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Southern and Eastern Asia’s Environment

Mrs. Mullen — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:51:38 +0000

Today we read about the pollution problems of India and China. We also read about the different landforms of these two countries and the population density.

Warm-up #3 The Yangtze River flow through ____ towns.

AGENDA:
Reading GACRCT pp 135-140
The Life of the Untouchables

Homework: Mr. Cloud comic strip due tomorrow.

Mr. Cloud Comic Strip

Mrs. Mullen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:49:13 +0000

As we worked on our Mr. Cloud comic strip about the sacred Ganges River, we learned about the caste system in India. Remember the comic strip is due tomorrow.

Warm-up #2 Define caste.

AGENDA:
Moment with Mrs. Mullen
Mr. Cloud Comic Strip
The Life of an Untouchable

Homework: Mr. Cloud comic strip due tomorrow!

The pollution of the Ganges River

Mrs. Mullen — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:41:41 +0000

After our map quiz, we had a discussion about the pollution of the Ganges River. Tomorrow we will create a Mr. Cloud comic strip.

Warm-up #1 Name the river that flows through northeast China.

AGENDA:
Map quiz
Posting bumper sticker
Reading GACRCT p 134
Problems with the Ganges

Homework: none

Unit 9: Map quiz tomorrow

Mrs. Mullen — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:01:20 +0000

Today we learned about Hinduism and the Mother Ganges. Remember to study for your map quiz!

Warm-up #10 What is the major religion in India?

AGENDA:
Map review
Mother Ganges

Homework: Study for your map quiz.

Unit 9 Vocabulary Quiz

Mrs. Mullen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:20:05 +0000

After the vocab quiz, we continued to work on our mapping activity for Southern and Eastern Asia. Remember. it is due tomorrow.

Warm-up #8 Define brown cloud.

AGENDA:
Unit 9: Vocabulary Quiz
Where is Mr. Cloud

Homework: “Where is Mr. Cloud” mapping activity due tomorrow!

Where is Mr. Cloud?

Mrs. Mullen — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:04:51 +0000

Today we worked on a mapping activity called “Where is Mr. Cloud”. Remember to study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.

Warm-up #7 The central teachings of Buddhism are called _____________.

AGENDA:
Moment with Mrs. Mullen
Where is Mr. Cloud

Homework and Announcement: Unit 9: Vocabulary Quiz. Study!

Southern and Eastern Asia

Mrs. Mullen — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:33:34 +0000

Today we travel to Southern and Eastern Asia. We are reviewing our unit 9 vocabulary and reading about the landforms of this region. We will have a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday.

Warm-up #6 What is a subcontinent?

AGENDA:
Bumper Stickers
Reviewing Unit 9: Vocabulary
Reading GACRCT books pp 127-128

Homework: none

Announcement: Unit 9: Vocabulary Quiz on Wednesday.

Bumper Sticker for Africa

Mrs. Mullen — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:36:19 +0000

Today we finished our study on Africa by creating bumper stickers. On to Southern and Eastern Asia….

Warm-up #5 In a unitary government system who holds most of the power?

AGENDA:
Make-up/missing work
Unit 7/8 test review
Bumper Sticker project

Homework: Bumper Sticker due Monday

Unit 7/8 test today

Mrs. Mullen — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:48:38 +0000

After completing the unit test, we defined our vocabulary words for Southern and Eastern Asia. That’s right! Starting Monday we are traveling to India!

Warm-up #4 A plan for saving and spending is called a ___________.

AGENDA:
Unit 7/8 test
Unit 9: Vocabulary

Homework: Define the vocabulary words below. You will find these words in your textbook.

subcontinent
Himalayas
sediment
monsoon
peninsula
Hinduism
Vedas
caste
Four Noble Truths
Eightfold Path
Buddhism
Shinto

Unit 7 & 8 test on Wednesday

Mrs. Mullen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:55:44 +0000

Today we learned about personal finance and completed a study guide for the unit test. After reviewing tomorrow, we will test on Wednesday.

Warm-up #3 What are the three basic economic questions?

AGENDA:
Reading page 63
Unit 7 & 8: Study Guide

Homework: study guide