Textbooks must be covered. You will be getting a participation grade for making your paper book covers. Please, do not use a stretchable book cover. Our history books are large and the stretchable book covers tend to pull on the cover and binding. If you have difficulty getting paper, please contact me.
HOMEWORK - Cover your textbook by Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
Thanks so much and get those books covered!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Chapter 4 Section 1 - The Early Greeks
Summary
Greece's geography played a major role in the lives of the Greeks. The mountains, climate, and seas determined where people settled and what they did. The geography shaped Greece's government as well, dividing the people into distinct communities. Minoans earned their living by building ships and trading. Mycenaeans built the first Greek kingdoms and spread their power across the Mediterranean region through colonies and trade, spreading Greek culture and spurring industry. The concept of citizenship was developed by the Greeks. The citizens ran the city-states, and people could meet and debate issues at the agora. Greek citizens could also choose officials, pass laws, vote, and hold public office. In exchange for these rights, Greek citizens were required to serve in government and fight as soldiers.
The Geography of Greece - Audio Visual
Ancient Athens and the agora - Audio Visual
Check out this great MSN video - Ancient Earthquake Victims
Greece's geography played a major role in the lives of the Greeks. The mountains, climate, and seas determined where people settled and what they did. The geography shaped Greece's government as well, dividing the people into distinct communities. Minoans earned their living by building ships and trading. Mycenaeans built the first Greek kingdoms and spread their power across the Mediterranean region through colonies and trade, spreading Greek culture and spurring industry. The concept of citizenship was developed by the Greeks. The citizens ran the city-states, and people could meet and debate issues at the agora. Greek citizens could also choose officials, pass laws, vote, and hold public office. In exchange for these rights, Greek citizens were required to serve in government and fight as soldiers.
The Geography of Greece - Audio Visual
Ancient Athens and the agora - Audio Visual
Check out this great MSN video - Ancient Earthquake Victims
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Homework Policy For Social Studies
August 28, 2012
Homework Policy For Social Studies
Students are expected to complete homework on time. They should have put effort into completely answering each question.
If a student does not have a homework assignment in class or if the assignment was not completed with effort, the student will be given a different assignment covering the same material. The alternative assignment will be graded out of a 60% of the original assignment.
Students miss assignments may be assigned to Homework Academy on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays from 2:30 to 3:30.
Fourth quarter, no late work will be accepted.
Students who have turned in an assignment on time with effort, including tests, but are not satisfied with their grade can ask for additional assignments to bring up their grade. It is the student’s responsibility to ask to bring up a grade with an alternative assignment.
Student Signature ________________________________________
Parent Signature _________________________________________
This should be signed and returned by Thursday, August 30, 2012. If you need a second copy of this letter, click here to open the letter in Google Documents and print.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Welcome to a new school year!
Class Expectations
1. You will bring your supplies to class, including book, assignment book, folder, pencil, and paper.
Ustedes tienen que traer sus propios cosas a classe, incuyendo libro, libro de trabajar, folder, lapiz, y papel.
2. You will complete all assignments on time.
Ustedes completara los trabajos a la hora.
3. You will take your seat upon entering the room and get ready to begin class.
Ustedes se sentara en su asiento despues que entrar en la sala y preparara para empezar la classe.
4. Respect one another.
Respeta los otros.
Improving Your Grade
1. Turn assignments in on time.
2. Study. This blog is a great tool. Use it!
3. Turn in any missing or late work. Check Progress Book to see if you are missing assignment!
4. Correct and turn in assignments with low grades.
5. The last week of a grading period I will not take any late or missing work.
Read your Textbook Online!
Read or listen to your textbook online. The directions to access the online textbook are under the "Improving My Grade" tab. I will try to embed the chapter as a PDF on my blog, although it will not have as many features/links as the online version does from the textbook company.
Contact me with questions about your projects and assignments.
Email - vonkamp.kyle@willardschools.org
Phone - 419-933-8312 ext 2105
Check your grades on Progress Book
Textbooks must be covered. Please, do not use a stretchable book cover. Our history books are large and the stretchable book covers tend to pull on the cover and binding.
HOMEWORK - Cover your textbook by Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
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