Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Wednesday, May 16th

Study for your quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover Ch. 20 Sections 3-4. The information will cover World War I as well as the Russian Revolution.

Be prepared to tell how each country became involved in the war.


Textbooks for social studies are due back on Friday, May 18th!!!


Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Wednesday, May 2nd

Study for your test over Ch. 19. The test will be on Friday.

The test will cover information from:
1. The French Revolution
2. Industrial Revolution
3. Industry and Society including political philosophies
4. Nationalism


Thursday, April 26, 2018

Thursday, April 26th

Complete the Ch. 19-3 Review Questions. They are in the Content Library of OneNote.

Answer the questions in complete sentences!



Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Tuesday, April 24th

Study for your quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover information from the Industrial Revolution (Ch. 19 Section 2).


Monday, April 23, 2018

Monday, April 23rd

If you did not finish in class today, complete the Industrial Revolution information guide on the inventors/inventions of the time period.

Remember, you should have a title page and 5 additional pages in the brochure.

The pages should include:

1. Inventor
2. Description of Invention
3. Picture
4. Summary of how this invention still affects our lives today.

6TH PERIOD ONLY:

Due to the guest speaker in your class, your brochure will be due on Wednesday!




Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Tuesday, April 17th

Complete the Ch. 19 Section 1 Discussion Questions (2) found in OneNote. The assignment is in the content library.

Answer in complete sentences and with thoughtful answers.


Thursday, April 12, 2018

Thursday, April 12th

No written homework tonight.

We will have a quiz over Chapter 18 Sections 1-2 on Monday. Please begin preparing for this now.


Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Wednesday, April 11th

Following our review today of Ch. 18 Section 1 (Age of Exploration), complete Pg. 669 #1-6.
Answer the questions in complete sentences. Give thoughtful responses as this will be graded.


Monday, April 9, 2018

Monday, April 9th

Complete the Ch. 18 Section 4 Review Sheet in OneNote.

We will have a quiz on Wednesday that covers the information over the American Revolution that we have discussed in class.


Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Wednesday, March 28th

Complete the questions from our discussion on the American Revolution. Answer the questions in complete sentences.

They are in OneNote labeled (3/28 Homework Questions).



Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Wednesday, March 14th

Make sure to bring all necessary project materials to class tomorrow. We will begin our project in class.

If you plan to participate in the March Madness Tournament Challenge, be sure to complete your bracket and join the group by the start of school tomorrow!



Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Tuesday, March 13th

Materials needed for our "Board Game Project" are due by Thursday. Please make sure your group has what is needed for class.

Directions are below for how to compete in the 6th grade Tournament challenge. You must complete your bracket by 8:00 on Thursday.




Directions for participating in 6th Grade ESPN Tournament Challenge: (Optional)

1. Go to www.espn.com

2. In the top right corner, click sign up to create a new account.

3. Click on the ESPN Tournament Challenge at the top of the page. If you do not see it, click on "Fantasy" and then choose Tournament Challenge.

4. Click on Create a Bracket. When you name your bracket, your name should be included.

5. Pick the winners of each game, all the way through the National Championship. Do NOT only pick 1st round games.

6.. Once you have created a bracket, click on the "groups" option. Search for "GWA 6th Grade 2018"

7.. You will need to enter a password to join the group. Password: gwa


Good Luck!


Thursday, February 22, 2018

Thursday, February 22nd

Students,

Tomorrow is our Medieval Times field trip. We have gone over all of the details in class. You DO NOT need your bookbags or computers at school tomorrow.

Please remember that your ticket and lunch is already covered. The only money you may need is if you want to purchase something in the gift shop.

We will attend our regular homeroom class tomorrow morning. We will load the bus at 9:00. You may bring a snack for the bus if you would like as we will not be attending break tomorrow.

**Remember, our Ch. 15 Test will be on Tuesday, Feb. 27th. Please be studying over the weekend**

Have a great afternoon.



Monday, February 12, 2018

Monday, Feb. 12th

Complete the Ch. 15 Section 2 Discussion Question found in the Content Library. Answer in complete sentences and all parts of the question.

Our Ch. 15 Section 2 Quiz will be tomorrow!



Thursday, February 8, 2018

Thursday, Feb. 8th

There is no written homework tonight.

Important Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday 2/13 - Ch. 15 Sec. 2 Quiz
Wednesday 2/21 - Ch. 15 Test

Friday 2/23 - Medieval Times Field Trip


Also, if you owe money for the Columbus Trip, please turn it in to your homeroom teacher as soon as possible.



Sunday, February 4, 2018

Monday, Feb. 5th - Digital Day

If you are sick, please be sure to use today to rest and hopefully get better. 

February 5th: Digital Day Assignment

1. To continue our discussion of Feudalism in Europe, watch the following 2 short videos in order.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vCxXKS1gNo (Feudalism Part 2 – Lords and Vassals)


2. While watching the videos, take 10 notes of new information that you learn. (OneNote HW Section)

3. After watching the videos and taking down your 10 notes, write a summary (like you do using the Cornell Method) that summarizes your understanding of Feudalism. Try to make the summary concise but meaningful.



I will be available for questions through email from 10 am to 12 P.M. However, I will check my email periodically throughout the day after that. 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Thursday, February 1st

Finish up any details needed to present your skits on Medieval Times for class tomorrow.

You will be given about 5 minutes at the start of class to finish up any details with your group.

If you were absent, there is nothing you need to do for today. I will catch you up when you return. Get better soon!


Monday, January 29, 2018

Monday, January 29th

Complete the Ch. 15-1 Questions. It is in the content library labeled Ch. 15-1 1-29 HW.
Answer the questions in complete sentences and be prepared to discuss in class tomorrow.

Medieval Times field trip money is due on Friday, Feb. 2nd for non-Dawgs 360 members.

Let me know if you have any questions.


Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Wednesday, January 24th

Begin studying for your test on Friday. It will cover Ch. 9 Sections 1-3. I

If you have been out of class due to sickness, please check that you have all of the material that you need from the day you were absent.

Also, be sure to show your parents the Medieval Times Field Trip letter. The payment is due Friday, Feb. 2nd. Please turn in checks to me either during class or before school.



Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Tuesday, January 23rd

Make sure to give the Medieval Times Field Trip letter to your parents tonight. The money for the field trip is due by NEXT FRIDAY, Feb. 2nd.

Begin studying for your test on Friday. The test will cover Chapter 9 Sections 1-3.


Monday, January 22, 2018

Monday, January 22nd

Read Ch. 9 Section 3 (pgs. 328-334).

Complete the Guided Reading Worksheet in OneNote as you read. This will be graded tomorrow in class.

Our Chapter 9 Test will be on Friday, Jan. 26th.



Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Wednesday, January 17th (SNOW DAY)

Students,
Enjoy your day off. We will have the quiz on Thursday when we return.
Continue to study for the quiz.

Assignment:
On the Ch. 9-2 Cornell Method Notes, do 1 summary for the notes we have taken so far. It should be no more than 5 sentences.


Tuesday, January 16th

We will have a quiz over Chapter 9 Section 1 tomorrow. Focus on the notes we took. Some of the topics could include:
1. Lives of Rich vs. Poor
2. Bread and Circuses Policy
3. Roles of Men, women, slaves in Rome



Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Wednesday, January 10th

Complete the Ch. 9 Section 1 Discussion Questions (3) in OneNote. This should go in your homework section of OneNote.