Students,
Today we reviewed what we struggled with on the Unit 6 test. Those who failed the test were offered the opportunity to take a retest. Afterwards we began our new unit, Russia! As is our tradition we worked on a physical map of the Region. We will further familiarize ourselves with the map and the region Monday and Tuesday after Thanksgiving break.
Looking Forward: Cultural Turkey Hands.
Monday, November 25, 2013
November 22nd, 2013
The Results are in with a few who need to retest, and one that needs to be scored.
Period Avg Passing
1st 53.6 23%
3rd 78.8 97%
5th 86.5 95%
6th 77.5 87%
7th 79.8 93%
8th 73.6 74%
Period Avg Passing
1st 53.6 23%
3rd 78.8 97%
5th 86.5 95%
6th 77.5 87%
7th 79.8 93%
8th 73.6 74%
Thursday, November 21, 2013
November 20th, 2013
Students,
Today we talked about the European Union, and how it has been useful for European Nations to join together to create a strong and stable economy / political body (Except Greece). Feel free to review the power point however the most important information that was covered was in regards to the distribution of Religion within Europe.
Protestant = North, recognizable country is Britain
Catholic = South / Central, recognizable countries are Spain / Italy
Orthodox = East, recognizable country is Greece.
Documents: http://imgur.com/a/Sjy5W#0
Reminders / Looking Forward: Unit 6 test is Friday the 22nd, the Review will be tomorrow the 21st.
Today we talked about the European Union, and how it has been useful for European Nations to join together to create a strong and stable economy / political body (Except Greece). Feel free to review the power point however the most important information that was covered was in regards to the distribution of Religion within Europe.
Protestant = North, recognizable country is Britain
Catholic = South / Central, recognizable countries are Spain / Italy
Orthodox = East, recognizable country is Greece.
Documents: http://imgur.com/a/Sjy5W#0
Reminders / Looking Forward: Unit 6 test is Friday the 22nd, the Review will be tomorrow the 21st.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
November 19th, 2013
Students,
Today we looked at European history. This is a subject that can be the focus of a lifetime, condensed into a 47 minute lesson. This 'slip and slide' approach (fast and shallow) exposure to European history helps prime you for World History next year by introducing (briefly) some of the major topics you will be learning more about. Major topics you will need to remember are; Religions and their locations, Where the industrial revolution in Germany got its 'fuel', and Cultural Diffusion in the form of Christianity's spread through the Roman Empire.
Documents: http://imgur.com/a/huUIX#0
Reminders: Unit 6 Test is on Friday November 22nd.
Looking Forward: The European Union.
Today we looked at European history. This is a subject that can be the focus of a lifetime, condensed into a 47 minute lesson. This 'slip and slide' approach (fast and shallow) exposure to European history helps prime you for World History next year by introducing (briefly) some of the major topics you will be learning more about. Major topics you will need to remember are; Religions and their locations, Where the industrial revolution in Germany got its 'fuel', and Cultural Diffusion in the form of Christianity's spread through the Roman Empire.
Documents: http://imgur.com/a/huUIX#0
Reminders: Unit 6 Test is on Friday November 22nd.
Looking Forward: The European Union.
Monday, November 18, 2013
November 15th / 18th, 2013
Students,
Friday and today, we have been looking at the HEI (human environment interaction) of Europeans. More Specifically how they cope with deforestation, flooding, desertification, and lack of natural resources. We discussed two specific forms of HEI Polders and Desalination.
Polders are a modification of the environment in that prevents farmland from becoming flooded with the use of barriers called dykes and pumps. This is a modification.
Desalination is the process of taking ocean water and extracting fresh potable water from it. This is an adaptation.
Reminders: Unit 6 test is on Friday
Looking Forward: Tomorrow we will be looking at the history of Europe so feel free to brush up on thousands of years of human history.
Friday and today, we have been looking at the HEI (human environment interaction) of Europeans. More Specifically how they cope with deforestation, flooding, desertification, and lack of natural resources. We discussed two specific forms of HEI Polders and Desalination.
Polders are a modification of the environment in that prevents farmland from becoming flooded with the use of barriers called dykes and pumps. This is a modification.
Desalination is the process of taking ocean water and extracting fresh potable water from it. This is an adaptation.
Reminders: Unit 6 test is on Friday
Looking Forward: Tomorrow we will be looking at the history of Europe so feel free to brush up on thousands of years of human history.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
November 14th, 2013
Students,
Today we took our PLAN test! This was a practice ACT that should help all of you figure out what you need to work on as you progress through your high school career. PLAN will also provide information such as; career suggestions, colleges you may be interested in, and strengths in your education.
For my periods after lunch we enjoyed a video covering Human Environment Interaction in Europe. With an extreme focus on the Euro-Tunnel which spans the English Chanel between France and England.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6AofWbJweg
Today we took our PLAN test! This was a practice ACT that should help all of you figure out what you need to work on as you progress through your high school career. PLAN will also provide information such as; career suggestions, colleges you may be interested in, and strengths in your education.
For my periods after lunch we enjoyed a video covering Human Environment Interaction in Europe. With an extreme focus on the Euro-Tunnel which spans the English Chanel between France and England.
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6AofWbJweg
November 13th, 2013
Students,
Today we practiced a life skill, reading complex & academic texts to extract relevant information. I try to avoid work like this however I do feel that being able to read a textbook that you really don't want to helps you develop skills that you can apply to none academic sections of your life down the road. For example reading that mortgage contract that could end up costing you thousands of dollars if you do not understand the entire document.
If you were out please come see me during tutorials to make up the assignment.
Today we practiced a life skill, reading complex & academic texts to extract relevant information. I try to avoid work like this however I do feel that being able to read a textbook that you really don't want to helps you develop skills that you can apply to none academic sections of your life down the road. For example reading that mortgage contract that could end up costing you thousands of dollars if you do not understand the entire document.
If you were out please come see me during tutorials to make up the assignment.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
November 12th, 2013
Students,
Today we got some more information on the PLAN: ACT test that all freshman will be taking on Thursday. After we went over this information we looked out how some humans have ADAPTED to living in the colder portions of Sweden. We looked at an ice hotel, I know crazy right, an entire hotel made completely out of ice! Below is a link to the video we watched.
Documents: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cGt15eeoZ8
Today we got some more information on the PLAN: ACT test that all freshman will be taking on Thursday. After we went over this information we looked out how some humans have ADAPTED to living in the colder portions of Sweden. We looked at an ice hotel, I know crazy right, an entire hotel made completely out of ice! Below is a link to the video we watched.
Documents: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cGt15eeoZ8
Monday, November 11, 2013
November 11th, 2013
Students,
Today we explored the physical features of Europe in more depth. We explored three major rivers (Rhine, Thames, and Danube) we also looked at The Alps and discussed how some of the mountain ranges we've seen on our map activity were ultimately still part of the Alps (Pyrenees, Apennines, and the Carpathian)
In addition we discussed the climate of Europe, and how despite the fact that parts of Europe are in the Northern most parts of the mid latitude zone, there is still a very temperate / mild climate. This is in large part due to the Mid-Atlantic Drift. This is a current of warm water that originates by the Eastern US and travels North past the UK and the Scandinavian peninsula.
Documents: coming Soon
Looking Forward: Tomorrow we will be discussing more details of your ACT PLAN testing that will be taking place on Thursday. As well as examining an Ice Hotel in Northern Europe.
Today we explored the physical features of Europe in more depth. We explored three major rivers (Rhine, Thames, and Danube) we also looked at The Alps and discussed how some of the mountain ranges we've seen on our map activity were ultimately still part of the Alps (Pyrenees, Apennines, and the Carpathian)
In addition we discussed the climate of Europe, and how despite the fact that parts of Europe are in the Northern most parts of the mid latitude zone, there is still a very temperate / mild climate. This is in large part due to the Mid-Atlantic Drift. This is a current of warm water that originates by the Eastern US and travels North past the UK and the Scandinavian peninsula.
Documents: coming Soon
Looking Forward: Tomorrow we will be discussing more details of your ACT PLAN testing that will be taking place on Thursday. As well as examining an Ice Hotel in Northern Europe.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
November 6th, 2013
The test results are in:
1st period - 17% passed the test
3rd period - 86% passed the test
5th period - 90 % passed the test
6th period - 94% passed the test
7th period - 93% passed the test
8th period - 36% passsed the test
These results are subject to change due to the fact that not every student has completed the test yet. they are fairly close however, as only 4 students have yet to take the test.
Overall good work students, tomorrow we will begin Unit 6 Europe. This will be a shorter unit that will take us all the way into Thanksgiving break! WOOOOOOOOO
1st period - 17% passed the test
3rd period - 86% passed the test
5th period - 90 % passed the test
6th period - 94% passed the test
7th period - 93% passed the test
8th period - 36% passsed the test
These results are subject to change due to the fact that not every student has completed the test yet. they are fairly close however, as only 4 students have yet to take the test.
Overall good work students, tomorrow we will begin Unit 6 Europe. This will be a shorter unit that will take us all the way into Thanksgiving break! WOOOOOOOOO
Monday, November 4, 2013
November 4th, 2013
Students,
http://imgur.com/a/8FxCe#0
Here is the completed review. Study it!
Sincerely,
Mr. Womack MEd.
http://imgur.com/a/8FxCe#0
Here is the completed review. Study it!
Sincerely,
Mr. Womack MEd.
Friday, November 1, 2013
November 1st, 2013
Students,
Today we completed our regional development hand-outs that we began on Tuesday. I would like to remind everyone that we have our Unit 5 test coming up on Tuesday the 8th. As normal, the review will be done in class and will be very useful tool for completing the test accurately. Lets get every class up to a 100% passing rate! Grading will hopefully be completed and updated (aside from the test) by this coming Sunday.
Today we completed our regional development hand-outs that we began on Tuesday. I would like to remind everyone that we have our Unit 5 test coming up on Tuesday the 8th. As normal, the review will be done in class and will be very useful tool for completing the test accurately. Lets get every class up to a 100% passing rate! Grading will hopefully be completed and updated (aside from the test) by this coming Sunday.
October 31st, 2013
Students,
Today we looked at how developed nations and developing nations handle natural disasters. Please see power point for pictures and discussion topics. Follow the youtube links for more information regarding the two disasters discussed (Haiti Earthquake, and Hurricane Sandy)
Youtube: hQp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsZfLvyr7Rk
Today we looked at how developed nations and developing nations handle natural disasters. Please see power point for pictures and discussion topics. Follow the youtube links for more information regarding the two disasters discussed (Haiti Earthquake, and Hurricane Sandy)
Youtube: hQp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsZfLvyr7Rk
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