Lesson plans 8/27-8/31

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and restful weekend!  Here’s a look at the week ahead:

Bible:  You are responsible for lessons 3 and 4; the work and memory verses are due on Wednesday.   However, Coach Stein will be with us Tuesday through Thursday to lead the class in teamwork challenges.

Spanish I and Spanish II:  This week should follow the calendar exactly.  Email me for an electronic copy if necessary!

Arts and Humanities:  We will finish the documentary “How Art Made the World” on Monday and spend the rest of the week doing sketch work.  Bring a lead pencil to start your sketch; I’ll provide the charcoal pencils for the rest.

AP World History:  Quizzes on Monday and Wednesday over chapters 4 and 5.  Our special focus this week will be on writing so we’ll do more writing exercises.  Also you’ll read your first document for analysis.

World History:  This week we will lecture in preparation for Test 2.  If all goes as planned the test should be next Monday (Sep 3).  Your homework this week will be of special significance and will count as a half-test grade.  It is your response to the “Guns, Germs, and Steel” episode we watched in class.

August 20-24, 2012

Hello!  It feels like we're returning from a long weekend after our merit trip last Friday, so I hope you are well-rested and excited for the upcoming week.  Here's a look at what's ahead:

Bible class:  This week we will record our first grades.  There will be a memory verse quiz on Wednesday - the verses are found in the text book for lessons 1 and 2.  Also on Wednesday I will grade the homework for the first two lessons.  Please have them done completely and on time!

Spanish I and II: this week will follow the calendar without interruption.  If you need another copy or and electronic copy of the calendar please contact me!

AP World History: BIG CHANGES!  Due to the fact that some text books still haven't arrived and the mix-up with the test/quiz material that was sent the calendar will change somewhat this week.  We will still quiz on Monday (as announced) but the test scheduled for Wednesday will be moved to Friday.  This throws off the calendar for the rest of the month so a new one will be issued.

World History:  We will test on Wednesday.  Please study your notes and keep up with your online homework at www.robertakers.blogspot.com .  Following the test we will begin the excellent documentary "Guns, Germs, and Steel" in class.  There will be a related assignment that will count as a test grade.  I will introduce it on Thursday.

Arts and Humanities:  We will begin working with concepts from "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" this week.  Keep studying your poetry!

August 13-17, 2012

Hello, I hope the first week of school was enjoyable for everyone! This week will be capped off by a special merit trip to Kings Island - be sure to turn in your response form asap! Here's a look at the week ahead:

Bible Class: We will cover lessons one and two this week. Beginning Wednesday, Aug 22 we will begin our weekly Bible verse quizzes. I also need to collect paper products from each student - one box of tissues, one roll of paper towels.

Spanish I and Spanish II: Remember that all your assignments, quizzes, and tests are listed on your calendar. Because of the merit trip on Friday we will make some adjustments to the calendar but those will depend on how things are going in class day by day. If you lose your calendar or would like an electronic copy please send an email to robertakers@somersetchristian school and I'll pass one along.

AP World History: This class will also follow the calendar that was passed out last week. Remember that your first chapter quiz is Tuesday - read and be prepared!

Arts and Humanities: We will continue our introduction to the study of aesthetics, finishing the film "Dead Poets Society" and do our first art project.

World History: Remember to do your homework at www.robertakers.blogspot.com. Lecture this week will move into the pre-classical early civilizations. The first test will be early next week, depending on how far we get in the lecture over the next few days.

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!

Welcome to a new school year - it's going to be a good one! This is where you will go every week to find my lesson plans and (some) sneaky opportunities for extra credit. Some classes (Spanish I, Spanish II, and AP World History) will have a separate schedule of assignments, quizzes, and tests - you will need to keep that document! This website will only announce changes to the schedule. Lesson plans will be posted late on Sunday evenings or early on Monday mornings. Check in weekly!