3/9/12

Language Arts:

Ch. 25 packet + small book wkst - Taking it home over break is optional, you will be given time to complete it after break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Math:

Balke: Test - those who are not done will be able to complete it after break.

Gordon: MJ 186 (T)

Hall: no hw

Moen: SL 6.6 6.8

Science: MP 4

Social Studies: ---------------

Other:

3/8/12

Language Arts:

Spelling Test tomorrow!!!!

Math:

Balke: Ch. 8 test tomorrow!!!

Gordon: SL 165-167 MJ 181 MJ 186 (T)

Hall: SL 252

Moen: no hw

Science: Mysterious powder 3

Social Studies: Brain only test today

Other: Fine Arts night tonight

G&D Tomorrow

3/7/12 -Ch.25 Social Studies Notes

Ch. 25 test - Ancient Greece

Landforms

Mountains - A rocky and mountainous area, difficult for travel and isolates communities

Islands - numerous, sea travel very important

Mediterranean Sea - surrounds it, ideal location for trade in the area

Peninsula - Greece is surrounded on 3 sides by water

Trade

The main transportation for trade is by water. Its location in the Mediterranean is ideal.

Geographical Effects

Villages are isolated - mountains

Olives and grapes grown - take less land

Sheep and Goats - can handle mountains, need less space for grazing

Colonization - Order of Events

1. Consult oracle (holy person who can communicate with gods)

2.Food and supplies

3. Long sea voyage (usually)

4. Find a good location

Trade

Location - centrally located in Mediterranean

Goods - can't get everything where they are at

Wealth - a good way to make money!

3/7/12

Language Arts:

L25 - 289-294 - due tomorrow

Math:

Balke: no hw TEST WILL BE FRIDAY!!~!

Gordon: SL 163 164 MJ 178 MJ 181 (F) MJ 186 (T!!!! 3/20/12!!)

Hall: SL 251 Mr. S try MJ 291-293

Moen: no hw

Science: Create Mysterious Powders

Social Studies: Brain only test TOMORROW!! I will post notes!!

Other:

Fine Arts night tomorrow night!

G & D lessons Th and F

3/6/12

Language Arts:

L25 - 295-298 - due Th

L25 - 289-294 - due TOMORROW!

Math:

Balke: SL 8.10 8.11 Test will be Th or F

Gordon: MJ 176 177 SL 162 MJ 181 (F) MJ 186 (T after break!)

Hall: SL 250

Moen: MJ 183 184 185

Science: MP 1 & 2

Social Studies: Test Th

Other:

Gordon's G&D - p. 17-19 due Th

Fine Arts Note

Friday Pictures

3/5/12

Language Arts:

L25 - 289-294 - due W

Math:

Balke: no hw - Test will be Th or F!!!!!!

Gordon: MJ 173 174 179 MJ 181 F

Hall: SL 249

Moen: NO HW

Science: Talked about data

Social Studies:

Take home open book test if needed!

Brain only Test will be Th or F!!!!!

Other: Check the blog!!!!!!

G & D - T, Th, F

3/5/12 - Wrapping up the conferences

Some of you will be receiving some large envelopes this week. Some of them will have materials left over from our conferences. Some of them will have conference materials for you to sign and return. I realize how difficult it can be to make it to school with busy schedules! If you are wanting to meet with me, we can still find a time!

3/5/12 - Growth and Development Lessons

Reminder that your student will be having Growth and Development lessons Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week. A letter went home with your student last week. If you check on the blog on 4/4/11, there is a similar letter, but with different dates and teachers!

3/2/12

Language Arts:

L24 - 279-282

Math:

Balke: SL 8.7 8.8

Gordon: SL 160 161 (5-8 only) MJ 179 (T) MJ 181 (F)

Hall: SL 247 248

Moen: SL 6.5

Science: PR + 6 powders and TMP

Social Studies: Ch. 25 game

Other: IMPORTANT FORMS GOING HOME!!!!

3/1/12

Language Arts:

Number the Stars - summary - TOMORROW!

L24 - 279-282 - tomorrow

L24 - 283-286 - Monday

Math:

Balke: SL 8.7 8.8 - due M

Gordon: MJ 175 SL 158 159 MJ 179 (T)

Hall: SL 246

Moen: no hw

Science: PT with TMP, PR with 6 powders

Social Studies: Questions for Ch. 25

Other: