We spent today’s class reviewing for tomorrow’s test. Click Australia Study Guide Key if you want to see the key. Remember, the concepts are important, so understand “WHY.” Here’s another Australia-Study-Guide-Key.
For Homework: Be prepared for tomorrow’s test. Write me and email or stop by and see me in homeroom if you have a question. (I’m in class until 8-ish, so I may not reply until later.)
Study tonight & I’ll see you tomorrow!
“Melts in your mouth, not in your hands” is a slogan for which candy?
This candy was first produced by the Quaker City Confectionery Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1893 and is the oldest branded candy in the United States. Each piece is a narrow cylinder of black licorice coated in either a pink or white candy coating. What is it?
Which Pennsylvania city is called “Chocolatetown, USA” and “The Sweetest Place on Earth?”
This traditional camping dessert is made from a melted marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and graham crackers. What is it?
This company is a British confectionery company with its headquarters in Uxbridge, England and is the world’s second largest confectionery manufacturer after Mars/Wrigley. It’s candy is distributed worldwide. They are known in the U.S for Creme Eggs and milk chocolate bars. In other countries, including Australia & the U.K., they are also known for a wide variety of chocolate bars. What company is this?
What other fun piece of candy trivia can you find? Send me a comment and be sure to include your source!
Today’s warm up reminded you that this week’s test will include information on Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, Antarctica, Canada, Economics, and CANDY! Most of you were excited to learn that the test has been moved to Wednesday.
Then we spent the remainder of class working on a study guide. Click Australia Study Guide if you need another copy.
For Homework: Complete the study guide and be certain that you have page 90 in the workbook completed. We will check both tomorrow! Check out the Candy blog entry for some delicious facts!
Enjoy your evening!
Today’s warm up dealt with the Antarctic ice shelf. Then we discussed life in Antarctica, completed page 90 in your workbook, checked more of page 736, and looked at Mrs. Tomlin’s Australia momentos.
For homework: Be certain that page 90 is complete and that you are studying for Tuesday’s test on Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, & Antarctica. There will also be Canada & candy questions included!
Enjoy your weekend!
Today’s class began with a Pop Quiz on what you were to read yesterday. While some of you did a good job with your reading, some of you didn’t read and some of you didn’t really pay attention to what you read!
After the quiz, we checked the homework from page 736.
For Homework: Be certain you read AND UNDERSTAND pages 742 to 746 and study for Tuesday’s test on Australia, New Zealand, Oceania. Remember that there will be questions on Canada, Antarctica, and candy.
Enjoy your evening!
A good friend of mine commented on how nice being able to come to school two hours late. I know many of you would agree. I was extremely pleased to hear how many of you used your extra time to study for today’s test. All of your studying definitely paid off…overall, the grades were great! For those few of you that didn’t do well…remember…STUDYING HELPS!
After the test, you were to complete questions 1 to 4 on page 736, then read pages 737 to 740. Use complete sentences on 1, 3, & 4. Be certain you know what you’ve read, since a pop quiz is ALWAYS a possibility!
For Homework: Complete the questions on page 736 and the reading on pages 737 to 740.
Enjoy your evening!
For those of you who didn’t see the Australia video on Friday: click Australia.
During Advisement, we watched The Last Lecture by Dr. Randy Pausch. Parents, if you haven’t seen this video, go to You Tube & find it! It is amazing!
Today’s schedule was a bit confusing, since after Advisement we found out that Cobb County was dismissing us two hours early.
Our warm up was “What is the capital of New Zealand?” We spent a few minutes reviewing for tomorrow’s physical & political map test, then Mrs. Bowles came into each class to tell you about your opportunity to apply for next year’s AVID class. Click here if you want to go to Mrs. Bowles’ blog to see more about what goes on in AVID.
For Homework: Study for tomorrow’s test on the physical geography of Australia along with the political map of Australia & New Zealand.
Have a great evening!
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ 106th birthday, wear a shirt with words on Tuesday. Remember…it needs to be school appropriate! 
Today’s warm up asked you to identify Australia’s capital. Then we wrapped up our discussion of the Olympics and looked at some maps & photos that dealt with the earthquake in Chile.
We read Chapter 25, Section 1 in our book and discussed the early residents of Australia, New Zealand & Oceania. In some classes, many of you had a chance to play the Smart Board map game.
For homework: Study for Wednesday’s physical & political map test.
Enjoy your evening! I know I’m going to get to bed earlier than I have been….since there won’t be a medal ceremony to watch! 
Today’s warm up asked about time zones, then you had a chance to show what you did for homework last night. It is IMPORTANT that you study when the homework says STUDY. If you don’t, you are going to have a hard time over the remainder of the year.
Then we worked on a packet of Oceania maps. Our map test, including both physical and political labels, will be next Wednesday. I Like 2 Learn will definitely help with studying.
For homework: Study for your map test!
Enjoy your evening!