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.