Global Studies
Global Studies 1C/2C is a year long course that introduces students to geographic concepts, global issues, and technology skills. Using modern technologies, students learn about and demonstrate their understanding of the social, economic, cultural, and environmental events / issues occurring throughout today’s world.
The course introduces academic and personal skills to help students succeed in high school and beyond. Priority focus on organizational skills, goal setting, critical reading and writing, problem solving, study skills, identifying and properly using available learning resources.
Shots for their "Year in Review" video. (2014-15)
Globalization Art Gallery unveiled today. 3 Teachers & 9 Classes. Challenge = Express the concept of globalization through art. Scanning QR codes to learn the artist statement and provide feedback.
(2014-15)
Population Unit moves to Sheets to create carts & graphs for County Infographic. (2014-15)
More than one Hour of Code. The beauty is in the ability to differentiate. All levels engaged! (2014-15)
Playing the GeoGuessr challenges they created for one another in GeoSettr.
(2014-15)
Started mapping with paper then moved to digital. #floorplanner is an app that links directly to #gafe account. Students love this program! (2014-15)
Latitude & Longitude Battleship is the easiest to teach coordinates & absolute location.
(2014-15)
Where in the world would you bury a treasure chest? Mapping unit intro.
(2014-15)
Comparing & contrasting demographics with charts & graphs. By hand first, followed by spreadsheets & producing an infographic.
(2014-15)
Preparing to create Energy Issues PSAs with footage from take2videos.org
(2014-15)
All Tools Out! Using screencasts, videos, simulations, textbook charts and maps to connect climate and vegetation zones to what it is like to live in specific places around the world.
(2013-14)
"Favorite Place Sharing" using physical geography content to practice presenting skills.
(2013-14)