Mr.d'E's Class

This site gives students a starting point and overview of what we will do in class. It also allows parents a glimpse into my classroom so they have a sense of what their children are doing in class on a day-to-day basis. It is my hope that parents will gain greater insight and the information will inspire greater conversation about class at home.

NOTE: Links to Google Classroom, Google Docs, or other Google Apps for Education will require students to log in to their school accounts.

NOTE: Due to the drop period in our schedule, there are times that your student might be working on a previous day's agenda. That will be noted in the post.

To find what you missed due to an absence, go to the post for the days absent.

Homework:

Charge Chromebook
Organize Drive and papers
Replenish supplies
Bring reading material

NOTE: You can make up, revise, and resubmit work. When you submit work late OR revise/resubmit work, you need to tell Mr.d'E.

SIDEQUESTS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please work on a SideQuest (wall / GClassroom) or this Google Maps Scavenger Hunt or create a meme for one of our social studies topics from the year.

The purpose of Sidequests is the extend your understanding of social studies topics.

USEFUL LINK

CIA World Factbook

Open Factbook

September 24, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

examine and discuss artifacts about the Ancient Harappans.

Why?

to better understand how we learn about ancient places
to practice critical thinking
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

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DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself, so I can get a better sense of where you are starting class. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. C PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Close your lids and wait for whole class discussion.

4. In your notebook write the date and the following, then wait for the image on the screen: 5 minutes

SEE: What do you notice in the image?
THINK: What do you think is going on? What is the "story" behind it? What do you think it is?
WONDER: What do you wonder about what you see? What questions do you have?

5. Wait for whole class discussion. 5 minutes

6. South Asia Overview 5 minutes

7. Ancient Harappa and their artifacts - discussion 20 minutes

8. Takeaway 5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

Tell me what you learned about the Harappans?

September 23, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

summarize what you know about the physical geography of South Asia

Why?

to develop your understanding of physical geography
to develop your writing skills
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

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DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself, so I can get a better sense of where you are starting class. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. D PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Close your lids and wait for whole class discussion.

4. With someone right next to you, discuss these three things: 3 minutes

what a summary is
what the structure of a summary paragraph would be
how physical geography impacts South Asia

5. Wait for whole class discussion and directions. 5 minutes

6. Evaluate: Of what quality are these summaries? Read aloud and evaluate each. 10 minutes

7. Wait for whole class discussion and directions. 10 minutes

8. Practice, and then wait for whole class share. 10 minutes

9. South Asia Overview 5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

What will you be investigating about South Asia?

September 22, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

summarize what you know about the physical geography of South Asia

Why?

to develop your understanding of physical geography
to develop your writing skills
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. E PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Close your lids and wait for whole class discussion.

4. With someone right next to you, discuss these three things: 3 minutes

what a summary is
what the structure of a summary paragraph would be
how physical geography impacts South Asia

5. Wait for whole class discussion and directions. 15 minutes

6. Write: Summarize how physical geography impacts South Asia 10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

How does physical geography impact South Asia?

September 18, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

become familiar with the physical geography of South Asia

Why?

to develop your understanding of physical geography
to better understand the geographic context in which history takes place
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. F PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Close your lids and wait for whole class discussion.

4. Take 2 minutes to discuss the physical features and climate of South Asia with your group from yesterday. 3 minutes

5. Remember: It's ok to struggle. I want you to think and to have conversations with your group and with me. One person from your group get the maps from me, and continue the scavenger hunt. Ask Mr.d'E for help when you need it. 15 minutes

6. Think: What is the difference between a topic and a main idea? 10 minutes

7. Summarize 5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

What are some important physical features or climates in South Asia?

September 17, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

become familiar with the physical geography of South Asia

Why?

to develop your understanding of physical geography
to better understand the geographic context in which history takes place
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. A PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Close your lids and wait for whole class discussion.

4. In your notebook: Write today's date, and then, take a 1 minute brain dump. Without resources, write anything you can remember about South Asia's physical geography from yesterday. Time yourself. 2 minutes

5. Wait for your group from yesterday, one person get the maps from me, and continue the scavenger hunt. Ask Mr.d'E for help when you need it. 30 minutes

6. Wait for whole class discussion. (If you are waiting, explore a sidequest in the red sleeves on the front wall or at the top of this page.) 5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

What are some important physical features or climates in South Asia?

September 16, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

become familiar with the physical geography of South Asia

Why?

to develop your understanding of physical geography
to better understand the geographic context in which history takes place
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. B PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. In your notebook: Write today's date, and then, without looking at yesterday's work, take a 1 minute brain dump. Without resources, write anything you can remember about how physical geography (natural land and water features, climate, and natural resources) impacts where people live. Time yourself. 2 minutes

5. Wait for whole class discussion and directions. (If you are waiting, explore a sidequest in the red sleeves on the front wall or at the top of this page.) 7 minutes

6. South Asia physical geography overview 5 minutes

7. Scavenger hunt 35 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

What are some important physical features in South Asia?

September 15, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

show how physical geography can impact where people live

Why?

to develop your understanding of physical geography
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. C PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. In your notebook: Write today's date, and then take a 1 minute brain dump. Without resources, write anything you can remember about how physical geography (natural land and water features) impacts where people live. Time yourself. 2 minutes

5. Wait for whole class discussion and directions. (If you are waiting, explore a sidequest in the red sleeves on the front wall or at the top of this page.) 7 minutes

6. Physical geography sketch - 4 each 30 minutes

7. Wait for whole class share

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

Show me what you drew or describe it to me.

September 14, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

see how physical geography can impact where people live
get to know about our whole year, class game

Why?

to develop your understanding of physical geography
to develop an appreciation of other cultures, places, and beliefs

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. D PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. In Google Classroom: Look through the GeoQuest Game Guide. Then rewatch the video. 5 minutes

5. Take the sheet from the black stand at the front of the room and read through. Jot questions in the margins. 6 minutes

6. Wait for whole class discussion. (If you are waiting, explore a sidequest in the red sleeves on the front wall or the at the top of this page.) 25 minutes

7. Quick write: Use sentences - What are two big takeaways from today about physical geography? 5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

How can physical geography impact where settlements were created?

September 11, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

lessons from history
get to know about our whole year, class game

Why?

to better understand why we will study Ancient History

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DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. E PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. By yourself, without resources, in your notebook: Brainstorm a list of everything you can remember about Ancient Egypt from last year. 5 minutes

5. Close your Chromebook and wait for whole class share and directions. 2 minutes

6. Story time with Mr.d'E 15 minutes

7. Lessons from Ancient Egypt 20 minutes

8. GeoQuest

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

What are some lessons you can learn from Ancient Egypt?

September 10, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

explore why we study history.
get to know Mr.d'E a little.

Why?

to better understand why we will study Ancient History

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DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. F PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. By yourself, in your notebook: Brainstorm a list of reasons we would study history. 5 minutes

5. Close your Chromebook and wait for whole class share and directions. 7 minute

6. Plan & poster 25 minutes

7. Wait for whole class share. 5 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

What are some reasons you should study history?

September 9, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

share about yourself.
get to know Mr.d'E a little.

Why?

to become familiar with Mr. d'E's practices
to become familiar with Mr.d'E

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DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. A PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. By yourself, in your notebook: In sentences, answer the following prompt in sentences (more than one).

What do you want to "get" out of class? Explain your thinking. 4 minutes

5. Close your Chromebook and take a paper from the counter near the windows. 1 minute

6. Wait for whole class share and directions. 10 minutes

7. This or That. 25 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

Tell me something about Mr.d'Entremont.
What are 3 important rules in school?
Tell me what you want to "get" out of history class.

September 8, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

learn about learning
get to know Mr.d'E a little.

Why?

to become familiar with Mr. d'E's practices
to become familiar with Mr.d'E

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. B PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. By yourself, in your notebook: In sentences, answer the following prompt in sentences and support your thoughts by explaining with specific examples.

What have you learned (ever), either in school OR out, without being graded on it? 3 minutes

5. See back board: Join your classes History Google Classroom. Then, close your Chromebook. 1 minutes

6. Wait for whole class share and directions. 20 minutes

7. Meet your teacher game. 15 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

Tell me something about Mr.d'Entremont.
What are 3 important rules in school?
Why does Mr.d'E report your progress in learning the way he does?

September 3, 2026

Class Overview (these aren't the directions)

Today in class, you will

help solve a problem
get to know Mr.d'E a little.

Why?

to practice critical thinking skills
to become familiar with Mr.d'E

_______________________________________________

DIRECTIONS

If you are waiting at any point, work with the Waiting Activities listed in Google Classroom, posted in the class, or in the upper right of this page.

1. I'm glad that you are here. Please complete the form linked here by yourself. 1 minute

2. Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see CLASS OVERVIEW above). 1 minute

3. C PERIOD:(other classes skip this) Wait for whole class discussion.

4. By yourself, in your notebook, list the three most important things to know about Ancient History. 3 minutes

5. Share your three with someone right next to you. 2 minutes

6. Wait for whole class share and directions. 20 minutes

7. Meet your teacher game. 15 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

You can ask them.......

Tell me something about Mr.d'Entremont.
What are 3 important rules in school?

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