6th Grade Videos

6th Grade,

The videos that I wish to show you are not uploading. Instead, we will just have to be flexible and watch them during class. I am sorry that you will not be spending your weekend of watching oozing sores and boils.

7th Grade journal

Topic to Journal about:

Think about the travels of Zheng He. How did his travels transform diplomacy between China and Europe/Africa? Give specific examples.


Describe and explain the significance of each of the following areas of Ancient Chinese culture: government, advancements/technology, military, art. Give two examples for each.

7th Grade Points Back

Here is the Chapter 19 Test. This is due MONDAY. I will not accept anything later. Please remember:

1. Write out the question that you missed.
2. Write out the correct answer.
3. a. Write out in a sentence why you missed the question.
b. Write out in a sentence where in the book the correct answer is located.

Chapter 19 Test

7th Grade Chapter 19 Study Guide

Here is the Study Guide. Please answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Show this to me tomorrow, and you will receive 5 Bonus Points on your Progress Report.

Chapter 19 Study Guide

8th Grade Points Back

These points back are going to be due TOMORROW if you want credit for your test. Below is the link for the test. In order to receive points back, you need to:

1. Write out the question that you missed.
2. Write out the correct answer.
3. a. Write out in a sentence, an explanation on why you missed the question OR
b. Write out in a sentence where in the book you can find the correct answer.

If you do not follow these instructions, you will not receive points back.

Chapter 10 Test

7th Grade Journal 2/15

Explain the influence of Muslim civilization on the growth of cities, the development of trade routes, political organizations, and scientific and cultural contributions to other cultures at the time.

Use your textbook for review. Other websites to consider:
1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
2. Islam in Africa
3. Islam in Southeast Asia

7th Grade 2/14

Journal Topic:

1. Explain three reasons why Europeans settled and colonized Africa.
a. Give concrete examples of European countries in areas of Africa.
2. Explain two lasting effects of Europeans in Africa.

7th Grade Journal 2/13

Journal Topic:

What are the achievements of the Ancient Egyptian civilization in art, architecture, religion, and government? Give at least 2 per topic. Then describe the lasting SIGNIFICANCE of each example.

7th Grade Journal 2/12

This is due Tuesday. Failure to bring this to CLASS will result in a ZERO. Do not forget this in your locker/bookbag/home/etc.

Journal Assignment.

1. Compare and Contrast an Eastern World country with a low standard of living with an Eastern World country that has a high standard of living. Site specific examples (at least 4) for each. What allows for a country to have a high standard of living? What could happen to have a country have a low standard of living?

8th Grade Computer Assignment

If you have not finished working on your college/career assignment, please wrap that up today.

If you are finished with your assignment, here is what you are to do:

1. Type to Learn.
2. Log on to Power School. Check missing assignments and grades.
3. Log on to AR. Check goals and quizzes.
4. Log on to AR Book finder. Make a list of 10 books you would like to read. Make notes on book level, points. Make a note where in South Bend you can find them. This is to be done in Word.

This is the St. Joseph's County Library link: click here

I have a new assignment for you coming up next week. If you finish with all of this, please do some research on either the Oregon Trail or the Mexican-American War. This is what we are studying next.

8th Grade Chapter 10 Study Guide

Your test is being moved to Thursday as we have Mass tomorrow. This is not due for a grade however by completing this, you will do well on the test.

Chapter 10 Study Guide

7th Grade Chapter 18 Study Guide

7th Grade,


My first post never showed up from Friday. I am sorry that it has taken me till now to fix it. This is due in class on Monday. Good luck!


Chapter 18 Study Guide

7th Grade Chapter 17 Discussion Questions

Please click on the link below to what ever group you were in for your discussion questions.

Click here for Group A and B questions.

Click here for Group C and D questions.

Click here for Group E and F questions.

You will only have 15 minutes in class tomorrow to complete these. So come prepared.