Welcome to this “new” format of parent communication regarding Social Studies. Last week we enjoyed Mexican food fare while we watched a rather informative video. Your help with this was appreciated by more than just our stomachs.
Last week we also began talking about “Traditions.” Students enjoyed, and surely will remember, watching and listening to the first few minutes of the Broadway portrayal of Fiddler On the Roof (attach web address). This is where Tevye, a father of five daughters, begins with a most theatrical presentation of “Tradition,” a song highlighting his attempt to maintain his family and religious traditions.
(If interested, please see: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8304062612871026050). As a class, we discussed the significance of this. We also read more about traditions in the chapter “Digging Up the Past” in our text. Vocabulary words were assigned to be completed in the journal, per the usual format.
This week, students will have a few family specific questions pertaining to “traditions.” As well, students have known about this week’s quiz since the beginning of last week. Everyone received a 1/2 sheet that read as follows:
Social Studies Quiz
7A October 8th (Monday--changed to Tuesday :-) )
7B October 9th (Tuesday)
7C October 8th (Monday)
What to study:
--The chapter on population and Mexico City
--Your worksheet on Mexico City
--Your notes (Mexico City, immigration)
--Your journal (vocabulary)
--Your notes/worksheet on the movie
Remember, I am interested in the BIG ideas and concepts. As you study, ask yourself questions that begin with: Who...? What...? Why...? Also, think back on our lively class discussions :-)
Besides the quiz this week, we will read a little about French Quebec and also Indigenous Peoples of Northern Canada. This will include mapping and more journal work.
As always, thank you very much for your involvement at home. I look forward to meeting with you in the coming weeks!
Most Kindly,
Matt Piercy
7th Grade Social Studies
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