civics: Today you took the Constitution Quiz. The quizzes are graded and posted on Powerschool. We will pick with the Founding Rivalries reading when we return. See you after break. Have a wonderful holiday.
Focus: Third Blog post is due by tomorrow. See you after break. Have a wonderful holiday.
World: Today you took the quiz in Ch. 15, Africa. We will begin the Mongols when you return after break. Until then, have a wonderful holiday.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
World
Only World History met today due to the DIA field trip
Today we completed a world history mystery about Great Zimbabwe. You have a quiz tomorrow on the material in Ch. 15. It will be the usual format. You may use your notes from the reading as well as your notes from the Timbuktu dvd. For this evening, review all the materials related to Islam to Africa that we have been focusing on.
Today we completed a world history mystery about Great Zimbabwe. You have a quiz tomorrow on the material in Ch. 15. It will be the usual format. You may use your notes from the reading as well as your notes from the Timbuktu dvd. For this evening, review all the materials related to Islam to Africa that we have been focusing on.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Civics-Focus-World
Civics: Today we finished up our focus on the key concepts of the material in Ch. 4. For 4.5 only focus on Judicial Review (ability of a court to hear a case), Precedent, Strict and Loose Constructionist. Add those concepts and the 5 step process for judicial interpretation to your study guide. We will take a 40 point quiz on the material on Thursday.
We began reading Founding Rivalries in class today. I asked you to complete the first 5 questions. We will finish the reading in class on Thursday.
No class tomorrow due to the DIA field trip
Focus: 3rd Blog post is due by Friday
World: Quiz on Thursday on African Empires. Text material chapter 15. Also, focus on your Cornell notes, and other handouts related to the material. Today we finished the Timbuktu segment and began debriefing. Most significant quote. Timbuktu: Where salt was worth its weight in gold and gold was used for books. Continue to review the material you have. Tomorrow we will focus on Zimbabwe.
DIA field trip tomorrow, but we will return in time for class.
We began reading Founding Rivalries in class today. I asked you to complete the first 5 questions. We will finish the reading in class on Thursday.
No class tomorrow due to the DIA field trip
Focus: 3rd Blog post is due by Friday
World: Quiz on Thursday on African Empires. Text material chapter 15. Also, focus on your Cornell notes, and other handouts related to the material. Today we finished the Timbuktu segment and began debriefing. Most significant quote. Timbuktu: Where salt was worth its weight in gold and gold was used for books. Continue to review the material you have. Tomorrow we will focus on Zimbabwe.
DIA field trip tomorrow, but we will return in time for class.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Civics-Focus-Seminar-World
Civics: Today we spent time recapping the material related to the Constitution and formulating a "study guide" for Thursday's quiz. I appears that you have a pretty good handle on what to grasp. For this evening, you are to SKIM over the FOUNDING RIVALRIES Reading, we will do the reading in class tomorrow. In addition, you are to read 4.5. Focus on Judicial Review and Precedent along with other key concepts related to Judicial Interpretation. If you were absent today, check the website for the Founding Rivalries reading.
Focus: You should be working on your 2nd blog post. Top cs were discussed today. Your post needs to be up by Friday of this week. Remember, there is a field trip on Wednesday to the DIA, so no class.
Seminar: Alora Adams (2012 graduate) was here today to discuss Alma. You should be working on your portfolio, bucket list and internship reflection. Your due date is 1-7-13
World History: Today you viewed a segment from The Wonders of Africa--- The Road to Timbuktu. There are focus questions that go along with the segment. We will take a quiz over the Africa material on Thursday. Be sure to review the material in Ch. 15. on North, West, East and South Africa.
Focus: You should be working on your 2nd blog post. Top cs were discussed today. Your post needs to be up by Friday of this week. Remember, there is a field trip on Wednesday to the DIA, so no class.
Seminar: Alora Adams (2012 graduate) was here today to discuss Alma. You should be working on your portfolio, bucket list and internship reflection. Your due date is 1-7-13
World History: Today you viewed a segment from The Wonders of Africa--- The Road to Timbuktu. There are focus questions that go along with the segment. We will take a quiz over the Africa material on Thursday. Be sure to review the material in Ch. 15. on North, West, East and South Africa.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Civics-Seminar-World
Civics: Today we exhausted our discussion of the material relate to the WHY behind the constitution in the wake of the failed Articles of Confederation. You should have a SOLID understanding of the concepts. Go back through the material to be sure you understand. We will have a short quiz next Thursday on the Constitution. Also, complete the back sheet of the Read To Learn. The sheet where you read the defining principles of the Constitution and create a symbol.
Seminar: Those who attended today received personal attention on the portfolio requirements. Keep working.
World: We discussed the material from 15.2 & 3. The Big Question: How did Africa's geography affect the development of the African kingdoms throughout the continent. Think about geography, politics, economics and religion. On Monday, we will debrief the 7 focus questions. Be sure to review the material. We will take a short quiz on Thursday of next week. It will cover the Kingdoms of Africa.
Seminar: Those who attended today received personal attention on the portfolio requirements. Keep working.
World: We discussed the material from 15.2 & 3. The Big Question: How did Africa's geography affect the development of the African kingdoms throughout the continent. Think about geography, politics, economics and religion. On Monday, we will debrief the 7 focus questions. Be sure to review the material. We will take a short quiz on Thursday of next week. It will cover the Kingdoms of Africa.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Civics-Focus-World
Civics: you received credit for today's homework and we carefully began going over its content while using the material set forth in the textbook. For tonight, you should review 4.2-4.4 VERY CAREFULLY. Feel free to add to your Cornell Notes.
We finished up the POWER quotes and made the connection about with limits on power as it relates to consent of the governed and popular sovereignty. All of the concepts we have covered hare appearing again in the framing process of the Constitution.
I provided a handout related to your insights and the preamble... we will continue with this in class tomorrow. If you were absent, pick up the handout in class tomorrow.
Focus: You should be working on Blog Post II. Try to be more thorough in your analysis for this post.
World: We finished the jigsaw related to Islam in Africa and you received credit for your homework. For this evening, go back though the assigned reading to answer the focus questions provided in class.
We finished up the POWER quotes and made the connection about with limits on power as it relates to consent of the governed and popular sovereignty. All of the concepts we have covered hare appearing again in the framing process of the Constitution.
I provided a handout related to your insights and the preamble... we will continue with this in class tomorrow. If you were absent, pick up the handout in class tomorrow.
Focus: You should be working on Blog Post II. Try to be more thorough in your analysis for this post.
World: We finished the jigsaw related to Islam in Africa and you received credit for your homework. For this evening, go back though the assigned reading to answer the focus questions provided in class.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Civics, Focus, Seminar, World
Civics: Today we finished up the common good experiment. Can you relate it to the significance of the Articles of Confederation? You took a recall quiz on the articles.... not really a quiz but an assessment of what you could remember. Those who earned more than a few wrong need to review the Articles because we will be moving to the Constitution tomorrow. In class you evaluated POWER quotes. We're not finished debriefing these, but will finish tomorrow. Think about the importance of POWER when it concerns making a government.
Due Tomorrow: Read to Learn document and reading 4.2-4.4
Focus: Comments have been posted from peer and from me regarding your first post. You are now working on your second post. Amp up the effort. Think out of the box and try to learn about something you know nothing about. Your 2nd post is due Thursday, 12/20.
Seminar: Today we evaluated portfolios. Those not up to date need to be here on Friday for individual attention. Those who are in the process of completing the requirements and are close, no need to attend. In class today we disclosed the semester format for internship, please inquire. We also distributed a community service prompt that you need to have completed for your portfolio which is due 1/7.
World: In class we finished up the PPT then began work on accumulating information on the Kingdoms of Africa. We will finish our activity (jigsaw) in class tomorrow. Be sure to review the PPT for understanding..it's posted on the website.
Due tomorrow: Cornell Notes 15.2 and 15.3
Due Tomorrow: Read to Learn document and reading 4.2-4.4
Focus: Comments have been posted from peer and from me regarding your first post. You are now working on your second post. Amp up the effort. Think out of the box and try to learn about something you know nothing about. Your 2nd post is due Thursday, 12/20.
Seminar: Today we evaluated portfolios. Those not up to date need to be here on Friday for individual attention. Those who are in the process of completing the requirements and are close, no need to attend. In class today we disclosed the semester format for internship, please inquire. We also distributed a community service prompt that you need to have completed for your portfolio which is due 1/7.
World: In class we finished up the PPT then began work on accumulating information on the Kingdoms of Africa. We will finish our activity (jigsaw) in class tomorrow. Be sure to review the PPT for understanding..it's posted on the website.
Due tomorrow: Cornell Notes 15.2 and 15.3
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Civics, Focus, World
Civics: We finished going over the quiz today and you submitted quiz corrections. All grades have been posted on power school for your enjoyment. You should be reading and completing the Read to Learn for 4.2-4.4. Its' due on Thursday. We began in class an experiment related to common good. Respond to questions one and two of the experiment. We will continue with that in class tomorrow.
Focus: Today you commented on your classmates blogs. You should have posted at least 3 comments. You are also working on research for your second post. It's due next Thursday. I will read and comment on your first post in the next couple of days. Keep up the good work and try to stretch your thinking while thinking out of the box.
World: Your quiz grades are posted. Check power school for your enjoyment. In class we focused on Africa and Islam spread there. We finished up the intro reading and zoomed in on the big questions related to same. We also received and viewed a power point so we could visualize the big ideas. We're not finished with the ppt but will continue tomorrow. You should be completing the reading and Cornell Notes for 15.1 & 15.2. They are due on Thursday. Also, the ppt is posted on line. Be sure you have a good handle on the introductory information because it provides you context. More tomorrow.
Focus: Today you commented on your classmates blogs. You should have posted at least 3 comments. You are also working on research for your second post. It's due next Thursday. I will read and comment on your first post in the next couple of days. Keep up the good work and try to stretch your thinking while thinking out of the box.
World: Your quiz grades are posted. Check power school for your enjoyment. In class we focused on Africa and Islam spread there. We finished up the intro reading and zoomed in on the big questions related to same. We also received and viewed a power point so we could visualize the big ideas. We're not finished with the ppt but will continue tomorrow. You should be completing the reading and Cornell Notes for 15.1 & 15.2. They are due on Thursday. Also, the ppt is posted on line. Be sure you have a good handle on the introductory information because it provides you context. More tomorrow.
Monday, December 10, 2012
Civics, Focus, World
Civics: Today in class you worked with a partner to make corrections on the objective portion of your quiz. We also had you report out on your collaborations. Perhaps, now, after further discussion,you have a better handle on key concepts related to the objective portion of the quiz. For tomorrow, please make corrections on the short answer portion. You will need to return the short answer portion tomorrow at the start of class. Once we go over the short answer, I will enter the grades which will include a column for corrections into power school. Given to you today was a READ TO LEARN document for Chapter 4. Please begin work on the material in chapter 4, it concerns the Constitution. You should review the material from chapter 3.4-3.6, it will provide a good overview of some of the key ideas and reflect on the Articles of Confederation along with the weaknesses. We went over those again today.
Focus: Blog Post 1 is due today. We will share tomorrow, post comments, and begin research for blog post 2 Tuesday. Strand meets first tomorrow, there are no office hours.
Seminar: Community Service hours are due today. We will continue work on your portfolio which is coming due right after break. Your goal should be to finish your portfolio prior to break.
World: We are still waiting for peers to complete the quiz, but once it's completed, we will go over the quiz in class together. Regardless, I will post grades on Tuesday for both the objective and short answer portions of the quiz.
Today we began Islam's spread into to start a brief exploration of Islamic influence on African societies which include east and west Africa. You also received a Cornell Note taking document for pages 413-419 (West Africa) and 422-427 (Eastern Africa). This material is due on Thursday for credit.
Focus: Blog Post 1 is due today. We will share tomorrow, post comments, and begin research for blog post 2 Tuesday. Strand meets first tomorrow, there are no office hours.
Seminar: Community Service hours are due today. We will continue work on your portfolio which is coming due right after break. Your goal should be to finish your portfolio prior to break.
World: We are still waiting for peers to complete the quiz, but once it's completed, we will go over the quiz in class together. Regardless, I will post grades on Tuesday for both the objective and short answer portions of the quiz.
Today we began Islam's spread into to start a brief exploration of Islamic influence on African societies which include east and west Africa. You also received a Cornell Note taking document for pages 413-419 (West Africa) and 422-427 (Eastern Africa). This material is due on Thursday for credit.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Civics, World
Civics: Today you completed the quiz on roots of government, government systems.... On Monday our focus will be on the Constitution and that concentration will take us all the way to the break. You will receive your graded tests back on TTuesday.
Have a great weekend!
World: Today you took the quiz on Empire - Caste. On Monday we will begin Islam in Africa, then move onto the Mongols. You will your graded tests back on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
World: Today you took the quiz on Empire - Caste. On Monday we will begin Islam in Africa, then move onto the Mongols. You will your graded tests back on Tuesday.
Have a great weekend!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Civics-Focus-World
Civics: Today we discussed the significance of the Articles of Confederation and their failure, we also made light of the big ideas of the content. There is a quiz tomorrow. Bring all Cornell notes and written response work to the quiz. The test is objective and short/answer essay. Please bring a #2 pencil for the objective portion.
Focus: I have all but one blogspot address. You should be in the processing of making your first post. There is an extension to Monday due to Mrs.Newman's presentation today in our focus class. By the end of class on Monday, your first blog post should be published.
World: Today we continued viewing Monsoon Wedding. Again, you are viewing this film in the context of culture and caste. Be sure that you are completing the focus question handout during the film. You will receive credit for the focus questions.
There is a quiz tomorrow on Rome, Han and Gupta. Please see previous posts and the review for related specifics. The quiz is objective and short answer. Please bring a #2 pencil for the objective portion. The review and all other documents have been posted on the website for your convenience.
Focus: I have all but one blogspot address. You should be in the processing of making your first post. There is an extension to Monday due to Mrs.Newman's presentation today in our focus class. By the end of class on Monday, your first blog post should be published.
World: Today we continued viewing Monsoon Wedding. Again, you are viewing this film in the context of culture and caste. Be sure that you are completing the focus question handout during the film. You will receive credit for the focus questions.
There is a quiz tomorrow on Rome, Han and Gupta. Please see previous posts and the review for related specifics. The quiz is objective and short answer. Please bring a #2 pencil for the objective portion. The review and all other documents have been posted on the website for your convenience.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Civics, Focus,World
Civics: Today we finished up the material in Ch. 3 up to 3.4. We pulled out key turning points and further discussed and defined them. If you were absent today, please talk to a friend and/or see me about what was put on the board related to this material.
We began Federalism.. the federalist and anti Federalist. I provided two handouts that are now posted on the website. We will continue with Federalism tomorrow.
Quiz/Test on Friday covering the material in ch. 2 and 3. All notes you have created can be used. Be sure to assemble your material as you study for this assessment.
Focus: Blog addresses should be final and you should be working on getting your post published. Be sure to follow the format that is contained on the website.
World: Today our focus was on culture and caste in the context of marriage. You began viewing the film Monsoon Wedding. You can see this on netflix. The film questions are posted on the website as is a study guide for Friday's quiz.
We began Federalism.. the federalist and anti Federalist. I provided two handouts that are now posted on the website. We will continue with Federalism tomorrow.
Quiz/Test on Friday covering the material in ch. 2 and 3. All notes you have created can be used. Be sure to assemble your material as you study for this assessment.
Focus: Blog addresses should be final and you should be working on getting your post published. Be sure to follow the format that is contained on the website.
World: Today our focus was on culture and caste in the context of marriage. You began viewing the film Monsoon Wedding. You can see this on netflix. The film questions are posted on the website as is a study guide for Friday's quiz.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Civics, Focus, World
Civics: Today we finished up our analysis of the D of I. We also decided that we could take a quiz on the material covered in Ch. 2 and 3 on Friday. I provided you with an informative assessment for Ch. 2 section 2.1-2.3, but be sure to add to it your knowledge of government systems and economic systems. Since we are currently covering ch. 3, you need to focus on that material as well. The key concepts set forth during our Locke journey are the concepts we aer rel voling around: Equality, Unalienable Rights, Consent of the Governed, Natural Rights, State of Nature, Treatise. Zoom in on the D of I. Tomorrow your Cornell notes for 3.4-3.6 are due. We will cover the material there tomorrow and Thursday. Our quiz on Friday will be objective and short answer. Should you need assistance, please see me.
Focus: Your blog page should not be created and your address submitted. If it's not, please do so asap. By tomorrow you should begin researching your first topic.
World: Today we continued with caste v.class. I showed a few clips from Youtube and we debriefed the charts you worked on last evening. Students also completed an exit slip: "Why do all classes appreciate and participate the caste system?
For tomorrow, you are to read and complete Jati (part II). We will continue in class with caste, culture and marriage tomorrow.
World History Quiz on Friday, that covers, Rome, Han, Gupta, (empires), thru caste.
A general study guide will be provided tomorrow. The quiz will be short answer and objective, much like in past,
Focus: Your blog page should not be created and your address submitted. If it's not, please do so asap. By tomorrow you should begin researching your first topic.
World: Today we continued with caste v.class. I showed a few clips from Youtube and we debriefed the charts you worked on last evening. Students also completed an exit slip: "Why do all classes appreciate and participate the caste system?
For tomorrow, you are to read and complete Jati (part II). We will continue in class with caste, culture and marriage tomorrow.
World History Quiz on Friday, that covers, Rome, Han, Gupta, (empires), thru caste.
A general study guide will be provided tomorrow. The quiz will be short answer and objective, much like in past,
Monday, December 3, 2012
Civics-Focus-Seminar-World
Civics: Today we revisited, discussed and submitted the chart related to the philosophers and enlightenment thinkers and the roots of government. Be sure you understand the concepts of human nature and the forms of government for each individual as all contributed to our democracy in some way shape or form. We are still covering material from 3.1-3.3, thus you have not tuned in your Cornell for those topics, but it was due last week and has been credited. Remember, you will be able to use the Cornell on the upcoming quiz.
We continued analyzing the Dof I. Those absent have a little catch up work to do. For this evening, answer the questions related to the 3rd and 4th bullets on the D of I handout. We will continue with the activity tomorrow. Due Wednesday are the Cornell for 3.4-3.6.
Please expect a quiz late this week (Friday) or early next week, (Tuesday). Meanwhile stay current and review.
Focus: Welcome to Strand 3. Today we had a brief into then went to the lab to work on setting up your very own blogspot. We will continue with this tomorrow in class.
Seminar: More work today on essay prompt, resume, and applications.
World: Today we recapped some material from Friday related to arthsastra and debriefed Eight Rupees. Ask yourself what you have learned about who you are considering Hindu beliefs. For this evening, review the reading in the text 3.1 and 3.2 on the Hindu caste system. We began in class an activity related to caste. For homework, complete Part I of the handout that's related to caste.
We continued analyzing the Dof I. Those absent have a little catch up work to do. For this evening, answer the questions related to the 3rd and 4th bullets on the D of I handout. We will continue with the activity tomorrow. Due Wednesday are the Cornell for 3.4-3.6.
Please expect a quiz late this week (Friday) or early next week, (Tuesday). Meanwhile stay current and review.
Focus: Welcome to Strand 3. Today we had a brief into then went to the lab to work on setting up your very own blogspot. We will continue with this tomorrow in class.
Seminar: More work today on essay prompt, resume, and applications.
World: Today we recapped some material from Friday related to arthsastra and debriefed Eight Rupees. Ask yourself what you have learned about who you are considering Hindu beliefs. For this evening, review the reading in the text 3.1 and 3.2 on the Hindu caste system. We began in class an activity related to caste. For homework, complete Part I of the handout that's related to caste.
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