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Mrs.
Benn's Homework and Class work
Trimester
I
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Note: |
"Next
Week" is the Teacher planning area- (upper area)
Student
work is in the "Student Work This Week" boxes below
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| Next
Week |
| Monday
-Day
11/24
a-
Day |
Written Assessment- |
| Tuesday
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Day 11/25
b-
Day |
Eggspert |
| Wednesday
Day 11/26
c-
Day |
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| Thursday
Day 11/27
d-
Day |
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| Friday
Day 11/28
e-
Day |
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Student
Work This Week |
| Monday
-Day
11/17
F-
Day |
Read
the Plastic Bag Article, highlight and label "S" or
"Q" |
| Tuesday
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Day 11/18
a-
Day |
Absolute
Location, Map work |
| Wednesday
Day 11/19
b-
Day |
Computer
Lab Day work on your Prep for the Assessment |
| Thursday
Day 11/20
c-
Day |
Regional-
Summarize regions of the US
Bring
Books on Friday |
| Friday
Day 11/21
D-
Day |
Exit
Sheet for Unit- Return Books
Type
15 questions with answers for eggspert due Tuesday |
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| Monday
-Day
11/10
A-
Day |
check
highlighting of the article "the Zebra Mussels" from
the St. Lawrence
Define
Human and Environmentat Interaction and Movement
Watch
Part of the Film on the St. Lawrence
HW:
Decide on an Issue for the final assessment
Ch
5 sec 3 Due Wednesday
chapter 5 sec
3 Document
From
Friday- reminder Ch 5 sec 2 due Tuesday |
| Tuesday
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Day 11/11
B-
Day |
8:27-9:00-
Veteran's Day Assembly grade 7
St
Lawrence Seaway Articles regarding Environmental Issues
Watch
Part 2 of the Film
Go
over the rest of the Zebra Mussel sheets |
| Wednesday
Day 11/12
C-
Day |
Library
Day with Mrs. fiorelli to find more supporting articles on their
issue topics |
| Thursday
Day 11/13
D-
Day |
King
Corn Film- Energy Issue
Go
over HW and Ch 2 sec 5 and
Ch 5 sec 2 and
CH 5 Sec 3
Plastic
Bags Article- Human and Environment Interaction- Go over
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| Friday
Day 11/14
E-
Day |
Special
Reading lesson with our Reading specialist, Mrs. Finta:
Mrs. Benn will do the lesson with Period 3 |
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| Monday
-Day
11/3
C-
Day |
Go
over Geographic theme "Place"- define in your composition
book
Introduction
to the Nootka people in Vancouver- Part 1
HW-
Watch some of the election Coverage and and see how the New
England Voted (and the rest of the Country) write down
the Time you watched- due Wed.
Finish
the Political cartoon caption (Bush and Mexico) |
| Tuesday
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Day 11/4 |
No
School Today Election Day and Professional Development for the
teachers |
| Wednesday
Day 11/5
D-
Day |
Introduction
to the Nootka people in Vancover Part 2
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which states voted which Parties?- What were your observations
form yesterday?
HW:
None |
| Thursday
Day 11/6
E-
Day |
CMT
Multiple Choice and Open Ended Questions- full period
HW:
Ch 2 section 5 HW Due Monday
Chapter
2 Section 5 Partners and Friends Document |
| Friday
Day 11/7
F-
Day |
HW:
Finish Lesson from Mrs. Finta and Mrs. Benn
Ch
5 Section 2 Due Tuesday
chapter
5 sec2 Document |
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| Monday
-Day
10/27 |
Go
over 41-50- Iraq, Israel, Kosovo, Marriage and Media fill
in 51-60
Go
Over Newsweek article and data graphic "In the Swing
of it" (swing states and electoral college
HW:
Chapter 3 section 2 due Wed
Chapter
3 Section 2 worksheet Canada A Mosiac |
| Tuesday
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Day 10/28 |
go
over 51-60 Medical Marijuana; National ID;
Natioanl Service; Presidential Power; Religion
fill in 61-70 for Wed
HW:
See Monday |
| Wednesday
Day 10/29 |
Check
off HW and begining analyzing the 2000 election using the data
tables and census report for the electoral college counts
HW:
Color
2004 map which should now be labeled “2000”, using the data
table for 2000 election that we went over in class, ( Gore vs
Bush) .
Finish
wrting in the database. Due on Friday
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| Thursday
Day 10/30
A-
day |
go
over 61-70 Soc Security; Stem Cells; Taxes; US Constitution;
War on Terror
HW:
Count sheets by
the person's Name
Count totals of full columns for Friday |
| Friday
Day 10/31
B-
Day |
Who
Won? Was there any difference between the electoral or popular
vote for the candidates?
Hand
out and go over the political cartoon- in small groups
Happy Halloween- Please
keep safe
No
HW:
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| Monday
-Day
10/20 |
Begin
examinig the issues of the candidates- Do questions 1-10
(abortion; Character; China; Criminal Justice; Cuba; Darfur;
Death Penalty)in class
HW-
None |
| Tuesday
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Day 10/21 |
Examine
and discuss questions 11-20- Do in class questions 21-30
DHHS
1:15- 2:10 special program
HW-
None |
| Wednesday
Day 10/22 |
Go
over HW- Ch 3 Section 1 (from last Tuesday) Discuss with
a partner question 21-30-
HW-
None |
| Thursday
Day 10/23 |
Go
over 21-30- election reform; eminet domain; Energy; Environment;
fill in 31-40
HW-
None |
| Friday
Day 10/24 |
Go
over 31- 40 Defense; District of Columbia;
Economy; Education; fill in 41-50
HW-
None |
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| Monday
-Day
10/13 |
Issue
presentations
Go
over Ch 2: sec 3 and 4 |
| Tuesday
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Day 10/14 |
Issue
presentations
HW-
Ch 3 Sec 1
Chapter 3 Section
I - A Nation of Immigrants -Worksheet |
| Wednesday
Day 10/15 |
Turkey
/ Pheasant CT Issue
Questions
and outline |
| Thursday
Day 10/16 |
Which
political party do you favor? Activity |
| Friday
Day 10/17 |
The
electoral college: How many electoral votes do states get?
How can a president win the popular but loose the electoral college
vote? |
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| Monday
-Day
10/6 |
Ogala
aquifer : Background and special interest groups assigned |
| Tuesday
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Day 10/11 |
Ogala
aquifer Part A Socratic Discussion |
| Wednesday
Day 10/12 |
Ogala
aquifer Part B Socratic Discussion |
| Thursday
Day 10/13 |
No
School- Holiday |
| Friday
Day 10/14 |
Yellowstone
presentation by Ms. Baldi |
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| Monday
-Day
9/29 |
Collect
Regional outline- This will be a quiz grade
Go
Over CH 1 sec1,2, 3
Class presentations on Regional/ State issues using the poster
HW:
CH 2 sec 1
Chapter
2 Section 1 First Americans Europeans worksheet
Document |
| Tuesday
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Day 9/30 |
No
School Today- Holiday |
| Wednesday
Day 10/1 |
Continue
Class presentations on Regional/ State issues using the poster
HW:
ch 2 sec 3 (note we are NOT
doing Ch2 sec 2)
Chapter
2 Section 3 First Americans Europeans worksheet Document |
| Thursday
Day 10/2 |
Continue
Class presentations on Regional/ State issues using the poster
HW:
See Wednesday |
| Friday
Day 10/3 |
Begin
Ogalala Aquifer
HW:
ch 2 sec 4
Chapter
2 Section 4 worksheet US and Canada
Document |
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| Monday
-Day
9/22 |
- Outline
Chapter 1 section 1 in class- forms with blanks will be given
to you in class- don't do this HW until this lesson is done
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| Tuesday
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Day 9/23 |
- Computer
Lab Day
- Introduction
to Culturegrams
- Choose
a region, list the states and find 5 facts about each state
- Choose
10 facts about the US and 5 facts about Canada
- Find
an article and print, using the link provided, discussing
an issue from a state
- HW:
Be sure you have an article printed up discussing a regional
issue
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Book work
: see Monday
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Finish Ouline of Region
(today's lesson) due next Monday
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| Wednesday
Day 9/24 |
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Highlight Issue Article
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Make poster showing 2 points of view
- Write
in your composition book which point of view you favor and
why
- HW:
Chapter 1 section 2
Due Friday
- Chapter
1 Section 2 Climate and Vegetation
Document
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| Thursday
Day 9/25 |
- first
half of class discuss the bail-out program for mortagages
that Bush discussed last night.
- CMT
Prep Article : From Tomboy to First Lady
- HW: See
Wednesday : climate and vegetation
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| Friday
Day 9/26 |
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| Monday
-Day
9/15 |
- Camp
Hazen no classes
- Photo
Day Wednesday
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| Tuesday
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Day 9/16 |
- Discuss issue of bank
failures and mortagages from last night- what is the difference
between and adjustable and fixed rate mortgage? Question:
In your opinion should the government "bail-out"
banks and families that have made bad business decisions?
How does it affect the country?
- Students will locate
thier addresses and mark on the m the Madison Map bulletin
board
- Finish Maps from Last
Week
- Photo
Day tomorrow
HW:
Chapter 4 section 3- The Midwest- due
Wednesday
*************Chap
4 Sect 3 The Midwest worksheet - document
2-Maps will be checked on Frday |
| Wednesday
Day 9/17 |
- Photo
Day Today
- Go
over Chapter 4 Section 3- finish maps if not completed
HW:
Chapter 4 section 4- The West- due Friday
*********Chap
4 Sect 4 The West worksheet- document |
| Thursday
Day 9/18 |
- Open
House for Parents Tonight
- Go
over theme: Location as it relates to part of the US and Canada
- Constitution
Day activities
HW:
Using the same resources locate an elecion article- Highlight
the important facts in the three articles |
| Friday
Day 9/19 |
-
Computer Lab
- Print
up Map project from last week- due today
- Constitution
Day activities- in
the computer lab
- Collect Chapter
4 section 4- The West
- HW:
Bring Book on Monday
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| Monday
-Day
9/8
a_
Day |
Mobile
lab #2
- Project
using the links provided locate your house on a topographic
map, road map and aerial photograph and title it as to which
region it is
- Return
outline from last week
HW:
Text book: Chapter 4 section 1- The Northeast due
Wednesday
*******Chap
4 Sect 1 Northeast worksheet |
| Tuesday
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Day 9/9
B-Day |
- Mobile
lab #2-
- Continue
Computer Map Project- label and Print out
HW:
Text book: Chapter 4 section 1- The Northeast due
Wednesday |
| Wednesday
Day 9/10
C-Day |
- Go
over Chapter 4 section 1
- Go
over US division into census regions as it pertains to the
text
- Go
over "Census" and the purpose of representation
- Students
sit with Alaska partner- Health issue--> Obesity-->
discuss the new Fast Food restaurant Law in LA- no more
fast food restaurants ion the poor areas-
Is it a good law or a bad and should the rest of the country
follow? (source IZZIT current events)
HW:
Text book: Chapter 4 section 2- The South - due
Friday
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4 Sect 1 The South worksheet Document |
| Thursday
D-day 9/11 |
- 9/11
to classes who request- otherwise discussed in AM
- Canada
and US Mapwork- Physical and Political maps using the
atlases in the classroom
- Take
photos of students by region
- Exit
sheet Health issue in LA
HW:
Text book: Chapter 4 section 2- The South - due
Friday |
Friday
E-Day 9/12 |
- Group discussion on
New Law regarding fast foods
- Go
over Chapter 4 section 2
- Canada
and US Mapwork- Physical and Political maps using the
atlases in the classroom
HW:
Chapter 4 section 3- The Midwest- due
Wednesday
**********Chap
4 Sect 3 The Midwest worksheet - document |
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| Monday
-Day
9/1 |
No
School Labor Day |
| Tuesday
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Day 9/2 |
- Multiple
Intelligences - Sheet
HW:
No Homework |
| Wednesday
Day 9/3 |
- Study
Partner and Madison Polygon
- Intro
to GIS, Aerial photography and Satellite Imaging
HW:
No Homework |
| Thursday
a-Day 9/4 |
- Show
aerial Photos of Madison- printed out- What
is a region? Theme Work
- Introduce
"Maps Live" and show students the link
- Madison
Outline: Partner Work for notes and group work for outline-
using cards on the floor
HW:
Finish Outline
explore "Maps live"---> Benn page -->
General Links--> Maps Live by MSN
Bring Book tomorrow |
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Friday
a-Day 9/5 |
- Introduce
the book
- Check
that books are covered- Introduce Text
- Collect
outline
- Define
region
- Go
over aerial Photography of Madison identifying the regions
of Madison
HW:
US and Canada Textbook- Due Monday Chapter |
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| Monday
-Day
8/25 |
Teacher
Professional Days |
| Tuesday
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Day 8/26 |
Teacher
Professional Days |
| Wednesday
Day 8/27 |
Teacher
Professional Days |
| Thursday
Day 8/28 |
First
Day of School- Bring in papers given to you in Home Room which
need to be signed by your parents |
| Friday
Day 8/29 |
Intro
activities: meet new people; Hand out Books
HW:
cover Books Have a nice three day
weekend |
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