Mullen’s Megaphone

Classwork:
Today we saw a very informative power point slide show helping us to understand Africa’s physical geography and the Aswan High Dam. Great job Mr. Bredeson! After discussing the slides, we settled down to watch the IMAX version of Africa: The Serengeti. What a great way to end the week and start our break.

Remember: We took the vocabulary quiz over Chapter 20. If you were absent, you will need to make this up when we return.

Homework:
Have a GREAT, SAFE and RELAXING spring break!

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Perform a random act of kindness over our break….

Classwork:
Today we started to learn about the physical geography of Sub-Saharan Africa. We learned that you refer to this region as "sub" Saharan Africa because it is "under" the Sahara desert. This land has beautiful landscapes and is very diverse. Tomorrow we will learn more about the Nile River and why the people in Africa decided to build a very high dam.

Homework:
Complete two-column notes over Chapter 20, lesson 2 pp 420-423. Write these notes on p 142 of your notebook. Also complete all vocabulary words on pp 415 and 420. There are 14 words in all and they are to be defined on p 143 of your notebook.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying….

Extend yourself. Be enthusiastic…..

Classwork:
Today we learned about the Egyptians and how their advanced technology in boat building has impressed the world. We are working on a brochure to advertise our own "Ancient Egyptian Boats". This project will be due on Monday. We also turned in our warm-ups.

Homework:
Boat projects due Monday. Make sure that you staple your rubric to your project.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

LET’S HAVE FUN TOMORROW AT THE ZOO! WOOHOO….THE ZOO

Classwork:
Today we took our last classical roots vocabulary quiz in social studies. You will now be learning classical roots vocabulary words in math. Woohoo! We also watched a short video on the geography of North Africa.

Homework:
complete cover page over North Africa

This is Mrs. Mullen saying….

Extend yourself. Have a great weekend!

Classwork:
Today Mr. Bredeson reviewed classical roots vocabulary words, lessons 7 and 9. He did a great job in creating some sentences that were entertaining as well as informative. Way to go Mr. Bredeson! You will have a quiz on these words Friday. We also finished the K-W-L on the Middle East conflict.

Remember: Tomorrow is the last day for all make-up work! No exceptions!

Homework:
none

This is Mrs. Mullen saying….

Extend yourself. Smell the Bradford pear trees and think spring…..

Classwork:
Today we played the Hollywood Squares review game for the upcoming chapter test tomorrow. Unfortunately, for the classes that did not complete their homework over the weekend, which was the study guide, we took time out of our class to finish up before we played the game.

Remember: Chapter 18 test and notebook quiz tomorrow.

Homework:
Study for your test and have your notebook ready for the quiz tomorrow.

Note: I will be at an off-site meeting tomorrow. Mr. Kay, Mr. Bredeson and Mrs. Calhoun will be in the classes to administer the test and quiz. Your homework assignment for Tuesday will be as follows:

Homework for Tuesday, 3/13/07:

Define all vocabulary words (key vocab and key places) on pp 387, 391, 398 and 402. There are seven words in all and should be written on page 130 of your notebook.

This is Mrs. Mullen saying….

Extend yourself. Be respectful to all teachers….

Classwork:
Today we looked at several slides depicting the culture of the Middle East. It was cool looking at the differences and similarities of culture between the Middle East and USA. There were many things that were different and a few that were similar. We are using this information to create postcards to our friends. This postcard will be a project grade. We will work on these postcards tomorrow in class and they will be due Monday, 3/12th.

Announcement: Chapter 18 test and notebook quiz will be Tuesday, 3/13th. Reflection on the Middle East was due today.

Homework:
complete cover page

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Appreciate different cultures…

WELCOME MR. BREDESON!!! Mr. Bredeson will be assisting Mrs. Mullen in teaching classes 3/4, 5 and 6 through the month of April. Let’s make him feel welcome… If we are very good, he might show us pics of his pet pigs:)

Classwork:
We completed two column notes over lesson 3 today. These notes were describing the different governments in the Middle East. Many countries in the Middle East are Islamic Republics. They govern by sharia law. In Saudi Arabia, they actually have "religious police" to make sure that everyone is following the laws of Islam. This is very different than our government in the United States. Tomorrow we will continue our government lesson and learn about the Middle East conflict. Why can’t people learn to get along? We will discuss this question tomorrow.

Homework:
none

This is Mrs. Mullen saying:

Extend yourself. Be respectful….

Classwork:
Our vocabulary/map quiz over the Middle East was today. After the quiz, we discussed the economy of the Middle East. The Middle East supplies 2/3 of the world’s oil. Wow….. a great natural resource!

Homework:
none

This is Mrs. Mullen saying.

Extend yourself. Be thankful for spring!