Home Learning Assignments
21 June in Class: I am on a field trip, so you should use class time to study the Americas maps at Sheppard Software. If done with the americas, work on Africa.
ETHICS LESSONS:
Use 15 minutes to explore the links here:
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Choose the topic you are the most interested in. Use the links on the page, along with the suggested activities to create a lesson plan/presentation on your topic. Your lesson/presentation should include:
*an overview of the ethical dilemma/problem and an explanation as to why this dilemma/problem is important to investigate and understand
*an activity and/or a discussion (small group moving into larger class discussion)
*your group's conclusions as to the ethical dilemma or problem.
You will have Wednesday, June 1 in class to prepare and presentations will begin next week on Tuesday. Presentations should be about 15 minutes long. Even though this is not a formal assessment, comments on your performance can be included in your end of year report.
Criterion A
i. use vocabulary in context
ii. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject-specific content and concepts, using descriptions, explanations and examples.
Criterion C
i. communicate information and ideas with clarity
ii. organize information and ideas effectively for the task
Criterion D
i. identify the main points of ideas, events, visual representation or arguments
ii. use information to give an opinion
*an overview of the ethical dilemma/problem and an explanation as to why this dilemma/problem is important to investigate and understand
*an activity and/or a discussion (small group moving into larger class discussion)
*your group's conclusions as to the ethical dilemma or problem.
You will have Wednesday, June 1 in class to prepare and presentations will begin next week on Tuesday. Presentations should be about 15 minutes long. Even though this is not a formal assessment, comments on your performance can be included in your end of year report.
Criterion A
i. use vocabulary in context
ii. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject-specific content and concepts, using descriptions, explanations and examples.
Criterion C
i. communicate information and ideas with clarity
ii. organize information and ideas effectively for the task
Criterion D
i. identify the main points of ideas, events, visual representation or arguments
ii. use information to give an opinion
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Summative Exam Notification:
Content: Natural Disasters, Morals and Ethics. Subtopics: Types of Natural Disasters and their Causes/Processes, MEDCs and LEDCs in relation to Natural Disasters, Prediction and Preparation and Responses to Natural Disasters. Morals versus Ethics. Criteria: Knowing and Understanding, Thinking Critically Length: 1 Hour |
In class today, complete the assignment on the Morality and Values page concerning the difference between ethics and morals. Work in groups of five (that I will assign in class).
Geography Quiz: South America, Central America, North America, and the Caribbean (Haiti, Dominican Republic, Cuba only) on Wednesday, May 18.
For Tuesday, May 10: Finish the reflection on the moral dilemmas we looked at in class. Look at Morality and Values page for guiding questions.
Over Easter Holiday,
- Superimpose the map of LEDC and MEDC onto your Natural disasters map.
- Explore this website to learn more about human development: http://hdr.undp.org/
- Study your European Countries for geography quiz the day we get back! EUROPE map resources/games HERE.
We will complete the activity below when we return from Easter Holiday
Revised pamphlets are due Tuesday, March 22. It was disappointing to see how many of you simply cut and paste things from other sources and submit as your own. You should know by now what constitutes plagiarism. If ever a question, ask if what you are writing is in your own words AND if you could easily explain what is in the text to another person. Below are a few links to help you.
http://en.writecheck.com/types-of-plagiarism
http://en.writecheck.com/ways-to-avoid-plagiarism
http://en.writecheck.com/types-of-plagiarism
http://en.writecheck.com/ways-to-avoid-plagiarism
HW: Read sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.5 and complete the "Activities" Section for each. Due Tuesday, March 22.
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Apologies as I will not be in class today due to sickness. Please work on the assignment below as discussed last class.
Pamphlet due Wednesday, March 16. Model due by the end of the same week.
Pamphlet due Wednesday, March 16. Model due by the end of the same week.
For Tuesday, March 15: Add all of the Asian countries to your knowledge bank. Be ready for a quiz! Study HERE!
Political Spectrum Test: Use the link here to find out where you fall on the political spectrum based on your beliefs and values on key issues like government responsibility.
HW: Test on the continents on Tuesday, March 8. Use the following link to practice: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm. Also, finish the mapping natural disasters assignment.
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In class Wednesday, February 3: I am absent today. Those groups that have not finished their filming should do so. Those that have finished should continue exploring the websites below to answer the following questions about the United States primary and general elections for President.
Websites and Resources- you can search for more, but be careful as many websites are quite biased towards one candidate or political party.
Presidential Election News
New York Times Election 2016- http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/us/elections/election-2016.html?_r=0
BBC Election 2016- http://www.bbc.com/news/election/us2016
The Atlantic Election Cheat Sheet- http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/02/2016-election/384828/
CNN Election 2016- http://edition.cnn.com/specials/politics/2016-election
Huffington Post- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/9-things-you-can-teach-your-kids-about-the-presidential-election-process_us_55dc7329e4b04ae497045e18
Presidential Election News
New York Times Election 2016- http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/us/elections/election-2016.html?_r=0
BBC Election 2016- http://www.bbc.com/news/election/us2016
The Atlantic Election Cheat Sheet- http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/02/2016-election/384828/
CNN Election 2016- http://edition.cnn.com/specials/politics/2016-election
Huffington Post- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/9-things-you-can-teach-your-kids-about-the-presidential-election-process_us_55dc7329e4b04ae497045e18
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Questions:
What are primary elections? Why are they held?
What is the general election? What are electoral votes? How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?
Which states seem more important in the general election? Why are some more valuable than others?
What are the general differences in VALUES between Democrats and Republicans?
What are the major issues that Democrats and Republicans disagree on?
Who are the major candidates for each political party? (Two Democrats, Four Republicans)
Give a brief outline of each of these candidates and what they stand for.
Reflect on what you have learned: Which candidate and party would you most likely support and why? Which issues would be most important to you? Does the election process in America make sense? Why or why not?
What are primary elections? Why are they held?
What is the general election? What are electoral votes? How many electoral votes are needed to win the Presidency?
Which states seem more important in the general election? Why are some more valuable than others?
What are the general differences in VALUES between Democrats and Republicans?
What are the major issues that Democrats and Republicans disagree on?
Who are the major candidates for each political party? (Two Democrats, Four Republicans)
Give a brief outline of each of these candidates and what they stand for.
Reflect on what you have learned: Which candidate and party would you most likely support and why? Which issues would be most important to you? Does the election process in America make sense? Why or why not?
Contemporary China Video Assessment: Due Tuesday, February 2.
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For Tuesday, January 12
For Wednesday, January 6, Analyze at least three of the sources on Democracy and Economic Growth. Follow the format outlined in the prezi.
Watch the video HERE and answer the discussion questions below. Please support your arguments with real-life examples or data evidence!
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why do you think the Tank Man blocked the path of the tanks, and why do you think the tanks stopped at Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989?
How has Chinese society changed over the last 30 years?
Although the United States is one of China's largest trading partners, the government continues to express concerns about China's human rights abuses. How has China allegedly violated the human rights of its citizens? If possible, explain the positions of the Chinese and U.S. governments on the issue of human rights.
Many people are hopeful that as China develops more economic reform, they will address their human rights record. In your opinion, why will this affect or not affect human rights in China?
China maintains censorship over its media. What challenges can the Internet pose to this control? What benefits will the Chinese people get from more access to information through the Internet?
How does China censor information on the Internet?
Why do you think Internet companies like Google were motivated to create modified search engines for Internet users in China?
Think about your and your family's Internet activities. What typical Internet use would the Chinese government find objectionable? Which sites would be blocked? Why?
What did you find most interesting about the video
Why do you think the events at Tiananmen Square are significant for China?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Why do you think the Tank Man blocked the path of the tanks, and why do you think the tanks stopped at Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989?
How has Chinese society changed over the last 30 years?
Although the United States is one of China's largest trading partners, the government continues to express concerns about China's human rights abuses. How has China allegedly violated the human rights of its citizens? If possible, explain the positions of the Chinese and U.S. governments on the issue of human rights.
Many people are hopeful that as China develops more economic reform, they will address their human rights record. In your opinion, why will this affect or not affect human rights in China?
China maintains censorship over its media. What challenges can the Internet pose to this control? What benefits will the Chinese people get from more access to information through the Internet?
How does China censor information on the Internet?
Why do you think Internet companies like Google were motivated to create modified search engines for Internet users in China?
Think about your and your family's Internet activities. What typical Internet use would the Chinese government find objectionable? Which sites would be blocked? Why?
What did you find most interesting about the video
Why do you think the events at Tiananmen Square are significant for China?
Command terms definitions and summative exam notification!
Here is what you have been waiting for! THE ASSESSMENT!
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For Tuesday, October 6, Study the Stages of Revolution. Understand the aspects of each and why revolutions pass from one stage to another. There will be a quiz!
For Tuesday, September29, pass in the audio file of your speech. Upload the audio file to : http://padlet.com/dsantella18/tik59lfzib5n
For Wednesday, September 23: Have your speech ready to present.
For Tuesday, September 22: Finish your research and begin writing your revolution speech. We will finish this in class on Tuesday and practice your speech.
For Wednesday, September 23: Have your speech ready to present.
For Tuesday, September 22: Finish your research and begin writing your revolution speech. We will finish this in class on Tuesday and practice your speech.
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For Wednesday, September 16: rewrite a verse (6-12 lines) from your revolution song to make it anti-revolution/from the perspective of those in power. In the rare case you found an anti-revolution song, write it from the pro-revolution point of view.
For Tuesday, September 15: Finish your reflection on the Bottle of Soda lesson. Also, bring in the lyrics/video of a song you think is about revolution. Be ready to share with the class.
For Tuesday, September 8: Complete the assignment below using information from reliable websites.