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7th Grade social studies at Desert Shadows Middle School
DSMS Phone No. 602 449 6800
The White House Dinner is Friday, May 14th
Trenches from World War I introduced a new war strategy--which country came up with this strategy? See chapter 22.
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LAST UPDATED: 3/14/10
SOCIAL STUDIES - Week of 3/15/10
Day of the Week |
Classwork |
Homework |
Monday 3/15 |
Agenda Overview of section 3, chapter 22 Make country flag and be able to present the symbolims behind colors and symbols Nationalism presentation on Tuesday
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1. Quiz over section 2 Tuesday
2. Read section 3 (pgs. 678-681) and do no. 1 of section review - due Wed. |
Tuesday 3/16 |
Quiz over section 2 today Nationalism presentation Do no. 2 of section review in class
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2. Reread section 3 (pgs. 678-681) and do no. 4 of section review - due Thurs.
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Wednesday 3/17 |
No. 1 of section review due today Nationalism presentation continues Exile/emmigration day. (You will learn rules in class) Do packet for 22.3 today in class |
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Thursday 3/18 |
No. 4 of section review due today Alliance Day - questions for country points over sections 1,2,3 of chapter 22. Big points possible--cannot use book or notes to answer questions
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Friday 3/19 |
Alliance Day questions continue today |
Quiz over section 3 on Tuesday
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Last Week:
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Classwork |
Homework |
Monday 3/8
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Fill out agenda for week Receive chp. 22 packet Work on country banner and packet Country banner due by end of class on Friday of this week |
Section 1 quiz on Tuesday. Read pgs. 672-674 and do no. 1 of section 2 review - due Tuesday Main Idea Activity for 22.1 and 22.2 due Friday (packet) |
Tuesday 3/9
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Section 1 quiz Go over homework (no. 1) Work on banner and packet |
Read pgs. 675-677 and do no. 2 of section 2 review - due Wednesday
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Wednesday 3/10
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Go over homework (no. 2) Reread and discuss pgs. 675-677 with substitute and make the graphic organizer with a partner (pg. 677 no. 3 of section 2 review) |
Do no. 4 of section 2 review - due Thursday
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Thursday 3/11 |
Go over homework (no. 4) Work on banner and packet |
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Friday 3/12
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Trade and review packet main idea activities 22.1 and 22.2 Finish banner - due today - you will present it on Monday (change from last week) |
Section 2 quiz on Tuesday
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Supplies you will need
REVISED ON 5/21/09
To donate to the class:
A ream of copy paper to donate to class (8 1/2 x 11, 20 lb, 92 brightness)
hand sanitizer
a box of tissues
For Yourself:
a good supply of 3x5 index cards, any color, with lines
notebook paper (not college ruled) do not hand in assignments on spiral paper
colored pencils (brought when requested)
pencils
scissors
ruler
red pen for editing
blue or black pens for writing--no other color accepted!
highlighters
Click here for identity link for White House Dinner!
Links: Below are links to other sites that you may choose to access.
Use this to study for USA map quiz
Middle East Radio Show
you can listen if you have the right software
Battle of Gettysburg Information
So much information, so little time...
HRW Textbook Help
Check out homework practice online
Cordell Hull
Mrs. Churchill
letters between Sir Winston and Clemmie
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
biography
Eleanor Roosevelt
biography
Sir Winston Churchill
information and links
Fashions of the 1940's
check it out!
About Clementine Churchill
encyclopedia entry on her life
White House dining
see a tour of the White House Dining Hall
Pioneer information
tragic journey of the Mormon pioneers in 1856
The Donner Party of 1849
Tragedy in the Sierra Nevadas
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