Day 1: October 26-27
Creation of Israel Powerpoint
Day 22: January 9-12
Today we wrapped up the semester by learning about Latin America. Come in and get the worksheet if you missed.
Packet and Test on Latin America due next time!!!!!!!
Day 21: January 7-8
We learned about the 5 Regions of Mexico.
Come in and get the worksheets.
Day 20: January 5-6
We learned about Canada and did a Canadian Scavenger hunt using our textbook.
Come in and get the worksheet.
Day 19: December 18-19
We took the states and capitals test.
We corrected and handed in our United States and Canada Map Packet.
After we had our Christmas heart to heart.
Day 18: December 16-17
We took our last quiz before the states and capitals test next time!
After we read primary sources on a current crisis facing the western United States. It's called, The Battle for Water.
Come in and get the reading and assignment if you missed class.
Day 17: December 12-15
We started with another states and capitals quiz. Be sure you are studying for the test in two class periods! The map packet is due that same day!
After we learned about characteristics of the different regions around the United States. Copy someone's notes if you missed class.
Day 16: December 10-11
Today we first took a states and capitals quiz.
After we went to the computer lab to work on our class presentations.
If you missed, print out or come get the worksheet you missed.
Research and criteria for class presentations.
Day 15: December 8-9
Today we started with a quiz on states and capitals.
Then we learned about our class presentations that we will be doing about countries from around the world. Be prepared to sign up for a country next class period.
The rest of the time was spent learning about regions.
Day 14: December 4-5
Today we took the Human Geography Test. (On Culture, Governments, and Economies)
After we started our first map packet on United States and Canada.
Start memorizing the States and Capitals for the test on December 18-19
Day 13: December 2-3
Today we reviewed about governments for the test next time and learned about economies.
Come get this paper or print it off at home. Copy all these vocabulary words and finish this worksheet teaching about Supply and Demand.
Supply and Demand Worksheet
Economy - The trading of goods and services
Market- Where goods and services are traded.
Supply - the amount of a good or service.
Law of Supply - when a supply increases the price decreases.
Consumer - who buys and trades for the good or service
Demand - what the consumer wants
Law of Demand - when consumers want something the price goes up.
Free Market Economy - Buy, trade, and sell freely
Socialist Market Economy - Government controls and owns some aspects of the economy.
Communist Economy - Government controls and owns all aspects of the economy.
Inflation - money supply increases so the value decreases.
Deflation - Money supply decreases so the value increases.
Day 12: November 24-December 1
Today we got our essay. Come get the assignment and reading if you missed class.
Day 11: November 21-24
Today we learned about the U.S. Constitution. Copy someone's notes.
Day 10: November 19-20
Today we learned about 3 more types of government. Copy someone's blue government chart if you missed.
Also we did the Thanksgiving Heart to Heart. You need to read the following so you can complete the assignment associated with the heart to heart.
There once was a beggar homeless woman that sold muffins on the corner every day to make money. Each day she would put out her cardboard sign that said, "Muffins 5 cents" and a little tin to collect her money.
One day a businessman walked by in his fancy suit and polished shoes. He looked down and saw this poor beggar and put a nickle in her tin. When she handed him a muffin he waved it off and said, "Have a good day."
This became a regular occurrence between the beggar and the businessman. Any time he walked by he would drop a nickle into her tin, say, "Have a good day." and continue on to work. This happened for weeks, months, who knows maybe even years until one day the man walked by and notice her sign had changed. Where it once had said 5 cents had been crossed out and now it read 10 cents. He smiled at her, dropped his nickle into her tin and said, "Have a nice day." Within a few seconds as the man was walking down the street he heard the beggar woman running after him calling, "Sir! Sir!" And when she finally reached him she grabbed his arm and said, "I don't think you saw my sign, the muffins are now 10 cents."
Often times us punk teenagers think that the world revolves us. We think that everyone is here to serve us. How often is it that people make sacrifice for us or it happens so much that we don't even notice.
But why? What benefit is it for us to notice all the wonderful things that people are doing for us? What value does it add to our lives?
Here is a video that shows the value:
The Science of Happiness
I could easily look out at you and say "Be Happy." I mean you are 15 years old, your life doesn't get any easier than this. But I get it, from my past experience of being a teacher of 15 year olds I know that many of you are going through hard things that I don't know about or maybe can't even imagine. And the rest of you... I understand, at 15 a zit on your forehead can be pretty traumatic. So rather than just tell you to be happy, I love this video because it shows you are way that no matter what's going on in your life you can be happy. It reminds me of another of my favorite stories,
Once there was a set of twins. Although the twins were identical they acted completely different. One was always happy the other always sad. They wanted to do a test to try and better understand these twins. They put the grumpy twin in a room full of the most wonderful toys imaginable. Within minutes of entering the room the twin started breaking the toys complaining that they weren't the right size, color, or style. The researchers tried to think of the worst thing they could do to the happy twin. The put the happy twin in a room completely empty except a huge pile of manure. Within seconds of the twin entering the room they heard the twin giggling. When they entered the room they found the twin right in the middle of the pile digging around in the manure. When they asked the twin, the twin said, "With all this manure there must be a pony somewhere!"
Sure, we can't change our circumstances sometimes but we can do things to make us happy.
Your assignment: write a letter to someone that influenced you. Read the letter to that person (if possible). (Email can work as well) Have the person sign a paper telling me you read it to them or email me at [email protected] Yes this is an assignment. Worth lots of points. :)
Day 9: November 17-18
Today we continued on learning about different types of governments. If you missed today you will need to read pages 86-90 of the textbook to understand the information you missed.
Day 8: November 13-14
Today did an introduction activity to government. We started by listing every aspect of our lives that is influences or affected by government. We talked about how because of this influence it is really important to know and understand government.
We wrote down 3 vocabulary words in our Human Geography Vocabulary paper.
- government
- Unitary System
- Federal System
Then we learned about the first two types of governments.
For you to understand the material we covered you will need to read in your textbook from pages 86-90. I have a worksheet for you to complete with it. Or you can choose to just do the questions in the back of the book.
Day 7: November 11-12
Today we started a new Unit. To really understand the concept behind this unit we did this simulation. If you weren't here you missed out on a fun activity but there is nothing to make up. :)
Day 6: November 7-10
-We split into two groups. Those took and passed the test at mastery and those who didn't. If you haven't taken the test or passed it at 80% we will keep working on it until we get there.
-We discussed religious tolerance. We watched this youtube video.
Religious Tolerance
Then we completed this assignment.
Religious Tolerance Advertisement
Day 5: November 5-6
Test Day!!! If you missed the test please come in after school or during flex to take the test.
Day 4: November 3-4
Today we reviewed and studied for the test. Be prepared to take the test next time!!!!!!!
Day 3: October 30-31
Today we learned about Buddhism. We started by reading the story of the founder of Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama
Then we talked about Buddhism. Do this reading to fill in your pink religion chart.
Buddhism
We finished with watching the Dali Lama teach us how to breath and learn about meditation.
What is Meditation?
Dali Lama
Day 2: October 28-29
Today we started learning about Hinduism. First we discussed how differently the 3 monotheist view the creating of the world compared to Hindus and Buddhists. We started by watching this video:
A Hindu Creation Story
After we read and completed a reading guide about Hinduism. Use the reading to fill in your pink religion chart as you go.
Hinduism
Watch this video to help understand Hinduism better.
Hinduism and Modern India
Once we finished this we talked about the Caste System. Watch this video to better understand the Caste System.
The Caste System of India
We also watched this clip to understand Diwali, one of the largest Hindu holidays. And another about Holi.
Diwali - Festival of Lights
Holi Festival
Day 1: October 24: (Both A&B day)
Today in class we started learning about Hinduism. We learned about yoga and how yoga is a practice used by Hindus to become centered both spiritually and physically.
There is nothing to make up.
Creation of Israel Powerpoint
Day 22: January 9-12
Today we wrapped up the semester by learning about Latin America. Come in and get the worksheet if you missed.
Packet and Test on Latin America due next time!!!!!!!
Day 21: January 7-8
We learned about the 5 Regions of Mexico.
Come in and get the worksheets.
Day 20: January 5-6
We learned about Canada and did a Canadian Scavenger hunt using our textbook.
Come in and get the worksheet.
Day 19: December 18-19
We took the states and capitals test.
We corrected and handed in our United States and Canada Map Packet.
After we had our Christmas heart to heart.
Day 18: December 16-17
We took our last quiz before the states and capitals test next time!
After we read primary sources on a current crisis facing the western United States. It's called, The Battle for Water.
Come in and get the reading and assignment if you missed class.
Day 17: December 12-15
We started with another states and capitals quiz. Be sure you are studying for the test in two class periods! The map packet is due that same day!
After we learned about characteristics of the different regions around the United States. Copy someone's notes if you missed class.
Day 16: December 10-11
Today we first took a states and capitals quiz.
After we went to the computer lab to work on our class presentations.
If you missed, print out or come get the worksheet you missed.
Research and criteria for class presentations.
Day 15: December 8-9
Today we started with a quiz on states and capitals.
Then we learned about our class presentations that we will be doing about countries from around the world. Be prepared to sign up for a country next class period.
The rest of the time was spent learning about regions.
Day 14: December 4-5
Today we took the Human Geography Test. (On Culture, Governments, and Economies)
After we started our first map packet on United States and Canada.
Start memorizing the States and Capitals for the test on December 18-19
Day 13: December 2-3
Today we reviewed about governments for the test next time and learned about economies.
Come get this paper or print it off at home. Copy all these vocabulary words and finish this worksheet teaching about Supply and Demand.
Supply and Demand Worksheet
Economy - The trading of goods and services
Market- Where goods and services are traded.
Supply - the amount of a good or service.
Law of Supply - when a supply increases the price decreases.
Consumer - who buys and trades for the good or service
Demand - what the consumer wants
Law of Demand - when consumers want something the price goes up.
Free Market Economy - Buy, trade, and sell freely
Socialist Market Economy - Government controls and owns some aspects of the economy.
Communist Economy - Government controls and owns all aspects of the economy.
Inflation - money supply increases so the value decreases.
Deflation - Money supply decreases so the value increases.
Day 12: November 24-December 1
Today we got our essay. Come get the assignment and reading if you missed class.
Day 11: November 21-24
Today we learned about the U.S. Constitution. Copy someone's notes.
Day 10: November 19-20
Today we learned about 3 more types of government. Copy someone's blue government chart if you missed.
Also we did the Thanksgiving Heart to Heart. You need to read the following so you can complete the assignment associated with the heart to heart.
There once was a beggar homeless woman that sold muffins on the corner every day to make money. Each day she would put out her cardboard sign that said, "Muffins 5 cents" and a little tin to collect her money.
One day a businessman walked by in his fancy suit and polished shoes. He looked down and saw this poor beggar and put a nickle in her tin. When she handed him a muffin he waved it off and said, "Have a good day."
This became a regular occurrence between the beggar and the businessman. Any time he walked by he would drop a nickle into her tin, say, "Have a good day." and continue on to work. This happened for weeks, months, who knows maybe even years until one day the man walked by and notice her sign had changed. Where it once had said 5 cents had been crossed out and now it read 10 cents. He smiled at her, dropped his nickle into her tin and said, "Have a nice day." Within a few seconds as the man was walking down the street he heard the beggar woman running after him calling, "Sir! Sir!" And when she finally reached him she grabbed his arm and said, "I don't think you saw my sign, the muffins are now 10 cents."
Often times us punk teenagers think that the world revolves us. We think that everyone is here to serve us. How often is it that people make sacrifice for us or it happens so much that we don't even notice.
But why? What benefit is it for us to notice all the wonderful things that people are doing for us? What value does it add to our lives?
Here is a video that shows the value:
The Science of Happiness
I could easily look out at you and say "Be Happy." I mean you are 15 years old, your life doesn't get any easier than this. But I get it, from my past experience of being a teacher of 15 year olds I know that many of you are going through hard things that I don't know about or maybe can't even imagine. And the rest of you... I understand, at 15 a zit on your forehead can be pretty traumatic. So rather than just tell you to be happy, I love this video because it shows you are way that no matter what's going on in your life you can be happy. It reminds me of another of my favorite stories,
Once there was a set of twins. Although the twins were identical they acted completely different. One was always happy the other always sad. They wanted to do a test to try and better understand these twins. They put the grumpy twin in a room full of the most wonderful toys imaginable. Within minutes of entering the room the twin started breaking the toys complaining that they weren't the right size, color, or style. The researchers tried to think of the worst thing they could do to the happy twin. The put the happy twin in a room completely empty except a huge pile of manure. Within seconds of the twin entering the room they heard the twin giggling. When they entered the room they found the twin right in the middle of the pile digging around in the manure. When they asked the twin, the twin said, "With all this manure there must be a pony somewhere!"
Sure, we can't change our circumstances sometimes but we can do things to make us happy.
Your assignment: write a letter to someone that influenced you. Read the letter to that person (if possible). (Email can work as well) Have the person sign a paper telling me you read it to them or email me at [email protected] Yes this is an assignment. Worth lots of points. :)
Day 9: November 17-18
Today we continued on learning about different types of governments. If you missed today you will need to read pages 86-90 of the textbook to understand the information you missed.
Day 8: November 13-14
Today did an introduction activity to government. We started by listing every aspect of our lives that is influences or affected by government. We talked about how because of this influence it is really important to know and understand government.
We wrote down 3 vocabulary words in our Human Geography Vocabulary paper.
- government
- Unitary System
- Federal System
Then we learned about the first two types of governments.
For you to understand the material we covered you will need to read in your textbook from pages 86-90. I have a worksheet for you to complete with it. Or you can choose to just do the questions in the back of the book.
Day 7: November 11-12
Today we started a new Unit. To really understand the concept behind this unit we did this simulation. If you weren't here you missed out on a fun activity but there is nothing to make up. :)
Day 6: November 7-10
-We split into two groups. Those took and passed the test at mastery and those who didn't. If you haven't taken the test or passed it at 80% we will keep working on it until we get there.
-We discussed religious tolerance. We watched this youtube video.
Religious Tolerance
Then we completed this assignment.
Religious Tolerance Advertisement
Day 5: November 5-6
Test Day!!! If you missed the test please come in after school or during flex to take the test.
Day 4: November 3-4
Today we reviewed and studied for the test. Be prepared to take the test next time!!!!!!!
Day 3: October 30-31
Today we learned about Buddhism. We started by reading the story of the founder of Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama
Then we talked about Buddhism. Do this reading to fill in your pink religion chart.
Buddhism
We finished with watching the Dali Lama teach us how to breath and learn about meditation.
What is Meditation?
Dali Lama
Day 2: October 28-29
Today we started learning about Hinduism. First we discussed how differently the 3 monotheist view the creating of the world compared to Hindus and Buddhists. We started by watching this video:
A Hindu Creation Story
After we read and completed a reading guide about Hinduism. Use the reading to fill in your pink religion chart as you go.
Hinduism
Watch this video to help understand Hinduism better.
Hinduism and Modern India
Once we finished this we talked about the Caste System. Watch this video to better understand the Caste System.
The Caste System of India
We also watched this clip to understand Diwali, one of the largest Hindu holidays. And another about Holi.
Diwali - Festival of Lights
Holi Festival
Day 1: October 24: (Both A&B day)
Today in class we started learning about Hinduism. We learned about yoga and how yoga is a practice used by Hindus to become centered both spiritually and physically.
There is nothing to make up.