Week of December 15-18,  2014



Note: Thank you for your support of our PTG program, the students did a Great Job.



6th Grade Social Studies:
We will study the kingdom of Aksum chapter 6 page 196-200, understand how villages grow more complex.

Homework:
Monday-  study for test on chapter 6
Tuesday-  how do villages grow more complex?
Wednesday- no homework

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study advances under the Song dynasties, study the legacy of China.

Homework:
Monday-  finish lesson review page 229 4-7
Tuesday-  study for test
Wednesday-  finish map of China

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study early years of the war, focus on the elements of free speech, map skills of the America's.

Homework:
Monday-  answer section review page 199, 1-3
Tuesday-  page 198 1-5 freedom of speech 
Wednesday-  finish map skills of the America's



                                                         Have a Blessed Christmas to you and your family
                                                                      and Happy New Year

                                                                               Mr.  G
                                

Week of December 8-12,  2014

NOTE:  7th Grade PTG this Thursday at 12:45 P.M. and  6:00 P.M. 

6th Grade Social Studies

We will study Kush and other African Kingdoms, chapter 6 page 184-193, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-  finish lesson review questions page 193 1-4
Tuesday-  finish reading page 197-200 answer questions 1-4 page 200
Wednesday-  finish spiders from reading page 203-207  5/4
Thursday- study for test on chapter

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study for PTG, answer section review questions, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-  make modern map of China, due on Thursday
Tuesday-  answer questions page 229 1-3
Wednesday-  answer question  4-5 page 229
Thursday-  no Homework PTG night

8th Grade Social Studies

We will study the early years of the war, how the war expands, path to victory, and the legacy of the war, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-  answer questions page 199 1-3
Tuesday-  What role did Benjamin Franklin play in helping America win the Revolution?
Wednesday-  answer questions 1-4 page 210
Thursday-  section review page 215 1-4/study fro test


                                            Have a Blessed Week

                                                       Mr.  G

Week of December 1-5 2014


Note:  1/2 of School this Friday, school is out at 12:00 P.M.



6th Grade Social Studies we will study legacy of Egypt, study the New Kingdom, test on chapter 5 lesson 1,2,3,&4 chapter 5.


Homework: 
Monday-  answer questions page 170 1-3
Tuesday-  answer questions page 177 1-4
Wednesday-  study for test
Thursday-  finish chart on page 183


7th Grade Social Studies
We will focus on our PTG program this week


Homework: 
Monday-  Practice for PTG parts
Tuesday -  Practice individual parts for PTG
Wednesday- Practice for PTG parts
Thursday- finish map skills of China

8th Grade Social Studies


We will study Lexington and Concord, review chapter 6 for assessment, section 1-4, test on
Wednesday.


Homework:
Monday- finish section review page 181 1-3
Tuesday-  finish writing notes for test tomorrow
Wednesday-  start reading chapter 7 section 1 page 190- 196
Thursday-  finish section review #1 page 199 1-4

                                                      Have a Blessed Week


                                                              Mr. G

November 24-26,  2014



6th Grade Social Studies
We will study Egyptian culture and map skills of the world

Homework:
Monday- answer questions page 170 1-3
Tuesday- no homework

7th Grade Social Studies
we will study for PTG play

Homework:
Monday- practice your parts in the PTG program
Tuesday-  practice your parts in the PTG program

8thGrade Social Studies
we will study chapter 6 lesson 3, review for assessment, map skills of the world

Homework:
Monday-  finish questions on page 173 1-4
Tuesday-  study for assessment from chapter 6 sections 12&3



                                                           You and Your Family
                                                    Have a Blessed Thanksgiving



                                                                Mr. G
                                                           

Week of November 17-21

Note:  we have half/Day of School this Friday November 22

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study ancient Egypt chapter 5 lesson 2,3&4, the Great Pyramids, new Kingdom, map skills.

Homework:
Monday-  finish lesson review page 161 1-4
Tuesday-  finish spiders from reading lesson 3 5/4
Wednesday-  why were religion and government not separate in ancient Egypt?
Thursday- start map skills page 174 the new Kingdom due next Tuesday

7th Grade Social Studies
we will study west Africa chapter 5 lesson 3 page 165-175, start reading and practicing for PTG

Homework:
Monday-  finish spiders from reading page 165-174, 5 spiders whit 4 lines
Tuesday-  first reading of PTG play for Christmas
Wednesday-  practice your part for PTG
Thursday- Practice your part for PTG

8th Grade Social Studies
we will study chapter 5 for test on Tuesday, start reading chapter 6 Colonies protest.

Homework:
Monday-  study fro test chapter 5
Tuesday-  read page 157-162
Wednesday-  finish section review page 162 1-4
Thursday-   finish section review page 163 1-3


                                                        Have a Blessed Week

                                                                  Mr. G

Week of November 10-14,  2014



6th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Gross National Product and Gross Domestic Products of countries and how they impact their economics, the 1rst 2nd and 3rd world status, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday- research the  leading economic indicators/ GNP of Mexico 10
Tuesday-  research the leading  economic indicators/GNP of South Korea
Wednesday-  research the leading economic indicators/ GNP of the United States
Thursday- finish naming the leading economic indicators/GNP of Poland/study for test


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Gross National Product GNP of Ghana and Nigeria points of interest, focus on how economics GNP and GDP impacts economics of nations,  understanding of 1st 2nd and 3rd word nations.

Homework:
Monday-  finish the leading economic indicators of Ghana and Nigeria
Tuesday-  GNP and leading economic indicators of South Korea
Wednesday-  find our is South Korea's ranking 1st 2nd or 3rd world? why?
Thursday- finish researching the leading economic indicators of Mexico/ study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the roots of representative government, study the French and Indian War chapter 5 page 146-155

Homework:
Monday- map on French and Indian War page 150- 151 due on Friday
Tuesday- review questions page 145 1-3
Wednesday- answer section review page 151 1-3
Thursday- finish map due tomorrow


                                                             Have a Blessed Week

                                                                        Mr.  G

November 4-7,  2014


**NOTE   No school on Monday November 3,  teacher in service.


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study why Egypt is a 2nd or 3rd word country, explore what are the elements that determine
what a nations status is. Test on Friday

Homework-
Tuesday:    name other countries that are the same as Egypt in ranking  3 total
Wednesday:  research what is GNP and GDP as related to economics
Thursday:  research GNP and GDP of Germany


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study west Africa chapter 5, focus on the Empire of Ghana, African culture and economics, test on Friday

Homework:
Tuesday:   finish reading page 151-154 review questions from reading total of 4 questions
Wednesday:  spiders from reading  page 156-160 5 spiders 4 lines
Thursday:   lesson review questions page 161 1-3/ study for test on lesson 1 and 2

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the beginning of an American Identity, review European Enlightenment Thinkers and how they impacted the Colonies and America, Test on Friday.

Homework:
Tuesday: What was the Enlightenment?
Wednesday:   answer questions page 140 1-3
Thursday:   section review page 145 1-4/ study for test



                                                        Have a Blessed Week


                                                                 Mr. G

Week of October  27-31, 2014


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study Ancient Egypt, chapter 5 lesson 1,2 and 3. Understand hunting, fishing, transportation and geography. Study Egyptian Art, writing, math, science and medicine. Test on Friday chapter 5 lesson 1, 2 and 3.

Homework:
Monday-   finish spiders from reading, page 147-149 5 spiders and 4 lines
Tuesday-   lesson review page 151 1-4
Wednesday-  What were the advances in geometry, art, science, and medicine.


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study cross cultural art of Christian and Muslim faiths, focus on the Golden age of Islam, finish map of Europe page A1, study for test on Wednesday chapter 4 lesson 1, 2 and 3 page 121-154.

Homework:

Monday-   review notes on lesson 2 page 121-123
Tuesday-   study for test on lesson 1, 2 and 3 page 121-154
Wednesday-  finish map of Europe
Thursday-  Finish map of  Asia

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Back Country, the Scots-Irish, review chapter assessment, test on chapter 4 lesson 1,2,3 and 4 page 105-130.

Homework-
Monday-   section review questions page 129 1-4
Tuesday-   What characterized the population of the Middle, Southern and new England Colonies?
Wednesday-  no homework
Thursday- spiders from reading


                                           Have a Blessed Week

                                                 Mr. G

Week of October 20-24,  2014



6th Grade Social Studies:                                                                                                                      we will study the Mesopotamian Empire chapter 4 page 112-135, focus on the Fertile Crescent and  Persian Empire. Test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-   Lesson Review page 116  1-4
Tuesday-   spiders from reading, lesson 5 spiders 4 lines
Wednesday-  review questions from page 129- 131 4 questions total
Thursday-    study for test tomorrow chapter 4 lesson 1,2and 3

7th Grade Social Studies:
We will study the rise of Muslim States chapter 4 page 109- 139. Focus on the Golden Age, Muslim rule of Spain, the legacy of Islam, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-   lesson review page 116 1-4
Tuesday-   comparison between cultures page 121, Muslim Christian. And lesson review page 125
                  1-2
Wednesday-lesson review page 125  3-6
Thursday-  lesson review page 137 1- 4/ study for test


8th Grade Social Studies
We will study Colonies development chapter 4

Homework:
Monday-   review questions page 113 1-3
Tuesday-   chart on population diversity 1750  page 117, economics of the area
Wednesday-  how did enslaved persons resist their slavery?
Thursday-   study for chapter 4 test



                              Have a Blessed Week

                                         Mr. G

Week of October 13-16,  2014


**Note there is no school on Friday October 17, teachers have a training day.


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study the first Civilization, understand the traits of Civilization, the role of city states, life in Summer , Sumerian science and technology. Test on chapter 3 lesson 1, 2 &3 on Thursday.

Homework:
Monday-   Civilization in Summer chart on page 90, finish essential questions from reading page 89-93  three total.
Tuesday-  Lesson Review page 95 1-4 from Lesson 2
Wednesday Lesson Review  Lesson 3 page 103 1-4/ study for test on chapter 3, open notes

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study Islam and Muhammad, understand the connections to Judaism and Christianity, review for test on Thursday, chapter 3 Lesson 1,2 &3 page 80-105.


Homework:

Monday-  we will finish writing spiders from reading from page 93-93, 5  spiders and 4 lines 
Thursday- answer review questions from page 96 1-4
Wednesday- Lesson Review questions from Lesson 2 page 103 1-5, study for test on chapter 3 Lesson 1, 2 & 3

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the English Colonies, understand the difference between the Southern, Middle and New England Colonies, review for test on Thursday. Chapter 3 section 1,2, and 3

Homework:
Monday-  map skills page 102/color
Tuesday-  answer questions page 101 1-4
Wednesday- study for test, answer review questions page 104 0dd 1,3,5,7,9


                                                      Have a Blessed Week

                                                                 Mr. G

Week of October 6-10  2014



6th Grade Social Studies
We will focus on the Iowa Test this week

Homework: there is no homework this week  
                    Start reading chapter 3,  vocabulary
lesson 1 and 3 page 82-86


7th Grade Social Studies
We will work on Iowa Test this week, turn in map of the world on Monday

Homework:
 there is no homework this week because of testing
                    Start reading chapter 3 Islam and the middle east chapter 3, lesson 1 page 84-89
                    define vocabulary from reading page 89 1-6

8th Grade Social Studies
We will work on the Iowa Test this week, work on map skills, and chapter 3 the British Colonies


Homework:
No homework because of testing, we will work on the British Colonies and map skills


                                                     Have a Blessed Week

                                                                Mr. G

Week of September 29 - October 3, 2014



** Note All students will be taking the Iowa Standardized Test the next two weeks. As a result there
              will be little or no homework during the testing time.

   * All students should have 8-10 hours of sleep each school night.
  
   *  Make sure your child eats a good breakfast, so they will have energy for learning
  
  
6th Grade Social Studies
We will take the Iowa Test, work on map skills of the world
** No Homework

7th Grade Social Studies
We will work on the Iowa Test, map skills  of the world
** No Homework

8th Grade Social Studies
We will work on the Iowa Test this week, map skills of the world
** No Homework
                                 


                                                Have a Blessed Week

                                                          Mr. G

Week of September 22-26,  2014



6th Grade Social Studies
We will study chapter 3 Ancient Mesopotamia, map skills of the world, vocabulary and concepts of the Iowa Test, map skills of the world

Homework:
Monday-  essential questions from reading page 83-86
Tuesday-  read up to page 93, make 5 spiders with 4 lines each
Wednesday- no homework
Thursday-  review vocabulary and study for quiz on chapter 3 lesson 1 and 2


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Beginning of Islam chapter 3 lesson 1 and 2 page 84-96, Review vocabulary terms and concepts for Iowa Testing, map skills of the world

Homework:
Monday- Answer lesson review questions page 89 1-2/ vocabulary is number 1 page 89
Tuesday-  answer lesson review questions page 3-6 page 89
Wednesday- no homework
Thursday-  study for quiz on chapter 3 lesson 1 and 2

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the 13 colonies chapter 3 section 1 and 2, define vocabulary and concepts for Iowa Testing, world map skills

Homework:
Monday- finish time line page 82-83, questions page 89 1-3
Tuesday- answer questions section 2 page 97 1-3
Wednesday- no homework
Thursday- review for quiz on section 1 and 2 chapter 3



                                              Have a Blessed Week

                                                           Mr. G

Week of September 15-19 20014




6th Grade Social Studies
We will study critical thinking questions, understand domesticated animals, assessment on chapter 2, start studying for Iowa Testing.

Homework:
Monday-  finish chart page 73
Tuesday-  study vocabulary words
Wednesday- work on terms and concepts write each term 5 times each
Thursday-  study vocabulary and political cartoon

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the legacy of the Roman Empire, understand terms and vocabulary for Iowa Testing, understand political cartoon, charts and graphs.

Homework:
Monday-  study vocabulary words/spiders from reading
Tuesday-  define each vocabulary word 5 times each
Wednesday-  interpret charts, bar graphs from reading
Thursday-  review vocabulary and political cartoon

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study European Exploration of the new world, assessment on chapter 2 Tuesday, start reviewing for the Iowa Testing.

Homework:
Monday-  study for chapter 2 assessment
Tuesday-  read chapter 3 section 1 page 85-89
Wednesday-  define each term 5 times
Thursday-  finish interpreting charts graphs, and political cartoons



                                             Have a Blessed Week

                                                       Mr. G

Week of September 8-12 2014


6th Grade Social studies
We will study North and South American human migration, study the first communities, map skills of migration, Assessment on Friday, focus on the first communities.

 Monday:  We will have a assessment on chapter I lesson 1, 2, 3. Start reading lesson 4 page 38-43.
                   Map skills due on Thursday page 47 color

               Homework
                Monday:  Finish lesson review page 38- 43  answer questions 1-3 page 43
                Tuesday:  Start map on page 47 for a grade due on Thursday/ Questions page 55 1-3
                Wednesday:  Finish map/ color for grade due tomorrow
                Thursday:  Study for assessment chapter 2  lesson 1 and 2

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, map skills on page 55 due on Thursday.

               Homework
               Monday:  lesson review page 51 1-4
               Tuesday:  finish questions page 56 1-4
               Wednesday:  finish map on page 55 due tomorrow
                Thursday:  study for test on chapter 2 lessons 1,2, 3

8th Grade Social Studies
We will start assessment of  chapter 1 lessons 3 and 4, start reading chapter 2 lesson 2 , map skills due  from page 63 due on Thursday.

              Homework
              Monday:  vocabulary from reading of chapter 2 lesson 1 1-10
              Tuesday:  lesson review page 70 1-3
              Wednesday:  finish map skills due tomorrow from page 63
              Thursday:  section review from page 79 1-3/Q and A



                                                          Have a Blessed Week

                                                                      Mr. G





                


           
              

Week of September 2-5  2014

6th Grade Social Studies

              
Tuesday:  Review what we learned, read page 24-30  Q and A, Start review questions
                 from reading.
                 Homework:  Answer all review questions from reading
Wednesday:  Check homework, read up to page 33
                      Homework:  lesson review pg. 33 1-4
Thursday:   lesson  4 pg. 38-43
                   Homework: lesson review pg. 1-4/ study for  assessment on Friday lesson 1-4
Friday:    Assessment on lesson  1-4

7th Grade Social Studies

Tuesday:   We will study geography of the world,  Finish Map skills of the world
                 Homework:  Mapping the World lesson 2 pg. 15- 21
Wednesday:  check homework, read page 22-28 start answering all review questions from reading
                  Homework:  Finish review questions from reading
Thursday: we will study interpreting the past lesson 4
                 Homework:  lesson review pg. 35 1-5/ study for test ch. 1 lesson 1-4
Friday:  Assessment on ch. 1 lesson 1-4

8th Grade Social Studies

Tuesday: We will study Societies of Europe read pg. 44-48
                 Homework: answer questions page 48 1-3
Wednesday:  We will study Early European Explorers section 5, check homework, page 49-53
                  Homework: Answer section assessment questions  page 53 1-3/ study for test
Thursday We will review for test of chapter 1 section 4&5
                 Study for assessment
Friday:  Assessment on chapter 1 section 4&5


                                                     Have a Blessed Week

                                                                Mr. G



              




                

Week of August 26-29,  20014

6th Grade Social Studies
Tuesday:   We will study world geography and land forms 
                  Homework:
                  Cover books, finish 50 states/map skills/ Read page 9-12 4 spiders 4 lines

 Wednesday: Study how maps help us study history
                      Read page 15-19  reading maps page 16/ types of maps page 17
                      Homework:  Geographic Grid page 18            
Thursday:   We will finish lesson 2 read up to page 23
                   Homework:  answer questions page 23 1- 4
Friday:  We will review lesson 1 and 2, map skills

7th Grade Social Studies
Tuesday:  We will study maps and land forms
                 Homework:  cover books, finish 50 states/map read pg. 8-12
Wednesday:   read page 13-20
                  Homework answer questions 1-4 page 21
Thursday:  Reading maps skills pg. 22-23
                  Homework:  study 50 states
Friday:   50 states test

8th  Grade Social Studies
Tuesday: we will introduce 8th grade social studies and class expectations
                Home cover books and finish map skills
Wednesday: Crossing to America page 27-29
                     Homework review class notes
Thursday:   Map Skills pg. 8  Hemisphere, latitude, longitude and types of maps
Friday:     50 states test/ map skills

                                        Have a Blessed Week
                                              Mr.  G
   


 

                  
                    
                  

Week of May 27-30,  2014


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the history of Scientific Method, Scientific Revolution, theories and inventions, test on Friday.

Homework:
Tuesday- answer lesson review questions pg. 501 1-4
Wednesday- lesson review pg. 507 1-4
Thursday finish questions pg. 517 1-4/study for test


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study the contributions of Greek, Roman and Hebrew civilizations to Western Democracy's,
test on Friday.

Homework:
Tuesday- list some of the contributions of Greek culture to the Western world
Wednesday- name some of the contributions of Rome to Western Civilization from the reading
Thursday- list contributions of the Hebrew civilization to the Western World/ study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We  will study World War I 1914-1919, understand the American role before  the war, American  involvement

Homework:
Tuesday- questions pg. 683 1-3
Wednesday- lesson review pg. 690 1-3
Thursday- study for test


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

 Week of May 19-23, 2014



7th Grade Social Studies
We will study Mesoamerica, understand the culture, religion, art, and legacy. test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 371 1-4
Tuesday- pg. 377 1-4 lesson review
Wednesday- lesson review pg. 390 1-4
Thursday- study for test ch. 11 lesson 1,2,&3


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study Mesoamerican culture, the ancient Andean civilization, Olmac and Mayan people test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 293 1-4
Tuesday- essential questions from reading
Wednesday- lesson summary
Thursday- study for test ch. 9 lesson 1,2,3&4


8th Grade Social Studies
We will study How the United States expands over seas/ Imperialism, Hawaii, Philippians, Cuba, Panama ,Spanish American War, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-assessment questions pg. 661 1-3
Tuesday- assessment questions lesson 2 pg. 667 1-4
Wednesday- map pg. 670/665 due on Friday
Thursday- assessment questions pg. 673 1-3 / study for test


Have a Blessed Week


Mr. G

Week of May 12- 15, 2014


We will study the origins of Christianity, life and death of Jesus, understand Parables, life of Paul Rome and Christianity. Test on Thursday.

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 471, 1-4
Tuesday- questions from the two Parables of Jesus, pg. 474-475/review questions from lesson 2, 477
Wednesday- lesson review pg. 486 1-4

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Aztecs, the culture and legacy of the Aztecs, study the Incas, Incan society, review for test on Thursday.

Homework:
Monday-  lesson review pg. 402, 1-4
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 415 1-5
Wednesday- ch. 12 review pg. 418 1-11/ study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Legacy of the War, rebuilding the Union, Reconstruction 1865-1877, Civil Rights Amendments. Test on Thursday

Homework:
Monday-  section assessment pg. 523 1-3
Tuesday- reconstruction Amendments 13th 14th and 1 Amendments
Wednesday- review questions pg. 537 1-4/study for test legacy of the war and Reconstruction era


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

Week of  May 5- 9, 2014


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Catholic Church, Luther confronts the Church, the Reformation, missionaries, counter Reformation, test on Friday

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 465 1-4
Tuesday- chart of branches of Christianity pg. 473
Wednesday- map skills pg. 482, European religions in the Americas
Thursday- study for test ch. 14 lesson 1,2,3

6th Grade Social Studies
We  will study Christianity, the life of Jesus, Rome and Christianity, Test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  lesson review pg. 471 1-4
Tuesday-  lesson review pg. 481 1-4
Wednesday- all review questions pg. 482-486
Thursday- study for test on Friday

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the role of African American Soldiers, Emancipation of  Proclamation, battle of Gettysburg, end of the war, test on Friday

Homework:

Monday- pg. 506 1-4
Tuesday- pg. 507-511  1-4
Wednesday- questions pg. 523  1-4
Thursday-  Study for test


Have a Blessed  Week

Mr. G
 

Week of April 28- May 2, 2014 


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Italian Renaissance, understand the life of the upper and lower class, the spread of the Renaissance in northern and western Europe, review for test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  lesson review 441, 1-4
Tuesday-  describe the upper and lower class during the Renaissance
Wednesday-  lesson review pg. 450 1-5
Thursday-  study for ch. 13 lesson 2&3

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study how Rome becomes an Empire, daily life in a Roman Fort, comparing Republican Government, review elements of American Government, test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  lesson review pg. 441 1-4
Tuesday-  finish review questions pg.442-449 all blue and essential questions
Wednesday-  comparing Republican Government pg. 439
Thursday-  study for test 13 lesson 1, 2, and 3,

8th Grade Social Studies
We will review what we learned about the Civil War, focus on General Robert E. Lee and U. S. Grant, Gettysburg, map of the war, test on Friday

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 491 1-4
Tuesday- section review pg. 497 1-4
Wednesday- pg. 498, theme, applying citizenship skills, analyzing leadership
Thursday  study for test on Friday


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

Week of April 14-17


Note: This is Holy Week and we will have Mass on Wednesday April 16, 2014


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study The Roman Empire, learn how Rome became an Empire, map skills

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 441 1-4
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 449 1-4
Wednesday- finish map of the Roman Empire

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Reformation and Martin Luther, the ninety five thesis, reform and reaction

Homework:

Monday- spiders from reading 5/4
Tuesday- all review questions from reading 5 total  lesson 2
Wednesday- map skills and the spread of Reformation

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the issue of slavery dominates Politics, election of 1860, focus on critical thinking questions/map skills of 1860

Homework:
Monday- section review pg. 470, 1-4
Tuesday- section review pg. 475, 1-4
Wednesday- map skills of 1860


Elective:  Art History
We will study Still Life  (working in space).


Have A Blessed Week

Mr. G

Week of April 7-11

7th. Grade Social Studies
We will work on the Cesar Chavez  Project, finish reading about the Ottoman Empire, and review for test on Thursday.

Homework:
Monday- group Project
Tuesday- answer questions on pg. 354 1-4
Wednesday- study for test on ch.10 lesson 4 &5
Thursday- map skills of  Europe

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study Cesar Chavez Project, finish the legacy of the Greek civilization, review for test, introduction to the rise of Rome

Homework:
Monday- Project on Cesar Chavez
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 417 1-4
Wednesday- study for test ch. 12,  lesson 4
Thursday- the rise of Rome pg. 435 1-4

8th. Grade Social Studies
We will work on Cesar Chavez Project,  introduction to the Civil War, tensions between the North and South, map skills

Homework:
Monday- finish  Cesar Chavez Project
Tuesday- finish questions pg. 461 1-4
Wednesday- pg. 465 1-4
Thursday- Study for test ch 15 section 1 & 2

Elective
Art History: we will finish Egyptian Art Project

health/PE: we will study good food choices, the role of  physical education and sleep


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

Week of March 31-April 4 2014


Dear Parents:  We would encourage you to take your family to Mass or Church each Sunday. Father Henry will be glad to see you, and you will get a blessing.


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study European Economic Project due today, what are some of the economic elements of Europe?
Start oral presentation. Introduction of Civilizations of the Americas, Mesoamerica, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-  answer review questions pg. 356-357, 1-5
Tuesday-  no homework
Wednesday-  lesson review pg. 371, 1-5
Thursday-  study for test

6th Grade Social studies
We will study Greek legacy, architecture, history, philosophy, science, Plato, Socrates & Aristotle.

Homework:
Monday- answer all review questions pg. 411-417
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 417 1-5
Wednesday- no homework
Thursday- study Greek History for test tomorrow

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study Economic issues and data of Europe, have oral presentation of Project, read about the underground rail road, focus on a Nation Divided.

Homework:

Monday-  pg. 428  1-4 section review
Tuesday-  answer review questions pg. 432 1-4
Wednesday- no homework
Thursday-  study for test for tomorrow


Elective
Art History, students will  Egyptian Art, and work on a art activity

Have a Blessed Week


Mr. G

Week of March 24-28



7th Grade Social Studies
We will study European Economic and Financial markets, understand changes in Government and Economics, Parliament's power, and Representative Government. Ottoman Empire.

Homework:
Monday- work on research for Project due on Friday
Tuesday- answer lesson review pg. 345 1-4
Wednesday- section review pg. 354 1-4
Thursday- finish Project

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study the City-State and Democracy, types of Government, Direct Democracy

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 376 1-4
Tuesday- Work on Project due on Friday
Wednesday- answer questions pg. 383 1-4
Thursday- finish Project

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study Asian Economic Project due on Friday, Hopes of Immigrants, why some Americans opposed Immigration. American Literature and Art, Reforming American Society.

Homework:
Monday- work on research Project due on Friday
Tuesday- answer section assessment questions pg. 432 1-4
Wednesday- answer questions pg. 437 1-4
Thursday- finish  Asian Project


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

Week of march 17- 20

Note: Congratulations Girls JV Basketball Team in your Victorious in the Championship game.
         AND, Special Shout-Out to the Girls Varsity Basketball Team in your Victory's this weekend.
         Bruins  Rock!


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study Sparta & Athens, understand the City States, government and Society, test on Thursday

Homework:
Monday- answer all essential questions from reading, pg. 379-383
Tuesday- chart on forms of government pg. 376
Wednesday- finish questions pg. 383 1-4/study for test

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study Governments and Economics, Representative Institutions & Democratic thought, test on Thursday

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 345 1-4
Tuesday- pg. write review of King John, new English government
Wednesday all essential  questions pg. 351-354

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the hope of immigrants, Scandinavian & German, European immigrants, review for test

Homework:
Monday- questions on pg. 428 1-4
Tuesday- pg. 432 1-4
Wednesday- section review pg. 437 1-4/study for test


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G
                                                     

Week of  March  10-14 2014

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Role of the Catholic Church, Conflict between the Monarchs and Papacy, the Crusades, Plague and the Hundred Years War, test on Friday

Homework:
Monday- lesson review pg. 325 1-4
Tuesday- Lesson summary pg. 331 & lesson review pg. 331 1-4
Wednesday- Map skills due on Friday pg. 334 spread of the Plague 1300
Thursday- lesson review pg. 337 1-4/ study for test

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study  Ancient Greece  Geography of Greece, Beliefs and Customs, Mythology, the Olympics, Literature, City-States, Democracy

Homework:
Monday-  pg. 359 1-4
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 365 1-5/ spiders
Wednesday- pg. 376 1-4
Thursday- Study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will Study the California Gold Rush, the first Levi's, Immigrants from Europe, Literature and Art, American Society

Homework:
Monday- lesson 4 pg. 417 1-4
Tuesday- pg. 432 1-4
Wednesday- pg. 437 1-4
Thursday- study for test


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

Week March 3, 2014

Note: Please bring cans of  food for the Mass on Wednesday


7th. Grade Social Studies
We will study Feudalism in Europe and Japan, understand the legacies of Feudalism, learn the basic moves of Chess, test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  Lesson  3 question pg. 311 1-4 and lesson review
Tuesday-  go over the rules of chess/ answer questions pg. 314 1-4
Wednesday-  Map pg. 317 due on Friday
Thursday- study for test

8th. Grade Social Studies
We will Study Manifest destiny, the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fa Trail, understand the Texas Question, and the Mexican American War, test on Friday.

Homework:
Monday-  section assessment questions pg. 397 1-4
Tuesday-  Map Skills pg. 395 due on Thursday
Wednesday-  review pg. 405 1-4
Thursday- section review pg. 411 1-3/study for test

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study Exodus from Egypt, map skills pg. 345 due on Thursday, time line of the ch., research ch. 10 pg.  348 1-5 test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  Essential questions questions pg. 331- 338 1-4
Tuesday-  start map skills pg. 345 due on Thursday
Wednesday- compare and contrast Rome and Israel
Thursday - Study for test


Have a  Blessed Day

Mr. G

Week of  February 24-28, 2014


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study topics in African American History, read about Dred Scott, and Harriet Tubman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Dr. MLK Jr. Dream Speech, vocabulary, Plessy vs. Ferguson, and the role they played in American History

Homework:
Monday-  answer essential questions
Tuesday-  answer essential questions and Close Read look for syntactic structure
Wednesday-  who is the audience? emotions or senses in the reading?
Thursday- study for test

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study topics in African American History, read poems by Maya Angelou & Langston Hughes,
Dr. MLK Jr. Dream Speech, Dred Scott Case and the role they played in American History

Homework:
Monday- answer essential questions
Tuesday- answer essential questions from reading
Wednesday- identify syntactic structure
Thursday- study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will focus on the role of African American contributions, study Langston Hughes, Harrier Tubman, Maya Angelou, Dred Scott, Dr. MLK Jr. and Plessy Vs. Ferguson, Brown vs. Board of Education

Homework:
Monday- answer essential questions
Tuesday- answer all essential questions from reading
Wednesday- identify syntactic structure & historical reference  from reading
Thursday- study for test

Elective  Art History
We will Study the Harlem Renaissance, Art in the Golden Age, connecting history and Jazz improvisation

PE/Health
30 min. exercise, elements of good health

Have a  Blessed week

Mr. G

Week of February 18-21, 2014


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study European and Feudalism, the code of Chivalry in Europe and Japan, review for test on Friday

Homework:
Tuesday- answer lesson review questions pg. 297 1-5
Wednesday- lesson review questions pg. 303 1-5
Thursday- compare and contrast Europe and Japan/study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study Problems with Foreign Powers, War of 1812, the legacy of the war, review for test on Friday

Homework:
Tuesday- answer questions pg. 329 1-4
Wednesday- section review questions pg. 333 1-4
Thursday- ch. 10 review for test on Friday

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Kingdom of there Hebrews, learn how God used Abraham and Moses, focus on the Promise Land

Homework:
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 329 1-4
Wednesday- spiders from reading 6/4
Thursday- finish lesson review pg. 339 1-5/study for test

Elective PE/Health
PE/making good choices in diets


Have a Blessed Week

Mr.  G

Week of February 10- 13, 2014


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Samurai and Shoguns, Study Korea and southeast Asia, review for test on Ch. 8 for Wednesday

Homework:
Monday-  answer questions pg. 271, 1-5
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 279/study for test

6th Grade Social Studies
We will Study the Golden Age of India, study the legacy of India, review for test on Wednesday

Homework:
Monday-  answer questions pg. 239 1-5
Tuesday- lesson review pg. 243 1-6/study for test ch. 7

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study American Free Enterprise system, review the Constitution, review for test

Homework:
Monday-  answer questions pg. 345 1-4
Tuesday-  answer questions pg. 353 1-4/ study for test

Elective Art/History
We will study on Pop Art


Have a Blessed Week

Mr.  G

Week of , February 3-7 2014

7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Land of the Rising Sun, understand the Chinese influence on Japan, the growth of Japan,distinctive Japanese Art

Homework:
Monday- finish spiders spiders
Tuesday- lesson  review pg. 254 1-4
Wednesday- finish spiders from reading
Thursday- questions 1-5 pg 261/study for test

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study the geography of the subcontinent of Asia, lesson review, focus on diet and Gods, review for test on Friday

Homework:
Monday- answer questions pg. 224 1-4
Tuesday- all essential questions from reading
Wednesday- lesson review pg. 231 1-5
Thursday- study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Jefferson Administration, understand the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the effects of the exploration

Homework:
Monday- answer questions pg. 317 1-3
Tuesday- presentation on the era
Wednesday- answer questions pg. 323 1-4/ Map pg. 320 due on Friday
Thursday- Review and study for test


Elective Art/History  Baroque Art

PE/Health why is exercise important, and rest


Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

of January  27-31, 2014


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the land of the rising sun, understand the influence of China on Japan, the growth of Japan as a major world powerhouse, test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  finish spiders from reading pg. 250- 253
Tuesday-  map of Japan China and Korea, due on Friday
Wednesday- answer questions pg. 261  1-5
Thursday- study for test

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study the geography of India, map skills of the area, study the Gods of India, review for test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  answer questions pg. 218-224, 1-4
Tuesday-  answer essential questions from reading
Wednesday-  questions pg. 231 1-5
Thursday- finish map skills of India/study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
Objective we will study the Jefferson Administration, Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Louisiana Purchase, test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  finish questions pg. 317 1-3
Tuesday-  start map skills of Lewis and Clark due on Friday
Wednesday-  pg.  321 1-3
Thursday effects of the expedition/study for test

Elective Art/History Baroque Art

Health/PE  understand the role of diet and exercise to good health

Have a Blessed Week

Week of January 21-25, 2014

Note: 7th  Grade class will go on a field trip to the University of Redlands this Friday January 21

7th Grade Social Studies we will study Chinese trade over seas past and present, make Chinese Compass, test on Thursday

Homework:
Tuesday-  finish questions pg. 243 1-5
Wednesday-  pg.244 1-7/study for test
Thursday- no homework


6th Grade Social Studies
We will study  research skills, understand facts and opinions, how to form opinions, focus on conclusions, test on Friday

Homework:
Tuesday-  finish pg. R20 historical point of view
Wednesday-  drawing conclusions pg. R21 & R22
Thursday-  Review for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study Article I, II, & III of the constitution, answer review questions from the readings test on Thursday

Homework:
Tuesday-  questions pg 246 1-2
Wednesday- finish review questions from reading/study for test
Thursday- no homework

Elective
Art/History
Baroque Art

Have a Blessed Week

Mr. G

The week of January 13-17 2014


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study the return to Chinese rule, compare across the cultures of Europe and China, review for test on Friday, start project on compass.

Homework:
Monday-  finish essential questions from reading pg. 239- 241
Tuesday-  lesson review pg. 242 1-5
Wednesday-  finish questions pg. 244  1-6
Thursday-  study for test

6th Grade Social Studies
We will study Social Studies Skill Builder: categories, main ideas, compare and contrasting, generalization, inferences

Homework:
Monday- finish compare and contrasting
Tuesday- categorizing
Wednesday- generalizations
Thursday- study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study elements of the Constitution, separation of powers, article I, II, III, interpreting graphs

Homework:
Monday- review the seven principles of the constitution
Tuesday- answer questions pg. 247 1&2
Wednesday- pg. 255 1-2
Thursday- pg. 261 1-2/study for test

Elective/ Art History Baroque Art

PE/Health understand the role of fiber protein, sodium, carbohydrates, sugar and fats in our diet


Have a Blessed Week

Mr.  G

Week of January 6-10 2014

Happy New Year, and I hope you and your family had a Blessed Christmas


7th Grade Social Studies
We will study Chinese technological progress, understand the legacy of China, map skills of China due on Friday, study for test on Friday

Homework:
Monday-  finish questions pg. 229 1-5
Tuesday- map skills on China due on pg. 234, review lesson 3 ch. 7
Wednesday-  answer questions pg. 234  1-5
Thursday-  finish questions pg. 237 1-5/study for test on ch. 7 lesson 1,2 & 3

6th Grade Social Studies
We will Study Nubia and the land of Kush, review geographic mapping, study western, central and southern Africa, review for test on Friday on Ch. 6 lesson 1,2,&3

Homework:
Monday-  pg. 193 1-4
Tuesday-  lesson review pg. 200  1-5
Wednesday-  lesson review pg. 209  1-4
Thursday-  study for test

8th Grade Social Studies
We will study the Confederation, elements of our Constitution, review for test on Friday
ch. 8 section 1,2&3


Homework:
Monday:  finish questions pg. 225
Tuesday:  map the Great Compromise
Wednesday-  answer questions pg. 237 1-4
Thursday-  study for test on ch. 8 section 1,2&3

Elective/ Art History
We will study Baroque Art


Elective/ PE/Health
We will study the role of fiber, oil, protein, sodium, sugar and carbohydrates in our diet

Have a Blessed Week

Mr.G