Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Taking the Mystery Out of Mesopotamia Dec. 6/11
1. Definitions- word Wall
2. Map of area
3. Locate in your atlas. How far is it from O.L to Iraq? What is Mesopotamia? What time is it in Mesopotamia compared to our time?
4. Map- due
5. Mark on Map
Title
(1) Mediterranean sea
(2) Red sea
(3) Nile River Delta
(4)Euphrates River
(5)UR
(6)Persian Gulf
(7) Nile River
(8) Tigris River
(9)Sumer
(10)Mesopotamia- purple
(11) Fertile Cresent- green
(12)Zaggros Mts.- grey
(13)Sy.

Rivers-blue
Seas- blue

6. Videos- Sumerian City States- Socail Classes
-Government
7. Cuneiform
8. Gilagamesh
9. Hammurabi-Purpose of rules and laws
10. Contributions
11. Food
12. Clothing
13. Gate of Ishtar -Mosaic
-King Nebu
14. Hanging Gardens of Babylon (1 of the & wonders).

Projects

1. Carved Cuneiform in clay - visit website do initials, print or trace
- stylus e.g. stick
or make a seal
2. 3D Ziggurat
Built form e.g. sugar cubes, small milk cartons, Styrofoam.
3. City State Creation
Poster board
Coloured pencils
Title
4. Meso. Madness -choose a character from Mesopotamia paragraph describing a day in your life.
5. Meso. Lunch - Choose a food you can bring for lunch.

A.M.

Friday, December 2, 2011

history happining today

Dec 2/11
Sidney Crosby is back in the NHL after recovering from a concusion for almost one year Sidney led the Pittsburg Penguins his first game back scoring 2 goals and 2 assists on Mon game against New York Islanders.

Micro Soft thinks that it is a good idea to open a game designing studio in victoria BC the tech business employs 13000 people and 800 companies and makes $2.65 billion per year.

Brandon University faculty is off strike after 45 days. Classes resumed Monday.

A fire at BU destroyed the schools food bank on Monday.

In southern Alberta there was 100km winds that caused many damages to buildings and had to go into evavcuations due to grass fires.

D.C.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Homework for November 21

Wednesday: Clan of the Cave Bear questions due
: Corrections on Catal Huyuk
Binder Check- will be worth 10 marks. Make sure you have all sheets.
Time line- Mesopotamia on page 52.

T.P.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

November 15, 2011

Corrected "Putting Words Together"
Workbook due Wednesday or no movie!
Agenda's signed for Thursday
If agenda's not signed for Wednesday you will not be allowed to watch "The Clan of the Cave Bear"


Gr.7's- Don't forget to bring in We day applications for Wednesday, late applications will not be accepted!!
Gr.8's- Don't forget traveling forms for Wednesday, again no late forms!


M.M.

Monday, November 14, 2011

This week in S.S. Nov.14/11

1. WE Day application due Wed, Nov. 16
2. Correct Test
3. Booklet- due Wed. Tuesday putting words together correct together
4. Wed. Movie Clan of the Cave Bear-Viewing guide
5. Thursday- Movie

Gr.8's bring in traveling forms in Wednesday
Redo long answer and definition questions




M.M.

Monday, November 7, 2011

HHT November 4th, 2011

Spending on health care is forecast to reach $200.56 this year, up to $150 per person in Canada.
The case for Michael Jackson's death has been reported.
Greece faces the threat of being in bankruptcy. Greece is unable to pay pensions.
The Winnipeg Jets have placed goaltender Chris Mason on the injured reserve list, and brought in defense men Brett Festerling and Mark Flood.
On Sunday, November 3, the suicide bombers bombed Afghanistan, 7 died and 18 were injured.

Social Homework: Notes from pages 38-41 due Tuesday.

TP

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

November 2nd/ 2011

- Putting Words together (Booklet) due November 3rd.

- Keep reading from pages 34-35.

- History happening today due Friday.

- Make sure that agendas are signed for Nov 4th.





MC

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Novemeber 1st

-Today we did Measuring time and centuries.
-Measuring time and centuries page due November 2nd!
-Make sure to work on the booklet!!!!!!!
-History happening today due Friday.






MC!

Novemeber 1st

Thursday, October 27, 2011

History Happening Today

Oct.27

Rock star Jon Bon Jovi has opened a restaurant called the "Soul Kitchen" in New jersey. The restaurant is designed to help the hungry who pay what they can and volunteer to help out for a meal.

Last week Blackberry cell service was down for 4 days across the world.

An American celebrity hunter hunting in Alberta received a stiff fine and has been banned from hunting in Canada because of torchering a duck.

A study of swabs of hands and mobile phones at the Queen Mary,University of London indicates 25-30% of hands and 92% of phones had been contaminated with Staph aureus and 16% of hands and cell phones harbored Ecoli

Rhythm and blues singer Sean Kingston has recovered from a frightening jet ski accident and made an appearance on 2011 teen choice awards.

GB

Thursday, October 20, 2011

History Happening Today

October 20, 2011
On Saturday April 4th , 2011, Maci tore down her house. After they tore down their house they burned with a controlled fire. The house had a lot of memories. On June the 14th, they brought in a new trailer from Mc Dirmand Lumber. The new trailer is quite a bit smaller than the old house.

On Tuesday, October 18th, exotic pet farmer, set his animals loose in the city. The animals had to be put down.

S.S.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

History Happening Today

October 18, 2011

Homework:
Notes pg 30,31 Due: Wednesday Oct. 19,
History Happening today Due: Thursday Oct. 20
Have your agenda signed for Thursday!!!

I learned about what the early peoples looked like.

S.S.

Monday, October 17, 2011

History Happening Today

October 17, 2011

- Thursday October 13 the Raptors played their first volleyball tournaments. The girls team: The Grade 7's won all games, Grade 8's won all losing only to our Grade 7's. Boys team: won 1, tied 1 and lost 2 games. Go Raptors Go!

LW

History Happening Today

Friday, October 14, 2011

History Happening Today

Friday, October 14,2011

- Not since the dust bowl time has United States been so hot and dry. over 80 percent of Texas is going through drought conditions scoring o the highest category on the United States drought monitor scale. The average temperature over the past 3 months has been 30.4 degrees Celsius only 18.6 cm of rain has reached the state. The drought has caused wild fires. More than 5.2 million dollars has been lost in livestock and lost crops.

- Brandon University strikes- At BU faculties have gone on strike. About 240 professors, librarians and associates have been on strike since Wednesday. About 3000 students have been affected by the strike. Classes have been canceled for some of them. Some students will suffer as a result of this strike.

-Power will be out in Wawanesa this afternoon. Manitoba Hydro has announced the outage which will also affect CKLQ's transmitter.

LW

Friday, October 7, 2011

History Happening Today

October 7, 2011

- The flooding started in May 2011 in Burlington and by June it came to Minot. There was 4 000 homes affected. The National Guard was called in to help dike, relocate people to shelters and prevent looting. People are still living in shelters waiting for trailers and lots.

- Steve Jobs, co founder of Apple Computer Inc. has died at the age of 56 from cancer. Steve helped design ipods, iphones, ipads and Apple computers. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak opened and started to sell computers in1976.

- Mary Bach sued a Walmart successfully for overcharging her by 2 cents on a bag of sausages. The "Scanner Price Accuracy Voluntary Code" prevents stores from overcharging customers they must charge the lowest price for the product or give the item to the customer free.

- Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq moved to change the classification of energy drinks from natural health products to food products.

- Students and staff at a Winnipeg private school are mourning the death of a teenage boy who collapsed during a soccer tryout on Wed. Oct 5, 2011. Despite use of difibrillators.

LW

Thursday, September 29, 2011

History Happening Today

September 29, 2011
-September 27, 2011 there was a tropical storm in the Philippines that left 35 people missing and 21 people killed. The typhoon is called Nesat and had winds gusting up to 75 mph.

-A court case is happening with the late pop singer Michael Jackson's doctor being charged.

-Joseph Moraachli the terminally ill baby at the center of a legal ethical battle has died at his home in Windsor, Ontario at the age of 20 months.

-In Montreal a holocaust survivor has given a museum a jacket she was forced to where while imprisoned over 6 decades ago. Imy Nemenofy Gellent donated the rare item on her 97th birthday as a reminder of that dark period in history.

-Vancouver police still a month sway from laying charges to people about the Stanley Cup riots. they may lay 40 charges at least.

-The Brandon Wheat Kings played the Swift Current Broncos on September 28th. Th Wheat Kings won in overtime 6-5. Brandon's next game is Friday vs Broncos again!

-Rick Hanson wheel chaired across Canada once and he's doing is again! He is raising money and awareness for people with spinal injuries. He has raised approximately 21 million dollars and will stop at OLCS in January.
K.B

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

History Happening Today

September 28 , 2011

We corrected voting and democracy.
- Democracy
- Oligarchy
- Dictatorship

Homework: Research topic due Monday
-Date
-Definition
- How does it relate to rights and responsibilities

HHT due Thursday


P.S

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

History Happening Today

September 21, 2011

Last night the Winnipeg Jets won their first game in 15 years. The score was 6 to 1. They were playing against the the Columbus Blue Jackets. The team split into 2 cities. There were 15,004 people in attendance at the MTS Centre. The biggest crowd they have had for a pre season game.

Prime Minister Stephan Harper may have a tough time getting reelected next Federal Election. The 3 opposing parties are struggling to find leadership. Harper and his family have recently visited Manitoba and Alberta and realizes what Unique provinces they are.

Blaine's hosted dirt bike races in August. There were over 70 riders competing. Aaron and BJ both won trophies during the event. It was hot weather and lots of H2O and Gatorade were consumed . The Blaine's will host the race again next year.

Rogue Space junk- a defunk satellite is headed toward Earth. Size of a school bus. It was used to measure the ozone and wind speed. Has been in space since 1991. Will crash this week? Probably will crash in the ocean- Since planet earth is 70% H2O.

Home work- Time Line due Monday September 26, HHT for 8 students.

A.S

History Happening Today

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

History happening today

September 20 2011

Kelleher Ford dealership in Dauphin burns and a nearby church is damaged by the fire. It is believed the fire resulted from the wiring in the air conditioner. Other arrangements are being made to sell vehicles in a rented space.

A 19 year old male was charged with texting while driving when his vehicle hit and injured another driver.

September. 15 80 million year old feathers were found in Alberta by a scientist. They are believed to belong to dinosaurs and they developed feathers to keep them warm in our climate.

Fighter jets escorted 2 flights one to New York city another to Detroit,after passengers use of bathrooms aroused suspicions. Sunday the 10th anniversary of September 11th,2001 attacks.

Lagos, Nigeria off the cost of West Africa armed pirates raided a tanker, kidnapped 23 sailors aboard on Wednesday. The sailors vessel was in waters with an increasing risk of pirates.

Katya's baby brother Reinhardt was born on September the 7th, weighed 5.7 lbs. Adorable!

In 2006 a cat goes missing in Boulder, Colorado is found in 2011 in New York city. The cat traveled 2,500 km. The cat was ID from a microchip and it's owners were found.

Small Businesses don't half to pay taxes until they take in $500,000, farmers and large businesses still pay full taxes.

A.S

Monday, September 19, 2011

History happening today

September 19 2011

A motorcyclist was hit and pinned underneath a car. Other motorists stopped their vehicles and lifted up the car and freed the injured motorcyclist. The car blew up and the motorcyclist has other motorists to thank for saving his life.

The number of women developing cervical cancer is increasing especially in Edmonton, Alberta. It is recommended that women are scanned to try to catch the disease earlier so treatments will be more effective.

Hurricane Maria hit the east cost of Canada with high winds and rain. Especially the Avalon Peninsula of New found land was hardest hit.

9/11 was a series of 4 passenger jets, 2 went into the twin towers in New York, one into a field by Pennsylvania and one into the pentagon in Washington. This September marked the 10th anniversary of these tragedies and people gathered to mourn the event and the loss of lives

2 memorials now stand in the place where the twin towers were. spotlights and a light show marked the occasion "tribute in life". The Taliban/ Alquaida although the leader of the terrorist attack Bin Laden was captured and killed this year are still threatening a terrorist attack. Security especially at airports is being increased. As they have a new leader in place who threatens more terrorists attacks. President of US honors fallen victims of attack by encouraging others to remember this day as one to help others. Stephen Harper PM of Canada marked the anniversary of the death of 24 Canadians who were killed in the 9/11 attacks.

A.S

Friday, September 16, 2011

History happening today

September 16, 2011

-September 7th a 3 year old boy was abducted from his home while he was sleeping in Spar wood, BC. He was missing 4 days and was returned unharmed. His captor was arrested and is being assessed.
- On the 10th anniversary if 9/11 people gathered in memory of the 2977 people that died and the 6,000 that were injured in the 9/11 terrorist attack.the economic crisis that the U.S is going through has its roots in the 9/11 attack some people believe
A.S

Friday, May 27, 2011

Continued HHT from May 24

  • Young sovereignists are trying to pump life into their faltering cause by launching a book to promote Quebec's independence.
  • Jeff Stoughton and team Canada won gold at the Ford World Mens Curling Championships on Sunday beating Scotland.
  • Pakistani commando's regained control of a naval base Monday, from a team of Taliban militants.
  • A heavy gun battle erupted between Yemeni's President Ali Abdullah Saleh's security forces and fighters from Yemen's most powerful tribe which defected to the opposition.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

HHT May 24 2011

  • Authorities in the southwest Missouri city of Joplin are starting to assess damage done by a massive tornado that killed over 115 people on the weekend. It is the worst tornado to have hit the US in 60 years. Recovery efforts continue today amidst unsettled weather i.e rain, hail, high winds and the possibility of more tornadoes.
  • A new study indicates that autistic people see and understand symmetry better than those
    without autism.
  • An animal thought to be part timber wolf has been stalking Bowen Island just off the coast of Vancouver for about 6 months-praying mainly on dogs and cats.
  • Map of Indus Vally-Due Thursday
  • Map of modern India-Due Friday
  • Crossword and Word search-Due Friday

Monday, May 16, 2011

HHT Monday, May 16

HHT

- Dikes by Portage la Prairie were cut creating a controlled breach. Only 4 houses have been affected by the breach. Farmers are unhappy with temporary accommodations.

- Two men fell into Assiniboine River at Winnipeg while boating. One man has drowned and another man is facing charges.

- 65th Anniversary in Israel was disastrous. 25 people were killed and 28 people were injured.

- Bin Laden supporters were protesting against Americans.

- Play Station is back in Business and Sony will try and improve there security system.

- Four Canadian soldiers were injured when their helicopter crashed in Afghanistan.

- Mr.Hartman is engaged!!!!

- On May 12 Manitoba celebrated its 141st birthday.

- Assiniboine River is expected to crest between today and Wednesday in Brandon.

-NHL Playoffs are now in semi-finals.

- Finland won the World Championship in Hockey.

- Manitobans are starting to receive their MPI cheques.

Monday, May 9, 2011

Monday May 9th

HHT

  • The Flood: City of Brandon declared a state of emergency yesterday due to flooding of the Assiniboine River which rose 1/2 meter since Friday.
  • Homes in the area of the river have been ordered to evacuate, businesses have been forced to move, Kirkaldy school is closed (school at BU). A man was driving on Grand Valley Road when his vehicle stalled and he had to be rescued. He is in hospital and there is talk that he may be charged because the road was closed. The army has been called in to help raise the level of existing sandbags and to create new barriers to try to prevent overland flooding. OLCS will not be going swimming at the Sportsplex until further notice due to flooding.
  • Measles are on the rise due to people not getting the vaccine.
  • A plane crashed in Indonesia, at least 15 lives were lost. Safety concerns are possible cause.
  • Fossilized ant- size of humming bird enlarger similar to European species was discovered recently in N.A.
  • OLCS students painted a mural last week with the help of the artist the school. Allison Moore. It turned out exceptionally well!
  • 3000 homes were evacuated in Quebec due to the Richeleu River.
  • Egypt-Christians and Muslims are clashing. The army has been called in to help settle!
  • In Pakistan authorities are refusing to allow Bin Ladin's wives to be interviewed.
  • Rita Chretien was found in Nevada after 7 weeks in a vehicle. Her husband is still missing.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

HHT Tuesday, May 3

  • Obama announced to the world that U.S. Troops stormed a compound in Pakistan. A firefight broke out and Osama Bin Ladin, the mastermind behind 9-11 attacks was killed.
  • A major spring storm hit SW MB closing highways for many hours and increasing flood waters.
  • April 29, OLCS gr 6-8 participated in" Student Vote." Results were as follows:
Conservative 15
NDP 10
Green 9
Liberal 0
Resulting in a Conservative win.
  • Prince William marries Kate Middleton. Many OLCS students and staff watched this historical event along with 2 billion people worldwide.
  • May 2, Canadians went to the polls to elect Canada's new Federal Government. A conservative majority was elected with Stephen Harper as Prime Minister. The NDP is now the official opposition with over 100 seats. Green Party won their first ever seat
  • Assiniboine River will crest soon.
  • Playstation Network has been down for 3 weeks. The hackers can access credit card info. As a result, people are canceling credit cards
  • 2 weeks ago Kohen helped sand-bag at Cherry Point.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

HHT April 20th

  • Egypt's supreme admin. count formally dissolves the country's fallen national democratic party on Sat. and seized its assets and sentences former leader life in jail. Gumal Mubarak ( a prince of the political scene) is now a prisoner at Tora Farm Jail
  • The largest tornado in U.S. history lasting 56 hours from April 14-16 killing 39 people and 5 people were killed from straight line winds. Grapefruit size hail also caused extensive damage.
  • Libyan leader Momar Ghadaffi tyrant leader will not let go of power. NATO is involved in trying to protect the people of Libya by conducting air strikes.
  • 160 people have been hospitalized with pneumonia from the Japan earthquake. Prime Minister of Japan Naota Kan is freezing Japan's plans to build new nuclear facilities in the wake of the world's worst nuclear accident. 71/108 students in a school in Japan have died as a result of the earthquake and schools are still working to open up again! Toyota in Canada is being affected by not being able to receive parts for their vehicles which are manufactured in Japan.
  • 800 people in MB have been evacuated from their homes as a result of flooding. The Assiniboine and the Souris River are flooding their banks. They were considering possible evacuation in Brandon if sewage backs up due to flooding.
  • Melita is being impacted.
  • Vancouver 3-1
  • Montreal 2-1 for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
  • Rod Hill manager of Super Store is treating OLCS students and staff for a free lunch today.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

HHT
  • Japan has raised nuclear security level from 5 to 7. Seven being the highest, but imply it is not as harmful as Chernobyl.
  • Egyptian president Mubarak is in the hospital (heart condition) as he is being investigated for unnecessary violence against protesters.
  • Prime Minister Steven Harper stressed during last nights debate that a majority government is a must to operate as an effective government.
  • Riverton, North East of Winnipeg, is flooded due to an ice jam.
  • Oak Lake Badminton singles team went to divisionals in Elkhorn. Today doubles and mixed are going to Virden.
  • School choirs sang at Virden Arts festival yesterday.
  • Molson Canadian commercial was filmed at the lake in late March. Locals participated (hockey players).
  • April 7th, grade 6-8's traveled to Winnipeg to see the opera "The Magic Flute".

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

March 16

Cady Anne is presenting her project.
Binder check is tomorrow.
HHT is Bailey.

Monday, March 14, 2011

HHT Monday, March 14

  • (L) OLCS had no school on Friday, March 11th due to freezing rain ad icy conditions. #1 highway was closed so FLBSD was also closed.
  • (L) Out of the town members of the Brandon Bluefins are going to great lengths to make the most of their swimming participation. Even practices are a road trip for Virden residents and a native of Pilot Mound.
  • (P) Brandon Mar-Dee Ice Cats won 2 round robin games Sat. They will play in a semi final at the Provincial Atom girls hockey championship in Hamiota.
  • (P) Hamiota Huskies Bantom Girls team won Provincials in Treherne on Sunday defeating Melita 2-1
  • (P) Virden Golden Bears (JV) girls BB placed 2nd in provincials losing to Boissevain.
  • (N) MB beats Ontario in Mens Curling to clench the Brier on Sunday, March 13th
  • (W/I) An earthquake hits Japan Thursday night registering over 9 on the Richter Scale. This is the fifth strongest earthquake in the worlds history. Death toll is estimated over 10K. Japan tries to avoid meltdown.

Monday, March 7, 2011

HHT March 7, 2011

Rubric HHT
  • Locally- O.L area- 2 marks
  • Province- MB- 2 marks
  • National- 2 marks
  • International- 2 marks
Virden Bantam Rural AA team won gold in provincials in Virden yesterday. This will be the last Provincial hockey tournament to be held in the existing Virden arena. The new arena complex will be opening in the near future.

A couple from Virden survived the earthquake in New Zealand Feb 22/11

OLCS went skiing in Asessippi on Friday. We had a great day!

Justin Bieber raised over $17000 on his birthday. March 1/11 which will be donated to charities.

Taylor won a note book computer donated by HAZCO at the career day at VCI.

Grade 8 girls dominated BB in Brandon on Saturday.

Monday, February 28, 2011

HHT Feb. 28

- This week in S.S. we will: correct test + send home to be signed.
- S.S. Fair projects will present (mark S.S. T2, + judges comments)
- Skype Gr. 8's in Hamiota our projects.
- Justin Bieber cut his hair for charity and lost 80,000 fans.
- Researchers have found that drinking a minimal amount of alcohol daily helps reduce heart disease.
-A Canada Goose was heard honking in Winnipeg yesterday
- Last Wed. was OLCS's SS/Science Fair! Everything went great
- Friday was OLCS's curling bonspiel. Marc/ Emily won the bonspiel for Grade 5/8 rinks Good food Fun!
- Team Sask. clinches women curling on Sunday defeating Team Canada 8-7.

Homework
- Correct test

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

HHT Feb.23

HHT

-Tues. Feb.22 major earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand. 75 deaths and over 300 people are still missing.

-The country of Egypt is trying to seize former president Mubarak bank accounts.Egyptians are are worried he is going to embezzle money from the country.

-Lady Antebellum "cleans up" at 53rd annual Grammy awards.


- Minnedosa is preparing for flooding from the Little Saskatchewan River.

- The Brandon skating Oval closed early this year (February,21) to prepare for flooding.

- Prince William and Kate Middleton are planning a Canadian cross-country tour this summer.

.-Congrats to OLCS girls on winning basketball Divisional's way to go!!!

-Next week's HHT will be Kattrina.

Monday, February 7, 2011

February7, 2011
HHT
  • Manitoba is prepared for expected Spring flooding. Officials will be chopping 20 cm of ice of the Red river using a large piece of equipment known as the Wolverine.
  • Protesters clashed in Cairo, many people were injured and there was 6 known deaths reported.
  • Haitian stores close early as they await the final results in the Presidential Election.
  • U.F.O crop circle found in Indonesia.
  • U.S.A is expected to set "more texting laws" due to rising deaths while texting.
  • Ground hogs predict only 4 more weeks of winter.
  • Canadian nurse was attacked by a shark in Mexico. She is expected to make a full recovery.
  • Finally after 3 days of being lost in the woods, a Manitoba man has been found. He became disoriented after receiving an injury from cutting wood.
  • Black -eyed Peas/ Usher/ Slash played at Superbowl XLV. Green Bay won 31-25 against the Steelers.
  • On Feb.4 OLCS girls traveled to Brandon for Basketball Tournament. They did very well and won all their games!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

HHT- February 1, 2011

  • The Chicago Black Hawks have lost their Stanley cup winning puck and the FBI has offered to search for it.
  • The results for the NHL All-Star Skills is team Staal 33 to team Lindstrom 22! Team Lindstrom won the All-Star game 11 to 10! For the first time in the history of this game there was a penalty shot taken.
  • It is the seventh day of protesting in Egypt and officials are working to preserve Egypt's treasures. Protesters have broken into the museum in Cairo and have damaged mummies. The Canadian government has planned flights to rescue Canadians trapped by protesters and upheaval in Egypt.
  • A female polar bear swam the equivalent of 16 marathons back to back off the coast of Alaska and it took her nine days.
  • Miami won over Oklahoma (BB) Jan 30 /11.. 108-103
  • Boston Celtics won over LA Lakers (BB) Jan 30 /11..109-96
  • O.L Raptors (girls) host Virden in BB today! Go Raptors Go!

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Egypt Notes #3 Jan.25/11
Importance of Nile R.
Story of ancient Egypt is story of Nile
Nile flows from south (Upper Egypt) to north(Lower Egypt)
for about 1000 km connecting entire country
most of river valley is less than 20 km wide
valley much wider at river's mouth - Nile Delta- shaped like a triangle of extremely fertile land
Nile flooded banks every year in late spring and deposited fine black silt on land around it
Levels flooding varied greatly year to year
Too high water- villages and fields destroyed
Too low water - crops failed and infestation of pests and scorpions and rats
When flood waters receded farmers planted crops
farmland was resurveyed each year
Egyptians were good at math -especially geometry and surveying techniques.


Government

3100 BCE -Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt united under one pharaoh Menes of Memphis founded 1st Dynasty
Egypt society began to develop and advance

Old Kingdom 2700 BCE -2200 BCE
Middle Kingdom (2050 BCE -1800 BCE)
New Kingdom (1550 BCE -100 BCE)

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

January 18, 2011
- A new horoscope sign has caused people to have to change their sign.
- Target is planning the buy out Zellers stores in Canada.
- Our area in Manitoba has had recent snowfalls, poor visibility and driving conditions leading to accidents.
- Actress Betty White turned 89 yesterday and is the only living " Golden Girl
- Tomorrow is grade 6-8 O.L.C.S Raptors 1st BB. tournament in Elkhorn. Go Raptors!
- Super cross dirt bike racing has started for the season. James Stewart and Ryan Villipoto are tied for 1st place!
- On Sunday, New York Jets defeated the New England Patriots, 28-21. Biggest upset in the playoffs.
- Ag. Days started this week at the Keystone Centre.
- Mudslide in south eastern Brazil killed over 600 people.
- Ron Thompson died yesterday. He was a famous weather man for CKX T.V.
- Yesterday was Martin Luther King day. He was a famous American civil rights leader.
- Yesterday was "Blue Monday" the most depressing day of the year. This is due to failed New Years Resolutions, having to go back to work, paying the Christmas bills, no more sales and the weather!
- Principal Mark Keown won the Canadian Association of Principals Award as well as a music support award. Mr Keown is principal at VJH. Congratulations to Mr Keown from O.L.C.S Grade 8 class.
- In western Canada there have been 25 avalanches leading to cross country skiers, snowmobilers, skiers being buried and some have lost their lives.

Friday, January 7, 2011

January 7, 2011

HHT
  • Greg Marshall is named new head coach for Sask. Roughriders.
  • Canada won the silver medal at the world junior hockey tournament. Russian junior team kicked off plane for rowdy behavior.
  • Roberto Alomar elected to baseball hall of fame. He is the first Blue Jay to be elected.
  • Kenny and Tamara's baby born.
  • Ukrainian Christmas is today.
  • 10 year old girl discovers "Super Nova" ( Exploding star).
  • BJ will soon be competing in motocross racing.
  • Birds fall from sky in U. S states.
  • Unexplained fish kill in the U.S river.