Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Homework for Thursday, October 18th
Homework for Thursday, October 18th: Archaeological Site - Writing
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Homework for Tuesday, October 16th
Homework for Tuesday, October 16th: Comparing Old and New Stone Age:
Monday, October 15, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Heirloom Project due on Friday, October 12th
Heirloom Project due on Friday, October 12th:
Rubric: Possible Earned
Illustration or
picture of Item
Paragraph
is important to your family 5 _____
Cataloguing
accurate. (Proper names
included; correct units
of measure, etc.) 10 _____
Adjective List
Artifact – 5-8 words 5 _____
Primary Source
Consulted about
Background information 5 _____
Family Heirloom Project
Task: You
are an archeologist cataloguing data on a family heirloom.is important to your family 5 _____
How does the artifact
make you feel? 5
_____ accurate. (Proper names
included; correct units
of measure, etc.) 10 _____
Artifact – 5-8 words 5 _____
Consulted about
Background information 5 _____
Total: 40
_____
Here is an Example:
Monday, September 24, 2012
Study Guide for Mapping Test
Study Guide for Mapping Test - all answers are in the student's notes.
1)
Define Globe: A model of Earth as seen from
space.
2)
List the seven Continents.
3)
List the four oceans.
4)
What does hemisphere mean?
5)
What does the equator divide the Earth into?
6)
What does the prime meridian divide the Earth into?
The next three questions use
the 1st page in the packet to study (Circle 1):
7)
What hemisphere
is shown on the globe?
8) Label the five continents shown.
9)
Label the four
oceans.
10)
What are the two
names for the lines running north and south on a map?
11) What are the two names for lines running east or west on a map?
Latitude and Parallel
12) This question is a skill question finding latitude and longitude coordinates.
13)
Create a compass
rose.
14)
What are the
cardinal directions?
Bonus: What city does the
Prime Meridian run through?
Mapping Quiz Study Guide
8) Label the five continents shown.
11) What are the two names for lines running east or west on a map?
Latitude and Parallel
12) This question is a skill question finding latitude and longitude coordinates.
N, E, W, S
15)
What are the
intermediate directions?
NE, SE, NW, SW
Questions 16 – 19 are skill
questions finding directions on a map.
20) What does scale do for you on a map?
Helps you convert map
distance to real distance.
Questions 21 and 22 are skill
questions using scale.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Homework for Tuesday, September 11th, Wednesday, September 12th, and Thursday, September 13th.
The Learner Profile for International Baccalaureate
1. Reflective: Giving thought to your own learning and experiences; understanding your strengths and weaknesses
2. Balanced: Physically, intellectually,
emotionally balanced
3. Thinkers: Think critically and creatively;
make reasoned, ethical decisions
4. Risk Takers: Approach unfamiliar situation
with courage and forethought; bravely and articulately defend one’s belief
5. Open-Minded: Understand and appreciate
one’s own and other’s cultures, traditions, perspectives
6. Principled: Act with honesty and integrity;
take responsibility for actions
7. Inquirers: Curious, Independent Learners;
love learning
8. Communicators: Understand and express ideas
confidently and creatively; work effectively and willingly in groups
9. Caring: Shows concerns, compassion, respect
toward others; commit to service
10. Knowledge: Explore ideas, acquire deep knowledge,
and develop understanding
The learner profile is a very important part of
your work in the International Baccalaureate program. Your assignment will be
to pick FOUR profile traits from above that you think are important. After you
choose your traits you will find pictures that identify them. You may use
magazines, the internet, or draw the illustrations yourself. After you find
these you will write a short explanation on how the pictures explain that trait
and why it is important to possess it in school and everyday life.
This mini project will account for 40 points. Your
grade will be based on how your pictures represent the specific learner profile
trait and how you explain why they are important to possess in daily life.
Neatness, spelling, and grammar will be taken into consideration when grading
the following mini project.
Element
|
Possible Points
|
Student Assessment
|
Teacher Assessment
|
Profile 1 : Picture
represents learner profile
Complete sentence that
explains how you demonstrate this learner profile.
|
10
|
||
Profile 2 : Picture
represents learner profile
Complete sentence that
explains how you demonstrate this learner profile.
|
10
|
||
Profile 3 : Picture
represents learner profile
Complete sentence that
explains how you demonstrate this learner profile.
|
10
|
||
Profile 4 : Picture
represents learner profile
Complete sentence that
explains how you demonstrate this learner profile.
|
10
|
Total 40
Level of
Achievement
|
Concepts
|
10-9
|
Students can use ideas correctly. Ideas are well developed
and explained using many examples and details. The student can use ideas in a
real life situation.
|
8-7
|
Students use ideas correctly. Ideas are developed and explained using
some examples and details. The student applies ideas to other situations.
|
6-5
|
Students use ideas correctly but it is basic. Ideas are
described and make some connections to subject matter.
|
4-3
|
Students’ use of ideas is not always correct. Basic
description of ideas.
|
2-1
|
Students’ use of ideas is not correct. Some of the ideas
are described in a basic way.
|
0
0
|
The student does not reach is not a standard described by
any of the descriptors.
|
Monday, September 10, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Homework for Wednesday, August 5th
Homework for Wednesday, August 5th: Understanding Longitude and Latitude
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Homework for Thursday, August 30th: Continents and Oceans Part 2
Homework for Thursday, August 30th: Continents and Oceans Part 2
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Homework for Wednesday, August 29th.
Homework for Wednesday, August 29th: Continents and Oceans Part 1
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Homework for Tuesday, August 28th
Homework for Tuesday, August 28th: Get "What's in a Name?" signed.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Homework for Friday, April 27th
Homework for Friday, April 27th: There will be no homework over the weekend - Enjoy.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Homework for Wednesday, April 25th and Thursday, April 26th
Homework for Wednesday, April 25th and Thursday, April 26th: Economic Life in the Roman Empire
Use the map to answer the questions. This is assignment will be collected on Friday, April 27th.
Use the map to answer the questions. This is assignment will be collected on Friday, April 27th.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Roman Vocabulary
These are the words for the "Roman Vocabulary:"
Aeneas Romulus and Remus
Republic Dictators
Cincinnatus Plebeians
Patricians Magistrates
Consuls Roman Senate
Veto Latin
Checks and Balances Forum
Legions Punic Wars
Hannibal Gaius Marius
Lucius Cornelius Sulla Spartacus
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Homework for the WEEK of April 2nd
Homework for the WEEK of April 2nd: The students will be working on their Athens vs. Sparta persuasive essay. Here is the schedule for homework/due dates:
Monday, 4/2: Rough Draft
Tuesday, 4/3: Rough Draft due - Revision for homework
Wednesday, 4/4: Revision Due - Final Copy for homework
Thursday, 4/4: Essay Due - the students should turn in their essay, graphic organizer, and rubric.
Monday, 4/2: Rough Draft
Tuesday, 4/3: Rough Draft due - Revision for homework
Wednesday, 4/4: Revision Due - Final Copy for homework
Thursday, 4/4: Essay Due - the students should turn in their essay, graphic organizer, and rubric.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Homework for Tuesday, April 27th
Homework for Tuesday, April 27th: Finish Gods and Goddesses Advertisement
Monday, March 26, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
Homework for Friday, March 23rd
Homework for Friday, March 23rd: There is no homework over the weekend. Enjoy!
Quiz on Engrade
To All,
These are the steps to getting to the quiz on Engrade:
1) Log into your Engrade account.
2) Click on the link that says "Social Studies period ___"
3) On the left of the screen click where it says "More."
4) Click on the link that says "Quizzes."
5) Click on "Ancient Greek Quiz."
6) Click on "Start Quiz." Take the 5 question quiz. Make sure to click on "Submit Quiz" when finished.
These are the steps to getting to the quiz on Engrade:
1) Log into your Engrade account.
2) Click on the link that says "Social Studies period ___"
3) On the left of the screen click where it says "More."
4) Click on the link that says "Quizzes."
5) Click on "Ancient Greek Quiz."
6) Click on "Start Quiz." Take the 5 question quiz. Make sure to click on "Submit Quiz" when finished.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Engrade up and running....
To All,
I have started using Engrade. Parents and students can log on and check grades daily.
I have started using Engrade. Parents and students can log on and check grades daily.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Homework for Monday, February 27th and Tuesday, February 28th
Homework for Monday, February 27th and Tuesday, February 28th:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Both will be gone over and collected on Thursday.
Monday:
Tuesday:
Monday, February 13, 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
Homework for Monday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th
Homework for Monday, February 6th and Tuesday, February 7th: Chinese New Year.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Homework for Monday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 24th.
Homework for Monday, January 23rd and Tuesday, January 24th: Wall of Wonder packet:
Friday, January 13, 2012
Homework for Friday, January 13th
Homework for Friday, January 13th: Study for the Mid-term.
All students should be reviewing the study guide in preparation for the mid-term on Thursday.
All students should be reviewing the study guide in preparation for the mid-term on Thursday.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Homework for Tuesday, January 9th and Wednesday, January 10th.
Homework for Tuesday, January 9th and Wednesday, January 10th: Start studying for the mid-term.
The students should take 5 or 6 things from the study guide and go over them each night.
The students should take 5 or 6 things from the study guide and go over them each night.
Mid-term Study Guide.
Culture is beliefs, customs, and art of a group.
If a country wanted to make a better government what would be the best piece of information to use to start?
You would look at past civilization’s documents.
A fossil is part or imprint in stone of something that once lived.
Which of the following would a physical geographer study?
Landforms
Which of the following is an example of a physical feature?
desert
Which of the following defines a hominid?
An early ancestor of humans
Which of the following defines Homo Erectus?
Upright man
Hunter- gatherers societies in the Old Stone Age had all the following except
religion
Which of the following best defines a land bridge?
A strip of land that connects two continents.
Which of the following statements best summarizes why people learned how to make clothes and build shelters after migrating out of Africa ?
They needed more protection to survive in colder areas.
What two land features gave Mesopotamia its name?
Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
What purpose did the wall around the city serve?
Scribes had power in the Sumerian society. What can you conclude from this?
People who could read and write were important.
Which of the following best describes cuneiform?
Uses wedge shaped symbols
The Nile River flows through two important regions in Egypt called Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt
Pyramids are tombs that have four walls that meet together at a point.
The first pharaoh and rulers after him wore a double crown to symbolize they ruled over both Upper and Lower Egypt .
Who would the people of Egypt
Which of the following beliefs was central to Egyptian religion?
Afterlife
Vocabulary words for:
Studying the past:
Fossil
Artifacts
Culture
Climate
Archaeology
Early Humans:
Ancestor
Ice ages
Domestication
Mammoth
Migrate
Social hierarchy
Polytheism
Irrigation
Silt
Papyrus
Engineering
Mummies
Nobles
Cataracts
Pharaoh
42) Complete the table: List two examples of the following:
Artifact
|
Fossil
|
Primary Source
|
Secondary Source
|
Bow & arrows
|
poop
|
journal
|
Text book
|
pot
|
bone
|
newspaper
|
newspaper
|
43) What were the two problems that the farmers in Mesopotamia had and how did they solve them?
Flooding and drought.
|
Irrigation – irrigation canals, levees, and reservoirs.
|
44) What are the effects of having food surpluses?
Population goes up.
|
Specialization/division of labor.
|
Trade.
|
45) What are the natural barriers that protected Ancient Egypt from invasion?
Western desert,
|
Eastern Desert & Red Sea
|
Cataracts
|
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