| 09/05/2008 We checked the SOL Coach questions which introduce Westward
Expansion. As a warm-up activity, students were to list 5 inventions they
would not want to do without. As a close activity they were to answer the
question, "Has technology made our lives easier?". They were to defend their
answer. If time permitted we began our reading of Chapter 4, Lesson 3. We
will continue on Monday.
H.W. none
09/04/2008
Today students had a test on geography. Textbooks were distributed. Students
are expected to bring these to class each day. I introduced westward
expansion as our next topic of study. Following the test students were given
an assignment to read in the SOL Coach book.
H.W. none
09/03/2008 Students worked on review materials in preparation for the test.
We worked from the SOL Coach books.
H.W. Study your study guides. Test tomorrow.
Note: Due to internet difficulty I was unable to post teacherweb on
09/02/2008.
08/29/2008 Students completed a quiz on basic geography skills. We then
completed a handout, "Bodies of Water". Students were provided with a study
guide. The test is scheduled for Thursday as announced during class. In 7th
period we completed a mixed review.
H.W. Finish your study guide so we can check it together on Tuesday.
08/28/2008
Students completed a mixed review. We checked the How our world is divided
handout. We completed a Venn Diagram of Latitude/Longitude. We also worked on
a handout to locate latitude/longitude on a world map. We checked this as
well.
HW--Students were advised of a quiz scheduled for tomorrow on basic
geography. A word bank will be provided.
08/27/2008
Students completed a compass rose handout. Students completed a handout, "How
Our World Is Divided."
H.W. none
08/26/2008
Students completed a warm-up today about states/regions. I collected the All
Fifty assignment and I checked the U.S. Regions Map (labeled and colored).
Students were given an assignment tracker (exception to 2nd period--plan to
distribute tomorrow). Students were given a course syllabus and a welcome
sheet to place in their binders. We also worked on two handouts: Reading
Political Maps and Give Me Good Directions.
H.W. none
08/25/08
Social Studies:
1st period: We completed a Warm-up for review. We outlined the regions and
filled in our U.S. cities. We began talking about political maps/boundaries.
2nd period: We completed a warmup for review. We filled in our U.S. cities.
We attended a brief assembly.
6th and 7th period: same as 1st
All students were reminded about the homework. This is listed on the agenda
board.
H.W. Make sure you have your U.S. map outlining and labeling the regions.
Make sure you have your "all fifty" completed.
08/22/08
Please remember any forms that need to be returned.
All Social Studies classes: Today students were given the "All Fifty"
handout.
Homework: Make sure you have both the US regions map (labeled and colored)
and your all fifty assignment on Tuesday.
08/21/08
Advisory: Reminder: Please have your parents sign and complete "First Day"
forms. Thanks! Also, if you have not paid the $3.00 locker fee, please bring
your money to your advisory teacher.
Social Studies: Today in Social Studies we checked the USA Challenge and the
continents/oceans paper. We are continuing in basic geography and beginning
to place states into regions. Students were given a U.S. Map to color and
label. This is due on Tuesday, August 26.
H.W. U.S. Map due on Tuesday, August 26. It needs to be colored and labeled.
A handout of the regions, and a U.S map was provided. Time was given in class
to help students get started.
08/20/08
Advisory: Reminder: Please give your packet to your parent(s)/guardian(s).
Please refer to the information sheet to know which forms to return.
Today in Social Studies I explained our classroom
rules/procedures/expectations and materials needed. I also presented an
overview of topics we will study this year. We followed with a USA Challenge
and Intro to Geography handout. We clozed by asking students about states
they traveled to this summer.
H.W. Return forms to advisory teacher!
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