Tour of the Great Wall of China

Posted on February 19th, 2009 in Announcements by kverardo

Students went on a virtual tour of the great Wall of China today. Check it out!

http://www.thebeijingguide.com/great_wall_of_china/

What we did……(2/9/09-2/12/09)

Posted on February 18th, 2009 in Summary of the week by kverardo

The following were assigned and graded this short week of school:
-Geo-?’s #16
-Warm Up #17
-Read Chapter 7 Lesson 2
-Complete study guide Chapter 7 Lesson 2
-Pop Quiz #1:Chp 7 (Period 1&6)

What we did….(2/2/09 - 2/6/09)

Posted on February 6th, 2009 in Summary of the week by kverardo

The following were assigned and graded this week:

-Geo-?’s #14
-Warm Up #16
-Map of China
-Interactive Notebook: Title page (China)
-Interactive Notebook: What I will learn about China
-Interactive Notebook:Classification chart
-Vocab. flashcards: Chp.7
-Pre-test: Chapter 7 (Period 1&6 only)
-Special Home Report (Period 1&6 only)
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-Vocab flashcards

Hsing Competition

Posted on February 4th, 2009 in Announcements by kverardo

Students in periods 2-5 are currently competing against each other in a simulation of ancient China. Each student belongs to a hsing (based on a Chinese dynasty) and has a specific role in their hsing to fulfill. They will earn daily participation points, so encourage your child to come to school! Stay tuned for updates!

What we did…(1/26/09- 1/30/09)

Posted on February 4th, 2009 in Summary of the week by kverardo

The following were assigned and graded this week:

-Geo-?’s #14
-Chapter 6 assessment project (periods 2-5 only)
-Slavery T-chart (periods 1 & 6 only)
-Test: Chapter 6

Webquest:Slavery

Posted on January 29th, 2009 in Uncategorized by kverardo

I have been lecturing on the two topics of slavery for the past few days. Students were surprised to hear that Africans had slaes well before the European arrival in the 15th century. After discussing the differences, students then had the opportunity to complete a wequest created by PBS. Check it out

What we did…(1/20-1/23)

Posted on January 29th, 2009 in Summary of the week by kverardo

The following were graded and assigned this week:

-Int. Notebook Notes: Slavery in Africa before Europeans arrived
-Int.Notebook: Worsheet on the African slave trade (3)
-Int. Notebook Notes: Slavery in Africa when Europeans arrived

Progress Reports for the 2nd Trimester

Posted on January 16th, 2009 in Announcements by kverardo

Students will receive their Progress Reports for the 2nd Trimester on Friday January 23rd. Please review these with your child. If your child has less than a 2.0, he/she needs to particiapte in the afterschool tutoring offered by ALL teachers!

What we did…..(1/12/09 - 1/16/09)

Posted on January 16th, 2009 in Summary of the week by kverardo

The following were assigned and graded this week:

-Test: Chapter 5
-Geo-?’s #12
-Interactive Notebook: Classification chart for Chp. 6
-Vocab flashcards: Chapter 6
-Warm Up #14
-Read Chapter 6 Lesson 1
-Complete Study guide Chapter 6 Lesson 1

What we did….(1/6/09 - 1/9/09)

Posted on January 12th, 2009 in Summary of the week by kverardo

Welcome back! This was a short week of four days. The following were assigned and graded this week:

-Warm Up #14
-Pop Quiz #2: Chapter 5
-Webquest: Virtual journey to Africa
-Warm Up #14

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