West Africa: Chapter 13 Rubric

Chapter 13 Rubric

Chapter 13 Study Stack

Chapter 13 Study Stack

The West Africa Trading Game

Asia Geography Assessment Date Change

The Asia Geography Assessment will be on Thursday, February 28. Be sure to review the rubric and map to be sure you are ready!

West Africa Assessment - Chapter 13

The assessment over Chapter 13 will be on Friday, March 1.

Study Stack Page

Check out the new Study Stack Page to the left. It has links to all the Study Stacks!

Africa Geography Challenge

The Africa Geography Challenge is due on Monday. If you did not finish during class today, you should have picked up the question sheet before you left so you could finish it over the weekend.

Assessment Retakes - FRIDAY

All retakes for any assessments in third quarter will be on Friday. See me if you have any questions.

Chapter 19 Assessment Review

Today we spent the class period reviewing for the Chapter 19 Assessment that will be tomorrow. This assessment will be in the form of a Socratic Seminar. You will be discussing the impact cultural diffusion had on imperial China. Use the following ideas to help you prepare.

- Chapter 19 Rubric
- Chapter 19 Study Stack
- Chapter 19 in your textbook
- Chapter 19 workbook pages 124-129
- Chapter 19 Anticipation Guide
- Pro/Con Chart in your notebook

Chapter 19 Study Stack

Chapter 19 Study Stack

Chapter 19 Workbook

Today you should have finished reading chapter 19 and completed the workbook for chapter 19 as well. On Tuesday we will begin to debate the issue of open/closed door policy. Have a great long weekend!

Chapter 18 Rubric

Chinese Inventions & Innovations Video #3

Chinese Inventions & Innovations Video #2

Chinese Inventions & Innovations Video #1

Imperial China Inventions & Innovations

Today you took the World Economy Assessment and then started Chapter 18. Check out the videos to get a better idea of some Chinese inventions and innovations. For any of you who were out sick today, you can begin reading Chapter 18. On Monday we will continue to complete the workbook.

Social Studies Retakes

Here is the upcoming retake schedule. Also, if you were absent for any tests you need to take the missed assessment(s) during the retake sessions. You can take the A+ Level at these times as well. If you want to take an assessment during lunch, fill out your agenda and I will sign the pass. Please see me if you have any questions.

Chapter 16 Retake 
- Monday, February 11 LUNCH

World Government Retake
- Level C: Monday, February 11 LUNCH
- Level A and Level A+: Rewrite at home and turn in to the tray by Wednesday, February 13.

Chapter 17 Retake (You will be getting these assessments back on Monday.)
- Wednesday, February 13 LUNCH
- If you didn't complete the Frayer Models or need to complete review sheets, these items will be due on Wednesday. I will share more information about these opportunities on Monday.

Social Studies Acuity

Today you took the Social Studies Acuity Assessment. Don't forget to review for the World Economy Assessment that you will take tomorrow. Use the following items to help you study:

- World Economy Rubric
- World Economy Study Stack
- Double Entry Organizer from the Pennies a Day video
- The Show Me and your notes
- World Bank Readings

Show Me about Standard 7.4.5

Show Me

Update & World Economy Assessment

Here's what is happening in social studies:

Today you reviewed your World Government Assessment and graphed your score on the Grade Tracking Chart.

You also text coded the World Bank handout. If you were not here, you can find this article on Grolier.

You watched the Show Me about Economy and took notes over the short video.

Lastly, you had a few moments to review vocabulary words on the World Economy rubric.

On Friday you will take the World Economy Assessment. 

World Economy Study Stack

World Economy Study Stack

Asia Geography Rubric and Study Website

Asia Geography Rubric

Geography Study Website

World Economy Rubric

Today you received this rubric for the World Economy mini unit. Tomorrow you will take a quick assessment to be sure you understand these basic economic terms. Use the Study Stack, classroom notes, and readings to help you review.

World Economy Rubric