Dismissal during conference week, for students, is at 2:17.
Conferencing parents should be sure to pick up information in the entry-way before heading to their conferencing teachers classroom.
Parents unable to attend should contact teachers by phone.
Also this week we are beginning our study of European colonization in Africa we an overview of the slave trade as well as a look at the concept of colonization as a whole.
Today is a very historic day and what better way to spend social studies class than taking part? My classes today will be watching some of the inaugruation coverage and covering it themseves. Parents, ask your kids what they thought as they watched these events.
Welcome to 2009! This first week back we'll be studying the cultures of Africa and distinguishing between Ethnic groups and Religious groups. Our first assignment involves some internet research and those sites can be found on my links page...
Our unit on the Middle East is almost over and we will begin our study of Africa next week. Prior to this we will be testing over the economies and governments of the Middle East. Expect to see a study guide posted soon.
This week we will be looking at the Arab-Israeli conflict in great detail. Students will be producing short articles defending one side or the other in an effort to better understand both perspectives. We will be using some materials from the PBS documentary 'Perspectives', which has a lot of resources online. Check them out!
This week: students will begin the unit on the Middle East in the last century. We'll be exploring the break up of the Ottoman Empire, the establishment of Israel, and more.
Reminders: Wednesday is early release and report cards go out on Friday.
To ensure students have enough time to study as well as complete their projects, the test has been moved to Monday. Remember, the study guide is on the post below. Also, the project is still due tomorrow.
Students are creating their own exhibition piece to demonstrate what they've learned about these three religions we've been studying. Projects are due this Friday
Additionally we'll be testing this Friday. Below are the links for the religion project and the review sheet for the test.
