Friday

3/23/2012

 
Map quiz.  We are also going to finish talking about the Punic Wars.

Bell-ringer:  What are you doing this weekend?

Homework:  None.

Wednesday

3/21/2012

 
We are getting into the government of Rome today.  It is a lot of information but the students will only be responsible for a small portion.  Map quiz is this Friday.

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

Homework:  Study for map quiz.

Tuesday

3/20/2012

 
We will be talking about the food supply and geography of Rome today. 

Bell-ringer:  What country is inside of Rome?

Homework:  Study map and "Where was Ancient Rome?"

Monday

3/19/2012

 
We are starting Rome today.  The students are going to be completing a map of Rome.  Also I will be passing out the next map for the map quiz on Friday.  

Bell-ringer:  Which modern day country is Rome in?

Homework:  Study map.

Friday

3/9/2012

 
Word search today.  Since Mr. Robb had surgery on his foot this week I was able to talk about the Mayans, Aztecs and Incas yesterday.

Bell-ringer:  What did you learn about the Aztecs?

No homework.

Thursday

3/8/2012

 
We have a day and a half to introduce the students to the three civilizations of America: Aztecs, Incas and Mayans.  I am starting off with two short videos that talk briefly about each of them.  At the end of the hour we will discuss how they were alike and different.

Bell-ringer:  What do you know about the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans?

No homework.

Wednesday

3/7/2012

 
Day two of testing.

Bell-ringer:  What did you look at last night to prepare you for today?

Homework:  None.

Tuesday

3/6/2012

 
Test day.  

Bell-ringer:  Give me a thumbs up if you studied last night.

Homework:  Study for tomorrow.

Monday

3/5/2012

 
We will be discussing what to look at for the test tomorrow.  We will also finish Hercules.

Bell-ringer:  What can a unicorn do?

Homework:  Study for test!

Tuesday

2/28/2012

 
We are reading a book on myths today.  The students started reading this in English and we are finishing it up today.

Bell-ringer:  List two things you learned yesterday from the book.

Homework:  Look at notes 2 times and study for map quiz.