Brainstorm with group ten reasons why learning about the Middle Ages is important.
1. Our history
2. Technology
3. Clothing
4. War
5. Weapons
6. How they solved problems
7. Ancestors
8. Government
9. Religion
10. Disease
pre-test - collecting data on what students know before we start teaching so they can see how much they learned.
video - introduction and sacking of Rome from the History Channel.
rap - Ms. Nanna is going to entain your ears!!
Friday, January 28, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
SEOP Conferences
This week Susan Munk will be visiting in our class to teach students about
Student Educational Occupational Plans.
Get ready for the Middle Ages coming soon.
We will be hosting a Bizarre in the Library Media Center during Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 22 and 23.
If you wish to hold a private conference- we can arrange that at a later date.
Vocab Primer:
Play http://www.quia.com/cc/66097.html
Post to me your score !
Student Educational Occupational Plans.
Get ready for the Middle Ages coming soon.
We will be hosting a Bizarre in the Library Media Center during Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb 22 and 23.
If you wish to hold a private conference- we can arrange that at a later date.
Vocab Primer:
Play http://www.quia.com/cc/66097.html
Post to me your score !
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Mini- Presentations- 8 ways to give a Good Presentation
Communication Board
2 minute pair-share
Mini- Presentations of flow chart
Write on starter board-
Good Presentations Have:
eyecontact
no NON-WORDS- (like, ummm..so)
Energy!
Hand gestures
Pauses
Movement
Speaking pace
Facial expressions
Homework:
Buy Spiral Notebook
Middle Ages Starts Monday! Pre-Vocab test
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Demo Current Event, Finish Flow Chart
Social Studies- 1st, 3rd, 4th, 6th, 7th
Have seating chart pulled up.
Have powerschool pulled up. Take Roll.
Students should have gotten a fun sheet from reading the starter board. REMIND THEM TO - DO NOT WRITE ON THEM. We don’t need 150 current events on the crossed-eyed opossum. Tell the students to just follow along. Reward the table (s) that have the most people that grabbed a current event funsheet with a point.
Give your current event. Stress the ‘happy’ news
Listening Quick Game- ask the students to raise hand if they know the answer, (What’s the title…. What’s the location of where you found the article- (internet & picture)…..when did it happen…why did you choose it……..how did it make you feel..…
- give points per table for each right answer.
Play Your Beach Ball Name Game- Remember classroom management. If they get squirrely- stomp on them. You’re the diva I would do like 10 questions. Go with flow- remember they need to finish their flow charts.
Flow Chart- Due tomorrow with a mini-presentation. Colored/ mini-captions- 9 total
Radio on. Go around and collect the Current Event Fun Sheet- to get ready for the next class.
Feel free to reward the students who are done with their Flow Chart and ready to present tomorrow- we like fast, organized workers
1st, 3rd, -Let go 1 minute early
4th- lunch early
6th, 7th- let go 1 minute early
Have seating chart pulled up.
Have powerschool pulled up. Take Roll.
Students should have gotten a fun sheet from reading the starter board. REMIND THEM TO - DO NOT WRITE ON THEM. We don’t need 150 current events on the crossed-eyed opossum. Tell the students to just follow along. Reward the table (s) that have the most people that grabbed a current event funsheet with a point.
Give your current event. Stress the ‘happy’ news
Listening Quick Game- ask the students to raise hand if they know the answer, (What’s the title…. What’s the location of where you found the article- (internet & picture)…..when did it happen…why did you choose it……..how did it make you feel..…
- give points per table for each right answer.
Play Your Beach Ball Name Game- Remember classroom management. If they get squirrely- stomp on them. You’re the diva I would do like 10 questions. Go with flow- remember they need to finish their flow charts.
Flow Chart- Due tomorrow with a mini-presentation. Colored/ mini-captions- 9 total
Radio on. Go around and collect the Current Event Fun Sheet- to get ready for the next class.
Feel free to reward the students who are done with their Flow Chart and ready to present tomorrow- we like fast, organized workers
1st, 3rd, -Let go 1 minute early
4th- lunch early
6th, 7th- let go 1 minute early
Welcome to Social Studies
Welcome to the most exciting 90 days of your life. We will be covering the topics from the middle ages to our current global situation. I hope you are ready to learn about the world. There are some things you should be aware of when entering into Ms. Nana’s classrooms. They are:
• Classroom websites with information available of our classroom lessons. The website is www.baravesocialstudies7.blogspot.com
• Notebook – can be used on tests to obtain no higher than a B+. Must be brought to class every day. Just a 70 page spiral bound notebook is fine. If you are not able to provide your student with a notebook, let me know.
• Current events – each student is required to do four mini presentations on a newspaper article that they find interesting. There is an associated “fun sheet” that is required to be filled out; each current event is worth 100 points. There are three current even slots per day. Students have to come in during power up to sign their name up on the board to present. Some sensitive topics might be brought up like murder, drug abuse, child abuse, war, politics, etc. Just be aware that we will be discussing the world around us.
• Presentations – students will be required to work in highly cooperative groups and use their time wisely during creative time. There will be at least four presentations due.
• Redo assignments – all assignment can be re-done for a maximum of points for a B. So don’t quit if you get a bad grade.
If you have any questions you can e-mail me or call me at Spring Creek.
• Classroom websites with information available of our classroom lessons. The website is www.baravesocialstudies7.blogspot.com
• Notebook – can be used on tests to obtain no higher than a B+. Must be brought to class every day. Just a 70 page spiral bound notebook is fine. If you are not able to provide your student with a notebook, let me know.
• Current events – each student is required to do four mini presentations on a newspaper article that they find interesting. There is an associated “fun sheet” that is required to be filled out; each current event is worth 100 points. There are three current even slots per day. Students have to come in during power up to sign their name up on the board to present. Some sensitive topics might be brought up like murder, drug abuse, child abuse, war, politics, etc. Just be aware that we will be discussing the world around us.
• Presentations – students will be required to work in highly cooperative groups and use their time wisely during creative time. There will be at least four presentations due.
• Redo assignments – all assignment can be re-done for a maximum of points for a B. So don’t quit if you get a bad grade.
If you have any questions you can e-mail me or call me at Spring Creek.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Ancient Peru
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/places/culture-places/historical/peru-overview-dest.html
MAP: ancient capitol is Cuscos, Andes Mountains, Amazon River, in South America
RELIGION: polytheistic - sun, moon, lightning, etc. gods, had temples for each god
INVENTIONS: potatoes, quipu - calender that kept track of deaths, births, and wars, paved roads, stone bridges, guano - bird dropping fertilizer
PEOPLE: Inca, Nazca lines - to find water, sell bird dropping fertilizer, poatoes, soccer, fish, 1532 conquered by Spanish
PLACES: Machu Pichu, Cuscos, Nazca lines
SUMMARY:
Today we learned about ancient Peru. Peru is in South America. They were polytheistic and build many temples for their gods. They were the first people to grow potatoes. They used bird dropping fertilizer called guano to help their crops grow. We learned that Cusos was the ancient capitol. I would love to visit Peru someday.
MAP: ancient capitol is Cuscos, Andes Mountains, Amazon River, in South America
RELIGION: polytheistic - sun, moon, lightning, etc. gods, had temples for each god
INVENTIONS: potatoes, quipu - calender that kept track of deaths, births, and wars, paved roads, stone bridges, guano - bird dropping fertilizer
PEOPLE: Inca, Nazca lines - to find water, sell bird dropping fertilizer, poatoes, soccer, fish, 1532 conquered by Spanish
PLACES: Machu Pichu, Cuscos, Nazca lines
SUMMARY:
Today we learned about ancient Peru. Peru is in South America. They were polytheistic and build many temples for their gods. They were the first people to grow potatoes. They used bird dropping fertilizer called guano to help their crops grow. We learned that Cusos was the ancient capitol. I would love to visit Peru someday.
Ancient Africa
Map- contintent that is rich in diversity, rainforests, Sahara desert, grasslands- it is bigger than the USA and Europe combined, Bering Strait/ bridge that connects Russia to Alaska
religion- witch doctors, amulets, magic, now mostly Mulsim
Inventions- rope, first use of fire, mud bricks, bows/arrows,
Places- Timbuktu, Egypt, Congo Basin, Madagascar
People- it has the oldest records of humans!
Summary- Today we learned about Ancient Africa. Africa is rich in diversity. There are rainforests, the largest deserts in the world, and vasts grasslands. In Ancient Africa most people worshipped their ancestors and used shamans like witch doctors, amulets, magic. Some of their first inventions were the rope, first use of fire, mud bricks, and bows/arrows. There are a lot of places to visit in Africa like Timbuktu, Egypt, Congo Basin, and Madagascar. Africa is very interesting to learn about becuase it has the oldest records of human activity.
religion- witch doctors, amulets, magic, now mostly Mulsim
Inventions- rope, first use of fire, mud bricks, bows/arrows,
Places- Timbuktu, Egypt, Congo Basin, Madagascar
People- it has the oldest records of humans!
Summary- Today we learned about Ancient Africa. Africa is rich in diversity. There are rainforests, the largest deserts in the world, and vasts grasslands. In Ancient Africa most people worshipped their ancestors and used shamans like witch doctors, amulets, magic. Some of their first inventions were the rope, first use of fire, mud bricks, and bows/arrows. There are a lot of places to visit in Africa like Timbuktu, Egypt, Congo Basin, and Madagascar. Africa is very interesting to learn about becuase it has the oldest records of human activity.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Ancient India
Map- Bordered by Packistan and China, Himalaya Mountains, old capitol: Calcuta, new capitol: Delhi.
Inventions- Buttons, dice, medicine, surgery, c-section
Places- Taj Mahal, Goa, Pondicherry
People- Wear cotton clothing, women wear a sari, cast system, untouchables (bottom of the cast) clean the streets, no one can move casts.
Religion- Hinduism, karma, casts, founded 3,500 years ago.
Summary:
Today we learned about Ancient India. India is bordered by Packistan and China. The first c-section was done in India. I would like to see the Taj Mahal someday, it looked cool. Women in India wear saris, which is a long piece of cloth rapped around thier bodies. The religion in India is Hinduism. I would love to visit India.
Inventions- Buttons, dice, medicine, surgery, c-section
Places- Taj Mahal, Goa, Pondicherry
People- Wear cotton clothing, women wear a sari, cast system, untouchables (bottom of the cast) clean the streets, no one can move casts.
Religion- Hinduism, karma, casts, founded 3,500 years ago.
Summary:
Today we learned about Ancient India. India is bordered by Packistan and China. The first c-section was done in India. I would like to see the Taj Mahal someday, it looked cool. Women in India wear saris, which is a long piece of cloth rapped around thier bodies. The religion in India is Hinduism. I would love to visit India.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Ancient Rome
Map: Roman Empire known as "beach front property" - surrounded the Mediteranian, Tiber River.
Inventions: Aquaduct used to transport water to cities, concrete, and roads.
Religion: Originally polytheistic, Christianity became more popular.
People: Family most important, father was head of house, knuckle bones, entertainment was death, girls married at age 12 and boys at age 14.
Places: Coluseum, Trevi Fountain.
Summary: 7sentences
Inventions: Aquaduct used to transport water to cities, concrete, and roads.
Religion: Originally polytheistic, Christianity became more popular.
People: Family most important, father was head of house, knuckle bones, entertainment was death, girls married at age 12 and boys at age 14.
Places: Coluseum, Trevi Fountain.
Summary: 7sentences
Ancient China
We had some awesome presentations yesterday. Here is the material that we learned!
Ancient China
Map: in asia, capital bejiing, Huang He is the major river, north eastern quadrant
Religion: ancient used oracle bones, worshiped many gods and ancestors, currently Buddahist, four noble truths that life is suffering, you can control your own suffering if you stop wanting
Inventions: icecream, bombs, fire throwers, seismograph, paper, ink, paint, wheel barrow
Places: Great Wall, Dazu Rock Carvings, Forbidden City, TerraCotta Warriors
People: women bind feet, eat rice and millet, Kung Fu, martial arts, chess, used Jade in art, 9 is lucky, dragon is special
Summary is 7 sentences:
needs to have introduction sentence
conclusion sentences
one fact per each column
Summary
Today we learned about Ancient China. China is located inthe north eastern quadrant. During ancient times their religion used oracle bones, worshiped many gods, and worshipped their ancestors. I cannot believe that they invented icecream. If I go there I want to visit the Great Wall of China. One thing I didn't know is that women used to bind their feet. Ouch! Wow! China sure is cool!
Ancient China
Map: in asia, capital bejiing, Huang He is the major river, north eastern quadrant
Religion: ancient used oracle bones, worshiped many gods and ancestors, currently Buddahist, four noble truths that life is suffering, you can control your own suffering if you stop wanting
Inventions: icecream, bombs, fire throwers, seismograph, paper, ink, paint, wheel barrow
Places: Great Wall, Dazu Rock Carvings, Forbidden City, TerraCotta Warriors
People: women bind feet, eat rice and millet, Kung Fu, martial arts, chess, used Jade in art, 9 is lucky, dragon is special
Summary is 7 sentences:
needs to have introduction sentence
conclusion sentences
one fact per each column
Summary
Today we learned about Ancient China. China is located inthe north eastern quadrant. During ancient times their religion used oracle bones, worshiped many gods, and worshipped their ancestors. I cannot believe that they invented icecream. If I go there I want to visit the Great Wall of China. One thing I didn't know is that women used to bind their feet. Ouch! Wow! China sure is cool!
Friday, January 7, 2011
WOW ! That week flew by!
We only have one more week together! Please, Please if you want to REDO anything....GET ON IT!!!!!
You are in control of your effort! Please help make yourself feel successful. REDO any assignment :)
China presents on Monday! If you do not have your cue card please see me today! I will help you get something to say. This last project is worth 500 points.
Our student teacher will be here- Ms. Johnson. How exciting!
You are in control of your effort! Please help make yourself feel successful. REDO any assignment :)
China presents on Monday! If you do not have your cue card please see me today! I will help you get something to say. This last project is worth 500 points.
Our student teacher will be here- Ms. Johnson. How exciting!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Finished Grading 1st hour tests- almost done with 6th/7th
WOW!
I was so happy with the results of this test! Over all the average for the B test group (the students who want to use their notebooks as a resource) was 72 points. That means that the test is worth 72 points. Everything over that is extra credit. Remember- you can redo this test!!! Just write the answers in complete sentences and turn them in to me before we which classes in 8 days!
The avergae for the A group (students who challenged their mind to study and memorize) was 92~! WOWZER! That means for those students their test is worth 20 more points. Good for you guys! Everything over that is extra credit. Remember- you can redo this test!!! Just write the answers in complete sentences and turn them in to me before we which classes in 8 days!
We are winding down this week with Creative time and catching up on late work. If you have everything turned in you are going to be researching your Ancient Civilization. Your group will be presenting next week.
Monday- CHINA
Tuesday- ROME
Wednesday- INDIA
Thursday- AMERICAS
Friday- AFRICA
MOnday- Martin Luther King Day (No School)
Tuesday- PERU
For your presentation your group of 6 needs:
Map- Lesson 1 Geography in your section
Religion- top ten facts - oral presentation
Inventions- Computer lab research/ bring a quick 3-D project
Places to Visit- Powerpoint /pictures- 2 sentences for each picture
Culture- people, holidays, food, clothes
Quiz/game of at least 5 questions that you taught us about.
I was so happy with the results of this test! Over all the average for the B test group (the students who want to use their notebooks as a resource) was 72 points. That means that the test is worth 72 points. Everything over that is extra credit. Remember- you can redo this test!!! Just write the answers in complete sentences and turn them in to me before we which classes in 8 days!
The avergae for the A group (students who challenged their mind to study and memorize) was 92~! WOWZER! That means for those students their test is worth 20 more points. Good for you guys! Everything over that is extra credit. Remember- you can redo this test!!! Just write the answers in complete sentences and turn them in to me before we which classes in 8 days!
We are winding down this week with Creative time and catching up on late work. If you have everything turned in you are going to be researching your Ancient Civilization. Your group will be presenting next week.
Monday- CHINA
Tuesday- ROME
Wednesday- INDIA
Thursday- AMERICAS
Friday- AFRICA
MOnday- Martin Luther King Day (No School)
Tuesday- PERU
For your presentation your group of 6 needs:
Map- Lesson 1 Geography in your section
Religion- top ten facts - oral presentation
Inventions- Computer lab research/ bring a quick 3-D project
Places to Visit- Powerpoint /pictures- 2 sentences for each picture
Culture- people, holidays, food, clothes
Quiz/game of at least 5 questions that you taught us about.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Vocab Story DUE: Review!!!
Please have your vocab story for Greece ready to turn in. we will be reading them tomorrow and making comments on them. (Just like we did with the Egyptian Vocab.)
For those of you with a vocab story- you will be reviewing in class-
For those of you not coming prepared- off to the computer lab to type.
TEST TOMORROW!
For those of you with a vocab story- you will be reviewing in class-
For those of you not coming prepared- off to the computer lab to type.
TEST TOMORROW!
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