Hausdorf’s Hemisphere

Today we had as a warm-up our Daily History questions, same concept as DG, but the material is related to history. Your DH quiz will be on Monday after you get the other questions tomorrow. After the warm up, we went over the notes on Eastern Europe and the answers that went with the notes. You were to copy the answers and review them daily. They are part of test material. Below you will find the notes and the answers. Once we finished with the notes, we learned a little German. Remember your chapter 3 TEST is next Wednesday and your chapter 3 quiz is tomorrow, bring your outline or organizer tomorrow.

Download Chap3easterneuropecultures2.ppt

HOMEWORK-study for quiz, make sure you’ve read chapter 3 section 1 and 2.

After collecting your journal entry, Thanksgiving Break, we proceeded to complete some more notes on Eastern European countries and their cultures. I also told you to keep track of your answers and bring them tomorrow, because we will go over the correct information tomorrow. Then, I will provide you with the questions so that you may study these questions for the test on Wednesday or Thursday of next week over section 1 (culture of Western Europe) and section 2 (culture of Eastern Europe), chapter 3. After our notes today, you had time to work on your optional outline or organizer for these 2 sections that can be used as a reference on the chapter quiz, which is very soon, like Friday. Tomorrow, we will go over the correct answers to the questions in our notes, learn a little Russian and German, and if there is time, work on your outline or organizer.

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HOMEWORK-work on optional outline or organizer, make sure you’ve read both sections.

After turning in homework, p. 87 questions 1-5, we turned our attention the notes on Eastern Europe. You had to answer 5 fill in the blanks on each of the countries talked about today. This was practice for tomorrow’s session when you will have to answer questions for a grade. We are practicing listening skills. Below is a link to the notes we went over today, and I do plan on providing a hard copy to each student of all notes taken on Eastern Europe. I also announced there will be a quiz on section 1 and 2 very soon, probably Friday. You should be working on your outline or organizer for section 1 and 2 that you may use as a reference for your quiz. Your chapter 3 test is going to be next week, Tuesday or Wednesday.

Download Chap3easterneuropecultures.ppt

Homework- journal entry due tomorrow

Welcome back, it’s good to see you all! I believe many of you had an awesome break, according to you, as we shared in class today. After sharing, we finished the video and you turned in your chart/questions. You have a journal entry due on Wednesday, "Thanksgiving Break", which must be half a page. All you have to due is tell me about your break, it’s that easy. Then, I asked you to read section 2, Eastern Europe cultures, pp. 82-87, then answer questions 1-5, in complete sentences or write the question and provide simple answers. This is due tomorrow for a homework grade. We have four weeks until the next break, so let’s do our best on every assignment.

HOMEWORK- questions 1-5, in complete sentences or write the question with simple answers. Homework grade (max. 5)

You were to finish your cultural components chart for the video. Some of you answered the bonus questions on the back of your chart and the maximum amount you could earn was 1 point for each question answered (10 questions possible, you pick up to 5 for a total of 5 points). Notice the traditions and customs of your family as you gather for break. There is no homework. Please enjoy the break, be safe and get your rest, and most of all, enjoy your family time. Progress reports go home when  you return.

HOMEWORK- none, enjoy your break!

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Today was the day to depart with your excellent product, your brochure. After telling the class what country you researched and what you thought was cool and interesting about your country, you handed them in. Then you copied the chart below and starting watching a video with cultural relevance to fill in the chart. I asked you to describe each of the aspects of culture and how it relates to each group. We will finish this tomorrow. If you forgot your brochure or didn’t turn it in, please do so tomorrow. Get ready for rest and family, the break is approaching…

HOMEWORK- NONE

MEDIEVAL TIMES FIELD TRIP- LOOKING LIKE END OF JANUARY.THANKS FOR THE PATIENCE, IT WILL BE WORTH IT!!

Today was Renaissance day and we had an early release schedule to follow, so we went to the Maclab to complete any research on your country. Then, we went to the theatre, carpeted gym, and the wood gym to take part in Renaissance. Congratulations to all the winners of prizes in “Let’s Make A Renaissance Deal” (where Connie Contrast and Carl Compare were hosting) and congratulations to the students who participated in the obstacle course relay. 6A won the event and really looked like they were having fun. Thank you students for excellent behavior and we hope to see all 6A students at the next Renaissance celebration. A great week was completed with a great event. Make sure you complete your country brochure which is due on Monday. I look forward to seeing these masterpieces! Have a great weekend and get ready for a super Thanksgiving break next week.

HOMEWORK-put finishing touches on your brochure, which is due on Monday.

Today, you spent time finishing up your research and your notes or you were creating your brochure. Mrs. Harpin and Mrs. Goforth were extremely helpful in showing you some new sites for research. Remember, your notes will be checked tomorrow and the brochure is due on Monday. Tomorrow, we will be in the Maclab for anyone who needs to complete research, others will work on another assignment. Some useful websites we learned about today are below.

HOMEWORK- finish project, notes due tomorrow, brochure due Monday.

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

http://go-passport.grolier.com/

http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Home?uid=cobbhome&pwd=cobbhome&cd=2&sid=std

After turning your homework, chart/cartoon, I went over some power verbs/words that we focusing on to try to improve students comfort level when taking tests. We discussed words like analyze, summarize, and infer just to name a few. Students had to formulate a poster that showed basic understanding and express some creative design potential as well. Here are the notes that were discussed. Some classes had to finish this task for homework. I also reminded you that we will be meeting in the media center tomorrow, so bring your country project materials with you. You will have all period to work on the project. DUE DATE IS NOVEMBER 20, MONDAY. NOTES ARE DUE ON FRIDAY.

HOMEWORK- FINISH POSTER AND WORK ON PROJECT

Download 12testingpowerverbs.ppt

Download blogculturechap3.ppt

After handing in your journal entry, "Family Traditions", I explained the chart you are to fill in using your textbook, pp 73-79 and then went over how to create a political cartoon. We had discussion about aspects of culture and then some cultural issues in America. The chart must be complete and the cartoon must be done in order to get credit for the homework grade. This is due tomorrow. I also explained how you could use the media center to work on your brochure and gave many students passes for this. It is due on November 20, Monday. Thanks for the effort and we’ll see you tomorrow. It’s Renaissance week, hold on for the ride this week…should be fun!

HOMEWORK- finish chart and cartoon, work on projects.