1. Begin Class by checking grades in Powerschool. I will talk about the grades later in the hour.
2. Read news stories on your chrome books for 10 minutes. 3. Time management self-assessment. Link 4. Work time/Enrichment:
If completed with all of your work you have a choice: Choose One
5. CNN Student News
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CNN Questions for 9/28/16:
1. Why did President Obama oppose the 9/11 bill? 2. What does it take for Congress to override a Veto? 3. Why is Iraq always on the verge of collapse? Map Work
CNN Wednesday September 28, 2016
1. What health risks are increased as a result of air pollution? 2. Why could Syria be a big global headache for the next President? 3. When is the best time to get a flu shot? Previous Work/Grade book Food in Class TCI Sign In Ancient Egypt and the Middle East Map Read aloud Setting the Stage Do map work of Africa and the Middle East
CNN Questions for 9/27/16:
1. Why were there only 2 candidates on stage for the debate? 2. What are regulations on businesses? (may need to research) 3. What is implicit bias? (may need to research) Address and answer the following questions on a half sheet of paper. Regulations:
Go over Atlas Worksheet. Previous Assignments Life Goal Self-Assessments Social Studies Folder TCI Student Sign In CNN Student News 9/26/16 1. What do some people believe moderators should do during debates? 2. How much has heroin related deaths increased since 1999? 3. What is the natural chemical that your brain uses to deal with pain? This weeks Life Goal Focus- Quality Work/Time Management Complete Atlas Activity Worksheet
Geography Games Link Tomorrow of if there is time today: Video: History of Mankind Inventions CNN Questions for 9/22/16:
1. Why was there rioting and unrest in Charlotte and Tulsa yesterday? 2. What are the "key's" to Pennsylvania? 3. What is a "protest" vote? Why does she say that this isn't the time for a protest vote? Plans for tomorrow. If you have not done so complete the Respect Self-Assessment. Link Reading Map Legends and Locating Places worksheet.
When completed, write in the names of the states on your Current Events Map CNN Student News Wednesday 9/21
1. What is some information in the news about Aleppo? 2. What is the concern about eating meats from animals raised with antibiotics? 3. What is at stake in Florida for the Presidential Election? World and state Map to students Check out the USA Today news site. Link Blue vs. Black Discussion Atlas Activity CNN Questions for 9/20/16: 1. Where did police increase patrols after the attacks in NY? 2. What do ATF agents look for during an explosive investigation? 3. What are some things that may take place at the UN General Assembly this week? Blue & Black Jr. Scholastic pp.6-9
To build understanding and sensitivity to differing viewpoints. If you have not completed the Respect Self-Assessment from Friday's post please do so. It will be recorded in grade book later this week. If time: Begin Atlas activity |
Mr. NienhuisWe will be covering a mixture of Current Events, Geography and Ancient Cultures. Archives
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