There will be a test for chapters 9-11 (Spain and Aztecs) on Tuesday, June 13. Please use the following resources that you already have for studying:
1. Chapter 9 Notes booklet
2. Chapter 9 Timeline we created in your visual journals
3. Chapter 10-11 "Teach the Class" assignment booklet. The one where you collected notes off of the posters.
Here are some key terms you should understand for the test:
- Worldview
- Caliphate
- God, Gold, Glory (And how they specifically link to Spain)
- Conquistador
- Viceroy
- Encomienda
- Malinche
- Conquistador formula for conquering
- Moctezuma (and his demise)
Here are some extra resources that may help you study:
Spanish Colonization of North America (Parts 1-3)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2ZX3eOmFnA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOjn0W4J-ws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID7Bx_8V_os
Spanish Conquistadors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2LlciIeloM
Spanish Reconquista
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9ntz5t07UQ
Spanish Inquisition
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAAhQ3KJjaE
Monday, June 5, 2017
We have been working on our Teach the Class the End of the Aztecs project for 2 days now. You will have two periods on Tuesday and two on Wednesday to make your poster and prepare a presentation about you topic. Presentations will occur on Thursday!!!!
Monday, May 29, 2017
Today we worked on writing Odes to Ourselves. We will finish black out poetry on Wednesday and then the entire completed poetry booklet is due on Friday.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Today we wrote our Aztec quiz about chapters 7 and 8. We also did a few poem presentations. If Mrs. Scott has not heard your poem yet, be sure to have her hear it tomorrow!
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Today we worked on our Oral Interpretation of a poem. Mrs. Scott must hear you read the poem (somehow) by the end of class on Tuesday, May 23.
Your Codex is also due on Tuesday, May 23.
There will be a chapter 7 and 8 test on Wednesday, May 24. On Tuesday we will watch a video about the Aztecs to help us review for the quiz. The study guide for the quiz is below. A paper copy WILL NOT be handed out.
Aztec Chapter 7 and 8 Review List
You need to know and understand the following topics for
your chapter 7 and 8 test. The test will take place on Wednesday, May 24. On
the test there are 15 multiple choice questions and a two paragraph response.
Things to know:
- · PEC paragraph format (Intro, Evidence, Explain, Evidence, Explain, Evidence, Explain, Conclusion)
- Role of Geography (what aspects of geography were important to the Aztecs and how do you know this?)
- · Aztecs manipulation (changing) of geography in order to expand their society
- · Importance of Gods in their society
- · Religious ritual of human sacrifice
- · Use of slavery in Aztec Empire
- · Stop! If you are reading this study guide, you have just come across a very important HINT for the test. The written component will require you to compare the Aztec hierarchy to EITHER the Japanese feudal system or Medieval feudal system. You should review one of the previously learned social hierarchies in order to compare it to the Aztec one. Okay… now continue to study the Aztecs!
- · Types of education in Aztec society: The calmecac and the telpochcalli
- · Social hierarchy (how society was structured, roles in society, ability to move up or down within the social hierarchy, value of men vs. women)
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Yesterday and today we worked on the Aztec Codex assignment. Plans have changed and we now also have Thursday to work on this. Codex is due TUESDAY, May 23.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Today we completed a lesson on Imagery. If you missed class today please complete the Imagery page in your poetry booklet. Here are the two song links you will need to finish your picture. Listen to the songs only. The picture is due in the poetry booklet on Monday. Tomorrow we will intro the aztec project that does along with chapters 7 and 8.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLedFWpF9EA (Acapella - no music)
Monday, May 8, 2017
Due Thursday: Figurative Language Pages on Pun, Idiom, Oxymoron. No more class time to work on these.
Due Thursday: Chapter 8 Aztec Research with a partner. All 8 sections must be completed by you and your partner by Thursday. You will have 2 periods on Wednesday to complete this.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Due Monday: Author Motivation paragraph
On Monday we will finish our research on Puns, Idioms and Oxymorons
Monday, May 1, 2017
Today we continued with the chapter 7 stations. By the end of today you should be done 5 stations. If you are not, it is your responsibility to finish it for homework.
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Today we continued to work on the chapter 7 Aztec stations. At this point you should fully be done 3 stations. If you are not, it is your responsibility to finish 3 stations for homework by Monday. We will have Monday and Tuesday to finish the stations.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Today we began our look at the Aztecs. For the first chapter (chapter 7) we will be rotating through 7 stations. If you did not get your first station done today, it is homework due tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Today we finished up our look at Shakespeare. If you did not hand in your quote interpretation today you must hand it in tomorrow to avoid having an after school DT.
Friday, April 21, 2017
On Thursday we began interpreting our own Shakespearean quotes/sonnets. We will continue working on this on Monday and the good copy with matching visual will be due on Tuesday, April 25.
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
To come out of the Brave New World project we will be doing Shakespeare week! Today we looked at a piece of Shakespearean literature and learned how to interpret it line by line. Tomorrow you will get your own quote or sonnet to interpret.
Friday, March 10, 2017
Tournaments were due yesterday. Today we finished reviewing Treaty 7. On Monday we will look at first encounters and be starting "The Big Project".
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Today we continued to work on the Tournament. It is due on Thursday.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Today we worked on research for the Great Thinkers tournament. You will have both periods tomorrow (Friday) to finish your research. We will start creating the tournament bracket and PEC paragraphs on Monday.
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Today we worked on a booklet (using the textbook) about the way that "types of thinking" changed during the Renaissance - thinking about science, math, astronomy, medicine etc.. This booklet must be completed for Thursday. We will review tomorrow and then begin a partner project.
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017
Today was the chapters 1-3 test. If you missed it, you will be expected to write it upon your return. Today we also learned a bit about Medieval and Renaissance art and how these reflected their respective Worldviews.
Monday, Feb. 27, 2017
Today we reviewed chapters 2 and 3 in preparation for the test tomorrow.
Friday, February 24, 2017
This week students have learned about Humanism as the main way of thinking and looking at the World during the Renaissance. The visual journal pages about Humanism are due on Monday, February 27.
There will be a chapter 1-3 quiz on Tuesday, February 28. 24 multiple choice questions. Study guides were handed out in class on Friday.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Today was the final day to work on any chapter 2 work left, mainly the city states research and PEC paragraph. If you did not complete this in class you must complete it by Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Today we worked on the final assignment for chapter 2, the City States research and PEC paragraph. This booklet will be due Tuesday, Feb.21.
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Today was the final day to finish up your essay. Remember, you must show a copy of your essay to a parent/older sibling/adult you trust. They need to read your essay and sign it.
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Today students continued to write their essays. Today was the last day to write them. Tomorrow we will be reading our essays out loud to a small group and receiving feedback. Please be prepared with a completed essay.
Tomorrow is also the Grade 8 Vertigo trip. Please have a bagged lunch ready to eat prior to our departure.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Today we learned about writing Introduction and Conclusion paragraphs. Tomorrow will be the last day to work on writing your essay. We will also talk about editing tomorrow. On Wednesday we will finish them up and print them off before leaving for our field trip to Vertigo theater.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Today we worked on our essay planners today. If you did not finish it today in class you must have it filled in tomorrow. Tomorrow we will start writing the 3 body paragraphs of his essay.
FIELD TRIP FORMS are due TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Today we began planning our theme essays for The Outsiders. Your job tonight is to come up with your theme and the three main ways that it is portrayed in the novel. Have those 4 boxes in your organizer filled out for tomorrow. If you need help developing your ideas, please stop by my room in the morning. Tomorrow we will finish filling in the organizer and start our body paragraphs.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Today we finished learning about the Middle Ages and the impacts the Black Death had on it. It is your responsibility to finish reading the Outsiders by Monday. On Monday we will watch the movie and next week will be dedicated to writing our essays based on the book.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Today we finished the Outsiders. If you were absent and have not finished the book you need to finish it for Monday. There are multiple PDF files available online of the full book. Please look them up if you do not have your book.
We also learned about the Black Death. We will continue this tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 17. 2017
Today we read the Outsiders. If you missed reading today you will need to find a time to catch up independently. Tomorrow we will discuss the role of the church on people in the Middle Ages and learn about the Black Death.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Today we reviewed and took additional notes about the Medieveal Feudal System. If you are at all confused about this system, please be sure to ask! We also continued to read The Outsiders.
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Today we worked on understanding the Medieval Europe Feudal System. Your visual journal page on this is due tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 13. Videos you can use to make it:
Friday, January 6, 2017
This week we started reading The Outsiders. We made it to the end of chapter 3. We also did an introduction to the Middle Ages. We did a geographical analysis of Europe. No homework.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Yesterday and today we worked on a mapping assignment to introduce Europe during the Middle Ages. The map and the matching analysis chart are due tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Today we reviewed some strategies on how to properly take a multiple choice test. The Japan unit exam is tomorrow. Be prepared to answer 40 multiple choice questions, many of which are sourced based questions.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Today we finished the letter analysis for chapter 15. If you did not finish in class it is due tomorrow.
The Unit Exam about Edo and Meiji Japan will be on Thursday, December 15. Study guides were handed out last week. Be sure to be studying.
Monday, December 12, 2016
Today we did a lesson on reading between the lines. You will have tomorrow to finish your letter analysis. Unit exam will be on Thursday, December 15. Be sure to be studying.
Here is the link to the video about Commodore Perry that we watched in class today.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Finish your chapter 15 notes this weekend.
Thursday, December 15 will be the Japan Unit Exam. Study guides have been handed out. If you need any help or clarification before the test, see Mrs. Scott!
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Today we finished watching The Last Samurai. The detail writing questions that have to do with the movie are do tomorrow. Complete them on the provided charts in your visual journal. Study guides for next week's unit exam were also handed out. Be sure to be studying. Exam will be on Thursday, December 15.
Monday, December 5, 2016
Today we did the chapter 12-14 quiz. If you missed the quiz you will be responsible to write it when you return. We also started "The Last Samurai". We will continue to watch the movie tomorrow.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Today we finished our PEC paragraphs about Internal and External Forces. These were all handed in during class time. The rest of the class time was set aside to study for the chapter 12, 13, 14 test that will be on Monday, December 5.
After the test on Monday, we will be starting to watch "The Last Samurai". If your permission letter is not brought in on Monday those who do not have it in will not be permitted to watch the movie.
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Today we presented our speeches. We also completed an internal and external forces chart about Japan and started our third PEC paragraph based on this chart. Students should be using the feedback from the first two PECs in order to make this one better.
Reminders! Chapter 12, 13, 14 test on Monday
Last Samurai permission letter due by Monday. You CAN NOT watch the movie without signed permission.
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Today we wrote our Speeches responding to the question, are the isolation policies good for my group of people in Japan. Tomorrow we will be presenting the speeches in class. Everyone must present tomorrow.
Monday, November 28, 2016
There will be a test on chapters 12, 13 and 14 next Monday! Study guides will be handed out tomorrow.
Movie forms are due on Wednesday. We may start the movie as early as Monday if we all finish the test early.
Today we started planning for our Isolationism speeches. Tomorrow we will write speeches and we will present them on Wednesday.
Thursday, November 24, 2016
Today we finished up the Haiku Challenge and worked on our Chapter 14 books. The jot notes on the Exceptions to Exclusion Laws and the Cause and Effects of Isolation Chart are due on Monday, November 28. You can access the textbook via D2L through the Cougar Community Shell.
Due on Wednesday, November 30: The Last Samurai permission slip.
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Today we started the Haiku Challenge! We will finish this up tomorrow by voting for the best Haiku! We also worked on the Exclusion Law notes. The notes and reasonings for the Exclusion Laws in due tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Today we finished up the cultural tour of Japan. If you did not finish, complete it tonight using the links below. They are not clickable. You must copy and paste them into a new browser. This is due tomorrow.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Today we combined with 804 and completed four stations. If you did not finish the stations you were at today, finish them tonight. You have another period tomorrow with 804 to finish the last four stations. Great work!
Here is the organizer you are using:
Station one: sumo wrestling match - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxhKb-zZoWE
Here is the organizer you are using:
Station one: sumo wrestling match - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxhKb-zZoWE
Station two: kabuki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67-bgSFJiKc
Station four: Haiku - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90-2Dg2CJdw
Station five: Bunraku - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV938f46Wpg
Station six: Wood Block Prints - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIO7_iDjDBs
Station seven: Noh - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Oi3C4G1WI
Station eight: Kendo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUl2XcKGsLo
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Today we finished up working on our PEC paragraphs about school uniforms. If you did not finish and hand this in during class, it is due on Monday. Please ensure that you are on read theory for at least 1 hour throughout the week. If you haven't already done so, go on to it this weekend.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Today we worked on our PEC paragraphs. There will be some time to finish these up tomorrow and they will be due by the end of class.
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Today we completed a survey in order to gather evidence for a PEC paragraph tomorrow. No homework.
Monday, November 14, 2016
Today we worked on a levelled reading assignment about the Japanese Shogunate. We will finish this up tomorrow.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Today we learned about Confusius. We also reviewed the feudal system. Your homework is to ensure that you have completed one hour of read theory time this week.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Today we learned about the feudal system in Japan. We will finish up taking notes on the 8 levels tomorrow and look at a review powerpoint. Students will also be working on a journal entry about Confucius. If I spoke to you today about missing station work on Japan Chapter 12 work, please get it in to me tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Today we learned how to write a proper PEC paragraph. A copy of your PEC paragraph on the topic "What was it like to live in Edo Japan" is due tomorrow. These will not be given a specific mark but rather will be edited by Mrs. Scott to use in order to help you write another paragraph later on this month that will be assessed.
Friday, November 4, 2016
Today we worked on creating questions based on the facts we gathered about Edo Japan based on the picture analysis. Your job this weekend is to finish answering the questions you wrote with possible answers, on your Lotus Diagram. Next up we will learn how to write a PEC paragraph and use our Lotus Diagrams with this.
Also homework this weekend: ensuring that over the course of the week you have gone on read theory for at least 1 hour.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Today we worked on a picture analysis activity around what life was like in Edo Japan. Tomorrow we will use our gathered evidence to fill in the Lotus Diagram. Go on read theory for 20 minutes this evening.
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Today we worked on our intro questions for Edo Japan. These questions are due tomorrow and we will start class by going over them.
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Today we did some prep work for Remembrance Day. Many people did not hand in their stations/japan visual journal page. Please bring in tomorrow.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Due Monday!
The following things will be due on Tuesday, November 1.
1. Chapter 12 reading booklet - text mapping complete
2. Chapter 12 visual journal page
Topics to include: Stoic (stoicism), Rice, Island (isolation), Beliefs (gods), Weather (beauties and dangers), self-sufficiency, homogenous, ainu, climate
3. All 6 Folklore stations (booklet stapled in visual journal, Paul Bunyan visual journal page and station 6 recording sent to Mrs. Scott) Instructions for each station can be found below. If you needed a reading you were told to take it from the envelope before leaving the room today. You should be able to Google it if you did not get it.
Station 1: Fairy tales
1. Choose a Fairy Tale from the choices below.
Try to choose one you are familiar with.
a. Cinderella
(Short Length Story)
b. Snow White
(Short Length Story)
c. The Little
Mermaid (Long Story)
d. Beauty and
the Beast (Medium Length Story)
e. The Snow
Queen (Frozen) (Long Story)
2. Go on
YouTube and watch 2-3 clips from the Disney version of the movie. Gain an
understanding of the story line, overall tone and feeling of the movie.
3. Read the
original version of the story. You can find the readings in this package. Ask Mrs. Scott for technology to help have
the story read to you.
4. Complete a
Venn diagram, recognizing the similarities and differences between the two
stories. Use the following guiding questions in order to identify
similarities and differences:
a. Are the
characters similar? Do they behave the same? How is their behaviour similar or
different?
b. Find the
rising action, climax and falling action. Is it similar? How does it differ?
c. What is the
overall tone of the stories? Is it similar or different?
Station 2: Myths
Myths are defined as: Stories about how the world came
to be. Characters are usually Gods or Creators.
Every culture and belief system has myths about how they feel
the world came to be.
1. Watch the
Japanese Creation Myth.
3. Answer the Worldview
questions based on information you gathered from the myths.
Station 3: Fables
Fables
are defined as:
Stories that teach a lesson or a moral.
1. Read the
Japanese Fable “The Stonecutter”.
2. Complete the
reflection in your booklet.
S
Station 5:
1. Watch the Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan (famous American literary character). The video is in two parts.
Station 4: Legends
1. Read the
historical Japanese legend about the sea around Japan. (Funa Yurei)
2. Read one of
the Urban legends: Walt Disney on Ice, Bigfoot or Alligators in the Sewer.
3. After
reading the two legends: discuss with your group the following concepts:
a. How did
these legends come to be?
b. Why do some
people believe the legends are true while other people believe they are made
up?
4. Complete
the attached reflection, analysing the validity of legends.
Station 5: Tall Tales
2. Watch
the Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan (famous American literary character). The video is
in two parts.
3. Create
a creative visual journal page (in your Visual Journal) that expresses the
importance of this Tall Tale to American society. Your journal page must
include:
·
One entirely filled
page
·
There must be colour,
pictures, words and symbols. (no long paragraphs of writing).
·
Use the Art Supplies
in the cupboard (paint, pastels, fabric, different colour paper, stamps etc…)
4. Use
the following guiding questions to create your page. An answer to each question
should be easily identifiable on your page.
a. What
is the meaning of the story?
b. Why
do tall tales exist?
c. What
does this tall tale say about American society?
d. What
is it about Paul Bunyan that American people like in order for them to keep
telling his story?
Station 6: Folktales
You are going to create an
oral interpretation of a famous folktale (with a twist).
1. Choose a folktale:
a. The Three Little Pigs
b. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
c. Little Red Riding Hood
2. You are going to re-write the story from the perspective of a
character within the story.
a. Example: Telling the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as if you
are telling it from Baby Bears point of view:
i.
“Mama, Papa and I were
coming home from a lovely walk in the woods. Suddenly we noticed that the front
door of our home was open! Uh oh! I hope no one ate my porridge….”
3. You must re-write a script for your chosen story. All the main events
of the story must be included but from the perspective of your chosen
character.
DO NOT JUST RE-WRITE THE ORIGINAL VERSION ONLY CHANGING A COUPLE
WORDS. THINK ABOUT HOW YOUR CHOSEN CHARACTER WOULD ACT, WHAT THEY WOULD THINK
AND SAY!! IF YOU JUST READ THE ORIGINAL
WITH DIFFERENT WORDS, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO DO IT AGAIN.
4. After you create a script, you are going to record an ORAL RECORDING
of it. Practice reading your version. Remember, voice, tone and attitude are
VERY important. No mono-tone! This is like acting, not just reading!
You can find free voice recording software online.
6. Attach your script to your Folklore Stations booklet.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
See the Tuesday post below for what is due for homework on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The following things will be due on Tuesday, November 1.
1. Chapter 12 reading booklet - text mapping complete
2. Chapter 12 visual journal page
3. All 6 Folklore stations (booklet stapled in visual journal, Paul Bunyan visual journal page and station 6 recording sent to Mrs. Scott)
You will have Wednesday, Thursday and some time on Friday to complete these things. Remember, we have also had multiple days this week and last for all assignments. It will be your responsibility on Friday to ensure you have any parts you need to complete these things over the weekend if you are not done.
Mrs. Scott is at We Day tomorrow. There will be a sub in.
Thursday, October 21, 2016
Today we finished working on reading through chapter 12 of Japan and text mapping. If you have not finished marking your booklet that is due on Monday. On Monday we will work on Folklore stations. I will be away on the grade 7 Vivo trip so there will be a sub in the room.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Today we worked on chapter 12 of Japan and Folklore stations. You should be completed 2 stations by this point.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Today we wrote the CARS grade 8 reading comprehension test.
We also worked on folklore stations. If you are not done at least 1 station you must finish that this evening.
Monday, October 17, 2016
1 Station 2:
a St Watch the
Japanese Creation Myth.
S
Station 5:
1. Watch
the Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan (famous American literary character). The video is
in two parts.
Friday, October 14, 2016
This week we started our Folklore Unit. The 11 stories sorting activity is due on Monday. We will go through this activity together on Monday and then start our folklore stations! If you forgot the stories at school, you can google them and they should be easy to find online. Remember, you have to figure out which of the 6 story types it is and explain why it is that type.
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Today we presented our Worldview Case Studies. Everyone did a good job and the worldview statements were very impressive!
We also started working on our next LA unit - Folklore. Today we started taking notes on the 6 types of Folklore. The link to the prezi we looked at is:
https://prezi.com/37wpxexylkrj/folklore/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
We will continue to work on notes tomorrow. We will then move into a sorting activity to do with the types of stories.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Today was the LAST AND FINAL day to prepare your Case Study/Presentation for Tuesday. Everyone will present on Tuesday. If you miss Tuesday, you will have to present when you return. Be sure that your group has sent Mrs. Scott your presentation so she can bring it up on her computer.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Thursday, October 6 is Orange Shirt Day!
Homework: Case Studies projects are due Tuesday. Please ensure that your presentation is SHARED with Mrs. Scott. Presentation order will be random so you must be ready!
Monday, Oct. 3, 2016
Reminder for fieldtrip tomorrow:
Back packs are not permitted, lunch kits only.
You will need a camera or personal device with a camera in it. We will be taking pictures that represent the 7 worldview elements.
The Worldview Case Study project will be due on Thursday. You will have Wednesday to work on it.
Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016
Monday will be our final day to work on the Case Study Project. Be prepared to present on Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Today we continued to research for our Worldview case studies. If you have not finished your research you should be finishing it this evening as tomorrow we will be working on turning the research into Worldview statements.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Today we worked on researching for our group case studies. Students are meant to research the unique worldview of a past or present society. We will have one more day tomorrow to work on research using the computers and library books. If you did not get much research done today and will need more then 2 periods tomorrow, it is recommended that you work on some of it tonight.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Today we had the Worldview quiz and then made groups and started planning for our Worldview case studies. We will start the research for this project tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 21
Tomorrow is Character Day so we will not have humanities. The Worldview quiz will be on Monday, September 26. The quiz will have some multiple choice, some matching and 3 short answer questions. If you need any help please see Mrs. Scott on Thursday or Monday morning before school. The main study material is the Worldview booklet.
Reminder: Please bring in your fieldtrip forms and money. We still need one parent volunteer for our class!
Tuesday, September 20
Today we finished up the Worldview elements! I am not here tomorrow so please bring your worldview booklet to help do some studying for your upcoming quiz. The quiz will be on Monday! If you need help, please see me before then!
Monday, September 19
Today we worked on the last 3 Worldview elements, Beliefs, Economy and Knowledge. If you did not finish these 3 they are due tomorrow. We will complete the last page of the Worldview booklet tomorrow together as a class. The entire booklet (except for the last page) should be done for tomorrow. We will review as a class.
Reminder: There will be a worldview quiz (based on the worldview booklet) next Monday. Field trip forms need to be handed in as well.
Friday, September 16
We had a great time at the pancake breakfast this morning. I highly recommend reviewing the work we have done this week in your Worldview booklet. We will continue with Beliefs and the remainder of the booklet next week. Happy Weekend!
Thursday, September 15
Today we continued to look at worldview. We reviewed the first two elements, Time and Geography and we went over Society and Values. Tomorrow we will review these two and work on Beliefs. No homework!
Wednesday, September 14
Today we continued our look at Worldview. We will continue to work on this tomorrow! No homework!
Tuesday, September 13
Today we started working on learning about Worldview. We will be continuing this work over the next week. There is no homework for this evening.
Monday, September 12
Today we took out library books and started our every other day silent reading time. Please remember to bring your book on Mondays and Wednesdays. We also completed a Worldview questionnaire and had a class discussion.
Friday, September 9
Hello and welcome to Hum 8! This week we worked on Graffiti name plates. These are due on Monday, September 12. Please complete this weekend.
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