Aug 2016
Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2016
Aug/29/2016 07:12 AM
Chapter 16 handout is here.
Chapter 16 Notes/chapter questions are here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday: Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/6” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Today we are going to have an "Amnesty Day" where students may replace any of their grades with a new one by reassessing tests, turning in missing work, or taking a second try at last week's Chapter 14 and 15 questions. I will change/leave the highest grade in the grade book.
Tuesday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper: Monotheism, Sunni, Shia, Literacy Rate, Standard of Living, Reservoir, Scarce. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 3 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking culture and specifically religion in the Middle East in Chapter 16 in the student workbook. .
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-3) and chapter 16
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.
c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism,
Islam, and Christianity.
d. Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims. e. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Chapter 16 Notes/chapter questions are here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday: Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/6” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
Today we are going to have an "Amnesty Day" where students may replace any of their grades with a new one by reassessing tests, turning in missing work, or taking a second try at last week's Chapter 14 and 15 questions. I will change/leave the highest grade in the grade book.
Tuesday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper: Monotheism, Sunni, Shia, Literacy Rate, Standard of Living, Reservoir, Scarce. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 3 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking culture and specifically religion in the Middle East in Chapter 16 in the student workbook. .
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-3) and chapter 16
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Explain the diversity of religions within the Arabs, Persians, and Kurds.
c. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southwest Asia (Middle East): Judaism,
Islam, and Christianity.
d. Explain the reason for the division between Sunni and Shia Muslims. e. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Aug. 22 - 26, 2016
Aug/22/2016 06:03 AM
Click here for Chapters 14 and 15 notes and questions completed together in class.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday: Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 8/29” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper: Geography, unequal distribution, Suez Canal, monotheism, Sunni, Shia. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 2 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
Tuesday through Thursday we will be looking at environmental issues in Southwest Asia in chapters 14 in the 7th Grade Social Studies Student Workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1 and 2) and chapters 14 and 15.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and drinking water.
SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, Distribution of natural resources and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
b. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) have affected the population in terms of where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday: Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 8/29” stamped on their answer sheet. Students have five days to reassess any test taken from the date tests are handed back to the class. In order to reassess, students have to write the question and correct answer to any questions missed on the original test (a copy is available upon request) and conference with me to make sure they understand why errors were made. In addition, any chapter questions or other graded materials leading up to the test must have been completed and turned in.
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper: Geography, unequal distribution, Suez Canal, monotheism, Sunni, Shia. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 2 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
Tuesday through Thursday we will be looking at environmental issues in Southwest Asia in chapters 14 in the 7th Grade Social Studies Student Workbook.
Closing each day will be review games revolving around new and previous vocabulary words, geography terms, facts, and locations, as well as material covered in class.
Differentiation: Students who miss any chapter questions will correct answers with teacher.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1 and 2) and chapters 14 and 15.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7G6 The student will discuss environmental issues across Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation and drinking water.
SS7G7 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, Distribution of natural resources and population distribution on Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how the distribution of oil has affected the development of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
b. Describe how the deserts and rivers of Southwest Asia (Middle East) have affected the population in terms of where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.
Aug. 15 - 19, 2016
Aug/15/2016 07:42 AM
Week 2: Middle East Geography/Vocabulary
Click here for map.
Click here for notes.
Each day we will use the first 10 minutes to watch CNN Student News. We will discuss the events, share personal connections, answer questions or research information presented, and have occasional quizzes and related assessments used as progress monitoring data related to the program.
Essential Question: How does Middle East geography affect people in that part of the world?
Monday- New Quizlet vocabulary (search for Conley or use this url to join: https://quizlet.com/join/eKa8BAcCH). Terms for Vocabulary 1: Ethnic group, religious group, irrigation, desalinization, agriculture, nomadic, OPEC, arid. Students will use notecards or notebook paper to record term and definition and use as a study aid.
Tuesday- Word wall drawing
Wednesday- Study for geography test.
Thursday- Study vocabulary with a partner
Friday- Study for geography quiz (May be pushed back)
Work Period
Monday- Middle East geography. Color code maps.
Tuesday- Take notes on geography chapter 13 from book. Use clickers to answer chapter questions.
Wednesday- Continue reading/notes on chapter 13. Practice vocabulary and geography.
Thursday- Practice geography/vocabulary quiz.
Friday-Vocabulary quiz using Senteo clickers (if available). Geography Test; continue with geography reading. Depending upon progress, some classes will compare and contrast ethnic groups and religious groups using double bubble thinking map. Introduce 3 monotheistic religions.
Closing
Summary and questions.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Specific differentiation activities this week include geography tests and Chapter 13 questions. Students with failing score on Chapter 13 questions will meet with teacher during warm up to find correct answers.
Co-teaching Strategy
Mrs. Ward will pull students out for extra help on identifying political and physical features on a map and new vocabulary. We will meet individually with students who did not get a passing score on the Chapter 13 questions.
Click here for map.
Click here for notes.
Each day we will use the first 10 minutes to watch CNN Student News. We will discuss the events, share personal connections, answer questions or research information presented, and have occasional quizzes and related assessments used as progress monitoring data related to the program.
Essential Question: How does Middle East geography affect people in that part of the world?
Monday- New Quizlet vocabulary (search for Conley or use this url to join: https://quizlet.com/join/eKa8BAcCH). Terms for Vocabulary 1: Ethnic group, religious group, irrigation, desalinization, agriculture, nomadic, OPEC, arid. Students will use notecards or notebook paper to record term and definition and use as a study aid.
Tuesday- Word wall drawing
Wednesday- Study for geography test.
Thursday- Study vocabulary with a partner
Friday- Study for geography quiz (May be pushed back)
Work Period
Monday- Middle East geography. Color code maps.
Tuesday- Take notes on geography chapter 13 from book. Use clickers to answer chapter questions.
Wednesday- Continue reading/notes on chapter 13. Practice vocabulary and geography.
Thursday- Practice geography/vocabulary quiz.
Friday-Vocabulary quiz using Senteo clickers (if available). Geography Test; continue with geography reading. Depending upon progress, some classes will compare and contrast ethnic groups and religious groups using double bubble thinking map. Introduce 3 monotheistic religions.
Closing
Summary and questions.
Assessments/Differentiation: Students will complete several assessments/checks for understanding throughout the week on vocabulary and new information as it is presented. This information will then be used to determine what information needs more practice and which students will be placed in a review group to work directly with teacher to receive individual attention/partnered practice/small groupings to increase comprehension, understanding and hopefully retention. Low test scores correlate to the amount of time necessary for study; what we are able to do in class may not be enough and should be adjusted accordingly. Materials used in class are found on this website and books may be borrowed each night to use at home. Please contact me if I can assist in any way.
Specific differentiation activities this week include geography tests and Chapter 13 questions. Students with failing score on Chapter 13 questions will meet with teacher during warm up to find correct answers.
Co-teaching Strategy
Mrs. Ward will pull students out for extra help on identifying political and physical features on a map and new vocabulary. We will meet individually with students who did not get a passing score on the Chapter 13 questions.
Aug. 3-12, 2016
Aug/03/2016 06:07 PM
Greetings All:
Seventh grade is an exciting time - full of change and new opportunities. I look back very fondly on my middle school years and hope you will enjoy each moment, make memories, and have the confidence to try new things.
Our first week and a half will be filled with activities designed to help me learn about you. The first two days we will play name games so I can try to overcome my personal challenges of learning 100 new names. You will fill out questionnaires, share what answers you like, and meet new classmates while reinvigorating old friendships.
The third day will be spent taking a Social Studies pre-test based on seventh grade standards. The same test will be given again as an end of course test to see if growth was made during the 2016-17 school year.
Next week we will be reviewing geography skills by using an atlas textbook and supplemental materials to learn about latitude and longitude, different types of maps and legends used, and touch on the history of cartography (map making.) Before there was GPS and electronic assistants, map reading was a valuable and required skill all parents had to possess. I see the need to teach and practice map reading just in case the cellular signal drops in the middle of nowhere!
Please look around and see what we did last year while it is visible. I try to put as much information, handouts, notes, and other classroom materials as I can on this website for students to use and access outside of class. I am constantly exploring new technology and software all the time to make my website the best it can be and provide cutting-edge tools to help students practice, learn and succeed in seventh grade Social Studies. Over the next couple of weeks I will try to highlight different features and materials available on my site.
Please sign up for Remind, a two-way communication text and email application that allows for quick and easy contact between students, parents and teachers. Note that I have a code for each block (First through Fourth) so make sure you sign up with the correct code. Contact me through email or by phone if I can be of more assistance - do not hesitate to call because it is my duty to help.
First block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.
Second block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.
Third block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.
Fourth block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.
Seventh grade is an exciting time - full of change and new opportunities. I look back very fondly on my middle school years and hope you will enjoy each moment, make memories, and have the confidence to try new things.
Our first week and a half will be filled with activities designed to help me learn about you. The first two days we will play name games so I can try to overcome my personal challenges of learning 100 new names. You will fill out questionnaires, share what answers you like, and meet new classmates while reinvigorating old friendships.
The third day will be spent taking a Social Studies pre-test based on seventh grade standards. The same test will be given again as an end of course test to see if growth was made during the 2016-17 school year.
Next week we will be reviewing geography skills by using an atlas textbook and supplemental materials to learn about latitude and longitude, different types of maps and legends used, and touch on the history of cartography (map making.) Before there was GPS and electronic assistants, map reading was a valuable and required skill all parents had to possess. I see the need to teach and practice map reading just in case the cellular signal drops in the middle of nowhere!
Please look around and see what we did last year while it is visible. I try to put as much information, handouts, notes, and other classroom materials as I can on this website for students to use and access outside of class. I am constantly exploring new technology and software all the time to make my website the best it can be and provide cutting-edge tools to help students practice, learn and succeed in seventh grade Social Studies. Over the next couple of weeks I will try to highlight different features and materials available on my site.
Please sign up for Remind, a two-way communication text and email application that allows for quick and easy contact between students, parents and teachers. Note that I have a code for each block (First through Fourth) so make sure you sign up with the correct code. Contact me through email or by phone if I can be of more assistance - do not hesitate to call because it is my duty to help.
First block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.
Second block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.
Third block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.
Fourth block students and parents can find Remind directions click here.