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Hi Students – what a great day of presentations!  I was so impressed with the power points, projects boards, newspapers, and gameboards on our 6 focus countries of Africa.  We will continue the presentations tomorrow.
HW:  None (enjoy the fact that you finished your project!)

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Hi students and parents – I spoke with all students today about their projects and their progress on their projects.  I have stapled a project reminder in all agendas (for those students that had their agendas).  I have asked that they get their parents signature since 20 pts will be deducted each day a project [...]

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Today, students began learning about the educational system in Kenya.  The students drew cards to simulate life for children in Kenya and then divided into groups to read articles on rural life, school life, and the universities in Kenya.  Students will become experts and prepare and present presentations on their topics.
HW:  Africa projects due Feb [...]

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Just a reminder to stay on track with your Africa project.  Are you meeting/working with your partner?  If you have any questions/concerns, please let me know.  Do not wait until the day your project is due.
Today,  your South Africa quizzes were graded and your homework assignment was based on how you did on your quiz.  [...]

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Hi Students,
It was great to see everyone back at school from our long weekend.  Today, we finished our graphic organizer on South Africa and took an open note quiz.  I am attaching the power point on South Africa to this blog for any students that may have been absent.  Feel free to update your organizer [...]

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Hi students I am attaching rubrics for your Africa Country Profiles.  Click on the rubric for the project you are doing (gameboard, powerpoint, project board, newspaper). 
Africa PPT Rubric
GAME BOARD RUBRIC
Project Board Rubric
NEWSPAPER RUBRIC
I will also print copies for you but just in case you need one now:)
Also, another reminder about your vocabulary quiz tomorrow – [...]

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Today we finished viewing The Color of Friendship.  A great story about apartheid.  A reminder for students that we will be having a quiz on Monday over your Ch. 19 words.  You can find those words listed on one of my previous blogs from earlier this week.
Also, remember to continue your research project on your African [...]

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AC SS Students were assigned a Country Extension Project today which is due on Monday, Feb. 22nd.  They are bringing home a partner contract that is to be signed by their parents.  Each student drew for a country to research and picked a partner to work with for the assignment.
We also reviewed our Ch. 19 [...]

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Students were assigned a project today which is due on Monday, Feb. 22nd.  They are bringing home a partner contract that is to be signed by their parents.  Each student drew for a country to research and picked a partner to work with for the assignment.
We also reviewed our Ch. 19 vocabulary words and students [...]

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