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(Daily assignments can be found at Thinkwave.com)

 

Monthly Schedule

September: Latin America’s geography

October: Pre-Columbian Indians

November-Galleons Simulation, Explorers

December- Hegemony, Independence

January- Social stratification in the 19th century

February- Modern day challenges in Latin America

March- Life in Japan’s schools

April- Other aspects of modern Japan/Warlords of Japan simulation. Dramatic performance for TGIF

May- Japan’s history/twentieth century China

Key Educational Goals

Language Arts:

-learn important Greek and Latin roots and associated vocabulary

-write a variety of poems and stories.

 -effectively analyze how author’s create stories in terms of plot, character, setting and style

-master writing a cohesive five paragraph essay.

Social Studies:

-recognize how historical forces have shaped modern day countries and cultures

-recognize that countries around the world face similar challenges in development and social issues

-gain familiarity with many kinds of maps and projections

-develop an ability to think critically and originally in the study of history

-maintain a keen and focused eye on current events

Drama

-gain confidence in public speaking (monthly oral book reports)

-be able to perform confidently in front of a large crowd

-develop skills in formal debates

-write dramatic scripts, both individually and in groups

 
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