Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Week of Jan. 21

The Plan:

Social Studies:


Students are learning about the rise and fall Shang and Zhou dynasties of Ancient China.  We will also  explore their beliefs  and accomplishments.  Watch for information about our Chinese Inventions project towards the end of the week.

Homeroom:  Tomorrow is the last day to turn in permission slips for our upcoming field trip to see the Kickapoo presentation of Wizard of Oz.



What Is Happening:

Tuesday: Students processed the information from Section 7.1: "China's First Civilizations" by using a chart to summarize and organize information.  Additionally, they were allowed to chose the even or odd Section Review Questions at the end of the section to practice using their close reading skills.  This work is due tomorrow, Wed. 22.  Students were allowed to check out their notebooks if they needed to complete this work at home tonight.  Flex time was cut short for our Team Spelling Bee.

Wednesday: Students checked and corrected their homework/notes and Begin a study of Ancient Chinese Teachings

Thursday:Students learned about Confucianism and Daoism today by experiencing the principals of the teachings in class.  They finished their guided reading questions during class or flex time. We will experience Legalism tomorrow.