December 21, 2017
Fall Semester 2017
December 15, 2017
Jordan River Article/National Geographic
Southwest Asia Web Quest
CNN News
iDecember 13, 2017
Define landlocked.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz important to Iran and other countries within this region?
What impact will the dams built in Turkey have on Syria?
December 12, 2017
Textbook pp. 142-143
Define desalination.
How has science changed how people live in the region?
Define urbanization.
City Stats Questions
City Stats Data to Graph
December 11, 2017
Textbook pp. 128-131
What major bodies of wate surround Southwest Asia?
Where do most people live in SW Asia?
Why might oil be especially important to the dry countries of this region?
December 6, 2017
More Study Tools:
December 5, 2017
Africa Test Part II on Thursday
Study Game 1
Study Game 2
December 4, 2017
South Africa & Kenya Government
November 30, 2017
Bell Ringer Assignments for November Due Today
AFRICA in Pictures
Africa Overview-READ
Exercise # 2 (Questions 1-9)
Exercise # 4 (Questions 1-5)
Exercise # 6 (Questions 1-6)
Nelson Mandela-READ
Exercise # 7 (Questions 1-10)
Famine In Africa-READ
Exercise # 9 (Questions 1-5)
Tribes in Africa-READ
Exercise # 16 (Questions 1-10)
November 29, 2017
AIDS in Africa Web Quest (if the link does not work, google)
Epidemic Proportions
Pandemic Analysis
AIDS in Africa 19 mins.
November 15, 2017
Exploring Africa Activity
White Privilege In South Africa Article
Diamonds, Gold, South Africa Article
Africa's Natural Resources ASSN
November 13, 2017
Bell Ringer
Textbook p. 286
List the main mineral resources of southern and eastern Africa.
What problems has mining caused for the region and its people?
Predict whether Somalia is rich or poor? Why? (use the map)
Blood Diamonds Mini Lesson
Africa Conflict Diamonds Photo Analysis
CNN 10 (Asia Air Pollution)
November 10, 2017
9 Common Questions About the Stock Market
November 3rd.
Atlanta Mayoral Mock Election
November 1, 2017
The 8 Questions To Ask When You Research a Career?
When researching a career there are 7 things you should consider:Your answers should show evidence of research on your career.
U.S. News & World Reports Best Careers listings for 2017 Article
October 31, 2017
Consumer Math on IXL
A Long Walk to Water Questions
Chapter 17:
1. What are they now building in Nya’s village? What does this mean for Nya?
2. How old is Salva at this point in the story?
3. Upon returning to Sudan, what does Salva learn about his family?
4. What text-based inferences can you make about what Salva might be planning to do to help his people in southern Sudan? 5. How is Salva’s Uncle still helping him after all these years?
Chapter 18: 1. In addition to providing clean water and schooling opportunities, how else will the well benefit the community? 2. Why is Nya surprised that a Dinka would be responsible for their well?
3. What clues did we have along the way that hinted at this ending? Write down at least 2 page numbers where you found them.
4. What is one possible theme for this story? Support your answer with specific answers from the text.
5. Look at the title of this book. How does it fit both Salva and Nya’s journeys?
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Bell Ringer
Textbook 294-295
What are today's views and laws about between people of different races?
How did other nations contribute to the end of apartheid?
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Bell Ringer
Why FW de Klerk Let Mandela Out of Prison (Article)
How did Nelson Mandela react to de Klerk releasing him from prison?
Define pariah.
For what cause did Mandela tell the crowed he was prepared to die? (refer to the article)
Sudan Civil War Article (read before test Friday)
Wednesday, October 4th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 260-261
1. What were two effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
2. What were two effects of European colonization?
3. Which colonial power ruled most of West Africa?
4. Africa's Independence Movement
October 2nd
Chapter 12: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
1. What is the “red giraffe?” Why might Nya describe it this way?
2. What are the villagers doing, and how do they feel about this work?
3. What does the “orange scarf” woman force Salva to admit to himself? How does he continue to go on, despite the “black despair of nothingness” he is feeling?
4. How long did Salva stay in Itang?
5. Why did he leave?
Chapter 13:
1. How did “the boss” handle the drilling crew when the bag kept springing leaks? What character trait(s) does this show?
2. Describe the Gilo River crossing from start to finish.
3. Where is Salva headed next? Look back at the map. What will he face on this part of his journey?
4. How does Salva’s role change when he joins up with his next group?
Chapter 14:
1. Why isn’t Nya happy when the borehole water starts flowing?
2. How much time has now passed since Salva fled from his school?
3. What was life like in the Kakuma and Ifo refugee camps? How did they compare?
4. What does Salva mean when he thinks, “it was hard to keep hope alive when there was so little to feed it?”
5. Where does Salva finally find this hope?
Chapter 15:
1. Why are the villagers celebrating the dirty water spraying from the borehole?
2. Why does Nya still have to walk for water?
3. Why are Salva and the other boys being called “Lost Boys” in America?
4. In what ways will going to America be an adjustment for Salva? Use examples from the text to show both positive and negative changes he will face.
Chapter 16:
1. What are they building now in Nya’s village? Make a prediction.
2. Why can Salva “hardly believe he was on the same planet” as he was in Ifo? Give evidence to support your response.
Monday, September 25th
No Bell Ringer, entire class devoted to working on projects.
European Partitioning of Africa
Tuesday, September 26th
Read Textbook pp. 279-281
How do daily changes in his life make it harder for Khulekani at school?
How has South Africa changed since the end of apartheid?
What qualities do Khulekani have?
Scramble for Africa Web Quest
Monday, September 18th
A Long Walk to Water
Chapter 1:
1. Before his village was attacked, Salva was daydreaming about his life at home. What are three things we learned about him in this passage?
2. Why are North Sudan and South Sudan fighting?
3. Why did only the boys go to school?
Chapter 2:
1. What does Nya’s experience with the thorn tell us about her? What is a personality trait you could use to describe her, based on her reaction?
2. How does Linda Sue Park describe the airplane Salva sees? What does this tell us about the plane? What literary device is this?
3. How is Salva feeling when he realizes the men with the guns are the rebels? Explain.
4. What does Salva’s choice to step forward on p. 11 tell you about his character? Explain.
5. Reread this sentence about a Rebel soldier: “A soldier hit him in the face with the butt of a gun.” If the Rebels are supposed to be the “good guys,” why are they being so harsh?
6. Why does Salva keep repeating the words, “where is my family” throughout the chapter?
. Why does everyone leave Salva behind at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 3:
1. What was the long history between the Nuer and the Dinka tribes?
2. How does Salva identify the old woman as being from the Dinka tribe?
3. What does Salva mean when he says “everything was upside down?”
4. What was the old woman's reasoning for not bringing Salva along with her?
5. How does Salva feel when he sees the group of people walking towards the house?
Chapter 4:
1. Describe a typical day in Nya’s life.
2. Why did the men consider leaving Salva behind?
3. In the end, why did they let him join them?
4. Describe a typical day in Salva’s new life.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Bell Ringer
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Chapter 5:
1. If the lake has more water than the pond, why can’t Nya’s family just stay there yearround?
2. How is Nya’s water collection different at the lake camp?
3. Infer what happened with the bees.
4. How did Salva know that Marial was not from his village?
5. How much time has now passed since Salva started running?
News Paper Rubric
ABC Book Sample
COW #5 Quizlet
Sample Paper
Friday, September15th
Love in the Sahel Part I (go to you tube to view, file too large)
Love in the Sahel Part II
Love in the Sahel Questions
Tuesday, September 5th
Bell Ringer
CRCT Book p. 11
In what part of Africa will you find the Sahara Desert?
Where in Africa is the Sahel?
The Sahara Desert & The Longest River InpirEd pp. 15 and 21 (20 pts.)
Wednesday, September 6th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 242-243
How is the Kalahari Desert different from the Sahara Desert?
Which parts of Africa get the most rainfall?
What are some ways that natural features might help Africans make a living?
Physical Map of Africa (20 pts)
SCIS Video Intro to Africa
Africa Features PPP with Note Sheet
Thursday, September 7th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 244-245
Which parts of Africa are most densely populated?
Which two African nations produce the most oil?
How do the statistics of the United States compare with those in Africa?
Continue Africa Features PPP with Note Sheet
Map skills: Identify Africa’s political and physical features
Begin reading A Long Walk to Water
Friday, September 8th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 246-247
Which is the largest country?
What do the capitals of Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ghana all have in common?
Both the DRC and the Republic of the Congo are named after what natural features?
Africa Geography Web Quest
Terrorism Web Quest
Monday, August 28th
Bell Ringer
Milestones Coach Book
pp. 97
Answer Questions 277-281 (Answers Only)
Republic vs. Democracy
Economics & Government Study Guide
Tuesday, August 29th
Bell Ringer
Text p. 106
What is the main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
Wednesday, August 30th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 108-109
Which level of government would help citizens with street cleaning and sewers?
How big or small can a minority be?
Thursday, August 31st
Bell Ringer
Text pp. 109
Explain the roles of the Three Branches of Government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial)
Monday, August 21st
-page 18 & 19 from text (mini-lesson on sun)
Solar Eclipse Schedule
Tuesday, August 22nd
Bell Ringer
Text pp. 104-105
What does the formation of the world’s first governments tell us about why government is necessary?
Would it be easier and cheaper for people to solve problems on their own, instead of depending on the government? Explain.
Types of Government Webquest
Business Plan (Green & Yellow Only)
Wednesday, August 23rd
Bellringer – Textbook pp. 112-113
Do you think it is right that non-citizens have most of the same rights as citizens? Explain.
The Electoral College Webquest
Thursday, August 24th
Bell Ringer
Text pp. 104-105
Imagine that the United States did have a constitution. How might government be different?
How does the freedom to gather freely in a large group help both a government and its people?
COW # 3 Quizlet (thank you Mary F.)
Friday, August 25th
Textbook p. 163
How are absolute and constitutional monarchies the same and different?
How has Iraq’s government changed over time?
How is democracy different from both of the earlier forms of government?
COW 3 Quiz
Monday, August 14th
Bell Ringer
Name That Economic System
Finish Factors that Influence Economic Growth
Finish Where In the World
Return and go over Quiz, Vocabulary, and other Classwork
Tuesday, August 15th
Bell Ringer
Activity 1 Planning the Prom
If you were to plan a prom. explain what the opportunity cost would include (in terms of financing).
Pizza Shop
Wednesday, August 16th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 64-65
If you were thinking of leaving your current job for a higher-paying one, when would be the best time to do so?
According to the map on page 65, where would you find the lowest human development levels?
Cow # 2 Quizlet
Thursday, August 17th
Bell Ringer- Quizlet Vocab review
Friday, August 18th
COW Quiz Study Time 7 mins.
Great Depression Question 9 thru 13
Book Bag Presentation
1. How will your company specialize? How will the book bag you produce be different from other book bags on the market?
2. How will this specialization help you to compete? Why would people prefer your book bag to others?
3. What is the name of your book bag/company? Why do you think this name will help your company to compete in the book bag market?
What effect do you think supply and demand will have on your company's success? Explain.
Monday, August 7th
Text Book p. 65
Define Production.
Define technology.
How did Brianna use technology to increase production? (A Career at McDonald vid.)
Starting a Business (present)
Characteristics of a Market Economy (mark-it-up)
Tuesday, August 8th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 60-61
Why are markets necessary?
Because different countries use different money, what must countries do to conduct trade?
Wednesday, August 9th
Bell Ringer Textbook pp. 66-67
1. How does the cost of transporting large containers impact producers and consumers?
2. How is it possible that the United States both exports computers to China and imports computers from China?
COW # 1 QUIZLET Study Set
Thursday, August 10th
Bell Ringer pp. 66-67
Define free trade.
Why is it important for consumers to purchase goods that are "Made in the U.S.A."?
Where in the World? Trade Activity
Friday, August 11th
COW 1 Quiz
Tuesday, August 1st
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 58-59
Define Economics.
List the (3) basic economic questions.
WEEK 1 Vocabulary List
Wednesday, August 2nd
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 58-59
What are the (3) main factors of production?
What risks might cause a business to decide to stop making a product?
Starting A Business Activity
Thursday, August 3rd
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 62-63
How do people reach economic in a traditional economy?
Why is government involvement in taxing consumers and producers necessary in a mixed economy? Explain.
Friday, August 4th
Bell Ringer Video Clip
Working At McDonalds Clip 7min 30 sec
1. Who is making the food at McDonald’s?
2. Who is buying the food at McDonald’s?
3. How are people getting their food at McDonald’s?
Economics PPT W/Handout
Return and Go Over Characteristics of a Market Economy
Enterprising Entrepreneurs (2 to 3 students share their bookbag).
Economic Systems Webquest
STOP
Week of December 12th
KAHOOT REVIEW GAME
Week of December 5th
everfi.com
JA Finance Park pp. 58-59
Scenario I & Scenario II Register
Final Exam Study Guide
Week of November 28th
RAP Option #1
RAP Option # 2
RAP Option # 3
RAP Option # 4
RAP Option # 5
COW 8 Vocabulary
OPEC Webquest
Week of November 14th
FloCABULARY Examples
Political Cartoon
DBQ Due Wednesday
Week of November 7th
Read Chapters 16-22 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird and Answer Questions
Iraq War Documents Only for DBQ
DBQ Essay Template (Template must be completed prior to typing final copy)
EVERFI.COM Financial Planning Unit
Week of October 31st - November 4
Unit 2 Test/ Study Guide
Israel Know's Putin is the Middle East's New Sherff Article/Editorial
Desert Storm CW
War In Afghanistan CW
Operation Iraqi Freedom CW
A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Chapter 12
What did the boys find in the pile of rubble? What did they plan to do with what they found? P. 101
In addition, how would the boys help to provide for the cats they discovered? P. 105
Chapter 13
Karim finally got the photo of Violette for Jamal. What was wrong with the picture?
Why did Hopper’s brother Salim end up in prison?
Chapter 14
How does Hopper act differently around his grandfather?
What happened to Hopper’s father?
Hopper had a lot of losses in his life. How do you think these have affected him and the actions he takes, like planting the fake bomb?
Keys are very significant in Palestinian culture. What is the key in Hopper’s house? What is it a key to?
Chapter 15
What frightening event takes place in Karim’s school?
Why does Karim’s teacher pick on him?
Who is Wasim? What has happened to his family?
Chapter 16
Why do you think the cats become important to the boys?
What do the boys do with the stones and the paint?
Why do you think Karim feels like “they’d done something here, on this little piece of ground?
Week of October 24th
THE PLO and Israel: Can They Live in Peace
Complete Life in the West Bank
Test # 2 Study Guide
Promises- Documentary about Israeli & Palestinian children attempting to bridge the gap. (This video can be found on youtube.
Unit 2 Study Ball (Green & Blue Only)
STUDENT SURVEY
Week of October 17th
The Establishment of Israel Notes
The Establishment of Israel Graphic Organizer
Editorial from the Israeli
Editorial from the Palestinian
Establishment of Israel PPP
Benchmark Review Game I
Benchmark Review Game 2
Chapter 3 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Explain what Jamal meant when he said “they’re the cats and we’re the mice
Define cantankerous. P. 23
Why did Abu Ramzi deserve respect according to father?
Chapter 4 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Describe living conditions for the people living on the “other side” of Palestine. Identify evidence from the text that suggest Karim’s mother felt these people were not good people.
On page 28, the text begin to refer to this flat open ground. With this being a part of the title of the book, predict how important this “ground” will become and how it might be used.
Chapter 5 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Why did father feel as if he was different from other shopkeepers in Ramallah?
Why was the family taking a trip to Deir Aldalab?
Chapter 6 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Define gesticulate. P. 40
Why did it take much longer to get to the village? P. 41 Due to unrest, a trench was cut through the main road, and old country roads were sliced in half by a new road built for Israeli’s.
Why did the Israeli soldier refer to the men as terrorists? P. 47 Answers may vary.
Current Event Articles from Friday, October 17th
Located in the Junior Scholastic Magazines
America's Choice in the September 15th Edition
Blue & Black in the September 19th Edition
Anthem Uproar in the October 10th Edition
Week of October 19th-21st
Who Are the Palestinians? Article
Zionism and the Holocaust
Holocaust Museum Website
Holocaust Web Quest
Fall of the Ottoman Empire ppt
Fall of the Ottoman Empire Graphic Organizer
Fall of the Ottoman Empire "EFFECTS"
A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
October 5th
Modern Religions of the World Web Quest
October 4th
PPP Template
October 3rd 2016
Chapter 12 thru Chapter 15 Questions for the Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Chapter Twelve
1. Why did Parvana stay at home for a few days?
2. When the bread ran out, did the family members tell Parvana to go back to work?
3. Had Shauzia also stayed at home a few days? What was her secret? Where did Shauzia want to go? Why? How would she get there?
4. What was happening to Shauzia?
5. What would happen to Shauzia’s family if she left?
6. Does Parvana want to go with Shauzia? What does she wish?
7. What secret does Parvana share with Shauzia?
8. What did the secret school teach about? Who was the teacher?
9. The Window Woman continued to toss tiny gifts to Parvana. One afternoon, what did Parvana hear from the house?
Chapter Thirteen
1. What news did Parvana hear when she went home?
2. Did Nooria want to get married and move?
3. Was the entire family planning to go to Mazar-e-Sherif for the wedding? Were they planning to take Parvana with them?
4. Parvana was mad for three days. Finally, mother decided to leave her there, but not because of her behavior. Due to Parvana’s boyish appearance, it would be too difficult to explain to anyone. They couldn’t take the chance. Parvana was scared for the family. What gift did she buy for Nooria?
5. Parvana missed her family even though she had more room and more free time. What did she do with some of her time?
Chapter Fourteen 1. Parvana is sitting in a dark building after curfew in the rain. She is waiting to go home when it is raining less. She hears a cry, and lights a match from her cigarette tray. She found the woman. She told her she was really a girl. Why didn’t the woman answer?
2. Parvana offered to go home and get Mrs. Weera’s burqa. The woman would not let go of Parvana. After giving the woman some food, what decision did Parvana have to make?
3. How long had Kabul been under curfew? What was it like before that time?
4. What did Parvana think to herself to feel brave and take the woman through the city streets to her home?
5. Mrs. Weera was relieved when they arrived home. She wondered why Parvana had brought the woman without a burqa. What did Mrs. Weera do for the woman?
6. How long did it take before the young woman, Homa, talked? What did they learn from the woman? 7. What did Parvana do after learning the Taliban had captured Mazar-e-Sharif?
8. Who was in Parvana’s apartment late one afternoon? Two men helping a man up the stairs to the apartment. Parvana’s father was back from jail. Part of her nightmare was over.
Chapter Fifteen
1. How had the men brought Parvana’s Father home?
2. Parvana was crying and clinging to her father. What was she supposed to offer the two men?
3. Father was very ill after being in jail. Mrs. Weera nursed him until he was well enough to travel. What did Father say about Parvana when he was well enough to notice?
4. How did all the women help Father during his recuperation?
5. What were Shauzia’s plans?
6. What did the visitor tell Mrs. Weera about Mazar-e-Sharif?
7. What did Father plan to do?
8. What did Father say when Parvana asked him why the Taliban let him go? Father said he didn’t know why he was arrested or why he was let go.
9. Where did Mrs. Weera plan to go? Who was she taking with her?
10. How does Parvana say goo
Fall Semester 2017
December 15, 2017
Jordan River Article/National Geographic
Southwest Asia Web Quest
CNN News
iDecember 13, 2017
Define landlocked.
Why is the Strait of Hormuz important to Iran and other countries within this region?
What impact will the dams built in Turkey have on Syria?
December 12, 2017
Textbook pp. 142-143
Define desalination.
How has science changed how people live in the region?
Define urbanization.
City Stats Questions
City Stats Data to Graph
December 11, 2017
Textbook pp. 128-131
What major bodies of wate surround Southwest Asia?
Where do most people live in SW Asia?
Why might oil be especially important to the dry countries of this region?
December 6, 2017
More Study Tools:
December 5, 2017
Africa Test Part II on Thursday
Study Game 1
Study Game 2
December 4, 2017
South Africa & Kenya Government
November 30, 2017
Bell Ringer Assignments for November Due Today
AFRICA in Pictures
Africa Overview-READ
Exercise # 2 (Questions 1-9)
Exercise # 4 (Questions 1-5)
Exercise # 6 (Questions 1-6)
Nelson Mandela-READ
Exercise # 7 (Questions 1-10)
Famine In Africa-READ
Exercise # 9 (Questions 1-5)
Tribes in Africa-READ
Exercise # 16 (Questions 1-10)
November 29, 2017
AIDS in Africa Web Quest (if the link does not work, google)
Epidemic Proportions
Pandemic Analysis
AIDS in Africa 19 mins.
November 15, 2017
Exploring Africa Activity
White Privilege In South Africa Article
Diamonds, Gold, South Africa Article
Africa's Natural Resources ASSN
November 13, 2017
Bell Ringer
Textbook p. 286
List the main mineral resources of southern and eastern Africa.
What problems has mining caused for the region and its people?
Predict whether Somalia is rich or poor? Why? (use the map)
Blood Diamonds Mini Lesson
Africa Conflict Diamonds Photo Analysis
CNN 10 (Asia Air Pollution)
November 10, 2017
9 Common Questions About the Stock Market
November 3rd.
Atlanta Mayoral Mock Election
November 1, 2017
The 8 Questions To Ask When You Research a Career?
When researching a career there are 7 things you should consider:Your answers should show evidence of research on your career.
- Where is the demand for your career? Where in the United States or abroad?
- How is technology used in this career field?
- Will there be local jobs in that field, or will you have to relocate?
- What skills, education, languages and experience are required in that field?
- How much will the job or career pay?
- Will you find satisfaction in that career and will it be fulfilling?
- Do you have what it takes to be successful in that field?
- What college can provide you with the skill you need to meet success in this field?
U.S. News & World Reports Best Careers listings for 2017 Article
October 31, 2017
Consumer Math on IXL
- M.1Add, subtract, multiply, and divide money amounts: word problems
- M.2Price lists
- M.3Unit prices
- M.4Unit prices with unit conversions
- M.5Unit prices: find the total price
- M.6Percent of a number: tax, discount, and more
- M.7Find the percent: tax, discount, and more
- M.8Sale prices: find the original price
- M.9Multi-step problems with percents
- M.10Estimate tips
- M.11Simple interest
- M.12Compound interest
A Long Walk to Water Questions
Chapter 17:
1. What are they now building in Nya’s village? What does this mean for Nya?
2. How old is Salva at this point in the story?
3. Upon returning to Sudan, what does Salva learn about his family?
4. What text-based inferences can you make about what Salva might be planning to do to help his people in southern Sudan? 5. How is Salva’s Uncle still helping him after all these years?
Chapter 18: 1. In addition to providing clean water and schooling opportunities, how else will the well benefit the community? 2. Why is Nya surprised that a Dinka would be responsible for their well?
3. What clues did we have along the way that hinted at this ending? Write down at least 2 page numbers where you found them.
4. What is one possible theme for this story? Support your answer with specific answers from the text.
5. Look at the title of this book. How does it fit both Salva and Nya’s journeys?
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Bell Ringer
Textbook 294-295
What are today's views and laws about between people of different races?
How did other nations contribute to the end of apartheid?
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Bell Ringer
Why FW de Klerk Let Mandela Out of Prison (Article)
How did Nelson Mandela react to de Klerk releasing him from prison?
Define pariah.
For what cause did Mandela tell the crowed he was prepared to die? (refer to the article)
Sudan Civil War Article (read before test Friday)
Wednesday, October 4th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 260-261
1. What were two effects of the Atlantic Slave Trade?
2. What were two effects of European colonization?
3. Which colonial power ruled most of West Africa?
4. Africa's Independence Movement
October 2nd
Chapter 12: A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
1. What is the “red giraffe?” Why might Nya describe it this way?
2. What are the villagers doing, and how do they feel about this work?
3. What does the “orange scarf” woman force Salva to admit to himself? How does he continue to go on, despite the “black despair of nothingness” he is feeling?
4. How long did Salva stay in Itang?
5. Why did he leave?
Chapter 13:
1. How did “the boss” handle the drilling crew when the bag kept springing leaks? What character trait(s) does this show?
2. Describe the Gilo River crossing from start to finish.
3. Where is Salva headed next? Look back at the map. What will he face on this part of his journey?
4. How does Salva’s role change when he joins up with his next group?
Chapter 14:
1. Why isn’t Nya happy when the borehole water starts flowing?
2. How much time has now passed since Salva fled from his school?
3. What was life like in the Kakuma and Ifo refugee camps? How did they compare?
4. What does Salva mean when he thinks, “it was hard to keep hope alive when there was so little to feed it?”
5. Where does Salva finally find this hope?
Chapter 15:
1. Why are the villagers celebrating the dirty water spraying from the borehole?
2. Why does Nya still have to walk for water?
3. Why are Salva and the other boys being called “Lost Boys” in America?
4. In what ways will going to America be an adjustment for Salva? Use examples from the text to show both positive and negative changes he will face.
Chapter 16:
1. What are they building now in Nya’s village? Make a prediction.
2. Why can Salva “hardly believe he was on the same planet” as he was in Ifo? Give evidence to support your response.
Monday, September 25th
No Bell Ringer, entire class devoted to working on projects.
European Partitioning of Africa
Tuesday, September 26th
Read Textbook pp. 279-281
How do daily changes in his life make it harder for Khulekani at school?
How has South Africa changed since the end of apartheid?
What qualities do Khulekani have?
Scramble for Africa Web Quest
Monday, September 18th
A Long Walk to Water
Chapter 1:
1. Before his village was attacked, Salva was daydreaming about his life at home. What are three things we learned about him in this passage?
2. Why are North Sudan and South Sudan fighting?
3. Why did only the boys go to school?
Chapter 2:
1. What does Nya’s experience with the thorn tell us about her? What is a personality trait you could use to describe her, based on her reaction?
2. How does Linda Sue Park describe the airplane Salva sees? What does this tell us about the plane? What literary device is this?
3. How is Salva feeling when he realizes the men with the guns are the rebels? Explain.
4. What does Salva’s choice to step forward on p. 11 tell you about his character? Explain.
5. Reread this sentence about a Rebel soldier: “A soldier hit him in the face with the butt of a gun.” If the Rebels are supposed to be the “good guys,” why are they being so harsh?
6. Why does Salva keep repeating the words, “where is my family” throughout the chapter?
. Why does everyone leave Salva behind at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 3:
1. What was the long history between the Nuer and the Dinka tribes?
2. How does Salva identify the old woman as being from the Dinka tribe?
3. What does Salva mean when he says “everything was upside down?”
4. What was the old woman's reasoning for not bringing Salva along with her?
5. How does Salva feel when he sees the group of people walking towards the house?
Chapter 4:
1. Describe a typical day in Nya’s life.
2. Why did the men consider leaving Salva behind?
3. In the end, why did they let him join them?
4. Describe a typical day in Salva’s new life.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Bell Ringer
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Chapter 5:
1. If the lake has more water than the pond, why can’t Nya’s family just stay there yearround?
2. How is Nya’s water collection different at the lake camp?
3. Infer what happened with the bees.
4. How did Salva know that Marial was not from his village?
5. How much time has now passed since Salva started running?
News Paper Rubric
ABC Book Sample
COW #5 Quizlet
Sample Paper
Friday, September15th
Love in the Sahel Part I (go to you tube to view, file too large)
Love in the Sahel Part II
Love in the Sahel Questions
Tuesday, September 5th
Bell Ringer
CRCT Book p. 11
In what part of Africa will you find the Sahara Desert?
Where in Africa is the Sahel?
The Sahara Desert & The Longest River InpirEd pp. 15 and 21 (20 pts.)
Wednesday, September 6th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 242-243
How is the Kalahari Desert different from the Sahara Desert?
Which parts of Africa get the most rainfall?
What are some ways that natural features might help Africans make a living?
Physical Map of Africa (20 pts)
SCIS Video Intro to Africa
Africa Features PPP with Note Sheet
Thursday, September 7th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 244-245
Which parts of Africa are most densely populated?
Which two African nations produce the most oil?
How do the statistics of the United States compare with those in Africa?
Continue Africa Features PPP with Note Sheet
Map skills: Identify Africa’s political and physical features
Begin reading A Long Walk to Water
Friday, September 8th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 246-247
Which is the largest country?
What do the capitals of Senegal, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Ghana all have in common?
Both the DRC and the Republic of the Congo are named after what natural features?
Africa Geography Web Quest
Terrorism Web Quest
Monday, August 28th
Bell Ringer
Milestones Coach Book
pp. 97
Answer Questions 277-281 (Answers Only)
Republic vs. Democracy
Economics & Government Study Guide
Tuesday, August 29th
Bell Ringer
Text p. 106
What is the main difference between a direct democracy and a representative democracy?
Wednesday, August 30th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 108-109
Which level of government would help citizens with street cleaning and sewers?
How big or small can a minority be?
Thursday, August 31st
Bell Ringer
Text pp. 109
Explain the roles of the Three Branches of Government (Legislative, Executive, and Judicial)
Monday, August 21st
-page 18 & 19 from text (mini-lesson on sun)
Solar Eclipse Schedule
Tuesday, August 22nd
Bell Ringer
Text pp. 104-105
What does the formation of the world’s first governments tell us about why government is necessary?
Would it be easier and cheaper for people to solve problems on their own, instead of depending on the government? Explain.
Types of Government Webquest
Business Plan (Green & Yellow Only)
Wednesday, August 23rd
Bellringer – Textbook pp. 112-113
Do you think it is right that non-citizens have most of the same rights as citizens? Explain.
The Electoral College Webquest
Thursday, August 24th
Bell Ringer
Text pp. 104-105
Imagine that the United States did have a constitution. How might government be different?
How does the freedom to gather freely in a large group help both a government and its people?
COW # 3 Quizlet (thank you Mary F.)
Friday, August 25th
Textbook p. 163
How are absolute and constitutional monarchies the same and different?
How has Iraq’s government changed over time?
How is democracy different from both of the earlier forms of government?
COW 3 Quiz
Monday, August 14th
Bell Ringer
Name That Economic System
Finish Factors that Influence Economic Growth
Finish Where In the World
Return and go over Quiz, Vocabulary, and other Classwork
Tuesday, August 15th
Bell Ringer
Activity 1 Planning the Prom
If you were to plan a prom. explain what the opportunity cost would include (in terms of financing).
Pizza Shop
Wednesday, August 16th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 64-65
If you were thinking of leaving your current job for a higher-paying one, when would be the best time to do so?
According to the map on page 65, where would you find the lowest human development levels?
Cow # 2 Quizlet
Thursday, August 17th
Bell Ringer- Quizlet Vocab review
Friday, August 18th
COW Quiz Study Time 7 mins.
Great Depression Question 9 thru 13
Book Bag Presentation
1. How will your company specialize? How will the book bag you produce be different from other book bags on the market?
2. How will this specialization help you to compete? Why would people prefer your book bag to others?
3. What is the name of your book bag/company? Why do you think this name will help your company to compete in the book bag market?
What effect do you think supply and demand will have on your company's success? Explain.
Monday, August 7th
Text Book p. 65
Define Production.
Define technology.
How did Brianna use technology to increase production? (A Career at McDonald vid.)
Starting a Business (present)
Characteristics of a Market Economy (mark-it-up)
Tuesday, August 8th
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 60-61
Why are markets necessary?
Because different countries use different money, what must countries do to conduct trade?
Wednesday, August 9th
Bell Ringer Textbook pp. 66-67
1. How does the cost of transporting large containers impact producers and consumers?
2. How is it possible that the United States both exports computers to China and imports computers from China?
COW # 1 QUIZLET Study Set
Thursday, August 10th
Bell Ringer pp. 66-67
Define free trade.
Why is it important for consumers to purchase goods that are "Made in the U.S.A."?
Where in the World? Trade Activity
Friday, August 11th
COW 1 Quiz
Tuesday, August 1st
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 58-59
Define Economics.
List the (3) basic economic questions.
WEEK 1 Vocabulary List
Wednesday, August 2nd
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 58-59
What are the (3) main factors of production?
What risks might cause a business to decide to stop making a product?
Starting A Business Activity
Thursday, August 3rd
Bell Ringer
Textbook pp. 62-63
How do people reach economic in a traditional economy?
Why is government involvement in taxing consumers and producers necessary in a mixed economy? Explain.
Friday, August 4th
Bell Ringer Video Clip
Working At McDonalds Clip 7min 30 sec
1. Who is making the food at McDonald’s?
2. Who is buying the food at McDonald’s?
3. How are people getting their food at McDonald’s?
Economics PPT W/Handout
Return and Go Over Characteristics of a Market Economy
Enterprising Entrepreneurs (2 to 3 students share their bookbag).
Economic Systems Webquest
STOP
Week of December 12th
KAHOOT REVIEW GAME
Week of December 5th
everfi.com
JA Finance Park pp. 58-59
Scenario I & Scenario II Register
Final Exam Study Guide
Week of November 28th
RAP Option #1
RAP Option # 2
RAP Option # 3
RAP Option # 4
RAP Option # 5
COW 8 Vocabulary
OPEC Webquest
Week of November 14th
FloCABULARY Examples
Political Cartoon
DBQ Due Wednesday
Week of November 7th
Read Chapters 16-22 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird and Answer Questions
Iraq War Documents Only for DBQ
DBQ Essay Template (Template must be completed prior to typing final copy)
EVERFI.COM Financial Planning Unit
Week of October 31st - November 4
Unit 2 Test/ Study Guide
Israel Know's Putin is the Middle East's New Sherff Article/Editorial
Desert Storm CW
War In Afghanistan CW
Operation Iraqi Freedom CW
A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Chapter 12
What did the boys find in the pile of rubble? What did they plan to do with what they found? P. 101
In addition, how would the boys help to provide for the cats they discovered? P. 105
Chapter 13
Karim finally got the photo of Violette for Jamal. What was wrong with the picture?
Why did Hopper’s brother Salim end up in prison?
Chapter 14
How does Hopper act differently around his grandfather?
What happened to Hopper’s father?
Hopper had a lot of losses in his life. How do you think these have affected him and the actions he takes, like planting the fake bomb?
Keys are very significant in Palestinian culture. What is the key in Hopper’s house? What is it a key to?
Chapter 15
What frightening event takes place in Karim’s school?
Why does Karim’s teacher pick on him?
Who is Wasim? What has happened to his family?
Chapter 16
Why do you think the cats become important to the boys?
What do the boys do with the stones and the paint?
Why do you think Karim feels like “they’d done something here, on this little piece of ground?
Week of October 24th
THE PLO and Israel: Can They Live in Peace
Complete Life in the West Bank
Test # 2 Study Guide
Promises- Documentary about Israeli & Palestinian children attempting to bridge the gap. (This video can be found on youtube.
Unit 2 Study Ball (Green & Blue Only)
STUDENT SURVEY
Week of October 17th
The Establishment of Israel Notes
The Establishment of Israel Graphic Organizer
Editorial from the Israeli
Editorial from the Palestinian
Establishment of Israel PPP
Benchmark Review Game I
Benchmark Review Game 2
Chapter 3 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Explain what Jamal meant when he said “they’re the cats and we’re the mice
Define cantankerous. P. 23
Why did Abu Ramzi deserve respect according to father?
Chapter 4 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Describe living conditions for the people living on the “other side” of Palestine. Identify evidence from the text that suggest Karim’s mother felt these people were not good people.
On page 28, the text begin to refer to this flat open ground. With this being a part of the title of the book, predict how important this “ground” will become and how it might be used.
Chapter 5 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Why did father feel as if he was different from other shopkeepers in Ramallah?
Why was the family taking a trip to Deir Aldalab?
Chapter 6 A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
Define gesticulate. P. 40
Why did it take much longer to get to the village? P. 41 Due to unrest, a trench was cut through the main road, and old country roads were sliced in half by a new road built for Israeli’s.
Why did the Israeli soldier refer to the men as terrorists? P. 47 Answers may vary.
Current Event Articles from Friday, October 17th
Located in the Junior Scholastic Magazines
America's Choice in the September 15th Edition
Blue & Black in the September 19th Edition
Anthem Uproar in the October 10th Edition
Week of October 19th-21st
Who Are the Palestinians? Article
Zionism and the Holocaust
Holocaust Museum Website
Holocaust Web Quest
Fall of the Ottoman Empire ppt
Fall of the Ottoman Empire Graphic Organizer
Fall of the Ottoman Empire "EFFECTS"
A Little Piece of Ground by Elizabeth Laird
October 5th
Modern Religions of the World Web Quest
October 4th
PPP Template
October 3rd 2016
Chapter 12 thru Chapter 15 Questions for the Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis
Chapter Twelve
1. Why did Parvana stay at home for a few days?
2. When the bread ran out, did the family members tell Parvana to go back to work?
3. Had Shauzia also stayed at home a few days? What was her secret? Where did Shauzia want to go? Why? How would she get there?
4. What was happening to Shauzia?
5. What would happen to Shauzia’s family if she left?
6. Does Parvana want to go with Shauzia? What does she wish?
7. What secret does Parvana share with Shauzia?
8. What did the secret school teach about? Who was the teacher?
9. The Window Woman continued to toss tiny gifts to Parvana. One afternoon, what did Parvana hear from the house?
Chapter Thirteen
1. What news did Parvana hear when she went home?
2. Did Nooria want to get married and move?
3. Was the entire family planning to go to Mazar-e-Sherif for the wedding? Were they planning to take Parvana with them?
4. Parvana was mad for three days. Finally, mother decided to leave her there, but not because of her behavior. Due to Parvana’s boyish appearance, it would be too difficult to explain to anyone. They couldn’t take the chance. Parvana was scared for the family. What gift did she buy for Nooria?
5. Parvana missed her family even though she had more room and more free time. What did she do with some of her time?
Chapter Fourteen 1. Parvana is sitting in a dark building after curfew in the rain. She is waiting to go home when it is raining less. She hears a cry, and lights a match from her cigarette tray. She found the woman. She told her she was really a girl. Why didn’t the woman answer?
2. Parvana offered to go home and get Mrs. Weera’s burqa. The woman would not let go of Parvana. After giving the woman some food, what decision did Parvana have to make?
3. How long had Kabul been under curfew? What was it like before that time?
4. What did Parvana think to herself to feel brave and take the woman through the city streets to her home?
5. Mrs. Weera was relieved when they arrived home. She wondered why Parvana had brought the woman without a burqa. What did Mrs. Weera do for the woman?
6. How long did it take before the young woman, Homa, talked? What did they learn from the woman? 7. What did Parvana do after learning the Taliban had captured Mazar-e-Sharif?
8. Who was in Parvana’s apartment late one afternoon? Two men helping a man up the stairs to the apartment. Parvana’s father was back from jail. Part of her nightmare was over.
Chapter Fifteen
1. How had the men brought Parvana’s Father home?
2. Parvana was crying and clinging to her father. What was she supposed to offer the two men?
3. Father was very ill after being in jail. Mrs. Weera nursed him until he was well enough to travel. What did Father say about Parvana when he was well enough to notice?
4. How did all the women help Father during his recuperation?
5. What were Shauzia’s plans?
6. What did the visitor tell Mrs. Weera about Mazar-e-Sharif?
7. What did Father plan to do?
8. What did Father say when Parvana asked him why the Taliban let him go? Father said he didn’t know why he was arrested or why he was let go.
9. Where did Mrs. Weera plan to go? Who was she taking with her?
10. How does Parvana say goo