Format: 2012-05-18
Format: 2012-05-18

05/14/2012 - 05/18/2012
Notes to Students
mr.kinney@woodcrestchristian.org

Geography: The students are starting to work on Chapter 20, dealing with China and the countries surrounding China. This is a long chapter so the test will not take place until the end of May or June 1.  Please read along with your student or quiz them each day.
 
Note: Students that are Choir members or on an athletic team should see the teacher before leaving to give that day’s homework full credit, and make sure there is a proper understanding of when work is to be turned in. See the school handbook for details.
 
5/14     Monday           Write out  terms on the left side of Page 521
 
5/15     Tuesday           Write out  terms on the rightt side of Page 521
 
5/16     Wednesday     Review Terms and map.
Extra Credit will return, but not this week.  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm  Extra credit this week is completing the ____________ countries in 45 seconds with a parent signature for 25 points. This is due Friday.
 
5/17     Thursday         Write out ideas on country of origin. Go over with parent the handout.

5/18     Friday              Work on the country of origin project. Think about food, music, religion, government, places of honor and more.

05/06/2012 - 05/11/2012
Notes to Students
mr.kinney@woodcrestchristian.org

Geography: The students are starting to work on Chapter 19 on India and the countries around India. India has the second largest population in the world. This is a long chapter so the test will not take place until May.  Please read along with your student or quiz them each day.
 
Note: Students that are Choir members or on an athletic team should see the teacher before leaving to give that day’s homework full credit, and make sure there is a proper understanding of when work is to be turned in. See the school handbook for details.
 
5/7       Monday           Review terms and locations and 'study test' is due tomorrow.
 
5/8       Tuesday           Activity 5 or the chapter review to be completed tonight.
 
5/9       Wednesday      We will have a special speaker today. Study for the Test on Friday May 10
 
Extra Credit will return, but not this week.  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm  Extra credit this week is completing the ____________ countries in 45 seconds with a parent signature for 25 points. This is due Friday.
 
5/10     Thursday          Study for the Test Tomorrow Chapter 19
 
 
5/11     Friday              We will start a project on each students country or family origin next week. Think about food, music, religion, government, places of honor and more. We will give you more information as we get it copied

04/29/2012 - 05/04/2012
Notes to Students
mr.kinney@woodcrestchristian.org

Geography: The students are starting to work on Chapter 19 on India and the countries around India. India has the second largest population in the world. This is a long chapter so the test will not take place until May.  Please read along with your student or quiz them each day.
 
Note: Students that are Choir members or on an athletic team should see the teacher before leaving to give that day’s homework full credit, and make sure there is a proper understanding of when work is to be turned in. See the school handbook for details.
 
4/30     Monday           Finish the India folder we started on Friday by Tuesday.
 
5/1       Tuesday           Finish the India Folder. Present to class tomorrow.
 
5/2       Wednesday      Complete the Notes Page 485 1-5.
 
Extra Credit will return, but not this week.  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm  Extra credit this week is completing the ____________ countries in 45 seconds with a parent signature for 25 points. This is due Friday.
 
5/3       Thursday          Notes on 488 -490 1-4 will be completed at home tonight.
 
5/4       Friday              Work on the Study Test due Tuesday.

04/22/2012 - 04/27/2012
Notes to Students
mr.kinney@woodcrestchristian.org

Geography: The students are starting to work on Chapter 19 on India and the countries around India. India has the second largest population in the world. This is a long chapter, so the test will not take place until May.  Please read along with your student or quiz them each day.
 
Note: Students that are Choir members or on an athletic team should see the teacher before leaving to give that day’s homework full credit, and make sure there is a proper understanding of when work is to be turned in. See the school handbook for details.
 
4/23     Monday           We will complete the Notes page 470- 474 all in class. Homework will be to complete Notes 475 1-4 or the first page of notes on page 475.
 
4/24     Tuesday           Complete the rest of the notes on Page 475 1-12.
 
4/25     Wednesday      Complete all notes for page 477-484 1-5 & 1-16.
 
Extra Credit will return, but not this week.  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm  Extra credit this week is completing the ____________ countries in 45 seconds with a parent signature for 25 points. This is due Friday.
 
4/26     Thursday          Review notes and map by making up a quiz for yourself or  have note cards reviewing the material on the notes.
 
4/27     Friday              Complete notes on Page 484 1-5 and review previous material.
 

04/15/2012 - 04/20/2012
Notes to Students
mr.kinney@woodcrestchristian.org

Geography: The students are starting to work on Chapter 18 on Central Asia with a diverse people and a very hard and difficult history. This chapter includes a good section on current tensions with Israel which you can help them understand. Please read along with your student or quiz them each day. Test day will be Wednesday 4/18.
 
Note: Students that are Choir members or on an athletic team should see the teacher before leaving to give that day’s homework full credit, and make sure there is a proper understanding of when work is to be turned in. See the school handbook for details.
 
4/16     Monday           Finish Activities not completed in class and study for the test 0n Wednesday.
 
4/17     Tuesday           Complete packet and be ready for the test on Chapter 18.
 
4/18     Wednesday      Terms for Chapter 19 defined in a neat sentence.
 
Extra Credit will return, but not this week.  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm  Extra credit this week is completing the ____________ countries in ____ seconds with a parent signature for 25 points. This is due Friday.
 
4/19     Thursday          Notes on section 1 for chapter 19 will be completed at home tonight.
 
4/20     Friday              Work on the map and be ready to correct it on Monday.

04/08/2012 - 04/13/2012
Notes to Students
mr.kinney@woodcrestchristian.org

Geography: The students are starting to work on Chapter 18 on Central Asia with a diverse people and a very hard and difficult history. This chapter includes a good section on current tensions with Israel which you can help them understand. Please read along with your student or quiz them each day. Test day will be Monday or Tuesday 4/16 or 4/17.

Note: Students that are Choir members or on an athletic team should see the teacher before leaving to give that day’s homework full credit, and make sure there is a proper understanding of when work is to be turned in. See the school handbook for details.
 
4/9       Monday           No homework today. Students may want to define the Terms to get ahead.
 
4/10     Tuesday           Define all the terms for Chapter 18, read before writing the terms.
 
4/11     Wednesday      Notes will be completed at home since the activities seem to need some historical relevance. Complete section 1 notes.
 
Extra Credit will return but not this week.  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/map-puzzles.htm  Extra credit this week is completing the  countries in 45 seconds with a parent signature for 25 points. This is due Friday.
 
4/12     Thursday          Notes on section 2 will be done at home and completed by Friday.  Work also on the study test which will be due the day of the test.
 
4/13     Friday              Chapter 18 Test day will be on Monday. Spend some time reviewing and completing the study test.