Prehistory Quiz 11.11.08
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
Students will take a short quiz on prehistory! The test is coming up very shortly, be preparing for it!
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Mesopotamia!!
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
Students will read Chapter 2, Section 1 with guided reading questions. The questions will then be discussed in a short direct instruction where they will make sure that they have the correct answers! Guided Reading Questions (their notes) will be taken as a grade! chapter-2-section-1-questions.doc
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Prehistory Timeline Homework 10.7.08
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
Students will be asked to create a timeline that includes the phases in prehistory, the major events of them, such as use of iron or fire, and draw a picture. This homework, if using notes, should not take more than 10 minutes to complete. Please ensure that your student completes this task! They will have […]
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Prehistory Lecture!
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
We will embark on Prehistory next Wednesday, after a short discussion on the election’s outcome. I will still refrain on sharing my vote (I really believe in the secret ballot!!!). Prehistory will have lecture with guided lecture notes.
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The Election WS 11.3.05 (Wow, Already November!)
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
Students will read both candidates’ platforms, summarize, and decide who they side with most. At the conclusion the candidate who the students sides most with will receive their “vote” in our classroom. Students will write one paragraph about their vote, why they decided on that candidate, and if their vote changed from the initial poll […]
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The Electoral College 10.30.08
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
Oh, we have experienced one of America’s Classics this week- School House Rock! The Election Version of Course! Go back to Our bills becoming Law, The National Debt, and The Electoral College- great memories and excellent content. We are studying the electoral college and how it makes our “democracy” truly a republic, just as Athens […]
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Name that Scumbag!!!10.28.08
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
As a completion of our geography quarter, we studied the Top 20 Evil Dictators, as declared by Parade Magazine. We studied these Scumbags and played “Name that Scumbag”! Name that Scumbag Worksheet was due upon completion. Students were given time to “research” using the Gumbiner Gazette (adapted from Parade Magazine’s Article) and we went over the […]
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Quarter 2- Whipping Through Freshman Year!
Posted on October 29th, 2008 by ecrockett
We are well under way for Quarter 2. As we leave behind the photograph we took of World Geography we will begin to encounter the early civilizations, including prehistory (history before written time). Our adventures will take us through Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, into India, and the ancient civilizations in China. Inventions, Language Developments, and the […]
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Unit 3 Test: Review Session
Posted on October 19th, 2008 by ecrockett
After school on Wednesday, I will hold a review session for the test on Thursday. Any student is welcome to come. I will be in my room for review from 3:00 til 3:45. Please have a ride pick you up at 3:45! I will be glad to review, answer questions, and help students study. Study […]
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Unit 3 Review Sheet
Posted on October 18th, 2008 by ecrockett
Attached is the review sheet for the Unit 3 Test! Good Luck!! unit-3-test-review.doc
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