Sunday, September 16, 2012

Greetings and welcome to the 2012-2013 school year

Due to various restrictions like lack of time, no budget for secretaries and website masters, as well as a need to attend to personal matters, Mr. P does NOT always have this portion of the website updated. He tries his best. Yes, not very far back in history there were no such thing as websites and whatnot. Mankind has survived for thousands of years without the internet and other technological 'wonders' and I suppose we can continue to do so. Think of this website as an 'extra' and not a necessity. Regardless, I hope that you still find this portion of the website helpful this year.

WORLD HISTORY CLASS INFO & HOMEWORK

2009 - Romero Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video

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Mr P's Class Syllabus
5x8 Cards


1st SEMESTER GEOGRAPHY MINI-UNIT

Below are a variety of Geo Related Power Points and Worksheets to prepare you for the Geo Exam. More information about the Geography Exam and Geo Unit will be given in class.

1) ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT - This pretty much has it all. This is used in class, great practice exams & lots of info. This big file will take a few minutes to download.

2) Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
- These are scanned map packets done by legendary students Grace Cho, EriKa Roos and Connie Chen. Be happy here folks! You will have a much easier time identifying locations on a blank map packet thanks to these girls. You can use this power point to study geography locations and statistics. Mr P highly recommends using this to study for the Geo Exam. If you cannot download it, then bring a USB to class and copy off the student computer. Or have a friend download and send it to you via email. Good luck!

3) Do you need help studying? Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page! Over the years, students mention this website as being a huge help. Check it out. (She's a super student from the past that was awesome enough to leave behind this website for you. Ask Mr. P about her!)

NOTE: Mr P recently contacted Olivia Sketch, who is one of his Legendary Geo Hall of Fame former students. Her amazing Geography website might not be functioning. Ms. Sketch said she will try to upload her superb Geography Website Project once again for students to use as a geography studying tool. SOMETHING TO CONSIDER: Perhaps you could create a similar Legacy Project (Final Project) to assist future students with their geography studies. Mr P is always looking for improvements to this class. For semester finals, students are given a choice of taking a Semester Final Exam or creating a Legacy Project. Any students interested in doing a Legacy Project must get approval from Mr. P. More information pertaining to Legacy Project will be discussed in the coming weeks.


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BLANK GEO MAP PACKETS - Print Geo Packet out below (if possible). Mr P will be handing out a map packet in class to each student. The map packet is like the maps listed below. Each student will get 1 map packet. The purpose of having these maps online is several folds.

A) To use as a practice blank map for studying purposes.
B) To replace lost map packets.
C) Visual for parents to know what map packet handout looks like.

Don't have Powerpoint? Only want to get a hold of one page? (...or 2... or 3.... or....)
- Pg 1 (Locations pg 1)
- Pg 2 (Locations pg 2)
- Pg 3 (World map)
- Pg 4 (Africa map)
- Pg 5 (Asia map)
- Pg 6 (Europe map)
- Pg 7 (N. America map)
- Pg 8 (S. America map)
- Pg 9 (Australia map)
- Pg 10 (Middle East Locations pg 3)
- Pg 11 (Middle East / Central Asia map)
- Pg 12 (Israel / Palestine map)
- Pg 13 (1 Page Geo Stat Sheet) - Take a sneak peak, if you dare. For 2nd semester, it includes questions on Geo Stats such as population, world religions, etc.

GEO PRACTICE GAMES These are online websites that offer Geography Games for practice. Mr. P's Geography Exam will only feature locations listed on the map













SUPER COOL GEO VIDEO LECTURES --- These are short video lectures by prominent professors. These lectures demonstrate that Geo is so much more than just locations. It relates to culture, economics, politics, religion and much much more. Enjoy!















































9) Hans Rosling on HIV: New facts and stunning data visuals




















MONDAY Sept 17, 2012





1) 5 mins - Quiz Sheet Prep / Study Map





2) 15 mins - Group Prep / Study Map





3) 5 mins - P Models Group Presentation





4) 20 mins - a) Mock Quiz or B) Study / Work Map or c) Geo Swede Video







HW

a) Study Map Packet (Exam Friday)





b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice



b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice



c) Use Ultimate Geo Powerpoint






d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide




















TUESDAY September 18, 2012 (Minimum Day - Period 1, 3 & 5)

Groups Present 10 Locations














1) 10 mins - Study / Work Map / Group Prep














2) 25 mins - 5 groups present 10 locations














3) 5 mins - P explains Geo Random Intro - (Food, Religion, Military spending, etc)














4) 25 mins - 5 other groups present 10 locations














5) 5 mins - Study / Work Map ps Present 10 Locations















HW:


a) Complete Geo Packet - Due Friday
a) Study Map Packet (Exam Friday)
b) Go to
Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use
ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use
Colorful Map Packet Study Guide



WEDNESDAY September 19, 2012 (Minimum Day – Period 2, 4 & 6)

Same as Tuesday

HW:

a) Complete Geo Packet - Due Friday











a) Study Map Packet (Exam Friday)












b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice












c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT












d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide


THURSDAY September 20, 2012

1) 10 Mins - Study / Work on Packet
2) 20 Mins - Practice Exam
3) 20 mins – Geo Stats / Study for Exam

HW:

a) Complete Geo Packet - Due Friday
a) Study Map Packet (Exam Friday)
b) Go to
Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use
ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use
Colorful Map Packet Study Guide


FRIDAY September 21, 2012 (Ask Mr P about the Egg)






1) Map Packets Due
2) Geo Exam






















































Stanley Kubrick was an excellent director.










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