Monday, October 15, 2007

Social Studies Syllabus - Week of October 15th

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus
Week of October 15, 2007 (Updated Oct. 15th 5:55 p.m.)
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
*Students will receive their tests back by Thursday.
*Don’t forget, portfolio conferences will be held on Thursday of this week, with your child’s reading/language arts teacher. Your child must come with you to the conference.

Monday, October 15 –
Read and discuss culture in resource book: To See A World
Define and give examples of: culture, custom, institution, beliefs, and values
Homework: None

Tuesday, October 16 –
Finish discussing culture
Introduce Chapter 9- The Greeks
Complete anticipation guide
Begin reading and discussing pp. 151-155
Homework: None

Wednesday, October 17 –
Finish reading and discussing pp.151–155
Define the following words: Crete, bull leaping, Knossos, frescoes, labyrinth, parchment, shrines, Theseus, Minotaur
Homework: Finish defining above vocabulary words

Thursday, October 18–1/2 Day – Students dismissed at noon
Review map-p. 165
Discussion group activity
Homework: Complete Section One Assessment questions on p.155 - # 2- 6 - due Monday Oct. 22nd

Friday, October 19 – 1/2 Day – Students dismissed at noon
No class today

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