Monday, March 23, 2015

Monday 3/23/15

YES!  Bounce and break into SPRING as we enjoy our time to learn and grow

HAVE OUT: Art Through Time: Compare Cosmology and Belief

WHY?    ID and INVESTIGATE World Religions AND ID and Evaluate how religious and political beliefs are demonstrated in art through time.

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. ART THROUGH TIME: COMPARE  Cosmology and Belief: Review and Complete
  2. Belief and Politics Through Time Portfolio: Directions, Dates, Task time
HOMEWORK:
Belief and Politics Through Time Portfolio ( You WILL have 1/2 class each day to work on the portfolio)

  1. UNIFICATION OF CHINA 3/24
  2. WARRING CITY STATES 3/25
  3. THE ROMAN REPUBLIC/EMPIRE  3/26
  4. THE MUSLIM WORLD 3/27
  5. FEUDAL POWERS IN JAPAN 3/30
  6. ITALY: BIRTHPLACE OF THE RENAISSANCE 3/30
  7. SPAIN’S EMPIRE/ABSOLUTISM 3/31
  8. THE ENLIGHTENMENT IN EUROPE 3/31
  9. FASCISM IN EUROPE 4/1
  10. DEMOCRACY 4/1
MAP IT, COMPARE/CONTRAST, APPLY/ANALYZE and CONNECT, HAVE FUN WITH IT 4/2

Thursday, March 19, 2015

FRIDAY 3/20/15

YES!  Bounce and break into SPRING as we enjoy our time to learn and grow

HAVE OUT: Your friendly, semi sassy computer

WHY?    ID and INVESTIGATE World Religions AND ID and Evaluate how religious and political beliefs are demonstrated in art through time.

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. World Religions and Beliefs Systems Quiz: Evaluate your understanding.....
  2. ART THROUGH TIME: COMPARE  Cosmology and Belief: Review INTRO RESULTS and TASK. Time ON TASK
HOMEWORK
None

THURSDAY 3/19/15

YES!  Bounce and break into SPRING as we enjoy our time to learn and grow

HAVE OUT: World Religions Chart

WHY?    ID and INVESTIGATE World Religions AND ID and Evaluate how religious and political beliefs are demonstrated in art through time.

PLAN OF THE DAY:

  1. PADLET REVIEW: ID ONE BELIEF and ONE WOW DETAIL about it.
  2. WOW! Tibetan Buddhism Sky Burial
  3. World Religions Chart: ID and INVESTIGATE and CHECK World Religions
  4. ART THROUGH TIME: COMPARE  Cosmology and Belief
HOMEWORK
WORLD RELIGIONS CHART DUE 3/19
ART THROUGH TIME 3/20 END OF CLASS
WORLD RELIGIONS  QUIZ 3/20

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Wednesday 3/18/15

YES!  Bounce and break into SPRING as we enjoy our time to learn and grow

HAVE OUT: World Religions Chart

WHY?   ID, ASSESS and EVALUATE the WHY of  Belief systems AND ID and INVESTIGATE World Religions

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. PADLET REVIEW: ID ONE BELIEF and ONE NEW DETAIL about it.
  2. The Five Major World Religions: ID and ADD to your CHART
  3. What Were His Rules?  ID and GIVE AN EXAMPLE of WISE, BAFFLING, KEPT, DIFFICULT and BROKEN rules. 
  4. The Year of Living Biblically:
  5. World Religions Chart: ID and INVESTIGATE and CHECK World Religions
HOMEWORK
WORLD RELIGIONS CHART DUE 3/19
WORLD RELIGIONS  QUIZ 3/21

Sunday, March 15, 2015

TUESDAY 3/17/15

YES!  Bounce and break into SPRING as we enjoy our time to learn and grow

HAVE OUT: CLOSE READING: The Where and Why of Beliefs

WHY?   ID, ASSESS and EVALUATE the WHY of  Belief systems AND ID and INVESTIGATE World Religions

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. Thinking About Songs: Sympathy for the Devil
  2. The Where and Why of Beliefs? HEADLINES. Review and Present
  3. World Religions Chart: ID and INVESTIGATE World Religions
HOMEWORK: 
PAGE 1 of WORLD RELIGIONS CHART DUE 3/18
WORLD RELIGIONS  QUIZ 3/20

Friday, March 6, 2015

FRIDAY! 3/6/15

HAPPY HAPPY Spring Break.  Come back well rested and pumped up to SPRING into our last few months as STEM :)

HAVE OUT: CLOSE READING: The Where and Why of Beliefs

WHY?   ID, ASSESS and EVALUATE the WHY of  belief systems

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. PADLET REVIEW:  What is the MAIN IDEA of your CLOSE READING ARTICLE?
  2. The Where and Why of Beliefs? HEADLINES  
HOMEWORK: 
Go Bust Yourself Some Break, Spring Style!




Thursday, March 5, 2015

Thursday 3/5/15

YES!  Back to "NORMAL" at STEM.  Make sure to put in the EFFORT and HARD WORK this week to EARN and RELAX this SPRING BREAK

HAVE OUT: Where Am I?

WHY?   ID, ASSESS and EVALUATE political and beliefs systems

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. PADLET CREATE:  Look at your WHERE AM I? What are 3 WORDS that describe your POLITICAL or BELIEF System? (you can be anonymous if you wish, or clever name)
  2. UNIT 2: WORLD POLITICAL and BELIEF SYSTEMS THROUGH TIME
  3. WHERE AM I?  Political/Beliefs Systems  Inventory
  4. WHAT IS POLITICS?: Doc it up people.   
HOMEWORK: 
CLOSE READING: The Where and Why of Beliefs? (Your ASSIGNED NUMBER)

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Wednesday 3/4/15

YES!  Back to "NORMAL" at STEM.  Make sure to put in the EFFORT and HARD WORK this week to make our week before Spring Break HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL!

HAVE OUT: Computer/Gmail/Google Docs

WHY?   ID, EVALUATE and REVIEW your understanding and success on CULTURE and ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. UNIT 1 TEST: Culture and Civilization: Directions, Reminders, Deep Breaths
  2. WHERE AM I?  Political/Beliefs Systems  Inventory (SHARED)  DUE 3/5
HOMEWORK: 
WHERE AM I?: Political/Beliefs Systems  Inventory DUE 3/5

Monday, March 2, 2015

TUESDAY 3/3/15

YES!  Back to "NORMAL" at STEM.  Make sure to put in the EFFORT and HARD WORK this week to make our week before Spring Break HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL!

HAVE OUT: UNIT 1 TEST REVIEW and  GRADE REPORT

WHY?  ID format and expectations for U1 TEST.  ID, EVALUATE and REVIEW your understanding and success on CULTURE and ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. PADLET:  Write 1 QUESTION for UNIT 1 CULTURE and CIVILIZATION TEST
  2. UNIT 1 CULTURE and CIVILIZATION TEST:  Format and Expectations
  3. I HAVE....WHO HAS?: Vocab Review Game
  4. WHAT's THAT?  Deep Thought Questions Jigsaw
  5. TASK TIME:  Quiz, Collaborate, Share and PREPARE
HOMEWORK: 
UNIT 1 TEST REVIEW TUESDAY 3/3
UNIT 1 TEST CULTURE and CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY 3/4

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

MONDAY 3/2/15

HAPPY SNOW SPRING?:  Lets have an interesting week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT:  COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL UP TO 534 and GRADE REPORT

WHY?  ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE the 12 PROBLEMS FROM COLLAPSE.  ANALYZE and JUDGE Solutions and CONNECT them to the 14 GDC

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. COLLAPSE SOLUTION:  ID and ANALYZE: TED: What's Wrong With What We Eat? SOLUTION and 5 DETAILS/DATA that support it.  
  2. CIVILIZATION COLLAPSE POSTER: Finish and Submit....
HOMEWORK: 
COLLAPSE POSTER 3/2(E.O.C)
UNIT 1 TEST REVIEW TUESDAY 3/3
UNIT 1 TEST CULTURE and CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY 3/4

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Monday 2/23/15

HAPPY SPRING?:  Lets have an interesting week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT:  COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL UP TO 534 and GRADE REPORT

WHY?  ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE the 12 PROBLEMS FROM COLLAPSE.  ANALYZE and JUDGE Solutions and CONNECT them to the 14 GDC

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. SKIT/CHARADES/PICTIONARY/HANGMAN REVIEW: ID and PRESENT: What are the 12 MAJOR PROBLEMS addressed from pages 495-505?  Assigned 1 for US to guess!  Include TITLE and SUMMARY
  2. CIVILIZATION COLLAPSE POSTER: Tasks and Directions
HOMEWORK: 
COLLAPSE POSTER 2/24(E.O.C)
UNIT 1 TEST CULTURE and CIVILIZATION THURSDAY 2/26

Sunday, February 15, 2015

Monday 2/16/15

HAPPY SPRING?:  Lets have an interesting week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT:  COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL UP TO 505 and GRADE REPORT

WHY?  ID and EVALUATE the REASONS CIVILIZATIONS FALL or FAIL

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. PADLET QUEST: What is the most POWERFUL DATA or DETAIL this story gives that PROVES it's THESIS/MAIN IDEA?
  2. COLLAPSE VIDEO :  Part 1 & 4 ADD Chaco and Maya Details
  3. COLLAPSE BOOK CLUB Add

HOMEWORK: COLLAPSE
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!) PGS 495-505 DUE 2/16
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS) PGS 530-534 DUE 2/17
COLLAPSE POSTER 2/18 (E.O.C)
UNIT 1 TEST CULTURE and CIVILIZATION (Friday ? because of snow)

Friday, February 13, 2015

Friday 2/13/15

HAPPY SPRING?:  Lets have an interesting week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT:  COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL

WHY?  ID and EVALUATE the REASONS CIVILIZATIONS FALL or FAIL

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. THINKING ABOUT MUSIC:  Songs As Historical Artifacts:
  2. Talking Heads (nothing but) Flowers                  Song Facts and Lyrics
  3. COLLAPSE VIDEO :  Part 1


HOMEWORK: COLLAPSE
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!)  PGS 428-438 DUE 2/13
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!) PGS 495-505 DUE 2/16
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS) PGS 530-534 DUE 2/17

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS

Thursday, February 12, 2015

THURSDAY 2/12/15

HAPPY SPRING?:  Lets have an interesting week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT:  COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL

WHY?  ID and EVALUATE the REASONS CIVILIZATIONS FALL or FAIL

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. COLLAPSE INTERACTIVE:  Share POEM, PARAGRAPH or WARNING SIGN?
  2. PADLET:  ID and REVIEW:  What is ONE WOW!  you found in COLLAPSE?
  3. COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL: Book Club and Lit Circle Tasks


HOMEWORK: COLLAPSE
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!)  PGS 428-438 DUE 2/13
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!) PGS 495-505 DUE 2/16
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS) PGS 530-534 DUE 2/17

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

WEDNESDAY 2/11/15

HAPPY SPRING?:  Lets have an interesting week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT: COLLAPSE: Interactive and COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL

WHY?  ID and EVALUATE the REASONS CIVILIZATIONS FALL or FAIL

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. PADLET:  ID and REVIEW:  ID a FAILED CIVILIZATION and a REASON it COLLAPSED
  2. COLLAPSE: Why Civilizations Fall or Fail: Collapse Interactive  REVIEW
  3. COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL: Book Club and Lit Circle Tasks (email)


HOMEWORK: COLLAPSE
READING JOURNAL(10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Question 2 WOW!)  PGS 10-15  DUE 2/10
READING JOURNAL(10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Questions 2 WOW!) PGS 16-26  DUE 2/11
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!)  PGS 428-438 DUE 2/13
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!) PGS 495-505 DUE
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS) PGS 530-534 DUE

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

TUESDAY 2/10/15

HAPPY SPRING?:  Lets have an interesting week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT: COLLAPSE: Interactive & COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL

WHY?  ID and EVALUATE the REASONS CIVILIZATIONS FALL or FAIL

PLAN OF THE DAY:

  1. COLLAPSE: Why Civilizations Fall or Fail: Collapse Interactive  (FINISH)
  2. COLLAPSE READING JOURNAL: Complete PGS 16-26 for WEDNESDAY


HOMEWORK: COLLAPSE
READING JOURNAL(10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Question 2 WOW!)  PGS 10-15  DUE 2/10
READING JOURNAL(10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Questions 2 WOW!) PGS 16-26  DUE 2/11
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!)  PGS 428-438 DUE 2/13
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!) PGS 495-505 DUE
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS) PGS 530-534 DUE

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Monday, February 9, 2015

MONDAY 2/9/15

HAPPY MONDAY:  Lets have a HAPPY week of UNDERSTANDING the PAST to have a HAPPY FUTURE

HAVE OUT: Google Drive

WHY?  ID and EVALUATE the REASONS CIVILIZATIONS FALL or FAIL

PLAN OF THE DAY :
  1. PADLET QUESTION:  EXAMINE this IMAGE:  What are ALL THE WAYS it shows the collapse of civilization?
  2.  COLLAPSE: Why Civilizations Fall or Fail: Collapse Interactive
HOMEWORK: COLLAPSE
READING JOURNAL(10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Question 2 WOW!)  PGS 10-15  DUE 2/10
READING JOURNAL(10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Questions 2 WOW!) PGS 16-26  DUE 2/11
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!)  PGS 428-438 DUE 2/13
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS!) PGS 495-505 DUE
READING JOURNAL  (10 details, 2 questions, 2 quotes, 2 WOWS) PGS 530-534 DUE

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Friday, February 6, 2015

FRIDAY 2/6/14

What are you doing this very instant to BE HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL?

HAVE OUT: C4 116-117 9'?s

WHY? ID, Review, Analyze and Share PRIMARY  SOURCES

PLAN OF THE DAY :
  1. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: QUIZ
  2.  ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: HEADLINES PRIMARY SOURCES: Complete 
  3. MESOPOTAMIA:  What does John Green Have to say?
HOMEWORK:

READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Question 2 WOW!)  PGS 10-15 COLLAPSE DUE 2/10
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Questions 2 WOW!) PGS 16-26  COLLAPSE DUE
2/11

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Thursday, February 5, 2015

THURSDAY 1/5

What are you doing this very instant to BE HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL?

HAVE OUT: C4 116-117 9'?s

WHY? ID, Review, Analyze and Share PRIMARY  SOURCES

PLAN OF THE DAY :
  1. PADLET REVIEW: YOU CHOOSE! Which CURRENT LAW do you disagree with OR want to CREATE and WHY?
  2.  ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: HEADLINES PRIMARY SOURCES  &   HAMMURABI'S CODE COMPLETE and ADD NEW
HOMEWORK: C4 116-117 9 ?'s 2/5/15
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS QUIZ 2/6
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Question 2 WOW!)  PGS 10-15 COLLAPSE DUE 2/9
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Questions 2 WOW!) PGS 16-26  COLLAPSE DUE
2/10

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Wednesday 2/4/15

 What are you doing this very instant to BE HAPPY and SUCCESSFUL?

HAVE OUT: 17 C4 113-115 9 ?'s

WHY? ID, Review, Analyze and Share PRIMARY  SOURCES

PLAN OF THE DAY : NEW SEATS PLEASE
  1. PADLET QUESTION: WHY are laws important to a civilization?
  2.  ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: HEADLINES PRIMARY SOURCES  &   HAMMURABI'S CODE
  3. READING JOURNAL: COLLAPSE INTRO
HOMEWORK: C4 116-117 9 ?'s 2/5/15
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS QUIZ 2/6
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Question 2 WOW!)  PGS 10-15 COLLAPSE DUE 2/9
READING JOURNAL (10 details, 2 Quotes, 2 Questions 2 WOW!) PGS 16-26  COLLAPSE DUE
2/10

You might also find the following links helpful to add depth and understanding
  1. COLLAPSE READING GUIDE
  2. JARED DIAMOND: THE RISE AND FALL OF CIVILIZATIONS
WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Monday, February 2, 2015

Tuesday 2/3/15

Hi there!  How are you being Civilized today?

HAVE OUT: Ancient Civilizations Digital Stories

WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the S-P-R-I-T-E-G information of Ancient Civilizations

PLAN OF THE DAY:
  1. ANCIENT CIVILIZATION DIGITAL STORIES: Finish
  2. ANCIENT CIVILIZATION:  Group and Personal Evaluation (shared)
  3. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS: Primary Sources
    HOMEWORK: C4 PGS 113-115 9 ?'s DUE 2/4 and C4 PGS 116-117 9 ?'s DUE 2/5

    Monday 2/2/15

    Hi there!  How are you being Civilized today?

    HAVE OUT: Ancient Civilizations Digital Stories

    WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the S-P-R-I-T-E-G information of Ancient Civilizations

    PLAN OF THE DAY:
    1. PREPARE:  Take 10 Minutes to: Check for Success, Practice, Review Rubric
    2. REMINDERS:  Presenters and Audience
    3. ANCIENT CIVILIZATION DIGITAL STORIES: Volunteers or Chance
      HOMEWORK:  None

      Friday, January 30, 2015

      FRIDAY 1/30/15

      cHi there!  How are you being Civilized today?

      HAVE OUT: SPRITE-G Ancient Civilization Notes and Ancient Civilizations Digital Story Directions

      WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the S-P-R-I-T-E-G information of Ancient Civilizations

      PLAN OF THE DAY:
      1. REVIEW: Digital Story Detectives  ( GLOWS or GROWS from DIGITAL STORY DIRECTIONS )
      2. EXTENSION and PRESENTATION: Task and Checklists
        HOMEWORK:  Cornell Notes for your ASSIGNED TEXT SECTION 1/28
                                      SPRITE-G Chart Complete EOC 1/29
                                      EXTENSION INFO (5 Bullets) EOC 1/30
                                      FINAL PROJECT DUE 2/2

        Thursday, January 29, 2015

        Thursday 1/29/15

        Hi there!  How are you being Civilized today?

        HAVE OUT: SPRITE-G Ancient Civilization Notes

        WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the S-P-R-I-T-E-G information of Ancient Civilizations

        PLAN OF THE DAY:
        1. REVIEW PADLET: ID your CIVILIZATION and 1 COOL DETAIL about SPRITE-G
        2.  SPRITE-G CHART info: PEER REVIEW/EDIT
        3. EXTENSION: Task Time
          HOMEWORK:  Cornell Notes for your ASSIGNED TEXT SECTION 1/28
                                        SPRITE-G Chart Complete EOC 1/29
                                        EXTENSION INFO (5 Bullets) EOC 1/30
                                        FINAL PROJECT DUE 2/2

          Wednesday, January 28, 2015

          Wednesday 1/28/15

          Hi there!  How are you being Civilized today?

          HAVE OUT: GRADE REPORT? Ancient Civilizations Cornell Notes

          WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the S-P-R-I-T-E-G information of Ancient Civilizations

          PLAN OF THE DAY:
          1. REVIEW PADLET:  Art Exploration: British Museum or History Through 100 Objects
          2. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS DIGITAL STORIES: Project Overview
          3. TASK  TIME: SPRITE-G CHART info: Share/Compare/Add
            HOMEWORK:  Cornell Notes for your ASSIGNED TEXT SECTION 1/28
                                          SPRITE-G Chart Complete EOC 1/29
                                          EXTENSION INFO (5 Bullets) EOC 1/30
                                          FINAL PROJECT DUE 2/2

            Tuesday, January 27, 2015

            Tuesday 1/27/15

            Hi there!  How are you being Civilized today?

            HAVE OUT: GRADE REPORT? 

            WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the S-P-R-I-T-E-G information of Ancient Civilizations

            PLAN OF THE DAY:
            1. REVIEW PADLET:  Name ANY ancient civilization and give me 1 detail about it?
            2. SPRITE-G Chart:  Apply it to USA/Google Slides Task
            3. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS DIGITAL STORIES: Project Overview
              HOMEWORK:  Cornell Notes for your ASSIGNED TEXT SECTION 1/28
                                            SPRITE-G Chart Complete EOC 1/29
                                            EXTENSION INFO (5 Bullets) EOC 1/30
                                            FINAL PROJECT DUE 2/2

              Monday, January 26, 2015

              MONDAY 1/26/15

              Hi there!  How are you being Civilized today?

              HAVE OUT: YOUR Civilization: What's Up With That? and GRADE REPORT

              WHY? : REVIEW, ID and INVESTIGATE CIVILIZATION. JUDGE are we really civilized?
              PLAN OF THE DAY: 
              1. REVIEW PADLET: Why is the McDonalds Cheeseburger the perfect example of CIVILIZATION?
              2. CIVILIZATION: What's Up With That?  
              3. CIVILIZED or SAVAGE SEMINAR:  Is humanity civilized?
              4. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS DIGITAL STORIES: S-P-R-I-T-E-G chart USA
                HOMEWORK:  None

                Friday, January 23, 2015

                FRIDAY 1/23/15

                Hi there!  How are the NACIREMA today?  Did you practice any rituals this morning?

                HAVE OUT: YOUR Nacirema Story and C1 S3 Notes

                WHY? : REVIEW, ID and INVESTIGATE CIVILIZATION. JUDGE are we really civilized?
                PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                1. REVIEW: Challenging Culture TELL US YOUR STORY (print it please)
                2. REVIEW and INVESTIGATE:  C1 S3 Civilization Quiz
                3. CIVILIZATION: What's Up With That?  (shared with you)
                  HOMEWORK:  Complete "Civilization or Savages" section & Progress Report Signature

                  Thursday, January 22, 2015

                  THURSDAY 1/22/15

                  Hi there!  What are your beliefs and values and customs?  Where do they come from and how do they change?  

                  HAVE OUT: 7 Cultural Concepts (GOOGLE SLIDES) and Nacirema Article

                  WHY? : ID, INVESTIGATE and CHALLENGE CULTURE

                  PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                  1. REVIEW PADLET:  Which ONE of the 7 CULTURAL CONCEPTS can you APPLY in YOUR OWN LIFE and WHY?
                  2. 7 Cultural Concepts We Do Not Have in the US GOOGLE PRESENTATIONS complete
                  3. NACIREMA: Article/Chart/Share Out/YOUR NACIREMA Story
                    HOMEWORK:  YOUR NACIREMA Story

                    Tuesday, January 20, 2015

                    WEDNESDAY 1/21/15

                    Hi there!  What are your beliefs and values?  Where do they come from and how do they change?  



                    HAVE OUT: CULTURE: ID, INVESTIGATE and CHALLENGE

                    WHY? : ID, REVIEW HOW CIVILIZATION DEVELOPS, & ID, INVESTIGATE and CHALLENGE CULTURE

                    PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                    1. REVIEW PADLET:  What BELIEF or VALUE is MOST POSITIVE or MOST NEGATIVE for humanity and WHY?
                    2. CULTURE:  ID, INVESTIGATE and CHALLENGE: Culture Traits of subcultures
                    3. 7 Cultural Concepts We Do Not Have in the US GOOGLE PRESENTATIONS
                      HOMEWORK: NACIREMA Article B, V, C Chart (paper)

                      Monday, January 19, 2015

                      TUESDAY 1/20/15

                       Focus on your FORTUNATE PERSPECTIVE this weekend!  To honor MLK. How can you be of service to others?  There is great heroism in small deeds


                      HAVE OUT: C1 S3 CIVILIZATION NOTES

                      WHY? : ID, REVIEW HOW CIVILIZATION DEVELOPS, & ID, INVESTIGATE and CHALLENGE CULTURE

                      PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                      1. REVIEW QUIZ:  C1 S3; CIVILIZATION
                      2. CULTURE:  ID, INVESTIGATE and CHALLENGE: 7 Cultural Concepts We Do Not Have in the US
                        HOMEWORK: READ ARTICLE: 7 Cultural Concepts....

                        Friday, January 16, 2015

                        FRIDAY 1/16/15

                         Focus on your FORTUNATE PERSPECTIVE this weekend!  To honor MLK. How can you be of service to others?  There is great heroism in small deeds


                        HAVE OUT: How Humans Try To Control Nature (notes pages)

                        WHY? : ID, INVESTIGATE and ANALYZE how Humans Try to Control Nature and Connect it to the GRAND DESIGN CHALLENGES

                        PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                        1. REVIEW PADLET:  Agree or Disagree with this quote and Why?
                        2. HUMANS TRY TO CONTROL NATURE: continued
                        3. The STEPS TO CIVILIZATION
                          HOMEWORK: How Can YOU be of service this weekend?  MLK Day of Service links

                          Wednesday, January 14, 2015

                          THURSDAY 1/15/15

                          WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  Focus on your FORTUNATE PERSPECTIVE this week!  IF you need a bridge/straw or cup just let me know

                          HAVE OUT: Humanity Glows and Grows,  C1 S2 How Humans Try To Control Nature

                          WHY? : ID, INVESTIGATE and ANALYZE how Humans Try to Control Nature and Connect it to the GRAND DESIGN CHALLENGES

                          PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                          1. SHOW and TELL:  Humanity Glows and Grows
                          2. REVIEW QUIZ:  C1 S2 look and evaluate answers
                          3. HUMANS TRY TO CONTROL NATURE
                          4. The STEPS TO CIVILIZATION
                            HOMEWORK:
                             C1 S3 DUE FRIDAY

                            WEDNESDAY 1/14/15

                            WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  Focus on your FORTUNATE PERSPECTIVE this week!  IF you need a bridge/straw or cup just let me know

                            HAVE OUT:   HUMANITY: ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE & C1 S2 How Humans Try To Control Nature

                            WHY? : ID, INVESTIGATE and ANALYZE Early Humans. How, What , Where?

                            PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                            1. REVIEW QUIZ:  C1 S2
                            2. HUMANITY: ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE: Where Going?
                            3. The STEPS TO CIVILIZATION
                              HOMEWORK: HUMANITY: Glows and Grows DUE THURSDAY
                               C1 S3 DUE FRIDAY

                              Tuesday, January 13, 2015

                              TUESDAY 1/13/15

                              WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  Focus on your FORTUNATE PERSPECTIVE this week!  IF you need a bridge/straw or cup just let me know

                              HAVE OUT:   HUMANITY: ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE

                              WHY? : ID, INVESTIGATE and ANALYZE Early Humans.

                              PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                              1. FACE PAGE: Who's That?  learning our class culture
                              2. REVIEW PADLET:  ID, ANALYZE: What is the BEST PART about being  human?
                              3. HUMANITY: ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE: How Here, How Human, Where Going?
                                HOMEWORK:  C1 S2 DUE WEDNESDAY

                                Monday, January 12, 2015

                                Monday 1/12/15

                                WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  Focus on your FORTUNATE PERSPECTIVE this week!  IF you need a bridge/straw or cup just let me know

                                HAVE OUT: NAME CARD,  C1 S1 THE PEOPLING OF THE EARTH

                                WHY? : ID, INVESTIGATE and ANALYZE Early Humans. How, Who, Where?

                                PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                1. FACE PAGE: Who's That?  learning our class culture
                                2. REVIEW QUIZ: C1-S1
                                3. HUMANITY: ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE
                                  HOMEWORK:  C1 S2 DUE WEDNESDAY

                                  Thursday, January 8, 2015

                                  FRIDAY 1/9/15

                                  WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  What can YOU do to BE HAPPY TODAY?

                                  HAVE OUT: NAME CARD,  SIGNATURE SLIP (if it is late) PERSPECTIVE and HISTORY

                                  WHY? : ID, EXPERIENCE, ANALYZE and BUILD PERSPECTIVE of WORLD and HISTORY

                                  PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                  1. REVIEW PADLET: What are the THOUGHTS, FEELINGS and ACTIONS of these boys?  AGREE/DISAGREE and WHY?
                                  2. FACE PAGE:  Who's That?
                                  3. PERSPECTIVE and HISTORY:  Clips Continued
                                    HOMEWORK:  C1 S1 The Peopling of the Earth Notes (you SHOULD have done them when I was absent

                                    Wednesday, January 7, 2015

                                    THURSDAY 1/8/15

                                    WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  What can YOU do to BE HAPPY TODAY?

                                    HAVE OUT: NAME CARD,  CLASS LETTER CORNELL NOTES and SIGNATURE SLIP

                                    WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE: WHO we are, WHY we are here and HOW we are going to function
                                    CONNECT:   evaluate, discuss & explain how 3 GRAND CHALLENGES relate to a  WORLD HISTORY ISSUE, TOPIC OR EVENT

                                    PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                    1. REVIEW QUIZ: Google Form emailed to you
                                    2. FACE PAGE:  Who's That?
                                    3. WORLD HISTORY DAY 1:  Grand Challenges and World History
                                    4. PERSPECTIVE and HISTORY
                                      HOMEWORK:  Make sure ALL GOOGLE DOCS are SHARED WITH ME....

                                      Wednesday 1/7/14

                                      WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  What can YOU do to BE HAPPY TODAY?

                                      HAVE OUT:

                                      WHY? : ID, and EVALUATE Human Origins in Africa

                                      PLAN OF THE DAY: MAKE SURE YOU READ YOUR EMAIL

                                      1. LOOK on my BLOG
                                      1. In the LEFT SIDE BANNER you will see TEXTBOOK WORLD HISTORY
                                      1. CLICK on that and CLICK ON C1 PDF, CLICK ON DOWNLOAD
                                      1. COMPLETE CORNELL NOTES for SECTION 1 THE PEOPLING OF THE WORLD (pgs 2-11)
                                      1. ALSO complete GEOGRAPHY SKILL BUILDER on PAGE 10  QUESTIONS 4,5,6,9 on PAGE 11 at the END OF YOUR CORNELL NOTES
                                        HOMEWORK:  None

                                        Tuesday, January 6, 2015

                                        TUESDAY 1/6/15

                                        WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  What can YOU do to BE HAPPY TODAY?

                                        HAVE OUT: NAME CARD,  FACE PAGE and  WORLD HISTORY DAY 1

                                        WHY? : ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE: WHO we are, WHY we are here and HOW we are going to function
                                        CONNECT:   evaluate, discuss & explain how 3 GRAND CHALLENGES relate to a  WORLD HISTORY ISSUE, TOPIC OR EVENT

                                        PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                        1. REVIEW PADLET: How to use it?  Names please
                                        2. FACE PAGE:  Who's That?
                                        3. WORLD HISTORY DAY 1:  Continued at THE LOGICAL SONG
                                          HOMEWORK:  CLASS LETTER/READ/CORNELL NOTES PAGES 2 & 3 /SIGNATURE

                                          Friday, January 2, 2015

                                          MONDAY 1/5/15

                                          WELCOME to THE NEW YEAR and a NEW CLASS AT STEM:  What can YOU do to BE HAPPY TODAY?

                                          HAVE OUT: Computer on BLOG/Shared Document "World History Day One"

                                          WHY? :   ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE who we are, why we are here and how we are going to function

                                          PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                          1. DID YOU CHECK YOUR EMAIL? Most of you did if not,  Do now...
                                          2. WORLD HISTORY DAY 1:  WHO, WHY and HOW?
                                            HOMEWORK:  FACE PAGE (old school paper)

                                            Friday, December 12, 2014

                                            FRIDAY 12/12

                                            Here's to the CRAZY PEOPLE!  They PUSH THE WORLD FORWARD:  What CAN YOU DO THIS WEEK to MAKE US ALL GO WOW!

                                            HAVE OUT: What's Cool and Project Evaluation

                                            WHY? :   ID, ANALYZE the CULTURAL, POLITICAL and ECONOMIC ideas and INDIVIDUALS of the 20th & 21st century. ID and EVALUATE how those ideas demonstrate CONFLICT and COOPERATION in the modern world.  

                                            PLAN OF THE DAY: WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL and "SEXY"  (smart, kind and giving
                                            1. NC FINAL EXAM:  practice time :) jigsaw and check
                                            2. NC FINAL EXAM: Fun ways to REVIEW: Blog Link and Picture and Videos
                                              HOMEWORK:  REVIEW for FINAL using PRACTICE TESTS, LINKS, PICTURES, CRASH COURSE VIDEOS.  Write down details, quiz your hamster. ANYTHING WILL HELP.

                                              SUCCESS LOOK LIKE HARD WORK :)

                                              WORLD HISTORY FINAL (20% of your SUCCESS)  12/15 1st PD and 12/16 3rd and 4th PD

                                              Wednesday, December 10, 2014

                                              THURSDAY 12/11

                                              Here's to the CRAZY PEOPLE!  They PUSH THE WORLD FORWARD:  What CAN YOU DO THIS WEEK to MAKE US ALL GO WOW!

                                              HAVE OUT: WE DIDN"T START THE FIRE PROJECT

                                              WHY? :   ID, ANALYZE the CULTURAL, POLITICAL and ECONOMIC ideas and INDIVIDUALS of the 20th & 21st century. ID and EVALUATE how those ideas demonstrate CONFLICT and COOPERATION in the modern world.  

                                              PLAN OF THE DAY: WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL and "SEXY"  (smart, kind and giving)
                                              1. WHAT'S COOL?: OUT to turn in
                                              2. COMPLEMENTS and QUESTIONS: Projects STAY or GO?
                                              3. PROJECT EVALUATION  shared with YOU: COMPLETE and PRINT
                                              4. NC FINAL EXAM:  practice time :)
                                              5. NC FINAL EXAM: Fun ways to REVIEW: Blog Link and Picture
                                                HOMEWORK:  
                                                PD 1:  Project Evaluation
                                                PD 3/4 : NC FINAL EXAM: practice

                                                WORLD HISTORY FINAL (20% of your SUCCESS)  12/15 1st PD and 12/16 3rd and 4th PD
                                                USE WORLD HISTORY TEST REVIEW LINK (on upper left side of BLOG)
                                                USE WHOSE THAT? Famous People Image

                                                Tuesday, December 9, 2014

                                                WEDNESDAY 12/10

                                                Here's to the CRAZY PEOPLE!  They PUSH THE WORLD FORWARD:  What CAN YOU DO THIS WEEK to MAKE US ALL GO WOW!

                                                HAVE OUT: #26 World History Class Review and WDSF Tasks

                                                WHY? :  ID, REVIEW and EVALUATE questions for World History Final Exam. REVIEW, ID and CREATE task items and trifold for WDSF

                                                PLAN OF THE DAY: WHAT CAN YOU DO RIGHT NOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL and "SEXY"  (smart, kind and giving)?
                                                1. #26 World History Class Review: How this works? PRESENT,  ID, CHECK, QUESTION
                                                2. WDSF Project: Check your Tasks, Evaluate your Rubric, Complete your Trifold
                                                  HOMEWORK:  WORLD HISTORY FINAL (20% of your SUCCESS)  12/15 1st PD and 12/16 3rd and 4th PD

                                                  WDSF PROJECT!!  All the TIME, ONLY the BEST :)
                                                                            
                                                  WDSF FINAL PROJECT DUE 12/11 No Lates  No Excuses

                                                  Monday, December 8, 2014

                                                  TUESDAY 12/9

                                                  Here's to the CRAZY PEOPLE!  They PUSH THE WORLD FORWARD:  What CAN YOU DO THIS WEEK to MAKE US ALL GO WOW!

                                                  HAVE OUT: #26 World History Class Review and WDSF Tasks

                                                  WHY? :  ID, REVIEW and EVALUATE questions for World History Final Exam. REVIEW, ID and CREATE task items and trifold for WDSF

                                                  PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                  1. PADLET: ID and EVALUATE: What 3 pieces of advice does Ashton Kutcher give you?
                                                  2. #26 World History Class Review: How this works? PRESENT,  ID, CHECK, QUESTION
                                                  3. WDSF Project: Folders? Bibliography? Supplies for Table? Rubric?
                                                    HOMEWORK:  WORLD HISTORY FINAL (20% of your SUCCESS)  12/15 1st PD and 12/16 3rd and 4th PD

                                                    WDSF PROJECT!!  All the TIME, ONLY the BEST :)
                                                                              
                                                    WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    


                                                    FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                    Sunday, December 7, 2014

                                                    Monday 12/8

                                                    Here's to the CRAZY PEOPLE!  They PUSH THE WORLD FORWARD:  What CAN YOU DO THIS WEEK to MAKE US ALL GO WOW!

                                                    HAVE OUT: #26 World History Class Review and WDSF Tasks (WOW and Group Verse Item #2)

                                                    WHY? :  ID, REVIEW and EVALUATE questions for World History Final Exam. REVIEW, ID and CREATE task items and trifold for WDSF

                                                    PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                    1. PADLET: ID and EVALUATE: What helpful advice do YOU have for your classmates in this last week of the semester?
                                                    2. #26 World History Class Review: How this works? PRESENT,  ID, CHECK, QUESTION
                                                    3. WDSF Project:   WOW: Critical Friends
                                                      HOMEWORK:  WORLD HISTORY FINAL (20% of your SUCCESS)  12/15 1st PD and 12/16 3rd and 4th PD

                                                      WDSF PROJECT!!  All the TIME, ONLY the BEST :)
                                                                                
                                                      WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    

                                                       Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                      FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                      Thursday, December 4, 2014

                                                      Friday 12/5

                                                      Spend the your life in gratitude for all that STEM and in LIFE has given you!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                      HAVE OUT: #26 World History Class Review and WDSF Tasks

                                                      WHY? :  ID, REVIEW and EVALUATE questions for World History Final Exam. REVIEW, ID and CREATE task items and trifold for WDSF

                                                      PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                      1. PADLET: ID and EVALUATE:  ID who do you see in this clip and HOW can they provide inspiration for your WDSF Project?
                                                      2. #26 World History Class Review: How this works? PRESENT,  ID, CHECK, QUESTION
                                                      3. WDSF Project: RUBRIC and BE SOMEONE.  What TASKS can you complete to be successful?
                                                        HOMEWORK:  WORLD HISTORY FINAL (20% of your SUCCESS)  12/15 1st PD and 12/16 3rd and 4th PD  GRADE REPORT 12/8

                                                        WDSF PROJECT!!  All the TIME, ONLY the BEST :)
                                                                                  
                                                        WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    

                                                         Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                        FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                        Thursday 12/4

                                                        Spend the your life in gratitude for all that STEM and in LIFE has given you!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                        HAVE OUT: #26 World History Class Review

                                                        WHY? : REVIEW your economic impact on Human Rights. ID, REVIEW and EVALUATE questions for World History Final Exam

                                                        PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                        1. PADLET: What is 1 CHOICE you can make to reduce modern, global slavery?
                                                        2. #26 World History Class Review: How this works?  (TEST and PRESENTATION Shared with YOU)
                                                        3. WDSF Project: What TASKS can you complete to be successful?
                                                          HOMEWORK:  WORLD HISTORY TEST REVIEW DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 5th
                                                          WDSF PROJECT!!  All the TIME, ONLY the BEST :)
                                                                                    
                                                          WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    

                                                           Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                          FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                          Tuesday, December 2, 2014

                                                          Wednesday 12/3

                                                          Spend the your life in gratitude for all that STEM and in LIFE has given you!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                          HAVE OUT:

                                                          WHY? : ID and ANALYZE economic decisions and human rights. Evaluate YOUR impact on Human Rights

                                                          PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                          1. PADLET: ID one country where slavery exists and EVALUATE WHAT the slavery is like?
                                                          2. #25 Slavery Footprint (document shared with you)
                                                          3. #26 World History Class Review: How this works?  (TEST and PRESENTATION Shared with YOU)
                                                            HOMEWORK:  WORLD HISTORY TEST REVIEW DUE FRIDAY DECEMBER 5th
                                                            WDSF PROJECT!!  All the TIME, ONLY the BEST :)
                                                                                      
                                                            WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    

                                                             Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                            FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                            Monday, December 1, 2014

                                                            TUESDAY 12/2

                                                            Spend the your life in gratitude for all that STEM and in LIFE has given you!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                            HAVE OUT:  23 The Problem With Sneakers (shared with you)

                                                            WHY? : ID and ANALYZE economic decisions and human rights. Review Human Rights

                                                            PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                            1. REVIEW QUIZ:  UN Declaration of Human Rights and The Problem With Sneakers
                                                            2. #24 Behind the Swoosh (Shared with you)
                                                            3. WDSF Project Work Day: Reminders and Tasks
                                                              HOMEWORK: None!  WDSF project work continues....
                                                                                        
                                                              WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:                Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                               Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                              FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                              MONDAY 12/1

                                                              Spend the your life in gratitude for all that STEM and in LIFE has given you!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                              HAVE OUT:  23 The Problem With Sneakers (shared with you)

                                                              WHY? : Evaluate the effectiveness of cooperative efforts and consensus building among nations, regions, and groups. Explain the implications of economic decisions in national and international affairs. Understand the creation of the Declaration of Human Rights

                                                              PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                              1. PADLET: ID and EVALUATE.  What is the message of this Cartoon?
                                                              2. #23 The Problem With Sneakers (shared with you)
                                                                HOMEWORK: Time Period Item #4 and The Problem With Sneakers
                                                                                          
                                                                WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:                Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                 Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                                Tuesday, November 25, 2014

                                                                TUESDAY 11/25

                                                                Be THANKFUL for your opportunities at STEM and in LIFE!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                                HAVE OUT:  #22 International Organizations,  Group Verse Item #1

                                                                WHY? : ID and EVALUATE and REVIEW PEER TASKS WDSF and ID and ANALYZE international organizations.

                                                                PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                1. PADLET: ID and EVALUATE.  Why does being THANKFUL help COOPERATION?
                                                                2. GRATITUDE:  What are 5 takeaways from this video? 
                                                                3. #22 International Organizations:  What do these organizations DO? 
                                                                4. WDSF:  WORK DAY (Peer Review, Time Period Item #4 work, Display Planning)
                                                                  HOMEWORK: Time Period Item # 4 and WORK ON YOUR "WOW"
                                                                                            
                                                                  WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:                Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                   Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                  FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                                  Sunday, November 23, 2014

                                                                  Monday 11/24

                                                                  Be THANKFUL for your opportunities at STEM and in LIFE!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                                  HAVE OUT:  Computer/Blog

                                                                  WHY? : ID and EVALUATE why we need international cooperation. ID and ANALYZE international organizations.

                                                                  PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                  1. PADLET: ID Why do we need International Cooperation ?
                                                                  2. #21 Why Do We Need International Cooperation?
                                                                  3. #22 International Organizations:  Readings/Jigsaw/Review and Share
                                                                    HOMEWORK: Group Verse Item #1 DUE 11/25 and WORK ON YOUR "WOW"
                                                                                              
                                                                    WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    

                                                                    Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                     Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                    FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                                    Thursday, November 20, 2014

                                                                    FRIDAY 11/21

                                                                    Be THANKFUL for your opportunities at STEM and in LIFE!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                                    HAVE OUT:  The Things They Carried, Vietnam Photo Analysis, Vietnam Protest Reading, Vietnam Protest Songs

                                                                    WHY? : ID and EVALUATE the DETAILS  of how the VIETNAM war affected America. CREATE a mini-poster to teach others about these details.

                                                                    PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                    1. PADLET: ID and REVIEW:  How did the Vietnam War Affect America?
                                                                    2. #19 How the Vietnam War Affected America?  (5 DETAILS)
                                                                    3. #20 The Things WE Carry (shared with you)
                                                                      HOMEWORK: Group Verse Item #1 DUE 11/25 and WORK ON YOUR "WOW"
                                                                                                
                                                                      WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    

                                                                      Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                       Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                      FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                                      Wednesday, November 19, 2014

                                                                      THURSDAY 11/20

                                                                      Be THANKFUL for your opportunities at STEM and in LIFE!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                                      HAVE OUT: WDSF: Task Sheet and WDSF History Through Song, WDSF Topic 3

                                                                      WHY? :  ID, ANALYZE the CULTURAL, POLITICAL and ECONOMIC ideas and INDIVIDUALS of the 20th & 21st century. ID and EVALUATE how those ideas demonstrate CONFLICT and COOPERATION in the modern world.  

                                                                      PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                      1. WDSF:  PROJECT TASK WORK DAY: you MUST SHARE your HW with me to earn CREDIT for your HARD WORK
                                                                      • WDSF TOPIC # 3: Share/Comments/Edits with group AND ME for HW Credit
                                                                      • WDSF GROUP VERSE:  Have you written and chosen your GROUP VERSE ITEM?
                                                                      • WDSF WOW:  Have you created the documents/plans/ requirements?
                                                                      WORK WELL And CREATE WONDERFUL THINGS OF QUALITY and MERIT

                                                                      WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:  

                                                                      Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                       Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                      FINAL DUE DATE 12/11

                                                                      Tuesday, November 18, 2014

                                                                      WEDNESDAY 11/19

                                                                      Be THANKFUL for your opportunities at STEM and in LIFE!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                                      HAVE OUT:  #17 CLOSE READING: Vietnam War Protest
                                                                      WHY? : REVIEW, ID and EVALUATE DETAILS of VIETNAM WAR PROTESTS and ID, ANALYZE and EVALUATE music to understand VIETNAM WAR PROTEST


                                                                      PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                      1. PADLET: ID and EVALUATE: Why did MUHAMMAD ALI protest the war in VIETNAM?
                                                                      2. #17 CLOSE READING: Vietnam Protest review QUIZ
                                                                      3. #18 VIETNAM PROTEST SONGS (shared with you)
                                                                        HOMEWORK: WDSF Time Period Item #3 DUE 11/20
                                                                                                  
                                                                        WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___

                                                                        Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                         Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                        FINAL DUE DATE 12/12

                                                                        Monday, November 17, 2014

                                                                        TUESDAY 11/18

                                                                        Be THANKFUL for your opportunities at STEM and in LIFE!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                                        HAVE OUT:  #14 THE THINGS THEY CARRIED and #15 PHOTO ANALYSIS VIETNAM WAR
                                                                        WHY? : REVIEW, ID and EVALUATE DETAILS and MAIN IDEAS of the VIETNAM WAR


                                                                        PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                        1. PADLET: What is the MOST DIFFICULT thing they "carried" in the Vietnam War and WHY?...
                                                                        2. #15 Photo Analysis: Vietnam War (shared with you) 
                                                                        3. Which image would cause THE MOST protest and WHY?  (3 Details)
                                                                        4. #16 CRASH COURSE:  The Cold War in Asia (5 KNOW-5 NEW DETAILS)
                                                                        5. #17 CLOSE READING: Vietnam War Protest
                                                                          HOMEWORK:  CLOSE READING: VIETNAM WAR PROTEST 11/19 
                                                                                                    
                                                                          WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___

                                                                          Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                           Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                          FINAL DUE DATE 12/12

                                                                          Sunday, November 16, 2014

                                                                          Monday 11/17

                                                                          Be THANKFUL for your opportunities at STEM and in LIFE!   Everyday is a wonderful chance to understand the world, yourself and BE HAPPY!

                                                                          HAVE OUT:  WOW check #1 items and #14 The Things They Carried: Vietnam War in Literature
                                                                          WHY? : REVIEW, ID and EVALUATE DETAILS and MAIN IDEAS of the VIETNAM WAR


                                                                          PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                          1. PADLET: What are you doing for your WOW and WHY did you choose it?
                                                                          2. WOW CHECK #1:  Design Process Conversation #1 (PAIR/SHARE/CONSULT)
                                                                          3. #14 The Things They Carried:  Vietnam War in Literature: Continue.....
                                                                          4. #15 Photo Analysis: Vietnam War (shared with you)
                                                                            HOMEWORK:  NONE
                                                                                                      
                                                                            WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:    Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___

                                                                            Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                             Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8

                                                                            FINAL DUE DATE 12/12


                                                                            Thursday, November 13, 2014

                                                                            Friday 11/14

                                                                            Be THANKFUL this week for VETERANS and ALL THOSE WHO SERVE THE GREATER GOOD!
                                                                            HAVE OUT:  #12 Vietnam War History Article Close Reading
                                                                            WHY? : REVIEW, ID and EVALUATE DETAILS and MAIN IDEAS of the VIETNAM WAR


                                                                            PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                            1. PADLET: ID and EVALUATE:  Agree or Disagree with this quote and Why?
                                                                            2. BRAIN POP: ADD 10 Details to your CLOSE READING  
                                                                            3. #13 Vietnam War Close Reading Quiz; Google Form
                                                                            4. #14 The Things They Carried:  Vietnam War in Literature
                                                                              HOMEWORK:  ROUGH DRAFT Wow Check #1
                                                                                                        
                                                                              WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:
                                                                              Wow Check #1: ______11/17_____                Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___
                                                                              Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                               Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8____/

                                                                              Wednesday, November 12, 2014

                                                                              Thursday 11/13

                                                                              Be THANKFUL this week for VETERANS and ALL THOSE WHO SERVE THE GREATER GOOD!
                                                                              HAVE OUT:  #11 TREATY of VERSAILLES Chart and SOAPstone
                                                                              WHY? : ID,  ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the EFFECT of the TREATY OF VERSAILLES & ID EVALUATE DETAILS and MAIN IDEAS of the VIETNAM WAR


                                                                              PLAN OF THE DAY:
                                                                              1. PADLET: ID and REVIEW: ID what DETAILS show this is the Treaty of Versailles and what does it INFER?
                                                                              2. #11 TREATY OF VERSAILLES:  EFFECTS Chart and SOAPStone (shared with you)
                                                                              3. VIETNAM WAR: Know? & Brain Pop Intro (10 and 10 details)
                                                                                HOMEWORK:  CLOSE READING(template shared with you) for VIETNAM WAR HISTORY ARTICLE
                                                                                                          
                                                                                WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:
                                                                                Wow Check #1: ______11/17_____                Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___
                                                                                Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                                 Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8____

                                                                                WEDNESDAY 11/12

                                                                                Be THANKFUL this week for VETERANS and ALL THOSE WHO SERVE THE GREATER GOOD!
                                                                                HAVE OUT:  Time Period Item #2
                                                                                WHY? : ID and EVALUATE peer writing samples, CREATE group verse, CONTINUE individuals tasks
                                                                                PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                                1. PADLET:  ID and Evaluate: What/Who did you research for TOPIC #2 , are they CONFLICT/COOPERATION/BOTH and WHY?
                                                                                2. COOPERATION DIG IT:  Peer Review and Group Tasks Day
                                                                                3. WOW CHECK #1 : Written plan/rough draft
                                                                                4. GROUP VERSE SOURCE: Popular Mechanics: 110 Predictions for 110 years

                                                                                  HOMEWORK: None
                                                                                                            
                                                                                  WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:
                                                                                  TIme Period Item #1: ______11/5___           Time Period Item #2: ____11/12___
                                                                                  Wow Check #1: ______11/17_____                Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___
                                                                                  Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                                   Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8____

                                                                                  Sunday, November 9, 2014

                                                                                  MONDAY 11/10

                                                                                  Be THANKFUL this week for VETERANS and ALL THOSE WHO SERVE THE GREATER GOOD!
                                                                                  HAVE OUT:  #10 CRASH COURSE WW1
                                                                                  WHY? : ID,  REVIEW and EVALUATE CONDITIONS and EFFECTS of WW1 ID, EVALUATE and ANALYZE the EFFECT of the TREATY OF VERSAILLES


                                                                                  PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                                  1. 1st PERIOD SURVEY
                                                                                  2. PADLET:  REVIEW: What NEW interesting detail did you see in CRASH COURSE?
                                                                                  3. #10 CRASH COURSE:  WW1 (shared with you) VIEW and REVIEW
                                                                                  4. #11 TREATY OF VERSAILLES:  EFFECTS Chart and SOAPStone (shared with you)
                                                                                    HOMEWORK:  TIME PERIOD ITEM #2
                                                                                                              
                                                                                    WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:
                                                                                    TIme Period Item #1: ______11/5___           Time Period Item #2: ____11/12___
                                                                                    Wow Check #1: ______11/17_____                Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___
                                                                                    Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                                     Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8____

                                                                                    Thursday, November 6, 2014

                                                                                    FRIDAY 11/7: EARLY RELEASE

                                                                                    HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER:  What are you THANKFUL for TODAY?  We have so much.....

                                                                                    HAVE OUT:  EUROPE PLUNGES INTO WAR C29 S2 Section Review

                                                                                    WHY? : ID,  REVIEW and EVALUATE CONDITIONS and EFFECTS of WW1
                                                                                    PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                                    1. PADLET:  VIEW, ID and EVALUATE:  What are 2 DETAILS from this news report and WHY is this INTERESTING?  A Flood of Poppies in London
                                                                                    2. #9 EUROPE PLUNGES INTO WAR: Review and Check 4,5,7,8,9
                                                                                    3. #10 CRASH COURSE:  WW1 (shared with you)
                                                                                      HOMEWORK:  TIME PERIOD ITEM #2
                                                                                                                    GRADE REPORT SIGNATURE


                                                                                      WDSF PROJECT DUE DATES:
                                                                                      TIme Period Item #1: ______11/5___           Time Period Item #2: ____11/12___
                                                                                      Wow Check #1: ______11/17_____                Time Period Item #3: ___11/20___
                                                                                      Group Verse Item #1: ____11/25_____            Time Period Item #4: ____12/2___

                                                                                       Group Verse Item #2: ______12/8_____          Wow Check #2: _12/8____



                                                                                      THURSDAY 11/6

                                                                                      HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER:  What are you THANKFUL for TODAY?  We have so much.....

                                                                                      HAVE OUT:  WDSF Folders and Documents

                                                                                      WHY? :  ID, EVALUATE and CREATE GROUP VERSE, REVIEW and EVALUATE PEER WRITING
                                                                                      PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                                      1. PADLET:  REVIEW and ID:  What was THE BEST feedback you received yesterday from your peers?
                                                                                      2. #8  IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD vs SIGN OF THE TIMES
                                                                                      3. WDSF:  GROUP VERSE: Example/ Review Directions and Work Time  WDSF 2013
                                                                                      4. WDSF:  PEER REVIEW and EDIT
                                                                                        HOMEWORK: 
                                                                                                                     EUROPE PLUNGES INTO WAR C29 Sec 2 SECTION REVIEW 11/7

                                                                                        Tuesday, November 4, 2014

                                                                                        WEDNESDAY 11/5

                                                                                        HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER:  What are you THANKFUL for TODAY?  We have so much.....

                                                                                        HAVE OUT:  #7 Eyewitness to History and WDSF Topic #1 Documents

                                                                                        WHY? :  REVIEW and JUDGE primary sources of WW1 and ANALYZE & EVALUATE TOPIC 1 WDSF
                                                                                        PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                                        1. PADLET: ID and ANALYZE:  Which PRIMARY SOURCE did you read and WHAT did you think? and Why?
                                                                                        2. COOPERATION:  "Dig It" Peer SHARE/COMMENT and REVIEW WDSF ITEM #1
                                                                                        3. GROUP VERSE: Review Directions and Work Time
                                                                                          HOMEWORK: 
                                                                                                                       WDSF TIME PERIOD ITEM #1 11/5
                                                                                                                        EUROPE PLUNGES INTO WAR C29 Sec 2 SECTION REVIEW 11/7

                                                                                          TUESDAY 11/4

                                                                                          HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER:  What are you THANKFUL for TODAY?  We have so much.....

                                                                                          HAVE OUT: WDSF: Research for TOPIC 1 and MARCHING TOWARDS WAR C29 S1 SR

                                                                                          WHY? :  ID and REVIEW TOPIC 1 WDSF and ID and ANALYZE the CONDITIONS, MOTIVATIONS and ACTIONS of WW1
                                                                                          PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                                          1. PADLET: REVIEW:  What TOPIC did you research yesterday and is it AN EXAMPLE of CONFLICT/COOPERATION or BOTH and WHY
                                                                                          2. #6 MARCHING TOWARDS WAR C29 S1 SR:  Conditions, Motivations and Actions Chart
                                                                                          3. #7 WORLD WAR 1:  Eyewitness to History
                                                                                              HOMEWORK: 
                                                                                                                           WDSF TIME PERIOD ITEM #1 11/5
                                                                                                                            EUROPE PLUNGES INTO WAR C29 Sec 2 SECTION REVIEW 11/7


                                                                                              Sunday, November 2, 2014

                                                                                              MONDAY 11/3

                                                                                              HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER:  What are you THANKFUL for TODAY?  We have so much.....

                                                                                              HAVE OUT: WDSF: Task Sheet and WDSF History Through Song

                                                                                              WHY? :  ID, ANALYZE the CULTURAL, POLITICAL and ECONOMIC ideas and INDIVIDUALS of the 20th & 21st century. ID and EVALUATE how those ideas demonstrate CONFLICT and COOPERATION in the modern world.  

                                                                                              PLAN OF THE DAY: 
                                                                                              1. WDSF:  PROJECT WORK DAY
                                                                                              • REVIEW TASKS for GROUP TRIFOLD: 5 paragraph essay, image, chart, source it, connect it
                                                                                              • TASK TIME:  Research, Keep track of Sources,  all info IN YOUR OWN VOICE and WORDS
                                                                                              • First Due Date  WED 11/5
                                                                                                  HOMEWORK:  MARCHING TOWARDS WAR  C29 Sec 1 SECTION REVIEW 11/4
                                                                                                                               WDSF TIME PERIOD ITEM #1 11/5
                                                                                                                                EUROPE PLUNGES INTO WAR C29 Sec 2 SECTION REVIEW 11/7