Unit 1 = Geography (Finish)
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons (Start)
Greetings and welcome Mr P's Website for the 2013-2014 school year.
A) Mr P's Class Syllabus - Still need to get signed or just want to read it again?
B) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
C) Missed the First Few Days? Forgot some stuff? Want to know the basic of Mr P's class?
2008 - Romero's Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee's Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
Big Book Questions (BBQ) - Click here for:
a) General info on BBQ
b) Suggested format
c) Table of Contents
MONDAY September 23, 2013
1) Collect Geo Packets
2) Geo Exam
3) Post Test: Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks
4) Big Book Questions (BBQ) : Write a response to these questions and bring to class tomorrow. Your response need not be long but rather thoughtful. Probably at most, 1 page will be needed to answer:
BBQ #3
1) What is World History?
2) When did it begin?
3) How did it begin?
4) List 5 things you want
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
B) Complete Greek Worksheets (Due Thursday)
C) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
D) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
E) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
TUESDAY September 24, 2013
1) Post Geo Talk
2) Chapter 1: Sources of Democratic Tradition - Sections 1-5
3) Foundation Lesson I - The Inner
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
A) Read Chapter 1 Section 1: Greeks Roots of Democracy (p.8-19)
B) Complete Greek Worksheets (Due Thursday)
C) Greek Power Pt - to help with worksheets
D) Greek Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Greek Mini-Exam
E) Yale's Professor Kagan's Greek Lectures - This is for students who enjoy and want to learn more about Ancient Greece. This is NOT required work.
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
WEDNESDAY September 25, 2013
1) Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Big Book Questions (BBQ) #4 & 5
2) Geo Retake After School (3:12-3:45pm) --- All are invited
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
A) Big Book Questions (BBQ) for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27)
C) Roman Republic Empire Worksheets (Due - Monday)
D) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
E) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
F) Study for Geo Retake #3 (TBA - Look on North Chalkboard for next offering)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
THURSDAY September 26, 2013
1) Foundation Lesson I
a) Inner
b) Cycle of Life
c) Big Book Questions (BBQ)
Suggestions for BBQs #4 & 5 - If you are struggling to come up with your own BIG QUESTION for the 4) Inner Lesson & 5) Cycle of Life Lesson, then pick questions for your BBQ.
1) What is worth knowing? Why?
2) What had you given little thought to before the lesson? What do you now think is important? Why did you change your mind? What changed your mind?
Be sure any BIG QUESTION covers the lesson, makes you want to write and will be worth reading for others like Mr P and the 27 year old you.
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
A) Open Response Question for Foundation Lesson I: What is worth knowing?
B) Read Chapter 1 Section 2: Roman Republic & Empire (p.20-27)
C) Roman Republic & Empire Worksheets (Due Friday)
D) Roman Power Pt - to help with worksheets
E) Roman Jeopardy - Practice Questions like these will appear on Roman Mini-Exam
F) Study for Geo Retake #3 (Look at North Chalkboard for next offering after school)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
FRIDAY September 27, 2013
1) Foundation Lesson II / Collect Roman Worksheets
A) Long Echo & Me
B) Movement of Man
C) Connecting to the Long Yesterday
D) Big Book Questions (BBQ) 6 & 7 are below 6) Social Science Career & 7) Movement of Mankind & Long Echo + You Lesson.
6) Based on Social Science Career Class Discussion: What social science career would you choose? What work would you be interested to work on? And why?7) Movement of Mankind & Long Echo + You Lesson (Pick one of the following 7a or 7b:
7A) Write about some of the things you learned from this lesson. Explain what you previously thought before learning what you learned. What else would you like to know or think future students should know about the information covered for this lesson?
or
7B) What information did you find most compelling and most doubtful? What would you like to know more about?
Be sure any BIG QUESTION covers the lesson, makes you want to write and will be worth reading for others like Mr P and the 27 year old you.
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
A) BBQs for Foundation Lessons - Social Science Career & Movement of Man / Long Echo & You
B) Complete Judaism Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Tuesday)
C) Study for Geo Retake #3 (TBA - Look at North Chalkboard for next offering)
EXTRA STUFF FOR STUDENTS WHO WANT TO LEARN MORE:
If you liked Mr P's talk on the Long Echo... you might like UCLA Professor Jared Diamond's Talk on Why Societies Collapse?
A) 19 Minute Talk
B) 59 Minute Talk
C) Want more detail? Read Jared Diamond's book: Collapse... Mr P did.
Also, check out these talks about digging for the origins of humanity
D) Louise Leakey - Digging for Humanity's Origins (19 minutes)
E) Human Evolution & Why it matters: Conversation with Leakey & Johanson (90 minutes)
F) Humans are NOT the only ones with an imagination. Check this out, if you love to learn. This is NOT required, but then again the good stuff often is NOT required.
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
Unit 2 = Foundation Lessons (Finish)
Unit 3 = World Religions & Philosophy (Start)
MONDAY September 30, 2013
1) Conclude the Foundation Lesson II
2) Connect to the Long Yesterday
3) East & West
4) World Religions?
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
1) Complete Judaism Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 3: Principles of Judaism - p.28 - 32 (Due Tuesday)
2) BBQ #7 - Foundation Lessons - (Due Tuesday)
3) Complete Christianity Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 4: Rise of Christianity - 33-39 (Due Thursday)
For those seeking to improve their grade:
4) Study for Geo Retake #3 (TBA - Look on North Chalkboard for next offering)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
TUESDAY October 1, 2013
1) Collect Judaism HW
2) East & West
3) World Religions -
a) Spread of World Religions over time
b) Religious Tree of the West - Judaism, Christianity & Islam
c) Western Religions Similarities & Differences
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
1) Complete Christianity Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 4: Rise of Christianity - 33-39 (Due Thursday)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
WEDNESDAY October 2, 2013 - Minimum Day - Back to School Night
1) East & West
2) World Religions -
a) Spread of World Religions over time
b) Religious Tree of the West - Judaism, Christianity & Islam
c) Western Religions Similarities & Differences
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
First log into your etusd account then click on link above
1) Complete Christianity Worksheet
Chapter 1 - Section 4: Rise of Christianity - 33-39 (Due Thursday)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
THURSDAY October 3, 2013
1) Collect Christianity HW
2) Wrap up Western Religions
3) Religions of the East - Hinduism & Buddhism
4) Chinese Philosophy - Confucianism & Taoism
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
FRIDAY October 4, 2013
1) Conclude Religions of the East - Hinduism & Buddhism
2) Chinese Philosophy - Confucianism & Taoism
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
1) Study for World Religion & Philosophy Mini-Exam (Tuesday)
2) World Religion & Philosophy WS Packet (Tuesday)
3) Group Religion / Philosophy Questions & Comments (Tuesday)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
MONDAY October 7, 2013
1) Student Free Day - No School today
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
1) Study for World Religion & Philosophy Mini-Exam (Tuesday)
2) World Religion & Philosophy WS Packet (Tuesday)
3) Group Religion / Philosophy Questions & Comments (Tuesday)
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
TUESDAY October 8, 2013
1) Collect World Religion & Philosophy WS Packet
2) World Religion & Philosophy Mini-Exam
3) Class Discussion - Group Religion / Philosophy Questions & Comments
HW: GET YOUR TEXTBOOK ONLINE HERE
1) None for Wednesday
GEO RELATED LINKS
a) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
b) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
c) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
WEDNESDAY October 9, 2013
1) Nader's Island
RANDOM AGENDA FROM BEFORE YOUR TIME...MONDAY Sept 27, 2010
Student Free Day - No School for Students! Take a nap for Mr P
Bored? Want to learn more about the Ancient Greeks?
Still bored? Want to attend a philosophy lecture at Yale?
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
Jared Diamond's Collapse Lecture
George Smoot - The Design of the Universe
Passport
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Monday, September 16, 2013
Greetings and welcome to the 2013-2014 school year.
2009 - Romero Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
Still In Need of...
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.
4) 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
HW
If Geo Unit was introduced in class today...
a) Start & Study Map Packet
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
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.
4) 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
HW
If Geo Unit was introduced in class today...
a) Start & Study Map Packet
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
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.
10) Bill Davenhall: Your health depends on where you live
11) Hans Rosling: River of Myths
GEOGRAPHY & STATISTICS = MORE INTEREST IN WORLDLY MATTER
Once you have a decent understanding of locations, start to look at geographical statistics. Check out this Geo Stat website: gapminder.org Enjoy! Click to watch tutorial on how to use gapminder.org
GROUP INSTRUCTIONS
A) Each Group will be assigned 1 of the topics below.
B) Group, individually or together, follow a suggested process below:
a) Speculate / Forethought - Before you analyze info, guess what you think the information will say about the 2 topics.
b) General Data Discovery - After you have analyzed the information,create a generalization about your topics (ie the higher the income per person, the higher the life expectancy). Was your original forethought correct / incorrect?
c) Evidence - Using the gapminder information for your topics, give examples to prove your generalization
d) Interesting Finds - Share something unusual or noteworthy to share with others / Tracking a nation
e) Skeptical Claim - explain why your generalization might NOT be correct.
1) Life Expectancy & Income Per Person
2) Life Expectancy & Children Per Woman
3) Life Expectancy & Mean years in School
4) Children Per Woman & Means Years in School
5) Suicide (Per 100,000) & Income Per Person
6) Life Expectancy & Personal computers (per 100 people)
7) Life Expectancy & Age at 1st marriage (woman)
8) Income Per Person & Air Pollution Per Person
9) Life Expectancy & Energy Use Per Person
10) Life Expectancy & Teen Fertility Rate (Birth per 1,000 Woman Age 15-19)
11) Income Per Person & Teen Fertility Rate (Birth Per 1,000 Woman Age 15-19)
WEDNESDAY Sept 11, 2013
1968 1975 1980 2001 2013 McMurray's Tale about the Fading of History
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
Time Permitting...
1) Ultimate Geo Group Test
2) Explain Group Geo Work
3) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 seconds per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due 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 Sept 12, 2013
C) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 seconds per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due 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 Sept 13, 2013
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due FRIDAY Sept 20)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
11) Hans Rosling: River of Myths
GEOGRAPHY & STATISTICS = MORE INTEREST IN WORLDLY MATTER
Once you have a decent understanding of locations, start to look at geographical statistics. Check out this Geo Stat website: gapminder.org Enjoy! Click to watch tutorial on how to use gapminder.org
GROUP INSTRUCTIONS
A) Each Group will be assigned 1 of the topics below.
B) Group, individually or together, follow a suggested process below:
a) Speculate / Forethought - Before you analyze info, guess what you think the information will say about the 2 topics.
b) General Data Discovery - After you have analyzed the information,create a generalization about your topics (ie the higher the income per person, the higher the life expectancy). Was your original forethought correct / incorrect?
c) Evidence - Using the gapminder information for your topics, give examples to prove your generalization
d) Interesting Finds - Share something unusual or noteworthy to share with others / Tracking a nation
e) Skeptical Claim - explain why your generalization might NOT be correct.
1) Life Expectancy & Income Per Person
2) Life Expectancy & Children Per Woman
3) Life Expectancy & Mean years in School
4) Children Per Woman & Means Years in School
5) Suicide (Per 100,000) & Income Per Person
6) Life Expectancy & Personal computers (per 100 people)
7) Life Expectancy & Age at 1st marriage (woman)
8) Income Per Person & Air Pollution Per Person
9) Life Expectancy & Energy Use Per Person
10) Life Expectancy & Teen Fertility Rate (Birth per 1,000 Woman Age 15-19)
11) Income Per Person & Teen Fertility Rate (Birth Per 1,000 Woman Age 15-19)
WEDNESDAY Sept 11, 2013
1968 1975 1980 2001 2013 McMurray's Tale about the Fading of History
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
Time Permitting...
1) Ultimate Geo Group Test
2) Explain Group Geo Work
3) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 seconds per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due 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 Sept 12, 2013
1) P explain
a) Group Presentations
b) Geo Exam
C) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 seconds per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due 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 Sept 13, 2013
1) Group Work
a) Groups – 10 Locations
b) Groups – Fact Prep?
c) Work on Geo Packet (solo)
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due FRIDAY Sept 20)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
MONDAY Sept 16, 2013
1) 15 mins – Study / Work on Map
HW
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
TUESDAY September 17, 2013 (Minimum Day - Period 3 & 5)
HW:
a) Complete Geo Packet - Due Friday
b) Study Map Packet (Exam Friday)
c) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
d) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
e) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
f) Explore & Discover A Different World with gapminder.org
WEDNESDAY September 18, 2013 (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 19, 2013
1) 10 Mins - Work on Packet
2) 25 Mins - Practice Exam
3) 20 mins - Study for Exam
HW:
a) Complete Geo Packet - Due Friday) 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 20, 2013
1) Map Packets Due
2) Geo Exam
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/knew/view/
On the anniversary of 9/11, here is an interesting Frontline video on 9/11 called: The Man Who Knew.
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1) 15 mins – Study / Work on Map
2) 15 mins – Group Prep
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 seconds per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 seconds per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
3) 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
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
TUESDAY September 17, 2013 (Minimum Day - Period 3 & 5)
Present 10 Locations
1) 10 mins – Study / Work Map
1) 10 mins – Study / Work Map
2) 50 mins – Groups present 10 locations
3) 10 mins – Study /Work Map
4) 10 mins - Gapminder.org
5) 10 mins - Hans Rosling - Washing Machines and Geography
4) 10 mins - Gapminder.org
5) 10 mins - Hans Rosling - Washing Machines and Geography
HW:
a) Complete Geo Packet - Due Friday
b) Study Map Packet (Exam Friday)
c) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
d) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
e) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
f) Explore & Discover A Different World with gapminder.org
WEDNESDAY September 18, 2013 (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 19, 2013
1) 10 Mins - Work on Packet
2) 25 Mins - Practice Exam
3) 20 mins - Study for Exam
HW:
a) Complete Geo Packet - Due Friday) 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 20, 2013
1) Map Packets Due
2) Geo Exam
Keep
going
down
and
you will
find
this:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/knew/view/
On the anniversary of 9/11, here is an interesting Frontline video on 9/11 called: The Man Who Knew.
P
Monday, September 09, 2013
Greetings and welcome to the 2013-2014 school year.
There are a multitude of purposes for using Mr P's website.
1) Students can check homework (HW)
2) Parents can check homework
3) Students (especially absent) can find out about what happened in class.
4) Parents can get a sense of what is going on in class.
5) Students and parents can find out about upcoming exams, quizzes, projects, etc.
While this information can be helpful, parents and students should NOT ONLY rely on this portion of the website for information pertaining to World History. Students should:
a) Attend class and pay attention to instruction
b) Exchange phone numbers and emails with more than one trustworthy student
c) Start a class blog to communicate about class matters (students have been doing this for the past few years now)
d) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
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 & HOMEWORKB) If you are bored, want to think and have the time, watch this. You can leave a letter in Mr P's comment box regarding what you thought of the video, questions or/and comments you have. You do NOT have to do this.
MONDAY Sept 9th, 2013
1) Collect signed syllabus print outs
2) Why Study History? (Mr P's 2,500 year old lesson)
A) 3 Rounds & Discussion
B) What do you believe?
C) What do you know (really know)?
D) Information is power
HW:
A) Stay or Go Letter --- Write a letter to Mr P explaining if you want to stay or be another World History class. Make sure to explain your decision. Have this letter on your desk before the bell rings at the next class session.
B) If you are bored, want to think and have the time, watch this. You can leave a letter in Mr P's comment box regarding what you thought of the video, questions or/and comments you have. You do NOT have to do this.
TUESDAY Sept 10th, 2013
1) “Stay or Go?”
2) Welcome to the class… Grape Time
3) Discipline
4) Only 2 Class Rules: A) Be on Task! B) Positive Attitude
5) Cheating Policy --- Cheating Video
6) Order and Stability - Mr P goes over class procedures
2009 - Romero Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
Still In Need of...
GEOGRAPHY STATISTICS WEBSITE
The Swedish Professor Hans Rosling is probably the most internationally recognized professor of Geography Statistics. He has a wonderful website: gapminder.org
Check it out. Geography is much more than pointing to a location on a map. The site will help reveal a more in depth statistical look at Geography. It isn't as good as traveling but checking out this site is still pretty darn good.
10) Bill Davenhall: Your health depends on where you live
THURSDAY Sept 12, 2013
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
Time Permitting...
1) Ultimate Geo Group Test
2) Explain Group Geo Work
3) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due 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 Sept 13, 20123
C) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due FRIDAY)
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
There are a multitude of purposes for using Mr P's website.
1) Students can check homework (HW)
2) Parents can check homework
3) Students (especially absent) can find out about what happened in class.
4) Parents can get a sense of what is going on in class.
5) Students and parents can find out about upcoming exams, quizzes, projects, etc.
While this information can be helpful, parents and students should NOT ONLY rely on this portion of the website for information pertaining to World History. Students should:
a) Attend class and pay attention to instruction
b) Exchange phone numbers and emails with more than one trustworthy student
c) Start a class blog to communicate about class matters (students have been doing this for the past few years now)
d) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
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 & HOMEWORKB) If you are bored, want to think and have the time, watch this. You can leave a letter in Mr P's comment box regarding what you thought of the video, questions or/and comments you have. You do NOT have to do this.
MONDAY Sept 9th, 2013
1) Collect signed syllabus print outs
2) Why Study History? (Mr P's 2,500 year old lesson)
A) 3 Rounds & Discussion
B) What do you believe?
C) What do you know (really know)?
D) Information is power
HW:
A) Stay or Go Letter --- Write a letter to Mr P explaining if you want to stay or be another World History class. Make sure to explain your decision. Have this letter on your desk before the bell rings at the next class session.
B) If you are bored, want to think and have the time, watch this. You can leave a letter in Mr P's comment box regarding what you thought of the video, questions or/and comments you have. You do NOT have to do this.
TUESDAY Sept 10th, 2013
1) “Stay or Go?”
2) Welcome to the class… Grape Time
3) Discipline
4) Only 2 Class Rules: A) Be on Task! B) Positive Attitude
5) Cheating Policy --- Cheating Video
6) Order and Stability - Mr P goes over class procedures
2009 - Romero Intro Video
2010 - Berg & Lee Intro Video
2011 - Espejo & Thompson Intro Video
Still In Need of...
Mr P's Class Syllabus
5x8 Cards
a) How to get into groups
b) Keep room clean = No Food or drinks = No trash. = No eating =
c) Don't wait to be told to do what is the right thing to do.
d) Fix what needs to be fixed. Help what needs to be helped.
Brandon/Bulletin
e) Visigoths beware. MR. P HATES VISIGOTHS.
f) Mi Casa es Tu Casa = Take care of your home away from home.
g) Mr. P cannot do everything…
1) Daily seating Chart?
2) Doors?
3) Lights?
4) Scratch paper?
5) Stapler person?
6) Greet a visitor?
7) Change date? (Period 6)
8) Close windows? (Period 6)
h) Paper pass out challenge
i) Emergency situation? Mr Ruggs, etc.
j) Friends of P:
1) Oscar the Overhead
2) Sarah the Stick
3) Wise Owl Willie (WOW!)
4) Philosopher Kings and Queens
k) Question Shield
l) Hall of Shame (Message sent home as well)
m) After School Program for Bozos (Tardies, Detention, etc)
5x8 Cards
a) How to get into groups
b) Keep room clean = No Food or drinks = No trash. = No eating =
c) Don't wait to be told to do what is the right thing to do.
d) Fix what needs to be fixed. Help what needs to be helped.
Brandon/Bulletin
e) Visigoths beware. MR. P HATES VISIGOTHS.
f) Mi Casa es Tu Casa = Take care of your home away from home.
g) Mr. P cannot do everything…
1) Daily seating Chart?
2) Doors?
3) Lights?
4) Scratch paper?
5) Stapler person?
6) Greet a visitor?
7) Change date? (Period 6)
8) Close windows? (Period 6)
h) Paper pass out challenge
i) Emergency situation? Mr Ruggs, etc.
j) Friends of P:
1) Oscar the Overhead
2) Sarah the Stick
3) Wise Owl Willie (WOW!)
4) Philosopher Kings and Queens
k) Question Shield
l) Hall of Shame (Message sent home as well)
m) After School Program for Bozos (Tardies, Detention, etc)
WEDNESDAY Sept 11th, 2013
1) Cheating Video
2) Wrap up Order & Stability
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
HW – Start & Study Map Packet
- Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
1) Cheating Video
2) Wrap up Order & Stability
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
HW – Start & Study Map Packet
- Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
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.
4) 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.
HW
If Geo Unit was introduced in class today...
a) Start & Study Map Packet
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
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.
4) 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.
HW
If Geo Unit was introduced in class today...
a) Start & Study Map Packet
b) Go to Legendary Sketch's Geo Page for location practice
c) Use ULTIMATE GEO POWERPOINT
d) Use Colorful Map Packet Study Guide
GEOGRAPHY STATISTICS WEBSITE
The Swedish Professor Hans Rosling is probably the most internationally recognized professor of Geography Statistics. He has a wonderful website: gapminder.org
Check it out. Geography is much more than pointing to a location on a map. The site will help reveal a more in depth statistical look at Geography. It isn't as good as traveling but checking out this site is still pretty darn good.
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!
THURSDAY Sept 12, 2013
1) Why study Geography?
2) Explain Map Packet
3) Students work on Map Packet
Time Permitting...
1) Ultimate Geo Group Test
2) Explain Group Geo Work
3) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due 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 Sept 13, 20123
1) P explain
a) Group Presentations
b) Geo Exam
C) Work on Packet (solo)
GROUP GEO MINI-PRESENTATION
a) 4 per group
b) Work together to figure out 10 locations
c) Write answers on separate piece of paper
d) Divide up 10 locations among 4 students
e) Each member should cover another in case a student is absent
f) Group Presentation should be 2-3 minutes long (30-40 per student)
g) HW: Find out 1 cool fact about your locations to share with class when your group presents
HW
a) Start & Study Map Packet (Due 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 05, 2013
Greetings and welcome to the 2013-2014 school year.
There are a multitude of purposes for using Mr P's website.
1) Students can check homework (HW)
2) Parents can check homework
3) Students (especially absent) can find out about what happened in class.
4) Parents can get a sense of what is going on in class.
5) Students and parents can find out about upcoming exams, quizzes, projects, etc.
While this information can be helpful, parents and students should NOT ONLY rely on this portion of the website for information pertaining to World History. Students should:
a) Attend class and pay attention to instruction
b) Exchange phone numbers and emails with more than one trustworthy student
c) Start a class blog to communicate about class matters (students have been doing this for the past few years now)
d) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
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
FRIDAY September 6th, 2013
1. Intro
2. 5x8 Cards
3. Classroom Basics (Video)
4. Walk Thru P’s Website
5. What do they have to say?
6. The Majestic, Music & Life and Mr P is Toto
HW:
Visit Mr. P's Website (Wait! You're already here, right?)
A)Print out a copy of Mr P's Class Syllabus
B)Review the syllabus with your parents
C)Have the syllabus appropriately signed
D)Turn in the entire printed out syllabus with signatures tomorrow at the start of class.
MONDAY Sept 9th, 2013
1) Collect signed syllabus print outs
2) Why Study History? (Mr P's 2,500 year old lesson)
A) 3 Rounds & Discussion
B) What do you believe?
C) What do you know (really know)?
D) Information is power
HW:
A) Stay or Go Letter --- Write a letter to Mr P explaining if you want to stay or be another World History class. Make sure to explain your decision. Have this letter on your desk before the bell rings at the next class session.
B) If you are bored, want to think and have the time, watch this. You can leave a letter in Mr P's comment box regarding what you thought of the video, questions or/and comments you have. You do NOT have to do this.
Mr. P
had his
B-day on the
1st week of school (September 8th). How lame is that?
If you are reading this, be sure to wish Mr P a happy 52nd birthday tomorrow in class on Monday. It will also inform Mr P that you are a clever student who found the secret hidden message here.
Be sure to scroll down on future posts to find more hidden messages like this one. You never know what you might find. Have a swell day in the universe.
Mr. P
had his
B-day on the
1st week of school (September 8th). How lame is that?
If you are reading this, be sure to wish Mr P a happy 52nd birthday on Monday in class. It will also inform Mr P that you are a clever student who found the secret hidden message here.
Be sure to scroll down on future posts to find more hidden messages like this one. You never know what you might find. Have a swell day in the universe.
Andy! Andy was in Mr P's class long ago. Ever wonder where life might take you? It has taken Andy for a rough ride but Andy keeps going. So should you. So should you. Keep going! Never stop!
Some Andy Music...
There are a multitude of purposes for using Mr P's website.
1) Students can check homework (HW)
2) Parents can check homework
3) Students (especially absent) can find out about what happened in class.
4) Parents can get a sense of what is going on in class.
5) Students and parents can find out about upcoming exams, quizzes, projects, etc.
While this information can be helpful, parents and students should NOT ONLY rely on this portion of the website for information pertaining to World History. Students should:
a) Attend class and pay attention to instruction
b) Exchange phone numbers and emails with more than one trustworthy student
c) Start a class blog to communicate about class matters (students have been doing this for the past few years now)
d) Check out Technical Thompson's Website (P-Alumni Student Class Website)
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
FRIDAY September 6th, 2013
1. Intro
2. 5x8 Cards
3. Classroom Basics (Video)
4. Walk Thru P’s Website
5. What do they have to say?
6. The Majestic, Music & Life and Mr P is Toto
HW:
Visit Mr. P's Website (Wait! You're already here, right?)
A)Print out a copy of Mr P's Class Syllabus
B)Review the syllabus with your parents
C)Have the syllabus appropriately signed
D)Turn in the entire printed out syllabus with signatures tomorrow at the start of class.
MONDAY Sept 9th, 2013
1) Collect signed syllabus print outs
2) Why Study History? (Mr P's 2,500 year old lesson)
A) 3 Rounds & Discussion
B) What do you believe?
C) What do you know (really know)?
D) Information is power
HW:
A) Stay or Go Letter --- Write a letter to Mr P explaining if you want to stay or be another World History class. Make sure to explain your decision. Have this letter on your desk before the bell rings at the next class session.
B) If you are bored, want to think and have the time, watch this. You can leave a letter in Mr P's comment box regarding what you thought of the video, questions or/and comments you have. You do NOT have to do this.
Mr. P
had his
B-day on the
1st week of school (September 8th). How lame is that?
If you are reading this, be sure to wish Mr P a happy 52nd birthday tomorrow in class on Monday. It will also inform Mr P that you are a clever student who found the secret hidden message here.
Be sure to scroll down on future posts to find more hidden messages like this one. You never know what you might find. Have a swell day in the universe.
Mr. P
had his
B-day on the
1st week of school (September 8th). How lame is that?
If you are reading this, be sure to wish Mr P a happy 52nd birthday on Monday in class. It will also inform Mr P that you are a clever student who found the secret hidden message here.
Be sure to scroll down on future posts to find more hidden messages like this one. You never know what you might find. Have a swell day in the universe.
Andy! Andy was in Mr P's class long ago. Ever wonder where life might take you? It has taken Andy for a rough ride but Andy keeps going. So should you. So should you. Keep going! Never stop!
Some Andy Music...
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