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) NEW UNIT = ASIA (last unit of year #sad)
3) Hand out Asia Activity Packet
4) 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 -
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 -
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 -
1) Arabia Imax Film (w/ Video Worksheet in Act Packet)
2) Extra Time? - Asia Activity Packet Work Time

Tuesday -
1) Afghanistan Country Focus Day #1
2) Quick Afghanistan Intro Notes
3) Afghanistan/Breadwinner Define Vocabulary Schooology Asisgnment
4) Afghan/Breadwinner Vocab Due by Midnight (HIT Submit)
5) Afghanistan Webquest Activity (See Gilbert for Worksheet)
6) Webquest Activity Due Friday as you walk into class
7) Afghanistan Website Link (for Webquest)

Wednesday -
1) Asia Political Maps Due
2) Asia Political Map Test
3) Define Asia Water Terms & Sketch in Activity Packet
4) FYI - Water Term Quiz Next Tuesday

Thursday -
1) Afghanistan Country Focus Day #2
2) Afghanistan Webquest Activity Continued (see Gilbert for Worksheet)
3) Afghanistan Website Link (for Webquest)
4) FYI - 1st 20 Min of Class is dedicated to Webquest (Due Tomorrow)
5) Breadwinner Afghanistan Movie (30min)
6) Breadwinner has an Activity Movie Sheet

Friday -
1) Afghanistan - Breadwinner Movie Continued
*Note: Breadwinner Sheets Due Tuesday, April 29th
1) Finish Breadwinner Film (Video Sheets Due Tuesday)

Wednesday - Afghanistan Country Focus Day #1

Thursday - Afghanistan Country Focus Day #2
1) What’s Up in the World - BiWeekly Current Events Discussion
2) Afghanistan Webquest Activity Continued (see Gilbert for Worksheet)
3) Afghanistan Website Link (for Webquest)
4) FYI - 1st 20 Min of Class is dedicated to Webquest (Due Tomorrow)
5) Breadwinner Afghanistan Movie (30min)
6) Breadwinner has an Activity Movie Sheet

Thursday - Afghanistan - Breadwinner Movie Continued
*Note: Breadwinner Sheets Due Tuesday, April 29th
Friday -
1) Finish Breadwinner Film (Video Sheets Due Tuesday)
2) Finish “Knights Tale” (Europe Fun Movie we never finished)
3) Breadwinner Video Reflection Due Monday

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!

Monday/Woryoil -
1)

Tuesday/Hwayoil -
1) Asia Water Terms Quiz (Terms from Asia Activity Packet)

Wednesday/Suyoil -
1)

Thursday/Mogyoil
1)

Friday/Geumyoil -
1)

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 -
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Tuesday -
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Wednesday -
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Thursday -
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Friday -
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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 -
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Tuesday -
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Wednesday -
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Thursday -
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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

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)