Homework must be written in the student agenda and it is expected to be
completed when due. Please check your child's agenda daily. All tests and
quizzes must be signed by a parent or guardian.
WELCOME TO HAMMARSKJOLD!
OUR MOTTO: BE A PROBLEM SOLVER, NOT AN EXCUSE MAKER!
Exciting News!
As of Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Homework and Class Assignments, and hand-outs
can now be found on my Classroom Moodle page.
Please use the following web address:
classroom.ebnet.org
Then log-in using your child's username and password that they use at school.
Here is the homework for today, Tuesday, October 11.
1. Complete the 50 Years of Fun Timeline hand-out.
2. Watch the World Religions Brain Pop
3. Unit 1 Test Review is due Friday, October 14.
4. Unit 1 test has been changed to Monday, October 17.
Thursday, October 6, 2011:
1. Complete packet page 25, 1-13.
2. Culture Quilt Project due Tues. 10/11
3. Study for Unit 1 Culture Test, Thurs. Oct. 13th.
(Study Guide will be available on my Teacher Web)
4. Parent signature on Unit 1 Vocabulary Quiz.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011:(same as Monday night's HW)
1. Complete packet page 24, "Understanding Century, BC/AD" - due Thursday,
October 6th.
2. Culture Quilt Project due Tuesday, October 11th. Parent signature on
checklist.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011: (same as Monday night's HW)
1. Complete packet page 24, "Understanding Century, BC/AD" - due Thursday,
October 6th.
2. Culture Quilt Project due Tuesday, October 11th. Parent signature on
checklist.
Monday, October 3, 2011:
1. Complete packet page 24, "Understanding Century, BC/AD" - due Thursday,
October 6th.
2. Culture Quilt Project due Tuesday, October 11th. Parent signature on
checklist.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011:
Enjoy your Fall Break!
If you have time and would like to enroll in my online Moodle page and check
out its features you can go to the "Worksheets" page of this website and open
up the document: "Enrolling in our Social Studies Online Classroom". Follow
the directions to enroll on my site. We will be meet in in the Media Center on
Monday, so if you have trouble enrolling I can help you on Monday. Be sure to
use capital letters for the enrollment key: SS1420
Tuesday, September 27, 2011:
1. Study for vocabulary quiz – Wed. 9/28, words 1-13 on pages 2 & 3 in your
Unit 1 Culture packet. Use your Vocabulary Review sheets to help you study.
2. Tomorrow is Picture Day ~ Make sure you bring your best smile to school:)
Monday, September 26, 2011:
1. Complete the vocabulary hand-out for the following words: fact, opinion,
belief, belief system,observation
2. Study for vocabulary quiz – Wed. 9/28 (Picture Day).
3. Complete the ethnography on page 17 using your TFK culture handout.
Friday, September 23, 2011:
Study for vocabulary quiz – Wed. 9/28 (Picture Day).
Thursday, September 22, 2011:
1. Complete the vocabulary activity (handout) for the words we have already
defined on pages 2 & 3 in your packet: culture, myth, stereotype, prejudice,
discrimination, cultural diversity, ethnocentric, ethnography
2.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011:
Complete packet page 10,
Everyone Has a Culture,Everyone is Different.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011:
In your Unit 1 Examining Culture packet:
Complete packet pages 8 & 9 (just the "Yours" boxes)
Choose 4 different features to complete all four boxes. Use examples of the
culture of your family.
I really enjoyed meeting all of the parents last night. If you were unable to
attend I sent home the handouts with your child today.
Monday, September 19, 2011:
In your Unit 1 Examining Culture packet: Read packet page 6. Highlight the
information that would help you answer questions 1-4.(do not answer the
questions!)
I am looking forward to meeting the parents at Back-to-School Night this
evening @ 7:00. Please remember that students are not permitted to come to
school this evening.
Students received their Unit 1, Examining Culture packet today. It is also
available on the Unit Packet page of this website.
Friday, September 16, 2011:
No Homework~ enjoy your weekend.
Thursday, September 15, 2011:
Complete the "Know Your Rights" worksheet (1st side only)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011:
•Complete the Welcome to Earth worksheet.(Use SS textbook page 504 for help).
Tuesday, September 13, 2011:
All supplies are due tomorrow!
Monday, September 12, 2011:
Today was our school-wide "Paws for Success" kickoff day. Students
participated in a variety of activities that inluced an assembly in the
morning and group games in the afternoon. The HW for tomorrow is to bring in
your SS Textbook tear-off signed by a parent if you have not already done so.
A reminder that supplies are due on Wednesday, September 14th.
Friday, September 9, 2011:
•Get SS textbook tear-off signed for Tuesday, 9/13.
•Class supplies due Wednesday, 9/14.
Thursday, September 8, 2011:
Welcome 6th graders!
We has a great first day of school.
All hand-outs can be found on my "Worksheets" page.
Today in SS class the students received their SS textbook, "A Message of
Ancient Days". This textbook is to remain at home for the entire school year.
Please sign the tear-off at the bottom of the Supply List hand-out and have
your child return the tear-off to school.
The Homework for today:
Students - Complete the top and bottom sections of the "All About Me"
worksheet - just the first side.
Parents - Complete the middle section. Please include all information,
especially the cell phone and daytime phone numbers.
Students should complete the 3 questions at the bottom of the page.
