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7th Grade Social Studies
This year in social studies, we will be exploring Southwest Asia (aka the Middle East), Southern and Eastern Asia, and Africa! I am so very excited to be taking this journey with you and your child(ren). So grab your gear we're heading on one wild ride. Don't forget your passport!!!
This week we will identify and locate selected countries and physical features of the Middle East.
Monday: Introduction to the Middle East. Locating Southwest Asia on a world map.
Tuesday: Students will locate select countries on a political map of the Middle East.
Wednesday: Students will locate select physical features on a physical map of the Middle East. Introduction to Hidden Treasures performance task.
Thursday: Students will complete the Hidden Treasures performance task. Geography review.
Friday: Geography of the Middle East Quiz. Population distribution in the Middle East assignment.
***Homework: Bring signed copy of syllabus by Friday August 26. 2016***
6th Grade
This week we will finish Australia and began reviewing for the GMAS. We also take the last QBA this week!
Monday: Complete Australia booklet, begin GMAS review
Tuesday: (Block Scheduling) Canada Study Guide, Review European Geography
Wednesday: (Block Scheduling) I won't see you today
Thursday: Population Distribution, Standard of living, and Literacy Rate Review
Friday: QBA Testing
***Homework: Study Canada Study guide***
8th Grade
This week we will finish the unit on government and we will also take our last QBA test before GMAS. Reminder: students can only take a re-test on the Government quiz if they have brought back their test with parent signature
Monday: Notes on the legislative branch
Tuesday:(Block Scheduling) Executive branch notes-Judicial branch notes
Wednesday:(Block Scheduling) Executive branch notes- Judicial branch notes
Thursday: Juvenile justice system notes
Friday: QBA Testing
***Homework: Study government notes***
6th Grade
This week we will finish all there is to know about Australia! We will also begin reviewing for the GMAS!!!
Monday: Government and Religion Review!
Tuesday: (Block Scheduling) Australia Booklet Notes
Wednesday: (Block Scheduling) You don't see me today!
Thursday: Canada Study Guide
Friday: Lab- USA TEST PREP
***NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!!!***
8th Grade
This week we are focusing on GOVERNMENT!!! This is topic can be difficult, so I expect students to study their notes EVERY NIGHT!
Monday: Finish SS8CG1 Notes, Review
Tuesday: (Block Scheduling) Government Quiz (SS8CG1)-Government Performance Task-Government Notes
Wednesday: (Block Scheduling) Government Quiz (SS8CG1)-Government Performance Task- Government Notes
Thursday: Government Notes
Friday: Lab- USA TEST PREP
***PERFORMANCE TASK DUE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 25, NO EXCEPTIONS!!!***
6th Grade
This week we will be finishing the history of Canada and then heading straight to the down under, Australia!
Monday: No School
Tuesday: (Block Scheduling) History of Canada Cube/Australia map
Wednesday: (Block Scheduling) I don't see you today
Thursday: Population Distribution Questions
Friday: GMAS Review-Religion/Government
***HOMEWORK: GMAS Prep Sheet***
8th Grade
This week we will be finishing up Georgia since the 70s and jumping right into civics/government!
Monday: No School
Tuesday: (Block Scheduling) Georgia since the 70s notes/Intro to Georgia Government
Wednesday: (Block Scheduling) Georgia since the 70s notes/Intro to Georgia Government
Thursday: Georgia Government Continued...Lapbook Notes
Friday: Georgia Government Continued...Lapbook Notes
***HOMEWORK GMAS Prep Sheet***
6th Grade
This week we will be finishing up with Canada and reviewing for GMAS!
Monday: Government of Canada mini flip book.
Tuesday: (Block Scheduling) Cause-Effect-Solution Tri-Fold/Environmental Issues Review (Europe, Latin America, Canada).
Wednesday: (Block Scheduling) I won't see you today!
Thursday: History of Canada notes.
Friday: Finish History of Canada notes/ GMAS Review.
***GMAS REVIEW PREP SHEET HOMEWORK FRIDAY! ENJOY YOUR 3DAY WEEKEND***
8th Grade
This week in 8th grade, we are finishing up the Civil Rights Era. Towards the latter part of the week, we will begin talking about the political, economic, and social changes that occurred in Georgia since 1970.
Monday: Civil Rights Foldable
Tuesday: (Block Scheduling) Finish Civil Rights Foldable/Mini Book/If We Were in Their Shoes Activity
Wednesday: (Block Scheduling) Finish Civil Rights Foldable/Mini Book/If We Were in Their Shoes Activity
Thursday: Georgia Since the 70's Notes
Friday: Finish Georgia Since the 7-'s Notes/ GMAS Review
***GMAS PREP SHEET HOMEWORK FRIDAY! ENJOY YOUR 3DAY WEEKEND!***
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