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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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)

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....