6E: Geography book, page 23, do the Writing Activity, minimum half a page paragraph & the Internet Activity. Due Tuesday.
6V: Finish reading Shake, Rattle & Roll. Do the Final Quiz on a separate piece of paper. Due Tuesday.
8th: 1. Read page 34-36. 2. Answer questions 1-3 page 35 & 1-2 page 36. 3. Study for quiz on page 37 on Wednesday.
10th: 1. Quiz on pages 88-89, Farming Reform in Southern Italy on Wednesday. 2. Pick 3 possible Term Paper topics, write them on a paper, along with the available book sources in the Cedar library. Due Friday.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Homework Assigned on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009
6V: Study for vocabulary test & test on 7 major tectonic plates on Monday. Be able to draw the plates on a map of the world. Spelling counts! Also refer to homework assigned on Wednesday.
9th Grade: 1. Write 2 or 3 intelligent, insightful questions to ask during the oral history session on Monday, Nov. 30. 2. Hand these in, keeping a copy for yourself in your notebook. 3. Bring your notebooks to the session on Monday.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 88-89 in Geog. 2. Answer questions 1-4 page 89. Due Monday.
9th Grade: 1. Write 2 or 3 intelligent, insightful questions to ask during the oral history session on Monday, Nov. 30. 2. Hand these in, keeping a copy for yourself in your notebook. 3. Bring your notebooks to the session on Monday.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 88-89 in Geog. 2. Answer questions 1-4 page 89. Due Monday.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Homework Assigned on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009
6th Grade Term 2 Reading Project: 1. Sumer 2. Ur 3. Egypt 4. Babylon 5. Ancient Hebrews 6. Hittites 7. Kush 8. Meroe 9. Nubia 10. Phoenicia 11. Knossos 12. Akkad
Choose a book about any of these ancient civilizations, before 1200 BCE. The book may be about any part of the culture, from mummies to ship building to sailing to architecture, work, farming, agriculture, medicine, etc.
The book may also be a biography of a historical person such as Ramses the Great, King Tutankhamen, Queen Nefertiti, Pharoah Akenaten, Queen Hatshepsut, Nebucadnezar, Sargon the Great, King David, King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, King Minos, etc..
The book must be brought in & approved by Friday, Dec. 4. If you have chosen to order a book, bring in the title, author, & expected date of arrival for approval.
6V: 1. Read Shake Rattle & Roll, pages 4-11. 2. Do Wordcross. Due Monday. 3. Study for vocabulary test & plate tectonics test on Monday.
6E: TEST Thursday on the 7 major tectonic plates. Be able to draw them on a map of the world.
1. Read pages 16-19 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-6 on page 19. Due Monday.
9th: Look up the Kingstown Settlement (also known as the Kingstown Experiment & the African Settlement), St. Philip's Anglican Church (The Church of the Africans) in Tortola, and the Wreck of the Dona Paula, 1819 off Anegada, on the internet for Thursday.
10th: 1. Read pages 86-87 in Geog book. 2. Answer questions 1-3 on page 87. Due Thursday.
Choose a book about any of these ancient civilizations, before 1200 BCE. The book may be about any part of the culture, from mummies to ship building to sailing to architecture, work, farming, agriculture, medicine, etc.
The book may also be a biography of a historical person such as Ramses the Great, King Tutankhamen, Queen Nefertiti, Pharoah Akenaten, Queen Hatshepsut, Nebucadnezar, Sargon the Great, King David, King Solomon, the Queen of Sheba, King Minos, etc..
The book must be brought in & approved by Friday, Dec. 4. If you have chosen to order a book, bring in the title, author, & expected date of arrival for approval.
6V: 1. Read Shake Rattle & Roll, pages 4-11. 2. Do Wordcross. Due Monday. 3. Study for vocabulary test & plate tectonics test on Monday.
6E: TEST Thursday on the 7 major tectonic plates. Be able to draw them on a map of the world.
1. Read pages 16-19 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-6 on page 19. Due Monday.
9th: Look up the Kingstown Settlement (also known as the Kingstown Experiment & the African Settlement), St. Philip's Anglican Church (The Church of the Africans) in Tortola, and the Wreck of the Dona Paula, 1819 off Anegada, on the internet for Thursday.
10th: 1. Read pages 86-87 in Geog book. 2. Answer questions 1-3 on page 87. Due Thursday.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Homework Assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009
6 E: Test on the 7 major tectonic plates. Be able to name them & draw them on a map of the world. Spelling counts! Thursday.
Make up spelling tests Wednesday early lunch.
6V: Spelling test & plate tectonics test Monday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 29-33 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-2 on pages 31 & 33.
Due Thursday.
Make up quiz on Mt. St. Helen's, Wed. early lunch.
9th Grade: Review pages 158-159. Answer questions 5-8 page 159. Due Wednesday.
Make up spelling tests Wednesday early lunch.
6V: Spelling test & plate tectonics test Monday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 29-33 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-2 on pages 31 & 33.
Due Thursday.
Make up quiz on Mt. St. Helen's, Wed. early lunch.
9th Grade: Review pages 158-159. Answer questions 5-8 page 159. Due Wednesday.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Homework Assigned on Monday Nov. 23, 2009
6th Grade: Spelling & definition test Tuesday. Your words are:
1. certain 2. excess 3. latitude 4. longitude 5. parallel 6. meridian 7. Equator 8. Prime Meridian 9. distortion 10. atrocious
The seven major tectonic plates test on Wednesday for 6V & Thursday for 6 E. Know what they are & be able to draw them on a map of the world. Spelling counts!
6E: Due Thursday - 1. Read pages 14-19 in Geography book 2. Answer questions 1-6 page 19.
Make-up spelling tests: Wednesday, early lunch.
6th Grade Term Two Reading Project: You may choose to read a factual, historical book or a historical fiction book on any of these ancient civilizations or a historical person from one of them.
1. Sumer 2. Ur 3. Egypt before the Ptolmeys 4. Babylon 5. Ancient Hebrews 6. Kush 7. Meroe 8. Knossos 9. Nubia 10. The Hittites 11. Phoenicia
Bring in your book for approval by Friday, December 4. The written portion of the assignment will be due after the Christmas break.
8th Grade: Quiz on Mount St. Helens Tuesday.
1. certain 2. excess 3. latitude 4. longitude 5. parallel 6. meridian 7. Equator 8. Prime Meridian 9. distortion 10. atrocious
The seven major tectonic plates test on Wednesday for 6V & Thursday for 6 E. Know what they are & be able to draw them on a map of the world. Spelling counts!
6E: Due Thursday - 1. Read pages 14-19 in Geography book 2. Answer questions 1-6 page 19.
Make-up spelling tests: Wednesday, early lunch.
6th Grade Term Two Reading Project: You may choose to read a factual, historical book or a historical fiction book on any of these ancient civilizations or a historical person from one of them.
1. Sumer 2. Ur 3. Egypt before the Ptolmeys 4. Babylon 5. Ancient Hebrews 6. Kush 7. Meroe 8. Knossos 9. Nubia 10. The Hittites 11. Phoenicia
Bring in your book for approval by Friday, December 4. The written portion of the assignment will be due after the Christmas break.
8th Grade: Quiz on Mount St. Helens Tuesday.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Homework Assigned on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009
6th Grade: No homework
8th Grade: No Homework
9th Grade: 1. Read page 156-159. 2 Answer questions 1-3 page 157 & 1-4 page 159. Due Tuesday.
10th Grade: Final draft of Term Paper due Monday.
8th Grade: No Homework
9th Grade: 1. Read page 156-159. 2 Answer questions 1-3 page 157 & 1-4 page 159. Due Tuesday.
10th Grade: Final draft of Term Paper due Monday.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Homework Assigned on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 22 - 25 2. Answer questions 3 & 4, page 23 & 1-4, page 25. Due Friday.
9th Grade: 1. Read pages 152-155 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-3 page 153 & 1-3 page 155. Due Friday.
10th Grade: 1. Learn the 3 rice growing seasons in India & details about them for a quiz. 2. Read pages 82-82 in Geography book. 3. Answer questions 1-4 page 82. Due Friday.
9th Grade: 1. Read pages 152-155 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-3 page 153 & 1-3 page 155. Due Friday.
10th Grade: 1. Learn the 3 rice growing seasons in India & details about them for a quiz. 2. Read pages 82-82 in Geography book. 3. Answer questions 1-4 page 82. Due Friday.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Homework Assigned on Wednesday, Nov, 18, 2009
6V: 1. Read page 3 in Shake Rattle & Roll booklet. 2. Write all the words & definitions in your notebook. 3. Learn the 7 major tectonic plates for a quiz Friday. Due Friday.
Bring your Geography books to the classroom Thursday morning before school begins.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 80-81 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-3 page 81. Due Thursday. Your first draft of your term paper is due Thursday.
Bring your Geography books to the classroom Thursday morning before school begins.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 80-81 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-3 page 81. Due Thursday. Your first draft of your term paper is due Thursday.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Homework Assigned on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
6V: 1. Study for spelling test on Monday. 2. Re-read pages 16-19 in Geography book very carefully & then do either question 6 or 7 very well - take your time! Due Monday.
6E: 1. Study for spelling test on Monday. 2. Do Final Quiz page. Due Monday.
8th Grade: No homework.
9th Grade: 1. Read pages 147-151. 2. Answer questions 1, 2, 3 p. 149 & questions 2, 3, 5 page 151. Due Tuesday.
10th: Finish first draft research paper.
6E: 1. Study for spelling test on Monday. 2. Do Final Quiz page. Due Monday.
8th Grade: No homework.
9th Grade: 1. Read pages 147-151. 2. Answer questions 1, 2, 3 p. 149 & questions 2, 3, 5 page 151. Due Tuesday.
10th: Finish first draft research paper.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Homework Assigned on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009
6th Grade: Bring an orange to class on Friday.
8th Grade: See homework assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
9th Grade: No homework.
10th Grade: Continue to work on research papers.
8th Grade: See homework assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
9th Grade: No homework.
10th Grade: Continue to work on research papers.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Homework Assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
6E: 1. Get Word Cross handout from Ms. Griffin. You will need your booklet to complete the assignment. Due Thursday. 2. Bring an orange to class on Friday.
6V: 1. Answer questions 5 & 6, page 13 in Geography book. Due Wednesday. 2. Bring an orange to class on Friday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 20-23. 2. Define the two types of volcanoes. Then answer questions 1-2 on page 23. Due Friday.
9th Grade: 1. Read page 144-145. 2. Answer question 3, page 145. Due Wednesday.
10th Grade: First draft research paper due Friday.
6V: 1. Answer questions 5 & 6, page 13 in Geography book. Due Wednesday. 2. Bring an orange to class on Friday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 20-23. 2. Define the two types of volcanoes. Then answer questions 1-2 on page 23. Due Friday.
9th Grade: 1. Read page 144-145. 2. Answer question 3, page 145. Due Wednesday.
10th Grade: First draft research paper due Friday.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Homework Assigned on Nov. 9, 2009
6V: 1. Read pages 8-13 in the Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-4 page 13. Due Tuesday.
6E: 1. Read pages 3 & 4 in Shake Rattle & Roll booklet. 2. Write the 10 words & their definitions in your notebook. 3. After reading, discuss the theory of plate tectonics with a parent or an older sibling. Due Tuesday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 18 & 19 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1, 4, & 5a Due Tuesday.
9th Grade: Study for quiz on coniferous forests.
10th Grade: Work on first draft of research papers. Extended until Friday, 13 Nov.
6E: 1. Read pages 3 & 4 in Shake Rattle & Roll booklet. 2. Write the 10 words & their definitions in your notebook. 3. After reading, discuss the theory of plate tectonics with a parent or an older sibling. Due Tuesday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 18 & 19 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1, 4, & 5a Due Tuesday.
9th Grade: Study for quiz on coniferous forests.
10th Grade: Work on first draft of research papers. Extended until Friday, 13 Nov.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Homework Assigned on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
6th Grade: Study spelling words & definitions for test on Monday. Use the definitions given in class whenever possible.
1. seconday source 2. hunter-gatherers 3. nomads 4. migration
5. technology 6. domesticate 7. irrigation 8. surplus 9. specialization
10. artisans
8th Grade: Study for quiz on Kashmir earthquake, 7 major tectonic plates, 8 minor tectonic plates, and 1692 Port Royal, Jamaica earthquake & tsunami. See homework assigned on Thursday for names of the tectonic plates.
9th Grade: Study for quiz on coniferous forests.
10th Grade: Research paper first draft (of two) due Monday.
1. seconday source 2. hunter-gatherers 3. nomads 4. migration
5. technology 6. domesticate 7. irrigation 8. surplus 9. specialization
10. artisans
8th Grade: Study for quiz on Kashmir earthquake, 7 major tectonic plates, 8 minor tectonic plates, and 1692 Port Royal, Jamaica earthquake & tsunami. See homework assigned on Thursday for names of the tectonic plates.
9th Grade: Study for quiz on coniferous forests.
10th Grade: Research paper first draft (of two) due Monday.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Homework Assigned on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Remember, remember the fifth of November!
6V: See homework assigned on Wednesday.
6E: Page 13 in Geography book, questions 5 & 6.
8th Grade: Quiz Friday on Kashmir chapter, The Great Port Royal Earthquake & Tsunami of 1692, and the names of the 15 world-wide tectonic plates.
The 7 Major Tectonic Plates:
1. The African Plate 2. The Eurasian Plate 3. North American Plate 4. South American Plate 5. Indo-Australian Plate 6. The Antartica Plate 7. The Pacific Plate
The 8 Minor Tectonic Plates:
1. The Juan de Fuca Plate 2. The Arabian Plate 3. The Nazca Plate 4. The Caribbean Plate 5. The Philippines Plate 6. The Indian Plate 7. Scotia Plate 8. Cocos Plate
9th Grade: 1. Read pages 144-145. 2. Answer questions 1, 2, & 4 on p. 145. 3. Possible quiz Friday.
10th Grade: See homework assigned on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Due Friday.
THE FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE ON MONDAY!!!
6V: See homework assigned on Wednesday.
6E: Page 13 in Geography book, questions 5 & 6.
8th Grade: Quiz Friday on Kashmir chapter, The Great Port Royal Earthquake & Tsunami of 1692, and the names of the 15 world-wide tectonic plates.
The 7 Major Tectonic Plates:
1. The African Plate 2. The Eurasian Plate 3. North American Plate 4. South American Plate 5. Indo-Australian Plate 6. The Antartica Plate 7. The Pacific Plate
The 8 Minor Tectonic Plates:
1. The Juan de Fuca Plate 2. The Arabian Plate 3. The Nazca Plate 4. The Caribbean Plate 5. The Philippines Plate 6. The Indian Plate 7. Scotia Plate 8. Cocos Plate
9th Grade: 1. Read pages 144-145. 2. Answer questions 1, 2, & 4 on p. 145. 3. Possible quiz Friday.
10th Grade: See homework assigned on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Due Friday.
THE FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE ON MONDAY!!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Homework Assigned on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
6 V: 1. Define latitude & longitude. Look up the definitions in a real dictionary. 2. Cite the source & pages numbers. 3. Read pages 10-13 in Geological Hazards. Due Friday.
6E: See homework assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
8th Grade: See homework assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
9th Grade: 1. Read page 142-143 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions on page 143. Due Thursday.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 74 & 75 in Geography book. 2. Answer all questions on page 75. DUE FRIDAY.
6E: See homework assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
8th Grade: See homework assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
9th Grade: 1. Read page 142-143 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions on page 143. Due Thursday.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 74 & 75 in Geography book. 2. Answer all questions on page 75. DUE FRIDAY.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Homework Assigned on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Grade 6 E: 1. Read pages 8-13 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-4 page 13 for Thursday, and questions 5-6, page 13 for Friday. 3. Watch PBS Channel 12 (St. Croix) 8 or 9 PM if possible. The programme is "Becoming Human."
Grade 6V: 1. Read pages 4-9 in Geological Hazards Handbook. Due Wednesday. 2. Watch PBS Channel 12 (St. Croix) 8 or 9 PM if possible. The programme is "Becoming Human."
Grade 8: 1. Read pages 16 & 17 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-4 page 17. Due Thursday.
Grade 9: Study for quiz on Chapter 7.6 on Wednesday.
Grade 10: See homework assigned on Monday, November 2.
Grade 6V: 1. Read pages 4-9 in Geological Hazards Handbook. Due Wednesday. 2. Watch PBS Channel 12 (St. Croix) 8 or 9 PM if possible. The programme is "Becoming Human."
Grade 8: 1. Read pages 16 & 17 in Geography book. 2. Answer questions 1-4 page 17. Due Thursday.
Grade 9: Study for quiz on Chapter 7.6 on Wednesday.
Grade 10: See homework assigned on Monday, November 2.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Homework Assigned on Monday, November 2, 2009
6th Grade: 1. Look up the word geography in the real (book) dictionary.
2. Define it. 3. What ancient Greek words does it derive from? 4. Cite your source, including page number. Due Tuesday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 14 & 15. 2. Answer questions 6-8, page 15. Due Tuesday.
9th Grade: 1. Study for quiz on savannahs. 2. See homework posted on Friday, October 30.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 70-73. 2. Answer questions on pages 71 & 73. Due Wednesday.
FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE IN ONE WEEK - MONDAY. NOV. 9!
10th Grade Spelling List - we will add to this list, so make sure it is in your notebook: 1. rural 2. urban 3. depopulation 4. mechanization 5. agrarian
2. Define it. 3. What ancient Greek words does it derive from? 4. Cite your source, including page number. Due Tuesday.
8th Grade: 1. Read pages 14 & 15. 2. Answer questions 6-8, page 15. Due Tuesday.
9th Grade: 1. Study for quiz on savannahs. 2. See homework posted on Friday, October 30.
10th Grade: 1. Read pages 70-73. 2. Answer questions on pages 71 & 73. Due Wednesday.
FIRST DRAFT OF YOUR RESEARCH PAPER IS DUE IN ONE WEEK - MONDAY. NOV. 9!
10th Grade Spelling List - we will add to this list, so make sure it is in your notebook: 1. rural 2. urban 3. depopulation 4. mechanization 5. agrarian
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