Civics: Today we began to decipher the issues related to the GOP platform. You showed me your completed Cornell notes but we did not have time to begin going over them. We will start attacking that content next week. On Monday we will continue with the issue and explore further. We will also discuss content from the Cornell notes. Over the weekend, be sure you review material from 7,8,9. There is a test next week on Wednesday.
World: Due on Tuesday are Cornell notes for Rome. The note taking document is posted on the website. Today we recapped networks of exchange with some big questions related to the networks of exchange and began zooming in on EMPIRE. We completed an overview reading related to networks of exchange and Empire together. (posted). We will continue with empire on Monday. Be sure to review your material to date. Quiz I is next Thursday, 10/4. It will cover foragers, civilization, trade and empire. The format will be short answer, objective, short essay. You can bring your charts, one from the documents, the other from the river valleys, your Cornell notes (Rome and Han (Due on WED). Be sure to study all materials and review the content.
13th Seminar: Internship choices were provided today. You will be informed on your internship next Wednesday. Class meets Monday in F-204. Mentoring is our focus.
Focus: See yesterday's blog.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Civics-Focus-World-13th Seminar
Civics: Today we firmed up the platform issues for the GOP and began exploring the views of the Dem's. You bulleted your ideas on chart paper. Tomorrow we will decipher the issues and bring in the democratic point of view. DUE TOMORROW are Cornell notes for Ch. 9. Publicity and Media, a huge component of campaigns and elections.
Focus: Today we were in the smith theatre viewing a film Sin Pais without a country. A film about immigration and deportation. During the debriefing many interesting comments were made but many questions remain. Next week, I would like your blogs to focus on the current US immigration policy, and the democratic and Republican platform on the issue of immigration. By now you have at least one blog post and have posted comments to your peers blogs. If you have not fulfilled this week's requirement, kindly do so. Progress reports are posted tomorrow. No class tomorrow due to early release.
World: Today we concentrated on the contents of a huge power point, where we zoomed in on the BIG questions:
You should be taking time to review the material we have covered to date. Identify the significance of the concepts and the importance of the supporting information as your solidify your understanding of the topics.
13th Seminar: Meet in the classroom tomorrow for Internship requests. Meeting time is 10:45
Focus: Today we were in the smith theatre viewing a film Sin Pais without a country. A film about immigration and deportation. During the debriefing many interesting comments were made but many questions remain. Next week, I would like your blogs to focus on the current US immigration policy, and the democratic and Republican platform on the issue of immigration. By now you have at least one blog post and have posted comments to your peers blogs. If you have not fulfilled this week's requirement, kindly do so. Progress reports are posted tomorrow. No class tomorrow due to early release.
World: Today we concentrated on the contents of a huge power point, where we zoomed in on the BIG questions:
- Why did population serge at this time (ERA 1200BCE - 500CE)?
- What were the effects of population growth?
- What is a network of exchange?
- Why don't networks of exchange show up until the creation of empires?
- How did networks of exchange work?
- What were the consequences of networks of exchange?
You should be taking time to review the material we have covered to date. Identify the significance of the concepts and the importance of the supporting information as your solidify your understanding of the topics.
13th Seminar: Meet in the classroom tomorrow for Internship requests. Meeting time is 10:45
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Civics-Focus-World-13th Seminar
Civics: Today we were in the lab researching platform issues to in spire our planks. We are focusing on the republican side of the aisle right now. Be sure to adhere to the guidelines provided. In class on Thursday, we will put it all together dive into the platform issues and cross over to the other side. Due Friday is your Cornell note taking for Ch. 9. Media and publicity.
Focus: Today your first blog post and comments were to be finalized. At this time, I should correct addresses. I have commented all the blogs allowed me. For those of you who received a message about repairing the settings or the post, be sure you have made the necessary changes. In order to receive credit this week, you will need to comment on all of your classmates post's. You have three grades in the class currently. By Friday, you will have researched and written your second post.
World: Today we put the material into context by zooming in on the significance of agriculture. I provided some culminating documents available in the classroom. Upon entry into class you submitted your "entry/exit slip" given yesterday. I will get those graded and returned to you. I identified for you H&G, Pastoralist's, Horticulturalists, Agriculture....
Three questions to contemplate:
1. What circumstances are necessary to define a society as civilized?
2. Why would it take 5000 years for cities to develop after the agricultural revolution?
3. What does it take to be a civilization? Was farming a good idea?
Consider the Gods must be crazy clip. Why is this significant to our study of World History?
13th Seminar: Report to the classroom on Friday at 10:45 for priority submission of internship requests. You should be working on your college applications.
Focus: Today your first blog post and comments were to be finalized. At this time, I should correct addresses. I have commented all the blogs allowed me. For those of you who received a message about repairing the settings or the post, be sure you have made the necessary changes. In order to receive credit this week, you will need to comment on all of your classmates post's. You have three grades in the class currently. By Friday, you will have researched and written your second post.
World: Today we put the material into context by zooming in on the significance of agriculture. I provided some culminating documents available in the classroom. Upon entry into class you submitted your "entry/exit slip" given yesterday. I will get those graded and returned to you. I identified for you H&G, Pastoralist's, Horticulturalists, Agriculture....
Three questions to contemplate:
1. What circumstances are necessary to define a society as civilized?
2. Why would it take 5000 years for cities to develop after the agricultural revolution?
3. What does it take to be a civilization? Was farming a good idea?
Consider the Gods must be crazy clip. Why is this significant to our study of World History?
13th Seminar: Report to the classroom on Friday at 10:45 for priority submission of internship requests. You should be working on your college applications.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Civics-Focus-13th Seminar-World
Civics: Today we covered ideas related to special interests, the significance of lobbying, PAC and the pros and cons of special interests in democracy. Be sure to review 8.3 for a deeper understanding of the material. In class you received a topic for our platform/plank assignment. We will be working in class tomorrow to complete this assignment. Remember, we will be adopting the Republican point of view for this part of the assignment. You received a handout today representing what is due from Ch. 9 on Friday. Work at your own pace but do complete the Cornell Note requirements. Once we complete the platform-plank material, we will dive into publicity and media. You have office hours tomorrow for the first 25 minutes, please note that I will not be on campus for office hours tomorrow.
Focus: Blog post 1 is due today. You will receive a grade for this post. Be sure to post according to to the required format. Tomorrow, the first 25 minutes of class will be office hours. Note, I am not available for office hours because I will be off campus for a short time tomorrow. Mr. Snyder will let you into the lab. You are to comment on ALL of your classmates blog posts. YES I WILL CHECK TO SEE IF YOU COMMENTED ON THE BLOGS. Be sure to validate your peers efforts by posting a comment to their blog. Indeed, you are making a difference. Once you complete your comments, you can begin research for your next blog post which will be on Friday.
World: Today you arrived to class with your charts on the river valleys completed. Groups reported out on the specifics and we held culminating dicussions of the river valleys. On your way out of class, you reveived an exit slip. To exit, you needed to complete the two exit questions, which essentially capped off the early civiliztaions material. Review the mateiral to date. Graded exit slips will be returned within a day or so. Next topc: networks of exchange.
13th Seminar: Today we had a college visit from UDM (University of Detroit Mercy). Plan to attend class on Friday in order to learn about your internship placement. THIS IS A CHANGE IN THE SCHEDULE.
Focus: Blog post 1 is due today. You will receive a grade for this post. Be sure to post according to to the required format. Tomorrow, the first 25 minutes of class will be office hours. Note, I am not available for office hours because I will be off campus for a short time tomorrow. Mr. Snyder will let you into the lab. You are to comment on ALL of your classmates blog posts. YES I WILL CHECK TO SEE IF YOU COMMENTED ON THE BLOGS. Be sure to validate your peers efforts by posting a comment to their blog. Indeed, you are making a difference. Once you complete your comments, you can begin research for your next blog post which will be on Friday.
World: Today you arrived to class with your charts on the river valleys completed. Groups reported out on the specifics and we held culminating dicussions of the river valleys. On your way out of class, you reveived an exit slip. To exit, you needed to complete the two exit questions, which essentially capped off the early civiliztaions material. Review the mateiral to date. Graded exit slips will be returned within a day or so. Next topc: networks of exchange.
13th Seminar: Today we had a college visit from UDM (University of Detroit Mercy). Plan to attend class on Friday in order to learn about your internship placement. THIS IS A CHANGE IN THE SCHEDULE.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Civics-Focus-World-13 Seminar
Civics: You received your graded assignments. Today in class we further explored political parties, the history thereof and their purpose. We also completed the NYT reading on platforms and planks. We will continue with platforms and planks on Monday. Over the weekend, please review the material in chapters 7 and 8. We are hoping for a quiz on Friday, 9/29.
Focus: Blog posts will be completed by Monday. Next week you have a comment on your classmates blog while searching for another topic to blog about.
World: Today we dove into the primary documents related to the early civilizations. Hard copies in the classroom. We will continue the debriefing on Monday. Over the weekend, finish up the chart and complete analysis I and II. You will need to have your documents and questions completed. Read and analyze the remaining doucments and put the information into the chart. Read and think about the other questions that go with the reamaining documents, then answer I and II. The topic of civilization will continue on Monday.
13th Seminar: UDM visit on Monday. J-292
Focus: Blog posts will be completed by Monday. Next week you have a comment on your classmates blog while searching for another topic to blog about.
World: Today we dove into the primary documents related to the early civilizations. Hard copies in the classroom. We will continue the debriefing on Monday. Over the weekend, finish up the chart and complete analysis I and II. You will need to have your documents and questions completed. Read and analyze the remaining doucments and put the information into the chart. Read and think about the other questions that go with the reamaining documents, then answer I and II. The topic of civilization will continue on Monday.
13th Seminar: UDM visit on Monday. J-292
Civics-Focus-World (Thursday), Seminar
Civics: Today we recapped what was covered while I was out and zoomed in on political parties. On Friday, Cornell Ch. 8 is due. In class, we began reading about the history of political parties and will continue with the development of party platforms and planks in class. Be sure you are paying attention to the news, in particular platform issues related to the election.
Focus: Today all blog addresses were submitted and posted on the website. You are expected to have YOUR first critical Issue blog post by the end of class on Monday. In addition, by the end of next week, you will be expected to read your classmates blogs and post a comment for each. Of Friday we will meet in the classroom for mentoring until 11:30. After that we will go to the SMITH for Town Hall.
World: Today we spent time recapping the materials and themes covered thus far. Bottom line, civilization has a number of components and agriculture tends to be at the core of civilized societies because people become sedentary. We compared the positives and negatives related to foraging and agriculture but you will ultimately be the judge related to what seems more productive. We discussed the significance of PERSIAN for analysis and you appear to have a handle on the river valley civilizations. In class on Friday, we will begin a primary source activity to gain deeper understanding. For tonight, you are to read the short documents, making not of their meaning and purpose.
13th Seminar: Team building (in your assigned focus from the first day), then Town Hall in the Smith. University of Detroit Mercy will be on campus during our class period on Monday. We hope you are obtaining college apps and beginning the necessary work for the process.
Focus: Today all blog addresses were submitted and posted on the website. You are expected to have YOUR first critical Issue blog post by the end of class on Monday. In addition, by the end of next week, you will be expected to read your classmates blogs and post a comment for each. Of Friday we will meet in the classroom for mentoring until 11:30. After that we will go to the SMITH for Town Hall.
World: Today we spent time recapping the materials and themes covered thus far. Bottom line, civilization has a number of components and agriculture tends to be at the core of civilized societies because people become sedentary. We compared the positives and negatives related to foraging and agriculture but you will ultimately be the judge related to what seems more productive. We discussed the significance of PERSIAN for analysis and you appear to have a handle on the river valley civilizations. In class on Friday, we will begin a primary source activity to gain deeper understanding. For tonight, you are to read the short documents, making not of their meaning and purpose.
13th Seminar: Team building (in your assigned focus from the first day), then Town Hall in the Smith. University of Detroit Mercy will be on campus during our class period on Monday. We hope you are obtaining college apps and beginning the necessary work for the process.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Civics, Focus & World
Hello everyone: Sorry to be out today and tomorrow, but I've been dealing with a family emergency where both my mother and father have been hospitalized in the last two days. I know Mrs. Iden is taking good care of you and implementing the plans, much of which happened to be left over from last week, so please continue to treat her with respect and give your best effort.
Please continue to stay focused and work hard.
World: Review the material because there is a lot and it's all very new. Be sure you are making the connections with GGS and the issues related to Yali's question. Also, you have been working on the classical civilizations which you will finish up tomorrow.
Civics: Be sure you complete the current event... already some of you have chosen not to complete the assignment and this is a poor decision. There has been a lot going on in the news over the past five days, so there are no excuses. What's the latest in the middle east? The recent news surrounding Mitt Romney concerns whom? Why? How has a movie trailer about Islam sparked controversy globally. Stay the course, I will return as soon as the health issues in my family get sorted out.
Focus: At this time your blog pages should be designed and ready for me to look at. Tomorrow you will have time to research for your first post which will hopefully be no Thursday. Please read at least three articles before you settle in on an opinion and prepare you blog post. Remember, you will cite only one source which will be linked to your blog. I DO NOT WANT YOU TO POST UNTIL I SEE YOUR BLOG PAGE. USE TOMORROW'S CLASS TIME TO BECOME EXPERTS ON YOUR ISSUE. There's a lot going on in the world. Zoom in on the middle east, how about recent developments with the republicans and Romney? If you are a weather bug...feel free to focus on the changing weather patters. Whatever interests you... go for it.
Have a great Wednesday!
Please continue to stay focused and work hard.
World: Review the material because there is a lot and it's all very new. Be sure you are making the connections with GGS and the issues related to Yali's question. Also, you have been working on the classical civilizations which you will finish up tomorrow.
Civics: Be sure you complete the current event... already some of you have chosen not to complete the assignment and this is a poor decision. There has been a lot going on in the news over the past five days, so there are no excuses. What's the latest in the middle east? The recent news surrounding Mitt Romney concerns whom? Why? How has a movie trailer about Islam sparked controversy globally. Stay the course, I will return as soon as the health issues in my family get sorted out.
Focus: At this time your blog pages should be designed and ready for me to look at. Tomorrow you will have time to research for your first post which will hopefully be no Thursday. Please read at least three articles before you settle in on an opinion and prepare you blog post. Remember, you will cite only one source which will be linked to your blog. I DO NOT WANT YOU TO POST UNTIL I SEE YOUR BLOG PAGE. USE TOMORROW'S CLASS TIME TO BECOME EXPERTS ON YOUR ISSUE. There's a lot going on in the world. Zoom in on the middle east, how about recent developments with the republicans and Romney? If you are a weather bug...feel free to focus on the changing weather patters. Whatever interests you... go for it.
Have a great Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Tuesday - Friday posts/Civics, Focus, World, Seminar
Civics: Today we completed our discussion of the citizenship material. You chose ten questions related to the citizenship test and acted as an immigration official by questioning a partner. We wrapped up the conversation and experience by discussing whether or not naturalized citizens are better prepared to serve the country as a result of the test. In addition, we discussed whether or not current citizens should have to take such a test and be required to do so on a periodic basis, say 5 years. You received an assignment to create a citizenship flier. I will post the assignment on the website. The flier is to be completed tonight, but I will be out the rest of the week, so bring it to class on Tuesday for credit. Since you will have additional work to do for this class this week, please do not put off completing the assignment.
Wed: 9-12 Mrs. Iden is your sub. You Will be working on Political Culture in a crafty activity, then you will apply the knowledge in an interactive way to debrief. For homework, continue to review the material in Chapter 7. Also, you will need at home time for anything not completed in class for Wednesday.
Thursday: 9-13 -Your focus in on social capital. Today you will experience civic participation in a number of ways. You will need to pick out today's handouts in the classroom if you are absent.
For Homework; review the handout 7A civic participation. HW: Bring in a current event TOMORROW(FRIDAY) that represents one form of civic participation that you experienced today. Be sure you can justify your choice by showing an understanding of what civic participation is.
Friday: 9-14 - Today you will receive credit for the current event you selected and for your explanation. You Will also participate in a scenario analysis activity related to civic participation.
For homework, due on TUESDAY, complete the handout exploring the essential question: making a difference in democracy.
Focus
Today we worked on how to complete a synopsis in the lab. Complete the synopsis tomorrow before you work on the blog preparation.
Wednesday, 9/12 you will be working on developing your blog page. DO NOT POST to your blog. You will do the same on 9/13. You do not meet on Friday. The schedule is 1,2,3,5,6: 50 minute classes.
World
Today we finished the scaling material and worked out way through a reading about the development of farming.
Wednesday:9-12 You will read in class Beginnings-the era of foragers and together annotate while completing the literacy strategy of turn and talk. You will need to pick up the reading in the classroom, its not electronic.
HW: Complete a "T" chart on the back of the document related to the positives and negatives of foraging.
Thursday: 9/13- You will view a film known as Guns Germs Steel, by Jared Diamond and complete a viewing guide. Be prepared to complete the guide during the film and share your responses in a debriefing on Friday.
Friday: 9:14 - You will debrief GGS, and work in groups related to river valley civilization located in the text ch. 2. You will use texts in the classroom to work in partner groups to apply PERSIAN, an analysis activity related to the river valleys.
HW: Your completed chart (your section) and reading on the remainder of the chapter is due on TUESDAY.
SEMINAR: You completed a mentoring activity. We will continue with mentoring next WEDNESDAY.
Wed: 9-12 Mrs. Iden is your sub. You Will be working on Political Culture in a crafty activity, then you will apply the knowledge in an interactive way to debrief. For homework, continue to review the material in Chapter 7. Also, you will need at home time for anything not completed in class for Wednesday.
Thursday: 9-13 -Your focus in on social capital. Today you will experience civic participation in a number of ways. You will need to pick out today's handouts in the classroom if you are absent.
For Homework; review the handout 7A civic participation. HW: Bring in a current event TOMORROW(FRIDAY) that represents one form of civic participation that you experienced today. Be sure you can justify your choice by showing an understanding of what civic participation is.
Friday: 9-14 - Today you will receive credit for the current event you selected and for your explanation. You Will also participate in a scenario analysis activity related to civic participation.
For homework, due on TUESDAY, complete the handout exploring the essential question: making a difference in democracy.
Focus
Today we worked on how to complete a synopsis in the lab. Complete the synopsis tomorrow before you work on the blog preparation.
Wednesday, 9/12 you will be working on developing your blog page. DO NOT POST to your blog. You will do the same on 9/13. You do not meet on Friday. The schedule is 1,2,3,5,6: 50 minute classes.
World
Today we finished the scaling material and worked out way through a reading about the development of farming.
Wednesday:9-12 You will read in class Beginnings-the era of foragers and together annotate while completing the literacy strategy of turn and talk. You will need to pick up the reading in the classroom, its not electronic.
HW: Complete a "T" chart on the back of the document related to the positives and negatives of foraging.
Thursday: 9/13- You will view a film known as Guns Germs Steel, by Jared Diamond and complete a viewing guide. Be prepared to complete the guide during the film and share your responses in a debriefing on Friday.
Friday: 9:14 - You will debrief GGS, and work in groups related to river valley civilization located in the text ch. 2. You will use texts in the classroom to work in partner groups to apply PERSIAN, an analysis activity related to the river valleys.
HW: Your completed chart (your section) and reading on the remainder of the chapter is due on TUESDAY.
SEMINAR: You completed a mentoring activity. We will continue with mentoring next WEDNESDAY.
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Civics, Focus, World, 13th Seminar
Welcome to the 2012-2013 School year. This is test post to see if you have accessed the blog. I will begin posting this week so stay tuned for information regarding my classes.
Reminder: I will be out of the classroom on Wednesday, 9/12- Friday, 9/14. You are out of school on Monday, 9/17 due to a Non-Work day in the district. Your substitute will be Mrs. Iden. Please be kind and respectful while I am away from the classroom.
I look forward to having a great school year!
REMEMBER, NO CELL PHONE USE IN THE CLASSROOM. TURN THEM OFF AND PUT YOUR PHONE IN YOUR BAG!
Reminder: I will be out of the classroom on Wednesday, 9/12- Friday, 9/14. You are out of school on Monday, 9/17 due to a Non-Work day in the district. Your substitute will be Mrs. Iden. Please be kind and respectful while I am away from the classroom.
I look forward to having a great school year!
REMEMBER, NO CELL PHONE USE IN THE CLASSROOM. TURN THEM OFF AND PUT YOUR PHONE IN YOUR BAG!
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