<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026</id><updated>2009-11-12T01:40:04.698-08:00</updated><title type='text'>6th Language Arts &amp; Jr High SS</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>96</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-6649347584249553993</id><published>2009-11-04T11:59:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-04T12:03:44.949-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch3 Less2 A of C</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th graders,Please make sure to copy the first  slides 9 slides of the PPT.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/6649347584249553993'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/6649347584249553993'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/11/ch3-less2-of-c.html' title='ch3 Less2 A of C'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-8557785151685047742</id><published>2009-10-27T20:01:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-27T20:03:48.080-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>chapter 3 lesson 1</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8557785151685047742'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8557785151685047742'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/chapter-3-lesson-1.html' title='chapter 3 lesson 1'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-7422998635157306353</id><published>2009-10-27T11:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-27T11:51:28.239-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th SS blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2less3 putting maps to work</title><summary type='text'>Hello 6th graders, Please copy the PPT as we will be going over the content in class tomorrow prior to our map projection activity that will take place on Thursday.  I have also placed images on our wiki that will help you understand maps.  Here's the link so that you may go and visit these pages.  Make sure to copy the Venn diagram located in the "map projections" link along with the definitions</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/7422998635157306353'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/7422998635157306353'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ch2less3-putting-maps-to-work.html' title='ch2less3 putting maps to work'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-2545785839720878866</id><published>2009-10-19T17:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-19T19:10:49.138-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>Byzantine Empire</title><summary type='text'>Hello 7th graders,We have finally come to the end of chapter 2, but our learning about the Byzantine Empire has yet to come to a full end.  We have been learning about Byzantine accomplishments. As we learned in lesson 3, under Emperor Justinian’s rule, mosaic art was fully developed. Prior to discussing Justinian’s focus on mosaic art (a picture or design made from small pieces of colored </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/2545785839720878866'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/2545785839720878866'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/byzantine-empire.html' title='Byzantine Empire'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-5423883894834225729</id><published>2009-10-19T09:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-19T21:43:16.125-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th SS blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2less1 Interacting with our world</title><summary type='text'>Hello 6th graders, Make sure to copy these notes tonight and have them ready for tomorrow. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/5423883894834225729'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/5423883894834225729'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ch2less1-interacting-with-our-world.html' title='ch2less1 Interacting with our world'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-8344170166969496779</id><published>2009-10-14T09:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-14T09:37:18.345-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2less4 Fighting the War at home</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th graders,We are approaching our final lesson for chapter 2.  Please make sure to begin reviewing the past 3 lessons in order to better prepare yourself for the test next week.  For this lesson, we will be focusing on the impact of the American Revolution on the civilian population and how the new state government worked before and after the war.As a reminder, please make sure to have </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8344170166969496779'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8344170166969496779'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ch2less4-fighting-war-at-home.html' title='ch2less4 Fighting the War at home'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-443549247210187027</id><published>2009-10-07T15:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T15:40:18.181-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2less3 Byzantine Empire ppt</title><summary type='text'>Hello 7th graders, Please make sure to copy these notes by tomorrow.  You may begin answering the blue focus and lesson review questions.  Even though the questions are due a day before the test, it is in your benefit to attempt to answer the questions before we go over them in class tomorrow. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/443549247210187027'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/443549247210187027'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ch2less3-byzantine-empire-ppt.html' title='ch2less3 Byzantine Empire ppt'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-7240002625562077690</id><published>2009-10-07T15:30:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T15:36:58.806-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th Lit/Eng blog posts'/><title type='text'>Answers to vocabulary communication review handout</title><summary type='text'>Hello 6th grade,Below are the answers to the review handout for tomorrow's test.PAGE 25 1. audible2. refrain3. advocate4. invoke5. verbalize6. eloquence7. revoked8. audio9. resound10. inquired11. I /12. C / 13. C/ 14. I/ 15. I / 16. C / 17. I / 18. I / 19. C / 20. CPAGE 26 1. gathering2. cause3. enlarge4. utter5. answer6. loudness7. calling8. graceful9. wordy10. convincing</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/7240002625562077690'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/7240002625562077690'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/answers-to-vocabulary-review-handout.html' title='Answers to vocabulary communication review handout'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-4643598272320246399</id><published>2009-10-07T11:27:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-07T11:30:11.090-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2less3 Fighting the American Revolution</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/4643598272320246399'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/4643598272320246399'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ch2less3-fighting-american-revolution.html' title='ch2less3 Fighting the American Revolution'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-8378812349126996394</id><published>2009-10-05T12:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-05T12:33:26.186-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th SS blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch1less3 Moving into the Future</title><summary type='text'>Hello 6th graders,This lesson deals with the world problems of deforestation along with explaining how knowledge of the past helps people understand the problems of the present.  As you read the lesson, try to imagine some issues/problems that we might face in the near future. How might decisions made today by leaders, lawmakers, and everyday people effect some of the issues you named? Remember </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8378812349126996394'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8378812349126996394'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ch1less3-moving-into-future.html' title='ch1less3 Moving into the Future'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-5117103733894351028</id><published>2009-10-05T12:18:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-10-05T12:23:04.144-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2less 2 PPT guide 8th grade</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th grade,Keep in mind the objectives discussed in class as you copy the notes from lesson 2.  The notes begin with the Townshend Act of 1767.  You should have taken notes in class on the Proclamation of 1763, The Quartering Act, and the Stamp Act of 1765. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/5117103733894351028'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/5117103733894351028'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/10/ch2less-2-ppt-guide-8th-grade.html' title='ch2less 2 PPT guide 8th grade'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-1958924193801588655</id><published>2009-09-30T17:05:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-30T17:09:21.216-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2 Less 2 + Thematic map (Due 10-8-09)</title><summary type='text'>Click here for the thematic map directions. (Due Thursday 10-8-09)</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/1958924193801588655'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/1958924193801588655'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/ch2-less-2-thematic-map-due-10-8-09.html' title='ch2 Less 2 + Thematic map (Due 10-8-09)'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-3630438393706507538</id><published>2009-09-28T16:39:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-28T16:40:58.811-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch2 less 1</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3630438393706507538'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3630438393706507538'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/ch2-less-1.html' title='ch2 less 1'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-4563285226299400559</id><published>2009-09-24T11:28:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-24T11:32:38.795-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>American Revolution videos</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th graders,We will begin our review of the American Revolution in chapter 2. Here are some videos that I would like you to watch over the weekend so that you have the fundamentals needed to understand the American Revolution throughout the 4 lessons.Here is your Assignment Code that you will need in order to log in to United Streaming:TED44-68AAYou will need to go to this URL http://</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/4563285226299400559'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/4563285226299400559'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/hello-8th-graders-we-will-begin-our.html' title='American Revolution videos'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-3807921490642538826</id><published>2009-09-17T11:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-17T11:57:05.767-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch1less 4 Life in the English Colonies</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th graders,With lesson 4, you will have to recall some of the problems that existed in lesson3 with the earlier colonists. (lack of food, illness, weather) Make sure to read over the thinking focus or lesson review question #1, and focus on the regional, social, and economic position of each colony.  Use this PowerPoint guide to take additional notes on why there were similarities and </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3807921490642538826'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3807921490642538826'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/ch1less-4-life-in-english-colonies.html' title='ch1less 4 Life in the English Colonies'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-8151997303673482866</id><published>2009-09-11T12:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-11T13:04:25.520-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>7th and 8th grade 9/11 assignment</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     Normal   0         false   false   false                             MicrosoftInternetExplorer4   &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     &lt;![endif]--&gt; &lt;!--  /* Style Definitions */  p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal 	{mso-style-parent:""; 	margin:0in; 	margin-bottom:.0001pt; 	mso-pagination:widow-orphan; 	font-size:12.0pt; 	font-family:"Times New Roman"; 	</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8151997303673482866'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8151997303673482866'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/7th-and-8th-grade-911-assignment.html' title='7th and 8th grade 9/11 assignment'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-6272929172373779554</id><published>2009-09-10T13:50:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-10T13:59:45.064-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th spelling blog posts'/><title type='text'>6th Spelling: Communication</title><summary type='text'>Hello students and parents,We are currently learning words relating to communication.  Parents, please make sure to review these words to help students apply the words to real life. The words are color coded in groups of 10.  You will be assessed on spelling and vocabulary for each of the 10 word groups.word list: revoke      , advocate, eloquent, persuasive, audible, response, refrain, volume, </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/6272929172373779554'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/6272929172373779554'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2008/11/6th-spelling-communication.html' title='6th Spelling: Communication'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-7945775801473017555</id><published>2009-09-10T12:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-10T13:02:17.692-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>7th lesson 3 Traveling Through the Past</title><summary type='text'>Hello 7th graders, As you read the lesson, try to think of some methods historians might use to reconstruct the past.  Remember that your objectives are geared towards understanding the the sources of information historians use to learn about the past, and explain how point of view affects our interpretation of historical sources. Here is the PPT guide for the reading: </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/7945775801473017555'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/7945775801473017555'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/7th-lesson-3-traveling-through-past.html' title='7th lesson 3 Traveling Through the Past'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-3847605196476096211</id><published>2009-09-10T12:44:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-10T12:47:48.043-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>Europeans and Native Peoples</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th graders, As we cover lesson 3, try to predict ways in which Indians and colonists helped each other and reasons why they were in conflict.  Here is the PPT guide for the reading. </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3847605196476096211'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3847605196476096211'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/europeans-and-native-peoples.html' title='Europeans and Native Peoples'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-6008749174534547266</id><published>2009-09-03T12:28:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-03T12:32:14.471-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch1 less 2 European Exploration and Settlement</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th grader, Here are the objectives for today's lesson that were given in class. - Identify the motives for European exploration in the Americas. -Describe the role Spain played in exploring the new world. - Explain the significance of the English, French, and Dutch exploration of North America. Please make sure that you copy the PPT and come prepared with questions about the reading so we </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/6008749174534547266'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/6008749174534547266'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/ch1-less-2-european-exploration-and.html' title='ch1 less 2 European Exploration and Settlement'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-3723749148873109211</id><published>2009-09-03T09:52:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-03T09:59:52.437-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th Lit/Eng blog posts'/><title type='text'>Hatchet Questions</title><summary type='text'>Hello 6th graders, Here are the questions your were given in class today regarding Hatchet by Gary paulsen.  Please make sure to answer them to the best of your ability.  We will be going over the question in class tomorrow.  For the new students, you will be using these questions as a guide for your comprehension of the story.  For HW, Please make sure to answer the questions in the first slide.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3723749148873109211'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3723749148873109211'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/hatchet-questions.html' title='Hatchet Questions'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-3525866261819237521</id><published>2009-09-02T14:58:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-02T14:58:55.084-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>7th ch1 less2</title><summary type='text'></summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3525866261819237521'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/3525866261819237521'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/09/7th-ch1-less2.html' title='7th ch1 less2'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-5281026181837727579</id><published>2009-08-31T14:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-01T10:05:21.586-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='7th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>7th activity due Thursday 9-3-09</title><summary type='text'>&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     Normal   0               false   false   false      EN-US   X-NONE   X-NONE                                                     MicrosoftInternetExplorer4                                                   &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/5281026181837727579'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/5281026181837727579'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/08/7th-activity-due-thursday-9-3-09.html' title='7th activity due Thursday 9-3-09'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-2489288998243828598</id><published>2009-08-31T11:36:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2009-08-31T16:23:53.588-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='8th grade blog posts'/><title type='text'>ch1less1 The American Land</title><summary type='text'>Hello 8th graders,We got back into the swing of things beginning with lesson 1. Below the chapter guide are a few links to some geography games. Make sure to spend some time playing them as they will help with your overall understanding of our nation's geography.Click on the correct geographic region. (note: These regions differ from the ones described in the text)Click on the correct lake.Click </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/2489288998243828598'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/2489288998243828598'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/08/ch1less1-american-land.html' title='ch1less1 The American Land'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044820478962142026.post-8242312053475703038</id><published>2009-08-27T18:37:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2009-09-10T13:54:54.395-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th Lit/Eng blog posts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='SJS Information'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='6th spelling blog posts'/><title type='text'>Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!</title><summary type='text'>Dear Parent,I have exciting news. You can now place your Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!Browse all the great monthly Book Club selections at low prices and order online. Plus, our class earns a FREE Book every time a parent orders online.Here's how it works: 1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site. 2. Browse the titles with your child and place your order </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8242312053475703038'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6044820478962142026/posts/default/8242312053475703038'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://socialstudiessjs.blogspot.com/2009/08/scholastic-book-clubs-orders-online.html' title='Scholastic Book Clubs orders online!'/><author><name>SJS Portal</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13407678479031444247'/></author></entry></feed>