Homework must be written in the student agenda and it is expected to be
completed when due. Please check your child's agenda daily. All tests and
quizzes must be signed by a parent or guardian.
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GOOD NEWS -THE UNIT 3 PACKET IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WORKSHEETS PAGE OF THIS
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Homework for:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009:
Read Achievements of the Stone Age p. 15, answer questions 1-5.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE VETERANS WHO HAVE PROUDLY SERVED OUR COUNTRY.
THANK YOU TO OUR ARMED FORCES WHO ARE CURRENTLY SERVING OUR COUNTRY.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009:
-Complete Unit 3 packet pages 8 & 9.
Read each section, highlight the questions and highlight the information
that will help you answer the questions. Write the answers to the questions
in the back of your packet. (p. 77)
Monday, November 9, 2009:
No homework!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009:
-Study for the Unit 2 Archaeology Test. Test is tomorrow, Wed. Nov. 4th.
Students who are absent will take the test on Monday, Nov. 9.
-Finish the Unit 2 Vocabulary paragraph if you did not do so in class today
(you can download a copy of the handout on the "Worksheets" page.
Monday, November 2, 2009:
-Study for the Unit 2 Archaeology Test on Wed. Nov. 4th. Students who are
absent will take the test on Monday, Nov. 9.
Friday, October 30, 2009:
1. Study for the Unit 2 Archaeology Test on Wed. Nov. 4th. Students who are
absent will take the test on Monday, Nov. 9.
2. Students were given their Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz to take home and correct.
Thursday, October 29, 2009:
1. Complete packet page 20, Digging for Clues questions. (You will need the
hand-out packet, "Digging for Clues to the Past" that we highlighted in
class)
2. Study for Unit 2 Test on Wednesaday Nov. 4th.
3. Remember to bring in a snack in a sack for our Halloween activity tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009:
1. Fossil Find project due TOMORROW - Thursday, October 29th. (the grading
rubric is available on the "Worksheets page of my website)
2. Study Guide for Unit 2 test signed by a parent ~ test date Wed. 11/4.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009:
•Complete packet page 23 (ignore the letters in parentheses)
•Fossil Find project due Thursday, October 29th. (the grading rubric is
available on the "Worksheets page of my website)
Monday, October 26, 2009:
•Complete packet page 27, Digging Up the Past.
•Fossil Find Project due Thursday, October 29th. (Students received their
grading rubric in class today. Be sure to check that all components of the
project have been compelted before handing it in - the rubric is available on
the "Worksheets page of my website)
Friday, October 23, 2009:
- The "Not So Current Event" fossil article project is due Thursday,
October 29. ( We have completed the class portion of the project - all
other work for the project is to be completed at home.)
Thursday, October 22, 2009:
HW for Period 2:
1. Complete the rough draft of your fossil article summary.
***NOTE- The "Not So Current Event" summary checklist to help you write your
rough draft of the summary is posted on my "Worksheets" page.
2. The "Not So Current Event" fossil article project is due Thursday,
October 29.
HW for Period 5/6, 7/8, 10, 11:
1. Use packet page 19 to complete packet page 21.
2. The "Not So Current Event" fossil article project is due Thursday,
October 29. (Students must complete the remainder of the project at home)
Due to yesterday's assembly there are 2 different Homework assignments for
today:
Wednesday, October 21, 2009:
HW for Period 2:
1. Use the questions as guide to highlight key information in your fossil
article, then answer the Fossil Article questions on page 3 of the "Not So
Current Event" project packet.
2. Have a parent sign the Project sheet.
3. Study for Unit 2 Voc. Quiz - Thursday, 10/22.
1. Complete the rough draft of your fossil article summary.
2. Study for the Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz~Thursday, October 22nd.
***NOTE- The "Not So Current Event" summary checklist to help you write your
summary is posted on my "Worksheets" page.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009:
Due to the morning assembly there are 2 different Homework assignments:
HW for Period 2:
1. Use packet page 19 to complete packet page 21.
2. Study for the Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz on Thursday, Oct. 22nd.
HW for Period 5/6, 7/8, 10, 11:
1. Use the questions as guide to highlight key information in your fossil
article, then answer the Fossil Article questions on page 3 of the "Not So
Current Event" project packet.
2. Have a parent sign the Project sheet.
3. Study for Unit 2 Voc. Quiz - Thursday, 10/22.
Monday, October 19, 2009:
1. Complete both sides of the Animal Ancestors/Modern Marsupials handout.
2. Study for the Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz- Thurs. Oct. 22.
Friday, October 16, 2009:
Study for Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz. It will be Thursday, Oct. 22.
Thursday, October 15, 2009:
•Create a study aid for words #1-10 on pp. 2 & 3 of your Unit 2 packet. (ex.
Flashcards, 2-column notes, or a printout of a Powerpoint presentation of the
words & definitions)
•Vocabulary Quiz will be Thursday, Oct. 22.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009:
Homework:
•Complete packet p. 17.
•Get Unit 1 Quiz signed.
•Take home Halloween letter.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009:
Complete packet p. 26 – Draw 5 artifacts from the 20th or 21st century.
(modern times)
