Winter Break Homework December 21st 2007
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Social Studies6 #65 December 19, 2007
1. Test TOMORROW! On Chapter 3 – pages 84 – 95
Social Studies6 #64 December 17, 2007
1. Complete the worksheet – to be graded
2. Test Thursday
Social Studies6 #62 December 14, 2007
1. Complete the essay. It is due MONDAY!
Social Studies6 # 61 December 13, 2007
1. Complete workbook page 21
2. Continue to work on essay – it is due Monday!
Social Studies6 #60 December 12, 2007
1. Continue to work on your African American Essay
2. Complete the questions on textbook pg 95
Social Studies6 #59 December 11, 2007
1. Continue to work on your essay which is due Monday. Do not forget to skip lines and have a front and back cover.
Social Studies6 #58 December 7, 2007
1. Continue to work on “Great Leaders of Africa” paper. It is due on Friday!
Social Studies6 #57 December 6, 2007
1. Start working on “Great Leaders of Africa: Past and Present” paper.
Social Studies6 #57 December 5, 2007
1. Complete workbook page 22.
Social Studies6 #56 December 4, 2007
1. Work on pyramid worksheet
2. Make sure that all Mythic Creatures papers are handed in tomorrow.
Social Studies6 #55 November 28, 2007
Continue to work on your project – Remember it is due Monday and you will present it!
Social Studies6 #54 November 27, 2007
Work on your Mythic Creatures Project which is due on December 3rd. Remember it must be 3 pages of information and a front and back cover. (5 pages in all) It must have an art medium with it – a poster, project, diorama or pop-up book about it. You must be prepared to present it.
Social Studies6 #53 November 26, 2007
1. Write a one paragraph summary of Isis and Osiris. Write a reaction to this myth. Create a colored drawing of your favorite part.
Social Studies6 #52 November 21, 2007
1. Finish reading ‘Life In Egypt’. Complete questions on text page 90 #1 – 4 in your notebook.
2. Complete workbook pg 20. (TBG)
Social Studies6 #51 November 20, 2007
1. Continue working on project listed below.
2. Read pages 86 and 87 in your textbook. Answer the review questions on the bottom of each page.
Social Studies6 #50 November 19, 2007
Mythical Creature Project due Dec 3rd. Don’t forget, it MUST be 3 pages, typed or handwritten with skipping lines and front and back cover. Remember to create an art activity related to the Mythic creature.
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Social Studies6 #49 November 16, 2007
Create a myth about gravity on looseleaf.
Social Studies6 #48 November 15, 2007
1. Trip $
2. Continue working on the Mythic Creatures Project.
3. Work on the Be A Star Questions.
Social Studies6 #47 November 14, 2007
1. Bring in Trip $
2. Begin working on the following project:
Go to the American Museum of Natural History website. Look at the Mythic Creatures exhibit. Review the site. Choose one mythical creature that you would like research. Create a three page report, double spaced, with a cover. Also create a poster, diorama or painting of the mythical creature. This project is due on December 3rd. You will present an Oral report of this creature.
As extra credit, you may create your own mythical creature and write an origin story for it.
Social Studies6 #46 November 13, 2007
1Go to the American Museum of Natural History and look up the Mythic Creatures exhibit. Please write one fact about a mythical creature that you did not know. Be prepared to present that fact and tell why you chose that creature
Social Studies6 #45 November 9, 2007
Read text pages 85 and 86 – Complete review questions.
Social Studies6 #44 November 8, 2007
1. Write a reaction to our papyrus making project. Be sure to include a step by step of what was done and a paragraph and drawing of what you would like to include on your papyrus scroll once dried.
Social Studies6 #43 November 7, 2007
1. Workbook page 19
2. Social Studies text page 85 – read and answer the review question on the bottom of page 85. Also answer:
1. Why do you think the two kingdoms may have united?
2. Who was the first to wear the double crown?
3. What makes Manetho so important to historians?
Social Studies6 #42 November 5, 2007
1. Complete page 81 – questions 1 – 4
2. Workbook page 18
Social Studies6 #41 November 2, 2007
Workbook page 17
Social Studies6 #40 November 1, 2007
Work on Extra Credit Project
Social Studies6 #39 October 31, 2007
Trick or Treat
Social Studies6 #38 October 30, 2007
Work on Extra Credit Project
Social Studies6 #37 October 29, 2007
1. Work on Extra Credit Project – **Due Date Changed!!**
Due FRIDAY! We will be working on projects in class as well so please bring in your information.
Social Studies6 #36 October 26, 2007
1. Workbook page 16
2. Continue working on your extra credit assignment.
Reminder: Choose 1
1. Create a wall painting for a tomb of an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh – include pictures of the life of the pharaoh. Write one page about it.
2. Create a new alphabet similar to the hieroglyphics that are used in Ancient Egypt. Write a phrase using your new alphabet. Remember to write one page about hieroglyphics as well.
3. Create a death mask for an Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh. Remember to include one page about death masks, what are they, what are they made of and why there were used?
4. Create a map of the Ancient Land of Egypt or Nubia. Remember to include a key detailing where all the important spots in Egypt were. Also write one page about the Nile River.
5. Create a list of items that you would bring to the Afterlife. Create 3 of those items using an art medium. Also, write one page about what the Egyptians believed about an afterlife and the goods that they would bring.
Social Studies6 #35 October 25, 2007
1. Get test signed
2. Make corrections on test – due tomorrow
3. Begin working on your extra credit assignment – due Nov 5th
Social Studies6 #34 October 24, 2007
N/A
Social Studies6 #33 October 23, 2007
Trip Tomorrow
Social Studies6 #32 October 22, 2007
1. Study for test tomorrow!
2. Complete pg 13 in your workbook.
Social Studies6 #31 October 19, 2007
Social Studies workbook pg 12
Study for test Tuesday
Social Studies6 #30 October 18, 2007
Social Studies textbook pg 63 – Q 1-8 in your notebook.
Social Studies6 #29 October 17, 2007
Continue to study for the test on Monday – Chapter 2
Social Studies6 #28 October 16, 2007
Start studying for Chapter 2 test on Monday.
Social Studies6 #27 October 15, 2007
Work on the Babylonia & Assyria worksheet – remember to hand it in tomorrow. It will be graded as a quiz.
Social Studies6 #26 October 12, 2007
Workbook pg 11
Project due Monday!
Social Studies6 #25 October 11, 2007
In your Social Studies textbook, review page 53 and answer questions 1 – 4 in your notebook.
Project due tomorrow.
Social Studies6 #24 October 10, 2007
Work on your worksheet. Remember project is due on Friday!
Social Studies6 #23 October 9, 2007
Workbook pg 10
Project due Friday
Social Studies6 #22 October 5, 2007
Continue working on your project.
Social Studies6 #21 October 4, 2007
1. Social Studies Text page 39 – Answer questions 1 – 4 in your notebook. Use the text and your notes to help you answer the questions.
2. Continue working on your project.
Social Studies6 #20 October 3, 2007
1. Get tests signed and make corrections
2. Workbook pg 9. Use your notes and the textbook to help you answer the questions
3. Due October 12th
Write a story about ONE of the Gods of the Sumerians. Research some details about the God you choose and remember to include some details in your story. Your story theme may be about: anger, jealousy, revenge or favoritism.
a. Anu – God of Heavens
b. Ehlil – God of Winds
c. Enki – God of Water
d. Ninhursag – Mother of all Gods
Social Studies6 #19 October 2, 2007
Our trip scheduled for tomorrow has been rescheduled. A refund has been issued to the students. Please look for additional information concerning the newly scheduled trip coming soon.
1. Corrections are to be made on the Social Studies Test. It must be signed and returned tomorrow. Bonus points will be awarded for each correction made.
In case you were absent for the test, please complete the following questions to obtain a score.
1. Who wrote the Declaration of Independance? When did it take place?
2. What was the Boston Tea Party and when did it take place?
3. What are the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World?
4. If I was looking for the Great Wall, where would I go to find it?
5. What are the 7 continents?
6. What states border Washington, DC?
7. Where can I find the sphinx?
8. Who was the 1st president of the United States of America?
9. What are the 5 boroughs of New York City?
10. What is the book of maps commonly known as?
2. Start working on the next project which is due on October 12th
Social Studies6 #18 October 1, 2007
Choose a mythical research and begin to do research on it
Social Studies6 #17 September 28, 2007
Review previously learned material using your notes
Social Studies6 #16 September 27, 2007
September 26th
Homework is as follows:
Try to complete one of the two questions in the “Be A Star” category
Social Studies6 #15 September 26, 2007
Study for Test Tomorrow
Social Studies6 #14 September 25, 2007
Don’t forget to study for the test on chapter one on Thursday
Social Studies6 #13 September 24, 2007
Study for the test on Chapter 1 on Thursday.
Social Studies6 #12 September 21, 2007
1. Review notes and text pages for test on Thursday.
2. Don’t forget mini project is due on Monday
Mini-Project Due Monday
1. Create a list of 10 tools that were used during the Stone Age (Ch. 1)
2. Choose 5 of those 10 and:
a. Draw them in detail
b. Label each one
c. Tell during which time period they were used, what they were used for, what they were made of and how they were used.
Social Studies6 #11 September 20, 2007
Textbook page 31 – Questions 1-8 under Facts and Main Ideas.
Study for test on Ch 1 on Thursday.
Social Studies6 #10 September 19, 2007
Workbook pg 6. Use the textbook and your notes to help you answer the question.
Mini-Project Due Monday
1. Create a list of 10 tools that were used during the Stone Age (Ch. 1)
2. Choose 5 of those 10 and:
a. Draw them in detail
b. Label each one
c. Tell during which time period they were used, what they were used for, what they
were made of and how they were used.
Social Studies6 #9 September 18, 2007
1. Come up with one classroom rule in your notebook to be discussed tomorrow.
2. Study the amendments from the Bill of Rights for a pop quiz.
Social Studies6 #8 September 17, 2007
Based on our discussion today of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, create one amendment (one new law) that you would like to pass.
Imagine, you are the king/queen of your land and you need to add one more law the ten that already exist on the Bill of Rights. What would you add and why?
Remember, it must be one paragraph (6-7 sentences) and must state the new amendment and why.
Click on this link to add your new amendments and comments
Social Studies6 #7 September 12, 2007
In your Social Studies textbook, reread pages 18 – 23. Answer questions 1 – 4 in your Social Studies notebook.
Also, complete page 4 in your Social Studies workbook.
Social Studies6 #6 September 11, 2007
Workbook page 3
Use textbook pages 10-16 to help you answer the questions.
Social Studies6 #5 September 10, 2007
Choose any item in your house. Describe in detail what you think this item was used for if people found it 10,000 years from now.
For example,
A toilet paper roll. People 10,000 years from now may believe that it was used as a telescope.
Draw a picture of the item and explain it in detail.
Complete in Social Studies Notebook.
Social Studies6 #4 September 7, 2007
Social Studies text pgs H18-19. Read and complete vocabulary.
Social Studies6 #3 September 6, 2007
1. Supplies are due tomorrow
2. Summer assignments are due tomorrow
3. Return two blue contact cards
4. We need a signed note from parents for students who walk home alone or take public transportation!
5. Return signed permission slips
Social Studies6 #2 September 5, 2007
Write one paragraph stating what you would like to use as a hands-on project to study. For example – Ancient Egypt. Tell the category and why you would be interested in studying it.
Social Studies6 #1 September 4, 2007
1. Supplies are due Friday
2. Summer assignments are due Friday
3. Visit website and study for test
4. Fill out two blue contact cards
5. Fill out foreign language preference forms
6. We need a signed note from parents for students who walk home alone or take public transportation!