Global Studies: Wed. 4/11/2018

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Today in class:

• Begin reading Ch. 10.4- India's Muslim Empire
• Check Google Classroom for the homework assignment
• In class: Finish copying key terms and reading the section.  Finish the remaining questions either on Friday in class or on your own time.

Homework: Continue working on Ch. 10.4 Homework (DUE: Mon. 4/16)

Global Studies: Tue. 4/10/2018

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Today in class:

• Achieve3000- A New Way to Buy Clothes
• Thought Question: Describe how Amazon's Prime Wardrobe service works, and explain how it is different from other kinds of online shopping. In addition, state whether you think Prime Wardrobe will be a success, and explain your reasoning. Use facts and details from the Article, as well as your own knowledge, in your response.
• Write an EIGHT sentence A (BC) (BC) (BC) C response!
• Remember to label your ARTICLE NOTES from your Setting the Purpose summaries
• See Google Classroom for a refresher on how to write ABC² and complete the Five Step Achieve Routine.

Homework: Complete your Achieve3000 tonight if not completed in class.

Global Studies: Mon. 4/9/2018

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Today in class:

• CNN10- Monday, April 9, 2018
• Key Question: What is being done in New Delhi, India, to reduce air pollution?
• A- Address the prompt using wording from the prompt and make a debatable claim.
• B- Back it up with SPECIFIC (use proper nouns) evidence.
• C- Connect your evidence to your claim using commentary.
• C- Conclude your thinking by restating your “A” statement.

Homework: Complete your CNN10 notes if not completed in class.

Global Studies: Fri. 3/23/2018

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Today in class:

• Team building exercise!

Homework: HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!!

Global Studies: Tue. 2/27/2018

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Today in class:

• Achieve3000- Rainforests: A Gift on Earth
• How to Complete the Five Step Achieve3000 Assignment

Homework: Complete Achieve3000 if not finished in class.

Global Studies: Mon. 2/26/2018

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Today in class:

• Pick up a Week 3-6 Homework Packet Cover Sheet in the back of the room
• Change the CNN date from 2/5/2018 to 1/29/2018 (small typo)
• Remember that we did item 3 in Google Classroom, so there is no paper to turn it.
• Review question from Friday’s map activity:
• What role did merchants and traders play in the spread of Islam?
• CNN 10- 2/26/2018
• Key Question: If the extreme drought in South Africa continues how will it impact people living in Cape Town?
• How to do CNN10 with Key Question

Homework: Finish CNN10 at home if necessary.

Global Studies: Fri. 2/23/2018

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Today in class:

• DUE: Ch. 10.1 Homework
• Spread of Islam Map Activity
• Title your paper Spread of Islam Map
• Copy the Map Legend on the bottom of your map
• Uses the Spread of Islam PowerPoint to add details to your map.  Go slide by slide and follow the directions.
• The facts board has been moved online! See Google Classroom post for link.

Homework: Complete the question on the last slide of the PowerPoint on the back side of your map.

Global Studies: Thu. 2/22/2018

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Today in class:

• Video Notes: Biography- Muhammad the Prophet
• Take a minimum (more is better) of 20 bullet point notes as you watch the video
• Focus on answer these kinds of questions:
• Who was Muhammad and what was his story? (Where was he from, what did he do, etc.?)
• What places and people were important to the life of Muhammad?
• What big events took place during the life of Muhammad?
• DO NOT focus on minor details like dates or numbers. Focus on the BIG PICTURE. What is the main idea? Do your best with spelling and sound words out as best you can.

Homework: Complete Ch. 10.1 homework DUE tomorrow

Global Studies: Wed. 2/21/2018

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Today in class:

• Introduce new unit
• Meet in groups of four and complete a spiderweb chart of all the things you already know about Islam
• Begin working on Ch. 10.1 The Rise of Islam homework assignment, posted in Google Classroom.

Homework: Complete Ch. 10.1 homework by Friday

Global Studies: Tue. 2/20/2018

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Today in class:

• Turn in test corrections for Rome/Byzantine test
• Achieve3000- Medieval Europe: Understanding the Black Death
• How to Complete the Five Step Achieve3000 Assignment

Homework: Complete Achieve3000 if not finished in class.

Global Studies: Mon. 2/19/2018

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Today in class:

• No School!

Global Studies: Fri. 2/16/2018

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Today in class:

• Test Corrections Don’t do #'s 9, 24, 25, 29
  (If finished with TCs) Achieve 3000- Farmer Drones
• Test forms and corrections forms in Google Classroom.

Homework: Complete yesterday’s Achieve by tonight, turn in unfinished test corrections on Tuesday. Enjoy your weekend!

Global Studies: Thu. 2/15/2018

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Today in class:

• Small Slips (Don’t Panic!) Don’t do test corrections for #'s 9, 24, 25, 29
• Test and Corrections forms are in Google Classroom
• Achieve 3000- Farmer Drones
• Thought Question: Explain what drones are and some ways that farmers around the world are using them. Do you think that drones are "the future of farming"? Why or why not? Use facts and details from the article to support your response.
• LABEL YOUR A, B, C, C
• How to Complete the Five Step Achieve3000 Assignment

Homework: Begin test corrections if you need to turn them in tomorrow.

Global Studies: Wed. 2/14/2018

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Today in class:

• Minimum Day! (Bell Schedule)
• CNN 10- 2/14/2018

Global Studies: Tue: 2/13/2018

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Today in class:

• Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire Test

Global Studies: Mon. 2/12/2018

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Today in class:

• No School!

Global Studies: Fri. 2/9/2018

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Today in class:

• Watch CNN 10- 2/9/2018 (No notes, just watch)
• Review the documents in the Fall of Rome DBQ and the Byzantine Empire DBQ document packets
• Reminder: Ancient Rome/Byzantine Empire test on TUESDAY
• Countries for the map portion of the test: Georgia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia

Homework: Study for the test on Tuesday.  Enjoy the three day weekend!

Global Studies: Thu. 2/8/2018

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Today in class:

• Pick up a new Byzantine Empire DBQ document packet
• Complete packet in new groups.
• Sub Recap
• Ancient Rome/Byzantine Empire test on TUESDAY
• Countries for the map portion of the test: Georgia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia

Homework: Complete both the Fall of Rome and the Byzantine Empire document packets for document review tomorrow.

Global Studies: Wed. 2/7/2018

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Today in class:

• Watch Engineering an Empire: The Byzantines
• Take Video Notes while watching

Global Studies: Tue. 2/6/2018

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Today in class:

• Achieve3000- A Really Great Wall
• How to Complete the Five Step Achieve3000 Assignment

Homework: Continue working on  Ch. 9.1 Homework (posted in Google Classroom) DUE Wednesday 2/7.

Global Studies: Mon. 2/5/2018

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Today in class:

• Fall of Rome document packet (Docs C, D, E, & F)
• In your group of four, finish any documents that were not presented on Friday.  Review document analysis steps:
• First, read the questions.
• Second, identify the author/source, time period, and subject of the document.
• Third, read the document. Circle unfamiliar words or terms. Look them up and take margin notes. Underline information that might help you answer one of the questions you read earlier.
• Fourth, answer the questions! Highlight where in the document you found your answer. Yes, you should use complete sentences! 

Homework: Continue working on  Ch. 9.1 Homework (posted in Google Classroom) DUE Wednesday 2/7.

Global Studies: Fri. 2/2/2018

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Today in class:

• Fall of Rome document packet (Docs C, D, E, & F)
• In your group of four, read and annotate your document and answer the questions that follow.
• Listen to other groups present their document and annotate and answer questions along with them.
• Review document analysis steps:
• First, read the questions.
• Second, identify the author/source, time period, and subject of the document.
• Third, read the document. Circle unfamiliar words or terms. Look them up and take margin notes. Underline information that might help you answer one of the questions you read earlier.
• Fourth, answer the questions! Highlight where in the document you found your answer. Yes, you should use complete sentences! 

Homework: Continue working on  Ch. 9.1 Homework (posted in Google Classroom) DUE Wednesday 2/7.

Global Studies: Thu. 2/1/2018

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Today in class:

• Turn in Week 1-3 Homework packet and Self Assessment
• Begin document analysis and questions for Fall of Rome document packet 
• Complete Documents A & B

Homework: Continue working on  Ch. 9.1 Homework (posted in Google Classroom) DUE Wednesday 2/7.

Global Studies: Wed. 1/31/2018

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Today in class:

• Lecture: Ch. 5.5 The Long Decline of the Roman Empire
• Intro Ch. 9.1 Homework in Google Classroom
• Turn in  Ch 5.5 The Long Decline Homework

Homework: Start collecting your Week 1-3 Homework Packet assignments and use the Self Assessment Rubric to complete the Self-Assessment DUE Tomorrow.

Global Studies: Tue. 1/30/2018

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Today in class:

• Achieve3000- Sunken Ship: Lost No More
• How to Complete the Five Step Achieve3000 Assignment

Homework: Finish Achieve if not completed in class.  Finish Ch 5.5 The Long Decline Homework DUE tomorrow.

Start collecting your Week 1-3 Homework Packet assignments and use the Self Assessment Rubric to complete the Self-Assessment.

Global Studies: Mon. 1/29/2018

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Today in class:

• Week 1-3 Homework Packet Cover Sheet (begin prepping your packet for later this week)
•  Self Assessment Rubric 
• Complete the Student Survey
• Ch 5.5 The Long Decline Homework assigned
• CNN 10- January 29, 2018
• Key Question: What impact has the flooding of the Seine River had on Paris this week?

Homework: Ch 5.5 The Long Decline Homework DUE on Wednesday, 1/31, finish CNN 10 if not completed in class

Start collecting your Week 1-3 Homework Packet assignments and use the Self Assessment Rubric to complete the Self-Assessment.

Global Studies: Fri. 1/26/2018

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Today in class:

• Performing Arts Assembly!

Global Studies: Thu. 1/25/2018

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Today in class:

• Make a copy of the Roman Civil Wars questions sheet. Clicking the link should do this for you.  It is also posted in Google Classroom.
• Complete the questions and submit to Google Classroom by tonight at midnight

Homework: Finish the assignment from class today.

Global Studies: Wed. 1/24/2018

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Today in class:

• Collect Ch. 5.2 Homework
• Roman Expansion-Punic Wars assignment in Google Classroom
• Turn in your HW to the back of the room before you leave today!

Homework: Finish your Achieve3000 assignment if necessary, and bring your completed Ch. 5.2 Homework for tomorrow.

Global Studies: Tue. 1/23/2018

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Today in class:

• Achieve3000- Are Vaccines Up for Debate?

Homework: Finish your Achieve3000 assignment if necessary, and bring your completed Ch. 5.2 Homework for tomorrow.

Global Studies: Mon. 1/22/2018

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Today in class:

• CNN 10- January 22, 2018
• Key Question: According to today’s CNN 10, identify a danger associated with the internet.

Homework: Finish your Twelve Tables of Ancient Rome assignment from Friday for a stamp tomorrow!

Global Studies: Fri. 1/19/2018

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Today in class:

• Stamp and review questions for The Roman Constitution
• Read and annotate The Twelve Tables, then answer the questions

Homework: Continue reading and annotating the Twelve Tables, if not completed in class. Complete the thought question for Achieve 3000-Ancient Greece and Rome: RIP, Western Roman Empire

Global Studies: Thu. 1/18/2018

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Today in class:

• Hand out bathroom passes
• Read and annotate The Roman Constitution, then answer the questions

Homework: Continue reading and annotating the Roman Constitution, if not completed in class. Complete the thought question for Achieve 3000-Ancient Greece and Rome: RIP, Western Roman Empire

Global Studies: Wed. 1/17/2018

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Today in class:

• Stamp  Ch. 5.1 homework and Ancient Italy Map 
• Lecture Notes: Ch 5.1 The Roman World Takes Shape

Homework: Complete the thought question for Achieve 3000-Ancient Greece and Rome: RIP, Western Roman Empire

Global Studies: Tue: 1/16/2018

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Today in class:

• Achieve 3000-Ancient Greece and Rome: RIP, Western Roman Empire

Homework: Continue working on your Ch. 5.1 homework and Ancient Italy Map (due Wednesday, 1/17)

Global Studies: Fri. 1/12/2018

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Today in class:

• DUE: 2018 Goals assignment
• Finish video notes guide for  Roman video introduction
• Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
• Ancient Italy/The Roman World- mapping physical geography of Mediterranean region and Rome

Homework: Continue working on your Ch. 5.1 homework (due Wednesday, 1/17)

Global Studies: Thu. 1/11/2018

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Today in class:

• New seating chart
• Video notes guide for  Roman video introduction

Homework: Complete your 2018 Goals assignment (3-5 Goals that you have for this year) for TOMORROW! Continue working on your Ch. 5.1 homework.

Global Studies: Wed. 1/10/2018

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Today in class:

• Semester 2 Map Countries
• Add the 50 map locations to the blank map.  These are the map locations you will be responsible for during our chapter tests this semester.

Homework: Finish this map activity if not completed in class. Complete your 2018 Goals assignment (3-5 Goals that you have for this year) by Friday. Continue working on your Ch. 5.1 homework.

Global Studies: Tue. 1/9/2018

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Today in class:

• Achieve3000 Level Set
• 2018 Goals Assignment
• Choose 3-5 goals you would like to accomplish this year
• Create an artistic list of your goals using color, art, your own handwriting, whatever inspires you.  Have fun!

Homework: Finish the Level Set before next Tuesday! Complete your 2018 Goals assignment (3-5 Goals that you have for this year) by Friday.

Global Studies: Mon. 1/8/2018

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Today in class:

• CNN 10- January 8, 2018
• Key Question: What major difference exists between North and South Korea?

Homework: Finish your Who, What, When, Where, Why/How notes for all three sections of CNN 10 and write an ABCC response for the Key Question.