Attention Stragglers

For anyone who has not turned in a PPT, a map, excel sheet, bibliography, or completed your demonstrations....

PLEASE DO SO BY 3:00 Friday.

If there is a problem, you must come and see me.

What you are turning in

Here is what you are turning in with your project...

1 - PowerPoint (6 slides per page)
2 - Travel Map
3 - Expense Sheet
4 - Eight Elements Graphic Organizer

Printing our PPT

Here are the steps we discussed at the beginning of class.  I will NOT accept projects turned in as full slides.

1 - Click on "FILE"
2 - Select the "Print" option
3 - Select the "Full Page Slide" button
4 - Choose "6 Slides Vertical"

Please be sure to preview the job before you print it and to make sure you are printing to the correct location.

Steps for using printscreen

Here is the list of steps from our mini-lesson today.

1 - Hit button (PTRSC)
2 - Paste into PowerPoint
3 - Format Picture
4 - Crop Picture
5 - Edit picture size

The pages that need to be on the PowerPoint where you will use this process are:
- Expense sheet
- Eight Elements graphic organizer
- Phrasebook
- Bibliography

The most ridiculous thing...

Seriously???

I don't understand this generation and their idea of "fashion".

BASIC FACTS (for those who didn't see the first time)

Here is the list of basic facts you will need to know for your Demonstration.  You must be able to provide at least five basic facts from this list:

- HDI Rank
- Population
- Capital city
- Style of government
- Major Religion
- Language spoken
- Large/Major/Well-known cities (2)
- Literacy Rates

Project due date CHANGE

Your Western Europe Vacation Project due date is now WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19TH.

We will not have any days in a computer lab as a group after that.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thanks
Mr. Lawhead

Morning Project Time

Mrs. Groft has graciously offered to open Lab 140 up to students from 7:30 until HR each morning until the due date of your project.  Please take advantage of this time if you need it.

Project Reminders - Thursday 12-13

1 - Demonstrations NEED TO GET COMPLETED.  Please make sure that you are coming to see either myself or Ms. Swope/Mrs. Groft depending on the class you are in.

2 - WORK OUTSIDE OF CLASS.  You must do some work at home at this point to get finished by next Wednesday or Thursday.

December 50 States Test

The December 50 States test (the last ungraded one) will be next Thursday or Friday (December 20 or December 21).

Currency Exchange Rates

Here is a bit of a long video on what we spoke about in class today.  Remember, it is a difficult concept to understand. 

BASIC FACTS

Here is the list of basic facts you will need to know for your Demonstration.  You must be able to provide at least five basic facts from this list:

- HDI Rank
- Population
- Capital city
- Style of government
- Major Religion
- Language spoken
- Large/Major/Well-known cities (2)
- Literacy Rates

Climate Zones

Please use page 63 in your TEXTBOOK to locate the specific climate zone that you are in.  You will need this for the physical geography of your country.  You will also need the description of the climate zone for the textbook as well.

Flight Information

* Where you are leaving from?
* When you are leaving...day and time.
* What is your flight number?
* What airline?
* Are there layovers??  If so, when and for how long?  Also, what is the new flight number?


Make sure you write all the information down now...it will be going into a PowerPoint.

Thursday - Helpful Sites

Hey gang.  Here are the best sites to use for the rental car and flights.

Rental Car

www.europcar.com

www.autoeurope.com

Flights

www.orbitz.com

www.expedia.com

If there are any issues, let me know.

Calendar Changes!!

Two small calendar changes for due dates...

1 - The PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY will be due on Thursday instead of Friday.
You will need three (3) examples of physical locations in your country with a picture and a description.

2 - The FLIGHT and RENTAL CAR will be due Friday instead of Wednesday and Thursday.

Update your calendars as soon as you can.  Thanks.

Upcoming Due Dates

Here are some due dates this week for certain parts of the project:

TUESDAY - You should have all THREE CITIES picked by today. You should have a REASON for why you are visiting each city.

WEDNESDAY - Your TRAVEL MAP should be finished by today. You should also have your FLIGHT information finalized.

THURSDAY - Your PHRASEBOOK should be finished by today.  You should also have a RENTAL CAR by the end of the day.

FRIDAY -You should have all information for your PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY saved by today.

Western Europe Map Labels

Western Europe Physical Map

Western Europe Map

Here are copies of the political and physical maps of Western Europe.  Remember, your maps should be similar to these.

Check it Out

11-20 in class...

If you are finished with the exam, go to my website and...

1 - Take a 50 States Test
2 - Quizlet Semester Set
3 - Western Europe Map Quiz (two times)
4 - Use World Book Online to research a country or two in Western Europe.

Period 4 - The Gold Standard!!

A HUGE thanks to Period 4.  All students had BOTH homework assignments done on Friday!!!  Here was my reaction.  Thanks for doing your job as a student.

Friday Review Options

1. Africa Jeopardy Review
Play the jeopardy game using the link on the site. Answer each question and keep your score.

2. Study Guide (paper copy)
Put the correct answers or helpful hints on a separate sheet of lined paper.  

3. Quizlet
Try each game or review to help you with definitions and spelling.  

4. Intro and Genocide PPT
These two powerpoints have critical information regarding this unit.

Desertification Webquest

AOW - Verbal Copy

http://lawheadwg.podbean.com/mf/web/sxr5hj/VOICE001.mp3

Africa Jeopardy Review

jeopardylabs.com/play/africa465


Above is the link to play the Jeopardy Review game.

Students of the Week!!

BA and CB are the students of the month.  Thanks for going above and beyond this week.  Pappa Bear loves him some Deer bologna.  

You guys rock!

Genocide

Intro to Africa

Africa - History and Geography

    Here is the audio version of our reading assignment for tonight.  Listen if it is more beneficial to you...my voice is glorious!

   
   
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Winners Funny Pics

Here is the funny version of our winners.  Which picture is better.

Canada Project - Team 4 Winners

Welcome to Africa

Hey gang.

We are starting Africa this week.  Our plan is to review the geography of the region Tuesday through Thursday and then begin discussing desertification on Friday.  We will have quite a bit of out of school work to do for this unit so you must be on top of your game.  If you are struggling or have any questions, please see me ASAP.

Thanks
Mr. Lawhead

Is this a good commercial?

I love this commercial...

Frankenstorm!!

It looks like we are going to get hit by a pretty nasty storm.  Much like the Snowicane of 2010, we will have to adapt and adjust.  Be prepared for a 50 States test this week and for all of your projects to be turned in by Tuesday or Wednesday.

Let's take tons of pictures this week of the storm and I will put the best on the website.

Student Recognition

I am proud to say that we are honoring those students who score 95% or higher on any exam or project.  The lists are up on the front board.  Take a look when you get a chance.

Make the WALL OF FAME!

My "do"

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Careful in Room 215...

If Chloe wants to answer the phone, GET OUT OF THE WAY!  Almost had a causality yesterday.  HEADS UP!

YOU SAID IT!!

From our poll of students after the Japan and Korea Exam, there is overwhelming support for our online testing.  We had 63 students who liked the new style of testing and 15 who disliked it.  In other words, 81% of students enjoyed taking our exam online.

Remember, if you are a student who enjoys taking a paper copy of the exam as opposed to the online version, please let me know and we will take care of it!

Thanks

TEST CHANGE

Our test is now FRIDAY.  FRIDAY.  FRIDAY.

Canada and U.S. Venn Diagram

Canada Sharable Notes

Friday Plans

Hey gang

I won't be here today (Friday) and I am really going to miss you (sarcasm).  You will be in the computer lab the entire period and you goal will be to preview material for our next chapter - Canada.  Here is what you can do:

1 - Finish Japan and Korea Test
2 - Finish Korea RAFT
3 - Complete Country Fact Sheet
4 - Complete Eight Elements Graphic Organizer

That should take you the period.  You will have to use the WORLD BOOK ONLINE to complete this.  As usual, you can access this from either this website or the student portal.  Please check your school GMAIL as I have emailed you paper copies that you will need.  If someone didn't get the email, please forward them the email and have them email me.

Thanks for working hard.  If there is a problem, email me and I'll see what I can do (not much until next week).  Have a great weekend.

Mr. Lawhead

JEOPARDY REVIEW!

Hey gang

Here is a link for a review game that should help you study some basic facts for your exam on Wednesday.  Please be sure to also write out your LEQ questions and complete your study guide.

http://jeopardylabs.com/play/japan-and-the-koreas5

RAFT Ideas

Hey gang The attachment here has some sentence starters and general ideas that you might find helpful when writing your RAFT about North or South Korea.

North and South Korea PPT

Here is the PPT for North and South Korea. Use this to preview for our discussion on Friday OR to study for our exam next week.

Inside North Korea

If you were not in class today (Wednesday), here is a link to the video that we watched. Remember, that the LEQ is for you to see the differences between North and South Korea. Here is the link.

UPDATED Japan 8 Elements PPT

By popular demand....here is the Japan PPT that deals with the 8 elements. It is broken into two separate PDF files. Please email me if you have any questions.

SUMO

Japan PPT

World Book Online Troubleshooting

For those of you having trouble with World Book Online, follow the steps below.

1 - Go to Student Portal (link is on our webpage)

2 - Click on World Book Online

3 - Click on the "Student" edition on the left side of screen

That is it!  It should work for you.  If not, come and see me.

Mr. Lawhead

Japan and Korea Map

Period 8 Directions - 9-17-12

Hey gang.

Sorry I couldn't be here today. Here is what I need you to work on in the MMC.

1 - Make sure that you have sent me the email from you school Google account. You can access this site through the student portal.
2 - Make sure you have printed out a finished copy of your 9-11 RAFT.
3 - Staple the Rubric, rough copy, and final copy together and turn in to Mrs. Groft.
4 - Make sure you have saved AND submitted a copy of your final copy on the Discovery Education site.

IF YOU FINISH ALL OF THIS...
1 - Take the 50 States Test (link on my website) three times.
2 - Go to the World Book Online - Student Version (link on my website and/or the student portal). Search Japan, South Korea, and North Korea. Each of these will have a separate page with information. Read through the section titled "Way of Life".

Please make sure that you are patient with World Book Online and don't quit if something becomes a little difficult. Reading through that section should take about 15-20 minutes.

 3 - Play the Traveler IQ game.

9-11 Documentary

Here is the link for the documentary that we watched in class. Remember, this is a 12 part series. You will have to switch videos as each ends. The link is only for the first of the twelve videos. Enjoy. P.S. There is some salty language and graphic images in the videos.

9-11 Timeline PPT

9-11 RAFT

Hey gang. Our RAFT for 9-11 is going to be due on Monday. Please make sure that you have your ROUGH COPY finished for Friday. I will tell you what to do with the final copy in class. I should attach a copy of our PPT that we saw in class on Friday....hopefully it works!

Culture Lecture Notes

COLT - Vocab

Japan and Koreas

My Culture Poster Project

Hey gang. Just a reminder...You should be working on your poster project over the weekend. Remember that you need to find 2 pictures for each of the elements of culture (total 16 pictures). You also need to write a paragraph explaining each element (total 8 paragraphs). Also remember that this project is about YOU! All of your pictures and writing should be about you and your culture. Remember that we will have time in class on Monday to work on our posters, however you should not wait until Monday to start working. You should be doing work over the weekend so lighten your load on Monday. My recommendation is to get all of your pictures ready over the weekend at the very least, and concentrate on the writing in class on Monday. Or...you can get the entire project finished over the weekend!! This is your first graded assignment, lets get started off the right way! If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Culture Change

Eight Elements of Culture PPT

http://snack.to/fdb5aa849420ebc3f72f9e91cbq731323

WELCOME BACK!

Hey gang!

Welcome back.  I hope to post at least three times a week on this site.  We will be working our tails off for the next few months...hope you are ready to go to work.

Please contact me at ANY time at my school email:

matthew_lawhead@southwesternsd.org

Anyhow, more to come next week.  First unit - CULTURE.  Here we go.

Mr. Lawhead

Create Your Own Island WINNERS!!

Congratulations to our winning groups on creating the "Best Country" in each of your sections.  I wish there could have been more winners because of how many great projects were turned in.  Thanks for all your hard work.

Thunderbolt!!! CB Style

Thunderbolt of the Year!!  How do you like them apples, Red Bulls!!!

Students of the Month

Perfect Attendance!!!  Pretty awesome stuff by students in 215....The Great Womba approves!!

Hey gang...I'm out again for baseball.  I apologize.  Here is what I need you do accomplish today:

1 - REVISE
Every person in the group should be helping revise each page.  This means reading over the paragraphs and making any corrections that you think should be made.  Have a discussion with eachother if something needs fixed.

2 - PRINT OUT FINAL PAGES
We should be pretty close to being finished.  I would like to see final pages tomorrow to give you your Quality Points grade tomorrow.

3 - MAKE SURE THE GROUP SECTIONS ARE FINISHED
Remember that you are being graded on these also! 

4 - REMEMBER THE LITTLE THINGS
     - Clean up the MMC.  Make sure that it is as clean as when you entered.
     - DON'T CLOSE THE COMPUTERS UNTIL THE SCREEN IS BLANK
     - Bring all the materials that are mine back to my room please.

Thanks for working so hard....I am looking forward to seeing your finished projects.  If you have any questions please email me.

Mr. Lawhead

Class Song!

50 States Retest

To all those who must retake their 50 States Test...

It is YOUR responsibility to come and take the retest this week.  Your options are:
1-Before school.
2-Colt (preferably Day 1 or Day 4)
3-During class.

Come see me to retake the test.  Remember to study.

Pd. 8

Today is a work day!

Things you need to do:
1 - Finish maps and flag
2 - Finish all 1st drafts.
3 - Staple together rough drafts.
4 - Revise everything.

PROJECT WEEK

Last week to work on the project.  How much do you have to work on at home???????

Be sure to be on task in class as the time is going to go fast.  Any questions, please let me know.

Period 8 - Directions

Quick recap of the video...just in case technology fails....

1 - All maps and the flag should be STARTED and close to finished.
2- Everything should be printed out (first copies).
3 - Take all of your papers and staple them in order (according to the rubric).

A few reminders...
1 - There should be pictures with every page.
2 - You should have at least two paragraphs of writing for each page.

Island Project Reminders

As this project winds down, a few reminders:

1 - Remember to fill in the computer copy of the country bio sheet for your island.

2 - COMMUNICATE with your group.  Everyone should be on the same page.

Let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks.

Century Mark!

We hit the century mark the other day!!!  100 days wearing the khaki pants to school.  I thank all those for supporting my cause and laugh in the face of those who didn't support me :)

South Africa Quiz

Since we are always willing to try out new things in this course, here we go again!  This link will begin to take you to our quiz for this short unit.  IT IS NOT GRADED and we are just trying it out.

Here is the link:

http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

Western Europe - Last Chances

Hey everyone.  If you are trying to do any redo with the DEMONSTRATIONS or PPT for your Western Europe Vacation, you must do so during COLT or before school during the week of May 7th-11th.  I WILL NOT be seeing students during lunch this upcoming week.

Any retakes for the eight elements exam must be discussed with me.

Period 8 - Monday April 30

Hey gang
Sorry I can't be here today....away game at Kennard-Dale (p.s. I'd rather be in school with you guys).  Anyway, here is what I need you to do in the lab while I'm away today.  We are going to continue doing background research on South Africa.  You must do the following items today in class:

1 - Check your school GMAIL

2 - Take a 50 States Test

3 - South Africa 54321 Worksheet (I explain it on the Voki)

4 - South Africa Vocabulary (use the internet, not the textbook)

Most students finished both today in class but it took them the majority of class to finish.  If you finish early, do some additional research so that you are ahead of the game in knowing the country we are studying.  Also, you can prepare for the 50 states test as well.

Sorry again for missing....I'll see you tomorrow.  If you have any questions, email me and I'll try to get back to you ASAP.
Mr. Lawhead

BT Rules!!!!!

MR. TAYMAN IS THE COOLEST GUY EVER!!! 

Handing Your Project In

Here is the order of papers to be stapled when turning your project in:

1 - PowerPoint (Handouts - 6 per page)
2 - Expense Sheet
3 - Vacation Planner
4 - Travel Map
5 - Eight Elements Graphic Organizer

You will staple all of these together and also hand in your Rubric.

Basic Facts

- HDI Rank
- Population
- Capital city
- Style of government
- Major Religion
- Language spoken
- Large/Major/Well-known cities
- Literacy Rates

If you can think of other basic facts about countries, please feel free to list them.  Remember, you can retake these parts of the Demonstrations Rubric whenever you would like.  Any questions, please ask.

Friday Warmup

http://www.purposegames.com/game/489f6f2347

After you play this game, play the Western Europe map game in the right tab one time as well.

8th Period Directions - 4-11-12

pa game

http://www.purposegames.com/game/e53695a2

Calorie Counter

Use this website to try and figure out your calories...

http://www.fitwatch.com/caloriecounter.html

Jeopardy Review

Hope that you all use this to prepare.

jeopardylabs.com/play/africa465

Africa Background Work

Just a friendly reminder to get your political map, physical map, and Africabulary (paper copy) finished by Friday. 

Canada RETAKE

The Canada Examination RETAKEs will take place on Monday during lunch in Room 215.

CANADA NOTES

Here is a few pages of notes that you should have taken at some point during our discussion of Canada during this unit.

Canada Jeopardy Review

http://jeopardylabs.com/play/canada180

Here is the link for the Jeopardy Review that we do from time to time.  Enjoy. 

Remember:  there are not the only questions on the exam.

Canada Venn Diagram

Niagara Falls Webcam (Canadian Falls)

Here is a live webcam of the Canadian Falls.  Enjoy!

http://www.niagarafallslive.com/Niagara_Falls_Webcam.htm

Japan and Koreas Review Game

http://jeopardylabs.com/play/japan-and-the-koreas5 

Hey gang. Clink on the link if you'd like another resource to review for the test on Thursday.

POLITICAL CARTOONS 101

Here is the copy of the PPT that we used in class to discuss political cartoons on Tuesday. Review for your examination.

Class News for Week of February 13

UPDATED Korea 8 Elements

Here is an updated version of the Korea Eight Elements. Hope this is helpful.

Inside North Korea - Video

Here is the video we watched in class. Remember, you are looking to identify differences in culture between North and South Korea.

Japan - People and Culture

North and South Korea - 8 Elements

Japan and Koreas - GR1

Your answers can be seen in this picture. Any questions, please let me know.

Class News for Week of January 30th

Hey gang. Welcome back to another week. This week we will wrap up our initial study of Culture and begin our first regional unit - Japan and the Koreas. Be sure to hand in your My Culture Project and any homework that is outstanding. If you have any questions, let me know. Mr. Lawhead

Culture Change PPT

Eight Elements of Culture PPT

Here is the PPT from class.  Hope it helps.

Student of the Month!!!!

Congratulations to our Student of the Month!  This young man who has over a 95% in class spelled his name wrong today and earned....the Student of the Month.

Congratulations Young Man!!!