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After listening to some students talk today, they seemed to have enjoyed the extra time in the morning before coming to school. Several told about spending time taking care of their pets, or having some special family time going to breakfast, and even some shopping. What a great way to take advantage of the late school starting time.
CLASSWORK
Since classes were shortened today, the main focus was to complete the Australia Physical and Political map test. Overall the grades look good.
A few classes were able to begin reading in the Coach book about Australia and Oceania. One class had the opportunity to answer many of the questions for this section of reading.
HOMEWORK
There is no homework in social studies this evening. Enjoy the time.
Have a fantastic evening. I hope to see everyone tomorrow. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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WOW! What a beautiful snowfall we had earlier. The kids were excited to see it and even more excited to know they would be going home early. Hopefully, the roads won’t freeze this evening so we will have school tomorrow. We really don’t need to miss another day of school.
CLASSWORK
No Warm-up Today
AVID – Due to the adjusted schedule, my classes joined with Mrs. Crull’s classes today to hear a presentation about the AVID program we have at McClure. AVID = Advancement Via Individual Determination. This is a college prep course taught during student’s connections classes. This is a year long course to help those students who want to go to college but need that extra push and organizational skills to help them be better prepared including but not limited to test taking skills. Applications were provided for those students interested. If you did not get an application and want one, please see me or Mrs. Bowles, teacher of AVID.
HOMEWORK
Be certain to be prepared for the physical and political map test tomorrow. Yu also need to know New Zealand and its capital, Wellington.
Enjoy the snow and stay warm. I will see you tomorrow. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
Hi Everyone,
Well, the saying is that March comes in like a roaring lion and goes out like a lamb. Since tomorrow is suppose to be a major change in the weather, maybe whoever made that saying is correct. The weeks are quickly passing by. Please don’t start slipping now. It’s good to see many students who weren’t doing well improving on their study habits and grades. Keep up the good work.
Don’t forget this is Read Across America Week.
CLASSWORK
Warm-up – There was no warm-up today.
Quiz - Students took an Open Notes Warm-ups 11-20 Quiz today. They also turned in their notes for a class grade.
Oceania Web Quest – Laptop computers were brought into the classroom today for students to finish their web quest if they did not finish on Friday when we were in the Media Center. After the quiz, students were allowed to work on the quest if needed.
Students who did who finished the assignment then could study for their map test, use the computer to do Sheppards Software to study, or finish any other work. Students were also able to go to the library to check out a book.
HOMEWORK
Be studying for the map test on Wednesday. Remember that both physical and political locations will be on the test. Be certain to use the study guide that was completed in class. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Have a wonderful evening. I will see you tomorrow. Stay warm. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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Today was a great day. Students went to the media center to do a “web Quest” on Australia and Oceania. Mrs. Harpin, the media specialists, developed the activity where students had to research certain information by looking at different linked websites. These sites were reviewed prior to the students using them. It was a great activity showing students how to use different resources available to them to get pertinent information. There were specific questions that needed to be answered. These were to be answered in completed sentences. No papers were collected early. If a students did not finish the activity, they are to complete it for homework. Remember to go to Cobb Virtual Library and type in the pass words you were given.
HOMEWORK
1. Finish “Web Quest” if not completed in the media center today.
2. Open Notes Warm-up Quiz on Monday. Be certain to bring all your warm-up to class.
3. Continue to review the political and physical map for the test on Wednesday.
Have a wonderful weekend. I will see you on Monday. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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Hi! The students seemed to have a good day today. They particpated well and most of them had improved on their economic vocabulary worksheet definitions.
CLASSWORK
Warm-ups – We went over each warm-up to be certain students had the correct information.
Economy Vocabulary – Reviewed words 9 through 16 of the definitions.
Political and Physical Maps – Checked to be certain the maps were labeled correctly for the map test on Wednesday, March 3.
HOMEWORK
1. Open Notes Quiz on Monday, March 1 (#11-20)
2. Physical andPolitical Map on Wednesday, March 3.
I hope you have a wonderful evening. I will see you tomorrow. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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Today we had the pleasure of having Mr. Nathan Harris join our classes. He will mainly be in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period classes. From time to time he will also be in homeroom and 1st period. I know all students treat him with respect as they would any teacher.
CLASSWORK
Warm-up – ¨What does GDP mean, and how does it tell the economic state of a country? ¨ Answer: GDP means Gross Domestic Product which tells the total value of the goods and services that a country produces each year. It indicates if a country has a lot of money or a little.
P. 736 Assessment – Checked and discussed answers to section 1 assessment.
Economy Vocabulary – Checked definitions for #1-8. Students were told they could turn in completed definitions for a reduced grade. It will be 10 points off for each day late up to a total of 4 days.
Physical and Political Map of Australia – Students were given a physical and political map to label. This will be used as their study guide for the map test one day next week. Please download the attached map to help you label each map. Political and Physical Map of Australia
HOMEWORK
FINISH ANY AND ALL UNCOMPLETED WORK (ECONOMY VOCABULARY AND/OR MAPS)
I hope you have a wonderful evening. I will see you tomorrow. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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Another great Advisement Day at McClure Middle School. Students are getting excited about the Read Across America activities. Door posters are being created for competition and a book swap is taking place. Be certain to bring in any middle school reading books you would like to swap.
CLASSWORK
Warm-up #19 – ¨What are the four factors of production? Answer: 1. Natural Resources 2. Labor Resources 3. Capital Resources 4. Entrepreneurs
Read pages 679-680 – Introduction to Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania
Read pages 731-736 – Political, physical, and historical information
Complete on Page 736 – Assessment – #1 a, b, and F only. Questions #3a, b, and c, and #4 (This ask how settlers determined which island would be good to settle on.)
HOMEWORK
1. If you did not finish above classwork, please complete it for homework.
2. Economic vocabulary due tomorrow.
Have a wonderful evening. I will see you tomorrow. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. If you did not take advantage of the fantastic weather, you missed a great opportunity to be outdoors. I certainly enjoyed being aboe to get out without wearing a heavy coat.
Remember, those of you who have not picked up your culture boxes, need to do so by Friday. All culture boxes left in my room Friday afternoon will be discarded by the custodian. You may need to at least get out some items you want that you put inside the box.
CLASSWORK
Warm-up #18 – ¨What is economy? Answer: Economy is the way that business owners use resources to provide the goods and services that people want.
Australia KWL – Students created a KWL chart to use over the next two weeks as we study about Australia, its people, government, and physical features.
Economy Vocabulary Words – Students were given the last 10 or 15 minutes of class to work on their vocabulary words. Remember this is due Wednesday, February 24. Don’t wait until Tuesday evening to do the worksheets.
HOMEWORK
Continue to work on the vocabulary worksheets. Use the index, glossary, and Economy Handbook beginning on page R24. Due Wednesday, February 24.
Have a fantastic evening, and I will see you tomorrow. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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Now I know everyone needs to get outside and enjoy this warmer weather. The entire weekend should be nice. I know I am going to be out and about.
FYI – All culture boxes have been graded. If you have not taken yours home by Friday, February 26, then I will have the custodians discard them for me. Please be certain to get your if you want it, or any of the items inside. Thank you.
CLASSWORK
Warm-up #17 – ¨Why do entrepreneurs (people who use their money and talents to start a new or different business) take risks? Answer: o organize productive resources in order to make money. It’s all about making money.
Canada Post Test - Students did the assessment for the Canada Unit today.
Economic Vocabulary – Students received two worksheet listing 34 economic vocabulary terms. They are to write the definition in the book under the “Dictional Column,” next put the definition in their terms (easier to understand) and then in the last column they need to either draw an illustration, write a sentence with the word, or put an example. They have a choice on the thirs column. DUE – WEDNESDAY< FEBRUARY24
HOMEWORK
There is no assigned homework, HOWEVER, the economic vocabulary worksheets are due on Wednesday, February 24. Please don’t wait until Tuesday evening to attempt all 34 words. Space it out where you are doing a little each night. There will be very little class time allocated to this activity.
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the temperature. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
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What a beautiful day. Even though the temperature was still a little cool, it was great to see so much sunshine. I hope everyone has an opportunity to get outside and soak in some rays.
Don’t forget, some of my homeroom students need to bring back their progress reports signed. Thank you.
FYI - Just to let you know that starting on Wednesday, February 24, Mr. Nathan Harris will be a TOSS student-teacher in my classroom for approximately 7 weeks. He is currently attending Kennesaw State University.
CLASSWORK
Warm-up #16 – ¨Why are the Canadian Rockies important to Canada’s economy? Answer: They are important to Canada’s tourist industry. People enjoy visiting there to ski, hike, camp, fish, and for the beautiful scenery.
Study Guide #2 – Reviewed and discussed the answers to this study guide which was mostly about Canada’s government and other miscellaneous items.
United Video streaming - Watch a short video about an indegenous tribe from British Columbia, Canada. The video showed the daily life of children from this tribe.
HOMEWORK
Be certain to review your study notes for the Canada Unit test tomorrow.
Have a wonderful evening, study for the test, get plenty of rest, and have a good breakfast in the morning to be prepared for the test tomorrow. Thomas’ Adventure Travels signing off. }:~)
