Mississippi Studies (Period 3rd Period) Assignments

This week in MS Studies/Intro to Geography students will be learning about Chapter 12: Mississippi in the Global Village.  It will be a short week due to state tests, but students will still be working hard to learn the material. Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will be covering Chapter 12, Section 2 today through lecture, discussion, and a power point of important points throughout the section.  After the lecture, students will be given a guided reading to complete for this section and must answer the Reviewing the section questions at the end of Section 2 on page 329 of the textbook. No homework tonight!

Tuesday: Students will be out of the classroom today due to the MATH State Assessment being taken today. 

Wednesday: Students will be out of the classroom today due to the MATH State Assessment being taken today.

Thursday: Students will be out of the classroom today for Boot Camp.

Friday: Students will be covering Chapter 12, Section 3 today through lecture, discussion, and a power point of important points throughout the section.  After the lecture, students will be given a guided reading to complete for this section and must answer the Reviewing the section questions at the end of Section 3 on page 342 of the textbook. If students do not complete the Guided Reading or the Reviewing the Section questions in class they need to complete them for homework.  Students will have an open book test on Chapter 12 on Monday.  

This week in Mississippi Studies we will be finishing up Chapter 11 and testing and then beginning chapter 12.  Homework and assignments for the week are as follows: 

Monday: Students will have an open book test on Chapter 11.  Then they will be given vocabulary to define for chapter 12.  This will be due on Friday. 

Tuesday: Students will have boot camp today.

Wednesday: Students will be out of the classroom today to take State Science Tests.

Thursday: Students will have boot camp today.

Friday: Students cover Chapter 12 Section 1 today.  They will be given a guided reading to complete and must complete the Reviewing the Section questions at the end of the section on page 325 of the textbook.  They  will also have a matching worksheet to complete for homework.  

This week in MS Studies/Intro to Geography we will be continuing Chapter 11 dealing with Mississippi from the 1970's until present.  Homework and assignments for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will cover Chapter 11, Section 2 today. Students will complete the Reviewing the Section questions for section 2 on page 307.  Students will also be given a guided reading for section 2 and a chart of information of each governor of Mississippi from 1972 to have completed by Wednesday.  

Tuesday: Boot Camp Day.

Wednesday: Students will be covering Chapter 11, Section 3 today in class.  Students will complete the Reviewing the Section questions for section 3 on page 310.  Students will also be given a guided reading to complete for this section.  Students should also read the Of Special Interest section on pages 308-309 on the state of MS's flag and summarize the arguments for and against the current flag.  In the conclusion paragraph students will determine which argument they find the most persuasive and why.  This short essay should be at least 4-5 paragraphs.

Thursday: Boot Camp Day. 

Friday: Map test today on the top 1/3 of the counties in the state!!  Students will have to label the counties.  When they complete the test, students will be given an article on James O. Eastland and questions to answer from the article. Students will have a Chapter test on Chapter 11 on Monday!!!!!

This weed in Mississippi Studies, students will be finishing up Chapter 10 with a chapter test, and beginning Chapter 11, Modern Mississippi.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: No school

Tuesday: Students will have boot camp on this day.

Wednesday: Students will have an open book test today on Chapter 10.  After the test, students will be given the vocabulary for chapter 11 to begin.  Vocab is due Friday.  Students will also be given a copy of all counties in the state of MS.  Students will have a counties test and will have to label the map on Wednesday, April 14th.

Thursday: Students will have boot camp on this day.

Friday: Students will cover chapter 11, section 1 today.  They will answer the Reviewing the Section questions on page 297, complete the Guided Reading for section 1, and complete a Famous Mississippians worksheet for homework. 

 

This week in MS Studies/Intro to Geography we will be finishing up Chapter 10: the Civil Rights Movement.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will finish up Chapter 10 Section 3 today and complete the Reviewing the Section questions at the end of the section on page 286 of the textbook. Students will also be given a Road to Civil Rights packet to complete in class.  

Tuesday: Students will be in boot camp today.  They have been given an assignment "Letter from Birmingham" worksheet to complete and a homework sheet "I Have a Dream" worksheet for homework.  

Wednesday: Students will watch Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream speech today, as well as have a short review for a Chapter 10 test that will be given on Wednesday, April 7th. Students will be given a packet of information that will help them study and prepare for their upcoming test entitled "Civil Rights Movement".

Thursday: Students will be in boot camp today.  Students need to complete the packet "Civil Rights Movement" and study for the chapter 10 test on Wednesday, April 7th.  

Friday: No school!!  Happy Easter!!!!

This week in MS Studies we will be wrapping up our last chapter of the Nine Weeks, Chapter 9.  Homework and assignments for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will complete the chapter by covering section 3 of chapter 9 today.  The guided reading for this chapter should be completed today as it will be used for the study guide for the chapter test on Wednesday.  Students will also receive a worksheet and article to complete on the NAACP that will be turned in for homework tomorrow if it is not completed in class.  Students should also complete the 3 Reviewing the Section questions on page 260 of the textbook.

Tuesday: Students will review for test today!  Guided reading should be completed today. Study study study!!!!

Wednesday: Students will have a unit on chapter 9 today.  As the students complete the test, they will receive their Nine Weeks Test Project. to begin working on.

Thursday: Students will be out of the classroom today to take Benchmark Science testing.  

Friday: Students will be given time today to work in class on their Nine Weeks Test Project.  

Welcome back!  I hope that everyone enjoyed their snow break and were able to stay as safe and warm as possible.  This week in MS Studies we are starting a new chapter, Chapter 9 focusing in on the Great Depression and beginning to talk about lots of civil rights issues, including some important court cases from that very important time.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows: 

Monday: Students will cover Chapter 9, Section 1.  A guided reading will be given for the students to complete as we cover each section in class.  Section 1 should be completed today.  Students will also need to complete the worksheet, Who Am I, and the Reviewing the Section questions on page 246 of the textbook.  Chapter 9 vocabulary was also given on Friday and should be completed and turned in tomorrow, Tuesday.

Tuesday: Students will cover Chapter 9, Section 2 today.  The guided reading for this section should be completed for this section for homework if it was not completed in class today.  Students will also need to complete the Reviewing the Section questions on page 252 of the textbook for homework.  

Wednesday: Students will watch a documentary today detailing the 1929 stock market crash and what lead up to the Great Depression.  Students will have a review of vocabulary words worksheet to complete for homework.  

Thursday: Students will begin a in-depth 2 day focus on the Brown vs. the Board of Education Supreme Court case.  Students will have a short questionnaire to complete on how they would feel if....  Students will also have a Readworks Article Different Paths to complete for homework.  

Friday: Students will continue to look at the Brown vs. Board of Education Case today.  Students will have an analysis of this case to complete for homework if not completed in class today.  

This week in Mississippi Studies we will be continuing our unit on the 19th Amendment and the Women's Suffrage Movement.  A unit test will be given on Friday.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will have a power point presentation and a timeline to review.  Students will be given 2 or 3 important dates to complete a worksheet on.  If the students do not complete this assignment, they will complete it for homework.

Tuesday: Students will go through another power point presentation today and complete a worksheet on Women's Suffrage Notes.  Students will then be given a packet of papers to complete and finish for homework.  

Wednesday: Students will be put into groups today to analyze documents for being anti women's suffrage or pro women's suffrage.  Arguments and rebuttals will be made for each side.  Students will also be given 3 posters to analyze for homework.  

Thursday: Students will review today for a chapter test on Friday!  Study study study!!

Friday: Chapter test on the Women's Suffrage Movement today!  As the students complete the test, they will begin vocabulary for Chapter 9.  

We will begin a unit this week on the 19th Amendment and the Women's Suffrage Movement.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will be given a timeline of important events today that we will go over in class. Students will also recieve their vocabulary for this unit.  The vocabulary will be due on Wednesday.  Homework will also be given, a Readworks article, "American Women Get the Vote in 1920."

Tuesday: Students will be out today due to Science Benchmark Testing 

Wednesday: Students will complete group work today on source documents from the era of women trying to gain the right to vote.  Students will also be given a worksheet to complete "The Fight for Women's Suffrage Worksheet." to be completed for homework. 

Thursday: Students will study Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton today. A packet of info will be given and gone over in class for the students to complete for homework.  Students will also have a Readworks Article to complete, "19th Amendment"

Friday: Students will be given a mock test to complete today.  They may finish it for homework if they dont finish it in class.  They will also have an article to complete "The Fight for Women's Suffrage"

Monday: Students will present projects and creative originals done by the students on the Amendment they were assigned. 

Tuesday: Students will be taking the ELA Benchmark Test today.

Wednesday: Students will present projects and creative originals done by the students on the Amendment they were assigned. 

Thursday: Students will be taking the Math Benchmark Test today.

Friday: Students will have a packet to complete on women's suffrage.  

Welcome back!!  I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas break with your families and loved ones and enjoyed a restful couple of weeks.  School is back in session and we are ready to dig deep into more Mississippi Studies, continuing with Chapter 8: Revolt of the Rednecks.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows: 

Monday: No school!

Tuesday: Students will cover chapter 8, section 3 today in class.  Students will be given a vocabulary review worksheet to complete after the lecture that may be finished for homework if not completed in class.  Students must also complete the 3 Reviewing the Section questions on page 233.  Students also need to be working on their Amendment Project that is due on Monday, Jan 25th.

Wednesday: Students will have an in class article to read on the Great Migration, as well as a section in their textbook.  Students will have an assignment to complete after finishing the readings.  Students will also have an activity on the Jim Crow laws that were passed during this time of history.  Students may finish both of these assignments for homework if they are not completed in class.  Students must also answer the 2 Developing Critical Thinking questions on page 235.

Thursday: Students will review today for a chapter 8 test that will be given on Friday.  Study, study, study!!!  Students do not forget to be working on your Amendment Project!  It is due Monday, Jan 25th!!

Friday: Students will take a test today on Chapter 8.  Students will also turn in their Guided Reading from Chapter 8 today for a grade.  After the test, students will be given time to work on their Amendment Project.  It is due on Monday!!

This week in Mississippi Studies we will be bringing the nine weeks to a close.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday and Tuesday: Students will be covering section 3 of chapter 7 today.  The Reviewing the Section questions for chapter 3 will be due on Wednesday and Thursday, as well as the Guided Reading for chapter 7.  Students will also review for an open book test on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Wednesday and Thursday: Students will take an open book test this week on chapter 7.  For students who are not exempt, a study guide will be given out today for the nine weeks exam.  

Friday: Students need to work and complete the study guide for the nine weeks exam and study!!!  

This week in MS Studies we are continuing through the textbook with chapter 7.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday and Tuesday: Chapter 7, Section 1 will be covered.  A guided reading was given today for the students to complete as we complete each section of the chapter.  Students were also given a homework sheet of vocabulary words to define. An at home assignment was also sent for the following day, a worksheet of fill in the blanks.  Students will also need to answer the 3 Reviewing the Section questions on page 197 of the textbook.  

Wednesday and Thursday: Chapter 7, Section 2 will be covered today.  A second vocabulary list will be given to be defined and a homework sheet, The Bourbon Era: Reading Comprehension will also be assigned for an at home learning assignment.  Students will also need to answer the Reviewing the Section questions on page 202 of the textbook.  

Friday: Students will make a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the 4 constitutions of Mississippi for their virtual at home assignment.  

This week in Mississippi Studies, we will be finishing up Chapter 6 and spending some time focusing on the Civil War.

Homework and assignments for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will have a vocabulary test today! Study for upcoming chapter test on Wednesday and Civil War Project will be due on Thursday!!  Chapter 6 study guide is due tomorrow.

Tuesday: Chapter 6 study guide is due today.  Students will review for test on Wednesday. Study, study, study!!!

Wednesday: Test today on Chapter 6.

Thursday: Civil War Battle Project due today!!

Friday: Students will spend the day watching Civil War videos.  Happy Thanksgiving!!!

This week in Mississippi Studies, we are finishing up Chapter 5 on Monday and moving on to the Civil War with Chapter 6.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: Test on Chapter 5!  Civil War Battle Project will be assigned today.  Each student is given their battle to focus on and another topic to cover in their report.  This project will be due on Thursday, November 20th.  Students were also given chapter 6 vocabulary list 1 to define for homework tonight. 

Tuesday: Students will be given several worksheets to complete in class today on the causes of the Civil War.  If not completed in class, students will need to complete them for homework.   

Wednesday: Students will begin Chapter 6 today.  A guided reading will be given out for each section of the chapter that will need to be completed by the time we cover the entire chapter.  Students will be given a List 2 of vocabulary to define for chapter 6.  A vocabulary test will be given on Friday for both List 1 and List 2!  Students will also need to answer the Reviewing the Section questions at the end of section 1 on page 159. 

Thursday: Students will Cover section 2 of Chapter 6 today.  Students will need to complete the guided reading for the section.  They will also need to answer the Reviewing the Section Questions on page 169 for homework. Students will also have an in class worksheet to complete on famous union and confederate generals in MS.   

Friday: Students will have a vocabulary test today on List 1 and 2 for chapter 6.  After the test, students will be given a study guide for chapter 6 to begin in preparation for a chapter test on Wednesday.  

This week in Mississippi Studies we will be finishing up Chapter 5 on Antebellum Mississippi.  I am excited to be moving through the textbook and coming up on the Civil War and all the interesting things that took place in our state.  The assignments and homework for the week are as follows: 

Monday: Students will visit a few websites and read first hand accounts from slave journals and articles written on housing, furnishings, etc.  The students will be given the websites, and they are also listed on the students Canvas.

Tuesday: Students will be taking a Benchmark ELA test today and will not be in the classroom.

Wednesday: Students will cover chapter 5, section 3 today.  Guided reading for this section of the chapter should be completed today in class, if not complete for homework.  Students will also need to answer the Reviewing the Section questions 1-3 on page 149.  Students have also been given a study guide to work on during the week that must be completed by Friday for review of the test.  

Thursday: Students will discuss the Electoral College and the Election of 1860 and watch a short video detailing some key factors that contributed to the start of the Civil War.  They will be given the remainder of the class period to work on their study guides.  

Friday: The class will go over the study guide to ensure that all notes and answers are correct for studying purposes.  TEST MONDAY!!!!!

Mississippi Studies is moving right along this week starting with Chapter 5 in our textbooks, The Antebellum Period.  This is an exciting time period to study with the Civil War upon us, slavery being discussed with court cases and lots of other interesting things to learn about in this chapter.  The homework and assignments for the week are as follows: 

Monday: Students will cover section 1 of the chapter today in class.  Students will answer the 3 Reviewing the Section Questions at the end of the section on page 132.  Students will also work on their Guided Readings for the section as we move through the material in class today, but if the students do not finish this section in class today, they will need to complete it for homework tonight.  Students also received a worksheet on the differences between the North and South for homework.  

Tuesday: Students will not be in class today due to Science Benchmark Testing.

Wednesday: Students will cover section 2 in class today.  Students will need to answer the 3 Reviewing the Section Questions at the end of the section on page 143. Students will also need to make sure they have completed the Guided Reading for Section 2 that was covered in class today.  Students will also be given a worksheet of short answer questions about the chapter that have been covered thus far.  

Thursday: Students will not be in class today due to Math Benchmark Testing.

Friday: Students will work today on an online assignment, Webquest. Students will also have a vocabulary review worksheet to complete in class, but if not finished it will be finished for homework.  Also, the students Build Your Own Country Project is due today!!

Its a brand new Nine Weeks and we are kicking off strong in Mississippi Studies with a jump start into Chapter 4: From Territory to Early Statehood, 1798-1860.  This chapter is packed full of interesting facts and all kinds of important details.  We will spend a little more time in this chapter digging into some important moments in our state's history, such as the Dredd Scott case, the Louisiana Purchase, and several other key moments.  The assignments and homework for the week are as follows: 

Monday: Students will be given their chapter summaries for Chapter 4.  Section 1 should be completed today as we move through the section.  For homework the students will define the vocabulary and answer the reviewing the section questions 1-3 on page 102.  

Tuesday: Students will dig into section 2 of the chapter and must complete the chapter summary for section 2 today as we navigate throughout the chapter.  Students will also read the special interest section on pages 103-104.  Students will be given a ciphered letter to interpret.  Interpretations must be at least 1/2 page in length.  Students will also need to answer the Reviewing the Section questions 1-3 on page 111.  A worksheet will also be given for homework, the Role of Compromises.

Wednesday: Class discussion will continue today on Aaron Burr and his conspiracy.  We will read his treason trial.  Students will then be given a worksheet to complete on what was read.  If this is not finished in class, students may complete this for homework.  Students will also be given  worksheet with some short answer questions about what was read and discussed in class.  

Thursday: Section 3 will be discussed today and the guided reading for this section will need to be completed today.  A vocabulary review sheet will also be given.  If not finished in class, this will be completed for homework.  Students will also need to answer the Reviewing the Section questions 1-3 on page 119 for homework.  

Friday: Students will be introduced to the Dredd Scott case today.  We will read a short biography and discuss what life was like for these slaves.  We will then discuss the Dredd Scott decision and the outcome.  Students will then write 2 editorials in response to this case, one from a post slavery perspective, the other from a anti-slavery Northern perspective.  Students will also have a short question worksheet to complete for homework.  

This week in Mississippi Studies, we will be finishing up chapter 3 and having our chapter test on Thursday.  We will spend the majority of the week reviewing for the test and going over a study guide, and also giving the students some extra time in class to finish their 9 Weeks Test Projects, The Early Explorer Project which is due on Friday.  The assignments and homework are as follows:

Monday: Students will receive a study guide and need to complete sections 1 and 2.

Tuesday: Students will need to have sections 3 and 4 of the study guide completed by their return on Wednesday.

Wednesday: Study study study!!  We will have a Chapter 3 test on Thursday!

Thursday: Chapter 3 Test!

Friday: 9 Weeks Test Project is due!!  We will present our presentations on Friday, Monday, and Tuesday of next week.  

This week in Mississippi Studies, we will begin Chapter 3 of our textbook, The European Period, talking about early Explorers.  The assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students will cover Chapter 3, Section 1 today in class.  For homework, students must answer the 3 Reviewing the Section Questions located on page 70 of the textbook.  Students also need to make sure they have completed The guided reading given today for section 1 of the chapter.  Students were also given their 9 Weeks Test Project today on Early Explorers.  This project will be due on Friday, October 2nd.  

Tuesday: Students will cover Chapter 3, Section 2 today in class.  For homework, students must answer the Reviewing the Section Questions on page 77.  Students also need to make sure they have completed The guided reading given today for section 2 of the chapter.

Wednesday: Students will cover Chapter 3, Section 3 today in class.  For homework, students must answer the Reviewing the Section Questions on page 82.  Students also need to make sure they have completed The guided reading given today for section 3 of the chapter.

Thursday: Students will be busy in class today analyzing a political cartoon and completing a cause and effect chart to complete on European exploration.  If students do not complete this chart in class, they will complete this activity for homework.  Students will also have a vocabulary matching activity to complete for homework.  

Friday: Students will cover Chapter 3, Section 4 today in class.  For homework, students must answer the 3 Reviewing the Section Questions located on page 85.  Students also need to make sure they have completed The guided reading given today for section 4 of the chapter.

This week in Mississippi Studies, we will be finishing up Chapter 2 on Native Americans and moving into Chapter 3 on Early European Exploration. The assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday (A Day): Students were introduced to political cartoons today and have a cartoon and worksheet to complete to interpret that cartoon.  There is also a practice test on the back of the interpretation worksheet for the students to complete.  Chapter 2 Test is Wednesday!!  Study study study!!!!

Tuesday (B Day): Students will receive a Chapter 2 study guide today to work on in class.  This must be completed when the students return to school on Thursday.  

Wednesday (A day): Students will take a test today on Chapter 2!!  After they complete the test, students will begin to define terms for Chapter 3.

Thursday (B day): Students were introduced to political cartoons today and have a cartoon and worksheet to complete to interpret that cartoon.  There is also a practice test on the back of the interpretation worksheet for the students to complete.  Chapter 2 Test is Wednesday!!  Study study study!!!!

Friday (B day): Students will take a test today on Chapter 2!!  After they complete the test, students will begin to define terms for Chapter 3.

I hope that every one has enjoyed an extra day spent with friends and family over the Labor Day weekend! We have a short week this week, but still a very busy week in Mississippi Studies.  We will spend some time this week still learning about Native Americans in Mississippi and concentrating on the Trail of Tears.  We will finish up Chapter 2 this week and prepare for a test next week.  The assignments and homework for the week are as follows: 

Tuesday, B day: Students will be given an article in class today entitled The Trail of Tears.  Students must write a one page summary of the article.  This is due at the end of the class period.  Students need to be continuously working on their Native American Tribe Project that is due on Friday of this week.  They will also be given a "4 Stations" worksheet to complete for homework.  Chapter Summaries should also be completed through Section 3 when the students return on Thursday.  

Wednesday, A day: Students will complete the worksheet, Native Americans, Using Reading Skills for homework. At home assignment for Thursday: Students will be given a reading assignment, Samuel's Memory, to read and answer the questions that follow.  Students will then read the additional sources to accompany the reading and choose ONE of the three options to complete and turn in on Friday.  Chapter Summary for section 4 must also be completed by Friday.  

Thursday, B day: Students will complete the worksheet, Native Americans, Using Reading Skills for homework. At home assignment for Friday: Students will be given a reading assignment, Samuel's Memory, to read and answer the questions that follow.  Students will then read the additional sources to accompany the reading and choose ONE of the three options to complete and turn in on Tuesday.  Chapter Summary for section 4 must also be completed by Tuesday. 

Friday, A day: Students will complete a Chapter 2 Review in class today.  Native American Tribe Project is also due today!!!  For homework, the students will be given a Chapter 2 Review worksheet to complete. Also, study, study, study!!!  We will have a test on Chapter 2 on MONDAY!   

Its a busy week in Mississippi Studies this week.  We have finally gotten accustomed to the A/B days and feel like we are on a schedule. This week we will begin Chapter 2 talking about Native Americans and early settlements in Mississippi.  Please remember that the students have a Hurricane Project due on Wednesday, Sept. 2nd.  This project must be turned in online, so if you are having trouble submitting through Canvas, please email it to me at [email protected].  The assignments for the week are as follows: 

Monday: Students received Chapter Summaries today.  Section 1 must be completed today for homework if it was not completed in class.  At home assignment is to define, identify, and tell the importance of the Chapter vocab terms given to the students.  

Tuesday: Students received Chapter Summaries today.  Section 1 must be completed today for homework if it was not completed in class.  At home assignment is to define, identify, and tell the importance of the Chapter vocab terms given to the students.  

Wednesday: Hurricane Project is due today!!!  Students must complete chapter summary section 2 for homework if not completed in class.  At home assignment: Students were given a new project today on Native Americans.  This project will be due next Friday, Sept. 11th.  Students will also receive a vocab matching worksheet for homework.  

Thursday: Hurricane Project is due today!!!  Students must complete chapter summary section 2 for homework if not completed in class.  At home assignment: Students were given a new project today on Native Americans.  This project will be due next Friday, Sept. 11th.  Students will also receive a vocab matching worksheet for homework.  

Friday: Students will be given an article "The Trail of Tears" to summarize in class.  If not finished in class, this will be for homework.  Students will also be given 4 stations worksheet to complete.  

This week in Mississippi Studies, we will be finishing up Chapter 1 on the Geography of MS and preparing for our first chapter test.  The students have had many assignments due over the course of the past several weeks, so please make sure that your child is keeping up with all assignments and grades, whether it be an in school assignment or an online assignment that is located on Canvas.  Canvas is a great tool we are utilizing this year that will help keep the students organized and on top of what is due and when it is all due.  Please make sure your child is comfortable accessing their Canvas through the Scott County website using the Clever portal.  The assignments and homework are as follows:

Monday: A day - Students reviewed for a test on Wednesday, and received a homework sheet "Review for test".  They were also given an at home Practice test to help them study and prepare for the test.  Study study study!!!!!  Both the Review and the Practice test will need to be turned in on Wednesday, as well as their Chapter 1 Summary.  

Tuesday: B day - Students will complete the power points today and need to have their Chapter Summary completed for all 4 sections of Chapter 1.

Wednesday: A day - Students will take Chapter 1 test today.  

Thursday: B day - Students reviewed for a test on Friday, and received a homework sheet "Review for test".  They were also given an at home Practice test to help them study and prepare for the test.  Study study study!!!!!  Both the Review and the Practice test will need to be turned in on Wednesday, as well as their Chapter 1 Summary.  

Friday: B day - Wednesday: A day - Students will take Chapter 1 test today.  

This week in Mississippi Studies we are diving into Chapter 1 and spending our day discussing where we are located on the Earth, the location of our state, the regions of our state, climate and weather, and the waters we have running through our state.  This week has been full in information and the kids are really enjoying the material.  Assignments and homework for the week are as follows:

Monday: Students are given a summary of the chapters to fill in as we complete each section in our textbook.  However, some of the questions may need to be searched for online, as we are going out of the realms of the textbook to learn as much as possible about our state.  The students will need to have section 1 completed when they return to class.  Students should also complete the Chapter 1 Vocabulary located on Canvas.  These terms should be defined according to the textbook or as found on the internet.  

Tuesday: There is a virtual assignment located on Canvas for the students entitled "The Geography of MS" Students may submit virtually through Canvas, or if the students needed a printed copy they may turn in the paper copy on Wednesday.  

Wednesday: Students will need to complete section 2 of their Chapter 1 Summary as we completed this section of our textbook today.  Again, they may need to find answers online if they are not found in the textbook.  Students will also need to define, identify, or explain the importance of the terms located at the end of the chapter on page 20.  

Thursday: Students can use this day to catch up on all assignments.  This year is very different for the students and the teachers and we are all learning new ways of teaching and learning.  The students are adapting and doing a great job!

Friday: Students will complete sections 3 and 4 of the Chapter 1 Summary packet that was given at the beginning of the week.  Students will also need to complete the virtual assignment located on Canvas entitled "Vocabulary Matching Sheet".  This is a simple review of the terms learned this week.  Again, any student that needs these virtual assignments printed is welcome to do so.