Ancient History SDC (Period 3) Assignments
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- School Year 2012-2013
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- F133
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Welcome to 6th Grade World History: The Ancient World. During this year we will be covering many aspects of social studies, history, and geography. The 6th grade curriculum is exciting and challenging. Students will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills and demonstrate their understanding of the material through open-book tests, quizzes, reports and/ or projects through group and independent study. The core curriculum will be presented with an emphasis on authentic knowledge through comprehension, organization, and writing skills.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Study your guide (that you brought home with you) for the test tomorrow on Egypt.
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*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer this question.
What were hieroglyphics used for in ancient Egypt?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer this question.
What were hieroglyphics used for in ancient Egypt?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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No Homework tonight-
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No History homework due tomorrow, Friday, 11/9/2012
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Due: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer this question.
What did the inside of the Great Pyramid of Giza look like?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer this question.
What did the inside of the Great Pyramid of Giza look like?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: Tuesday, November 6, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer this question.
What was Pharaoh Khufu's greatest accomplishment? What did he do for Egypt?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer this question.
What was Pharaoh Khufu's greatest accomplishment? What did he do for Egypt?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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No homework tonight so that students can prepare their Halloween costumes for school tomorrow. There will also be no homework assigned tomorrow night so that they can trick or treat.
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
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Due: Thursday, October 24, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
The homework tonight is to answer this question:
Write one law/rule that you think Hammurabi would make and give the
punishment if someone broke that law.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
The homework tonight is to answer this question:
Write one law/rule that you think Hammurabi would make and give the
punishment if someone broke that law.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: Friday, October 19, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer these questions:
What job would you want to have in Sumer?
Why would you want to have that job?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonights Homework is to answer these questions:
What job would you want to have in Sumer?
Why would you want to have that job?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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No Homework for tomorrow
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NO HOMEWORK
Because we are working on a study review for the district assessment, there will be no homework assigned until we have finished. Once we resume our regular curriculum, homework will be posted.
Thank you for checking the website,
Ms. Cushing
Because we are working on a study review for the district assessment, there will be no homework assigned until we have finished. Once we resume our regular curriculum, homework will be posted.
Thank you for checking the website,
Ms. Cushing
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No Homework Tonight
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Due: Thursday, October 10, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
HOMEWORK: Complete History workbook pages 28 and 29 if you did not finish them in class.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
HOMEWORK: Complete History workbook pages 28 and 29 if you did not finish them in class.
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Due: Friday, October 5, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
In class today, we discussed what the life of a trader would be like in the New Stone Age.
Homework Questions:
Do you think that being a trader in the New Stone Age would be a good job or a bad job? Why do you think that?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
In class today, we discussed what the life of a trader would be like in the New Stone Age.
Homework Questions:
Do you think that being a trader in the New Stone Age would be a good job or a bad job? Why do you think that?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: Thursday, October 4, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonight's homework question is related to our daily geography warm-up lesson:
Why does Alaska NOT look close to Russia on our world map?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonight's homework question is related to our daily geography warm-up lesson:
Why does Alaska NOT look close to Russia on our world map?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: Wednesday, October 3, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonight's homework question is related to our daily geography warm-up lesson:
What country would you like to fly to?
Why would you like to visit that country?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Tonight's homework question is related to our daily geography warm-up lesson:
What country would you like to fly to?
Why would you like to visit that country?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: Tuesday, October 2, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the New Stone jobs in the community:
What job would you want to have in the New Stone Age?
Why would you like having that job?
Some of the jobs we discussed:
Farmer
Miner
Basketmaker
Artist
House Builder
Weaver
Toolmaker
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the New Stone jobs in the community:
What job would you want to have in the New Stone Age?
Why would you like having that job?
Some of the jobs we discussed:
Farmer
Miner
Basketmaker
Artist
House Builder
Weaver
Toolmaker
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: Friday September 28, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the New Stone Age agriculture.
Homework Question:
Why would raising your own goats, sheep, and cattle (cows) be better than hunting wild animals?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the New Stone Age agriculture.
Homework Question:
Why would raising your own goats, sheep, and cattle (cows) be better than hunting wild animals?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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NO HOMEWORK DUE ON THURSDAY
If students would like extra credit, they may search 'Mesopotamia' on the Internet and answer this question:
What have you learned about Mesopotamia with your Internet search?
If students would like extra credit, they may search 'Mesopotamia' on the Internet and answer this question:
What have you learned about Mesopotamia with your Internet search?
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Due: September 25, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the hominids Neanderthals and Early Modern Man. The homework is to answer this question. What do you remember about either Neanderthals or Early Modern Man from our discussion in class today?
Questions to help you remember:
How big were their brains compared to the earlier hominids such as Lucy, Handy Man and Upright Man?
How many tools did they use?
What kinds of tools did they use?
How do we know that they loved and cared for each other?
What was special about Early Modern Man that you already learned in Chapter 1?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the hominids Neanderthals and Early Modern Man. The homework is to answer this question. What do you remember about either Neanderthals or Early Modern Man from our discussion in class today?
Questions to help you remember:
How big were their brains compared to the earlier hominids such as Lucy, Handy Man and Upright Man?
How many tools did they use?
What kinds of tools did they use?
How do we know that they loved and cared for each other?
What was special about Early Modern Man that you already learned in Chapter 1?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: September 21, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the hominid Handy Man. The homework is to answer this question.
What do you remember about Handy Man from our discussion in class today?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the hominid Handy Man. The homework is to answer this question.
What do you remember about Handy Man from our discussion in class today?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: September 20, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the eariliest hominid, Lucy. Please answer this question.
What did you learn about Lucy today in class?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we discussed the eariliest hominid, Lucy. Please answer this question.
What did you learn about Lucy today in class?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Assignment
Due: September 19, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we began discussing the Early Hominid Australopithecus Afarensis given the name 'Lucy'.
Please look up 'Lucy,' an early hominid, on the Internet and answer this question.
What do you know about Lucy?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Today we began discussing the Early Hominid Australopithecus Afarensis given the name 'Lucy'.
Please look up 'Lucy,' an early hominid, on the Internet and answer this question.
What do you know about Lucy?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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No homework tonight--students took their Chapter One Test today in class.
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Assignment
Due: Thursday, September 13, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note (one line) letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
Today the students practiced studying for the test tomorrow by quizzing each other in class. I sent a copy of the Chapter 1 Outline and Study Guide Questions home with each student again tonight. Please help your child review the questions tonight. (STUDY OUTLINE WILL NOT BE USED FOR TEST).
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note (one line) letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
Today the students practiced studying for the test tomorrow by quizzing each other in class. I sent a copy of the Chapter 1 Outline and Study Guide Questions home with each student again tonight. Please help your child review the questions tonight. (STUDY OUTLINE WILL NOT BE USED FOR TEST).
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Assignment
Due: September 12, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note (one line) letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
Today I sent a copy of the Chapter 1 Outline and Study Guide Questions home with each student. Please help your child review half of the questions tonight and the other half for homework tomorrow night to prepare for the open-book test on Thursday. (STUDY OUTLINE WILL NOT BE USED FOR TEST).
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note (one line) letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
Today I sent a copy of the Chapter 1 Outline and Study Guide Questions home with each student. Please help your child review half of the questions tonight and the other half for homework tomorrow night to prepare for the open-book test on Thursday. (STUDY OUTLINE WILL NOT BE USED FOR TEST).
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Assignment
Due: September 11, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
Today we listed several object (artifacts) that archeologists have studied to learn about the cave people:
1. Spears--spear thrower
2. Sharp stones for cutting
3. Clay sculptures
4. Cave paintings
5. Grindstone (for grinding minerals to make paint)
6. Brushes for painting
Please write a few sentences explaining how these objects might have been made or used.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
Today we listed several object (artifacts) that archeologists have studied to learn about the cave people:
1. Spears--spear thrower
2. Sharp stones for cutting
3. Clay sculptures
4. Cave paintings
5. Grindstone (for grinding minerals to make paint)
6. Brushes for painting
Please write a few sentences explaining how these objects might have been made or used.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Assignment
Due: September 7, 2012
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
We are discussing how the early cave artists may have made their paints and brushes. Tonight each student will write a few sentences about what kinds of materials might have been used to make paints and brushes.
1. What kinds of fruits, berries, vegetables or minerals might have been used for paint and how were the minerals made into paints?
2. What kinds of plants, fur, hair and animal products might have been used for brushes or 'air paint guns'?
3. Do you think it would be hard to be a cave artist?
4. Why would you want to be a cave artist?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*PARENTS--If your child cannot complete a homework assignment for any reason such as too much other homework, sporting practice or event, too tired, not good enough focus, family event or sickness, please write a very short note letting me know and send it to class the next day with your child. With your note, you child will receive full credit and rewards for the homework assignment. If your child does not bring in the homework or a note, he/she will not get the class reward and it will severly impact his/her grade in the class. If your child is sick, he/she does not have to make-up the homework. No reward will be given, but it will not impact his/her grade.
Homework for tonight:
We are discussing how the early cave artists may have made their paints and brushes. Tonight each student will write a few sentences about what kinds of materials might have been used to make paints and brushes.
1. What kinds of fruits, berries, vegetables or minerals might have been used for paint and how were the minerals made into paints?
2. What kinds of plants, fur, hair and animal products might have been used for brushes or 'air paint guns'?
3. Do you think it would be hard to be a cave artist?
4. Why would you want to be a cave artist?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Assignment
Due: September 6, 2012
We are discussing how the early cave people may have used art and scupture in their ceremonies. Tonight each student will write a few sentences about ceremonies that are a part of their lives or will be in the future.
We are defining ceremonies as special events such as births, graduations, special religious occasions, holidays or funerals.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
We are discussing how the early cave people may have used art and scupture in their ceremonies. Tonight each student will write a few sentences about ceremonies that are a part of their lives or will be in the future.
We are defining ceremonies as special events such as births, graduations, special religious occasions, holidays or funerals.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Due: September 5, 2012
Write as many sentences as you can about things that cave artists could have used to make cave paintings and sculptures. We have not yet discussed this in class. This homework is for you to think about what the cave artists COULD have used.
Questions to help you write:
1. What could cave artists have used from nature (plants and trees) to make brushes for painting?
2. What could cave artists have used from nature (rocks, fruits, animals) to make 'paint'?
3. What could cave artists have used from nature (rocks, branches, animals) to make tools to sculpt?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
Write as many sentences as you can about things that cave artists could have used to make cave paintings and sculptures. We have not yet discussed this in class. This homework is for you to think about what the cave artists COULD have used.
Questions to help you write:
1. What could cave artists have used from nature (plants and trees) to make brushes for painting?
2. What could cave artists have used from nature (rocks, fruits, animals) to make 'paint'?
3. What could cave artists have used from nature (rocks, branches, animals) to make tools to sculpt?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote higher level thinking and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Assignment
Due: 8-30-2012
Students: Write a few sentences describing/explaining what symbols, animals, and colors you chose for the cave painting that you did in class today.
These sentences may help your child to write:
Why did you choose the animals and symbols you did?
What color(s) did you choose to 'paint' the symbols?
What color(s) did you choose to 'paint' the animals?
What did you think of the cave painting that you did in class?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote comprehension and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Please draw an example of what you want your cave painting to look like tomorrow.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of drawing ability. Please encourage your child to use drawings to plan how his/her cave painting project will look tomorrow on brown paper.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of drawing ability. Please encourage your child to use drawings to plan how his/her cave painting project will look tomorrow on brown paper.
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Due Date: 08/24/2012
Make a drawing using your own symbols to tell a story. Write words under each symbol to tell your story. You may begin a new drawing or finish the one you started in class.
*Parents--Each student began making a symbol drawing in class. This is a creative project, any drawing with symbols and words telling a story will count for full credit.
Make a drawing using your own symbols to tell a story. Write words under each symbol to tell your story. You may begin a new drawing or finish the one you started in class.
*Parents--Each student began making a symbol drawing in class. This is a creative project, any drawing with symbols and words telling a story will count for full credit.
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Write as many sentences as you can about the animals that are in the cave paintings. Remember that we talked about why the animals were so important to early hominids (cavemen) and how dangerous it could be to hunt.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote comprehension and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. This homework is designed to encourage and promote comprehension and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
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Write as many sentences as you can about what kinds of artifacts (things) are found in caves.
*Remember that we talked about: cave paintings of people and animals. What other kinds of artifacts do you think you might find in a cave? What kinds of things do you think cavemen needed to have to live?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. We discussed artifacts (things) found in caves during class. This homework is designed to encourage and promote reading and verbal comprehension, analysis, retention and writing skills.
*Remember that we talked about: cave paintings of people and animals. What other kinds of artifacts do you think you might find in a cave? What kinds of things do you think cavemen needed to have to live?
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. We discussed artifacts (things) found in caves during class. This homework is designed to encourage and promote reading and verbal comprehension, analysis, retention and writing skills.
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Write as many sentences as you can about maps.
Remember that we talked about: compass, latitude/longitude, and legend (key).
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. We discussed maps at length in class. This homework is designed to encourage and promote comprehension and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.
Remember that we talked about: compass, latitude/longitude, and legend (key).
*Parents--Each student will be working at his/her own individual level of writing. Please encourage your child to write as many sentences as possible. We discussed maps at length in class. This homework is designed to encourage and promote comprehension and writing skills. Even if your child is only able to write one or two good sentences right now, that will be accepted as a full grade.