Homework - Due 6.4.12

Reading Questions 32 (on Juno)

1.  Name 2 ways sneakers design has changed over time
2. Where are most sneakers designed? Why might this be?
3. Which 2 materials are used to make sneakers nowadays?
4. Where do most materials for sneakers come from? Why might this be?
5. What has changed about the location of sneakers manufacturing?
6. In which continent are most sneakers manufactured nowadays? Why might this be?
7. In which part of the sneakers production are freight containers important?

Student Final Presentation

Read the directions for the project, and email me your group and chapter of choice. You will need to meet with me, after school, the day before your presentation is due (have your presentation ready by then).

Objectives: Students will choose one chapter to read, understand the topic and create a presentation to demonstrate understanding of the topic

Chapter                           Date

27                                    June 5^th

35                                    June 7^th

33                                    June 12^th

Groups: 3-4 students (has to be approved by teacher)

Grading: This will count as a project grade (bonus points available for best presentation/best presenter)

Expectations – read chapter to create a Power Point, Google presentation or Keynote Presentation. Present your work in class!

Directions for Power Point, Google Presentation or Keynote Presentation

o   Geo terms

o   Main Topic

o   Subtopic (s)

o   Explanation

o   Global connections

o   Activity for class to test their knowledge of the topic

Directions for Oral Presentation

o   Speak clearly

o   Eyes on the audience

o   Use visuals and details from the slides to explain your topic

o   Don’t read from slides

Homework - 5.29.12

1. Study for Quiz 30 tomorrow
2. Finish "China essay" and upload to edmodo.com as an assignment - Due 5.31.12

Homework - Memorial Day Weekend

Go to edomodo.com to access file "China Essay Outline"
Use your "Bucketing" file to create your essay outline by filling in the blanks (do this in word or google docs than email it to yourself)
Outline should be ready by class time on Tuesday!

Homework - Due 5.25.12

Go on to edmodo.com to finish your document analyses (A-F) and email it to yourself

Homework - Due 5.24.12

Go to edmodo.com to analyze and answer questions about your 3rd document (C). Save and email your answers!

Homework - Due 5.23.12

Create a thesis statement that answers the question "China's 1 Child Policy: Was it a good idea?". List 3 reasons in your statement.
(on Juno)