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Debbie Corwin (Period 3) Assignments

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School Year 2012 - 2013
Department
Social Studies
Location
Room 131
Description
Mrs. Corwin is unexpectedly out for medical leave purpose and will return to her 6th grade social studies students as soon as practical. Meanwhile, Mr. Chuck Tatum is her interim substitute teachers. Mr. Tatum has been with CCUSD/CCMS since 2004.
Until Mrs. Corwin's return, Mr. Tatum should be reached at [email protected].

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Use pages 436-439 in your text book. Write five multiple choice test questions.  

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  • Finish the readalong for Ch. 13 lesson 1

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  • Chapter preview for Chapter 13 starting on page 426 Rome- FRONT SIDE ONLY

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Chapter preview Ch 13 starting on page 426 Rome- FRONT SIDE ONLY

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Chapter 8, Lesson 4 Readalong.
 
China Test will be on June 4th for periods 1 and 3 and June 5th for periods 2 and 6.

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Catch up on any missing assignments  for Chapter 8! This includes:
The Chapter 8 Preview
Map of China
Readalong for Chapter 8, Lesson 1
Computer Lab Notes
" Writing" Fill in
Cornell Notes Chapter 8, Lesson 3
 
See me by Friday afternoon if you need another copy of the above assignments!

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Complete Class work: These assignments were started in class, please finish them by Thursday or Friday!
1.Poster of a Chinese philosophy. Be sure to include three facts about the philosophy. Color your work.
2. Complete the fill in worksheet about the Chinese language.
3. Cornell notes for Chapter 8, Lesson 3. 

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  • Complete your paragrah about the Chinese philosophy you chose. See the worksheet about Chinese philosophies.
  • Period 3 only...complete a "campaign poster" touting the benefits of your chosen philosophy. It must be neatly written and colored!

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  • Finish labeling your map of China in pencil. You must have at least 15 places labeled on your map of China. 

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  • Cornell notes for pages 235-239
  • The Maurya Empire
  • The Golden Age of the Guptas
  • Study for Ancient India Test on 5/6/13
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    Chapter 7, Lessons 1&2 Review, Part A
    This assignment is a good review  for the quiz on 4/23 - 4/24.

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    Complete Pre read activity for Chapter 7.

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    Test Corrections for Chapter 11. You must rewrite the question with the correct answer. Staple the corrections to your original test. Late papers will not be accepted.
     
    Have a wondeful spring break!!

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    Finish your classwork.  The "tombstone for Alexander the Great.  Use your class notes,textbook and article to help you."

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    Complete the Read-along  for Chapter 12, Lesson 3

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    Complete the storyboard/booklet of the events of the Peloponnesian War. Be sure to write your captions neatly and carefully color your drawings.

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    Chapter 12, Lessons 1 and 2 Vocabulary Chart:Definitions Only!
    Chapter 12, Lesson 2 Readalong

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  • Complete the read-along for Chapter 12, Lesson1.
  • Rewrite the paragraph, The Golden Age of Greece.
  • You must use cursive. If you struggle, you may use cursive for the first half of the paragraph only.
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  • Finish Crossword Puzzle
  • Study for Chapter 11 Test March7th/8th.
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    1.Finish up your Cornell notes.
    2.Gather all of Chapter 11 work for the Chapter 11 checklist.
    3.Chapter 11 test on 3/7/13-3/8/13!!!!!!STUDY!STUDY!STUDY!

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    Choose one of the following:
    1. Write journal entry about what your day would be like in Ancient Sparta or Ancient Athens. Make sure your journal is at least  two paragrpahs long and neatly written. 
    2. A neatly drawn picture that illustrates what your daily activities might have included in ancient Athens or Sparta.-
     
    Organize ALL of your Chapter 11 work
    -March 7th/8th is the Chapter 11 test!STUDY!STUDY!STUDY!

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    -Copy the chart on pg.375 circle or highlight any unfamilar words.
    -Finish your Greek God coin. Make sure your coin has the following: an explanation of why you chose that god or goddess, and a picture of your god or a drawing that relates to your gods job. Make sure it is neatly colored.
    -Finish any work related to Chapter 11.
    -Chapter 11 Test : March 7th (periods 1 and 3) and March 8th (periods 2 and 6)
    STUDY!STUDY!STUDY!

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    -Chapter 11 lesson 3 read along.
    -Also, catch up on and complete any work about Ancient Greece that you may have not finished in class or at home. 

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    1. Complete the Ancient Greece following directions worksheet we started in class if you have not already done so. 
    2. Greek Gods following direction worksheet. If you do not bring this to class on Monday you will not be able to work on your Greek God coin!

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    Cpmplete Chapter 11 lesson 2 read along.
    Period 6 only: Complete the Cornell notes for Chapter 11, Lesson 1, Section 2

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    Complete your map of Greece!  Please make sure you check for any spelling errors.  Label in pencil first and then after you've checked for spelling errors label in pen for  your final product. Make sure you do your neatest work so that your work can be displayed in class. Don't forget that your map must be labeled and colored.Gray or darker areas represents water! Have a great weekend!!!!!

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    Complete the Chapter Preview for Chapter 11, Ancient Greece.

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    Chapter 10 TEST next Thursday and Friday 2/7 -2/8!

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  • Finish the the study guide for chapter 10
  • Study for chapter 10 test on 2/7-2/8
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    • Work on your newspaper article.
    • FINAL DRAFT DUE TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY.
    • Study for chapter 10 test on 2/7-2/8!

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    Complete the rough draft of your asignment for the group newspaper.  We will be editing and adding the finishing touches in class.

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    • Complete the Press Pass application.
    • Chapter 10, Lesson 3  Read-along.  Rememer, you must use complete sentences!

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    Complete the Chapter 10, Lesson 2 Readalong.

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    Please note:  While  there is no assigned homework for this weekend, if you failed to turn in your Egypt project I will accept it next week, no later than Wednesday,January 24th!!! 
    Points will be taken off because it is late, but that is better than a zero!
     
    Also, if you did not take the Chapter 6 Test due to an absence I will be giving the make up test at lunch and after school on Tuesday January 23rd. Rember to use the study guide and crossword puzzle to prepare for the test.

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    Attached is a copy of the Egypt project that we began working on in class this week. We will also be going to the computer lab when we return from winter break. Feel free to work on this over the break.

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    Crossword Puzzle: Vocabulary Review Chapter 5. Use the key terms from Chapter 5 to help you complete the puzzle.

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    Complete the Readalong for Chapter 5,Lesson 4.

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    Wrapping It Up! Worksheet. Do your best to follow the directions. You can use your text book to help you.
     
    Hint...King Tut is the boy king.

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    Completer Readalong  for Chapter 5, Lesson 3

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    • Complete the take home quiz for Chapter 5, Lessons 1 and 2.
    • Answer the essay question for Quiz1 only. Please use a separte piece of paper and write legibly!
    • You must use complete sentences in paragraph form!

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    • Vocabulary  Chart  for Chapter 5, Lesson 1 (Terms and Names p. 147)  Remember, you must include the term, definition and a fact or detail related to the word.
    • Finish Chapter 5, Lesson 1 Read along Notes

     

     

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    Complete the map activity  (Conrad  the Cranky Crocodile) up  to number 19.  Be sure to use Pages 143, A18-19, and A-30 to help you find  the answers. Label your map carefully.  We will review it in class at our next meeting.

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    HOMEWORK HOLIDAY OVER THE WEEKEND!
     
    Mrs. Corwin will be assuming the classroom teacher duties starting today, Monday Dec. 3

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    Homework Holiday.
     
    Parents: Mr. Tatum's last day as the teacher is Friday, November 30. Mrs. Corwin takes over on Monday, December 3.
    Your student has been a wonderful pleasure to have in class!

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    Chapter test Tues 11/27 and Wed 11/28 per your class schedule
     
    Study for the chapter 4 test. We will use for study guide I gave you in class. All questions for the test will come from the study guide and the Empires mapping activity (document #5--the pink paper) that we did for warm up on 11/19--11/20
     
    Have in your possession for class on this date, your part of the group poster project. Your group poster will be assembled during class.

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    Chapter 4 test will be on Tuesday, November 27
     
    Complete your part for the group poster about inventions from early man (500,000BC) to Mesopotamian days (2000 BC) that we have in the modern 21st century.
    Bring your contribution of the work to class for your poster group meeting on Monday.
     
    Although I will not be checking it or us going over it in class, complete the study guide (document #6 --blue paper)  for Chapter 4 passed out in class on Mon 11/19 -- Tues 11/20. All test questions for chapter 4 test will come from this document and from the empires map we did on Mon. 11/19. Study these two documents well and you should make an "A" on the test!

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    Ch4 Lesson 3 vocabulary (use the same format we've been using)
     
    Lesson 2 essential and review questions found pgs 119-123
    Lesson 3 essential and review questions found pgs 129-133
     
    Be sure to write both the questions and answers--not just the answers
     
    Catch up on and have for turn in on Monday/Tuesday any Chapter 4 late homework that you want considered.

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    Complete Chapter 4, Lesson 1 Read Along notes you received in class and began after the test.
     
    Do Ch4 L1 (pg 113) and L2 (pg 119) vocabulary. Use the same format we used for chapter 3:
    (title)     Chapter 4 Vocabulary
    (subtitle)    Lesson 1
                 1. word/term        (definition)
                                 (subtitle)  Detail/Fact
                                               (A detail or fact about the term that further explains)

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    Study for your test. Study guide documents to use: chapter 3 lesson notes (document numbers 4, 5, 9 in your classwork section of your notebook), the warm ups, and the writing assignment background notes (document 8).
    All questions will come from one of these sources.

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    Remember chapter 3 test is either Tues 11/13 or Wed 11/14 depending upon your class.
     
    Test review tutoring is on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 8 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
     
    Chapter 3 practice assessment (handout given in class)

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    Complete your final version of the Chapter 3 Writing Assignment using the instruction rubric you were given in class as well as the background notes you completed for use with this assignment.
     
    Chapter 3 test:  Periods 1 and 3 Tuesday, Nov. 13
                           Periods 2 & 6 Wednesday, Nov. 14
    If you're "team" field trip to the beach is one of those dates, you will do make up test either during lunch or after school on date to be announced for next week.
     
    Chapter 3 test review and tutoring will be offered on Thursday, November 8 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

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    Chapter 3 Lesson 3 vocabulary. List of words is in the yellow box on page 99.
    Include the word, the definition, and one fact/detail that further helps explain the term.

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    Complete Chapter 3/Lesson 2 read along notes you started for classwork on Tuesday/Wednesday.

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    Ch 3, Lesson 2 vocabulary
    Format like you did Lesson 1 vocabulary. Be sure to number the words, and write definition and a detail/fact that further explains the term. Use the glossary to define the term.

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    Homework holiday unless you need to complete the Chapter 3, Lesson 1 Read-Along Notes from classwork that you didn't finish.

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    Research either using the internet or the atlas map on page A20 of your book the modern countries which made up the region called Mesopotamia.
    Answer the three "Taking Notes" prompts (from pg 82) that you wrote on your Chapter 3 Introduction classwork paper.  Read lesson 1 as needed to be able to respond.
    Complete chapter 3/Lesson 1 vocabulary terms (definition and one detail/fact that further explains the term)  6 words in all.

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    Complete Chapter 3 Preview, which was started in class after chapter 2 test

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    Chapter 2 test on Monday. Study for test. Use the study guide from class. Study aids are your lesson read-along notes, warm ups, and map interpretation on page 52. Be familiar with the "comparative chart" that we did in class on Tuesday/Wed, which serves as a "summary" of the chapter.
    There is no "re-do" test for chapter 2.

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    Complete the chapter 2/lesson 3 notes questions we started in class.

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    Your homework is the WRITING ASSIGNMENT you were told about last week when we did warm up questions 3, 4, & 5.
    We had post-discussion of each of these questions, and you were asked to write expanded information about each of the warm up questions based upon the teacher-led brainstorming the class did.
    You can use your warm-up questions from Week 5 Q 3, 4, and 5 to help you with your response.
    This is a 20 point assignment and counts as a "quiz" so did it well.
    You can type or handwrite in ink your short essay response answers. If you type it, use 12 point font size.
     
    Your assignment is to:
     
    Write a one paragraph response of at least 5 sentences. 
    1.  EXPLAIN  how the introduction of farming and raising animals significantly change how early people lived.
     
    Write a two paragraph response of at least 5 sentences each addressing each of the two themes.
    2. EXPLAIN the two homan factors themes of geography (movement and human environment interaction) as they relate to early man.

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    Homework holiday. No homework for the weekend due on Monday. Yeah!!
     
    Reminder: Chapter 2 test postponed until Monday, Oct 22.

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    Read Ch2/lesson 3 pages 65-69.  Be prepared to complete the lesson read-along notes given to you during class for Thursday classwork.
    Complete the Ch2/lesson 2 class notes started on Tuesday.
     
    Chapter 2 test on Thur 10/18

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    Read Ch2, lesson 2 pages 59-62.
    Answer the essential and review questions at the begining/end of each lesson section (6 questions all total)

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    Do Ch 2, lesson 2 vocabulary using the "blue vocabulary chart" you made in class.
    Complet lesson 1 vocabulary if you didn't finish it as classwork.
    Study for Monday Chapter 1 re-do test if you are taking it.
    Part of week 5 homework grade

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    Read Chapter 2, lesson 1 (pgs 51-55). Answer the "essential question" at the start of each of the sections in the lesson and the "review question" at the end of each section of the lesson. (Six questions in all).
    Part of week 4 homework grade

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    Chapter 1 test so you need to study. Use the study notes you wrote down in class to help you focus on the topics which you will be asked about on the test.
     
    Assemble your Chapter 1 classwork notes to be turned in before you take the test. You got the "Classwork Checklist" to staple to your notes and to tell you the four notes pages I want you to submit.
    This is a must due date. No late turn ins if you forget to bring to class because you should put everything back in your notebook in the "Classnotes" section.

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    HOMEWORK HOLIDAY until your next assignment on Monday.  No homework due on Monday. Yeah (that's what you parents are saying!)

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    Complete Chapter 1/ Lesson 4 read-along notes.
     
    We will have chapter 1 test during your respective class time next Tuesday/Wed.

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    Pink Lesson 3 & 4 "Take Home Quiz"
    This counts as a QUIZ grade so try to get every answer correct. You can use your notes & book, but try doing it without reference sources to see how good you can do.

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    Complete read-along notes if you did not finish the notes in class
    Answer questions 3 and 4 on page 23 of your book
    Read ch1/lesson 4 pages 39-43

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    Draw a political and physical "combined" map of the state of Alabama, USA. Include the names properly labeled of the four surrounding states, the capital city and other major cities in the state. Appropriately label the cities and use the city symbols (capital is different from regular cities). Include and label the major river systems, some lakes,, the Gulf of Mexico, the mountains (what is tne name of the mountain range?). What is the latitude and longitude of Birmingham, AL? De sure to include a key/legend. Use a compass rose.

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    Pink lessons 1 and 2 practice quiz

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    Your "5 themes of geography" poster assigned last Monday, Sept. 10 is due today!  Remember to attach your grade sheet.
     
    Complete vocabulary chart, if not completed in class.

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    Read pages 8 - 12 to help you answer the questions on page 12. Answer questions 3-7. Also, answer the "blue box" REVIEW questions (3 of them total) that are at the end of each reading section. The review questions are at the end of the sections located on pages 10, 11, 12.

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    Complete the five vocabulary words using the yellow vocabulary handout given in class. Define each word and give examples or an illustration of the word.

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    Turn in today the signed yellow syllabus. Give pink letter to your parent or guardian.