Armstrong's Academic Arena

Week of 5-12-08

This week in social studies 7, students will continue to work on their ABC books.  These are books that require the students to find letter specific information related to either Africa or Asia.  Some of this can become challenging, especially when trying to find specific religions, ways of life, economic factors, etc. that begin with the letters z, x, and q.  It's almost like a game of Scrabble. 

In social studies 8, students will continue to study and discuss the era post WW II, including civil rights, and personalities related to businesses, politics, and entertainment.  There will be a test on Tuesday May 20. 

Week of 5-5-08

Wow!  It's May already.  welcome to a new week and new month of blogs.  In social studies 7, there will be no current event due this week.  Students are working on a project.  This will take the place of current events articles.  We will continue our discussion of South Asia.  We are quickly moving to the end of the unit.

Social Studies 8-  Test Tuesday.  Students were given 3 review sheets.  Every question on the test has been answered through the notes.  Studying will give you all the knowledge you need.  There is no news article this week.

Week of 4-28-08

Welcome to a brand new week.  In social studies 7, there will be no current events due this week.  There will, however, be a test on Southeast Asia and South Asia.  A review guide will be sent home tomorrow.  Please bring a piece of poster board for Monday May 5.

In social studies 8, we will continue our discussion of chapter 11, the Roaring 20s.  The test for this chapter is scheduled for May 6.  There is a news article (the final one) due Wednesday.

Week of 4-21-08

lcome to a new week at Simpson Middle School. 

This week in social studies 7: We will continue our discussion on Southeast Asia.  We will discuss Pakistan in its relation to India.  Historical events will be considered, as well as philosophical and religious differences.  A current events article is due Wednesday.  There will be a notebook check on Tuesday.

Social Studies 8:  We have begun discussing chapter 11, The Roaring Twenties. This is an exciting chapter which leads down different roads, both from prosperity and depression.  This important time in our history will begin with a guided reading selection.  It is due on Tuesday.

Week of 4-14-08

Welcome to a new week at Simpson Middle.  This week in social studies 7, we are continuing our discussion of southeast Asia.  A videostreaming selection was presented today, along with qa visuals worksheet.  A current events article is due on Wednesday. 

In social studies 8, our discussion  of chapter 16, local government was continued.    We will test on chapter 16 this Friday.  A current events article is due Wednesday.

Week of 3-31

Welcome to a brand new week at Simpson.  This week in social studies 7, students are testing on chapter 24-  China and southeast Asia.  A current events article is due on Wednesday 4-2.  In social studies 8, students tested on Monday.  Please remember that scrapbooks are due on Thursday of this week.

Week of 3-24-08

Welcome to a brand new week at Simpson Middle.  This week in social studies 7, we will continue discussing China.  We will include economics, politics, and culture. A current event article is due Wednesday. Students in social studies 8 will continue work on their scrapbooks.  There will be a test on Tuesday over information from section 3 chapter 15.  A current event article is due Wednesday.

Week of 3-17-8

Welcome to a new week at Simpson Middle.  In social studies 7, students will continue discussing China, and Southeast Asia.  Viet Nam and Korean conflicts will also be discussed.  In 8th grade social studies, students will continue working on their scrapbooks.  The test for section 2 will be on Tuesday.

Week of 3-10-08

Welcome to a new week at Simpson! This week in social studies 7, we are discussing China, both historically and contemporary.  We will view a couple powerpoint demonstrations to alloow for note taking.  A current event article is due on Wednesday.  In social studies 8, we will test on chapter 15, section 1 on Tuesday.  Students have been told what to expect.  They will continue to work on their scrapbooks this week, section 2.  A news article based on GEORGIA LEGISLATURE is due Wednesday.

Week of 3-3-08

Welcome to a new week at Simpson Middle School. This week in social studies 7, students will continue to discuss and learn about the various regions of Asia.  A current events article is due Wednesday,  In social studies 8, students will continue with chapter 15, Georgia Civics and Government.  This unit will take us to Spring Break.  Students will continue to work on their scrapbooks.  Please see Ms. Levin's blog if you have missed any details regarding the rubric associated with this project.