8th Grade

We continued working in the computer lab today. A lot of good work got done today. We will be in there again for the final day on Friday. Tomorrow we will be talking about the rest of Chapter 5. I will figure out how to get the notes to you since I feel that they are too long to post on the blog. Fear not, you will get them.

I was only able secure the computer lab for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. If that is not enough time to complete the assignment, you will need to complete it on your own time over the weekend. I am sorry to do that, but that is the way it has to be. We will begin presentations on Monday and into Tuesday.

You have done a great job in the computer lab the last two days, please let that behavior carry into Friday.

Mr. Clark

7th Grade

Tomorrow is Chapter 11 Test. You have know about it since Friday of last week. Tonight should be brushing up on information you are unclear on. I will have to apologise for not being able to host an online study session. Wednesday nights I have obligations I cannot change. I am confident you will be ready. The true or false/ multiple choice portion focuses on vocabulary and simple ideas.(pay attention to the resource map in your textbook. The short answer section deals with concepts and complex ideas. I fear that some of you have not studied for this until today. That will be a mistake more the majority that this is true for. You cannot be successful that way.

We will be in the computer lab on Friday to finish up our Power Points. The presentations will begin on Monday and carry into Tuesday.

I will be here at 7 in the morning tomorrow morning and anyone that wants to meet and talk about the test can come down to our room.

Mr. Clark

8th Grade

I fell asleep last night and did not get the summary notes for chapter 5 posted. Here they are.

Road to Revolution
Summary

1) French and Indian War
2) Indian Wars
3) Proclamation Line of 1763
4) Sugar Act
5) Stamp Act
6) Refusal of Colonial Representation in Parliament
7) Townshend Acts
8) Quartering Act (s)
9) Boston Massacre
10) Tea Act
11) Intolerable Acts
12) Quartering Act
13) Lexington & Concord


Computer research started today. Power Point creation is Wednesday and Friday and Presentations begin Monday. I am looking forward to seeing the completed assignments. They should be better than last years.

Mr. Clark

7th Grade

Computer work started today. Both classes handled themselves very well in the lab. A lot of good research happened. We will begin working on the Power Points tomorrow and finish up on Friday. Presentation will begin on Monday. This is a large part of your grade this quarter, take it serious.

Thursday there will be a test over Chapter 11. Be reviewing your notes and reading the sections.

Parents....if you have Power Point 2003 or higher, your student can work on their projects at home. Your student should be studying for their test on Thusday over Chapter 11.

Mr. Clark

7th and 8th Grade

We selected topics for our projects today. I felt that if the students had a say in their topic they would be more inclined to do a better job. The requirement is going to be a 8 slide minimum Power Point. During the 4 quarter we will write a paper about our topic in conjunction with Mrs. Venekamp's class and their research projects. We did these projects last year and they turned out pretty good. I have higher hopes this year since we know what to do this time.

Mr. Clark

7th Grade Notes

Here is 11-3. You have until Monday to have all 3 sections in your notebook.

Resources and Land Use
Chapter 11
Section 3
Agricultural Resources
• Most Africans are Farmers
• Subsistence Farmers- growing just enough to support one’s own family
– They grow wheat and barley in dryer savannah regions
– They grow fruits and vegetables in regions with more rainfall
– Ex. corn, rice, fish, goats, and poultry
• Crops for Sale
– Cash Crop- crops raised for resale
– Ex. Coffee beans, tea
– Cash crops farming is on the rise
– Is leading to food shortages when harvests are light
– Also bad when global prices drop. Families struggle for food and money
• Harvesting Trees
– Hardwoods grow in all regions of Africa
– 1000’s of acres of trees have been cut down
– Tree farmers are now starting to replace what they cut down to counter deforestation
– Treating trees like the renewable resource that they are
Natural Resources
• Economy-system for producing, distributing, consuming and owning goods and services
• Mining, many areas are rich in mineral resources
– Ex. Gold, diamonds, petroleum, iron, and coal
– Be familiar with the map on 377. Have an idea of what is found where
Improving Economic Health
• Specialized Economy-when a nation is dependent on one type of industry
• Strengthening Economies
– crops must be successfully grown and sold at a high price for farmers to be successful
– Diversify- add variety
– In order for most African countries to be successful, they must diversify their economies
– More flexible type of economy
– More diversified an economy, the stronger the economy, not as fluctuating
• Where Does the Money Go?
– Mining requires many workers and expensive equipment
– Foreign companies take most of Africa’s mineral resources and take profits out of Africa
– This does nothing for Africa’s economy
– Africa wants to grow it’s manufacturing and refining industries to keep those profits

8th grade

Parents...I provided the students with a printed out copy of the notes in class today. I felt that the notes were too long to try and post on the blog. Sorry for not posting them last night. With conferences after school last night time got away from me and I did not get it done......sorry for any problems that caused.

We are getting into the French and Indian War and causes and lead up into the American Revolution. The student interest seems to be growing as their confidence in the subject matter grows, I have some really fun stuff planned and the students will determine how much of it we are able to actually do.

Mr. Clark