Wednesday, December 14, 2011

December 14, 2011

Homework:  

Read 20 minutes and record your minutes.
Planner signed

Reading:  No homework!

Language Arts:  Preposition Quiz #5 on December 21.  Memorize ALL of the prepositions on your list.  "A Manned Mission To Mars" essay due Monday, December 19.  My Access.com will be open this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (December 16-18) for students to make their final corrections before December 19.
Math:  Worksheet 3-11 due to correct 12/15.
Science:  Write at least one source and notes.in your science fair project notebook.  Write the source in your bibliography.  Due Wednesday, December 21.  Write more sources and notes as you do your research about your topic.
Soc. Studies: Test tomorrow! Study your Egyptian study guide. Study the spelling and vocabulary words. Watch the study videos on edmodo. Good luck! If you've been listening in class, you'll do a great job!
Answer the question: What are some similarities and differences between the four ancient river valley civilizations? Think about the acronym G.R.A.P.E.S. (geography, religion, achievements, politics, economy, social structures)
Soc. Studies Vocabulary/Spelling Words to Know:
delta, economy, hieroglyphics, agriculture, silt, scribe, dynasty, irrigation, civilization, pyramid, papyrus, empire, pharaoh, embalm, natron, artifact, social pyramid, cataract, mummification, Egyptians, ancient Egypt
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