Week of 11/28-12/2 Agenda

Monday-Chap. 8 Sec. 1-The Physical Geography of Central America & the Caribbean
               Notes & Map Activity
Tuesday-Chap. 8 Sec. 2-Central America
               Independent Notes & Venn Diagram Activity
Wednesday-Chap. 8 Sec. 3-The Caribbean
               Independent Notes & Venn Diagram Activity
Thursday-Chapter 7 & 8 Test Review
Friday-Chapter 7 & 8 Test
           
Reminders:

• Get your CRT Index Card signed and returned. Remember it's worth a grade!
• There are several extra credit opportunities available. Check out Extra Credit Opportunities on the left for more details.
• Students, don't forget our goals for the 2nd Quarter CRT. Each of you is going to have to work hard to accomplish them.
• 2nd Quarter Advanced Projects are due December 16, 2011. See "Advanced Projects" on the left for the requirements. Make sure to post any questions you have.

Week of 11/21-11/22 Agenda

Monday-Finish Mexico videos & reflect on what you've learned
Tuesday-Catch Up Day to make sure everyone's notebook is completely caught up

Reminders:

• There are several extra credit opportunities that students can take advantage of over Thanksgiving break. Check out Extra Credit Opportunities on the left for more details.
• Students, don't forget our goals for the 2nd Quarter CRT. Each of you is going to have to work hard to accomplish them.
• 2nd Quarter Advanced Projects are due December 16, 2011. See "Advanced Projects" on the left for the requirements. Make sure to post any questions you have.

Mexico Foldable Directions

Mexico Foldable Directions

Week of 11/14-11/18 Agenda

Monday-Chapter 7, Section 1-Physical Geography of Mexico
               Foldable & Physical Map
Tuesday-Chapter 7, Section 1-Physical Geography of Mexico
               Continue work on Foldable & Physical Map
Wednesday-Chapter 7, Section 2-History & Culture of Mexico
               Notes & Right Side Activity
Thursday-Chapter 7, Section 2-History & Culture of Mexico
               Discuss Maya & Aztec
Friday-Chapter 7, Section 3-Mexico Today
               Notes & Right Side Activity

Reminders:

• Review the Essential Skills that you did poorly on for the 1st Quarter CRT.
• Bring non-perishable food items for the Canned Food Drive.
• If you're in Advanced, check out the requirements for the 2nd Quarter Advanced Project.

Culture Brochures

Culture Brochures are due this Friday, 11/11/11. 

Requirements:

• Front Cover---Your Culture (real or made up) + A picture to represent it
• 4 Inside Flaps---4 Culture Traits of your choosing (language, religion, food, holidays/celebrations, sports, music, dances, art, traditions, movies, etc.)
• Back Cover---Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
• Is your culture an ethnic group? Why or why not?
• Does your culture spread to other parts of the world? Which traits spread, and how? (cultural diffusion)
• Does your culture have a particular culture region? Where do most people from your culture live?
• Each flap should have at least 1 picture and it needs to be in color.

Remember that I'm looking for really good examples to use for next year!

Week of 11/7-11/11 Agenda

We'll be playing this week by ear, but I know these topics will be included:

• Earthquakes
• CRT results, data, and goals
• Culture
• Veteran's Day & Celebrate Freedom Week
• Mexico