Don't forget!

Don't forget that your project is due March 1st! This is a big grade booster that many of you need!

50 states and capitals!

Click on the 50 states map game link to access a 50 states and capitals quiz game. Just choose the "capitals" quiz on the left of the page.

First topic of the year!

I hope you have all had a happy holiday break and will return to school Wednesday safely and motivated to learn much in 2010!

Get excited about transitioning from geography to civics. This semester, we will learn about how our government works and how to be a good citizen of the USA.

I want you all to begin thinking about this question because it will be the first topic for civics class.

What is the difference between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution?

Holidays around the world!

Americans are not the only ones who celebrate this time of year. Click the link below to read about different ways the holidays are enjoyed in different places.

http://www.theholidayspot.com/christmas/worldxmas/

Assignment: Africa

http://exploringafrica.matrix.msu.edu/teachers/countries/

Are you looking for information about an African country? Go to the above link and click on the name of the the country you have chosen.

On to Asia!

We'll spend the next couple of weeks studying about Asia! Start practicing your Asia map using the link to the right! We'll test on November 19th!

THANK YOU, VETERANS!

All veterans are American heroes. Through war and peace, these are the men and women who have been willing to risk their lives to protect our country!

On November 9th, we will honor their sacrifices. I hope that most of you are going to participate in the CMS Veterans' Day salute. Posters are due Monday, November 2nd. Below are the basic guidelines. If you plan to make a poster, please make sure that you get a poster entry form from me.

-red, white, or blue half poster

-The poster must honor a U.S. veteran, living or deceased.

-The poster should include a picture of the veteran or something that symbolizes their service.

-Include the veteran's name, rank, branch of service, and time/place they served.

-On back, left corner of sign, write student's name and attach envelope with money in order to provide funds for the PTSA to stake and mount your poster outside on Nov. 9th.

-If you want your sign to hold up long-term (it would make a great gift to the veteran you are honoring following Veteran's Day), you may laminate your poster.

*Students who complete project will receive ten bonus points and a field trip during class to view posters.

Everyone is invited to our school on November 9th for our Veteran's Day assembly.