Reminders for Friday, December 16th

Your journal assignment is due on Friday.  The directions are listed below.  Remember, with winter break coming up, I will not accept this assignment late so make sure you have it done by tomorrow!

Journal Assignment

Record your classroom trading experience as if you were an actual trader from Central Africa, Egypt, or Kush.  Include supporting details about the items you were trading, the route you used to travel, and the goods you received on your journey.  Did you trade for what you wanted?  Why would you and your people need these items?  Be creative!  Your journal entry should be at least half a page in length.  The journal will be due Friday, December 16, 2011.



Chapter 3 Test on Wednesday, 12/14/11

Study for your Chapter 3 test on Wednesday by reviewing your key terms, answering all of the questions on your study guide, and preparing for a short answer response (6-8 sentences) on how the ancient Egyptians were affected by religion OR the Nile River (you have the option of choosing).

Also, if you received another missing assignment report. it is due back with the completed assignments AND a parent signature.

Reminders for Thursday, 12/8/11

Study for your Quiz on Chapter 3, Section 4.  The notes that we took in class on Tuesday will be very helpful when studying for the quiz.  Don't forget to review the vocabulary words as well.

Reminders for Tuesday, 12/6/11

• If you didn't finish your "Guided Reading & Review" worksheet in class on Friday, it will be due this Tuesday.
• If you received a missing assignment report on Friday, it must be signed by a parent/guardian and returned on Tuesday, along with the missing assignments.
• EXTRA CREDIT QUESTION ---- Who is the head football coach of Mr. Schemer's beloved UCF Knights?  Write it down and turn it in with your bellringer, and no mentioning of our record this year!

Reminders for Tuesday, 11/22/11

Tuesday is the LAST day I will accept any late homework.  Make sure you don't fall behind!

HOMEWORK
Study for your 3 quizzes on Tuesday!  The quizzes will be on your vocabulary words (listed in the last post) and on Chapter 3, sections 2 and 3. 

Study your notes that we took in class, re-read the sections, and make sure you know your vocabulary words because they may be on multiple quizzes.

Have a great weekend! 

P.S. -- Keep up with the blog for a possible extra credit question this weekend.

Reminders for Friday, 11/18/11

If you haven't turned in your project that was due on Wednesday, you can still turn it in with a deduction of 5 points for each day it's late.  No late extra credit projects will be accepted.

HOMEWORK
Your 3-column vocabulary words are due on Friday (11/18/11).  The first column should have the word, the middle column should have the definition, and the third column should have a summarized definition of 6 words or less!  The vocabulary words are listed below. (The stars indicate that the word is not in your world history book, so you must use a dictionary)

• Nubia
• Source*
• Isolate*
• Cataract
• Delta
• Silt
• Pharaoh
• Dynasty
• Absolute Power
• Regent
• Approximate*
• Restore*

Reminders for 4B and 6B on Monday, 11/14/11

• Study your notes and book for your Chapter 3, Section 1 Quiz on Monday, November 14th.
• WORK ON YOUR PROJECT!!  It's due on Wednesday, November 16th!
• Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

Reminders for 4B and 6B (November 9)

• The "Guided Reading" worksheet for Chapter 3, Section 1, will be due on Wednesday (11/9) for every student. 
• If you haven't already turned in your map of Egypt with all surrounding regions labeled and colored, it will be due on Wednesday (11/9).
• Wednesday (11/9) is the LAST day I will accept your syllabus returned with your parent's contact information and signature for an EASY 10 points!
• DON'T LET YOUR PROJECT SNEAK UP ON YOU!  All projects are due on Wednesday, November 16th.  You may choose one of the 5 options presented on your project rubric, or you may work on two projects to receive extra credit of 100 points.

Welcome to Mr. Schemer's blog!!!

This blog will be a useful place for both students and parents to keep up with what’s going on in our World History classroom from week to week.  Important reminders and dates regarding homework, quizzes, tests and projects will be posted as often as possible.  If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me via email (schemerm@duvalschools.org) and I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.

Thank you, and have a nice day!

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