Weekly Preview: 20-24 August 2007

Monday

Bellringer
What are the advantages and disadvantages of daylight savings time? (Discuss in a five-sentence paragraph).

Activities
GLE 01 Worksheet (small groups)
Lakes and Reservoirs Crossword (small groups)
Louisiana Geography Facts Crossword


Tuesday

Bellringer
How do you study for tests? (Discuss in a five-sentence paragraph).

Activities
GLE 02 Worksheet
Rivers Crossword


Wednesday

Due
Social Studies Fair Topic Cards (5-7 topics on a 3x5 card). Have this ready when you walk into class.

Bellringer
List and describe five places you have visited in Louisiana outside the Shreveport/Bossier area.

Activities
Discuss the GLE 03 Art Map of Louisiana project
Cities and Town Crossword


Thursday

Due
Binder Check 1.1

Bellringer
Make a KWL Chart on Louisiana Plantations

Activities
Presentation (by Mr. Blankenship) on Louisiana Plantations
Crossword Puzzle on Historic Places in Louisiana
Study Guide for Test 1.1


Friday

Bellringer
How did you prepare for this test?

Activities
Test 1.1
Landforms of Louisiana Crossword