Today in World History students worked on vocabulary for the geography of Mesoamerica. If the vocabulary was not finished in class - it is due on Monday and should be done for homework over the weekend. Yesterday, students worked on the cover to their new unit on the Americas. Students were asked to draw and color at least 4 pictures that are related to the area and/or era of this subject. They were then asked to write at least 5 lines about what they know, think they know, or want to know about the Americas.

The class made it through its first state test this week and most seemed to feel good about their performance. Next week we will be studying the cultures of the Americas and I will be offering the students an extra credit assignment that they may complete during the holiday break. This extra credit assignment is optional and will be due the week we return from the break.

One quick reminder - 15 week progress reports will be sent out in the next few days, so keep an eye out for them.