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Week 12: November 3 - November 7
Week 12: November 3 - November 7
Monday 11/3
Unit Test Study Guide
📎HOMEWORK: Check the Study Guide "Answer Key" and review!
Tuesday 11/4
Study Review Game: Jeopardy Slideshow
📎HOMEWORK: Review Study Guide; (game from class posted above as well)
Wednesday 11/5
Geography Unit Test - Google Form
Thursday 11/6
Geography Unit Test (extra writing & editing time on DBQs) - Google Form
Read or other silent activity once test is submitted.
Friday 11/7
Project Presentations (ungraded)
Snacks provided!
Geography Unit Project
Geography Unit Project
ANNOUNCEMENT: A student asked "How many slides should you create?" which was a great question. Your final slideshow should have at least 10 slides.
Project Overview - Digital copy example if you lose your paper copy
Research Notes - Digital copy example; Your copy is in your "History Folder"
Danielle's Project Example - Feel free to look through and I will do a demo presentation
RESEARCH LINKS:
HELPFUL HINT: When researching on a website click CTRL+F and search by keyword to locate relevant information faster!
For "Basic Geographical Information & Culture" Sections (DUE Friday 10/24) - This means your digital Research Notes and Slides in slideshow, with required information, for both sections should be completed. The Slides do not need to be perfect yet (photos, etc.) but have basic info typed up!
CIA Factbook - the majority of information you must research and collect in the “Basic Geographical Information” and “Culture” sections can be found here
Britannica - you can find a lot of information on “Major Landforms” and “Cultural Items of Interest” here
United Nations “Heads of State” Document - you can find the current leader of your country here
Google Translate - use this tool to translate “Hello” and “Thank You” in the language(s) needed per your research
For "Environment", "Economy", and "Additional Information" Sections (DUE Thursday 10/30) - This means your digital Research Notes and Slides in slideshow for all sections should be completed. You have the weekend to edit, add photos, design, etc.
Climate Charts - You can find "Average Rainfall" and "Average Temperature" here
Nat Geo MapMaker - Open the "Biomes" map and find information here
CIA Factbook - "Climate" and "Environmental Issues" can be found here; Majority of the "Economy" section can be found here
Countries of the World - "Currency" can be found here
CIA Archives - "Major Occupations" can be found here
Dept. of State Archives and Office of the Historian - You need to read & research on these sites to gain understanding about your country's relationship with the United States and write a paragraph about key information.
"Interesting/Fun Facts" and "Images" can be found from any reliable sources; just remember to copy & paste the URL any websites used for "Interesting/Fun Facts" into your "Resources" section in your Research Notes! You do not need to record source information for your "Images" but please refrain from using obviously AI generated images.
Week 11: October 27 - October 31
Week 11: October 27 - October 31
Monday 10/27
Project Work Day
See the "Geography Unit Project" section of the website to use the required research sources.
Everyone will continue working on their Geography Unit Projects with me in the class to answer questions or any other help needed!
📎HOMEWORK: Work on project (as needed) and study country flashcards (Slideshow if needed/QUIZ Thursday)
Tuesday 10/28
Map Projects & Distortion Guided Notes
📎HOMEWORK: Work on project (as needed) and study country flashcards
Wednesday 10/29
NO CLASS/Service Learning
📎HOMEWORK: Work on project (as needed) and study country flashcards; Kahoot from class posted below if you would like to play!
Thursday 10/30
QUIZ (Geo-Power List 4)
Project Check-In Day 2 and In-Class Project Workday
Friday 10/31
NO CLASS/Fun Day!
Week 10: October 20 - October 24
Week 10: October 20 - October 24
Monday 10/20
Good Morning Everyone! Please follow the below instructions:
Task 1: Complete the "Scavenger Hunt" if you have not done so. Clip the paper in your binder (Geography Section) for our "wrap up" on this activity later in the week.
Task 2: Begin working on the Geography Unit Project!
Open the "Geography - Unit Project - Research Notes" in your History Folder to record information located as you research. Remember to check the box when you complete something to help you stay organized.
Only use the source links listed above in the "Geography Unit Project" section to complete the "Basic Geographical Information" & "Culture" research.
This is not homework if not completed; we will check in as a class tomorrow on how it goes and have another in-class project work day tomorrow.
DO NOT try to create your slideshow yet as we will do this as a class tomorrow; only research today please.
📎HOMEWORK: Finish "Scavenger Hunt" (if not done in class)
Tuesday 10/21
In Class Project Work Day!
We will create our slideshows together so they are properly named & in the correct location in your Google Drive for me to access.
📎HOMEWORK: Work on project (as needed)
Wednesday 10/22
National Geographic MapMaker Scavenger Hunt Wrap Up!
We will all return our papers to the classmate who wrote your Scavenger Hunt for "grading".
Then you will put the paper in the TURN-IN BIN.
Finally, everyone needs to complete this short Peer Review Form
FINAL Geo-Power List 4 Flashcards
After we will cut and label our final set of country flashcards. Woohoo!
List 4 Slideshow
QUIZ will be on Thursday, October 30th.
Finish everything early?
EXTRA PROJECT WORK TIME!
📎HOMEWORK: Complete flashcards (if not done in class) and/or Work on project (as needed)
Thursday 10/23
Map Distortion
Today we will make globes & then maps using oranges to show distortion!
📎HOMEWORK: Work on project (as needed); REMEMBER tomorrow is our first Check-In Date and the Research Notes AND completed Slides are due on the "Basic Geographical Information" and "Culture" Sections
Friday 10/24
Project Check-In Day 1 and In-Class Project Workday
📎HOMEWORK: Work on project (as needed)
Week 9: October 13 - October 17
Week 9: October 13 - October 17
Monday 10/13
ANNOUNCEMENT: Vocabulary Quiz this Friday 10/17. The words have been reposted below but you should all have made these flashcards in September! We will review throughout the week. 🙂
DBQ Practice
Ancient Rome Video (for historical context)
Today we will read and examine the DBQ documents (on paper in class; digital posted below) to answer the following DBQ: "Explain the way in which the Roman Empire adapted to its geography. You must include at least 2 documents in your response."
DBQ Practice 1: Digital Documents
Our goal today is to complete our examination of all documents and have half of the "Planning Sheet" (on paper) completed.
Tuesday 10/14
DBQ Practice
Once you have completed the DBQ Planning Sheet (on paper) open the "DBQ Practice Assignment 1" in your History Folder to type your paragraph. Remember to carefully edit your work for clarity, reasoning, grammar, spelling, etc.
📎HOMEWORK: Study Vocabulary "List 2" Flashcards in binder OR digital flashcards by clicking HERE
Wednesday 10/15
Hi everyone! I am unexpectedly out today so please follow the below directions.
Complete the "DBQ Planning Sheet".
Complete the "DBQ Practice Assignment 1" in your History Folder using your planning sheet to guide you.
Read your DBQ paragraph more than once and ask yourself the following questions for editing & revising (this should definitely take more than a "few minutes" otherwise you are not properly editing and revising).:
Are there any grammar or spelling mistakes? (Use your tools but rereading is also important here to catch errors)
Does my claim statement answer the essential question directly? (See your notes for examples)
Is my claim clear, concise, and strong? (See your notes for examples)
Does my supporting evidence include context? (See your notes for examples)
Does my supporting evidence include a quote/paraphrase of a reading or a description of an image? (See your notes for examples)
Does my supporting evidence include an analysis? (See your notes for examples)
Did I include proper citation where necessary? (See your In-Text Citation guide for examples)
Is my writing academic?
Does my writing flow? Meaning are there choppy sentences, monotony, redundancy, weak organization, wordiness, lack of connection, etc. that should be revised?
Once your DBQ is completed and thoroughly edited & revised you should STUDY for Friday's vocabulary quiz using your paper flashcards or digital flashcards HERE.
If you have sufficiently studied you may READ or do a puzzle/puzzle book in the room.
📎HOMEWORK: Study Vocabulary "List 2" Flashcards in binder OR digital flashcards
Thursday 10/16
Vocabulary Quiz Review!
Blooket!
Nat Geo MapMaker Scavenger Hunts!
It is finally time to swap student created scavenger hunts. Go to Nat Geo MapMaker and complete a friend's scavenger hunt. If you cannot find an answer you must ask that person for help!
📎HOMEWORK: Study Vocabulary "List 2" Flashcards in binder OR digital flashcards HERE. QUIZ Tomorrow!
Friday 10/17
QUIZ - You should not have any other tabs open while taking the quiz!
Geography Project Introduction
The remainder of class we will complete Scavenger Hunts or begin working on our projects depending on where you are at!
📎HOMEWORK: If you still have not finished the "DBQ Practice Assignment 1" in your History Folder that must be completed over the weekend please!
Week 8: October 6 - October 11
Week 8: October 6 - October 11
Monday 10/6
Document-Based Questions Intro Week!
Today we will begin our DBQ Slideshow & Guided Notes
Day 1 Slideshow
📎HOMEWORK: If not already done you must complete your "National Geographic MapMaker Scavenger Hunt" in your History folder. Then create a COPY of the Scavenger Hunt and remove all answers & directions so your question is ready to swap with another student next week! DUE Wednesday 10/8
Tuesday 10/7
Complete DBQ Slideshow & Guided Notes
Entire Slideshow
DBQ Example Readings & Responses: We will complete the first reading and example together and you will finish in table groups. We will finish and discuss tomorrow. This is all on paper in class.
📎HOMEWORK: If not already done you must complete your "National Geographic MapMaker Scavenger Hunt" in your History folder. Please do not forget to create a COPY of the Scavenger Hunt and remove all answers & directions so your question is ready to swap with another student next week! DUE TOMORROW
Wednesday 10/8
Complete DBQ Example Readings & Responses: We will finish reading DBQ examples and evaluating responses on the chart in small groups. Whole group discussion once everyone is done!
Thursday 10/9
PSAT (8th grade only)
Friday 10/10
NO SCHOOL
Week 7: September 29 - October 3
Week 7: September 29 - October 3
Monday 9/29
Please complete the MapMaker Practice Google Form if not done last week
Begin or continue working on:
Assignment: Go to your History Folder and open "National Geographic MapMaker Scavenger Hunt".
REMINDER: QUIZ on Wednesday 10/1 - Geo-Power List 3 and Latitude & Longitude
📎HOMEWORK: Study for QUIZ
Tuesday 9/30
Hi Everyone... sorry I am unable to be there today. Read the below for what to work on today and I hope to see you tomorrow.
Continue working on: Assignment: Go to your History Folder and open "National Geographic MapMaker Scavenger Hunt". If you get stuck on something make note of it and I can help you tomorrow.
Please carefully edit your entire Scavenger Hunt document for spelling, grammar, and spacing errors.
REMINDER: QUIZ Tomorrow- Geo-Power List 3 and Latitude & Longitude
📎HOMEWORK: Study for tomorrow's QUIZ
Wednesday 10/1
QUIZ
Complete the "National Geographic MapMaker Scavenger Hunt" today!
Remember to carefully edit your entire Scavenger Hunt document for spelling, grammar, and spacing errors.
Thursday 10/2
Fall Trip!
Friday 10/3
Fall Trip!
Week 6: September 22 - September 26
Week 6: September 22 - September 26
Monday 9/22
Good Morning Everyone! Please follow the below steps in order to complete today's daily tasks while I am out.
If you have not finished the "Latitude & Longitude Activities" packet please do so. Staple once completed and put it into the "TURN IN BIN" basket. This should be completed by the end of class.
If you have not finished the new country flashcards please finish cutting & labeling. If you did not start on Friday the flashcard sheets are on the bench for you to pick up and begin. Remember you need to take all 4 pages to have all 20 countries. This should be completed by the end of class.
Lastly, you will be creating 22 new vocabulary flashcards today. Please use the blank index cards on the bench. Use the below slideshow to complete your cards. If you do not finish these cards today there will be time in class tomorrow to finish.
If you finish all of the above before class ends you may:
READ
Work on the "5 Themes of Geography" Word Search in your binder
Crossword or Sudoku book near my desk
Puzzles around the classroom
Please do not ask Tanya to play games or chess on your Chromebook as the answer is no. Thank you!
📎HOMEWORK: Complete "Latitude & Longitude Activities" packet and Country Flashcards (if not done in class)
Tuesday 9/23
Good Morning Everyone! Please follow the below steps in order to complete today's daily tasks. See you all tomorrow!
If you have not finished making your Vocabulary flashcards please do so. This should be completed today.
Tanya will pass out a short "Latitude & Longitude" reading and worksheet. You may read with a partner or independently. The worksheet must be completed independently. This is homework if not completed in class.
📎HOMEWORK: Complete "Latitude & Longitude" reading & worksheet (no more than 20 minutes at home; if you cannot finish just come see me in the morning!)
Wednesday 9/24
Types of Maps Guided Notes
Types of Maps Slideshow
Assignment: Go to your History Folder and open "Types of Maps Scenario Activity"; if we do not finish in class we will tomorrow
📎HOMEWORK: Complete "Latitude & Longitude" worksheet if not done (from Tuesday)
Thursday 9/25
We will complete Types of Maps Guided Notes & Practice before we begin our activity.
Types of Maps Digital Activity
Everyone click and open the following: National Geographic MapMaker
Today we will explore how to use MapMaker together and then you will have independent time to familiarize yourself with the platform, how to use the features, and look at different types of maps to prepare for tomorrow's activity.
National Geographic MapMaker Practice: Google Form
Friday 9/26
ANNOUNCEMENT: QUIZ next Wednesday 10/1 on Geo-Power List 3 (Country Flashcards) and Latitude & Longitude
Please complete the MapMaker Practice Google Form if not done in class yesterday
We will review our next MapMaker activity as a group:
Assignment: Go to your History Folder and open "National Geographic MapMaker Scavenger Hunt". I do not have a set due date as of today for this assignment as I would like to see first how we are interacting with the digital map platform first. I will let you know next week!
Week 5: September 15 - September 19
Week 5: September 15 - September 19
Monday 9/15
Lego Landforms Wrap Up!
Complete build and peer evaluations
REMINDER: Geo-Power List 2 QUIZ on Friday 9/19
Study your paper flashcards throughout the week; slideshow below if you did not keep track of your flashcards
📎HOMEWORK: Complete writing the "September 11th Writing Activity" in your History Folder (if not done in class last Friday)
Tuesday 9/16
Introduction to Map Skills
Map Skills Overview - Slideshow
Assignment: Go to your History Folder and open the slideshow "Map Skills Practice Assignment" and complete using the slideshow from class for reference
Assignment: After the above practice is completed come see me for a brief paper worksheet for further practice with different skills from the slideshow called "Cardinal Directions Activity"
📎HOMEWORK: Study Geo-Power/Country flashcards for Friday's quiz
Wednesday 9/17
NO CLASS/Service Day!
Thursday 9/18
Continue working on "Cardinal Directions Activity" from Wednesday
Latitude & Longitude
Assignment: Begin the "Latitude & Longitude Activities" practice assignment packet (on paper) in class; we will continue working on this in class tomorrow after our quiz!
Kahoot Quiz Review: Below are links to the quiz review from class if you would like to play again this evening as a study tool. Please limit yourself to playing one game per link.
📎HOMEWORK: Study Geo-Power/Country flashcards for tomorrow's quiz
Friday 9/19
QUIZ - Geo-Power List 2
Latitude & Longitude
See the board in class for after quiz directions but also below:
Take out the “Cardinal Directions Activity” paper and hole-punch and continue to work on if you need to: HOLD ON TO THIS/I’ll pass back the ones I received
Take out the “Latitude & Longitude Activities” packet and continue to work on if you need to:
If you finish please turn in to the "TURN IN BIN"!
If you finish the above come see me for new country flashcards
ANSWER KEY to "Cardinal Directions Activity" for you to check
Week 4: September 8 - September 12
Week 4: September 8 - September 12
Monday 9/8
5 Themes of Geography
Day 2: Slideshow and guided notes
Assignment: "5 Themes of Geography" Practice Assignment - Google Form
Geo-Power Flashcards List 2 (on paper)
📎HOMEWORK: Finish "5 Themes of Geography" Practice Assignment (if not done in class)
Tuesday 9/9
Assignment: Vocabulary List 1 Practice Assignment - Google Form
Landforms
Assignment: Landforms Practice Assignment - go to your History Folder and open the document "Landforms Activities". Use the Slideshow above to help you complete the practice assignment. I am here to help so please ask if you get stuck!
📎HOMEWORK: Finish practice assignments above (if not done in class)
Wednesday 9/10
Landforms Activity
Today we will build our assigned landform using legos! Do your best using the supplies available and take your time to be creative and to accurately represent your landform.
Thursday 9/11
Special Topic: September 11th
Interested in learning more? Explore the "Learn" section of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum's website here.
Assignment: Open your History Folder and open the document "September 11th Writing Activity". We will begin in class today and finish in class tomorrow after our quiz. This will be considered a practice writing assignment.
Remember a paragraph should be at least 5 sentences
1st Sentence = Topic sentence/Intro topic
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Sentences = Details/Supporting evidence
5th Sentence = Conclusion
📎HOMEWORK: Study vocabulary (QUIZ tomorrow)
Friday 9/12
QUIZ - Vocabulary List 1: Google Form
After Quiz Instructions:
Write the "September 11th Writing Activity" paragraph in your History Folder; remember to follow the instructions from yesterday (also written on the whiteboard) on how to structure your paragraph.
Complete your Lego Landform if needed
Free Choice: Read, puzzle, "5 Themes of Geography" Word Search, etc.
Week 3: September 1 - September 5
Week 3: September 1 - September 5
Monday 9/1: No School (Labor Day)
Tuesday 9/2
Geography Vocabulary List 1 - Slideshow
Use the above slideshow to create your vocabulary flashcards (remember blank cards are on the bench). Follow the directions in the slideshow!
Assignment: Read the mini "Comic Book" at your tables and open the Google Document called "Comic Book - Geography Questions" in your History Folder (please raise your hand if you do not remember how to get to it!). Follow all directions to answer the questions.
📎HOMEWORK: Complete the "Comic Book - Geography Questions" (if not done in class). Directions are above from class and there is a digital copy of the comic above for you to complete.
Wednesday 9/3
ANNOUNCEMENT: Friday's Quiz will ONLY be on the 20 country flashcards!
What is a flag?
World Flags & Symbolism Slideshow & Activity
📎HOMEWORK: Study country flashcards
Thursday 9/4
Quiz Review Games!
5 Themes of Geography
Day 1: Slideshow and guided notes
📎HOMEWORK: Study country flashcards
Friday 9/5
QUIZ - "Geo-Power" 1
Complete World Flags & Symbolism Slideshow & Activity
Week 2: August 25 - August 29
Week 2: August 25 - August 29
Monday 8/25
What is Geography?
Begin Slideshow and Guided Notes
📎HOMEWORK: Parent Signature on the "History Course Description" and complete the "Student Interest Inventory" Google Form - DUE TOMORROW
Tuesday 8/26
What is Geography?
Complete Slideshow and Guided Notes
Assignment: The Geography of YOU!
This assignment is to be completed in class today & tomorrow. Paper or digital versions (dropped into your History Folder via Google Drive) are available for you to choose from.
Wednesday 8/27
The Geography of YOU!
Continue working on assignment and turn in by the end of class. This will be homework if not completed in class.
📎HOMEWORK: Complete "The Geography of YOU!" (if not done in class)
Thursday 8/28
Study Skills Slideshow
Friday 8/29
Small Group Activity: complete the "Student Scenarios" sheet on study habits
Introduction to Geo-Power Quizzes
Geo-Power Flashcards List 1 (on paper)
Week 1: August 18 - August 22
Week 1: August 18 - August 22
Monday 8/18 - No School
Tuesday 8/19 - Middle School Orientation for New to BPC Students
Wednesday 8/20 - First Day of School! (No Classes)
Thursday 8/21 - Second Day of School! (No Classes)
Friday 8/22 - First Day of Classes
Welcome to History!
Danielle's Classroom Procedures: Slideshow
Binder Set Up
"Bingo" Icebreaker
Google Form: Student Interest Inventory
📎HOMEWORK: Parent Signature on the "History Course Description" and complete the "Student Interest Inventory" Google Form (linked above as well)
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