right now…

RIGHT NOW…• Sign up for your Unit 0 packet at the Supply Center.

– If the line is too long, simply sit at your seat and write your HW first THEN get into the line

– If you owe me any work, turn it into the BLUE bin by the door.

• Then, silently find your seat and take out a pen AND a pencil.

• When you receive your packet, understand that you will NOT receive another copy of it. If you lose it or damage it, it is your responsibility to get a hold of it, either by copying it from a friend or by printing it off online.

• You MUST bring it to class everyday. If you choose not to have it in class, I may choose not to have you in class.

OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT write their HW:– Review vocabulary AND do vocabulary practice on pg. 2 –

due tomorrow.

–Quiz on Monday, 09/09 – learn the location of all of the continents, oceans, and states. Spelling counts. (This is not a joke. Get serious. We’re in the big leagues now.)

– Don’t forget – EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY TODAY AFTER SCHOOL!

• SWBAT remediate continents, oceans, and the states.

UNIT 0 – BACK TO BASICSGeography, History, Time

NOW…

• Write your name on your packet in PEN.• Take a minute to SILENTLY flip through your

packet.• Your packet will go under the “NOTES” divider

when it is not in use.

• Put your pen away. With your pencil, turn to the continents and oceans on page 3.– Try to do what you know in pencil.

MAP OF THE WORLD (CONTINENTS)

ASIA

AFRICA

AUSTRALIA

ANTARCTICA

SOUTH AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

EUROPE

MAP OF THE WORLD (OCEANS)

PACIFIC OCEAN

ATLANTIC OCEAN

SOUTHERN OCEAN

INDIAN OCEAN

ARCTIC OCEAN

WE NEED PEOPLE TO DO THE BEAT…

• I will give you a tune.

• Come up with a beat.

• Do it silently.

• There are words to go along to this.

CONTINENTS SONGContinents, continents,

Do you know your continents?North, south, east, and west –

All around the world.

Asia,Africa,

North and South America,Australia,Antarctica

And Europe, too.

United States

of America

(50 states total)

Alaska (NW of the contiguous states)

Hawaii (W of the contiguous states)

Canada (N)

Mexico (S)Contiguous = connected

VOCABULARY PRACTICEAnswer the following in complete sentences. You may not use your packet.

1. Explain how Earth, continents, countries, states, and cities relate to each other. (don’t draw it – simply describe it)

2. Explain how Earth, continents, and oceans relate to each other. (don’t draw it – simply describe it)

3. How would you draw a line of latitude? (don’t draw it – simply describe it)

4. How would you draw a line of longitude? (don’t draw it – simply describe it)

5. What word would describe “half of the earth”?

• Finished? Go to the Supply Center and grab 2 different colored pencils. Silently return to your seat and write down your HW.

OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT write their HW:– Study continents and oceans (spelling, locations), the

US, Alabama cities/counties, and relationships between vocabulary words (#1-11)• QUIZ ON MONDAY!

• SWBAT identify important cities/counties in Alabama.

• SWBAT practice locations and spellings of the 50 states in the US.

Montgomery

TuscaloosaBirmingham

Huntsville

Mobile

Gadsden

Dothan FLORIDA

TENNESSEEM

ISSI

SSIP

PI

GULF OF MEXICOGE

ORG

IA

USING THE COUNTIES MAP AND 2 COLORED

PENCILS:• Lightly shade in

Greene, Jefferson, and Montgomery in the same color.

• Lightly shade in Hale, Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Sumter, and Marengo in the same color.

• The capital of the United States of America is:WASHINGTON, D.C.

• The capital of Alabama is

MONTGOMERY • The capital of Greene County is

EUTAW

NOW…• Use this as practice time for Monday’s Quiz.

• You will need to know the following:– World map

• Continents and oceans (spelling, location)– US map

• Bordering countries, directions, “contiguous”, directions of Alaska/Hawaii

– Alabama map• Important cities (with spelling)• Borders • Counties (the shaded ones)

– Vocabulary • Relationship between them (look over vocabulary practice, 1-11)

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT write their HW:

– Review all maps (world, Alabama, US borders, US states)– US borders/states quiz: Monday, 09.16– Unit 0 Test: Wednesday, 09.18– Personal-9/11 Timeline: due by Wednesday, 09.25

• SWBAT take/grade their Unit 0 Map Quiz.– Put everything away except a pen/pencil. REMAIN SILENT.– You will have 25 minutes.– You can listen to your own music as long as (1) you have

headphones, (2) I can’t hear it, and (3) it is not on a cellphone.

• SWBAT identify important states and bodies of water of the US.

GRADING CORRECTIONS

1. Be sure you tracked each section of the quiz by writing in the total amount of points for the section next to the section title.

2. Add up all of your points. Write it on the first line in the box below your name.

3. Then, add in your bonus points on the second line of the box. (maximum of 2pts)

4. Divide your total points by 37. You will get a decimal.

5. Multiply decimal by 100. This is your score. Write it on the percentage line.

• 105%-90 = A• 89-80 = B• 79-70 = C• 69-60 = D• Below 60 is an “F”

Silently pass up your quiz and red pen.

Once you have passed it up, take out your packet and turn to page 4. REMAIN SILENT.

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT write their HW:– Vocabulary visual/written examples for #12-16 (pg. 2 of Unit 0

packet) on index cards.– US borders/states quiz: Monday, 09.16– Unit 0 Test: Wednesday, 09.18– Personal-9/11 Timeline: due by Wednesday, 09.25

• SWBAT identify important states and bodies of water of the US.

• SWBAT analyze History and time notes.

• SWBAT practice creating timelines.

FLASHCARDS

• On the front (blank) side– Write the word in LARGE letters

• On the back (lined) side– Picture that represents the word OR an example

of the word• This is to help you remember the word

US borders/states quiz

Unit 0 Test

9/11 Timeline due

MICHEL ABSENT

MICHEL ABSENTMICHEL ABSENT

PG. 4PA

CIFI

C O

CEAN

ATLA

NTI

C O

CEAN

GULF OF MEXICO

GREATLAKESCALIF

TEXAS (TX)ALASKA (AK)

HAWAII (HI)

FLORIDA

(FL)

ORNIA (CA)

LOUI-SIANA (LA)

MIS

SISS

IPPI

(M

S)

TENNESSEE (TN)

GEOR-GIA (GA)

NEWYORK(NY)

WASHINGTON, D.C.

WASHING-TON (WA)

MAINE (ME)

ALA-BAMA(AL)

TURN YOUR PACKET TO PG. 6

• You will need a pen AND a pencil.• You will need a highlighter.• You will need to remain silent._______________________________________• We will now annotate (take notes) our notes.– What is the point of annotation?

1. To analyze (break down) in order to understand.2. To have a quick summary.

RIGHT NOW…

• Keep in mind you are about to change seats. While you are waiting, please write down your HW for tonight:– Read/annotate pg. 9 (“Maps”) and give point of views of

Mercator and Galls-Peter Projections in B/R notebook.– Remember: Quiz on Monday!

• NOTE: TOMORROW WE ARE MEETING IN THE MAC LAB – ROOM 102. Don’t be late.

TONIGHT’S HW SHOULD LOOK LIKE:

WHAT’S ON MONDAY’S QUIZ?

• You will need to know the following:– Important states• Locations, spelling, abbreviation

– Bodies of water bordering the US• Spelling, location

– World map • Continents and oceans (spelling and locations)

BUT WHAT ABOUT THAT PROJECT WE HAVE DUE ON 9.25?3 PARTS TO PROJECT 3 GRADES

1. Timeline (physically brought in on Wed., 9.25)– Create a timeline with 9/11 intersecting with your own life (example to be shown on

Monday). Must have at least 3 visuals (pictures, drawing, graphs, etc.)• 9/11: Must include Sept. 11, 2001 + 3 other events related to 9/11 (causes/effects).• You: Must include your birth + 5 other important events that changed your life.

2. Interview (can emailed to me by Tues., 9.24 midnight)– Must interview one relative or person in the community who is old enough to

remember the events of 9/11 as they took place.• Must include your actual interview questions that you wrote ahead of time (at least 10

questions related to 9/11). Must be TYPED.• Must include the transcript (written or printed version)of the interview. MUST BE TYPED.

3. Written: Summary (can emailed to me by Tues., 9.24 midnight)– 1-2 pages + cover page. Must be TYPED and double-spaced.

• Part 1: Summarize the events of 9/11 (who, what, when, where, why, how)• Part 2: Summarize your interview.

• EXTRA CREDIT Presentation of interview and timeline (3-4 minutes)– Must sign up ahead of time.

OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT take out last night’s HW:– B/R notebook: Summary of 9/11.• 4th period: Also take out your index cards from

yesterday.

• SWBAT analyze why we study history.

TAKE OUT YOUR B/R NOTEBOOK• Title it: “History, pg. 8”

• Read and annotate (take notes) on PART 1.– Use your highlighter.

• Answer question #1 in your B/R notebook.

• You will have 10 minutes to read, annotate, and answer.

• Annotations

NOW… WE ARE ON TO PART 2 OF THE ASSIGNMENT.

• Together, we will read and annotate part 2 of “History.”

• Then, you will take about 10 minutes to answer #2-3 in your B/R notebook.

HAVE OUT YOUR UNIT 0 PACKET. TURN TO PG. 6.• Evaluate (give an opinion on; judge) the following quote by analyzing

it (2pts) and then giving your opinion with EVIDENCE (2pts).– “He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present

controls the past.” – George Orwell• Analysis translate both sentences.

– According to George Orwell, (1) whoever controls the way the past is being told creates the future. (1) Whoever is in charge NOW gets to decide the way the past is being told.

• Evaluation give an opinion AND a great example of why you agree/disagree with it.– (1) I agree with Orwell because (1) ….– (1) I disagree with Orwell because (1) ….

• HINT: Hmmm…I wonder if this will pop up on Wednesday’s Unit 0 test? I think it might…Maybe I’ll pay close attention.

NOW TURN TO PG. 11: TIMELINES• Using the basic parts of a timeline, build Timeline A using

the following information:

• Jennifer is doing a project on her life for class. In order for her to do this, she needs to turn in a timeline with her project. She has decided the information she wants to show:– Born – 1992– Accepted into UAB – 2010 – Moved to Birmingham – 2006– Becomes best friends with Kiara – 2000– Enters 1st grade – 1997

The GIVEN information

GIVEN INFORMATION– Born – 1992– Accepted into UAB – 2010 – Moved to Birmingham – 2006– Becomes best friends with Kiara –

2000– Enters 1st grade – 1997

Jennifer’s Life

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

1992: Born

1997: 1st grade

2000:Best friend

2006: Birmingham

2010: UAB acceptance

Good, basic timeline needs:1. Title2. Markers3. Event4. Event dates

NOW ON YOUR OWN…

• Using the basic parts of a timeline, build Timeline B using the following information:

• DeAndre is making a gift for his parents’ anniversary. He is using the following information:– Mom and Dad get married: 1995– Mom and Dad had first kid (DeAndre): 1999– Mom and Dad had second kid (Marcus): 2007– Mom and Dad meet at UA: 1991– Mom and Dad buy first house: 2003

GIVEN INFORMATION– Mom and Dad get married: 1995– Mom and Dad had first kid (DeAndre): 1999– Mom and Dad had second kid (Marcus): 2007– Mom and Dad meet at UA: 1991– Mom and Dad buy first house: 2003

Mom and Dad’s Married Life

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

1991: Meet at UA

1995: Get married

1999: DeAndre born 2007: Marcus born

2003: First house


KEVIN COSGROVE’S LAST CALL

• Video

UNIT 0 REVIEW STARTS HERE.

RIGHT NOW…• Have out a pen/pencil, AND your:

1. Unit 0 Packet• All articles, notes, and stories should be annotated and highlighted.• Pg. 11: Timelines A and B should be complete with Jennifer and

DeAndre’s story. (Thurs., 09.19)

2. Bellringer notebook• “Unit 0 Articles Analysis Questions” (Wed., 09.18)• Unit 0 Basic Notes Application Questions, Continued (Fri., 09.20)• Unit 0 Skills Practice (Tues., 09.24)• Unit 0 Skills Practice, Continued (Wed., 09.25)

3. Binder • HW/Misc.: “Response to Dreaming Upside Down, Pg. 10”– 1 paragraph

(Wed., 09.18)

http://www.msmichelshistoryclass.weebly.com/

TODAY, WE ARE QUICKLY REVIEWING:

• Timelines (pg. 6, 11)

• Orientation (pg. 5, 7) – use maps from pgs. 3-5

• How to analyze Orwell’s quote (pg. 6)

• How to answer questions based on documents (from the articles – all articles will be tested)

Jennifer’s GIVEN INFORMATION– Born – 1992– Accepted into UAB – 2010 – Moved to Birmingham – 2006– Becomes best friends with Kiara –

2000– Enters 1st grade – 1997

Jennifer’s Life

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

1992: Born

1997: 1st grade

2000:Best friend

2006: Birmingham

2010: UAB acceptance


DeAndre’s GIVEN INFORMATION– Mom and Dad get married: 1995– Mom and Dad had first kid (DeAndre): 1999– Mom and Dad had second kid (Marcus): 2007– Mom and Dad meet at UA: 1991– Mom and Dad buy first house: 2003

Mom and Dad’s Married Life

1990 1995 2000 2005 2010

1991: Meet at UA

1995: Get married

1999: DeAndre born 2007: Marcus born

2003: First house


TIMELINE PRACTICE (PG. 6)Bellringer notebook, 09.24• Jonathan is creating a timeline

on the life of Tupac Shakur. Jonathan needs to use 5 years between this markers. He will use the following information in order to complete the timeline:

o Tupac’s birth 1971o Tupac’s death 1996o Tupac releases album “Me

Against the World” 1995o Tupac enters Baltimore School

for the Arts 1986o Tupac shot 5 times 1994

Bellringer notebook, 09.25• Create a timeline using the

following information about Aaliyah’s life. There should be 5 years between the markers.

o Aaliyah born 1979o Released second album “One in

a Million” 1996o Graduated from high school

1997o Appeared in movie “Romeo

Must Die” 2000o Died in plane crash 2001

OBJECTIVES

• SWBAT write their HW:– Study for Unit 0 Exam (tentatively for Wednesday,

Oct. 2)• Maps, vocabulary, articles, orientation, timelines

– 9/11 Project due Friday, Oct. 4 (timeline, interview, written summary)• Email deadline by Thursday, Oct. 3 by midnight for

interview and written summary

• SWBAT practice for their Unit 0 Exam.

B/R: UNIT 0 PRACTICEDo not use your notes/any help.

• Create a timeline using the following information about Aaliyah’s life. There should be 5 years between the markers.

o Aaliyah born1979o Released second album “One in a Million” 1996o Graduated from high school 1997o Appeared in movie “Romeo Must Die” 2000o Died in plane crash2001

PRACTICE Timeline 1• Create a timeline on

Cynthia’s life with 5 years between the markers using the following information:

o Graduates high school (2002)

o Marriage to Tyrone (2005)o Born (1984)o Becomes doctor (2009)o Gives birth to Tyler (2010)

Timeline 2Create a timeline on Bryan’s life with 10 years between the markers using the following information:o Recruited to New England

Patriots (2009)o Married Julie (2012)o Born (1986)o Graduated high school

(2004)o Graduated at University of

Alabama (2008)

RIGHT NOW…• Write your HW:

– Study for Unit 0 Exam (Wednesday, Oct. 2)• Maps, vocabulary, articles, orientation, timelines

– All substitute assignments should be complete by Wednesday, Oct. 2.

– 9/11 Project due Friday, Oct. 4 (timeline, interview, written summary)• Email deadline by Thursday, Oct. 3 by midnight for interview and written

summary

• Then, take out your Unit 0 packet, binder, bellringer notebook, and a pen/pencil.

• REMAIN SILENT!

ORIENTATION PRACTICE (PG. 5,7 – MAPS FROM PGS. 3-5)

Bellringer notebook, 09.2020. Draw a compass rose with the 8

major points.21. Which continent is directly north of

Africa and west of Asia?22. Which continent is directly southeast

of Asia and northeast of Antarctica?23. Which ocean is west of North America

and east of Asia?24. Which US states are directly north of

Florida?25. Which US state is southeast of

Tennessee?26. Which US state is west of Canada and

northwest of the United States?27. Which US states is north of the Gulf of

Mexico and east of Texas?

Bellringer notebook, 09.24, #2a. In which direction is Canada from the

contiguous United States?b. In which direction is Europe from

Africa?c. In which direction is the Pacific Ocean

from North America?d. In which direction is the Gulf of

Mexico from Alabama?e. In which direction is Louisiana from

Texas?f. In which direction is the Indian Ocean

from Asia?g. In which direction is Washington state

from Alabama?h. In which direction is Maine from

Alabama?i. In which direction is the contiguous

United States from Mexico?

MORE PRACTICEOrientationa. In which direction is Asia from the Indian Ocean?b. In which direction is Australia from Africa?c. In which direction is Africa from the Atlantic Ocean?d. Which continent is south of North America?e. Which continent is west of Europe?f. Which continent is southwest of Asia?g. Which state is north of Alabama?h. Which US state is west of Georgia?i. In which direction is Maine from New York?j. In which direction is the contiguous United States from Hawaii?k. In which direction is the contiguous United States from Alaska?


– Study for Unit 0 Exam (changed to Thursday)• Maps, vocabulary, articles, orientation, timelines

– All substitute assignments should be complete by tomorrow.– 9/11 Project due Friday, Oct. 4 (timeline, interview, written

summary)• Email deadline by Thursday, Oct. 3 by midnight for interview and

written summary


• REMAIN SILENT!


– Study for Unit 0 Exam (Thursday – tomorrow!)• Maps, vocabulary, articles, orientation, timelines



written summary


• REMAIN SILENT!

2ND PERIOD – TODAY IS REVIEW DAY

• Remain silent.

• If I do not see you working today, you will get a referral. There is a 2-strike policy on Review Days.

• Today, you will do at least one of two things:– (1) Complete your substitute assignments (BECAUSE THEY

ARE DUE TOMORROW!)– (2) Study for your Unit 0 Exam (BECAUSE YOUR EXAM IS

TOMORROW!)

WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING RIGHT NOW…

(1) Substitute Assignments

1. Complete ALL assignments from when Ms. Michel was absent.

2. Make sure ALL of your highlighting and annotations in your Unit 0 packet is complete.

3. Make sure your binder is in order.– If I pick it up and shake it, nothing should

fall out of it .– Make sure you have all of your tabs, and

that your assignments are in the correct place.

4. Make sure your B/R notebook is in order.

5. Raise your hand silently if you have questions.

(2) Studying for the Unit 0 Exam1. You will have markers, marker

boards, wipes, and maps available for you to use.

2. You can work alone OR in groups of 2 (maximum). I will break groups apart if they are not working.

3. There are 5 parts to go over:a. Mapsb. Vocabularyc. Articles d. Orientatione. Timelines

4. Raise your hand silently if you have questions


– Study for Unit 0 Exam (Thursday – tomorrow!)• Maps, vocabulary, articles, orientation, timelines



written summary


• REMAIN SILENT!

ANALYSIS PRACTICE OF ORWELL’S QUOTE – PG. 6

“He who controls the past controls the future. He who controls the present controls the past.” – George Orwell

• In your own words, who ultimately (in the end) controls history, according to the quote?– According to George Orwell, the person who controls history is

the person who controls the present.

• According to the quote, if a person can gain control of the way history is told, what else will they control?– According to George Orwell, if a person can gain control of

how history is told, they can control the future.

ORWELL PRACTICE• For many generations, Gray

people have been told by the Pink people that Grays are stupid and have never done anything good. The Pink are the most powerful group in Imaginary Land. Gray people begin to believe they are stupid. If Orwell’s quote is true, what will the Gray people probably do in the future for the progress of Imaginary Land and WHY?

• If Orwell’s quote is true, the Gray people will probably do nothing for the progress of Imaginary Land in the future because they have begun to believe the limitations that the Pinks have set upon them.

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONSPG. 8 “HISTORY”

• In your own words, name one reason why history is important to understand. Use lines as evidence. – According to this article, one reason why history is important to understand is it

can help us find out how our society became what it is today (lines 14-16).– According to this article, one reason why history is important to understand is it

helps us understand the world around us so that we can deal with problems (lines 16-18).

– According to this article, one reason why history is important to understand is it helps us know who we are (lines 18-19).

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONSPG. 8 “HISTORY”

• In your own words, how does history help us understand who we are? Use lines as proof. – History helps us understand who we are because if we understand our

history, we know ourselves. If we don’t understand history, we don’t know ourselves. (Lines 18-19 :“history provides a sense of identity.”)

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONS“Dreaming Upside Down,” (10)1. In your own words, what is the

difference between kids living in Calcutta and Houston, according to the story?

2. In your own words, explain why the narrator of the story was anxious during his dream, according to the story.

1. According to the story, a child living in Calcutta is spoiled because they cry when they don’t get what they want, while a child living in Houston is physically weak from being underfed.

2. According to the story, the narrator was anxious because his country was no longer on top of the map.

WHICH MAP PROJECTION IS THIS? HOW DO YOU KNOW?

Gall-Peters Projection• It shows the continents

as equal area.

Mercator Projection• The map is Eurocentric.

HOW TO ANSWER DOCUMENT QUESTIONS

“Controversial Maps,” (9)1. In your own words, why

was the Mercator Projection Map created, according to the article?

1. According to the article, the Mercator Projector Map was created for European navigators who needed to explore the world.

PRACTICE Timeline 1• Create a timeline on

Cynthia’s life with 5 years between the markers using the following information:

o Graduates high school (2002)

o Marriage to Tyrone (2005)o Born (1984)o Becomes doctor (2009)o Gives birth to Tyler (2010)

Timeline 2Create a timeline on Bryan’s life with 10 years between the markers using the following information:o Recruited to New England

Patriots (2009)o Married Julie (2012)o Born (1986)o Graduated high school

(2004)o Graduated at University of

Alabama (2008)

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VOCABULARY PRACTICE

• If “A” represents city, “B” represents county, and “D” represents country, then “C” will represent ____.

• If “F” represents Earth, “E” represents continent, and “C” represents country, then “D” will represent ____.

C ADEF B

ORIENTATION PRACTICE• Which state is:– East of AL?– West of AL?– North of AL?– East of TX?– South of TN?

• Which body of water is:– East of FL?– West of FL?

ORIENTATION PRACTICE• If you have hiked through Mt.

Crazy, and want to return home, in which direction will you have to travel to go Normalville?

• If you leave work from the Diamond Mines, and you want to buy food from Farm Heaven, in which direction will you go?

• If you want to buy cotton at Fluff Central to make clothes after a bear tore them in Mt. Dare, in which direction will you travel from Mt. Dare?

VOCABULARY MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE1. Which of the following best explains the

relationship between Earth, continents, and oceans?

A. Oceans and continents are next to each other,

and Earth is inside of them.

B. Earth and oceans are next to each other, and

they are both inside of the continents.

C. Oceans and continents are next to each other,

and they are both inside of Earth.

D. Earth and continents are next to each other,

and they are both inside of the oceans.

2. Which of the following best explains the difference between lines of latitude and lines of longitude?

A. Latitudes are horizontal, so they run side to

side but longitudes are vertical, so they run up

and down.

B. Latitudes are vertical, so they run side to side

but longitudes are horizontal, so they run up

and down.

C. Latitudes are horizontal, so they run up and

down but longitudes are vertical, so they run

side to side.

D. Latitudes are vertical, so they run up and down

but longitudes are horizontal, so they run side

to side.

ORIENTATION PRACTICE 1a. Draw a compass rose with the 8 major

points.b. Which continent is directly north of

Africa and west of Asia?c. Which continent is directly southeast

of Asia and northeast of Antarctica?d. Which ocean is west of North America

and east of Asia?e. Which US states are directly north of

Florida?f. Which US state is southeast of

Tennessee?g. Which US state is west of Canada and

northwest of the United States?h. Which US state is north of the Gulf of

Mexico and east of Texas?

ORIENTATION PRACTICE 2a. In which direction is Canada from the

contiguous United States?b. In which direction is Europe from Africa?c. In which direction is the Pacific Ocean

from North America?d. In which direction is the Gulf of Mexico

from Alabama?e. In which direction is Louisiana from

Texas?f. In which direction is the Indian Ocean

from Asia?g. In which direction is Washington state

from Alabama?h. In which direction is Maine from

Alabama?i. In which direction is the contiguous

United States from Mexico?

ORIENTATION PRACTICE 3a. In which direction is Asia from the

Indian Ocean?b. In which direction is Australia from

Africa?c. In which direction is Africa from the

Atlantic Ocean?d. Which continent is south of North

America?e. Which continent is west of Europe?f. Which continent is southwest of Asia?g. Which state is north of Alabama?h. Which US state is west of Georgia?i. In which direction is Maine from New

York?j. In which direction is the contiguous

United States from Hawaii?k. In which direction is the contiguous

United States from Alaska?


– 9/11 Project (timeline, typed/printed interview, and typed/printed summary) due TOMORROW in class

– Progress Reports: If you have below a 70, you must bring back your report signed by a parent/guardian TOMORROW. (If you don’t, you get a 0 and your grade goes lower.)

– Keep in mind, report cards go out in 2 weeks. Turn in any missing work by Friday of next week (Oct. 11) for a lower grade. Go to the class website to print out old work.

• Place your response to “Dreaming Upside Down” at the front of your B/R notebook. Make sure your Unit 0 packet is under the “Notes” section of your binder and that there are no loose leafs in your binder. Put the B/R notebook in the PURPLE box. Place your binder in the GREEN box. Make sure your name is on everything before turning it in.– If I don’t finish correcting your substitute assignments today, I will finish it tomorrow. Be

prepared.

• You are about to take your Unit 0 Exam.– Remain silent. The longer you take to get ready for it, including silence, the less time you will have.– You will have 47 minutes on this exam. – Music?

• If you listen to your own, you must get it approved by me first. I should not be able to hear it.• Don’t complain about my music.

IF YOU CAN’T SEE DOC 2 ON YOUR

HANDOUT:

AB

CD

IF YOU CAN’T SEE MAP A ON PG. 2 OF YOUR TEST:

RIGHT NOW…• SWBAT place their timeline projects at the Supply Center in a neat pile.

(name/period on back)– The printed material should be put in the blue box.

• SWBAT read/write their HW:– Absence: Ms. Michel will be absent until Wednesday – complete all work AND

continue studying their continents and oceans.– Progress Reports: Bring back signed by parents (if under 70%) and turn in all

missing work by Friday, Oct. 11 (class website)

• You are about to finish taking your Unit 0 Exam.– Remain silent. The more time you waste, the less time you’ll have.– You will have 30 minutes. Ignore outside noises and distractions.– If you have finished, REMAIN SILENT and PUT YOUR HEAD DOWN.– Music?

• If you listen to your own, you must get it approved by me first. I should not be able to hear it.

• Don’t complain about my music.

http://www.msmichelshistoryclass.weebly.com/

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

• Video 1: USA Today

• Video 2: Time Kids

• What’s Open: CNN.com

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/29/questions-and-answers-about-the-shutdown/2888419/

http://www.cnn.com/interactive/2013/09/politics/government-shutdown-impact/


– Bring a pencil.– Keep studying your CONTINENTS/OCEANS/US BORDERS AND STATES/ ALABAMA. Pop

quiz will be soon. You will be getting weekly pop quizzes on them until everyone gets them.

– Edit/Fix your project interviews/summaries based on my corrections. Corrections are due Tuesday or you will get the grade I originally intended to give.

– I’m collecting late work for your report card grades tomorrow. Have all of your work ready PLUS the signed progress report (or else I won’t accept the work).

• SWBAT grade their Unit 0 Test.– Remain SILENT.– Put away EVERYTHING, including pens/pencils. Your desk should be clear (unless you

have your own calculator). Your hands/laps should be clear.– I will need 3 helpers. Remain silent until I ask for your help, THEN you may raise your

hand.• Tests• Red pens• Calculators (if you have your own, now is the time to take it out)

WHS UNIT 0 TEST CORRECTIONS• FINISHED GRADING?

1. Locate the grading box on the upper left hand corner of the first test page.

2. Add up your points (WITHOUT BONUS). Put it on the first line (_____/80). This is your raw score.

3. Then, add your raw score and your bonus. Divide that number by 80. Put the answer on the third line (__.____). This is your decimal score.• Write it out to three numbers after the decimal (.), if possible.

EXAMPLE: 0.000

4. Multiply your decimal score by 100. Write it on the last line (_________%). This is your percentage score.

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT write their HW:– Continue studying all maps. Pop quizzes!– Complete sub work from this week (will be collected Monday)– Calendar this: (1) Final draft of 9/11 writing is due Tues., Oct.

15. (2) Report Cards come out Oct. 25. (3) Last day to turn in any late work is Oct. 21.

• SWBAT track their Unit 0 Exam:– Have out a pencil AND a half-sheet of paper. Nothing else.

Remain silent.– During this time, I will call you up for the people that owe me

work. Have your materials ready (including the SIGNED progress report).

NOW…

You have ONE MINUTE to quickly and quietly turn your desk towards the SMARTboard and spread your desks out.

The only thing you should have out is a half-sheet of paper and a pencil. Bookbags, etc. should be UNDER your desk.

Pop quiz time. Remain silent.

“POP QUIZ 1” – On a HALF sheet of paper, put the proper heading, and number the page 1-6. SPELLING COUNTS. Remain silent.

Using the map, correctly the continent or ocean.

You have 5 min.!

TRACKING UNIT 0 (30 MINUTES MAX.)1. Have out your pencil and your own calculator (if you have

one).2. You will receive your test, a tracker, and a calculator (if you

don’t have one).3. Your name/period number should be the first thing you put

down on the tracker sheet. You are not allowed to use pen on the tracker!

4. Complete the front AND back of the tracker before turning it in. The back’s graph should use at least 2 colored pencils.

5. Once complete, turn in your tracker ONLY. Sign up for the sections you would like to retake next week (maximum of 3 sections and you can only retake if you have below an 80% overall).

6. Put your exam under the “Exams” tab. Take out your B/R notebook.

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT turn in their “Renaissance” packet into the blue bin, with their

name and period on it. (Substitute work from last week.)• If you had extra timeline homework, turn that in, too. Make sure your name and period are

on it.

• SWBAT write their HW:– Complete goal setting rough draft in B/R notebook.– Retest Unit 0 – this week only.

• Latest you can come in is 4pm. You will have 30 minutes for your test.– Study – weekly/bi-weekly pop quizzes.

• SWBAT evaluate Sagan’s message in “Pale, Blue Dot” by watching a video animation.

• SWBAT goal-set for the upcoming year after watching a video.

TAKE OUT YOUR HW CALENDAR:

X X XX

XX

XXX

X XXX

LAB DAYLast day for late work

REPORT CARDS

9/11 Final Draft

TEST-TAKERS (2ND PERIOD)Name Taking test on… Retesting objective(s)…

Crenshaw, Akyra Wednesday I, IV

Green, Jamia Tuesday II, III

Sterling, Chanique Thursday I, III, IV

Cheatem, Kenyon Thursday III, IV, V

Weber, Robert Tuesday III, IV, V

Johnson, Miafynariaan Wednesday I, III

Wilson, Te’Aron Thursday I, II, IV

Washington, LaQuita Wednesday III, IV

Washington, LaQuisha Wednesday II, V

Snyder, Brandon Tuesday I, V

Jones, Jhy’Rin Thursday I, III

Roscoe, Georgia Thursday I, III, V

Vanable, Raven Wednesday II

TEST-TAKERS (4TH PERIOD)Name Taking test on… Retesting objective(s)…

Cherry, Tia Wednesday I, II, III

Brown, Na’Kiyah Tuesday I, II, III

Bankhead, Lakeisha Wednesday I, II, III

Brown, Na’Keenan Thursday I, II, III

Ghoston, Kenneth Thursday I, II, III

Daniels, Martha Wednesday I, II, III

Washington, Marquis Tuesday I, IV, V

Lynch, Eric Tuesday II, III

Young, Jasmine Wednesday I, II, IV

Pelt, DeQuidrik Tuesday I, III

TAKE OUT YOUR B/R NOTEBOOK

• “Pale, Blue Dot” by Carl Sagan– What does the video teach us about the pale, blue

dot? How will this affect your future decision-making process when dealing with others/the Earth? Why? (4 sentences min.)

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT turn in their 9/11 final drafts into the blue bin at the Supply Center. STAPLE

YOUR ORIGINAL WORK TO THE BACK OF YOUR FINAL DRAFT.– If you also have any late work, put it in the bin.

• SWBAT write their HW:– Study – weekly/bi-weekly pop quizzes.– Turn in any late work before the 21st.– Retest Unit 0 – this week only.

• Latest you can come in is 4pm. You will have 30 minutes for your test.

• SWBAT recap Sagan’s message in “Pale, Blue Dot” by discussing.

• SWBAT evaluate the way perception is changed through visuals using Macklemore’s “Wing$” video.

• SWBAT analyze the effects one person can have on the world by understanding Malala’s story.



Green, Jamia Tuesday II, III



Weber, Robert Tuesday III, IV, V





Snyder, Brandon Tuesday I, V






Brown, Na’Kiyah Tuesday I, II, III




Daniels, Martha Thursday I, II, III

Washington, Marquis Tuesday I, IV, V

Lynch, Eric Tuesday II, III


Pelt, DeQuidrik Tuesday I, III

RECAPPING “PALE, BLUE DOT”

• What did Carl Sagan’s video teach us about the way we need to deal with:1. …the Earth? Why?2. …other people on the Earth? Why?

PERCEPTION• Perception: Taking in information by using your senses in order to form an

opinion/make a judgment.

• Nike NBA All-Stars 2013 Commercial– What is this commercial and song about, according to the video? How does it make

you feel, in general? (2 sentences min.)

• “Wings” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis– After watching this video using the same song, what do you realize was the ORIGINAL

purpose of the song? What is the song about? How does the commercial go against it? (4 sentences min.)

• After reading the back of the lyrics (“In His Own Words: Macklemore”) for Macklemore’s response to the criticism about the song, answer the following question in 2-3 sentences:

• Do you agree with Macklemore’s reason for not only letting the commercial use his song in a way that changes the meaning but for also appearing in the commercial? Be sure to GIVE REASONS for your answer. Make sure you use the term “artistic integrity” (and use it correctly).

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT turn in any late work into the blue bin.

• SWBAT write their HW:– Complete Malala’s reading questions in B/R notebook. Be sure to highlight and

annotate the sheet.– Study – weekly/bi-weekly pop quizzes.– Turn in any late work before the 21st.– Retest Unit 0 – this week only.


• SWBAT recap the way perception is changed through visuals using Macklemore’s “Wing$” video.

• SWBAT analyze the effects one person can have on the world by understanding Malala’s story.



Green, Jamia Tuesday????? II, III















Daniels, Martha Thursday I, II, III


Pelt, DeQuidrik Tuesday??? I, III

NOW…

You have ONE MINUTE to quickly and quietly turn your desk towards the SMARTboard and spread your desks out.

The only thing you should have out is a half-sheet of paper and a pencil. Bookbags, etc. should be UNDER your desk.

Pop quiz time. Remain silent.

“POP QUIZ 2” – On a HALF sheet of paper, put the proper heading, and number the page 7-12. SPELLING COUNTS. Remain silent.

Using the map, correctly label the continent or ocean.

You have 5 min.!

RECAPPING PERCEPTION

1. What is perception?

2. How did the two videos we watched yesterday (“Wings”) show us that our perception on something can be changed if the information we receive is changed, even if it’s a small change?

DIRECTIONS: Do NOT write out your answers. Take 2 minutes to silently think of your answers. Be sure to GIVE REASONS for your answers.

1. Is it possible for one person to change the world?

2. Is it possible for one teenager to change the world?

3. Is it possible for history’s “losers” to change the world?

4. What should a person be willing to sacrifice in order to change the world?

WHAT ARE YOUR FIRST THOUGHTS THAT COME TO MIND WHEN YOU SEE THIS PICTURE? (BE HONEST BUT POLITE)

Malala was born in 1997. She’s 16.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/09/malala-jon-stewart_n_4073426.html

NOW…

1. Read Malala’s biography.– Be sure to highlight as you are reading.– Be sure to annotate as you are reading.

2. Answer the reading questions in your B/R notebook AFTER READING.– Make sure you answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES.– Make sure you are answering ALL QUESTIONS.• “I don’t know” or anything like it is not a response to question.

Don’t use it or you risk receiving an automatic 0 on the assignment.

OBJECTIVES • SWBAT turn in any late work into the blue bin.

• SWBAT write their HW:– Complete goal setting rough draft in B/R notebook.– Study – weekly/bi-weekly pop quizzes.– Turn in any late work before the 21st.– Retest Unit 0 – this week only.


• SWBAT recap Malala’s message to the world.

• SWBAT set goals related to their personal, future, academic and class aims.


Crenshaw, Akyra Wednesday??? I, IV

Green, Jamia Tuesday????? II, III



Johnson, Miafynariaan Wednesday??? I, III


Washington, LaQuita Wednesday ??? III, IV

Washington, LaQuisha Wednesday ??? II, V



TEST-TAKERS (4TH PERIOD)

Name Taking test on… Retesting objective(s)…Ghoston, Kenneth Thursday I, II, IIIDaniels, Martha Thursday I, II, IIIPelt, DeQuidrik Tuesday??? I, III

MALALA’S EXTENDED INTERVIEW

• Malala’s Interview, Pt. 2

http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/tue-october-8-2013-malala-yousafzai

NOW…

• Take out Malala’s biography (with the highlighting and annotating).

• Take out your B/R notebook with your responses to the reading questions.

• Malala’s Biography1. Compare the average education of girls in Pakistan, parts

of Africa, and the United States.2. Why did the Taliban attempt to kill Malala?3. How is Malala changing the world?

GOAL SETTING • Take out your bellringer notebook and a pen/pencil.

• We have taken our first real test (Unit 0). We also now understand that one person – one teenager, one of history’s “losers” – can indeed change the world with Malala’s message.

• We will now set REALISTIC goals for ourselves dealing with our lives now and our futures.

• The four categories are: a. Personal (outside of any class)b. Future (how will I change the world?)c. Academic (school-related)d. Class goal (the one we decided as a class)

• You will write out one main goal for each. You must write in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Each goal should be ONE SENTENCE MAXIMUM.

• You will write out three SPECIFIC and REALISTIC ways to accomplish EACH goal. These do NOT have to be complete sentences.

MY EXAMPLE: GOAL SETTINGPersonal (outside of any class)• My personal goal is to get healthier.

1. Begin exercising. 2. Begin eating healthier foods.3. Begin keeping a food journal.

YOU CAN NO LONGER USE THIS GOAL. FIND YOUR OWN!

Future (how will you change the world?)• My future goal is to guarantee all kids in the

US an equal and awesome education, no matter how much money they have/don’t have.

1. Teach in a classroom where students are not always guaranteed a decent education.

2. Work at a law firm dealing with educational reform and policy.

3. Get a J.D. in Social Justice law.

Academic (related to class/school)• My academic goal is…

1. Specific way to achieve2. Specific way to achieve 3. Specific way to achieve

Class (the one we decided as a class)• Our class goal is…

1. Specific way to achieve2. Specific way to achieve 3. Specific way to achieve

right now…

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