Author Archives: Ryan Piche

Today we continued in Chapter 4, and talked about how the ancient Sumerians protected themselves from attacking forces who were trying to take water and resources. Students read section 6 and completed the reading notes for that section. No homework unless they didn’t finish section 6 reading notes ch 4 reading notes Our chapter 4 … Continue reading »

Yesterday and today in class we continued with chapter 4: The Rise of Sumerian City-States. Yesterday we discussed section 4 in the classroom.  Today we discussed section 5. Students need to have their reading notes completed up to section 5.  Here are their reading notes: ch 4 reading notes I plan next week Thursday to … Continue reading »

Today in class we went over section 3 in the textbook. Students are to complete section 3 in their reading notes. The chapter 4 illustrated dictionary was due today, so they need to turn that in for a grade if they didn’t. ch 4 illustrated dictionary ch 4 reading notes Tomorrow we will continue with … Continue reading »

Today in class I showed your child their grade for the 1st card marking.  So if you want to know that grade, simply ask them, because they saw it today. Of course, EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO CONFERENCES.  Although, I want to say, if your child received a good grade, or you don’t have any major … Continue reading »

Yesterday and today in class we began with chapter 4, The Rise of Sumerian City-States. Students took their assessments for chapter 3 on Wednesday.  I got a good report from the sub for all classes, so everyone received the 5 points extra credit. Here are chapter 4 reading notes.  We have only worked on the … Continue reading »

I forgot to say we also watched a video in class on the ancient community of Catal Hoyuk in Turkey.  Here is the link:

Today we went over the chapter 3 study guide. TOMORROW IS THE CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT! Students may use their reading notes on the assessment.  They may NOT use their study guide, vocab notes or illustrated dictionary on the assessment.  The study guide is for studying purposes only. chapter 3 reading notes Chapter 3 study guide … Continue reading »

Today students turned in their 3 paragraph writing assignment and their comic strips (please see previous post for information).  If they didn’t turn those in today, they need to get those in by tomorrow for credit. I gave students their chapter 3 assessment study guide.  This is for their studying purposes. CHAPTER 3 ASSESSMENT IS … Continue reading »

Today in class students created a comic strip that deals with the changes from paleolithic age to neolithic age.  They were assigned to one section in the book (food supply, shelters, communities, jobs, or trade) and they were to create their comic strip based off of that information.  Attached is the template and cut-outs that … Continue reading »

Today in class students finished reading sections 4-7 and completed their reading notes for sections 4-7.  These reading notes are for the students benefit when we take our assessment because they may USE these notes on the assessment!  Make sure they have them completed. Chapter 3 reading notes: chapter 3 reading notes On the last … Continue reading »