WEEK 25

Weekly Quote
CHINESE NEW YEAR
According to legend, in ancient China, the Nián (年) was a man-eating beast from the mountains (in other versions from under the sea), which came out every 12 months somewhere close to winter to prey on humans. The people later believed that the Nian was sensitive to loud noises and the color red, so they scared it away with explosions, fireworks and the liberal use of the color red. These customs led to the first New Year celebrations. Guò nián (simplified Chinese: 过年; traditional Chinese: 過年), which means to celebrate the new year, literally means the passover of the Nian. (Wikipedia)


Weekly Riddle
Whoever makes it, tells it not. Whoever takes it, knows it not. Whoever knows it, wants it not. What is it?


HOMEWORK MONDAY
Read Ch. 8 + Summary
Math - p. 218-220 in workbook
Spelling- p. 113+115 in purple spelling book (in cursive)
BRING $2 for party!


HOMEWORK TUESDAY
Read Ch. 9
Math - p. 168 in workbook + L112 odds
Spelling- p. 113+115 in purple spelling book (in cursive)
BRING $2 for party!


HOMEWORK WEDNESDAY
Read A.R. Book-optional
Math - p. 234-236 in workbook
Spelling- p. 113+115 in purple spelling book (in cursive)DUE FRIDAY
SOCIAL STUDIES TEST TOMORROW!
BRING $2 for party!


HOMEWORK THURSDAY
Read-Finish Ch.11+Quiz on Ch. 8-11
Math - Ch. 23 Review Test (No parent help)
Spelling- p. 113+115 in purple spelling book (in cursive)DUE FRIDAY
DRESS UP FOR THE PARTY AND BRING GAMES FOR THE Wii







FIELD TRIP MONDAY!
Santa Cruz Symphony-We are taking the bus
BRING A LUNCH

Chapter 5 Test in Social Studies on Thursday, February 28th
Study Guide went home Thursday, 2/21
(POSTED BELOW)

Friday - CLASS PARTY
Students will be able to:
* Bring two Nintendo Wii Game System to be played at recess.
* Dress up in a crazy dress-up.
* Bring pillows and stuffed animals
* Eat Subway sandwiches
* Watch the movie: Game Plan
* Popcorn

Chapter 5 Study Guide
California Here We Come!
TEST – THURSDAY, February 28th

1. What was the result of the Guadalupe Hidalgo Treaty?
2. Before the overland routes were created by the trailblazers, how did most settlers arrive in CA?
3. Which famous group did the Reeds travel westward with?
4. Who was the first trailblazer to lead a group overland?
5. What were the most widely used routes to California overland?
6. Why did the Bear Flag Republic last only a very short time?
7. Who were the Bear Flag rebels and who aided them?
8. Why did fur trappers open up new ways to CA?
9. Why was John Augustus Sutter important to early settlers?
10. What idea became popular in the 1840’s and led to our justification for expanding the U.S.?
11. Where was the Bear Flag Revolt?

Essay Questions
1. What were some challenges faced by settlers traveling overland to California? Give details.
2. What are some reasons that Mexico lost control over California?
3. Take a position for Manifest Destiny or against it. Give reasons why the expansion westward should/should not have taken place.
4. What happened to the Donner Party? Give important details. How could this have been averted?

Understand the difference between Fact and Opinion
Understand the difference between Fact and Fiction