Weekly Schedule September 29th – October 3rd

1st Year Social Studies

Monday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: The voyage of Christopher Columbus in 1492 united two worlds: one was the world of the European civilization and the other was an entirely new world, unknown to the Europeans. In easily understood language, this program explores the ancient Americans, including the sophisticated Maya civilization and the vibrant but bloody culture of the Aztecs. The first part traces the roots of human culture in the New World and explains the emergence of civilizations in Central and South America. Students will learn about the mysterious Olmec culture and the brilliant civilization of the Mayas. Students then explore the ancient peoples of Central Mexico, including the fabulous civilization at Teotihuaca, the Toltect Culture, and the Chichimec barbarians
Assignment: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Tuesday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: We will continue studying Mesoamerica.
Assignment: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Wednesday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: We will continue studying Mesoamerica.
Assignment: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Thursday:

Assignment Due: Ancient Americans: The Mayas and Aztecs
Topic: We will continue studying Mesoamerica.

Assignment: None

2nd Year Social Studies

Monday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Trace the development of human civilization from the earliest hunter-gatherers. "Before We Ruled the Earth" explores the lives of early prehistoric humans and the tools they used. Through these examples, students learn how civilization developed and why it is crucial to the survival of humankind.
Assignment: World History: Pre-History, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Tuesday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Early world history is examined. Beginning with early human migrations out of Africa, students will learn of the discovery of the body of an ancient man in the ice of the Alps; ancient Egypt; the Great Wall of China; the Silk Road; the Shang Dynasty of China; the ancient city of Petra; and ancient India.
Assignment: World History: Pre-History, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Wednesday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: We will continue studying Pre-History
Assignment: World History: Pre-History, Due Thursday, October 2nd

Thursday:

Assignment Due: World History: Pre-History
Topic: We will continue studying Pre-History
Assignment: None

Health

Friday:

Assignment Due: None
Topic: Live Right, Grow Right: It's the Only Body You've Got - A catchy song introduces two teenage hosts, Damian and Alexandra. They talk to the audience in an entertaining way about all the rules of growing up; eating right, getting enough exercise and sleep, avoiding cigarettes and drugs, practicing good hygiene, recognizing mental distress and following safety regulations. Four other kids tell about their personal experiences with weight loss, smoking, a skating accident and depression. Among the problems discussed are anorexia, communicable diseases, peer pressure to drink or smoke, and the results of too much stress. Damian and Alexandra conduct true or false quizzes for audience participation and present a succinct set of rules for taking good care of “the only body you’ve got”. There will be a quiz.
Assignment: None

Weekly Schedule September 22nd – September 26th

This is our schedule for the week ending September 19th, 2008. It is important to remember that these schedules are not etched in stone. Our firm belief in adjusting our curriculum to meet the needs of students sometimes causes slight changes. It is important to note that ample time is given in class to complete most assignments. There are occasional projects, spanning a week or more, that will require students to work outside of class. There will be no more than one of these per month. If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 38.

1st Year Social Studies – We will finish studying US Geography.

Monday:
Assignment Due: Any Missing Packets
Topic: Catch-up day.
Assignment: None

Tuesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Students will form groups and create a poster of 1 of 4 regions of the United States: Northeast, Midwest, Southern, or Western.
Assignment: Poster – Due 9/25

Wednesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Class period will be given to complete poster.
Assignment: Poster – Due 9/25

Thursday:
Assignment Due: Poster
Topic: Class period will be given to complete poster.
Assignment: None

2nd Year Social Studies – We will finish studying World Geography.

Monday:
Assignment Due: Any missing packets
Topic: Catch-up day
Assignment: None

Tuesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Students will form groups and create a newspaper covering topics in Africa.
Assignment: Newspaper – Due 9/25

Wednesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Class period will be given to complete newspaper.
Assignment: Newspaper – Due 9/25

Thursday:
Assignment Due: Newspaper
Topic: Class period will be given to complete newspaper.
Assignment: Newspaper – Due 9/25

Health –

Friday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Live Right, Grow Right: It's the Only Body You've Got - A catchy song introduces two teenage hosts, Damian and Alexandra. They talk to the audience in an entertaining way about all the rules of growing up; eating right, getting enough exercise and sleep, avoiding cigarettes and drugs, practicing good hygiene, recognizing mental distress and following safety regulations. Four other kids tell about their personal experiences with weight loss, smoking, a skating accident and depression. Among the problems discussed are anorexia, communicable diseases, peer pressure to drink or smoke, and the results of too much stress. Damian and Alexandra conduct true or false quizzes for audience participation and present a succinct set of rules for taking good care of “the only body you’ve got”. There will be a quiz.
Assignment: None

Weekly Schedule September 15th – September 19th

This is our schedule for the week ending September 19th, 2008. It is important to remember that these schedules are not etched in stone. Our firm belief in adjusting our curriculum to meet the needs of students sometimes causes slight changes. It is important to note that ample time is given in class to complete most assignments. There are occasional projects, spanning a week or more, that will require students to work outside of class. There will be no more than one of these per month. If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 38.

1st Year Social Studies

We will continue studying US Geography. Each day we will cover a different region. Class work will consist of packets, three days for each of four packets, in which students will create detailed state maps from generic state outline maps. Students will be given time in class to work on the packets, but some time may be needed at home. There are a number of links on my blog that will provide all the information needed.

Monday:
Assignment Due: Southern Packet
Topic: US Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea - Mountain West Region - Viewers will see that all the states in this region have two things in common: they all have mountain ranges with high elevations, and they all share a dry climate. Viewers will also see the profound impact these two features have had on the region's economy, development, and heritage. There will be a quiz.
Assignment: Midwest Region Packet – Due 9/17

Tuesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Class period will be given to complete Midwest packet.
Assignment: None

Wednesday:
Assignment Due: Midwest Region Packet
Topic: US Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea - Pacific West Region - The Pacific West Region has some of the most diverse and spectacular scenery of any part of the United States, and yet each state has one thing in common-the Pacific Ocean. Viewers learn how the geographical features and climate of this region have shaped its settlement, development, and economic growth. There will be a quiz.
Assignment: Western Region Packet – Due 9/22

Thursday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Class period will be given to complete Western packet.
Assignment: None

2nd Year Social Studies

We will continue studying World Geography. Each day we will cover a different region. Class work will consist of packets, two days for each of seven packets, in which students will gather general information about each country in the region and then answer general questions about the region. Students will be given time in class to work on the packets, but some time may be needed at home. There are a number of links on my blog that will provide all the information needed.

Monday:
Assignment Due: Europe Packet
Topic: World Geography - Africa - East and North Africa
Assignment: None

Tuesday:
Assignment Due: Africa Packet
Topic: World Geography - Africa - West Africa
Assignment: None

Wednesday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: World Geography - Asia and the Pacific - Central, Southwest, and East Asia
Assignment: Asia Packet – Due 9/22

Thursday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: World Geography - Asia and the Pacific - Southeast Asia and the Pacific
Assignment: None

Health

Friday:
Assignment Due: None
Topic: Live Right, Grow Right: It's the Only Body You've Got - A catchy song introduces two teenage hosts, Damian and Alexandra. They talk to the audience in an entertaining way about all the rules of growing up; eating right, getting enough exercise and sleep, avoiding cigarettes and drugs, practicing good hygiene, recognizing mental distress and following safety regulations. Four other kids tell about their personal experiences with weight loss, smoking, a skating accident and depression. Among the problems discussed are anorexia, communicable diseases, peer pressure to drink or smoke, and the results of too much stress. Damian and Alexandra conduct true or false quizzes for audience participation and present a succinct set of rules for taking good care of “the only body you’ve got”. There will be a quiz.
Assignment: None

Needles UFO Crash?

Weekly Schedule September 8th – September 12th

This is our schedule for the week ending September 5th, 2008. It is important to remember that these schedules are not etched in stone. Our firm belief in adjusting our curriculum to meet the needs of students sometimes causes slight changes. It is important to note that ample time is given in class to complete most assignments. There are occasional projects, spanning a week or more, that will require students to work outside of class. There will be no more than one of these per month. If you have any questions, please contact me at extension 38.

1st Year Social Studies

We will continue studying US Geography. Each day we will cover a different region. Class work will consist of packets, three days for each of four packets, in which students will create detailed state maps from generic state outline maps. Students will be given time in class to work on the packets, but some time may be needed at home. There are a number of links on my blog that will provide all the information needed.

Monday:

Assignment Due: None

Topic: US Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea: Southeast Region - Viewers learn of the region's rich history, from early settlers through the Civil War, to the birthplace of the civil rights movement. The way in which a primarily agrarian economy changed to one of diversified manufacturing, service, and communications is detailed. There will be a quiz.

Assignment: Southern Region Packet – Due 9/10

Tuesday:

Assignment Due: None

Topic: US Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea: Midwest and Great Plains Region - This program explores a region often called the Heartland because of its location. Viewers learn about the importance of agriculture to this region's growth and the contributions of manufacturing, mining, and commerce as well. A visit to Chicago shows how this city grew to become a powerful commercial center of the region. There will be a quiz.A segment of US Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea: Midwest and Great Plains Region

Assignment: Southern Region Packet cont. – Due 9/10

Wednesday:

Assignment Due: Southern Region Packet

Topic: Class period will be given to complete Southern packet.

Assignment: Southern Region Packet – Due 9/10

Thursday:

Assignment Due: None

Topic: US Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea: South Central Region - This program explores and chronicles the history of this region as it has become one of the nation's fastest-growing economic centers. Viewers will learn how the diversity of the people, challenges of the past, natural beauty of the landscape, and uniqueness of the geography have all shaped the people of the South Central region. There will be a quiz.

Assignment: Midwest Region Packet – Due 9/16

2nd Year Social Studies

We will continue studying World Geography. Each day we will cover a different region. Class work will consist of packets, two days for each of seven packets, in which students will gather general information about each country in the region and then answer general questions about the region. Students will be given time in class to work on the packets, but some time may be needed at home. There are a number of links on my blog that will provide all the information needed.

Monday:

Assignment Due: South America Packet

Topic: World Geography South America - Explore your world with a virtual tour of the globe! This collection of videos will take your students to every country and region of the world.

Assignment: None

Tuesday:

Assignment Due: None

Topic: World Geography: Europe - Explore your world with a virtual tour of the globe! This collection of videos will take your students to every country and region of the world.

Assignment: Europe Packet – Due 9/11

Wednesday:

Assignment Due: None

Topic: World Geography: Europe - Explore your world with a virtual tour of the globe! This collection of videos will take your students to every country and region of the world.

Assignment: Europe Packet cont. – Due 9/11

Thursday:

Assignment Due: Europe Packet

Topic: World Geography: Africa - Explore your world with a virtual tour of the globe! This collection of videos will take your students to every country and region of the world.

Assignment: Africa Packet – Due 9/16

Health

Friday:

Assignment Due: MyPyramid Chart

Topic: Live Right, Grow Right: It's the Only Body You've Got - A catchy song introduces two teenage hosts, Damian and Alexandra. They talk to the audience in an entertaining way about all the rules of growing up; eating right, getting enough exercise and sleep, avoiding cigarettes and drugs, practicing good hygiene, recognizing mental distress and following safety regulations. Four other kids tell about their personal experiences with weight loss, smoking, a skating accident and depression. Among the problems discussed are anorexia, communicable diseases, peer pressure to drink or smoke, and the results of too much stress. Damian and Alexandra conduct true or false quizzes for audience participation and present a succinct set of rules for taking good care of “the only body you’ve got”. There will be a quiz.

Assignment: None