Saturday, August 30, 2008
The Princess's Brithday Party
We had The Princess's 7th Birthday Party today at The Chelsea Teddy Bear Company. The kids had a great time hand-stuffing their own teddy bear and getting to design a custom message for their teddy Bear's t-shirt. We got her a new bike for the big day.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Homework before School
So as you all know T-bones will be going to junior high (6th grade) this year. We went to registration today and his Geography teacher said to go onto his website because they had homework to do before they went back to school on Tuesday September 2nd. So here it is, it made me feel really dumb because I do not know the answer to a lot of the questions. You tell me if this looks hard to you.
6th Grade WC&G Review
1. Give 5 ways you can determine which direction is North.
2. Name at least 5 things that should be included on most all maps.
3. Which are better – globes or maps? Give at least 2 reasons why each one is.
4. Name 5 kinds of maps.
5. Why do we have four seasons in Michigan? (Give 2 reasons if you can.)
6. Ann Arbor is at about _________latitude and _________ Longitude.
7. Sketch a world map and label all the continents and oceans.
8. What are the five themes of geography?
9. Pick one theme and give a specific example of how it’s important.
10. Another way to study a country or region is with these 6 topics: G e o g r a p h y_____ P___________ C____________ H_____________ G____________ E ____________
11. Sketch a map of Canada and label the provinces and territories.
12. Sketch a map of the United States; label 1 national park, 2 mountain ranges, 3 large rivers, 4 states that border an ocean, and 5 lakes.
13. What is the approximate population of the United States? Canada?
14. Name at least one indigenous group in Canada. In the U.S.
15. From what 2 countries did a large number of people settle in Canada early on?
16. What are the three branches of government?
17. Give three ways Canada’s government differs from the one in the U.S.?
18. Name 2 reasons for urban sprawl, and 2 problems associated with it.
19. What is the economic term that explains why prices keep going up over time?
20. Give a reason for and a reason against free trade, such as with NAFTA.
21. Sketch a map of Central America and label the countries.
22. List at least 5 countries or islands in the Caribbean.
23. Sketch a map of South America and label the countries, a big river and mountain range.
24. Name 3 great ancient civilizations in Latin America.
25. Name some traditional foods in Central America26. In what parts of Latin America do Hurricanes occur?
25. In Mexico City, as in much of Latin America, there are the “Haves” and “Have Nots”; explain what is meant by this, with 2-3 aspects of life.
26. In which direction does the Amazon flow: W→E or W←E ? Why?
27. Name 5 groups of people and how they would use parts of the Amazon Rainforest.
28. Illustrate these terms: Tierra Caliente, Tierra Frida, Tierra Helada, Tierra Templada
29. People from which European country settled Brazil?
30. What is Machu Picchu?
31. Sketch a map of Australia, labeled with as many details as you can.
32. What, and where, is the Australian Outback?
33. Who, from Great Britain, were sent to Australia between 1788 and 1868?
34. Bandicoots, quokkas, wallabies and wombats are all _________________________.
35. Name a social and an economic changes in Australia’s relationship to other countries.
36. a. Why are the seasons in Australia opposite to those in the U.S.? b. In Austalia, where would you see the Big Dipper? Why? What might you see instead?
37. What is Oceania? Name at least one of the large groups of Pacific Islands.
38. How is an atoll related to a lagoon?
39. Name three arguments scientists give to support the Global Warming theory. What do they attribute the cause to? What might be the consequences if this trend continues?
40. Which countries own parts of Antarctica? Why?
6th Grade WC&G Review
1. Give 5 ways you can determine which direction is North.
2. Name at least 5 things that should be included on most all maps.
3. Which are better – globes or maps? Give at least 2 reasons why each one is.
4. Name 5 kinds of maps.
5. Why do we have four seasons in Michigan? (Give 2 reasons if you can.)
6. Ann Arbor is at about _________latitude and _________ Longitude.
7. Sketch a world map and label all the continents and oceans.
8. What are the five themes of geography?
9. Pick one theme and give a specific example of how it’s important.
10. Another way to study a country or region is with these 6 topics: G e o g r a p h y_____ P___________ C____________ H_____________ G____________ E ____________
11. Sketch a map of Canada and label the provinces and territories.
12. Sketch a map of the United States; label 1 national park, 2 mountain ranges, 3 large rivers, 4 states that border an ocean, and 5 lakes.
13. What is the approximate population of the United States? Canada?
14. Name at least one indigenous group in Canada. In the U.S.
15. From what 2 countries did a large number of people settle in Canada early on?
16. What are the three branches of government?
17. Give three ways Canada’s government differs from the one in the U.S.?
18. Name 2 reasons for urban sprawl, and 2 problems associated with it.
19. What is the economic term that explains why prices keep going up over time?
20. Give a reason for and a reason against free trade, such as with NAFTA.
21. Sketch a map of Central America and label the countries.
22. List at least 5 countries or islands in the Caribbean.
23. Sketch a map of South America and label the countries, a big river and mountain range.
24. Name 3 great ancient civilizations in Latin America.
25. Name some traditional foods in Central America26. In what parts of Latin America do Hurricanes occur?
25. In Mexico City, as in much of Latin America, there are the “Haves” and “Have Nots”; explain what is meant by this, with 2-3 aspects of life.
26. In which direction does the Amazon flow: W→E or W←E ? Why?
27. Name 5 groups of people and how they would use parts of the Amazon Rainforest.
28. Illustrate these terms: Tierra Caliente, Tierra Frida, Tierra Helada, Tierra Templada
29. People from which European country settled Brazil?
30. What is Machu Picchu?
31. Sketch a map of Australia, labeled with as many details as you can.
32. What, and where, is the Australian Outback?
33. Who, from Great Britain, were sent to Australia between 1788 and 1868?
34. Bandicoots, quokkas, wallabies and wombats are all _________________________.
35. Name a social and an economic changes in Australia’s relationship to other countries.
36. a. Why are the seasons in Australia opposite to those in the U.S.? b. In Austalia, where would you see the Big Dipper? Why? What might you see instead?
37. What is Oceania? Name at least one of the large groups of Pacific Islands.
38. How is an atoll related to a lagoon?
39. Name three arguments scientists give to support the Global Warming theory. What do they attribute the cause to? What might be the consequences if this trend continues?
40. Which countries own parts of Antarctica? Why?
Friday, August 22, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Family time and Old Friends
Family time
We had a great time with all of our family when in Utah. Here are a few fun pictures of the last few days in Salt Lake City. We have now made it back home to MI and miss all the great family and friends we have back in Utah.
We had a great time with all of our family when in Utah. Here are a few fun pictures of the last few days in Salt Lake City. We have now made it back home to MI and miss all the great family and friends we have back in Utah.
Old Friends
Thursday we were able to go out to dinner with our old friends from West Jordan the Palmer's. It was great. Here are some pictures of the kids and Steve with Jay.
Thursday we were able to go out to dinner with our old friends from West Jordan the Palmer's. It was great. Here are some pictures of the kids and Steve with Jay.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Hot Pot's, Old Friends, & Family Party
Hot Pot's
Monday Steve, Princess, Jimmy's Family, Dave and Kerri went up to the hot pots. They had a great time hiking and swimming. They also went and caught mud puppies. Poor T-bones had to stay home with me and the Piglet. He had a great time going to see Iron man with Grandma Pace and some of his cousins.
Old Friends
I got together with some old friends from High school. I had a great time getting to see their kids and hearing how things were going for them.
Family Party
Tonight we had a family party at Steve's Aunts house and we got to see some of his cousins that we have not see in a long time. When we were eating T-bones lost a tooth. It was great to see everyone.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Swimming, Fishing, & Fun with Cousins
We went to Steve's Aunt's house so that the kids could go swimming. Piglet LOVED the hot tub. When he was out on the sides he would reach his hands out to go back in with Steve. We may have another fish on our hands like our other kids. Because of the cast on T-bones feet he was not able to swim. His friend Mikey's mom let him miss school to spend the day with T-bones. They had good time going to see the Mummy 2.
Saturday we went fishing with Grandpa Butler and Uncle Bruce's family. Princess loved going on a walk around Tibble lake with Bruce and Jeffrey. She did not even pick up a fishing pole. T-Bone and Alex had a great time reeling in Grandpa's one fish he caught. Steve found a garter snake for the kids to hold.
Saturday Steve's mom had a Birthday Party for Olivia. They had a great time hitting a Pinata. Grandma even took a swing at the pinata.
We had a family dinner at my mom's house and the kids made a tent with their cousins. My poor mom is letting all of this kids sleepover tonight. She is a brave woman.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Fun With Aunt Becca
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