Feb 27 -Europe Map Test and Start GGS Reading

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome and great to see all you beautiful people! Today in class we will be taking our Europe Map test! This one is more challenging than North America, simply by virtue of being less familiar. I hope that you all have spent some time studying! After the Test, we will get down to business with our next major unit which will be to examine some of the history of colonization and its impacts on Africa. This is one of my favorite units for the year! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Locate and identify the political and physical features of Europe
• Skim and scan a college level text to better understand the theories of Jared Diamond

Agenda:

1. Turn in Europe Map packets
2. Europe Map Test
3. History Today 
1. Prompt: Imperialism
2. View the image and respond to the following questions.
1. What do you see in the picture? (be specific)
2. Who are the people? What are they doing?
3. Where this scene might be taking place?
4. Why might these people be gathered in this way?
5. How might the people in the scene be feeling?

1. Introduce the Age of Imperialism
1. Guided Notetaking (handout)
2. Use the handout to complete guided notes during the discussion
3. We will finish the notes on Friday

Homework:

1. Current Event #7 due Sunday
2. Africa Map Test March 18

That's all for the day folks! I hope you feel good about your performance on the test! I am looking forward to diving into this content more with you all! Take care and have a great evening!

Feb 25- Mapping Monday 4 (Europe)

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Welcome and great to see you all!  Happy Monday you beautiful people!  I hope that you enjoyed your week off!  Today in class we have our fourth Mapping Monday.  With this one, you will be studying for your European Map test.  Current Event #7 will be from Africa and due Sunday night.  Make sure you use this time wisely!  Don't forget the Europe Map Test is Wednesday!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.

Objectives:

1. Map Europe as well as be aware of at least one current event

Agenda:

1. Mapping
   1. Mapping Directions
      1. Review for Europe Map Test on Monday, February 27 (Wednesday)!
      2. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!
   2. Current Event Mapping
      1. mymaps.google.com
2. Current Event #7

Homework:

1. Current Event #7 due Sunday (Africa)
2. Europe Map Test February 27 (Wednesday)
   1. Use Seterra Quiz Website to Study!

That's all for the day folks!  I hope that everyone is doing well and having a good start to your week.  Take care and have a great evening!

Feb 15 -Population Infographic Wrap-up & World in Balance

Welcome and great to see you! Today in class we will be finishing up our Population Infographics and, time permitting, watching a video on the Population Paradox. Should be fun, informative, and a nice relaxing way to get us into the break. Let's get down to business! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Create Population Infographics using individually assigned national data
• View and discuss the issue of overpopulation and its impact on the planet

Agenda:

1. History Today
1. Prompt: Work in progress...
2. Open your infographic on the Chromebook
3. Swap Chromebooks with 2 peers, each from a different region (table group)
4. Each peer will review your Infographic (work in progress) and address the following: (Write down their responses in your HJ.)
1. What do you like about the infographic? (consider elements of design)
2. What does the creator need to improve upon? What, if any, statistics are missing?
3. What were the lasting positive impressions about the overall infographic?
2. Work on finalizing/polishing your Population Infographic
1. Upload your infographic to Google Classroom by the end of the class period
3. World in the Balance - The Population Paradox (time permitting...)
1. While viewing, consider the responses to these questions:
1. What were the 3 biggest takeaways from this video?
2. What stood out to you the most?
3. What could/should be done?

Homework:

1. Enjoy your Break!
2. Population Infographic Due Friday to Google Classroom
3. Current Event #6 Due Sunday @11:59PM (Europe)
4. Europe Map Test February 25

That's all for the day folks! I hope that everyone is doing well and ready for a nice week off. Take care and enjoy your break!

Feb 13 -Demographic Infographic

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome and great to see you amazing people! Today in class we will be delving into the creative world of infographics. This should be a fun and interesting way to delve into that data to touched on while creating your Population Pyramids. This is very much an extension of that activity so hopefully, you got that done with no problem! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Create Population Pyramids using individually assigned national data
• Create Population Infographics using individually assigned national data

Agenda:

1. Population Infographic
1. What is an infographic?
1. An interesting, eye-catching way to visually represent data that includes graphic images and text combined together in such a way to inform a viewer about a topic
2. What does your infographic need to have?
1. Population Infographic Checklist
2. This is also your rubric...
3. Making your infographic
1. Use Google Draw
1. Apply the Principles fo Design to your infographic
1. Contrast
1. Use simple color combinations of primary colors
2. Do not use more than 3 fonts or font sizes (title, body, labels)
2. Repetition
1. Be consistent
3. Alignment
1. Use rows and columns
4. Proximity
1. Have structure, balance, and flow to tell your "story"

1. Here is a tutorial video for using Google Drawings to create an infographic

1. Resources for making an Infographic
1. How to Make an Infographic in 5 Easy Steps article
2. Infographics for Beginners
3. 7 Essential Rules for Creating Infographics
2. Links for Infographic Design Websites
1. Canva
2. Venngage
3. Piktochart
4. Visme
3. Important note about these sites...
1. These sites have a free option to create infographics but will not allow you to print.  You DO NOT NEED to purchase a membership at the site.
2. the workaround is to create your infographic and then take screenshots of elements and put the screenshots into a Google Draw document.
4. Extra Credit will be given those that print their infographic poster size (minimum size 12x18) and have it with them in class on Friday.
5. Print your Infographic to turn in at the start of the class period on Friday

Homework:

1. Print infographic (b/w of, but color preferred) for class Friday.
2. Current Event #6 due Sunday (Europe)
3. Europe Map Test February 26

That's all for the day folks! I hope that everyone enjoyed our creative use of statistics this week! If we need to we will finish these activities next week! Take care and have a great weekend!

Feb 11 -Mapping Monday 3 (Europe)

Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome! I am so happy to start another week with you all! Today in class we have our third Mapping Monday.  You will continue working on your European maps and/or Current Event #6 that should be coming from Europe.  Make sure you use this time wisely!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Label and identify the political and physical features of Europe
• Report on European current events including significance to the European region
• Use Google Maps to identify locations relating to current events

Agenda:

1. Current Event Mapping Directions
1. mymaps.google.com
2. Mapping
1. Mapping Directions
2. European Map Test on Monday, February 25!
1. Heads up!  This is the day we get back from the President's Week break.

Homework:

1. Current Event #6 due Sunday (Europe) 
1. Do not procrastinate on this.  Many of your families may have plans for the weekend and you may forget to get this turned in on time.

That's all for the day! I hope that you were able to use your time well. Take care and have a fabulous evening!

Feb 8 -Population Pyramids

Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome and great to see you amazing people! Today in class we will spend time creating Population Pyramids and then, time permitting, we will begin working on making Infographics about the countries that we analyzed through our population pyramids. This should be an interesting romp through statistical analysis! Let's get down to business! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Analyze demographic data to create Population Pyramids using individually assigned national data
• Use demographic data to create Population Infographics using individually assigned national data

Agenda:

1. Population Pyramids
1. What is a population pyramid?
2. How do you read a population pyramid?
3. Interpreting a population pyramid
4. Building a population pyramid
1. You will be assigned a region, by table group, to pick a country from.
2. Each student will have a different country to work with. 

Table	Region
1	Central/South Asia/Oceania
2	North/West Africa
3	Eastern/Middle Southern Africa
4	Caribbean/Central/South America
5	Western Asia
6	Northern/Western Europe
7	Southern/Eastern Europe
8	Oceania

1. Access the instructional video and the website with the data

1. Follow the instructions and build a pyramid for your assigned country
1. Population Pyramid Data Site used in the tutorial video
2. *Tip* when using copy>paste from the Data Site into Google Sheets... Edit > Paste special > paste values only 
1. quick key command + shift + v
2. When you have completed your population pyramid, download it as a PDF file. (you will need it that way for later) 
1. Attach it to the Google Classroom assignment and turn it in.
1. Population Infographic (Time permitting)
1. What is an Infographic?

Homework:

1. Current Event #5 due Sunday night by 11:59PM (Europe)
2. Europe Map Test February 26

That's all for the day folks! I hope that everyone enjoyed our creative use of statistics this week! If we need to we will finish these activities next week!  Take care and have a great weekend!

Feb 6 - Population Data

Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome! I am so excited to finish out the week strong with you amazing and beautiful people. Today in class we will be reviewing the population reading and then delving into some population statistics! Should be a fun and interesting day! Lots to do! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Infer reasons behind population growth in certain countries through discussion and table talk

Agenda:

1. History Today (video)

1. Prompt: Graphic Illustration
2. Describe the graphic illustration used in the video. At what level (amount of people) do population scientist say we are going to peak?
1. Review Population reading (7 Billion and Counting)
1. Vocabulary review
1. arable
2. birth rate
3. carrying capacity
4. death rate
5. demographer
6. demographic transition
7. ecological footprint 
8. fertility rate
9. life expectancy
10. zero population growth
2. Activity: Where are all the people?
1. You will be given a handout -The World Population Data Sheet at-a-glance
2. Using "The Data" you will need to complete the activity. 
1. The Data  (You can access the Data through Google Classroom)
3. Tips for success...
1. Division is your friend for this activity.  Instead of writing numbers in the billions, divide them by multiples of 10 so that you are dealing with numbers in the thousands. 
2. Whenever you record a country or region name, also include the number that shows why you picked that country/region.
3. Be aware of HOW the data set is presenting information.  Throughout, it compiles information by continent or region in addition to country.  
1. Often you will be looking for information by COUNTRY.  
2. Be sure you are looking at and recording the correct information
4. Whatever you do not finish in class is homework.
5. Handouts will be collected at the start of the period on Friday.
3. HT Close
1. Prompt: Population Growth of Countries
2. What might cause some nations to grow faster than others?

Homework:

1. Current Event #5 due Sunday
• Must be from Europe
2. Europe Map Test on February 26!

That's all for the day folks! I hope that everyone is doing well and enjoying your week!

Feb 4 -Mapping Monday 2

Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome! I am so happy to start another week with you all! Today in class we have our second Mapping Monday.  With this one you will be working on your European maps and/or Current Event #4 that should be coming from Europe.  Make sure you use this time wisely!  Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Label and identify the political and physical features of Europe
• Report on European current events including significance to the European region
• Use Google Maps to identify locations relating to current events

Agenda:

1. Current Event Mapping Directions
1. mymaps.google.com
2. Mapping
1. Mapping Directions
2. European Map Test on Monday, February 25!

Homework:

1. Current Event #5 due Sunday (Europe)

That's all for the day! I hope that you were able to use your time well. Take care and have a fabulous evening!

Feb 1 -Digital Citizenship

Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome and great to see all of you! Today in class we will be voting for our favorite Ultimate California Road Trip to the class! After that, we have some mandatory Digital Literacy training that is both quaint and cheesy. Should be lots of fun! Let's get down to business! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:

• Present our Ultimate California Road Trip
• Discuss the district mandated Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Agenda:

1. UCRT Presentations
1. Review your notes from the presentations on the Ultimate CA road trip.
2. On a 1/2 sheet of paper, rank up to 3 presentations you observed.
1. Criteria to meet ranking:
1. trip visited each region 2 times
2. locations visited were diverse and interesting
3. Record the Group # that presented, 3 locations they visited, and total miles traveled.
2. Discuss Digital Citizenship
1. Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Quiz
1. Take Test (no worries here)
2. Submit screenshot upon completion to Google Classroom for participation credit

Homework:

1. Current Event #4 due Sunday Night
1. Current event must be about/impact EUROPE
2. Must be from Europe
2. Update your MyMaps to include CE #4.  
1. Rember that each current event gets added to the SAME MAP, in the same layer.  Refer to the instructions attached to the assignment in Classroom.

That's all for the day folks! I hope that everyone has enjoyed our training and presentations! Take care and have a wonderful weekend!