May Update

It's hard to believe it's already May!  Here's an update on Division 3 as we head into the second to last month of the school year.

1. Our major Social Studies/English reports are now complete.  We will resume a more traditional model for Social Studies.

2. In English/Language Arts we have commenced our final novel study of the year.  This time we will use the Literature Circles format, in which students form groups and read, analyze and discuss a book together - somewhat like a book club, albeit with more structure and accountability.

3.  In PE we are out on the field.  We've done ultimate frisbee and touch football, and next we'll play soccer baseball and real softball.  We'll also get into some track and field.

4. In Science we have almost completed our second of three units.  Math continues as usual.  And, the students have commenced their final exploratory and enrichment cycles for the year.

I'll maintain the "Important Dates" list on the right hand side of this page.  We are looking into a swimming field trip, as well as a year end excursion.

~Mr. Nast

Social Studies Research Project Update

Students should now have completed reviewing possible sources, and should be gathering research in the form of keywords, using the pages provided.

If you need copies of any of the assignment pages, they are located on the right hand side of this blog.  You may print a copy.

Don't forget, that after you complete your keywords and write your rough copies, there are a number of other project requirements:
- editing
- second draft
- proofreading
- publishing (cover page, pictures, captions, map)

All are described on the main project criteria pages.

Special Map Instructions

When it comes time to do your map, perform a Google Images search using the following keywords: "blank map (your country or ancient civilization name)."  Choose a medium to large sized image.  Copy and paste the image into Word, and then print it.  Use your school atlas to complete a detailed copy of the map. Your map should include:

- title
- provinces/states/territories and their borders
- main cities
- roadways
- physical features (oceans, seas, mountains, rivers, etc.)