Sunday, August 29, 2010

Europe Map Quiz

Here is a great like for student to study from for our Europe Map Quiz. The quiz will be in two weeks:

http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/europenew.html

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Computer Lab Assignment for Monday

Today we are going to look at many different facets of the Renaissance Era. There will be several websites that you will visit throughout the hour.

Part A

For the first part of this go to this website. You will be looking at different aspects of life during the Middle Ages. Using the different icons on the right side of the website, (such as religion, homes, clothing, etc.) I would like you to write down 2-3 facts that stood out to you for each topic (7 total). You can use PowerPoint or Word, whatever you would like.

Part B

For this part you will look at three of the most famous artists during the Renaissance: DaVinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. Find two famous works from each person and have the following:

1. The picture/painting
2. What is it called?
3. How is it reflective of the style of art during the Renaissance Era? (This can be summed up in a sentence or two, but be specific!)

Part C

DaVinci actually enjoyed his sketches of different inventions more than he did painting. Sketching was his true passion. For this section you will take a look at this DaVinci invention website and simply do the following:

* Choosing the inventions on the left side of the website, pick 4 inventions that you read about and write a brief summary of the interesting facts that you read about. Have a picture (just take the one right off the webpage) that goes along with your explanation as well.

When you are done, here are a couple of websites you can go to:

DaVinci's Studio

Patron of the Arts Game

Friday, August 20, 2010

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Assignment for Friday

For tomorrow students need to read Chapter 1.1, which starts on p.37. It is important NOT to read the prologue as we skip that portion of the book.

Computer Lab Assignment

Here are some things you can put about yourself on the PowerPoint:

*Family Life (parents, brothers, sisters, what they do)
*Hobbies (sports you play, activities, etc)
*Favorite of anything (music, TV, friends, food)
*Least favorite things
*Favorite Teachers
*Schools you have attended
*Trips you have gone on
*Best thing that has ever happened to you
*Worst thing that has happened to you
*What you like to do in your free time
*Awards you have won
*Goals? Dreams? Ambitions? What do you want out of life?
*ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO PUT DOWN ABOUT YOURSELF!!!!!!!!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Start of the School Year

Hope everyone is enjoying the end of their summer! We'll see you Wednesday!