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.

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 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

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.

Review Game - WINNING!!!

Congratulations to our Period 2 Winners!  DR and SD rocked the house and finished in record time.  This test should be a breeze for them!

Our Period 4 winners wanted to "pose" for the camera.  They are not good posers, but they sure can finish a few quickly and accurately.  Good luck tomorrow!

 UPSET ALERT!!!  Our Period 8 winners stole the show with their upset win.  Congrats to BH and AM on their big win.

Lunch Review Session

Mr. Sgrignoli will be hosting a short review session in his classroom tomorrow during 7th grade lunch.  Anyone interested in attending should see me to have their agenda book signed.  I will be there as well to help out anyone who is interested in preparing for this exam.

Thanks
Mr. Lawhead

Political Cartoons PPT

Here is the PPT that we watched as we tried to break down and understand the political cartoons about North Korea.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Political Cartoons 101

North and South Korea PPT

Here is our PPT on North and South Korea. Use it for the Compare and Contrast worksheet and for your studying prior to the unit test. North and South Korea

Japan and Koreas Learning Map

Here is our learning map for this unit. Please review the LEQs whenever you get a chance. Japan and Koreas Learning Map

Thanks for the bracelet!

I enjoy getting student made stuff!  Thanks for the bracelet ML!!!!  I wear it with pride.

When I'm 40 ...

Here is our list of things that will be obsolete when you turn 40....according to you!

- Current TV programs (i.e. Spongebob)
- Analog clocks (the clocks with hands)
- DVDs
- PS3, Xbox, Wii
- Ipods, Ipads
- Movie Theatre
- Radio
- Fast food
- 2011 Style of music (sorry Justin Beiber fans)
- Grocery stores
- Laptops
- Cell Phone styles (all touch pad style)
- Cars (will be much more eco-friendly)
- CD Players
- Internet sites (what is facebook??)
- Board Games
- School
- Architechture
- Household appliances

So, before you make fun of your parents or ME for falling off the "Popular Culture Train" and being uncool, remember, you will be an old person too someday!

AK and Snydie on the move!

The world map is almost there!!! Our two magical ladies are doing a heck of a job. A finished picture will be coming soon. Thanks a ton ladies.

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!!!