HOMEWORK

Homework:

5/20 - Today we watched CNN10 and discussed world events.  We went over project expectations for tomorrow and gave time to fix anything that is needed as well as to see what the slides look like on the board.  Anyone that is done worked on their work due this week.


Rest of week will be spent on projects and if time, CNN10, each day.  Friday will be the SLO quiz and some review work.


Next week will be spent on red book and citizenship work as well as watching A to Z and the extra credit boxes are due then Tuesday or Wednesday as well as the exit ticket.

5/17 Today we watched CNN10 and reviewed world events.  We did Ed Puzzle on Sydney Opera House and gave project time. Monday is last day to practice and make sure projects are ready for presentations Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday.  Have a great weekend!

5/16 - Today we watched CNN10 and reviewed world events.  We went over all of the homework and gave in depth project time.


5/15 - Today we watched CNN10 and discussed world events.  We worked on Unit 5 notes below and gave in class doc time.  We ended with project time. All items due tomorrow by 6am.


E.     Consequences of using natural resources

1. Extraction – resources removed from place of origin.

2. Consumption – use of the resources.

3. Positive effects—food, clothes, variety of goods

4. Negative effects—pollution, shortages, using green space

5. Increasing population/industrialization demands more resources.

6. Depletion of non-renewable resources.  Once they are gone, they will take millions of years to replenish.

7. Climate change and manufacturing produces greenhouse gases.

        a. Greenhouse gases: from producing/distributing goods.

8. Declining fresh water reserves, forests, and fertile land.

9. All products have a life cycle and each needs resources.

           a. Life Cycle – from extracting resources to disposal. 


5/14 Today we watched CNN10 and discussed world events.  We did Unit 5 notes below and gave project time.  CE due tomorrow.


           1. Industrial Revolution – use of fossil fuels (coal then oil/gas)

           2. Use of fossil fuels created cheaper energy

           3. Consumption grew 1,200 lbs. vs 37,687 lbs. in 200 years.

D.    Per Capita Mineral Usage

           1. Per capita=per person

           2. Abundant natural resources does not equate to wealth. 


5/13 - Today we watched CNN10 and discussed world events.  We worked on Unit 5 notes below and gave project time.  By end of tomorrow, the goal is everyone is done their slides and o to their note cards.


C.    What are Natural Resources and how do people use them?

1. Resources found in nature that people find useful.

2. Natural resources are not distributed evenly across the globe

3. Renewable – a resource that can be renewed.

         a. Wind and Water and Plants

4. Non-renewable – a resource that can’t be replaced fairly quickly.

         a. Coal and Natural gas 


5/10 - Today we watched CNN10 and discussed world events.  We worked on Unit 5 notes below and di an ed puzzle.  We gave project time and did a blooket. Have a great weekend.


B.    Global Issues Tied to HEI

1. Ocean pollution/Loss of green space

2. Desertification/drought – lack of food/famine/poverty

3. Climate change

4. Biodiversity – animals in danger

5. Destruction of forests

6. Food waste and food loss – billion of tons of food wasted 


5/9 - Today we watched CNN10 and discussed world events.  We worked on Unit 5 notes and gave some project and red book time.  We reviewed all assignments due today.


A.    How do Humans Interact with the Environment              UNIT 5

1.    Use the environment – cutting down trees for homes

2.    Modify the environment – building cities/towns

3.    Adapt to environment – wearing heavy coats in winter

4.    For local changes, we build homes, cultivate farmland, and extract oil and minerals.

5.    For global changes, climate change, deforestation, pollution, and resource depletion all take place. 

CE Dates: (10 points per week) ( 2 paragraphs per event - five fully developed sentences per paragraph or more - one event per week - no sports/weather) Please watch your plagiarism. Please stay away from quotes and watch your spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. All are due Wednesday's by 6AM on the date listed and submitted via Google Classroom doc.


9/11  USA


9/18 Canada OR Stanley Park Vancouver Summary OR CN Tower Summary


9/25 Mexico OR Chichen Itza Summary


10/2 Puerto Rico OR Statue of Liberty Summary OR Eiffel Tower Summary


10/9 Brazil OR Stonehenge Summary


10/16 Peru OR Machu Picchu Summary


10/23 Argentina OR Iguazu Falls Summary OR Angkor Wat Summary


10/30 Chile OR Easter Island Summary


11/6 Colombia OR Great Wall of China Summary


11/13 Guatemala OR Roman Colosseum Summary OR Acropolis of Athens Summary


11/20 Uruguay OR Taj Mahal Summary (This is a Thursday)


12/4 Cuba OR Great Pyramids of Giza Summary


12/11 Panama OR Panama Canal Summary - unsure with PSSA


12/18 Bolivia OR Petra Summary OR Mt. Rushmore


1/8 Ecuador OR Galapagos Islands Summary


1/15 Venezuela or Angel Falls Summary OR Sydney Opera House Summary


Summary CE Websites: http://www.countryreports.org

https://www.theguardian.com/us https://www.independent.co.uk/us https://www.dogonews.com/ https://www.usatoday.com/ These are just some examples of websites you can use.

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Project Work and Presentations due in January


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If we have unit assessments:


Quizlet: Unit 1 – On your own – Notes online


Unit 2 Quizlet - 6th Grade - World Cultures Unit 2 https://quizlet.com/326538596/6th-grade-world-cultures-unit-2-flash-cards/


Unit 3 Quizlet https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fquizlet.com%2F_5inqy5%3Fet%3DeyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJub25lIn0.eyJlbWFpbCI6ImtiYXVlckBib3llcnRvd25hc2Qub3JnIiwidGFnIjoic2hhcmVfc2V0X2VtYWlsIn0.&data=02%7C01%7Cjhagmann%40boyertownasd.org%7C22acad90055c436c087b08d63d9d30c8%7C067b5a599b0d4da58f596aeacd76f9ff%7C0%7C0%7C636764142663031324&sdata=oRGM%2B%2FWKvpETGkPW554q%2F69baIFGcKLDd8EXP3ErKcE%3D&reserved=0


Unit 4 Quizlet 6th grade World Cultures Unit IV -What is Culture? https://quizlet.com/347036620/6th-grade-world-cultures-unit-iv-what-is-culture-flash-cards/

https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5dee4eae658333001b16ea7f


Unit 5 Quizlet - https://quizlet.com/356677608/6th-grade-world-cultures-how-do-humans-interact-with-the-environment-unit-5-flash-cards/


Unit 5 Quizlet https://quizlet.com/_46wbim

2nd choice https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/5dfa320f63e73d001b39e681 

Extra credit tissue box topics below!  

You may only submit one.  It is due end of each semester.

Submit it with the tissues in it please….artwork doesn’t count against you!

All sides of the box must be covered with facts and drawings of the topic.

The 7 wonders of the world are:

The 7 wonders of the ancient world are: