Homework and Riverdogs

• 5th Grade - No Homework

• 6th Grade - Write three complete sentences in response to the video we watched in class today. Include what you thought was interesting, scary, or what was your favorite thing so far?

• 7th Grade - Read about Pennsylvania on pages 84 to 85. Complete p. 85, # 2-5

• 8th Grade - No class tomorrow. Discuss Newspaper Project with your group.

• Earth Science - Test tomorrow. We will be reviewing during Social Studies first period. Bring your notes and Science material.

If you like watching your fair city on the television, tonight's Man vs. Food on the Travel Channel will be featuring the RiverDogs and the famous "Homewrecker." It comes on at 10:00. You can bet I will be watching and waiting for next season to begin.

5th Grade - Finish classwork.

1. Color Cultural Regions of Native Americans Map
2. Copy Definitions - wigwam, longhouse, wampum, Iroquois Confederacy, compromise
3. Draw a wigwam or a longhouse

6th Grade - p. 85, #2-5

• We worked on this for a while in class. We are focusing on writing complete sentences in order to convey knowledge. Students love to use pronouns instead of their impressive vocabularies.

7th Grade - History and Health Worksheet

• "Activity" on the back is optional, though I would encourage the students to investigate the following:

The only living smallpox virus known today lives in laboratories. Conduct research to find out wheret he virus is being held, why it has not been destroyed, and what is being done with it. Has the virus ever escaped? If so, what happened?

8th Grade - No Homework

Earth Science - Test on Thursday

After last night's game, Mr. Evans is now in first place in his fantasy football league.

Monday Homework

• 5th Grade - Bring Markers Tomorrow
• 6th Grade - Finish Classwork - 4 Question Worksheet. See previous post.
• 7th Grade - p. 80, # 2-4
• 8th Grade - Colonial Letter Home Due Tomorrow
• Earth Science - Test Thursday

What did Mr. Evans do this weekend? Got a new phone so he can now keep his blog from his mobile cellular device rather than get to the gym at 7:00 at wonder if he posted homework.

6th Grade Pop Quiz

Last Friday, Sixth Grade had a pop quiz and performed very well. I have decided to give them 4 more questions and average the two grade together to count for a test grade. These are very open-ended questions that we went over in class, just before I gave them this portion of the quiz. I will be giving partial credit for answers. The questions are posted below.

1. 1. Explain why the Greek's named this region "Mesopotamia" and why it is referred to as the "Fertile Crescent."
2. 2. Compare the purpose of the Ten Commandments to the purpose of Hammurabi's Code.
3. 3. Compare ancient Judaism to the religions of other peoples in the region.
4. 4. Explain why we studied the Bible in social studies class.
   

Mr. Evans is having a wonderful weekend despite his team winning by only a field goal against a Pac 10 team

No More Tests!

No more Iowas!

Thanks to all who brought food. This is certainly a wonderful class making a wonderful year.

As you could have guessed, there is no homework for tonight or for tomorrow night, other than 8th grade having papers due next Tuesday.

Have a wonderful evening!

No homework this evening.

Schoolhouse Rock

There will be no homework for me this week because of ITBS testing.

8th Grade should remember they have a written assignment due to me on the 29th. I will review any they get to me by Thursday of this week.

6th Grade needs to bring their clay for tomorrow's activity.

Other Tentative Dates:
Earth Science - Test October 1st
6th Grade - Test September 24th

8th Grade - Colonial Letter Home

When Europeans were busy colonizing America, communication was not quite up to today’s high speed. They couldn’t update Twitter every few minutes, or pick up the phone and call home. Instead, they wrote letters. Because these took time to write and send, they were now just quick reactions to what you saw on television (or read in a book!), but they were often vary formal. The information they contained could be anything from weather patterns to the latest political news. Sometimes, they even obscured the real conditions of the colonies in order to get more people to come.

Assignment – You are to compose a letter from the viewpoint of a colonist. In this letter you are to advertise your colony and try to recruit people to either come to your colony or send much-needed supplies. I will grade based on the following criteria:

• Length and Format – 1 to 2 pages, Typed, Times New Roman Font, 12 pt. type, double-spaced.

Do not type your name. Write your name in pen on the top right-hand corner of the page.

• Content – You will need to provide content specific to your chosen colony. This information must be more than we covered in class. You need to do research in a book or on the internet to find further information.

Although this is a creative writing exercise, it must be historical fiction. This must contain facts. You are placing yourself in the time period. Feel free to make up a character name for yourself.

I should be able to tell what colony you live in based on your letter.

• Sources – You should attach a list of all the sources you used. I will not be looking for a formal bibliography, but I want to see where you got your information.

Be creative, but do not make up major historical events (attacks, wars, plagues, kings, presidents, etc.).

• Overall Effectiveness – So I want to move to your colony after reading this? At the same time, did you ignore things that were on my mind as a reader back in England?

You should address fears and misinformation. Talk about the struggles, but how you got through them.

• Date – Your letter must contain an appropriate date. (Hint: Not 2009)

Other Things – I will be available to review your letters before the due date, however, I will not look at any papers brought to me after Thursday, September 24^th. If you want my input, get it to me with enough time for me to read through it. Mrs. Babb is also available to help.

Thirteen Original Colonies – Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Pennsylvania.

General Rules For Papers – If your paper is not typed, it is not a final draft. I will not accept a final paper that is not typed. You will lose one letter grade (10 points) for every school day your paper is late.

• 5th Grade - No Homework
• 6th Grade - Make clay for class by Tuesday.
• 7th Grade - No Homework
• 8th Grade - Colonial Letter Home Writing Assignment. Due Monday, September 28th.
• Earth Science - Love Life
  

Student Council Elections

Student Council officer elections were today. The winners will be announced tomorrow morning. My room served as the polling place, or "Precinct 1" as the ballot machine labeled it. No matter who wins, the election was a success, and our students have now used an official Charleston County ballot machine!

It's hard to believe another week is almost done! Today was an excellent day filled with Student Council elections. Results will be announced tomorrow, and I will post some pictures a little later. As for the homework...

• 5th Grade - None
• 6th Grade - None
• 7th Grade - Finish homework from last evening.
• 8th Grade - None, but assignment coming tomorrow.
• Earth Science - None

• 5th Grade - Completed homework in class. Map Skills over Inca Empire, Section 2 of Chapter 1.
• 6th Grade - No Homework
• 7th Grade - p. 64, # 3, 4 (or page 54, # 3, 4)
• 8th Grade - No Homework
• Earth Science - Project Due Tomorrow

I just realized I left school without posting homework online. I apologize for the delay. Page numbers may be a little off.

5th Grade - Had plenty of time to complete in class.
6th Grade - Map from Chapter 1, section 2, around p. 6o. # 1, 2
7th Grade - p. 52, # 3, 4
8th Grade - Negative
Earth Science - Project due at the end of class Thursday.

Homework

We have ITBS tests coming up next week, plus we're wrapping up a couple of projects in classes. This means, dates are still subject to change, especially 7th Grade Social Studies. I will keep you posted. Tonight's homework is simple enough though.

• 5th Grade - Get Test Signed
• 6th Grade - p. 57, # 2, 4, 5
• 7th Grade - None, but plenty this week.
• 8th Grade - None.
• Earth Science - 10 Question Quiz Tomorrow. Work on your project. Come to class prepared to take the quiz, then use your classtime wisely.

Click Here for your latest installment of "What Did Mr. Evans Do This Weekend."

Have a Great Weekend!

Today was a great day of testing and projects for most of my classes. As such, the only homework is for Earth Science to decide how they want to make their maps / models for class.

Upcoming Dates (Subject to Change):

• 5th Grade - Test, October 2nd
• 6th Grade - Test, September 25th
  
• 7th Grade - Test, September 18th
• 8th Grade - Writing Assignment To Be Assigned Next Friday
• Earth Science - Project Due September 17th

Other Announcements:

• Student Council Elections Next Week
• ITBS - September 21st to September 25th (Week After Next)
• End of 1st Quarter - October 16th
  

5th Grade - Test Tomorrow
6th Grade - Test Tomorrow
7th Grade - Project Due Tomorrow
8th Grade - No Homework
Earth Science - Work on Project, Due Next Thursday

Students are creating a 2-D map, or 3-D model of the school's playground.

What Did Mr. Evans Do Last Weekend?

Riverdogs game and a Homewrecker: 1/2 pound, foot-long hot dog, topped with chili, pimento cheese, onions, and slaw. The Charleston Riverdogs triumphed over the Savannah Sand Gnats.

I meant to post this on Tuesday, but the day got away from me. You may see more of this in the future, provided there are pictures with as much joy as this one.

5th Grade - Test Moved to Friday
6th Grade - Test on Friday
7th Grade - Project Due Friday
8th Grade - No Homework
Earth Science - No Homework

Homework and Presidential Address

5th Grade - Test Thursday
6th Grade - Finish Response to Presidential Speech
7th Grade - Finish Response to Presidential Speech, Work on Project
8th Grade - Test Tomorrow
Earth Science - None

The worksheet that went along with the speech from the President was designed for active listening and constructive response. If your child forgot or lost the worksheet, the questions are as follows:

1. Compare your thought to the President's message. Were they the same? Were they different? How
2. Explain how someone in your life is an example of personal responsibility. What qualities make them successful?
3. Describe your own personal goals. Is anything standing in the way of meeting those goals?
4. Recall if President Obama mentioned any of these struggles. Do you think anyone else is facing those same struggles?
5. What can you do to overcome these obstacles and reach your goals? Remember, personal responsibility and persistence are important.

Click Here For The President's Address

A similar message from NASCAR:

Labor Day Weekend

I apologize for not posting on Friday. There are no weekend assignments other than getting ready for tests and projects that are due next week.

• 5th Grade- Test on Thursday. Students were issued a study guide on Friday and we will be spending time Tuesday and Wednesday reviewing.
• 6th Grade - Test on Friday. We will be covering new material on Tuesday and Wednesday, using the remaining class time on Wednesday and Thursday reviewing.
• 7th Grade Native American Project Due Friday. If you have not signed your child's assignment sheet, reply to the e-mail I sent last week.
• 8th Grade - Test on Wednesday. We will be reviewing in class on Tuesday. We have already gone over the test format.
• Earth Science - This week we will begin a project where we construct a model of an area of our school. We will use time in class, but their homework for the week will be to work on the project outside of class as well. Their test will be Tuesday, September 15th.

I hope you are all enjoying your Labor Day weekend. Although the football season did not begin as I had hoped, it's still a great weekend to remember the contributions of working Americans.

College Football Starts Tonight! (Homework)

• 5th Grade - p. 32, #1-7, 9 (Most completed 1-7 during class)
• 6th Grade - No Homework
• 7th Grade - Work on Project. Due September 11th.
  
• 8th Grade - Read p. 36-37. Answer questions on p. 36
• Earth Science - No Homework
  

HW and Projects, Hooray!

• 5th Grade - No Homework
• 6th Grade - Read p. 34, Answer questions # 2, 3, 4, 5 on page 35
• 7th Grade - Project Assignment Sheet must be signed. Assignment due September 11th.
• 8th Grade - p. 23, # 5, 6
• Earth Science - No Homework

I will be e-mailing seventh grade parents tomorrow to make sure you have the information for the project.

Have a wonderful evening!

No Homework

No homework this evening.

Tomorrow, 7th grade will be assigned a Native American Project. They will be required to obtain a parent signature on the assignment sheet.