6/2/16 Self Directed Project through 6//3/16

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 (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• choose a topic and plan how you will manage your time.
• explore the physical features, climate, and natural resources of Africa and Asia.
• understand how physical geography influences population density.
• determine important points about a topic

Why?

• To better understand the world around you.
• To notice patterns in the world.
• To develop time management skills.

1.  With another near you, discuss - in your own words - why you are in social studies today (see above). 2 minutes

NOTE: Whenever you are waiting for Mr.d'E or others so you can complete a next step, appropriately comment on other students blogs: Give a compliment; respond to something specific (what did it make you think, do you agree/disagree - why), extend the conversation (add a relevant question; share what other ideas came to your mind as you read the post); do NOT critique their writing/thoughts. You may ALSO reply appropriately to comments left on your blog posts.

2.  Continue following your time management plan and meeting your expectations:       50 minutes

Where are you at?

• Read and process information to become an expert on your topic.
• organize information
• take a quiz on your topic
• plan and draft for the project
• revise and put together; practice
• finish

3. When done:

• If your project is not a Google Doc, 
• attach a Google Doc to the assignment in classroom.  
• Indicate what type of project it is (ex: museum exhibit). 
• Include a link if there is one. 
• Write the word "file" if your project is a file. If you have a question as to what you should do, please ask.
• attach the project as well - link, file - if there is one
• Turn in the project in Google Classroom at the completed project assignment.
• Complete the last section of your Student Designed Project document. Turn it back in when ALL members have completed it.
• You may email me any other comments about group members meeting the group expectations.
• Complete the project reflection. 

4. Friday: "walkabout" when Mr.d'E says it is ready.

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What did you learn about yourself by completing the project?
• What was the most difficult thing about the project?