Thursday, May 16, 2013
Learning Strategies Assignment (ABC Brainstorming Activity)
ABC Scavenger Hunt Activity
Complete the ABC Brainstorming Sheet with study tips/note-taking/reading comprehension tips we've discussed this semester in class. Use each letter of the alphabet. Briefly explain each word in the box provided.
For example:
A: Ask
Ask yourself what you need to know for the test.
A: Arrive Early
Arrive a few minutes early when taking a test in order to find a seat and get settled.
B: Budget your time
Budget how much time you have to answer each question on a test or how much time you have to complete an assignment.
B: Bring necessary materials.
Bring plenty of pencils, pens, erasers, etc. to class on test day.
C. Clarification
Ask a teacher for clarification if you do not understand an assignment or a test question.
C: Clues
Listen for word "clues" when taking notes. For example, "The most important reason..." "This will be on the test..."
D:
E: Eat
Eat Memory boosting foods such a blueberries the morning of a big test.
Helpful Infographics:
Complete the ABC Brainstorming Sheet with study tips/note-taking/reading comprehension tips we've discussed this semester in class. Use each letter of the alphabet. Briefly explain each word in the box provided.
For example:
A: Ask
Ask yourself what you need to know for the test.
A: Arrive Early
Arrive a few minutes early when taking a test in order to find a seat and get settled.
B: Budget your time
Budget how much time you have to answer each question on a test or how much time you have to complete an assignment.
B: Bring necessary materials.
Bring plenty of pencils, pens, erasers, etc. to class on test day.
C. Clarification
Ask a teacher for clarification if you do not understand an assignment or a test question.
C: Clues
Listen for word "clues" when taking notes. For example, "The most important reason..." "This will be on the test..."
D:
E: Eat
Eat Memory boosting foods such a blueberries the morning of a big test.
Helpful Infographics:
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
A More Perfect Union
Watch A More Perfect Union on PBS. See more from Constitution USA with Peter Sagal.
PBS- "It's a Free Country"
Watch It's a Free Country on PBS. See more from Constitution USA with Peter Sagal.
7 Wonders of the Natural World Assignment
Visit the link below:
7 Wonders of the Natural World
1. Have you heard of any of the 28 finalists? If so which ones?
2. One continent does not have any finalists. Which one?
3. Which continent has the most finalists?
4. Which finalist is the biggest single structure made by living creatures and can be seen from outer space? (Hint: it is in the Eastern Hemisphere.)
5. How many finalists are located within the "low latitude belt"?
6. Which of the finalists is/are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator (Hint: you can find this finalist in the Western Hemisphere.)
7. Which of the finalists is 420 metres below sea level, its shores are the lowest point on Earth that are on dry land and with 30 percent salinity, it is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean.
8. Which of the finalists is the highest waterfall in the world? It is more than 19 times higher than Niagara Falls.
9. How many finalists are in the tundra climate zone?
10. List two finalists formed by internal forces in the earth (earthquakes and volcanoes).
11. List two finalists formed by external forces (weathering, erosion).
12. Choose your favorite finalist and place your vote. In one sentence, explain why you chose this finalist.
Human-made Wonders:
Visit the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World:
Visit the "New 7 Wonders of the World":
What is the primary difference between the first list and the second list?
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Learning Strategies - Test Taking Strategies
Answer the following questions from the infographic above.
1) What are the two basic study patterns students can follow?
2) What method works best?
3) Test anxiety affects __________% of students.
4) Test anxiety can cause students to stay up all night cramming for their exams. Stress affects students' sleep more than:
5) The ave. GPA of students who pull all-nighters:
6) The ave. GPA of students who do not pull all-nighters:
Study Tips:
7) Study __________ minutes a day in the week leading up to the test.
8) Exercise before you ______________.
9) Exercising before studying or taking a test gets _________ ________ to your brain which helps you focus and absorb more information.
10. Sleep after studying. During sleep, the brain _______________ what it has recently learned into memory.
11). Eat a healthy ______________________ which will help you stay alert and focused.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Civil Rights History- Timeline
Create a Positive/Negative Civil Rights Timeline
Using class notes, the internet, and videos watched in class, brainstorm a list of events to include in your Civil Rights timelines. Rank events according to their historical significance. The most significant positive ranking would be a +5, and the most significant negative ranking would be a -5. For example, if you include the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., you would likely rank it as a -5.
You are required to include at least 30 events in your timeline, with a relatively even distribution between positive and negative events.
Timelines can be made from various materials -- graph paper, construction paper or tag board. I encourage you to use visuals in your timeline.
This project is worth 100 points.
60 points for people/events
20 points for pictures
10 points creativity
10 points appearance
Examples (Scroll down to the timelines):
Friday, May 10, 2013
Perks of Being a Wallflower- Exam
The Perks
of Being a Wallflower Exam
The setting
of the book is
(time):
(place):
The
character I would most likely have as a friend is_______________________
because __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The
character I would least likely have as a friend is ______________________
because
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tunnels are
a symbol in the book. Give an example of how tunnels are used as a symbol in the book? _________________________________________________________________________________
Some themes
from the book include “passivity,” “Coming of age,” “friendship,” “love,”
“sadness,” etc. Choose one theme and give an example from the book illustrating
this theme.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
List five
novels mentioned in the book. Choose one and briefly discuss Charlie’s reaction
to the novel. (Did he like it or dislike it. Why or why not?)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Exam- The Secret Life of Bees
The setting
of the book is
(time):
(place):
The
character I would most likely have as a friend is_______________________
because _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The
character I would least likely have as a friend is ______________________
because
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Bees/the
beehive is a symbol in the book. Bees/the beehive in the book symbolize: ___________________________________________________________
One theme
in the book is _____________________________.
Give two examples from the book illustrating this theme:
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
What I
learned about the Civil Rights Era from reading this book (give at least three specific examples from the book.)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
World Studies Final Project
Positive/Negative World Timeline and Map Project:
Create a Positive/Negative Timeline covering the past year.
Include 20 the following countries:
Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Cambodia
China
Democratic Republic of Congo
Greece
Haiti
India
Italy
Israel
Japan
Libya
Mexico
North Korea
Pakistan
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
South Korea
South Sudan
South Sudan
Sudan
Syria
United States
United States
Venezuela
You must include a minimum of three significant events (either positive or negative) for each country. Write these headlines and dates in the packets provided in class. You will later select one headline from each country to include in your timeline.
For example, I might include this as one of my top news stories for Norway:
You must include pictures on your timeline. (A minimum of five)
You must rank the significance of each event you include on your timeline.
You must locate, shade, and label each country on a world map. You map will be turned in when you turn in your timeline.
Links:
CNN World:
BBC World:
Time Magazine-World:
NPR-World News:
New York Times:
More detail: You will need construction paper, graph paper or tag board for this project. Draw a line down the center of your paper. Draw a vertical line down the far left side of your paper. Everything above the center line will be labeled +5 through +1. Everything below the horizontal line will be labeled -1 though -5.
Now label the horizontal center line beginning with May, 2010. Include every month up to May, 2011.
Determine the significance, either negative or positive, of each historic event.
This project is worth 100 points:
Completed Packet: 40 points
Completed Timeline: 40 points
Map:10 points
Pictures: 5 points
Appearance: 5 points points
This project is due May 25th
Examples of Positive/Negative Timelines:
Monday, April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 25, 2013
United States History Notes -History of Intolerance
Notes:
Stereotypes:
A "stereotype" is a generalization about a person or group of persons. We develop stereotypes when we are unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information we would need to make fair judgments about people or situations. In the absence of the "total picture," stereotypes in many cases allow us to "fill in the blanks." Our society often innocently creates and perpetuates stereotypes, but these stereotypes often lead to unfair discrimination and persecution when the stereotype is unfavorable.
A stereotype is a way we simplify our world. It is a short-hand way we deal with complex events. Stereotypes become dangerous when they leave us blind to individual differences.
Prejudice/Discrimination:
Prejudice: A negative or hostile attitude toward another social group
Discrimination: Refers to an unfavorable action, behavior, outcome or treatment
Effects:
Less access to:
-approval and popularity
-rights and privileges
-power, knowledge and popularity
Exposure to social risks:
-victimization through violence
-suspicion and blame for crimes
-rejection, alienation and isolation, which contributes to low self esteem, self-hatred and self-destructive behavior
-economic exploitation and oppression
Examples in history have been:
* African-Americans being forced to ride in the back of the bus
* German Jews being required to wear a yellow "Star of David"
* minorities being referred to by pejorative slang names
* minorities being the subject of jokes which poke fun at the target's race, religion, or ethnic origin, and which rely on stereotypes
* Japanese-Americans being isolated in camps during World War II
* Native Americans having their land confiscated in violation of treaties, being the victims of government-sponsored massacres, and being placed on reservations.
Link:
http://www.tolerance.org/activity/test-yourself-hidden-bias
Stereotypes:
A "stereotype" is a generalization about a person or group of persons. We develop stereotypes when we are unable or unwilling to obtain all of the information we would need to make fair judgments about people or situations. In the absence of the "total picture," stereotypes in many cases allow us to "fill in the blanks." Our society often innocently creates and perpetuates stereotypes, but these stereotypes often lead to unfair discrimination and persecution when the stereotype is unfavorable.
A stereotype is a way we simplify our world. It is a short-hand way we deal with complex events. Stereotypes become dangerous when they leave us blind to individual differences.
Prejudice/Discrimination:
Prejudice: A negative or hostile attitude toward another social group
Discrimination: Refers to an unfavorable action, behavior, outcome or treatment
Effects:
Less access to:
-approval and popularity
-rights and privileges
-power, knowledge and popularity
Exposure to social risks:
-victimization through violence
-suspicion and blame for crimes
-rejection, alienation and isolation, which contributes to low self esteem, self-hatred and self-destructive behavior
-economic exploitation and oppression
Examples in history have been:
* African-Americans being forced to ride in the back of the bus
* German Jews being required to wear a yellow "Star of David"
* minorities being referred to by pejorative slang names
* minorities being the subject of jokes which poke fun at the target's race, religion, or ethnic origin, and which rely on stereotypes
* Japanese-Americans being isolated in camps during World War II
* Native Americans having their land confiscated in violation of treaties, being the victims of government-sponsored massacres, and being placed on reservations.
Link:
http://www.tolerance.org/activity/test-yourself-hidden-bias
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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