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

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 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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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