Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: 4th, 5th , and 6th hours had social studies/humanities today.  We went over the western African countries on their map.  Students then worked on the two assignments that are due tomorrow (for 4th, 5th, and 6th hours).

 

Homework: All hours need to have pages 301-305 read.  The section 3 assessment on page 305 must be completed for tomorrow.  Additionally 4th, 5th, and 6th hours need to have pages 307-310 read.  They also need to have the section 4 assessment on page 310 completed for tomorrow.  2nd, 4th, and 6th hours have a current event article due Monday.

 

Discussion starter:  Name 3 countries in western Africa?  What is apartheid?  What is colonialism?

Mercer - Humanities

MEAP WEEK

 

All students need to read pages 301 - 305 and complete the section 3 assessment on page 305.  This must be done for Friday.

Mercer - Humanities

MEAP week

 

Students should have ch 3 assessment on page 305 done for Thursday.

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today we took the geography test.

 

Homework: Complete the Western Africa map.  Read pages 301 - 305 in the social studies textbook.  When finished complete the section 3 assessment on pg 305.  1st and 5th hours have a current event article due Monday.

 

Discussion starter: How did you do on the test?

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today we reviewed for the geography test tomorrow.

 

Homework: STUDY FOR THE TEST

 

Discussion starter: Where is your study guide?  Can I look at it?  Ask questions about what is on the study guide.

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today we had some great discussions about current news issues.  Students turned in their current events and in some classes we talked about them.

 

Homework: Students should be studying their study guide and have a completed study guide for tomorrow.  The test is This Friday.

 

Discussion starters: What is the current situation for the 33 miners stuck in the Chilean mine?  Why is the new immigration law so controversial? 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today we worked on the final atlas sheet of the year.  We spent the rest of the hour going over the study guide and locating the geographic features on the map.

 

Homework: 2nd, 4th, and 6th hours have a current event due tomorrow.  ALL STUDENTS SHOULD BE STUDYING FOR THE TEST ON FRIDAY OCT. 8th.

 

Discussion starters: What are two important rivers that flow through South Asia?  Why is the Gobi Desert unique?  Where is Mt. Fiji located and why is it unique?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today we went over African atlas work.  Students were assigned Asia atlas work to be completed in class.  Today all students received the study guide for the geography test on Friday.

 

Homework: Because the MEAP is next week, we are having our geography test on Friday.  All students received a study guide today.  They have notes they have been taking for the past couple weeks that should help them prepare.  2nd, 4th, and 6th hours have a current event due on Wednesday the 6th.

 

Discussion starter: Do you have your study guide?  Do you have your notes?  Do you need to ask Mr. Mercer for clarification about the study guide?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: 1st and 5th hours participated in the current events activity today.  They played the role of traveling reporters and stationary reporters.  They reported on the current events of the class.

 

Homework: No homework for the weekend.

 

Discussion starter: What are some details of the new planet discovery?  What were some of the more interesting articles from class about?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today we went over one of the Africa atlas worksheets using the atlas.  They were assigned the second Africa atlas worksheet due at the end of the hour.

 

Homework: All students need to complete notes on East Asia, pgs 470-472.  Their format should follow what was on the board - China: mountains, rivers, and deserts - Japan: mountains and volcanoes, earthquakes, and climate - Koreas: their choice of what they feel is geographically important.  This is due tomorrow.

1st and 5th hour have a current event due on Friday.

 

Discussion starter: What is the largest desert in the world?  What is the longest river in the world? What 2 important seas are found around Africa?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mr. Hill 9-27-2010

What We Did Today
Hours 2,4 and 6
We conducted 7 unique air pressure labs

Homework
Finish article summery

Discussion starters
Air Pressure; Egg in a Bottle; Crushed Can; Movement of Weather 

Mr. Hill
7th Grade Science Teacher
Norup International School
14450 Manhattan Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8348
jthill@berkleyschools.org

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today 2nd, 4th, and 6th hours shared their current events with the class. 

 

Homework: Students need to read pgs 377-383 about South Asia.  They need to take notes divided into 3 parts: land forms, water features, and climate.  These notes must include specific names and details. This was assigned on Monday.

 

Discussion starter: What was the most interesting news story discussed in class?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today we went over the Ch 2 assessment and the African geography notes that were assigned over the weekend.

 

Homework: All classes need to take notes on South Asia, pg 377-383.  They are to list names and write details for land forms, water features, and climates.  2nd, 4th, and 6th hours have a current event article and summary due tomorrow.

* So far there are several students who are missing homework assignments.  Progress report grades are due this Friday.  More than one missing assignment will result in a lower progress report grade.  Emails and phone calls will be happening this week.

 

Discussion starter:  What are some specific geographic details about Africa?  Are you all caught up with your homework assignments?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: We went over the Ch 2 Sect 1 sheet on the 5 themes of geography.  We then completed and atlas worksheet on Africa. 

 

Homework: Students must read pages 291-295.  Students are to take notes in three parts: landforms, water features, and climate.  Notes should include specific names and details.  These notes will be checked in Monday.

 

Discussion starter: What are some geographic features in Africa? What are the 5 themes of geography?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: In 1st and 5th hours we shared our current event articles.  We are still molding the class into a students driven forum.  Please talk with your son or daughter about their articles, they need your assistance.

 

Homework: All students need to complete the Ch 2 Sect 2 worksheet and the Ch 2 assessment on page 50 (Terms and names 1-8 and review questions 1-8).  2nd, 4th, and 6th hours need to have their current event article and summary completed for Tuesday the 28th.

 

Discussion starter: What news articles were discussed in class? 

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: We went over the atlas sheet from last week.  All students received their textbooks and started on the assignment.

 

Homework: All students must finish the guided reading sheet on the 5 themes of geography.

1st and 5th hours have a current event due on Thursday the 23rd.  2nd, 4th, and 6th hours have a current event due Tuesday the 28th.

 

Discussion starters: What is your current event about?  Why is your article important?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: In 2nd, 4th, and 6th hours we went over the current event directions and form.  We read a sample article and filled out the form together.

 

Homework: 2nd, 4th, and 6th hours have a current event due on Tuesday the 28th.  1st and 5th hours have a current event article due Thursday the 23rd.

 

Discussion starter: What is happening in Nigeria?  What is your current event about?

 

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today was Constitution Day.  We talked about the Bill of Rights, other important amendments, and the three main Articles.

 

Homework: No homework this weekend.

 

Discussion starter: What are the Bill of Rights?  What are some important amendments?  Is Constitution Day constitutional?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities

What we did today: Today students completed an atlas worksheet reviewing basic skills.  Then the students were assigned to answer the guiding question "How is the geography of the Eastern Hemisphere different from the geography of the Western Hemisphere?"  They used information they gathered together on Tuesday to create a two paragraph answer. 

 

Homework: Finish the two paragraph answer for tomorrow.

 

Discussion starter: What are some differences between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres?

 

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org

 

Mercer - Humanities 9/15/10

What we did today: 1st and 5th hour students received a direction sheet explaining how current events will be done this year in my class.  We read a current event article together and practiced filling out the current event form.

 

Homework: 1st and 5th hour students are to get the bottom of the current event direction sheet signed and turned in.  Students are to find a current event article and fill out the current event form for the next C day, Thursday the 23rd.

 

Discussion starter: What is going on in the African country of Guinea?  What is your current event article going to be about?

 

 

Allen Mercer

7th grade humanities

Norup International

14450 Manhattan Street

Oak Park Mi 48237

248-837-8355

Amercer@berkleyschools.org