Hausdorf’s Hemisphere

Please be aware that progress reports did go home today with students. There are still weeks worth of grades to be made, keep on working!

If you need to make up work due to an absence, it must be made up by the end of next week. Please make arrangements with me and we’ll get it done, make sure if you are coming to make something up to get a pass from me. Thanks.

Today we started off with 2 column notes on section 3, Mexico’s Economy, then we worked on imovie questions. We will finish both tomorrow and start collecting imovie information soon.

Download two_column_notes.doc

We will be in the media center or the maclab on Friday.

HOMEWORK- none

Chapter 7 Test on Tuesday of next week, please make sure you’ve read it before then….

Welcome to my classroom future students of McClure!

I hope you have a great summer and we’ll see some of you next school year!

Today, was the final test for the CRCT, Social Studies, and yes, it was challenging. Great job to all of our students in 6A for their excellent behavior.
Then we worked a little more on imovie material, I handed out the "Student Names and Questions", so that way groups could get the topic questions on paper and get credit for them, the questions are worth 10 pts. each, and a minimum of 10 questions. I went over the rubric for peer assessment, which will happen.
There will be needed paperwork on my blog, so keep checking back.

Download student_names_and_questions.doc

Download mcclure_imovie_magic.ppt

HOMEWORK- start gathering some ideas/pictures and see if you can find a flashdrive for any work outside of school.

http://canada.gc.ca/acanada/acPubLevel3.jsp?font=0&lang=eng&categoryId=68

http://web.archive.org/web/20000816034002/http:/www.ualberta.ca/~bleeck/canada/

http://www.cbc.ca/ This web link is about news in Canada, and should be viewed with that purpose, and with adult permission.

http://www.canadahistory.com/index.htm

http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/sitemap/index.html

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCESubjects&Params=A1

http://www.42explore2.com/canada.htm

http://www.canadainfolink.ca/teach.htm

http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/kids/index_e.html

http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/index.html#home

May 9- last day for students to check out a book from the media center.

May 16- ALL media center books ARE DUE

After another long day, students got to choose their groups today and brainstorm some open ended questions within the set guidelines. Please view the below links for additional information and for research purposes.

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY, REMEMBER TO USE YOUR STRATEGIES AND TO THINK ABOUT THE QUESTION AND WHAT THE QUESTION IS ASKING YOU FOR!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

Also, please be aware that I reserve the right to have a student complete this project using different means (same weighted grade) and working individually if this student cannot function in a small group setting.

http://canada.gc.ca/acanada/acPubLevel3.jsp?font=0&lang=eng&categoryId=68

http://web.archive.org/web/20000816034002/http:/www.ualberta.ca/~bleeck/canada/

http://www.cbc.ca/ This web link is about news in Canada, and should be viewed with that purpose, and with adult permission.

http://www.canadahistory.com/index.htm

http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/sitemap/index.html

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCESubjects&Params=A1

http://www.42explore2.com/canada.htm

http://www.canadainfolink.ca/teach.htm

http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/kids/index_e.html

http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/index.html#home

We talked about some imovie information and getting started. There is much more to talk about and I will put many important papers linked to the blog very soon.

We also reviewed a little, with some European history and geography. I would like everyone to practice on sheppardsoftware.com, go and try to refresh yourself when it comes to Europe and Canada’s geography. We will also review some basic Economics on Monday.

Here is a list of vocabulary that might be useful to you:

http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/howtoarticles/a-test-takers-vocabulary-for-social-studies

HOMEWORK- there is no written homework, just play with sheppardsoftware and refresh yourselves. Have a great weekend.

Make sure you practice on sheppardsoftware.com

Today, we talked more about the imovie material, then you broke into groups to cover some review material in presentation format. We start tomorrow, and I’ll fill in the information that is missing.

Plenty of rest and drink WATER!

Tomorrow is the math crct.

There will be no HOMEWORK during this time period. In class, we will continue to move forward on upcoming topics and get ready for the imovie project.

Thank you students for your awesomeness! Get plenty of rest and drink lots of water during the evenings.