Thursday April 8

Nothing is impossible, even the word itself says I'm Possible.

We are watching a video today called "Afghanistan Revealed" Tomorrow we will be taking a map test on the Middle East. Click on the game to the right to practice/study.

Week of March 29-April 2

This week we will be looking at North Africa and Southwest Asia. And spending significant time discussing the 3 main religions that came from this area. Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

There will be a worksheet on Monday that we will go through on Tuesday. We will then watch a video on Jerusalem on Wednesday and Thursday.

There is no school this coming Friday and next Monday due to the Easter Holiday.

Tuesday March 23

We will start off today by watching Channel 1 News.

We will be finishing Europe and beginning The Middle East by working on the Unit 5 Atlas which will be due tomorrow.

This is the last week of the 3rd quarter all late work will need to be turned in by Wednesday as I will be gone on Thursday and Friday.

Thursday March 4

"In the end we will not remember the words our enemies said. But the silence of our friends." -Martin Luther King Jr.


Today we'll be going to the computer lab to take an online test on European Countries. When we are done with that we will be researching different countries of Europe and answering questions about them.

On Friday we will be registering for classes so make sure you bring your registration materials.

Monday February 22

This is a short week due to Parent/Teacher conferences and Snow Days on Wednesday. Times for conferences are Monday from 4:00 until 7:30. And Thursday from 8:00-11:00, 12:00-4:00, and 5:00-7:30. I hope to see as many parents there as possible.

Today we will watch Channel 1 News and talk about the Olympics. You will also get a map of Europe which will be due on Wednesday. You will also get a grade sheet to take home for an assignment to let your parents know there are conferences. That needs to be turned in by Wednesday.

Tuesday the plan is to continue discussing the Olympics, where the different sports came from and why certain countries win more medals in certain events.

Wednesday is Snow Days so we will have a shortened schedule, so we'll finish with any Olympic talk that we need to finish up with. We will do a Geography Skills Activity and any extra time you can finish up your Europe Maps.

Friday, February 19

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, then the world will know peace." -Jimmy Hendrix

Today we will finish correcting the Unit 4 Atlas, and discuss the Olympics.

U.S. is leading the Medal Count with 18. USA USA USA

Tuesday February 16

"We can't change the direction of the wind, but we can adjust our sails." -Unknown

Mr. Lutovsky will be in all day to discuss registration for 9th grade next year. Please parents and kids talk about registration and plan out not only your freshman year but also get an idea of what classes you want to take throughout high school.

Tomorrow we will have a test on Latin American countries on the computer. I encourage you to study using the map games listed in the right hand column.

Friday, February 12

Happy Olympics day.

Today we'll be finishing up our research on the different Olympic sports. If you are done with that you can start working on the Unit 4 Atlas which deals with Europe. That will be due on Thursday of next week.

A little heads up for next week: There is no school on Monday for Presidents day. On Tuesday Mr. Lutovsky will be coming in to discuss registration with you. There will be a packet of information going home so parents be on the lookout for that. On Wednesday we have the computer lab signed out so we will be checking up on our Olympic countries. Thursday we will correct the Unit 4 Atlas. And on Friday we will watch a video on Europe.

Tuesday, February 9th

I'm gone for today but we'll be in the computer lab Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. We'll be researching a culture group for Latin America. And when you finish that we'll be doing research on the Olympics. The worksheets for the research were handed out on Monday so you'll be working with your groups to complete the research.

Thursday February 4

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." -Norman MaFinan

We will be correcting in class the Chapter 7 Supplemental Questions that were assigned last week. We will then watch a short video on Brazil to give the kids an idea of what the land and the people are like in this South American Country.

Wednesday February 3

"You cannot add to the peace and goodwill of the world if you fail to create an atmosphere of harmony and love right where you live and work." -Thomas Dreier

We will finish the live action video called Slave Ship. We will discuss it as a class and then finish our discussion on Chapter 7 Notes.

Tuesday February 2

We'll watch the first part of the video Slave Ship which is a live action recreation of conditions on Slave Ships coming from Africa to the America's. It also tells the story of the Amistad and how slaves were able to win their freedom through the court system.

We will then discuss Slave Ship and continue our discussion on Chapter 7.

Monday February 1

"When we do the best we can we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another." -Helen Keller

Today will be watching Channel 1 news whose main story today is about Obesity.

After that we will be learning how to right down information based on the Incan tool the Quipu.

And finally we will be Discussing the notes from Chapter 7 that the kids were supposed to do over the weekend.

Friday, January 29

"When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another." -Helen Keller


Today Mr. Lutovsky is coming into class to discuss the EXPLORE test that was taken around Thanksgiving. I encourage you to discuss the outcomes of this at home.

Finish the Chapter 7 Worksheets by Monday.

Thursday, January 28

"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with there ingenuity." -General George S. Patton

Today we will be correcting a worksheet on Chapter 6, that was assigned on Tuesday. After that we will be starting on Chapter 7 which is about Mexico. We will begin by having a Note worksheet on Chapter 7. This will be do on Monday Febuary 1st.

Wednesday January 27

God put the firewood there, but everyone must gather and light it themselves.

Today we will be doing a Comparing and Contrasting activity looking at the Maya, the Aztec, and the Incan peoples of Latin America.

We will then watch a 30 minute video on Mexico.

Tuesday, January 25th

"There are two ways of exerting ones strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up. -Booker T. Washington


I hope you enjoyed your 4 day weekend.

We will be watching Channel 1 News today. And discussing 2nd semester.

We will also be starting on Chapter 6 by doing a worksheet on it.

Thursday, January 21

I praise loudly, I blame softly. -Catherine the Second

We will be going to the computer lab mostly to study the countries of Latin America. But we will also have time to work on our state projects, or to finish up any other work we need to before the end of the quarter/semester.

Wednesday January 20

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain. -Maya Angelou


Today is a 3W day. We'll start off by watching the first part of Channel 1 news for an update on Haiti. We'll then watch a 15 minute video on the ancient civilizations of Mexico.

All students got a grade printout yesterday in class. They are encouraged if they are behind in a class to stay after school tomorrow to get caught up. Or to come in on Friday when there is no school for students but teachers will be at school.

Tuesday, January 19th

You can't get much done in life if you only work on the days you feel good. -Jerry West


Today we will be watching Channel 1 News to get an update on Haiti and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll follow that by discussing the Province test and the group essay test that we took last week on Canada. We'll end the day by correcting the Unit 3 Atlas that was assigned last Friday.

Monday January 18, 2010

I have a dream that one day my four little children will be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. -Martin Luther King Jr.

Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will be watching some video clips showing his life from his childhood through his speeches.

Tomorrow we will be discussing the Canada Test that we took last week, as well as discussing the Unit 3 Atlas that was assigned last Friday.

Tuesday, January 12th

Everyone who has taken a shower has had an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it that makes a difference. -Unknown

Today we will be watching a video on Canadian Culture

After that we will be getting into groups to discuss Canadian Culture

Monday, January 11

"It is not that I'm so smart, it's that I stay with problems longer." -Albert Einstein.

Today we're going to:

Watch Channel 1 News
Discuss the quote of the day
Finish our group work with the Cause and Effect Worksheet and discuss it.