Weekly Homework:
Students should be reading nightly for 20 minutes and journaling in their reading pyramids in addition to any homework listed below.
June 13th-16th:
Mon.-Textbooks were returned today...if you forgot yours, return them A.S.A.P.!
We worked on elaboration in writing and a Geo. activity in class (no new h.w.)
Tues.-no new h.w.; wear tennis shoes tomorrow...we're having a mini pack 500 field day during 2nd period!
Wed.-Textbooks and library books must be turned in tomorrow to receive your yearbook and to participate in signing others; ONLY bring a pen/marker tomorrow...no backpacks please!!
Thurs.-Have a FANTASTIC summer...please stop by and say hi some time. It's been a GREAT year!! (:
June 6th-10th:
Mon.-Lit.-study spelling week 36; we read Chap. 15-17 in Snow Treasure today
Geo.-study for Chap. 10 test...it's tomorrow!! "Europe in a box" due Thursday
Tues.-Lit.-study for spelling test on Friday, We read chap. 18-21 in S. Treasure today
Geo.-"Europe in a box" is due Thursday...presentations will start right at the start of class
Wed.-Lit.-We read Chap. 22-24 in Snow Treasure today; last pyramid check Monday
Geo.-"Europe in a box" due tomorrow...be ready to present!
Thurs.-Lit.-We read Chap. 25-28 in class today; pyramid check on Monday
Geo.-no new h.w.
Fri.-Lit.-We finished Snow Treasure in class today; pyramid check on Monday
All classes-BRING BOTH TEXTBOOKS FROM HOME ON MONDAY!!
May 31st-June 3rd:
T-Lit.-study spelling week 35...TEST IS THURSDAY THIS WEEK!! We read Ch. 7-9 of Snow Treasure in class today
Geo.-pg. 316 #2-4/terms to know/chart(due Thurs.); begin "Europe in a Box" project
Wed.-Lit.-study spelling week 35...TEST IS THURSDAY THIS WEEK!!
Geo.-pg. 316 #2-4/terms to know/chart(due Thurs.); work on "Europe in a Box" project
Thurs.-Lit.-no new h.w. (we read Chap. 10-14 in Snow Treasure today)
Geo.-work on your "Europe in a Box" project...it's due Thurs. 6/9
Fri.-Lit. no new h.w.; term 6 pyramid check is Monday, June 13th
Geo.-Chap. 10 test will be Tuesday, 6/7; "Europe in a Box" will be due Thurs. 6/9
May 23rd-27th:
Mon.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday; we read Chapter 1 in Snow Treasure in class
Geo.-pg. 304 #2-4/terms/chart, don't forget to bring a cereal box if you haven't!
Tues.-Lit.-Reading Assessment in class today, Chap. 2 in Snow Treasure in class (no new h.w.)
Geo.-Europe map packet due Thursday; many students still need to bring a cereal box
Wed. Lit.- we read Chap. 3-4 in Snow Treasure today; spelling due tomorrow, library tomorrow
Geo.- pg. 312 #4,5,6/terms/chart; map packet due tomorrow
Thurs.-Lit.-study for spelling test
Geo.-no new h.w.
Fri.-Lit.-we read chap. 5-6 in Snow Treasure today & finished the first page in our packets
Geo.-no new h.w. Have a GREAT 3 day weekend!!
May 16th-20th:
Mon.-Lit.-poetry flip book & packet due Thursday; spelling 33 due Thursday
Geo.-no new h.w.
Tues.-Lit.-poetry packets dur Thursday; spelling due Thursday
Geo.-pg. 299 #2-5/terms/chart
Wed.-Lit.-poetry packets and spelling 33 due tomorrow
Geo.-no new h.w.
Thurs.-Lit.-2 original poems (typed & illustrated) due Monday
Geo.-save a cereal (or cracker) box for an upcoming project
Fri.-Lit.-2 original poems (typed & illustrated) due Monday
Geo.-save a cereal (or cracker) box for an upcoming project
May 9th-13th:
Mon.-Lit.-pg. 655 #2,3,4,6,7; spelling due Thursday
Geo.-study for Chapter 9 test...it's tomorrow!
Tues.-Lit.-metaphor page in poetry flip book; library tomorrow
Geo.-no new h.w.
Wed.-no new h.w. Get a good night's sleep for the Math MSP tomorrow morning. Don't forget to bring a healthy snack, drink, and a book to read in case you finish early! You'll do GREAT!
Thurs.-Lit.-study for spelling test 32 tomorrow
Geo.-you should have finished reading section 10.1 along w/the terms to know
Fri.-no new h.w....we painted our tiles that will be hung throughout the school today
May 2nd-6th:
Mon.-Lit. pg. 644 #2,3,4,6 & your own Haiku poem; spelling due Thursday
Geo.-pg. 264 #2-5/terms
Tues.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-South America worksheet pg. 26
Wed.-GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP FOR THE MSP TOMORROW MORNING!!
Lit.-first 3 pages in poetry packet were completed in class today, no new h.w.
Geo.-we started Chapter 9 Section 3 (it'll be due Friday)
Thurs.-Lit.-study for spelling test 31
Geo.-pg. 269 #2-4/terms/chart...Chap. 9 test will be next Tuesday
Fri.-Have a great weekend! (no new h.w.)
April 25th-29th:
Mon.-Lit.-spelling due Thurs., pyramid due Friday
Geo.-study for Chapter 8 test...it's tomorrow!!
Tues.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-4 pages in your L.America ABC book
Wed.-Lit.-no new h.w. (MSP test practice in class), bring library books tomorrow
Geo.-pg. 259 #2-4/terms to know, 2 pages in ABC book
Thurs.-Lit.-term 5 pyramid check tomorrow
Geo.-3 pages in Latin America ABC book (students should now have 19 pages illustrated and written out)
Fri.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-ABC book of Latin America due Tuesday
April 18th-22nd:
Mon.-Lit.pg. 374 #1,2,4,5, spelling due Thursday
Geo.-begin work on Latin America ABC book (3 pages should be completed by Tues.)
Tues.-Lit.-no new h.w. (we took the STAR reading test in class today)
Geo.-pg. 244 #2-4/terms to know; 2 more pages in ABC book
Wed.-Lit.-begin rewriting a fairytale with a modern twist (due Monday)
Geo.-work on Latin America ABC book (3 more pages)
Thurs.-Lit.-keep working on your fairytale..it's due Monday!
Geo.-pg. 248 #2-5/terms & 2 pages in your ABC book of L.America
Fri.-Lit.-"modern day" fairytale due Monday, term 5 pyramid check is next FRIDAY!!
Geo.-no new h.w.
April 11th-15th:
Mon.-Lit. spelling due Thursday
Geo. pg. 233 #2-5/terms/strategy
Tues.-Lit. finish pg. 364 #1-3, spelling due Thursday
Geo.-finish "Country fact sheet" on Brazil
Wed.-Lit.-spelling due tomorrow, bring library books tomorrow
Geo.-pg. 239 32-5/terms to know/reading strategy \
Thurs.-Lit.-read and journal in your pyramid
Geo.-finish "Argentina country fact sheet"
Fri.-Lit.-read and journal in your pyramid..it's due Fri., April 29th!
Geo.-in class Jeopardy review game today, no new h.w.
April 4th-8th:
Mon.-Lit. pg. 343 #3, pg. 344 "practice", spelling due Thursday
Geo. pg. 219 #2-5/terms/chart (period 1/2 & 4/5 only) period 3: finish CBA in class
Tues.-Lit.-no new h.w., spelling due Thursday
Geo.-Central America map due Thursday
Wed.-Lit.-Read Naturally in class today, spelling due Thursday
Geo.-(1/2 &4/5): C.America/W.Indies map due tomorrow, Chap. 7 test on Friday,
3rd: CBAs & Aztec calendar due Fri
Thurs.-Lit.-study for spelling test
Geo.-study for Chapter 7 test
Fri.-Have a great weekend! Keep reading and journaling for your term 5 pyramid due 4/29!
March 21st-March 25th:
Mon.-Lit. pg. 329 #2,3,4,6 & vocab., spelling due Thursday
Geo.periods 1/2 & 4/5 began chapter 7 today, period 3 worked on CBA in class (no new hw)
Tues.-Lit.-no new h.w., spelling due Thursday
Geo.-(1/2 & 4/5):pg. 211 #2-4/terms; 3rd period-work on CBA in class
Wed.-Lit.-(1/2) no new h.w., Read Naturally completed in class
Geo.-no new h.w.
Thurs.--Lit.-(4/5) no new h.w., Read Naturally completed in class
Geo.-no new h.w.
Fri.-no new h.w., read and journal for your term 5 pyramid and have a wonderful spring break!
March 14th-18th:
Mon.-No School (Trimester Break Day)
Tues.-Lit.-spelling week 25 due Thursday
Geo.-CBA work in class. Final draft due at the end of class tomorrow for periods 1/2 & 4/5
Wed.-Lit.-students took home Jr. High registration information today
Geo.-CBA work in class; students who finished began their personal "Aztec" calendar
Th.-Lit.-study for spelling test 25 tomorrow
Geo.-3rd period students took home Jr. High registration information today; CBA work in class; students who finished worked on their "Aztec" calendar which is due tomorrow for 1/2 & 4/5
March 7th-11th:
Mon.-Lit.-spelling due Thurs., term 4 pyramid check Thursday
Geo.-CBA work in class
Tues.-Lit.-spelling due Thurs., term 4 pyramid check Thursday
Geo.-CBA work in class
Wed.-Lit.-spelling due Thurs., term 4 pyramid check Thursday
Geo.-CBA work in class
Th.-Lit.-spelling test tomorrow
Geo.-CBA work in class
Fri.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-CBA work in class...don't forget: NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!
February 28th-March 4th:
Mon.-Lit.-finish pgs. 31-34 in your Cay packet if you didn't finish in class, spelling due Th
Geo.-CBA work in class
T.-Lit.-reading assessment in class today, spelling due Thursday, Cay packets due Friday & book test
Geo.-CBA work in class
W.-Lit.-We read chapters 14-16 of The Cay in class today, spelling due tomorrow
Geo.-CBA work in class
Th.-Lit.-We finished The Cay in class today, packets are due tomorrow, test will be tomorrow
Geo.-CBA work in class
F.-Lit.-no new h.w., term 4 pyramid due next Thursday, March 10th
Geo.-CBA work in class
February 21st-28th:
Mon.-no school (President's Day)
T.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday, we started the novel The Cay in class today, we will be reading this in class and working on a packet as we read for the next couple of weeks & testing over the book at the end
Geo.-study for Chapter 6 test tomorrow
W.-Lit.-spelling due tomorrow, study for the test
Geo.-no new h.w.
Th.-Lit.-journal and read for T4 pyramid (due March 10th)
Geo.-no new h.w....we are starting our CBA today which will be completed in class
F.-Lit.-read and journal in your pyramid, we are still reading The Cay in class
Geo.-no new h.w., we are working on our CBA in class
February 14th-18th:
Mon.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday, bring library books Thursday
Geo.-pg. 191 #2-4/terms/strategy
T-Lit.-no new h.w., we analyzed our persuasive essays in class today
Geo.-physical map of Mexico due tomorrow
W.-Lit.-no new h.w., we did Read Naturally in class today
Geo.- finish 2 worksheets from class: (Chap. 6 Vocab. & Guided Reading 6.2)
Th.-Lit-study for the spelling test tomorrow, keep reading & journaling in your pyramid...it's due March 10th for term 4
Geo.-pg. 198 #2-4/terms/strategy due tomorrow...chap. 6 test will be next Wednesday
F.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-study for Chapter 6 test...it will be next Wednesday
February 7th-11th:
M.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday (we will test Th this week)
Geo.- pg. 186 #2-6/terms to know/reading strategy boxes (due Wednesday)
T.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday
Geo.-pg. 186 #2-6/terms/strategy due tomorrow
W.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday
Geo.-no new h.w.
Th.-Lit.-no new h.w., students took the WV persuasive assessment in class today"
Geo.-no new h.w.
January 31st-February 4th:
M.-Lit. pg. 277 #2-5, spelling due Thursday
Geo.-continue rough draft of compare/contrast essay from class, final draft due Wed.
T.-Lit. pg. 281 #2-5, spelling due Thursday
Geo.-final draft of 5P c/c US/Canada essay due tomorrow
W.-Lit.-bring library books tomorrow, spelling due tomorrow
Geo.-no new h.w.
Th.-Lit.-study for spelling test, read and journal in your pyramid
Geo.-no new h.w.
F-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-no new h.w. Have a great weekend!
January 24th-28th:
M.-Lit.-pyramid poster due Thursday, spelling due Thursday
Geo.-pg. 159 #2-6/terms to know/reading strategy, chapter 5 test will be Thursday!
T.-Lit.-pg. 263 #2-4, spelling due Thursday
Geo.-finish peach "note-taking" sheet for compare/contrast essay
W.-Lit.-pyramid poster due tomorrow, spelling due tomorrow
Geo.-study for chap.5 test tomorrow, students saw a model of a prewrite outline today...work on the green sheet for this
Th.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.- begin rough draft of U.S./Canada compare/contrast essay(final draft will be due next Wed.)...Have a great 3 day weekend!
January 18th-21st:
T.-Lit. pg. 250 #2-4, spelling due Thursday, pyramid due Monday
Geo.-pg. 154 #2-5/terms to know and reading strategy
W.-Lit.-spelling due tomorrow, bring library books for checkout tomorrow
Geo.-large U.S./Canada map due Friday
Th.-Lit.-pyramids due Monday for term 3
Geo.-large U.S./Canada map due tomorrow
F.-Lit.-pyramids due Monday for term 3
Geo.-no new h.w.
January 10th-14th:
M.-Lit.-no new h.w. (we should finish Julie of the Wolves this week in class), spelling week 16 due Thursday
Geo.-pg. 148 #2-6/terms to know and reading strategy
T.-Lit.-Julie of the Wolves journal due Wednesday
Geo.-no new h.w.
W.-Lit.-no new h.w., keep reading and journaling in your pyramid
Geo.-no new h.w. (unless you do not finish the 5 boxes of notes on your peach sheet in class)
Th-no school
F.-Lit.-keep reading and journaling in your pyramid..it's due 1/24
Geo.-no new h.w.
January 3rd-7th:
M.-Lit-no new h.w.(we are still reading Julie of the Wolves in class), spelling week 15 due Thursday
Geo.-pg.135 #2-5/terms to know
T.-Lit.-no new h.w. (we took a reading assessment in class today)
Geo.- study for the Chapter 4 Geography test on Thursday
W.-Lit. no new h.w., bring library books tomorrow to return/renew
Geo.-study for Chapter 4 Geography test...it's TOMORROW!
Th.-Lit.-spelling test tomorrow, take home library books and keep reading/journaling for term 3
Geo.-no new h.w.
F.-Lit.-keep reading and journaling for term 3 pyramid...it's due January 24th!
Geo.-no new h.w.
Dec. 13th-17th:
M.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday
Geo.-state project due Thursday
T.-Lit.-spelling due Thursday
Geo.-state project due Thursday
W.-Lit.-spelling due tomorrow, bring your library books to return/renew tomorrow
Geo.-state projects due tomorrow
Th.-Lit.-no new h.w., study for the spelling test tomorrow
Geo.-no new h.w.
F.-Keep reading and journaling in your pyramid over break...Have a wonderful CHRISTMAS!
Dec. 6th-10th:
M.-Lit.-spelling hw due Thurs., final draft of persuasive letter due Wednesday
Geo.-no new h.w.
T.-Lit.-persuasive letter due tomorrow
Geo.-pg. 128 #2-4/terms to know
W.-Lit.-spelling wk.sh. due tomorrow
Geo.-state project due Thursday, 12/16
Th.-Lit.-no new h.w. (we worked on our Julie of the Wolves novel in class)
Geo.-state project due Thursday, 12/16
F.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-state project due Thursday, 12/16
Nov. 29th-Dec.3rd:
M.-Lit. pg. 236 #2-4/vocab., spelling due Thursday
Geo.-no new h.w.
T.-Lit.-no new h.w.
Geo.-pg. 122 #2-4/terms to know
W-Lit.-bring books for library tomorrow, no new h.w.
Geo.-U.S. map packet due Friday
Th-Lit.- start reading/journaling for term 3 pyramid due: 1/24/11
Geo.-U.S. map packet due tomorrow
F.-Lit.-final draft of persuasive letter will be due Wed. 12/8 (you will have some work time on M&T)
Geo.-no new h.w.
November 22-23rd:
M.-Lit.-no new hw, we'll go to library tomorrow before the break, term 2 pyramid due tomorrow
Geo.-study for chapter 3 test...it's tomorrow!
T.-Keep reading and journaling in your pyramid over break and have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!!
November 15th-19th:
M.-Lit. pg. 191 #2-5 (due Wednesday), spelling h.w. due Friday
Geo. pg. 94 #3,4,5/vocab. (due Wednesday)
T-see Monday for homework for periods 4/5...your work will be due Thursday
W-Lit.-pg. 196 #2-5
Geo.- pg. 98 #2,3,4,7 (all h.w. for periods 1-3 will be due Friday)
Th-see Wednesday homework for periods 4/5...your work will be due tomorrow!
F.-Lit.-term 2 reading pyramid is due this next Tuesday, 11/23
Geo.-study for the chapter 3 test...it's Tuesday 11/23
I gave all students a blue study guide-this will not be graded but may be helpful when studying!
November 8-12:
M.-Lit. pg. 182 #2,3,4/quickwrite, spelling due Friday
Geo.-no new h.w.
T.-Lit.-no new h.w., term 2 pyramid is due 2 weeks from today!
Geo.-pg. 88 #2,3,4,6/vocab
W-Lit.-finish your letter to your parents for conference week if you didn't finish in class
Geo.-no new h.w.
Th-no school (Veteran's Day)
Fri.-Lit.-no new hw, be sure you are reading and jouraling in your pyramid over the weekend
Geo.-no new h.w.
November 1-5:
M.-Lit. pg. 156 #3,4,5/vocab., spelling due Thursday, conference slips are being sent home today
Geo.-no new h.w.
T-Lit.-spelling due Thursday
Geo.-no new h.w.
(all classes should have completed the Scholastic News in class today)
W-Lit.-spelling due tomorrow...term 2 pyramid due Nov. 23rd (students who were absent today need to complete Read Naturally #4 upon returning to school)
Geo.- pg. 82 #2,3,4,7 & vocab.
Th-Lit.-study for spelling test tomorrow
Geo.-last night's hw (pg. 82) won't be graded until tomorrow
**Today we did the fall Expository Assessment in all classes**
F-Lit.-no new h.w....Don't forget, your term 2 reading pyramid is due Tues. Nov. 23rd
Geo.-no new h.w.
October 25-29:
M.- Lit.- pg. 142 #1-4/vocab., spelling due Thurs.
Geo.-study for chapter 2 test tomorrow, climate poster due tomorrow
T-Lit.-no new h.w., spelling due Thurs.
Geo.-no new h.w. (we took the chapter 2 test today)
W-Lit.-no new h.w. (we took our 3rd reading assessment in class today), bring your library books tomorrow, spelling due tomorrow
Geo.-no new h.w. (we went over our chapter 2 tests today)
Th-Lit.-study for spelling test, journal in your T2 pyramid
Geo.-no new h.w.
F-no new h.w...have a fun, safe Halloween!
October 18-22:
M-Lit.- pg. 132 #1,2,4, spelling hw due Thursday
Geo.-no new hw
T-Lit-finish nouns & pronouns pages of your grammar packet if you didn't finish in class, spelling due Thurs.
Geo.-pg. 61 #2,4,6
W-Lit.-no new hw, spelling due tomorrow
Geo.-pg. 70 #2-4
Th-Lit.-no new hw, study for the spelling test tomorrow, also be sure you are reading and journaling for term 2 in your pyramid!
Geo.-study for chapter 2 test on Tuesday
F-Lit.- no new hw
Geo.-work on your climate poster (due Tuesday), chapter 2 test will be Tuesday
October 11-15:
M-Lit. pg. 85 #5, spelling due Thurs.
Geo. no new h.w.
T-Lit. pg. 104 #5, spelling due Thurs.
Geo. no new h.w.
W-Lit. no new h.w., spelling due Thurs.
Geo. pg. 51 #2,3,4,6
Th-Lit. reminder...term 2 reading pyramid due Tuesday, Nov. 23rd...start journaling!
Geo. world map due tomorrow
F-no new homework...Have a GREAT weekend!
October 4th-8th:
M-Language Arts: spelling due Th, Lit. pg. 73 #1,3,4,5 due Tues, pyramids (3 books) due Fri.
Geography: no new h.w.
T-Language Arts: spell. due Th, Term 1 Pyramid due Friday
Geography: pg. 42 #2,3,5,6
W-Language Arts: spell. due tomorrow, T1 Pyramid due Friday
Geography: study the vocab. for chapter 1 (sections 1-4)...TEST TOMORROW!!
Th-Language Arts: students should have 3 books on their pyramid by tomorrow
Goegraphy: no new h.w.
F-no new homework. Term 1 ends today, be sure you know your electives/schedule for Monday!
September 27th-Oct. 1st:
M-no school
T-Language Arts: spelling h.w. due Thursday
Geography: pg. 32 #2,3,4,6
W-Language Arts: Lit. pg.51 #1-5 and vocab. sentences/pictures, spelling due tomorrow
Geography: no new homework
Th-Language Arts: study for the spelling test tomorrow, final draft of fair essay due Monday
Geography: be sure your geo. notebook is up to date from class
F-Language Arts: final draft of fair paper due Monday, don't forget...T1 Pyramid is due in 1 week!
Geography: pg. 38 #2-4
September 20th-24th:
M-Language Arts: Lit. pg. 39 #1-5 and vocab. sentences/pictures, spelling h.w. due Th
Geography: be sure your journal is up to date from class today!
T-Language Arts: no new h.w....keep journaling in your pyramid, spelling due Th
Geography: pg. 27 # 2,3,4 and vocab.
W-Language Arts: no new, h.w., spelling due tomorrow
Geography: no new h.w.
Th-Language Arts: complete the Expository Essay prewrite we started in class today
Geography: no new h.w.
F-Language Arts: finish your rough draft of your fair Expository Essay
Geography: no new h.w.
Remember...no school Monday, have a great weekend and see you Tuesday!
September 13th-17th:
M-Language Arts: Literature pg. 27 #2-5, spelling week 2 due Thurs.
Geography: make sure your Geo. journal entry is complete from class today
T- Literature-no new h.w., spelling week 2 due Thursday, keep reading for your pyramid!
Geography: pg. 13 #3,4,5 and vocabulary words from class
W- Literature: no new h.w., spelling due tomorrow...bring your library books tomorrow!
Geography: Climograph worksheet due tomorrow
Th-Language Arts: no new h.w., study for tomorrow's spelling test!
Geography: pg. 17 #3,4
F-Language Arts: your term 1 reading pyramid is due 3 weeks from today!
Geography: no new h.w.
September 7-10th:
T-Language Arts: spelling h.w. due Thursday, "All About Me" riddle due tomorrow
Geography: make sure your Geo. journal entry is complete from class today
W-Language Arts: spelling due tomorrow; we labeled our Lit. journals today...students should be ready to verbally state an example of a Literature vocabulary term from a book or movie
Geography: pg. 9 #2,3,7 and worksheet page 1-2 (we started this together in class)
Th-Language Arts: be ready for the spelling test tomorrow, practice retelling steps to an adult (see pg. 16 in your Lit. book)
Geography: finish your "globe" worksheet
F- No new homework! Have a great weekend! Keep reading and journaling for your term one reading pyramid..
August 31st-Sept.3rd:
T-Welcome! Take home your Tracker and rules/expectations sheet to be signed-due Friday
W-no new homework-if you didn't bring back your yellow sheet, don't forget to by Friday!
Th-Humanities blocks: bring your textbooks home today for the year! Geo. scavenger hunt due tomorrow, "All About Me" riddle due next Wed. 9/8
3rd period: no new hw-your Geo. book will go home with you tomorrow!
F- Humanities blocks: students took home "spelling directions" today...we will have our first pretest on Tuesday!
3rd period: no new homework, if you have not already turned in your Geography Scavenger Hunt, it is due on Tuesday, Textbooks were sent home today, students should keep these at home until June! Students should have entered their first "terms to know" in their Geography handbook in class today.