6th grade - students will start on a project (economics handbook - Download Economic-handbook-assignment) at school tomorrow. I would like for them to have a flash-drive so they can complete/work on it some at home. I have the computer lab reserved Monday and Tuesday of next week and they will get a lot of it done during that time. Social Studies textbook now available...click on the following link to access the book: https://www.successnetplus.com/ username: mabryss6 password: 6chargers
8th Grade Homework: quiz this Friday. The quiz will cover entry 1,2 and 6. Remember, you have a current event and site visit due next month. You can find more information about the assignments posted below. You have an assignment (Download Bio-plaque-jimmy-carter-1) due next Monday at the beginning of class...Jimmy Carter 39th President of the United States. Also, you will have a test at the end of next week covering Chapter 15 (State Government)...click on the following link to view the study guide: Download State Government Study Sheet
Attn. 8th Graders: if you would like to take part in the PAGE program please click on the following link: http://www1.legis.ga.gov/legis/2011_12/house/page.htm The Georgia House of Representatives PAGE Program offers students age 12 and over an opportunity to visit the capitol and help their state representative for the day. They will assist the representative by taking notes onto the House Floor from constituents, lobbyist, and other officials.
Note to the parents regarding our study of the Seven Deadly Sins:
I have always covered these topics in my classroom and will continue to do so, because it is a part of our GPS. I generally explain what is meant by the "Seven Deadly Sins" and we list them. I give a very brief description of each by reading the legal definition of each of the seven crimes. I always encourage students to discuss any further questions they may have at home with their parents.
As you know, this is such a sensitive topic, I have found help this year. The State Bar Association of Georgia sends out an attorney to cover this in a workshop for our students. I was able to hear the discussion in a teacher workshop and felt that it was handled in a very straightforward and appropriate way. However, I completely understand your concerns. I am going to provide you with an e-mail address for my speaker, Deborah Craytor, in case you have any questions DeborahCC@gabar.org .
Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
John Chadwick
8th GRADE GEORGIA HISTORY TEXTBOOK AVAILABLE ON-LINE AT: www.mystatehistory.com password: ga11hist
8th Grade Current Events: www.mdjonline.com or www.ajc.com
Due Dates: September 26th, October 26th , November 18th, February 28th, March 9th and May 1st
8th Grade - Site Visit Due Dates: The site visit dates: October 17th, February 25th and April 23rd. Let me know if you need another copy of the directions for the site visit and remember, make sure the place you visit has a museum.
Directions for the site visits: Download Georgia Site Visit
Also, click on the following link for some ideas of places to visit: Download Site-visit