Hausdorf’s Hemisphere

Today after a time zone warm up (in the pdf link below), you reviewed your terms briefly, then took the quiz. Afterwards, you worked on your story line with your partner or yourself, where you have to use all the terms in correct context. This is due Monday, except for 3rd period which it’s due on Tuesday. I gave answers to lesson 2 to some classes but not all.

I used my camera purchase to illustrate some of the concepts we’ve discussed, supply and demand and free enterprise.

The goal is to have all the answers to Lesson 1 through Lesson 5, study these handouts and either take a quiz, turn them in for a class work grade, or use them as a reference for your project. I’ll let you know, just get the correct answers and listen in class.

Download CE002_AT.pdf

Lesson 2: Producing answers

1. Production
2. capital
3. Profit
4. maximizing profits
5. economist
6. renewable
7. non-renewable
8. Labor
9. other products
10. assembly line
11. consumer service
12. industrial service
13. factors of production
14. free market economy
15. Goods and services

Math Exercises 1-5

1. 20 pies
2. 25 cent profit
3. $1.30
4. $5.00
5. $3.70 profit

Period 1 wrote an exit ticket on "How does economics impact your life?". I had copies of the school rubric that will be used to grade these on each student desk, for students to view.

Be thinking about a business you might be interested in starting!

HOMEWORK- finish activity

Your business project!

Today you copied a practice CRCT warmup, were given Lesson 5, we went over Lesson 1 and you should have copied the correct answers, you finished the notes for economics in period 1, you started your activity with a partner or solo (using ALL terms from the board, barter through loss, you are create your own story line, like Andy and Sara from the powerpoint, and tell a story using the terms correctly (in the right context). We watched a video clip about resources, making sure you knew what natural, human (labor), and capital resources were before you left.

Today signed progress reports were due, silent lunch is the consequence for every day I do not have it.

HOMEWORK- review your economic terms for the quiz

After you DG 14 quiz, we discussed some more economic terms and how they relate to you, with a big focus on opportunity costs. You were to finish defining the terms from yesterday’s list and review them tonight. We went over the powerpoint from yesterday’s blog as well. Be prepared for a quiz over these terms and concepts on Friday.

Tomorrow, we’ll discuss more about economics and watch a video clip or two.

Be thinking about what kind of business you would start if you had the opportunity…more to follow.

HOMEWORK- review the terms

This week we are talking about these aspects of economics:

1. Resources- natural, human, capitol
2. Producing- making/providing the goods and/or services
3. Consuming- buying the goods/services
4. Needs and Wants

After you copied the rest of your DG 14 warm up questions, we had an excellent day learning about some terms used when talking about economics. We had a productive discussion about the terms and how to use them. You took notes from a powerpoint and we tried to pull in some real life examples, like some retail stores in our area providing goods and some services. We used the playstation 3 example of supply and demand and I also mentioned as an example a pair of shoes or ballet shoes.

5. What body of water seperates Iran from Saudi Arabia?

6. If you designing a map of Atlanta, would you use 1 inch = 1/4 mile, 40 miles, or 400 miles as a scale? Why?

7. What is the capital of Chile?

8. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is the on the equator, yet its climate is cool, why?

By Friday I want you to know the following economic terms:

• barter
• service
• good
• supply
• demand
• scarcity
• consumer
• producer
• profit
• opportunity cost
• specialization
• interdependence
• entrepreneur
• free enterprise
• loss

Download economics.ppt  is where you will find some of these terms. We looked at barter through producer today. Tomorrow we’ll finish the rest.

I asked you to be thinking about: as an entrepreneur, what kind of business would you start?

HOMEWORK- study DG and review economic terms (perhaps a quiz on Friday)

If you made below a 73 on your progress report, you must have it signed and returned to me by THURSDAY of this week, or sit silent lunch until I get it. Thank you parents for signing. Most students with low grades are not turning in work and are not listening to when assignments are due/date turned in. Please email me with questions and concerns.

After copying your DG 14 warm up questions, you were allowed to complete any work from Tuesday before the break. I collected the journal entries and you worked on a third economics handout, Lesson 3, if you finished Lesson 1 and 2, and your 10 terms from R24-R35 in your book. Check Monday’s blog from the 19th if you’re confused. We also discussed "After Thanksgiving Day Sale" and how it relates to economics. Most classes watched a video clip titled "Big Box Mart" and we talked about that.

1. What 2 countries does the Beaufort Sea touch?

2. Name an island that belongs to the United States.

3. What country on the Iberian Peninsula touches the Mediterranean Sea?

4. What is the name of the world’s largest bay?

Tomorrow, we will really focus on terms and going over the handouts. Be prepared for notes and clear your minds for some economic concepts.

HOMEWORK- none

I hope everybody has an awesome day today! Students make sure you are aware of economical topics and issues going on all around you. Please include these in your journal entry, probably after tomorrow. Also, check your local paper for information that might help you and maybe watch the news tomorrow. Be thinking about supply and demand, consumption, and distribution. Check the back of your book for definitions, R24-R35. Enjoy the time with your family and friends, and cherish the memories that you create.

Happy Thanksgiving, I know I have much to be thankful for, how about you? Enjoy the break!

Today we set the stage for your mini unit of economics, by talking about the After Thanksgiving Day Sale and supply/demand. After your DG 13 quiz, you were handed an Eastern Europe map and study guide. I asked you to fill in as many countries as possible using the textbook, page A28, the rest we’ll have to fill in together. Try using the pdf file below to help you label your map.

Download europe_ref_20071.pdf

You were handed also, a economic handout called The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Goods and Services, tomorrow, you will complete side 3a and 3b of this handout.

Tomorrow: YOU WILL HAVE A SUB, TAKE CARE OF YOUR BUSINESS PLEASE

1. Copy Journal entry down "What did you see over your break that you could relate to economics? How can you relate the Five Themes of Geography to your break? What did you do over break, in other words describe it. What are you thankful for in your life?"    Use as many questions as you need to write your required length. This is due on Monday, not tomorrow.

2. Complete and adjust map of Eastern Europe- use your agenda to help you correct your map.

3. Read pp. R24 to R35, and choose 10 terms that relate to your life, write them down on a sheet of paper, explain how they relate, and then supply the definition of the term.

4. Economics handout: Lesson 1 "The Production, Distribution, and Consumption of Goods and Services" Lesson 1: Resources, complete side 3a and 3b

HOMEWORK: complete journal entry, practice on sheppardsoftware the countries/capitals of Eastern Europe, notice any ecnomic activity over break, and have a super and restful Thanksgiving Break.

GET PLENTY OF REST AND PLENTY OF FOOD AND FAMILY!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD TURKEY…OR HAM…OR WHATEVER!!!

The search was on for students who achieved Renaissance today as it was our first sixth grade celebration. 6A students did a great job in all aspects of the day. Students will have to work very hard achieve next Renaissance, but it will be here before you know it.

Today, after copying your DG 13 questions for warm up, some of you complete the Science Test for Mrs. Utz because of the schedule, the rest copied some notes from the powerpoint in yesterday’s blog and/or worked on the country posters. This was the last day to work on the posters.

Monday, we must finish WWI and then start a unit on Economics. You also have your DG quiz on Monday so please be prepared.

1. Which sea is larger, the Red or Mediterranean? Mediterranean.

2. What is 2 and 3/4 inches in miles, if 1 inch= 500 miles? 1375 miles.

3. What is an equinox? A time where day and night are equal.

4. What is the capital of Turkey? Ankara

5. What is an archipelago? a cluster of islands.

6. What is the capital of Texas? Austin

7. Name 3 landlocked countries in Europe. Hungary, Austria, and Belarus.

8. What is a tudra? a cold, treeless flat plain found in N. America and Northern Eurasia.

HOMEWORK- review DG for quiz

Today after copying your DG 13 warm up questions, you took part in a simulation. You experienced a little bit of trench warfare in a safe classroom environment, then we reflected on how this related to World War I, discussed symbolism, feelings and emotions, and some technology involved in the war. After that I wanted you to answer the question that went along with the video clip, "How do imperialism, colonialism, nationalism, and militarism contribute to World War I?"

Tomorrow, we will finish up the World War I notes and get ready for next week. You will have a large quiz on Tuesday over World War I, when you get back. The notes are below, but you only copied the first few slides, we will over what you need from this. Don’t panic please, I announced this in class.

Download world_war_i_powerpoint.ppt

Download how_does_imperialism_colonialism_nationalismlead_to_wwi.ppt

Make sure you check with your parents before you play this game:

http://www.learningcurve.gov.uk/greatwar/g3/game/default.htm

HOMEWORK- review notes

Twas a dark day for Europe on June 28, 1914 as World War I began. Today, you read silently pp. 333-336 and wrote down five historical points that you thought were most important to the topic of World War I, then you were to discuss them with your group and see if there were any commonalities or if other students had the same point. If you had extra time while waiting on your group, you were to fill in p. 37 and 38 of your workbook. I did show a couple slides of the World War I notes which we see tomorrow.

Key questions for today were:

1. What is an alliance?

2. What two groups did the countries of Europe form who were involved in the conflict?

3. Identify the countries that were on each side.

http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/search/assetDetail.cfm?guidAssetID=A1EDA1F3-8DB3-414D-ACC3-5D3B3BE753E4 We’ll look at this clip tomorrow.

HOMEWORK- fill in p. 37 and p. 38 (WWI only)

Renaissance celebration is Friday!!

Some classes had this warm up to begin class, feel free to challenge your folks…