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ARab-Israeli Conflict Part 2
| arab_israeli_conflict_part_2.pdf |
| chapter_17-end.pdf |
Friday, May 2
Read chapters 13, and 14, completed vocabulary 21-30, and practiced the South Asia map.
Read chapters 13, and 14, completed vocabulary 21-30, and practiced the South Asia map.
| chapters_13-16.pdf |
Thursday, May 1
Read the rest of chapter 12, complete vocabulary 1-5, tap map quiz south asia.
Read the rest of chapter 12, complete vocabulary 1-5, tap map quiz south asia.
Wednesday, April 30
Read chapters 11 and 12
Read chapters 11 and 12
| chapter_12.pdf |
Tuesday, April 29
Students will answer questions from chapter 10 and turn them in. Also, copy down vocabulary words 21-30.
Students will answer questions from chapter 10 and turn them in. Also, copy down vocabulary words 21-30.
Monday, April 28
Students read the end of chapter 10, and finished the video on Sierra Leone.
Students read the end of chapter 10, and finished the video on Sierra Leone.
| chapter_6-10_questions.pdf |
Wednesday, April 23
Students had time to work on vocab words, 11-20.
TEST ON FRIDAY
Students had time to work on vocab words, 11-20.
TEST ON FRIDAY
Tuesday, April 22
Reading chapters 6-10 in a Long Way Gone
HW: Work on vocabulary words 9-120
Reading chapters 6-10 in a Long Way Gone
HW: Work on vocabulary words 9-120
| chapters_6-10_a_long_way_gone.pdf |
Monday, April 21
Students answered the questions related to chapters 1-5 of Long Way Gone.
Also, completed vocabulary words, 11-20.
Students answered the questions related to chapters 1-5 of Long Way Gone.
Also, completed vocabulary words, 11-20.
| chapter_1-5.pdf |
Tuesday, April 8
Students work on aboriginal dot art paintings.
Quiz tomorrow, Test on Thursday.
Students work on aboriginal dot art paintings.
Quiz tomorrow, Test on Thursday.
Monday, April 7
Discussed the terms/concepts of Westernization and globalization. Students then viewed the behind the scenes of Rabbit-Proof Fence for examples of those concepts.
HW: Study for map quiz Wednesday and Test on Thursday.
Discussed the terms/concepts of Westernization and globalization. Students then viewed the behind the scenes of Rabbit-Proof Fence for examples of those concepts.
HW: Study for map quiz Wednesday and Test on Thursday.
Friday, April 4
Students completed a blog for a test grade. It should be entitled "The Stolen Generation", then rewrite the quote below, and answer the questions. Approximately 10-15 sentences, and an appropriate picture.
Students completed a blog for a test grade. It should be entitled "The Stolen Generation", then rewrite the quote below, and answer the questions. Approximately 10-15 sentences, and an appropriate picture.
Thursday, April 3
Completed the Rabbit-Proof Fence, and answered related questions.
Completed the Rabbit-Proof Fence, and answered related questions.
Wednesday, April 2
Watched the middle of Rabbit Proof Fence and completed questions below.
Watched the middle of Rabbit Proof Fence and completed questions below.
| worksheet_4.pdf |
Tuesday, April 2
Students completed their maps, and began studying Southeastern Asia, on TapMapQuiz.
Students completed their maps, and began studying Southeastern Asia, on TapMapQuiz.
Vegemite Party! (I think they liked it)
Wednesday, March 25
Students will work on a draft for their tourist map of Australia. We will also watch a video instruction to the didgeridoo, and then try playing it.
Students will work on a draft for their tourist map of Australia. We will also watch a video instruction to the didgeridoo, and then try playing it.
| tourist_poster_map_instructions.pdf |
Tuesday, March 24
Viewed movie (27:5-47:00) and answered and discussed questions in worksheet 3. Also, added on essay question to the worksheet. "Predict and discuss what you think will happen to the girls." 4-6 sentences.
HW: Was due last night at 1:00 am. See Monday.
Viewed movie (27:5-47:00) and answered and discussed questions in worksheet 3. Also, added on essay question to the worksheet. "Predict and discuss what you think will happen to the girls." 4-6 sentences.
HW: Was due last night at 1:00 am. See Monday.
| worksheet_3.pdf |
Monday, March 24
Students completed attached map, and then took part in a Vegemite Party!
HW: Vocab, worksheets, and map (all in one document) due tonight by midnight.
Students completed attached map, and then took part in a Vegemite Party!
HW: Vocab, worksheets, and map (all in one document) due tonight by midnight.
| australia_map.pdf |
Friday, March 21
Blog Post and Project 3:30 turn in.
Blog Post instructions.
Decide on an appropriate title to reflect what you write.
Insert a picture from the movie "Rabbit-Proof Fence". Google image search.
Discuss each of the three questions (without writing the questions). Blog should be a minimum of 8-10 sentences.
1. Discuss Neville's plan to "help" the Aboriginal children.
2. What did he believe would happen to the "mixed blood" and "full blood" Aboriginal people once his plan was implemented?
3. What did he mean by "in spite of himself, the native must be helped"?
4. Do you agree or disagree with Neville? Explain your answer.
HW: Due next Tuesday, all vocabulary completed, and worksheets thus far.
Blog Post and Project 3:30 turn in.
Blog Post instructions.
Decide on an appropriate title to reflect what you write.
Insert a picture from the movie "Rabbit-Proof Fence". Google image search.
Discuss each of the three questions (without writing the questions). Blog should be a minimum of 8-10 sentences.
1. Discuss Neville's plan to "help" the Aboriginal children.
2. What did he believe would happen to the "mixed blood" and "full blood" Aboriginal people once his plan was implemented?
3. What did he mean by "in spite of himself, the native must be helped"?
4. Do you agree or disagree with Neville? Explain your answer.
HW: Due next Tuesday, all vocabulary completed, and worksheets thus far.
Thursday, March 20
Discussed the term "westernization". Watched 20 more minutes of the film, and answered the rest of the questions on worksheet 2 below.
HW: Project 3:30 due tomorrow.
Discussed the term "westernization". Watched 20 more minutes of the film, and answered the rest of the questions on worksheet 2 below.
HW: Project 3:30 due tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 19
Watched first 7 minutes of Rabbit Proof Fence. Discussed the term westernization, and completed Exercises A and B of the worksheet below.
Watched first 7 minutes of Rabbit Proof Fence. Discussed the term westernization, and completed Exercises A and B of the worksheet below.
| worksheet_2.pdf |
Tuesday, March 18
Students took notes on worksheet 1 and 2, below. We discussed vocabulary.
HW: Continue working on vocab 6-10. Project 3:30 due by Friday. You need:
3 images of you at work
10-15 seconds of the same
$25. to donate to water project. (Pay back $3.00 to the person who gave you the loan, Keep $2.00, and donate the rest)
Students took notes on worksheet 1 and 2, below. We discussed vocabulary.
HW: Continue working on vocab 6-10. Project 3:30 due by Friday. You need:
3 images of you at work
10-15 seconds of the same
$25. to donate to water project. (Pay back $3.00 to the person who gave you the loan, Keep $2.00, and donate the rest)
| rpf_worksheet_1.pdf |
| rpf_worksheet_2.pdf |
Monday, March 17
Students were introduced the to term indigenous Australians, and made predictions about the movie, "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
HW: write definitions to the first five vocabulary words.
Project 3:30 due by Friday. Minimum of 3 pictures, and 10-15 seconds of video of you in action. $25.00 of money raised due by Friday.
Students were introduced the to term indigenous Australians, and made predictions about the movie, "Rabbit-Proof Fence."
HW: write definitions to the first five vocabulary words.
Project 3:30 due by Friday. Minimum of 3 pictures, and 10-15 seconds of video of you in action. $25.00 of money raised due by Friday.
| rpf_vocabulary.pdf |
Tuesday, March 4
Introduction and explanation of Poster and Spoken Word Project. Rubric below.
HW: You may work on project at home.
Introduction and explanation of Poster and Spoken Word Project. Rubric below.
HW: You may work on project at home.
| visual_and_spoken_word_project.pdf |
Spoken word examples
Monday, March 3
Essay Test.
HW: Read project rubric above.
Essay Test.
HW: Read project rubric above.
Friday, February 28
Map Test
Read Malala epilogue
HW: Prepare for essay test on Monday. See file below this post.
Map Test
Read Malala epilogue
HW: Prepare for essay test on Monday. See file below this post.
| Malala Essay Test |
Thursday, February 27
Finished Beyond Belief, and read chapter 24 of Malala
HW: study for map test TOMORROW.
Finished Beyond Belief, and read chapter 24 of Malala
HW: study for map test TOMORROW.
Wednesday, February 26
Watched part of the Movie "Beyond Belief"
HW: Continue to read chapter 23, and study for map test on Friday.
Watched part of the Movie "Beyond Belief"
HW: Continue to read chapter 23, and study for map test on Friday.
Tuesday, February 25
Read chapter 22 in Malala
HW: Read chapter 23 at home.
Map test on Friday.
Read chapter 22 in Malala
HW: Read chapter 23 at home.
Map test on Friday.
Monday, February 24
Read chapter 21 as a class in Malala.
HW: Turn in TWO forms tomorrow by 8:30 am for a quiz grade.
Map TEST on on Friday: All of Africa and the Middle East.
Read chapter 21 as a class in Malala.
HW: Turn in TWO forms tomorrow by 8:30 am for a quiz grade.
Map TEST on on Friday: All of Africa and the Middle East.
Friday, February 21
Keenan Stahlings (guest speaker) came to talk about "The Water Project" to all classes. Students will be involved in something called Project 3:30, where they will take out a microloan from a parent or relative, and use the money to start a small business. They will first repay the loan, then donate $27.00 to the Water Project.
Homework: Read chapter 18, 19, and 20 in Malala
Complete the two forms below and turn them into ebackpack by Tuesday. BOTH ARE A QUIZ GRADE.
Keenan Stahlings (guest speaker) came to talk about "The Water Project" to all classes. Students will be involved in something called Project 3:30, where they will take out a microloan from a parent or relative, and use the money to start a small business. They will first repay the loan, then donate $27.00 to the Water Project.
Homework: Read chapter 18, 19, and 20 in Malala
Complete the two forms below and turn them into ebackpack by Tuesday. BOTH ARE A QUIZ GRADE.
| project_330_business_plan_2014.docx |
| project_330_loan_form_2014.pdf |
Thursday, February 20
Read chapter 17 as a class.
Homework: Read chapters 18, 19, and 20 by Monday.
Read chapter 17 as a class.
Homework: Read chapters 18, 19, and 20 by Monday.
Wednesday, February 19
Students will hear a presentation related to their Genius Hour project options. Discussion about poverty in Africa, and what we can do about it. Students joined Ms. Berry's class to discuss an upcoming project called Project 3:30. Each student, or group of students, will be required to take out a loan of $3.00 (most likely from a parent), and start a small business in order to support a water well project in Africa. This officially begins on Monday.
Homework is due from yesterday.
Read chapter 16 tonight.
Students will hear a presentation related to their Genius Hour project options. Discussion about poverty in Africa, and what we can do about it. Students joined Ms. Berry's class to discuss an upcoming project called Project 3:30. Each student, or group of students, will be required to take out a loan of $3.00 (most likely from a parent), and start a small business in order to support a water well project in Africa. This officially begins on Monday.
Homework is due from yesterday.
Read chapter 16 tonight.
Tuesday, February 18
Students will go to the hub for an orientation on choosing their courses for next year.
Homework: Answer questions from chapter 13, 14, and 15. Attached.
Students will go to the hub for an orientation on choosing their courses for next year.
Homework: Answer questions from chapter 13, 14, and 15. Attached.
Monday, February 17
Students drew maps of the Middle East.
Homework: Answer questions from chapter 13, 14, and 15. Attached.
Students drew maps of the Middle East.
Homework: Answer questions from chapter 13, 14, and 15. Attached.
| chapter_questions_8.pdf |
Students express their thoughts on "dying for something they believe in, or living in fear." Click link below.
Wednesday, February 12
Discussed chapter questions 9-12, watched TEDtalk on why boys join the Taliban.
HW: continue studying maps
Discussed chapter questions 9-12, watched TEDtalk on why boys join the Taliban.
HW: continue studying maps
Tuesday, February 11
Test
Chapter questions due tomorrow before class.
Test
Chapter questions due tomorrow before class.
Monday, February 10
Student presentations.
TEST TOMORROW on Part 1 of Malala
Questions below are due on Wednesday.
Student presentations.
TEST TOMORROW on Part 1 of Malala
Questions below are due on Wednesday.
| chapter_questions_5.pdf |
Thursday, January 27
Students will be able to Make comparisons between malalas culture and their own in the area of personal battles, and what it means to have honor and courage.
Made a voicethread comment about courage.
HW:
Read chapter 9 and by Monday.
TEST ON PART I next Tuesday.
Students will be able to Make comparisons between malalas culture and their own in the area of personal battles, and what it means to have honor and courage.
Made a voicethread comment about courage.
HW:
Read chapter 9 and by Monday.
TEST ON PART I next Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 26
Students will Have a clear understanding of the vocabulary from part 1 of malala.
Played geo pictionary with the vocabulary words.
HW: Read chapter 9 by Monday.
TEST NEXT TUESDAY
Students will Have a clear understanding of the vocabulary from part 1 of malala.
Played geo pictionary with the vocabulary words.
HW: Read chapter 9 by Monday.
TEST NEXT TUESDAY
Tuesday, January 25
Students will Have a clear understanding if the events in chapter 8, and how they contributed to the rise of the militant Taliban.
Worked on chapter 8 questions and turned them in.
HW: Complete vocabulary from part 1.
Students will Have a clear understanding if the events in chapter 8, and how they contributed to the rise of the militant Taliban.
Worked on chapter 8 questions and turned them in.
HW: Complete vocabulary from part 1.
| chapter_questions.pdf |
Monday, January 24
Presentations!
HW: Chapter questions 1,2,3,8 due tonight at midnight.
Vocabulary completed by Wednesday, and turned in Tuesday at midnight.
Presentations!
HW: Chapter questions 1,2,3,8 due tonight at midnight.
Vocabulary completed by Wednesday, and turned in Tuesday at midnight.
| part_1_vocabulary_1.pdf |
Thursday, January 23
Quiz on West Africa
Read part of chapter 7, and discussed the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims, as well as relevant concepts such as sharia law.
HW: prepare for presentations. Be sure they are shared with me PRIOR to walking into class.
Quiz on West Africa
Read part of chapter 7, and discussed the difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims, as well as relevant concepts such as sharia law.
HW: prepare for presentations. Be sure they are shared with me PRIOR to walking into class.
Wednesday, January 22
Students set up their Voice Thread accounts.
Then, answered questions from chapter 4, 5, and 6, and turned in to ebackpack.
HOMEWORK: QUIZ tomorrow on West Africa.
Read through chapter 8 by Monday. Be sure to read for comprehension.
Students set up their Voice Thread accounts.
Then, answered questions from chapter 4, 5, and 6, and turned in to ebackpack.
HOMEWORK: QUIZ tomorrow on West Africa.
Read through chapter 8 by Monday. Be sure to read for comprehension.
| malala_questions_part_1.pdf |
Tuesday, January 21
Discussed developed vs. Developing countries and took notes on human development indicators. Watched short video related to communities that live on landfills. Read Chapter 6
HOMEWORK: complete chapter 6 on your own. Study West Africa for quiz THURSDAY.
Discussed developed vs. Developing countries and took notes on human development indicators. Watched short video related to communities that live on landfills. Read Chapter 6
HOMEWORK: complete chapter 6 on your own. Study West Africa for quiz THURSDAY.
Monday, January 20
Discussion about greed, and how Malala equates that with some disfunction in the Pakistani government.
Read and discussed chapter 5 as a class.
HOMEWORK: Study West Africa map. QUIZ on Thursday.
Discussion about greed, and how Malala equates that with some disfunction in the Pakistani government.
Read and discussed chapter 5 as a class.
HOMEWORK: Study West Africa map. QUIZ on Thursday.
Friday, January 17
Some students presented their genius hour reflections.
Quiz
Some students presented their genius hour reflections.
Quiz
Thursday, January 16
Brief discussion on courage. Students then entered a post into their Malala small groups using the guide below:
In Notability
1.Describe what courage is in 2-4 sentences.
2.Describe the ways in which Ziauddin demonstrated courage and perseverence, and use TWO quotes from the book as evidence to support your point.
Copy and paste it into your small group on edmodo
HW: QUIZ tomorrow on chapters 3 and 4, and middle east and north africa map.
Brief discussion on courage. Students then entered a post into their Malala small groups using the guide below:
In Notability
1.Describe what courage is in 2-4 sentences.
2.Describe the ways in which Ziauddin demonstrated courage and perseverence, and use TWO quotes from the book as evidence to support your point.
Copy and paste it into your small group on edmodo
HW: QUIZ tomorrow on chapters 3 and 4, and middle east and north africa map.
Wednesday, January 15
Discussion of world religions. Read some of chapter 3 as a class.
HW: Finish chapter 3 and 4 by Friday.
Study for map quiz friday, North Africa and Middle East
Discussion of world religions. Read some of chapter 3 as a class.
HW: Finish chapter 3 and 4 by Friday.
Study for map quiz friday, North Africa and Middle East
Tuesday, January 14
Chapter discussion of 1 and 2, then students read up to page 44.
Homework: study Middle East and North Africa Map
Chapter discussion of 1 and 2, then students read up to page 44.
Homework: study Middle East and North Africa Map
Monday, January 13
Pop quiz on chapter 1 of Malala
Together, we read chapter 2
Homework: study Middle East map, as well as North Africa
Read GENIUS HOUR PRESENTATION RUBRIC attached below.
Pop quiz on chapter 1 of Malala
Together, we read chapter 2
Homework: study Middle East map, as well as North Africa
Read GENIUS HOUR PRESENTATION RUBRIC attached below.
| genius_hour_presentation_rubric.pdf |
Friday, January 10
Students were introduced to their genius hour project requirements. See attachment below.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 1 of Malala.
Students were introduced to their genius hour project requirements. See attachment below.
Homework: Finish reading chapter 1 of Malala.
| genius_hour_mid.pdf |
Thursday, January 9
Students will be introduced to their edmodo groups, and will be able to express their thoughts on one of the underlying themes in the book "I Am Malala"
HW:
1. Study map for tomorrow's QUIZ
2. Read the rest of chapter 1 by Monday
3. Post your answer to the Malala Question by Monday (POST IN YOUR SMALL GROUP)
4. Post your introduction video by tonight (IN THE INTRODUCTIONS group)
Students will be introduced to their edmodo groups, and will be able to express their thoughts on one of the underlying themes in the book "I Am Malala"
HW:
1. Study map for tomorrow's QUIZ
2. Read the rest of chapter 1 by Monday
3. Post your answer to the Malala Question by Monday (POST IN YOUR SMALL GROUP)
4. Post your introduction video by tonight (IN THE INTRODUCTIONS group)
Wednesday, January 8
Students will read the prologue and a few pages of the first chapter of Malala.
They will make comparisons of their initial impressions of the Middle East, with Malala's description of the Swat Valley in Pakistan. Students should draw Swat Valley, and then turn it into a blog post entitled "Malala's Swat Valley"
HOMEWORK: Complete the blog post by midnight, and study the Middle East map.
Students will read the prologue and a few pages of the first chapter of Malala.
They will make comparisons of their initial impressions of the Middle East, with Malala's description of the Swat Valley in Pakistan. Students should draw Swat Valley, and then turn it into a blog post entitled "Malala's Swat Valley"
HOMEWORK: Complete the blog post by midnight, and study the Middle East map.
Tuesday, January 7
Students will understand the basic story of Malala Yousafzai, who shot her and why. Students watched an interview to learn of her journey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEUCP3lnFNw
HOMEWORK: Practice the Middle East on TapQuiz Map App.
Turn Malala intro questions below into ebackpack.
Students will understand the basic story of Malala Yousafzai, who shot her and why. Students watched an interview to learn of her journey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEUCP3lnFNw
HOMEWORK: Practice the Middle East on TapQuiz Map App.
Turn Malala intro questions below into ebackpack.
| malala_intro_questions.pdf |
Monday, January 6
Students will have an initial understanding of their own perceptions of the geography and culture of the Middle East.
On their ipads, ask students to draw they way they imagine the ME to look.
HOMEWORK:
Download Vine app
Download TapQuiz Maps and practice Middle East countries.
Students will have an initial understanding of their own perceptions of the geography and culture of the Middle East.
On their ipads, ask students to draw they way they imagine the ME to look.
HOMEWORK:
Download Vine app
Download TapQuiz Maps and practice Middle East countries.
| i-am-malala-pdf-book-by-malala-downloaded-4m-pakistanifun.commalala-yousafzai-christina-lamb.pdf |
Friday, December 13
Final entry to book today, population pyramids and HDI
HW: Register for an account on audioboo. Quiz grade due on Monday.
Final entry to book today, population pyramids and HDI
HW: Register for an account on audioboo. Quiz grade due on Monday.
Thursday, December 12
Grading of ebooks continued.
Grading of ebooks continued.
Wednesday, December 11
Students sat down one by one with me to review their projects.
Other students created a blog post on Ben Sauders' challenges thus far.
Students sat down one by one with me to review their projects.
Other students created a blog post on Ben Sauders' challenges thus far.
Tuesday, December 10
Reviewed the contents of each page to ensure students knew what was expected of them.
Due Tomorrow.
Reviewed the contents of each page to ensure students knew what was expected of them.
Due Tomorrow.
Monday, December 9
Continued to work on ebook project.
Due Wednesday.
Continued to work on ebook project.
Due Wednesday.
Wednesday-Friday
Students worked on various pages of their ebooks.
All homework and class pages due next Wednesday for a test grade.
Students worked on various pages of their ebooks.
All homework and class pages due next Wednesday for a test grade.
| place.pdf |
Tuesday, December 3
Worked on pp. 8-11 of book. One of the themes of geography is "Place". Students will learn about "place" and write about it within these pages.
HW: Pages to be completed for homework. ALL HW PAGE ARE DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY.
16-19, 28-41
Worked on pp. 8-11 of book. One of the themes of geography is "Place". Students will learn about "place" and write about it within these pages.
HW: Pages to be completed for homework. ALL HW PAGE ARE DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY.
16-19, 28-41
| ebook_project.pdf |
| homework_pages_instructions.pdf |
Monday, December 2
Students read their "I Am From" Poems for a quiz grade.
HW: Complete pages 8, 9, 10, and 11 of book for homework. Table of Contents is directly below this post.
Students read their "I Am From" Poems for a quiz grade.
HW: Complete pages 8, 9, 10, and 11 of book for homework. Table of Contents is directly below this post.
Friday, November 22
Complete pp 6-7 of My Life book.
HW: Quiz the Monday we return. You must have each of the TEN lines of the poem (separated), and the page(s) designed. You should have one picture to represent your favorite line of the poem.
Also, take TEDtalk quiz by Monday night at midnight.
Complete pp 6-7 of My Life book.
HW: Quiz the Monday we return. You must have each of the TEN lines of the poem (separated), and the page(s) designed. You should have one picture to represent your favorite line of the poem.
Also, take TEDtalk quiz by Monday night at midnight.
Thursday, November 21
TEST
HW: Watch the Wade Davis TEDtalk
TEST
HW: Watch the Wade Davis TEDtalk
Wednesday, November 20
Students wrote the dedication page of their books. They were introduced to the "I Am From" poems via template and videos below. They filled in the template for their own lives. Friday, they will decorate pp. 6-7 with their poem and a picture depicting their favorite line.
TEST TOMORROW
Students wrote the dedication page of their books. They were introduced to the "I Am From" poems via template and videos below. They filled in the template for their own lives. Friday, they will decorate pp. 6-7 with their poem and a picture depicting their favorite line.
TEST TOMORROW
Tuesday, November 19
Introduction to your ebook project. This will be completed in small, manageable chunks. However, if students neglect to keep up as we go, they will easily get overwhelmed. There will be many opportunities for quiz and test grades along the way,
HW: Watch Culture 2 video and take notes. Be sure to separate your notes with the titles of each lecture. (Culture 1, Culture 2, etc.)
Study for TEST Thursday on notes below.
Introduction to your ebook project. This will be completed in small, manageable chunks. However, if students neglect to keep up as we go, they will easily get overwhelmed. There will be many opportunities for quiz and test grades along the way,
HW: Watch Culture 2 video and take notes. Be sure to separate your notes with the titles of each lecture. (Culture 1, Culture 2, etc.)
Study for TEST Thursday on notes below.
Where I'm from (examples)
| i_am_from_template.pdf |
Monday, November 18
Introduction to culture. Students worked in groups to define culture, then came up with their own metaphors to describe what culture is like.
HW: Watch Culture 1 video and take notes.
TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY
on all notes posted below.
Introduction to culture. Students worked in groups to define culture, then came up with their own metaphors to describe what culture is like.
HW: Watch Culture 1 video and take notes.
TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY TEST THURSDAY
on all notes posted below.
Friday, November 15
Genius Hour progress vlogs were played.
HW: Study for test next Thursday on all four sets of notes below.
Genius Hour progress vlogs were played.
HW: Study for test next Thursday on all four sets of notes below.
Thursday, November 14
Discusses mountain formations as effects of plate tectonics. Students should download each of the four sets of notes below. TEST ON ALL NEXT THURSDAY.
HW: Download Audioboo app
Turn in Vlog by midnight tonight. Make sure you SHARE it with me in your drive. Also, be sure it's posted in kidblog.
Discusses mountain formations as effects of plate tectonics. Students should download each of the four sets of notes below. TEST ON ALL NEXT THURSDAY.
HW: Download Audioboo app
Turn in Vlog by midnight tonight. Make sure you SHARE it with me in your drive. Also, be sure it's posted in kidblog.
| the_atmosphere_and_climate_1.pdf |
| the_biosphere_and_climate_1.pdf |
| the_hydrosphere_1.pdf |
| effects_of_plate_tectonic_movement_1.pdf |
Wednesday, November 13
Students viewed the IMAX movie, Ring of Fire, and took a quiz on edmodo directly afterwards.
HW: Vlogs are due tomorrow by midnight.
Students viewed the IMAX movie, Ring of Fire, and took a quiz on edmodo directly afterwards.
HW: Vlogs are due tomorrow by midnight.
Tuesday, November 12
Lecture and discussion related to the Ring of Fire. Students took notes and filled out worksheets located on edmodo.
HW: Watch and take notes on Lithosphere 1
Due Thursday by midnight. Test grade. Video log about Genius Hour.
Lecture and discussion related to the Ring of Fire. Students took notes and filled out worksheets located on edmodo.
HW: Watch and take notes on Lithosphere 1
Due Thursday by midnight. Test grade. Video log about Genius Hour.
Monday, November 11: Veteran's Day
Today, students were introduced to the Pacific Ring of Fire through the lens of the earth's lithosphere. We discussed geological and geo-political significance of the Pacific Rim. Students began working on "Mapping the Pacific Rim" worksheet found on edmodo.
HW: Watch TEDtalk and take associated quiz on edmodo.
Today, students were introduced to the Pacific Ring of Fire through the lens of the earth's lithosphere. We discussed geological and geo-political significance of the Pacific Rim. Students began working on "Mapping the Pacific Rim" worksheet found on edmodo.
HW: Watch TEDtalk and take associated quiz on edmodo.
Friday, November 8
Genius: time to work on project.
HW: Watch TEDtalk "Miracle on Everest" and take quiz.
Due NEXT Thursday: One minute video blog about your progress for GH. See edmodo for instructions.
Genius: time to work on project.
HW: Watch TEDtalk "Miracle on Everest" and take quiz.
Due NEXT Thursday: One minute video blog about your progress for GH. See edmodo for instructions.
Thursday, November 7
Viewed a short TEDTalk by Fabian Cousteau. Students then wrote a blog post entitled "Me and My Planet" for a test grade. Instructions can be found in edmodo, or in your monday mail.
HW: Watch Hydrosphere 3 and take notes.
Viewed a short TEDTalk by Fabian Cousteau. Students then wrote a blog post entitled "Me and My Planet" for a test grade. Instructions can be found in edmodo, or in your monday mail.
HW: Watch Hydrosphere 3 and take notes.
Wednesday, November 6
Watched introduction video by Fabien Cousteau regarding his 31 day undersea exploration. Then, learned what a watershed is, and colored maps of the world's major rivers.
HW: Watch Hydrosphere 2 and take notes.
Watched introduction video by Fabien Cousteau regarding his 31 day undersea exploration. Then, learned what a watershed is, and colored maps of the world's major rivers.
HW: Watch Hydrosphere 2 and take notes.
Tuesday, November 5
Students took notes and learned about various issues related to ocean currents.
HW: Watch Hydrosphere 1 and take notes. Be sure to watch the related "button tab" you tube videos.
Students took notes and learned about various issues related to ocean currents.
HW: Watch Hydrosphere 1 and take notes. Be sure to watch the related "button tab" you tube videos.
Monday, November 4
Today, we celebrated your accomplishments by watching your podcasts about climate change, and Ben Saunders' Expedition.
HW: Watch the TEDtalk on this website, and take the related quiz on edmodo.
Today, we celebrated your accomplishments by watching your podcasts about climate change, and Ben Saunders' Expedition.
HW: Watch the TEDtalk on this website, and take the related quiz on edmodo.
Friday, November 1
Genius Hour time. Also, discussion about next requirement for GH.
HW: Watch Sylvia Earle TEDTalk and take quiz by Monday at midnight.
Due two Fridays from today: Video blog. Instructions on Edmodo
Genius Hour time. Also, discussion about next requirement for GH.
HW: Watch Sylvia Earle TEDTalk and take quiz by Monday at midnight.
Due two Fridays from today: Video blog. Instructions on Edmodo
Thursday, October 31
Record and upload your final podcast. Due by midnight tonight without penalty.
HW: No Biosphere 4 video. Watch Sylvia Earle TEDTalk instead by Monday and take associated quiz by Monday at Midnight. Quiz will be posted this weekend.
Long-term homework. At some point between now and next Tuesday, download the app "Book Creator" and watch the following guide to understand how it works. http://snapguide.com/guides/use-book-creator-on-the-ipad/
Practice using Book Creator, but DO NOT PUBLISH your book, as you only have ONE free book before you'll have to pay.
Record and upload your final podcast. Due by midnight tonight without penalty.
HW: No Biosphere 4 video. Watch Sylvia Earle TEDTalk instead by Monday and take associated quiz by Monday at Midnight. Quiz will be posted this weekend.
Long-term homework. At some point between now and next Tuesday, download the app "Book Creator" and watch the following guide to understand how it works. http://snapguide.com/guides/use-book-creator-on-the-ipad/
Practice using Book Creator, but DO NOT PUBLISH your book, as you only have ONE free book before you'll have to pay.
Wednesday, October 30
Today, students will locate pictures to enhance their podcasts, and write the general script.
Complete podcasts will be due at the END OF THE PERIOD TOMORROW. TEST GRADE.
HW: Watch Biosphere 4 and take notes.
Long-term homework. At some point between now and next Tuesday, download the app "Book Creator" and watch the following guide to understand how it works. http://snapguide.com/guides/use-book-creator-on-the-ipad/
Practice using Book Creator, but DO NOT PUBLISH your book, as you only have ONE free book before you'll have to pay.
Today, students will locate pictures to enhance their podcasts, and write the general script.
Complete podcasts will be due at the END OF THE PERIOD TOMORROW. TEST GRADE.
HW: Watch Biosphere 4 and take notes.
Long-term homework. At some point between now and next Tuesday, download the app "Book Creator" and watch the following guide to understand how it works. http://snapguide.com/guides/use-book-creator-on-the-ipad/
Practice using Book Creator, but DO NOT PUBLISH your book, as you only have ONE free book before you'll have to pay.
Tuesday, October 29
Today is research day! Students conducted research and filled out templates based on the polar topic they chose. Tomorrow, students will be given the whole period to finish research and create their scripts. They will have the whole period Thursday to create and post their podcasts on kidblog.
PODCASTS are due at the end of the Period on THURSDAY
Today is research day! Students conducted research and filled out templates based on the polar topic they chose. Tomorrow, students will be given the whole period to finish research and create their scripts. They will have the whole period Thursday to create and post their podcasts on kidblog.
PODCASTS are due at the end of the Period on THURSDAY
Monday, October 28
Students will pair up to read "The Race to the South Pole" in National Geographic's Extreme Explorer magazine. We'll then compare the expeditions of Amundsen and Scott via T-chart.
Next, students will catch up on Ben Saunders' blog in his own expedition to the South Pole.
HW: QUIZ DUE BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
Students will pair up to read "The Race to the South Pole" in National Geographic's Extreme Explorer magazine. We'll then compare the expeditions of Amundsen and Scott via T-chart.
Next, students will catch up on Ben Saunders' blog in his own expedition to the South Pole.
HW: QUIZ DUE BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
Friday, October 25
Genius Hour: Blog Reflection which will count for a quiz grade. See instructions on edmodo.
HW: Biosphere 3 notes should be complete. QUIZ for Bio 1,2, and 3 will be posted sometime this weekend, but not due until MONDAY at midnight.
Genius Hour: Blog Reflection which will count for a quiz grade. See instructions on edmodo.
HW: Biosphere 3 notes should be complete. QUIZ for Bio 1,2, and 3 will be posted sometime this weekend, but not due until MONDAY at midnight.
Thursday, October 24
Depending on the period, students either watched the live broadcast from the Arctic, worked on their commercial project, or went to the cafeteria to watch the play.
HW: Watch Biosphere 3 and take notes. This will be posted around 7:00 pm.
Depending on the period, students either watched the live broadcast from the Arctic, worked on their commercial project, or went to the cafeteria to watch the play.
HW: Watch Biosphere 3 and take notes. This will be posted around 7:00 pm.
Wednesday, October 23
Students were introduced to their next project.
Webinars with Polar Bears International begin.
HW: Be sure to watch Biosphere 2 and take notes. Tomorrow, you will have your 3rd screencast to view.
Students were introduced to their next project.
Webinars with Polar Bears International begin.
HW: Be sure to watch Biosphere 2 and take notes. Tomorrow, you will have your 3rd screencast to view.
Tuesday, October 22
Studied the main differences between North and South Poles, then compared and contrasted our home latitude with three other extreme latitudes.
HW: Watch Biosphere 2 and take notes.
Studied the main differences between North and South Poles, then compared and contrasted our home latitude with three other extreme latitudes.
HW: Watch Biosphere 2 and take notes.
Monday, October 21
Introduction to the Poles. Understanding major differences between the North and South Poles.
HW: Watch Ben Saunders TEDtalk, and view a few of his video-blogs, from the "video" page of this website.
Be sure, at this point, you have viewed and taken notes on "Biosphere 1"
Introduction to the Poles. Understanding major differences between the North and South Poles.
HW: Watch Ben Saunders TEDtalk, and view a few of his video-blogs, from the "video" page of this website.
Be sure, at this point, you have viewed and taken notes on "Biosphere 1"
Friday, October 18
Students will continue to work on their genius hour projects. Next Friday, they will be responsible to blog, in depth, about their progress (struggles, set backs, aha moments, etc.).
HW: By MONDAY night, watch Ben Saunders' TEDTalk. Visit his video blog to keep up to date on his current expedition to the South Pole! (Video and blogs are on the "video" page of this website)
Students will continue to work on their genius hour projects. Next Friday, they will be responsible to blog, in depth, about their progress (struggles, set backs, aha moments, etc.).
HW: By MONDAY night, watch Ben Saunders' TEDTalk. Visit his video blog to keep up to date on his current expedition to the South Pole! (Video and blogs are on the "video" page of this website)
Thursday, October 17
Introduction to the biosphere, by way of polar bears and how climate change is affecting them.
HW: Make sure Biosphere 1 notes are complete.
Introduction to the biosphere, by way of polar bears and how climate change is affecting them.
HW: Make sure Biosphere 1 notes are complete.
Wednesday, October 16
Test on "Atmosphere and Climate" notes
HW: Watch Biosphere 1 and take notes.
Also, turn in "Atmosphere and Climate" notes for a TEST GRADE by midnight.
Test on "Atmosphere and Climate" notes
HW: Watch Biosphere 1 and take notes.
Also, turn in "Atmosphere and Climate" notes for a TEST GRADE by midnight.
Tuesday, October 15
Today, students went to the hub to celebrate and present their podcasts.
TEST TOMORROW on Atmosphere and Climate notes
Atmosphere and Climate notes DUE TOMORROW at midnight for a TEST GRADE. (Be sure you have thorough notes, either handwritten, typed or written on paper in which you take a picture of, for an A. Screenshots of video lectures that are copied and pasted DO NOT count as notes).
Today, students went to the hub to celebrate and present their podcasts.
TEST TOMORROW on Atmosphere and Climate notes
Atmosphere and Climate notes DUE TOMORROW at midnight for a TEST GRADE. (Be sure you have thorough notes, either handwritten, typed or written on paper in which you take a picture of, for an A. Screenshots of video lectures that are copied and pasted DO NOT count as notes).
