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NOTE: Due to the drop period in our schedule, there are times that your student might be working on a previous day's agenda. That will be noted at the top of the post.

Friday, December 8, 2017

12/8 Economic Concepts Sketchnote


D Period
A, B Period
  • 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 information about basic economic concepts.

Why?
  • To strengthen your understanding of geography.
  • To develop an understanding of how different places are connected.

DIRECTIONS
 If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2.  Engage in the basic economic concepts challenge linked here.        40 minutes
3. Go to Google Classroom and, by yourself, complete the activity posted there.        20 minutes

4.  By yourself, create a sketchnote that gets across the main ideas about natural resources, needs and wants, economic activity, and economic systems. Use specific examples and content vocabulary.  (Overview / how to video: https://youtu.be/gY9KdRfNN9w; example pictured below)
  • Keep in mind organization, images, and color.  
  • Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points.
  • Remember to fill your page.
  • Have a title
Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement.


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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What have you learned about basic economic concepts?
  • What are you confused about regarding basic economic concepts?
  • 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
  • Write a summary.
  • Create a sketchnote which gets across basic economic concepts.

Why?
  • To develop reading and writing skills.
  • To process information and show your thinking.

DIRECTIONS
  If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. If you didn't complete it yesterday, go to Google Classroom and, by yourself, complete the activity posted there.        20 minutes

4.  By yourself, create a sketchnote that gets across the main ideas about natural resources, needs and wants, economic activity, and economic systems. Use specific examples and content vocabulary.  (Overview / how to video: https://youtu.be/gY9KdRfNN9w; example pictured below)
  • Keep in mind organization, images, and color.  
  • Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points.
  • Remember to fill your page.
  • Have a title
Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement.


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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Why is there a World Toilet Day?
  • Why is sanitation important?
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Thursday, December 7, 2017

12/7 Basic Economic Concepts

Today in class you will
  • Explore information about basic economic concepts.
Why?
  • To strengthen your understanding of geography.
  • To develop an understanding of how different places are connected.

DIRECTIONS
  If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. Engage in the basic economic concepts challenge linked here.       40 minutes
3. Complete the exit ticket when instructed.        5 minutes
4.  Go to Google Classroom and complete the activity posted there.       30 minutes

 5.  By yourself, create a sketchnote that gets across the main ideas about natural resources, needs and wants, economic activity, and economic systems. Use specific examples and content vocabulary.  (Overview / how to video: https://youtu.be/gY9KdRfNN9w; example pictured below)
  • Keep in mind organization, images, and color.  
  • Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points.
  • Remember to fill your page. 
  • Have a title
Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement.


____________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What have you learned about basic economic concepts?
  • What are you confused about regarding basic economic concepts?
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

12/6 Basic Economic Concepts

Today in class you will
  • Explore information about basic economic concepts.
Why?
  • To strengthen your understanding of geography.
  • To develop an understanding of how different places are connected.

DIRECTIONS
  If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. Engage in the basic economic concepts challenge linked here.       40 minutes
3. Complete the exit ticket when instructed.        5 minutes
4. When finished "breaking out," by yourself, create a sketchnote that gets across the main ideas about natural resources, needs and wants, economic activity, and economic systems. Use specific examples and content vocabulary.  (Overview / how to video: https://youtu.be/gY9KdRfNN9w; example pictured below)
  • Keep in mind organization, images, and color.  
  • Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points.
  • Remember to fill your page. 
  • Have a title
Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement.


____________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What have you learned about basic economic concepts?
  • What are you confused about regarding basic economic concepts?
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017

12/5 Basic Economic Concepts

Today in class you will
  • Explore information about basic economic concepts.
Why?
  • To strengthen your understanding of geography.
  • To develop an understanding of how different places are connected.

DIRECTIONS
  If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. Complete the form linked here.

 3. Engage in the basic economic concepts challenge linked here.       40 minutes
4. Complete the exit ticket when instructed.        5 minutes

5. When finished "breaking out," by yourself, create a sketchnote that gets across the main ideas about natural resources, needs and wants, economic activity, and economic systems. Use specific examples and content vocabulary.  (Overview / how to video: https://youtu.be/gY9KdRfNN9w; example pictured below)
  • Keep in mind organization, images, and color.  
  • Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points.
  • Remember to fill your page. 
  • Have a title
Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement.
____________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What have you learned about basic economic concepts?
  • What are you confused about regarding basic economic concepts?
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Monday, December 4, 2017

12/4 Basic Economic Concepts

Today in class you will
  • Explore information about basic economic concepts.
Why?
  • To strengthen your understanding of geography.
  • To develop an understanding of how different places are connected.

DIRECTIONS
  If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.)

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute

2. Engage in the basic economic concepts challenge linked here.       40 minutes
3. Complete the exit ticket when instructed.        5 minutes

4. When finished "breaking out," by yourself, create a sketchnote that gets across the main ideas about natural resources, needs and wants, economic activity, and economic systems. Use specific examples and content vocabulary.  (How to video: https://youtu.be/gY9KdRfNN9w; example pictured below)
  • Keep in mind organization, images, and color.  
  • Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points.
  • Remember to fill your page. 
  • Have a title
Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement.

____________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What did you learn today about basic economic concepts?
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