Unit+III+Europe+and+Russia

Date:1/31/2011 Topic: Welcome and Introductions HW: Syllabus must be read carefully by both parents and guardians! Click here for the document site to download it. BQ: Discuss what it means to particpate appropriately in class! (Make sure to make it SEExI!) Activities: 1.Review BQ 2. Assessment of first semester comp. book comments 3. Goals for this semester. 4. Hand out of syllabus (link above for homework) Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of BQ and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.Goals sheet.

Date:2/1/2011 Topic: Intros and Excel Introduction HW: Make a list of all the information you already know about Eurpoe (or European countries) ANYTHING GOES! :) BQ: Using your atlas and a clean sheet of paper, draw a detailed map of the countries in Europe. Activities: 1.Review BQ ANNOUNCEMENT: INTERNATIONAL FAIR OPPORTUNITY! 2. Excel demonstration 3. Short quiz Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of BQ and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.

Date:2/2/11 Topic: Population in Europe- MAC LAB- Excel Warm-Up: Review of Mac lab rules and assignments of computers and seating chart. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.
 * 1) Following these steps, create a spreadsheet and bar graph!
 * 2) Save document, upload to ebackpack, and send as attachment to Ms. Anders

Date:2/3/11 Topic: World population effects HW: Summarize everything you have learned about population. (Europe, World, US, India, Effects of 7 billion people?) Warm-Up: Write out all the steps you remember about how to total and average a list of numbers and how to upload to ebackpack. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accuratel Summaries of photo analysis.
 * 1) Review steps- student participation
 * 2) Complete Photo analysis (in comp. book) of pictures from National Geographic photographs (click here)- Student summaries. THINK-PAIR-SHARE
 * 3) Begin HW

Date:2/4/11 Topic: World Population Effects No HW- Friday Warm-Up: What are some of the reasons why population is increasing so fast? Activities:
 * 1) Review of Warm-up
 * 2) Review of HW- summaries about what was learned about population.
 * 3) Complete the photo analysis of National Geographic pictures.
 * 4) Quiz! Draw a line under the warm-up and answer 1-20 If absent, click here and complete quiz.
 * 5) Collect all work from this week.

Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.

Date:2/8 Topic: European Union HW: Complete the activity on the reverse side of the GEOTERMS worksheet! Warm-Up: After reading your grade printout, explain why your grade is what it is for each assignments. How will you bring it up for the next couple weeks? Activities:
 * 1) Review BQs
 * 2) Quiz corrections from Friday- Review answers and announce make-up opportunities for lunch tomorrow.
 * 3) Class discussion of EU flag (p212) and overview of European map.
 * 4) Using p. 213-214, read the paragraphs with the geoterm and put definitions in YOUR OWN WORDS and use them in a sentence.
 * 5) Begin HW on the reverse (imagine your neighbors want to take down their fences..... )

Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately, completion of geoterms.

Date:2/9- 2/10 Topic: European Map Lab Rotation HW: Summarize what you learned during the map lab! Warm-Up: On a blank page, draw a map of Europe using as many of the following countries as possible (England, Spain, Italy, Greece, Russia, Sweden, Norway, France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal) Activities:
 * 1) Review HW and classwork from yesterday
 * 2) Share maps?
 * 3) Overview of map lab expectations
 * 4) Distribute map lab chart for Challenges 3-6
 * 5) Begin Map lab rotation

Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during map lab with accurate responses.

Date:2/11/11 Topic: Map lab Challenge 5 TGIF- No HW Warm-Up: Without looking at your challenge activities for Challenge 4, write all that you can remember about what you learned during the map lab yesterday. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.
 * 1) Review of Warm-up
 * 2) Students find the latitude and longitude of the three mystery places.
 * 3) Students rotate around the room to find all pertinent information for all three spots.
 * 4) Project image of one of the three spots.
 * 5) Complete the questions justifying their guess through photo analysis.
 * 6) Review of voacb for European Union activity.

Date:2/14/11 Topic: European Union Simulation HW: Summarize what you learned today about life before and after the European Union forms. Warm-Up: Complete passport section of activity sheet on your desk. Activities:
 * 1) Introduction to cartogram
 * 2) Overview of activity and description for roles (note for 2012: do this the day before- needs more time)
 * 3) Distribution of currency, bumper stickers and labels.
 * 4) Simulation of PRE European Union.
 * 5) Debrief and answer question for assigned role.
 * 6) Simulation of POST EU.
 * 7) Debrief and collect materials

Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.

Date:2/15 Topic: European Union HW: Complete packet and reading for EU- Due Thursday. Warm-Up: What are centrifugal (forces that divide) and centipedal (forces that unite) influences in Europe today for all countries in the EU? Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.
 * 1) Review Warm-up.
 * 2) Debrief simulation from yesterday
 * 3) Partner readings for the different influences of the EU
 * 4) Review and discussion of answers.

Date:2/16 -2/17Computer Lab Topic: Web Design and Virtual Trip Through Europe and South America HW: Complete steps to Activity below and have parents sign the link in #1 below. Warm-up- Review of lab expectations and seating (and partner assignments) Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately, completion of Day One Planning Phases and all partners are logged on to their new website.
 * 1) 2/16Students read through the Realities of Young Adventurers Seeing the World very carefully! Your Parents need to sign off on this. It is a major portion of your grade in March.
 * 2) 2/16 Students complete all these steps on Day One- Planning Phase to demonstrate their understanding of the material.
 * 3) 2/17 Students begin their website creation with their partners, following these steps: Day Two Planning Phase

Date:2/22 -2/23-2/24 Topic: European Union Assessment HW: Complete the Study Guide and Study for the EU test! HW: 2/24 Complete the reading for the last page of lesson 15 about Pollution on a Global Scale. Summarize these four short paragraphs in your own words. Warm-Up: 2/23 What are the advantages and disadvantage of having more countries in the European Union Warm-up: 2/24 What are some ways in which El Cap can improve its reputation, in light of the recent fights (and mob mentality, trying to stop people from breaking up the fights). What can we as individuals do to to help keep the peace? Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses and study guide, Participation during discussion and accurately.
 * 1) Review Warm-up
 * 2) Students begin completing their study guide on the European Union.
 * 3) Review of questions and discussion. Review game of possible questions.
 * 4) Complete assessment of the exam on lesson 14

Date: 2/25 Topic: Introduction to Pollution and Boundaries (16) Warm-Up: Brainstorm everything that happens to materials once they are thrown away. Activities: > @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o9z43l55PU > @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTa8kY_3EqQ Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately.
 * 1) Discuss HW
 * 2) Discuss BQ- connection to p.111 textbook.
 * 3) Show //first five minutes only// of the film http://www.storyofstuff.com/>
 * 4) Notes on statistics and disucssion of bias.
 * 5) Watch the videos on the dumps of Cambodia- comparison of what happens to the waste in America.

Date:2/28 Topic: Pollution Issues- Chapter 16 HW: Complete Geoterms and p.2 of packet (by reading p.242 and 243 of TEXT (Due Wed). (if absent, you must come in to pick up this packet or call Ms. Anders so she can leave it with attendance desk- It is all homework for two weeks!) Warm-Up: Set paper up for test corrections on a new paper. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete geoterms.
 * 1) Complete test corrections.
 * 2) Distribute Ch 16 packets and Review Geoterms
 * 3) Begin Homework

Date:3/1- 3/2 Topic:Pollution Issues in Europe HW: p.2 of packet (by reading p.242 and 243 of TEXT (Due Wed). (if absent, you must come in to pick up this packet or call Ms. Anders so she can leave it with attendance desk- It is all homework for two weeks!) Warm-Up 3/1: p.241 Read the caption and the diagram carefully. Explain the main sources of Air pollution (BQ response) Warm-Up 3/2: In your words, describe what specific pollution phenomenon or event you read about yesterday. (Section 16.3, 16.4, OR 16.5) Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and skit.
 * 1) Review BQ
 * 2) Jigsaw p. 2 and p.3 Group readings and completion of questions and map illustrations.
 * 3) Show slides of maps.
 * 4) Prepare for skits on Chernobyl and Cyanide spill.
 * 5) Rehearsal and Presentation of skit.

Date:3/3 and 3/4 Topic: Calendaring and Mapping our Europe trip. HW: Make sure you have completed all the steps in the links below. Activities:
 * 1) Read over the directions for the Day Three Expectations.
 * 2) Student will calendar and map their trips using the google calendars and maps and then embed them into their homepages.
 * 3) Begin research for journaling of their arrival destination: www.ricksteves.com and www.lonelyplanet.com
 * 4) Go to their journal link and begin writing about their first day.

Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during web implementation following the directions on their page.

Date:3/5 Topic: Complete Pollution Topic Skits HW:Complete Calendar and Map onto your website! Warm-Up: Read p. 5 of your Ch. 16 packet and list all that is true about smog. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete all packet 16 during presentations.
 * 1) Review BQ
 * 2) Complete the rest of p.5
 * 3) Presentations of cyanide and acid rain
 * 4) Review all answers and submit packets.

Date:3/7 Per 6=3/9 //On Wed. Per 5 will watch One Child Policy// Topic:Smog HW: Complete packet (per 5) Per 6- rehearsal Warm-Up: By looking on page 5 of your packet, describe everything that is true about smog. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete all packet questions.
 * 1) Review BQ
 * 2) Complete presentations and charts (acid rain group) and complete the questions as various students present different issues.
 * 3) Per 6- Rehearsal!

Date:3/8 Topic: Film about Climate change (Substitute) Warm-Up: Discuss the definitions of CO2, emissions, glacier Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately answer questions about film.
 * 1) Hand out questions for film
 * 2) Watch film in segments and discuss answers.

Date: 3/9 Topic: Review of Pollution- Assessment HW: Test on Tues. Complete page 2 of review guide linked below. Page 2 is the preview to ch. 18. Warm-Up: Summarize what you learned about the film yesterday on climate change. Absent for film? What have you learned about climate change and why do you think it is happening? Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete review guide.
 * 1) Review Warm up.
 * 2) Students complete review (as test with no notes for 20 minutes) with stamp- when stamped, they may use the book. Chapter 16 Review Guide

Date:3/10-3/11Mac Lab- European Web Site Design Topic: Embedding calendars and maps into wikispaces and researching European culture! HW: Complete Calendar, Map and Day one of your journey! Warm-Up: Preview activity- Demonstrate my sample CLICK THIS FOR THE OPENING DIRECTIONS (handout to students) Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately portray a backpacker's experience through their first country, and completion of their home page.
 * 1) Students finish their embedding of calendar and map portion of project.
 * 2) They begin to research the first country they will travel to and document expenses and adventures. To see what you should be doing, click on Ms. Anders' LINK on this home page
 * 3) Or you can click this page and print out the rubric.

Date: 3/14 Topic: Russia and the USSR HW: Complete calendar and map (with pins and route) and embed onto your wiki page. Warm-Up: Read p. 266 "Features of Successful Nation States". As you read, make a list of all the qualities that make a nation state great. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete the first three steps to their webpage!
 * 1) Review BQ
 * 2) Review USSR and explain what happened after WWII
 * 3) Present sample of my wikipage. Overview of what they should have for their project!
 * 4) Per 5 Complete presentations.

Date: 3/15- 3/16 Topic: Europe and South America Project HW: Complete the calendar, map, journaling and budgeting of DAY ONE! Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete map, calendar, and journaling of their home page.
 * 1) Students must have completed the previous directions for calendar and maps on their website.
 * 2) Turn in these directions and comments, in exchange for these directions on how to journal and budget your trip!

Date: 3/18 Topic: Tectonic Plates Warm-Up: Use p. 254 and read all of 17.3. Take notes on everything you can learn from the graphics and paragraphs about what tectonic plates are, how they move, and their effects. Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately
 * 1) Review warm-up
 * 2) Show video of the Japanese coverage.

Date: 3/21 Topic: Tectonic Plates- Current Event= Japan HW: Complete the reverse of the article questions (#10) in your own words about what you learned from the article. Warm-Up Title: Japan's Triple Disaster Activities: > @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12712422 > @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12725646 > @http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12803035 > @http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/nuclear-meltdown-13126185 Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete the questions on the handout about the Japanese disaster.
 * 1) Students copy HW as usual but start off with the summaries of the seismic videos:
 * 1) Questions about videos and brief discussion of "sensationalism" and "worst-case scenarios".
 * 2) Read article of Japanese disaster and answer the Questions about the article here (absent? print out questions and submit to Ms. Anders)

Date:3/22- Topic: Japan and Plate Tectonics- Intro to Eastern Europe and the Games Activity HW: Geoterms! Absent? Call 938-9215 and I will leave the packet in attendance for you. CHECK ENGRADE.COM! Warm-Up 3/22: Take out yesterday's questions on Japan and finish the article! Activities: Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned. Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete both the Japan questions and geoterms.
 * 1) Complete and review BQ--- THINK, PAIR, SHARE
 * 2) Submit questions- 20 pts.
 * 3) Review what makes a great nation state. Write on board.
 * 4) Students begin homework and geoterms

Date:3/23- 3/24 Topic: Eastern Europe HW 3/24:European Unit Test- Study Guide Terms #1-11 DUE! Start studying for exam on Tues. Warm-Up: Complete page two of your packet (reverse of Geoterms)! Activities: Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete museum rotation.
 * 1) Review Geoterms
 * 2) Transparency projections of Russia POLITICAL and complete half of the chart with students.
 * 3) Review of advantages and disadvantages.
 * 4) Partners circulate to complete the museum rotation, scoring each country.
 * 5) Review of scores in large-group format. Submit packet.
 * 6) Closure: Rapid-fire question and answer session about what we've learned.

Date: 3/25 Topic: Europe and Russia HW: Complete study guide (link above for yesterday) Unit test Tues. Warm-Up: Study the chart of page 274-275. Write down which of these three countries is most likely to succeed. Explain your answer! Activities: Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately complete the study guide and point to European countries.
 * 1) Review the BQ
 * 2) Review the Study Guide (HW
 * 3) Map review of the countries (p208)- using the blank map handed out in class.

Date: 3/28 Topic: Map Review of Europe HW: Study for Unit Test (moved to FRIDAY!) Warm-Up: We only have 2 more weeks left to complete your Europe Web Project. Describe the sections you have completed and what your next steps are. Activities: Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately point to all major countries in Europe.
 * 1) Review BQ
 * 2) Map review using p. 208
 * 3) Partner game.
 * 4) Review with overhead.

Date: 3/29- 4/1 Mac Lab Topic: Journal entries and budgeting of European trip. HW: Compelte all the steps from each of the handouts below. Warm-up: Go onto engrade.com and check missing assignments. Activities: ** DIRECTIONS FOR FINDING WHERE YOU LEFT OFF- CLICK HERE! 1. Make sure you understand the requirements. 2. Make sure you have gone onto lonelyplanet.com and found the countries you will travel to. 3. Create a map and calendar of where you will go. 4. See Ms. Anders' link as an example of what is expected of your website. Make sure you have answered all questions. 5. Begin the journaling and budgeting your assigned week of travel by following these directions. Refer back often to Ms. Anders' example. IF YOU ARE WORKING FROM HOME ON ANY OF THIS, EMAIL ME AS SOON AS YOU ARE CONFUSED! aanders@guhsd.net Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of all journal entries and budgeting for trip! Web site assessment!

Date: Topic: HW: Warm-Up: Activities: Evaluation: Accuracy and clarity of Warm and HW responses, Participation during discussion and accurately