Jeopardy!

Here is the link to a Jeopardy game I made for the midterm:\

http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Dec201350/game1386867519.php

Midterm

Here is a copy of the midterm, feel free to use it and study as much as possible:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rRlBnNXkyaVVWYkE/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 7 Test

On Wednesday there will be a Chapter 7 test, I am attaching a link to the written part. There is also a map part that your student should have a copy of.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rczNDMGg3R3ViVVU/edit?usp=sharing

There is also a midterm on Tuesday 12/17.  I will attach a link to this test next Monday.

Chapter 7 Section 2

Here is the link to chapter 7 section 2 notes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rOHp1YzViMWJNOVk/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 7 section 1 Notes

Today we are beginning our Latin America unit. The notes for the section can be seen here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rOTVtMVNtNXNXZlU/edit?usp=sharing

Compare and Contrast

We have spent the last four days Comparing and Contrasting 9/11 and Pearl Harbor. So far this lesson has been a great success. The students are developing the ability to analyze historical events and come to their own conclusion. The final product will be a three paragraph essay that the students put together in class. Reply to this post if you have any questions.

Today/Tomorrow

Today, we will be doing a lesson on Veterans Day. Students will be reading from primary sources and answering reflective questions. Tomorrow there is a map quiz, so please make sure that your student is taking the time to study.

Thanks,

Mr. Ballard

Chapter 6 Section 2 Notes

Here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rQi03bkxSeHVScGM/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 6 section 1 notes

Here is the link to today's notes:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6raXI5OXdCVFo2NTA/edit?usp=sharing

Big Week

This is a big week! There is a test tomorrow, I am making some changes as to how I give tests and making them more aligned toward Common Core standards. Here is a link to the test:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rU29jMnFLaFlrZkk/edit?usp=sharing

The students also have a brochure do on Friday. They will be working on this in my class and Mr. G's, there should be plenty of time to do it at school. Here is a link to the assignment:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rbXU0bnUwWXVpYlE/edit?usp=sharing

Today's notes

Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6reWl6NHNFOUEyNWM/edit?usp=sharing

Links to complete maps

Northeast:

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/ne_us.pdf

Midwest:

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/midwestus.pdf

Today

Link to notes for today and Thursday, I will not be here tomorrow and kids will start working on United States maps.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rUEpVRFJza2M0Y00/edit?usp=sharing

Today's Notes

Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rNlUyNS1hWEtDSVE/edit?usp=sharing

The states video

We started watching the History channel's  "The States" last week and will be watching one episode per week. As of tomorrow we will have two of the episodes completed.

Students need to identify the following for each state:

State name:
Population:
Capital:
Nickname:
Year it became a state:
One fact (full sentence):

Here is a link to the first two episodes:

Part 3:

Part 4:

Canada Map

The kids will be working on labeling and coloring a map of Canada today and tomorrow.

Here are some links to maps of Canada if they are absent or need to work on it at home.

This is the outline map they need to label: http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/canada_nl.pdf

Here is a map that already has everything labeled: http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/canada.pdf

The following are the places they need to label:

Provinces
Yukon Territory
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Newfoundland and Labrador
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia

Cities
Whitehorse
Yellowknife
Victoria
Vancouver
Regina
Winnipeg
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
St. Johns
Charlottetown
Fredericton
Halifax
Edmonton

Water
Arctic Ocean
Baffin Bay
Davis Strait
Labrador Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Hudson Bay
Gulf of St. Lawrence

Oh Canada (notes)

Here are the notes we started today:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rclZQTkt4TWI4bDQ/edit?usp=sharing

Here is a video, it is quite catchy (:

Take home test

I am sending home a test for the kids to take over the 4 day weekend. They can use their notes or the internet to find answers. Here is a link if they forget or lose it:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rYk52MmM1SFg5SUE/edit?usp=sharing

IT is DONE!!!

Here is a video of some of the biomes, we start the North America unit next week!

Biomes

Had some great biomes today! I still have 25 essays that have not been turned in. Please talk with your student and make sure they have all of their work in by tomorrow.

Chapter 3 Section 3 Notes

Here is a link to the notes we are working on today and Monday:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rOTZWMmFUNmdBcTA/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 3 Section 2 Notes

Here is the link to today's lecture:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rNk1TQ1AwakctMzQ/edit?usp=sharing

Announcements

Parent-Teacher conferences are today and tomorrow. Due to my coaching schedule, I will not be in my room until about 6:30 today and 5:30 tomorrow. Those are estimates, it depends on when the games finish.

Biome projects are due Monday (9/30). About half of the kids have already turned in their essays. They had four days to work on it in class and if they did not finish it, it is their responsibility to have it completed and printed out when they come to class on Monday.

Thank you and hope to see you this week!

Chapter 3 Section 1

Chapter 3 Section 1 notes:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rQ085VGYwdVpzYTg/edit?usp=sharing

Test and Project

Originally the test was going to be tomorrow (Thursday), but the review has taken longer than expected so I pushed it back to Friday. The students know this, but I just wanted to post it to prevent any confusion. Tomorrow we will be focusing on the short answer and map portion of the test. I cannot post the map portion on the blog, but students should be coming home with a photocopied map they can study.

Many students have already finished the essay portion of their project. I received some excellent essays and look forward to reading more over the weekend. We spend four days in the computer lab researching and typing. If the essay has not been completed, it is the responsibility of the student to make sure it is completed and turned in by 9/30. If you haven't started working on your dioramas, this weekend would be a great time. There are many great ideas if you use youtube or google images.

Thank you and have a great rest of your week!

Mr. Ballard

Chapter 2 Test Review

Here is the link to the test review for chapter 2:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6reUh6dEpLVmt3TnM/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 2 Section 4 Powerpoint

Here is a link to today's notes:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rc0g0UUFrSDg3VlE/edit?usp=sharing

Biome Update

We have been hard at work on the biome essay in the computer lab. Monday is our last day in the computer lab, it might be a good idea to make sure that your student has a flash drive by Monday if they don't have one yet. Feel free to ask any questions in the comment section and I will respond ASAP.

Biome information

Here are the two best website for biomes:

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/

The two websites should provide you with everything you need to complete the assignment. I will be teaching the students how to navigate these tomorrow.

Biome Rubric

Here is a link to the biome rubric:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rWGhTOVI0NUNpYzQ/edit?usp=sharing

The project is due September 30th. The diorama portion should be completed at home while the essay portion will be complete at school.

Chapter 2 Section 3

Here is a link to the notes:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rODZCZXFGTXhKSUU/edit?usp=sharing

Biomes

Your student should be bringing home the directions for the first project of the year. Please review it with them and start coming up with some ideas.

Chapter 2 Section 2 Notes

Here are the notes from today's lecture:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rRVhyUGhLMkRPOEU/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 2 Section 1 notes

Here is the link for today's notes (9/5):

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6raHM5N2tsNHpfZFk/edit?usp=sharing

Test

Here is a link to the study guide for the test:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rYXREeWxxZ2hsTkk/edit?usp=sharing

The test is worth 35 points. Please make sure your student is studying.

News

• My calendar is updated, click on the link to see what we will be working on through September.
• Our first test is Wednesday, check in on Tuesday and the review will be posted.
• Have a great 3 day weekend!

Chapter 1 Section 3 Notes for 8/29

Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rSHFIT0ZXQlhhMzg/edit?usp=sharing

Chapter 1 Section 2 Notes

Here is the link:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rZ05DMUY1R1ZRQzA/edit?usp=sharing

Reminder!

Tonight is back to school night for 6th graders. You will follow their schedule and go from class to class. Hope to see you!

Latitude and Longitude

Today we began learning how to locate places using latitude and longitude. For many students, this is the most difficult thing we do in class throughout the year. If you have an atlas or globe, it would be very helpful to practice at home.

Latitude and Longitude

Today we will begin locating places using latitude and longitude. If you have an atlas or globe, I think it would be helpful to practice at home. Here is a link to the worksheet:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rVVozcXBzV1dfVmc/edit?usp=sharing

Edit: We won't be starting this until Monday.

Chapter 1 Section 1

Here is a link to the notes we will be working on today and tomorrow:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rWGpFbEtQdUpXWFk/edit?usp=sharing

Weeks one and two

Here is a preview of what we will be working on during the first few weeks of school:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rT2pKQ2NHVWNQSnM/edit?usp=sharing

Rules and Procedures

Here is a link to the rules and procedures for my class:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4JbWiXBIt6rdXNzZ25VMWdubmM/edit?usp=sharing