Open the grit worksheet, answer the questions (scratch paper, you will not be turning it in).
We'll watch 2 short videos on Grit and Open Mindset.
Once finished, I will start the presentation on the 5 themes of geography. This will add clarity to the chapter 1 work you did over the weekend.
Our first class project will be on the 5 themes of geography.
Grit Worksheet - ( Grit worksheet )
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Open Mindset - (Open Mindset)
Vid #2 ( here)
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We will star the remainder of the class with the 5 themes of Geography video called - (Flocabulary )
After the video we will start the 5 Themes of Geography presentation - ( 5 themes )
The 5 Themes Project will place you into groups of 5 (each student will be assigned one of the 5 themes) your assignment is to build a 8 X 11 page displaying and explaining the 5 theme you have been assigned. All 5 of the pages in your group should have a similar themes to them. They should look like they are part of a package.
When building your page, you should follow the CRAP principle of design. CRAP Principle
You will be using the Google Docs Presentation tool to make your 5 themes slide. I will be doing a tutorial of how to access and use the google docs presentation tool. In addition, there are some good resources regarding the presentation tool that can be watched outside of class that will help with your project. (see below)
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Here is the directions sheet for the 5 themes project - ( Directions)
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After the video we will start the 5 Themes of Geography presentation - ( 5 themes )
The 5 Themes Project will place you into groups of 5 (each student will be assigned one of the 5 themes) your assignment is to build a 8 X 11 page displaying and explaining the 5 theme you have been assigned. All 5 of the pages in your group should have a similar themes to them. They should look like they are part of a package.
When building your page, you should follow the CRAP principle of design. CRAP Principle
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Here is the directions sheet for the 5 themes project - ( Directions)
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A great video of the features of Google drive presentation can be seen by following this link ( Presentation tool in Drive)
A great video that explains the important design principles in making a presentation. There are additional directions to this video that explain certain features that are advanced, so pay close attention to this first few minutes and the ending summary ( design principles )
