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Welcome to Ms. Anders' Website
WELCOME!
My name is Abigail Anders. I teach world geography and history here at El Capitan High School. Everything we do for my classes is on Schoology (guhsd.schoology.com). All students should access this website and automatically see our classroom. If you have ANY problems, please text or call the phone number below or email me. Please note that the drop-down calendar in the above tabs are NOT CURRENT. All resources have moved to Schoology.
Please feel free to call or email me anytime with questions or concerns.
619-938-9215
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We are all human. We have no choice where we are born. Citizens of countries are very often not represented by their governments. Remember that your perspective about the world is very narrow (for now.) Global conflicts can end by negotiation and dialogue. The more we understand about each other and our history, the more peace there will be. Bust your perspective open and discover your beautiful planet, especially if you think they are "weird" or different. You just may find that you have more in common with them than you thought.
We are all human. We have no choice where we are born. Citizens of countries are very often not represented by their governments. Remember that your perspective about the world is very narrow (for now.) Global conflicts can end by negotiation and dialogue. The more we understand about each other and our history, the more peace there will be. Bust your perspective open and discover your beautiful planet, especially if you think they are "weird" or different. You just may find that you have more in common with them than you thought.
Part 1 (above). A couple years later (below). Traveled his way around the world, bringing people together to dance. Many of these countries have serious political tension. Drives home the notion that we are all bonded by our common humanity.
Here Are the Skills You Need in Order to Succeed at the Game of LIFE (and yes, class too):
Here Are the Skills You Need in Order to Succeed at the Game of LIFE (and yes, class too):
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking is a core element of both geography and history. These are questions that students will be asked regularly about every unit we study:
What does this really mean?Can I explain it to someone else?Can I relate it to my experience with examples?If this is true, what else might or must be true?Demand evidence for what people tell you and what you read and see.
Look for multiple perspectives.
Avoid confirmation bias.
Try to understand before deciding anything.
Investigate: Look it up from independent sources such as Factcheck.org (Annenberg Center for Public Policy)
The students are also expected to ask relevant and engaging questions about each unit during the daily discussion. Active, engaged participation is an integral part of this course!
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
The "essential skills" in the hand out below is for the workplace. They start here in class as we form our own little micro-communities, both in and out of the classroom. Want to be the best you can be at whatever job you end up picking? These are the skills we all need to develop durng our time in high school.
The "essential skills" in the hand out below is for the workplace. They start here in class as we form our own little micro-communities, both in and out of the classroom. Want to be the best you can be at whatever job you end up picking? These are the skills we all need to develop durng our time in high school.
A Warning for Those of You Who Want to be Successful:
A Warning for Those of You Who Want to be Successful:
Don't Love Your Phone Too Much
Don't Love Your Phone Too Much
PLEASE watch these and be careful to stay in control of your priorities. Below: a few min. Right: 15 min. Put your ear buds in and pay attention; especially if you might be an Instagram, Snapchat, Fortnight, or (??) addict. Tristan Harris (video on right) worked for the companies who profit on the dopamine pleasure your brain gets from those apps. They are making millions off of your need to constantly check progress, notifications, likes, or posts.
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