Christmas Game

Act out a Christmas Carol - split into groups of 3-4 people - draw a Christmas Carol and act it out to the group!

Game

Get in groups of 10.  As a group, you are going to count from 1-50.  Every time someone gets to a number that is a multiple of 5 ( like 10, 25, etc.) they have to say "buzz" instead.  Every time someone gets to a number that is a multiple of 7, they have to say "fizz".  If they mess up, they're out!  This game is supposed to move fast, so clip along and have fun!

If you had to be an entertainer for a living, what would you be?  An actor/actress?  A sport's star?  A musician?  Why?  Respond in your TAJ.

Dec. 19

Gladiator Movie


What would you do to be the most popular kid in town?  Would you fight a friend?  Leave your family?  Be willing to risk your life?  How far would you go to be the person EVERYONE wanted to be?

Dec. 15

Military Movie

Dec. 14

You are an inventor:  What will you create?  Who will use it?  Will people buy it, or will you make it free to the public?  Write about this in your TAJ.

Dec. 13

Intro to Rome

Dec. 12

In your TAJ, create a KWL chart on Ancient Rome.  What do you know already?  What do you WANT to know?  Leave the "L" column blank.  We will fill that in at the end of our unit.

Dec. 8-9

Alexander the Great documentary

Dec. 8

Respond in your TAJ:  "Be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi

Social Studies Quotes

Respond in your TAJ:  Those who never learn history are condemned to repeat it. -Unknown

Alexander the Great website, games, worksheets

Dec. 7

What have you learned about ancient Greece?  Add this to your KWL chart in your TAJ. 

Nov. 29

Do you think mandatory military service is a good or a bad idea?  Respond in your TAJ.

Do you think the Greeks went to war more or less often than other ancient civilizations? Why or why not?

Dec. 1

Respond to this quote: "Wisdom outweighs any wealth." -Sophocles, from Antigone

Nov. 30

What do you think a philosopher does?  Respond in your TAJ.

Spartans video

History of Thanksgiving

History of Thanksgiving

7th Hour Class Time: Mon-Thurs 1:24, Fri 12:19

KING MIDAS        MEDUSA                     PROJECTS
Kaden                      Alex F.               Ashley N.- Olympics
Braydon                   Hayden               Maren-
Jake F.                     Jake C.               Jocilyn- Plato
Alice                        Dallon                 Grace- Pythagorus
Dec. 6                     Xitlalli                  Tania- Homer
                                Dec. 2                 Riley- Parthenon
                                                            Camryn- Phillip of Macedonia

TROJAN HORSE      HELEN OF TROY                   PANDORA'S BOX
Wyatt                          Sarah                               Cierra
Jadon                          Liz                                    Ashley S.
Konner                        Lindsey                            Chrisi
Sam                             Sophie                             Steven
Dec. 1                         Cade                                Samm G.
                                   Dec. 5                              Dec. 6

5th Hour Class Time: Mon-Thur 11:46, Fri 11:41

ARES AND PSYCH        HELEN OF TROY             PROJECTS
Nicole                               Sierra                             Rielee- Delphi
Alex H.                              Taylor                            Gisselle- Leonidas
Skylin                                Lindsay                          Brendie- Homer
Alyssa                                Kaitlin                            Hayden- Parthenon
Naomi                               Maya
Autumn                              Abby
Dec. 5                               Elisabeth
                                          Dec. 1

MINOTAUR                    KING MIDAS
Brandon                            Kelton
Isaac                                  Jake C.
Mackay                             Gunner
Alex C.                              Peyton
Justin                                 Jackson
Dec. 6                               Brennan
                                          Dec. 2

3rd Hour Class Time: Mon-Thurs 9:39, Fri 9:18

TROJAN WAR/HORSE            PANDORA'S BOX                      PROJECT
Andrew M.                                 Delfino                                   Hailey- Thebes
Ghavan                                       Annie                                     Morgan- Olympics
Treven                                        Andrew N.                             Jared- Leonidas
Ryan                                           Daniel                                    Bryan- Thucydides
Jacob M.                                    Bridger                                   Karlee- Homer
Dec. 6                                        Dec. 2                                  
                                                                                                 Marisa- Marathon
KING MIDAS                           LABYRINTH                        Braydan- Phillip of Macedonia
Kiara                                          Tori                                        Mckayla- Red/Black Pottery
Alleigh                                        Lindsey
Jaylee                                         Taylee
Jake S.                                       Chet        
Dec. 1                                        Cody
                                                   Logan
                                                   Dec. 5

Acropolis

Wishbone- "Homer Sweet Homer"

6th Hour

Odyssey overview

Odyssey game

Nov. 14

Zeus and the Great Flood

Watch this video and be prepared to write some cornell notes on the following:  What other interpretations of this same natural disaster have you heard about?

Storynory- Iliad

Nov. 8

Finish your time line and hand it in. :)  Thank you.

Nov. 7

We will watch a video today introducing the gods that lived on Mt. Olympus.  As you watch, pick one of them that is most like you.  Would you be most like the goddess of love and beauty?  Or how about the god of war?  Write about that (and a reason why) in your TAJ.

Nov. 4

What do you think caused the collapse of the Ancient Greek civilizations that started the Dark Ages?  Was it famine or war, or maybe an earthquake?  Or could it have been something else?  Write down your ideas in complete sentences in your TAJ.

Welcome to Ancient Greece!

I hope you're excited to learn about Ancient Greece!  


Yesterday, we talked about two things that are crucial to a civilization's success.  These are the things that transformed us, in the beginning, from armpit-scratching cavemen to civilized communities.  What are those two things?  Write about them in your TAJ.

Oct. 27

Take a magazine from the front of the room and flip through it while I take role.  This is a silent reading time. :)

Oct. 26

Are you finished with your god/goddess essay?  I hope so, because we're going to correct it in 5 minutes!

video clip- tombs, afterlife

check side link for egypt activities
build a mummy link

gods and goddesses
intro to gods video

After watching the video clip, write about three things that you learned in your TAJ.

Story Rubric

Here is how you will be graded for your short stories:


Mechanics- spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
Length- must be at least 2 pages, double-spaced, normal font.
Plot- must have a beginning, a middle, a climax, and an end.
Vocab- must include all of this unit's vocab terms.

Oct. 24 WELCOME BACK!!

It is the year 4075, and archeologists are studying artifacts from your house that have been buried for thousands of years to find out about how you lived.  What kind of religious artifacts of yours will they find?  Special books of scripture?  Significant rings or jewelry?  Artwork or statues of your favorite religious hero/saint?  What do those artifacts mean to you?  What might the archeologists interpret them to mean?  Write about it in your TAJ.

Beliefs video

Vocab for stories

Students, here is a list of the vocab terms from this unit for your short stories:

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fresco
papyrus
Rosetta Stone
hieroglyphics
Faience
quarry
Sphinx
Obelisk
Lotus
Innudation
Shaduf
Cataract
Delta
pectoral
pharaoh
sarcophagus- (a coffin)
Canopic Jars- (4 sacred jars buried with the mummy that held their internal organs- liver, stomach, intestines, lungs)
Mummy- (anything that was once living- not just humans, wrapped in linen- preserved)

Students: pull out your TAJ's and silently study for a POP QUIZ!!  This will be on anything we have learned about Egypt so far, especially vocab words.

egytian art 

Oct. 17

Take a magazine from the front of the room and turn to the first page, called "The Gift of the Nile."  Read that section and write down 5 things that you learned, using complete sentences, in your TAJ.  When you're done, feel free to browse the rest of the pages and read about the topics you are interested in!

Oct. 14

Take a blue "Help Wanted" sheet from the front of the room and study it for a minute.  Which job would suit you the best?  Maybe none of those four listed would be a good fit.  Maybe you'd rather be the Queen's makeup artist, or a palace musician, or a tomb painter.  Maybe you'd want to entertain crowds by playing sports, or work along the Nile, or be a professional fisherman. 

Write a response about your dream Egyptian job on the BACK OF THE BLUE SHEET.  Title it "My Dream Egyptian Job".

Write your presentation date in your planner so you're ready, when the time comes, to wow us all with your brilliance!!   

5th Hour
Friday, Oct. 14                    Monday, Oct.17            Tuesday, Oct. 18                     Wednesday, Oct. 19
Isaac (power structure)     Peyton (boats)               Alex C. (men's clothes)         Jake C. (nemes)
Naomi (food)                       Jackson (Nile)                Brennan (Rosetta Stone)      Abby (music)
Nicole (food)                      Taylor (mini Egypt)        Brandon (hieroglyphics)


Monday, Oct. 24          Tuesday, Oct. 25          Wednesday, Oct. 26        Thursday, Oct. 27    Friday, Oct. 28
Lindsey R. (sphinx)     Kaitlin C. (medicine)      Rielee (Cleopatra)            Kelton (tombs)         Alyssa (timeline)
Giselle (symbols)         Mackay (weapons)        Justin (Tutankamen)      Gunner (structure)     Alex  (process)
Katelyn S. (charms)                                              Brendie (Narmer)


6th Hour
Friday, Oct. 14     Monday, Oct. 17        Tuesday, Oct. 18            Wednesday, Oct. 19     Monday, Oct. 24
Jill (food)               Tyler (weapons)          Courtney (cartouche)      Isak (dance)                  Kyra (symbols)
Brock (food)          Tinity (mini Egypt)       Dylan (hieroglyphics)   Samantha (drawings)      Sierra (beetle)
Micky (jobs)                                                                                                                                  Maddi (charms)


Tuesday, Oct. 25            Wednesday, Oct. 26    Thursday, Oct. 27      Friday, Oct. 28
Nathan (men's clothes)     Jacey (Cleopatra)         Ashlie L. (tombs)      Josh (why?)
Taylor (gods)                                                      Jaycee (structure)       Dawson (process)


7th Hour
Friday, Oct. 14      Monday, Oct. 17       Tuesday, Oct. 18     Wednesday, Oct. 19     Monday, Oct.24
Alex F. (food)        Jadon (Nile)               Maren (cartouche)    Braydon (frieze)            Dallon (shinx)
Grace (music)         Wyatt (mini Egypt)                                     Alice (Senat)                Sophie (symbols)
                                                                                                                                            Xitllalli (beetle)
Tuesday, Oct. 25         Wednesday, Oct. 26       Thursday, Oct. 27
Lindsey (weapons)        Ashley S. (pharaohs)      Riley (tombs)
                                     Sarah (Cleopatra)              Cade (why?)
                                                                                 Steven (structure)
Egypt video

Students, if you haven't signed up for a project yet, do so NOW or I will choose for you! :)

Egypt Medicine

Oct. 11

Hieroglyph Alphabet

Short story people:

Your story must be 2-3 pages, typed, double-spaced.  It must include all of the vocabulary words we learn this month.  It must be set in Ancient Egypt, and have a full and complete plot map showing what the climax, falling action, and resolution of the story will be ( this thing: _/\__ ).  You will be graded for creativity, realistic setting and character details, and proper grammar/spelling.  Good luck!

Project people:

Let your parents know when you're presenting so that they can come in and watch!  We will get started right away with presentations, so be ready.

Ready for Egypt?? :) In your notebook, write down 5 things you are most interested in learning about.


If you have a current event to share, make sure it's all written up and ready to hand in!

BBC Egypt site

Oct. 7

STUDENTS:  What would life be like if we didn't have a written language?  What kind of difficulties would you face?  Write a response to this question in your TAJ.  You might start by writing, "Life would be very different without a writing system because..."


(How long should it be?  Long enough to do a good job of responding, short enough to remain interesting).


Sumer ppt
Cuneiform Exploration

Oct. 6

STUDENTS:  This is a quiet time.  In your notebook, draw the diagram that is on the board under the classroom rule.  In the left-hand section of your diagram, write about how hunter-gatherers lived.  What did they do all day?  How did they get food and shelter?  Did they move around a lot or stay in one place?  Leave the other side blank. 

Stoneage Farming

Oct. 5

STUDENTS:  Quietly take a Social Studies textbook to your seat and turn to page 38.  On the left side of the page, there is a section called "Reading Strategy".  Follow the directions given (draw the diagram in your notebook).  You will have to read from pages 38-41 to find the answers!

Oct. 3

Students:  Lay your head down on your desk.  This is a silent time.  Thank you!  :)

Lascaux Cave

Sept. 29

Write this question in your notebook:  "Which culture is the best culture in the world?".  Now think about all the countries and cultures we have learned about and decide, are there some cultures that are better than others?  Why or why not?  Write your answer below the question in FULL sentences (using capitals, periods, etc.).

Restating Test

Presentations Today!

Students, your projects are all due today, even though only one group will present.  I have already seen some of your finished projects, and I am THRILLED!  They look amazing.  Way to go YOU!  So gear up to present by practicing your 8 ways to give a good presentation, and have fun in the process. 

TEST COMING UP!

Don't forget to study for the geography test tomorrow!  Look through the blog if you're missing terms in your notebook.  :)  Good luck!

September 20

Global Coordinates

Copy these in your notebook if you missed them today!

Aerial Photograph: 

•photographs produced by satellites that help us to see patterns in the Earth’s surface

Cardinal Directions:  Main directions N, S, E and W.

Legend:  (map key) tells you what the symbols on the map stand for.

September 19

Lat. Long. lines

Write this in your journals:


Latitude: Imaginary lines, or parallels, that run around the belly of the earth. (FAT-itude).


Longitude: Imaginary lines, or meridians, that run from the top to bottom of the earth. (LONG-itude).


Absolute Location: "Grid address".  Latitude and Longitude lines cross each other.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Draw two spheres in your notebook.  On the first sphere, draw LATITUDE (FAT-itude) lines.  On the second sphere, draw LONGITUDE (LONG-itude) lines.

Test and missing assignments

Students and parents, the Reading Check test results are in and you can see them on powerschool.  I invite and encourage anyone who scored a 14 (77%) or lower on the test to retake it in my classroom during powerup.

At this point, many of you having missing assignments to hand in to me, which means you might have to stay in during the next catch-up assembly!  I want you to get those in to me PRONTO so that you don't have to miss out on any more fun activities.  You might also have a zero on your scoresheet.  Does that mean you can't make it up?  NO.  You can make up a zero and you should!  Talk to me if you have concerns and I will be thrilled to help you get an A in my class.  :)

Sept.15

Students, get in your country report groups and decide who will present first, second, etc. Write it down in your Think About Journals.  Who is going to say what?  Do you have a creative intro for your presentation? You have 5 minutes from the time the tardy bell rings to get this done.  Thank you!


 Vocab-  (Write these in your Think About Journal if you missed them today).

Hemisphere- Hemi means half.  Sphere means a round shape like the globe.  The world can be split into 4 hemispheres, or parts:  N, S, E, W  

Quadrant- Quad means four... the world can be split into NW, SW, SE, NE...

equator- 0 degrees... hot climate- splits the world into N and S

prime meridian- 0 degrees--- connects the poles through England- splits the world into E and W

Sept. 14

CURRENT EVENTS??
Alright guys, get ready to play a sweet game!

Geography Review Game

Sept. 13

Santa wears a Speedo?

Current Events???


mini-movie on the Earth's tilt

earth's Tilt cause different seasons and holidays


Did you know that in the southern hemisphere- during Christmas- it is hot???  Bbq, beaches, swimsuits!

Earth has the four seasons because of the tilt of the axis is at 23.5 degrees. In other terms- Earth sits on it's side while it spins through the cosmos.

The Suns light hits the Earth directly and indirectly- warming some spots more than others....

Because of this tilt- hoildays around the world look and feel different everywhere.

Culture is directly affected becuase of space...WOW!

Sept. 13 Self Start

Students, please quietly hand up your geography maps.  Once that's done, break into your country report groups and decide which country you want to present.  Thank you!

3rd hour groups:
Delfino, Treven, Brayden, Jacob M., Logan                        Marisa, Hailey, Bryan, Alleigh, Bridger

Andrew M., Jack, Karlee, Jake S., Anne                            Taylee, Jared, McKayla, Kiara, Andrew N.

Garrett, Ghaven, Morgan, Ben, Jaylee                                 Lindsey, Cody, Alayda, Tori, Chet, Daniel R.

5th hour groups:
Mackay, Isaac, Jake C., Elisabeth, Abby                          Sierra, Brennan, Gisselle, Peyton, Kaitlyn

Autumn, Brandon, Jackson, Alyssa, Alex H.                      Justin, Daniel, Maya, Rilee, Taylor

Gunner, Kelton, Katelyn, Nicole                                        Hayden, Naomi, Alex C., Lindsey, Skylin

6th hour groups:
Abby, Kennadie, Samantha, Maddie, Courtney, Kyra              Katelyn, Paige, Belle, Jill, Dylan, Mitch

Julianna, Micky, Taylor, Destini, Jacey, Josh                            Chad, Bobby, Brock, Ashley, Mickayla, Tyler

Todd, Isak, Mack, Dawson, Nathan, Jaycee                            Jesus, Deven, Sierra, Tyler T., Oliva, Alex

7th hour groups:
Elizabeth, Tania R., Xitllalli, Steven, Braydon                      Tanya H., Jocilin, Maren, Sam, Jake C., Lindsey

Sophie, Konner, Jadon, AshleyN., Riley C.                         Wyatt, Grace, Cierra, Sammy, Cade

Alice, Dallon, Sarah, Christi, Jake F.                                   Hayden, Kaden, Alex, Camryn, Ashely S.

Sept. 12- HOMEWORK

Finish up your geography maps at home tonight.  They are due tomorrow!  ALSO: remember to come prepared with an idea for what country you might like to present.  :)  COUNTRY REPORTS DUE SEPTEMBER 26!! 

TEST COMING UP!

Students:  here are your reading check questions for the test on Monday.  Make sure you have all of them in your notes so you can study this weekend!

How does the study of geography help us understand the way people live?

What are some characteristics of culture?

How might people’s values determine the way they live?

What might cause a culture to change?

How have inventions changed the way archaeologists work?

What kind of clues might historians find in the ruins of ancient cities?

Geography video

September 8

Students, match the number with the correct letter.  This is a test, so keep your answers to yourself please. Thank you!

1. Energy                           A. Use natural movements of hands to emphasize main points.
2. Eye Contact                   B. Walk around the stage!  It's unnatural to stand like a statue.
3. Hand gestures                C. Not too slow, not too fast. Loud enough so everyone can hear.
4. Facial expressions          D. You don't have to stare, but you DO have to look at your audience.
5. Movement                     E. Skip the "ummmmmms..." and "uhhhhhhhhhhs...".
6. Non-words                    F. If you're enthusiastic about what you're saying, the class will be too.
7. Speaking pace/volume   G. Keep these 5 seconds or less.  Used to create a dramatic emphasis.
8. Pauses                           H. Use smiles, frowns, etc. to keep audience engaged.

8 ways to give a good presentation

TAKE NOTES IN THINK ABOUT JOURNAL:


Energy- Most of us prefer to watch a presentation where the speaker is clearly making an effort to connect with the audience. Energy comes out a vocal variety, gestures, and facial expressions helping you show passion and gain positive listener response. Energy is also a great mask effectively covering up nervousness and other distractions.


Movement- walk around the stage! Please don't stand still. It isn't natural for humans to be statues.

Nonwords- "like, ummmm...., uhhh" it shows the audience that you did not practice.

Speaking pace/volume- not to fast, not to slow....speak as clear as you can

Pauses- no longer than 5 seconds. think about dramatic pauses to gain the audience’s attention.

Eye Contact- maintain eye contact with individual audience members long enough to complete you thought (3-5 seconds), rather than shifting your gaze from side to side.

Hand Gestures- use natural movements of your arms, hands and body to emphasize your mainpoints. Aviod actions such as crossing arms or putting your hands on your hips.

Facial Expressions- Use smiles, frowns, and other varied expressions to keep your audience engaged. Take tips from stage actors: the bigger the audience the bigger your expressions.

September 7

We will be adding vocabulary to our 'Quadrant' page.




geography- the study of the Earth- how Earth shapes peoples lives and how people shape Earth their activities


physical regions- how Earth's natural environment is split up- example: contintent


climate- pattern of weather over a long period of time


culture- the way of a people live: language, beliefs, occupations, activities, art


values- the things that a culture thinks are important


customs- traditions, beliefs, art

September 2

In your Think About Journal, write this definition down:

 Quadrant
Any of the four quarters into which something is divided by two real or imaginary lines that intersect each other at right angles

September 1

Self-Start (in Think About Journal):


Turn to page 20 and find the "Vocabulary Review" section of the page.  Complete that task in your notebook. You do not have to write the definitions.


Discussion:  what is culture?  How is your family's culture different from a friend or classmate's?

Presentations

What is expected for your presentations:

 Cooperative Poster Presentations Groups:

Students are required to make a poster as a group and present it to the class on assigned day. 

Poster must have:

Title

Names of the Creators

Highlighted vocabulary section

Pictures to support vocabulary
"I wonder..." section
Summary of assigned text.

Neat, Colorful, Creative

Presentation Must Have:

Cue Cards of speaking section
Interesting to listen to

Each student must talk during presentation using the 8 ways

Organized, Fluid, Prepared

Group 1.)     World Regions pg. 4-5

Geography

Physical regions

climate

Group2.)     World Cultures pg.6

              culture

Group3.)     People and Culture pg. 8-9

              Values

customs

Group4.)     Culture and Change pg. 10-11

Group5.)     Learning About the Past pg. 14-15

              Sources

                             Primary

                             secondary

              Oral history

              Artifacts

              Archaeologists

              excavate

Group6.)     Ancient Cities pg. 16-17

Group7.)     Tracing Our Roots pg 18-19

Genes

Tracing our roots

Please open up the text to page 19. Read.

DEFINE THESE WORDS:
Evolution:
DNA:
Genes:
Intelligent Design:

The Evolution of Homer

While watching this 1:30 clip- please make a list of the changes that Homer goes through.

Summarize in 5 sentences what we discussed today.

Finish presenting partners- take notes!

August 29

World Languages

Please open an OUR WORLD text book to page 7. In the top left hand corner you will see some data about language. In y our THINK ABOUT JOURNAL create a bar graph about that data.

Graph in Millions

Mandrian Chinese- 8.85
Spanish- 3.32
English-  3.32
Bengali- 1.89
Hindi- 1.82
Portugeses- 1.7

Think About This:
Should our world only have one language? Why or Why Not.
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Current Events


Finish presenting Goal Maps, take notes on peers.

Homework

August 26:
Please finish your Goal Maps at home if you didn't in class.  Remember to choose three goals from your map and write a small paragraph about each, explaining their significance to you.  Please don't write about getting married or having babies since that's something most of us will probably do, and I want to get to know you deeper than that!  I will be awarding points for coloring, creativity, and neatness.

Make sure you are proud to show off your work. Thank you!

Don't forget to bring a spiral notebook! DUE MONDAY.

What will we cover?

We will be covering the HISTORY OF THE WORLD!!!!

AUG- Get to know you- Cavemen
SEPT- geography/ country reports
Oct- Ancient Egypt/ Greece
Nov- Ancient China/ Mongols
Dec- Middle Ages
Jan- Renassiance
Feb- Exploration/ Ancient Inca, Maya, Aztec
March- Immigration
April- Decades 1900-1950
May- Decades 1960- current
June- Global Affairs

What is a Current Event?

A current event is a newspaper article presentation. You can use the paper that I provide in class, the internet, or TV! You need 4 current event mini-presentations before the semester ends in DECEMBER.  I will not assign a specific day for your presentations. Just let me know when you have found an article you like and I will fit you into our schedule.

Please tell us about:
Who the article is about
What the article is about
Where it takes place and point to it on the map
When it took place
Why you choose it
How it makes you feel
Open the discussion to the class about solutions or connections

Please include a visual of the article so we can get a better picture of what's going on!

1st day!!!

I'm happy and excited to meet you.  :)  This blog is a great way for you, your parents and me to stay connected during the semester.  Check it often for updates on how things are going in class and feel free to comment with your questions, or any other positive thoughts you want to add!

This week we're working on getting to know each other and our school!