notes they already have. Students will then use the info they have to complete a VENN Diagram comparing and contrasting the two religions.

7th grade- Video on Hinduism. Video on Judaism. Students will take notes on each and compare it with the notes they already have. Students will then use the info they have to complete a VENN Diagram comparing and contrasting the two religions.

8th grade- Study for test. Test today. Open note test only.

5/2/07
6th grade- Video on Christianity. Video on Islam. Students will take notes on each and compare it with the notes they already have. Students will then use the info they have to complete a VENN Diagram comparing and contrasting the two religions.

7th grade- Video on Christianity. Video on Islam. Students will take notes on each and compare it with the notes they already have. Students will then use the info they have to complete a VENN Diagram comparing and contrasting the two religions.

8th grade-Review of Chapter 8. Quiz on requirements for US offices. Students given chance in class to complete a study sheet for test. Test on Chapter 8 on Friday. Open notes test only.

4/30/07
6th grade- Substitute. What is Judaism? KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Judaism. Video on Judaism (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

7th grade-Substitute. What is Judaism? KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Judaism. Video on Judaism (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

8th grade- Substitute. Computer lab. After the computer lab, students are to create a study guide for their test on Chapter 8. Test on Chapter 8 this week.

4/26/07
6th grade- What is Islam? KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Islam. Video on Islam (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

7th grade- What is Islam? KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Islam. Video on Islam (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

8th grade- Computer lab.

4/24/07
6th grade- What is Christianity? KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Christianity. Video on Christianity (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

7th grade-What is Christianity? KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Christianity. Video on Christianity (students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. Students write a page on what they learned from the video.

8th grade- Review of Chapter 8. Discuss Separation of powers and the requirements for officials in Congress and as President. Discuss rights of citizens (amendments). Test next week on Chapter 8. Handed out the items that will be on the test and students were given time in class to use it to make a study guide or right down definitions. Test next week will be open note test only. Students are allowed to use their notes on the test.

4/20/07
6th grade- Watch a video on Africa about salt traders. Students are to write down facts about the video. Game to incorporate learning and spelling of items that were on the test.

7th grade-Discuss goals with the students. Have students tell teacher their goals. Teacher gives ways for students to reach those goals. Students write down their goals on paper and how they will achieve their goals.

8th grade- Computer Lab. Discuss goals with the students

4/18/07
6th grade-Study for test. Test today on N. Africa and the Middle East. Put grades in agenda.

7th grade- Study for test. Test today on Chapter 8. Put grades in agenda.

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 8 sect 3 on requirements to be a US citizen. Chapter 8 sect 3 (define)

4/16/07
6th grade- Review on North Africa and the Middle East. Test on North Africa and the Middle East on Wednesday.

7th grade-Review on chapter 8. Told students the answers to their study guide. Review. Pop quiz on chapter 8. Test on Chapter 8 on Wednesday

8th grade-Read and discuss chapter 8 sect 2. Participation grade. Students allowed to complete make up work for chapter 8 for half credit.

4/12/07
6th grade- Review on North Africa and the Middle East. Test next week.

7th grade- Students are to complete a worksheet on chapter 8. Test next week on chapter 8

8th grade- Students will learn about the Constitution and separation of powers. Students will learn about freedoms guaranteed to all citizens in the Bill of Rights. Read and discuss chapter 8 sect 2. Review of chapter 8 sect 1 & 2.

4/10/07
6th grade- Review on North Africa and the Middle East. Finish open book quiz/study guide on North Africa and the Middle East

7th grade- 1 hour video on Canada�s culture. Classwork is to write down facts about Canada�s culture on the two videos. Students notified of their grades in the class before and after the video assignment.

8th grade- Intro to chapter 8 sect 2. Students are to complete chapter 8 sect 2 define and identify.

4/5/07
6th grade- Complete bellwork. Review how to make an outline. Complete worksheet on North Africa and the Middle East.

7th grade- Complete Bellwork. Read and discuss chapter 8 sect 3 on Canadian culture. CW Complete chapter 8 sect 3 critical thinking questions.

8th grade- Review/discuss chapter 8 sect 1.

4/3/07
6th grade- Complete Bellwork. Complete outline on section 4. Chapter 15 sect 4 review.

7th grade- Complete Bellwork. Bellwork is the Graph skills questions on page 298 and the reading skills question on page 300. Complete outline on section 3.

8th grade- Complete chapter 8 sect 1 define and identify. Review/discuss chapter 8 sect 1.

3/23/07
6th grade- Read and discuss chapter 15 sect 3 on North Africa and the Middle East. Chapter 15 sect 3 Review.

7th grade- Read and discuss chapter 8 section 2. Chapter 8 sect 2 assessment

8th grade- Test today on Chapter 7. Open book/Open note test.

3/21/07
6th grade- Map skills questions on pg 333. Read chapter 15 sect 1&2. Complete Chapter 15 sect 1&2 on North Africa and the Middle East.

7th grade- Read chapter 8 sect 1. Complete the Critical thinking questions for chapter 1 on page 289.

8th grade- Write down items that will be on test on a separate sheet of paper. Complete test review guide. Test on Friday on Chapter 7.

3/19/07
6th grade- Substitute: Have students read out loud chapter 15 sect 1 & 2 on North Africa (pg 334-339). Have students copy down all the definitions for chapter 15. Please collect all the papers and leave in my textbook on the cart.

7th grade- Substitute. Have students read out loud chapter 8 section 1. Have the students complete chapter 8 sect 1 assessment on page 289. The students are to complete the key terms, target reading skill, comprehensions and critical thinking, and the writing activity. Please collect all the papers and leave in my textbook on the cart.

8th grade- Substitute. Handout worksheet (Chapter 7 test form C). Complete worksheet (Chapter 7 test form C). Turn in worksheet to sub and leave on cart. Make sure papers are stapled. Test on Friday on chapter 7.

3/15/07
6th grade- Study for test. Test. Video of Muhammad Ali.

7th grade- Study for test. Test. Video of Muhammad Ali.

8th grade- Complete worksheet on chapter 7 voc activity and worksheet on chapter 7 sect 4. Test next week on chapter 7.

3/13/07
6th grade- Discuss the Holocaust and WWI. Review. Hand out test study guide. Test on Thursday on WWII and the Holocaust

7th grade- Discuss the Holocaust and WWI. Review. Hand out test study guide. Test on Thursday on WWII and the Holocaust

8th grade- Review Chapter 7 sect 3 on the Constitution. Learn about the three branches of government and about checks and balances. CW Chapter 7 sect 4 review (define and identify).

3/8/07
6th grade- Video on the Life of Anne Frank. Facts on video. Collect extra credit project. Put grades in agenda. Agenda check.

7th grade- Video on the Life of Anne Frank. Facts on video. Collect extra credit project. Put grades in agenda. Agenda check.

8th grade- Read and Discuss chapter 7 sect 3. Chapter 7 sect 3 define and identify. Complete graphic organizer worksheet. Agenda check.

3/6/07
6th grade- Video on the Life of Anne Frank. Facts on video. Collect extra credit project. Put grades in agenda.

7th grade- Video on the Life of Anne Frank. Facts on video. Collect extra credit project. Put grades in agenda.

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 7 sect 2 about problems facing the new nation under the Articles of Confederation (weak government, no tariffs, Shay�s rebellion). Chapter 7 sect 2 define and identify. Collect extra credit project. Put grades in agenda.

3/2/07
6th grade- Video on Auschwitz (Holocaust). Reflect on video. � page on what the video meant to you and what you can do now to prevent it from happening again. Video on WWII. Collect bonus �Black History Month Project�.

7th grade- Video on Auschwitz (Holocaust). Reflect on video. � page on what the video meant to you and what you can do now to prevent it from happening again. Video on WWII. Collect bonus �Black History Month Project�.

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 7 sect 1 on the Articles of Confederation. Worksheet on sect 7.1 Collect bonus �Black History Month Project�.
2/22/07
6th grade- FCAT and Kaplan Math skills. Poster on Japan culture

7th grade- FCAT and Kaplan Math skills. Quiz on key terms for chapter 7. Review of chapter 7 expansion of the US

8th grade- Open book/open note test on chapter 6.

2/20/07
6th grade- Kaplan functional math skills. Video on Japan. Paper on Japan. Teacher put grades in students agenda.

7th grade- Kaplan functional math skills. Chapter 7 sect 4 on Canada. Test on Thursday on key terms for chapter 7. Students are to copy the key terms to use as a study guide for the test. Teacher put grades in students agenda.

8th grade- Kaplan functional math skills. Test on Thursday on Chapter 6. Students are to copy down the 25 terms that will be on the test. Students given time in class to define some of the words.. Whatever notes the students bring in on Thursday can be used on the test. Teacher put grades in students agenda.

2/15/07
6th grade- FCAT Math skills. Test on Japan and the Koreas. Handed out bonus assignment for Black history month.
7th grade- FCAT Math skills. Video on WWII.

8th grade- FCAT Math skills. Chapter 6 sects 5 (define and Identify). Handed out bonus assignment for Black history month.
2/13/07
6th grade- FCAT Math skills (Area and perimeter of a rectangle, angles in a triangle, adding decimals). Review of China and the Koreas. Test on Japan and the Koreas on Thursday

7th grade- FCAT Math skills (Area and perimeter of a rectangle, angles in a triangle, adding decimals). Lecture on Chapter 7 sect 3. Agenda and Folder check.

8th grade- FCAT Math skills (Area and perimeter of a rectangle, angles in a triangle, adding decimals). Lecture on Chapter 6 sect 3&4. Agenda and folder check.
2/9/07
6th grade- FCAT Math skills (decimals). Worksheet on Japan and China

7th grade- FCAT Math Skills (decimals). Chapter 7 sect 3 assessment.

8th grade- FCAT Math Skills (decimals). Discussion about goals and how to achieve them. Discussed about getting out of ESE classes. Discussed about achieving a regular high school diploma. Discussed FCAT goals. Discussed college.

2/7/07
6th grade- FCAT Math skills (Perimeter and area of a rectangle). Read and Discuss chapter 17 sect 3 on the culture and problems of Japan and Korea. Students are to complete sect 3 review questions. Folder check.

7th grade- FCAT Math skills (missing angles in a triangle). Read and discuss chapter 7 sect 2 about the Louisiana Purchase and the Civil War. Students are to complete map activity questions on page 252 and 254 and the reading check question on 253. Folder check.

8th grade- FCAT Math skills (missing angles in a triangle). Read and Discuss chapter 6 sect 2. Students are to interprets the visual record on page 160 and complete a graphic organizer of the arguments for and against Independence. Folder check.

2/5/07
6th grade-FCAT Math skills (missing angles in a triangle). Read and discuss Chapter 17 sect 1&2 on Japan, N. Korea, and S. Korea. Students are to complete sect 1&2 review questions. Agenda check. Teacher put grades is agenda. Agenda check. Teacher put grades is agenda.

7th grade- FCAT Math skills (missing angles in a triangle). Read and discuss chapter 7 sect 1. Students are to complete the key terms and section 1 assessment questions 1a, 1b, and 2a. Agenda check. Teacher put grades is agenda.

8th grade- FCAT Math skills (missing angles in a triangle). Read and discuss chapter 6 section 1. CW Complete key terms. Agenda check. Teacher put grades is agenda.

1/29/07
6th grade-FCAT Math skills. Video on china.

7th grade-FCAT Math skills. Video on china.

8th grade-FCAT Math skills. Video on china.Students given chance to make test corrections on Chaoter 5 test by writing out the term and definitions for the questions they answered incorrectly.

1/26/07
6th grade- Review on China. Test on China. Video on China. Folder check

7th grade- Review for test. Test.

8th grade- Review for test. Test

1/24/07
6th grade-Kaplan reading strategies. Put grades in agenda. Review on China. Students given study guide answer sheet. Test on China on Friday.

7th grade-Kaplan reading strategies. Put grades in agenda. Worksheet on chapter 6 sect 2. Students are to use the three worksheets as a study guide. Test on Friday.

8th grade-Kaplan reading strategies. Put grades in agenda. Students to complete test study guide. Students given time to copy down the 25 words that will be on the test. Students given online text book username and password. Test on Chapter 5 on Friday.

1/22/07
6th grade-Kaplan reading strategies. Folder check. Review on China. Test on China on Friday.

7th grade-Kaplan reading strategies. Folder check. Review on physical features of the US and Canada. Test on Friday.

8th grade-Kaplan reading strategies. Review of Chapter 5. Students given some time to make a study guide for their test. Test on Chapter 5 on Friday.

1/18/07
6th grade-Folder check. FCAT Keywords. China test study guide worksheet. Test on Wednesday on China.

7th grade- Folder check. FCAT Keywords. Chapter 6 sect 1 worksheet. Test next week.

8th grade- Folder check. FCAT Keywords. Review. Worksheet on Chapter 5 sect 3&4. Test next week.

1/16/07
6th grade-Folder check. Lists of Assignments (students recorded their assignments and grades). Economy and environmental problems of China. Chapter 16 sect 4 review questions. Bring folder to class. Test next week on China.

7th grade-Folder check. Lists of Assignments (students recorded their assignments and grades). Resources of the US and Canada. Chapter 6 sect 3 worksheet. Bring folder to class. Test next week on chapter 6.

8th grade-Folder check. Lists of Assignments (students recorded their assignments and grades). Taxes on the Colonists. Chapter 5 sects 4 key terms (define and identify). Students who participated in the lesson received an assignment pass. Bring folder to class. Test next week on chapter 5.

1/11/07
6th grade- Kaplan reading strategy. Culture (people, religion, problems) of China. Chapter 16 sect 3 review questions. Students are to bring a folder to class.

7th grade- Kaplan reading strategy. Resources of the US and Canada. Chapter 6 sect 2 and 3 key terms. Students are to bring a folder to class.

8th grade- Kaplan reading strategy. Taxes imposed by the British on the colonists. Chapter 5 sect 3 review (define and identify) Students are to bring a folder to class.

1/9/07
6th grade- Map skills on China pg 357. Review of section 1 on China. Discuss physical features and climate of China. CW Chapter 16 sect 2 review questions. HW Students are to bring in a folder just for Geography class. Students are required to bring it to class everyday for geography.

7th grade- Review physical features of the US and Canada (Chapter 6 sect 1). Read and discuss chapter 6 sect 2. Chapter 6 sect 2 critical thinking questions on page 232 (only graded 5 of the 6 questions). HW Students are to bring in a folder just for Geography class. Students are required to bring it to class everyday for geography.

8th grade-
Review of chapter 5 sect 1. Read and discuss chapter 5 sect 2. Complete 1,2 and 4 of Chapter 5 sect 2 assessment (define, identify, and finding the main idea). HW Students are to bring in a folder just for Geography class. Students are required to bring it to class everyday for geography.
1/7/07
6th grade- Substitute. Have students read chapter 16 section 1 out loud in class. Have students complete chapter 16 sect 1 review on page 359 (write the question and the answer). Have students copy the 12 definitions for chapter 16. Make sure students turn in their class work.

7th grade- Substitute. Have students read Chapter 6 sect 1 out loud in class. Have students complete the key terms and the comprehension and critical thinking questions on page 223. Make sure students turn in their class work.

8th grade-
Substitute. Have students read chapter 5 sect 1 out loud in class. Have students complete chapter 5 sect 1 review on page 130. Students are to complete #1,2,and 4 (Define, identify, and finding the main idea). Make sure students turn in their class work.
12/21/06
6th grade- Make-up work.

7th grade- Make-up work.

8th grade- Make-up work.

12/19/06
6th grade- Geography assessment. Make-up work.

7th grade- Geography assessment. Make-up work.

8th grade- Kaplan learning strategies/skills. Make-up work.

12/15/06
6th grade- Kaplan learning strategy (skillbuilders. Geography assessment

7th grade- Kaplan learning strategy (skillbuilders. Geography assessment

8th grade- Test today on Chapter 4. Open book/open note test. Students had the option to choose between one of two test

12/13/06
6th grade- Review for test (game). Test on South America. Worksheet on Latitude/Longitude.

7th grade- Test today on Western Europe (chapter 4). Students given 35 minutes in class to study. Worksheet on Latitude/longitude.

8th grade- Teacher told students they have an option of one of two tests to take on Friday. Teacher showed �Test A� to students. Most of the students chose �Test A�. Teacher wrote the 25 words that was on �Test A� on the board. Students copied the words. Teacher then gave students time to find the definitions in the book. Teacher told all the students that whatever notes they write down or bring with them on Friday, they can use it on the test. Test on Friday over chapter 4. Teacher also gave answers to the three worksheets on chapter 4.

12/11/06
6th grade- Review of South America. Game on South America. Teacher handed out South America study guide with answers. Test on South America on Wednesday. Agenda check. Teacher put students grade in their agenda, if they brought their agenda to class.

7th grade- Review chapter 4. Have student complete a study guide. Hand out study guide with answers. Test on Western Europe on Wednesday. Agenda check. Teacher put students grade in their agenda, if they brought their agenda to class.

8th grade- Review of Chapter 4 on the American colonies through a guided review of each section. Review game. Test on Chapter 4 on Friday.Agenda check. Teacher put students grade in their agenda, if they brought their agenda to class.

12/7/06
6th grade- Review on South America. Complete worksheet on South America. Test on South America next week. Agenda check. Put students grade in their agenda. Told students without their agenda their grade. Test on South America on Wednesday

7th grade- Read and discuss chapter 4 sect 5 on Germany. Map skills. Test on Wednesday

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 4 section 5. Worksheet on chapter 4 sect 5. Test next week.

12/5/06
6th grade- Complete worksheet on South America. Test on South America next week. Agenda check. Put students grade in their agenda. Told students without their agenda their grade.

7th grade- Read and discuss chapter 4 sect 4 on Italy and Roman Catholicism and Vatican City. Students are to complete the three key terms for chpt 4 sect 4 and 5 questions. Agenda check. Put students grade in their agenda. Told students who were missing their agenda his/her grade. Test next week.

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 4 sect 4 on the Great Awakening. Students are to complete worksheet on sect 4.4 Agenda check. Put students grades in their agenda. Told students who were missing their agenda his/her grade. Text next week.

12/1/06
6th grade- Review map skills. Discuss chapter 4 sect 3 on South America's culture. Discuss South America's environmental problems and economy in Chapter 4 sect 4. CW Chapter 4 sect 3&4 review questions.

7th grade- Discuss France�s cultural heritage (chapter 4 sect 2. Discuss Sweden�s welfare state and economic problems. CW Students will write the 3 key terms and will write 4 important sentences/facts each on France and Sweden.

8th grade-Teacher led discussion on the growth of trade in the colonies. Learn about the triangular trade. Discuss chapter 4 sect 3 on colonial economies. Students will complete worksheet 4.3 on finding the Main Ideas.

11/29/06
6th grade- Substitute. Have students read chapter 5 sect 2 out loud in class. Next, have students complete sect 2 review questions on page 126. All students are required to write out the question and the answer. On a separate sheet of paper, have students copy the definitions from page 120-126. Have students turn in assignment to you. Please put the class work in the folder. If a student brought in their project or poster, please collect it and put it in the box in my cart. The textbooks for this class are in Mrs. Facey�s storeroom near the door.

7th grade- Substitute. Have students read chapter 4 sect 2 out loud in class. Next, have students complete Chapter 4 sect 2 assessment on page 137. Students are to complete the Key terms and all the comprehension and critical thinking questions. Have students turn in assignment to you. Please put the class work in the folder. If a student brought in their project or poster, please collect it and put it in the box in my cart.

8th grade-Substitute. Have students read chapter 4 sect 2 out loud in class. Next, have students complete chapter 4 sect 2 review on page 102. Have students complete 1,2 and 4 (Define, Identify, and Finding the Main Idea). Have students turn in assignment to you. Please put the class work in the folder. If a student brought in their project or poster, please collect it and put it in the box in my cart.

11/27/06
6th grade- Map skill questions on South America pg 119. Read and discuss chapter 5 sect 1 on South America. Section 1 review questions on page 122.

7th grade- Read and discuss chapter 4 section 1. Map Skills. Chapter 4 sect 1 assessment on page 129 (Key terms and Critical Thinking questions 2 and 3)

8th grade-
Read and discuss chapter 4 sect 1. CW Chapter 4 sect 1 review (Identify and define).
11/16/06
6th grade- Project due today on a country (poster and report).

7th grade- Project due today on a state in the US other than Florida (poster and report).

8th grade- Project due today on one of the 13 original states of America (poster and report). Students given time in class to complete their test from last class period if they did not complete it.

11/14/06
6th grade- Students who were absent last class will take their test. Video for the other students or library to work on their project. Project due Thursday November 16.

7th grade- Students who were absent last class will take their test. Other students in class given a chance to retake the test if they want or library to work on their project. Project due Thursday November 16.

8th grade- Open book/open note test on Chapter 3. Students given chance to go to library to work on their project. Project due Thursday November 16. Students given extra credit assignment (section review for chapter 3) to boost their grade.

11/9/06
6th grade- Objective: Assessment on Central America and the CaribbeanTest today on Central America and the Caribbean. Project due November 16.

7th grade- Objective: Assessment on Chapter 3 (Europe and Russia�s culture)Test on Chapter 3 (Europe and Russia�s culture). Project due November 16. Make-up and retest on Tuesday.

8th grade- Objective: Review on the English Colonies (Chapter 3)Complete Chapter 3 worksheet for a open book quiz grade. Test on Chapter 3 on Tuesday. Project due on November 16. Hand out study guide. Place student grades in their agenda and hand them computer printout with their grade, scores, and missing assignments.

11/7/06
6th grade- Objective: Review of Central America and the CaribbeanStudents are to complete a chapter 4-test study guide. Review with student by playing a review game. Test on Thursday on Central America and the Caribbean. Hand out study guide with answers. Project due November 16. Put students grades in their agenda.

7th grade- Objective: Review of the cultures of Europe and RussiaStudents are to complete test study guide. Teacher will review test with students. Test on Thursday. Hand out test study guide questions with answers. Project due on November 16. Put student grades in their agenda.

8th grade- Objective: Learn about early colonies in AmericaRead and discuss chapter 3 sect 4. Worksheet on chapter 3 sect 4. Test next Tuesday November 14. Project due on November 16.

11/3/06
6th grade- Objective: To learn about the culture of Puerto RicoReview of Central America and the Caribbean. Discuss class project. Video on Puerto Rico. Short quiz on video (student can use their notes). Test next week on Central America and the Caribbean. Project due Nov 16.

7th grade- Objective: To learn about the culture of Europe and RussiaReview Chapter 3. Open book quiz on chapter 3. Video. Discuss Project. Project due Nov 16.

8th grade- Objective: Learn about the New England ColoniesRead and discuss chapter 3 sect 3. Discuss class project. Worksheet on chapter 3 sect 3. Participation grade for those who were behaving correctly. HW is worksheet 3.3 if not completed. Project due Nov 16.

11/1/06
6th grade- Objective: To learn about the economy and environment of Central America and the CaribbeanRead and discuss chapter 4 sect 4. Complete chapter 4 sect 4 review questions. Two-column notes on chapter 4. Test next week. Class project will be assigned on Friday.

7th grade- Objective: To learn about Russia�s ethnic groups and about their culture and educational systemRead and discuss chapter 3 sect 3 on Russia�s culture, education, and ethnic groups. Complete chapter 3 sect 3 review questions. Project will be assigned on Friday. Test next week.

8th grade-Objective: To learn why the pilgrims came to America, what the Pilgrims life was like in Plymouth, and about the Mayflower CompactRead and discuss chapter 3 sect 2. Complete worksheet. Bonus complete chapter 3 sect 1 and 2 review questions. Test will be next week. Project will be assigned on Friday.

10/30/06
6th grade- Objective: learn about the physical features and cultures of Central America and the Caribbean. Read and discuss chapter 4 sect 2&3. CW Complete section 2 and 3 review questions.

7th grade- Objective: To learn about the cultures of eastern Europe. Learn about the different ethnic groups. Understand foreign domination in the region. Learn about Eastern Europe�s cultural centers. Read and discuss chpt 3 sect 2. CW complete the three key terms and question 1a and 1b of the comprehension review questions.

8th grade- Objective: To learn about the Virginia Colony. Give students the web page for the online textbook (gohrw.com) and their personal User ID and password. Read and discuss chapter 3 sect 1 on the Virginia colony. CW students are to complete worksheet for a grade. Those who were quiet and focused on their assignment without disturbing others during class will receive and �A� regardless of how many were correct.

10/26/06
6th grade- Learn about the location and history of Central America and the CaribbeanVideo on the Caribbean. Students will write down at least 15 facts from the video. Students will pair up and make a poster based on what they saw in the video.

7th grade- Learn about the cultures of Western Europe. Students will read out loud sect 1 in class. Teacher will discuss info found in section 1. CW Section 1 review assessment.

8th grade- Assessment on the New empires in the Americas. Students will make test corrections on a separate sheet of paper. Students will be able to use their books or notes. Students will write out the complete answer and definitions for the ones that they got wrong on the test. This new grade will count the same as the first test. Test is out of 50 points.

10/24/06
6th grade- Learn about the location and history of Central America and the Caribbean. Map skills. Key facts. Read and Discuss section 1. Section 1 review questions.

7th grade- Assessment on the history of Europe and RussiaStudy and review for test. Teacher will review all the questions on the test with students. Students are to study using the study guide. Test on Chapter 2 (History of Russia and Europe)

8th grade- Assessment on the New empires in the AmericasStudy for test. Test. Teacher will read the test questions out loud for those who have difficulty reading.

10/20/06
6th grade- Study for test. Test on Mexico. CW Geography Search.

7th grade- Complete study guide questions 14-26. Test on Chapter 2 (Europe and Russia�s history) on Tuesday October 24, 2006

8th grade-Teacher will go over all the answers to the study guides that were handed back this week and last week so that the students can use them to study. Teacher gave answers to: Main idea 2.1, Main idea 2.2, Main idea 2.3, Main idea 2.4, and Chapter 2 vocabulary activities. Teacher wrote on the board all the terms and important people that will be on the test. Students were to copy down those names. Teacher gave students time to write down the definitions if they lost a worksheet with those terms on it. Test on Chapter 2 on Tuesday October 24, 2006. Teacher told students to study and this will not be an open book/note test.

10/18/06
6th grade- Complete the 10 review questions on Mexico. Finish poster on Mexico�s �Day of the dead� (if score is 80 or higher on the review assignment). If score is 60 or below on the assignment read text on Mexico. Review study questions with students while playing a learning game. Study the review guide on Mexico. Students are to have the note for the parents signed and returned for a grade. Test on Mexico on Friday.

7th grade- Review Chapter 2. Have students complete the 1st 13 questions on the study guide worksheet for an open book quiz grade. Students are allowed to ask the teacher where the info can be found. Students are to have the note for the parents signed and returned for a grade. Test on Chapter 2 on Tuesday October 24.

8th grade- Have students complete a worksheet on Chapter 2. Have students complete the identify and define on page 51 Chapter 2 sect 4. Handback worksheet on Chapter 2 sect 4. Students are to have the note for the parents signed and returned for a grade. Test on Chapter 2 on Tuesday October 24. Study and keep all material returned.

10/16/06
6th grade- Read and discuss about Mexico�s culture, physical characteristics, economy, and environmental problems. Test on Friday October 20. HW Bring home paper about class rules and requirements and have signed by parent or guardian.

7th grade-Read and Discuss Chapter 2 sect 5 on the European UnionComplete Chapter 2 sect 5 assessment (Key terms and Critical and Comprehension questions). Test either Friday October 20 or Next Tuesday October 24. HW Bring home paper about class rules and requirements and have signed by parent or guardian.

8th grade-Read and discuss chapter 2 sect 4. Complete worksheet on Chapter 2 sect 4. Test next Tuesday October 24 on Chapter 2. HW Bring home paper about class rules and requirements and have signed by parent or guardian

10/12/06
6th grade- Watch video on Mexico�s �Day of the Dead�. Write down facts on the video. Re-write facts into sentence/paragraph form and turn in. Pair with your partner and using notes draw a poster about the video and Mexico�s �Day of the Dead�

7th grade-Read about Russia�s expansion, tsars, dictators, government, and the Cold War.Complete chapter 2 sect 4 assessment on pg 69.

8th grade-Read about early Spanish conquest in the America�s. Read about the fall of the Aztec and Inca empires. Read about the new government and class system set up by the Spaniards. CW Complete worksheet on chapter 2 section 3.

10/10/06
6th grade- CRISS Strategy (Think-pair-share) on video �Families of Mexico�. After kids exchange notes they complete VENN Diagram on Families of Mexico. CW Complete chapter 3 sect 1 review questions.

7th grade- Read and discuss Chapter 2 sect 3 on the Industrial Revolution and Nationalism. CW Complete Chapter 2 sect 3 key terms and question #1 on Comprehension and Critical Thinking

8th grade- Read and discuss chapter 2 sect 2. CW Complete Chpater 2 sect 1 Review questions #1&2. Complete worksheet for chapter 2 sect 2.

10/5/06
6th grade- Map Skills on Mexico. �Families of Mexico� video. Write down facts about the video. Begin CRISS strategy (Think-Pair-Share)

7th grade-Learn about the glory of the Renaissance. Learn about trade and exploration. Learn about monarchs. Learn about revolutions in government (French and American Revolution). Learn about revolutions in science (Scientific Method, gravity, calculus). CW Chapter 2 sect 2 assessment.

8th grade-Learn about Portugal plan for a sea route to Asia. Learn about Columbus plan to travel to Asia by crossing the Atlantic. Learn about Europe�s reaction to Columbus voyage. CW Complete worksheet for chapter 2.1 Begin chapter 2 sect 1 key terms (identify and define).

10/3/06
6th grade- Watch 30-minute video on Canada�s culture. Complete handout question on the video. Video on Canada�s physical features. Write down facts about Canada�s physical features. Put grades in agenda.

7th grade-Map skills. Ancient Greece influence on today. Ancient Rome influence on today. Europe during the Middle Ages. Chapter 2 sect 1 review. Put grades in agenda.

8th grade-Read chapter 1 and make a study guide. Make-up test 20 minutes to make correction on the test (retest). Put grades in agenda prior to the retest. Note: initial test counted half of a normal test, the retest counted the other half.

9/29/06
6th grade-Substitute. CW Chapter 3 sect 1&2 on Mexico

7th grade-Substitute. CW Chapter 2 sect 1 on ancient Greece and the Middle Ages

8th grade-Individual study time in class for the test. Test (read by the teacher to the class). Students allowed to use their text books for the last 10 minutes on the test

9/27/06
6th grade-Review for Test. Test today on Canada.

7th grade-Collect HW. Review for test. Test today on Chapter 1 key terms (12 terms) and location.

8th grade-Copy key terms (9 terms). Study the 9 terms. Quiz on the 9 terms. Review worksheet answers. Test on Friday Sept 29, on Chapter 1. Study worksheet and the 9 definitions from today.

9/25/06
6th grade-Review for test. Handout test study guide for Chapter 2 on Canada. Test on Canada wednesday, Sept 27.

7th grade-Make study guide of the 12 key terms in class (1 hour). Review location (longitude/latidude). Complete HW assignment on location. Test on key terms and location on Wednesday, Sept 27.

8th grade-Complete worksheet study guide for Chapter1. Test on Chapter 1 on Friday, Sept 29.

9/22/06

9/21/06
6TH GRADE- Discuss canada�s economy . Discuss Canada�s environmental problems. Complete two-column notes for Canada. Chapter 1 sect 4 review questions. Test next week
7TH GRADE- Map and graph skills questions on pg 9,12,18,19,21, and 22. two columns notes on Chapter 1.
8th grade- Discuss the spread of islam. Discuss the Crusades. Discuss trade with Africa and Asia. CW Chapter 1 sect 4 review questions (1 and 3)
9/20/06

9/19/06
6TH GRADE- Constitution video. Discuss different cultures of Canada. Two-column notes. Chapter 2 sect 3 review questions
7TH GRADE- Constitution video. Venn Diagram on natural resources of Europe and Russia. Chapter 1 sect 3 review questions.
8th grade- Constitution video. Identify lands that the Vikings explored. Describe society during the Middle Ages. Examine the role of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. One question quiz on topic of video. Chapter 1 sect 3 review questions (1,2 and 4)

9/18/06

9/15/06
6TH GRADE-Review map skills questions. Review the answers to Section 1 review questions. Physical features and bodies of water of Canada. Climate of Canada. CW Section 2 review questions on Canada. CW Two-column notes on first ten definitions.

7TH GRADE- Climate of Europe and Russia. Vegetation of Europe and Russia. CW Chapt 1 sect 2 Key terms and Comprehension and Critical thinking questions.

8TH GRADE- Discuss early American Indian cultures in North America and where they were located. CW Chapter 1 sect 2 review (#1,2, and 4).
9/14/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Students will complete an activity using the vocabulary from Ch. 2. This will help them review before the test. Teacher will go over terms and review with students.Activity: Students will be taking Quiz #2.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- 1. Warm up. Map Rap. Ontario/Quebec Quiz. Two column notes style vocab words and definitions: Francophone, separatist, Canadian Shield.Students will work in group to read about assigned region and categorize information on graphic organizer. Students present information to class and record info on graphic organizer.US History

8TH GRADE- Daily Quiz 3.1Read, discuss, take notes Section 3.2.Main Ideas Activity 3.2Know It Notes 3.2
HW Read Section 3.3, The New England Colonies.Answer questions # 1,2,3,4 page 80

9/13/06
6th grade-Map skills. Location, facts, physical and political regions of Canada. CW Map skills questions on pg 55 and chapter 1 sect 1 review questions on pg 59

7th grade-Size, location, and population of Europe and Russia. Examine the major landforms. Info about the waterways of Europe and Russia. CW Chapter 1 section 1 assessment questions on pg 16 (key terms and Comprehension and Critical thinking questions).

8th grade-How did the first people arrive in the America�s? Why was agriculture important? What were early Mesoamerican cultures� What were the early societies and their accomplishments? CW Chapter 1 sect 1 review #1,2, and 4.

9/12/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Do Now: Students will read and interpret a Clime Graph. The students will need to read the text and use what they read to interpret the graph. It is a combination of a bar and line graph showing temperature and precipitation. As a teacher guided activity students will be given information to create a climate graph.Activity: How does climate affect vegetation? Students will read the section in the text. As they read using key words in the text, they will write down the vegetation region and the climate region that supports this vegetation. Then they will illustrate what each region would look like.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- 1. Warm up 2.Complete graphic organizer for Ontario and Quebec 3.Complete region profile for Ontario and Quebec 4.HW Complete Hoot Characters

US History 8TH GRADE- Read, discuss, and take notes. Section 3.1Main Ideas Activity 3.1

9/11/06
Objective: Reflection on 9/11
Collect HW from last Tuesday Sept 5. What does America mean to me? � page paper. Criss Strategy extended response (picture) on Statue of Liberty crying. Pledge of Allegiance reworded.
9/8/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- To introduce the lesson on climate teacher will show a Climate Regions segment from United Streaming. The students will need to take notes while watching the video. We will read the section in the text on Climate and weather. As we read the students will be completing a world map to show the location of different climate regions on Earth. As they color in the regions, they will have to write down what it is like in each region. This will be teacher guided.After the maps have been completed, students will write poem on what life would be like in a climate region of their choice.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Warm up, read chapter 10 sect 1. Complete graphic organizer. Work in groups and complete graphic organizer for assigned Canadian regions

US History 8TH GRADE- Classwork:Read, discuss, and take notes. Section 2.4Main Ideas Activity 2.4
Homework:Read and study Chapter 3.1 answer questions 1-4
9/7/06
Kaplan assessment in reading 6th grade
Video on the US 7th grade
Kaplan assessment in Math 8th grade
Will collect HW (paper)assignment on Monday Sept 11

9/6/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Students will use reading skills to describe and illustrate the layers of the Earth, atmosphere, and explain the reason for the Ring of Fire. Students will be able to create a pie graph with given information. Homework: Guided Reading and Review

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- 1. Geography Skills Test 2. Label and color a political/physical map of Canada 3. Read Chapter 1 on Hoot 4. Make character charts to record info and changes of characters in the novel.

US History 8TH GRADE- Introduce and copy objectives. Read, discuss, take notes on Section 2.3. Main Ideas Activity 2.3 Homework: Read and study Section 2.4. Answer # 1,2,3,4 Section 3 Review page 46

9/5/06
Test today on chapter 1. Students may use the answers they wrote down on August 25 when a sub was filling in for Mr. Bennett. CW/HW � page on what you want to learn in Mr. Bennett�s class, what grade do you want to make in Mr. Bennett�s class, and what grade do you think you will earn in Mr. Bennett�s class this year.

9/1/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE-

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-

US History 8TH GRADE-

8/31/06
Review for Test. Give out study sheets with answers for the test. Test on Tuesday September 5, 2006.

8/29/06
Objective: The United States of America. Open note quiz on 5 themes of geography. Discuss culture, economy, and the environment of the US. CW Chapter 1 section 3&4 review questions.Test on Chapter 1 (United States)next week. Note: Definitions written last Friday will be used as bonus points on the quiz.
8/28/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Do Now: Reading skills. Anticipation guide about planet earth. Read and check guide. Exit pass: what have you learned. HW Fall equinox weather report

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Label landforms. Complete study guide. Geography test on Friday 9/1/06.

US History 8TH GRADE- Read, discuss take notes sect 2.1; Start explorer chart; HW 2.1 due today. HW due next class read sect 2.2 and answer questions 1-4 on pg 41.

8/25/06
STUDENTS ARE TO WRITE DEFINITIONS FOR CHAPTER 1. STUDENTS ARE TO COMPLETE OPEN BOOK QUESTIONS ON NORTH AMERICA FOR A QUIZ GRADE.

8/24/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Do Now: Using vocabulary in a sentence pg 23.Review homework for Monday. Open notes chapter quiz today.
GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- 1.Complete landform pie chart .Mapmaster handout. Important lines handouts. HW bring �Hoot�

US History 8TH GRADE- Chapter 1 review and test.Read,discuss,take notes sect 2.1 HW 1.3 and 1.4HW 2.1 due on 8/28/06 #1,2,3 and 4.

8/22/06
COLLECT MAP HW. MAP QUIZ TODAY. REVIEW CONTINENTS AND OCEANS. REVIEW MAP SKILLS. CW PG 36 AND 41 CHAPTER 1 SECTION 1 AND 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS. DISCUSS REGIONS AND PHYSICAL FEATURES OF THE US. CW PG 36 AND 41 CHAPTER 1 SECTION 1 AND 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS. HW QUIZ ON 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY ON TUESDAY Aug 29.

8/21/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Hemispheres and absolute location. Geobowl quiz. Students will be able to locate places using longitude and latitude. HW Review for quiz.
GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Describe and define physical features. Practice using lat/longitude. Create landform picture dictionary. HW complete latitude/longitude worksheet.

US History 8TH GRADE- Classwork:Read, discuss, and take notes on Section 1.4.Main Ideas Activity 1.4 Homework:Read Section 2.1 New Empires in the AmericasAnswer # 1,2,3,4 Section Review page 36

8/18/06
REVIEW 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY. HAVE STUDENTS TRACE A MAP OF THE OCEAN AND CONTINENTS. HAVE STUDENTS LABEL THE CONTINENTS AND OCEANS. HAVE STUDENTS PLACE A COPY IN THEIR FOLDER TO USE AS A STUDY GUIDE. REVIEW MAPS OF THE CONTINENTS AND OCEANS. BE ABLE TO LOCATE AMERICA ON A GLOBE. IDENTIFY MAJOR CITIES IN FL AND THE U.S. IDENTIFY THE 4 REGIONS OF THE U.S. IDENTIFY THE CAPITAL OF THE US AND ALSO FL. BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY (ON A GLOBE) AND KNOW DEFINITIONS TO PRIME MERIDIAN, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, AND EQUATOR. BE ABLE TO DEFINE A DESERT AND RIVER SYSTEM. BE ABLE TO KNOW DIRECTIONS (N, S, E, AND W). DO ACTIVITIES TO INCORPORATE LEARNING. HW COMPLETE MAP WORKSHEET. QUIZ TUESDAY ON CONTINENTS AND OCEANS. SPELLING MUST BE CLOSE.

8/17/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Do Now: Using and identifying tools related to a map. Students will identify advantages and disadvantages to globes and maps. Teacher will go over with students.Activity: Students will use atlas to view different types of maps and the uses of each map. During this activity they will also be using the scale bar, the map key, and a compass rose. The students are applying what they learned about parts of a map.Teacher will circulate and help students. Students will finally complete a guided reading sheet to review the information they learned.
GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-
Review latitude/longitude. Movements of the earth. Practice using latitude/longitude.
US History 8TH GRADE-
Section 1.3 Europe During the Middle Ages1. Geo-bowl quiz. 2. Finish and hand in HW 1.1. (3) Read, Discuss, and take notes on sect 1.3 (4)HW 1.3 #1,2,3,4 section review on pg 22. (5) Chapter 1 test on Thurs Aug 24.

8/16/06
Objective: Understand the meaning of geography and the 5 Themes.Review definition of geography and its purpose. Review and graph the 5 Themes of geography.Outline of the continents and oceans

8/15/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Do Now: Previewing the Reading for today�s lesson. Activity: Students will read the section in the book on the five themes of Geography. Students will be instructed to write down the meaning or purpose of each theme as they read. After they determine the meaning they must illustrate something that would represent that theme. Directions will be placed on the overhead. Teacher will do an example with the students. After students have had a sufficient amount of time of independent reading, teacher will have students share ideas and answers. A PowerPoint will be shown to review meanings. Application: Teacher will show the students statements that describe a theme. The students will have to determine what theme each statement would be included in.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: Identify and define the 5 themes of geography. Use latitude/longitude to locate places. Agenda-Warm-up, organize notebook, review continents and ocean quiz, 5 theme notes, review longitude and latitude.

US History 8TH GRADE- Daily Quiz 1.1 Read, discuss, take two-column notes on section 1.2. Main Ideas Activity 1.2

8/14/06
Objective: Define geography. Explain the questions that geography answers. Understand the 5 themes of geography. CW answer the questions about and the 5 themes for a grade. HW. Bring back the CW on Wednesday so that the teacher can grade it. Do not lose CW or it�s a 0. Teacher collected 8th graders assignment in class.

5/10/06
Objective: Understand religions of the world.Review. Hand out test study guide. Test on Friday on religions of the world.

5/9/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Learn about the elements of culture and how Islam influences life in North Africa. Find out about cultural change. Learn about West Africa�s cultural diversity. Find out the importance of family ties in W. African culture. Examine the West African tradition of story telling. Use study guide pages 33-37. (Book pages 460-473) Complete table with countries, languages, religions, ethnic groups and cultural facts.

US History 8TH GRADE- (230-233---exploring the document ???)Constitution outline-finish,,congress at work w/s,,crossword-9-1)State/capital quiz

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-

5/8/06
Religions of the world. Video on Islam (take notes). Video on Hinduism (take notes). Video on Judaism (take notes). CW/HW One page paper on Islam. Test on religions of the world on Friday, May 12, 2006.

5/5/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Discover what motivated Europeans to explore the African coast. Find out how the Atlantic slave trade developed in the 1500�s. Learn how Europeans colonized regions of Africa. Learn about the growth of nationalism. Examine the different challenges faced by African nations on their paths to independence. Learn about African social, economic and environmental issues today. Use Study Guide pages 22-31.

US History 8TH GRADE- Civil War. Questions on pg 507. Review Constitution info. State and Cap quiz on Tuesday. Need to know branches of gov�t. Complete worksheet

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Complete HW from last time.

5/4/06
Understanding world religions. Complete Venn diagrams from last Tuesday. Complete poster from last Tuesday. Review Buddhism and Christianity.

5/3/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Chapter 15 Test Examine the ways in which the survival skills of early Africans changed over time. Find out about early civilizations that arose along the Nile River. Learn about the Bantu migration. Know how historical developments influenced the development of civilizations. Know historical leaders who shaped the development of early cultures. Use the Africa Study guide to complete the first two sections.

US History 8TH GRADE- Civil War. Quiz. Complete crossword puzzle.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Latin America. Complete chapter 11 practice test on pg 427-428.

5/2/06
Comparing different religions. Video on Buddhism (take notes). Video on Christianity (take notes). VENN diagram (group project) comparing Buddhism and Christianity. Group poster on Christianity.

5/1/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Africa�s Physical Geography, focusing on land use and resources. Students will complete a thematic map of the land uses and resources in Africa (2 keys). Students will also complete the chapter review on pages 413-414 to prepare for the test next class period. (Grades in agenda)

US History 8TH GRADE- Civil War. Name the state and capitals of the 17th-22nd President. Cinco de Mayo paper due on Wednesday. State and capital test on May 9. Complete worksheets for homework. Study vocab.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Geography countries search.

4/28/06
Objective: Religions of the world. Finish watching video on Habitats of the world. Discuss climate and animals on the different continents/habitats. What is Christianity? KWL. Students tell teacher what they know about Christianity. Video on Christianity (Students take notes). Students tell teacher what they learned from the video and compare it with what they already knew. HW student write a page on what they learned from the video.

4/27/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Africa�s Climate and Vegetation Regions. Continue work with interpreting diagrams, charts and tables. Read pages 408-412. Understand how culture and technology influence beliefs about regions. Understand how physical environment shapes human systems. Find out what African countries are doing to improve their economic health. Complete a land use and resource map for Africa.

US History 8TH GRADE- Objective: The Civil WarHistorical document question on pg 479. President profile question on pg 481. Vocabulary.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Moving day. Organize class

4/26/06
Objective: Continents and Oceans.Study for test. Test on continents and oceans.

4/25/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Discover the factors that influence Africa�s climate. Learn the characteristics of each of Africa�s vegetation regions. Find out how climate can affect the health of Africa�s people. Students will continue working on their guided reading sheets and open note quiz papers from last class. Once students are finished, check the worksheet together. Students should mark incorrect answers wrong, but then correct them. Next, students will complete the worksheets interpreting graphs, charts and diagrams. Once they have finished, they will read pages 408-412 on resources and land use in Africa. They have a GR sheet to complete as they read.

US History 8TH GRADE- Read timeline on pages 448 and 449. Pg 454-459 bio question and question on compromise. Write vocab. for chapter 15.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: Latin America.Open book quiz

4/24/06
Objective: Continents and Oceans. Quiz on Continents and oceans. Review quiz. Notes on continents and oceans. Review activity. Test on Continents and Oceans on Wednesday, April 26.

4/21/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Open book quiz on Africa�s physical geography. Video: Physical Geography of Africa (27 minutes). Student will nee to jot down 15 facts about Africa�s physical Geography. Discover the factors that influence Africa�s climate. Learn the characteristics of each of Africa�s vegetation regions. Find out how climate can affect the health of Africa�s people. Read pages 398-405 aloud. During reading, have students complete the GR sheet. After reading, they will complete the quiz, open book.

US History 8TH GRADE- End of Year evaluation assessment/test

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Physical Geography of Latin America. Complete worksheet (graded review and quiz) on chapter 11 section 2.

4/20/06
Objective: Continents and Oceans. Notes. Review of Continents and Oceans. Quiz on Monday April 24 on Continents and Oceans. Test on Wednesday April 26 on Continents and Oceans.

4/19/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Read the Regional Overview on pages 384-389. Learn about Africa�s four regions and its major landforms. Find out about Africa�s major rivers. Read pages 390-397. Complete the Guided Reading Sheet while reading. Label regions on the political map. Quiz next class.

US History 8TH GRADE- Objective: Westward expansion. Pg 424 and 429 map question. Chapter 14 sect 1&2 study guide questions.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Latin America. Read chapter 11 sect 2. Complete taking notes section. Write 15 study questions for chapter 11 sect.2

4/18/06
Objective: Basic geographic knowledge. IPGP. Review questions on IPGP with students. Continents and Oceans worksheet for CW/HW.

4/17/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Intro to Africa: Africa Physical and Political Map. Complete map assignment.

GEOGRAPHY 8TH GRADE- Westward Expansion and War (1790-1860). Complete pg 420 timechart. Homework project due May 3rd or 4th . Project is a handwritten 1-2 page papers on history of Cinco de Mayo (1862).

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- South America. Open book quiz on Chpt 11 sect 1.

4/13/06
Objective: WWII and the Holocaust. Test on WWII and the Holocaust. Video on WWII.

4/12/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Finish IPGP Post test. Video on Southwest Asia

GEOGRAPHY 8TH GRADE- A changing nation.Women�s Rights. PG 415 and 416 questions. Crossword puzzle for homework. Chapter 13 test on Monday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-
Latin America. Video. Activity.

4/11/06
Objective: WWII and the Holocaust.Review WWII and the Holocaust 30 minute video on the Holocaust. Quiz on the Holocaust. Test on Thursday on WWII and the Holocaust

4/10/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- IPGP Post test

GEOGRAPHY 8TH GRADE- New movements in America. Pg 408 Global question. Pg 411 questions. Turn in HW. Test on Wednesday on chapter 13.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Latin America. Turn in LINCing (vocab assignment. HW complete chapter 11 section 1 study questions.

4/7/06
Objective: Life during the Holocaust. Video on the life of Anne Frank. Video on a Jewish teenager who survived the Holocaust. Reflection on the video. Write a page on the two videos.

4/6/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Complete worksheet.Video: Jungle Book (Students will be able to recognize landforms and water bodies they studied in South Asia in India, as well as cultural traits.)

GEOGRAPHY 8TH GRADE- New movements in America. Pg 394 and 398. Complete worksheet from Tuesday and other assignment that is due on Monday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- LINCing strategies for vocabulary words. Turn in on Monday.

4/5/06
Objective: The effects of WWII and the Holocaust. Agenda: Video on Auschwitz (Holocaust). Reflect on video. � page on what the video meant to you and what you can do now to prevent it from happening again. Video on WWII.
4/4/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Cultures of South, Southwest and Central Asia. Complete assessment on page 52. Learn about the major landforms of Southeast Asia. Find out about the kinds of climate and vegetation in SE Asia. Examine how people use the land and resources of SE Asia. Textbook pages 190-196. Complete the Guided Reading Activity when reading.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Chapter 13 New movements in America. Pg 391 the daily life question. Complete worksheet for homework due Monday. Complete all the reading check questions from pages 390-406 by Monday. Complete #3 and 4 of the section reviews for the chapter due Monday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Latin America. Complete the graphic organizer for class-work. HW complete section 1 assessment on Latin America

4/3/06
Objective: Current issues affecting the US. Discussion on illegal immigrants in the US

3/24/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Learn that many cultures and people influenced Central Asia in ancient times. Discover how Central Asian nations became independent and why they are a focus of world interest. Study guide pages 49-51. Video: What is Islam? Then students will compare and contrast the religions of Islam and Hinduism. Chapter Assessment on page 52.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: A changing nation. Worksheet (crossword puzzle). Open book assessment

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-
US and Canada. Name that state worksheet.

3/23/06
Objective: Assessment on North Africa and the Middle East. Study for test. Test on North Africa and the Middle East. Page on plans for Spring Break or what you want to do for Spring Break.

3/22/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Find out what religions became part of South Asian cultures. Understand which empires shaped the history of South Asia. Learn about the present-day religions and language of South Asian cultures. Read pages 43-52 in the study guide. Complete activities as you read. Videos: What is Hinduism?

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Practice test in the computer lab. Review questions from the practice test. Study for possible test on Friday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and Canada. Grade the tests. Video on a family who are immigrants in the US.

3/21/06
Objective: To learn the location, culture, and economy of North Africa and the Middle East. Read pg 344. Location, Culture, and Economy of N. Africa and the Middle East. Review study guide questions. Hand out study guide answers. Game (Geo-Hoopmadness). Test on Thursday.

3/20/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Find out what religions became part of South Asian cultures. Understand which empires shaped the history of South Asia. Learn about the present-day religions and language of South Asian cultures. Read pages 43-52 in the study guide. Complete activities as you read.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: A Changing nation. The North and the South.Pg 374 map question. Pg 376 Florida question. Need to study for possible quiz.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and CanadaReview study questions. Go over answers. Test

3/17/06
Objective: North Africa and the Middle East. Complete handout review questions in class and turn in for a grade (Open book quiz in pairs).

3/16/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Complete South Asia map. Watch video on South Asia. Write facts about what you saw on the video

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Changing the nation. Pg 365 question #3. Pg 367 chart. Complete handouts on the section.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Complete pre-test on Canada and the US (chapter 7) and turn in on Monday. Test on Monday.

3/15/06
Objective: Overview of North Africa and the Middle East.Location/map skills. Culture. Economics of the Middle East. Activity on North Africa. Told students if they miss a day of class (excused or unexcused) that a one-page paper handwritten without skipping line is due the day they come back to Mr. Bennett�s class on someone in history. Mr. Bennett explained how he would grade the absent student papers and reasons if they have to write a 2 page paper (Missing a quiz or an assignment that worth a lot of points). Will not take late papers. Explain consequences to students.

3/14/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Learn about the major landforms, natural resources, land use and climate in Southwest and Central Asia. Use the study guide pages 19-24 to read and learn. Answer comprehension questions as you read. Then complete the Chapter 2 Assessment on page 25 for open book quiz grade.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- A Changing nation.Page 359 question. Intro to the new unit. Review timeline. Complete section 1 vocabulary for the new chapter.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: History of the US and Canada. Read chapter 7 sect 5 in class. Complete chapter 7 section 5 assessment for CW and turn in.

3/9/06-3-10/06
Substitute
3/8/06
Substitute. Objective: Central And East Africa�s location and physical features. Map skills question on pg 313. Section 1 Review questions on pg 315. Section 2 review questions on pg 319.

3/7/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Complete East Asia Projects. Open book test on the country that you did your project on.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Change during Jackson�s term of office and Indian Removal from the Southeast. Pg 339 presidential question and pg 340 political question. Pg 335 map question. Worksheet. Vocabulary test next class period.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- US Involvement during WWI and WWII. Venn diagram of US involvement in WWI and WWII. Class discussion

3/6/06
Objective: Africa. Video on Africa and the pyramids. Review of Africa and the Middle East. Review of Africa and the Middle East. Maze on Africa. Collect make-up biography projects.

3/3/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Students will present their projects to the rest of the class. The class will be given evaluations for the presentations. After all of the presentations, students will be given a quiz on the country that they studied and researched.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Expanding the nation: pg 333 and 334 question on Missouri Compromise and American system

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Finish video on segregation. Group Venn diagram on WWI and WWII.

3/2/06
Objective: Culture and Economy of North Africa and the Middle East Review location and map skills. Lecture on cultures of North Africa and the Middle East. Discuss where and how most North African and Middle Eastern people live. Describe the economy and environmental challenges of the region. Have students answer section 3 and 4 review questions in complete sentences.

3/1/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Students will be able to describe the economies, governments, development and successes of China, Japan, and the Koreas. Discuss in class project on China, Japan, and the Koreas. Students will be assigned groups to research one of the East Asian Countries, using the book for research. They will be �puzzling�, with each group studying one section of Chapter 12. Student will work on research during class. Present on March 3.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Chapter 11�new National Identity (354-Copy tree)11.1,11.2----Monroe Doctrine/Missouri compromiseVocabulary

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US relationship during segregationVideo: �Remember the Titans�

2/28/06
FCAT

2/27/06
FCAT

2/24/06
Objective: Location, Physical features, and Climate of North Africa and the Middle East. Discuss location of North Africa and the Middle East; Section 1 Review questions on pg 335; Discuss physical features and climate of North Africa and the Middle East; Section 2 review questions on pg 339. Biography Project due on March 2.

2/23/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Students will be able to describe the economies, governments, development and successes of China, Japan, and the Koreas. Discuss in class project on China, Japan, and the Koreas. Students will be assigned groups to research one of the East Asian Countries, using the book for research. They will be �puzzling�, with each group studying one section of Chapter 12. Student will work on research during class. Presentations on Mar.3

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Chapter 10 assessment. Details of War of 1812, Louisiana Purchase, and Judicial Review. Bellwork: Visual Record question on page 301, 305, 311, 316, and 317.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Teacher led chapter 7 section assessment. CW/HW write 15 questions on chapter 7 section 3.

2/22/06
Objective: Make-up work and summary of China. Make-up work. Video on China. Discuss Project on Black History. Map skills question pg 333 on North Africa and the Middle East. Project due on March 2, 2006. Debate for 5th period class instead of map questions.

2/21/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- In small groups, students will compare and contrast Families in China and Families in Japan. Students will create a Venn Diagram showing similarities and differences. Then they will write a comparison of the two cultures in paragraph form. Review Pages 222-226 to explain how East Asia�s past affects its modern culture. Complete pages 39-42 in the study guide to review. Open note quiz today.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Review of chapter 10. Chapters 10 quiz. F321A/B. Chapter 10 Test on Thursday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Finish watching the movie �glory�. HW Write a one page paper on how Black soldiers were treated during the Civil War.

2/17/06
Objective: China. Test on China. Video on China.

2/16/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Examine some ways in which East Asia�s past affects its modern day culture and to find out how the people of China are different from the people of the Koreas and Japan. Use Study Guide pages 39-41 to Review section. Videos: Families of China and Families of Japan. Students will take notes on each video.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: War of 1812Bellwork on pg 309 (Global connections) and pg 310 (Connecting to Math)

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US Civil War. Watch video �Glory�

2/15/06
Objective: Culture, physical characteristic and location of China.Map of China. Review of China. CW Study questions on China. Take home study guide with answers. Test on Friday on China

2/14/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Objective: China�s culture and economy. Agenda: Review of China�s location and physical characteristics. China�s culture and economy. CW Sections 3 and 4 review questions. Test on Friday on China.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: Expanding the nation. Explain the Louisiana purchase; Explain Louis and Clark expedition. Explain Pike�s expedition. Questions on pg 300 and 304.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and CanadaCW Chapter 7 sect 4 assessment. Due at the end of class. Complete all of it. Answer in complete sentences.

2/13/06
Objective: China�s culture and economyAgenda: Review of China�s location and physical characteristics. China�s culture and economy. CW Sections 3 and 4 review questions. Test on Friday on China.

2/10/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Test on Physical Geography of East AsiaRead Page 214-219 on the Historic Traditions of East Asia. Use context clues to analyze words and text. Complete the GR Sheet that accompanies it. (Know the early art and architectural achievements to the time of the renaissance. Know historical leaders who shaped the development of early cultures. Understand the ways in which cultural blending takes place.)Create a timeline depicting the Major achievements in China. Information is found on page 215 in the text book. Students need to include major events, dates and an illustration of the achievements.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Expanding the Nation. Complete timeline.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- US and Canada. Change in the USCW Chapter 7 section 3 assessment due at the end of class

2/9/06
Objective: The physical features of China Review China and where it is located. Discuss the physical features of China. Complete chapter 16 section 2-review questions. Video on families of China. Write 10 facts on each family from the video.

2/8/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Check Guided Reading Sheets for Climate and Natural Resources. Review for test. Complete the review and assessment activities on pages 161-162. Test on East Asia�s Physical Geography Test on East Asia�s Physical Geography

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: Chapter 9 Assessment.Test on Chapter 9 on laying the foundations for the US.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and CanadaGrowth and Conflict in the US. CW Complete Chapter 7 sect 2 study guide sheet. If not finished complete for homework and its due beginning of class on Friday, Febuary 10.

2/7/06
Objective: China. Location and physical features.Map skills questions on pg 357 and section 1 review on page 359.Video on China.

2/6/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review major climate regions and how climate affects people and vegetation in East Asia. Review natural resources and find out how the people us the land to produce food. Check study guide. Individual practice GR sheets for climate and vegetation and natural resources. Test next class.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Chapter 9 review. Why government is necessary? Know parts of federal system. Pg F295 A&B. State and Capital test today. Chapter 9 test on Wednesday Feb. 8, 2006.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- US and Canada. Video �National Treasure�. Turn in chapter 7 section 1 study guide.

2/3/06
Test on graphs, compass directions, and exact location (longitude/latitude). CW pg 163 map skills questions on Western Europe.

2/2/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Examine the major climate regions and learn how climate affects people and vegetation in East Asia. Learn about the natural resources and find out how the people use the land to produce food. (Use Study Guide Sheets)

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: building a strong nation. Pg 285 question on George Washington. Math FCAT questions. Notebook check. Quiz. CW/HW crossword problems. Complete chapter 9 vocabulary words. Study vocab. State and capital test on 2/6/06.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and Canada. Turn in Chapter 7 sect 1 assessments. HW chapter 7 section 1study questions.

2/1/06
Objective:Map skills
Review Australian worksheet on graphs, compass rose, and longitude/latitude (to find exact locations of places). HW worksheet. Test Friday on graphs, compass directions, and exact locations.

1/31/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Information On Nations for North and South Korea. Introduce Vocabulary for Chapter 6. Learn about the landforms and water bodies found in East Asia and find out where most people live, using the Study guide pages 7-8.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: Building a strong nation.State and Capital test on 2/6/06. pg 276 economic question. Rule of 72. Explain difference between Strict and Loose Construction. List 3 greatest threats to the nation as identified by Washington.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: History of US and Canada. Individual student reading of Chapter 7 sect 1. Oral quiz on chapter 7 sect 1. HW chapter 7 sect 1 assessment.

1/30/06
Objective: Map skills
Review on graphs, compass rose, and longitude/latitude (to find exact locations of places). Geography search (D.O.G. #21). Test Friday on graphs, compass directions, and exact locations.

1/27/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Australia�s test. Aussie talk stories due today. Information on Nations of China and Japan.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- State and Capital test.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Test on Chapter 6 US and Canada

1/26/06
Objective: Map skills. Review Australian packet on graphs, scale bar, and compass rose. Teach using longitude/latitude to find exact locations of places. Geography search. Debate/discussion.

1/25/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Australia and New Zealand Test. Aussie Talk Stories

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: Foundations of government. Pg 273 graph question. Finish section 2-5 vocab. State and capital test on Friday 1/27/06

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and Canada�s physical geography.Review of chapter 6; HW/CW completion of chapter 6 practice test. Test this Friday 1/27/06.

1/24/06
Objective: Map skills.
Bar graphs and pictographs. How to measure distance on a map (scale bar, linear/distance scale). Using a compass rose. HW Australia packet section pages 27, 31, and 32 all questions (How many people live there, Using a compass rose, and How far is it?). HW is due at the beginning of class on Thursday 1/26/06.

1/23/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Test on Wednesday on Australia and New Zealand; Worksheet/review questions on Australia and New Zealand. Review

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: Foundations of government. Pg 269 question on Citizenship. State and capital test on Friday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and Canada. Review chapter 6 section 3 assessment. CW/HW is complete chapter 6 section 3 study questions.

1/20/06
Objective: South America.
Test/Assessment on South America; Writing assignment on South America

1/19/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- People PacketAustralian people and AboriginesLife on a Sheep StationCountry Life Vs. City Life Discussion using a Venn DiagramWriting: Write a one page expository essay comparing and contrasting city life and country life.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Test on Chapter 8 (Citizenship and the Constitution). Bell-work pg 225 question #4. HW is the worksheet on the President�s Cabinet members.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: US and Canada�s physical geography. Independent reading of chapter 6 sect 3 focusing on resource and landforms. Teacher lead mini reading, to reinforce the student�s reading. CW/HW chapter 6 section 3 assessments.

1/18/06
Objective: South AmericaWork on finding answers to South America study guide review questions. Review of South America. Handed out South America study guide answers. Handed out report cards and Lexile scores of students. Test on Friday (1/20/06) on South America

1/17/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Location Packet(Reading graphs, charts and maps). Reference Materials:Using an almanac. Video:Wonders Down Under (45 minutes)

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective: Citizenship and the Constitution. Pg 227 read and answer questions 1-3. Quiz on Vocabulary. Test on Thursday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Review chapter 6 sect 2 assessment. Complete chapter 6 sect 2 review questions on worksheet for CW/HW. Chapter 6 sect 2 review questions on worksheet due on Thursday. Test on Friday January 27, 2006

1/13/06
Objective: South America�s Economies and Environments A. Industries and agriculture; B. Natural Resources; C. Problems
Lecture; Chapter 4 Section Review questions; Video �Around South America� (shows the different cultures of South America and their cities).

1/12/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- M.U. Regions of Australia (Missed due to assembly)Location Packet (Reading graphs, charts and maps)

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. Pg 256 chart questions. Pg 257 daily questions. Lecture on Rights and Responsibilities. HW chapter 8 sect 3 Review questions.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Climate and Vegetation of US and Canada. CW/HW chapter 6 sect 2 assessment questions.

1/11/06
Objective: South America A. Cultures B. Languages and Religions C. Population
Overview/Lecture; Section 3 review questions on pg 129; Video on Physical Features of the continents (South America). First 15 minutes of the video �Around South America� which shows different cultures and the cities of South America.

1/10/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- DOG # 12 (Questions 5-8) Review of Australia. Explore Australia and New Zealand�s physical geography. Learn about the cultures of each region and how they have been affected by other cultures. Note taking strategies (2 Column Notes). Check Platypus Reading Comprehension. Bully Prevention Assembly at 9:45. Regions of Australia worksheets (2)

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Objective the Bill of Rights, Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship. Bio question on page 249. Review of chpt 8 section 2 and 3. Test on States and Capitals on Jan. 27

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Objective: The US and Canada. Class discussion of Chapter 6 section 1 assessment. Independent completion of chapter 6 section 1-study questions for CW/HW.

1/9/06
Objective: South America A. Continental Drift Theory B. Physical features and Climates C. Countries
Overview/Lecture; Section 1 review on pg 122; Section 2 Review on pg 126; Video on Physical Features of the continents (South America).

1/6/06
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Substitute. DOG # 12 Review of Australia. Explore Australia and New Zealand�s physical geography. Learn about the cultures of each region and how they have been affected by other cultures.�Note taking strategies (2 Column Notes)HW: Platypus Reading Comprehension

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Substitute. Bill of Rights. Worksheet.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Substitute. Chapter 6 sect 1 assessment on US and Canada.

1/5/06
Overview on South America; Map questions on South America pg 119; Video on �Treasures of South America� (summarize the video on paper)

12/16/05
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Video on Australia. School holiday performance.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Graphic organizer on U.S. presidents and Amendments of the Bill of Rights. Requirements for federal positions (presidents, congressman, federal judge)

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Video on culture

12/15/05
Building textbook skills. Finding key words. Geography search (D.O.G. #2). Word search on cultures and natural resources of North America (holidays and trees).

12/14/05
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Compare and Contrasting Australia and the United States. Video on Australia.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Chapter 7 Test (Forming a new government)

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Chapter 3 (Cultures of Europe and Russia) review and test

12/13/05
Culture project make-ups. Geography book search skills. Video.
7th grade CW Chapter 5 section reviews 1-3 and map skills questions on pg 119.

12/12/05
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Student will earn about the major economic activities in Australia and find out how Aboriginal people in Australia are working to improve their lives when they read pages 374-378. Complete the Anticipation guide and guided reading sheet when finished reading.Act: Political Map of Australia and label regions of Australia

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Page 213 questions 1-5 in text. Review over chapter 7. Chapter 7 test on Wednesday, December 14. Notebook checks on Friday, December 16. State and capital test re-take possibly this week.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Students will turn in study questions over ch3 sec3 �the cultures of the Russian federation�. Class discussion of these same study questions. Handouts. Review for test. Test on Wednesday, December 14, 2005.

12/9/05
Cumulative Exam on North America.

12/8/05
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Culture Collage Projects Due Today(Students will share projects in a group-Kagan Style) Review Pages 197-201. Check the GR Sheet. Complete a Venn Diagram (Groups) showing similarities and differences between Australia and New Zealand.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- FCAT practice (reading and understanding). Pg F213A (1-4). FCAT practice (math). Pg F21b (2 and 3). Test on Chpt 7 on 12/14/05. Notebook check on 12/16/05. HW mandatory all 50 states Abbr. State Capital. Retesting on state and capital test.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- students will begin work on teacher made study questions for ch3 sec3 �the Russian federation�Any questions that are not finished in class are to be completed for HW

12/7/05
North America. Review. Semantic Feature Analysis on North America. Bubble graph on U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Venn diagram on U.S. and Mexico. Culture collage project due. Review/feedback from lesson. Exam on Friday over North America (U.S., Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean islands).

12/6/05
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Atlas Activities.Read pages 197-201. Complete Anticipation guide before reading. After reading complete anticipation guide and guided reading sheet.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 211 review question #3. Complete handouts (daily quizzes). Chapter 7 test on 12/14/05. Notebook check on 12/16/05.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Read and complete chapter 3 sect 3 �The cultures of the Russian Federation�. Complete the section assessment all of it and write the answers in complete sentences. Due next class period.

12/5/05
North America. Handed out Exam study guide and the answers. Test/Exam on Friday December 9, 2005 over United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean islands. Culture Collage project due on Wednesday December 7, 2005.

8/3-4
Review classroom procedures and school rules.

8/5
REVIEW MAPS OF THE CONTINENTS AND OCEANS. BE ABLE TO LOCATE AMERICA ON A GLOBE. IDENTIFY MAJOR CITIES IN FL AND THE U.S. IDENTIFY THE 4 REGIONS OF THE U.S. IDENTIFY THE CAPITAL OF THE US AND ALSO FL. BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY (ON A GLOBE) AND KNOW DEFINITIONS TO PRIME MERIDIAN, LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, AND EQUATOR. BE ABLE TO DEFINE A DESERT AND RIVER SYSTEM. BE ABLE TO KNOW DIRECTIONS (N, S, E, AND W). DO ACTIVITIES TO INCORPORATE LEARNING. GIVE HW ON THE ITEMS COVERED IN CLASS TO BRING BACK ON TUESDAY. HAVE PARENTS SIGN THE HW.

8/9
GIVE STUDENTS A PRETEST. REVIEW CONTINENTS AND OCEANS. IDENTIFY DIFFERENT CULTURES IN THE U.S. AND HOW THEY INFLUENCE AMERICA. IDENTIFY HOW TO READ A MAP (SCALE BAR, MAP KEY, AND COMPASS ROSE). REVIEW CHPT 1 SECTION 1&2. DISCUSS DIVERSITY IN THE U.S. (RELIGION AND LANGUAGE). DISCUSS NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE U.S.

8/10
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE-TEXTBOOK HUNT (LEARN HOW TO FIND ITEMS IN THE TEXTBOOK AND PICK OUT SOMETHING INTERESTING IN THE TEXTBOOK). HW COMPLETE CONTINENT AND OCEAN WORKSHEET. QUIZ ON CONTINENTS AND OCEANS NEXT WEEK.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-GUIDED READING WORKSHEET OVER 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY. VIDEO ON 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY. WORKSHEET ON ITEMS FROM THE VIDEO. POSSIBLE QUIZ ON FRIDAY ON 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- PRE-TEST. REVIEW OF MAGNA CARTA. COLLECT HW ON MAGNA CARTA. TEST ON STATES AND THEIR CAPITALS IN A FEW MONTHS. HW IS REVIEW DEFINITION WRITTEN FROM PAGE 4.

8/11
QUIZ ON OCEANS AND CONTINENTS. COMPLETE CHPT 1. DISCUSS CULTURE, RELIGION, CLIMATE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES. INTERPRET A BAR GRAPH. VIDEO ON "PEOPLE" OF THE WORLD. HW-COMPLETE MAP WORKSHEET AND TURN IN BY MONDAY. (NOTE 1ST PERIOD DID NOT HAVE TO DO MAP HW AND 7TH PERIOD DID NOT WATCH THE VIDEO).

8/12
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE-Reminder: Oceans and Continents Quiz next class period.Assign Map Project due Aug 22nd. Anticipation Guide and GR Sheet for 1:1. Read Chapter 1 Section 1 on pages 10-13

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE-Review chapter 1 sect 2. Define terms. HW- write 8 sentences using the vocabulary words

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-Quiz. HW-complete worksheet.

8/15
Review of Chapter 1. Write down terms and definitions in class. Map quiz on continents and oceans on Wednesday (spelling will be counted). Test on Chapter 1 on Friday.

8/16
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- D.O.G.#1 Oceans and Continents Quiz. Hemisphere Project

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE-Quiz on chpt1 sect 1&2 (hw definitions). Chpt 1 sect 3. Worksheet on chpt 1 sect 3.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE-Review HW from last week. Hw -Worksheet on planets and solar system.

8/17
Map quiz on continents and oceans. Review of Chapter 1. Write down terms and definitions in class. Test on Chapter 1 on Friday.

8/18
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- DOG #15 Themes of Geography p.10-13. Complete anticipation guide and review questions

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Chpt 1 test on Wednesday, Aug 24. Study definitions. Complete the �know it all 1.3 vocab list. Also write sect 4 the identify words. Complete the chpt 1 sect 4 worksheet.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Review homework/worksheet. Go over planets and the solar system.

8/19
Test on Chapter 1. Begin chapter 2 on Canada. Video on Canada. HW (7th and 8th grade) write the differences and similarities of Canada and the United States (due on Tuesday).

8/23
Chapter 2. Canada. Venn Diagram on Canada and the United States. Class-work grade on Venn Diagram (6th and 8th grade. Group-work grade on Venn Diagram (7th grade). Quiz on Canada this Thursday(7th grade).

8/24
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- D.O.G. #2. Read pg 10-13. Five Themes of Geography worksheet. Geography grade written in agenda. Study the five themes.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Test on Chapter 1. pg 13 �reading check� questions and �connecting to the arts� questions. Friday is notebook check and it is worth the same amount as a test grade.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Answer in complete sentences, section review questions for sections 1, 2, and 3, which are found on pages 23, 27, and 32. On the vocabulary words, you must define the word and write a sentence using the word correctly.

8/25
Chapter 2. Canada. Class-work grade on terms. Test on Canada next week. Terms given back to students for them to study.

8/26
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Five Themes of Geography Worksheet. Students will sort statements and determine to which theme they belong. Complete questions on guided reading and review sheet. (These are in the student�s folders in the pocket.)

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Draw and Label Time Line on pg 30 &31. Notebook check worth 100pts. Do questions and terms in Chpt 2 sect 1 in class. Quiz on Classwork. Study notes.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Finish HW from Wednesday. Take home a book if not finished. Watch earth video. Do video worksheet. Participation grade on video worksheet. Do worksheet review on chpt. 1 (3 worksheets).

8/29
Review Canada. Class-work is questions on Canada, which will be part of the study guide for the test. Test on Canada is Friday 9/2/05. Students are to complete the terms that they did on Canada last Friday and keep it for review.

8/30
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review 5 Themes sorting activityChapter 1 Section 1 QuizRead p.16-22 (The Geographer�s Tools) Learn how to read maps.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- What is the line of Demarcation? Reading Check Questions on chapter 2 section 2. Venn Diagram on Balboa and Magellan. Positive and Negative effect on Columbian Exchange (pg 41). Quiz on chapter 2 on Thursday. Will receive online password for the book and class on Tuesday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Test Tuesday on Guided Readings and Section Reviews. Practice test today. To be completed and used for a study guide. Will review for test on Thursday. A few short answers will be on the test.

8/31
Class-work page 55 and 59 on Canada. Questions to be used for study sheet for the test. Review game. Test on Friday on Canada. Students are to review the questions and definitions they did this week and last week for the test. Gave out study sheet (5th and 7th period class). Bonus points for those who had their previous class-work with them today.

9/1
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review How to read maps. On p.16-22. Quiz. Discuss the parts of a map, types of map and different map projections

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Do map questions on pg 40. Quiz. Test September 12 on Chapter 2. HW review notes. Will receive online password on Tuesday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Video on hurricanes. Review for test (game).Test on Tuesday on Chapter 1 (5 themes, earth, longitude and latitude). Review notes from Chapter 1 sect 1-3. If chapter 1 sect 1-3 not completed then take home book and complete them.

9/2
Give students time to study in class. Test on Canada. Video on Mexico after test.

9/6
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- D.O.G. # 4Note Taking: Geographer�s toolsUnderstanding the differences in Large and Small Scale Maps. Guided Reading and Review Sheet for Section 2. Quiz next class period.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 44 and 49 map questions. Test next week

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Test.

9/7
Video on Mexico�s �day of the dead�. Class-work grade (Think-Pair-Share learning strategy) on video. Mind-streaming (learning strategy)on video. Video on Belize and their Cashew parade. Class-work map questions.

9/8
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- P. 24 Review and Assessment along with FCAT ReviewSection 2 Quiz.Read Pages 28-32, Our Planet, Earth

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- sub

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- sub

9/9
Chapter 2 on Mexico. Question on pg 82. Three-minute pause (learning strategy)

9/12
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- D.O.G. #5 (1-4). Pre-assessment test. Check notebook/folder.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 52. Understanding main ideas questions 1,3,5, and 6. Pg #51 question #3. Draw diagram. Test on Wednesday. Can use the computer to study.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Review chapter 2 in new text. (1) Complete notes (using outline format on the board).

9/13
Review Mexico. Video on Mexican families. Free-Write entry (CRISS strategy)(7th and 8th grade). Venn Diagram on the video.

9/14
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Learn about earth�s movement in relation to the sun. Read pages 28-29. Practice note taking skills with CRISS strategy, two column notes. Follow up with the World Time Zones activity.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Page F53A questions 1-3. Chapter 2 test.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Finish and discuss chapter 2 section 1. Section assessment. Mini lecture. Complete chapter 2 section 1 questions. Bring work back for next class period. Hand back tests for students to keep. Video on the middle ages.

9/15
1st period-Text book pg 79 the 5 questions. Video on Mexico�s (Day of the dead) holiday. Think-Pair-Share CRISS strategy on video. Picture Notes CRISS strategy on video. Video on Mexican families. Venn Diagram on video. Brief lecture.
5th period- Lecture on Chapter 2. Review questions on page 79. 30 minute video on �Mexico: Land of Paradox�.
7th period- Lecture on Chapter 2. Review questions on page 79. Picture Notes CRISS strategy on video of Mexico�s holiday �Day of the dead�.

9/16
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review p.28-29, and world time zones. Set clocks. Read pages 30-32, on seasons and latitude. Worksheet on United States time zones. Worksheet on �what causes seasons.�

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Colonial America. Page 67 Map questions. Identify and define pg 64. Reading check question on page 66. Review Chapter 3 sect 1. Chapter 3 �know it all� worksheet section 3.1 and HW Nathaniel Bacon worksheet. Review terms for possible quiz on Tuesday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Complete outline on Greeks and Romans. Copy Renaissance outline from the board. Complete section review questions.

9/19
U.S. Constitution. Discussed �what do you know� and what do you want to learn� about the U.S. Constitution. 20-minute video on the United States Constitution. Gave students handouts on the Constitution (articles, amendments, and KWL). 50-minute lecture that includes intro to why the Constitution was written (how it began), when was it written, and what laws it guarantees and protects. Answer questions that students may have during the discussion.

9/20
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Organize folder. Latitude notes. Season worksheet. Day and night worksheet.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 77 historical document questions. Lecture on the Constitution. Finish chapter 3.1know it all questions. Review notes for possible test. HW complete Constitution crossword puzzle.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Lecture on Revolutionary period and the end of English monarchy.

9/21
Lecture on the Constitution. Questions and answers on the overhead. What freedoms and rights does the Constitution guarantee and protect. What laws would you have suggested if you were one of the representatives from your state. Lecture on first three articles of the Constitution. Class-work is to write 5 amendments found in the Constitution and give 2 sentences of why you support each one of those amendments that you chose (5th and 7th period).

9/22
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- D.O.G. #6. Review galaxy, season, and latitude notes. Open book and open notes quiz. Class-work pg 40-47 Weather and Climate and complete Guided Review sheet.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 71 visual record questions. Pg 76 primary source questions. Test on chapter 3 on October 4. Quiz on definitions. HW write definitions or statements for the questions you got wrong on the test. Review of Constitution.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Video on Leonardo da Vinci. Worksheet on Leonardo da Vinci.

9/23
� pg paper on Hurricanes. Constitution. The jury process (interactive/role playing)

9/26
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Check DOG # 6 Review Climate and Weather from pages 40-47. Video: Discovery Channel: Climate and Weather

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 78 Map questions. Make sure chapter 3 vocab list is complete. Pg 80 question #3 (draw the box and fill it in). Also �what factors would lead you to settle in a new country? Geography, economics, and culture. Do you agree or disagree and write a statement summarizing your answer.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Pg 97 in textbook the section assessment. Complete all questions.

9/27
Complete Test Review study guide in class. Video on Mexico�s �Day of the dead� and �Families of Mexico.� Test on Mexico, Thursday, September 29.

9/28
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- D.O.G.#7 (1-4). Understanding Populatio pg 60-66. Folder check on Friday worth 100 pts.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 84 Map Questions. Pg 86 Bio questions. Review sect 3&4 of Chapter 3.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Chapter 2 section 1-2 review. Worksheet (guided reading). Quiz on Chapter 2 sect 2. Chapter 2 section 2 outline.

9/29
Test on Mexico, Chapter 3. Read Chapter 4. Map questions on chapter 4 pg 99 in textbook. CRISS strategy �you ought to be in pictures� on Statue of Liberty.

9/30
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review of Chapter 1-3. Notebook Check. D.O.G. #7 due.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 88 Sect 1-4 of Understanding Main Ideas. Chapter 3 test on Tuesday, October 4.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Finish Outline of Chapter 2 sect 3. Industrial Revolution and Nationalism. Guided reading for Chpt 2 sec 3. Quiz on Chapter 2 sect 3. Chapter 2 sect 3 section assessment (all of it!!!) HW if not finished in class.

10/3
Chapter 4 Section 1&2 on Central America and the Caribbean Islands. Outline (Introduction/practice)

10/4
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Substitute TeacherFolder Check. Review Populations. Complete GR Sheet. Learn More about Migration or people�s movement from one region to another. Investigate urbanization, or people�s movement to cities. Read p .67-71. Buddy reading.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Substitute teacher. Test

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Substitute teacher

10/5
Substitute Teacher. Watch two videos on Central America and the Caribbeans. Write a paper on the videos. Discuss the video. Chapter 4 sect 1&2 sections review questions. Crossword puzzle on the Constitution.

10/6
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Substitute

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Substitute

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Substitute

10/10
Signal words (CRISS strategy). Find signal words in the textbook. Sticky notes discussion (CRISS strategy). Students read a page in the text and write something they find interesting and something that they do not understand on another sticky note. Sentence expansion (CRISS strategy). Students re-write the �Pledge of Allegiance� into simpler words that they can understand. Anticipation Guide (CRISS strategy). Students answer questions about a topic, then students read a story and find the correct answers to the question. Semantic Feature Analysis (CRISS strategy). Students compare countries with items similar to how it would be found in Consumer Reports Magazine. NOTE: 6th and 7th grade did not do the Semantics Feature Analysis. NOTE: 8th grade did not do the Anticipation Guide.

10/11
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Population Density by completing the map (Life Skills) Review of Migration. Complete the GR sheet. Quiz on Thursday.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Chapter 4 sect 1&2

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Comparing USSR and US education.

10/12
Review of Chapter 4 Central America and the Caribbean. Definitions. Semantic feature Analysis (graph comparing different countries). Collected CW/HW of Pledge of Allegiance re-wording. HW is to bring a folder for geography class on Friday (count as a grade). 5th period class also did Anticpation notes.

10/13
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Quiz on Population and MigrationExamine different kinds of economies, Investigate levels of economic development, study global trade patterns.Read pages 74-79 on Economic Systems�take notes

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Life in the English Colonies.
PG 109 Visual ?�s. PG 113 Past and Present ?�s. Oct 21 test on Chapter 4 and 5

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Lecture on the holocaustVideo on HolocaustCW Write a 1 page reflection on holocaust video

10/14
Central America and the Caribbean. Chapter 4 section 1 questions on pg 102. Two-column notes outline.

10/17
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review economic systems on pages 74-79. D.O.G. #9 due. Group work on the economic system.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- FCAT prep pg 119A/b. Handout. Test on Friday on Chapter 4 and 5.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Chpt 4 sect 2 on Russia. CW Timeline on Russia. CW page comparing Stalin and Hitler.

10/18
Review of Central America and the Caribbean. CW Pick a country in Central America and answer 8 questions about the country for a presentation (1st period). Pick a current event and answer who, what, when, and why (5th and 7th period).
10/19
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Complete notes on Political Systems. Do the Guided Reading and Review sheet. Review Economic systems and Political Systems for Quiz next class.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- FCAT prep. Pg 145a/b in textbook. Chapter 4&5 Review. Guided reading on Samuel Adams. Test on Friday.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Chpt 2 sect 4 assessment. Due handouts on chpt 2.

10/20
Central America and the Caribbean. CW Chpt 4 sect 2&3 review questions. Video on the Caribbean. Test on Wednesday October 26.

10/21
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Quiz on Economic Systems and Political Systems.Review Chapter 3 for test next class

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 132 map question. Pg 133 Focus on Florida question. Test.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Video on Russia. Notes on video.

10/24/05
Hurricane Day

10/25/05
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Chapter review. Video on migration. Test on Thursday.

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Pg 149 question. Chapter 6 The American Revolution.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Chapter 2 section 5 assessment review. FCAT prep.

10/26
Central America and the Caribbean. Review for Test. Played a game with the class on the test review questions. Incorporated spelling on the 2nd game. Handed out test review sheet. Test on Friday Oct 28, 2005.

11/30
GEOGRAPHY 6TH GRADE- Review Test on Chapter 4 and make correctionsIntro to Australia. KWL ChartLabeling a map: label landforms and water bodies

US HISTORY 8TH GRADE- Constitution and the Articles of Confederation. Chpt 7 sect 2. Pg 209 in the textbook. Comparing Chart on Constitution and the Articles of Confederation.

GEOGRAPHY 7TH GRADE- Review of Chapter 3 sect 2 study questions on �The cultures of Eastern Europe�. Complete worksheet on Chpt 3 sect 2 for class work if not completed it is HW and is due on Friday.

12/1
Using an Atlas: Australia Physical, Political and Thematic MapsRead p. 197-201 (Learn about Australia�s physical geography and learn why they have such a unique environment.)