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This week we will explore the various cultures of Africa. We will also begin the GREAT Program with Officer Copeland of the Columbus Police Department. GREAT stands for Gang Resistance Education And Training. This will be EVERY Tuesday until January 31.
Monday: Culture of Africa notes
Tuesday:GREAT PROGRAM
Wednesday: HEI REVIEW
Thursday: CULTURE and RELIGION REVIEW
Friday: UNIT TEST (testing ALL standards to this point)
***Homework: Students should study nightly for the test on Friday!***
In Social Studies this week we will be studying diverse cultures and religions of Southern and Eastern Asia. We will explore new religions such as Hinduism, Shintoism, and Buddhism and philosophical ideas such as Confucianism! Are you as excited as I am? I hope so!!!
Monday: Hinduism Fast Facts and video
Tuesday:Buddhism Fast Facts and video
Wednesday: Shintoism Fast Facts and video
Thursday: Confucianism Fast Facts and video
Friday: Religions quiz
***Homework: Religions Collage***
In Social Studies this week we will be studying diverse cultures in Southwest Asia (The Middle East). We will explore the three major religions there as well as three very distinct ethnic groups Kurds, Persians, and Arabs.
Monday: In-Service Day No School!
Tuesday: Introduction to three major ethnic groups in SW Asia
Wednesday: Judaism notes and video
Thursday: Christianity notes and video
Friday: Islam notes and video
***Homework: Study over religions and ethnic groups for quiz on Monday***
7th Grade Social Studies
This week we are wrapping up our Geography unit! Unit test on Friday over countries and physical features of SW Asia, SE Asia, and Africa!
Monday: The deserts of Africa.
Tuesday: Africa and Population Distribution. Questions and discussion
Wednesday: Internet safety lesson (Cyber bullying)
Thursday: Geography task cards stations
Friday: Geography Unit Test!
***Homework: STUDY STUDY STUDY!***
7th Grade Social Studies
This week we are packing our bags and heading to Africa. We will explore the countries of Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan. We will explore the African Savanna, Sahara Desert, tropical rain forest and other areas!
Monday: Introduction to the Africa. Locating Africa on a world map. 9/11 discussion
Tuesday: SE Asia Geography quiz. Political map of Africa
Wednesday: Completion of political map, physical features map
Thursday: Physical map of Africa, Geography task cards
Friday: Population distribution in Africa notes and assignment
***Homework: None this week!***
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