April 04th- 08th

This week...

1. We will be reviewing the information learned on both political and physical maps of Caribbean South America


2. Watch video on The Colombian Way of Life, then read and discuss section 2 pages 86-89 on Colombia.


3. Work individually on Study Guide #4


4. Read and discuss section 3: Venezuela and the Guianas.

MARCH 28th - April 01st

This week...

1. We will watch a video on the Geography of Caribbean South America


2. Will work on Title page.


3. Read and discuss Physical Geography of Caribbean South America, followed by study guide #1


4. Identify each country of Caribbean South America on a map.


5. Watch a video on Geography of Venezuela.

March 21st - 25th

This week in Social Studies...

1. We will finish watching the History Channel video on the Panama Canal.
2. We will be learning about the History and Culture of the Caribbean Islands, reading and discussing from textbook and videos, followed by study guide #2.

March 14th to the 18th...

WELCOME TO OUR LAST QUARTER!!

1. Read and discuss section 2: History and Culture of Central America , which will be followed by a study guide to be answered in pairs.
2. Read and discuss section 3: History and Culture of the Caribbean Islands, a video and study guide will complete the study of this section.

Guidelines POSTCARD PROJECT

Social studies III Quarter Project
You and your friend have decided to take a vacation t one of the beautiful countries of Central America and /or The Caribbean. You will be making a “picture perfect postcard” to send back to me and your classmates writing a letter to describe how much fun you are having and what you are seeing and doing. The postcard will also include pictures showing some of the sights you are seeing and a stamp you have designed representing the country you are visiting. Make us wish that we were with you!
Follow these steps to complete your Picture Perfect Postcard:
1. Research facts and information about your country
2. Use the facts to write an interesting letter to me and your classmates. Your letter should promote your country as a place for a family vacation.
3. Each paragraph must contain five sentences. Each paragraph must contain a minimum of three facts.
4. Edit and proofread your rough draft. Make sure you have all the information you needed to make your letter complete.
5. Type a final copy of your letter. Do not write on the back of your paper.

Here’s what your letter should include:

a. Paragraph 1: an introduction which includes the name and location of the country. Remember to use cardinal directions. In this paragraph also identify the name of the capital city and the climate you encountered during your visit. Also, include specific places you visited.
b. Paragraph 2: information about the culture of the country-religion/religious holidays or celebrations, favorite foods, language, customs, clothing, sports and other unique activities.
c. Paragraph 3-4: describe the place you have visited. Include a description with facts about the people, wildlife and plant life, physical features (mountains, deserts, rivers, and tourist attractions).
d. Paragraph 5: write a conclusion to your letter. This should summarize the information you wrote and also end the letter. Your name should go at the end of the letter. **staple the letter onto the left half of a sheet to large construction paper (frame it)
e. Write the school’s address on the right half of the construction paper.
American School of Tegucigalpa
Colonia Lomas del Guijarro
Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

This week March 07-10

We will...

1. Use Monday to finish the Evaluation of Sources, make sure you print it!!
2. Begin our second project for this III quarter: A Postcard, this is to be done in pairs or alone if you wish. Make sure you check the guidelines here !!

Quiz #4

WHEN? Next Wednesday March 10, for 7(1) and Thursday March 11 for the rest of the classes.
WHAT? Physical geography of Central America and The Caribbean, study guide, vocabulary, and map: locate Central American countries and the Greater Antilles, know their capitals too!!

Feb.28th - March 04th

This week...

• We will finish our study guide #4 "Physical Geography of Central America and the Caribbean"
• We will start working on the third step of the Historical Investigation: Evaluation of Sources, due on Friday.

This Week...

We´re starting a new chapter: Central America and the Caribbean, will be watching a video about the geography of this region.
We,then will read and discuss section 1: Geography of Central America & the Caribbean Islands.

This Week in Social Studies...

Homework for Thursday Feb. 17

7(1) San Cristobal de las Casas

7(2) Puebla

7(3) Monterrey

7(4) Guadalajara

Find the following information, write it in your homework notebook

a. Two Festivals celebrated in that city.

b. Two Typical dishes

c. Two Outdoor activities or sports practiced there.

d. Two samples of Arts and Crafts.

e. A printed picture of any of the above.

** Don't forget to cite your source of information!!!

This Week.....

• TALK SHOW !! yes! we will be presenting starting today Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Do not Miss it!!!
• We will study Section 3 Mexico Today: Economy and Cultural Regions.

PROJECT RUBRIC/TALK SHOW

This week in Social Studies...

PROJECT TIME: THE HEROES OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION

TALK SHOW

• From Monday to Thursday you will be working with books and websites gathering information about your charater.
• Both of you, Host and guest need to work on the questions, on a separate word document I need you to write the bibliography.
• In your class notebook write the questions and answers, as well as the name and slogan of your talk show.
• You will be allowed to use the class time (this week) in preparing for the show: sign/poster, props, and rehearsals!

HOMEWORK for January 24th

FOR ALL 7th GRADE CLASSES:

• Have your Electronic Notecards ready for Wednesday afternoon Jan. 26th , the grade will go on the homework category!
• Before you send the info. to turnitin.com make sure I have checked your work!!

January 24th-28th

This week in social studies class...

1. We will be working on the HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION/ Electronic Notecards ( gathering sources, lots of reading to be done!!)
2. Check your personal email to see samples of electronic notecards.
3. Electronic Notecards must be submitted to www.turnitin.com by Friday Jan. 28th.

January 17th-21st

This week...

• We will read and discuss section 2: HISTORY AND CULTURE OF MEXICO, followed by study guide #2.
• We'll watch a video on the Mexican Revolution of 1910, interesting!! you can get lots of ideas for our upcoming project TALK SHOW.
• Another video on The Days of the Dead, as part of the study of Mexican Culture.

January 10th-14th

This week...

• We will be working on study guide #1: Physical Geography of Mexico
• Political map of Mexico: Label states, bodies of water
• Physical map: Other rivers, mountains, plateaus, and deserts.
• Map skills handout.

January 05th- 07th

This week in Social Studies...

• We are starting our III quarter already! our new subject? MEXICO, after watching an introductory video on this country you will be working on the title page.
• What about Mexico? Physical Geography, textbook pages 38- 41

This Week in Social Studies...

• Poster Presentations!! using glogster.com Aztecs and Incas.
• We will be working on the Historical Investigation: Research Questions, need to be done and revised by Thursday Dec. 16th .

Week of Dec.06th- 10th

We will start working on our second and last project for this quarter!

Project: Poster using eduglogster.com

Topic: Choose between the Aztecs and the Incas.

Due Date: Friday Dec. 10th to be presented to the class the week of Dec. 13th.

Guidelines:

• Have at least three sources of information
• Write in your class notebook the outline, make sure to present it to me!
• Any artwork on the poster must be related to the topic! (pictures, background, music, videos,etc)
• Make sure the type of font and size are easy to read.
• Don't forget to summarize your info.