Chapter 5 Notes Completed, Chapter 5 Exam Tomorrow

The test over Chapter 5 will be tomorrow. Please make sure your student takes a few minutes to look over their notes, vocabulary, and knows the items mentioned in the study guide below.  Attached below the study guide is the final section of notes for the Chapter.

Study Guide:

- Know the routes of the conquistadors/exploreres mentioned as illustrated on the map on page 120 in the book and also available online

- Know the vocabulary terms and their definitions.

- Look over the self-check quizzes for Lessons 1, 2, and 3 of Chapter 5 as found on the online textbook.

- Be able to explain the "Three G's" that the conquistadors were interested in here in the "New World."

Chapter 5 - Lesson 2 Notes

The full notes for Chapter 5 - Lesson 2 notes can be found below the videos.

Attached are two videos I have shown the students to this point. One video is over Hernan Cortez, who conquered the Aztec Empire. The other is about Francisco Coronado who was the first European to explore the American Southwest.

Chapter 5 Vocabulary Due, New Notes Available

The vocabulary assignment for Chapter 5 is due tomorrow at the beginning of the period. This was originally assigned yesterday (9/4) and the students had most of the period to work on it. Please make sure your student takes advantage of this fairly easy grade.

Also, the notes for Lesson 1 of Chapter 5 are attached below. We are beginning to discuss the Spanish Conquistadors and the Mission System.

Chapter 4 Test Tomorrow, Chapter 4 Worksheet Due Tomorrow

The Gen. Ed. classes were assigned a worksheet over Chapter 4 two days ago. The original due date was today, but I decided to extend it to tomorrow. Please make sure and your student has their worksheet completed and ready to turn in.

ALL classes will take their exam over Chapter 4 tomorrow. Gen. Ed. classes will be allowed to use their notes. PAP/TAG classes will not be allowed to use their notes. Please make sure your student is fully prepared for this important exam.

In an effort to help students be fully prepared for their exam tomorrow, I have attached a "study guide" below.

Remainder of Chapter 4 Notes, Worksheet OR Tri-fold Assigned

Below are the remaining sections of notes from Chapter 4 over the Native American tribes of Texas. Also, the General Education classes were given a worksheet covering Chapter 4 yesterday. They had the class period to work on it and it is due tomorrow.

The PAP/TAG classes were assigned a Tri-fold mini-project. The instructions for this are below. This trip-fold is due on Tuesday 9/24 and will count as a summative grade (ignore date on the instructions below).

Progress Reports Coming Soon, Chapter 4 - Lesson 2 Notes

Parents, progress reports will be coming home next week. They will reflect your student's average as of the end of the day today (9/13). To be honest, many students are off to very poor starts. Some have turned in no work at all. I want to be clear on this - if they do not do the work, they will fail the class. I simply cannot justify passing a student who does not turn in their assignments. Please visit with your student regarding their grades and look for the progress reports next week.

Attached below are the notes on the Native American tribes of the Southeastern Gulf Coast Cultural Region. Students are responsible for this material.

Chapter 4 - Lesson 1 Notes

Today we began discussing how the first people migrated to North America via the Bering Land Bridge during the last Ice Age. We discussed how they lived, hunted, and survived. One of the things we discussed was the development of a spear-throwing stick called an atlatl. Below is a video that shows the creation of an atlatl from start to finish.

Attached below are the notes we took today. Any student who was absent or missed an item or two should print these out.

*Reminder*- The Regions of Texas Geography Project is due one week from today on 9/17. Full instructions are available on yesterday's blog post (scroll down to 9/9 entry).

Geography Project and Chapter 4 Vocabulary Assigned

The Geography Unit project was assigned today in all of my classes. Each student was given a copy of the instructions (see below). The materials required are listed on the instructions sheet. This project will need to be completed at home. We will have very little class time to work on it. This is in line with the Districts's stressing of gradual release of responsibility to the students. In other words, more and more, students are going to be responsible for their own learning. This approach will make them more ready for high school. Below you will find the instructions for the project. Be sure and take note as to which is the project for the Regular Ed. classes and which is for the TAG/PAP classes. Due date for the projects is Tuesday, 9/17.

Also, the Chapter 4 vocabulary was assigned today. The due date for the vocabulary is Wednesday, 9/11.

(Ignore the incorrect due dates on the documents below - the dates listed above are correct)

More Geography Notes, Open Notes Quiz Tomorrow

Attached are the notes we discussed today in class. They cover the border states (and country), the border rivers, and the types of extreme weather we deal with in Texas.

*IMPORTANT* - There will be an open notes quiz tomorrow over the geography notes (both those attached here and the previous notes attached to an earlier post). Please remind your student to bring their notes to class.

Geography Notes & Various Assignments

We are now well into the geography portion of the course. Attached below is a copy of the vocabulary assigned today. Students will need to follow the format as noted. The due date for the vocabulary is Friday 9/6.

I have also assigned a couple of sheets on the location of major Texas cities and rivers. I feel it is important for students to know a little bit about where important places and features are in relation to the Killeen/Harker Heights area. I have not yet decided on a due date, but will update here once I do.

Also, attached you will find a few notes covering what we have discussed in class up to this point.