Religion Ch. 11 Review
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Jesus was born in a city called Bethlehem.
Jesus was placed in a manger filled with straw.
The first people to learn aboiut the newborn Savior were the shepherds.
God did not wish to share His life with the rich first, but with the poor.
An angel came to the shepherds to tell about the birth of Jesus.
Three wise men brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to Jesus.
A wicked man named Herod ruled over the land where Jesus was born.
God warned Joseph to take Jesus and Mary away from Bethlehem.
Ch. 5 Review History
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Chapter 5, Prince Henry’s Sailors
Prince Henry ran a school for sailors.
Prince Henry wished to find the Far East so ships could bring goods from the Far East to Europe.
Prince Henry also wanted ships to go to the Far East because he was a good Catholic. He wanted to convert the pagans.
Pagan means someone who does not know about God.
Prince Henry thought that he needed to sail around Africa in order to get to the Far East.
Prince Henry had as school for sailors so they could learn how to read a compass and to read the stars.
After Prince Henry died, the Portugese sailors reached Cape Verde on the coast of Africa.
Bartholomeu Diaz sailed around the southern tip of Africa in 1486.
King John of Portugal named the tip of Africa the Cape of Good Hope.
December 3 – December 7, 2007
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Monday:
Religion Quiz Ch. 10
Tuesday:
History Test Ch. 5
Thursday
Math Assessment
Friday
Spelling Test
Vocabulary Test Ch. 3
Religion Quiz Ch. 11
December 3 – December 7, 2007
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We are in for an exciting week! On Tuesday, the Second Grade will be headed off to the Amon Carter Museum. We will be leaving in the morning and returning some time after lunch. The children will need to bring a sack lunch with them to the museum as we will be eating there. There is no cost for this field trip, but we will need some drivers! Please speak to Mrs. Le or myself if you are willing to take part in this adventure. 
Also, the children received permission slips for this field trip on Friday, they are due today (Monday) so that we can ensure a spot for your child. Thank you and let’s have a wonderful week!
God Bless You,
Mrs. Quinonez
Monday
Math: 62B Spelling: Write each Spelling Word five times each that was incorrect on the Pre-Test. Vocabulary: Finish sentences. History: Study Review. There is a test tomorrow! No reading tonight.
Tuesday
Math: 63B Reading: Please read for 10 minutes and fill out worksheet.
Wednesday
Math: 64B Spelling: Finish sentences. Writing: Finish Four Square. Vocabulary: Finish Dictionary. Reading: Read for 10 minutes and fill out worksheet.
Thursday
Happy Feast of St. Nicholas!!
Math: 66B Spelling: Study, test tomorrow! Vocabulary: Study, test tomorrow! Religion: Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 11. Reading: Please read for 10 minutes, fill out worksheet.
Friday
Math: 67B English: Finish Christmas paragraphs. Reading: Read for 15 minutes each day. Fill out worksheet each day.
Spelling Words
race, racing, slice, slicing, sled, sledding, spin, spinning, bake, baking, hope, hoping, hum, humming, slam, slamming, smile, smiling, choke, choking, shop, shopping, chop, chopping.
Memory Words
don’t, can’t, great
6th Grade Science Homework 12/3-12/7
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Monday: Read pp. 148-151, questions 6-7 on page 151
Tuesday: Review/complete study sheet
Wednesday: Review for test on Thursday
Thursday: Read pp. 153-158
Friday: Answer questions 1-3 on page 158
7th Grade Science Homework 12/3-12/7
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Monday: Read pp. 183-184, questions 1-2 on page 184
Tuesday: Read pp. 185-186, questions 1-4 on page 186
Wednesay: Read pp. 187-188, questions 1-3 on page 189
Thursday: Chapter Review, all questions page 190
Friday: Chapter Review, questions 11-20 concepts, 1-4 application/critical thinking
8th/9th Grade Science Homework 12/3-12/7
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Monday: Study for test
Tuesday: no homework
Wednesday: Study for test
Thursday: Study for test
Friday: Study for finals
8th Grade Math
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*use the weekend to study for the retake test this Monday*
Monday: Lesson 48
Tuesday: Lesson 49
Wednesday: Lesson 50
Thursday: Lesson 51
Friday: Lesson 52
7th Grade Math 12/3-12/7
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Monday: Lesson 60
Tuesday: Lesson 61
Wednesday: Lesson 62
Thursday: Review
Friday: Lesson 63
History Test Study Guide: Chapters 8, 9, and 10 and The Presidents
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Chapter 8: Thomas Jefferson, Champion of Democracy
Words to Know
Louisiana Purchase – Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory in 1803 from Napoleon for $15 Million. It was the biggest piece of land ever sold and 15 states were made out of the land. It was an important purchase because it meant that the United States could keep on growing and become a large country.
People to Know
Sacajawea – She helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition. She helped by giving them directions and helping them to communicate with the Native Americans they met on their journey.
Lewis and Clark – They were two explorers who set out to explore the area known as the Louisiana Territory. They brought back important information about what the land looked like, how big it was, what kind of animals and plant life there was. They traveled for two years and at times it was a very difficult and dangerous journey.
Important Things to Know
Why was the city of New Orleans important to Western farmers? __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Chapter 9: A New Nation at War
Words to know
Embargo Act- __________________________________________________
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People to Know
Aaron Burr – Andrew Hamilton accused Aaron Burr of treason. Burr challenged him to a duel and during the duel he killed Hamilton.
Francis Scott Keys – ___________________________________________________
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Important Things to Know
The first war the United States fought was against _________________________.
France and England were fighting a big war and Thomas Jefferson did not want to be a part of it. England was stopping American ships and taking off sailors who were born in England and making them fight. Thomas Jefferson passed an embargo that said _______________________________
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The War of 1812 – The United States declared war on ______________________ because they felt they were hurting us more by taking our Sailors. America also thought that we could easily capture ___________________ during the war. The British army burned down ____________________________. After the war it was rebuilt and the President’s house was painted whit to cover the soot and ash stains. This house is now called the _____________________________________.
_____________________________________ wrote our National Anthem. It is called _____________________________________.
Battle of New Orleans – Andrew Jackson and his army defeated the British Army. However, the war was already over. The peace treaty was signed on Christmas Eve, _______________.
Chapter 10: Andrew Jackson a Man of the People Andrew Jackson is called “a man of the people” because _________________________
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Jackson ran for President in 1824 he received the most votes. Did he become President? _____.He ran again and became President in __________________.
A tariff is _________________________________________________________.
The two reasons for a tariff are: 1. __________________
2. _____________________________________
The First 7 Presidents
1. __________________________________ 5. ________________________
2. __________________________________ 6. ______________________
3. __________________________________ 7. ________________________
4. __________________________________