Global I - A schedule

Through our bellwork today, we reviewed the steps of the Eightfold Path.
Then we updated our vaults & defined key vocabulary & VIP. This should be kept in your notes for binder checks.
As a class we filled in a review chart about the major religions discussed in this unit.

Lastly, we played pictionary review to prepare us for the midterm on Friday.

Freshman Seminar

Today we finished work on our Portfolio Projects. The project must  be handed in to me & complete before Wednesday in order to be excused from the final.
Project must include:

• Mastery Statement
• College Readiness Checklist
• Parent Evaluation
• Mentor Evaluation
• Artifacts

Global I - B schedule

We began class with DEAR & binder checks.
Then we used individual whiteboards to create a venn diagram that compared & constrasted Hinduism & Buddhism. We disscussed our charts in class & added anything that was left out.
Then we worked through a worksheet together that compared all of the religions we have covered thus far.

A study chart was handed out to aid your study for the midterm exam.

Psychology

Today we finished our discussion worksheet on A Beautiful Mind. Then we discussed therapy options for people suffering from psychological disorders.
For the remainder of class we worked on a hands-on part of our final....Illustrated Disorders. Each student randomly selected a disorder to illustrate. They must produce a picture, painting, sketch - an artwork that represents their given disorder. They must include a 5-sentence summary that explains their disorder & how it was illustrated.

Global I - B schedule

Today we used post-it notes to produce feedback about the Judaism project. We put our post-its on the issue bin & discussed them in class. We also wrote in our Writing History about the advantages of monotheism.

In order to explore Buddhism more in depth, we watched a film about The Buddha. You needed to follow along & take notes on any significant/interesting facts.
 
Homework: complete Origins of Judaism worksheet.

Psychology

Today we discussed the first 3 questions of our worksheet that accompanies, A Beautiful Mind.

We finished the movie today in class. For tomorrow you need to complete the worksheet.

I also handed out a study guide for the final exam. Please use this along with your notes, past assignments, & your vaults to study.  The final will be over personality, stress, & psychological disorders.

Global I - A schedule

What are the Vedas & why are they significant?

Your Judaism Projects are due by 5:00 pm today! Please attach your documents & email them to me. I will respond when I receive your email. Therefore, if you do not get a response - resend it!
Today we used post-it notes to produce feedback about the project. We put our post-its on the issue bin & will discuss them.
In class, we did the Origins of Judaism worksheet together. We also wrote in our Writing History about the advantages of monotheism.
Next we worked with a partner to complete an activity that compared the religions we've discussed in this unit.
Lastly, you received a chart to complete & use to study the religions of the IndoEuropeans.
On Monday, December 13 we will review for our midterm exam.

Freshman Seminar

Today we continued work on our Freshman Portfolio projects. In class you should have completed the college readiness checklist. Many of you still need to schedule a time to meet with me to do the Mentor Evaluation. Remember we will have some time to finish our projects on  Monday, December 13, but they are due by the end of the day. So, make sure you have your Parent Evaluations completed before then.

Academic Assistance

Unfortunately, I had to dismiss AA early today due to illness. I gave the following assignment to enhance your study materials which will help you for our upcoming midterm.

Outline pgs. 72-82 in the textbook and answer #3-7 on pg. 76 in your notes. You should also add to the flashcards you made last week in AA with any terms/ideas from pgs. 72-82.

I will be available tomorrow morning @ 7:30 or in the afternoon tomorrow until 4:30 for you to make up this AA. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.


Best Regards,
Mrs. Blagg

Global I - B schedule

For bellwork today, we did the ABC Brainstorm to review our knowledge of IndoEuropean religions.


Then we read through a primary source about Siddhartha Gautama. We updated our vault by drawing a picture of him & describing him. Then we had a Writing History assignment to explain the life of the Buddha & his beliefs.
Next, we looked at a map of the spread of Buddhism & answered questions with our table partner.
Then we discussed the eightfold path of Buddhism & did a fun class activity.

Homework: complete Early Civilizations worksheet.

Psychology

Today we finished our notes on Psychological Disorders & discussed schizophrenia. We began watching the film, A Beautiful Mind, which is based off of the true story of a man who suffered from schizophrenia. A worksheet has given to go along with the movie. Questions 1-3 must be answered for class on Thursday.

Global I - A schedule

For bellwork today, we did the ABC Brainstorm to review our knowledge of IndoEuropean religions.
Then we read through a primary source about Siddhartha Gautama. We updated our vault by drawing a picture of him & describing him. Then we had a Writing History assignment to explain the life of the Buddha & his beliefs.
Next, we looked at a map of the spread of Buddhism & answered questions with our table partner.
Then we discussed the eightfold path of Buddhism & did a fun class activity.

Homework: complete Early Civilizations worksheet.

Freshman Seminar

Today we spent all class period working on the Mastery Statement for our Freshman Portfolio projects. This project will take the place of  your midterm exam & will be weighted as such.

• Mastery Statement

This essay will address 3 required topics & 1 optional topic describing your path in gaining the skills taught and refined in each of your core classes:
What were your two biggest obstacles or frustrations this semester?
What are some of the important skills and knowledge you have gained?
What do you feel are your two greatest accomplishments during the course of this semester? Explain and refer to at least two artifacts.

Your project should also contain the following:

• 4 Key Artifacts from 3 core classes + 1 elective course (16 altogether)
• Checklist for College Readiness
• Parent Evaluation
• Mentor Evaluation

We will work on our projects again on Wednesday & Monday, December 13. Your finished project is due on the end of the day on Monday, December 13. If it is not completed by the due date, you must attend the designated final time (Wednesday, Dec. 15 @ 8:00am). Please schedule a time to meet with me to complete your Mentor Evaluation.

Global I - A schedule

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

Today we reviewed our knowledge thus far of the religions spread by the IndoEuropeans.
To further our knowledge of Buddhism we viewed a film about The Buddha. While watching we jotted down interesting facts in our notes section in our binders. These will be checked during our next binder check.

Freshman Seminar

  Today we finished our work with Shades of Simon Gray & turned it in. All work must be in by the end of the day. All books must be returned on Monday.
  Next, we completed our College Visit Worksheets. We also took the time to write letters to our tour guides thanking them for showing us around Clemson & Anderson universities.
  Lastly, we discussed our upcoming Freshman Portfolio project. You will need a folder portfolio to keep your work in. Please schedule a time with me to do your mentor evaluation. We will work on our Mastery Statement in class on Monday. Please make sure you have your packet of information with you.

Global I - B schedule

Today we reviewed our instructions for the upcoming Judaism Project.


We created an organizational tool to use to aid in our research today. We spent nearly all of our time in class today in the media center working on our projects. Make sure to use the recommended sites under the Global Studies Project category on the bottom right hand corner of this blog. Remember, you may not use wikipedia as a source. This is a major grade so be sure to meet all requirements & do your best!

Psychology

Is stress necessary for survival?

Today's discussion was on stress & its affects on the human psyche. We started off by taking notes along with a powerpoint & discussion. Then we watched a film entitled, Stress: Portrait of a Killer. We took notes along with the video & then summarized our thoughts on stress & its affects.

Global I - A schedule

Today we reviewed our instructions for the upcoming Judaism Project.
We created an organizational tool to use to aid in our research today. We spent nearly all of our time in class today in the media center working on our projects. Make sure to use the recommended sites under the Global Studies Project category on the bottom right hand corner of this blog. Remember, you may not use wikipedia as a source. This is a major grade so be sure to meet all requirements & do your best!

Freshman Seminar

We had our last day of Heritage Keepers today.
Please make sure all money & forms are turned in for our College Field Trip on Wednesday.
For Friday, make sure you bring Shades of Simon Gray & your worksheet to class.

Psychology

Today we acted out our scenes of personality disorders. As a class, we discussed the disorders that were illustrated in each scenario.
Then we did an review activity with individual whiteboards.
After review, we took a quiz over Motivation, Intelligence, & Personality.
To finish class we read & discussed drug addiction & alcoholism.

Global I - B schedule

After today's bellwork, we worked on a writing history assignment where we wrote a CSE to determine if trade or the alphabet was a more significant achievement.


We continued with our study of IndoEuropean religions by looking at the basic beliefs of Hinduism, Jainism, & Buddhism. At the end of our notetaking we took a quiz over what we've learned so far about the religions.

Today we also received instructions for our upcoming project on Judaism. We will spend Tuesday, November 30 in the media center working on our projects. The final project is due on Thursday, December 9.

Global I - A schedule

  After today's bellwork, we worked on a writing history assignment where we wrote a CSE to determine if trade or the alphabet was a more significant achievement.
  We began our study of IndoEuropean religions by looking at the basic beliefs of Hinduism, Jainism, & Buddhism. At the end of our notetaking we took a quiz over what we've learned so far about the religions.
  Today we also received instructions for our upcoming project on Judaism. We will spend Monday, November 29 in the media center working on our projects. The final project is due on Wednesday, December 8.

Global I - B schedule

We began class with our bellwork, DEAR, & binder checks.
Then we reviewed our previous groups of IndoEuropeans by working through a handout together in class.

We began our study of IndoEuropean religions by looking at the basic beliefs of Hinduism.
We will continue learning about Jainism & Buddhism next week.

Answer in  your daily work, How does one achieve Moksha?

Psychology

We started off with DEAR & binder checks. Today we reviewed our homework & began a discussion about Personality Disorders. We took notes along with a powerpoint, watched a short video clip about obsessive-compulsive disorder, & worked in groups to create a character sketch of someone with a personality disorder.

On Tuesday we will discuss our sketches & take a quiz.

Global I - B schedule

What were some of the technological achievements of the Hittites?


We began by reviewing our 1st 2 groups of Indo-Europeans, the Hittites & the Aryans.

We finished our discussion of the Rig Veda & illustrated the goddesses described.

We continued our notes with a powerpoint about 2 more groups of Indo-Europeans, the Minoans & the Phoenicians. Next, we read 2 articles about the Phoenicians & answered questions about them. We took turns teaching our article's information to our table partner.

Remember that tomorrow is DEAR & binderchecks.
Assigned homework: Complete worksheet pgs. 27-28.

Psychology

At the beginnng of class we went over our Personality tests & reflected on the interpretations.  We furthered our knowledge of personality by discussing several main theories of personality. We took notes along with a powerpoint presentation.
Then we worked with our table partner to complete a chart in review of the theories.

Assigned homework: Complete the worksheet on Theories of Personality.

Global I - A schedule

What were some of the technological achievements of the Hittites?
We began by reviewing our 1st 2 groups of Indo-Europeans, the Hittites & the Aryans.

We finished our discussion of the Rig Veda & illustrated the goddesses described.
We continued our notes with a powerpoint about 2 more groups of Indo-Europeans, the Minoans & the Phoenicians. Next, we read 2 articles about the Phoenicians & answered questions about them. We took turns teaching our article's information to our table partner.

Assigned homework: Complete worksheet pgs. 27-28.

Global I - B schedule

Today we dug into our unit on the Indo-Europeans. We revisited our map skills with a worksheet on hemispheres & continents and we used a consensogram to measure our beginning knowledge of the IndoEuropeans.
Your new vault units were given today. We defined the vocabulary on our unit vault & illustrated 4 of the terms.
We took notes along with a powerpoint on the first two groups of IndoEuropeans. We wrote in our Writing History section to answer, what would America be like if we operated under the caste system of the ancient Aryans?

Assigned Homework: Complete the worksheet pgs. 23-24.

Psychology

Our Motivation Projects were presented today! We conducted peer reviews during each presentation & picked out the motivational theories that were used in each project. The required 2-page paper that accompanies your project needs to be emailed to me no later than the end of the day on Wednesday.

After our presentations, we reviewed our notes on intelligence. Then we discussed what determines & defines someone's personality. We updated our unit vaults & took a sample employment personality test.

Assigned homework: Complete chart & graph for Personality Test

Global I - A schedule

Today we dug into our unit on the Indo-Europeans. We defined the vocabulary on our unit vault & illustrated 4 of the terms. We took notes along with a powerpoint on the first two groups of IndoEuropeans. We wrote in our Writing History section to answer, what would America be like if we operated under the caste system of the ancient Aryans?
Then we examined a primary source of the Rig Veda. We will continue our discussion of the Vedas on Wednesday.
Assigned Homework: Complete the worksheet pgs. 23-24.

Freshman Seminar

Today we began our first day of Heritage Keepers.

Remember that all missing/late assignments need to be turned in by Wednesday if you want any credit.

Please continue reading Shades of Simon Gray.

Global I - A schedule

Today we had DEAR & binder checks for the first several minutes of class.
The we studied & discussed the map on pg.59. We revisited our map skills with a worksheet on hemispheres & continents.
Next, we used a consensogram to measure our beginning knowledge of the IndoEuropeans. Your new vault units were given today. You need to create 1 foldable for the three religions we will cover in this unit.

Exitwork: How was the Arabian Peninsula well situated to take part in world trade?

Freshman Seminar

For the first half of class we read Shades of Simon Gray. You should have read through chapter 10 by now.
Then we made character cards with our table partner. For Wednesday, you need to have #4 (pg.1) & #3 (pg.2) completed. We will begin Heritage Keepers on  Monday, but please report to class as usual & then we will split up.

Global I - B schedule

What did the legalists see as the key to restoring order?


We took the first few minutes of class to go over our dynasties chart and to ask questions & discuss any of the material we've covered during our unit on ancient China. Then we took our test.

After finishing the test, you need to read and outline pgs. 61-65 & pgs. 72-76.

Psychology

How do we measure IQ?
Today we tested our intelligence by attempting to solve 4 sample questions from an IQ Test. Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about the theories of intelligence.
Next, we received our unit 8 vault & we added information to it about Howard Gardner & his theory of multiple intelligences. Then we defined our vocabulary from our vault.
For the remaining time in class, we worked with our groups to prepare for our motivation projects.

Be prepared to present your projects on Tuesday!!

Global I - A schedule

What did the legalists see as the key to restoring order?
We took the first few minutes of class to ask questions & discuss any of the material we've covered during our unit on ancient China. Then we took our test.
After finishing the test, you need to read and outline pgs. 61-65 & pgs. 72-76.

Remember we will have DEAR and binder checks on Friday.

Freshman Seminar

Today we turned in any missing/late/makeup work along with our College WebQuests.

Then we had a copyright presentation by Mr. Getty.

Please continue reading in your book. For Friday, you need to have read through chapter 12.

Global I - B schedule

At the beginning of class, we briefly reviewed our knowledge of the Chinese philosophies.

Then we discussed a modern controversial topic in Chinese culture - the One Child Policy.
We read a related article on the policy & the affects it is having on modern society in China. We took Cornell notes as we read & summarized the article.
Then we viewed a film which also addressed the policy & how some people are attemping to solve the indirect problems it causes.

To prepare for our upcoming test we broke into groups & each group researched a dynasty. We will share our charted results in review before the test on Thursday.

Exitwork: How has ancient Chinese culture affected modern rules of society

Psychology

Today we briefly reviewed our discussion about theories of motivation & our current group projects.
Then we broke into our assigned groups to brainstorm ideas for our project.
We spent the majority of our class in the media center researching and beginning work on our Motivation Projects.
Remember, presentations will be on Tuesday, November 16.

Global I - A schedule

How would followers of the three philosophical traditions of China react to the idea that "all men are created equal?"

  We discussed this question in class & reviewed our knowledge of Confucianism, Daoism, & Legalism.

  Next, we updated our vault by designed a graph or chart of our own. It needs to represent a topic from our unit that wasn't illustrated on the vault already. This will be graded in Friday's bindercheck.
  Then we broke into groups to complete a chart on the 5 dynasties that we covered. Each group then taught their dynasty to the rest of the class.

Be prepared for your test on Ancient China on Wednesday, November 10.

Freshman Seminar

Today we had class discussion about our book, Shades of Simon Gray & issues of academic integrity.
We worked on questions #1-3 of our worksheet during class & you need to finish #4 before Wednesday.
For Wednesday's classs you need to have read through Chapter 10.

* Also, be prepared to turn in your College WebQuest on Wednesday & any late/missing work.

Global I - B schedule

Today we had DEAR & binder checks at the beginning of class.

Next, we briefly reviewed yesterday's notes on the Qin & Han Dynasties
To follow up with our discussion, we watched a film on the Great Wall of China. As we watched we wrote down at least 10 facts/concepts that would make good assessment questions.

Homework: complete worksheet on the Great Wall of China.

Psychology

We began class with DEAR & binder checks. Then we reviewed & graded our quizzes on Memory & Thought.
Next, we began our section on Motivation & Emotion by taking notes along with a powerpoint.
For Tuesday, we will finish our notes & begin work on a group project:

Motivation Project

You and your team are industrial psychologists who have been hired to create an ad. Choose a topic from the following: new snack food, new line of clothing, new communication device, new internet service, or new kind of car. Apply theories of motivation (drive-reduction, incentive theory, cognitive theory, etc…) and create a product name, a slogan, and a visual aid (photographs, powerpoint, video, skit, etc…) You must target a specific audience. We will have time in the media center to work on projects on Tuesday, November 9. Your product presentation will be Tuesday, November 16. This is a major project weighted at 40%.

*Cite any and all sources used throughout your research.
*Each team member must have at least one assigned task.
*Include a 2-page paper explaining how & why your team selected the product name, slogan, & image. *Explain who your target audience is & what motivational theory(ies) you applied.

o Use your textbook pgs. 313-327 as a reference.
o This must be typed in 12pt Times New Roman font and double-spaced.
• Email your completed project to Mrs. Blagg at bblagg@faculty.brashiermiddlecollege.org
o Please type Motivational Project in the subject line of your email.

Global I - B schedule

Today we discussed the rise & fall of the Qin Dynasty & the Han Dynasty.

We held a class discussion on the question..."Does the end justify the means?"
We connected this with our lesson on Shi Huangdi & his governing style. Then we wrote a letter to Shi Huangdi that goes in the envelope of our Unit 2 Vault.

After we took notes about the Han Dynasty, we discussed 4 questions with our table partner & we answered them in our notes.

Assigned homework: Complete the worksheet about the Han Dynasty.

Psychology

To begin with, we discussed the results of our Memorization Experiment & the 3 types of Memory. Demonstrating working memory & prompting effects, we participated in an memory experiment with random & everyday objects. Then we had to list as many of the objects as we could remember or circle the objects we recognized. The activity was followed by discussion on the effects & uses of prompting.
Then we divided the class into 3 groups to examine a part of our section on Thinking & Problem Solving. We shared our findings & took notes as a class.
Next, we participated in a creative problem-solving activity where we each had common objects. We had to work with a partner to repurpose our objects. We shared our repurposed items with the class.
Lastly, we worked on #1-4 on pg. 302.
We will discuss our quiz on Memory & Thought at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Global I - A schedule

At the beginning of class, we briefly reviewed our knowledge of the Qin & Han Dynasties.
Then we discussed a modern controversial topic in Chinese culture - the One Child Policy.
We read a related article on the policy & the affects it is having on modern society in China. We took Cornell notes as we read & summarized the article.
Then we viewed a film which also addressed the policy & how some people are attemping to solve the indirect problems it causes.

Exitwork: How has ancient Chinese culture affected modern rules of society?

Freshman Seminar

We spent our time today in the media center working on the College Search WebQuest. The webquest needs to be completed by Wednesday, November 10.

Your mini-CSE's on integrity were due today in class.
Your split character trait worksheet are due by the end of school on Friday if they weren't turned in today.

Please continue reading Shades of Simon Gray. For class on Monday, you need to have read through pg. 147.

Global I - A schedule

Today we discussed the rise & fall of the Qin Dynasty & the Han Dynasty.
We held a class discussion on the question..."Does the end justify the means?"
We connected this with our lesson on Shi Huangdi & his governing style. Then we wrote a letter to Shi Huangdi that goes in the envelope of our Unit 2 Vault.
After we took notes about the Han Dynasty, we discussed 4 questions with our table partner & we answered them in our notes.
Assigned homework: Complete the worksheet about the Han Dynasty.

Freshman Seminar

Today we made study cards for 7 key terms dealing with academic integrity.
We reviewed the requirements for our mini-CSE's due on Wednesday.
Then we talked about our novel study for this unit, Shades of Simon Gray. We read through chapter one in class & discussed traits of 4 of the main characters. For our next class, you need to read through pg. 91 & finish the Split Character Trait worksheet that we worked on in class.

Global I - A schedule

Instead of DEAR today, we used the first several minutes of class to put the finishing touches on our Ethical Billboards.
Next we took our map quiz on the physical attributes of China & surrounding Asia. We reviewed them & graded them in class.
To follow up with our discussion of the Zhou & Qin Dynasties we watched a film on the Great Wall of China. As we watched we wrote down at least 10 facts/concepts that would make good assessment questions.
Homework: complete worksheet on the Great Wall of China.

Freshman Seminar

What is the best definition of integrity?
Today we discussed moral dilemmas & rationales. We dissected 2 different moral dilemmas & discussed how the situation could be handles & explained. Then we read various articles on the subject of academic integrity. As we read we took notes on concepts that we didn't know before & then we wrote a statement of what we learned from the article.

*Pick a quote from the worksheet to use to develop a CSE on academic integrity. Use the 3-5-3 format. This should be turned in at the beginning of class on Wednesday.

Global I - B schedule

     We started class by taking a map quiz on the physical attributes of China & surrounding Asia.
     Then we introduced Confucius by interpreting one of his sayings. "The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home." How does this apply to the condition of society in the Zhou Dynsasy?
     We looked at a primary source about Confucius -- his early life & his teachings. We learned about his teachings on the five important relationships & his views on family. With our table partners we created a list of do's & don't from his writings. We discussed as a class, "How did Confucius' teachings help return order?"
     After a pop quiz today over the geography and first dynasties of China, we added 2 new ethical systems -- Daoism & Legalism. We brainstormed current world issues & agreed on the top 5 issues. We will apply our new knowledge of the 3 Chinese ethical systems to interpret one of the issues.

Assigned homework: Complete the guided reading worksheet on the ethical systems & create a billboard for one of the issues. The issue should be addressed through the perspective of either Confucianism, Daoism, or Legalism. Use the chart on pg. 106 as a reference & be creative!

Psychology

Today we took a quiz over our section on Sensation & Perception. We reviewed & graded them in class.

Then we discussed the processes of Memory & Forgetting. We had a strange event happen in class which tested our memory skills....we used this surprise visit to apply the principles of encoding, storage, & retrieval.

For Thursday, please conduct the Memorization Experiment. We discussed the details in class -- subjects must memorize the following number sequence: 6, 9, 8, 11, 10, 13, 12, 15, 14, 17, 16. Bring your recorded results to class for discussion.

Global I - A schedule

What are the 5 relationships Confucius put value in?

We reviewed our discussion of Confucianism & then introduced 2 new ethical systems -- Daoism & Legalism. In class, we completed a guided reading worksheet on the 2 ethical systems and we discussed them as a class. Then we updated our foldable on ethical systems in our Unit 2 Vault.

We brainstormed current world issues & worked with our partners to create a billboard for one of the issues. The issue should be addressed through the perspective of either Confucianism, Daoism, or Legalism.

We also had a pop quiz today over the geography and first dynasties of China.
Remember, your map quiz will be on Friday, October 29.

Freshman Seminar

We began our lesson on Academic Integrity by watching several video clips about cheating & honor codes.
We took notes as we watched, listening for key words & concepts. Then we used a Summary Response handout to write a summary about 2 of the 4 videos. From our notes, we developed discussion questions. We compared questions with our partner & tried to answer them. Then we shared our questions in class which led to a discussion on why people cheat, how people cheat, & what can be done to keep you from being tempted to cheat.

Then we brainstormed traits of an effective discussion & compiled them on the whiteboard. We compared those traits to things that can "kill" a good discussion.
We will continue with our examination of integrity on Friday.

Global I - B schedule

Today we picked up where we left off on Friday with our discussion on the Chinese education system.
We evaluated the possible responsed of the question, "Should the US have an education system like China's?" We divided into groups and argued either for or against this education system.

Then, we briefly reviewed our knowledge of the early Chinese dynasties and we took notes along with a powerpoint on the Zhou Dynasty.
Mapwork was assigned today. There will be a map quiz over Asia on Thursday, October 29.
Also, please be prepared for a future quiz on the dynasties we've discussed thus far.

Psychology

Today we finished with our discussion on perception. We took notes along with a powerpoint on Gestalt principles of perception. We illustrated these principles by listening to a piece of music & then interpreting the principles used.
The new unit of our vaults was handed out & we created a booklet to add to it which illustrated the senses and their absolute thresholds.

Assigned homework: Read pgs. 273-280 & complete worksheet on Memory & Thought.
Be prepared for a quiz on Thursday over Sensation & Perception.

Global I - A schedule

We briefly reviewed our knowledge of the early Chinese dynasties at the beginning of class. Then we took notes along with a powerpoint on the Zhou Dynasty. In class, we completed a worksheet to process our new information.
Then we introduced Confucius by interpreting one of his sayings. "The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home." How does this apply to the condition of society in the Zhou Dynsasy?
We looked at a primary source about Confucius -- his early life & his teachings. We learned about his teachings on the five important relationships & his views on family. With our table partners we created a list of do's & don't from his writings. We discussed as a class, "How did Confucius' teachings help return order?"

Mapwork was assigned today. There will be a map quiz over Asia on Friday, October 29.
Also please be prepared for a future quiz on the dynasties we've discussed thus far.

Freshman Seminar

Today Ms. McCammon joined us to speak about the importance of college planning & how it affects you as a Freshman at Brashier.

We will begin our new unit on Academic Integrity which will take us through December.
For today, answer the following question completely...
What is academic integrity?

Global I - B schedule

We began class with DEAR & binder checks.
Then we discussed what things cause us stress & how we handle that stress. We compared this to a current issue in Chinese culture. We read an article about teenagers in China, their education system, & the pressures they feel to succeed.
We answered content questions about the article & then discussed them with our table partners. In partners, we came up with a list of pros & cons of having an education system like China's in the United States.

We will pick up here on Tuesday with a debate.

Psychology

To begin class today, we had our usual reading time (DEAR) & binder checks.
Then we picked up where we left of in our discussion of the senses & perceiving our surroundings.
We broke into groups to do a Senses Experiment outdoors. In each team there was a blinded person, a guide, & a recorder. The guide took the blinded person around the grounds exposing them to 10 different stimulus (wet grass, fragrant leaves, warm glass, etc...). The blinded person would describe each stimulus & the recorder would take notes throughout the experiment.
Then we wrote a paragraph reflecting on what it was like not having the sense of sight. How did you compensate? How did it feel having to be aware of surroundings for another person?

Lastly, we defined perception & began a discussion on perceptual inference. We examined a series of photographs & derived concepts from the images.
We will pick up here on Tuesday.

Global I - A schedule

Today we examined an aspect of Chinese culture -- education.

We read an article about a freshman student in China & examined the differences between Chinese & American education systems. After we read, we answered questions with our table partners & discussed the pros & cons of having an education system like the one in China.
Then, we held a debate in class, arguing for or against an education system like China's in the United States.

Assigned homework: complete worksheet River Dynasties in China (pg. 19-20).

Freshman Seminar

Today our last set of presenters gave their Career Research Presentations.
We were evaluated by our peers & in class we wrote a reflective paragraph answering the following:

• What did I learn through my research?
• What could I have done better?
• How will I approach this in future presentations?

Do not forget to return your Heritage Keeper permission slips by Monday.

Global I - B schedule

Today we tested over Early River Valley Civilizations.
As we waited for our classmates to finish their tests, we completed a Egyptian Wordsearch.

Then we received the new vault unit on Ancient China. We defined the first 4 vocabulary terms in our notes & created our foldables.

We will discuss the effect of geography on Chinese culture on Thursday.

Don't forget AA is Today!

Psychology

We finished our unit on Altered States of Consciousness today by examining drug substances & abuse.
To start off, we developed a chart as a class that illustrated 12 common substances. We then ranked them according to most commonly used & most damaging.
Next, we broke into teams to examine 4 different articles on drug use & addiction. After reading & taking notes in your groups. We discussed the articles as a class & charted the key concepts.
Then we reviewed briefly before beginning a quiz over this section's information.

We will review the quiz on Thursday & begin our unit on Sensation & Perception.

Don't forget AA is today!!

Global I - A schedule

Today we began our discussion on Ancient Chinese Civilizations. We discussed the effects of geography on the cultural development in China.
We worked on geography skills by interpreting a physical map in class.
Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about the first dynasties in China.
In class, we completed a Writing History assignment comparing the rights of Chinese & American women.

Lastly, we received the new unit for our vault. We created our foldables on Ethical Systems & added an envelope for future use.

Exit work: How did writing help unite China?

Freshman Seminar

We started class by organizing our binders in the proper way for our Career Research Portfolios.
Today's scheduled presentors gave their presentations & our peers evaluated the presentations.
We will finish with our presentations on Wednesday.

Also, please return your permission slip for Heritage Keepers as soon as possible.

Global I - B schedule

Today we reviewed information about the Indus River Valley Civilization. We watched part of a film about its origin and city planning strategies. Then we worked with partners to complete a handout about the Indus' geography, settlement, religion, & economy.
Next, we completed a review sheet from memory & then divided into teams for a review game!
Please study & prepare for your test on Early River Civilization on Tuesday, October 19.

Psychology

We continued our examination of Sleep & Dreams today with a film on the types & causes of dreams. As we watched we took notes, keeping a purpose question in mind. After the video, we wrote 7-10 sentencces summarizing the information & answering our purpose question.
Finally, we updated our vaults by creating mini-flashcards on sleep disorders that should be placed in the envelope in your vault.

Assigned Homework: Answer questions on pg. 202.

Global I - A schedule

We had DEAR for the first 10 minutes of class.
Then we took our unit test over Early Civilizations.

We will begin our China Unit on Monday, October 18.

Freshman Seminar

We discussed how to create an effective powerpoint for our research projects. Then we worked in the media center to start our powerpoints for the project.
Your final project portfolio is due Monday, October 18. Be sure to include all rough & final copies, review logs, & a hardcopy of your powerpoint.
We also signed up for presentation dates today. The assigned presentations are the following:

Monday, October 18

1. Taylnne Temple
2. Jayla Goodwin
3. Gil Gonzales
4. Brittney Storer
5. Shontia Gray
6. Chandler Mills
7. JJ Johnson
8. Samantha Lin
9. Zachary Ellis

Wednesday, October 20

1. Austin Watters
2. Brittany Gilliland
3. Isaac Abee
4. Kira Simpson
5. Noah Cederman
6. Jordan Mixson
7. Gabbie Martinez
8. Bailey McGauly
9. Avery Blasch

Psychology

Today we began by looking at an article about an experiment without sleep. We discussed this in class & answered questions in our binders. Then we reviewed our homework before turning it it.
Next, we took notes along with a powerpoint about Sleep & Dreams. We did an altered state of consciousness experiment & received our new vault unit.
We wrote in our journal: What would be lost or gained if we no longer needed sleep?

We will continue our discussion on sleep & hypnosis on Tuesday!

Global I - B schedule

To begin class we examined a map of Ancient India and interpreted a few key concepts from it.

Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about the city-building & culture in the Indus River Civilization. Next, we wrote in our Writing History:

• Compare the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, & Harappans ability to make use of their environments.
• Identify which group you think made better use of what they had.
• Provide specific examples.

Finally, we worked in partners to complete a chart that compared all three civilizations.
Assigned homework: Complete worksheet.

Study for your upcoming test (Tuesday, October 19). Your homework & the chart we created today will be good review tools for you. Also, look over your binder work/notes, past quizzes, & vaults.

Global Studies 1 - A schedule

To begin class we examined a map of Ancient India and interpreted a few key concepts from it.
Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about the city-building & culture in the Indus River Civilization. Next, we wrote in our Writing History:

• Compare the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, & Harappans ability to make use of their environments.
• Identify which group you think made better use of what they had.
• Provide specific examples.

Finally, we worked in partners to complete a chart that compared all three civilizations.
Assigned homework: Complete worksheet (pg. 25) on Early River Vally Civilizations.

Study for your upcoming test (Friday, October 8). Your homework & the chart we created today will be good review tools for you. Also, look over your binder work/notes, past quizzes, & vaults.

Freshman Seminar

Today we were in the media center again to work on our Career Research Projects. You should have chosen a career to research by exploring at least 3 sources. You need to utilize the Cornell Note handouts to take notes on each source & be sure to cite your sources corrrectly.
Friday we will be in the media center again to work on our powerpoint presentations.
Please be aware of upcoming deadlines & prepare to finish any work that you did not finish during class.

Psychology

Today we reviewed briefly before we took a test over our lifespan unit. Your Kevorkian Case Studies & study guides should have been turned in by today for credit.
After the test, we read & briefly outlined pgs. 183-190.
Assigned homework: Answer #1-4 on pg. 190.

Global Studies 1 - B schedule

Today we finished a film from the History Channel called, Egypt: Engineering an Empire. We took notes as we watched & summarized our notes at the end of the video. This was turned in during class.

Then we read & took notes from our textbooks about the geography & environmental challenges of the Indus River Valley Civilization.

Assigned homework: Complete worksheet "Planned Cities on the Indus" (pgs. 17-18) for Wednesday, October 6.

Global Studies 1 - A schedule

Homework was due at the beginning of class today (Pyramids on the Nile, pg. 41).

Today we watched a film from the History Channel called, Egypt: Engineering an Empire. We took notes as we watched & summarized our notes at the end of the video. This was turned in during class.

Then we read & took notes from our textbooks about the geography & environmental challenges of the Indus River Valley Civilization.

Assigned homework: Complete worksheet "Planned Cities on the Indus" (pgs. 17-18) for Wednesday, October 6.

Freshman Seminar

Today you turned in your CSE rough draft & review log. This will be returned to you on Wednesday & you will need to type your final copy of your CSE to put into your portfolio.
We worked in the media center for the remainder of class. We did the Mentor Search through the Academy of Achievement website. You were to complete the worksheet (notes, citations, & paragraph) during class. If you did not finish, it will be homework for you. This completed worksheet will be turned in on Wednesday, October 6.

For Wednesday, we will work in the media center again to research a career and take Cornell Notes.

If you have not finished with interviews (QNotes) or your CSE this needs to be done ASAP!! I do not accept late work but these need to be in your final product in order to receive full credit.

Global I - B schedule

Today we began class with DEAR.
Next, we took a quiz over the Mesopotamian & Egyptian Civilizations.
Finally, we watched Egypt: Engineering an Empire, a film about some of the great achievements of the Egyptians. We took notes to understand the main concepts of the film.
We will continue with our notes on Tuesday, October 5.

Psychology

Today in class, we had DEAR for the first several minutes of class.
In class, you read 2 articles about Dr. Kevorkian and completed a chart & summary on his work.
Then you were given a study guide for the upcoming test on Childhood, Adolescence, & Adulthood. This needs to be completed as homework & turned in on Tuesday, October 5.

Please update your vaults with all relevant information.
Be prepared for your test on Tuesday, October 5!.

Psychology

To begin class, we discussed the old saying, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." What does this saying imply? Do you agree or disagree?
We continued our lesson on Old Age by creating an Aging Process chart. This chart showed us our age compared to our parents' ages & grandparents' ages. We used this chart to transition into our discussion on Death & Dying.
Next, we took notes along with a powerpoint that highlighted significant psychologists & their contributions to thanatology (the study of death).
Finally, we presented our Teen Troubles projects today. Your summary & visual aid must be turned in by the end of the day for credit.

Assigned homework: Complete handout on Adulthood.

Global Studies 1 - B schedule

Today your Egyptian Artifact Projects were due! Each group presented their artifact & discussed its influence on Egyptian culture. After all groups presented, we wrote a reflection in our Writing History. You need to answer the question, "What did you learn about Egyptian culture during the process of your group project?"

Next, we took notes along with a powerpoint about Egyptian religious beliefs & other achievements.
Then, we updated our Unit 1 Vaults. You should use the foldable on Egyptian Culture to create a mini picture book. Illustrate the highlights of their culture & provide a caption for each picture.

Please be prepared for a quiz tomorrow on the Mesopotamian & Egyptian civilizations.

Global I - A schedule

Today we reviewed our knowledge about ancient Egyptian culture thus far. Then we took a quiz over the Mesopotamian & Nile River Civilizations. After we graded our quizzes & discussed the results, we began with our project presentations. Each group presented their artifact & explained its significance to Egyptian culture.

After all groups presented, we wrote a reflection in our Writing History. You need to answer the question, "What did you learn about Egyptian culture during the process of your group project?"

Then, we updated our Unit 1 Vaults. You should use the foldable on Egyptian Culture to create a mini picture book. Illustrate the highlights of their culture & provide a caption for each picture.

Assigned homework: Complete handout "Pyramids on the Nile" pg. 41 by Monday, October 4.

Freshman Seminar

Today we set up our binders to create our Career Research Portfolios. Then we reviewed proper MLA format & parenthetical documentation.
Your 3 interview transcripts (QNotes) for your research project were due today. I checked for completion of these interviews & verified your interview log.
During class, we worked on the rough drafts of our CSE's. You need to continue your work & then type up a final draft. It needs to be in 12pt, Times New Roman font & double spaced. Remember to include a Works Cited sheet.
Then by Monday, October 4 you need to have 2 people review your CSE. They need to sign off on your CSE Review Log. One reviewer needs to be a parent. The other reviewer can be any adult of your choosing.
On Monday, we will be in the media cener to continue work on our projects.

Psychology

Today we took a quiz over our material on Adolescence. We graded them in class & discussed our results.
Then we took a look at the assigned homework from Thursday (song lyrics). We highlighted any transitions, suggestions of change, or prompts for choices within the lyrics. Then we discussed them & wrote a response about how the lyrics you chose can represent an idea of transition between adolescence & adulthood. Responses were turned in during class.
Your new vault for Adulthood was handed out to be added to your existing pages. We will discuss this on Thursday.
Finally, we took notes along with a powerpoint about the transitions and attitudes experienced throughout adulthood.

Please be ready to present your Teen Troubles project on Thursday, September 30.
Be preparing for our upcoming test - on childhood, adolescence, & adulthood - Tuesday, October 5!

Global I - B schedule

We began class by reviewing information that we learned on Thursday about Egypt's geography & environmental concerns.Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about pharaohs & their system of governing. We discussed a few of the more popular pharaohs & their achievements. Then, we looked at a primary source on King Tut & watched 2 brief video clips about the significance of his tomb & the treasures inside.

Next, we read about who invaded Egypt & the important contributions made during the Middle Kingdom.
Then you were given a few minutes to break into your project groups to finalize your plans.

Assigned homework: complete handout "Pyramids on the Nile"
Remember that your group project needs to be ready to present on Thursday, September 30!
Also, be prepared to take a quiz over Mesopotamia & Egyptian civilizations on Friday, October 1.

Global Studies 1 - A schedule

We began class by reviewing information that we learned on Friday about Egypt's government & pharaohs. We looked at a primary source about King Tut & watched 2 brief video clips about the significance of his tomb.
Next, we read about who invaded Egypt & the important contributions made during the Middle Kingdom.
Then, we took notes along with a powerpoint about the culture in Egypt - religion, society, inventions, achievements,etc.... This lead to a Writing History assignment about significant achievements & how they would have affected Egyptians' lives.
Then you were given a few minutes to break into your project groups to finalize your plans.
Remember that your group project needs to be ready to present on Wednesday, September 29!

Also, be prepared to take a quiz over Mesopotamia & Egyptian civilizations on Wednesday, September 29.

Freshman Seminar

In class we extended our discussion on paraphrasing & summarizing. We looked at a specific article, "Understanding Phobias," to learn the best way to summarize a source.
Then we discussed the appropriate way to create a works cited page & the correct ways to cite an interview.
Your interviews need to be conducted & your notes prepared to write your CSE for Wednesday, September 29.

Global Studies 1 - A schedule

As it is our Friday tradition, we began class with DEAR & binder checks!
Next, we reviewed information that we learned on Wednesday about Egypt's geography & its affect on culture. Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about the Unification of Egypt. This lead us to defining rulers & examining specific famous pharaohs.
Then you were given some time to break into your project groups to finalize your plans. Remember that your group project needs to be ready to go on Wednesday, September 29!

Homework: Complete handout "Pyramids On the Nile" (pgs. 15-16).

Freshman Seminar

Today we discussed the interview process required for your Career Research Project. You should have your interviews lined up. Remember the tips & types of questions we discussed.
Then we defined summarizing, paraphrasing, & using quotations. We discussed the appropriate process to go through when paraphrasing. Then we practiced the process by reading "Burp,, Rumple, Toot!" We looked at a specific passage in the article & created our own paraphrases.
We will continue on Monday with our Summarizing & Paraphrasing methods.

Be aware of upcoming project deadlines!

Global Studies 1 - B schedule

To begin class, we took our 1st map quiz on Early River Valley Civilizations. If you did not meet passing standards, then you will need to attend my next AA (Tuesdays 3:05-3:45).
Then, we discussed the geography of Egypt today & how it influenced ancient Egyptian culture. We took notes along with a powerpoint presentation. We examined a handout about the Nile Delta & answered questions in our notes.

Don't forget to continue working on our Egyptian Artifact Project!
*Research
must represent Egyptian culture
*Create
tangible object - be creative & resourceful!
*Summarize
the Research, the Re-making (minimum 2 paragraphs, typed)
*Present
2 minutes
Today in your groups, settle on an artifact (human made object that communicates culture) & move forward with research & re-creating ideas. Project is due on Thursday, September 30 - so be ready to present!

Psychology

Today we watched a short video about another teen issue - stress. After watching in class, you wrote a journal entry about what stresses you experience & how you handle them.
Next we used whiteboards to chart out different teen issues, their causes, & available treatment. Remember to be working on your Teen Troubles Project which is due Thursday, September 30.
Next we took notes along with a powerpoint about gender roles & differences. Use this information to update your unit on adolescence in your vault.
For class on Tuesday, please bring in the lyrics of your favorite song for a class discussion.
Also, be prepared to take a quiz on adolescence.

Global I - A schedule

To begin class, we took our 1st map quiz on Early River Valley Civilizations. If you did not meet passing standards, then you will need to attend my next AA (Tuesdays 3:05-3:45).
Then, we discussed the geography of Egypt today & how it influenced ancient Egyptian culture. We took notes along with a powerpoint presentation. We examined a handout about the Nile Delta & answered questions in our notes.
Also, today you were assigned the Egyptian Artifact Project.
*Research
must represent Egyptian culture
*Create
tangible object - be creative & resourceful!
*Summarize
the Research, the Re-making (minimum 2 paragraphs, typed)
*Present
2 minutes

Today in your groups, assign a task to each member of the group, share contact information, brainstorm ideas, & take notes on ideas. Project is due on Wednesday, September 29. Be ready to present!

Freshman Seminar

Today we received a packet of instructions for our Career Research Project. We went over the requirements for the project & discussed deadlines. We looked at the first component - interviews. In class, we discussed interview tips, ideal questions, & interview requirements.

Using the skills and information from this quarter you will create a Career Research Notebook.
You will research careers that interest you & compile your results in a Portfolio.
Three main parts to project:

• Portfolio
• PowerPoint
• Presentation in front of class

In your portfolio you will have:
3 Interview Transcripts
Kuder Assessment Results
CSE of 250+ words for interviews
Cornell notes from 3 sources
PowerPoint handout

Important Due Dates:

Notebook with cover and dividers ~ 9/29
Interviews 1-3 transcripts (Q-Notes) ~ 9/29
CSE drafts completed (will work on in class) ~ 9/29
CSE drafts read by 2 people (including 1 parent) ~ 10/4
Research deadline (last M.C. day) ~ 10/8
Final product due ~ 10/18
Presentations will be 10/18 and 10/20

Global I - B schedule

We briefly reviewed our knowledge of the environmental concerns in Mesopotamia. Then we read a source about Early Water Engineering which gave us details about specific methods the Mesopotamians utilized to get water. In class, we completed a worksheet on City-States in Mesopotamia.

Today you were assigned the Egyptian Artifact Project.

*Research
must represent Egyptian culture


*Create
tangible object - be creative & resourceful!


*Summarize
the Research, the Re-making (minimum 2 paragraphs, typed)


*Present
1-2 minutes

Today in your groups, assign a task to each member of the group, share contact information, brainstorm ideas, & take notes on ideas. Project is due on Thursday, September 30. Be ready to present!

Psychology

We continue in our study about Adolescent Development by looking at the personal & social aspects. We discussed several theories of adolescence & the developmental process of morals & identity.

Today you were given a project assignment that will be due on Thursday,September 30.
Select a teen issue to research & present.

• Teen depression
• Teen suicide
• Anorexia nervosa
• Bulimia nervosa

Research the causes, the incidence of occurrence, & the available help for the problem.

Include 3 paragraph, typed summary of issue. Create a visual aid. Present to peers in a 1-2 minute presentation.

 

For homework please complete the assigned worksheet on Personal & Social Development.

Global I - A schedule

Today we discussed the global issue of water shortages & how various societies approach those problems. We related several current articles to the environmental problems & solutions Sumerians faced while living in Mesopotamia. Then we read a source about Early Water Engineering which gave us details about specific methods the Mesopotamians utilized to get water. In class, we completed a worksheet on City-States in Mesopotamia.

*Don't forget to be prepared for your map quiz on Wednesday, September 22!!

Freshman Seminar

Today we took a summative assessment on Managing Yourself & Note-taking Methods.
Our test focused on methods of taking notes & compiling those notes into summaries or written responses. Then we used the laptops to answer a question about our strengths & weaknesses. This 2-paragraph response should be saved in your student folder to be graded.

Don't forget about Camp Greenville!
I will need forms signed & returned as soon as possible. Money must also be turned into me.

Global I - B schedule

We examined the map on pg. 27 & discussed the first ancient river vally civilization - Mesopotamia.
We took notes along with a powerpoint presentation to discover the culture of ancient Sumer & Mesopotamia. In class, we examined ancient proverbs that help us understand Mesopotamian values & social standards. Then we discussed King Hammurabi & his greatest achievements.
Please be prepared for DEAR & binder checks at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Exit Work: How was Sumerian culture spread throughout Mesopotamia?

* Remember, your map quiz will be on Thursday, September 23.

Psychology

We took a quiz over chapter 3 section 1 & reviewed it during class.
In class, you were assigned to read & outline pgs. 78-85. Through a powerpoint presentation, we learned about parenting styles & theories of social development. For homework, complete the worksheet that was handed out about Freud's theory of development.
Please be prepared for DEAR & binder checks at the begining of class tomorrow.
Exit work: What are the dimensions of socialization?

Global I - B schedule

Today we began our study of the Early River Valley Civilizations. We looked first at the Mesopotamian civilization. We took notes along with a powerpoint presentation. We examined a primary source of ancient proverbs which gave us insight into the values & social standards of the people in Sumer. Then we learned about the first established lawcode - created by Hammurabi. We examined outside materials about Hammurabi's greatest achievements as a  Mesopotamian ruler.
Exit Work: How did cultural ideas spread  throughout Mesopotamia?

* Remember, your map quiz will be on Wednesday, September 22.

Freshman Seminar

Today we wrapped up our lesson on notetaking from a video. We used Reporter Notes to compare & contrast our notes from Monday. Then we wrote a strong paragraph about "How can tragedy turn into triumph?" We shared some of our writings in class & then turned them in for credit.
Then we reviewed for our test on Monday. We wrote example questions, evaluated the importance of the topics we covered, & created study cards to use throughout the week.
We will take our test on  Managing Yourself & Notetaking on Monday, September 20.

Psychology

Today we reviewed material from Thursday's class & went over the assigned homework in class. Then you received the new vault handout for unit 2. In class, you were to create the foldable & fill in as much information as possible.
Through a powerpoint lesson we took notes & discussed the cognitive & emotional development in children.
We completed exit work & discussed the material that will be included on Thursday's quiz.

Global Studies 1 - B schedule

We reviewed information from Thursday's class about the 5 characteristics of civilization. Graded work was returned to you & information about AA.
In class we defined the terms on pg. 19 & illustrated 5 of those terms....this is to be kept in your notes section of your binder.

Then we read & discussed information about the city of Ur & its importance. We answered questions in pairs & wrote a paragraph in our Writing History section.

Your first mapwork was assigned as well. The map quiz will be on Thursday, September 23.


*An extra credit opportunity was given as well. Due next class.

Global Studies I - A schedule

We reviewed information from Friday's class about the 5 characteristics of civilization. Graded work was returned to you & information about AA.
In class we defined the terms on pg. 19 & illustrated 5 of those terms....this is to be kept in your notes section of your binder.
Then we read & discussed information about the city of Ur & its importance. We answered questions in pairs & completed a handout about the material.
Your first mapwork was assigned as well. The map quiz will be on Wednesday, September 22.
Homework: Read & briefly outline pgs. 29-34.

*An extra credit opportunity was given as well. Due next class.

Freshman Seminar

Today we completed our lesson on taking notes from expository texts. We compared the information from 2 different articles about the process of learning & retaining knowledge.
Then we began a lesson on taking notes from video sources. We started watching a video about the effects of Hurricane Katrina. As we watched, we took notes to try to answer a purpose question we asked before the video.
Remember we will have a test over all material on Monday, September 20.

Global I - B schedule

Today we reviewed our knowledge about the five characteristics of civilization. We took a few minutes during class to make updates to our vaults & reviewed material from last section.
Then we took a quiz over chapter 1 information. We graded in class to receive direct results & discussed the questions.
For homework please complete the worksheet about the city of Ur.

Psychology

Your graded tests were returned today. Those of you who did not make at least an 80% need to re-test tomorrow @ 2pm.
We discussed the depth perception of babies & examined the "Visual Cliff" experiment conducted in the 1960s. Then we attempted to translate a passage with unfamiliar words to test our receptive language capabilities. We discussed what type of language forms in a child as they age. Then we looked at a case study, "The Cae of Genie." where a child was neglected and then treated to develop language skills. We answered 3 questions about the case study & turned them in during class.
For homework a handout was given about chapter 3 section 1 - this is due Tuesday, September 14.

Freshman Seminar

Today we continued our discussion on effective note-taking techniques to use during a lecture. We tested our methods on a partner with a 3 minute lecture on a hobby. Then we listened to three different college lectures & took notes. Afterwards, we wrote a summary about effective lecture-based note-taking.

Global I - A schedule

Today we explained how villages grew into cities. We began by briefly outlining pgs. 14-23 in our notes. We discussed the Neolithic Ice Man, examined a primary source, & answered questions in our notes during class. In class, we wrote 2 paragraphs about the significant consequences of the Agricultural Revolution - this stays in Writing History section of binder.


Then we read about the 5 components of civilization and discussed modern examples.
Homework: Humans Try to Control Nature (reading guide worksheet 7-8)

Prepare for a quiz on Friday!

Global I - B schedule

Today we explained how villages grew into cities. We discussed the Neolithic Ice Man, examined a primary source, & answered questions in our notes during class. In class, we wrote 2 paragraphs about the significant consequences of the Agricultural Revolution - this stays in Writing History section of binder.
Then we read about the 5 components of civilization and charted modern examples with our partner.
Homework: Read & outline pgs. 29-34

Remember, we will have a quiz on Thursday!

Psychology

We finished our tests today and began a new unit on Infancy & Childhood. In class you were asked to briefly read & outline pgs. 61-65 in your notes. Then we discussed the controversial topic of Nature vs. Nurture. We viewed a video clip, read an article, and discussed our opinions on the topic.
Exit Work: How do researchers measure infant capabilities?

Global I - B schedule

Culture interviews were due today!

We shared some fun facts about our interviews & what we learned about others' culture.
We asked ourselves, "How does prehistoric cave art communicate ancient culture?" Then we looked at modern "cave art" or street murals. These art forms also communicate culture. We took it 1 step further & created our own art today in class. Each group came up with a topic that communicates culture & created posters to share!

In class, we completed a review handout about culture & artifacts.
For homework, complete Human Origins in Africa worksheet. This should be turned in at the beginning of class on Friday.

Psychology

Today's lesson began with examining an observation experiment. We discussed the problems one could encounter trying to gain all information just from observation. Then we defined terms on pg.35 to familiarize ourselves with key words.
Next, we discussed methods of research & potential problems and solutions of those research methods.
With a partner, we created charts to desribe the pros/cons of each research method.
Then we took notes about single-blind/double-blind experiments & the placebo effect.
In class, #1-4 on pg. 45 was assigned.

In your journal, describe a time/event when you experienced a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Remember we will have our first test (over chap. 1-2) tomorrow!
Study study school's your buddy!!

Global I - A schedule

Culture interviews were due today!
We shared some fun facts about our interviews & what we learned about others' culture.
We asked ourselves, "How does prehistoric cave art communicate ancient culture?" Then we looked at modern "cave art" or street murals. These art forms also communicate culture. We took it 1 step further & created our own art today in class. Each group came up with a topic that communicates culture & created posters to share!
In class, we completed a review handout about culture & artifacts.
For homework, complete Human Origins in Africa worksheet. Turn into tray at the beginning of class next Wednesday!

Happy Labor Day!

Freshman Seminar

Today we finished our discussion on college admissions inquiry. We looked at a series of photographs and discussed possible meanings & directions for essay writing. During class a two-paragraph response was assigned.
Then we talked about the best way to take notes during a lecture. We will continue with this lesson next Wednesday.
Have a happy long weekend!

Global I - B schedule

Today for bellwork we studied a map in our books about the Early Migration Routes of pre-historic peoples. Then we completed a worksheet in class about it which tested our map interpretation skills.
Next, we discussed ancient cave paintings & what they can tell us about the culture of prehistoric peoples. We visited 10 different "caves" & discussed their possible interpretations.
Lastly, a primary source handout was given on the Lascaux Cave painting. You were assigned to describe how it was created & its purpose. This assignment should be a good paragraph in your Writing History section of your binder.
Don't forget, culture interviews are due Thursday!

Psychology

At the beginning of class we discussed Friday's homework assignment - 2-day behavior observation.
Then we began work on our Psychology Vault. This will serve as an ongoing portfolio of sorts. We will continue to add to it as we progress through the units. It will have all the major highlights of class discussions, activities, and assignments. It will serve as a great study tool!
Lastly, we worked in groups to identify the different functions of psychologists. We did exit work in our journal to conclude today's class.
Be studying for our first test - on Friday!

Psychology

"a little learning is a dangerous thing"

 

Today we discovered the many fields of psychology, what degrees they require, & the salary ranges of psychologists in the U.S.
In class, we completed a worksheet over Chapter 1.

Assigned homework: Why do you do what you do?

• Over the next 2 days observe & keep careful notes of your behavior.
• Chart each action such as, “woke up to the alarm clock’s ring,” “ate breakfast,” “yelled at little brother…”
• Beside each behavior list the cause of that behavior.
• Example: “I woke up at 7:00am because school starts at 8:00am & I hate being late.”
• Using the behaviorist approach, describe how rewards & punishments affected each of the behaviors on your list. (see pgs. 19-20)

Global I - B schedule

Today, we discussed the definition & examples of culture.
A cultural interview project was assigned:

• Interview another person to learn about their culture.
• Ask them 20 questions to discover their unique culture.
• Include a typed summary reporting on your discovery. (2 paragraph min.)
• Must include the signature of the person you interview.
• Due on Thursday– Sept 2.

We discussed the emergence of modern humans & the discovery of Lucy. We viewed a clip about her discovery & analyzed a primary source written by the man who discovered her - Donald Johansen. Then we took notes on the development of early hominids.

Exit Work: (to be kept in Daily Work portion of binder) How did homo erectus use fire to adapt to the environment?

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today's class began by studying the map on pg. 3 & discovering the origins of early humans.
Then we reviewed our lesson on primary & secondary sources before digging in to the artifacts.
We used a passage from our books to chart sources within a text. This chart must be included in your binder which will be checked for credit on Friday.

Next, we discussed artifacts & examined pg. 4 of our books. In class, you were asked to write in journal portion of your binder (Writing History) two paragraphs about the artifacts discovered.

Finally we discussed the definition and examples of culture.

A cultural interview project was assigned:

• Interview another person to learn about their culture.
• Ask them 20 questions to discover their unique culture.
• Include a typed summary reporting on your discovery. (2 paragraph min.)
• Must include the signature of the person you interview.
• Due on Wednesday– Sept 1.

HW: complete reading guide handout pgs.5-6

Freshman Seminar

Mr. Getty came to class today & gave a technology orientation. He demonstrated the appropriate way to use the laptops here at BMC.

Global I - B schedule

Today's class began by studying the map on pg. 3 & discovering the origins of early humans.

Then we discussed primary & secondary sources before digging in to the artifacts.
We quizzed ourselved on sources & examined pg.R22 of our textbooks. We used a passage from our books to chart sources within a text.

Next, we discussed artifacts & examined pg. 4 of our books. In class, you were asked to write in journal portion of your binder (Writing History) two paragraphs about the artifacts discovered.

HW: complete reading guide handout pgs.5-6

Psychology

What questions would a behavioral psychologist ask?

Today we briefly reviewed last week's exit work assignments & notes. Then we practiced the Freudian-method of free association.
We read from our books about the behavioralist, Ivan Pavlov, and his well-known experiment. Then we put it to the test. Each time a bell sounded, you had to lick lemonade powder off of your finger. We repeated this several times. Then the last time the bell rang you were stopped before you could lick -- almost everyone had the same reaction. They could predict the sour/sweet taste (and salivate) before it touched their tastebuds.
In class assignment: pg. 22 #1-4
HW: Journal writing assignment taken from #5 on pg. 22

Also, don't forget to bring in a cartoon/comic clipping that seeks to explain behavior!!

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today's lesson began with a question - "What is an artifact?"
We determined the tools & purposes of archaeology. We viewed a documentary about the history of archaeology & the most renown archaeologist (Howard Carter). In class, we answered questions about the film & turned them in.
Then, we discussed the difference between primary & secondary sources. We will continue with this on Wednesday.
Homework: Read pg. R22 & complete Applying the Skill activity.

Freshman Seminar

Today we continued our discussion on effective ways to manage an agenda. In class, we wrote a paragraph summarizing the most effective methods of keeping an agenda.
Then we used a couple different methods of researching, reading, & inquiry. We studied two articles about college admissions.

Global I - A & B schedule

We took a quiz about the policies/procedures & important information. We discussed the essential tools of timelines & maps and we completed our group presentations on the themes of social studies.
In class, we worked on Textbook Scavenger - complete as homework if not finished.
Assigned homework: Read pgs. S2-S5 & summarize in your Writing History section of binder. Summary must be a minimum of 7 sentences. Explain how the information could be useful to you.

Psychology

Today we discussed observable & unobservable behaviors.
Assigned exit work was to discuss the theory of birth order & how it affects one's behavior.
Homework: Bring in a children's story, fairytale, or fable that has a moral/lesson. Bring for tomorrow!!

Freshman Seminar

Monday we discussed the article, "Managing Oneself" and completed a handout that was taken up at the end of class. We created a poster to monitor our goals & began a lesson on Maintaining an Agenda.
Wednesday we met in the Media Lab with Ms. Belt to continue our KUDER assessments.

Global Studies - B schedule

Yesterday we presented our timelines and worked in groups to learn the themes of social studies. Groups will finish presenting on Thursday.

Psychology

Yesterday in psych you were assigned books & we took a cruise through psychologyland.
You were assigned homework: read pgs. 7-13 & answer #1-5.

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today we presented our groupwork on the themes of social studies & took notes.
Textbooks were assigned & a handout, Textbook Scavenger, was given as homework (due Wednesday, 08.18.10).

Freshman Seminar

We read the article, "Managing Oneself" & discussed questions on the handout. Should have turned worksheet in at the end of class.
We began taking notes on the best way to use an agenda.
Wednesday we will be in the Media Lab to work more with our KUDER assessments.

Global Studies I - A&B schedule

We took a pre-test to measure our previous knowledge.
Timeline projects are due next class period.

(A schedule = Friday, August 13)
(B schedule = Tuesday, August 17)

Psychology

Today we discussed methods of approaching the study of psychology & took notes about the scientific method.
We read 2 articles about psychological experiments & answered 3 questions about them.
Assigned journal work is:
Imagine that you were one of the people who came to view the wild boy in the cage. Write a letter to Phillipe Pinel expressing your feelings & thoughts on seeing a human being treated this way. Remember the time period in which you are writing. (Due Tuesday - August 17)

Global Studies I - B schedule

Today in class....
Discussed the expectations of this course.
You need to have your parent read & sign the syllabus contract.
Also, your parent needs to sign the letter that was handed out regarding media related sources.

Begin brainstorming & creating your timeline project.
*10 dates & captions of major events in your life.
*5 pictures to illustrate those events. (may be drawings, photographs, magazine clips, clipart, etc...)
Due Tuesday- August 17 @ beginning of period. Present to class.

Psychology

We discussed the expectations and content of this course.
Please have your syllabus contract signed & your media authorization signed by a parent. Due Thursday (08.12.10)

Global Studies I - A schedule

Today in class....
Discussed the expectations of this course.
You need to have your parent read & sign the syllabus contract.
Also, your parent needs to sign the letter that was handed out regarding media related sources.

Begin brainstorming & creating your timeline project.
*10 dates & captions of major events in your life.
*5 pictures to illustrate those events. (may be drawings, photographs, magazine clips, clipart, etc...)
Due Friday - August 13 @ beginning of period. Present to class.

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