7th Grade World History Project pictures

Pictures of student work: African mask project

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_29dgbkhdc8

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_31gf827ndt

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_3383dj9ncd

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_35d3bq59fc

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7th G World History Semester Exam Study Guide 12/12/08

The World History Semester Exam study guide is available here:

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_24ff7zjtdm&hl=en:

Extra Credit opportunity: Students may turn in a completed study guide for 5 Extra Credit Points.

Due: the day of your semester exam.

Binder Check on Monday, December 15th. Checking for planner pages, parent signatures, and assignments.


Semester exams next week, December 16 through 19.

6th Grade World Geography Study Guide Semester Exam

The 6th Grade World Geography Study Guide for the Semester Exam is available here!

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_21dfqmskgs

6th Grade World Geography 12/8/08

Focus: Mexican Food Fiesta

Classwork: Students shared and enjoyed all the delicious Mexican recipies they prepared. The students worked hard to make their dishes and also did a great job of setting up the classroom, serving the food.

A special thank you to the people who stayed after school to help clean up! You know who you are and I appreciated the help.

Homework: Study your study guide to help you prepare for the test tomorrow!!

7th Grade World History 12/8/08

Focus; Ancient China---The Legacy of China

Classwork: Vocabulary: Silk Roads, trans-Eurasian, cultural diffusion

Read along with reading guide on cd, starting at page 277.

Study guide--students have the opportunity to complete the Unit study guide in class.

Homework: Use your study guide to study for the test on Wednesday.

7th Grade World History: India/China Unit Test---Study Guide

Your study guide for the Ancient India/Ancient China Unit test on Wednesday December 10th is available here!

http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_20d3dmtvc7

6th Grade World Geography 12/4/08

Focus: Mexico, Chapter 7

Classwork: Students had an opportunity to make up work in their work book. pages 48-57.

Class and group discussion, plan for Mexican food day.

Students research Mexican food and recipes online.

Begin answering the section assessments as part of review.

Homework: Choose your recipe---due Friday

Chapter 7 test, Tuesday, December 9th -----Study Guide available here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_19hr2qpcgk&hl=en

7th Grade World History 12/3/08

Focus: Ancient China

Classwork: Journal, vocabulary---Oracle bones, Mandate of Heaven, pictograph, dynastic cycle

Powerpoint presentation/notes-- geography of China. Click here for map website of Chinese dynasties: http://www.artsmia.org/art-of-asia/history/shang-dynasty-map.cfm

Computer: Students explore aspects of china's geography at this website: http://china.mrdonn.org/geography.html

Homework: Unit test India/China, Wednesday December 10th

6th Grade World Geography 12/4/08

Focus-- Mexico, Chapter 7,

Classwork: Students complete workbook pages 56-57

Students had time to check over all their work on chapter seven work book pages and make up any work they missed during the last week.

Homework: Mexican Food Day--Due: Monday December 8th. full directions for this fun activity can be found at http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhx4bxv_18dq6rqbg9

Chapter 7 test, Tuesday 9th December.

7th Grade World History 12/2/08

Focus: Legacy of Ancient India

Classwork; Reading study guide and textbook, Chapter 7, Lesson 4

Class discussion Indian contributions to the modern world (yoga, food, mathematics)

Homework: students should review topics covered during class.

6th Grade World Geography 12/2/08

Focus: Mexico --Chapter 7 Section 3 & 4, Economy and culture

Classwork: Students work in pairs to complete one section of work book and answer questions. When complete students re-group with other students to teach each other the information they have learned.

Homework; If you did not finish work in class finish WB 50-54. Due Wednesday.