Daily Update – November 22
Social Studies 9-G
French Revolution
Activity: The Revolution Begins, pt. 2
Social Studies 7
Mesopotamia – Cradle of Civilization
Activity: Read pp. 65-68 text
Assignment: Climograph
Science 7
Ecology – Research Project
Project: Endangered Species research & VoiceThread construction
Daily Update – November 21
Social Studies 9-C/D
French Revolution
Activity: The Revolution Begins, pt. 2
Math 7
Decimals
Activity: text pp. 109 #1-6, 8-9
Assignment: 3.3 Multiplying Numbers Less than 1
English 7
Story Elements: “Theme”
Activity: Read “Release the Crickets” p. 38 and “The Girl Who Called for Peace” p. 43 in Nelson Literacy text; discuss elements of a comic. Brainstorm critical world issues (i.e. war, environment, bullying, etc.); students pick a theme to focus on in their comic
Project: taking a stand comic strip project
Daily Update – November 20
Social Studies 9-G
French Revolution
Activity: Kahn Academy video, “French Revolution, part 2″
Assignment: French Revolution Begins, part 1
English 7
Elements of a Story
Debating an Issue
Activity: Comparing Fairy Tales: “Cinderella” – The Elements of a Story
Activity: Debate: Should schools have uniforms? Should Junk food be allowed in schools?
Daily Update – November 19
Social Studies 9-C/D
French Revolution
Activity: Kahn Academy video, “French Revolution, part 2”
Assignment: French Revolution Begins, part 1
Science 7
Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
Activity: Chapter 3 Quiz
Math 7
Decimals
Activity: Troubleshooting 3.1/3.2 – Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Daily Update – November 18
Science 7
Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
Activity: Chapter 3 Review
Reminder: Science Chapter 3 Quiz tomorrow!
Social Studies 7
Steps to Civilization
Activity: Chapter 3 Quiz
Social Studies 9-G
French Revolution
Activity: Discussion – The Enlightenment & Philosphers
Assignment: Philosophes: Enlightened Thinkers
Daily Update – November 15
English 7
Short Stories
Activity: Read “Universal Soldier,” “First They Came,” and “Resisting Hitler.”
Assignment: Taking A Stand
Math 7
Decimals
Activity: text pp. 104-105 #3-6, 8
Assignment: 3.1/3.2 Adding & Subtracting Decimals
Social Studies 9-C/D
French Revolution
Activity: Discussion – The Enlightenment & Philosphers
Assignment: Philosophes: Enlightened Thinkers
Daily Update – November 14
Social Studies 7
Steps to Civilization
Assignment: Steps to Civilization notes & paragraph
Reminder: Chapter 3 Quiz on Monday, November 18
Science 7
Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
Activity: Calculating our Ecological Footprint. Click the Footprint Calculator
Reminder: Chapter 3 Quiz on Tuesday, November 19
Social Studies 9-G
French Revolution
Activity: view video, “Marie Antoinette”
Daily Update – November 13
Social Studies 9-G
The French Revolution
Activity: view video, “Marie Antoinette”
English 7
Elements of a Story
Making a Summary
Assignment: Interactive Notebook
Assignment: Fact or Opinion?
Daily Update – November 12
Social Studies 7
Steps to Civilization
Activity: Read text pp. 51-53 and refer to notes taken previous class
Assignment: Early Humans Hunting & Gathering: Meeting Basic Needs
REMINDER: Upcoming Chapter 3 S.S. Quiz next Monday, November 18
Science 7
Human Survival Depends on Sustainable Ecosystems
Activity: Read text pp. 78-81
Assignment: 3.7 – Working to Preserve, Conserve & Restore Ecosystems
REMINDER: Upcoming Chapter 3 Science Quiz next Tuesday, November 19
Social Studies 9-G
The French Revolution
Activity: view video, “Marie Antoinette”
Daily Update – November 8
Math 7
Fractions
Activity: Chapter 2 Quiz – Fractions
Social Studies 9 C-D
The French Revolution
Activity: view video, “Marie Antoinette”