Hausdorf’s Hemisphere

Today you spent time going over how to correctly create a bar graph. We took some sports data from the class and converted it to an appropriate bar graph, then we discussed the parts. We also took two sports to compare and contrast in the form of a Venn Diagram. You understood this concept and demonstrated your knowledge through completing it on the board as a class. We played several warm up games to get the blood flowing, taught you some climate commands (tundra, continental, arid, tropical). You were also given the homework assignment that is due on Tuesday. Below is a link in case you didn’t copy it in class. I would like sentences please, not one word answers. Don’t forget to ask your parents for help if you need it. Access mapquest for directions with your parents permission to answer number one.

Download five_themes_homework.doc

HOMEWORK- finish five themes homework

Have a super excellent weekend! Be safe and come back ready to roll!

Today, you were to finish the rainfall graph, and then start and complete the 5 Themes activity. I explained in detail your assignment, to interpret 18 comics as to how they relate to the five themes. Both assignments were due at the end of class, you had almost the entire class period to work on them. I told all classes that each activity must be completed by class end or a zero is earned. Many students wasted time and socialized with partners, therefore earned their zeros. I even wrote on the board, due- end of class in red.

Tomorrow we will have some "housekeeping" and go over some assignments. Next week, we will attempt to start Europe.

HOMEWORK- none

As we are trying to wrap up the themes of Geography, today you had a small Rainfall graph dealing with several of the themes and some basic math skills. You were allowed to work with a partner and complete the activity. I know you did not finish so you will have time to do so tomorrow. I also showed a short video clip from brainpop.com about the themes and all classes took an informal quiz afterward, that was not for a grade just for knowledge. You also were to try to finish page 40. The graph will be due tomorrow, end of class.

Download rainfall.pdf

Download rainfall.doc

HOMEWORK- none

Open house is September 11 at 7 pm….

Today was your very first quiz in Social Studies…how exciting!!!

I let you review your notes for about 6-7 minutes, then I told you how to label your paper, and explained the follow up assignment, after that, it was all you. You were supposed to start the Section 1 Assessment on page 40 when you completed your quiz. We will follow this up with an activity tomorrow that relates to the Five Themes. I will hopefully have the quizzes for you tomorrow.

HOMEWORK- none

REMEMBER: OPEN HOUSE FOR 6TH GRADE IS SEPTEMBER 11TH, PLEASE JOIN US, CHECK THE SCHOOL HOMESITE FOR MORE DETAILS!!!

Today was turn in your island day. Before you did, we had many students share their excellent creations with us. I was very impressed.

We finished up some notes on CHEGG, (Culture, History, Economics, Geography, Government) and talked about types of economic systems, command vs. market. We also read Section 2 in the books outloud.

HOMEWORK- you to review/study your notes on CHEGG, and be prepared for a quiz.

It was a productive day today and I was very proud of each class for really working hard. I lectured a little and gave some notes on the components (features, parts, fields, categories, (we talked about synonyms too), etc.) of social studies.
CHEGG- Culture, History, Economics, Geography, Government

I also answered many questions about the island project after I handed each student a large sheet of paper for the island. Remember, the islands are due on MONDAY. As I walked around the room, I saw some excellent products. Make sure you turn in your best work on Monday!!

Have a super weekend!

HOMEWORK- Finish island

Sorry about last night, below you’ll find the notes you took in class and the license plate activity.

Download license_plates.ppt

Today, the topic was components of Social Studies, which are history, government, culture, economics, and geography. You read from the book and filled in your reference page, as you read pp.14-21. I explained the island project and answered any questions.

Tomorrow, we will go over the components, correct your handout, take some notes, and take care of some project business. THE ISLAND PROJECT IS DUE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 27TH

Download island_design.doc

HOMEWORK- NONE OR START ON YOUR ISLAND.

After handing in your room maps, you were to open your book to p. 12-13. I gave you some time to review the physical features on those pages and then we played several review games to refresh your memories. Some classes were quite impressive, I was totally impressed. You were given a handout to complete as part of the review. This is not a homework grade, it is for review purposes.

Tomorrow we will look at the book in more detail, read a little from Chapter 1, and take some notes of the screen. You will have a physcial feature project coming up very soon. Please be reviewing your physical feature handout. Below is a link to what was on the handout, I copied it and put it on a word document.

Download physical_features_handout.doc

Thank you classes for your cooperation and your excellence so far!

HOMEWORK- none

Well, we went over the scavenger hunt in 3rd period, I collected them in 4th, we’ll talk about…After that we read in our new books, from pages 2-12, I also covered some basic map skill topics and then you were assigned to draw a quick map of my room and finish for homework if necessary. We also talked about various landform features.

The requirements were: you needed all the furniture, the doors, scale, and a key. Each is worth 25 pts.

Below is a seating chart that may be helpful as you draw your map.

Download seating_chart_blank.doc

HOMEWORK- finish map

Today, you were to work on your pre test, and then we talked about a mind map. You were to create a mind map with Social Studies in the middle and topics that related going off of it. You also turned in your John Glenn handout. Tomorrow, we will finish John Glenn, and take an agenda quiz, then finish our mind map and discussion on what is Social Studies.

HOMEWORK- finish mind map, read agenda pages in needed

1st period: pages 1-5 in agenda

2nd period: pages 6-10 in agenda

3rd period: pages 11-15 in agenda

4th period: pages 16-20 in agenda