5/13 Self Directed Project

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.  Finish planning with your group & 1 turn it in and others mark as done (A period just mark as done).   10 minutes

3.  Continue following your time management plan and meeting your expectations:  Read and process information to become an expert on your topic.     35 minutes

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

Ask them.......

• What topic are you focusing on? Why did you choose that topic?
• Who are you working with? Why did you choose to work with them?
• Tell me something about your topic. 

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.  Go to Google Classroom.  Open the assignment, and read through the document.    5 minutes

Wait for Mr.d'E to give you a brief overview.

3.  Determine who you will work with, your topic, a project type, and group expectations.     25 minutes

4.  Plan out how you will use your time efficiently, using the checklist as a guide.    15 minutes

5.  Begin becoming an expert on your topic.

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

Ask them.......

• What topic are you focusing on?
• Who are you working with? Why did you choose to work with them?
• What topic did you choose? Why did you choose that topic?

5/11 Physical Geography - Africa/Asia

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 

• explore the physical features, climate, and natural resources of Africa and Asia.
• understand how physical geography influences population density.

Why?

• To better understand the world around you.
• To develop your mental map of the world.

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.  View the following (no headphones needed)    5 minutes

3.  Open Geography Alive to p 576. Look for physical features you recognize.  Which ones don't you recognize? How might they influence where people live?     5 minutes

4.  As a class, analyze maps of Africa. Discuss how they might influence where people live. Ask questions.    15 minutes

5.  As a class, analyze maps of Africa. Discuss how they might influence where people live. Ask questions.    15 minutes

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

Ask them.......

• What are some major physical features of Africa? Of Asia?
• What are some major climates of Africa? Of Asia?
• What are some major natural resources of Africa? Of Asia?
• How do these influence where people live in Africa? Asia?