Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 10, 2007

Mrs. Alexander -Team 6 - 3
Social Studies Syllabus: Week of December 10, 2007
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Hello Parents and Guardians:
* Last week, there was an error regarding the date the Greek Connections project is due. The correct due date of the Greek Connections project is Tuesday, December 11, 2007. Sorry for the error.
*There are a group of four students in each class that is planning an Olympic activity for their peers. They will present their activity on Wednesday to their class. Our Olympics will be held in the afternoon on Thursday, December 12th.

Monday, December 10–
Computer work time in Media Center
Homework: Finish project –due Tuesday

Tuesday, December 11–
Presentations - Greek Achievements and Connections
Homework: None

Wednesday, December 12–
Finish Presentations - Greek Achievements and Connections
Homework - Define vocabulary pp. 193-196: Hellenistic Age, hostage, phalanx, alliances,
Demosthenes and orator

Thursday, December 13–
Review vocabulary homework
Introduce Ch. 12 and read pp. 193-196
Homework: Finish reading Ch. 12 pp. 196-200
Define vocabulary: barbaroi, breakwaters, factories, emigrated

Friday, December 14–
Olympic Awards Ceremony
Review homework
Map Activity
Homework: Finish map activity, if necessary