May 9, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Mexico packet and complete the worksheet for tomorrow. If you need the Mexico culturegram reading you can find it HERE.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•It was Due Monday May 12th
May 9, 2014
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
THIS WEEKEND:
Here is the second practice exam, complete it for Monday along with the Practice FRQ. After you have taken the second practice exam.... Here is the answer key to the second exam and the explanations... Check yourself and use it to study.
You can find the first practice exam below if you want to study from that.
YOU CAN REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5.............UNIT 6............... UNIT 7
May 6, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. Finish the DBQ cold war essay that is due Monday.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th. (Tuesday I will not be after school due to a school meeting)
TONIGHT: We are in the home stretch now... Two Weeks and the Exam will be all over. HERE is the Practice Exam. Make sure to complete it by MONDAY.
YOU CAN REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5.............UNIT 6............... UNIT 7
May 2, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. Finish the DBQ cold war essay that is due Monday.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th. (Tuesday I will not be after school due to a school meeting)
TONIGHT: We are in the home stretch now... Two Weeks and the Exam will be all over. HERE is the Practice Exam. Make sure to complete it by MONDAY.
YOU CAN REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
May 1, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. You can also work on the DBQ cold war essay that is due Monday.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
TONIGHT: Study for FRIDAY'S TEST and complete the following FRQ for tomorrow's class. (make sure to label)
Economic restructuring is transforming the world economy.
A. Define and discuss the key features of the new international division of labor (also known as global
division of labor).
B. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of the United
States.
C. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of developing
countries such as Mexico, China, and India.
Here is the first and second worksheet for chapter 11. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The first worksheet for chapter 12 is HERE. The Chapter test will be on Friday of THIS week.
Here is the Review sheet for the combined test on FRIDAY.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
April 29, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. You can also work on the DBQ cold war essay that is due Friday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
TONIGHT: Study for FRIDAY'S TEST and complete the following FRQ for tomorrow's class. (make sure to label)
Economic restructuring is transforming the world economy.
A. Define and discuss the key features of the new international division of labor (also known as global
division of labor).
B. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of the United
States.
C. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of developing
countries such as Mexico, China, and India.
Here is the first and second worksheet for chapter 11. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The first worksheet for chapter 12 is HERE. The Chapter test will be on Friday of THIS week.
Here is the Review sheet for the combined test on FRIDAY.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
April 27, 2014
World Cultural Geography
If you did not finish the Cuba Worksheet in class, complete it and turn it in Wednesday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the first and second worksheet for chapter 11. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The first worksheet for chapter 12 is HERE. The Chapter test will be on Friday of THIS week.
Here is the Review sheet for the combined test on FRIDAY.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
April 21, 2014
World Cultural Geography
If you did not finish the Cuba Worksheet in class, complete it and turn it in Wednesday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the first worksheet for the chapter. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The Chapter test will be on Friday of next week.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
TOK
Tomorrow we will begin our debates. 2nd period we have: Huber/Simon...Sapp/Patel....and Pintello/Valko
7th period: Smith/Kunz... Chappel/Mankin...Daskalakis/Lindberg...Davis/Matrai
April 15, 2014
World Cultural Geography
If you did not finish the North Korean Worksheet , finish the worksheet and read over the packet. It is currently over due. The test on N. Korea will be on Wednesday. HERE is a review guide.
April 10, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the North Korean Worksheet and read over the packet. It is currently over due. The test on N. Korea will be on TUESDAY.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10 and the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
The vocab test on Monday the 14th and the chapter test on Tuesday the 15th.
HEREare the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the exam.
April 7, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the North Korean Worksheet and read over the packet. The test on N. Korea will be on TUESDAY.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10 and the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
The vocab quiz will be on Friday the 11th, the vocab test on Monday the 14th and the chapter test on Tuesday the 15th.
HEREare the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the exam.
April 3, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the North Korean Worksheet and read over the packet. The worksheet is due Wednesday and the Test will be next Friday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10 and the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
The vocab quiz will be on Friday the 11th, the vocab test on Monday the 14th and the chapter test on Tuesday the 15th.
HEREare the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the
exam
are the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the exam
March 21, 2014
AP Human Geography
If you want to get started on our next chapter (Chapter 10 Agriculture) here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10. Here is the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
If you want to retake the last test HERE is the review document you must complete. You must also make sure that all old assignments are turned in.
March 11, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the current event topic presentation. We will be presenting in class on Friday. You must have a poster to present with. Make sure to bring in your materials to work on during Wednesday's and Thursday's class. Also, read and take notes on the UK packet and complete the UK worksheet. Prepare for the test on Tuesday.
AP Human Geography
Complete the chapter worksheets (part 1 and part 2) for the Development chapter (due Monday the 17th). The vocab quiz will be next Thursday and the vocab test will be next Friday. The Chapter test will be on Tuesday the 18th. Remember that if you had difficulty with the vocab from the HGIA book the HGIA reading can be found HERE. If you need the reading for Chapter 9: Development, HERE it is. HERE IS THE REVIEW SHEET FOR THE TEST.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Political Geography, complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Bring in a flash drive with your Prescribed Essay. Also, if you are giving a presentation HERE is the TKPPD to be filled out.
March 6, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Read and take notes on the UK packet and complete the UK worksheet.
AP Human Geography
Complete the chapter worksheets (part 1 and part 2) for the Development chapter (due Monday the 17th). The vocab quiz will be next Thursday and the vocab test will be next Friday. The Chapter test will be on Tuesday the 18th.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Political Geography, complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Bring in a flash drive with your Prescribed Essay. Also, if you are giving a presentation HERE is the TKPPD to be filled out.
February 26, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Read and take notes on the UK packet and complete the UK worksheet.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test on Political Geography, complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on Prescribed Essay.
February 15, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Read and take notes on the UK packet. Study the European map, test will be Friday.
AP Human Geography
Links for worksheets..."What is Nato?" link..and.."The EU in Slides"(Worksheet 1 and worksheet 2 for Political Geography)
If you were not here when we went over the power of place videos...complete the worksheets on Poland and Slovakia from the power of place video series. You can find the videos HERE.
Here is the REVIEW SHEET for the Political Geography test.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Rough draft for your prescribed essay is due NEXT WEDNESDAY
February 10, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Start reading the UK packet.
AP Human Geography
Links for worksheets..."What is Nato?" link..and.."The EU in Slides"
If you were not here when we went over the power of place videos...complete the worksheets on Poland and Slovakia from the power of place video series. You can find the videos HERE.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. If you want to retake the Religion test complete this worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Outline for presentations are due FRIDAY
Rough draft for your prescribed essay is due NEXT WEDNESDAY
February 6, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework.
AP Human Geography
Complete the worksheets on Poland and Slovakia from the power of place video series for tomorrow. You can find the videos HERE.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. If you want to retake the Religion test complete this worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
If you were not in class today, complete the following...
•Write a couple paragraphs on how unspoken rules help to define group identity. Examine the relationship between unspoken rules and belonging. Make sure to use specific examples.
February 5, 2014
World Cultural Geography
STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST. Also, Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided if you have not done so already. If you were not in class, use the US culture worksheet and pick 15 of the questions and turn them into multiple choice questions. Make sure you also answer the questions you create.
AP Human Geography
Study your notes. If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. If you want to retake the Religion test complete this worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
If you were not in class today, complete one of the following essay prompts for tomorrow using the proper format for the prescribed essays. It should only contain 2 of the 3 paragraph sets of a normal prescribed essay.
•‘Moral wisdom seems to be as little connected to knowledge of ethical theory as playing good tennis is to knowledge of physics’ (Emrys Westacott). To what extent should our actions be guided by our theories in ethics and elsewhere?
Or
•Are reason and emotion equally necessary in justifying moral decisions?
February 2, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided if you have not done so already. If you were not in class, use the US culture worksheet and pick 15 of the questions and turn them into multiple choice questions. Make sure you also answer the questions you create.
AP Human Geography
CHAPTER TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY. Here is a review sheet for the chapter and the reading for the chapter.
TOK
If you were not in class today, complete one of the following essay prompts for tomorrow using the proper format for the prescribed essays. It should only contain 2 of the 3 paragraph sets of a normal prescribed essay.
•‘Moral wisdom seems to be as little connected to knowledge of ethical theory as playing good tennis is to knowledge of physics’ (Emrys Westacott). To what extent should our actions be guided by our theories in ethics and elsewhere?
Or
•Are reason and emotion equally necessary in justifying moral decisions?
January 29, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided. It will be due on Monday the 27th.
AP Human Geography
CHAPTER TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY. Work on the Q and A worksheets (part 1 and part 2). They will be due Friday the 31st. If you are absent you are responsible for any missed material. The vocab quiz will be Wednesday and vocab test will be FRIDAY. Here is a review sheet for the chapter and the reading for the chapter.
TOK
Start writing your outline for your prescribed essay (due Friday the 31st). Also if you haven't thought of a real life situation... be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation and turn in your idea.
January 28, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided. It will be due on Monday the 27th.
AP Human Geography
Work on the Q and A worksheets (part 1 and part 2). They will be due Friday the 31st (the same day as the chapter test). If you are absent you are responsible for any missed material. The vocab quiz will be Wednesday and vocab test will be Thursday. Here is a review sheet for the chapter.
TOK
Start writing your outline for your prescribed essay (due Friday the 31st). Also if you haven't thought of a real life situation... be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation and turn in your idea.
January 22, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided. It will be due on Monday the 27th.
AP Human Geography
Work on the Q and A worksheets (part 1 and part 2). They will be due Friday the 31st (the same day as the chapter test). If you are absent you are responsible for any missed material. The vocab quiz will be Wednesday of next week and the vocab test will be Thursday of next week.
TOK
Start writing your outline for your prescribed essay (due Friday the 31st). Also if you haven't thought of a real life situation... be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation and turn in your idea.
January 15, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the following Chapter Review worksheet. Test is TOMORROW. Chapter reading can be found HERE.
AP Human Geography
Thursday we will have our chapter test for Religion Make sure to be studying. HERE is a review sheet. Also, remember that the chapter worksheets are due Thursday.
TOK
Decide on which essay you would like to do (choose 2). Next week we will be writing outlines on them. Also be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation.
January 13, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study your notes. We will have a TEST on Thursday.
AP Human Geography
Thursday we will have our chapter test and the vocab test will be Wednesday for Religion chapter. Make sure to be studying. HERE is a review sheet that I handed out in class. Also, remember that the chapter worksheets are due Thursday.
TOK
Decide on which essay you would like to do (choose 2). Next week we will be writing outlines on them. Also be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation.
December 12, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Study your notes. If you were not here the other day while we were doing the map activity then complete this worksheet. If you need the reading,the chapter can be found HERE.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the last chapter test (Chapter 5: Language), you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
Work on your class presentation projects. Remember to use the rubric as your guide.
December 5th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Study your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture for the TEST TOMORROW. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes, Here is the chapter review worksheet for the TEST ON TUESDAY. We will have the vocab test tomorrow. Also, you should be working on your chapter worksheets. The first half of the 5.1/5.2 Q and A as well as the 5.3/5.4 Q and A will be due on December 6th the second half will be due on the 10th which is the same day as the chapter test. The chapter reading can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet. The due date to have them done by is Friday of this week.
TOK
Tomorrow I will be approving your topics and knowledge issues for our next oral presentation.
December 2nd, 2013
World Cultural Geography
If you were not in class or were in class but did not finish... create a 20 question test based on the current unit (folk and popular culture). The format of the test should be: 5 multiple choice questions (should not be level 1 type questions; for example it should not state what the definition is and you choose the correct term), 5 true/false questions, 5 fill in the blank questions, and 5 open ended test questions (short answer or essay) –Also, make sure to answer the questions you create (you do not have to answer the open ended questions, just the multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank).
The last assignment previous to this one was to draw 4 pictures about 4inches x 6inches in size. Each picture should represent one of the four types of folk culture paintings from the Himalayas we talked about in class (Tibetan Buddhist, Animist, Hindu, Islamist). Also, make sure to be studying your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes. We will have a vocab quiz tomorrow and the vocab test on Friday. Also, you should be working on your chapter worksheets. The first half of the 5.1/5.2 Q and A as well as the 5.3/5.4 Q and A will be due on December 6th the second half will be due on the 10th which is the same day as the chapter test. The chapter reading can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet. The due date to have them done by is Friday of this week.
TOK
Essay prompt is Due December 3rd (tomorrow). Once again it should be proper TOK format (typed, 1200 word minimum, 3 copies)
•Art is a lie that brings us nearer to the truth’ –Pablo Picasso
–Evaluate this claim in relation to a specific art form •(visual arts, literature, theatre, etc…)
November 22th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
If you were not in class or were in class but did not finish... Draw 4 picture about 4inches x 6inches in size. Each picture should represent one of the four types of folk culture paintings from the Himalayas we talked about in class (Tibetan Buddhist, Animist, Hindu, Islamist). Also, make sure to be studying your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes. We will have a vocab quiz after the break. Also, if you will not be here next week you should be working on your chapter worksheet. The 5.1/5.2 Q and A as well as the 5.3/5.4 Q and A will be due on December 6th. The chapter reading can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
If you have been absent...•Create two knowledge issues based on the Area of Knowledge ART. Use the four main prompts (To what extent..., under what circumstances..., At what point..., On what basis...)and keep in mind the Ways of Knowing and the Areas of Knowledge. •One prompt should be specifically about “ART” and the second can be anything related to the WOK or AOK. Remember that these should not be subject specific.
Also the next Essay prompt will be Due December 3rd. Once again it should be proper TOK format (typed, 1200 word minimum, 3 copies)
•Art is a lie that brings us nearer to the truth’ –Pablo Picasso
–Evaluate this claim in relation to a specific art form •(visual arts, literature, theatre, etc…)
November 18th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to be studying your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes. We will have a vocab quiz next week on TUESDAY.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
If you have been absent...•Create two knowledge issues based on the Area of Knowledge ART. Use the four main prompts (To what extent..., under what circumstances..., At what point..., On what basis...)and keep in mind the Ways of Knowing and the Areas of Knowledge. •One prompt should be specifically about “ART” and the second can be anything related to the WOK or AOK. Remember that these should not be subject specific.
November 7th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Complete your vocab assignment for Wednesday. For the assignment you must write the definition for the chapter's vocab (VOCAB: Custom, Folk Culture, Habit, Pop Culture, Taboo). After writing the definition, come up with an example of the word and then explain why it's an example of the word.
AP Human Geography
Complete the following Language Worksheet. The reading for the worksheet can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
Write a TOK essay on the following prompt...
•"Only seeing general patterns can give us knowledge. Only seeing particular examples can give us understanding." To what extent do you agree with these assertions?
– Must be typed
•Three copies should be provided. One with your name and two without
- Use the TOK Essay Rubric
November 5th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Complete your vocab assignment for Wednesday. For the assignment you must write the definition for the chapter's vocab (VOCAB: Custom, Folk Culture, Habit, Pop Culture, Taboo). After writing the definition, come up with an example of the word and then explain why it's an example of the word.
AP Human Geography
Start reading the next chapter and working on the vocab. We are skipping chapter 4, so our next chapter will be chapter 5.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
If you did not complete your journal entry on which is the best Way of Knowing (WOK), complete it and turn it in tomorrow. Also keep in mind the Extended Essay deadlines.
October 29th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
Continue working on Test Corrections. In order to do the test corrections 1) Find the correct answer. 2) Write the definition for the correct word 3) Give a new example for the correct word.
After you have completed test corrections you are to create a 20 question test based on the unit. The format of the test should be: 5 multiple choice questions (should not be level 1 type questions; for example it should not state what the definition is and you choose the correct term), 5 true/false questions, 5 fill in the blank questions, and 5 open ended test questions (short answer or essay) –Also make sure to answer the questions you create (you do not have to answer the open ended questions). These two assignments are due on Thursday. You can refer to your notes to help you or you can look at the vocab for the unit HERE (MAKE SURE TO CLICK 'SHOW ALL').
WORLD CULTURAL GEO UNIT TEST WILL BE FRIDAY
AP Human Geography
HERE IS THE REVIEW SHEET FOR THE TEST. Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 31st. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Our vocab quiz will be tomorrow, the vocab test will be Wednesday the 30th and the Chapter test will be Nov. 1st.
October 24th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
AP Human Geography
Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 31st. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Our vocab quiz will be tomorrow, the vocab test will be Wednesday the 30th and the Chapter test will be Nov. 1st.
October 15th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete your vocab definitions and sentences for Friday's vocabulary test. If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Complete the assignment given in class on Brazil, all assignments will be due Tuesday.
AP Human Geography
Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 31st. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th
October 12th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Complete the assignment given in class on Brazil, all assignments will be due Tuesday.
AP Human Geography
Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 16th. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 8th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 4th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
In addition, be working on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 3rd, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
Our test for the current chapter will be tomorrow (Friday October 4th). To help prepare, finish the review worksheet we had worked on in class. If you lost the worksheet you can download it HERE. If you did not finish and you do not have your notes you can use the following chapter pdf. If you need the password just email me at [email protected]
AP Human Geography
If you are still working on the Why geography matters ch. 5 WORKSHEET... you can find the reading HERE. It is due tomorrow.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
In addition, be working on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 2nd, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Use the World Population Data sheet (you can download it HERE) and the International Population Database (click the yellow search box, find the country you had in class or if you were not here, pick any country and click submit at the bottom right side of the page and use the data sheet) to complete the worksheet we worked on in class if you did not complete it. Due Tomorrow. We will have a test on FRIDAY related to the material we have been discussing in class.
AP Human Geography
Tuesday we will have the Vocab test and the Chapter test will be on THURSDAY Oct. 3rd. Here are two powerpoint reviews to study from... here is the first and here is the second. If you are still working on the Why geography matters ch. 5 WORKSHEET... you can find the reading HERE.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
In addition, be working on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
September 30, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Use the World Population Data sheet (you can download it HERE) and the International Population Database (click the yellow search box, find the country you had in class or if you were not here, pick any country and click submit at the bottom right side of the page and use the data sheet) to complete the worksheet we worked on in class if you did not complete it. Due Thursday. We will have a test on FRIDAY related to the material we have been discussing in class.
AP Human Geography
Tuesday we will have the Vocab test and the Chapter test will be on Oct. 3rd. Here are two powerpoint reviews to study from... here is the first and here is the second.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
September 25, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Complete the World Population Data Sheet worksheet and map for Thursday, if you need the Data sheet you can download it HERE.
AP Human Geography
Complete the World Population Data Sheet worksheet and map for Thursday, if you need the Data sheet you can download it HERE. Complete the Chapter 2 Population worksheet for Friday the 27th. If you need the textbook, use the online access code I gave you in class or you can use this chapter 2 reading. Friday (the 27th) we will have the vocab quiz, Monday the 30th we will have the Vocab test, and the Chapter test will be on Oct. 1st.
TOK
Work on Extended Essays.
September 18, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete the Chapter 2 Population worksheet for Friday the 27th. If you need the textbook, use the online access code I gave you in class or you can use this chapter 2 reading. Next week Friday (the 27th) we will have the vocab quiz, Monday the 30th we will have the Vocab test, and the Chapter test will be on Oct. 1st.
TOK
Complete the following essay prompt for Wednesday (9/25)... Be sure to align your essay with the rubric.
What can be meant by the Panchatantra saying, ‘Knowledge is the true organ of sight, not the eyes’? Is it necessary to have clear ideas to see?
September 11, 2013
AP Human Geography
Study for Chapter test... it will be TOMORROW. Here is a review sheet for the exam. Here is the POWERPOINT REVIEW (VERY HELPFUL). Also, be working on the Why Geo Matters chapter 2 worksheet. (DUE Tomorrow) Here is the pdf of the reading.
TOK
Complete 2nd journal prompt for Thursday (9/12)... You can choose between the following two prompts:
1.The test of truth is whether or not reality confirms what one thinks. Do you agree? Justify your response and show what someone who disagrees with you might say.
OR
2.Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and knowing a historical period. What conclusions about the nature of knowledge can you reach?
September 10, 2013
AP Human Geography
Study for Chapter test... it will be on THURSDAY. Here is a review sheet for the exam. Also, be working on the Why Geo Matters chapter 2 worksheet. Here is the pdf of the reading.
World Cultural Geography
Study Notes for test TOMORROW
TOK
Complete 2nd journal prompt for Thursday (9/12)... You can choose between the following two prompts:
1.The test of truth is whether or not reality confirms what one thinks. Do you agree? Justify your response and show what someone who disagrees with you might say.
OR
2.Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and knowing a historical period. What conclusions about the nature of knowledge can you reach?
You can find the grading rubric HERE.
September 4, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete Section 1.3 worksheet due Friday.Here is Chapter 1 reading. The vocab quiz will be tomorrow, the vocab test on Tuesday and the Chapter test on Thursday of next week.
World Cultural Geography
Study Notes for test on Tuesday of NEXT WEEK. If you were NOT in class today, complete the following assignment: Write a 5 paragraph essay on the following prompt: Settlements can be found throughout Earth’s surface. Some of them are in perfect conditions and some of them, like settlements in Siberia, Russia where the average annual temperature is -5 degrees, are in very harsh conditions. Write a five paragraph essay (using proper format: intro, body, conclusion). If you were an explorer, where would you form a settlement? Why would you pick that place? What things would be necessary for your survival? What things would be a “deal breaker” in moving to a place?`
TOK
Read The Fine Art of Baloney Detection for tomorrow. Complete 2nd journal prompt for next Thursday (9/12)... You can choose between the following two prompts:
1.The test of truth is whether or not reality confirms what one thinks. Do you agree? Justify your response and show what someone who disagrees with you might say.
OR
2.Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and knowing a historical period. What conclusions about the nature of knowledge can you reach?
You can find the grading rubric HERE.
September 4, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete Section 1.3 worksheet due Friday.Here is Chapter 1 reading.
World Cultural Geography
Study Notes for test on Tuesday of NEXT WEEK.
TOK
Read The Fine Art of Baloney Detection for tomorrow.
August 30, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete section 1.2 worksheet, due Tuesday of next week and Section 1.3 worksheet will be due next Friday.
Here is Chapter 1 reading.
August 29, 2013
ALL CLASSES
Due Friday (August 30th) is 4-5 articles relating to US or World Events for our Emergency Lesson Plans Assignment. I will check tomorrow to make sure that you have the articles.
August 26, 2013
ALL CLASSES
Due Friday (August 30th) is 4-5 articles relating to US or World Events for our Emergency Lesson Plans Assignment. I will check Friday to make sure that you have the articles.
World Cultural Geography
Bring in one article on a foreign country along with a one paragraph summary of the article. The article can be from an online news source or a newspaper. Due Tomorrow 8/27.
AP Human Geography
Complete section 1.1 worksheet for Thursday (8/30). Section 1.2 worksheet will be due Tuesday of next week and Section 1.3 worksheet will be due next Friday.
Here is Chapter 1 reading.
Theory of Knowledge
Journal #1- Who do you think you are? How do you know? (due Thursday 8/30)
For tomorrow, bring in three articles. One that you believe is true, one you sort of believe is true, and one that you don't believe is true.
August 22, 2013
ALL CLASSES - Student Inventory is due Friday August 23. Remember the back has to be signed. Due next Friday (August 30th) is 4-5 articles relating to US or World Events for our Emergency Lesson Plans Assignment. I will check next Friday to make sure that you have the articles.
World Cultural Geography
Study the Mexico packet and complete the worksheet for tomorrow. If you need the Mexico culturegram reading you can find it HERE.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•It was Due Monday May 12th
May 9, 2014
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
THIS WEEKEND:
Here is the second practice exam, complete it for Monday along with the Practice FRQ. After you have taken the second practice exam.... Here is the answer key to the second exam and the explanations... Check yourself and use it to study.
You can find the first practice exam below if you want to study from that.
YOU CAN REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5.............UNIT 6............... UNIT 7
May 6, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. Finish the DBQ cold war essay that is due Monday.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th. (Tuesday I will not be after school due to a school meeting)
TONIGHT: We are in the home stretch now... Two Weeks and the Exam will be all over. HERE is the Practice Exam. Make sure to complete it by MONDAY.
YOU CAN REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5.............UNIT 6............... UNIT 7
May 2, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. Finish the DBQ cold war essay that is due Monday.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th. (Tuesday I will not be after school due to a school meeting)
TONIGHT: We are in the home stretch now... Two Weeks and the Exam will be all over. HERE is the Practice Exam. Make sure to complete it by MONDAY.
YOU CAN REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
May 1, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. You can also work on the DBQ cold war essay that is due Monday.
TOK
•ESSAY PROMPT
1000 words max
•“How important are the opinions of experts in the search for knowledge?”
•Make sure to include of at least one way of knowing and at least two areas of knowledge
•Due Monday May 12th
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
TONIGHT: Study for FRIDAY'S TEST and complete the following FRQ for tomorrow's class. (make sure to label)
Economic restructuring is transforming the world economy.
A. Define and discuss the key features of the new international division of labor (also known as global
division of labor).
B. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of the United
States.
C. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of developing
countries such as Mexico, China, and India.
Here is the first and second worksheet for chapter 11. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The first worksheet for chapter 12 is HERE. The Chapter test will be on Friday of THIS week.
Here is the Review sheet for the combined test on FRIDAY.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
April 29, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study the Cuba packet and your notes. You can also work on the DBQ cold war essay that is due Friday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
TONIGHT: Study for FRIDAY'S TEST and complete the following FRQ for tomorrow's class. (make sure to label)
Economic restructuring is transforming the world economy.
A. Define and discuss the key features of the new international division of labor (also known as global
division of labor).
B. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of the United
States.
C. Explain an impact of the new international division of labor on the socioeconomic structure of developing
countries such as Mexico, China, and India.
Here is the first and second worksheet for chapter 11. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The first worksheet for chapter 12 is HERE. The Chapter test will be on Friday of THIS week.
Here is the Review sheet for the combined test on FRIDAY.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
April 27, 2014
World Cultural Geography
If you did not finish the Cuba Worksheet in class, complete it and turn it in Wednesday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the first and second worksheet for chapter 11. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The first worksheet for chapter 12 is HERE. The Chapter test will be on Friday of THIS week.
Here is the Review sheet for the combined test on FRIDAY.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
April 21, 2014
World Cultural Geography
If you did not finish the Cuba Worksheet in class, complete it and turn it in Wednesday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the first worksheet for the chapter. This unit will combine chapters 11 and 12. The Chapter test will be on Friday of next week.
If you want to retake the Ch. 10 ag test complete the retake document.
ALSO YOU CAN START REVIEWING THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR THE AP EXAM: UNIT 1............ UNIT 2............... UNIT 3..................UNIT 4...............UNIT 5
TOK
Tomorrow we will begin our debates. 2nd period we have: Huber/Simon...Sapp/Patel....and Pintello/Valko
7th period: Smith/Kunz... Chappel/Mankin...Daskalakis/Lindberg...Davis/Matrai
April 15, 2014
World Cultural Geography
If you did not finish the North Korean Worksheet , finish the worksheet and read over the packet. It is currently over due. The test on N. Korea will be on Wednesday. HERE is a review guide.
April 10, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the North Korean Worksheet and read over the packet. It is currently over due. The test on N. Korea will be on TUESDAY.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10 and the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
The vocab test on Monday the 14th and the chapter test on Tuesday the 15th.
HEREare the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the exam.
April 7, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the North Korean Worksheet and read over the packet. The test on N. Korea will be on TUESDAY.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10 and the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
The vocab quiz will be on Friday the 11th, the vocab test on Monday the 14th and the chapter test on Tuesday the 15th.
HEREare the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the exam.
April 3, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the North Korean Worksheet and read over the packet. The worksheet is due Wednesday and the Test will be next Friday.
AP Human Geography
REMEMBER I will be after school everyday this quarter (with minor exceptions) to help review for the Final AP exam that is on May 13th.
Here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10 and the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
The vocab quiz will be on Friday the 11th, the vocab test on Monday the 14th and the chapter test on Tuesday the 15th.
HEREare the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the
exam
are the bonus slides which would be worth looking at as a review for the exam
March 21, 2014
AP Human Geography
If you want to get started on our next chapter (Chapter 10 Agriculture) here is the Part 1 Q and A as well as the Part 2 Q and A for chapter 10. Here is the Vocab list for the chapter as well.
If you want to retake the last test HERE is the review document you must complete. You must also make sure that all old assignments are turned in.
March 11, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Work on the current event topic presentation. We will be presenting in class on Friday. You must have a poster to present with. Make sure to bring in your materials to work on during Wednesday's and Thursday's class. Also, read and take notes on the UK packet and complete the UK worksheet. Prepare for the test on Tuesday.
AP Human Geography
Complete the chapter worksheets (part 1 and part 2) for the Development chapter (due Monday the 17th). The vocab quiz will be next Thursday and the vocab test will be next Friday. The Chapter test will be on Tuesday the 18th. Remember that if you had difficulty with the vocab from the HGIA book the HGIA reading can be found HERE. If you need the reading for Chapter 9: Development, HERE it is. HERE IS THE REVIEW SHEET FOR THE TEST.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Political Geography, complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Bring in a flash drive with your Prescribed Essay. Also, if you are giving a presentation HERE is the TKPPD to be filled out.
March 6, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Read and take notes on the UK packet and complete the UK worksheet.
AP Human Geography
Complete the chapter worksheets (part 1 and part 2) for the Development chapter (due Monday the 17th). The vocab quiz will be next Thursday and the vocab test will be next Friday. The Chapter test will be on Tuesday the 18th.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Political Geography, complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Bring in a flash drive with your Prescribed Essay. Also, if you are giving a presentation HERE is the TKPPD to be filled out.
February 26, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Read and take notes on the UK packet and complete the UK worksheet.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test on Political Geography, complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on Prescribed Essay.
February 15, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Read and take notes on the UK packet. Study the European map, test will be Friday.
AP Human Geography
Links for worksheets..."What is Nato?" link..and.."The EU in Slides"(Worksheet 1 and worksheet 2 for Political Geography)
If you were not here when we went over the power of place videos...complete the worksheets on Poland and Slovakia from the power of place video series. You can find the videos HERE.
Here is the REVIEW SHEET for the Political Geography test.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Rough draft for your prescribed essay is due NEXT WEDNESDAY
February 10, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework. Start reading the UK packet.
AP Human Geography
Links for worksheets..."What is Nato?" link..and.."The EU in Slides"
If you were not here when we went over the power of place videos...complete the worksheets on Poland and Slovakia from the power of place video series. You can find the videos HERE.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. If you want to retake the Religion test complete this worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
Outline for presentations are due FRIDAY
Rough draft for your prescribed essay is due NEXT WEDNESDAY
February 6, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete any old homework.
AP Human Geography
Complete the worksheets on Poland and Slovakia from the power of place video series for tomorrow. You can find the videos HERE.
If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. If you want to retake the Religion test complete this worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
If you were not in class today, complete the following...
•Write a couple paragraphs on how unspoken rules help to define group identity. Examine the relationship between unspoken rules and belonging. Make sure to use specific examples.
February 5, 2014
World Cultural Geography
STUDY FOR TOMORROW'S TEST. Also, Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided if you have not done so already. If you were not in class, use the US culture worksheet and pick 15 of the questions and turn them into multiple choice questions. Make sure you also answer the questions you create.
AP Human Geography
Study your notes. If you wish to retake the previous test on Ethnicity complete the following worksheet. If you want to retake the Religion test complete this worksheet. After completing the worksheet see me to schedule a retake.
TOK
If you were not in class today, complete one of the following essay prompts for tomorrow using the proper format for the prescribed essays. It should only contain 2 of the 3 paragraph sets of a normal prescribed essay.
•‘Moral wisdom seems to be as little connected to knowledge of ethical theory as playing good tennis is to knowledge of physics’ (Emrys Westacott). To what extent should our actions be guided by our theories in ethics and elsewhere?
Or
•Are reason and emotion equally necessary in justifying moral decisions?
February 2, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided if you have not done so already. If you were not in class, use the US culture worksheet and pick 15 of the questions and turn them into multiple choice questions. Make sure you also answer the questions you create.
AP Human Geography
CHAPTER TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY. Here is a review sheet for the chapter and the reading for the chapter.
TOK
If you were not in class today, complete one of the following essay prompts for tomorrow using the proper format for the prescribed essays. It should only contain 2 of the 3 paragraph sets of a normal prescribed essay.
•‘Moral wisdom seems to be as little connected to knowledge of ethical theory as playing good tennis is to knowledge of physics’ (Emrys Westacott). To what extent should our actions be guided by our theories in ethics and elsewhere?
Or
•Are reason and emotion equally necessary in justifying moral decisions?
January 29, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided. It will be due on Monday the 27th.
AP Human Geography
CHAPTER TEST HAS BEEN MOVED TO TUESDAY. Work on the Q and A worksheets (part 1 and part 2). They will be due Friday the 31st. If you are absent you are responsible for any missed material. The vocab quiz will be Wednesday and vocab test will be FRIDAY. Here is a review sheet for the chapter and the reading for the chapter.
TOK
Start writing your outline for your prescribed essay (due Friday the 31st). Also if you haven't thought of a real life situation... be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation and turn in your idea.
January 28, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided. It will be due on Monday the 27th.
AP Human Geography
Work on the Q and A worksheets (part 1 and part 2). They will be due Friday the 31st (the same day as the chapter test). If you are absent you are responsible for any missed material. The vocab quiz will be Wednesday and vocab test will be Thursday. Here is a review sheet for the chapter.
TOK
Start writing your outline for your prescribed essay (due Friday the 31st). Also if you haven't thought of a real life situation... be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation and turn in your idea.
January 22, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the US cultural worksheet using the handout I provided. It will be due on Monday the 27th.
AP Human Geography
Work on the Q and A worksheets (part 1 and part 2). They will be due Friday the 31st (the same day as the chapter test). If you are absent you are responsible for any missed material. The vocab quiz will be Wednesday of next week and the vocab test will be Thursday of next week.
TOK
Start writing your outline for your prescribed essay (due Friday the 31st). Also if you haven't thought of a real life situation... be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation and turn in your idea.
January 15, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Complete the following Chapter Review worksheet. Test is TOMORROW. Chapter reading can be found HERE.
AP Human Geography
Thursday we will have our chapter test for Religion Make sure to be studying. HERE is a review sheet. Also, remember that the chapter worksheets are due Thursday.
TOK
Decide on which essay you would like to do (choose 2). Next week we will be writing outlines on them. Also be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation.
January 13, 2014
World Cultural Geography
Study your notes. We will have a TEST on Thursday.
AP Human Geography
Thursday we will have our chapter test and the vocab test will be Wednesday for Religion chapter. Make sure to be studying. HERE is a review sheet that I handed out in class. Also, remember that the chapter worksheets are due Thursday.
TOK
Decide on which essay you would like to do (choose 2). Next week we will be writing outlines on them. Also be thinking of a real world situation/story from which you will extract your knowledge issue for the presentation.
December 12, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Study your notes. If you were not here the other day while we were doing the map activity then complete this worksheet. If you need the reading,the chapter can be found HERE.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the last chapter test (Chapter 5: Language), you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
Work on your class presentation projects. Remember to use the rubric as your guide.
December 5th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Study your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture for the TEST TOMORROW. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes, Here is the chapter review worksheet for the TEST ON TUESDAY. We will have the vocab test tomorrow. Also, you should be working on your chapter worksheets. The first half of the 5.1/5.2 Q and A as well as the 5.3/5.4 Q and A will be due on December 6th the second half will be due on the 10th which is the same day as the chapter test. The chapter reading can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet. The due date to have them done by is Friday of this week.
TOK
Tomorrow I will be approving your topics and knowledge issues for our next oral presentation.
December 2nd, 2013
World Cultural Geography
If you were not in class or were in class but did not finish... create a 20 question test based on the current unit (folk and popular culture). The format of the test should be: 5 multiple choice questions (should not be level 1 type questions; for example it should not state what the definition is and you choose the correct term), 5 true/false questions, 5 fill in the blank questions, and 5 open ended test questions (short answer or essay) –Also, make sure to answer the questions you create (you do not have to answer the open ended questions, just the multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank).
The last assignment previous to this one was to draw 4 pictures about 4inches x 6inches in size. Each picture should represent one of the four types of folk culture paintings from the Himalayas we talked about in class (Tibetan Buddhist, Animist, Hindu, Islamist). Also, make sure to be studying your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes. We will have a vocab quiz tomorrow and the vocab test on Friday. Also, you should be working on your chapter worksheets. The first half of the 5.1/5.2 Q and A as well as the 5.3/5.4 Q and A will be due on December 6th the second half will be due on the 10th which is the same day as the chapter test. The chapter reading can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet. The due date to have them done by is Friday of this week.
TOK
Essay prompt is Due December 3rd (tomorrow). Once again it should be proper TOK format (typed, 1200 word minimum, 3 copies)
•Art is a lie that brings us nearer to the truth’ –Pablo Picasso
–Evaluate this claim in relation to a specific art form •(visual arts, literature, theatre, etc…)
November 22th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
If you were not in class or were in class but did not finish... Draw 4 picture about 4inches x 6inches in size. Each picture should represent one of the four types of folk culture paintings from the Himalayas we talked about in class (Tibetan Buddhist, Animist, Hindu, Islamist). Also, make sure to be studying your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes. We will have a vocab quiz after the break. Also, if you will not be here next week you should be working on your chapter worksheet. The 5.1/5.2 Q and A as well as the 5.3/5.4 Q and A will be due on December 6th. The chapter reading can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
If you have been absent...•Create two knowledge issues based on the Area of Knowledge ART. Use the four main prompts (To what extent..., under what circumstances..., At what point..., On what basis...)and keep in mind the Ways of Knowing and the Areas of Knowledge. •One prompt should be specifically about “ART” and the second can be anything related to the WOK or AOK. Remember that these should not be subject specific.
Also the next Essay prompt will be Due December 3rd. Once again it should be proper TOK format (typed, 1200 word minimum, 3 copies)
•Art is a lie that brings us nearer to the truth’ –Pablo Picasso
–Evaluate this claim in relation to a specific art form •(visual arts, literature, theatre, etc…)
November 18th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to be studying your notes on Folk culture vs. Pop Culture. You can read the chapter HERE. If you need the password to access the reading make sure to email me. The notes we have been taking in class our based on the reading so if you missed something make sure to take notes on the reading.
AP Human Geography
Make sure you are reading the chapter and studying the notes. We will have a vocab quiz next week on TUESDAY.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
If you have been absent...•Create two knowledge issues based on the Area of Knowledge ART. Use the four main prompts (To what extent..., under what circumstances..., At what point..., On what basis...)and keep in mind the Ways of Knowing and the Areas of Knowledge. •One prompt should be specifically about “ART” and the second can be anything related to the WOK or AOK. Remember that these should not be subject specific.
November 7th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Complete your vocab assignment for Wednesday. For the assignment you must write the definition for the chapter's vocab (VOCAB: Custom, Folk Culture, Habit, Pop Culture, Taboo). After writing the definition, come up with an example of the word and then explain why it's an example of the word.
AP Human Geography
Complete the following Language Worksheet. The reading for the worksheet can be found HERE.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
Write a TOK essay on the following prompt...
•"Only seeing general patterns can give us knowledge. Only seeing particular examples can give us understanding." To what extent do you agree with these assertions?
– Must be typed
•Three copies should be provided. One with your name and two without
- Use the TOK Essay Rubric
November 5th, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Complete your vocab assignment for Wednesday. For the assignment you must write the definition for the chapter's vocab (VOCAB: Custom, Folk Culture, Habit, Pop Culture, Taboo). After writing the definition, come up with an example of the word and then explain why it's an example of the word.
AP Human Geography
Start reading the next chapter and working on the vocab. We are skipping chapter 4, so our next chapter will be chapter 5.
TEST RETAKES: If you wish to retake the last test, you must make sure that all of your assignments have been completed, you must complete the review sheet (which most of you have already done), and you must complete the following question sheet.
TOK
If you did not complete your journal entry on which is the best Way of Knowing (WOK), complete it and turn it in tomorrow. Also keep in mind the Extended Essay deadlines.
October 29th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
Continue working on Test Corrections. In order to do the test corrections 1) Find the correct answer. 2) Write the definition for the correct word 3) Give a new example for the correct word.
After you have completed test corrections you are to create a 20 question test based on the unit. The format of the test should be: 5 multiple choice questions (should not be level 1 type questions; for example it should not state what the definition is and you choose the correct term), 5 true/false questions, 5 fill in the blank questions, and 5 open ended test questions (short answer or essay) –Also make sure to answer the questions you create (you do not have to answer the open ended questions). These two assignments are due on Thursday. You can refer to your notes to help you or you can look at the vocab for the unit HERE (MAKE SURE TO CLICK 'SHOW ALL').
WORLD CULTURAL GEO UNIT TEST WILL BE FRIDAY
AP Human Geography
HERE IS THE REVIEW SHEET FOR THE TEST. Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 31st. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Our vocab quiz will be tomorrow, the vocab test will be Wednesday the 30th and the Chapter test will be Nov. 1st.
October 24th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
AP Human Geography
Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 31st. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Our vocab quiz will be tomorrow, the vocab test will be Wednesday the 30th and the Chapter test will be Nov. 1st.
October 15th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
Make sure to complete your vocab definitions and sentences for Friday's vocabulary test. If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Complete the assignment given in class on Brazil, all assignments will be due Tuesday.
AP Human Geography
Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 31st. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th
October 12th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake. Complete the assignment given in class on Brazil, all assignments will be due Tuesday.
AP Human Geography
Complete the 3.1/3.2 worksheet and the 3.3/3.4 worksheet for the 16th. If you need the text it can be found HERE. I f you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 8th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
Work on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 4th, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
AP Human Geography
If you wish to retake the previous test complete the following document found HERE, This will be the first of 2 documents you will have to complete. The second will be given to you once you verify the answers on this sheet with me. Once the second document has been completed you will be allowed to schedule a retake.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
In addition, be working on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 3rd, 2013
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR TEACHER OF THE MONTH :) You can find the survey HERE.
World Cultural Geography
Our test for the current chapter will be tomorrow (Friday October 4th). To help prepare, finish the review worksheet we had worked on in class. If you lost the worksheet you can download it HERE. If you did not finish and you do not have your notes you can use the following chapter pdf. If you need the password just email me at [email protected]
AP Human Geography
If you are still working on the Why geography matters ch. 5 WORKSHEET... you can find the reading HERE. It is due tomorrow.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
In addition, be working on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
October 2nd, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Use the World Population Data sheet (you can download it HERE) and the International Population Database (click the yellow search box, find the country you had in class or if you were not here, pick any country and click submit at the bottom right side of the page and use the data sheet) to complete the worksheet we worked on in class if you did not complete it. Due Tomorrow. We will have a test on FRIDAY related to the material we have been discussing in class.
AP Human Geography
Tuesday we will have the Vocab test and the Chapter test will be on THURSDAY Oct. 3rd. Here are two powerpoint reviews to study from... here is the first and here is the second. If you are still working on the Why geography matters ch. 5 WORKSHEET... you can find the reading HERE.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
In addition, be working on your TOK oral presentation topic. The topic is due Monday. We will start presentations starting Monday the 14th.
September 30, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Use the World Population Data sheet (you can download it HERE) and the International Population Database (click the yellow search box, find the country you had in class or if you were not here, pick any country and click submit at the bottom right side of the page and use the data sheet) to complete the worksheet we worked on in class if you did not complete it. Due Thursday. We will have a test on FRIDAY related to the material we have been discussing in class.
AP Human Geography
Tuesday we will have the Vocab test and the Chapter test will be on Oct. 3rd. Here are two powerpoint reviews to study from... here is the first and here is the second.
TOK
For MONDAY: Complete ONE of the following for your journal entry, Make sure to fully develop your thoughts and use the rubric for a TOK essay. This IS A SUMMATIVE.
•“All of the other Ways of Knowing are controlled by language.” What does this statement mean and do you think it is a fair representation of the relationship between perception, emotion, reason, and language?
•Ezra Pound once said “The sum of human wisdom is not contained in any one language, and no single language is capable of expressing all forms and degrees of human comprehension…” Do you agree or disagree? Analyze the statement and your response.
September 25, 2013
World Cultural Geography
Complete the World Population Data Sheet worksheet and map for Thursday, if you need the Data sheet you can download it HERE.
AP Human Geography
Complete the World Population Data Sheet worksheet and map for Thursday, if you need the Data sheet you can download it HERE. Complete the Chapter 2 Population worksheet for Friday the 27th. If you need the textbook, use the online access code I gave you in class or you can use this chapter 2 reading. Friday (the 27th) we will have the vocab quiz, Monday the 30th we will have the Vocab test, and the Chapter test will be on Oct. 1st.
TOK
Work on Extended Essays.
September 18, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete the Chapter 2 Population worksheet for Friday the 27th. If you need the textbook, use the online access code I gave you in class or you can use this chapter 2 reading. Next week Friday (the 27th) we will have the vocab quiz, Monday the 30th we will have the Vocab test, and the Chapter test will be on Oct. 1st.
TOK
Complete the following essay prompt for Wednesday (9/25)... Be sure to align your essay with the rubric.
What can be meant by the Panchatantra saying, ‘Knowledge is the true organ of sight, not the eyes’? Is it necessary to have clear ideas to see?
September 11, 2013
AP Human Geography
Study for Chapter test... it will be TOMORROW. Here is a review sheet for the exam. Here is the POWERPOINT REVIEW (VERY HELPFUL). Also, be working on the Why Geo Matters chapter 2 worksheet. (DUE Tomorrow) Here is the pdf of the reading.
TOK
Complete 2nd journal prompt for Thursday (9/12)... You can choose between the following two prompts:
1.The test of truth is whether or not reality confirms what one thinks. Do you agree? Justify your response and show what someone who disagrees with you might say.
OR
2.Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and knowing a historical period. What conclusions about the nature of knowledge can you reach?
September 10, 2013
AP Human Geography
Study for Chapter test... it will be on THURSDAY. Here is a review sheet for the exam. Also, be working on the Why Geo Matters chapter 2 worksheet. Here is the pdf of the reading.
World Cultural Geography
Study Notes for test TOMORROW
TOK
Complete 2nd journal prompt for Thursday (9/12)... You can choose between the following two prompts:
1.The test of truth is whether or not reality confirms what one thinks. Do you agree? Justify your response and show what someone who disagrees with you might say.
OR
2.Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and knowing a historical period. What conclusions about the nature of knowledge can you reach?
You can find the grading rubric HERE.
September 4, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete Section 1.3 worksheet due Friday.Here is Chapter 1 reading. The vocab quiz will be tomorrow, the vocab test on Tuesday and the Chapter test on Thursday of next week.
World Cultural Geography
Study Notes for test on Tuesday of NEXT WEEK. If you were NOT in class today, complete the following assignment: Write a 5 paragraph essay on the following prompt: Settlements can be found throughout Earth’s surface. Some of them are in perfect conditions and some of them, like settlements in Siberia, Russia where the average annual temperature is -5 degrees, are in very harsh conditions. Write a five paragraph essay (using proper format: intro, body, conclusion). If you were an explorer, where would you form a settlement? Why would you pick that place? What things would be necessary for your survival? What things would be a “deal breaker” in moving to a place?`
TOK
Read The Fine Art of Baloney Detection for tomorrow. Complete 2nd journal prompt for next Thursday (9/12)... You can choose between the following two prompts:
1.The test of truth is whether or not reality confirms what one thinks. Do you agree? Justify your response and show what someone who disagrees with you might say.
OR
2.Compare and contrast knowing a friend to knowing how to swim, knowing a scientific theory and knowing a historical period. What conclusions about the nature of knowledge can you reach?
You can find the grading rubric HERE.
September 4, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete Section 1.3 worksheet due Friday.Here is Chapter 1 reading.
World Cultural Geography
Study Notes for test on Tuesday of NEXT WEEK.
TOK
Read The Fine Art of Baloney Detection for tomorrow.
August 30, 2013
AP Human Geography
Complete section 1.2 worksheet, due Tuesday of next week and Section 1.3 worksheet will be due next Friday.
Here is Chapter 1 reading.
August 29, 2013
ALL CLASSES
Due Friday (August 30th) is 4-5 articles relating to US or World Events for our Emergency Lesson Plans Assignment. I will check tomorrow to make sure that you have the articles.
August 26, 2013
ALL CLASSES
Due Friday (August 30th) is 4-5 articles relating to US or World Events for our Emergency Lesson Plans Assignment. I will check Friday to make sure that you have the articles.
World Cultural Geography
Bring in one article on a foreign country along with a one paragraph summary of the article. The article can be from an online news source or a newspaper. Due Tomorrow 8/27.
AP Human Geography
Complete section 1.1 worksheet for Thursday (8/30). Section 1.2 worksheet will be due Tuesday of next week and Section 1.3 worksheet will be due next Friday.
Here is Chapter 1 reading.
Theory of Knowledge
Journal #1- Who do you think you are? How do you know? (due Thursday 8/30)
For tomorrow, bring in three articles. One that you believe is true, one you sort of believe is true, and one that you don't believe is true.
August 22, 2013
ALL CLASSES - Student Inventory is due Friday August 23. Remember the back has to be signed. Due next Friday (August 30th) is 4-5 articles relating to US or World Events for our Emergency Lesson Plans Assignment. I will check next Friday to make sure that you have the articles.