WEEK Eight: May/“오월” Oh-wol 4th - 8th
“A child without education is like a bird without wings.” - Tibetan Proverb
May Calendar Language “Take Over” = Korean CLICK HERE To learn more!
Asia Water Terms Quiz Fri
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Asia Water Terms Quiz Fri 〰️
Monday/Woryoil - I can define key ocean features and sketch a picture to show my understanding.
1) Breadwinner Activity Packet Due (as you walk in)
2) Correct Asia Political Map Test
3) Quick Organize and File of Student Folders
4) Final Test Prep Deck #1 (NOT Graded)
5) Define & Sketch Asia Water Terms in Asia Activity Packet
6) Asia Water Terms Quiz Friday!!
Tuesday/Hwayoil - I can locate physical features of Asia and create my own Physical map of Asia.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Asia Physical Mapping Work Time
3) Asia Physical Maps Due Next Tuesday
Wednesday/Suyoil - I can explore asian culture through a variety of geographical topics to better understand Asia. I will do this in a collaborative effort with classmates.
1) Intro Asia Stations Unit
2) Pick Asia Stations Group (2 or 3 students per group)
3) Complete ONE Asia Station Stop of your choice!
Thursday/Mogyoil - I can explain the significance of Mt. Everest in the world & how hard it is to climb for humans.
1) Final Test Prep Deck #2 (NOT Graded)
2) Reminder…Asia Water Term Quiz TOMORROW
3) Everest Imax Film Part One (No Video Worksheet)
Friday/Geumyoil - I can demonstrate my understanding of Ocean features.
1) Asia Water Terms Quiz (Terms from Asia Activity Packet)
2) Complete TWO Asia Stations (your choice)
WEEK Nine: May 11th - 15th
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family.” - Kofi Annan
Monday - I am preparing for the World Geography final tests…I can identify areas within Mapping, GeoTerms and Greatest Places that I need to work on! (work on = prep/study)
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Final Test Prep Deck #3 (NOT Graded)
3) Meet Meredith - Guest Student from Gustavus…will be spending 2 weeks with us observing
and exploring/experiencing a classroom (maybe becoming a teacher someday)
Tuesday - I can demonstrate my knowledge of Asian “power” physical features.
1) Asia Physical Maps Due
2) Asia Physical Map Quiz
3) Complete TWO Asia Stations (your choice)
Wednesday - I can identify the areas of the globe that I know the least about…this will help me focus my studying for the World Map Final test.
1) Clean Out Maps from Student File Folders
2) World Map Final Test Prep
3) Everest Imax Film Part Two (No Video Worksheet)
Thursday - I can explore asian culture through a variety of geographical topics to better understand Asia. I will do this in a collaborative effort with classmates.
1) Complete THREE Asia Stations (you choice)
2) Total of 8 Stations Should be Completed at completion this is day in class!
Friday - I can explore asian culture through a variety of geographical topics to better understand Asia. I will do this in a collaborative effort with classmates.
1) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
2) Complete TWO Asia Stations (your choice)
3) Total of 10 Stations Should be Completed at completion this is day in class!
WEEK TEN: May 18th - 22nd
“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”
- Walter Cronkite
Monday -
1) 1st Emporer of China Imax w/ Video Worksheet
2) FYI - “1st Emperor” Video is the last activity in Asia Activity Packet
3) Asia Activity Packets Due Tomorrow!
Tuesday - I can explore asian culture through a variety of geographical topics to better understand Asia. I will do this in a collaborative effort with classmates.
1) Asia Activity Packet Due
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) Complete TWO Asia Stations (your choice)
4) LAST DAY of Asia Stations Unit (ALL Materials Due tomorrow IN CLASS)
ASIA STATIONS WEBLINK
Wednesday -
1) Asia Stations Materials DUE (not a work Day)
2) Final Test Prep Deck #4 (NOT Graded)
Thursday -
1) Final Test Prep Deck #5 (NOT Graded)
2) FYI - “Beyond the Walls” Due Friday May 29th
Friday - Exploratory Day - No Geo Classes
WEEK Eleven: May 25th - 29th
"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." - Nora Ephron
Monday - Memorial Day - No School Day
Tuesday -
1) Trimester #3 “Beyond the Walls Due”
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) GeoTerm Final
4) Test Prep for World Map Final (Silently on own when test completed)
Wednesday -
1) World Map Final Test
2) Prep for Greatest Places Final (Silently on own when test completed)
Thursday -
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Greatest Places Final Test (takes 35 min) GeoTerm Final
Friday -
1) Beyond the Walls Gallery Walk
2) Do you have ANY Missing/Late work for Tri #3 DUE (Portal Check)
3) Geo “Flex Day”…do you have a quiz, assignment, etc that is Missing? Work Day!!
4) Final Student File Folder Clean Out
WEEK Twelve: June 1st - 5th
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” - Nelson Mandela
Monday -
1) FINAL CALL - ALL Missing/Late Work from Tri #3 due by 3:15pm
2) Final Make-Up Day…Miss a Final Test? (today is the day)
Tuesday - Last day of Classes at WMS
1) Correct Final Tests in Class
2) Update Grade Portal (All Students Double Check Final Tri #3 Grades)
3) ALL “Beyond the Walls” Taken Down (Home or in Garbage)
4) Final Thoughts w/ Mr. Gilbert (Good Luck at the HS)
Wednesday - Valleyfair Day & 8th Grade Celebration (No Geo Classes)
a look back…
WEEK ONE: March/Machi 16th - 20th
"He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” - Confucius
March Calendar Language “Take Over” - Swahili CLICK HERE To learn more!!
Monday/Jumatatu - SNOW DAY!! (No School)
Tuesday/Jamanne - I can begin my journey to learn about the African continent by identifying the major geographical concepts that make the continent unique in contrast with the rest of the world.
1) Welcome Back! (any good Spring Break Adventure Stories?
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) NEW UNIT - Africa (Hand out Activity Packets)
4) Africa Unit Intro Notes & Discussion (Note: includes Regions of Africa)
5) New Classes “Mash Up” (new Seating Chart Tomorrow)
Wednesday/Jumatano- I can identify the countries of Africa on a blank map.
1) New Seating Chart - Students Choose!
2) Africa Political Mapping Work Day Africa Atlas Link
3) Africa Political Maps Due & Test Tuesday March 24th
Thursday/Alhamisi - I can explain how the Serengeti plain was created and why this area is so important to the biodiversity of central Africa.
1) Serengeti Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet (in activity packet)
2) Africa Political Map Completed? (extra time = Mapping work time)
I can locate the Greatest Places of the African continent and understand their importance to the people of this area.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Africa Greatest Places Slideshow, Mapping & Discussion
3) Africa Political Map Completed? (extra time = Mapping work time)
Friday/Ijumaa - I can locate the Greatest Places of the African continent and understand their importance to the people of this area.
1) Locate and Label ALL Africa Greatest Places on GP Map in Activity Packet
Africa GP Link: Africa Greatest Places Slideshow
3) Complete “In the News” - Current Event Survey in Schoology
Note: In the News Assignment MUST be submitted by Midnight for Credit
WEEK Two: March 23rd - 27th
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Seuss
Monday - I can demonstrate my knowledge of general Land Terms and tie their significance to the African continent.
1) Intro African Mask Project (out of school project challenge)
2) Africa Land Terms - Define & Sketch in Activity Packet
3) Africa Political Maps Due & Test Tomorrow POWER COUNTRY LIST
4) Organize Student File Folders
Tuesday - I can locate, name & identify the 20 African “Power Countries” on a blank map.
1) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
2) Africa Political Maps Due
3) Africa Political Map Test (POWER COUNTRY LIST)
4) Africa Thematic Mapping Lab
Wednesday - I can explain/describe how disease has shaped life throughout the Africa Continent.
1) Correct Africa Political Map Test
2) Understanding Africa through Disease
Disease in Africa Weblink for Activity
Thursday - I can identify key diseases and/or outbreaks that have had the largest impact on Africa.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Understanding Africa through Disease Continued (Not Done? = Homework)
Disease in Africa Weblink for Activity
Friday - I will observe the changing landscape of the African and will be able to explain the hardships of overland travel across the ever changing environments of this vast continent.
1) AfricaTrek Video w/ Video Worksheet (in activity packet)
2) Reminder…Africa Land Terms Quiz is Tuesday!!
WEEK THREE: March 30th - April 3rd
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
- Malcolm X
Monday - I can explain the basic geographic story of Tanzania by comparing and contrasting the life I lead in the United States (developed world).
1) Regional Focus - Tanzania Safari (Activity Packet)
2) Online Safari Link
3) Africa Land Terms Quiz - Tomorrow!! Quizlet Link
4) Remider: African Mask Project (Mask Due Thursday April 9th)
Tuesday - I can identify key aspects of Africa’s physical geography.
1) Africa Land Terms Quiz
2) Kilimanjaro IMax Film w/ Video Worksheet (in activity packet)
Wednesday - I can preview our book club book and show my prior knowledge about the Maasai culture.
1) Facing the Lion Book Club Begins!
2) Book Preview Activity Daily Vocabulary & Discussion (in companion guide)
3) Read Chapter 1 as a class
4) Complete Chapter 1 Companion Guide Worksheet (Not finished? Homework)
5) IF TIME - Correct Land Terms Quiz from Yesterday
Facing the Lion Book Club Webpage
Thursday - I can explain what it means to be nomadic and how that lifestyle is essential to the Maasai culture.
1) Daily Vocabulary & Discussion (in companion guide)
2) Read Chapters 2 & 3 as a class
3) Complete Chapters 2 & 3 Companion Guide Worksheet
4) Compare/Contrast Cultures Worksheet (We will continue to add to this as we read)
Facing the Lion Book Club Webpage
Friday - I can describe a traditional Maasai “boma” and how it compares to American living.
1) Daily Vocabulary & Discussion (in companion guide)
2) Read Chapters 4 & 5 as a class
3) Complete Chapters 4 & 5 Companion Guide Worksheet
4) WMS boma (traditional Maasai village) Worksheet in pairs
5) Greatest Places Test next Wednesday 4/8
Facing the Lion Book Club Webpage
\WEEK Four: April/Rabīʿ al-Thānī 6th - 10th
“It is in your hands, to make a better world for all who live in it.” - Nelson Mandela
April Calendar Language “Take Over” = Egyptian CLICK HERE To learn more!
Monday/El-Itneen - I can identify the key highlights of Africa physical landscape/topography.
1) Africa Physical Mapping work time
3) ONLINE Africa Atlas Link
4) Africa Physical Maps Due & Next Tuesday (April 14th)
5) Greatest Places Test Tomorrow…REVIEW!! GP LINK
Tuesday/El-Tlat - Facing the Lion Book Club
1) Africa Greatest Places Test (ALL Lists prior INCLUDED)
2) Facing the Lion Extension Activity - Mapping Maasai Clans
Facing the Lion Book Club Webpage
Wednesday/El-Arba/Early Release Day - Facing the Lion Book Clu
1) Daily “Facing the Lion” Vocabulary & Discussion (in companion guide)
2) Read Chapters 6 as a class
3) Complete Chapters 6 Companion Guide Worksheet
4) Correct Africa Greatest Places Test in class
Thursday/El-Khamis - I can create an artistically pleasing supplement to my African Mask project…this is to explain/celebrate my chosen African theme for this activity.
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Africa Mask Due
3) Black Placard Creation - Creative Writing & Themed Art to Accompany Mask
4) Final Masks & Placards Due MONDAY “Show & Tell”!!
CLICK HERE For Africa Mask Website
Friday/El-Goma - Festival of Nations 8th Grade Field Trip - No Geo Classes
Documents for Students attending Trip…
1) Scavenger Hunt Link (all students will receive a hard copy)
2) Post Trip Reflection Questionaire
Document/Assignment for Students NOT attending Trip…
MN Culture Exploration (alternative International Fest Document)
WEEK FIVE: April 13th - 17th
"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi
Monday - I can explain what an initiation is & why these processes are important throughout world societies and culture.
1) Mask & Placard Final DUE Date “Show & Tell”
2) Daily “Facing the Lion” Vocabulary & Discussion (in companion guide)
3) Read Chapter 7 as a class
4) Complete Chapters 7 Companion Guide Worksheet
Facing the Lion Book Club Webpage
Tuesday - I can explain how higher education works in Kenya and compare it to US colleges.
1) Africa Physical Maps Due (NO TEST…Africa Phy Test Cancelled…sorry!)
2) Daily “Facing the Lion” Vocabulary & Discussion (in companion guide)
3) Read Chapters 8 & 9 as a class
4) Complete Chapters 8 & 9 Companion Guide Worksheet
5) Current Events - CNN10 (if time??)
Facing the Lion Book Club Webpage
Wednesday - I can explain (and relate to) adjusting to a new culture…what is “Culture Shock”?
1) Daily “Facing the Lion” Vocabulary & Discussion (in companion guide)
2) Read Chapters 10 & 11 as a class (Last Book Chapter)
3) Complete Chapters 10 & 11 Companion Guide Worksheet
4) Facing the Lion “Read Companion” Due Tomorrow
Facing the Lion Book Club Webpage
Thursday - I can descibe the basics of the Sahel region of central Africa and how it is a transiton zone between the Sahara (north) and the fertile regions of the African continent.
1) Facing the Lion “Reading Companion” Due in Class (as you walk in)
2) Ted Talk - Joseph Lekuton: A parable for Kenya
3) The Sahel Region Webquest Activity
4) CLICK HERE to Enter Sahel Webquest
Friday - NO School Day
WEEK SIX: April 20th - 24th
"The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one." - Malcolm S. Forbes
Monday - I can give a basic timeline/explanation of why/how important “leaders/rulers” were buried throughout ancient Egyptian times.
1) Mysteries of Egypt Imax Film w/ Video Worksheet
2) Reminder…Africa Activity Packet Due TOMORROW!!
Tuesday - I can locate the continent of Asia on a map & explain the unique highlights of this world landmass.
1) Africa Activity Packet Due (as you walk in)
2) What’s Up in the World - CNN10
3) NEW UNIT = ASIA (last unit of year #sad)
4) Hand out Asia Activity Packet
5) Asia Intro Notes & Discussion
Wednesday - I can locate and label the countries of the Asian continent.
1) Asia Political Mapping (last Political Map of the Year!!)
2) Asia Political Maps Due & Test = Wednesday, Apirl 29th
3) CLICK HERE for Asia Online Atlas
Thursday - I can locate and map the Greatest Places of Asia, and explain why they are called the “Greatest Places.”
1) Asia Greatest Places Slideshow, Mapping & Discussion
2) CLICK HERE for Asia Greatest Places Slideshow
2) Asia Activity Packet Work Time (Pick a Task)
Friday - I can apply my mapping skills to explain how the landscape, climate, and location of asian countries influences its economy.
1) Asia Thematic Mapping Lab w/ Partner
2) Asia Regions Mapping Activity
3) CLICK HERE for Asia Regions Slideshow
WEEK Seven: April 27th - may 1st
"The more you learn, the more you earn." - Warren Buffett
Monday - I can identify at least 3 key unique aspects of Middle Eastern “Arabian” culture.
1) Arabia Imax Film (w/ Video Worksheet in Act Packet)
2) Extra Time? - Asia Activity Packet Work Time
3) Take Mask Projects Home!!
International Fest - REMINDER!!!!
#1 - Did you attend International Fest with us in St. Paul?
Did you answer yes?!? Did you fill out the “reflection”? (Google Form)
CLICK HERE for iFEST Reflection Activity
#2 - Did you miss/not attend International Fest?
FYI - If you didn’t attend…we do have an alternative assignment
CLICK HERE for iFEST Alternative Activity
Tuesday - I will explore the basics of Afghanistan in order to start creating a baseline on my view of family structure and general life of people living in a country that is ruled by strict Islamic law/traditions.
1) Afghanistan Country Focus Day #1 (Hand out Breadwinner Packet)
2) Quick Afghanistan Intro Notes
3) Complete Afghanistan Vocabulary
4) Afghanistan Website Link (for Webquest)
5) Breadwinner Film (Part One - 15 min)
Wednesday - I can identify 20 countries on the Asian continent and list their capital city.
1) Asia Political Maps Due
2) Asia Political Map Test
3) Define/Sketch Afghanistan/Breadwinner Vocabulary in Breadwinner Packet
4) Homework Check TOMORROW = ALL Words and Sktches Completed
5) If time…Design Fighting Kite (in Breadwinner Packet)
Thursday - I will dig deeper into Muslim/Afghan culture help me understand cultural differences between the Middle East and the United States (Western World).
1) Afghanistan Country Focus Day #2
2) Homework Check - ALL Afghan/Bread Vocabulary DONE
3) Start Afghanistan Webquest Activity (30min)
4) Afghanistan Webquest Link (need to complete Webquest Activity Sheet)
5) Breadwinner Film Part 2 (30min)
FYI - Breadwinner has an Activity Movie Sheet
Friday - I can explain the general roles within Afghan society…how are men’s and women’s lives different in this region of the world.
1) Finish Afghanistan Webquest Activity (15 min)
2) Afghanistan Webquest Link (need to complete Webquest Activity Sheet)
3) Finish Breadwinner Film (Part 3)
4) Breadwinner Activity Packet DUE MONDAY (w/ ALL reflections)