Students have to complete their 10 Commandments Activity for Monday, Dec 20.

Just a reminder that while students should be bringing their SS folder/notebook to class, we are working on Religion for the time being.

Social Studies test were handed back last class.

Students will get their Social Studies test back next class.

Students should get their Social Studies tests back on Thursday. Some students have not written and will need to write Wednesday(tomorrow).
We will be starting a Religion Unit this week, so Social Studies will be at a stand-still for a period of time.

Students are having their test on Friday, Nov 26. Students should be reviewing their terms, their notes, and their handouts. Read over the chapter also.

Don't forget to review for your test on Friday on Chapter 3. Also you need to keep track of the money you have spent until Monday. You are required to hand in a list of how much money you spent and on what items from yesterday after school until Monday. Type or print/write neatly in blue/black ink and hand in with a cover page.

There will be a test on Chapter 3, Friday, Nov 26. Students should be reviewing chapter by reading the chapter over. They should also be reviewing all notes and the hand-outs given in class.

Students need to be reading the chapter and reviewing all terms, including the typed hand-out that was given out in class. (Chapter 3 in the text)

Students should review terms, definitions, and notes. They should also be reading chapter 3. A hand-out on chapter three was given in class today and students should use it as a study guide.

Review Chapter 3 terms in notes read chapter.

Students should review their definitions from chapter 3 that were given in class today. We will be tying the Real Game into the chapter 3 and students should keep up with their review.

Students working on empowerment in the "Real Game". Students are completing their sections on Budgeting their time.

Students have completed their business cards; those who havenn't need to finish up and get them in next day.

I have asked that students take the time to look at some of the images depicted/shown on some of the businesses that are similar to their job descriptions. They may access a variety by checking on the internet. For example; if they are a computer analysis, they could look up businesses that fall under this category.

Students are looking for a symbol, design, or a picture to place on their business cards.

Read novel, "The Lord of the Flies" and study terms.

Working on Real Game: we are naming our streets and towns, and discussing the Democratic procces, along with the economics of having a job.

Working on the Real Game Activities. Once again, each student was given a job and we will be looking at how this can create empowerment. Please take the time to talk about what your job/occupation entails with your child.

Working on Real Game program. Jobs were given out in last class.

Working on the "Real Game". Assignments will be given back tomorrow. Students were given their job descriptions today; please keep in mind the jobs were selected randomly by the computer. Each and every job is important in a community.

Completing the "Realgame" work. Assignments were handed in today.

We are working on the "REAL GAME" Program. Today we played the first part of the Spin Game as an introduction to careers and vocab.

Students need to work on their essay that has to be handed in on Oct 13!

Students have an assignment that is due on Oct 13, next Wednesday. They have to write an essay describing their best qualities. One of these qualities should be selected from the REAL GAME list in their notebooks. The assignment has to have five paragraphs with at least four to five sentences in each paragraph. Paragraph one has to be their introduction, the body should have a paragraph for each character trait, which will consist of three paragraphs, and the fifth paragraph will be the conclusion.

Social Studies test completed. We have started "The Real Game".

Review for test: study definitions, terms, notes, and read over the chapter.

Review terms, definitions, notes, and read over chapter for test on Monday.

Review notes, definitions, and read over chapter: prepare for chapter test. The test is now scheduled for Monday due to the in-service.

Review for your upcoming test. It will be at the end of next week.

Ensure you have completed assignment that is to be handed in during tomorrow's class. Review notes and study terms. Read over the chapter at least twice. You should be preparing for an upcoming test on Chapter/Unit 1 that will take place late next week.

Review notes and complete review sheets for next class.

Review notes and definitions.

Complete the questionnaire for Tuesday, Sep 22, entitled "Self-Portrait in the Future." Review terms and notes.

Complete the chart on Power and Authority that was assigned in class today. Everyone should have at least 5 items under each list.
Review notes and definitions.

Review notes and read up to page 6 in your text book for next class.

Students should read over the notes they took in today's class. They should also read over pages 2 to 4 in the text book that were covered today. DO NOT forget to bring your 32 page notebook and folder to your next class.

It was great to meet most students. I am looking forward to a great year. Students are reminded to bring their Social Studies text, Changing Your World, 32 page Hilroy exercise, and pocket folder to each class.

Looking forward to getting to know you. Please bring a pencil, pocket folder, loose leaf and 32 page note book to your first class.