Today we discussed our 4th theme of Geography. We began class with a film of the different places and regions of America. We used the film to aid our understanding of how people, products, and ideas move through our world.
After taking some notes along with a lecture, a worksheet was handed out as a homework assignment. You are to use this to log the products in your home that represent movement.
For the remainder of class we worked on our projects - the ABC Book of South Carolina.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
a geographer's tools...
What are the two types of location we discussed in yesterday's lecture?
Today we practiced our latitude and longitude skills! We started with a handout which we completed in class and then we used our iPads to scan a code that took us to an interactive quiz. We then used the handout to find the absolute locations for 11 major cities. (This needs to be turned in for credit.)
Later, we took notes along with a presentation about some of the tools and technologies used in geography today.
Tomorrow we will discuss map projections! Remember to bring your grapefruit! :)
Today we practiced our latitude and longitude skills! We started with a handout which we completed in class and then we used our iPads to scan a code that took us to an interactive quiz. We then used the handout to find the absolute locations for 11 major cities. (This needs to be turned in for credit.)
Later, we took notes along with a presentation about some of the tools and technologies used in geography today.
Tomorrow we will discuss map projections! Remember to bring your grapefruit! :)
Monday, December 5, 2011
discovering the sub-regions of Europe
Today we worked in groups to complete an assignment in which we discovered the four diverse regions of Europe. Each group had to find specific essential information, create an infographic based on the research, and present their findings to the class. As each "region" presented we took notes - creating a table of information about each area.
We concluded class with our exit work based off of the map on pg. 317.
*Don't forget that your PostCard Project is due at the beginning of class tomorrow! Be sure to use your rubric in order to get the best grade possible!
*Also, prepare for the map test on Europe on Wednesday!
We concluded class with our exit work based off of the map on pg. 317.
*Don't forget that your PostCard Project is due at the beginning of class tomorrow! Be sure to use your rubric in order to get the best grade possible!
*Also, prepare for the map test on Europe on Wednesday!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Interacting with the Environment - Europe
Bellwork: Interpret the bargraph on pg. 281 of your textbook and answer the three questions under the graph.
Before beginning a new section we briefly reviewed yesterday's lesson and upcoming deadlines. Please remember your postcard activity is due on Tuesday and we will have a map quiz on Wednesday (Dec. 7) along with an open-note quiz - so be prepared!
We completed and discussed a map practice handout. Also, a list of possible terms was given for your map quiz.
We took notes along with a powerpoint lesson on specific European countries and the ways in which they have adapted or changed their environments. We also discussed some of the problems that have occurred because of these envrironmental modifications and their possible solutions.
We took a few minutes to complete a Writing prompt in our daily logs. We compared/contrasted the Netherlands and Venice, Italy's adaptations and the consequences.
We spent the rest of class researching and working on our Postcard Activities.
Enjoy your weekend! See you in class on Monday!
-Mrs. Blagg
Before beginning a new section we briefly reviewed yesterday's lesson and upcoming deadlines. Please remember your postcard activity is due on Tuesday and we will have a map quiz on Wednesday (Dec. 7) along with an open-note quiz - so be prepared!
We completed and discussed a map practice handout. Also, a list of possible terms was given for your map quiz.
We took notes along with a powerpoint lesson on specific European countries and the ways in which they have adapted or changed their environments. We also discussed some of the problems that have occurred because of these envrironmental modifications and their possible solutions.
We took a few minutes to complete a Writing prompt in our daily logs. We compared/contrasted the Netherlands and Venice, Italy's adaptations and the consequences.
We spent the rest of class researching and working on our Postcard Activities.
Enjoy your weekend! See you in class on Monday!
-Mrs. Blagg
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Europe's Physical Geography
Bellwork: What are five major mountain ranges in Europe?
To prepare for the upcoming map quiz on Europe, we completed a "european flight" worksheet in class.
We used our daily logs to define five key terms and then we took notes along with a powerpoint presentation about the significant physical features throughout Europe. After taking notes, we completed a handout on Climate & Vegetation and turned it in.
Today we also began work on our Postcard Activity. You were assigned a city of Europe to research. You will complete a City information handout to help with completing this assignment. Your postcard will picture a major landmark/landform from your city on the front. This must be drawn. On the back you will write a letter to a friend or family member back home telling of your time in the city. We began research using https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ . Your complete Postcard Activity is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, December 6.
To prepare for the upcoming map quiz on Europe, we completed a "european flight" worksheet in class.
We used our daily logs to define five key terms and then we took notes along with a powerpoint presentation about the significant physical features throughout Europe. After taking notes, we completed a handout on Climate & Vegetation and turned it in.
Today we also began work on our Postcard Activity. You were assigned a city of Europe to research. You will complete a City information handout to help with completing this assignment. Your postcard will picture a major landmark/landform from your city on the front. This must be drawn. On the back you will write a letter to a friend or family member back home telling of your time in the city. We began research using https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/ . Your complete Postcard Activity is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday, December 6.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Global 1 - A & B days
We will briefly review for our final.
Please bring past quizzes & notes to class to correct/organize.
The final will cover our material on the Eurasian Empires (Byzantines, Russians, Mongols, & Turks), African Societies, & the Early Americas.
Please bring past quizzes & notes to class to correct/organize.
The final will cover our material on the Eurasian Empires (Byzantines, Russians, Mongols, & Turks), African Societies, & the Early Americas.
Sociology
Today we discussed the process of modernization & how it affects a society.
For Friday, please bring your binder & book to class. We will review for our final. The final exam is on Tuesday, May 24 @ 8:00 am.
For Friday, please bring your binder & book to class. We will review for our final. The final exam is on Tuesday, May 24 @ 8:00 am.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Global 1 - B schedule
How did the Nazca & the Moche develop rich farmlands?
We began class with bellwork and updating the foldable on our current vault. Thus far, our study of the Americas had led us to examine the Olmec, Zapotec, Chavin, Nazca, & Moche.
Today we continued with our study by examining the Maya, Aztec, & Inca Empires that rose up in Central & South America. We took notes along with a powerpoint & discussed the various accomplishments and beliefs of each culture.
Today we continued with our study by examining the Maya, Aztec, & Inca Empires that rose up in Central & South America. We took notes along with a powerpoint & discussed the various accomplishments and beliefs of each culture.
In class we completed a handout that outlined the unique irrigation techniques of the Maya.
Homework: Complete the handout,Aztecs Control Central Mexico. Read the source article on Machu Picchu (on the back of the handout).
* Please remember that we will have a quiz over our unit on the Americas on Tuesday, May 17.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
How did the Nazca & the Moche develop rich farmlands?
We began class with bellwork and updating the foldable on our current vault. Thus far, our study of the Americas had led us to examine the Olmec, Zapotec, Chavin, Nazca, & Moche.
Today we continued with our study by examining the Maya, Aztec, & Inca Empires that rose up in Central & South America. We took notes along with a powerpoint & discussed the various accomplishments and beliefs of each culture.
Today we continued with our study by examining the Maya, Aztec, & Inca Empires that rose up in Central & South America. We took notes along with a powerpoint & discussed the various accomplishments and beliefs of each culture.
In class we completed a handout that outlined the unique irrigation techniques of the Maya.
Homework: Complete the handout, Aztecs Control Central Mexico. Read the source article on Machu Picchu (on the back of the handout).
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Global 1 - B schedule
What factors made the Oaxaca Valley a likely place for civilization to develop?
We took notes on the South American civilizations: Chavin, Nazca, & Moche. We took a gallery walk around the room to discover the mysterious Nazca lines. We evaluated each image & tried to figure out why they were created. Then we completed a handout in class to help us determine the validity of a historical document about the Nazca culture.
Homework: Complete the Building Vocabulary handout, The Americas: A Separate World.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
What factors made the Oaxaca Valley a likely place for civilization to develop?
Then we took notes on the South American civilizations: Chavin, Nazca, & Moche.
We took a gallery walk around the room to discover the mysterious Nazca lines. We evaluated each image & tried to figure out why they were created. Then we completed a handout in class to help us determine the validity of a historical document about the Nazca culture.
Homework: Complete the Building Vocabulary handout, The Americas: A Separate World.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
We briefly reviewed Friday's lesson about environmental concerns in Africa & how the people adapt to those environments. We discussed & completed the "Diverse Societies" worksheet with a partner in class.
Then we took notes on the migrations of the Bantu-speaking peoples & the effects of migration. We discussed potential reason for migration....push-pull factors. Then we worked through a handout in class which covered adaptations the Bantu had to make & the effects on others.
We used a map to geographically & culturally map several rising empires in Africa. We discussed the Efe, the Almoravid, Ghana, Mali, & Songhai civilizations. Then we looked at an example of storytelling by reading from Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali. We will finish reading & discuss on Wednesday.
Homework: Complete "Identifying Problems" worksheet. Study for map quiz!!
Then we took notes on the migrations of the Bantu-speaking peoples & the effects of migration. We discussed potential reason for migration....push-pull factors. Then we worked through a handout in class which covered adaptations the Bantu had to make & the effects on others.
We used a map to geographically & culturally map several rising empires in Africa. We discussed the Efe, the Almoravid, Ghana, Mali, & Songhai civilizations. Then we looked at an example of storytelling by reading from Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali. We will finish reading & discuss on Wednesday.
Homework: Complete "Identifying Problems" worksheet. Study for map quiz!!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
The first several minutes of class were spent doing DEAR & binder checks.
Today we started our new unit on African Societies. We received our new vaults & took time in class to create the foldable for it & define the first 6 terms in the vocabulary box.
We took notes along with a powerpoint on the various geographical features & environmental concerns in Africa. We discussed 3 of the earliest African civilizations. We wrote a letter describing a journey through Africa & put it in our Unit 7 vault. This writing history assignment is homework if not completed in class.
Today we started our new unit on African Societies. We received our new vaults & took time in class to create the foldable for it & define the first 6 terms in the vocabulary box.
We took notes along with a powerpoint on the various geographical features & environmental concerns in Africa. We discussed 3 of the earliest African civilizations. We wrote a letter describing a journey through Africa & put it in our Unit 7 vault. This writing history assignment is homework if not completed in class.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Global 1 - B schedule
Today we started our new unit on African Societies. We received our new vaults & took time in class to create the foldable for it & define the first 6 terms in the vocabulary box.
We took notes along with a powerpoint on the various geographical features & environmental concerns in Africa. We discussed 3 of the earliest African civilizations. We wrote a letter describing a journey through Africa & put it in our Unit 7 vault.
Then we completed a worksheet (Diverse Societies in Africa) with a table partner.
Homework: Complete "Identifying Problems" worksheet.
We took notes along with a powerpoint on the various geographical features & environmental concerns in Africa. We discussed 3 of the earliest African civilizations. We wrote a letter describing a journey through Africa & put it in our Unit 7 vault.
Then we completed a worksheet (Diverse Societies in Africa) with a table partner.
Homework: Complete "Identifying Problems" worksheet.
Sociology
We began our new unit, Social Inequality. We took notes along with a powerpoint, completed a worksheet together in class about prestige, & began a discussion about poverty in the U.S.
Exit Work: Design a concept diagram for Social Stratification.
Exit Work: Design a concept diagram for Social Stratification.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
We began class by creating a concept map for the basic beliefs of Islam. This should be completed on the space provided in your vault.
We continued with our class discussion of the varying Muslim beliefs & practices. We took notes along with a powerpoint & discussed the crisis that followed Muhammad's death, the leadership conflicts, & the split in Islamic beliefs. We examined the common sects of Islam & their typical beliefs. Then we read an excerpt from the Qur'an and discussed its possible interpretations.
We briefly reviewed our knowledge of the Eurasian Empires & took our final unit quiz.
After the quiz we received new map work for our unit on African Societies. Map quiz will be on Wednesday, April 27.
We continued with our class discussion of the varying Muslim beliefs & practices. We took notes along with a powerpoint & discussed the crisis that followed Muhammad's death, the leadership conflicts, & the split in Islamic beliefs. We examined the common sects of Islam & their typical beliefs. Then we read an excerpt from the Qur'an and discussed its possible interpretations.
We briefly reviewed our knowledge of the Eurasian Empires & took our final unit quiz.
After the quiz we received new map work for our unit on African Societies. Map quiz will be on Wednesday, April 27.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
We began class by finishing our group work on Genghis Khan.
Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about the Turks & Islam. We discussed the stereotypes Muslims are often labeled with.
Muslims have also made many advancements in the field of science & art....read in your textbook on pgs. 275-279 & write down significant accomplishments.
Wednesday we will read an excerpt from the Qur'an, review briefly, & take a quiz over the last half of the unit we've covered.
Then we took notes along with a powerpoint about the Turks & Islam. We discussed the stereotypes Muslims are often labeled with.
Muslims have also made many advancements in the field of science & art....read in your textbook on pgs. 275-279 & write down significant accomplishments.
Wednesday we will read an excerpt from the Qur'an, review briefly, & take a quiz over the last half of the unit we've covered.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Global 1 - B schedule
The Hagia Sophia Research is due today!
After bellwork, we took our map quiz over our Eurasian features.
We took notes along with a powerpoint about the Mongol Empire. We completed a Writing History assignment and then broke into groups to read & discuss the Mongol Empire. We will continue with our groupwork for class on Thursday.
Homework: Complete Mongol Conquest fill-in-the-blank worksheet.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
Today we had a quiz over our 1st Eurasian Empire - the Byzantines.
We discussed the Russian Empire by taking notes along with a powerpoint & completing a worksheet together in class. Then we updated our vault pocket with the 2 empires we've learned about thus far.
We discussed the importance of geography in Russia & completed a worksheet during class. If you did not finish, this is homework.
*Remember your map quiz & Hagia Sophia research is due on Wednesday, April 13.
We discussed the Russian Empire by taking notes along with a powerpoint & completing a worksheet together in class. Then we updated our vault pocket with the 2 empires we've learned about thus far.
We discussed the importance of geography in Russia & completed a worksheet during class. If you did not finish, this is homework.
*Remember your map quiz & Hagia Sophia research is due on Wednesday, April 13.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Global 1 - A & B days
We discussed the Byzantine Empire by taking notes along with a powerpoint. We examined the reign of Justinian & his accomplishments as the "new caesar."
Together we examined a primary source about the building of the Hagia Sophia. You need to use the handout to conduct your own research about the famous church. This is due on Tues. April 12 (B days) or Wed. April 13 (A days).
Then we discussed the reasons why the church split into Roman Catholicism & Eastern Orthodoxy.
Your new mapwork was handed out as well. You were given time in class to locate & check your maps. The map quiz will be on Tues. April 12 (B days) or Wed. April 13 (A days).
Together we examined a primary source about the building of the Hagia Sophia. You need to use the handout to conduct your own research about the famous church. This is due on Tues. April 12 (B days) or Wed. April 13 (A days).
Then we discussed the reasons why the church split into Roman Catholicism & Eastern Orthodoxy.
Your new mapwork was handed out as well. You were given time in class to locate & check your maps. The map quiz will be on Tues. April 12 (B days) or Wed. April 13 (A days).
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