To date, we've been working on the concept of an "Ideal Society." The point of the project is:
a) discuss aspects that comprise a society and their importance
b) discuss possible improvements to our society
c) apply geography skills in an ideal society concept map.
The students have taken notes and held group discussions. They have also written essays on their ideal societies, based on rubric criteria. To date, they've given peer to peer feedback and have made improvements based on this feedback. Many students have begun their maps according to class designed criteria.
Due Dates:
a) Ideal Society Essay (good draft): Thursday, April 17th
b) Ideal Society Concept Map: Wednesday, April 23rd
*See Ms. Malloff's main Socials 8 website for outline, templates, and criteria/rubrics.
Overdue:
1. You're Wearing Geography project: Brendan, Ashley, Halsey
2. World Maps: Reanne, Ashley
Monday, April 14, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Monday, March 10th (short block)
Quiz on scale today. Reviewed for upcoming Geography Unit Test on Wednesday.
Study pages 9-9.a. and your black book activities in your binder. Be familiar with scale. Good Luck! See you Wednesday!
Ms. M.
Study pages 9-9.a. and your black book activities in your binder. Be familiar with scale. Good Luck! See you Wednesday!
Ms. M.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Monday, February 25th (short block)
In Class:
1. Reviewed latitude and longitude concepts for quiz Wednesday
(study pages 9-9a. in binder)
2. Returned current events article summary w comments.
3. Went over criteria for "You're Wearing Geography" due Wednesday:
a) World map w countries colour-coded, items noted, arrows from countries to Canada
b) Labels page w labels (cut, copied, or photographed), items and countries noted.
c) Paragraph no fewer than 6-8 sentences on sweatshops, labels and their origins, trade, and your opinion on sweatshops/buying clothes from other countries, etc.
Absent: Bernie, Joel, Brendan, Jake, Miranda, Ashley
1. Reviewed latitude and longitude concepts for quiz Wednesday
(study pages 9-9a. in binder)
2. Returned current events article summary w comments.
3. Went over criteria for "You're Wearing Geography" due Wednesday:
a) World map w countries colour-coded, items noted, arrows from countries to Canada
b) Labels page w labels (cut, copied, or photographed), items and countries noted.
c) Paragraph no fewer than 6-8 sentences on sweatshops, labels and their origins, trade, and your opinion on sweatshops/buying clothes from other countries, etc.
Absent: Bernie, Joel, Brendan, Jake, Miranda, Ashley
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Tuesday Feb. 19th: Geography Unit
We've been working on the following:
1. Complete Activities 21-24 (black Geolab book)
2. Learned the basics of scale: stated, linear, rep fraction
2. Clip labels for "You're Wearing Geography" Assignment
3. Viewed documentary "Zoned for Slavery" on sweatshop labour
4. Began working on country map for "Your're Wearing Geography"
..."You're Wearing Geography" assignment is due next week.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Friday Feb 15th
Cut out 10 labels from at least five different countries for "You're Wearing Geography" assignment. We worked on a sweatshop awareness activity.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Wednesday February 13th
Here's what we did today:
1. Reviewed latitude and longitude; checked p. 11 homework
2. Activity #21 in geolab book#1-8, and 12.
3. Read news editorial piece "Same Sex Classes" and worked on literacy strategies
Learner to do List for Next Class:
1. Complete editorial piece information sheet for Friday, Feb. 15th.
Sweatshop Link
1. Reviewed latitude and longitude; checked p. 11 homework
2. Activity #21 in geolab book#1-8, and 12.
3. Read news editorial piece "Same Sex Classes" and worked on literacy strategies
Learner to do List for Next Class:
1. Complete editorial piece information sheet for Friday, Feb. 15th.
Sweatshop Link
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