Thursday, May 26, 2011

7th Grade

Use the CIA World Factbook to find this data about the United States of America.

1) GDP
2) GDP Per Capita
3) 5 Major Imports
4) 5 Major Exports
5) Top 5 countries buy from
6) Top 5 countries sell to

Friday, May 20, 2011

Presidents in Times of National Crisis

Activity 1

  1. Click on the following link and focus on the expressions of President Reagan. Try to figure out what he could be watching on television. Discuss it with your neighbor. Click the appropriate links to see if you are correct. Watching What?
  2. Click here to watch the same thing.
  3. In a Microsoft Word document, write a brief response to what you just watched. If you were president, what would you say to the nation?
  4. Click here to watch President Reagan's address.
Activity 2 - Use the rest of time in class to improve your typing skills.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

  • 5th Grade - Ask an adult - outside of school - where they were on September 11th, 2001.
  • 6th Grade - ONE PARAGRAPH - What do you think of the tournament so far?
  • 7th Grade - Come to class tomorrow wearing your COMPLETED head band - (including he country's flag)
  • 8th Grade - ONE PARAGRAPH - What is the biggest issue facing South Carolina today? Support your answer.
  • Earth Science - Prepare for Exams

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

  • 5th Grade - Who was the U.S. General in charge of operations during the first Gulf War?
  • 6th Grade - May Madness Project Due Tomorrow
  • 7th Grade - ONE PARAGRAPH - What do you think we're doing with this assignment?
  • 8th Grade - ALL 61 Flash Cards due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
  • Earth Science - Prepare for Exams

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

  • 5th Grade - Who was the U.S. General in charge of operations during the first Gulf War?
  • 6th Grade - In ONE PARAGRAPH, answer the following two questions:
  1. What is your first round opponent known for?
  2. Why are you more influential than him / her?
  • 7th Grade - Country Project - Complete worksheet due at the beginning of class tomorrow. - CIA World Factbook
  • 8th Grade - 24 Flash Cards due at the beginning of class tomorrow.
  • Earth Science - Prepare for Exams
This is a turtle. He is tiny.

Monday, May 16, 2011

  • 5th Grade - No Homework
  • 6th Grade - May Madness - Costume and typed portion - bring everything else to work on in class.
  • 7th Grade - Country Project - Starting Soon
  • 8th Grade - Prepare for Exams
  • Earth Science - Prepare for Exams

Friday, May 13, 2011

  • 5th Grade - No Homework
  • 6th Grade - May Madness - Costume and typed portion - bring everything else to work on in class.
  • 7th Grade - No Homework
  • 8th Grade - Prepare for Exams
  • Earth Science - Prepare for Exams