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December 1, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 15 LT #1-#2; Ancient Greece & Romans & Middle Ages (work w/ partner on answering critical thinking Qs); collect Semitic Religions test corrections; discuss how to study for Western Europe map test
Handouts- Ch. 15 LT; Ch. 15-1 wkst.; Ancient Greece & Romans accomplishments table
Homework- study for Western Europe map test
December 2, 2010
Class activities- Review Ch. 15-1; discuss fellow students' trip to Nicaragua; use online software to study for map test
Handouts- Ch. 15-1 notes
Homework- study for Western Europe map test
December 3, 2010
Class activities- take Western Europe map test; review Ch. 15-1; Do 15-1 LT; Crusades
Handouts- Ch. 15-2 notes
Homework- highlight LT you do not know well on Sem. Exam Study Guide- look up these answers on previous learning targets/study guides/notes, etc.
December 6, 2010
Class activities- Learning Styles & Study Skills w/ Mrs. Skinner
Handouts- Learning Styles Inventory
Homework- Read Ch. 15-1 in text (pgs. 275-277) & review 15-1 notes...
Ch. 15-1 Quiz Wednesday (summative assessment)
December 7, 2010
Class activities- discuss Skype w/ Florence; Renaissance, Age of Discovery, Age of Revolution- answer questions; Review Ch. 15-2 notes; watch Da Vinci Reuters report; Ch. 15 Learning Targets
Handouts- none
Homework- Review Ch. 15-1 notes & Learning Targets
December 8, 2010
Class activities-skpe w/ former student in Florence studying architecture; take Ch. 15-1 quiz; work on Ch. 14 test corrections
Handouts- Ch. 15-1 Quiz
Homework- Ch. 14 test corrections (due Friday); study learning targets you haven't mastered on semester exam
December 9, 2010
Class activities- Closseum, St. Peter's Basilica
Handouts- none
Homework- Ch. 14 test corrections (due tomorrow); study learning targets you haven't mastered on semester exam
December 10, 2010
Class activities- Age of Revolution; Palace of Versailles; Ch. 15-2 formative assessment; collect Ch. 14 Test corrections
Handouts- none
Homework- review LT you haven't mastered that are on the Sem Exam study guide
December 13, 2010
Class activities- review for semester exam; review Ch. 15-1 quiz; review Ch. 14 test
Handouts-none
Homework- study for semester exam
December 14, 2010
Class activities- review for semester exam
Handouts- none
Homework- study for semester exam
December 15, 2010
Class activities- review for semester exam
Handouts- none
Homework- study for semester exam
December 16, 2010
No School
December 17, 2010
Class activities- review for semester ecam
Handouts- none
Homework- nothing due on Jan. 3
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
November 2010
November 30, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14 Test; Semitic Religions test corrections; study W. Europe map
Handouts-blank W. Eur. practice map w/ locations list
Homework-Semitic Religions test corrections & study W. Europe map
November 29, 2010
Class activities-reviewed Ch. 14-2 & 14-3 formative assessments; discuss how to study for Western Eur. map test; discussed semester exam study guide; worked on Semitic Religions test corrections; reviewed for Ch. 14 test
Handouts-test corrections, Semester exam study guide
Homework-study for Ch. 14 test (review LT you do not know well)
November 23, 2010
Class activities- review Ch. 14 LT; practice W. Europe map
Handouts- none
Homework- review LT you do not know well; prepare for Ch. 14 test
November 22, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-3 Learning Targets; Ch. 14-3 practice quiz; Ch. 14 review in text pg. 272-273
Handouts- none
Homework- review LT you do not know well & bring questions about them to class
November 19, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-3 think tank; Ch. 14-3 formative assessment
Handouts- think tank
Homework- Journal
November 18, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-1 & 14-2 practice quizzes using remote response; explanation of Western Europe journal using GoogleDocs; work on journal
Handouts- none-- see Journal requirements on ProgressBook
Homework- Journal due Mon. 11/22
November 17, 2010
Class activities- discuss Eid al-Adha; read Ch. 14-2; do Learning Targets #1-5
Handouts- climate table
Homework- pg. 267 #7- draw or describe both houses & write paragraph explaining why you built the houses that way
November 16, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-1 think tank; critical thinking questions; make pop density map of Europe; Ch. 14 learning targets
Handouts- Ch. 14 learning targets
Homework- pg. 264 #6 OR 7 (your choice; answer in paragraph form)
November 15, 2010
Class activities- label Western Europe map; current events- Myanmar election; Obama visits Asia; Hajj; Arab-Israeli conflict; Islamic American perspective of 9/11
Handouts- Western Europe map; Ch. 14-1 Think Tank
Homework- read Ch. 14-1 (pgs. 261-264) & do Think Tank wkst (bubble & conceptual summary only)
November 12, 2010
Class activities- Semitic religions test; CNN student news (current events)
Handouts- test
Homework- none
November 11, 2010
Class activities- review learning targets; Hajj video
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets you do not know well
November 10, 2010
Class activities- review Christianity quiz; notecards; Islam; review learning targets
Handouts- notecards
Homework- complete notecards for LT you need to practice
November 9, 2010
Class activities- Islam; Islam ppt; work on learning targets; correct Islam table
Handouts- Islam ppt
Homework- LT #1, 2, 6, 7, 8
November 8, 2010
Class activities- current events (Obama's visit to Asia, devastation in Haiti), Christianity review; Christianity quiz; Islam word search
Handouts- Judaism ppt; Islam packet
Homework- review Judaism & Christianity ppts & table
November 5, 2010
Class activities- Diwali; Christianity table review; Christian traditions
Handouts- none
Homework- none
November 4, 2010
Class activities- midterm elections & other current events; Judaism, Christianity, Islam ; Judaism quiz
Handouts- Jerusalem- Mosaic of Faith; Judaism quiz
Homework- LT #3 & 2 Mosaic of Faith Qs
November 3, 2010
Class activities- midterm election results; Christianity
Handouts- Christianity powerpoint & Roman Empire packet
Homework- Christianity column of table
November 2, 2010
Class activities- Judaism, branches of religions, current events
Handouts- Judaism assessment
Homework- Judaism assessment
November 1, 2010
Class activities- organize exam & Q2 folders; Q2 reflection; Judaism, compare to other religions, current events
Handouts- Judaism wkst. (continued); Q2 reflection
Homework- none
Class activities- Ch. 14 Test; Semitic Religions test corrections; study W. Europe map
Handouts-blank W. Eur. practice map w/ locations list
Homework-Semitic Religions test corrections & study W. Europe map
November 29, 2010
Class activities-reviewed Ch. 14-2 & 14-3 formative assessments; discuss how to study for Western Eur. map test; discussed semester exam study guide; worked on Semitic Religions test corrections; reviewed for Ch. 14 test
Handouts-test corrections, Semester exam study guide
Homework-study for Ch. 14 test (review LT you do not know well)
November 23, 2010
Class activities- review Ch. 14 LT; practice W. Europe map
Handouts- none
Homework- review LT you do not know well; prepare for Ch. 14 test
November 22, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-3 Learning Targets; Ch. 14-3 practice quiz; Ch. 14 review in text pg. 272-273
Handouts- none
Homework- review LT you do not know well & bring questions about them to class
November 19, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-3 think tank; Ch. 14-3 formative assessment
Handouts- think tank
Homework- Journal
November 18, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-1 & 14-2 practice quizzes using remote response; explanation of Western Europe journal using GoogleDocs; work on journal
Handouts- none-- see Journal requirements on ProgressBook
Homework- Journal due Mon. 11/22
November 17, 2010
Class activities- discuss Eid al-Adha; read Ch. 14-2; do Learning Targets #1-5
Handouts- climate table
Homework- pg. 267 #7- draw or describe both houses & write paragraph explaining why you built the houses that way
November 16, 2010
Class activities- Ch. 14-1 think tank; critical thinking questions; make pop density map of Europe; Ch. 14 learning targets
Handouts- Ch. 14 learning targets
Homework- pg. 264 #6 OR 7 (your choice; answer in paragraph form)
November 15, 2010
Class activities- label Western Europe map; current events- Myanmar election; Obama visits Asia; Hajj; Arab-Israeli conflict; Islamic American perspective of 9/11
Handouts- Western Europe map; Ch. 14-1 Think Tank
Homework- read Ch. 14-1 (pgs. 261-264) & do Think Tank wkst (bubble & conceptual summary only)
November 12, 2010
Class activities- Semitic religions test; CNN student news (current events)
Handouts- test
Homework- none
November 11, 2010
Class activities- review learning targets; Hajj video
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets you do not know well
November 10, 2010
Class activities- review Christianity quiz; notecards; Islam; review learning targets
Handouts- notecards
Homework- complete notecards for LT you need to practice
November 9, 2010
Class activities- Islam; Islam ppt; work on learning targets; correct Islam table
Handouts- Islam ppt
Homework- LT #1, 2, 6, 7, 8
November 8, 2010
Class activities- current events (Obama's visit to Asia, devastation in Haiti), Christianity review; Christianity quiz; Islam word search
Handouts- Judaism ppt; Islam packet
Homework- review Judaism & Christianity ppts & table
November 5, 2010
Class activities- Diwali; Christianity table review; Christian traditions
Handouts- none
Homework- none
November 4, 2010
Class activities- midterm elections & other current events; Judaism, Christianity, Islam ; Judaism quiz
Handouts- Jerusalem- Mosaic of Faith; Judaism quiz
Homework- LT #3 & 2 Mosaic of Faith Qs
November 3, 2010
Class activities- midterm election results; Christianity
Handouts- Christianity powerpoint & Roman Empire packet
Homework- Christianity column of table
November 2, 2010
Class activities- Judaism, branches of religions, current events
Handouts- Judaism assessment
Homework- Judaism assessment
November 1, 2010
Class activities- organize exam & Q2 folders; Q2 reflection; Judaism, compare to other religions, current events
Handouts- Judaism wkst. (continued); Q2 reflection
Homework- none
Monday, October 4, 2010
October 2010
October 29, 2010
Class activities: Judaism; check LT #5 (turn in)
Handouts- Judaism wkst; Judaism packet
Homework- Judaism table
October 28, 2010
Class activities: Ch. 3 part 2 test corrections; Judaism
Handouts- Ch. 3 part 2 test corrections
Homework- religions learning target #5
October 27, 2010
Class activities: religions timeline, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, current events
Handouts- timeline packet
homework- none
October 26, 2010
Class activities: intro to religions
Handouts: religions learning targets
Homework: none
October 25, 2010
Class activities: work on homework; World Religions intro.; take Ch. 3 part 2 test
Handouts: none- get homework from smartboard
Homework- religions table
October 22, 2010
Class activities: make practice test questions; current events
Handouts- none
Homework- study learning targets you don't know well
October 21, 2010
Class activities: geo scenarios; review for Ch. 3 part 2 test
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets for Ch. 3 part 2 test- bring in questions tomorrow that you have about them
October 20, 2010
Class activities: review for Ch. 3 part 2 test; voicethread logins; geo scenarios
Handouts- geo scenarios
Homework- Ch. 3 part 1 test corrections
October 19, 2010
Class activities: finish voicethread; share voicethread; study guide (Geography learning targets)
Handouts- Ch. 3 part 1 test correction sheet
Homework- Ch. 3 part 1 test corrections
October 18, 2010
Class activities: finish voicethread; review People in Societies part of study guide; make practice test questions
Handouts- none
Homework- none
October 15, 2010
Class activities: create voicethread; edit & rehearse scripts
Handouts- none
Homework- 1s work on voicethread; 2s edit voicethread in google docs & copy & paste to word doc & print 1 copy for group
October 14, 2010
Class activities: design voicethread; create voicethread
Handouts- none
Homework- write voicthread script
October 13, 2010
Class activities: Ch. 3-3 think tank review; Ch. 3-3 formative assessment; skype; explain voicethread assignment
Handouts- voicethread assignment
Homework- fill in voicethread slides (brainstorm/rough draft)
October 12, 2010
Class activities: Ch. 3-1 think tank review; Ch. 3-2 discussion
Handouts- none
Homework- Read Ch. 3-3 pgs. 47-50 & do Think Tank
October 11, 2010
No school for students
October 8, 2010
Class activities: take Ch. 3 Test Part 1 (Economics & Government Types)
Handouts- Think Tank wkst.
Homework- Read Ch. 3-1 (pgs. 41-43) & do Think Tank & Conceptual Summary
October 7, 2010
Class Activities: make practice test questions in groups; question/answer session for test review
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets for test on Friday
October 6, 2010
Class activities: collect trade restriction paragraph; check/correct study guide answers; Silk Road lesson
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets and write down questions about those you don't understand
October 5, 2010
Class Activities: trade restriction activity
Handouts- "Limits to trade", "Trade Restrictions & Their Effects"
Homework- trade restrictions paragraph
October 4, 2010
Class Activities- review government types; write constitutions/design governments
Handouts- government types notes; Ch. 3 Study Guide
Homework- Ch. 3 Study Guide #7, 8, 9, 11
October 1, 2010
Class Activities- government stabilities, current events, blog
Handouts- none
Homework- none
Class activities: Judaism; check LT #5 (turn in)
Handouts- Judaism wkst; Judaism packet
Homework- Judaism table
October 28, 2010
Class activities: Ch. 3 part 2 test corrections; Judaism
Handouts- Ch. 3 part 2 test corrections
Homework- religions learning target #5
October 27, 2010
Class activities: religions timeline, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, current events
Handouts- timeline packet
homework- none
October 26, 2010
Class activities: intro to religions
Handouts: religions learning targets
Homework: none
October 25, 2010
Class activities: work on homework; World Religions intro.; take Ch. 3 part 2 test
Handouts: none- get homework from smartboard
Homework- religions table
October 22, 2010
Class activities: make practice test questions; current events
Handouts- none
Homework- study learning targets you don't know well
October 21, 2010
Class activities: geo scenarios; review for Ch. 3 part 2 test
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets for Ch. 3 part 2 test- bring in questions tomorrow that you have about them
October 20, 2010
Class activities: review for Ch. 3 part 2 test; voicethread logins; geo scenarios
Handouts- geo scenarios
Homework- Ch. 3 part 1 test corrections
October 19, 2010
Class activities: finish voicethread; share voicethread; study guide (Geography learning targets)
Handouts- Ch. 3 part 1 test correction sheet
Homework- Ch. 3 part 1 test corrections
October 18, 2010
Class activities: finish voicethread; review People in Societies part of study guide; make practice test questions
Handouts- none
Homework- none
October 15, 2010
Class activities: create voicethread; edit & rehearse scripts
Handouts- none
Homework- 1s work on voicethread; 2s edit voicethread in google docs & copy & paste to word doc & print 1 copy for group
October 14, 2010
Class activities: design voicethread; create voicethread
Handouts- none
Homework- write voicthread script
October 13, 2010
Class activities: Ch. 3-3 think tank review; Ch. 3-3 formative assessment; skype; explain voicethread assignment
Handouts- voicethread assignment
Homework- fill in voicethread slides (brainstorm/rough draft)
October 12, 2010
Class activities: Ch. 3-1 think tank review; Ch. 3-2 discussion
Handouts- none
Homework- Read Ch. 3-3 pgs. 47-50 & do Think Tank
October 11, 2010
No school for students
October 8, 2010
Class activities: take Ch. 3 Test Part 1 (Economics & Government Types)
Handouts- Think Tank wkst.
Homework- Read Ch. 3-1 (pgs. 41-43) & do Think Tank & Conceptual Summary
October 7, 2010
Class Activities: make practice test questions in groups; question/answer session for test review
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets for test on Friday
October 6, 2010
Class activities: collect trade restriction paragraph; check/correct study guide answers; Silk Road lesson
Handouts- none
Homework- review learning targets and write down questions about those you don't understand
October 5, 2010
Class Activities: trade restriction activity
Handouts- "Limits to trade", "Trade Restrictions & Their Effects"
Homework- trade restrictions paragraph
October 4, 2010
Class Activities- review government types; write constitutions/design governments
Handouts- government types notes; Ch. 3 Study Guide
Homework- Ch. 3 Study Guide #7, 8, 9, 11
October 1, 2010
Class Activities- government stabilities, current events, blog
Handouts- none
Homework- none
Monday, August 23, 2010
September 2010
9/1/10
Class activities: review Ch. 1-1; review Ch. 1-1 LT; take Ch. 1-1 practice quiz; work on homework
Handouts: Ch. 1-1 practice quiz
Homework: pg. 14 #5&6
9/2/10
Class activities: review Ch. 1-1 practice quiz; review Ch. 1-1 concepts; Latitude/Longitude packet; homework help
Handouts: Lat/Long packet
Homework: correct pg. 14 #5&6
9/3/10
Class activities: lat/long; current events; review class expectations quiz; checked homework pg. 14 # 5 & 6
Handouts: none
Homework: none
9/6/10: No School
9/7/10
Class activities: review Ch. 1-1; Ch. 1-2 practice quiz; latitude & longitude practice
Handouts: Unit 1 Learning Targets; Ch. 1-1 wkst.; lat/long practice wkst.
Homework: lat/long practice wkst. (front only)
9/8/10
Class activities: check lat/long wkst; read Ch. 1-3 & do wkst.; meet individually to practice lat/long
Handouts: Ch. 1-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Homework: Ch. 1-3 Guided Reading wkst. (this side only)
9/9/10
Class activities: current events; review Geo vocab; check hmwk
Handouts: Geo vocab words & practice sheets
Homework: none
9/10/10
Class activities: Sept. 11, 2001 discussion, current events videostream
Handouts: none
Homework: Sept. 11 questions
9/13/10
Class activities: collect hmwk, geo vocab, map scale
Handouts: map scale wkst, Unit 1 study guide
Homework: Unit 1 study guide #1-5
9/14/10
Class activities: finish map scale activity; geo vocab; Ch. 2-3 Climate & Vegetation
Handouts: Ch. 2-3 powerpoint; Ch. 2-3 practice quiz & GR wkst.
Homework: Read Ch. 2-3 & do GR wkst. #1-6
9/15/2010
Class activities: Ch. 2-3 lesson; Review Unit 1 study guide & learning targets
Handouts: none
Homework: finish Unit 1 study guide
9/16/10
Class activities: Review Unit 1 study guide & learning targets; check homework; practice test questions; discuss study strategies
Handouts: none
Homework: review Unit 1 Learning targets & study guide
9/17/10
Class activities: Unit 1 Test
Handouts: none
Homework: none
9/20/10
Class activities: organize folders; current events; voting in Afghanistan vs. US; Ch. 2-2
Handouts: Ch. 2-2 notes
Homework: voting interview
9/21/10
Class activities: levels of development; Euro; Life of a Pencil (resources & factors of production)
Handouts: Euro; pencil resources wkst.
Homework: voting interview
9/22/10
Class activities: resources, specialization, interdependence (pencil activity); Xtec activity
Handouts: Xtec- comparative advantage, specialization
Homework: voting interview reflection paragraph and ven diagram/table
9/23/10
Class activities: Life of a Pencil activity; Xtec activity; Silk Road trade introduction
Handouts: Silk Road activity
Homework: voting interview reflection paragraph & venn diagram/table
9/24/10
Class activities: Xtec activity; Silk Road trade simulation
Handouts: Silk Road activity
Homework: voting interview reflections paragraph & venn diagram/table
9/27/10
Class activities: Unit 1 test corrections; Economic Types
Handouts: Unit 1 test corrections; economic types
Homework: Unit 1 test corrections
9/28/10
Class activities: Unit 1 test corrections; Economic Types
Handouts: Economic Types practice quiz
Homework: Unit 1 test corrections
9/29/10
Class activities: Economic Types scenario; current events; collect Unit 1 test corrections
Handouts: none
Homework: Economic paragraph
9/30/10
Class activities: Government Types, Read text pg. 54-56
Handouts: Government Types
Homework: text pg. 56 #4-5
Class activities: review Ch. 1-1; review Ch. 1-1 LT; take Ch. 1-1 practice quiz; work on homework
Handouts: Ch. 1-1 practice quiz
Homework: pg. 14 #5&6
9/2/10
Class activities: review Ch. 1-1 practice quiz; review Ch. 1-1 concepts; Latitude/Longitude packet; homework help
Handouts: Lat/Long packet
Homework: correct pg. 14 #5&6
9/3/10
Class activities: lat/long; current events; review class expectations quiz; checked homework pg. 14 # 5 & 6
Handouts: none
Homework: none
9/6/10: No School
9/7/10
Class activities: review Ch. 1-1; Ch. 1-2 practice quiz; latitude & longitude practice
Handouts: Unit 1 Learning Targets; Ch. 1-1 wkst.; lat/long practice wkst.
Homework: lat/long practice wkst. (front only)
9/8/10
Class activities: check lat/long wkst; read Ch. 1-3 & do wkst.; meet individually to practice lat/long
Handouts: Ch. 1-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Homework: Ch. 1-3 Guided Reading wkst. (this side only)
9/9/10
Class activities: current events; review Geo vocab; check hmwk
Handouts: Geo vocab words & practice sheets
Homework: none
9/10/10
Class activities: Sept. 11, 2001 discussion, current events videostream
Handouts: none
Homework: Sept. 11 questions
9/13/10
Class activities: collect hmwk, geo vocab, map scale
Handouts: map scale wkst, Unit 1 study guide
Homework: Unit 1 study guide #1-5
9/14/10
Class activities: finish map scale activity; geo vocab; Ch. 2-3 Climate & Vegetation
Handouts: Ch. 2-3 powerpoint; Ch. 2-3 practice quiz & GR wkst.
Homework: Read Ch. 2-3 & do GR wkst. #1-6
9/15/2010
Class activities: Ch. 2-3 lesson; Review Unit 1 study guide & learning targets
Handouts: none
Homework: finish Unit 1 study guide
9/16/10
Class activities: Review Unit 1 study guide & learning targets; check homework; practice test questions; discuss study strategies
Handouts: none
Homework: review Unit 1 Learning targets & study guide
9/17/10
Class activities: Unit 1 Test
Handouts: none
Homework: none
9/20/10
Class activities: organize folders; current events; voting in Afghanistan vs. US; Ch. 2-2
Handouts: Ch. 2-2 notes
Homework: voting interview
9/21/10
Class activities: levels of development; Euro; Life of a Pencil (resources & factors of production)
Handouts: Euro; pencil resources wkst.
Homework: voting interview
9/22/10
Class activities: resources, specialization, interdependence (pencil activity); Xtec activity
Handouts: Xtec- comparative advantage, specialization
Homework: voting interview reflection paragraph and ven diagram/table
9/23/10
Class activities: Life of a Pencil activity; Xtec activity; Silk Road trade introduction
Handouts: Silk Road activity
Homework: voting interview reflection paragraph & venn diagram/table
9/24/10
Class activities: Xtec activity; Silk Road trade simulation
Handouts: Silk Road activity
Homework: voting interview reflections paragraph & venn diagram/table
9/27/10
Class activities: Unit 1 test corrections; Economic Types
Handouts: Unit 1 test corrections; economic types
Homework: Unit 1 test corrections
9/28/10
Class activities: Unit 1 test corrections; Economic Types
Handouts: Economic Types practice quiz
Homework: Unit 1 test corrections
9/29/10
Class activities: Economic Types scenario; current events; collect Unit 1 test corrections
Handouts: none
Homework: Economic paragraph
9/30/10
Class activities: Government Types, Read text pg. 54-56
Handouts: Government Types
Homework: text pg. 56 #4-5
August 2010
8/25/10
Class activities: review rules, expections; take student survey
Handouts: rules & expectations packet; parent signature packet; student survey
Homework: bring in supplies tomorrow (5 red folders & 1 notebook)
8/26/10
Class activities: review learning target for quiz; organize supplies; look at class web sites
Handouts: none
Homework: review learning target for class expectations & procedures quiz; turn in parent signature sheet
8/27/10
Class activities: Mrs. Skinner & Mr. Koehne meet w/ students
Handouts: none
Homework: review learning target for class expectations & procedures quiz; turn in parent signature sheet
8/30/10
Class activities: Class Expectations & Procedures Quiz; parent signature sheet due; current events- Katrina, DC rally, world events
Handouts: none
Homework: Answer learning target- I can explain the effects of the Katrina natural disaster and the present status of recovery.
8/31/10
Class activities: Answer learning target- define geography and how it impacts your life
Explore themes of geography activity; log on to online textbook; read Ch. 1-1
Handouts: Mrs. Parr's web site sheet
Homework: Read Ch. 1-1 (pg. 11-14) & do REading focus Qs pg. 11 #1-2
Class activities: review rules, expections; take student survey
Handouts: rules & expectations packet; parent signature packet; student survey
Homework: bring in supplies tomorrow (5 red folders & 1 notebook)
8/26/10
Class activities: review learning target for quiz; organize supplies; look at class web sites
Handouts: none
Homework: review learning target for class expectations & procedures quiz; turn in parent signature sheet
8/27/10
Class activities: Mrs. Skinner & Mr. Koehne meet w/ students
Handouts: none
Homework: review learning target for class expectations & procedures quiz; turn in parent signature sheet
8/30/10
Class activities: Class Expectations & Procedures Quiz; parent signature sheet due; current events- Katrina, DC rally, world events
Handouts: none
Homework: Answer learning target- I can explain the effects of the Katrina natural disaster and the present status of recovery.
8/31/10
Class activities: Answer learning target- define geography and how it impacts your life
Explore themes of geography activity; log on to online textbook; read Ch. 1-1
Handouts: Mrs. Parr's web site sheet
Homework: Read Ch. 1-1 (pg. 11-14) & do REading focus Qs pg. 11 #1-2
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
May 2010
May 3, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 21-2 FA; Ch. 21-3 ppt; Masai article discussion; Ch. 21-2 practice quiz; Ch. 21-3 FA
Handouts- none
Homework- study for Eastern & Southern Africa map test
May 4, 2010
Classwork- E. & S. Africa map test; Ch. 21-4 ppt; Ch. 21-4 Read & do practice quiz; Ch. 21-4 Learning Targets; Ch. 21-4 primary source: Apartheid
Handouts- Ch. 21-4 ppt; Ch. 21-4 practice quiz
Homework- Study for Ch. 21-4 Test- review learning targets & notes
May 5, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 21-4 LT; Ch. 21-4 practice quiz; Ch. 21 Review in text
Handouts- none
Homework- study for Ch. 21 Test- review LT, notes, & skim chapter
May 6, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 21 Test
Handouts- Ch. 22-1 GR wkst.
Homework- Read Ch. 22-1 & do GR wkst. (this side only)
May 7, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 22-1
Handouts- Semester Exam Study Guide
Homework- Ch. 22-1 FA
May 10, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22-1 LT; Read Ch. 22-2; Ch. 22-2 LT; turn in Ch. 22-1 FA
Handouts- Ch. 22 LT; Ch. 22-2 wkst.; practice Sem. Ex. maps
Homework- Ch. 22-2 quiz wkst. (this side only)
May 11, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 22-2; Review Ch. 22-1 FA; Ch. 22-2 Quiz; Read Ch. 22-3 & do GR wkst.; explain Case Study
Handouts- Nigeria Case Study
Homework- Nigeria Case Study
May 12, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22-3 GR wkst, LT, practice Quiz; design Ch. 22 Ppt rubric & work on rough draft
Handouts- none
Homework- review your material for Ch. 22 Ppt
May 13, 2010
Classwork- make Ch. 22 Powerpoint
Handouts- powerpoint rubric
Homework- Ch. 22 Powerpoint
May 14, 2010
Classwork- at Kings Island
Handouts- none
Homework- Ch. 22 Powerpoint
May 17, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 powerpoint presentations; review Ch. 22
Handouts- none
Homework- review Ch. 22 LT & skim chapter in text
May 18, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 Review; finish ppts
Handouts- PPt evaluation; Ch. 22-4 practice quiz
Homework- review Ch. 22 LT & skim chapter in text
May 19, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 Test; Ch. 21 test corrections; discuss semester exam study strategies
Handouts- Ch. 21 test correction sheet
Homework- study for semester exam
May 20, 2010
Classwork- current events; Ch. 21 Test corrections; review semester exam material
Handouts- none
Homework- study for semester exam
May 21, 2010
Classwork- review for semester exam
Handouts- none
Homework- study for semester exam
May 24, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 Test Corrections; Semester exam reivew
Handouts- Ch. 22 test correction sheet
Homework- study for semester exam
May 25, 2010
Classwork- take semester exam
Handouts- n/a
Homework- study for semester exam & finish Ch. 22 test corrections
May 26, 2010
Classwork- take semester exam; review for exam
Handouts- n/a
Homework- study for semester exam
May 27, 2010
Classwork-
Handouts-
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May 28, 2010
Classwork-
Handouts-
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Classwork- Review Ch. 21-2 FA; Ch. 21-3 ppt; Masai article discussion; Ch. 21-2 practice quiz; Ch. 21-3 FA
Handouts- none
Homework- study for Eastern & Southern Africa map test
May 4, 2010
Classwork- E. & S. Africa map test; Ch. 21-4 ppt; Ch. 21-4 Read & do practice quiz; Ch. 21-4 Learning Targets; Ch. 21-4 primary source: Apartheid
Handouts- Ch. 21-4 ppt; Ch. 21-4 practice quiz
Homework- Study for Ch. 21-4 Test- review learning targets & notes
May 5, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 21-4 LT; Ch. 21-4 practice quiz; Ch. 21 Review in text
Handouts- none
Homework- study for Ch. 21 Test- review LT, notes, & skim chapter
May 6, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 21 Test
Handouts- Ch. 22-1 GR wkst.
Homework- Read Ch. 22-1 & do GR wkst. (this side only)
May 7, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 22-1
Handouts- Semester Exam Study Guide
Homework- Ch. 22-1 FA
May 10, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22-1 LT; Read Ch. 22-2; Ch. 22-2 LT; turn in Ch. 22-1 FA
Handouts- Ch. 22 LT; Ch. 22-2 wkst.; practice Sem. Ex. maps
Homework- Ch. 22-2 quiz wkst. (this side only)
May 11, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 22-2; Review Ch. 22-1 FA; Ch. 22-2 Quiz; Read Ch. 22-3 & do GR wkst.; explain Case Study
Handouts- Nigeria Case Study
Homework- Nigeria Case Study
May 12, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22-3 GR wkst, LT, practice Quiz; design Ch. 22 Ppt rubric & work on rough draft
Handouts- none
Homework- review your material for Ch. 22 Ppt
May 13, 2010
Classwork- make Ch. 22 Powerpoint
Handouts- powerpoint rubric
Homework- Ch. 22 Powerpoint
May 14, 2010
Classwork- at Kings Island
Handouts- none
Homework- Ch. 22 Powerpoint
May 17, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 powerpoint presentations; review Ch. 22
Handouts- none
Homework- review Ch. 22 LT & skim chapter in text
May 18, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 Review; finish ppts
Handouts- PPt evaluation; Ch. 22-4 practice quiz
Homework- review Ch. 22 LT & skim chapter in text
May 19, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 Test; Ch. 21 test corrections; discuss semester exam study strategies
Handouts- Ch. 21 test correction sheet
Homework- study for semester exam
May 20, 2010
Classwork- current events; Ch. 21 Test corrections; review semester exam material
Handouts- none
Homework- study for semester exam
May 21, 2010
Classwork- review for semester exam
Handouts- none
Homework- study for semester exam
May 24, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 22 Test Corrections; Semester exam reivew
Handouts- Ch. 22 test correction sheet
Homework- study for semester exam
May 25, 2010
Classwork- take semester exam
Handouts- n/a
Homework- study for semester exam & finish Ch. 22 test corrections
May 26, 2010
Classwork- take semester exam; review for exam
Handouts- n/a
Homework- study for semester exam
May 27, 2010
Classwork-
Handouts-
Homework-
May 28, 2010
Classwork-
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Friday, March 26, 2010
April 2010
April 5, 2010
Classwork- meet w/ Museum Exhibit partners; Ch. 19 Learning Targets Review; Ch. 19 Review; Ch. 19 Study suggestions
Handouts- none
Homework- Kiva contacts; Africa exhibit; study for Ch. 19 Test
April 6, 2010
Classwork-collect Kiva contacts; Kiva wrap-up discussion; label Northern & Physical Africa maps; "Slaves to Chocolate" article
Handouts-Northern & physcial Africa map; "Slaves to Chocolate" article
Homework-study for Ch. 19 Test; skim Ch. 19, review Ch. 19 Learning Targets & seek clarification; review Ch. 19 Powerpoints
April 7, 2010
Classwork- take Ch. 19 test; read Leakey article & answer questions
Handouts- Leakey article & Ch. 19 Test
Homework- finish reading Leakey article & answer questions; study Africa map & work on Africa exhibit
April 8, 2010
Classwork- check Leakey article hmwk.; lending discussion; Leakey article discussion; Ch. 20-1 ppt; Ch. 20-1 LT
Handouts- Ch. 20-1 ppt; Ch. 20-1 LT
Homework- Ch. 20-1 Formative Assessment; study Africa map; work on museum exhibit
April 9, 2010
Classwork- Collect 20-1 FA Paragraph; Mansa Musa video; 20-2 Ppt; Mansa Musa cartoon; meet w/ exhibit partner
Handouts- Mansa Musa cartoon; 20-2 ppt
Homework- study Africa map & work on exhibit
April 12, 2010
Classwork- N. & Physical Africa map test; share students' travel pics; primary source document; 20-2 LT; Ch. 20-2 Formative Assessment; meet w/ exhibit partner
Handouts- primary source document
Homework- work on museum exhibit
April 13, 2010
Classwork- meet w/ exhibit partner; review exhibit rubric; primary source documents (Eur. colonization); Eur. Imperialism video; Ch. 19 Test corrections
Handouts- none
Homework- work on museum exhibit & ppt
April 14, 2010
Classwork- work on museum exhibit
Handouts- none
Homework- none- Museum exhibits due tomorrow!
April 15, 2010
Classwork- present/share museum exhibits
Handouts- presentation sheets
Homework- none
April 16, 2010
Classwork- present Museum Exhibits; Ch. 19 Test corrections; Ch. 20-3
Handouts- exhibit notes sheet
Homework- none
April 19, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 20-3 GR wkst; Review Ch. 20 LT; Ch. 20-3 Formative Assessment; label Western & Central Africa political map
Handouts- Western & Central Africa political map; Ch. 20-3 ppt
Homework- study Western & Central Africa political map
April 20, 2010
Classwork- OAA; Imperialism comic strip; Review Ch. 20-3 FA; Ch. 20 Reteaching wkst.; finish labeling W & C Africa map
Handouts- Ch. 20 RT wkst.
Homework- study Africa map
April 21, 2010
Classwork- Colonialism Case study; review 20-3 FA; Ch. 20 RT wkst.
Handouts- Colonialism case study
Homework- colonialism case study & review W. & C. Africa map
Apirl 22, 2010
Classwork- Colonialism Case Study; Colony activity
Handouts- Colony activity
Homework- study W. & C. Africa map
April 23, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 20 LT; take Ch. 20 Summative Assessment
Handouts- Ch. 20 Summative Assessment
Homework- study for W. & C. Africa map test
April 26, 2010
Classwork- Western & Central Africa map test; finish Ch. 20 Summative Assessment; Read Ch. 21-1 & do GR wkst; label Eastern, Central, & Southern Africa map; practice map on laptop
Handouts- Eastern, Central, Southern Africa map test; Ch. 21-1 GR wkst.
Homework- Read Ch. 21-1 & do GR wkst.
April 27, 2010
Classwork- Label Eastern & Southern Africa map; Review Ch. 21-1 GR wkst; Ch. 21-1 ppt; Ch. 21-1 Quiz (practice); Ch. 21-1 LT
Handouts- Ch. 21-1 ppt; Ch. 21 LT
Homework- pg. 387 #5-6
April 28, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 20 Summative Assessment; Read Ch. 21-2
Handouts- Ch. 20 test corrections; Ch. 21-2 GR wkst.
Homework- Ch. 21-1 GR wkst.
April 29, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 21-1 SA; check Ch. 21-1 GR wkst.; Ch. 21-2 practice quiz; Ch. 21-2 Ppt
Handouts- Ch. 21-2 Ppt
Homework- Finish Ch. 20 SA corrections & study for Eastern & Southern map test
April 30, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 21-2 FA; collect Ch. 20 SA corrections; Ch. 21-3 GR wkst.
Handouts- Ch. 21-3 GR wkst.; Ch. 21-3 ppt; Ch. 21-2 FA
Homework- study eastern & southern Africa political map
Classwork- meet w/ Museum Exhibit partners; Ch. 19 Learning Targets Review; Ch. 19 Review; Ch. 19 Study suggestions
Handouts- none
Homework- Kiva contacts; Africa exhibit; study for Ch. 19 Test
April 6, 2010
Classwork-collect Kiva contacts; Kiva wrap-up discussion; label Northern & Physical Africa maps; "Slaves to Chocolate" article
Handouts-Northern & physcial Africa map; "Slaves to Chocolate" article
Homework-study for Ch. 19 Test; skim Ch. 19, review Ch. 19 Learning Targets & seek clarification; review Ch. 19 Powerpoints
April 7, 2010
Classwork- take Ch. 19 test; read Leakey article & answer questions
Handouts- Leakey article & Ch. 19 Test
Homework- finish reading Leakey article & answer questions; study Africa map & work on Africa exhibit
April 8, 2010
Classwork- check Leakey article hmwk.; lending discussion; Leakey article discussion; Ch. 20-1 ppt; Ch. 20-1 LT
Handouts- Ch. 20-1 ppt; Ch. 20-1 LT
Homework- Ch. 20-1 Formative Assessment; study Africa map; work on museum exhibit
April 9, 2010
Classwork- Collect 20-1 FA Paragraph; Mansa Musa video; 20-2 Ppt; Mansa Musa cartoon; meet w/ exhibit partner
Handouts- Mansa Musa cartoon; 20-2 ppt
Homework- study Africa map & work on exhibit
April 12, 2010
Classwork- N. & Physical Africa map test; share students' travel pics; primary source document; 20-2 LT; Ch. 20-2 Formative Assessment; meet w/ exhibit partner
Handouts- primary source document
Homework- work on museum exhibit
April 13, 2010
Classwork- meet w/ exhibit partner; review exhibit rubric; primary source documents (Eur. colonization); Eur. Imperialism video; Ch. 19 Test corrections
Handouts- none
Homework- work on museum exhibit & ppt
April 14, 2010
Classwork- work on museum exhibit
Handouts- none
Homework- none- Museum exhibits due tomorrow!
April 15, 2010
Classwork- present/share museum exhibits
Handouts- presentation sheets
Homework- none
April 16, 2010
Classwork- present Museum Exhibits; Ch. 19 Test corrections; Ch. 20-3
Handouts- exhibit notes sheet
Homework- none
April 19, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 20-3 GR wkst; Review Ch. 20 LT; Ch. 20-3 Formative Assessment; label Western & Central Africa political map
Handouts- Western & Central Africa political map; Ch. 20-3 ppt
Homework- study Western & Central Africa political map
April 20, 2010
Classwork- OAA; Imperialism comic strip; Review Ch. 20-3 FA; Ch. 20 Reteaching wkst.; finish labeling W & C Africa map
Handouts- Ch. 20 RT wkst.
Homework- study Africa map
April 21, 2010
Classwork- Colonialism Case study; review 20-3 FA; Ch. 20 RT wkst.
Handouts- Colonialism case study
Homework- colonialism case study & review W. & C. Africa map
Apirl 22, 2010
Classwork- Colonialism Case Study; Colony activity
Handouts- Colony activity
Homework- study W. & C. Africa map
April 23, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 20 LT; take Ch. 20 Summative Assessment
Handouts- Ch. 20 Summative Assessment
Homework- study for W. & C. Africa map test
April 26, 2010
Classwork- Western & Central Africa map test; finish Ch. 20 Summative Assessment; Read Ch. 21-1 & do GR wkst; label Eastern, Central, & Southern Africa map; practice map on laptop
Handouts- Eastern, Central, Southern Africa map test; Ch. 21-1 GR wkst.
Homework- Read Ch. 21-1 & do GR wkst.
April 27, 2010
Classwork- Label Eastern & Southern Africa map; Review Ch. 21-1 GR wkst; Ch. 21-1 ppt; Ch. 21-1 Quiz (practice); Ch. 21-1 LT
Handouts- Ch. 21-1 ppt; Ch. 21 LT
Homework- pg. 387 #5-6
April 28, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 20 Summative Assessment; Read Ch. 21-2
Handouts- Ch. 20 test corrections; Ch. 21-2 GR wkst.
Homework- Ch. 21-1 GR wkst.
April 29, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 21-1 SA; check Ch. 21-1 GR wkst.; Ch. 21-2 practice quiz; Ch. 21-2 Ppt
Handouts- Ch. 21-2 Ppt
Homework- Finish Ch. 20 SA corrections & study for Eastern & Southern map test
April 30, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 21-2 FA; collect Ch. 20 SA corrections; Ch. 21-3 GR wkst.
Handouts- Ch. 21-3 GR wkst.; Ch. 21-3 ppt; Ch. 21-2 FA
Homework- study eastern & southern Africa political map
Monday, March 1, 2010
March 2010
March 1, 2010
Classwork- Finish Ch. 25 Learning Targets (Study Guide); finish Middle East map; Read Ch. 25-4; complete Ch. 25-4 Guided Reading wkst.; review Ch. 25
Handouts- none
Homework- Ch. 25 Reteaching wkst.
March 2, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 24 Test, Review Ch. 25 Reteaching wkst.; discuss persuasive language; powerpoint presentation peer edits
Handouts- peer edit sheets
Homework- study for Ch. 25 Test (review vocab. on Quia, use powerpoint review game on ProgressBook, review Ch. 25 Learning Targets)
March 3, 2010
Classwork- intro. to Afghanistan article, take Ch. 25 test, work on homework, work on project presentation
Handouts- Afghanistan article
Homework- Read Afghanistan article & answer questions; work on project presentation
March 4, 2010
Classwork- check hmwk, explain presentation evaluation hmwk; explain how to write presentation; discuss the World Bank, skype with Country Advisor to the World Bank, Intro. Ch. 26, Ch. 26-1 GR wkst.
Handouts- Ch. 26-1 GR wkst, home evaluation
Homework- write & practice presentation; get presentation evaluated
March 5, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 26-1 East Asia culture; Ch. 26-1 GR wkst; 26-1 powerpoint; Time magazine article
Handouts- Time Magazine article, Ch. 26-1 Learning Targets
Homework- write & practice presentation; get presentation evaluated
March 8, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 26-1 Learning Targets; Ch. 26-1 Formative Assessment; Vietnam culture video; practice Middle East Map
Handouts- Ch. 26-1 Formative Assessment
Homework- presentation & works consulted
March 9, 2010
Classwork- final project tips; Ch. 26-2 Buddhism; Dalai Lama video
Handouts- Buddhism & Hinduism study guide; Buddhism ppt; Buddhism intro.
Homework- presentation & works consulted
March 10, 2010
Classwork- presentations
Handouts-presentation notes packet
Homework-works consulted
March 11, 2010
Classwork- presentations
Handouts- none
Homework-works consulted
March 12, 2010
Classwork- presentations & project wrap-up; Ch. 25 Test corrections
Handouts- Ch. 25 test & corrections sheet; Middle East practice map
Homework- Ch. 25 Test corrections & study for Middle East map test
March 15, 2010
Classwork- announce project financial aid winners; Review Buddhism; finish Ch. 26-2 Learning Targets; check Buddhism table
Handouts- Ch. 26-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Homework- Ch. 25 Test corrections & study for Middle East map test (on 3/16/10)
March 16, 2010
Classwork- take Middle East map test; Hinduism; finish religions table; Ch. 26-3 GR wkst.
Handouts- Hinduism ppt; Hinduism article
Homework-Ch. 25 Test corrections due Wed. 3/17/10
March 17, 2010
Classwork- finish Hinduism & Buddhism; Ch. 26-3 GR wkst; Ch. 26-3 & 4 LT; current events
Handouts- student teacher videotape letter
Homework- take student teacher videoptape letter home
March 18, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 26 Summative Assessment
Handouts- Ch. 26 Summative Assessment
Homework- finish Ch. 26 Summative Assessment
March 19, 2010
Classwork- clean out binders; put papers in manila folder; introduce Kiva activity; Review Ch. 25 Test corrections
Handouts- Ch. 19 LT, kiva assignment
Homework- kiva assignment due Tues. April 6
March 22, 2010
Classwork- Intro to Africa pgs. 348-355; Atlas; explain Museum Exhibit assignment & get topics; examine Africa artifacts
Handouts- Museum Exhibit assignment
Homework- kiva contacts & research museum exhibit
March 23, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 19-1; read & take notes; play online physical Africa map game; kiva flowchart; explain Africa exhibit assignment
Handouts-Ch. 19 Reteaching table
Homework- Ch. 19-1 Formative Assessment (you create the quiz question)
March 24, 2010
Classwork- collect Ch. 19-1 formative assessment questions; review Museum Exhibit rubric; Ch. 19-1 ppt; finish Ch. 19 table; Africa geography video
Handouts- Ch. 19-2 ppt
Homework- Ch. 19-2 postcard
March 25, 2010
Classwork- collect Africa postcard; Africa economy video clips; Ch. 19-3 ppt; Ch. 19-3 case study; conference w/ teacher on 3rd quarter grade; 19-3 Learning Targets
Handouts- Ch. 19-3 ppt & case study
Homework-kiva contacts & Africa exhibit research & creation
March 26, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 26 Test; Africa colonization "Risk" game
Handouts- Africa colonization "risk" game rules
Homework- kiva contacts & Africa exhibit research & creation
Classwork- Finish Ch. 25 Learning Targets (Study Guide); finish Middle East map; Read Ch. 25-4; complete Ch. 25-4 Guided Reading wkst.; review Ch. 25
Handouts- none
Homework- Ch. 25 Reteaching wkst.
March 2, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 24 Test, Review Ch. 25 Reteaching wkst.; discuss persuasive language; powerpoint presentation peer edits
Handouts- peer edit sheets
Homework- study for Ch. 25 Test (review vocab. on Quia, use powerpoint review game on ProgressBook, review Ch. 25 Learning Targets)
March 3, 2010
Classwork- intro. to Afghanistan article, take Ch. 25 test, work on homework, work on project presentation
Handouts- Afghanistan article
Homework- Read Afghanistan article & answer questions; work on project presentation
March 4, 2010
Classwork- check hmwk, explain presentation evaluation hmwk; explain how to write presentation; discuss the World Bank, skype with Country Advisor to the World Bank, Intro. Ch. 26, Ch. 26-1 GR wkst.
Handouts- Ch. 26-1 GR wkst, home evaluation
Homework- write & practice presentation; get presentation evaluated
March 5, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 26-1 East Asia culture; Ch. 26-1 GR wkst; 26-1 powerpoint; Time magazine article
Handouts- Time Magazine article, Ch. 26-1 Learning Targets
Homework- write & practice presentation; get presentation evaluated
March 8, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 26-1 Learning Targets; Ch. 26-1 Formative Assessment; Vietnam culture video; practice Middle East Map
Handouts- Ch. 26-1 Formative Assessment
Homework- presentation & works consulted
March 9, 2010
Classwork- final project tips; Ch. 26-2 Buddhism; Dalai Lama video
Handouts- Buddhism & Hinduism study guide; Buddhism ppt; Buddhism intro.
Homework- presentation & works consulted
March 10, 2010
Classwork- presentations
Handouts-presentation notes packet
Homework-works consulted
March 11, 2010
Classwork- presentations
Handouts- none
Homework-works consulted
March 12, 2010
Classwork- presentations & project wrap-up; Ch. 25 Test corrections
Handouts- Ch. 25 test & corrections sheet; Middle East practice map
Homework- Ch. 25 Test corrections & study for Middle East map test
March 15, 2010
Classwork- announce project financial aid winners; Review Buddhism; finish Ch. 26-2 Learning Targets; check Buddhism table
Handouts- Ch. 26-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Homework- Ch. 25 Test corrections & study for Middle East map test (on 3/16/10)
March 16, 2010
Classwork- take Middle East map test; Hinduism; finish religions table; Ch. 26-3 GR wkst.
Handouts- Hinduism ppt; Hinduism article
Homework-Ch. 25 Test corrections due Wed. 3/17/10
March 17, 2010
Classwork- finish Hinduism & Buddhism; Ch. 26-3 GR wkst; Ch. 26-3 & 4 LT; current events
Handouts- student teacher videotape letter
Homework- take student teacher videoptape letter home
March 18, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 26 Summative Assessment
Handouts- Ch. 26 Summative Assessment
Homework- finish Ch. 26 Summative Assessment
March 19, 2010
Classwork- clean out binders; put papers in manila folder; introduce Kiva activity; Review Ch. 25 Test corrections
Handouts- Ch. 19 LT, kiva assignment
Homework- kiva assignment due Tues. April 6
March 22, 2010
Classwork- Intro to Africa pgs. 348-355; Atlas; explain Museum Exhibit assignment & get topics; examine Africa artifacts
Handouts- Museum Exhibit assignment
Homework- kiva contacts & research museum exhibit
March 23, 2010
Classwork- Ch. 19-1; read & take notes; play online physical Africa map game; kiva flowchart; explain Africa exhibit assignment
Handouts-Ch. 19 Reteaching table
Homework- Ch. 19-1 Formative Assessment (you create the quiz question)
March 24, 2010
Classwork- collect Ch. 19-1 formative assessment questions; review Museum Exhibit rubric; Ch. 19-1 ppt; finish Ch. 19 table; Africa geography video
Handouts- Ch. 19-2 ppt
Homework- Ch. 19-2 postcard
March 25, 2010
Classwork- collect Africa postcard; Africa economy video clips; Ch. 19-3 ppt; Ch. 19-3 case study; conference w/ teacher on 3rd quarter grade; 19-3 Learning Targets
Handouts- Ch. 19-3 ppt & case study
Homework-kiva contacts & Africa exhibit research & creation
March 26, 2010
Classwork- Review Ch. 26 Test; Africa colonization "Risk" game
Handouts- Africa colonization "risk" game rules
Homework- kiva contacts & Africa exhibit research & creation
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
February 2010
2-17-10
Class activities: Ch. 25 (Asia: Shaped by History) Learning Targets Intro.; Warm-UP: What are some main achievements of American culture?; Read Ch. 25-1 Summary wkst.; Read Japanese & European Feudalism article; review Project Presentation rubric; brainstorm presentation structure ideas
Handouts: Ch. 25 Learning Targets; Ch. 25-1 Summary wkst.; Japanese vs. European Feudalism article; Project Presentation Rubric
Homework: study for Ch. 24 Test
2-18-10
Class Activities: discussed how to organize project presentation powerpoint; shared textbook resource for project; took Ch. 24 test
Handouts: none
Homework: project flowchart due Friday 1/19/10; work on presentation powerpoint and works consulted
2-19-10
Class Activities: explain homework, collect project flowcharts, work in lab on powerpoint presentations
Handouts: none
Homework: Read Ch. 25-1: History of East Asia & do Ch. 25-1 wkst. (both sides)
2-22-10
Class Activities: Check Ch. 25-1 Guided Reading wkst., Ch. 25-1 Communism, isolationism, cultural diffusion, Mao's Cultural Revolution; 7 Samurai Olympians; Red Scarf Girl text, communism/capitalism simulation
Handouts: Ch. 25-2 packet
Homework: Read Ch. 25-2 & do Guided Reading wkst.
2-23-10
Class Activities: Review Ch. 25-1 Learning Targets; Ch. 25-2 powerpoint; Ch. 25-2 Learning Targets, Check Ch. 25-2 Guided Reading wkst.; Ch. 25-1 & Ch. 25-2 Formative Assessment, look at Chinese Yuan
Handouts: Ch. 25-1 & Ch. 25-2 Formative Assessment
Homework: Project presentation, powepoint, and works consulted
2-24-10
Class Activities: Review Ch. 25-1 & 25-2 Formative Assessment; Read Ch. 25-2 summary wkst.; Colonialism- pro/con discussion; Ch. 25-1 & 25-2 Quiz
Handouts- homework article & questions
Homework- read article & answers questions
2-25-10
Class Activities: Stroll/pair/share Indian culture articles; check Indian culture article wkst.; correct Ch. 25-1 & 2 quiz; Read Ch. 25-3 summary wkst. & section in text; complete Ch. 25-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Handouts-none
Homework: project powerpoint, presentation, works consulted
Powerpoint rough draft due Mon. March 1
2-26-10
Class activities: Review Ch. 25-3 summary wkst.; Review Ch. 25-3 Guided Reading wkst.; review Ch. 25 Learning Targets; take Ch. 25-3 formative assessment; label Middle East map
Handouts- Ch. 25 Formative Assessment & Middle East map
Homework- project powerpoint, presentation, works consulted
Powerpoint rough draft due Mon. March 1
study for Ch. 25 test- review learning targets and read sections you haven't mastered
Class activities: Ch. 25 (Asia: Shaped by History) Learning Targets Intro.; Warm-UP: What are some main achievements of American culture?; Read Ch. 25-1 Summary wkst.; Read Japanese & European Feudalism article; review Project Presentation rubric; brainstorm presentation structure ideas
Handouts: Ch. 25 Learning Targets; Ch. 25-1 Summary wkst.; Japanese vs. European Feudalism article; Project Presentation Rubric
Homework: study for Ch. 24 Test
2-18-10
Class Activities: discussed how to organize project presentation powerpoint; shared textbook resource for project; took Ch. 24 test
Handouts: none
Homework: project flowchart due Friday 1/19/10; work on presentation powerpoint and works consulted
2-19-10
Class Activities: explain homework, collect project flowcharts, work in lab on powerpoint presentations
Handouts: none
Homework: Read Ch. 25-1: History of East Asia & do Ch. 25-1 wkst. (both sides)
2-22-10
Class Activities: Check Ch. 25-1 Guided Reading wkst., Ch. 25-1 Communism, isolationism, cultural diffusion, Mao's Cultural Revolution; 7 Samurai Olympians; Red Scarf Girl text, communism/capitalism simulation
Handouts: Ch. 25-2 packet
Homework: Read Ch. 25-2 & do Guided Reading wkst.
2-23-10
Class Activities: Review Ch. 25-1 Learning Targets; Ch. 25-2 powerpoint; Ch. 25-2 Learning Targets, Check Ch. 25-2 Guided Reading wkst.; Ch. 25-1 & Ch. 25-2 Formative Assessment, look at Chinese Yuan
Handouts: Ch. 25-1 & Ch. 25-2 Formative Assessment
Homework: Project presentation, powepoint, and works consulted
2-24-10
Class Activities: Review Ch. 25-1 & 25-2 Formative Assessment; Read Ch. 25-2 summary wkst.; Colonialism- pro/con discussion; Ch. 25-1 & 25-2 Quiz
Handouts- homework article & questions
Homework- read article & answers questions
2-25-10
Class Activities: Stroll/pair/share Indian culture articles; check Indian culture article wkst.; correct Ch. 25-1 & 2 quiz; Read Ch. 25-3 summary wkst. & section in text; complete Ch. 25-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Handouts-none
Homework: project powerpoint, presentation, works consulted
Powerpoint rough draft due Mon. March 1
2-26-10
Class activities: Review Ch. 25-3 summary wkst.; Review Ch. 25-3 Guided Reading wkst.; review Ch. 25 Learning Targets; take Ch. 25-3 formative assessment; label Middle East map
Handouts- Ch. 25 Formative Assessment & Middle East map
Homework- project powerpoint, presentation, works consulted
Powerpoint rough draft due Mon. March 1
study for Ch. 25 test- review learning targets and read sections you haven't mastered
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
January 2010
1-20-10
check ProgressBook for East Asia map labels (Test: Mon. 1/25/10)
clean out binders (new tabs- Ch. 24, 25, Project)
Semester Exam Reflection
Financial Aid Project Intro. & brainstorm
Hmwk: 2nd Quarter reflection due Fri. Jan. 22
Study East Asian maps
1-21-10
Explain Financial Aid Project
Project countries assigned to students
Read current events articles: Education in Guinea & Donations to Haiti
Hmwk: study East Asian maps
2nd Quarter reflection due Fri. Jan. 22
1-22-10
Research countries using EBSCO host
Hmwk: study East Asian maps
1-25-10
Explained country data sheets
Asia intro using Atlases
Ch. 24 intro
Handed out: Asia & Ch. 24 Learning Targets, Mr. Bart bio for skype session, Ch. 24-1 wkst.
Wrote down questions to ask Mr. Bart during Skype session
Took Eastern and SE Asia map test
Looked at products from SE Asia and guidebooks
Hmwk: Country data sheets & web eval due Friday 1/29
1-26-10
Lab- worked on EBSCO article, data sheets, web evaluation
Handouts: works consulted rubric
Hmwk: Country data sheets & web eval due Friday 1/29
1-27-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-1 Guided Reading wkst.
Discussion: what books or movies have you seen or read in which geography was an important part of the plot?
Answers: Hatchet, Avatar, 2012
Ch. 24-1 ppt, Read Ch. 24-1 in text & complete Ch. 24-1 Guided Reading wkst.
Read passages from If the World Were a Village book
hmwk: Country data sheets & web eval due Friday 1/29
1-28-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-1 Formative Assessment
Discussion: skype with American businessman in China
Classwork: finish Ch. 24-1 Guided Reading wkst, reading Ch. 24-1, Ch. 24-1 Learning Targets
hmwk: Country data sheets and web eval due Friday 1/29
1-29-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: students collaborated on creating venn diagrams in Word to organize their project research; turn in 2 data sheets & web evaluation
hmwk: Read Ch. 24-2 & do Guided Reading wkst.
2-1-10
Handouts: Southern Asia Map
Classwork: labeled Southern Asia Map; Ch. 24-2 ppt.; explained project table; checked Ch. 24-2 Guided Reading wkst.
hmwk: project table rough draft due Wed. Feb. 3
2-2-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: explained project table; discussed various types of school buildings in India; examined how the environment impacts people and how they adapt to it; read e-mail from MHS graduate who teaches in India
hmwk: project table rough draft due Wed. Feb. 3
Ch. 24 test (includes map) on Thurs. Feb. 11
2-3-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-2 Formative Assessment; Ch. 24-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Classwork: Collected project table rough draft; Discussed Education in Guinea article; finished designing school in India; Finished Ch. 24-2 & 24-3 Learning Targets; visited MHS grad's blog from India & wrote questions for Skype; discussed standard of living
hmwk: Read Ch. 24-3 & do Guided Reading wkst.- due Thurs. 2/4/10
Final Project Table in Word due Fri. Feb.
Ch. 24 test (includes map) on Thurs. Feb. 11
2-4-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-3 Summary wkst.
Classwork: Atlas activity; Ch. 24-1 & 24-2 Quiz; checked Ch. 24-3 Guided Reading wkst.; Skyped with Mariemont Grad doing community service in India
hmwk: Project Final Table in Word due Fri. Feb. 5
2-5-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: explained and worked on Project Web in computer lab
hmwk: Project Web
2-8-10
Handouts: blank practice map for Ch. 24 test
Classwork: Reviewed Ch. 24-2 formative assessment; Ch. 24-3 powerpoint; reviewed Ch. 24-3 Guided Reading wkst.; class discussion: can adapting to or modifying the environment be controversial?; Ch. 24-3 formative assessment; collected Project Web; gave students study suggestions on what to study tonight for Ch. 24 test
hmwk: study for Ch. 24 test (Review Ch. 24-1 Learning Targets; look up specific examples in text that answer the targets if you don't have a good grasp of them yet; review Ch. 24 map using map we labeled in class, the blank map, and using online games; review Ch. 24 vocab. using Quia)
2-9-10
No School
2-10-10
No School
2-11-10
Handouts: Pringles Outsourcing Case Study; Ch. 24-3 Quiz
Classwork: Reviewed Ch. 24-3 Learning Targets, saw Mrs. Tripp's Asia powerpoint from her travels w/ P&G, took Ch. 24-3 Quiz
Hmwk: Ch. 24 Reteaching wkst.
2-12-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: discussed study strategies for Ch. 24 Test, worked on Project Flowchart in lab, reviewed Ch. 24 quizzes & Ch. 24 Reteaching wkst.
Hmwk: Study for Ch. 24 Test
check ProgressBook for East Asia map labels (Test: Mon. 1/25/10)
clean out binders (new tabs- Ch. 24, 25, Project)
Semester Exam Reflection
Financial Aid Project Intro. & brainstorm
Hmwk: 2nd Quarter reflection due Fri. Jan. 22
Study East Asian maps
1-21-10
Explain Financial Aid Project
Project countries assigned to students
Read current events articles: Education in Guinea & Donations to Haiti
Hmwk: study East Asian maps
2nd Quarter reflection due Fri. Jan. 22
1-22-10
Research countries using EBSCO host
Hmwk: study East Asian maps
1-25-10
Explained country data sheets
Asia intro using Atlases
Ch. 24 intro
Handed out: Asia & Ch. 24 Learning Targets, Mr. Bart bio for skype session, Ch. 24-1 wkst.
Wrote down questions to ask Mr. Bart during Skype session
Took Eastern and SE Asia map test
Looked at products from SE Asia and guidebooks
Hmwk: Country data sheets & web eval due Friday 1/29
1-26-10
Lab- worked on EBSCO article, data sheets, web evaluation
Handouts: works consulted rubric
Hmwk: Country data sheets & web eval due Friday 1/29
1-27-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-1 Guided Reading wkst.
Discussion: what books or movies have you seen or read in which geography was an important part of the plot?
Answers: Hatchet, Avatar, 2012
Ch. 24-1 ppt, Read Ch. 24-1 in text & complete Ch. 24-1 Guided Reading wkst.
Read passages from If the World Were a Village book
hmwk: Country data sheets & web eval due Friday 1/29
1-28-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-1 Formative Assessment
Discussion: skype with American businessman in China
Classwork: finish Ch. 24-1 Guided Reading wkst, reading Ch. 24-1, Ch. 24-1 Learning Targets
hmwk: Country data sheets and web eval due Friday 1/29
1-29-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: students collaborated on creating venn diagrams in Word to organize their project research; turn in 2 data sheets & web evaluation
hmwk: Read Ch. 24-2 & do Guided Reading wkst.
2-1-10
Handouts: Southern Asia Map
Classwork: labeled Southern Asia Map; Ch. 24-2 ppt.; explained project table; checked Ch. 24-2 Guided Reading wkst.
hmwk: project table rough draft due Wed. Feb. 3
2-2-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: explained project table; discussed various types of school buildings in India; examined how the environment impacts people and how they adapt to it; read e-mail from MHS graduate who teaches in India
hmwk: project table rough draft due Wed. Feb. 3
Ch. 24 test (includes map) on Thurs. Feb. 11
2-3-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-2 Formative Assessment; Ch. 24-3 Guided Reading wkst.
Classwork: Collected project table rough draft; Discussed Education in Guinea article; finished designing school in India; Finished Ch. 24-2 & 24-3 Learning Targets; visited MHS grad's blog from India & wrote questions for Skype; discussed standard of living
hmwk: Read Ch. 24-3 & do Guided Reading wkst.- due Thurs. 2/4/10
Final Project Table in Word due Fri. Feb.
Ch. 24 test (includes map) on Thurs. Feb. 11
2-4-10
Handouts: Ch. 24-3 Summary wkst.
Classwork: Atlas activity; Ch. 24-1 & 24-2 Quiz; checked Ch. 24-3 Guided Reading wkst.; Skyped with Mariemont Grad doing community service in India
hmwk: Project Final Table in Word due Fri. Feb. 5
2-5-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: explained and worked on Project Web in computer lab
hmwk: Project Web
2-8-10
Handouts: blank practice map for Ch. 24 test
Classwork: Reviewed Ch. 24-2 formative assessment; Ch. 24-3 powerpoint; reviewed Ch. 24-3 Guided Reading wkst.; class discussion: can adapting to or modifying the environment be controversial?; Ch. 24-3 formative assessment; collected Project Web; gave students study suggestions on what to study tonight for Ch. 24 test
hmwk: study for Ch. 24 test (Review Ch. 24-1 Learning Targets; look up specific examples in text that answer the targets if you don't have a good grasp of them yet; review Ch. 24 map using map we labeled in class, the blank map, and using online games; review Ch. 24 vocab. using Quia)
2-9-10
No School
2-10-10
No School
2-11-10
Handouts: Pringles Outsourcing Case Study; Ch. 24-3 Quiz
Classwork: Reviewed Ch. 24-3 Learning Targets, saw Mrs. Tripp's Asia powerpoint from her travels w/ P&G, took Ch. 24-3 Quiz
Hmwk: Ch. 24 Reteaching wkst.
2-12-10
Handouts: none
Classwork: discussed study strategies for Ch. 24 Test, worked on Project Flowchart in lab, reviewed Ch. 24 quizzes & Ch. 24 Reteaching wkst.
Hmwk: Study for Ch. 24 Test
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