Summer Blog 2020 for 6th, 7th and 8th graders SS and Geography

My dearest Middle School Students, Summer is here and you should be enjoying your vacation time.......but, there’s always opportunities to learn.  This Summer,  I challenge you to find non-screen things to do during the Summer.  I challenge you to learn something new this Summer:

• Ride a bike by taking a family trip to Shelby Farms or the Green Line or by mapping out a route in your neighborhood.
• Enjoy a new hobby discovering stamps, or coins, playing a new instrument, learning photography, planting a flower or vegetable garden.  The list of hobbies is endless.....
• Read a new book or book series, but choose something you like whether it be a “snack read” a short read like an atlas or a book with maps, facts or interesting information (like the Guinness Book of Records) or an “all you can read buffet” a novel or book series...
• Make/Create or Build something 
• Write letters to a pen pal or to your cousin or maybe a friend who has moved away this Summer.  It’s fun to receive letters via snail mail..........Or send me a postcard of your travels!!!!!!!!!
• Make a map of your neighborhood provide highlights of what’s fun to do if one should visit your neighborhood.  Also, include information that will help the reader understand your surroundings, like a compass rose, a scale and a map key.
• Do anything that challenges you!!!!!!

This is your “Summer Project 2020” and if you send me a picture or a note about your project I will award five (5) reward points.  I will accept up to three (3) challenges for a total of fifteen (15) reward points to be redeemed when we meet again in the Fall of 2020.

Send those notes and pictures to me at the following address:

      Ms. Tina Ostrowski

      3810 Johnson Dr

      Rossville, TN    38066

Enjoy your vacation!!!!!!!

Love, Ms. O

                

7th grade Geography Week of May 4 - 10

Hi geographers!!!

It was so good to see you on Hangouts today.  As we discussed now is the time to complete all assignments and begin your presentation project.

IXL  

Most of you completed last week’s IXL which was CC. #7. International governments.

So this week complete:   FF. #2  Responsibility of Citizenship and GG.  #1. What is economics?

These  IXL activities are important aspects that may be familiar to you. You should be able to complete them in a short amount of time.  The selections are easy to read, but they are  important every day life skills that will be beneficial to your adult life.  

Now for your project.  Remember,  your presentation contains three (3) aspects: Maps, Holidays, and Create a Museum.

     MAPS.....defines a region in many ways.

              1.).  Physical....include its landforms, bodies of waters, deserts, or other geographical terms

              2.).  Political....shows boundaries and includes the capital and major cities 

              3.).  Thematic....representing the population, religions, and natural resources

     HOLIDAYS....a list of significant holidays in your particular country to help us understand the culture of that country.

     CREATE A MUSEUM...introduce the art and society of your country to others.  For example, your museum might include:       Country’s flag

                                                     Artifacts

                                                     Clothing worn or shelter/homes

                                                     Literature/Artwork/Paintings 

                                                     Inventions 

                                                     Historical highlights/Places to visit

As always, reach out to a classmate or to me by email if you have questions.

See you on Wednesday Hangouts.

Love, Ms. O

                                               

6th grade SS Week of May 4 - 10

Hi 6th graders...

In SS this week, you will read pages 218 - 220 that covers the Khmer Kingdom...the rise and fall of an ancient civilization.  Then you will complete the following assignments in your notebook.  Put a date at the top of your page for easy reference.

Define these words:  Shiva, Angkor, Wat, complex

Answer these questions.

   1.  The Khmer people (about 2,000 years) ago settled along the banks of what river in SE Asia?

   2.  King Suryavarman II ordered the building of a massive Hindu temple called what?

   3.  This massive Hindu temple also had this installed so that the stars could be observed?

   4.  How long did the Khmer civilization remain powerful?

On page 222, answer   #’ s 1 - 5  under Vocabulary.

Finally, on page 223, read the passage and then answer questions 1 - 5. 

This assignment is worth 18 points and is due by Sunday, May 10.

As always, if you have questions, phone a friend or email me.

Have a good week and I’ll see you Wednesday Hangout.

Love, Ms. O

P. S.  If you haven’t completed all your assignments, please do so this week.  The end of the year is approaching ever so fast!!!!!

6th grade Religion Week of May 4 - 8

Good afternoon, disciples of Christ!

This week in Religion, you will complete Chapter 24.  It is the last chapter in our Religion book.

Read a lesson a day.

Define theses words in your notebook:  adoration, meditation, and contemplation.

Fill in these statements in your notebook.

     Vocal prayers are prayers that use  w_ _ _ _ and are prayed  a_ _ _ _ or  s _ _ _ _ _ _ _.  They can be prayed a_ _ _ _ or with o_ _ _ _ _.

Answer this question.

     What are three examples of traditional prayers?  For example, the Hail Mary and the Our Father are prayers that have been prayed for centuries.  (Hint...Think about the prayers you had to memorize this year!)

Complete the Chapter Review on page 326.  Do #’s 1 - 5 under Recall.

This assignment is worth 16 points and is due on May 10, 2020.

Finally, go to BeMyDisciple.com and take the Chapter 24 assessment.  Send me your score.

Pray the rosary, alone or with a friend or a family member.

Have a good week!

Love, Ms. O

6th Grade SS Week of April 27 - May 1

Good afternoon, historians!!!!!

This week in SS you will read page 217.  Then answer the following questions.

What are the two geographical regions of SE Asia?

     1._______________ surrounded by water on three sides

     2._______________ or an island totally surrounded by water

SE Asia’s climate is warm and wet, so this crop grows well in SE Asia.

     ________________ is the staple of the SE Asian diet.

SE Asia developed its own culture but was greatly influenced by two countries.  They were

     ________________________and _____________________________.

The two main religions of SE Asia are _______________ and _____________________.

Which kingdom is pictured on the map on page 217?  ___________________

What major river flowed through this kingdom on the map on page 217? ___________________________

What two major bodies of water do you see on the map on page 217?

__________________________ and ________________________________

This is worth 11 points and due on Friday, May 1.

Your IXL this week is:  AA. Asia - Geography.  Complete  (AA. #1);   (AA.  #3);  and (AA. #5).

See you on Hangouts on Wednesday.

Love, Ms. O

6th Grade Religion Week of April 27 - May 1

Good morning, stewards of Christ!!!!

This week in Religion, Chapter 23: Love of Neighbor, we learn about the 7th, 8th, and 10th Commandments.  Our Lord wants us to be generous with others, especially asking us to follow these Commandments.  Jesus by His life on Earth, modeled for us how to be poor in spirit, so that we may be rich with Him in heaven.

Day 1:  To explore how generosity can show that we love others.  Read pages 305-307  Then answer this question...How did Henriette Delille live a generous life?  (Write in notebook).

Day 2:  To discover how the 7th Commandment teaches us about loving ourselves and others.  Read pages 308-309 then do Activity p, 309.  Define reparation and almsgiving.  (Write in notebook).

Day 3:  To discover how the 8th Commandment teaches us to speak and live the truth.  Read pages 310-311 then do Activity on page 311.

Day 4:  To discover how the 10th Commandment teaches us to treat one another justly.  Read 312-313.  Then do Activity p. 312.  Define stewardship.  (Write in notebook).

Day 5 :  Go to BeMy Disciple and the the assessment on Chapter 23.  Take a screenshot and send me the score.

Additional Activity for the Week:    Many parishes promote three (3) areas of stewardship.  Being a steward means that you give of your Time, Talent, and Treasure.  As a 6th grader how can you be a steward in your daily life?  Think of ways to give of your:

                  Stewardship of Time_______________________
                  Stewardship of Talent_______________________
                  Stewardship of Treasure ____________________

Write your answers in your notebook.

Remember to follow the Religion Schedule one day at a time.   In fact, one of your Activities this week is to schedule daily prayer time with God. (See p. 313...I Follow Jesus).

Continue to pray the rosary and offer prayers of petitions for your family and others.  I miss you and pray for you!

Love, Ms. O

7th grade Geography Week of April 20 - 24

Helllo, my favorite 7th grade class in the city of Bartlett!!!!!

I enjoyed our time on google Hangouts this morning.  You are doing amazing work and I am proud of your work ethic.  Staying on track, keeping an organized notebook, and tackling the challenging questions on IXL are all ways to help you form good study habits.   Do something rather than do nothing.... should be our motto!!!!!

Remember that Wednesday is Earth Day and we honor this day by going to the website......... Parade.com/earthday  Every U.S. state is trying to become “greener”.  Read what each state is doing to make it a green environment.   

You are to pick three (3) to five (5) states who you think are doing an excellent job of helping their state create a “green environment” and why you think so.  Then pick one (1) or (2) states that you think could do a better job of cleaning up the environment.   What is your idea of how that state could become greener?  

If you haven’t completed all previous assignments, please get caught up.  If you need help, collaborate with your family, a classmate, or me, your teacher.  I am here if you need help.  Just email me and we can set up a time to talk or text.

Remember, you are the future of a “green collar” workforce.... You will be out in the working world in ten years or so.  So I’m counting on you to make the world a better and greener place!!!!

Love, Ms. O

Due date is Monday, April 27.