Map quiz study material is up on the "homework and lessonplans" page.

We are starting India notes today by covering the geography and food supply.  We are also going to be looking at a google earth tour and some Youtube videos on the formation of the Indian subcontinent.  

Bell-ringer:  What are three physical features of India?

Homework:  Study for map quiz.

We start India today.  Students will be completing a map of India in order to learn a little more about the geography of the region.

Bell-ringer:  Where is India?

Homework:  "Where was the Ancient Indus Valley?"  worksheet

Today we are taking the Southern Africa Map quiz and then working on our t-shirts.  Yesterday we ended up watching the movie because of a little t-shirt misunderstanding.

No bell-ringer

No homework.

The students are going to rubber band their t-shirts in preparation for tie-dying.  We will then watch a little more of the movie.

Bell-ringer:  None

Homework:  Study for map quiz.

We are watching "The Prince of Egypt" today.  This is a good wrap up for the Egypt unit and gets us ready for the next mini unit on the Hebrews.

Bell-ringer:  None

Homework:  Study for the Southern Africa map quiz.

Test day!

Bell-ringer:  What are you doing this weekend that is fun yet legal?

Homework:  Study for map quiz.

Basketball review today.  Students will work in teams to try and get the high score.

Bell-ringer:  What is the religion of Egypt?

Homework:  Study for Egypt test tomorrow.

Students are reviewing today by completing a copy of the test.  Students can take it home and finish it or look it over.  

Bell-ringer:  Describe the religion of Egypt.

Homework:  Study.

Day 2 of presentations.  Following presentations we will start reviewing the notes on Egypt.

Bell-ringer:  Tell me what you liked best about your Pyramid.

Homework:  Study

The students are giving presentations on their pyramids today and tomorrow.  I am also passing out a map quiz on Southern Africa that will be given the Wednesday before Turkey day.  The Egypt test is this Friday.

Bell-ringer:  What is the food supply of Egypt?

Homework:  Study for tests.