right now…

RIGHT NOW…• Sign up for your Unit 0 packet at the Supply Center.

– If you owe me any work, turn it into the BLUE bin by the door.

• Then, silently find your seat and take out a pen AND a pencil.

• When you receive your packet, understand that you will NOT receive another copy of it. If you lose it or damage it, it is your responsibility to get a hold of it, either by copying it from a friend or by printing it off online.

• You MUST bring it to class everyday. If you choose not to have it in class, I may choose not to have you in class.

UNIT 0 – BACK TO BASICSGeography, History, Time

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT write their HW:

– Review vocabulary AND do vocabulary practice on pg. 2 – due tomorrow.

–Quiz on Monday, 09/09 – learn all of the US states and their locations on a map. Spelling counts. You must also know their abbreviations. (This is not a joke. Get serious. We’re in the big leagues now.)

– Don’t forget – EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TODAY AFTER SCHOOL!

• SWBAT remediate continents, oceans, and the states.

NOW…

• Write your name on your packet in PEN.• Take a minute to SILENTLY flip through your packet.• Your packet will go under the “NOTES” divider when

it is not in use.

• Put your pen away. With your pencil, go over the continents and the oceans on page 3.– Remember – How many continents are there? How

many oceans? Be sure to correctly spell/locate them.

Continents

• 7 continents made up of 5 land masses.

1. Asia2. Africa3. North America4. South America5. Australia6. Antarctica7. Europe

• Asia and Europe connected on one land mass

• North America and South America are on one land mass

Oceans

• Water makes up 70% of the Earth

• 5 oceans total

1. Pacific Ocean2. Atlantic Ocean3. Indian Ocean4. Arctic Ocean5. Southern (Antarctic) Ocean

• All connected oceans World Ocean

MAP OF THE WORLD (CONTINENTS)

ASIA

AFRICA

AUSTRALIA

ANTARCTICA

SOUTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

EUROPE

MAP OF THE WORLD (OCEANS)

PACIFIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN

SOUTHERN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN

ARCTIC OCEAN

United States

of America

Alaska (NW of the contiguous states)

Hawaii (W of the contiguous states)

Canada (N)

Mexico (S)

THE UNITED STATES

Northeast Region

UNITED STATES

• Remember, by Monday you need to know– Every state– The location of each state– The correct spelling of each state– The correct abbreviation for each state

– List of states (click)

VOCABULARY PRACTICEAnswer the following in complete sentences. You may not use your packet.

1. Explain how Earth, continents, countries, states, and cities relate to each other.

2. Explain how Earth, continents, and oceans relate to each other.3. What is the difference between lines of latitude and lines of

longitude?4. Name the most important line of latitude and line of longitude.5. What word would describe “half of the earth”?

• Finished? Go to the Supply Center and grab 2 different colored pencils. Silently return to your seat and write down your HW.

OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT write their HW:– Study US states (spelling, abbreviations, locations),

Alabama cities/counties, and relationships between vocabulary words (#1-11)• QUIZ ON MONDAY!

• SWBAT identify important cities/counties in Alabama.

• SWBAT practice locations, spellings, and abbreviations of the 50 states in the US.

Montgomery

TuscaloosaBirmingham

Huntsville

Mobile

Gadsden

Dothan FLORIDA

TENNESSEEM

ISSI

SSIP

PI

GULF OF MEXICOGE

ORG

IA

USING THE COUNTIES MAP AND 2 COLORED

PENCILS:• Lightly shade in

Greene, Jefferson, and Montgomery in the same color.

• Lightly shade in Hale, Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Sumter, and Marengo in the same color.

NOW…• Use this as practice time for Monday’s Quiz.– States song 1– States song 2

• You will need to know the following:– All 50 states (practice sheet)

• Locations, spelling, abbreviation– Alabama

• Important cities (with spelling)• Borders • Counties (the shaded ones)

– Vocabulary • Relationship between them (look over vocabulary practice, 1-

11)


– Read/annotate notes on page 7 (I-III) – due tomorrow– Read/annotate pg. 9 (“History”) – due tomorrow– US Capitals quiz: Monday, 09.16– Unit 0 Test: Wednesday, 09.18– 9/11 Essay: due by email on Tuesday, 09.24 (midnight)

• SWBAT take/grade their Unit 0 Map Quiz.– Put everything away except a pen/pencil. REMAIN SILENT.– You will have 25 minutes.– You can listen to your own music as long as (1) you have

headphones, (2) I can’t hear it, and (3) it is not on a cellphone.

• SWBAT identify state capitals.

GRADING CORRECTIONS

1. Be sure you tracked each section of the quiz by writing in the total amount of points for the section next to the section title.

2. Add up all of your points. Write it on the first line in the box below your name. Be sure to include the bonus (since this is a quiz).

3. Divide your total points by 50. You will get a decimal.

4. Multiply decimal by 100. This is your score. Write it on the percentage line.

• 102%-90 = A• 89-80 = B• 79-70 = C• 69-60 = D• Below 60 is an “F”

Silently pass up your quiz and red pen.

Once you have passed it up, take out your packet and turn to page 6. REMAIN SILENT.


– Read/annotate notes on page 8 (IV – “Geography”) – due tomorrow

– Read/annotate notes on page 10 (“Geography”) – due tomorrow– EXTRA CREDIT QUIZ A: Watch Obama’s interview tonight on Syria.

Summarize the interview in one page. Basic questions to answer: Why does he believe the US should intervene in Syria? What challenges are there in entering the war? Who are his opponents and why?

– US Capitals quiz: Monday, 09.16– Unit 0 Test: Wednesday, 09.18– 9/11 Essay: due by email on Tuesday, 09.24 (midnight)

• SWBAT analyze History and time notes.

• SWBAT practice creating timelines.

Capitals quiz Unit 0 Test

9/11 Essay due@midnight (email)

MICHEL ABSENT

MICHEL ABSENTMICHEL ABSENT

STATE CAPITALS

• Remember, by Monday you need to know:– Every state capital and the correct spelling.– The location of each state.– The correct spelling of each state.– The correct abbreviation for each state.

– List of state capitals (click)

“HISTORY,” PG. 9

• Last night, you were supposed to read and annotate the article on pg. 9 of your packet entitled “History.”

• In your bellringer notebook, answer the questions from the article. Be sure to follow all directions. Answer in complete sentences.– This is NOT the time to try to annotate your work now.

• You will have 8 minutes. (annotations)

PG. 7: NOTES• “He who controls the past controls the future. He who

controls the present controls the past.” – George Orwell (annotations)

1. Take 30 seconds to analyze (break down) the quote.2. Then, turn to your group. Take 1 minute to try to analyze it as

a group.3. Then, take 2 minutes to evaluate (judge; form an opinion) on

the quote – Do you agree? Why/why not? Give proof.4. Then, we will turn as a class and spend a few minutes

discussing it.

RIGHT NOW…

• Keep in mind you are about to change seats. While you are waiting, please write down your HW for tonight:– Read/annotate pg. 12 “Dreaming Upside-Down” by

Tom Peterson – due tomorrow– Remember: Quiz on Monday!

• NOTE: TOMORROW WE ARE MEETING IN THE MAC LAB – ROOM 102. Don’t be late.

WHAT’S ON MONDAY’S QUIZ?

• You will need to know the following:– All 50 states• Locations, spelling, abbreviation

– All 50 state capitals• Spelling

– Be sure to use your practice sheets!

BUT WHAT ABOUT THAT PROJECT WE HAVE DUE ON 9.24?3 PARTS TO PROJECT 3 GRADES

1. Timeline (physically brought in on Wed., 9.25)– Create a timeline with 9/11 intersecting with your own life (example to be shown on

Monday). Must have at least 3 visuals (pictures, drawing, graphs, etc.)• 9/11: Must include Sept. 11, 2001 + 3 other events related to 9/11 (causes/effects).• You: Must include your birth + 5 other important events that changed your life.

2. Interview (emailed to me)– Must interview one relative or person in the community who is old enough to remember

the events of 9/11 as they took place.• Must include your actual interview questions that you wrote ahead of time (at least 10 questions

related to 9/11). Must be typed.• Must include the transcript (written or printed version)of the interview. Must be typed.

3. Written: Essay (emailed to me)– 2-3 pages + cover page + works cited page. Must be double-spaced.

• Part 1: Analysis and Evaluation of 9/11 (must include link to war in Iraq)• Part 2: Effects of 9/11 on real life (summary of YOUR interview compared/contrasted to summary

of FIRST-HAND account of 9/11)

• EXTRA CREDIT Presentation of interview and timeline (3-4 minutes)– Must sign up ahead of time

OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT take out last night’s HW:– B/R notebook – “Geography” questions– Annotations of pg. 8 (V-VI)

• SWBAT analyze opposing sides of a debate.

• SWBAT evaluate how our senses create perceptions and prejudice.

PERCEPTION

CHANGES EVERYTHI

NG

TAKE OUT YOUR B/R NOTEBOOK• Title the next PAGE

“Mercator vs. Gall-Peters (pg. 11)”

• Turn to pg. 11 of your Unit 0 packet

• Begin reading and annotating the text.

• Then complete the chart as you see it here.

• You will have 15 minutes to complete everything.

MERCATOR

GALL-PETERS

SIDE BY SIDE(VIDEO)

HAVE OUT YOUR UNIT 0 PACKET. TURN TO PG. 7.• Evaluate (give an opinion on; judge) the following quote by analyzing

it (2pts) and then giving your opinion with EVIDENCE (2pts).– “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present

controls the past.” – George Orwell• Analysis translate both sentences.

– According to George Orwell, (1) whoever controls the way the past is being told creates the future. (1) Whoever is in charge NOW gets to decide the way the past is being told.

• Evaluation give an opinion AND a great example of why you agree/disagree with it.– (1) I agree with Orwell because (1) ….– (1) I disagree with Orwell because (1) ….

• HINT: Hmmm…I wonder if this will pop up on Wednesday’s Unit 0 test? I think it might…Maybe I’ll pay close attention.

NOW TURN TO PG. 13: TIMELINES• Using the basic parts of a timeline, build Timeline A using

the following information:

• Jennifer is doing a project on her life for class. In order for her to do this, she needs to turn in a timeline with her project. She has decided the information she wants to show:– Born – 1992– Accepted into UAB – 2010 – Moved to Birmingham – 2006– Becomes best friends with Kiara – 2000– Enters 1st grade – 1997

The GIVEN information

GIVEN INFORMATION– Born – 1992– Accepted into UAB – 2010 – Moved to Birmingham – 2006– Becomes best friends with Kiara –

2000– Enters 1st grade – 1997

Jennifer’s Life

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

1992: Born

1997: 1st grade

2000:Best friend

2006: Birmingham

2010: UAB acceptance

Good, basic timeline needs:1. Title2. Markers3. Event4. Event dates

NOW ON YOUR OWN…

• Using the basic parts of a timeline, build Timeline B using the following information:

• DeAndre is making a gift for his parents’ anniversary. He is using the following information:– Mom and Dad get married: 1995– Mom and Dad had first kid (DeAndre): 1999– Mom and Dad had second kid (Marcus): 2007– Mom and Dad meet at UA: 1991– Mom and Dad buy first house: 2003

KEVIN COSGROVE’S LAST CALL

• Video

UNIT 0 EXAM REVIEW STARTS HERE.

RIGHT NOW…• Have out a pen/pencil, AND your:

1. Unit 0 Packet• All articles, notes, and stories should be annotated and highlighted.• Pg. 13: Timelines A and B should be complete with Jennifer and DeAndre’s

story. (Thurs., 09.19)

2. Bellringer notebook• Unit 0 Articles Analysis Questions (Wed., 09.18)• Unit 0 Basic Notes Application Questions, Continued (Fri., 09.20)• Unit 0 Skills Practice (Tues., 09.24)• Unit 0 Skills Practice, Continued (Wed., 09.25)

3. Binder • HW/Misc.: “Response to Dreaming Upside Down, Pg. 12”– 3 paragraphs (

Tues., 09.17)

http://www.msmichelshistoryclass.weebly.com/

TODAY, WE ARE QUICKLY REVIEWING:

• Timelines (pg. 7, 13)

• Orientation (pg. 8) – use maps from pgs. 3-5

• How to analyze/evaluate Orwell’s quote (pg. 7)

• How to answer questions based on documents (from the articles – all articles will be tested)

Jennifer’s GIVEN INFORMATION– Born – 1992– Accepted into UAB – 2010 – Moved to Birmingham – 2006– Becomes best friends with Kiara –

2000– Enters 1st grade – 1997

Jennifer’s Life

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

1992: Born

1997: 1st grade

2000:Best friend

2006: Birmingham

2010: UAB acceptance


DeAndre’s GIVEN INFORMATION– Mom and Dad get married: 1995– Mom and Dad had first kid (DeAndre): 1999– Mom and Dad had second kid (Marcus): 2007– Mom and Dad meet at UA: 1991– Mom and Dad buy first house: 2003

Mom and Dad’s Married Life

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

1991: Meet at UA

1995: Get married

1999: DeAndre born 2007: Marcus born

2003: First house


TIMELINE PRACTICE (PG. 7)Bellringer notebook, 09.24• Jonathan is creating a timeline on the

life of Tupac Shakur. Jonathan needs to use 5 years between this markers. He will use the following information in order to complete the timeline:

o Tupac’s birth 1971o Tupac’s death 1996o Tupac moves to California

1988o Tupac releases album “Me Against

the World” 1995o Tupac enters Baltimore School for the

Arts 1986o Tupac shot 5 times 1994

Bellringer notebook, 09.25• Create a timeline using the following

information about Aaliyah’s life. There should be 5 years between the markers.

o Aaliyah born1979o Appeared on “Star Search”

1984o Released second album “One in a

Million” 1996o Graduated from high school 1997o Appeared in movie “Romeo Must Die”

2000o Died in plane crash2001

ORIENTATION PRACTICE (PG. 8 – MAPS FROM PGS. 3-5)

Bellringer notebook, 09.2020. Draw a compass rose with the 8

major points.21. Which continent is directly north of

Africa and west of Asia?22. Which continent is directly southeast

of Asia and northeast of Antarctica?23. Which ocean is west of North America

and east of Asia?24. Which US states are directly north of

Florida?25. Which US state is southeast of

Tennessee?26. Which US state is west of Canada and

northwest of the United States?27. Which US states is north of the Gulf of

Mexico and east of Texas?

Bellringer notebook, 09.24, #2a. In which direction is Canada from the

contiguous United States?b. In which direction is Europe from

Africa?c. In which direction is the Pacific Ocean

from North America?d. In which direction is the Gulf of

Mexico from Alabama?e. In which direction is Louisiana from

Texas?f. In which direction is the Indian Ocean

from Asia?g. In which direction is Washington state

from Alabama?h. In which direction is Maine from

Alabama?i. In which direction is the contiguous

United States from Mexico?

ANALYSIS/EVALUATION PRACTICE OF ORWELL’S QUOTE – PG. 7

• Evaluate (give an opinion on; judge) the following quote by analyzing it (2pts) and then giving your opinion with EVIDENCE (2pts).– “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls

the present controls the past.” – George Orwell• Analysis translate both sentences.– According to George Orwell, (1) whoever controls the way the

past is being told creates the future. (1) Whoever is in charge NOW gets to decide the way the past is being told.

• Evaluation give an opinion AND a great example of why you agree/disagree with it.– (1) I agree with Orwell because (1) ….– (1) I disagree with Orwell because (1) ….

MORE ORWELL PRACTICE

• For many generations, Gray people have been told by the Pink people that Grays are stupid and have never done anything good. The Pink are the most powerful group in Imaginary Land. Gray people begin to believe they are stupid. If Orwell’s quote is true, what will the Gray people probably do in the future for Imaginary Land and WHY?

OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT write their HW:– Study for Unit 0 Exam

• Monday (Sept. 30): States/Capitals• Tuesday (Oct. 1): General Exam (including general maps,

vocabulary, articles, orientation, timelines)– 9/11 Project due dates:

• Timeline: Friday, Oct. 4 (in class)• Interview and Essay: Thursday, Oct. 3 by midnight (by email)

• SWBAT practice for their Unit 0 Exam.

B/R: UNIT 0 PRACTICEDo not use your notes/any help.

• Create a timeline using the following information about Aaliyah’s life. There should be 5 years between the markers.

o Aaliyah born1979o Released second album “One in a Million” 1996o Graduated from high school 1997o Appeared in movie “Romeo Must Die” 2000o Died in plane crash2001

PRACTICE Timeline• Create a timeline on

Cynthia’s life with 5 years between the markers using the following information:

o Graduates high school (2002)

o Marriage to Tyrone (2005)o Birth (1984)o Becomes doctor (2009)o Gives birth to Tyler (2010)

Orientationa. In which direction is Asia from the

Indian Ocean?b. In which direction is Australia

from Africa?c. In which direction is Africa from

the Atlantic Ocean?d. Which continent is south of North

America?e. Which continent is west of

Europe?f. Which continent is southwest of

Asia?g. Which state is north of Alabama?h. Which US state is west of

Georgia?

VOCABULARY PRACTICE

• If “A” represents city, “B” represents county, and “D” represents country, then “C” will represent ____.

• If “F” represents Earth, “E” represents continent, and “C” represents country, then “D” will represent ____.

C ADEF B

ORWELL PRACTICE• For many generations, Gray

people have been told by the Pink people that Grays are stupid and have never done anything good. The Pink are the most powerful group in Imaginary Land. Gray people begin to believe they are stupid. If Orwell’s quote is true, what will the Gray people probably do in the future for the progress of Imaginary Land and WHY?

• If Orwell’s quote is true, the Gray people will probably do nothing for the progress of Imaginary Land in the future because they have begun to believe the limitations that the Pinks have set upon them.

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONSPG. 9 “HISTORY”

• In your own words, what is the consequence of history, according to the article? Use lines as evidence.– According to this article, the consequence of history is that a person will

begin to understand who they are as a person (“a sense of identity,” line. 18-19).

– According to this article, the consequence of history is that it will shape the relationships with have with other people (“the way in which people identify and interact with one another,” line. 20-21)

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONSPG. 9 “HISTORY”

• What does the following quote mean? “Know History, know self. No History, no self.”– If a person knows their history (where they come from), they will be

able to understand who they are as a person. However, if a person does not understand their history, they will have difficulty understanding who they are.

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONS“Dreaming Upside Down,” (12)1. In your own words, what is the

difference between kids living in Calcutta and Houston, according to the story?

2. If a person is used to seeing Imaginary Land on the bottom of the map, how will they most likely think about the importance of Imaginary Land, and WHY?

1. According to the story, a child living in Calcutta is spoiled because they cry when they don’t get what they want, while a child living in Houston is physically weak from being underfed.

2. If a person is used to seeing Imaginary Land on the bottom of the map, they will most likely begin to see the country as unimportant since/because our minds automatically think that large and centered items are important.

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONS

“Controversial Maps,” (11)1. In your own words, why

was the Mercator Projection Map created, according to the article?

2. If Mercator’s Projection was known as being Eurocentric, how was the Gall-Peter’s Projection different from it?

1. According to the article, the Mercator Projector Map was created for European navigators who needed to explore the world.

2. The Gall-Peter’s Projection is different from the MPM because all countries are drawn to scale from their actual size.

MAPS PRACTICE (LABEL)A (COUNTRY)

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MAPS PRACTICE (STATES, ABB., AND CAPITALS)

RIGHT NOW…• Write your HW:

– Study for tomorrow’s Unit 0 exam.– All substitute assignments are due tomorrow.– 9/11 Project due dates:


• Put everything away except for a pen/pencil.– You are about to take the states/capitals test.– You will have 40 minutes.– Music?

• Don’t complain about mine.• If you listen to your own, it cannot be on a phone. You must get it approved

by me first.– Remain silent.


– Study for tomorrow’s states/capitals test.– 9/11 Project due dates:


• Place your Unit 0 packet and your response to “Dreaming Upside Down” at the front of your B/R notebook. Put the B/R notebook in the purple box. Place your binder in the green box. Make sure your name is on everything before turning it in.

• You are about to take your Unit 0 Exam.– Remain silent.– You will have 47 minutes.– Music?

• If you listen to your own, it cannot be on a phone. You must get it approved by me first. I should not hear it.

• Don’t complain about mine.


– 9/11 Project due dates:• Timeline: Friday, Oct. 4 (in class)• Interview and Essay: Thursday, Oct. 3 by midnight (by email) – THAT’S

TOMORROW!

• Put away everything except for a pen/pencil. Remain silent.

• You are about to complete all parts of your Unit 0 Exam (states/capitals and the general exam).– Remain silent.– You will have 40 minutes.– Music?

• If you listen to your own, it cannot be on a phone. You must get it approved by me first. I should not hear it.

• Don’t complain about mine.

IF YOU CAN’T SEE DOC 2 ON

YOUR HANDOUT:

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– 9/11 Interview/Essay due to me by midnight TONIGHT.– 9/11 Timeline due in class tomorrow.– Progress Reports: If you have below a 70, you must bring back your report signed

by a parent/guardian TOMORROW. (If you don’t, you get a 0 and your grade goes lower.)

– Keep in mind, report cards go out in 2 weeks. Turn in any missing work by Friday of next week (Oct. 11) for a lower grade. Go to the class website to print out old work.

• SWBAT correct their States/Capitals exam.– Put everything, including pens and pencils, away.

• SWBAT peer-edit their 9/11 Projects.

RIGHT NOW:

• SWBAT place their timeline projects at the Supply Center in a neat pile. (name/period on back)

• SWBAT write their HW:– Absence: Ms. Michel will be absent until Wednesday –

complete all work AND study for states/capitals (hmmm…pop quiz next week?!?!)

– Progress Reports: Bring back signed by parents (if under 70%) and turn in all missing work by Friday, Oct. 11 (class website)

http://www.msmichelshistoryclass.weebly.com/

B/R: GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

On Monday night, the government shut down.

• In one paragraph (6 sentences minimum) answer the following:

– What is a government shutdown? How do you think it will affect you? What is your opinion on it?

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

• Video 1: USA Today

• Reading (file your article under “Miscellaneous”):– Read/highlight/annotate the

article you are assigned.

• Video 2: Time Kids

• What’s Open: CNN.com

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/29/questions-and-answers-about-the-shutdown/2888419/

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2013/09/politics/government-shutdown-impact/

B/R: GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

• After watching the video, answer the following in one paragraph (6 sentences minimum):

– Compare/Contrast what you knew BEFORE the video to what you learned from the video.

– How will this personally affect your life and the people around you? What is your opinion on the shutdown?


– Bring a pencil.– Keep studying your STATES/CAPITALS. Pop quiz will be soon. You will be getting

weekly pop quizzes on them until everyone gets them.– I’m collecting late work for your report card grades tomorrow. Have all of your

work ready PLUS the signed progress report (or else I won’t accept the work).

• SWBAT grade their Unit 0 Test.– Remain SILENT.– Put away EVERYTHING, including pens/pencils. Your desk should be clear

(unless you have your own calculator). Your hands/laps should be clear.– I will need 3 helpers. Remain silent until I ask for your help, THEN you may

raise your hand.• Tests• Red pens• Calculators (if you have your own, now is the time to take it out)

USH UNIT 0 TEST CORRECTIONS• FINISHED GRADING?

1. Locate the grading box on the upper left hand corner of the first test page.

2. Add up your points (WITHOUT BONUS). Put it on the first line (_____/68). This is your raw score.

3. Then, add your raw score and your bonus. Divide that number by 68. Put the answer on the third line (__.____). This is your decimal score.• Write it out to three numbers after the decimal (.), if possible.

EXAMPLE: 0.000

4. Multiply your decimal score by 100. Write it on the last line (_________%). This is your percentage score.


– Continue studying states/capitals. Pop quizzes!– Complete sub work from this week (will be collected Monday)– Calendar this: (1) Final draft of 9/11 writing is due Mon., Oct. 21. (2) Report

Cards come out Oct. 25. (3) Last day to turn in any late work is Oct. 21.

• SWBAT track their Unit 0 Exam:– Have out a pencil AND a half-sheet of paper. Nothing else. Remain silent.– During this time, I will call you up for the people that owe me work. Have your

materials ready (including the SIGNED progress report).

• SWBAT analyze Sagan’s message in “Pale, Blue Dot” by watching a video animation.

• SWBAT evaluate the way perception is changed through visuals by watching music videos.

NOW…

You have ONE MINUTE to quickly and quietly turn your desk towards the SMARTboard and spread your desks out.

The only thing you should have out is a half-sheet of paper and a pencil. Bookbags, etc. should be UNDER your desk.

Pop quiz time. Remain silent.

“POP QUIZ 1” – On a HALF sheet of paper, put the proper heading, and number the page 1-11. SPELLING COUNTS. Remain silent.

• Using the map, correctly label in the following order: state, abbreviation, and capital– EXAMPLE: State ABBREVIATION Capital

You have 7 min.!

TRACKING UNIT 0 (25 MINUTES MAX.)1. Have out your pencil and your own calculator (if you have

one).2. You will receive your test, a tracker, and a calculator (if you

don’t have one).3. Your name/period number should be the first thing you put

down on the tracker sheet. You are not allowed to use pen on the tracker!

4. Complete the front AND back of the tracker before turning it in. The back’s graph should use at least 2 colored pencils.

5. Once complete, turn in your tracker ONLY. Sign up for the sections you would like to retake next week (maximum of 3 sections and you can only retake if you have below an 80% overall).

6. Put your exam under the “Exams” tab. Take out your B/R notebook.

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT turn in their “Columbian Exchange” packet into the blue bin, with their name and

period on it. (Substitute work from last week.)– If you had extra timeline homework, turn that in, too. Make sure your name and period are on it.

• SWBAT write their HW:– Complete goal setting rough draft in B/R notebook.– Retest Unit 0 – this week only.

• Latest you can come in is 4pm. You will have 30 minutes for your test.– Study – weekly/bi-weekly pop quizzes.– *Last names A-G check your emails today for 9/11 corrections– *Last names H-Z check your emails tomorrow for 9/11 corrections

• SWBAT recap Sagan’s message in “Pale, Blue Dot” by watching a video animation.

• SWBAT evaluate the way perception is changed through visuals by watching music videos.

• SWBAT goal-set for the upcoming year after watching a video.

TAKE OUT YOUR HW CALENDAR:

X X XX

XX

XXX

X XXX

LAB DAY

Last day for late work

REPORT CARDS

9/11 Final Draft

TEST-TAKERS (1ST PERIOD)Name Taking test on… Retesting objective(s)…

Jackson, Destini Tuesday I

Davis, Tyler Tuesday II, IV

Aaron, Keosha Tuesday I, III

Wedgeworth, Devante Monday I, II, IV

Winn, Michael Monday IV

Edmonds, Jasmine Wednesday I, III, IV

Kimbrough, Nicholas Monday II, IV

Davis, Denzel Tuesday II, III

Nichols, Lawrence Tuesday I, III

Craig, Andaysziah Wednesday II, III, V

Wedgeworth, Aikyra Wednesday I, II, IV

VIDEOS – YOU’LL NEED YOUR BELLRINGER NOTEBOOKOne Earth

• “Pale, Blue Dot” by Carl Sagan– What does the video teach us

about the pale, blue dot? How will this affect your future decision-making process when dealing with others/the Earth? Why? (4 sentences min.)

Perception

• Nike NBA All-Stars 2013 Commercial– What is this commercial and song

about, according to the video? How does it make you feel, in general? (2 sentences min.)

• “Wings” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis– After watching this video using the

same song, what do you realize was the ORIGINAL purpose of the song? What is the song about? How does the commercial go against it? (4 sentences min.)

CHANGING THE WORLDAnswer the following questions in one paragraph total. Be sure to give reasons for your responses.

1. Is it possible for one person to change the world?

2. Is it possible for one teenager to change the world?

3. Is it possible for history’s “losers” to change the world?

4. What should a person be willing to sacrifice in order to change the world?


– Complete goal setting rough draft in B/R notebook.– Complete Malala’s reading questions in B/R notebook. Be sure to highlight and annotate

the sheet.– Study – weekly/bi-weekly pop quizzes.– Turn in any late work before the 21st.– Everyone should have their emailed corrections back. CHECK! Don’t wait until the last

minute to do this. THE FINAL DRAFT IS DUE BY 7am ON THE 21ST.• Aikyra and Michael, please come see me about your email accounts. • Destini, I sent it to your email address, not Ladeidra’s.

– Retest Unit 0 – this week only.• Latest you can come in is 4pm. You will have 30 minutes for your test.

• SWBAT recap the way perception is changed through visuals using Macklemore’s “Wing$” video.

• SWBAT analyze the effects one person can have on the world by understanding Malala’s story.

• SWBAT goal-set for the rest of the year.


Jackson, Destini Tuesday I

Davis, Tyler Tuesday II, IV

Aaron, Keosha Tuesday I, III


Davis, Denzel Tuesday II, III

Nichols, Lawrence Tuesday I, III

Craig, Andaysziah Wednesday II, III, V


WHAT ARE YOUR FIRST THOUGHTS THAT COME TO MIND WHEN YOU SEE THIS PICTURE? (BE HONEST BUT POLITE)

Malala was born in 1997. She’s 16.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/09/malala-jon-stewart_n_4073426.html

ATTENTION!• SWBAT turn in your Malala text (highlighted and annotated) into the

blue bin at the Supply Center.– Make sure your name and period are on it.

• SWBAT straighten out desks into 6 neat rows.

• You have your ACT Plan 10 today and tomorrow.– Don’t forget that late work needs to be turned in before the 21st (Monday).– Don’t forget that your 9/11 Final Draft is due by 7am Monday morning AT

THE LATEST.

• Good luck!



Craig, Andaysziah Thursday II, III, V


ATTENTION!• SWBAT write their HW:

– Finish the 9 questions of Malala’s reading by tomorrow. (If you haven’t yet done it, the article is on the class website)

– Study for weekly/bi-weekly pop quizzes (states/capitals)

• You have your ACT Plan 10 today (the REAL practice). Take it SERIOUSLY. It is linked to college-entrance exams, and the more seriously you take it, the earlier you’ll know what you need to focus on to succeed.– Don’t forget that late work needs to be turned in before the 21st (Monday).– Don’t forget that your 9/11 Final Draft is due by 7am Monday morning AT THE

LATEST.

• Good luck!


Edmonds, Jasmine Wednesday??? I, III, IV

Craig, Andaysziah Thursday II, III, V

NOW…

You have ONE MINUTE to put everything away except a pen/pencil and a half sheet of paper. Book bags, binders,

etc. should be UNDER your desk.

Put a proper heading (last name, first name – date – period).

Pop quiz time. Remain silent.

“POP QUIZ 2” – On a HALF sheet of paper, put the proper heading, and number the page 12-23. SPELLING COUNTS. Remain silent.

• Using the map, correctly label in the following order: state, abbreviation, and capital– EXAMPLE: State ABB. Capital

You have 7 min.!

MALALA’S EXTENDED INTERVIEW

• Malala’s Interview, Pt. 2

http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/tue-october-8-2013-malala-yousafzai

GOAL SETTING • Take out your bellringer notebook and a pen/pencil.

• We have taken our first real test. We have reviewed Malala’s story. We will now set REALISTIC goals for the rest of the school year.

• The four categories are: a. Personal (outside of any class)b. Future (how will I change the world?)c. Academic (school-related)d. Class goal (the one we decided as a class)

• You will write out one main goal for each. You must write in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Each goal should be ONE SENTENCE MAXIMUM.

• You will write out three SPECIFIC and REALISTIC ways to accomplish EACH goal. These do NOT have to be complete sentences.

MY EXAMPLE: GOAL SETTINGPersonal (outside of any class)• My personal goal is to get healthier.

1. Begin exercising. 2. Begin eating healthier foods.3. Begin keeping a food journal.

YOU CAN NO LONGER USE THIS GOAL. FIND YOUR OWN!

Future (how will you change the world?)• My future goal is to guarantee all kids in the

US an equal and awesome education, no matter how much money they have/don’t have.

1. Teach in a classroom where students are not always guaranteed a decent education.

2. Work at a law firm dealing with educational reform and policy.

3. Get a J.D. in Social Justice law.

Academic (related to class/school)• My academic goal is…

1. Specific way to achieve2. Specific way to achieve 3. Specific way to achieve

Class (the one we decided as a class)• Our class goal is…

1. Specific way to achieve2. Specific way to achieve 3. Specific way to achieve

right now…

Documents

continents7 continents

study us states spelling

swbat practice locations

timeobjectives swbat

statethe correct spelling

statethe correct abbreviation

counties map

review vocabulary