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!

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.

Canada Economy PPT

Here is the PPT that we looked at various slides of on Wednesday.  Some slides may be helpful in answering our LEQ questions for economy.

Canada Economy

Free Market Economy Project

What work are you doing outside of class?  Are you finding other companies like yours that you can compare to your business?  Are you researching the area that you are planning on having your headquarters?  Are you looking up prices for your product?

If not....start doing work!

October Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for October is Abby G.  She is a straight A student who is a sandwich artist and loves the book "The Tale of Despereaux."  In addition, she loves the movie "National Treasure" and hopes to be a CSI Investigator when she grows up.  Way to go Scab!

A weekend message from Mr. Lawhead and Sophie

Please make sure that you folks use the study guide this weekend and begin preparing for the examination on Wednesday.  Remember that our class wiki and the online map are both located down by the "links" section to help you review as well.  Any questions, let me know.

Mr. Lawhead and Sophie

Canada Vocabulary PPT

Here are the words with a few pictures and definitions...

Canada Vocab

The Canadians PPT

Here is the PPT that we watched on the culture of Canada.

The Canadians

Canada Learning Map

Forget an LEQ....can't remember what our concept was for the day...look below and here is the learning map.

Chapter 5 Learning Map - CANADA

Canada Map Lists

Here is the list of places you must have on your two maps for Canada.

Canada Map - Physical and Political Labels

Wikiiiiiiiiiiii PART DEUX

Welcome to part two of our wiki!  We will be visiting our wiki for another nine (9) vocabulary terms though this time it is for Canada.  Read the directions carefully and get to work.  Let me know what you do for each term.

Here is the link:

http://matthewlawhead.swsd.wikispaces.net/

So here is the deal...Mr. Sgrignoli and I have decided NOT to test on our unit for Mexico because we didn't like the direction of the unit and the big break we had during the long weekend.  You will be expected to know the material as it will pop up in future tests. 

On to Canada! 

Any questions, please let me know.

Class News for the Week of October 10th

Hey gang!  Welcome back after a long break.  It was an up and down break to say the least with all the bad news from the weekend, but our Mustang family is strong and always bounces back.

We have a short week and will be winding down Mexico this week.  We will not test on the unit and instead will begin Canada next week.  Mr. Sgrignoli and I were not happy with where our unit was heading and we have decided to toss it in the garbage can.  We will use information from the unit, but again, will not test on it.

Hang in there and let's have a good week.  Any questions, let me know.

My new favorite video...

I love this video!