Mrs. Churvis’ Blog- Social Studies – Language Arts – APEX

For most of the week we had been doing research on types of governments and the five major religions of the world. The students worked very hard, at school and at home. On Friday they presented their projects to their class. I was very impressed by their ability to get up in front of the class and explain their chosen topic and answer questions posed by the students. There were posters, charts, overhead projector being used and several who were able to just get up and relay to us the information they had learned during their research. Job well done by all!!!!!

This coming week we will be finishing Ch. 5. On Friday we will have our test. Please refer to the weekly agenda posted on Mrs. Dorris’ blog. She posts all of the team’s weekly agendas. You should also check your child’s agenda book. On Monday they are all to copy the week’s agenda in their agenda books.

On Thursday we will review Ch.5. We will also be studying the geography of Tennessee.

Have a great weekend.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Homework:   Finish the vocab. on pg.75

Read Sec. 1, pgs.75-80

Complete Handout #5.1

Thank you for coming to Open House last night. It was wonderful to meet each and every one of you. Everybody was so positive. I am very impressed by the huge involvement of the parents at Schilling Farms. Our students are so fortunate.

Next week we will be starting Chapter 5, The World’s People. We will learn about the human element of geography in this chapter.

• Section 1: Culture Vocab. on pg.75
• Read and discuss pgs.74-80
• Culture, History, Environment chart- group activity
• Writing assignment- How does culture influence what we do throughout the day. Speculate about how someone in another culture might perform that action.

                           OPEN HOUSE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER, 20

We invite you to come see all the excellent work your children have accomplished so far this year. They have been working very hard, and it shows. The 400 Hallway is decorated from floor to ceiling with everything from book reports to maps. It is pretty impressive. There is also a dinner for the teachers, a PTSA Meeting, and a very good Book Fair in the library. The 7A Team is looking forward to seeing you there.

Tomorrow in class we will be reviewing Ch. 4. Our test is Friday.

Yippee!!!!  The weekend is here!  The weather is suppose to be nice, so get out there and enjoy it……….but…….before you do, definitions for sec.1 chapter 4 are to be written in your notebook.  The words can be found on page 59.

The Climate Books that the students turned in today are very impressive.  We have some very talented students on our team.  Everyone should be proud of their work.

See you guys on Monday!

Thank you to all the parents who sent the signed interim reports back to school.  I am pleased with how the majority of the students are doing.  It has been a great start to the school year.

TEST TEST TEST   Chapter 3 Wind, Climate, and Natural Environments.  Knowing the 12 climate types will be very beneficial.

We will begin Chapter 4 after the test.

Happy Weekend!!!!

Homework- finish workbook page 6, finish coloring the climate map.

1st project of the year-Climates of the World Booklet

Fold and staple 8 sheets of white paper together to create a booklet. Label it Climates of the World. Each page should have a climate type printed on the top of the page. There are 12 climate types.Describe the climate on one side of the page and on the other illustrate the climate type. You can do this with drawings or pictures you have cut out of old magazines. You may also download pictures from the Internet. The booklet should also contain a table of contents.

The booklet is due Friday, Sept. 14 This will count as a test grade. See me before Friday if you have any difficulties. Do not wait until the project is due.

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW

We started Sec.2 Climate today.  Some students need to finish their vocabulary words.  I would like for everyone to read pgs. 44-50.  Tomorrow’s activity will depend on this information, so be familiar with the climate types.

I hope you were able to access Power School last night.  If there are any problems please let me or the office know.  A few students had problems with their attendance.  Some had  20  absences!!!  Don’t worry.  All the kinks will be eventually worked out.

Today we finished up Sec.1 in Ch.3.  Students drew a wind systems map.  If they did not finish in school, it was for homework.  There are also 10 questions that should be turned in tomorrow.

Your child should bring home three pieces of information tonight.  School Picture notice- it is this Friday, so spruce up!!!  PowerSchool access code sheet- place in a secure place.  Letter from our room parent, Wendy Powell- this does need to be returned to school.  Thank you for attending to this.

For homework tonight, you are to read section 1, pages 37-43.  Definitions are to be finished, as well as a handout, checking for reading comprehension.