Pyramid video update

We discussed the building of Egyptian pyramids in all classes today. Here is a clip from a more current video that I mentioned in class which presents Houdin's "Internal Ramp"

Social Studies class update

It's been a few days since my last update--here's what is happening:

All classes took a vocabulary quiz last week, most of the scores did not make it into my gradebook before the progress report deadline--so the progress report that went home today is outdated (for better or worse). Students may see me near the end of class or on the way to lunch if they would like a more current grade sheet.


Recent classwork activity has been groupwork--(Mesopotamia timeline) so there has not been assigned homework.
We are currently investigating ancientEgyptian civilization and comparing/contrasting it to the early civilizations in Mesopotamia (Sumer, Assyria, Akkadian, Babylonian, Chaldean, Persian). Students should be able to name at least one achievement from each--if you're a parent reading this, ask your child. If you're a student, you can just answer quietly to yourself! :-)

Homework crossword puzzle

All classes have a vocabulary crossword puzzle for HW-due tomorrow.
One difference with this crossword is that 2 and 3 word answers have a space between the words on the crossword grid.

I hope this isn't too confusing.

Period 2 and 6 need to turn in their History Day final paper--all of the parts, including:
Intro/thesis
Thesis proofs
Body
Visuals w/ captions
annotated bibliography
conclusion

on Monday, Dec. 8.

Vocabulary Quiz~ All Classes! + Blog only extra credit!

All classes have a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday, 12/10.

In keeping with my "one week notice" policy, all classes were informed today.
All classes will be given a crossword puzzle for homework on Thursday, 12/4--which will be due on Friday, 12/5.

This grade will not be reflected on the interim reports, as I have to have those grades recorded by Tues., 12/9 to go home Thurs., 12/11.




Extra credit questions~ you need to answer both for the points.

1. What is the man at the top of this post called?
2. What is he doing, specifically?

(Hint: I've mentioned it several times in class and I have a similar
picture in my room)
You must email your answer (as always, from a parent account, or from your account with a cc: to a parent) by Sunday, 12/7, 8pm. These points will be included on the interim.

Black Saga competion upcoming!

Do you know Black History? Do you like to compete?

Black Saga competion is coming!

All middle school students are encouraged to enter the Black Saga competition--see any Social Studies teacher or Ms. Ryan immediately for information.

We will have a school-wide competion in January, with the winner advancing to the county level.
Ms. Ryan will provide instructions as well as coaching and study time once a week.

MENA Map quiz Thursday, 11/20

All classes will have a MENA map quiz this Thursday, 11/20.

Students should make sure that they bring their 3 maps on Thursday.
The quiz will be "open map", for periods 1,3,4.

Periods 2 and 6 will have a portion of the quiz where they may use their maps, however the first part will be 10 questions based on 5 physical features and 5 MENA countries that I will select from the following list:

Countries/Physical Features

Iraq -- Red Sea
Iran -- Suez Canal
Saudi Arabia- Euphrates River
Bahrain -- Tigris River
Qatar -- Aswan High Dam
Israel -- Lake Nassar
Yemen -- Sinai Peninsula
Libya -- Blue Nile
Jordan -- Atlas Mountains
Syria -- Persian Gulf

MENA Map game

Here's a fun map game if you're up for a challenge:
Click here to link to the Middle East/North Africa map game.