What is a Current Event?

A current event is a newspaper article presentation. You can use the paper that I provide in class, the internet, or TV! You need 4 current event mini-presentations before the semester ends in DECEMBER.  I will not assign a specific day for your presentations. Just let me know when you have found an article you like and  I will fit you into our schedule.



Please tell us about:
Who the article is about
What the article is about
Where it takes place and point to it on the map
When it took place
Why you choose it
How does it make you feel
Open the discussion to the class about solutions or connections

We got our first group presentations about the STONE AGE!

Tracing Our Roots

Please open up the text to page 19. Read.

Define:

Evolution:

DNA:

Genes:

Intelligent Design:


The Evolution of Homer

While watching this 1:30 clip- please make a list of the changes that Homer goes through.

Summarize in 5 sentences what we discussed today.


Finish presenting partners- take notes!

Aug. 30th

World Languages

Please open an OUR WORLD text book to page 7. In the top left hand corner you will see some data about language. In y our THINK ABOUT JOURNAL create a bar graph about that data.

Graph in Millions

Mandrian Chinese- 8.85
Spanish- 3.32
English-  3.32
Bengali- 1.89
Hindi- 1.82
Portugeses- 1.7

Think About This:
Should our world only have one language? Why or Why Not.

Current Events - Doggie Day Spa

Finish presenting Acrostic poems, get to know you, take notes on peers

HOMEWORK TONIGHT

Please finish your Get to Know You Funsheet with your acrostic poem on the back of your name. Points for coloring, creativity, and neatness.

Tomorrow we will be pairing up and presenting these acrostic poems.
Make sure you are proud to show off your work.

Don't forget to bring a spiral notebook! Due Monday.....

Thanks!!!

WELCOME TO SOCIAL STUDIES!!!!

We will be covering the HISTORY OF THE WORLD!!!!

AUG- Get to know you- Cavemen
SEPT- geography/ country reports
Oct- Ancient Egypt/ Greece
Nov- Ancient China/ Mongols
Dec- Middle Ages
Jan- Renassiance
Feb- Exploration/ Ancient Inca, Maya, Aztec
March- Immigration
April- Decades 1900-1950
May- Decades 1960- current
June- Global Affairs

POP QUIZ

Copy and paste these questions in the comment box and answer with complete sentences.

1. Where do we meet in case of a fire drill?

2. What is the definition of a Red scare or Lock-down drill?

3. What are we supposed to be aware of when we hide in case of an earthquake? (there are two answers)

4. Why is making a plan for emergencies necessary?

5. What is you plan at home in case of emergencies?