The students will take the test over Chapter 4 (Native Americans/First Texans) tomorrow. For all regular Texas History classes, the Native American mini-poster will be due. This was assigned yesterday in class.
*TAG/PAP*- The Native American brochure will be due on Monday (10/9) at the beginning of class.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Native American Tribes of the Plains Cultural Region
Below are the full notes for the Plains Cultural Region discussed in class today. Students will need to have this information to study for their test and to complete a mini-project to be assigned tomorrow.
Monday, October 2, 2017
Pueblo Cultural Region, Grade Check
Today we took notes over and discussed the two main tribes that made up the Pueblo Cultural Region here in Texas. The notes from this class discussion are below.
There is a UIL grade check coming up this Friday and we are rapidly approaching the end of the first grading period (it seems impossible but it is true). Please check with your student and make sure they have turned in all of their work. You may check your student's grades in all of their classes by visiting the EHMS home page.
There is a UIL grade check coming up this Friday and we are rapidly approaching the end of the first grading period (it seems impossible but it is true). Please check with your student and make sure they have turned in all of their work. You may check your student's grades in all of their classes by visiting the EHMS home page.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Texas Native American Tribes
Today we started discussing the Native American tribes of Texas. First up on the list were the Caddos. I have attached the full set of notes for the tribes of Texas along with several of the photos I showed the students of what type of homes the Caddo tribe built.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Health Issues, 3 Assignments Due
I apologize for having been out so often the past week or so. I'm having some health issues and have multiple tests being run. I'm afraid I'll be missing some more time in the not too distant future. Because of this, it is taking me a bit to get my feet underneath me and get everything graded. Bear with me as I am making progress.
Now, there are three assignments that I need you to make sure your student has turned in to me. The first - and most important - is the mapping project mentioned in previous blog posts. This is a major summative grade and any student who fails to turn it in will have almost no chance of passing for the nine weeks. This assignment was actually due this past Monday 9/25. Any student that did not turn it in on time may still turn it in late for a grade up to a 70. This is much better than a grade of 0. The second assignment is a worksheet the kids worked on while the sub was with them called the Chapter 4 Vocabulary Builder. This worksheet was due today (9/26). The third assignment is the standard Chapter 4 vocabulary assignment. This assignment and the instructions for it is attached below.
Please make sure your student gets these three assignments completed and turned in ASAP. Also, attached are the notes from today's lesson.
Now, there are three assignments that I need you to make sure your student has turned in to me. The first - and most important - is the mapping project mentioned in previous blog posts. This is a major summative grade and any student who fails to turn it in will have almost no chance of passing for the nine weeks. This assignment was actually due this past Monday 9/25. Any student that did not turn it in on time may still turn it in late for a grade up to a 70. This is much better than a grade of 0. The second assignment is a worksheet the kids worked on while the sub was with them called the Chapter 4 Vocabulary Builder. This worksheet was due today (9/26). The third assignment is the standard Chapter 4 vocabulary assignment. This assignment and the instructions for it is attached below.
Please make sure your student gets these three assignments completed and turned in ASAP. Also, attached are the notes from today's lesson.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Texas Geography Mini-Project Assigned
The Texas Geography Mini-Project was assigned yesterday. Full instructions and the map needed to complete the assignment are attached below. Basically, the project covers the various aspects of Texas Geography we have discussed up to this point in chapters 1-3 (Regions, industry, major cities, major rivers, land features, etc.) are all included. This mini-project will count as a major summative grade and is due on Friday 9/22.
*TAG/PAP*- This project was assigned last week and has slightly different instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions previously handed out. The due date for your project is also Friday 9/22.
*TAG/PAP*- This project was assigned last week and has slightly different instructions. Make sure you follow the instructions previously handed out. The due date for your project is also Friday 9/22.
Monday, September 18, 2017
Extreme Weather in Texas, Mini-Project (Regular) Started, Mock-up Due (TAG/PAP)
Today we discussed the six different types of extreme weather that we see in Texas. No one region of Texas sees each of these types of weather but Texas is so vast - and it's climate so diverse - that a multitude of weather types manifest in the state. The full notes over the lesson today are attached below.
After discussing the extreme weather that occurs in Texas, I showed a short video that detailed the terrible F5 tornado that struck Jarrell 20 years ago. Jarrell is only 25-30 miles south of us and the video makes quite an impression. I have included a link to the video below (I did show the first 2-3 minutes without the sound on as the filmography uttered a couple of profanities. These words were NOT broadcast to the class).
Finally, the TAG/PAP kids turned in the mock-up of their project that is due this coming Friday 9/22. The students will get a daily grade for this mock-up and the final project will count as a major summative grade. I have attached a photo of a map that is referenced in the original instructions as it should help give the students an idea of how the project should look.
After discussing the extreme weather that occurs in Texas, I showed a short video that detailed the terrible F5 tornado that struck Jarrell 20 years ago. Jarrell is only 25-30 miles south of us and the video makes quite an impression. I have included a link to the video below (I did show the first 2-3 minutes without the sound on as the filmography uttered a couple of profanities. These words were NOT broadcast to the class).
Finally, the TAG/PAP kids turned in the mock-up of their project that is due this coming Friday 9/22. The students will get a daily grade for this mock-up and the final project will count as a major summative grade. I have attached a photo of a map that is referenced in the original instructions as it should help give the students an idea of how the project should look.
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