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7th chapter 3 less 3 PPT

Hello 7th graders,
Please make sure that you are reviewing lessons 1 and 2 on a daily basis. For lesson 3, you will need to review Muhammad's role in establishing and spreading the religion of Islam (lesson 2). As you begin reading the lesson, think about what Muhammad's followers might do after his death and whether Islam will continue to spread.
The key terms for lesson 3 are : caliph, council, Shiite, and Sunni.

Objectives:
-explain the origins of the caliphate, describe how the Muslim empire expanded under the first 4 caliphs, and describe the issues that divided the Islamic religion.

7th ch3less2 activity due Monday

Create a flow chart chronicling events in the life of Muhammad, including his trip to Mount Hira, his teaching in Mecca and emigration to Medina, and his eventual return to Mecca.


Use this link to download a template for your flow chart.

8th chapter 4 lesson 4

Hello 8th graders,
We are covering our final lesson before the chapter 2 test. Please make sure to continue reviewing the past 3 lessons to better prepare yourselves for the test next week.

7th ch3less2

Create a Veteran's Day card

Please click on this link to get started.

Presidential Election 08

Links to presidential election resources:

Map of the 50 US states: Please print this map out in the event that you have lost the one given in class.

Presidential Election Interactive Map

US Senate

US house of Representatives




On the eve of an historic election, Kid Reporters recap life on the campaign trail from the primaries to Election Day. The panel of kids from across the U.S. answers questions submitted by a live audience of students and teachers.

7th ch3 lesson 1

Hello 7th graders,
For lesson 1 you will need to think about the title of the lesson, "Desert Bloom-Caravan Cities," and see how "Blooms" is being used as a source of life and activity. As you read and complete your notes, think about:
-How cities thrived in AD 500 and how early Arabian cities developed.

6th Subject and Predicate

Hello 6th grade students and parents,
Below are a few links that can aide in your understanding of subject and predicate.

Subject and Predicate Song

Complete Subject and Predicate

Simple Subject and Predicate

6th chapter 2 less 3 PPT