Mr. G's Geo Geniuses

Friday 5/22/09 Last Day of School!

Today in Geography

Warm-up - NONE

Next, we played a short review game and then took our final.

HW: HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!!!

Thursday 5/21/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up- None

Next, periods 1 and 3 took their final exam. How did you do?

HW: None

NOTE: Tomorrow periods 2, 4 and 5 will take their final exam.

Tuesday 5/19/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up: Give an example by answer the standard: Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi's beliefs in non-violent protest.

Next, we discussed Gandhi's actions and lessons.

Then, we continued with our movie.

HW: Bring you textbook to class and prepare to answer the standard tomorrow. This will count as your last quiz grade.

Thursday 5/14/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up - Give an example of non-violent protest.

Next, we discussed Gandhi.

Then, we continued with our investigation of how Gandhi impacted India.

HW: NONE

NOTE: All students will respond to the following standard after we complete the movie: Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi's belief in non-violent protest. This response will count as a quiz grade.

Wednesday 5/13/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up - Which of the following religions is native to Japan?

A. Hinduism    B. Shinto    C. Confucianism    D. Buddhism

Next, we took our test today. How did you do?

Then, we completed a short reading over Gandhi (pages 611-613).

After we completed our reading, we started watching our movie: Gandhi.

HW: NONE

NOTE: While watching the movie, students are supposed to take notes and respond to the following standard: Describe the impact of Mohandas Gandhi's beliefs in non-violent protest. This will count as your last quiz grade.

Monday 5/11/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up Which of the following doesn't belong?

A. 17th Parallel     B. Vietcong     C. China     D. Communism

Next, we reviewed Friday's work (Vietnam War).

Then, we watched a brief clip of the Vietnam war.

After our brief clip, we created trivia questions over the video and reading.

HW: Your study guide is due tomorrow!!

NOTE: You will have your test this week!!!!

Friday 5/8/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up - How far is North Korea's capital from South Korea's capital? Explain the reasons for foreign involvement in Korea.

Next, we completed a reading over communism in Vietnam.

Then, we answered some questions over containing communism in Vietnam.

After our questions, we worked on an Asia Review Puzzle.

HW: Complete your study guide. The study guide is due Monday!!

NOTE: Your next test will be this Tuesday.

Thursday 5/7/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up- Turn to page 96 in your atlas. Draw the Korean Peninsula, label the 38th parallel and the capitals of North and South Korea.

Next, we reviewed and discussed yesterday's assignment.

Then, we watched a brief video clip over the Korean War.

After our clip, we created and played a song over our information.

HW: Work on your study guide.

Note: Your study guide is due Monday and your test will be Tuesday!

Wednesday 5/6/08

Today in Geography

Warm-up - Which of the following doesn't belong? Explain why!!

A. communism    B. China    C. Mao Zedong    D. Sun Yat-sen

Next, we reviewed and discussed the religions of Asia.

After our discussion, we took a quiz over Asia's religions.

Then, we completed a reading and questions over the Korean War.

HW: Finish your questions or you won't be able to play tomorrows game.

NOTE: Your study guide is due on Monday and your next test will be on Tuesday!

 

Tuesday 5/5/09

Today in Geography

Warm-up - Mao Zedong was the leader of what party?

A. KMT     B. Communist    C. Sun Yat-sen

Next, we reviewed yesterday's class work (#10 in your notebook).

Then, we participated in a Round Robin Review.

HW: Work on your study guide

NOTE: Your study guide will be due next Monday and your next test will be on Tuesday. Study!!!