10/16

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day which is posted in the classroom.

Today in class you will 

• evaluate your work on the region slide show.
• develop your mental map of the world.
• learn how to customize a Google Map.

Why?

• To identify strengths and weaknesses in learning.
• To have a better sense of the world.
• To develop a new technology skill.

1.  Read through direction # 2 on 10/9.

2. Look in your franklinps GMail and in your Region Slide Show to see the rubric and comments on your work.  

• 4=A, 3=B, 2=C, 1=D-
• What questions do you have?

3. Add the TechSmith Snagit Extension.

4. A, E, F Review:  Wait for Mr.d'E.  Work in a small group to match characteristics to different regions of the world.  

5. With Mr.d'E's guidance, work with Google Maps.

10/15 Reflection - Commenting - Mental Map

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day which is posted in the classroom.

Today in class you will 

• reflect on the process of investigating and presenting information on a region of the world.
• prepare to comment on others blog posts.
• develop your mental map of the world.

Why?

• To identify strengths and weaknesses in learning.
• To become more efficient in your learning.
• To practice writing skills.
• To have a better sense of the world.

1. Finish following the assignment directions in Google Classroom to complete the reflection.

2. Review the guidelines for commenting on the board - ask questions to clarify the guidelines - post appropriate comments on peers blogs. (several sentences each)

3.  Wait for Mr.d'E.  Work in a small group to match characteristics to different regions of the world.  

10/14 Reflection

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.
Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day which is posted in the classroom.

Today in class you will 

• reflect on the process of investigating and presenting information on a region of the world.
• prepare to comment on others blog posts.
• develop your mental map of the world.

Why?

• To identify strengths and weaknesses in learning.
• To become more efficient in your learning.
• To practice writing skills.
• To have a better sense of the world.

1. Continue to follow the assignment directions in Google Classroom to complete the reflection.

2. Review the guidelines for commenting on the board - ask questions to clarify the guidelines.

3.  Work in a small group to match characteristics to different regions of the world.  See Mr.d'E for materials.