Thursday, February 28, 2013

India Project

The following project will be part of this week's iAssignment


Monday, February 25, 2013

Week of February 25

This week we are continuing our study of Asia.


Monday: Middle East Quiz (from last Friday) 
Tuesday: India 
Wednesday: China 
Thursday: Japan 
Friday: Indonesia & quiz 

As of 2/25, there will be a summative test next Wednesday, March 6th of Asia. This could change if there is a snow day this week. 

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

National Geographic - Jerusalem Video

Week of February 19-22

This week we are taking a look at the Middle East. We will be analyzing religions, resources and the sources of conflicts. 

Monday: No School!
Tuesday: Christianity, Islam, Judaism Brochure
Wednesday: National Geographic - Jerusalem
Thursday: Middle East Resources - Oil
Friday: Middle Eastern Customs & weekly quiz

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Map of Asia Practice


Below are several links to help you practice your map skills. If the site doesn't work, refresh & look for a tan/yellow colored bar to appear below the web address. Click "run this time" and it should work. 
The bottom link does not require flash, so it should work regardless. 


For a challenge, click "labels" on the map



Week of February 11

This week, we are focusing on the geography of Asia:



  • Monday: map of Asia (instructions on this site)
  • Tuesday: Atlas Activity
  • Wednesday: Scheduling for next year with Mr. Compton
  • Thursday: Map of Asia quiz
  • Friday: no school!

Monday, February 4, 2013

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Week of Feb. 4

This week we will have a Summative Test over our Europe Unit. Students will not have a traditional review sheet, but have all quizzes, bellringers and review questions in Social Studies notebook to study.



  • Monday & Tuesday: Various Review Activities (Jeopardy Game & Map Matching Game will be posted later)
  • Wednesday: Scheduling Meeting with Mr. Compton about 8th grade
  • Thursday: Europe Summative
  • Friday: Intro to Asia!