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.

Friday, November 8, 2019

11/8 Vocabulary

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 using content vocabulary.
Why?
  • To deepen your understanding of human and physical geography.
  • To help you become more articulate and thoughtful about geography
________________________________________________

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. Vocab quiz.         25 minutes

3. By yourself, finish your SDG sketchnote or work with one of the waiting activities.        25 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Which terms are the most difficult for you to remember?

Thursday, November 7, 2019

11/7 Contextual Vocabulary

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 using content vocabulary.
    Why?
    • To deepen your understanding of human and physical geography.
    • To help you become more articulate and thoughtful about geography
________________________________________________

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. Complete the form linked here.

3. Continue to create contextual sentences from where you left off with your group yesterday.       30 minutes
        --> Create contextual sentences that use the vocabulary. Use context in the sentence to give the gist of the term.
         --> Refer to the example for the term STORE
                        example: I went to the store to buy gum and milk.
         --> Use your brainstorm list to help you.


4.  Create a sketchnote for the 7 most difficult terms for yourself.        20 minutes
         --> refer to sketchnote resources in Google Classroom
         --> use regular pencil first
         --> get across each term's meaning in words and pictures
         --> fill the page
         --> add color at the end - color pencils will work best


_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Which of the Global Goals do you think are most important? Why



Today in class you will
  • practice using content vocabulary.
Why?
  • To deepen your understanding of human and physical geography.
  • To help you become more articulate and thoughtful about geography
________________________________________________

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. Complete the form linked here.

3. Brainstorm by yourself:  (You'll need a copy of the vocab list in Google Classroom under Human & Physical Geography) 
         --> click the arrow at the top of the second column to give more space to type your brainstorm
         --> For each term list as many other ideas or words that you would associate with the term. 1 minute per term.  For example: What words and ideas come to mind when you think of "standard of living."        25 minutes

4.  In the people at your table:        25 minutes
         --> Create contextual sentences that use the vocabulary. Use context in the sentence to give the gist of the term.
         --> Refer to the example for the term STORE
                        example: I went to the store to buy gum and milk.
         --> Use your brainstorm list to help you.
         --> You are not defining the term.

5.  With 5 minutes left in class, determine as a group which is your best sentence.  One person copy it, and use "ctrl shift v" to paste it on your slide linked here        5 minutes


_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Which terms are the most difficult for you to remember?

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

11/6 SDG; Vocab

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
  • become familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Why?
  • To develop a purpose for what you are learning.
  • To see how people around the world are connected.
________________________________________________

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. Finish your SDG work.  If you haven't yet, finish Finding Out About the SDG (You should already have a copy.)        10 minutes

3.  Create a sketchnote for your 5 Global Goals.        10 minutes
         --> refer to sketchnote resources in Google Classroom, starting with the video
         --> use regular pencil first
         --> get across each goal's importance
         --> add color at the end - color pencils will work best

4.  Whole class share.         5 minutes

5.  Small group: Story cube main ideas.         5 minutes

_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Which of the Global Goals do you think are most important? Why


Today in class you will
  • practice using content vocabulary.
Why?
  • To deepen your understanding of human and physical geography.
  • To help you become more articulate and thoughtful about geography
________________________________________________

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. Brainstorm by yourself:  (You'll need a copy of the vocab in Google Classroom) For each term list as many other ideas or words that you would associate with the term. 1 minute per term        25 minutes

3.  In your assigned group:        15 minutes
         --> Create contextual sentences that use the vocabulary
         --> Refer to the example on the board

4.  Whole class share.  Don't go to this link until directed.        10 minutes


_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Which terms are the most difficult for you to remember?

Monday, November 4, 2019

11/4 Sustainable Development Goals Sketchnote

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
  • become familiar with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Why?
  • To develop a purpose for what you are learning.
  • To see how people around the world are connected.
________________________________________________

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. C & D  PERIODS: Brain dump: at the top of your scrap paper doc, write everything you know about the Global Goals by yourself for 5 minutes.        5 minutes

3. Finish your SDG work.  If you haven't yet, finish Finding Out About the SDG (You should already have a copy.)        10 minutes

4.  Create a sketchnote for your 5 Global Goals.        35 minutes
         --> use regular pencil first
         --> refer to sketchnote resources in Google Classroom, starting with the video
         --> get across each goal's importance
         --> add color at the end - color pencils will work best

5.  Whole class share.         5 minutes


_______________________________________

Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • Which of the Global Goals do you think are most important? Why