Economics: Economic systems presentation was today. Nice job with the visual overview. Be sure you understand the basic underlying concepts of the systems covered. This activity was a supplement to the chapter II material. There are two parts for you to complete. First choose what you feel is the ideal economic system, and they write two journal entries in the areas provided within the economic systems packet. We will use this material to start class on Monday after break. Until then, have a wonderfully restful and fun break!
Focus: 2nd blog post was due today. After break we will begin working with glogster. Until then, have a wonderfully restful and fun break!
World: I will grade your short essay on Menzies over break. Grades will be posted by April 8, but your papers will be returned to you on the Monday of our return. Today we took a global view of explorations through primary source analysis. After break we will finish up exploration and take a test on the material covered from Science - Explorations. Not to worry, I will give you an informative assessment to help you study. There is no homework over break, but if you have time, do some reviewing of the material to identify struggle points... We will continue with the debriefing of the sources and explorations on Monday after break. Have a wonderfully restful & fun break.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Economics-Focus-World
Economics: Today we finished up Capitalism a Love Story and had a brief discussion. There's is a lot more debriefing we can and will do after you finish up the activity I have planned for you for tomorrow on economic systems. We also need to go over your tests. Right now you should be thinking about the relationship between capitalism and democracy. Reminder, I will be out tomorrow at a county meeting. Mrs. Iden will be here to conduct the activity which I explained in class today. See you on Thursday.
Focus: Blog post in the correct format must be posted by Thursday. I did not give glogster accounts today because most people were working on post 2. Mrs. Iden will be in for me tomorrow because I will be at a county meeting. See you Thursday.
World: Today we debriefed 1421. Remember, is the MENZIE Theory plausible? Make a claim, site evidence and use reasoning to support your claim while utilizing your evidence. We did a reading in class related to a more global view of explorations but we are not yet done with explorations. I would like to wait to give the WORLD test until after break when we fully complete explorations. The test will cover the Scientific Revolution - Explorations. To bridge the time gap, I will provide an informative assessment tool as a review, so please don't stress. Reminder, I will be out tomorrow at a county meeting. Mrs. Iden will be here to facilitate the in class writing prompt that will be due at the end of the class period tomorrow. See you on Thursday.
1421 link on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBMXoPtPtTw
Focus: Blog post in the correct format must be posted by Thursday. I did not give glogster accounts today because most people were working on post 2. Mrs. Iden will be in for me tomorrow because I will be at a county meeting. See you Thursday.
World: Today we debriefed 1421. Remember, is the MENZIE Theory plausible? Make a claim, site evidence and use reasoning to support your claim while utilizing your evidence. We did a reading in class related to a more global view of explorations but we are not yet done with explorations. I would like to wait to give the WORLD test until after break when we fully complete explorations. The test will cover the Scientific Revolution - Explorations. To bridge the time gap, I will provide an informative assessment tool as a review, so please don't stress. Reminder, I will be out tomorrow at a county meeting. Mrs. Iden will be here to facilitate the in class writing prompt that will be due at the end of the class period tomorrow. See you on Thursday.
1421 link on YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBMXoPtPtTw
Friday, March 22, 2013
Economics-Mentoring-World
Economics: We continued with Capitalism a Love Story and will finish up on Monday. Over the weekend, think about the allegations set forth in the film related to Capitalism. (Yes, this is the dark side of capitalism) Be sure to complete the reading and note taking assignment for chapter 2, it's due on Monday.
Test scores are posted on Power School.
Mentoring: Today the mentors did an activity referred to as the human knot.... What did you learn from the activity and discussion?
World: We continued with 1421... it's a process. What are the take aways from Menzies' theory. Be sure you are completing the film guide. I will credit and debrief the SOAPS reading analysis on Monday. Quiz II (Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Explorations) on Thursday, March 28.
Test scores are posted on Power School.
Mentoring: Today the mentors did an activity referred to as the human knot.... What did you learn from the activity and discussion?
World: We continued with 1421... it's a process. What are the take aways from Menzies' theory. Be sure you are completing the film guide. I will credit and debrief the SOAPS reading analysis on Monday. Quiz II (Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment, Explorations) on Thursday, March 28.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Economics: Today you completed the test on the intro to economics through PPF. I accidental left off the circular flow, so we will cover that next time. When you read the material in Chapter 2, you will revisit circular flow. After the test, you picked up informational documents on economic systems and your next assignment, which is due on Monday. You are to read chapter 2 and complete notes in any form you wish. Graphic organizer, outline, Cornell... whatever you wish. This material is due on MONDAY.
Tomorrow you will be in Mrs. Weiland's room because I will not be here. Your focus is on Capitalism. By viewing a Michael Moore Film, Capitalism A Love Story, you will be introduced to capitalism in a unique way. We will continue with the material on Friday. Be sure to work through the film guide during the film.
Focus: All blog addresses have been received. Tomorrow, your first blog post is due. Be prepared to share your ideas in class. Remember, Mrs. Newman will be covering focus tomorrow.
Seminar: We discussed mentoring for Friday... The Discussion Starters and the Knot activity. Please be on time for mentoring and be prepared to attend town hall following your mentoring assignment.
World: We debriefed 19.1 & 2 today and went over the Eunuch and voyage material in class. We also visited an article from the NY TIMES related to, "A Vatican Spring" and connected it to our understanding of the Enlightenment. For Friday, read & Annotate the reading provided. Mr. Snyder is covering your class because I will not be here. You will begin 1421... The Year China Discovered America. Be prepared to listen & watch carefully while being intrigued. Stay current with the questions & focus guide from 1421, you will receive credit upon completion.
Tomorrow you will be in Mrs. Weiland's room because I will not be here. Your focus is on Capitalism. By viewing a Michael Moore Film, Capitalism A Love Story, you will be introduced to capitalism in a unique way. We will continue with the material on Friday. Be sure to work through the film guide during the film.
Focus: All blog addresses have been received. Tomorrow, your first blog post is due. Be prepared to share your ideas in class. Remember, Mrs. Newman will be covering focus tomorrow.
Seminar: We discussed mentoring for Friday... The Discussion Starters and the Knot activity. Please be on time for mentoring and be prepared to attend town hall following your mentoring assignment.
World: We debriefed 19.1 & 2 today and went over the Eunuch and voyage material in class. We also visited an article from the NY TIMES related to, "A Vatican Spring" and connected it to our understanding of the Enlightenment. For Friday, read & Annotate the reading provided. Mr. Snyder is covering your class because I will not be here. You will begin 1421... The Year China Discovered America. Be prepared to listen & watch carefully while being intrigued. Stay current with the questions & focus guide from 1421, you will receive credit upon completion.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Economics, Focus, World
Economics: We debriefed and finished up the intro material today. Tomorrow there is a quiz. You may use Cornell Notes for all of chapter I. Be sure you prepare and are ready for tomorrow's quiz.
Focus: Hopefully you were able to format and obtained a blog address to share with me to post on the website. If not, let me know tomorrow. First blog post is due on Thursday. Continue research and writing.
World: Today we finished the preview to oceanic ventures and are now ready to learn more about Zheng He and Gavin Menzies theory. For this evening, read & annotate the handout on the Eunuchs and treasure voyages. Complete the analysis questions following the reading. This will be credited tomorrow.
Focus: Hopefully you were able to format and obtained a blog address to share with me to post on the website. If not, let me know tomorrow. First blog post is due on Thursday. Continue research and writing.
World: Today we finished the preview to oceanic ventures and are now ready to learn more about Zheng He and Gavin Menzies theory. For this evening, read & annotate the handout on the Eunuchs and treasure voyages. Complete the analysis questions following the reading. This will be credited tomorrow.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Economics-focus-seminar-world
Economics: The PPF factory was today... Well done. You produced two items then graphed your outcomes. Finally, we discussed the opportunity costs as a result of your decision making. At the end of class you received circular flow handouts. Look at them and review the material in the text, chapter 3, sec. 2 on Circular Flow, then do the questions related to circular flow.
REVIEW THE MATERIAL IN CHAPTER 1.
QUIZ II WILL BE WEDNESDAY (NOT TUESDAY).
Focus: New focus strand today.... we will work more tomorrow on formatting blogs. Think about critical topics that you wish to blog about.
Seminar: Mentoring on Friday. We spent time time working on the Capstone.
World: We debriefed the global convergence BIG QUESTION, and took any questions related to the coming attractions. Today's focus was on oceanic ventures. This is the Explorations. Due tomorrow are 19.1 & 19.2 Cornell. In class we did an activity that included Part I, II, III. If you did not finish, please do so for homework.
WE WILL HAVE A QUIZ NEXT WEEK ON SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION - wherever we leave off.
REVIEW THE MATERIAL IN CHAPTER 1.
QUIZ II WILL BE WEDNESDAY (NOT TUESDAY).
Focus: New focus strand today.... we will work more tomorrow on formatting blogs. Think about critical topics that you wish to blog about.
Seminar: Mentoring on Friday. We spent time time working on the Capstone.
World: We debriefed the global convergence BIG QUESTION, and took any questions related to the coming attractions. Today's focus was on oceanic ventures. This is the Explorations. Due tomorrow are 19.1 & 19.2 Cornell. In class we did an activity that included Part I, II, III. If you did not finish, please do so for homework.
WE WILL HAVE A QUIZ NEXT WEEK ON SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION - wherever we leave off.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Economics-World
Economics: Today in Econ we had hoped to do the PPF activity but we were stuck practicing the production of the product. So, now that we all know who to make the products, we will do the activity on Monday. OVER THE WEEKEND, STUDY THE MATERIAL IN CHAPTER 1. MANY OF YOU NEED TO COMPLETE SECTION 4 FROM CHAPTER 1 BECAUSE IS WAS NOT COMPLETED TODAY. Also, review chapter 2 section 3 on circular flow. We will begin that concept on Monday as well.
World: Today you participated in a sleuthing activity where by you had to find information using documents related to the age of exploration. THINK: How does the age of exploration relate to the Renaissance? Over the weekend, you should spend time reviewing the Enlightenment material that has been covered and also review today's lesson.
Due Tuesday are Cornell notes from 19.1 & part of 19.2.
You can expect a test the week of March 25, probably on Thursday, March 28. The test will cover the Enlightenment-Explorations but anything covered on the Renaissance/Reformation quiz is fair game.
I will have your short essay graded and returned on Monday.
World: Today you participated in a sleuthing activity where by you had to find information using documents related to the age of exploration. THINK: How does the age of exploration relate to the Renaissance? Over the weekend, you should spend time reviewing the Enlightenment material that has been covered and also review today's lesson.
Due Tuesday are Cornell notes from 19.1 & part of 19.2.
You can expect a test the week of March 25, probably on Thursday, March 28. The test will cover the Enlightenment-Explorations but anything covered on the Renaissance/Reformation quiz is fair game.
I will have your short essay graded and returned on Monday.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Economics-Focus-World
Economics: Today we went deeper into PPF. Great job! We finished up some analysis problems, and I showed a quick PPT, (you have the handout with the info. I will post it too), related to PPF. For tonight, please read & Study the Circular Flow information in chapter 2, sec 3. Due tomorrow also are the Cornell Notes Chapter 1, section 4. Tomorrow in class we will have the paper products factory. We will need to use our time well due to the early release. Remember, class begins at 9:50.
Focus: Today was the last day for this particular strand. Beginning Monday, you go to Mrs. Rosenthaul for the next 6 week strand. Thanks for being part of critical issues. I hope you will continue to blog.
World: Today we finished up the Bridging World History Enlightenment clip and debriefed. We than moved on to another segment of the Renaissance.. Nation building, which is a huge component when considering the effects of the Renaissance. For tomorrow, complete any necessary reading contained in the Nation States, Reformation & Printing Press Reading. COMPLETE THE ANALYSIS QUESTIONS for credit.
Extra Credit Opportunity: Identify something that is happening in the world NOW that relates to current events as a result of enlightened thinking. Ie: The Arab Spring of 2011.. Revolutionary Thought. Be prepared to share your findings with the class tomorrow. (5pts)
Focus: Today was the last day for this particular strand. Beginning Monday, you go to Mrs. Rosenthaul for the next 6 week strand. Thanks for being part of critical issues. I hope you will continue to blog.
World: Today we finished up the Bridging World History Enlightenment clip and debriefed. We than moved on to another segment of the Renaissance.. Nation building, which is a huge component when considering the effects of the Renaissance. For tomorrow, complete any necessary reading contained in the Nation States, Reformation & Printing Press Reading. COMPLETE THE ANALYSIS QUESTIONS for credit.
Extra Credit Opportunity: Identify something that is happening in the world NOW that relates to current events as a result of enlightened thinking. Ie: The Arab Spring of 2011.. Revolutionary Thought. Be prepared to share your findings with the class tomorrow. (5pts)
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Economics-Focus-Seminar-World
Economics: Today are focus was on PPF. We debriefed the scenarios you contemplated about PPF. At this point you should have a solid understanding of what the PPF is and how opportunity relates to it. In class I showed two 4 minute YOUTUBE videos on PPF. The links are posted on the website. Also posted is the activity we did in class that made the learning visible. Students worked with a partner for question 1. For homework, complete question 2 and the PPF using the data on the chart located on side II of today's handout. Be sure to review the material in the text chapter 1, sections 1,2,3.
Due Friday, Cornell Notes chapter 1, sec. 4
Focus: Today we had our final GLOGSTER presentations. We were then in the lab to formulate one final blog post on a critical issue. The post is due on Thursday.
Seminar: We worked in the lab today on our capstones. Hopefully, you are feeling progress. Be sure to dedicate adequate amount of time to your Capstone each day so that you don't feel overwhelmed.
World: At the start of class, the short essay assignment was collected. Although there was discussion today, we spent time viewing one 23 minute segment from Bridging World History on the Enlightenment. The Big Questions: HOW DO IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD? HOW DO THEY INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACTION? HOW ARE IDEAS CHANGED WHEN THEY ARE TRANSPORTED FROM ONE CULTURE TO ANOTHER?
(The link to the segment is here. Note: it is not a hot link. You will have to cut and paste.)
http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=2160
The BIG QUESTIONS were collected as exit slips. We will use them in class tomorrow for a follow up to the lesson.
Due Friday, Cornell Notes chapter 1, sec. 4
Focus: Today we had our final GLOGSTER presentations. We were then in the lab to formulate one final blog post on a critical issue. The post is due on Thursday.
Seminar: We worked in the lab today on our capstones. Hopefully, you are feeling progress. Be sure to dedicate adequate amount of time to your Capstone each day so that you don't feel overwhelmed.
World: At the start of class, the short essay assignment was collected. Although there was discussion today, we spent time viewing one 23 minute segment from Bridging World History on the Enlightenment. The Big Questions: HOW DO IDEAS CHANGE THE WORLD? HOW DO THEY INSPIRE PEOPLE TO ACTION? HOW ARE IDEAS CHANGED WHEN THEY ARE TRANSPORTED FROM ONE CULTURE TO ANOTHER?
(The link to the segment is here. Note: it is not a hot link. You will have to cut and paste.)
http://www.learner.org/vod/vod_window.html?pid=2160
The BIG QUESTIONS were collected as exit slips. We will use them in class tomorrow for a follow up to the lesson.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Economics-Focus-Seminar-World
Economics: Today we revisited the material from Friday. PLEASE review the material in chapter 1-2 and FOCUS on sec.3. Finish up what you skipped or were vague on in the sec. 3 Cornell notes. We will continue with marginal cost.... and PPF tomorrow.
Focus: Glogsters presentations today. A few are left. Due Thursday, your final blog post.
Seminar: Come to class on Wednesday ready to work in the lab on your capstone.
World: Today we debriefed the enlightenment thinker activity you completed on Friday. We also began a follow up activity related to enlightenment thinkers. Work on the activity tonight, we will continue it in class tomorrow. Complete the SOAPS analysis on the documents. Also, due tomorrow is 22.3.
Focus: Glogsters presentations today. A few are left. Due Thursday, your final blog post.
Seminar: Come to class on Wednesday ready to work in the lab on your capstone.
World: Today we debriefed the enlightenment thinker activity you completed on Friday. We also began a follow up activity related to enlightenment thinkers. Work on the activity tonight, we will continue it in class tomorrow. Complete the SOAPS analysis on the documents. Also, due tomorrow is 22.3.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Focus-World
Focus: Today you finished your critical issue glogster. On Monday you will present to your peers. I hope you enjoyed using glogster. Be prepared to make comments and provide constructive criticism to your peers related to your glogs on Monday.
Tomorrow in focus there is mentoring followed by town hall. you will meet in small groups with your mentor. Enjoy! Mrs, Iden will be in for me tomorrow.
World: Today we introduced the Enlightenment. All handouts are posted on the website, be sure to obtain them so you don't get behind. Great discussion. We did an interactive discussion and applied what we already knew. See the historical context on the Enlightenment for a review of our content. Tomorrow, Mrs. Iden will stand in for me.. I will be at a meeting. You will be focusing on the Enlightened thinkers. Do a good job with the activity in class so you don't have spillover homework. Due Monday, 22.2 reading and Cornell and what you don't finish in class tomorrow during the activity.
Tomorrow in focus there is mentoring followed by town hall. you will meet in small groups with your mentor. Enjoy! Mrs, Iden will be in for me tomorrow.
World: Today we introduced the Enlightenment. All handouts are posted on the website, be sure to obtain them so you don't get behind. Great discussion. We did an interactive discussion and applied what we already knew. See the historical context on the Enlightenment for a review of our content. Tomorrow, Mrs. Iden will stand in for me.. I will be at a meeting. You will be focusing on the Enlightened thinkers. Do a good job with the activity in class so you don't have spillover homework. Due Monday, 22.2 reading and Cornell and what you don't finish in class tomorrow during the activity.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Economics-Seminar
Economics: Today in economics we covered costs/benefits and trade-offs via the three little pigs. We also implemented the ideals of capital resources via a product of your choice. For Friday, REVIEW CHAPTER 1, section 1 & 2. BE SURE TO GO OVER ALL OF THE CONCEPTS. Due Monday, reading chapter 1 sec. 1 + Cornell Notes. You turned in the Assessing opportunity cost homework today. When you review, be sure to review the terms as well.
Seminar: We discussed your coverage topics for Friday's mentoring. Expect an email with details. The purple Capstone progress form was due on Monday. I am poems should be typed if they are not already. Most are completed and handed in, I still have a few from those absent. Mentoring Friday, couples with Town Hall.
Seminar: We discussed your coverage topics for Friday's mentoring. Expect an email with details. The purple Capstone progress form was due on Monday. I am poems should be typed if they are not already. Most are completed and handed in, I still have a few from those absent. Mentoring Friday, couples with Town Hall.
Monday, March 4, 2013
Economics, Focus, Seminar, World
Economics: Today in Economics we applied what we learned about the meaning of economics. We finished up couch potatoes (where was about nature of the concepts in real world context) and I clarified questions related to the graphic organizer from chapter 1 section 1 and 2. I don't see you until Wednesday due to the MME, but we will be sure to go over the Cornell notes at that time. For Wednesday: 1. review chapter 1,section 1, in particular the meaning of all of the concepts and how they fit into the graphic organizer. 2. Review couch potato and finish G-N questions, 3. Complete the activity ASSESSING Opportunity costs. I will collect this on Wednesday. Key ideas and concepts: Choice, costs, benefits, opportunity cost, scarcity, limited and unlimited resources, incentives, consequences... These are all the meanings behind the definition of ECONOMICS. (If you were absent today, go to the website obtain the assessing opportunity cost handout.
Be sure to check powerschool for grade updates.
Focus: 3rd post is due Thursday. It is to be in the form of a GLOGSTER on a CURRENT CRITICAL ISSUE.
Seminar: Mentoring on Friday. Capstone progress report due today. (it was due last Wednesday). Red Cross training today for those in that internship.
World: Today we continued with the Scientific Revolution. You received credit for the 22.1 Cornell Notes and we focused on the intricacies of the topic via interactive power point Next class due to the MME is on THURSDAY. Be sure to review material to date. Read and annotate the Historical context for this period. We are moving on to the Enlightenment.
Be sure to check powerschool for grade updates.
Focus: 3rd post is due Thursday. It is to be in the form of a GLOGSTER on a CURRENT CRITICAL ISSUE.
Seminar: Mentoring on Friday. Capstone progress report due today. (it was due last Wednesday). Red Cross training today for those in that internship.
World: Today we continued with the Scientific Revolution. You received credit for the 22.1 Cornell Notes and we focused on the intricacies of the topic via interactive power point Next class due to the MME is on THURSDAY. Be sure to review material to date. Read and annotate the Historical context for this period. We are moving on to the Enlightenment.
Friday, March 1, 2013
Economics-Focus-World
Economics: We further worked with the definition of ECONOMICS today,then read together a reading and pov related to economics which reflected fairness and social justice. We began a "couch potato" activity which we will finish in class related to the 6 principles of economics. Do you know the 6 principles? Today's ideas reflected: economic reasoning, choice, costs, benefits, opportunity costs, trade offs. Due MONDAY are the Cornell Notes for chapter 1, sections 1 & 2.
Focus: Mentoring first, than Strand: In mentoring we did an activity related proverbs/culture and generation. In strand, you worked on your Glogster on a critical issue, it's due on Thursday. Your second post has been commented on by me. Read each other's posts and please comment.
World: Today we continued with the Scientific Revolution, but first I returned your quiz and we went over the solutions. In class we read together the Galileo reading and revisited the historical context of the scientific revolution via handout. Finally, we explored via an interactive power point the concepts of Humanism that are set forth in the scientific revolution. You were confronted with Empirical evidence to help you understand the challenges to scholasticism. Due on Monday, Cornell notes chapter 22 section 1.
Seminar: Mentoring activity today. You meet next week Monday regular time and
Wednesday, 2-2:55.
Focus: Mentoring first, than Strand: In mentoring we did an activity related proverbs/culture and generation. In strand, you worked on your Glogster on a critical issue, it's due on Thursday. Your second post has been commented on by me. Read each other's posts and please comment.
World: Today we continued with the Scientific Revolution, but first I returned your quiz and we went over the solutions. In class we read together the Galileo reading and revisited the historical context of the scientific revolution via handout. Finally, we explored via an interactive power point the concepts of Humanism that are set forth in the scientific revolution. You were confronted with Empirical evidence to help you understand the challenges to scholasticism. Due on Monday, Cornell notes chapter 22 section 1.
Seminar: Mentoring activity today. You meet next week Monday regular time and
Wednesday, 2-2:55.
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