This is a short video but well worth it! I hope you all enjoy. Have a great weekend.
The mission of the EHMIS Social Studies Department is to cultivate the abilities of young people to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse and democratic society in an interdependent world. In our 7th grade World Geography class, we will complete a variety of activities site as well as just learn a few things about other countries and cultures. Post a comment and I will answer you ASAP.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
AK and Snydie on the move!
September Extra Credit - Part II
Here is one last chance to get extra credit for the month of September. As before, answers must be turned in on a 3x5 notecard. This time, correct answers will be worth one (1) point each - do the math....that is a possible grand total of five (5) extra credit points. Here are the questions:
1 - Located south of the state capital of Merida, the Maya ruins at Ruta Puuc can be found on what Mexican peninsula?
2 - Along with Croatia, what northernmost former Yugoslav republic declared independence in 1991?
3 - Nickel has been mined for more than a century near the city of Sudbury, located in which Canadian province?
4 - The Tell Atlas Range is partially located in which country that is second largest by area in Africa?
5 - From 1899 to 1961, Kuwait was a protectorate of which European country?
Answers are due by this coming Wednesday!!!
1 - Located south of the state capital of Merida, the Maya ruins at Ruta Puuc can be found on what Mexican peninsula?
2 - Along with Croatia, what northernmost former Yugoslav republic declared independence in 1991?
3 - Nickel has been mined for more than a century near the city of Sudbury, located in which Canadian province?
4 - The Tell Atlas Range is partially located in which country that is second largest by area in Africa?
5 - From 1899 to 1961, Kuwait was a protectorate of which European country?
Answers are due by this coming Wednesday!!!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Crane Making Time!!
So a few of you wanted to see how to make these cranes. Well, I am HORRIBLE at it so I thought I'd find a professional. Follow the steps below and you should have a good crane to turn in for extra credit!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Japan and the Koreas Map Test
Monday, September 27, 2010
Class News for the Week of September 27th
We are already in our final week of September!! Can you believe it?! Anyhow, this week we will begin our study of Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. We will watch many videos on YouTube throughout the week to give us a better understanding of the region and their culture. Be ready to try a few new activities as well - origami might just become a hobby!
Be ready for a map quiz sometime this week - probably Thursday or Friday. Last, I have to put Midterm Grades in by Sunday, so start making sure all of your ducks are in order.
Any questions, click on the "comments" link below or come and see me in room 215. Peace out!
Be ready for a map quiz sometime this week - probably Thursday or Friday. Last, I have to put Midterm Grades in by Sunday, so start making sure all of your ducks are in order.
Any questions, click on the "comments" link below or come and see me in room 215. Peace out!
Friday, September 24, 2010
B-I-N-G-O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Video of the Week - September 20
An oldie but a goodie. Might have to let it buffer a bit. Classic example of not caring what others think!
Napoleon Dynamite Dance Scene
Napoleon Dynamite Dance Scene
AK on the Move!
Monday, September 20, 2010
Class News for Week of September 20
Welcome back gang! This week we will finish our short unit on Culture. After we finish some note taking, we will be doing a project called the Wall of Culture and an activity called the Culture Walk. Be prepared for your first graded 50 States exam on either Wednesday or Thursday. Last, we hope to begin our first unit on a region of the world - Japan and the Koreas.
If you have any questions, please click on the comment link below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please click on the comment link below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
2010 Undaunted
Another example of why South Western students rock! This is a video created and edited by a South Western graduate about our 2010 Football season. Awesome stuff!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Constitution Day Link
Here is a link to the Channel One website that I mentioned during my COLT period this morning. As it is Constitution Day, try taking a few of their short online quizzes that will test your knowledge of the most important document in our nation's history.
http://www.channelone.com/news/specials/constitution/
Good Luck
http://www.channelone.com/news/specials/constitution/
Good Luck
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Video of the Week - September 13
This is a new feature that I am going to try and stick with. I will post a "video of the week" that is either really funny or just makes me smile. This one....well...I absolutely LOVE it. It might be my new favorite of all time!!! Hope you enjoy it!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Awareness Test
Here is the Awareness Test we watched in class yesterday. Remember, keep your mind open when learning about other cultures!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
September Extra Credit
Hey gang. Each month you will be given an opportunity to get extra credit. In order to get this very helpful extra credit though, you need to be a good student and check the class blog. Each question is worth two extra credit points for a grand possible total of ten. Answers MUST be turned in on a 3x5 notecard...no exceptions. Here are the questions:
1. Finnmark, punctuated by fjords and inhabited by reindeer herders, is the northernmost county of what country?
2. Roraima, a state with a shoreline on the Rio Negro, is located along the Equator in what country?
3. What is the capital and principal city for the state of Western Australia?
4. In the 1960s, Rwanda and Burundi gained their independence from which European country?
5. The Pilcomayo River forms part of the border between Paraguay and what country?
1. Finnmark, punctuated by fjords and inhabited by reindeer herders, is the northernmost county of what country?
2. Roraima, a state with a shoreline on the Rio Negro, is located along the Equator in what country?
3. What is the capital and principal city for the state of Western Australia?
4. In the 1960s, Rwanda and Burundi gained their independence from which European country?
5. The Pilcomayo River forms part of the border between Paraguay and what country?
Monday, September 13, 2010
What is Fracking?
http://cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2010/09/13/griffin.gas.danger.cnn
Watch this video. Good example of Human Environment Interaction!!
Watch this video. Good example of Human Environment Interaction!!
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Studying Ideas
As you think about studying for the Five Themes quiz this week, here are a few pointers:
1 - Don't study for an extended period of time. Don't sit and stare at our worksheets for two straight hours. Twenty minutes should be plenty of time to review for the Five Themes.
2 - Try to link events to each theme. What activity did we do for each theme. For example, when we reviewed Movement, we went around the classroom trying to find where items originally came from.
3 - Highlight and underline your notes. What are the most important things in your notes? Each theme should be highlighted and definitions are usually important enough to underline.
Just a few pointers. Later on this year we will have online reviews that in the past seemed to help students out. Good luck studying.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The arrival...
Mr. Sgrignoli has done it! The new website was unveiled with much fanfare and pomp around 1:30 on Tuesday. Everyone agreed that is an amazing site of historic proportions. Enjoy the link below!
http://207geography.info/
http://207geography.info/
Monday, September 6, 2010
Class News for the Week of September 5th
Hey gang. This week we will continue and finish our study of the Five Themes of Geography. We will be working on Region, Movement and Human-Environment Interaction and should be able to have our examination on Friday if everything goes well.
If you have any questions please click on the comment link below and I will respond as soon as I can.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Got it!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Grand Sgrig-Opening
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