World: We debriefed the declaration fully today. Nice job working with your "clock" partners. On Monday we will cover the French Revolution.... Fervor. You should be working on your final project. It's due on June 9, 2014 (Monday) Take the time to get your project in order. Remember, it's your final exam.
Economics: We continued with food today Looked at the Fries reading and discussed as well as natural and artificial flavoring. Labeling was a topic too. Field trip forms need to be turned in on Monday. We go to Plum on Tuesday. We will leave at 10:00, meet at the classroom.
Work on your the budget project. It's due next Friday. (6/6)
12th Focus: Mentoring today... game day! Have fun!
Friday, May 30, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
World-Economics-12th Focus
World: In class we "danced" around the Declaration of Independence and found our way through interpreting the meaning... and it's pretty clear what the colonists were fed up with when you really think about the meaning behind the words. Tomorrow we will continue with wrapping up the D of I and move on to the French. Be sure to work on you Final Project. It's due next Friday.
Economics: Today we finished Food, Inc. We will debrief tomorrow, please have your journal completed. In addition, you received a permission slip today for our Plum Market experience. Please return the permission slip tomorrow. Our trip is during class on Tuesday, June 3.
Focus 12: Gleaners today. Mentoring tomorrow.
Economics: Today we finished Food, Inc. We will debrief tomorrow, please have your journal completed. In addition, you received a permission slip today for our Plum Market experience. Please return the permission slip tomorrow. Our trip is during class on Tuesday, June 3.
Focus 12: Gleaners today. Mentoring tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
World, Economics
World: During today's coffee house discussion, we debriefed the primary documents and gained an understanding of the fervor of revolution. Be certain you understand that once you make a claim about why revolution occurred, you need to be able to support that claim with reasoning and evidence. The evidence lies in the documents. Tomorrow we will debrief and move on to the Dec. of Independence. Be sure that you are working on your Final project. Use your time wisely.
Economics: We continued with industrialized food system today and viewed a few more segments of Food, Inc. Be sure to jot information on to your double entry journal so that you can contribute during the debriefing. Surely what you are seeing is having an impact in some way. To be continued tomorrow. You should be working on your budget project and completing the next to EverFi modules. Credit/Interest & Rent/Own.
Economics: We continued with industrialized food system today and viewed a few more segments of Food, Inc. Be sure to jot information on to your double entry journal so that you can contribute during the debriefing. Surely what you are seeing is having an impact in some way. To be continued tomorrow. You should be working on your budget project and completing the next to EverFi modules. Credit/Interest & Rent/Own.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
World-Economics-12th Focus
World: Today we revisited the Fervor of Revolution and took a step further by using SOAPS to evaluate seven short primary documents. Be sure to reflect on the big questions when reflecting on the material for tomorrow's "coffeehouse" discussion. Be sure you have a solid understanding of the documents and are prepared for the coffeehouse. You had time in class to complete SOAPS and to prepare for tomorrow.
Economics: We began the corporate globalization of food today and you viewed one segment of Food, Inc. During the documentary, you have been asked to complete a double entry diary to journal your acquisition and inquiry of information. We began class by analyzing some ingredients that turned out to be the special sauce on a Big Mac, (yuck!) I also directed you to http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm to learn about chemicals and food additives.
We will continue with the film tomorrow. Work on your budget project. See previous blog posts for info on insurance and such. The due date is upon you, so be sure you are working.
More on food tomorrow. It looks like we will journey to Plum Market next week. Permission slips are forth coming.
Focus 12: Mentoring on Friday (last one). Today we continued with team building.. the minefield. What are you learning about yourself and others?
Economics: We began the corporate globalization of food today and you viewed one segment of Food, Inc. During the documentary, you have been asked to complete a double entry diary to journal your acquisition and inquiry of information. We began class by analyzing some ingredients that turned out to be the special sauce on a Big Mac, (yuck!) I also directed you to http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm to learn about chemicals and food additives.
We will continue with the film tomorrow. Work on your budget project. See previous blog posts for info on insurance and such. The due date is upon you, so be sure you are working.
More on food tomorrow. It looks like we will journey to Plum Market next week. Permission slips are forth coming.
Focus 12: Mentoring on Friday (last one). Today we continued with team building.. the minefield. What are you learning about yourself and others?
Friday, May 23, 2014
World-Economics
World: Today we explored the rumbling of revolution. Big Q: What's going on in each instance that leads to revolution? Think about PERSIA (Political, Economic, Religious, Social, Intellectual, Agriculture) We debriefed the Historical Context, then did a jigsaw relate to the "shorts" related to revolution in other places. What do you notice about the situation in each place that led to revolution? You reported out and we were able to accumulate a list related to the fervor of revolution. Think about what you learned today.
YOU RECEIVED THE FINAL PROJECT: COKE BOTTLE today. Think about how you want to approach the project. Coke Bottle Project
HAVE AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. RETURN ON TUESDAY REENERGIZED FOR THE FINAL PUSH.
Economics: Budget project work day in the lab. Insurance seems to be a stumper. You will not be able to get the info you want from the healthcare.gov website. Go to the individual insurance carriers to obtain quotes and policy details. The policies are generally listed as bronze, silver, gold, platinum... read the details, consider the cost and make a choice. Housing> Remember your housing can only cost 24% of your Net Income/Month. Be careful. I handed out documents related to Renting Terminology and Furniture. The furniture document is: Furniture Link. Pick up the Renting handout in class on Tuesday. Here is a copy of the Grocery requirements. While I did not hand this out today, it's good to have. The handout will also be available to you on Tuesday. Grocery Requirements
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HAVE AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. RETURN ON TUESDAY REENERGIZED FOR THE FINAL PUSH.
YOU RECEIVED THE FINAL PROJECT: COKE BOTTLE today. Think about how you want to approach the project. Coke Bottle Project
HAVE AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. RETURN ON TUESDAY REENERGIZED FOR THE FINAL PUSH.
Economics: Budget project work day in the lab. Insurance seems to be a stumper. You will not be able to get the info you want from the healthcare.gov website. Go to the individual insurance carriers to obtain quotes and policy details. The policies are generally listed as bronze, silver, gold, platinum... read the details, consider the cost and make a choice. Housing> Remember your housing can only cost 24% of your Net Income/Month. Be careful. I handed out documents related to Renting Terminology and Furniture. The furniture document is: Furniture Link. Pick up the Renting handout in class on Tuesday. Here is a copy of the Grocery requirements. While I did not hand this out today, it's good to have. The handout will also be available to you on Tuesday. Grocery Requirements
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HAVE AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY WEEKEND. RETURN ON TUESDAY REENERGIZED FOR THE FINAL PUSH.
Thursday, May 22, 2014
World, Economics, 12th Focus
World: We further discussed the Coke Bottle final Project. I will roll it out tomorrow so you can begin to think about it. In class, we began Revolution... Big Question. What does it take to make a revolution? You listened and analyzed Beatles Revolution lyrics and received a handout related to the Atlantic Revolutions. Read ONLY Historical Context, and COMPLETE the 9 questions that accompany that reading. You will need to complete the questions on a separate sheet of paper. We will focus on Atlantic Revolutions in class tomorrow.
Economics: Today we deciphered the debt clock in class... Pretty cool! US Debt Clock We also concluded Monetary and Fiscal Policy. You turned in the chapter 16 graphics and materials for me to provide feedback. Your take away from monetary and fiscal policy is large and understandable and indeed it applies to your life... Just think about it.
Continue to work on your budget project and to complete the EverFi Modules. See two previous blog posts for more info.
12th Focus: J bldg. meeting, than outside for additional team building activity.
Economics: Today we deciphered the debt clock in class... Pretty cool! US Debt Clock We also concluded Monetary and Fiscal Policy. You turned in the chapter 16 graphics and materials for me to provide feedback. Your take away from monetary and fiscal policy is large and understandable and indeed it applies to your life... Just think about it.
Continue to work on your budget project and to complete the EverFi Modules. See two previous blog posts for more info.
12th Focus: J bldg. meeting, than outside for additional team building activity.
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
World, Economics
World: Test were returned and we went over them today. In addition, we had a discussion about the FINAL presentation project. We will make a final decision tomorrow. We will begin Revolution tomorrow in class. Our coverage will include the historic Atlantic Revolutions and the 2010 Egyptian Revolution. We may also zoom in on Nigeria, a global political hotspot. The new ERA of material will reflect Revolution, Imperialism & Industrialization.
Power school is updated. Take charge of your learning journey.
Economics: Today we continued with Monetary Policy and included Fiscal Policy,continue learning the concepts and terms. Due tomorrow are Chapter 16 materials. Finish Banking and begin working on the EverFi Modules, Payment, Interest Rates, and Credit Cards; Credit Score; THEN Renting & Owning This will help with the budget project.
Monetary PPT : Monetary Policy Power Point
Power school is updated. Take charge of your learning journey.
Power school is updated. Take charge of your learning journey.
Economics: Today we continued with Monetary Policy and included Fiscal Policy,continue learning the concepts and terms. Due tomorrow are Chapter 16 materials. Finish Banking and begin working on the EverFi Modules, Payment, Interest Rates, and Credit Cards; Credit Score; THEN Renting & Owning This will help with the budget project.
Monetary PPT : Monetary Policy Power Point
Power school is updated. Take charge of your learning journey.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
World-Economics-12th Focus
World: Today we a studied Japan as a non-empire. Be sure you understand why Japan is a non-empire and how the feudal system there compare that that of Europe in the 1100's. Review Japan material. Here's are the class notes REFERENCE. Japan non empire Notes for your reference, Japan Non Empire PPT: Japan Non Empire PPT
Economics: Today we continued with Monetary Policy, learning the concepts and terms. Continue to work through Chapter 16 materials and on the EverFi Modules. Finish BANKING, go on to Payment, Interest Rates, and Credit Cards; Credit Score; THEN Renting & Owning This will help with the budget project.
Monetary PPT : Monetary Policy Power Point
Due on Thursday, Chapter 16 handouts.
Be sure you are continuing to work on the budget project. You should be working through the preliminary budget worksheet.
Grades will be updated by the end of the week. Be sure to tune into Power School.
12th Focus: Video presentations for review and decision making. Tubeez activities in the J. Permission slips for Gleaners 5-29 due now.
Economics: Today we continued with Monetary Policy, learning the concepts and terms. Continue to work through Chapter 16 materials and on the EverFi Modules. Finish BANKING, go on to Payment, Interest Rates, and Credit Cards; Credit Score; THEN Renting & Owning This will help with the budget project.
Monetary PPT : Monetary Policy Power Point
Due on Thursday, Chapter 16 handouts.
Be sure you are continuing to work on the budget project. You should be working through the preliminary budget worksheet.
Grades will be updated by the end of the week. Be sure to tune into Power School.
12th Focus: Video presentations for review and decision making. Tubeez activities in the J. Permission slips for Gleaners 5-29 due now.
Monday, May 19, 2014
World, Economics
Sorry I was out today.. It was not planned but instead in response to a family illness. I will be back in the classroom tomorrow.
World: Today you had class time to complete Cornell related to ch. 19.1, Japan as an example of a non-empire. You will receive credit for the work you did today in class tomorrow. Our lesson tomorrow will focus on Japan... a non empire. What does it take to be an empire...Why is Japan considered a non-empire?
You an expect your tests from Friday to be returned on Wednesday. Those of you absent, should plan on completing the test during a free period on Tuesday. Please see me in the morning.
Economics: You were in the lab today working on your budget project... a nice gift from me to you. In class tomorrow we will focus on Monetary policy. Be sure you are working on the materials I distributed last week related to chapter 16, completed work for Ch. 16 will now be due on Thursdayy. Also, you should have completed the banking module on EverFi. If not, do so asap.
World: Today you had class time to complete Cornell related to ch. 19.1, Japan as an example of a non-empire. You will receive credit for the work you did today in class tomorrow. Our lesson tomorrow will focus on Japan... a non empire. What does it take to be an empire...Why is Japan considered a non-empire?
You an expect your tests from Friday to be returned on Wednesday. Those of you absent, should plan on completing the test during a free period on Tuesday. Please see me in the morning.
Economics: You were in the lab today working on your budget project... a nice gift from me to you. In class tomorrow we will focus on Monetary policy. Be sure you are working on the materials I distributed last week related to chapter 16, completed work for Ch. 16 will now be due on Thursdayy. Also, you should have completed the banking module on EverFi. If not, do so asap.
Friday, May 16, 2014
World, Economics, Seminar
World: Today there was a test covering, Explorations, Conquest, Slavery & Gun Powder. If you were absent, please plan on taking the test on Monday. We will begin Non-Empire on Monday.
Economics: We finished the introductory PPT on Monetary Policy.Monetary Policy PPT. You should have completed the Banking Module for EVERFI. Begin working on material in chapter 16. You were given the material yesterday to navigate the reading. The organizers and material are on Wednesday, 5-22. In addition, you should be working on the budget project. I will provide some class time on Monday.
Seminar: Last meeting today. See you and Honors Convocation and Graduation. Congratulations!
Economics: We finished the introductory PPT on Monetary Policy.Monetary Policy PPT. You should have completed the Banking Module for EVERFI. Begin working on material in chapter 16. You were given the material yesterday to navigate the reading. The organizers and material are on Wednesday, 5-22. In addition, you should be working on the budget project. I will provide some class time on Monday.
Seminar: Last meeting today. See you and Honors Convocation and Graduation. Congratulations!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
World, Economics, 12th Focus
World: In class we debriefed Gun Powder Empires using the focus questions. Focus Questions for Collaboration on Gun Powder Empires you wrote them on the back and we focused on the big ideas of the gun powder empires. Big Ideas Gunpowder.
There is a test tomorrow which covers the following:
Explorations: Discovery v Exploration, Explorer v. Conquistador
-The Role of Columbus; hero myth, Zinn and Lowen readings.
-Goal of Explorations = GGG
-Consequences of Explorations; Conquest (Guns, Germs, Steel)
: Colombian Exchange (positives and negatives)
-Food, Animals, goods, people, disease.
-African Slavers, Trans Atlantic Slavery, Modern Slavery
Gun Powder Empires
You can bring Cornell Notes 20.1, 20.3, 20.4 & the Gun Powder Empires Chart for use on the test.
Be sure to have a #2 pencil for the objective portion of the test. Be prepared for about 33 objective questions, and than a short answer section...These are the big ideas.
Economics: Regarding inflation we went through the two analysis problems from the text. In addition, I played you a segment from NPR related to low inflation rates and their significance if any. Finally, we began covering Monetary Policy. This material pairs nicely with the banking module, so if you have not completed it yet, please do so. You received materials to complete for chapter 16. The graphics and questions are due on Wednesday, May 21. Tomorrow we will continue with Monetary Policy then allow for work time on your newly assigned budget project. Continue to map out your strategy for living.
12th Focus: Today you completed PSA's related to a critical issue in Oakland County and/or our school community. You used IPads to formulate the PSA and emailed them to the 12th Focus Google account and to yourself. In addition, you completed a required survey for the Early College folks. Those absent, need to take care of the survey task Asap.
There is a test tomorrow which covers the following:
Explorations: Discovery v Exploration, Explorer v. Conquistador
-The Role of Columbus; hero myth, Zinn and Lowen readings.
-Goal of Explorations = GGG
-Consequences of Explorations; Conquest (Guns, Germs, Steel)
: Colombian Exchange (positives and negatives)
-Food, Animals, goods, people, disease.
-African Slavers, Trans Atlantic Slavery, Modern Slavery
Gun Powder Empires
You can bring Cornell Notes 20.1, 20.3, 20.4 & the Gun Powder Empires Chart for use on the test.
Be sure to have a #2 pencil for the objective portion of the test. Be prepared for about 33 objective questions, and than a short answer section...These are the big ideas.
Economics: Regarding inflation we went through the two analysis problems from the text. In addition, I played you a segment from NPR related to low inflation rates and their significance if any. Finally, we began covering Monetary Policy. This material pairs nicely with the banking module, so if you have not completed it yet, please do so. You received materials to complete for chapter 16. The graphics and questions are due on Wednesday, May 21. Tomorrow we will continue with Monetary Policy then allow for work time on your newly assigned budget project. Continue to map out your strategy for living.
12th Focus: Today you completed PSA's related to a critical issue in Oakland County and/or our school community. You used IPads to formulate the PSA and emailed them to the 12th Focus Google account and to yourself. In addition, you completed a required survey for the Early College folks. Those absent, need to take care of the survey task Asap.
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
World-Economics
World: Today in class you were introduced to the Gun Powder Empires, then you were given time to complete a graphic organizer on same. Once you complete the chart, THINK ABOUT the following for tomorrow. You will be working in a small group to collaborate and reach solutions. Feel Free to revisit the intro slides for today's class. Focus on the information and maps, not the tasks... they do not apply to you.
Gun Powder Empire Intro PPT (Some Slides do not apply, ie: Tasks
Gun Powder Empire Intro PPT (Some Slides do not apply, ie: Tasks
A. Discuss the following questions with your group
B. Use complete sentences when answering these questions
C. Answer on the BACK of your chart
1. Why do historians refer to the empires in this era as “gunpowder empires?”
2. Why did these empires seek gunpowder technologies?
3. What did an empire have to do in order to obtain and use this technology?
4. What happened to the Nomadic groups in Eurasia as a result of this technology?
5. In what ways were England and France
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Reminder: Quiz/Test on Friday. See yesterday's blog post for details.
Economics: Today we rolled out the budget project. You received you life status for the project and you should begin to accumulate the information you need to be successful in the project. We spent a lot of time getting the project off the ground today. Continue to think and strategize for a budget game plan. The Banking Module was assigned yesterday. Please be sure it is completed by the end of the week. Due to our focus on the roll out of the budget project, we will begin Monetary and Fiscal Policy tomorrow. Have fun with the budget project. Regardless of your "lot" you will learn valuable lessons. More tomorrow.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
World-Economics-12th Focus
World: We wrapped up modern slavery with closing remarks and visited food conglomerates for information. Finally, we began Gun Powder Empires. You were to arrive today with the power shifts reading and questions completed in order to be introduced to the topic. Credit was given for those who completed their assignment. We introduced the topic and will dive deeper tomorrow. In the meanwhile, read & annotate the background material I provided on guns and gun powder for this material. Tomorrow in class we will work on a graphic organizer for three selected gun powder empires. You should expect a QUIZ/TEST on Friday:
Explorations and its consequences - Colombian Exchange, Slavery (African, Trans Atlantic, Modern), and guns and gun powder. Remember to revisit the reading 20.1,3, 4; the guided notes (on website), posted PPT's etc.
Economics: Today we fish bowled outsourcing. This evening, please complete the BANKING module on EverFi. (10 pts) While you will receive material related to the budget project, the plan is to cover monetary and fiscal policy in class. Reminder, the budget project is an independent at home project. You will however, be give some time in school to work and receive guidance.
12th Focus: Gleaners Field Trip today. Remaining half meets with Mrs. Sturt.
Explorations and its consequences - Colombian Exchange, Slavery (African, Trans Atlantic, Modern), and guns and gun powder. Remember to revisit the reading 20.1,3, 4; the guided notes (on website), posted PPT's etc.
Economics: Today we fish bowled outsourcing. This evening, please complete the BANKING module on EverFi. (10 pts) While you will receive material related to the budget project, the plan is to cover monetary and fiscal policy in class. Reminder, the budget project is an independent at home project. You will however, be give some time in school to work and receive guidance.
12th Focus: Gleaners Field Trip today. Remaining half meets with Mrs. Sturt.
Monday, May 12, 2014
World-Economics-13th Seminar
World: http://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_bales_how_to_combat_modern_slavery#t-213363 Complete the viewing of Kevin Bales and Modern Slavery. Add material to your journal and be prepared to share when you arrive in class tomorrow. In addition, Google a brand of COFFEE and report out what astonished you. What made you think? Finally, read the Power Shifts reading and complete the questions that go along with the short reading...credit for this tomorrow.
In class today we tried to bring closure to the Modern Slavery topic. What did you learn about Black Gold?
Expect a quiz/test on Explorations-Colombian Exchange, Slavery (Atlantic & African), and Modern Slavery, as well as gun powder empires later this week. Probably Thursday or Friday.
Economics: Today was a fishbowl pre-work day. Be sure arrive to class with your argument map fully completed and that you are ready to fishbowl seminar on the topic of outsourcing. Please be certain that your thesis statements are viable and thorough.
13th Seminar: Capstone presentations today. There is one more presentation on the final day of class on Friday. Also, Friday is an early release. Meet at 11:40 in our J classroom. We will hear the presentation, take our class photo, finish the Happy video segment and celebrate your completion of HS and 13th Seminar with a Pizza lunch hosted by Mrs, Maddalena and I.
In class today we tried to bring closure to the Modern Slavery topic. What did you learn about Black Gold?
Expect a quiz/test on Explorations-Colombian Exchange, Slavery (Atlantic & African), and Modern Slavery, as well as gun powder empires later this week. Probably Thursday or Friday.
Economics: Today was a fishbowl pre-work day. Be sure arrive to class with your argument map fully completed and that you are ready to fishbowl seminar on the topic of outsourcing. Please be certain that your thesis statements are viable and thorough.
13th Seminar: Capstone presentations today. There is one more presentation on the final day of class on Friday. Also, Friday is an early release. Meet at 11:40 in our J classroom. We will hear the presentation, take our class photo, finish the Happy video segment and celebrate your completion of HS and 13th Seminar with a Pizza lunch hosted by Mrs, Maddalena and I.
Friday, May 9, 2014
World, Economics, 13th Seminar
World: Today we focused more on Modern Slavery... You have more information for your double entry journal...we will debrief and finish up on Monday with Modern Slavery. Over the weekend, complete all readings related to Modern Slavery.
Expect a quiz/test next week Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Economics: We covered Inflation but did not do the analysis problems... We are saving that for later. Those of you who have not completed the material need to do so immediately. You received Fish Bowl material today related to in-sourcing & out-sourcing, and you were assigned a side. 1's argue pro outsourcing, 2's argue anti outsourcing. Begin preliminary research related to your assigned topic. On Monday you will have an in-class prep day for our fishbowl debate which will be held on Tuesday. Finish make up work please.
13th Seminar: Five capstones today. Reminder: Next Friday is the luncheon and the class photo.
Expect a quiz/test next week Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
Economics: We covered Inflation but did not do the analysis problems... We are saving that for later. Those of you who have not completed the material need to do so immediately. You received Fish Bowl material today related to in-sourcing & out-sourcing, and you were assigned a side. 1's argue pro outsourcing, 2's argue anti outsourcing. Begin preliminary research related to your assigned topic. On Monday you will have an in-class prep day for our fishbowl debate which will be held on Tuesday. Finish make up work please.
13th Seminar: Five capstones today. Reminder: Next Friday is the luncheon and the class photo.
Thursday, May 8, 2014
World, Economics, 12th Focus
World: Today we focused on Modern Slavery. You arrived to class with your entry slip which we debriefed. Both classes were on the same page related to whether or not stricter laws would alleviate the problem. We then focused on child slavery...specifically in the world of chocolate: http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/category/chocolates-child-slaves/. you viewed the clip and completed a double entry journal on what you learned and have questions on. We will pick up with that tomorrow and learn about chocolate from the other perspective, that of a child slave. You received another short reading on Modern Slavery; Slavery in the 21st Century. Please read the material. You do not have to complete the questions. Hopefully we will address you "debate" points tomorrow
Economics: Due tomorrow Inflation reading and completed handout. 13.3 - we will work to integrate that into another consequence of globalization. Good job with the Great Grocery Story Smack down today. Is it time to reconsider Walmart?? More on this tomorrow.
12th Focus: Met in J292. Worked to finish Issue/Skill set activity...Blue Sky. Prepared for tomorrow's mentoring activity and were assigned a partner for the public service project.
Economics: Due tomorrow Inflation reading and completed handout. 13.3 - we will work to integrate that into another consequence of globalization. Good job with the Great Grocery Story Smack down today. Is it time to reconsider Walmart?? More on this tomorrow.
12th Focus: Met in J292. Worked to finish Issue/Skill set activity...Blue Sky. Prepared for tomorrow's mentoring activity and were assigned a partner for the public service project.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
World, Economics
World
Today we began covering modern slavery. We reflected on your annotations of the short reading. you were given a copy of Scholastic Times, there is a feature on Modern Slavery. The following is what was posted on the screen today and it's DUE TOMORROW.
Read
8-11 in Scholastic Times…. Do the following:
Entry
Slip:
Based on what you have read, do you THINK
stricter laws and better enforcement can put an end to modern Slavery? Why or Why not?
Support your view:
CAN HUMAN TRAFFICKING TODAY BE COMPARED TO THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE OF
CENTURIES AGO? 3 reasons supporting Yes, 3 reasons supporting No.
Economics
Globalization has it's consequences: Consider unemployment & inflation. What are the implications of outsourcing. Be sure you understand the types of unemployment and the meaning of full employment. Also what's not measured in unemployment? You received a handout today related to 13.3/Inflation. Please have that completed for credit on Friday.
We debriefed the material related to Walmart. At the very least, you should be more informed. hat's your moral compass?
Globalization has it's consequences: Consider unemployment & inflation. What are the implications of outsourcing. Be sure you understand the types of unemployment and the meaning of full employment. Also what's not measured in unemployment? You received a handout today related to 13.3/Inflation. Please have that completed for credit on Friday.
We debriefed the material related to Walmart. At the very least, you should be more informed. hat's your moral compass?
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
World, Economics, 12th Focus
World: We finished up the slave kingdoms today and debriefed. We also revisited the concepts set forth from the guided notes. Please review the concepts. Our next stop is Modern Slavery. Read and annotate the introduction to Modern Slavery (4th already did this0, be prepared for class tomorrow. We will continue with Modern Slavery in class tomorrow. No test/quiz this week, but expect one later next week.
Economics: We finished the Walmart documentary and began debriefing. More on this tomorrow. you were to have completed the material on employment, we will integrate that tomorrow into the content. Use the evening to get caught up and/or review.
12th focus: Community. Skill set and Issues discussion groups followed by service and community piece. Mentoring in on Friday. Today's activity set you up for Friday's mentoring.
Economics: We finished the Walmart documentary and began debriefing. More on this tomorrow. you were to have completed the material on employment, we will integrate that tomorrow into the content. Use the evening to get caught up and/or review.
12th focus: Community. Skill set and Issues discussion groups followed by service and community piece. Mentoring in on Friday. Today's activity set you up for Friday's mentoring.
Monday, May 5, 2014
World-Economics-13th Seminar
World: For those who were absent or missed the Amistad Clip, here's the link. Amistad Clip. Today in class we focused on African Slavery... this is very different from the Transatlantic Slave trade. Be sure you consult your guided notes for the differences. You viewed a segment from Wonders of Africa, a Louis Gates documentary on the Slave Kingdoms. Be sure you complete the viewing guide. Due tomorrow, Cornell Notes, 20.3. The reading is on slavery. After we debrief the African slave trade, we will move on to Modern Slavery.
Economics: Due tomorrow is the Globalization handout/reading and the material in 13 related to employment/unemployment. In class we began viewing Walmart... Whether or not it's good for America. Walmart. The viewing guide needs to be completed so that we can debrief tomorrow. This fits into globalization.. a byproduct. More tomorrow. Be sure to come to class prepared.
13th Seminar: Capstones continue today. Be sure to submit the portfolio to Mrs. Sturt , (those of you who need to do so), also, graduation fees are due to Mrs, Sturt now! Finally Memmca surveys must be completed at this time. Please do that too!
Economics: Due tomorrow is the Globalization handout/reading and the material in 13 related to employment/unemployment. In class we began viewing Walmart... Whether or not it's good for America. Walmart. The viewing guide needs to be completed so that we can debrief tomorrow. This fits into globalization.. a byproduct. More tomorrow. Be sure to come to class prepared.
13th Seminar: Capstones continue today. Be sure to submit the portfolio to Mrs. Sturt , (those of you who need to do so), also, graduation fees are due to Mrs, Sturt now! Finally Memmca surveys must be completed at this time. Please do that too!
Friday, May 2, 2014
World-Economic-Seminar
World: We discussed the BIG QUESTION related to the comparison of the African slave trade v. The transatlantic Slave Trade. You viewed the Amistad Clip and took time to do a reflection writing. Those who wished to share did so. For Monday, you are to complete the Cornell Notes for 20.3. We will cover the slave kingdoms for greater context on Monday.
Economics: We debriefed Where is the Love and discussed the global issues set forth. In the end we linked the issues to wealth inequality and globalization. You were given a handout related to material in the text book. Read 282 & 283 and complete the case study on managing change in your work life, then complete 13.1 (382-389) related to unemployment. Do you have an argument for an against globalization at this time? Due Tuesday! We will begin our exploration on whether or not Walmart is good for America on Monday.
13th Seminar: 3 Capstone presentations today. (short period due to the talent show).
Economics: We debriefed Where is the Love and discussed the global issues set forth. In the end we linked the issues to wealth inequality and globalization. You were given a handout related to material in the text book. Read 282 & 283 and complete the case study on managing change in your work life, then complete 13.1 (382-389) related to unemployment. Do you have an argument for an against globalization at this time? Due Tuesday! We will begin our exploration on whether or not Walmart is good for America on Monday.
13th Seminar: 3 Capstone presentations today. (short period due to the talent show).
Thursday, May 1, 2014
World-Economics-12th focus
World: We finished up the food aspect of the Colombian Exchange today, and moved on to Slavery. You received guided notes which we guided as well as a Cornell note taking document which is due on Monday. (20.3) For tomorrow, begin reading Ch. 20.3. Review today's content and be mentally prepared to view a 7 minute clip of Amistad. There may be some class time tomorrow to work on your Cornell notes. If you have not answered the big comparison question within the guided notes, please do. We will use that as a discussion opener tomorrow.
Please expect a quiz late next week or early the week after.
Be sure to check power school for missing assignments.
Economics: Globalization was the content for the day. Remember, the interconnectedness is a profit driven process with capitalism at its core. We debriefed the Myths associated with Globalization (good job here), and you seem to have a pretty good handle on this early content.
Toward the end of the period you listed to a song by the Black Eyed Peas.. Where is the love. You are to interpret, (write their meaning), the lyrics and complete the box related to social issues and the two questions. We will pick up with the material tomorrow.
Be sure to check power school for missing assignments.
12th Focus: What matters more than your talent? Ted talk for 12minutes, followed by Ah Ha's from journey on the web related to you, career, schools; sustain activity and a May Day activity.
Please expect a quiz late next week or early the week after.
Be sure to check power school for missing assignments.
Economics: Globalization was the content for the day. Remember, the interconnectedness is a profit driven process with capitalism at its core. We debriefed the Myths associated with Globalization (good job here), and you seem to have a pretty good handle on this early content.
Toward the end of the period you listed to a song by the Black Eyed Peas.. Where is the love. You are to interpret, (write their meaning), the lyrics and complete the box related to social issues and the two questions. We will pick up with the material tomorrow.
Be sure to check power school for missing assignments.
12th Focus: What matters more than your talent? Ted talk for 12minutes, followed by Ah Ha's from journey on the web related to you, career, schools; sustain activity and a May Day activity.
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