8th Graders
This is the site to help you with writing the
Declaration of Independence.
Monday, September 29, 2008
The Amazing Race
7th GradersThe new season of AMAZING RACE started last night.
If you missed it you can see past episodes by clicking HERE.
Follow the teams around the world. Keep up with all the wonderful places they visit, and get a better appreciation of other places, people, and cultures in our world.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Another Great Opportunity!
12th Annual Celebration of Cultures Festival presented by Nashville Metro Parks and Recreation & Scarritt-Bennett Center
October 4, 2008 - 10:00am
Centennial Park
Named as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events, the Celebration of Cultures Festival returns for the 12th year as the region's largest and most authentic multi-cultural festival. This event celebrates and embraces diversity by respecting, understanding and appreciating the cultures of the Greater Nashville population through a fun-filled day of music, dance, art, food, children's activities, a marketplace and an educational component known as "The Villages" that gives an authentic glimpse of daily life in over 13 different countries. Over 30 ethnic dance and musical performances will be featured on multiple stages and over 25 food vendors will offer a sampling of exotic foods from around the globe. Special highlights this year include a performance by Grammy-nominated, Honorary Chair singer/songwriter Beth Neilsen Chapman, as well as a performance by the Russian folk band Moscow Nights. At the center of Centennial Park is the Parthenon, built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition. A recreation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of this replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. Inside is the city of Nashville's art museum. The permanent collection is a group of 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Parthenon Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Admission : FreeFree shuttles will be available to and from "Nashville Symphony's Regions Free Day of Music".
October 4, 2008 - 10:00am
Centennial Park
Named as one of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events, the Celebration of Cultures Festival returns for the 12th year as the region's largest and most authentic multi-cultural festival. This event celebrates and embraces diversity by respecting, understanding and appreciating the cultures of the Greater Nashville population through a fun-filled day of music, dance, art, food, children's activities, a marketplace and an educational component known as "The Villages" that gives an authentic glimpse of daily life in over 13 different countries. Over 30 ethnic dance and musical performances will be featured on multiple stages and over 25 food vendors will offer a sampling of exotic foods from around the globe. Special highlights this year include a performance by Grammy-nominated, Honorary Chair singer/songwriter Beth Neilsen Chapman, as well as a performance by the Russian folk band Moscow Nights. At the center of Centennial Park is the Parthenon, built for Tennessee's 1897 Centennial Exposition. A recreation of the 42-foot statue Athena is the focus of this replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. Inside is the city of Nashville's art museum. The permanent collection is a group of 63 paintings by 19th and 20th century American artists.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Parthenon Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Admission : FreeFree shuttles will be available to and from "Nashville Symphony's Regions Free Day of Music".
Excellent Opportunity!
Declaration of Independence Tour
October 4, 2008 - 10:00am
Nashville Public Library Reading Room (Fourth Floor)
An original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display at the Nashville Public Library Sat., October 4 - Mon., October 6.
October 4, 2008 - 10:00am
Nashville Public Library Reading Room (Fourth Floor)
An original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display at the Nashville Public Library Sat., October 4 - Mon., October 6.
Friday, September 19, 2008
African Street Festival
The remainder of this 9 weeks period we will be continuing our study of AFRICA.This weekend is an excellent opportunity to EXTEND your learning about AFRICA.
The AFRICAN STREET FESTIVAL
The AFRICAN STREET FESTIVAL
WHEN:
Friday, 6pm-10pm
Saturday, noon-10pm
Sunday, noon-10pm
WHERE:
Tennessee State University Main Campus
Tennessee State University Main Campus
Gentry Center Complex
COST: FREE
For more information you can checkout these links.
If you bring something back from the FESTIVAL you will get extra credit.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sunday's TENNESSEAN
This Sunday's TENNESSEAN is supposed to be
when they run my photo from China.
It will be in the TRAVEL section.
Just giving everyone a heads up.
Thanks again for all of you
that voted!
that voted!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Some Important DATES to remember
Some dates to keep in mind from the rest of this first 9 weeks:
7th Grade-
Test over Chapters 3 & 4 on Thursday, September 18
(It will be a basic standardized test)
Monday, September 22- Students are to have a photograph from Sahara Africa.
(Don't cut out of magazines or newspapers...etc unless you ask permission first!)
Thursday, September 25- Students are to have a photograph from the Sahel of Africa.
Thursday, October 2- Students are to have a photograph from the Horn of Africa.
OCTOBER 3- 6 CURRENT EVENTS and 6 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC mini-projects should be turned in to Mr. Beavers
Monday, October 6- Students are to have a photograph from the African Rain forest.
Wednesday, October 7- Students are to have a photograph from the Savannas of Africa.
OCTOBER 9- PORTFOLIOS DUE
8th Grade-
Friday, September 26- TCAP TEST (over Chapters 1-3)
OCTOBER 3- 6 CURRENT EVENTS and 6 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC mini-projects should be turned in to Mr.
Monday, October 6- FINAL DRAFT of DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Thursday, October 9 - TCAP TEST (Chapter 4) PORTFOLIOS DUE
7th Grade-
Test over Chapters 3 & 4 on Thursday, September 18
(It will be a basic standardized test)
Monday, September 22- Students are to have a photograph from Sahara Africa.
(Don't cut out of magazines or newspapers...etc unless you ask permission first!)
Thursday, September 25- Students are to have a photograph from the Sahel of Africa.
Thursday, October 2- Students are to have a photograph from the Horn of Africa.
OCTOBER 3- 6 CURRENT EVENTS and 6 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC mini-projects should be turned in to Mr. Beavers
Monday, October 6- Students are to have a photograph from the African Rain forest.
Wednesday, October 7- Students are to have a photograph from the Savannas of Africa.
OCTOBER 9- PORTFOLIOS DUE
8th Grade-
Friday, September 26- TCAP TEST (over Chapters 1-3)
OCTOBER 3- 6 CURRENT EVENTS and 6 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC mini-projects should be turned in to Mr.
Monday, October 6- FINAL DRAFT of DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Thursday, October 9 - TCAP TEST (Chapter 4) PORTFOLIOS DUE
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
TESTING THIS WEEK!
7th Graders will have a QUIZ (10 questions) over Chapter 4 Sec. 1 and 2 on Tuesday!
Pay close attention to key words, and map information.
REMEMBER GEO BOWL #2 will be on FRIDAY!!!!
8th Graders will have another quiz or two this week over the events we've studied thus far this year. 1095-1692 are the dates of the events on the quiz! Study!
Pay close attention to key words, and map information.
REMEMBER GEO BOWL #2 will be on FRIDAY!!!!
8th Graders will have another quiz or two this week over the events we've studied thus far this year. 1095-1692 are the dates of the events on the quiz! Study!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
GEO BOWL #2
A correction on the 7th Grade Syllabus!
The GEO BOWL #2 on Friday of this coming week will cover CHAPTER 3 as well as CHAPTER 4 AND the information on Civilizations, including the information from GUNS, GERMS, and STEEL!
The GEO BOWL #2 on Friday of this coming week will cover CHAPTER 3 as well as CHAPTER 4 AND the information on Civilizations, including the information from GUNS, GERMS, and STEEL!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Generational Politics
As the presidential election moves into full swing, and all the candidates are known...here is an interesting way to study each of them...by looking at the GENERATION ARCH-TYPE they belong to. Although these are generalizations of a particular TYPE of generation, it can be revealing. So take a look and see if it helps in understanding a little bit more about the dynamics of WHO the candidates are, and what they might look like as executive leaders of the nation.
I will list the candidates in order of their GENERATION'S position in time.
John McCain is from the SILENT GENERATION Born 1925-1942
Joseph Biden is from the SILENT GENERATION Born 1925-1942
Barack Obama is from GENERATION X or the 13th GEN Born 1961-1981
Sarah Palin is from GENERATION X or the 13th GEN Born 1961-1981
It is interesting to note, that the past two presidents, were both from the Baby-Boom generation, and although that generation controlled the presidency for the past 16 years, do not appear in this presidential race.
If McCain does not win this election, his generation will be the only one in the history of the United States to have never elected a president, and it is very unlikely someone from that generation will be elected in the next election, considering the age of that generation.
For more information about the CYCLES of HISTORY and the various GENERATIONS checkout the book THE FOURTH TURNING by WILLIAM STRAUSS and NEIL HOWE. It deals with the cycles of American History from the past 500 years, and looks at what things might look like in the future as well.
I will list the candidates in order of their GENERATION'S position in time.
John McCain is from the SILENT GENERATION Born 1925-1942
Joseph Biden is from the SILENT GENERATION Born 1925-1942Barack Obama is from GENERATION X or the 13th GEN Born 1961-1981Sarah Palin is from GENERATION X or the 13th GEN Born 1961-1981It is interesting to note, that the past two presidents, were both from the Baby-Boom generation, and although that generation controlled the presidency for the past 16 years, do not appear in this presidential race.
If McCain does not win this election, his generation will be the only one in the history of the United States to have never elected a president, and it is very unlikely someone from that generation will be elected in the next election, considering the age of that generation.
For more information about the CYCLES of HISTORY and the various GENERATIONS checkout the book THE FOURTH TURNING by WILLIAM STRAUSS and NEIL HOWE. It deals with the cycles of American History from the past 500 years, and looks at what things might look like in the future as well.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
7th Grade Syllabus Change
We will NOT do the WORLD HISTORY ATLAS ACTIVITY "Civilization in Ancient Mesopotamia." You may draw a line through this on your Syllabus.
Mr. Beavers and His Chinese Photography
I submitted a photograph from the trip to China, to a contest that the Tennessean newspaper was running, and it was selected (out of around 1200 photos I believe) as one of the top 20 finalists!
That's pretty exciting. It's nothing huge, just a local contest, but my first one I've been in since I started fooling around with photography. The winner wins like $100 or something.
I'm just pumped one of my photographs made it to the Top 20. =)
If you don't mind taking 10 seconds and going to the following link to vote for my photo...
I'm PHOTO #1
...so easy to find.... I sure would appreciate it.
Feel free to fwd this to others that wouldn't mind taking a moment to vote!
My photo is of The Sacred Way, in Beijing, China.
That's pretty exciting. It's nothing huge, just a local contest, but my first one I've been in since I started fooling around with photography. The winner wins like $100 or something.
I'm just pumped one of my photographs made it to the Top 20. =)
If you don't mind taking 10 seconds and going to the following link to vote for my photo...
I'm PHOTO #1
...so easy to find.... I sure would appreciate it.
Feel free to fwd this to others that wouldn't mind taking a moment to vote!
My photo is of The Sacred Way, in Beijing, China.
The day it was pouring down rain, and of course seems to have added to the total aura of the place.
Thanks!
Paul
http://travel.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=TENNESSEANTRAVEL9906
ALSO...for those who haven't seen my pictures for some reason....you can go to
http://www.photoworks.com/members/paulbeavers
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