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.

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

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

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.

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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.