Friday
Students used two maps of Europe to decipher the clues on a map skills worksheet.
Homework
None (textbook p. 359, #3 a & c and p. 383, #1 due Tuesday)
Thursday
As a class, we finished Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 3 and began notetaking on Chapter 12 Section 3: Conflicts over States' Rights.
Homework
textbook p. 359, #3 a & c
textbook p. 383, #1
Due Tuesday
Wednesday
Checked homework sentences (did not collect).
As a class, we continued Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 3.
Homework
textbook p. 359, #1
Tuesday
As a class, we finished Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 2 and began Chapter 11 Section 3 (Nationalism and Sectionalism).
Homework
textbook p. 353, #3 a & c
Monday
As a class, we finished Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 1 and began Chapter 11 Section 2: Plantations and Slavery Spread.
Homework
Textbook p. 353, #1
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Week of Aug. 23
Friday
Half day - abbreviated schedule.
I checked homework (p. 345, #3a) - (did not collect it).
As a class, we continued taking Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 1: Early Industry and Inventions.
Homework
None
Thursday
Showed students how to create an account for the online textbook and how to use it.
Since several people had issues with getting an account last night, I will check for last night's homework tomorrow, along with tonight's.
As a class, we continued taking Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 1: Early Industry and Inventions.
Homework
Textbook p. 345, #1 - learn terms and definitions (use same paper as last night's homework).
Wednesday
Students were introduced to my expectations for completing Cornell Notes.
I gave each student a spiral-bound notebook (to be kept in class). We will use the notebooks for Cornell Notes. We formatted the notebook and then, as a class, worked together through the first part of Chapter 11 Section 1: Early Industry and Inventions, taking notes and discussing main ideas and supporting details.
Please note: Students will need to supply their own notebook when this one is full. It might be a good idea to purchase a notebook or two for the second semester now, while prices are still low at the beginning of the school year.
Homework
Textbook p. 345, #3a - answer in complete sentences.
Tuesday
Collected syllabus acknowledgement forms.
Graded the Standards Pre-Test from yesterday (not for a grade).
Watched a History Channel video on the presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. Students took notes and wrote a paragraph on each president, which they then turned in.
Homework
Be sure to have lined paper each day.
Monday
P3 & P4 went over the class syllabus. P7 will cover it tomorrow.
All periods took the Social Studies Standards Pre-Test (not for a grade).
Handout to all periods: Thinking Maps - descriptions and uses.
Students had time to begin work on their homework.
Homework
P3 & P4 - Review the material in the Social Studies syllabus. Display the most important information using the Thinking Map of your choice.
P3 & P4 - Get forms signed (green half-sheet and yellow - both sides!). Return them tomorrow.
Half day - abbreviated schedule.
I checked homework (p. 345, #3a) - (did not collect it).
As a class, we continued taking Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 1: Early Industry and Inventions.
Homework
None
Thursday
Showed students how to create an account for the online textbook and how to use it.
Since several people had issues with getting an account last night, I will check for last night's homework tomorrow, along with tonight's.
As a class, we continued taking Cornell Notes on Chapter 11 Section 1: Early Industry and Inventions.
Homework
Textbook p. 345, #1 - learn terms and definitions (use same paper as last night's homework).
Wednesday
Students were introduced to my expectations for completing Cornell Notes.
I gave each student a spiral-bound notebook (to be kept in class). We will use the notebooks for Cornell Notes. We formatted the notebook and then, as a class, worked together through the first part of Chapter 11 Section 1: Early Industry and Inventions, taking notes and discussing main ideas and supporting details.
Please note: Students will need to supply their own notebook when this one is full. It might be a good idea to purchase a notebook or two for the second semester now, while prices are still low at the beginning of the school year.
Homework
Textbook p. 345, #3a - answer in complete sentences.
Tuesday
Collected syllabus acknowledgement forms.
Graded the Standards Pre-Test from yesterday (not for a grade).
Watched a History Channel video on the presidencies of Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe. Students took notes and wrote a paragraph on each president, which they then turned in.
Homework
Be sure to have lined paper each day.
Monday
P3 & P4 went over the class syllabus. P7 will cover it tomorrow.
All periods took the Social Studies Standards Pre-Test (not for a grade).
Handout to all periods: Thinking Maps - descriptions and uses.
Students had time to begin work on their homework.
Homework
P3 & P4 - Review the material in the Social Studies syllabus. Display the most important information using the Thinking Map of your choice.
P3 & P4 - Get forms signed (green half-sheet and yellow - both sides!). Return them tomorrow.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Week of Aug. 16
Friday
We graded and turned in the Getting To Know Your Textbook activity.
Handout: Directions for accessing the online edition of the textbook.
Students continued to work on the Map Skills Packet.
Homework
Create an account for the electronic textbook (if you will not be using a textbook at home).
The packet is not for homework. Be sure to have it with you next week.
Thursday
Students finished up the Textbook activity.
Handout: Map Skills Test - students worked through the problems with a partner.
Homework
None (we'll continue the Map Skills Test in class tomorrow - it's not for homework). Tomorrow we will grade the Getting To Know Your Textbook activity.
Wednesday
Students shared their reflections on the Learner Surveys and then turned them in.
Students then worked on the "Getting to know your textbook" assignment using the Creating America textbooks.
Homework
None
Tuesday
I checked which students needed to check out a textbook and which could use the online version - we went to the library and those who needed textbooks were able to check them out.
We took a Multiple Intelligences survey to discover what kind(s) of intelligences we have and then graphed the results. Students took notes on the traits of their top 2-3 intelligences and any careers that appealed to them. Many students had time to begin their homework.
Homework
On a lined sheet of paper and using the surveys from today and yesterday, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Skip a line between each answer. Incorporate the question into the answer.
Learner Survey Reflection
1. What had you already known?
2. What surprised you (or what did you learn)?
3. What 2-3 things (from the Strategies section) can you do to make sure you'll have a successful academic year? (use what you learned in the Descriptions and Strategies paperwork)
4. What did you learn from the Multple Intelligence inventory?
(a) Did anything surprise you?
Monday
I enjoyed meeting my new students! We discussed general rules and procedures. Due to the imminent schedule changes, I will review my syllabus and other forms next Monday. We reviewed the textbook situation and the possibility of accessing the electronic version from home.
We also took a Learner Survey to discover what kind of learner we are.
P4 and P7 took the "What are my learning strengths?" survey. P7 turned in the results of the Learning Strengths survey (intelligences).
Homework
Check that you can access the electronic textbook online. Otherwise, you'll need to check out a textbook from the school library for the year. You will be responsible for its return or replacement in May 2011. P4 needs to finish the "What are my learning strengths?" survey and list scores on the half-sheet they were given.
We graded and turned in the Getting To Know Your Textbook activity.
Handout: Directions for accessing the online edition of the textbook.
Students continued to work on the Map Skills Packet.
Homework
Create an account for the electronic textbook (if you will not be using a textbook at home).
The packet is not for homework. Be sure to have it with you next week.
Thursday
Students finished up the Textbook activity.
Handout: Map Skills Test - students worked through the problems with a partner.
Homework
None (we'll continue the Map Skills Test in class tomorrow - it's not for homework). Tomorrow we will grade the Getting To Know Your Textbook activity.
Wednesday
Students shared their reflections on the Learner Surveys and then turned them in.
Students then worked on the "Getting to know your textbook" assignment using the Creating America textbooks.
Homework
None
Tuesday
I checked which students needed to check out a textbook and which could use the online version - we went to the library and those who needed textbooks were able to check them out.
We took a Multiple Intelligences survey to discover what kind(s) of intelligences we have and then graphed the results. Students took notes on the traits of their top 2-3 intelligences and any careers that appealed to them. Many students had time to begin their homework.
Homework
On a lined sheet of paper and using the surveys from today and yesterday, answer the following questions in complete sentences. Skip a line between each answer. Incorporate the question into the answer.
Learner Survey Reflection
1. What had you already known?
2. What surprised you (or what did you learn)?
3. What 2-3 things (from the Strategies section) can you do to make sure you'll have a successful academic year? (use what you learned in the Descriptions and Strategies paperwork)
4. What did you learn from the Multple Intelligence inventory?
(a) Did anything surprise you?
Monday
I enjoyed meeting my new students! We discussed general rules and procedures. Due to the imminent schedule changes, I will review my syllabus and other forms next Monday. We reviewed the textbook situation and the possibility of accessing the electronic version from home.
We also took a Learner Survey to discover what kind of learner we are.
P4 and P7 took the "What are my learning strengths?" survey. P7 turned in the results of the Learning Strengths survey (intelligences).
Homework
Check that you can access the electronic textbook online. Otherwise, you'll need to check out a textbook from the school library for the year. You will be responsible for its return or replacement in May 2011. P4 needs to finish the "What are my learning strengths?" survey and list scores on the half-sheet they were given.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Supplies for my Social Studies Classes
Please note:
- No permanent markers (like Sharpies)
- No gel pens
To be as successful as possible, you should have the following items each day:
- 2 two-pocket folders
- lined, loose-leaf paper (keep a supply at home and replenish when needed)
- colored pencils; we do a lot of maps!
- one or two spare pencils (or extra lead for mechanical pencils)
- black pens for labeling maps (and writing, if you wish)
- red pens for grading
- a thumb/flash drive will be very helpful
- No permanent markers (like Sharpies)
- No gel pens
To be as successful as possible, you should have the following items each day:
- 2 two-pocket folders
- lined, loose-leaf paper (keep a supply at home and replenish when needed)
- colored pencils; we do a lot of maps!
- one or two spare pencils (or extra lead for mechanical pencils)
- black pens for labeling maps (and writing, if you wish)
- red pens for grading
- a thumb/flash drive will be very helpful
Friday, June 18, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Week of May 24
Thursday
Early release - special schedule.
End-of-year activities.
Wednesday
Students viewed a documentary about Seabiscuit, the race horse that became a working man's hero during the Great Depression.
P3 took the online DVSSA.
Homework
Return any library books you may still have out.
Tuesday
Field Day & Water Day for 7th and 8th graders.
Monday
Due to serious network issues, P2 and P3 were unable to take the online DVSSA. When the network came back online around 11:10, we were able to have some students take the test in various classrooms. We will have the remainder test over the next few days.
P7 took the test.
Make-up date for P3 is Wednesday.
Homework
None.
Early release - special schedule.
End-of-year activities.
Wednesday
Students viewed a documentary about Seabiscuit, the race horse that became a working man's hero during the Great Depression.
P3 took the online DVSSA.
Homework
Return any library books you may still have out.
Tuesday
Field Day & Water Day for 7th and 8th graders.
Monday
Due to serious network issues, P2 and P3 were unable to take the online DVSSA. When the network came back online around 11:10, we were able to have some students take the test in various classrooms. We will have the remainder test over the next few days.
P7 took the test.
Make-up date for P3 is Wednesday.
Homework
None.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Week of May 17
Friday
Today we put together the final draft of the Social Studies part of the survival project.
I collected the rough drafts.
Homework
Monday we will be completing the online version of the final Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment.
Thursday
We watched the American Experience video "Riding the Rails," which tells the story of teenage hobos who left home during the Great Depression.
Homework
Keep thinking about the four time periods and your plan of action. Rough drafts are due tomorrow. Stop by your homeroom for a sheet of butcher block paper before coming to class. We will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
Wednesday
We watched the American Experience video "Surviving the Dust Bowl" and saw real footage from the disastrous decade.
Homework
Keep thinking about the four time periods and your plan of action. Rough drafts are due Friday, when we will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
Tuesday
Students took the written portion of the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment. The online version will be taken May 24.
Homework
Survival Poster - Rough drafts are due Friday, when we will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
Monday
Handed out sheet of paper as "rough draft" for the Survival poster. Discussed ideas for completing it.
We finished watching the American Experience video The Civilian Conservation Corps and saw real footage of how the agency helped young men during the Great Depression.
Homework
Keep thinking about the four time periods and your plan of action. Rough drafts are due Friday, when we will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
Today we put together the final draft of the Social Studies part of the survival project.
I collected the rough drafts.
Homework
Monday we will be completing the online version of the final Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment.
Thursday
We watched the American Experience video "Riding the Rails," which tells the story of teenage hobos who left home during the Great Depression.
Homework
Keep thinking about the four time periods and your plan of action. Rough drafts are due tomorrow. Stop by your homeroom for a sheet of butcher block paper before coming to class. We will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
Wednesday
We watched the American Experience video "Surviving the Dust Bowl" and saw real footage from the disastrous decade.
Homework
Keep thinking about the four time periods and your plan of action. Rough drafts are due Friday, when we will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
Tuesday
Students took the written portion of the Deer Valley Social Studies Assessment. The online version will be taken May 24.
Homework
Survival Poster - Rough drafts are due Friday, when we will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
Monday
Handed out sheet of paper as "rough draft" for the Survival poster. Discussed ideas for completing it.
We finished watching the American Experience video The Civilian Conservation Corps and saw real footage of how the agency helped young men during the Great Depression.
Homework
Keep thinking about the four time periods and your plan of action. Rough drafts are due Friday, when we will be putting the Social Studies portion of the poster together.
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