We are using USAtestprep.com to practice for upcoming EOC exams. Today in class we used a powerpoint handout to go over what the English EOC will look like. The majority of class was spent taking the 1st test practice created by Mrs. Westbrook.
You need to complete the 2nd test practice for homework. This needs to be complete by Wednesday & you will be graded for completion of this task.
Wednesday we will look at Science & Math practice tests.
Friday we will finish up with our practices & discuss the final ePortfolio assignment.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Sociology
Describe 3 of the 7 discussed patterns of treatment for minority groups.
Thursday we will work on the immigration & culture posters. Finishing touches & presentation practice will be on Friday. We will present our minority group exhibits on Tuesday, May 10.
Global 1 - B schedule
We began class by updating our vaults. We described the three main migration factors & then discussed push & pull factors for each.
Then we finished a film that depicts the environmental interaction that takes place in Mozambique, Africa. Before we watched we developed a purpose question. While we watched we took notes. After we watched we wrote a 7-10 sentence response. This is homework if you did not finish in class.
We took an open-note quiz over our unit on Africa.
Then we finished a film that depicts the environmental interaction that takes place in Mozambique, Africa. Before we watched we developed a purpose question. While we watched we took notes. After we watched we wrote a 7-10 sentence response. This is homework if you did not finish in class.
We took an open-note quiz over our unit on Africa.
Lastly, we received our new vault on the Americas. You need to define the 7 terms in the Key Vocabulary box & create a foldable for the VIP section.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Global 1 - A schedule
We began class by updating our vaults. We described the three main migration factors & then discussed push & pull factors for each.
Then we watched a film that depicts the environmental interaction that takes place in Africa, more specifically in Mozambique. Before we watched we developed a purpose question. While we watched we took notes. After we watched we wrote a 7-10 sentence response. This is homework if you did not finish in class.
Lastly, we took an open-note quiz over our unit on Africa.
Then we watched a film that depicts the environmental interaction that takes place in Africa, more specifically in Mozambique. Before we watched we developed a purpose question. While we watched we took notes. After we watched we wrote a 7-10 sentence response. This is homework if you did not finish in class.
Lastly, we took an open-note quiz over our unit on Africa.
Freshman Seminar
Today we presented many of our Freshmen Seminar Research Projects to our class & various parents. I want to thank each of the parents who came to support their student.
Unfortunately, we did not get to present all projects today. Therefore, several students will present on Wednesday & we will evaluate our progress after they present.
Unfortunately, we did not get to present all projects today. Therefore, several students will present on Wednesday & we will evaluate our progress after they present.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Freshman Seminar
We practiced our presentations in small groups & critiqued each other's work in class.
We discussed the procedure in which all presentations should be made, the research expectations, & the rubric guidelines.
All ePortfolios must be complete & ready for submission on Monday, May 2. We will then present to parents & other guests! Practice & be prepared to do your best!
We discussed the procedure in which all presentations should be made, the research expectations, & the rubric guidelines.
All ePortfolios must be complete & ready for submission on Monday, May 2. We will then present to parents & other guests! Practice & be prepared to do your best!
Global 1 - A schedule
We took our map quiz over African countries today & graded them in class.
We briefly reviewed African Empires & placed them geographically.
Then we looked at an example of storytelling by reading from Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali. We read this aloud with our table partner & answered questions about the griot's tale.
As a class, we examined the Great Zimbabwe empire & completed a Writing History.
Exit Work: How is Swahili an example of cultural interaction?
We briefly reviewed African Empires & placed them geographically.
Then we looked at an example of storytelling by reading from Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali. We read this aloud with our table partner & answered questions about the griot's tale.
As a class, we examined the Great Zimbabwe empire & completed a Writing History.
Exit Work: How is Swahili an example of cultural interaction?
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!!
Freshman Seminar
Today we finished & uploaded our journal entry section of our research project.
Any finishing touches or last minute uploads should be completed before class on Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 27 - We will practice our presentations with our peers & evaluate each other's work.
Monday, May 2 - We will present our projects to our guests! ePortfolios & presentations must be perfected & ready to go!
You have your rubric & expectations so even if you did not meet a benchmark deadline... please make sure you have all components of the project complete & uploaded to your ePortfolio!
Remember the All About Me section is extra credit & you can also choose to bring a prop/visual aid for your presentation.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! I am expecting excellent & professional projects!!
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.
Freshman Seminar
Today your annotated bibliography needs to be complete & uploaded onto your ePortfolio. Check out the attached example & make sure you're format is correct!
Please begin working on the journal entry section & when complete also upload.
Monday, April 25 - We will add the finishing touches to our research projects/ePortfolios.
Wednesday, April 27 - We will practice our presentations in class.
Monday, May 2 - We will present our projects to our guests!
You have your rubric & expectations so even if you did not meet a benchmark deadline... please make sure you have all components of the project complete & uploaded to your ePortfolio!
Remember the All About Me section is extra credit & you can also choose to bring a prop/visual aid for your presentation.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns! I am expecting excellent & professional projects!!
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.
Freshman Seminar
Today we worked on revising & typing our CSE & works cited. These should be uploaded on your ePortfolio by Friday morning. On Friday we will work on the journal entry & the annotated bibliography.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Global 1 - B 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 read from the book & discussed the crisis that followed Muhammad's death, the leadership conflicts, & the split in Islamic beliefs. We examined an excerpt from the Qur'an and discussed its possible interpretations.
Then 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 Tuesday, April 26.
We continued with our class discussion of the varying Muslim beliefs & practices. We read from the book & discussed the crisis that followed Muhammad's death, the leadership conflicts, & the split in Islamic beliefs. We examined an excerpt from the Qur'an and discussed its possible interpretations.
Then 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 Tuesday, April 26.
Sociology
Today we presented our Criminology Reports in class. We completed a self-evaluation regarding the project & began our Set 6 Vocabulary for Social Inequality.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Freshman Seminar
All image essays must be uploaded no later than Wednesday, April 20!!
Today we worked on the drafts for our CSE. Please follow the instructions on your ePortfolio to ensure accuracy. We will spend time in class on Wednesday typing & uploading our CSE & works cited. We will also begin on the Journal Entry section.
*Presentations will be on Wednesday, April 27!!
Today we worked on the drafts for our CSE. Please follow the instructions on your ePortfolio to ensure accuracy. We will spend time in class on Wednesday typing & uploading our CSE & works cited. We will also begin on the Journal Entry section.
*Presentations will be on Wednesday, April 27!!
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.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Global 1 - B schedule
What are the Crusades? How did they begin?
Muslims have also made many advancements in the field of science & art....read in your textbook on pgs. 275-279 & write down significant accomplishments.
Tuesday we will read an excerpt from the Qur'an, review briefly, & take a quiz over the last half of the unit we've covered.
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