NOTE: Links to Google Classroom, Google Docs, or other Google Apps for Education will require students to log in to their school account.

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.

Thursday, January 31, 2019

1/31 Global Goals & Human and Physical Geography

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
  • 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.
________________________________________________

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. D 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


_______________________________________

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
  • Develop broader understanding of climate, economic activity, and population density.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To improve your ability to process and demonstrate understanding.
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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. Skim through pages 30-31, 34-35, and 36-37 in Geo Alive.                  7 minutes

3. Ask questions.                  40 minutes

4. Demonstrate where your understanding is at by creating a sketchnote for one of the topics.                 40 minutes

_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Tell me what different climates, natural resources, land use, and population densities are like.






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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).
________________________________________________


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.
________________________________________________

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


_______________________________________

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.
________________________________________________

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

_______________________________________

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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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

1/29 Socratic Seminar

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
  • Practice determining evidence and reasoning / explanation to support a viewpoint.
  • Develop broader understanding of the UN SDG.
Why?
  • To better understand human and physical geography.
  • To improve your writing.
  • 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 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. Use your research and find data and quotes to work with the UN SDG Socratic Seminar Preparation found in Google Classroom.                  20 minutes

3. Practice a piece of your Socratic seminar prep with a partner.                  7 minutes

4. Repeat # 2 & #3.                 25 minutes

5.  your seminar is Tuesday.
_______________________________________

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.
________________________________________________

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

_______________________________________

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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