Unit 7: People and their effects on the environment Homework: May 20-25 Monday - Complete Rough Draft of written portion. Due tomorrow! Tuesday - work on presentation. Wednesday - work on presentation. Thursday - work on presentation.
May 14-18 Monday - Complete outline - any format is acceptable. Tuesday - research and work on project. Wednesday - start rough draft of essay. Thursday - start presentation aspect of project.
Research for project - find your name. Elisabeth http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20160311-how-many-people-can-our-planet-really-support https://www.marketwatch.com/story/climate-report-proves-humans-are-the-new-dinosaurs-2013-10-12 https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-effects-solutions-of-overpopulation.php https://ed.ted.com/featured/t1pefMVY
Sam https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/oceans https://www.hakaimagazine.com/news/when-it-comes-to-climate-change-the-ocean-never-forgets/ https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/how-climate-change-relates-to-oceans http://www.climatehotmap.org/
Ryan http://www.noaa.gov/media-release/climate-change-to-shift-global-pattern-of-mild-weather http://www.gracelinks.org/2886/how-changing-weather-patterns-affect-the-nexus https://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/climate-weather/atmospheric/changing-climate-jetstream-weather-gets-stuck.htm http://theconversation.com/will-the-weather-get-worse-in-2018-what-the-experts-say-89949 http://www.climatehotmap.org/
Homework: May 7-11 Monday - no homework Tuesday - no homework Wednesday - Reflection Essay - Answer the following question in response to the documentary Before the Flood, viewed in class: Out of all of the environmental situations exposed in the documentary, which concept bothered you the most and why? Be specific and use examples from the documentary to make your points. Thursday - No homework
Heritage Project Monday - 20 to 30 minutes research/slide creation. Tuesday - Be prepared to show slides to Mrs. D for project check. Wednesday - Research for project/slide creation Thursday- Heritage project Due tomorrow. Be prepared to present!
Last week: Monday - Finish Hometown mini poster - due tomorrow
Unit 6: Germany and Syria Homework: April 9-13, 2018 Tuesday - Start rough draft. Outline complete in class. Thursday - Revise rough draft to final version of essay. Due tomorrow by end of class. Google doc with appropriate header. For Research: http://www.unhcr.org/en-us/ Refugee stats with UN https://refugeesmigrants.un.org/ http://www.politicalasylumusa.com/countries/cuba-refugees/ http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/01/13/cuban-immigration-to-u-s-surges-as-relations-warm/
Before Spring Break: HOMEWORK WEEK OF March 26, 2018 - Reading Refugee Monday - In class: 271-278 HW - 279-298 Tuesday - Finish book Wednesday - Complete Google Doc. Due tomorrow.
Monday - In class: read pp. 157-178 Tuesday - In class: 179-186 HW: 187-209 Wednesday - In class: 210-215 HW: 216-235 Thursday - In class: 236-246 HW: 247-269
Last Week's assignments Monday - Finish reading to page 73. Fill in Storyline notes and add to Google Doc. Tuesday - In class: 74-86. At home 87-103. Complete Storylines. Wednesday - In class: 104-109. Work on Google Doc. Thursday - In class: Storylines, 110-120. At home: 121-140. Friday - In class: 141-156. Add to Google Doc.
Tuesday - Ironman Tony Stark’s transformation from being mere man to superhero isn’t just external, that of putting on a super suit. In the process of becoming Iron Man, he has to face two realities: 1. What blows up my life often has my name on it. 2. My worst moments don’t define me. A. Describe the realities of #1 for Tony Stark and then explain how his attitude and actions changed. B. Does the situation that Tony Stark experienced seem plausible today? Why or why not? C. In reference to #2, what are some possible solutions to the weapons race? Tony Stark became Ironman - which could be considered a weapon. Think of Syria, is it possible for a war to end peacefully - drop your weapons - come to the table and talk? Explain your view. D. Was there something in Ironman that made a huge impact on you, explain.
Last Weeks assignments Wednesday - Current Event - Syria, dated 2018. Be prepared to share tomorrow in class. Syria - Civil War history article: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-26116868
Last Week's assignments In class: http://www.worldstopexports.com/germanys-top-10-exports/ Thursday - Web search: Who is Angela Merkle? What is her job today? How did she reach her position? What are her goals for Germany? Please site sources used - refer to list of appropriate website to research. Create questions in a google doc - share when complete. In class Friday: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/germany-opens-its-gates-berlin-says-all-syrian-asylum-seekers-are-welcome-to-remain-as-britain-is-10470062.html
Last weeks assignments Monday - Finish map and your selected city research. Due tomorrow. City research. Name of City. How old is the city. City stats - population today, types of jobs/industry, location in Germany, what is the city known for. Wednesday - Current Event - Germany
Monday - revise Cuba essay. Due tomorrow. Thursday - Current Event - Germany today.
Last week assignments Monday in class - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-19583447 Link to timeline of Cuba's historical events. Cuba - Protection of the environment article: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/cuba-environment-tourists_us_56eac165e4b0860f99dbb125 President Obama visit article: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-35856126 Homework: After reading these articles, and viewing the documentary on Cuba and the Cameraman, and everything you have learned about Cuba, you will write a short essay. Create an Outline tonight. Topic: How do you think Cuba will evolve in the future? With a regime change in April 2018, do you think Cuba has an opportunity to change or will things remain the same? Tuesday - Rough draft due tomorrow. Thursday - in class web article https://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/germany/deland.htm Homework: Final essay on Cuba due beginning of class Friday.
Past Cuba assignments Monday - Documentary on Fidel Castro - understanding how Cuba became communist. Homework: Read the following article: http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/fidel-castro-death-cuba-embargo-peasants-poor-urban-areas-modernisation-a7441036.html Tuesday - Homework - What Cuba is like today. Read the following article: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/426334/look-how-cubas-working-class-lives-scott-beyer Look at the cost of living factors on the following website: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Cuba Questions: Look at the average monthly salary - then look at utilities and transportation - how much money is left a month? Can you survive on ____ a month? (Answer in comp book.) Thursday - IN CLASS article: https://borgenproject.org/causes-of-poverty-in-cuba/ Friday - IN CLASS article: https://www.thoughtco.com/the-history-of-cuban-music-2141525
Last week's assignments: Wednesday- Intro to Cuban history Read handout in class (Time magazine article) and then read the following article: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-cuba-relations Homework: Research Raul Castro, using approved websites from research page. Questions: Who is he? How did he come to power? Does he have family? Why does he plan to retire? Thursday - Discuss homework. Then read: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/21/world/americas/cuba-raul-castro.html No homework Friday - What Cuba is like today. Read the following article: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/426334/look-how-cubas-working-class-lives-scott-beyer Look at the cost of living factors on the following website: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Cuba Questions: Look at the average monthly salary - then look at utilities and transportation - how much money is left a month? How can you survive on ____ a month? (Answer in comp book.)
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UNIT 4: Exploring Africa HOMEWORK: Week of December 11, 2017 PROJECT: Students will be creating the first chapter of the class “Exploration of the World” book. — Each student will write an article that highlights the unique people and places of the the continents/countries the class studies. — Article will be from 500-750 words. Must have at least 3 sources and created in a Word Doc. Times Roman font size 12. Articles must include photos with captions. — Students will be paired to read each other’s rough drafts before handing them in to Mrs. Daley. Monday - Research and write rough draft of article Tuesday - Rough draft due at beginning of class tomorrow. Thursday - Final draft due to Mrs. Daley, with sources and pictures, in a Word Doc. By end of class Friday. Sources MLA format according to Ms. Russo.
Last Week's assignments Monday - Current Event on Egypt - handout from class Tuesday - Study for Africa test on Friday Wednesday - Study for Africa Test Thursday - Study - Test on Tuesday!!!!! Study vocab terms, all questions and answers in your composition notebook, be able to locate specific regions, rivers, deserts on a map of Africa, be able to discuss human and animal despair in Africa and what are the causes, be able to discuss reasons why so many countries in Africa have been unstable, be able to make comparisons between regions of Africa, know significant leaders (listed in vocab) and what you think needs to be done to ensure a strong future Africa.
LAST WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS Tuesday - Finish reading Chapter 27, section 2. Define villagization and ethnocracy. Prepare 3 questions to ask Dagem about Ethiopia in composition book. Wednesday - No homework Thursday - No homework
VOCABULARY FOR AFRICA: shifting agriculture deforestation desertification coup ancestor worship mercenary barter villagization ethnocracy CITES eco-tourism, Islam, apartheid, segregation, sanctions, Nelson Mandela, the Nile River, delta, sandstorm, bazaar, Anwar Sadat, Documentaries/Videos shown in class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLV9szEu9Ag The Congo African Websites for research https://www.worldvision.org/hunger-news-stories/africa-hunger-famine-facts-faqs-help http://www.africanholocaust.net/peopleofafrica.htm https://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2017/04/20/making-africa-great-again-reducing-aid-dependency/ https://www.un.org/press/en/2017/sc12748.doc.htm http://www.aidforum.org/events/event/aid-development-africa-summit-2017 http://www.cnn.com/africa http://www.economist.com/topics/africa Major newspapers like New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times are good sources as well. Web Articles from Class https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2016/jul/14/desertification-an-ecological-reality-or-a-dangerous-myth https://www.worldwildlife.org/ecoregions/at0129 (Congo eco-system) https://www.worldwildlife.org/places/congo-basin (Congo) http://traveltips.usatoday.com/animals-found-congo-rainforest-107555.html (Animals of Congo) https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2017/jun/14/endanagered-primates-congo-women-key-great-ape-conservation (Animal protection Congo) https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/26/elephant-massacre-congo_n_6945266.html (Elephant deaths Congo)