Social Studies resources

Social Studies brochure project due Monday, Oct. 5. Here are some resources:

Characteristics of the Colonies http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/ushistory/13colonies2.htm" Colonial American Overview http://americanhistory.about.com/od/colonialamerica/a/colamoverview.htm Colonial Times      http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/colonialtimes.htm Colonial Notes by Region  http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13regions.htm Interactive Colony Map         http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13int.htm Colony Profiles                         http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13profiles.htm Colonial Chart                        http://americanhistory.about.com/library/charts/blcolonial13.htm

                                                      http://www.history.com/topics/thirteen-colonies

Government structures  http://classroom.synonym.com/were-governments-13-american-colonies-20086.html

Videos:

General   http://americanhistory.about.com/video/Learn-About-the-13-American-Colonies.htm
General (Shmoop)  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSWzsrjUUCgGeneral (John Green) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p47tZLJbdag

New England https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ScZh2-QLOE&list=PL9bDHRx3YbkV_rZLEF-eg8I6v080oCnS4&index=1
Middle Colonies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw9pw8rIDlU
Southern Colonies https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3KAOWye1AM  

Math Homework 9/29

Quiz corrections due Thursday 10/1.  Math Mate due Friday 10/2

Science Homework 9/29

 Science in the News Due Friday 10/2

Language Arts & Social Studies 9.29.15

L.A.:

• Reading Journal check on Thursday, 10/1. Read 60 pages, write a one page summary, and write down 2 literary devices.

S.S.

• If you didn't finish in class, colonies mapping information by Wednesday, 9/30
• Thinkcerca.com article due by Friday 10/2

Science Homework 9/28

Science in the News due Friday 10/2

Math Homework 9/28

Variables, Tables, and Graphs worksheet due tomorrow

Math and Science Homework 9/25

No homework for the weekend.  Enjoy the weekend.

Math Homework 9/24

Quiz tomorrow on In/out tables, equations, tables, and graphs

Science Homework 9/24

Science in the News due tomorrow

Science Homework 9/23

Science in the News due Friday

Math Homework 9/23

Walkathon Homework - Due Thursday

Math Homework 9/22

quiz postponed to Friday 9/25

Homework: 2 questions regarding functions  that confuse you.

Science Homework 9/22

Science in the News due Friday

Science Video

Newton's Laws

Science Homework 9/21

Science in the News due Friday 9/25

Math Homework 9/21

Finish Cat Years Packet- due tomorrow
Quiz on Wednesday 9/23

Math and Science Homework 9/18

No homework this weekend

L.A. & S.S. 9/18

S.S.:

• If you didn't finish in class, Christopher Columbus written responses due Monday, 9/21. Here is a possibility for your third source of information: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=141164702
• Here are other links with text you could quote:
  TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD3dgiDreGc
  John Green's site: https://nerdfighteria.info/video/crashcourse/NjEGncridoQ
  http://www.understandingprejudice.org/nativeiq/columbus.htm
  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-kasum/columbus-day-a-bad-idea_b_742708.html

L.A.:

• Reading Journal check every Thursday.

L.A. & S.S. 9/17

Reminder.... Open House runs from 5:30-6:30 tonight!

L.A.:

• Reading Journal checks are every Thursday.
• Spelling/vocabulary quizzes for lessons 1&2 will be this Friday. Want one more way to study? Try the quizlet games: https://quizlet.com/6997422/vocabulary-from-classical-roots-book-a-lesson-1-2-words-only-flash-cards/

S.S.:

None

Math Homework 9/17

Raising money homework due tomorrow

Science Homework 9/17

Science in the News due tomorrow

Science Homework 9/16

Science in the News due Friday

If students can bring in a 2 liter bottle for a science experiment that would be helpful.

Math Homework 9/16

Walking Rates #2 due Thursday

L.A.and S.S. 9.16.15

L.A.

• Reading Journal checks are every Thursday.
• Spelling/vocabulary quizzes for lessons 1&2 will be this Friday. Want one more way to study? Try the quizlet games: https://quizlet.com/25563844/classical-roots-book-a-lessons-1-and-2-flash-cards/

S.S.

• The 50 states quiz is tomorrow! You need to study the spellings and locations of all 50 states. Here's a game to help with the spelling: http://www.sporcle.com/games/g/states This game is multiple choice, where you have to select the correct state: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/wh.cgi?A1=s&A15=usa&A2=0&Submit=Show+Me+The+Maps%21 I encourage you to use the games I posted last week as well!

Science Homework 9/15

Science in the News due Friday

Math Homework 9/15

Walking Rates 2- due on Thursday

Science Homework 9/14

Science in the News 3 due Friday

Math Homework 9/14

Walking Rates Homework page 4 of the packet

Language Arts & Social Studies 9/14

L.A:

• Reading Journal check on Thursday - Read 60 pages, write a one page summary, and identify two literary devices.
  
• Spelling and vocabulary quizzes on Friday. 

S.S.:

• 50 states quiz on Thursday. Keep studying! Use all of the tips/tricks we've discovered in class. 

Social Studies in class 9/10

Here are the links we used in class today.

http://www.npr.org/2015/09/10/439085830/sen-klobuchar-calls-on-u-s-to-do-more-for-syrian-refugees

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-32057601

Science Homework 9/10

Science in the News due tomorrow

Math Homework 9/10

None for tonight

Language Arts & Social Studies 9/10

L.A.:

• Reading Journal check tomorrow. It is a one page summary of the 60 pages you read.  In addition, identify 2 literary devices.
• Ship Trap Island map due Friday
• Classical Roots lesson 1&2 vocabulary and spelling quizzes Friday, 9/18

S.S.:

• Quiz on the 50 states (names and locations) Thursday, 9/17

Math Homework 9/9

Homework #15 1-2
Homework #16 2-3

L.A.

• Spelling City practice due tomorrow, 9/9
• Reading Journal check Thursday, 9/10 (Don't forget your 2 literary devices!)
• Ship Trap Island map due Friday, 9/11

S.S.

• Keep studying for the 50 states quiz (9/17) Use your tips/tricks from today!

Science Homework

Science in the News due on Friday.

Math Homework Sept. 8

Core 1 &2- Homework #10 question 2a and 2b

L.A. & S.S. 9/4

L.A.:

• spellingcity.com exercises finished by 9/9 
• Reading Journal check 9/10: 1 page summary and 2 literary devices identified and recorded in your journal

S.S.:

• Keep studying the names and locations of the 50 states! The quiz will take place during the week of September 13th. 

Math Homework 9/3

No homework today.

Science Homework 9/3

Science in the News due tomorrow

Language Arts & Social Studies 9/2/15

L.A.:

• Reading Journal check tomorrow
• spellingcity.com exercises finished by 9/9

S.S.:

• Keep studying the names and locations of the 50 states! The quiz will take place during the week of September 13th. 

Math Homework September 2

Finish Who's Who write-up due tomorrow 9/3

L.A. & S.S. 9/1/15

L.A.:

• Book recommendation due Wednesday, 9/2
• First Reading Journal check Thursday, 9/3
• Spellingcity.com assignments due Wednesday, 9/9

S.S.:

Need help remembering the names and locations of the 50 states?

50 States online games:

http://online.seterra.net/en/ex/8

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/us-puzzle.html (easy, drag and drop)

http://www.sporcle.com/games/g/states (type in each state name)

http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/unitedstates.html

http://www.abcya.com/USA_geography_puzzle_map.htm (easy, drag and drop puzzle)

http://jimspages.com/States.htm (a harder puzzle because it doesn’t have the lines)

http://www.jetpunk.com/quizzes/map-quiz-us-states.php Try to get a best time!