Apr 4, 2008

 

History with Mrs. Bridges:

For period:March 31- April 4
Essential learning points: Causes and Effects of the War of 1812. 4 new improvements in transportation after 1812. What was the "Trail of Tears".
Monday: Group-work that details the causes of the War of 1812. Presented information to fellow classmates.
Tuesday: Vocabulary about the War of 1812.
Wednesday: Information about what happened during the War of 1812. Questions given about information in the textbook.
Thursday: Information about the 4 new improvements in transportation. Students were given a worksheet about the improvements in communication and transportation.
Friday: Watched a short clip about the Trail of Tears, and read a first-hand account. Then wrote a 1 paragraph response and were given a worksheet that asked about the basic information on the Trail of Tears.

# posted by UMS Adventurers @ 1:23 PM
 

History with Mrs. Bridges:

For period:March 24-28
Essential learning points:
Monday: Began unit on new government. Read about the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Whiskey Rebellion, and were given a map activity.
Tuesday: Read about the Louisiana Purchase. Watched a video clip about Thomas Jefferson. Were given an activity that asked questions about the Louisiana Purchase.
Wednesday: Learned about the Lewis and Clark journey. Completed an activity in which they researched basic information about the members of the expedition.
Thursday: Started a movie on Sacagawea. Answered questions throughout the movie.
Friday: Finished movie on Sacagawea. Drew a map of the surrounding area.

# posted by UMS Adventurers @ 11:53 AM

Apr 2, 2008

 

Literacy/Reading with Dr. Rummenie:

For period: 3/31 - 4/4

Monday: "The Big Wave" quiz.
Tuesday: Quarter test.
Wednesday: Papers returned. Last day of 3rd quarter literacy.
Thursday: Chapters 1-2 Chinese Cinderella.
Friday: Chapters 3-4 Chinese Cinderella.

# posted by Bruce Rummenie @ 11:14 AM
 

English with Dr. Rummenie:

For period: 3/31 - 4/4
Monday: Spelling pretest #184. Journal #36: "Has a teacher ever hurt your feelings or embarrassed you? If you were a teacher, what would be most important to you?
Tuesday: Completed reading "Homesick." Reviewing the Text Questions a-e p. 118. Due Wed.
Wednesday: Reviewing the Text Questions due. Began viewing The River Wild.
Thursday: The River Wild.
Friday: Spelling test #184. Journal #37.


Essential learning points:
State goal #1A: Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
1B: Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency
1C: Comprehend a broad range of reading.
State goal #2: Read and understand literature representative of various societies, era, and ideas.
State goal #3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
State goal #4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
State goal #5: Use language arts to acquire, assess, and communicate information.

# posted by Bruce Rummenie @ 11:09 AM

Mar 31, 2008

 

Literacy/Math with Mrs. Jenkins

For period: March 24 - March 28, 2008
DUE notes:
Monday: Class Assignment
Tuesday: Winter Extremes
Wednesday:Library Day
Thursday: Test Review/Make Up Work/Gradesheet given
Friday: Graphic Exam

# posted by Mrs. Jenkins @ 1:26 PM
 

7th grade Math with Mrs. Jenkins:

For period:March 24 - March 28,2008
Essential learning points: Can the student add or subtract integers using 3 given rules?
Monday: Investigation 1.1
Tuesday: Rules for adding integers (Practice 7-4)
Wednesday: Worksheet 2-4
Thursday: Investigation 1-4
Friday: Rules for subtracting integers (practice 7-5)

# posted by Mrs. Jenkins @ 12:43 PM

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