daily update – January 31
English 7
Current Events
Assignment: read article, “Lance Armstrong” and do question set. Write for/against paragraph on the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport.
Social Studies 7
Ancient Egypt
Activity: read p. 100-103 and article, “Pharoah and his Gov’t”; discuss social levels and the structure of government
Assignment: Writing assignment: Write a journal entry describing 1 day in the life of a pharoah. Assume 1st person speech (put yourself in the role of Pharoah). Use the information from the text and article to help you.
Social Studies 9-E/F
Industrial Revolution
Activity: Cottage Industry vs. Factory System Simulation
Assignment: Transportation, Mechanization & the Factory System