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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, January 18, 2019

1/18 Global Goals - Reflection

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
  • Reflect on your work about the Global Goals (UNSDG).
  • Develop broader understanding of the UN SDG.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To develop empathy.
  • 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 forthe 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 reflection linked here.                  10 minutes

3. Wait for instructions for a group exploration.                  35 minutes

4. Wait for whole class share.                  5 minutes
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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Describe to me the Global Goal you focused on.
  • What connection does it have to some of the other SDG?

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Today in class you will
  • Reflect on your work about the Global Goals (UNSDG).
  • Develop broader understanding of the UN SDG.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To develop empathy.
  • To develop critical thinking.
________________________________________________

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 forthe 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. A Period: Complete the reflection linked here.                  10 minutes

3. In your scrap paper doc (at the top - date): By yourself brainstorm a LIST of reasons why you do Socratic seminars. (What is the benefit of doing them?)                  5 minutes

4. Wait for whole class share.                  5 minutes

5.  Reflect in scrap paper.                  7 minutes

6. Wait for directions.                  25 minutes


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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What is something good about Socratic seminars?
  • What is something you struggle with Socratic seminars?

Thursday, January 17, 2019

1/17 Global Goals

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).
________________________________________________

Today in class you will
  • Process information about a Global Goals (UNSDG) through creating a product.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To develop empathy.
  • To develop critical thinking.
________________________________________________

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 forthe 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. Finish creating product                 40 minutes

3. Check- in when needed.

4. Turn in work following expectations posted on the board.                  5 minutes
_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What did you create to help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? How does it help to achieve the goals?

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Today in class you will
  • Reflect on your work about the Global Goals (UNSDG).
  • Develop broader understanding of the UN SDG.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To develop empathy.
  • To develop critical thinking.
________________________________________________

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 forthe 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 reflection linked here.                  10 minutes

3. Wait for instructions for a group exploration.                  35 minutes

4. Wait for whole class share.                  5 minutes
_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Describe to me the Global Goal you focused on.
  • What connection does it have to some of the other SDG?

Monday, January 14, 2019

1/14 Global Goal Research

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).
________________________________________________

Today in class you will
  • Process information about a Global Goals (UNSDG) through research.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To develop empathy.
  • To develop critical thinking.
  • To practice reading and writing skills.
________________________________________________

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 forthe 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. Independent research - note taking (break every 10 mins.)                  35 minutes

3. Check- in when needed.

4. Wait for whole class share.                  5 minutes
_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What are important ideas you have found out about your chosen Global Goal? Tell me about them.