Tuesday & Wednesday Jan 17th & 18th Days 5 & 6

California

Today's schedule

Objective - Given blank maps, and a reading about California regions, students will be able to describe the various regions of California, including how their characteristics and physical environments (e.g., water, landforms, vegetation, climate) affect human activity. Identify the locations of the Pacific Ocean, rivers, valleys, and mountain passes and use maps, charts, and pictures to describe how regions [communities] in California vary in land use, vegetation, wildlife, climate…

Given a blank map of the USA and historical resources, students will be able to identify the historical reasoning surrounding naming the various (USA) states.

Rationale - Students current geographical awareness of California (the state where they live) is sorely lacking. Getting to know your own state is step one in remedying this problem.

State Names - from this activity students will gain a greater understanding of the early influences of Native Americans and the impact they had on the newly forming nation of America.

Evidence - By correctly listing and labeling the various geographical regions of California on a map, students will demonstrate their understanding of where items are located.

By correctly identifying state names to their history, students will be able to articulate where modern day state names came from.

California Regions Assignment

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California Regions Activity

Print out and bring this map with you for Thursday/Friday -USA Expansion Map

Due this week:

How the States Got Their Names-(tues/wed)

Current Event 1 (for USA) due now (Make a new MyMaps to place it)

Single Story Current Event Form

California's Regions Map (tues/wed night)

California's Gold WKsheet (thursday/friday night)

USA Expansion Chart - (thursday/friday night)

USA Expansion Map -(thursday/friday night)

Due next week:

Current Event #2

Chapter 6 Textbook - p147 Q's 1-5,  p152 Q's 1-5 (tues/wed)

Chapter 7 Textbook - p160 Q's 1-5, p166 Q's 1-5, p170 Q's 1-5, p 175 Q's 1-5 (thursday/friday day of  Ch6, Ch7, History Test)

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For Tuesday/Wednesday

California Regions and How the States got their names

Work on the USA Map Activity to understand the history behind naming the States

How the States got their names - (naming of states resource info)

Part 1 - California Regions Map

Start the activity by reading the California Regions Reading ( see link below). Once finished, use the California Regions Map and question sheet (provided) to follow directions by filling-in the map and answer the questions.

*You will be turning in your Calif Map and answers before the block is over today.

California Regions Reading         California Regions Map

California Regions Resource pdf

Textbook Chapter 6 - this is a short chapter with only 2 sets of questions (p147 and p152) both sets should be finished and turned-in by Monday the day of the USA Pol/Phy Test

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This is a site you can use to test yourself on the USA Political and Physical - Mr Nussbaum's site

Test ON USA Political & Physical  is on Monday the 23rd

USA -

Blank Maps - Blank Maps

List of Pol/Phy items for maps - List

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For Thursday/Friday

During this period you will be completing the USA Expansion Map and Google Doc with a Table assignment. Use the link below to read about how the USA went from 13 colonies to where we are today. Make a copy of the Expansion Summary Chart to record the various stages of our expansion.

You should have also brought the USA expansion map. Color in the map and label the various section by their name (how the USA got them) and the year when they were acquired.

USA Expansion Activity Map - USA Expansion Map History

USA Expansion Detailed Info pdf - Here

USA Expansion Summary Chart -Here

(This is the chart and questions you should have filled-in) - California's Gold

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This is a detailed animation video that explains the expansion in far more detail that you need for the chart activity. IF you want to watch it in class, you have to use headphones. The shouldn't be used for the chart. The chart is specifically developed with the reading provided on the link above.

USA Animated Atlas (Expansion of the USA)  - here

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Test ON USA Political & Physical  is on Monday the 23rd

USA -

Blank Maps - Blank Maps

List of Pol/Phy items for maps - List

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Thursday and Friday Jan 12th & 13th Days 3 & 4

Cultural Collage Presentations

Collage Reflection

Student Grading Doc

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 Today's schedule

Culture Collage and Fandango Presentations

Print out and bring these maps with you for next Week

USA Expansion Map

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What is a reflection? (Metacognition)
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Tuesday & Wednesday Jan 10th & 11th Days 1 & 2

Start of 2nd semester

Housekeeping issues for today -
New seating chart
Update the assignment sheet - Start a new one
Mapping Mondays - what does it mean, what are the expectations, etc

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 Today's schedule

Mapping Directions -
 Directions for labeling political and physical maps

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Start the ppt for today...here

What is a reflection? (vid on ppt)
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Wed, Thursday, Friday Dec 21st, 22nd, 23rd Days 82, 83, & 84

FINALS

Wed 

Final Per 1 - 7:55 - 9:43 

     Brunch - 9:43 - 9:53 

Final Per 2 - 7:55 - 9:43 

Thurs

Final Per 3 - 7:55 - 9:43 

     Brunch - 9:43 - 9:53 

Final Per 4 - 7:55 - 9:43 

Fri

Final Per 5 - 7:55 - 9:43 

     Brunch - 9:43 - 9:53 

Final Per 6 - 7:55 - 9:43

Monday & Tuesday Dec 19th & 20th Days 80 & 81

Monday/Tuesday - we will spend the block -
-Turn in Fandango
-Confirm all grades
-Updating the Assignment sheet (must be printed and turned in on the day of the final)
-Making the 3 x 5 cheat sheet (card)

Final Review Sheet

Here is the review sheet

Total Points 1342 (Final = 104 pts)
1342 - 1201= A
1200 - 1067 = B
1066 - 933= C
932 - 798 = D
798 and Below = Not Passing


Total Points 1238
1238 - 1108 = A
1107 - 984 = B
983 - 860 = C
859 - 736 = D
736 and Below = Not Passing

96% = 1182

Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Tuesday/Wednesday

Part 1 - Work on Collage

-Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

Thursday & Friday Dec 15th & 16th Days 78 & 79

 Update - Friday Morning (12/16/16)...your collage poster will still count toward the 1st semester grade, as well as your Fandango, (which is due Mon/Tues) BUT, we will do the presentations when we return for the start of the 2nd semester. Posters printed by Costco cost $11.00 total. Please have that amount ready when we come back to school in Jan. I will distribute them when we return.

Final Review Sheet

Here is the review sheet

Total Points 1238
1238 - 1108 = A
1107 - 984 = B
983 - 860 = C
859 - 736 = D
736 and Below = Not Passing
96% = 1182

Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Tuesday/Wednesday

Part 1 - Work on Collage

-Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

Tuesday & Wednesday Dec 13th & 14th Days 76 & 77

Final Review Sheet

Here is the review sheet

Assignments due None 

 None - work on your Culture Collage 

Assignments due Thursday

 Goal is to have all the collages uploaded by 3:00 Thursday

Total Points 1238
1238 - 1108 = A
1107 - 984 = B
983 - 860 = C
859 - 736 = D
736 and Below = Not Passing
96% = 1182

Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Tuesday/Wednesday

Part 1 - Work on Collage

-Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

Monday Dec 12th Day 75

Assignments due Today 

 Current Events 25 & 26, Etiquette/Travel Brochure/World Current Event map 

Assignments due Tuesday-Friday

 Nothing due, work on Cultural Collage - Goal  is to have all collages submitted by Thursday Night

Total Points 1238
1238 - 1108 = A
1107 - 984 = B
983 - 860 = C
859 - 736 = D
736 and Below = Not Passing
96% = 1182

Objective: Given access to a Chromebook, students will be able to access Google MyMaps App and a Google Drive based Current Events Template from the class Blog. Using the MyMaps app and the template, students will be able to look-up current events and summarize their selected story on the template. In addition students will be able to use the MyMaps app to plot the location of these current event stories. 

Rationale: Students need to utilize the tools taught to them to ensure the learning becomes a part of their skill set. In addition, students need to become geographical aware of the world around them.

Evidence: Filling-in the Current Events template as well as using MyMaps to plot the location of the stories, will demonstrate that students have acquired the basic skills of fulfilling the  assignment.

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Culture Collage days 1-3

Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a culture collage poster representing 10 of 13 different culture categories with the use of images acquired through the web.

Rationale: Understanding the various aspects that make-up cultural uniqueness is essential to understanding one's historical cultural identify

Evidence: Being able to identify and explain the various traditional cultural artifacts that represent a culture will bring students a better understanding of their heritage.

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Today's schedule- Monday

Part 1 - Upload Current Events #24 & #25

Part 2 - Upload MyMaps Current Event Map

Part 3  -Upload Etiquette and Travel Brochure

Part 4  -Cultural Collage Directions        Cultural Fandango Directions
Cultural Collage and Fandango project

Thursday & Friday Dec 8th & 9th Days 73 & 74

Assignments due Thurs/Fri Dec 8th/9th

3 world Maps (colored) Temp, Rainfall, Vegetation, Biomes   

Assignments due Monday

Etiquette/Travel Brochure Project
Last Current Events # 24 & 25
Current Events World Map 

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Today's schedule - Thurs/Fri Dec 8th, 9th

Part 1 - Turn-in 3 World Maps (veg, Rain, Temp)

Step 2 -  Take the BIOMES QUIZ

Step 3 -  Continue on Etiquette/Travel Brochure
Directions Sheet for Etiquette/Travel Brochure Project
List of Countries (this also includes a link to the country)
Resource site for Etiquette Project
You should also use the Culture Collages on the Blog (see tab on blog navigation bar)
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Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a travel brochure about an assigned country that addresses various social etiquette as well as local biome influences of weather, food, vegetation and animals

Rationale: Understanding the various influences on cultural characteristics that make places unique must include both natural and man-made cultural details

Evidence: Being able to build a travel brochure that guides visitors to various local cuisine, weather expectations, and proper cultural greetings and eating habits will allow students to demonstarte the role that each plays in defining a "place"

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Example of Hand Gestures and their meaning - ( here )

Project - You will use Google Slides (portrait 8.5 X 11 with 1/2 inch margins on all sides) to make a 2 page Travel Brochure - 1 page will be dedicated to the Etiquette aspects of the country, and the 2nd page will be dedicated to the Biomes/Natural Vegetation, Weather, Food, Animals, etc of the culture (based on the Biomes Spreadsheet)

Tuesday & Wednesday Dec 6th & 7th Days 71 & 72

Assignments due Tuesday/Wed Dec 6th/7th

Nothing  

Assignments due Thursday/Friday Dec 8th/9th

3 world Maps (colored) Temp, Rainfall, Vegetation, Biomes Spreadsheet (printed and brought to class for the Biomes Quiz)  

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Today's schedule - Tuesday/Wed Dec 6th, 7th

Part 1 - Continue on Biomes Spreadsheet (Deserts)

Step 2 -  Begin work on Etiquette Projects

Directions Sheet for Etiquette Project
List of Countries (this also includes a link to the country)
Resource site for Etiquette Project
You should also use the Culture Collages on the Blog (see tab on blog navigation bar)
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Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a travel brochure about an assigned country that addresses various social etiquette as well as local biome influences of weather, food, vegetation and animals

Rationale: Understanding the various influences on cultural characteristics that make places unique must include both natural and man-made cultural details

Evidence: Being able to build a travel brochure that guides visitors to various local cuisine, weather expectations, and proper cultural greetings and eating habits will allow students to demonstarte the role that each plays in defining a "place"

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Example of Hand Gestures and their meaning - ( here )

Project - You will use Google Slides (portrait 8.5 X 11 with 1/2 inch margins on all sides) to make a 2 page Travel Brochure - 1 page will be dedicated to the Etiquette aspects of the country, and the 2nd page will be dedicated to the Biomes/Natural Vegetation, Weather, Food, Animals, etc of the culture (based on the Biomes Spreadsheet)

 Here is the presentation used for the Biomes spreadsheet

Monday Dec 5th Day 70

Assignments due Monday dec 5th

Current Events 23 & 24  

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Today's schedule - Monday Dec 5th

Part 1 - Submit your Current Events to Google Classroom

Part 2  - Present 3 CE stories

Part 3  -Continue on Biomes Spreasheet (Deserts)

Step 4 -  Begin work on Etiquette Projects

Directions Sheet for Etiquette Project
List of Countries (this also includes a link to the country)
Resource site for Etiquette Project
You should also use the Culture Collages on the Blog (see tab on blog navigation bar)
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Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a travel brochure about an assigned country that addresses various social etiquette as well as local biome influences of weather, food, vegetation and animals

Rationale: Understanding the various influences on cultural characteristics that make places unique must include both natural and man-made cultural details

Evidence: Being able to build a travel brochure that guides visitors to various local cuisine, weather expectations, and proper cultural greetings and eating habits will allow students to demonstarte the role that each plays in defining a "place"

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Example of Hand Gestures and their meaning - ( here )

Project - You will use Google Slides (portrait 8.5 X 11 with 1/2 inch margins on all sides) to make a 2 page Travel Brochure - 1 page will be dedicated to the Etiquette aspects of the country, and the 2nd page will be dedicated to the Biomes/Natural Vegetation, Weather, Food, Animals, etc of the culture (based on the Biomes Spreadsheet)

 Here is the presentation used for the Biomes spreadsheet

Thursday & Friday Dec 1st & 2nd Days 68 & 69

Assignments due today (Thurs/Fri) 

Chapter 16 Biomes All sections  

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Today's schedule - Thursday/Friday, Dec 1st & 2nd

Part 1 - Finish the Chapter 16 Sections and submit them

Part 2  - Build the Biomes Spreadsheet and begin filling in the cells with Vegetation Zone information

Part 3  -Begin to color-in the 3 world maps.

Look at the Three Keys for those maps, but you DON'T NEED TO PRINT THESE OUT
Put the keys on your map by hand
Temperature Key       Rainfall Key         Vegetation Key

Step 4 -  Pick your Etiquette Countries for your etiquette Project

Directions Sheet for Etiquette Project
List of Countries (this also includes a link to the country)
Resource site for Etiquette Project
You should also use the Culture Collages on the Blog (see tab on blog navigation bar)
Etiquette site for some of the countries (but not all of them)
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Objective(s):

Given a chromebook with access to Google Docs, students will be able to build a travel brochure about an assigned country that addresses various social etiquette as well as local biome influences of weather, food, vegetation and animals

Rationale: Understanding the various influences on cultural characteristics that make places unique must include both natural and man-made cultural details

Evidence: Being able to build a travel brochure that guides visitors to various local cuisine, weather expectations, and proper cultural greetings and eating habits will allow students to demonstarte the role that each plays in defining a "place"

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 Today's schedule

Example of Hand Gestures and their meaning - ( here )

Project - You will use Google Slides (portrait 8.5 X 11 with 1/2 inch margins on all sides) to make a 2 page Travel Brochure - 1 page will be dedicated to the Etiquette aspects of the country, and the 2nd page will be dedicated to the Biomes/Natural Vegetation, Weather, Food, Animals, etc of the culture (based on the Biomes Spreadsheet)

 Here is the presentation used for the Biomes spreadsheet