http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/index.htmlHot News!en2017-05-01T11:14:43-04:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Mon, 1 May 2017 11:31:00 -0400The Daily Endeavor2017-05-01T11:14:43-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/8b1dec8e1f3417d37c1a21d2f06e0406-71.html#unique-entry-id-71http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/8b1dec8e1f3417d37c1a21d2f06e0406-71.html#unique-entry-id-71Monday: Students will check 40 question unit review in the clickers. They will make corrections and check them with the teacher.
Tuesday: Unit 3 test. We will review a short time before taking the test together as a class.
Wednesday: Begin yearly review session.
Thursday - Friday: Field trips to UTC Thursday and Believer's Day on Friday.
Monday - Thursday: Yearly review involving games, crossword puzzles and class competitions.
Friday: Tentative date for SLO test.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-04-24T08:20:59-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/aa95e625d307715fd2c6b374674cd76a-70.html#unique-entry-id-70http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/aa95e625d307715fd2c6b374674cd76a-70.html#unique-entry-id-70Monday: Students will complete their 25 question review quiz to share with their classmates as we prepare for Tuesday's Chapter 12 test. The questions will be posted to a spreadsheet and students will take each other's test and record their scores. We will also play review basketball as a class.
Tuesday: Test over Chapter 12. Students will spend the first half of class reviewing on the computer practice test before taking the test.
Wednesday - Friday: We will review for the Unit 3 test, Chapters 1-12 in a mixture of paper, book and computer activities. Each day we will play a review game to prepare for the test. The test is tentatively scheduled for Friday however if review takes longer we will move it to early next week.
ELT: Students will reassess the last test as needed.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-04-17T14:18:10-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d786dcb783ec47c2c0d222afee364bc6-69.html#unique-entry-id-69http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d786dcb783ec47c2c0d222afee364bc6-69.html#unique-entry-id-69 Google Classroom and students will fill in missing information from the text. This week's schedule will change because of statewide testing so each class will move through the chapter and questions as we can together. We will put answers in the clickers later this week after we have worked through the chapter and eventually have a test over the material after we review, tentatively scheduled for Friday but may be moved to next week if necessary.
Friday: We will be reading articles and answering questions on current events from Scholastic magazine in class together.
ELT: Students will reassess the last test as needed.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-04-10T05:33:15-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/755253bcb706397d50f7ba23bc63be64-68.html#unique-entry-id-68http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/755253bcb706397d50f7ba23bc63be64-68.html#unique-entry-id-68Monday: Students will complete a new set of vocabulary notes using Google slides.Each slide will include an illustration, definition, real-world example, and a sentence demonstrating an understanding of the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Tuesday-Wednesday: Students will read and complete cloze notes and chapter questions from Chapter 11 in the social studies textbook. Chapter questions will be assessed on the clickers in class and students will go back and make corrects and then compare notes with an academic partner to make sure everything is correct.
Thursday - Students will create a set of 15 multiple choice questions with A - D answer choices from chapter 11. These questions will be shared with a partner to review for the test.
Chapter questions will be assessed on the clickers in class and students will go back and make corrects and then compare notes with an academic partner to make sure everything is correct. Students will be able to take a practice test on the computer if they did not study last night.
Class will take a test over Chapter 11 and the vocabulary slides.
Friday: We will be reading articles and answering questions on current events from Scholastic magazine in class together.
ELT: Students will reassess the last test as needed.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-03-30T14:26:22-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d3a526d2e74491b013a6864750d9e65c-67.html#unique-entry-id-67http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d3a526d2e74491b013a6864750d9e65c-67.html#unique-entry-id-67Monday: Students will read the first three pages of chapter 10 with the teacher and then fill in the blanks on the first part of their notes and answer any chapter questions.
Tuesday: Students will read and complete cloze notes and chapter questions from Chapter 10 in the social studies textbook. Chapter questions will be assessed on the clickers in class and students will go back and make corrects and then compare notes with an academic partner to make sure everything is correct.
Wednesday - Students will create a set of 15 multiple choice questions with A - D answer choices from chapter 10. These questions will be shared with a partner to review for the test.
Thursday: Chapter questions will be assessed on the clickers in class and students will go back and make corrects and then compare notes with an academic partner to make sure everything is correct. Students will be able to take a practice test on the computer if they did not study last night.
Class will take a test over Chapter 10 and the vocabulary slides completed last week over chapters 9-10.
Friday: We will be reading articles and answering questions on current events from Scholastic magazine in class together.
ELT: Students will reassess the last test as needed.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-03-20T07:00:16-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6b29a7a3ec7db860ced5e755207d055f-66.html#unique-entry-id-66http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6b29a7a3ec7db860ced5e755207d055f-66.html#unique-entry-id-66Monday: Students will complete a set of vocabulary slides on chapters 9 - 10 vocabulary. Each slide will include an illustration, definition, real-world example, and a sentence demonstrating an understanding of the meaning of the vocabulary word.
Tuesday: Students will read and complete cloze notes and chapter questions from Chapter 9 in the social studies textbook. Chapter questions will be assessed on the clickers in class and students will go back and make corrects and then compare notes with an academic partner to make sure everything is correct.
Wednesday - Thursday: Students will complete chapter 9 written response questions and create a set of 15 multiple choice questions with A - D answer choices. These questions will be shared with a partner to review for the test.
Friday: Take a test over Chapter 9 and the vocabulary slides completed last week over chapters 9-10.

ELT: We will read "A Long Walk To Water" together dependent upon how many people need to reassess.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-03-13T07:53:05-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/32028054ac08a30afdf9c39b5460f4db-65.html#unique-entry-id-65http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/32028054ac08a30afdf9c39b5460f4db-65.html#unique-entry-id-65Monday: Students will correct any deficiencies on tests by getting correct version, writing question and corrected answer on notebook paper, and receive an 80 percent or greater on the computerized test. Students who do not have to reassess will complete a slideshow on Quizlet and create a crossword puzzle on Discoveryeducation.com as a means of learning another set of study tools.
Tuesday - Thursday: Complete cloze notes and chapter questions from Chapter 8 in the social studies textbook. Chapter questions will be assessed on the clickers in class and students will go back and make corrects and then compare notes with an academic partner to make sure everything is correct.
Friday: Take a test over Chapter 8 and the vocabulary slides completed last week over chapters 5-8.

ELT: We will read "A Long Walk To Water" together dependent upon how many people need to reassess.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-03-06T08:35:37-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/ddf0a6c71e4abec47a0d7006040e0537-64.html#unique-entry-id-64http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/ddf0a6c71e4abec47a0d7006040e0537-64.html#unique-entry-id-64Monday: Students will complete vocabulary slides on Google Classroom for Chapters 5-8 by getting definition and example from book and illustration/photo from the web.
Tuesday - Thursday: Students will complete cloze notes together in class as we read the text together from Chapters 7, 8. Wednesday and Thursday students will complete questions from the chapter on the clickers and then correct answers with a partner - this activity may change depending upon when we complete the sections from the book. Thursday and Friday we will also devote time to review via computer for test.
Friday: Test over chapters 7, 8 and vocabulary.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-02-26T10:40:26-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/2674a66b87519f79df19bed5a8b7fd2d-63.html#unique-entry-id-63http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/2674a66b87519f79df19bed5a8b7fd2d-63.html#unique-entry-id-63Monday: Complete BrainPop episode/notes on Parliamentary Democracy. Notes will be added in Google Classroom to Chapter 5 notes. Students will complete formative assessment on clickers. Students will check/correct incorrect answers with academic partner/teacher. Begin Chapter 6 notes on Google Classroom. Students/teacher will read together; students will fill in blanks in notes on Google Classroom.
Tuesday: Create Chapter 5-6 vocabulary slides on Google Classroom. Each slide will contain term, definition from textbook/Quizlet/Website, and an illustration/photo from web. Continue Chapter 6 notes.
Wednesday: Complete Chapter 6 notes and formative assessment on clickers. Students will complete formative assessment on clickers. Students will check/correct incorrect answers with academic partner/teacher. Students will create 10-25 question multiple choice/true-false quiz using Google Forms.
Thursday: Review activities including partnered quiz review, practice quiz on portal.
Friday: Summative test over Chapters 5 - 6 and Parliamentary Democracy notes.
ELT: Stock Market Game/Reassessments]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-02-22T08:03:46-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/c8faaad23b4aef7bc32e043ee67a1b6b-62.html#unique-entry-id-62http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/c8faaad23b4aef7bc32e043ee67a1b6b-62.html#unique-entry-id-62Wednesday: First and second blocks will retake last week's test because they did not have ELT. Third and fourth blocks will take theirs during ELT. Continue working on Chapter 5 notes on Google Classroom. Put answers in clickers. Check incorrect answers with partner after assessment.
Thursday: Complete review activities on Chapter 5. Watch Brainpop/USA Test Prep videos related to Africa's information.
Friday: Take test on Chapter 5 from textbook. Work with partners in Stock Market Game when finished. Block 4 will complete geography assignment.

ELT: Reassessments and Stock Market Game.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-02-13T08:45:24-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6d721e43cd8e71b97ced50b8d1c2649d-61.html#unique-entry-id-61http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6d721e43cd8e71b97ced50b8d1c2649d-61.html#unique-entry-id-61Monday: Complete review slides (40 questions/40 answers from Chapter 4: 5 slides per section.) Share slides with a partner to review; use slides to review at home.
Tuesday: Complete practice test on chrisconley.org portal with a goal of reaching 90 percent or greater. Ten minute review as class with teacher. Complete summative assessment on Chapter 4 (25 question test taken on scantrons.)
Wednesday: Return Tuesday tests. Stock market lesson on risk and assessment of portfolio in preparation for third benchmark week in game. Students will complete written assignments on Google Classroom.
Thursday: Read and take notes on chapter 5 in the textbook. Students will create slides in Google Classroom. Answer chapter questions on clickers as formative assessment. Watch Brainpop/USA Test Prep videos related to Africa's information.
Friday: Continue creating slides on government in Africa.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-02-13T07:48:26-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/8bc76a127c866202b8a6d7a3c972aa7d-60.html#unique-entry-id-60http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/8bc76a127c866202b8a6d7a3c972aa7d-60.html#unique-entry-id-60Monday: Introduce new vocabulary terms and have students create a slide for each one in Period Google Classroom as we move through chapter 4 in the textbook.
Tuesday: Read and take notes on chapter 4 in the textbook. Watch Brainpop episode related to religions in Africa and take quiz on computers. Wednesday: Read and take notes on chapter 4 in the textbook. Put answers to Chapter 4 in the clickers as formative assessment and begin working on governments of Africa by creating slides in Google Classroom.
Thursday - Friday: Cancelled because of flu outbreak. Will revise lessons next week.
ELT: Stock Market Game. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-01-30T08:07:42-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d28e2e08b4dcb93cda0f788c384e8362-59.html#unique-entry-id-59http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d28e2e08b4dcb93cda0f788c384e8362-59.html#unique-entry-id-59Monday - Thursday: Students will complete Lessons 4, 5, 6 related to the Stock Market Game. The lesson plans can be found here:
http://www.gcee.org/userFiles/en/Documents/LearningfromMarket.pdf
On Monday and Tuesday students will finalize their list of 20 prospective investment companies. We will also create a spreadsheet together to track the stocks they buy in the game, and select three initial companies the students will buy stocks in to compete in the game.

We will also watch a few videos related to choosing stocks and playing the game, which were distributed during a training session attended Jan. 12.

Friday: Students will complete a written assessment on Google Classroom covering vocabulary and information obtained during the lessons visited through the week. This will be a summative assessment.

Students who did not do well on Friday's test will retake the test during ELT as a reassessment.]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-01-23T08:07:06-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1d8298a04bd8453be63ac754bc617a3f-58.html#unique-entry-id-58http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1d8298a04bd8453be63ac754bc617a3f-58.html#unique-entry-id-58Here is a link to a quizlet study set for the Stock Market.
Here is a list of the Dow Jones Industrial Stock List (Top 30 Companies.)
This week we will continue working on lessons learning about the stock market in preparation for the Stock Market Game.
Monday - Thursday: Students will complete Lessons 1, 3 and 4 related to the Stock Market Game. The lesson plans can be found here: http://www.gcee.org/userFiles/en/Documents/LearningfromMarket.pdf
We will also watch a few videos related to choosing stocks and playing the game, which were distributed during a training session attended Jan. 12.
Friday: Students will complete a written assessment on Google Classroom covering vocabulary and information obtained during the lessons visited through the week. This will be a summative assessment.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-01-17T05:20:12-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e7de03d945ef998badd58844aef65b72-57.html#unique-entry-id-57http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e7de03d945ef998badd58844aef65b72-57.html#unique-entry-id-57Tuesday - Counselor visits Wednesday - Friday: Students will be completing two lessons on the Stock Market Game in preparation for the Georgia Economic Council's 10-week simulation activity. Teachers from LaFayette Middle recently attended a training session in order to play the game, which kicks off Jan. 31, 2017 when students will compete with other schools in Georgia and across the United States. This week students will learn about the stock market, will create teams of three to compete against others, and take the first steps in picking companies in which to invest $100,000 in virtual funds.
Check it out here:
http://www.stockmarketgame.org
]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-01-09T10:16:55-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/f040e42652cbef861770aa737a3e3e2f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/f040e42652cbef861770aa737a3e3e2f-56.html#unique-entry-id-56Practice Maps are here.
Africa Physical Feature Map is here.
Africa Political Map is here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday through Thursday:
Friday was snowed out, Monday we were on a two-hour delay.
Students will finish up geography questions from the Atlas textbook on Monday.
Tuesday the counselor will visit for the class period.
Wednesday and Thursday we will read two very short chapters on environment issues and population distribution together and answer questions to gauge understanding. On Thursday students who missed any questions will go over the corrected answers with the teacher. On Thursday provided the technology is available students will be able to take a practice test in preparation for Friday's test over Chapters 1-3.
Friday:
We will spend the first half of class reviewing before taking the test.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used. Students will review individually and with academic partners.
When students begin group projects they will be grouped with academic partners. Assessments this week will be formative in nature and a summative test Friday over chapters 1-3.
This week we will be covering standards:SS7G1 The student will locate selected features of Africa.
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan.
SS7G2 The student will discuss environmental issues across the continent of Africa.
a. Explain how water pollution and the unequal distribution of water impacts irrigation, trade, industry, and drinking water.
b. Explain the relationship between poor soil and deforestation in Sub-Saharan Africa.
c. Explain the impact of desertification on the environment of Africa from the Sahel to the
rainforest.
SS7G3 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, and physical characteristics on population distribution in Africa.
a. Explain how the characteristics in the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, and tropical rain forest affect where people live, the type of work they do, and how they travel.


]]>The Daily Endeavor2017-01-04T07:47:11-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/8cf8cb71a44a6ee0937af8038b39bd04-55.html#unique-entry-id-55http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/8cf8cb71a44a6ee0937af8038b39bd04-55.html#unique-entry-id-55Africa Physical Feature Map is here.
Africa Political Map is here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Wednesday and Friday:
This short week will be working on geography of Africa, the final area of the world for our studies this year. Students will identify both countries and physical features on a map, work from an atlas to develop deeper understanding of the region, and playing games to help memorize where everything is located.
Students will continue working on group projects and present them to class on Friday.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used. Students will review individually and with academic partners.
When students begin group projects they will be grouped with academic partners. Assessments this week will be formative in nature.

This week we will be covering standards:SS7G1 The student will locate selected features of Africa.
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the Sahara, Sahel, savanna, tropical rain forest, Congo River, Niger River, Nile River, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Atlas Mountains, and Kalahari Desert.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire), Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan.


]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-12-12T08:03:49-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/4f958ceadfa43c80d0ed9dd3dd584bd3-54.html#unique-entry-id-54http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/4f958ceadfa43c80d0ed9dd3dd584bd3-54.html#unique-entry-id-54Unit 2 Review Questions can be found here:
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday:
Complete Unit 2 Test 6 study guide with clickers. Play review games to get ready for Tuesday's test.
Tuesday :
Unit 2 test. When finished, students will begin working on group project with partners for the next few days.
Wednesday and Friday:
Students will continue working on group projects and present them to class on Friday.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used. Students will review individually and with academic partners.
When students begin group projects they will be grouped with academic partners.
This week we will be covering all standards from Unit 2.


]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-12-05T10:01:22-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/5bf0497bfdd28c1affc84dda3271a2ef-53.html#unique-entry-id-53http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/5bf0497bfdd28c1affc84dda3271a2ef-53.html#unique-entry-id-53Chapter 32, 33, 34 Notes/Questions can be found here.
Ghandi Brain Pop questions/transcript/textual evidence written response can be found here.
Unit 2 study guide will be posted soon.

Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday:
Finish Chapter 34, chapter questions corrected with clickers, complete Unit 2 Test 6 study guide with clickers.
Tuesday :
Unit 2 Chapter 6 test. When finished, students will begin working on Unit 2 review individually and with partners for the next few days.
Wednesday and Thursday:
Students will begin working on Unit 2 review individually and with partners for the next few days.
Friday:
Tentative Unit 2 Test date, may be adjusted to next week if more time is necessary.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used. Students will review individually and with academic partners.
This week we will be covering standards:

SS7H3 The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia leading to
the 21st century.
a. Describe how nationalism led to independence in India and Vietnam.
b. Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest.
c. Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.
d. Describe the impact of Communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap
Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square.
e. Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of
Communism.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-11-28T07:57:08-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/43efd9e04a99b15ea913234c8cf06ded-52.html#unique-entry-id-52http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/43efd9e04a99b15ea913234c8cf06ded-52.html#unique-entry-id-52Chapter 32, 33, 34 Notes/Questions can be found here.
Ghana Brain Pop questions/transcript/textual evidence written response can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday:
Economic simulation.
Tuesday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 11 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are working on Chapters 32 and possibly 33 and 34 in the textbook. Each day students will take turns reading a section of the chapter and we will take notes together on the Smartboard.
Thursday (or sooner if possible) a practice test will be placed online that students can access to prepare for the test. If technology is available we will designate class time to practice individually, with academic partners, in small groups and as a class to practice testing.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used.
After the test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:

SS7H3 The student will analyze continuity and change in Southern and Eastern Asia leading to
the 21st century.
a. Describe how nationalism led to independence in India and Vietnam.
b. Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest.
c. Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WWII.
d. Describe the impact of Communism in China in terms of Mao Zedong, the Great Leap
Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square.
e. Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea and Vietnam in terms of containment of
Communism.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-11-14T08:02:25-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/9cdd53d78f457e3b62e130c8f0b799e8-51.html#unique-entry-id-51http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/9cdd53d78f457e3b62e130c8f0b799e8-51.html#unique-entry-id-51Chapter 30/31 Notes and Questions are here.

Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 12 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are working on Chapters 30 and possibly 31 in the textbook. Each day students will take turns reading a section of the chapter and we will take notes together on the Smartboard.
Thursday (or sooner if possible) a practice test will be placed online that students can access to prepare for the test. If technology is available we will designate class time to practice individually, with academic partners, in small groups and as a class to practice testing.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-12) and Chapter 30-31, though this may be adjusted depending upon the speed at which we move through the chapter.. Chapter tests are summative in nature and show how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material.
After the test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:

SS7E9 The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
b. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos.
c. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E10 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Describe the role of natural resources in a country’s economy.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-11-07T07:51:18-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/0174a2562851539cc2e524d6ccce8e21-50.html#unique-entry-id-50http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/0174a2562851539cc2e524d6ccce8e21-50.html#unique-entry-id-50Chapters 28/29 notes/questions are here:
Asia Government WebQuest directions are here:
We are working on Chapters 28 and 29 in the textbook.
Thursday (or sooner if possible) a practice test will be placed online that students can access to prepare for the test. If technology is available we will designate class time to practice individually, with academic partners, in small groups and as a class to practice testing.
I will intersperse a couple of applicable Brainpop episodes as time allows and we will review answers as a class.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used.
Friday: Test over and Chapter 28 and 29. Chapter tests are summative in nature and show how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
Chapter 28 SS7CG6, SS7CG7
SS7CG6 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.
a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal.
b. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic. c. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
SS7CG7 The student will demonstrate an understanding of national governments in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Compare and contrast the federal republic of The Republic of India, the communist state of The People’s Republic China, and the constitutional monarchy of Japan, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.
Chapter 29: SS7E8
SS7E8 The student will analyze different economic systems.
a. Compare how traditional, command, market economies answer the economic questions of (1) what to produce, (2) how to produce, and (3) for whom to produce.
b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, and North Korea.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-10-31T07:29:03-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/bc4be1c5c2194c0e9edf7676e0d504db-49.html#unique-entry-id-49http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/bc4be1c5c2194c0e9edf7676e0d504db-49.html#unique-entry-id-49Chapter 27 notes/questions are here
Chapter 27 Practice Matching is here

Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday:
Shortened period due to school event. Students spent two days using the iPads to complete a web quest last week and today it will be checked for a formative grade and then corrected (if necessary) as the class goes over the sheet. See links below for more information and last week's entry for the blank worksheet.
Tuesday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 10 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are working on Chapters 27 in the textbook. Each day students will take turns reading a section of the chapter and we will take notes together on the Smartboard.
Thursday (or sooner if possible) a practice test will be placed online that students can access to prepare for the test. If technology is available we will designate class time to practice individually, with academic partners, in small groups and as a class to practice testing.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-10) and Chapter 27. Chapter tests are summative in nature and show how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material.
After the test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:

SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism,
Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism. c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Use the following links to fill out the Religion Chart.

Place and Time of Origin Founder
Christianity http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Judaism http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Islam http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam.html
Hinduism http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/index.htm
Buddhism http://www.patheos.com/Library/Buddhism.html
Shinto http://www.jref.com/glossary/shinto_traditions.shtml
Philosophy of Confucianism http://www.religionfacts.com/confucianism

Place of Worship Sacred Text(s)
Christianity http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Judaism http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Islam http://www.jannah.org/islam101/placeofworship.html
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/487666/Quran
Hinduism http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/texts.htm
Buddhism http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/texts
Shinto http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2056.html
Philosophy of Confucianism http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides4/analects.html

Basic Beliefs

Christianity http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Judaism http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Islam http://www.islam101.com/dawah/pillars.html
Hinduism http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/beliefs
Buddhism http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm
Shinto http://urantiabook.org/archive/readers/601_shinto.htm
Philosophy of Confucianism http://www.patheos.com/Library/Confucianism/Beliefs.html











]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-10-24T07:44:51-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/12e2d6015b2e7880cca47094ea08936d-47.html#unique-entry-id-47http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/12e2d6015b2e7880cca47094ea08936d-47.html#unique-entry-id-47Chapter 26 notes/questions are here.
Asia religion chart with links here (need to copy and paste links in a browser or use the embedded links below.)
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 9 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are continuing Unit 2 which covers the rest of Asia. We are working on Chapters 26 and 27 in the textbook.
Thursday (or sooner if possible) a practice test will be placed online that students can access to prepare for the test. If technology is available we will designate class time to practice individually, with academic partners, in small groups and as a class to practice testing.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material. Direct instruction strategies will be used.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-9) and Chapter 26 and 27. Chapter tests are summative in nature and show how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7G11 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Describe the impact climate and location has on population distribution in Southern and Eastern Asia.
b. Describe how the mountain, desert, and water features of Southern and Eastern Asia have affected the population in terms of where people live, the types of work they do, and how they travel.
SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism,
Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism. c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.
Use the following links to fill out the Religion Chart.

Place and Time of Origin Founder
Christianity http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Judaism http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Islam http://www.patheos.com/Library/Islam.html
Hinduism http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/index.htm
Buddhism http://www.patheos.com/Library/Buddhism.html
Shinto http://www.jref.com/glossary/shinto_traditions.shtml
Philosophy of Confucianism http://www.religionfacts.com/confucianism

Place of Worship Sacred Text(s)
Christianity http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Judaism http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Islam http://www.jannah.org/islam101/placeofworship.html
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/487666/Quran
Hinduism http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/texts.htm
Buddhism http://www.religionfacts.com/buddhism/texts
Shinto http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2056.html
Philosophy of Confucianism http://www.cummingsstudyguides.net/Guides4/analects.html

Basic Beliefs

Christianity http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Judaism http://www.religionfacts.com/big_religion_chart.htm
Islam http://www.islam101.com/dawah/pillars.html
Hinduism http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/beliefs
Buddhism http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm
Shinto http://urantiabook.org/archive/readers/601_shinto.htm
Philosophy of Confucianism http://www.patheos.com/Library/Confucianism/Beliefs.html











]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-10-17T07:49:28-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/57eae5999b412f2a06e53ba5ed16ebb6-46.html#unique-entry-id-46http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/57eae5999b412f2a06e53ba5ed16ebb6-46.html#unique-entry-id-46Asia Map is found here.
Chapter 24/25 notes are found here.
Chapter 24/25 questions are found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:

Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 8 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are starting Unit 2 which covers the rest of Asia. We will begin with Chapter 24 in the textbook and label a map with all of the locations in our standards. We will also read and take notes about the physical features and political boundaries in this new section of the world we start studying this week.
Thursday (or sooner if possible) a practice test will be placed online that students can access to prepare for the test. If technology is available we will designate class time to practice individually, with academic partners, in small groups and as a class to practice testing.
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. Chapter questions are formative assessments used to gauge how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-8) and Chapter 24. Chapter tests are formative in nature and show how students are accomplishing their goals of learning new material.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7G9 The student will locate selected features in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Indus River, Mekong River, Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Gobi Desert , Taklimakan Desert, Himalayan Mountains, and Korean Peninsula.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam.

]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-10-13T14:49:34-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/bc39d8a4df9514a8a7cf024b25d29e58-45.html#unique-entry-id-45http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/bc39d8a4df9514a8a7cf024b25d29e58-45.html#unique-entry-id-45
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
We will be watching a movie on Wednesday and Thursday that ties in with our study of the Holocaust.
Closing:
Students will answer questions following the movie and discussions.
Friday: We will be on a Team 7-1 field trip to Shorter College.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-10-03T07:30:51-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/04919ba5265910d4c6a9d90be7ffa8f8-44.html#unique-entry-id-44http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/04919ba5265910d4c6a9d90be7ffa8f8-44.html#unique-entry-id-44Chapter 23 notes can be found here.

Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 10/12” 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.

Monday through Thursday:.
This week we are working through Chapter 23, the final chapter in the Southwest Asia unit. The rest of the week will be spent reviewing for Thursday's unit test over chapters 13-23 in the social studies book. Materials have been posted on the website for use to review.
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 review questions in Chapter 23 and during review activities will correct answers with teacher. During the review period students will work individually, and with partners selected by teacher. Small groups are also chosen based on academic abilities to best achieve success.
Friday: Enrichment activity.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-09-26T07:29:30-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/25540aa0dab1a7cca36a1c53ffbe29cf-43.html#unique-entry-id-43http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/25540aa0dab1a7cca36a1c53ffbe29cf-43.html#unique-entry-id-43Chapter 21 Notes can be found here.
Chapter 22 Notes can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 10/3” 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.

Monday through Thursday:
Each day we will watch an episode on Brainpop related to the Ottoman Empire, World War II and its causes, the Holocaust, and Adolph Hitler.
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 7 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking historical factors in the Middle East in chapter 21, and the creation of Israel and World War II's effect on the region in Chapter 22 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 1-7) and chapters 21-22.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7H2 The student will analyze continuity and change in Southwest Asia (Middle East) leading to the 21st century.
a. Explain how European partitioning in the Middle East after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire led to regional conflict.
b. Explain the historical reasons for the establishment of the modern State of Israel in 1948; include the Jewish religious connection to the land, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and Zionism in Europe.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-09-19T07:35:35-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/83e12478dbbd37a90095b7dfa7ecc5d0-42.html#unique-entry-id-42http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/83e12478dbbd37a90095b7dfa7ecc5d0-42.html#unique-entry-id-42Chapter 20 notes can be found here.
PacMan Chapter 20 Test review games can be found here.
Old school Arcade Chapter 20 Test review games can be found here.

Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/25” 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.

Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 6 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking factors of economic growth in the Middle East in chapter 20 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.
Tuesday: Counselor visits to teach class.
Friday: Test over vocabulary (cumulative covering Lists 1-6) and chapter 20.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Explain the role of oil in these countries’ economies.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-09-12T07:32:22-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/9d7f7ac81cb8140451256b60c438535c-41.html#unique-entry-id-41http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/9d7f7ac81cb8140451256b60c438535c-41.html#unique-entry-id-41Chapters 18/19 notes/questions are found here.
Chapter 18/19 review games can be found here.
Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/19” 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.

Monday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Differentiation: Words and definitions will be displayed on Smartboard and read aloud. Students will add List 5 to their vocabulary section of notebook.
This week we are looking economics and barriers to trade in the Middle East in chapters 18-19 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 1-5) and chapters 18-19.
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7E5 The student will analyze different economic systems.
a. Compare how traditional, command, and market economies answer the economic questions of (1) what to produce, (2) how to produce, and (3) for whom to produce.
b. Explain how most countries have a mixed economy located on a continuum between pure market and pure command.
c. Compare and contrast the economic systems in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.
SS7E6 The student will explain how voluntary trade benefits buyers and sellers in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Explain how specialization encourages trade between countries.
b. Compare and contrast different types of trade barriers, such as tariffs, quotas, and embargos. c. Explain the primary function of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). d. Explain why international trade requires a system for exchanging currencies between nations.
SS7E7 The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.
a. Explain the relationship between investment in human capital (education and training) and gross domestic product (GDP).
b. Explain the relationship between investment in capital (factories, machinery, and technology) and gross domestic product (GDP).
c. Explain the role of oil in these countries’ economies.
d. Describe the role of entrepreneurship.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-09-06T07:37:59-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/305c561af09617b909acd5c9a08acb0e-40.html#unique-entry-id-40http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/305c561af09617b909acd5c9a08acb0e-40.html#unique-entry-id-40Chapter 17 Notes/Questions are here.
Chapter 16/17 Religion/Government chart is here.

Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
I will conference with each student and discuss their current grade in class on Monday.
Students will receive graded tests taken Friday. Any student with a failing grade will have a “Reassessment by 9/13” 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.

Tuesday through Thursday:
New vocabulary words written on notebook paper. 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 government structures and types in the Middle East in Chapter 17 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 1-4) and chapter 17
After test we will read articles in Scholastic magazine together.
This week we will be covering standards:
SS7CG4 The student will compare and contrast various forms of government.
a. Describe the ways government systems distribute power: unitary, confederation, and federal.
b. Explain how governments determine citizen participation: autocratic, oligarchic, and democratic.
c. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
SS7CG5 The student will explain the structures of the national governments of Southwest Asia (Middle East).
a. Compare the parliamentary democracy of the State of Israel, the monarchy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the theocracy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, distinguishing the form of leadership and the role of the citizen in terms of voting rights and personal freedoms.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-08-29T07:12:44-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/780bd657a71f746e193703447dd40409-39.html#unique-entry-id-39http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/780bd657a71f746e193703447dd40409-39.html#unique-entry-id-39Chapter 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.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-08-22T06:03:35-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d014209abdeca272565e3d9a93dc2933-38.html#unique-entry-id-38http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d014209abdeca272565e3d9a93dc2933-38.html#unique-entry-id-38Click 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.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-08-15T07:42:16-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/2af003730071accfcc386cf1bf37e65a-37.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/2af003730071accfcc386cf1bf37e65a-37.html#unique-entry-id-37Week 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.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-08-03T18:07:58-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b485e0b9ff8ec2bdb781e732c64e155f-36.html#unique-entry-id-36http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b485e0b9ff8ec2bdb781e732c64e155f-36.html#unique-entry-id-36Greetings 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.

]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-05-16T12:26:58-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b8395c37d40832aa38daf57d04488d66-35.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b8395c37d40832aa38daf57d04488d66-35.html#unique-entry-id-35Week 37:

Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN Student News

Work Session:
Monday - Friday: We will be watching a movie this week in class.]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-05-12T13:14:22-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6f600372b81676040cec9d0d0ccaeca4-34.html#unique-entry-id-34http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6f600372b81676040cec9d0d0ccaeca4-34.html#unique-entry-id-34Week 36:

Please note: I have met individually with each student about their current grade in the class and how many points are needed to move up to the next letter grade. For parents who are signed up with Remind, I sent a note about students who were very close to moving up a letter grade for the year. Students can reassess with me through May 12. Keep in mind that there are many field trips and other activities scheduled for the next few weeks so the sooner they arrange to reassess, and complete the requirements to do so, the better off they will be. Please contact me for any information you need.

Focus This Week: Social Studies Standards SS7CG1: Government Structures

Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN Student News

Work Session:
Monday: Believers Day at LaFayette Rec.
Tuesday: We will use iPads to research an upcoming film and read and discuss Scholastic Magazine articles.
Wednesday-Thursday: Students who have completed all work in class will watch the film "Raiders of the Lost Ark."
Friday: Students will complete game boards.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-05-12T13:10:18-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/0c1c05d724f25a776afa953232f12679-33.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/0c1c05d724f25a776afa953232f12679-33.html#unique-entry-id-33Week 35:

Please note: I have met individually with each student about their current grade in the class and how many points are needed to move up to the next letter grade. For parents who are signed up with Remind, I sent a note about students who were very close to moving up a letter grade for the year. Students can reassess with me through May 12. Keep in mind that there are many field trips and other activities scheduled for the next few weeks so the sooner they arrange to reassess, and complete the requirements to do so, the better off they will be. Please contact me for any information you need.

Focus This Week: Social Studies Standards SS7CG1: Government Structures

Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN Student News

Work Session:
We will watch a film and students will use the iPads to research the following information about "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington."
1) Who was the director?
2) When was the movie released?
3) Who are the two lead characters?
4) Who plays Jefferson Smith?
5) Who plays Clarissa Saunders?
6) What famous city was the film shot in?
7) What did some members of the Washington press and members of Congress think of the film?
8) What war occurred not long after the film was released?
9) What was another famous film that James Stewart was in that is shown at Christmas on many television stations?
10) How many Academy Awards was the Mr. Smith Goes To Washington nominated for?
11) What Academy Award did Mr. Smith Goes to Washington earn?
12) What is a filibuster?
Movie Questions to answer each day in class.
1. When senator Sam Foley dies, how is his Senate seat replaced?
2. Why is the governor and his group of supporters worried about who will take Senator Foley's place?
3. Who becomes the new Senator and what group of people recommend him?
4. Why are the people of the state so happy that Jefferson Smith has become Senator?
5. What does Mr. Smith do when he first arrives in Washington, D.C.?
6. What nickname does Saunders give him?
7. Why does Mr. Smith want to visit Mt. Vernon before his first day as Senator?
8. What is Mt. Vernon?
9. Why can't Mr. Smith respond to the allegations on the Senate floor about his sincerity as a Senator?
10. How does he react to the newspaper articles?
11. What bill does Mr. Smith want to introduce and pass?
12. Why are there only 96 Senators?
13. Why doesn't Saunders think that Mr. Smith's bill will be easy to pass?
14. Why is the location of Mr. Smith's camp so important?
15. What does Saunders call Senator Payne's daughter, Susan?
16. Why does Susan Payne tale Mr. Smith out for the afternoon?
17. What does Saunders to to "enlighten" or tell Mr. Smith about his bill?
18. How has Senator Payne managed to stay in office for 30 years?
19. How does Senator Payne prevent Mr. Smith from speaking against the deficiency bill?
20. What does the Payne "group" do to make Mr. Smith look bad?
21. What does Mr. Smith do on the floor of the Senate to be heard?
22. How does the President of the Senate react?
23. How does Taylor try to keep the news away from the state?
24. How does Saunders get the correct information to the state?
Overview Questions
1. What is the film trying to say about American democracy? 2. How would today’s world react to a Jefferson Smith? 3. Would Jefferson Smith make a good political leader? 4. What aspects of the film still hold true today?
5. From the film’s release in 1939 to now has there been a level of corruption in the government as seen in the film? 6. Why would Frank Capra want to make a film like this as the world was heading into war? (WW2 had just begun)


We will also read articles from Scholastic Magazine and answer reading comprehension questions about the text.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we will watch parts of the film and answer questions each day about it.
Thursday I am driving on a field trip to Berry College in Rome. Students will work on their game boards.

Here is the Africa Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Middle East Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Asia Map we reviewed with last week.

Here is the Milestone Review Packet we have been working on in class.

Students will receive progress monitoring grades for various work completed as we review. Students who do not complete the work or lose their papers will be assigned silent lunch and receive incomplete listings in the grade book. I will not provide additional copies of review packets as they are several pages long. Students can download and print a copy from my website or copy the questions and answers by hand.

Work Periods:
Monday - Friday: Students who have completed the five crossword puzzles correctly will work with a partner and create a board game. Directions and rubrics are here.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-04-25T13:13:41-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b0d3a9072599c4999de712487b3691ce-32.html#unique-entry-id-32http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b0d3a9072599c4999de712487b3691ce-32.html#unique-entry-id-32Week 34:

Please note: I have met individually with each student about their current grade in the class and how many points are needed to move up to the next letter grade. For parents who are signed up with Remind, I sent a note about students who were very close to moving up a letter grade for the year. Students can reassess with me through May 13. Keep in mind that there are many field trips and other activities scheduled for the next few weeks so the sooner they arrange to reassess, and complete the requirements to do so, the better off they will be. Please contact me for any information you need.

Focus This Week: Social Studies Standards SS7CG1: Government Structures

Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN Student News

Work Session:
In preparation for a film we are going to watch, students will use the iPads to research the following information about "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington."
1) Who was the director?
2) When was the movie released?
3) Who are the two lead characters?
4) Who plays Jefferson Smith?
5) Who plays Clarissa Saunders?
6) What famous city was the film shot in?
7) What did some members of the Washington press and members of Congress think of the film?
8) What war occurred not long after the film was released?
9) What was another famous film that James Stewart was in that is shown at Christmas on many television stations?
10) How many Academy Awards was the Mr. Smith Goes To Washington nominated for?
11) What Academy Award did Mr. Smith Goes to Washington earn?
12) What is a filibuster?
Movie Questions to answer each day in class.
1. When senator Sam Foley dies, how is his Senate seat replaced?
2. Why is the governor and his group of supporters worried about who will take Senator Foley's place?
3. Who becomes the new Senator and what group of people recommend him?
4. Why are the people of the state so happy that Jefferson Smith has become Senator?
5. What does Mr. Smith do when he first arrives in Washington, D.C.?
6. What nickname does Saunders give him?
7. Why does Mr. Smith want to visit Mt. Vernon before his first day as Senator?
8. What is Mt. Vernon?
9. Why can't Mr. Smith respond to the allegations on the Senate floor about his sincerity as a Senator?
10. How does he react to the newspaper articles?
11. What bill does Mr. Smith want to introduce and pass?
12. Why are there only 96 Senators?
13. Why doesn't Saunders think that Mr. Smith's bill will be easy to pass?
14. Why is the location of Mr. Smith's camp so important?
15. What does Saunders call Senator Payne's daughter, Susan?
16. Why does Susan Payne tale Mr. Smith out for the afternoon?
17. What does Saunders to to "enlighten" or tell Mr. Smith about his bill?
18. How has Senator Payne managed to stay in office for 30 years?
19. How does Senator Payne prevent Mr. Smith from speaking against the deficiency bill?
20. What does the Payne "group" do to make Mr. Smith look bad?
21. What does Mr. Smith do on the floor of the Senate to be heard?
22. How does the President of the Senate react?
23. How does Taylor try to keep the news away from the state?
24. How does Saunders get the correct information to the state?
Overview Questions
1. What is the film trying to say about American democracy? 2. How would today’s world react to a Jefferson Smith? 3. Would Jefferson Smith make a good political leader? 4. What aspects of the film still hold true today?
5. From the film’s release in 1939 to now has there been a level of corruption in the government as seen in the film? 6. Why would Frank Capra want to make a film like this as the world was heading into war? (WW2 had just begun)


We will also read an article on possible elephant extinction from Scholastic Magazine and answer reading comprehension questions about the text.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday we will watch parts of the film and answer questions each day about it.
Thursday we are taking a field trip to Shorter College in Rome.

Here is the Africa Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Middle East Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Asia Map we reviewed with last week.

Here is the Milestone Review Packet we have been working on in class.

Students will receive progress monitoring grades for various work completed as we review. Students who do not complete the work or lose their papers will be assigned silent lunch and receive incomplete listings in the grade book. I will not provide additional copies of review packets as they are several pages long. Students can download and print a copy from my website or copy the questions and answers by hand.

Work Periods:
Monday - Friday: We will continue Georgia Milestone Review. Last week we focused on geography. Students who still need work will spend class time taking self-directed activities on the computer until they get a passing score on the particular map that they are having difficulty with while the rest of the class reviews together. Review activities include individual, partnered and small-group activities finding answers to review questions, completing review packets, playing various review games.
Students who have completed the five crossword puzzles correctly will work with a partner and create a board game. Directions and rubrics are here.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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. Students will continue taking practice quizzes on my website until they get a passing score on the Africa Map, Asia Map, and Middle East Map.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-04-18T10:49:12-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/57e45d50658fbbfc3e533d326870cedb-31.html#unique-entry-id-31http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/57e45d50658fbbfc3e533d326870cedb-31.html#unique-entry-id-31Week 32-33:

Focus This Week: All Seventh Grade Social Studies Standards.

Opening:
Monday - Friday: Warm Up combined with work sessions.
Here is the Africa Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Middle East Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Asia Map we reviewed with last week.

Here is the Milestone Review Packet we have been working on in class.

Students will receive progress monitoring grades for various work completed as we review. Students who do not complete the work or lose their papers will be assigned silent lunch and receive incomplete listings in the grade book. I will not provide additional copies of review packets as they are several pages long. Students can download and print a copy from my website or copy the questions and answers by hand.

Work Periods:
Monday - Friday: We will continue Georgia Milestone Review. Last week we focused on geography. Students who still need work will spend class time taking self-directed activities on the computer until they get a passing score on the particular map that they are having difficulty with while the rest of the class reviews together. Review activities include individual, partnered and small-group activities finding answers to review questions, completing review packets, playing various review games.
Students who have completed the five crossword puzzles correctly will work with a partner and create a board game. Directions and rubrics are here.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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. Students will continue taking practice quizzes on my website until they get a passing score on the Africa Map, Asia Map, and Middle East Map.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-03-28T08:05:03-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/9bd4b7a8b83aa8a0c14219f7c1491b3b-30.html#unique-entry-id-30http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/9bd4b7a8b83aa8a0c14219f7c1491b3b-30.html#unique-entry-id-30Week 31:

Focus This Week: All Seventh Grade Social Studies Standards.

Opening:
Monday - Friday: Warm Up combined with work sessions.
Here is the Africa Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Middle East Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Asia Map we reviewed with last week.

Here is the Milestone Review Packet we have been working on in class.



Students will receive progress monitoring grades for various work completed as we review. Students who do not complete the work or lose their papers will be assigned silent lunch and receive incomplete listings in the grade book. I will not provide additional copies of review packets as they are several pages long. Students can download and print a copy from my website or copy the questions and answers by hand.

Work Periods:
Monday - Friday: We will continue Georgia Milestone Review. Last week we focused on geography. Students who still need work will spend class time taking self-directed activities on the computer until they get a passing score on the particular map that they are having difficulty with while the rest of the class reviews together. Review activities include individual, partnered and small-group activities finding answers to review questions, completing review packets, playing various review games.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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. Students will continue taking practice quizzes on my website until they get a passing score on the Africa Map, Asia Map, and Middle East Map.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-03-21T13:13:39-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/ba4e8efb72161b192ec4bab45c587adf-29.html#unique-entry-id-29http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/ba4e8efb72161b192ec4bab45c587adf-29.html#unique-entry-id-29Week 30:

Focus This Week: All Seventh Grade Social Studies Standards.

Opening:
Monday - Friday: Warm Up combined with work sessions.
Here is the Africa Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Middle East Milestone Map we reviewed with last week.
Here is the Asia Map we reviewed with last week.

Here is the Milestone Review Page 1.
Here is the Milestone Review Page 2.
Here is the Milestone Review Page 3.


Students will receive progress monitoring grades for various work completed as we review. Students who do not complete the work or lose their papers will be assigned silent lunch and receive incomplete listings in the grade book. I will not provide additional copies of review packets as they are several pages long. Students can download and print a copy from my website or copy the questions and answers by hand.

Work Periods:
Monday - Friday: We will continue Georgia Milestone Review. Last week we focused on geography. Students who still need work will spend class time taking self-directed activities on the computer until they get a passing score on the particular map that they are having difficulty with while the rest of the class reviews together. Review activities include individual, partnered and small-group activities finding answers to review questions, completing review packets, playing various review games.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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. Students will continue taking practice quizzes on my website until they get a passing score on the Africa Map, Asia Map, and Middle East Map.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-03-14T07:50:33-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1cf49ecbf5823d744381eb0b770f07e0-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1cf49ecbf5823d744381eb0b770f07e0-28.html#unique-entry-id-28Week 29:

Focus This Week: Personal Money Management SS7E4,

Opening:
Monday - Tuesday: Warm Up combined with presentations.
Wednesday - Friday: Warm Up activity concerning society groups.

Work Periods:
Monday - Friday: Each class will be spent on presentations of Project 3. When finished students will complete a unit on personal finance and Chapter 11 in the Social Studies workbook. We will then begin reviewing for the Georgia Milestones.
Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapters 11 questions. Projects are differentiated and include conferencing with teacher.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-03-07T08:05:27-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1893ee6dee4ed2c099e5094eea162da8-27.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1893ee6dee4ed2c099e5094eea162da8-27.html#unique-entry-id-27Week 28:

Focus This Week: Influences on Africa's economic growth SS7E3, and Africa History SS7E4,

Opening:
Monday: Warm Up review.
Tuesday: Review 10 minutes for test.
Wednesday - Friday: Warm Up activity concerning society groups.

Work Periods:
Monday: Students will read and finish taking notes on Chapter 12 and Vocabulary List 18. (Notes will be posted March 7 by 1 p.m.)
Tuesday: Test on Chapters 10 and 12, Vocabulary List 18.
Wednesday: Begin Unit Review on Africa, Chapters 1-12.
Thursday: Begin Unit Review on Africa, Chapters 1-12.
Friday: Unit Test tentatively scheduled.
Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapters 12 questions. Projects are differentiated and include conferencing with teacher.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-02-29T13:25:35-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e0006ae0a0df1c4826278faefda141f7-26.html#unique-entry-id-26http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e0006ae0a0df1c4826278faefda141f7-26.html#unique-entry-id-26Week 27:

Focus This Week: Influences on Africa's economic growth SS7E3, and Africa History SS7E4,

Opening:
Monday: Warm Up activity combined with lesson.
Tuesday - Friday: Warm Up activity concerning society groups.

Work Periods:
Monday-Tuesday: Students will read and take notes on Chapter 10 and Vocabulary List 18 or students will use iPads to research candidates running in the presidential elections as part of Super Tuesday.
Wednesday: Complete Chapter 10 and begin Chapter 12 and Vocabulary List 18.
Thursday: Finish Chapter 12 and Vocabulary List 18.
Friday: Review and take test.
Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the previous entries to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapters 10, 12 questions. Projects are differentiated and include conferencing with teacher.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-02-22T05:16:43-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/032c952feec2f043cf5434544c800774-25.html#unique-entry-id-25http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/032c952feec2f043cf5434544c800774-25.html#unique-entry-id-25Week 26:

Focus This Week: Africa economic systems and trade SS7E1, SS7E5, SS7E8, SS7E2.

Opening:
Monday - Tuesday: Warm Up activity on handout, 10 questions each day 'A Matter of Groups'.
Wednesday - Around the World review for test.
Thursday - Research period.
Friday: Counselor visit.

Work Periods:
Monday-Tuesday: Students will read and take notes on Chapter 9 and Vocabulary List 17.
Wednesday: Test over Chapters 8 and 9 and Vocabulary List 17.
Thursday: We will be using iPads to research the final project due on March 11.
Friday: Counselor visit.
Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapter 9 questions. Projects are differentiated and include conferencing with teacher.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-02-16T07:43:59-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/129adcb606b3ee1c228b5229ae5809a5-24.html#unique-entry-id-24http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/129adcb606b3ee1c228b5229ae5809a5-24.html#unique-entry-id-24Week 25:

Focus This Week: Africa Government Structures Standard SS7G2, economic systems and trade SS7E1, SS7E5, SS7E8, SS7E2.

Opening:
Tuesday - Friday: Warm Up is geography activity.
Work Periods:
Tuesday: Students are presenting small group projects in a study of government structure completed last week.
In addition the presentation, students will turn in a paragraph describing why the three particular structures were chosen: Citizen Participation, Distribution of Power, and Type of Government.
Wednesday to Thursday: Read and take notes on Chapters 8 and 9 and Vocabulary List 17. A test will be held next Wednesday.
Friday: We will be using iPads to research the final project due on March 11.
Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapter 8-9 questions.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-02-08T07:42:29-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/502bd81d9b89755d3fc93b58e1cab8a8-23.html#unique-entry-id-23http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/502bd81d9b89755d3fc93b58e1cab8a8-23.html#unique-entry-id-23Week 24:
Focus This Week: Africa Government Structures Standard SS7G2.

Opening:
Monday - Wednesday: Warm Up is being combined with work sessions on this short week.
Work Periods:
Monday - Tuesday: Students are completing small group projects in a study of government structure. T
Choose one choice from the Citizen Participation choices.
Choose one choice from the Distribution of Power choices.
Choose one choice from the Types of Government choices.
After each group has completed the first three steps, assign each group member one of the three choices until each group member has been given a choice.
Each member will briefly describe his or her topic in four to six sentences.
Create an original name, and flag for your country.
Compare your government type that your group created to Kenya, Sudan, and South Africa. Which one is it similar to and which one is it most different from? Why?
Present your group work to the class; each group member must participate in the presentation.
Closing: CNN Student News.
Wednesday: Students will work on third selection from project choice board using iPads in class. Students who have not completed first two projects will be assigned an activity to work on during the provided class work sessions.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapter 6-7 questions.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-02-01T07:18:00-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b791f01233b4dd8396671f6a200219cd-22.html#unique-entry-id-22http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/b791f01233b4dd8396671f6a200219cd-22.html#unique-entry-id-22Week 23:
Focus This Week: Africa Population, Standards SS7G2 and SS7G43.

Opening:
Monday - Friday: Warm Up - Geography questions, goal of seven per day, from Wise About the World pages 16-17. Students will keep track of each day's answers and receive a prize at the end of the week for correct answers.

Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary from Chapters 6-7, Word Wall activity. We will watch a short video on government structure and complete a graphical organizer.
Tuesday - Thursday: Chapter 6, 7 Notes from Student Workbook and a supplemental textbook, notes and chapter questions. Students will complete chapter questions and put in the clickers as we go along. Each day we will review previous chapter as a starter.
Thursday: Small group activity day as we work on a simulation/lesson from Georgia Economics Council. This will be a differentiation day for students who have not yet corrected Chapter 6-7 questions.
Friday: Students will complete test on Chapters 6-7 from student workbook. Students will complete a government creation activity.


Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapter 6-7 questions.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-01-25T07:49:41-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d81e8c775acd4a2761de0d93010f5ced-21.html#unique-entry-id-21http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d81e8c775acd4a2761de0d93010f5ced-21.html#unique-entry-id-21Week 22:
Focus This Week: Africa Population, Standards SS7G4 and SS7G46 and SS7G6.

Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary from Chapters 3 - 5.
Tuesday - Friday: Warm-up activity from Social Studies book. Students will keep track of each day's answers and receive a prize at the end of the week for correct answers.

Work Periods:
Monday: Project presentations.
Tuesday - Thursday: Chapter 4, 5 from Student Workbook and a supplemental textbook, notes and chapter questions. Students will complete chapter questions and put in the clickers as we go along. Each day we will review previous chapter as a starter.
Thursday: We will watch a short video on government structure. This will be a differentiation day for students who have not yet corrected Chapter 3-5 questions. Once finished, students will use the iPads to complete a web quest.
Here is a Study Guide for Unit 3 Test 2.
Friday: Students will complete test over Vocabulary List 16 and Chapters 3, 4, 5 from student workbook.


Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapter 3, 4, questions.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-01-19T07:46:24-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/eed46ad85a749385421d0e52a9c4084b-20.html#unique-entry-id-20http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/eed46ad85a749385421d0e52a9c4084b-20.html#unique-entry-id-20Week 21:
Focus This Week: Africa Population, Standards SS7G3.

Opening:
Monday - Friday: Warm-up activity from Map Skills of Today. Students will keep track of each day's answers and receive a prize at the end of the week for correct answers.

Work Periods: Monday: Students will use the period to complete research for their Choice Board project due Jan. 22 using a classroom set of laptops. No late projects will be accepted.
Tuesday - Wednesday: Chapter 3 from Student Workbook and a supplemental textbook, notes and chapter questions. Students will complete chapter questions and put in the clickers as we go along.
Friday: Students will present projects to class.

Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Chapter 3 questions.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-01-10T08:45:47-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/a927e0c1b82b8e79962b21e24418a3ae-19.html#unique-entry-id-19http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/a927e0c1b82b8e79962b21e24418a3ae-19.html#unique-entry-id-19Week 20:
Focus This Week: Africa Geography, Standards SS7G1 and SS7G2. Economics SS7E3 and SS7E4.

Opening:
Monday: Students will submit answers from Africa Atlas activity completed Thursday and Friday into clickers.
Tuesday- Friday: Warm-up activity from Map Skills of Today. Students will keep track of each day's answers and receive a prize at the end of the week for correct answers.

Work Periods: Monday: Students will use the period to complete research for their Choice Board project due Jan. 22. Last week I met with each student and we selected and recorded which project they will submit next. Students who choose 3-D Model will have to have materials in class to build project today and when we work on them in class or they will be assigned a different project. No late projects will be accepted.
Tuesday: Small-group activity on Scarcity and Allocation from Georgia Council on Economics Education.
Wednesday - Friday: Chapters 1 - 2 from Student Workbook and a supplemental textbook, notes and chapter questions. Students will complete chapter questions and put in the clickers as we go along.
Friday: Test over Africa countries and physical features maps Chapters 1 - 2.
We will spend a little time at the beginning of class each day reviewing geography of Africa and vocabulary.

Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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 Africa Atlas questions and Chapter 1 questions.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2016-01-05T08:50:56-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6eb0d5e077f6d69a2a1d408ff9569168-18.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/6eb0d5e077f6d69a2a1d408ff9569168-18.html#unique-entry-id-18Week 19:
Focus This Week: Africa Geography, Standards SS7G1 and SS7G2.

Opening:
Tuesday - Friday: Warm up activity from Middle Grades Social Studies textbook on Africa Geography. Students will keep track of each day's answers and receive a prize at the end of the week for correct answers.

Work Periods: Tuesday: New vocabulary List 15 definitions can be found in Chapters 1-3 of textbook. Students will receive a blank map of Africa and will identify seven countries as well as a list of physical features. We will spend a little time at the beginning of class each day reviewing these items on the map.
Wednesday through Friday: Africa pre-test. Each chapter contains questions students will complete on the clickers for a progress monitoring grade. We will also watch a couple of videos on Africa geography if time allows throughout the week. When the pre-test is completed, students will complete an Africa Atlas activity with classroom materials..

Closing: CNN Student News.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-12-14T08:01:26-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/2728e644c070f6add8d14036e3e92775-17.html#unique-entry-id-17http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/2728e644c070f6add8d14036e3e92775-17.html#unique-entry-id-17Week 18:
Focus This Week: Review for Unit Test.
Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN News.
Work Periods:
Monday - Thursday: Review activities including crossword puzzle, interactive games, partner review, Jeopardy, etc. Students will spend the first day completing any missing work while others work on a crossword puzzle. Students should review the website materials, study previous tests, and use Quizlet perhaps for vocabulary review.
Wednesday or Thursday will be Unit Test on Chapters 24-34 from Student Workbook depending on the block and our progress for review.
Closing: Review questions from each standard.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-12-08T07:33:48-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d0b4af7551db8ce58c20de55482dea8c-16.html#unique-entry-id-16http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d0b4af7551db8ce58c20de55482dea8c-16.html#unique-entry-id-16Week 17:
Focus This Week: SS7H3: Explain the role of the United States in the rebuilding of Japan after WW2; Describe the impact of Communism in China.
Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN News.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary List 14 found on website. We will begin Chapter 33 which focuses on economic development by reading together, taking notes and answering questions.
Tuesday: Finish Chapter 33, enter answers in clickers, and continue on with Chapter 34.
Wednesday: Practice vocabulary with a partner for five minutes. Complete Chapter 34 as a class by reading together, taking notes, and answering questions. Students will complete written questions from the two chapters in pairs and share the results with the class.
Thursday: Practice vocabulary/chapter review questions as a class game (Around the World, Basketball, etc.) Complete Economics Simulation from National Council on Economic Education.
Friday: Review as class followed by Vocabulary/Japan Rebuilding/China Communism Test on Chapters 33-34.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.

Closing: Five-question review of day's topic.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-11-30T13:24:06-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/eb4d870ec27a445fb5607b86987ed4a5-15.html#unique-entry-id-15http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/eb4d870ec27a445fb5607b86987ed4a5-15.html#unique-entry-id-15Week 16:
Focus This Week: SS7E10: The student will describe factors that influence economic growth and examine their presence or absence in India, China, and Japan.
Opening:
Monday - Friday: CNN News.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary List 13 found on website. We will begin Chapter 31 which focuses on economic development by reading together, taking notes and answering questions.
Tuesday: Finish Chapter 31, enter answers in clickers, and do a simulation activity related to Investing in Human Capital from National Council on Economic Education.
Wednesday: Practice vocabulary with a partner for five minutes. Complete Chapter 32 as a class by reading together, taking notes, and answering questions.
Thursday: Practice vocabulary/chapter review questions as a class game (Around the World, Basketball, etc.) Complete Economics Simulation from National Council on Economic Education.
Friday: Review as class followed by Vocabulary/Economics/Country Independence Test on Chapters 31-32.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.


Closing: Five-question review of day's topic.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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.

Students who did not receive passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-11-15T18:53:46-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/3736f51bdda33b293b702e3313057601-14.html#unique-entry-id-14http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/3736f51bdda33b293b702e3313057601-14.html#unique-entry-id-14Week 15:
Focus This Week: SS7E8 The student will analyze different economics systems.
Compare and contrast the economic systems in China, India, Japan, and North Korea.

Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Depending upon time needed, students will present projects that were turned in on Friday.
Thursday: Vocabulary practice; five minutes alone and five minutes with a partner; practice quiz; Around the World game depending upon how much time students have had to work with new vocabulary.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday - Thursday: Students turned in projects Friday. We will listen to presentation until all students who turned projects in on time are completed.
When we are able, part of the period will be used to enter Chapter 27-28 answers into Senteos if that was not completed last week.
We will cover economics in Asia when we are able by reading Chapter 29 together. Some blocks may move forward if time permits but students can plan on the test covering the Lists 9-12 vocabulary and Chapter 29.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Thursday: Students will have a test covering vocabulary and information from chapters 29.
Friday: Students will complete an enrichment activity involving reading comprehension.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

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.

Students who did not receivie passing grades on chapter questions will work individually, with a partner, or in a small group, along with teacher assistance, to go back and correct mistakes. Generally students write out question and find the correct answer and check it with me before moving forward. This is one approach to differentiation and is done as required, with more class time allotted when necessary or completed during ELT. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-11-08T19:10:01-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e7c8f5cfd7fe3fa648b0a4b3b0a9b397-13.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e7c8f5cfd7fe3fa648b0a4b3b0a9b397-13.html#unique-entry-id-13Week 14:
Focus This Week: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.
c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.

Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words List 11 will be introduced. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words and definitions.
Part of the period will be used to enter Chapter 27 answers into Senteos if that was not completed last week. We will take a first look at Chapter 28 today.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will continue to read Chapter 28 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from Chapter 29 related to religion.
Thursday: Students will take a practice quiz. Projects are due today and students will present their finished work to be graded with provided rubric.
Friday: Students will have a test covering vocabulary and information from chapters 27-29. Projects presentations will continue and students will be graded with provided rubric.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
Tuesday/Wednesday students who did not do well on Chapter 27 questions will review material again with teacher in small group/partnered setting.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-11-01T10:08:56-05:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1ad9827a273d2ce5b2e2e54f24ea3111-12.html#unique-entry-id-12http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/1ad9827a273d2ce5b2e2e54f24ea3111-12.html#unique-entry-id-12Week 13:
Focus This Week: SS7G12 The student will analyze the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Explain the differences between an ethnic group and a religious group.
b. Compare and contrast the prominent religions in Southern and Eastern Asia: Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism and the philosophy of Confucianism.
c. Evaluate how the literacy rate affects the standard of living.

Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Review with a partner for test.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words List 10 will be introduced focusing on religions: Enlightenment, Reincarnation, Karma, Kami, Vedas, Nirvana, Moksha, Tripitaka. Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words and definitions.
Because of Friday's field trip, we are going to spend today reviewing test and chapter questions. Students will be using ELT this week to reassess on test if they had a score of 74 or below.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring religious/culture topics related to Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will read Chapter 27 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from Chapter 27 related to religion.
Thursday: Students will take a practice quiz on Edmodo. Students will then complete a graphic organizer from a web quest on Asia religions. Additional time will be devoted to working on projects.
Friday: Students will take a quiz on Edmond. Students will then complete a graphic organizer from a web quest on Asia religions. Additional time will be devoted to working on projects.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.
Monday we will spend time going over previous test, which had many low scores and will be required reassessment for 74 or below scores.
Tuesday/Wednesday students who did not do well on Chapter 27 questions will review material again with teacher in small group/partnered setting.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-10-25T19:54:48-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/249a7b51a745f05b728ccf7dd2eefc27-11.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/249a7b51a745f05b728ccf7dd2eefc27-11.html#unique-entry-id-11Week 12:
Focus This Week: Environmental issues in the region in standard SS7G10 and the impact various environmental factors have on population in standard SS7G11.
Opening:
Monday: Return Friday tests, discuss reassessment procedures and answer any questions.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Reading strategy to link current knowledge with text subject.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words List 9 will be introduced focusing on the two standards. Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words. We will read Chapter 25 from Student Workbook together and students will complete question from chapter in clickers.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring environmental issues in Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish reading Chapter 25 if necessary, and then read Chapter 26 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapter in clickers. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish any uncompleted work from previous day.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day in Chapter 26.
Thursday: We will spend the first half of class reviewing previous information and chapter question answers. Enrichment activity may be used depending upon percentage of students who answered questions correctly. Second half of class will be devoted to assessment over Asia geography.
Friday: Standard test will be taken covering two chapters and new vocabulary.
We will read a non-fiction story together based on Asian region subjects taken from the Junior Scholastic magazine. Most classes will complete interactive text activities with partners or in a small group.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-10-18T07:59:39-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e452c9fb63b67d70c58aa4198107984d-10.html#unique-entry-id-10http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e452c9fb63b67d70c58aa4198107984d-10.html#unique-entry-id-10Week 11:
Focus This Week: SS7G9 The student will locate selected features in Southern and Eastern Asia.
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Indus River, Mekong River, Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Gobi Desert , Taklimakan Desert, Himalayan Mountains, and Korean Peninsula.
Many of the physical features cross borders and political boundaries. For ease of understanding we are going to use the following list to identify locations: Ganges River - India; Huange He River - China; Indus River - Pakistan; Mekong River - China; Yangtze River - China.
b. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map the countries of China, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Work Periods:
Monday: New vocabulary words will be introduced focusing on geography: Ganges River, Huang He (Yellow River), Indus River, Mekong River, Yangtze (Chang Jiang) River, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan, South China Sea, Yellow Sea, Gobi Desert, Taklimakan Desert, Himalayan Mountains, Korean Peninsula. Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words.
Students who did not complete the map activity from Thursday and Friday of last week will enter selections in the clickers. This information will be used as part of differentiated instruction each day for students who did not receive a passing score on the assignment.
I will intersperse instruction with short videos featuring geography of Asia throughout the week.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will read Chapter 24 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. We will finish and uncompleted work from previous day related to geography.
Standard test will be completed Wednesday or Thursday depending upon student progress.
Thursday: We will spend the first half of class reviewing previous information and chapter question answers. Enrichment activity may be used depending upon percentage of students who answered questions correctly. Second half of class will be devoted to assessment over Asia geography.
Friday: We will read a non-fiction story together based on Middle East subjects taken from the Junior Scholastic magazine. Most classes will complete interactive text activities with partners or in a small group.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.

]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-10-14T07:35:58-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/c69ba2775ecd48ccba3d1fd17c024c1e-9.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/c69ba2775ecd48ccba3d1fd17c024c1e-9.html#unique-entry-id-9Week 10:
Opening:
Wednesday: Preview geography of Asia.
Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Work Periods:
Wednesday-Thursday: We will be working on geography lessons from Nystrom World Atlas textbook on the new unit. Students will use classroom materials to identify physical and political features of Asia and complete progress monitoring activities related to the maps.
Friday: We will read a non-fiction story together based on Middle East subjects taken from the Junior Scholastic magazine. Most classes will complete interactive text activities with partners or in a small group.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a sticker/stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-10-05T08:13:06-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e69aa0f5e3231ed4be4e27cfba2374ea-8.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/e69aa0f5e3231ed4be4e27cfba2374ea-8.html#unique-entry-id-8Week 9:
Opening:
Each day we will play vocabulary review games to get ready for Thursday's unit test.
Work Periods:
Monday, Tuesday: Students will complete a study guide for unit test on Thursday.
Wednesday: We will play review games as a class to get ready for Thursday's unit test.
Thursday: Unit 1 Test. Enrichment when finished.
Friday: We will use iPads to research government, economic, and social aspects of countries in next unit.
Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a sticker/stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-26T06:52:00-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/a675b46be84851c41d4caceae2889e94-7.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/a675b46be84851c41d4caceae2889e94-7.html#unique-entry-id-7Week 8:
Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction, see notes below.
Friday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Work Periods:
Monday: new vocabulary words will be introduced including: Saddam Hussein, Osama Bin Ladin, Economics, Market Economy, Command Economy, Traditional Economy, Mixed Economy, Favorable Balance of Trade, Political Trade Barriers, Holocaust.
Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook on this website to find lists of words. We will read Chapter 22 from the Student Workbook together and students will complete questions from chapters in clickers as we move through chapter. Results are used as progress monitoring grades and as checks for understanding for differentiated instruction.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes, five minutes with a partner, and then take a practice quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day. Teacher will be on a field trip so sub will display teacher's notes from SS7H2 in Chapters 21 and 22 on Smartboard for students to add to their own notes.
Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day.
We will read Chapter 23 covering SSS7H2d focusing on U.S. involvement in the Middle East. Students will complete questions from text as progress monitoring assessment and to check for understanding.
Thursday: We will spend the first half of class reviewing previous information and chapter question answers. Enrichment activity may be used depending upon percentage of students who answered questions correctly. Second half of class will be devoted to assessment over economic understandings and vocabulary.
Friday: We will read a non-fiction story together based on Middle East subjects taken from the Junior Scholastic magazine. Most classes will complete interactive text activities with partners or in a small group.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a sticker/stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.

]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-20T21:29:19-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/da7f6a1cb4246c9b329740200d993f0b-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/da7f6a1cb4246c9b329740200d993f0b-0.html#unique-entry-id-0Week 7:
Teacher’s note: Last week I used chapter questions we answered as we read the text and took notes together as progress monitoring grades. The questions are created from information just covered in the book (three to four paragraphs usually.) Students were able to look back in the text for the answers. A 4 = 90 - 100 percent; 3 = 80 - 89 percent; 2 = 70 - 79 percent; and 1 = 69 percent or less. This information was then used to create the weekly test, and I noticed the expected correlation between progress monitoring scores and test scores.
To differentiate instruction this week, students who do not get 80 percent or greater when answering the questions will do them again the following day and I will be working with them individually as they do so. Hopefully we will see an improvement and an increase in test scores. Those who do well can use that class time to finish a crossword puzzle created from new material that will be due Thursday.

Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday - Thursday: Differentiated instruction - see note above
Friday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.

Work Periods:
Monday new vocabulary words will be introduced including: Trade barriers, Tariffs, Quotas, Trade Embargoes, Currency, Foreign exchange, Gross Domestic Product, Human capital, Capital, Entrepreneurship.
Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner. Please see vocabulary section of Class Notebook.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day.
We will read Chapter 19 covering SS7CG4/SS7CG5 Government/Civic Understandings together and review Government Chart we completed last week. Students will complete three sets of questions from chapter as we read as a progress monitoring assessment and to check for understanding.

Wednesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and take a clicker quiz. Those who score 100 percent will receive a Rambler Pride Card and be able to opt out of vocabulary practice and complete enrichment activities each day.
We will read Chapter 20 covering SSS7E7 a - d focusing on Economic Growth in Israel, Saudi Arabia and Iran. Students will complete questions from text as progress monitoring assessment and to check for understanding.

Thursday: We will spend the first half of class reviewing previous information and chapter question answers. Enrichment activity may be used depending upon percentage of students who answered questions correctly. Second half of class will be devoted to assessment over economic understandings and vocabulary.

Friday: We will read a non-fiction story together about teenagers working in sweatshops in Asia and students will provide written responses to issues raised. If that particular text is not available, another will be used.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a sticker/stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.
]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-20T21:29:15-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/38f6fb9d90fb2a4357e70579be2cc398-1.html#unique-entry-id-1http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/38f6fb9d90fb2a4357e70579be2cc398-1.html#unique-entry-id-1Week 6:
The grading period is quickly progressing.
Friday we completed activities dedicated to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorism attacks. The site is permanent and I encourage everyone to visit and explore more than we had time for in class: http://www.911memorial.org
Because of the activity, the scheduled test was put off and will be held Thursday. It will include 12 new vocabulary words, religion/governments/economics of the Middle East, and as much of the area's history as we manage to cover through Wednesday.

Opening:
Monday: New vocabulary recorded on notecards.
Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and with a partner for five minutes.
Wednesday: We will use random picker to keep students engaged and play review basketball game or Around the World to prepare for Thursday's vocabulary section of the test.
Thursday: We will spend the first half of class reviewing previous information and chapter question answers.
Friday: Reading Across Curriculum activities KWL on subject of the day.

Work Periods:
Monday new vocabulary words will be introduced including: Imperialism, Nationalism, Federal, Unitary, Confederation, Monarchy, and Theocracy. Students will create flashcards to study by themselves/with partner.
Review Group will work with teacher to revisit troubled spots based on previous test scores. We will go back over 24 questions in Chapter 16, use Religion Chart and discuss any test questions students still do not understand.
Enrichment Group will read Fight For Equal Rights (Enrichment page 9) and provide written response on the following questions:
1) How would you feel if you had limited rights like the women in the Middle East?
2) How would your daily life be different?
3) What is a burqa? Why do you women have to wear them? Do you think it is fair that women in the Middle East must wear a burqa?
4) Explain the positive aspects of women being dressed in burqas. Explain the negative aspects of women dressing in burqas. How would your life be different if you had to wear a burqa?
Create a crossword puzzle using any 10 vocabulary words with the definitions as clues. On a separate sheet of paper include the key.

Tuesday: Students will practice new vocabulary by themselves for five minutes and with a partner for five minutes.
We will read Chapter 17 covering SS7CG4/SS7CG5 Government/Civic Understandings together and review Government Chart we completed last week. Students will complete three sets of questions from chapter as we read as a progress monitoring assessment and to check for understanding.

Wednesday: We will read Chapter 18 covering SS7E5/SS7E5a/SS7E5b on Economic Understandings. Students will complete four sets of questions as progress monitoring assessment and to check for understanding.
We will use random picker to keep students engaged and play review basketball game or Around the World to prepare for Thursday's vocabulary section of the test. We will do classroom review for government/religion/economic understandings either in game form or with Senteos depending on productivity of the particular group of students.

Thursday: We will spend the first half of class reviewing previous information and chapter question answers. Enrichment activity may be used depending upon percentage of students who answered questions correctly. Second half of class will be devoted to assessment over government/religion/economic understandings and vocabulary.

Friday: We will read a non-fiction story together about teenagers working in sweatshops in Asia and students will provide written responses to issues raised.
**CHANGED**
Some students had difficulty with Thursday's test. Students were given back graded test, told to write down questions they missed on notebook paper and use book, notes, and handouts to find correct answers. Once they did so and turned it in, they were given a second opportunity to take the test. I used the higher of the two scores.

Closing: Each day we will watch CNN Student News and discuss current events as time allows.

ELT: Students are able to reassess during Extended Learning Time (ELT) and before school. If a student fails a test a sticker/stamp is placed on test asking for a parent signature and listing the date any reassessment must be completed by (please see Reassessment Form and contact me for any additional information). Students must complete with 100 percent accuracy any prior Progress Monitoring assignments and the failed test in order to reassess within the two-week window. Please visit the Running Record page to see list of assignments/dates leading up to any particular test.

During ELT we will be studying economics/personal finance by playing a stock market game.

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.]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-20T21:29:12-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/455b2a1d034b848d2e81d5631c6a0f80-2.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/455b2a1d034b848d2e81d5631c6a0f80-2.html#unique-entry-id-2Week 5
Middle East Religions/Ethnic Groups
On Tuesday the LMS counselor will be leading the class for the entire period.
On Wednesday students will receive Friday’s test back. Students who received 69 or below will have a note requesting a signature to reassess. Students will have two weeks to complete reassessment and will receive a packet to complete once the signature is returned. We will also go over the worksheet they completed Friday concerning religions/ethnic groups in the Middle East. We will watch video episodes to enrich learning and provide different perspectives on the material. Friday there will be a test over vocabulary and new material. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-20T21:29:06-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/fee09dc507cc306de7179faeff9cf65f-3.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/fee09dc507cc306de7179faeff9cf65f-3.html#unique-entry-id-3Week 4
Middle East Water/Oil
Opening
Essential Questions: How are the world's monotheistic religions different? What characteristics do they have in common?
Work Period
New flashcard vocabulary:Rural, Scarce, Reservoir, Partitioning, Natural Resources, Infrastructure. (Monday: create new flashcards, Tuesday: word wall drawings, Wednesday: "Around the World" game, Thursday: 5 minutes studying flashcards on your own, 5 minutes with a partner, Friday: Vocab. quiz).
Work Period:
Reading/Questions: Chapter 15 (human impact), 16 (ethnic groups/religious groups) in Student Workbook. Students complete quick and enrichment activities at the end of each section. Random student selector used to choose students to read and answer questions. Students can shoot the basketball if they get an answer correct. Winner gets Rambler pride cards. Thinking Map: Triple Bubble map to compare/contrast Islam, Christianity, Judaism Brainpop: Religions ELT: Continue Atlas activity to analyze thematic maps, pages 80 - 83. Video on Islam.
Closing
CNN Student News
Revisit essential question, ticket out the door, summary/questions, Vocab/notes quiz on Friday. ]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-20T21:29:02-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/96f72cc5f3446accedcffbe3100ca72e-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/96f72cc5f3446accedcffbe3100ca72e-4.html#unique-entry-id-4Week 3
Aug. 23-28
Monday: Students will take SLO Test in the computer lab. Friday tests will be returned. If time allows, reassessment process will be explained, if not it will be completed the next day (see Tuesday notes.)
Tuesday: All students can reassess if they did not receive 100 percent on Friday’s test. Those who did not pass will receive a sticker on their test asking for a parent signature and a date two weeks away by which the reassessment must be taken (Sept. 4.) When students bring the signature back, they will then be given a form which lists steps to reassess. For the most part they must turn in any progress monitoring activities leading up to the test with 100 percent accuracy (we go over these answers in class together), and the original test with all answers corrected. Other activities may be required depending upon complexity of unit. This form will require a parent to sign off that the work has been completed. Students can reassess before school and during ELT but must complete the activity within the two-week window. If they fail a second time, they may try once more.

Opening each day:
CNN News
Work Period:
Tuesday: New vocabulary words written on notecards: Geography, unequal distribution, Suez Canal, monotheism, Sunni, Shia. Words/definitions available on Quizlet. Continue with area geography with National Geographic Enrichment booklets guided reading and questions.
Wednesday through Friday 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.
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.

]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-20T21:28:54-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d1ee99fb77af853cec5d18703a5c5f08-5.html#unique-entry-id-5http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/d1ee99fb77af853cec5d18703a5c5f08-5.html#unique-entry-id-5Week 2: Aug. 17 – 21
August 16, 2015 chrisconley All Classes
Greetings: Last week we played some “getting to know you” games and applied for jobs related to a Stock Market game we will be playing during Extended Learning Time (ELT) each week. I also discussed the Remind code to receive text message reminders (or email reminders) about upcoming due dates. Many students are familiar with this and many parents like to join as well. To do so please follow directions on this sheet:

http://www.ramblerweblog.com/chrisconley/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2015/08/Remind-Directions.pdf

I noted which parents had signed the syllabus and gave them back to students to take home. If yours did not make it back, here is a permalink to the document.

conley SS rubric

I am also reviewing Google Classroom and will likely switch over to that in the next few weeks. More details to come.

And one last thing – thanks to all students who provided suggestions on how to make Social Studies more enjoyable by noting things done in previous classes. I will be meeting with the sixth grade teachers to find out more about various games mentioned to review vocabulary and geography and try to incorporate some into our class. Several of the same games were mentioned by many students.

Week 2: Middle East Geography/Vocabulary
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 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 vocabulary quiz (May be pushed back)
Work Period
Monday- Middle East geography review
Tuesday- Reading/quick quiz/review basketball
Wednesday- Complete second Learning Style self assessment and discuss findings, address questions, discuss strategies students can use to improve short term and long term memory armed with this knowledge.
Thursday- National Geographic Reading Expeditions: World Regions, guided reading and questions. Key concepts: unequal distribution, role of OPEC
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 Quick quiz ticket out the door Agenda: buy index cards, get syllabus signed, study maps and flashcards.

Co-teaching Strategy
Mr. Stewart will pull students out for extra help on identifying political and physical features on a map and new vocabulary]]>The Daily Endeavor2015-09-20T21:28:49-04:00http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/68845ef6a9b45685551e95c42fee8b11-6.html#unique-entry-id-6http://www.chrisconley.org/lms/files/68845ef6a9b45685551e95c42fee8b11-6.html#unique-entry-id-6Week 1

Good day to you! We are going to slide into social studies as the 2015-2016 gets underway. As seventh graders I am sure you know your way around but might be surprised at the some of your new classmates. Remember that each day is a new one that can be even greater than the last with a positive attitude and outlook. This week will be spent getting to know each other, setting personal and academic goals, going over expectations and schedules, and taking a close look at personal learning styles and strategies to improve academic success.]]>