In My EdZONE

Catal Hoyuk

2011-12-05T20:53:00.001-08:00

Today we learned about Catal Hoyuk. Catal Hoyuk was one of the very first towns that developed from an agricultural community. We began by watching a video which gave us a basic idea of how the people of Catal Hoyuk probably lived on a daily basis. We took notes on this video and were able to analyze these notes with an online interactive game. The website has a variety of activities where you

Dust of Snow by Robert Frost

2011-09-29T10:09:00.000-07:00

"Dust of Snow" by Robert Frost has changed my heart. This poem showed me that even if your having a bad day don’t take it out on other people. When people are trying to make you feel better, have a change of heart so that when they go through what you are going through, they won’t lash out on you either. I enjoyed reading and re-reading these three poems because it taught me about doing better. “

ch1less1 The American Land

2011-08-30T18:00:00.000-07:00

Hello 8th graders, It's great to have you back into the swing of things. I have high hopes that this will be a productive and enjoyable year. We will spend most of this week understanding how geography has impacted our nation. 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

7th activity Due Friday

2011-08-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

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ch5less1

2009-12-10T09:09:00.001-08:00

Hello class, The PPT was not able to load up, but here are the notes that you will need. Make sure they are printed out or copied by tomorrow 12/11/09. <

Africa Unit video questions

2009-12-09T12:31:00.000-08:00

Directions: Take notes on ways that people in Africa, like all people, are affected by their geography. Example, drilling in Nigeria, deforestation in Ghana, and habitat destruction in Uganda.http://assignments.discoveryeducation.com/?cdPasscode=T7536-3674Link to video questions on West and East Africa.

8th grade image & textbook bibliography guide

2009-12-09T11:37:00.001-08:00

Citing an Online ImageVery important! If you are citing an image found in Google Images or any other image retrieval service, be certain to cite the image in its original context. Do not provide the URL of the enlarged image - you must use the URL of the page where the image was originally shown.* Image creator's last name, first name, if available, or page author's name if available, followed by

Abbasid Dynasty Due date 11/25/09

2009-11-19T08:27:00.000-08:00

Hello 7th graders,For your chapter 4 lesson 2 activity, you will need to imagine that you live in Baghdad under the Abbasids. Your product will be to write a poem (81/2" x 11" paper) describing your lives and culture. You will need to have a minimum of 3 stanzas (Each stanza needs to focus on a different aspect of Abbasid life/culture.Your poem will need to illustrate some of the cultural

Constitution Brochure

2009-11-18T12:33:00.001-08:00

Hello 8th graders,Please make sure to click on this link and download the Constitution Brochure directions. We will be going over the directions in class tomorrow along with choosing who will be your partner.I have compiled a few videos that can aide in your understanding of the Bill of Rights. Please make sure to watch them. ** All Incomplete work/late work/missed absent work not submitted by

Ratification Debate ch4 less 2

2009-11-16T20:34:00.001-08:00

Click here for video links relating to the lesson

ch4 less 1 Constitutional convention

2009-11-12T12:38:00.000-08:00

Hello 8th graders,Here are some videos relating to the Constitutional Convention.

ch3 Less2 A of C

2009-11-04T11:59:00.000-08:00

Hello 8th graders,Please make sure to copy the first slides 9 slides of the PPT.

chapter 3 lesson 1

2009-10-27T20:01:00.000-07:00

ch2less3 putting maps to work

2009-10-27T11:44:00.000-07:00

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

Byzantine Empire

2009-10-19T17:05:00.000-07:00

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

ch2less1 Interacting with our world

2009-10-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

Hello 6th graders, Make sure to copy these notes tonight and have them ready for tomorrow.

ch2less4 Fighting the War at home

2009-10-14T09:32:00.000-07:00

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

Answers to vocabulary communication review handout

2009-10-07T15:30:00.000-07:00

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

ch2less3 Fighting the American Revolution

2009-10-07T11:27:00.000-07:00

ch1less3 Moving into the Future

2009-10-05T12:25:00.000-07:00

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

ch2less2 PPT

2009-09-26T17:14:00.000-07:00

American Revolution videos

2009-09-24T11:28:00.001-07:00

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://

7th and 8th grade 9/11 assignment

2009-09-11T12:56:00.000-07:00