Students,
Today we put recapped the history, culture, and physical traits of the Austral Realm. We drew upon our own prior knowledge as well as our text book to accurately provide information. I would like to take this opportunity to remind all of you that you have a test on March 5th (Wednesday next week).
When we return from our short weekend we will be starting in on Antarctica!
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
February 27th, 2014
Students,
Today we got to look at Australian, New Zealand, and South Pacific culture in detail. I had a ton of fun covering this power point but I will leave it here for your perusal incase you needed to come back for more.
http://imgur.com/a/vmNg5#0
Now that is out of the way, lets remind you about the Haka...you know that Maori war dance used by the New Zealand all blacks to intimidate their opponents... yeah. I'll just leave this here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icQasr61aEM
Today we got to look at Australian, New Zealand, and South Pacific culture in detail. I had a ton of fun covering this power point but I will leave it here for your perusal incase you needed to come back for more.
http://imgur.com/a/vmNg5#0
Now that is out of the way, lets remind you about the Haka...you know that Maori war dance used by the New Zealand all blacks to intimidate their opponents... yeah. I'll just leave this here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icQasr61aEM
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
February 26th, 2014
Students,
Today we took a look at the history of the Austral Realm. We created a timeline of important events spanning from 38,000 BCE up until 1945! While it has been a lot of work, I hope that you have been able to organize the history of the Austral Realm and glean some information as to why the area has developed as it has! If you have any questions comments or concerns come prepared to share them tomorrow as we take a more in depth guided look at the history and cultures of the Austral Realm.
Reminder: Unit 13 test is on Wednesday, March 5th!
Today we took a look at the history of the Austral Realm. We created a timeline of important events spanning from 38,000 BCE up until 1945! While it has been a lot of work, I hope that you have been able to organize the history of the Austral Realm and glean some information as to why the area has developed as it has! If you have any questions comments or concerns come prepared to share them tomorrow as we take a more in depth guided look at the history and cultures of the Austral Realm.
Reminder: Unit 13 test is on Wednesday, March 5th!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
February 25th, 2014
Students,
Today we took an in depth look at Australia and the surrounding areas physical geography. What makes it unique, and why several of those unique traits exist. Attached is the powerpoint if you would like to review.
http://imgur.com/a/nzQVY#0
Today we took an in depth look at Australia and the surrounding areas physical geography. What makes it unique, and why several of those unique traits exist. Attached is the powerpoint if you would like to review.
http://imgur.com/a/nzQVY#0
February 24th, 2014
Students,
Today we met in the Library and finished our Austral realm maps as well as did our scoliosis testing. I hope everyones back is straight and we can dive headfirst into the Australian world tomorrow!
Today we met in the Library and finished our Austral realm maps as well as did our scoliosis testing. I hope everyones back is straight and we can dive headfirst into the Australian world tomorrow!
February 20th / 21st, 2014
Students,
Today we started our Australian Maps! These are actual sketch maps so you will be responsible for drawing them yourselves. We will be working on them for 3 days so work smart and work hard.
Reminder: Scoliosis testing on Monday in the FC Library!
Today we started our Australian Maps! These are actual sketch maps so you will be responsible for drawing them yourselves. We will be working on them for 3 days so work smart and work hard.
Reminder: Scoliosis testing on Monday in the FC Library!
February 19th, 2014
Students,
Today we tested. Our scores were better than the SW Asia test however there is still lots of room for improvement! Coming up is Australia and Oceania get prepared to go down under!
Today we tested. Our scores were better than the SW Asia test however there is still lots of room for improvement! Coming up is Australia and Oceania get prepared to go down under!
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
February 18th, 2014
Students,
I hope everyone has had a fantastic three day break, I know it was not long enough but all that aside. follow the link below for a completed review!
http://imgur.com/a/JvGqr
I hope everyone has had a fantastic three day break, I know it was not long enough but all that aside. follow the link below for a completed review!
http://imgur.com/a/JvGqr
Thursday, February 13, 2014
February 13th, 2014
Students,
Today was one of those days that I really tested your stamina and focus in regards to educational material. We did reading from the textbook taking a closer look at the human geography of the four regions of Africa; West & Central, North, South, and East. While this was not the most entertaining assignment, I really hope that you took the time to successfully complete the assignment as it contains / reinforces information that you will find on the test, specifically vocabulary terms.
Words like Subsistence agriculture and Market activities will pop up and you will need to be familiar with them.
Reminder: Your test will be Wednesday, February 19th.
Today was one of those days that I really tested your stamina and focus in regards to educational material. We did reading from the textbook taking a closer look at the human geography of the four regions of Africa; West & Central, North, South, and East. While this was not the most entertaining assignment, I really hope that you took the time to successfully complete the assignment as it contains / reinforces information that you will find on the test, specifically vocabulary terms.
Words like Subsistence agriculture and Market activities will pop up and you will need to be familiar with them.
Reminder: Your test will be Wednesday, February 19th.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
February 12th, 2014
Students,
Today we reinforced what we looked at yesterday concerning developed and developing countries. We all had a lot of fun and threw a party...with balloons...it was awesome.
Today we reinforced what we looked at yesterday concerning developed and developing countries. We all had a lot of fun and threw a party...with balloons...it was awesome.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
February 11th, 2014
Students,
Today we are taking another look at the idea of Developing versus Developed when it comes to countries around the world. We are also looking at how that difference can impact the countries in we are examining in Africa.
Power point: http://imgur.com/a/JQnoZ
Today we are taking another look at the idea of Developing versus Developed when it comes to countries around the world. We are also looking at how that difference can impact the countries in we are examining in Africa.
Power point: http://imgur.com/a/JQnoZ
February 10th, 2014
Students,
Today we took a more in depth look at the recent genocide in Darfur. If you would like to view the video we watched in class, you can find it on iTunes as a free download. Just search for crisis in Darfur.
Today we took a more in depth look at the recent genocide in Darfur. If you would like to view the video we watched in class, you can find it on iTunes as a free download. Just search for crisis in Darfur.
Friday, February 7, 2014
February 7th, 2014
Students,
Today we looked at Conflicts in Africa (Apartheid, Rwanda, and Darfur) I highly recommend reviewing the power point, and doing independent research. Have a great weekend and stay warm and dry.
Documents: http://imgur.com/6RryEJi
Today we looked at Conflicts in Africa (Apartheid, Rwanda, and Darfur) I highly recommend reviewing the power point, and doing independent research. Have a great weekend and stay warm and dry.
Documents: http://imgur.com/6RryEJi
Thursday, February 6, 2014
February 6th, 2014
Students,
On our delayed start day we delved deeper into the motivations of European colonialism. We explored the concept of the "white mans burden" and discussed the repercussions of European imperialistic policies on modern African countries.
On our delayed start day we delved deeper into the motivations of European colonialism. We explored the concept of the "white mans burden" and discussed the repercussions of European imperialistic policies on modern African countries.
February 5th, 2014
Students,
Today we took notes on African history. We discussed the importance of the Bantu migration south and used it as an example of cultural diffusion and cultural convergence. We discussed the emergence of Islam in Africa due to trade with the Middle East. We also talked about the growth of early African empires in the Niger river area (Mali / Ghana) due to its wealth in gold and trade connections in North Africa.
We also introduced European Colonialism, which will come back to haunt you during your Sophomore year in World History.
Power Point - http://imgur.com/a/zDToU
Today we took notes on African history. We discussed the importance of the Bantu migration south and used it as an example of cultural diffusion and cultural convergence. We discussed the emergence of Islam in Africa due to trade with the Middle East. We also talked about the growth of early African empires in the Niger river area (Mali / Ghana) due to its wealth in gold and trade connections in North Africa.
We also introduced European Colonialism, which will come back to haunt you during your Sophomore year in World History.
Power Point - http://imgur.com/a/zDToU
February 3rd, 2014
Students,
Today was a catch up day for physical geography of Africa we simply completed assignments that we haven't had a chance to complete due to benchmark testing and snow days.
Also your project was due, if you are in Pre-AP.
Today was a catch up day for physical geography of Africa we simply completed assignments that we haven't had a chance to complete due to benchmark testing and snow days.
Also your project was due, if you are in Pre-AP.
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