Author Archives: Ryan Piche

Today in class we continued with chapter 3 and together as a class we read, discussed and did our reading notes for section 3.  Then students worked on our word wall with our key terms. After that, students needed to read and complete the reading notes for sections 4 and 5.  Whatever they didn’t finish … Continue reading »

Today we continued with chapter 3.  We read section 2 together and filled in the reading notes (see attachment). We also watched a video on the beginning of the stone age.  Here is the video: If we didn’t finish the video in class, please watch it completely (just part 1). Tomorrow I will collect their … Continue reading »

Yesterday students took the chapter 1 assessment. They were to also complete the vocabulary from chapter 3 in their notes (with two words in chapter 2).  Here is the vocabulary they need to know (should be in their notebook as shown on paper, along with the definitions of course): scaffolded notes for vocab Today in … Continue reading »

CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT IS TOMORROW! Students may use their reading notes that we used in class.  They may NOT use their study guide or their vocabulary notes.  So they need to STUDY their study guide and vocabulary (vocabulary will just be matching on the assessment). Study guide: chapter 1 study guide I will also check … Continue reading »

The extra credit is worth 15 points (formative), not 25. Sorry about the mix-up!

Today in class we went over sections 4-9 in their reading notes.  We basically focused on what scientists believe the reasons for certain paintings were created for.  We also answered the chapter 1 essential question. THURSDAY IS OUR CHAPTER 1 ASSESSMENT!! A study guide was handed out today.  Students MAY use their reading notes on the … Continue reading »

Today in class students conducted an activity where they were simulating what it is like to be an archaeologist in a cave discovering different paintings and artifacts. After, students were to complete their reading notes for sections 4-9.  Also, to read sections 4-9 in chapter 1. Here are the reading notes: chapter 1 reading notes … Continue reading »

Yesterday and today in class we have been discussing chapter 1 in our textbooks, ‘Investigating the Past.’  Students are to become familiar with the vocabulary terms from that chapter and have had to complete their reading notes for sections 2 and 3  (see attachment).  No homework for tonight, unless they didn’t complete sections 2 and … Continue reading »

Projects were due today!! If a student didn’t bring it in, they have already lost 5 points.  They may turn it in until October 2nd. BOOK COVERS! Parents please help your child get a book cover.  Again, these books are BRAND NEW!  We need to get them covered and students need to take care of … Continue reading »

Students received their new books today.  Please keep in mind that these books are BRAND NEW!!  NEVER BEEN USED!  So students are now responsible for taking care of them.  We plan to use these books for a long long time.  Any damage done to them students will be responsible for paying.  So one thing for … Continue reading »