2/24 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0  (No need to waste paper...)

Spend 5 minutes organizing your classroom folder ...

left side- T2W, Vocabulary, Cornell notes, Expectation handout
right side- Marking period papers/projects

Ramses video clips - bottom of linked page

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Mid term progress reports - Due by 3/1 for 10pts E.C.
*(Z= missing assignment, can still be made up for partial credit)

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wrap up Judaism studies

2/23 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will be discussing what you did in your time off school.  (No need to waste paper...)

1. What have you been up to since we last saw each other here at school?
2. Have you faced any issues? (eg, power outage) How was your life changed during that time?

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Internet source - Judaism Cornell notes (italicized vocabulary & summary statement)

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continue Judaism studies


(Z= missing assignment, can still be made up for partial credit)Mid term progress reports are coming home!

2/18 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 18, 2011
(Answer questions in complete sentences where applicable)

1.  What is happening in Wisconsin schools?  Why?
2. The most recent protest has broken out in ________.
3. What was the result of the cap sack poll?  % yes, % no
4. What was the good deed of several Kansas students?

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Qin Shi Huang Di retake in groups

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continue Judaism studies

2/17 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 17, 2011
(Answer questions in complete sentences where applicable)

1.  What did Mrs. Clinton say about the internet?
2. List 3 facts about Watson.
3. Why was the Civil War fought?

 

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Judaism - Cornell notes

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continue Judaism studies

2/16 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

Due to the projector issues we are still facing, we will be limiting our Channel One broadcast viewings.
(Answer questions in complete sentences)

Within our Declaration of Independenceis the phrase "all men are created equal." 
1. What does this mean to you?
2. Give examples of when this was not true in our history?
3. Can you name groups of people who are not treated equally today?

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Judaism - Cornell notes

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continue Judaism studies


*Don't forget to check out the extra credit page, it can only HELP!  =)  (Due TODAY!!)

2/15 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

Due to the projector issues we are still facing, we will be limiting our Channel One broadcast viewings.
(Answer questions in complete sentences)

1. How long are the following time periods?
century
decade
fortnight
millennium
score
2. Name as many foreign currencies as you can.

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Judaism - Cornell notes

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Judaism studies


*Don't forget to check out the extra credit page, it can only HELP!  =)  (Due 2/16)

2/14 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

Due to the projector issues we are still facing, we will be limiting our Channel One broadcast viewings.
(Answer questions in complete sentences)

1. What does love mean to you?
2. Give me at least 5 examples of people/things that you love.
3. Tell me what you know about the history surrounding Valentine's Day.

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Religions - What will we be studying?

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Judaism studies


*Don't forget to check out the extra credit page, it can only HELP!  =)  (Due 2/16)

2/11 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 11, 2011
(Answer questions in complete sentences)

1. What compromises are the Egyptians considering?
2. What inventions have African Americans improved?
3. What might be the next big thing?  What are your thoughts about it?

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T2W - Qin Shi Huang Di

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Begin religion studies


*Don't forget to check out the extra credit page, it can only HELP!  =) 

2/10 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 10, 2011
(Answer questions in complete sentences)

1. How can a laser pointer be used as a deadly weapon?
2. List the chain of movement for garbage when it leaves your curb.

 

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Notes from presentations - key Qin Shi Huang Di info

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T2W - Qin Shi Huang Di


*Don't forget to check out the extra credit page, it can only HELP!  =) 

2/9 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 9, 2011
(Answer questions/Use the sentences to build your answers)

1.  Why is it assumed that the shootings occurred?

2.  The U.S. creates ___% of the world's waste.  We throw away enough paper/plastic cups and utensils to circle the equator ____ times.

3.  Every year ___ million students drop out of school.

4.  List one benefit of completing high school.

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The Reign of Qin Shi Huang Di - Presentations (wrap up)

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Notes on presentations - Qin Shi Huang Di info


*Don't forget to check out the extra credit page, it can only HELP!  =) 

2/8 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 8, 2011
(Use the sentences to build your answers)

1.  FAFSA helps about ____ million students each year.
2. Starting in _____ South Sudan will become the newest nation in the world.
3. The majority of protestors in Egypt are ____to___ year olds.  ____ percent of which are unemployed.
4. What does Ava Anderson's story mean for you?


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The Reign of Qin Shi Huang Di - Presentations

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The Reign of Qin Shi Huang Di - presentations (wrap up)


*Don't forget to check out the extra credit page, it can only HELP!  =) 

2/7 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 7, 2011
(Write a two sentence summary of your favorite part)

1.  Watch the video and be prepared to share your favorite part with the class.


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The Reign of Qin Shi Huang Di - Presentations

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The Reign of Qin Shi Huang Di - presentations (wrap up)

2/4 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 4, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1. A category five cyclone hit Australia.  What does that mean for an area that had just begun recovery from the recent flooding?
2. What did President Obama say about the protests in Egypt?
3. What is "distracted walking" and why is it dangerous?


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The Reign of Qin Shi Huang Di - Presentations

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The Reign of Qin Shi Huang Di - presentations (wrap up)

2/2 & 2/3 Snow Days!

Hope you are all safely enjoying your mid week break! 

See you tomorrow

2/1 Daily Agenda

Bellwork

At the bell & volume 0 we will watch the Channel One news broadcast for February 1, 2011
(answer the following in complete sentences)

1. How many Americans of Egyptian descent are living in the United States?  In what U.S. city were they demonstrating?
2. How often does the government revise nutritional guidelines?
3. What percentage of teachers are not strong supporters of evolution?


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Qin Shi Huang Di - group work day

Looking ahead
The Reign of Quin Shi Huang Di - presentations