Working hard through the week before break...
All students, please plan on a productive week! There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying your holiday, but keep in mind it doesn't begin until 2:39 on Friday. We have a lot to do in class so do your best to finish the week strong.
World Issues: Everyone is doing great in class. I really appreciate your efforts to be understanding and tolerant towards others' viewpoints while stating your own in our debates. We'll continue discussing piracy this week...especially zeroing in on intellectual property rights in the music and movie industries.
World History: This week, we are studying India and China before we leave for break. These are typically difficult regions to understand for a number of different reasons, but so far it seems that most students are beginning to grasp these new ideas. On a side note, see me if you are interested in participating in this year's Model UN club.
German 3/4: Thank you for your patience while I try out a more permanent seating situation. There are a few students who have already benefited from the more distraction free atmosphere this provides. We continue to read short stories, dialogues and articles in the book and will perform a role play tomorrow that I anticipate will be very funny. I love this class's sense of humor...I wouldn't trade it for anything. Expect a short(er) quiz on Wednesday over the material and vocab. we have learned so far.
Ok...time to go! ...sorry for any typos...no time to edit :(
PS. check out new link to World History Matrix
Monday, December 12, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
December 7th Update
Keep up the good work students!
Here are a few comments about...
World Issues...
We wrap up our work on the topic human trafficking today and begin to explore other areas of illicit trade...like intellectual property and piracy. One of the big questions we'll be considering loosely is...have the internet and the freedom it offers gone too far? We'll start by exploring and debating some of our own opinions, assumptions, experiences, etc. and then we'll look at what it all means in a global context....who does piracy actually hurt? ...and who's happy if/when you pirate intellectual property? ...and how do people like Julian Assange play into the story, if at all? ...what role does censorship play into international politics?
World History...
We took our first test today. I'm hoping to get your essays back to you by Monday at the latest. The multiple choice tests look good. Please use your study guide to keep up with the homework. If you are in class on any given day, I expect you to be ready for that day...meaning be ready to take a quiz if assigned for that day.
We'll go over the multiple choice test results tomorrow and then jump right into sections 3.1 and 3.2. As the story has gone so far, humans have gone from being nomadic to settling down and establishing civilizations. This usually happens near rivers and is the result of agricultural advancements. In short, more food = more people. From here on out, the rest of Unit 1 focuses on the major examples of civilization and setting the stage for the future. We'll study China, India and Rome as major examples of civilizations.
German 3/4
We took a quiz today. I hope to have that graded by Friday. In the meanwhile, you now have a book and should be looking over vocab, stories and grammar to help you along in your quest to become experts in German. Herr Callendar MUST speak more German in class...don't let him get away with speaking in English! :)
Chapter 4B has a few interesting stories that include automobiles and street performers! ...should be interesting. Please keep up!
See you tomorrow...it's late!
Here are a few comments about...
World Issues...
We wrap up our work on the topic human trafficking today and begin to explore other areas of illicit trade...like intellectual property and piracy. One of the big questions we'll be considering loosely is...have the internet and the freedom it offers gone too far? We'll start by exploring and debating some of our own opinions, assumptions, experiences, etc. and then we'll look at what it all means in a global context....who does piracy actually hurt? ...and who's happy if/when you pirate intellectual property? ...and how do people like Julian Assange play into the story, if at all? ...what role does censorship play into international politics?
World History...
We took our first test today. I'm hoping to get your essays back to you by Monday at the latest. The multiple choice tests look good. Please use your study guide to keep up with the homework. If you are in class on any given day, I expect you to be ready for that day...meaning be ready to take a quiz if assigned for that day.
We'll go over the multiple choice test results tomorrow and then jump right into sections 3.1 and 3.2. As the story has gone so far, humans have gone from being nomadic to settling down and establishing civilizations. This usually happens near rivers and is the result of agricultural advancements. In short, more food = more people. From here on out, the rest of Unit 1 focuses on the major examples of civilization and setting the stage for the future. We'll study China, India and Rome as major examples of civilizations.
German 3/4
We took a quiz today. I hope to have that graded by Friday. In the meanwhile, you now have a book and should be looking over vocab, stories and grammar to help you along in your quest to become experts in German. Herr Callendar MUST speak more German in class...don't let him get away with speaking in English! :)
Chapter 4B has a few interesting stories that include automobiles and street performers! ...should be interesting. Please keep up!
See you tomorrow...it's late!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
December 5th Learning Targets
I'll try to get a more lengthy, detailed post in the next few days, but for now check below for blog context and here are learning targets for Friday and Monday.
Friday
Friday
Learning Targets
WI: Recognize different motivations for different nations concerning laws and attitudes about human trafficking. Recognize relationship between legal status of prostitution
WH: What were the characteristics of Mesopotamian civilization? What advancements develop as civilizations grow?
German ¾: Why did the two groups form? What makes a good band? Understand vocab as it is used in the story of the bands.
Monday
World Issues
For what reasons are humans trafficked? Read primary documents (UN Rapporteur Reports from 8 Visits to Nations) and identify human trafficking issues by nation and specific circumstances.
World History
How did the Nile influence the rise of the powerful civilization of Egypt?
How does monotheism distinguish the Jews from the rest of the ancient world?
German ¾
Recognize parts of Jörg’s story and be able to answer questions about Jörg’s story. How is grammar used in story and how can you transfer the grammar?
Thursday, December 1, 2011
December 1st
...just a quick note today...
Learning Targets were...
World Issues: What are the causes of human trafficking? Identify viable solutions to the problem.
World History: How and why do civilizations develop the way they do?
German 3/4: Recognize vocab (from Chapter 4A). Describe generally how to play a board or video game.
Learning Targets were...
World Issues: What are the causes of human trafficking? Identify viable solutions to the problem.
World History: How and why do civilizations develop the way they do?
German 3/4: Recognize vocab (from Chapter 4A). Describe generally how to play a board or video game.
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