Wednesday, May 30, 2012

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 5th
35                                    June 7th
33                                    June 12th

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




Tuesday, May 29, 2012

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

Friday, May 25, 2012

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!

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Homework - Due 5.25.12

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

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Homework - Due 5.24.12

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

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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)

Monday, May 21, 2012

Homework - Due 5.22.12

Explain in about 1 paragraph, which is the best population plan (2 reasons) and which is the worst (at least 1 reason). You should use examples and details from your reading notes.