States and Capitals Quiz

As a reminder, the boys will take their States and Capitals Quiz next Wednesday, May 28. Quizlet flashcards can be accessed by clicking here (by region) or here (alphabetically).

Chapter 11 History Quiz

As a reminder, the boys will take their Chapter 11 History this Tuesday, May 13. Quizlet flashcards can be accessed by clicking here. 

Grammar Test

As a reminder, the boys will take their grammar test on Units 25-31 this Wednesday, May 7. Quizlet flashcards can be accessed by clicking here. 

Chapter 8 Geography Test

As a reminder, the boys will take their geography test on Chapter 8 (Midwest Region) this Wednesday, April 9. Quizlet flashcards can be accessed by clicking here.  Students can also practice the state capitals for this region on Quizlet.

Marshmallow Tower

Today, the Tenth Age students participated in their second team building challenge activity of the year.  The goal of this activity was to build the tallest free-standing tower using a specific set of materials (20 pieces of spaghetti, a yard of string, and a yard of masking tape).  Students worked in groups of four or five and had a time limit of 20 minutes.  In addition, they were required to put one whole masrmallow at the top of their tower.  Teamwork, communication, and creative strategies were common thhemse amongs the groups.  Most importnatly, everyone had a great time!

State Report Due Dates

The 10-2 boys have been working very hard on their note packets for their state report projects.  They continue to learn an array of interesting facts about their states.  As a reminder, the note packets are due on Tuesday, February 11.  The due dates for each of the components of the project are included below.

                            Component                                        Due Date
                            Notes Packet                                      February 11

                            Rough Draft                                       March 11

                            Final Draft                                         April 15

                            Presentation/Oral Report                   April 29                 

History Test (Chapter 6)

As a reminder, the boys will take their geography test for our Maryland unit on Tuesday, February 4. Quizlet flashcards can be accessed by clicking here.

Maryland Test

As a reminder, the boys will take their geography test for our Maryland unit on Wednesday, January 15. Quizlet flashcards can be accessed by clicking here.