http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf Explore the World in 6A Social Studies Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:21:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today students handed in the "Ultimate Burrito" exit ticket, then took an open book quiz to help prepare for Monday and reinforce our lesson from yesterday about the Incas, Maya, and Aztecs. Then we reviewed for the political map test on Monday. Sing your songs and play sheppardsoftware to review for ... http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/19/hand-in-ultimate-burrito-open-book-quiz-review-for-test/ Is this pyramid, Mayan, Incan, or Aztec? Today students handed in the 10 features with reasons, then warmed up with the "Ultimate Burrito" (political map review, thinking skills) and then filled in a chart about the Inca, Maya, and the Aztecs. Here is what it should look like: Inca Aztec Maya HOMEWORK- ... http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/18/1588/ What feature is this, it was in today's video clip? Today students read and volunteered to answer the warm up questions, which led to discussion about test taking strategies and Latin American content. Then, students handed in their 15 Questions about the physical geography of Latin America. Students then had to ... http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/17/handed-in-15-questions-warm-up-discussion-organize-features-video-clip/  How important is the Amazon River to the people of South America? Today students turned in their physical maps of Latin America, and then proceeded to copy these 15 physical geography questions about Latin America. When finished copying they were to read pp. 153-159 in the book and then answer them, ... http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/16/turn-in-physical-map-physical-geography-questions-keep-practicing-political-latin-america/ Today students turned in the political map of Latin America, then started the physical map of Latin America which is due tomorrow. Here are the specifics, most classes worked well, but some were a little chatty, so if some students bring home a lot to do, there's a reason. This ... http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/15/physical-map-day-turn-in-political-map-political-map-test-announced/ Just a friendly reminder that all money is due on Monday for the Medieval Times field trip. Thank you to all who have supported this cause. http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/12/medieval-times-field-trip-money-due-monday/ Today students got their tests back, learned the Latin America song (which will be on the blog next week), and worked on the Cartography Assignment. Below is a link that will give you the instructions. http://prezi.com/yuq3rvl4fmsn/ HOMEWORK- finish the cartography assignment which is due on Monday START PRACTICING POLITICAL LATIN AMERICA http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/12/latin-america-introduction-song-cartography-assignment/ Monday all money is due for the Medieval Times field trip. If you have not sent in your part, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you, if we don't have enough funds, the trip will be cancelled. http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/11/medieval-times-money-due-monday-final-day/ Today students took the Australian Test on scantron after being allowed to review individually for 5 minutes, then I reviewed on screen with smartboard questions as a class session. After completing the test, students were to begin the Journal entry and could have started the Homework, due tomorrow, both assignments. •Journal Topic: ... http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/11/test-day-journal-entry-homework/ Today students were given an Australia Study Guide, then they were to read the questions/statements and put them into the appropriate categories, History, Economics, Government, and Geography. After they were finished, we went over the correct answers and students were encouraged to underline or highlight key/clue words in each question ... http://cobblearning.net/shausdorf/2010/03/10/go-over-study-guide-collected-thumbs-updown-assignment/