Social Studies
10/20 Aim: To introduce the countries of Europe
Lesson: On October's Map of the Month, students write the name of each country in its correct location. S tudents are shown how to find this information on the computer and practice testing
their knowledge of each country's location.
Homework: On the computer, students should google: http://www.mapofeurope.com/. Then they
should click on : Search: Map of Europe: 1st Place. Then click on #8 Test Your Geography
Knowledge. A blank map of Europe will appear with 48 questions on which students can
practice recognizing the locations of all the countries. Students can click on help when
needed. Students need to finish filling in the names of all the countries in capital letters.
10/21 Aim: To introduce the capital of each country
Lesson: In their notebooks students copy the name of the capital next to the name of each
country.
Homework: Students should use the same website as needed in order to label each country
with the name of its capital next to a star as shown for Madrid, capital of Spain on the
October's Map of the Month.
10/22 Aim: To introduce the names and locations of the mountains and rivers in Europe
Lesson: In their notebooks student copy the names of the main mountain ranges and
rivers in Europe.
Homework: Students should google: www.euratlas.com Click on: physical atlas map of
Europe. The click on : mountains of Europe. Students should write the names of the mountains and label according to directions and write names of rivers along lines drawn in correct areas
on the October map. Students should also color along the coasts as directions indicate.
10/23 Aim: To describe work in NY colony
Lesson: pp.100-103 Compare and contrast jobs of the past and present.
Homework: Study pp. 90 to 92 and pp. 100 to 107.
10/24 Aim: To describe homes in NY colony
Lesson: pp. 104-107 Compare and contrast homes of the past and present.
Religion
10/20 Computer
Aim: To have students practice using the web site listed in Social Studies to name the
different countries of Europe and take a trial quiz finding their location on a blank map.
10/21 Aim: To define God's image and free will
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 24 and Discover pp. 75-79 on the effects of violence.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 75-79 and SEC notes.
10/22 Aim: To explain temptation and feelings
Lesson: Discuss SEC p. 24 and Discover pp. 80-83 on the causes of violence.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 80-83 and SEC notes.
10/23 Aim: To define sin: mortal and venial
Lesson: Discuss SEC p 24 and Discover pp. 84-85 on avoiding violence.
Homework: Study Discover pp. 84-85 and SEC notes.
10/24 No class due to 11:30 dismissal.
Handwriting
10/20 Aim: To practice joining letters
Lesson: Do p. 28.
10/21 Aim: More practice joing letters
Lesson: Do p. 29.
10/22 Aim: Practice writing words
Lesson: Do p. 30.
10/23 Aim: To make a web
Lesson: Do p. 31.
10/24 No class due to 11:30 dismissal
