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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.

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

1/30 Socratic Seminar & SDG Questions

Reminders

  • 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).
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Today in class you will
  • Generate questions for others about the Global Goals.
  • Answer questions about the Global Goals.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To better understand the UN SDG.
  • To have a little fun after a Socratic seminar.
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DIRECTIONS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting by students, PlaceSpotting , Google A Day, or this Google Maps Scavenger Hunt or create a meme for one of our social studies topics from the year. (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. B Period: Use the form linked yesterday to reflect on your Socratic seminar.

3. Use the form linked here to generate questions about the Global Goals.                  25 minutes

4. Practice vocabulary                  10 minutes

5. SDG questions.                 25 minutes


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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Describe your Socratic Seminar preparation to me.
  • What have been your strengths and weaknesses during Socratic seminars this year?




Today in class you will
  • Participate in a Socratic seminar.
  • Develop broader understanding of the UN SDG.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To improve your writing.
  • To develop your discussion skills.
  • To develop critical thinking.
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DIRECTIONS

If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting by students, PlaceSpotting , Google A Day, or this Google Maps Scavenger Hunt or create a meme for one of our social studies topics from the year. (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. Take out your paper copy of your Socratic seminar prep.                  1 minutes

3. Participate in the Socratic seminar..                  40 minutes

4. Reflect on the seminar using the form at this link.                 10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What is the best point (idea) you made? Why do you think this?
  • What is your biggest take-away from the discussion? Why do you think this?







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