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Daily Update
(CW- Classwork; HW- Homework)
******Update-- Please see Canvas for daily activities.*******
February 12
CW: Today we watched a couple of BrainPop videos and discussed them. Students have one more video to view on their own as well as a "quiz" to complete. This can be found in Canvas or BrainPop- CW47 Ancient Americans
HW: Complete CW47 BrainPop video on the Aztec and the quiz by Tuesday, February 20.
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February 8-9
CW: CW 46- ActiveClassroom assignment on the Amazon.
We worked on this assignment together in class. Following this, students are to watch the video and answer the questions. All links can be found in Canvas.
HW: None
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February 5-7
CW: Students are working on a mini-project on the environmental issues of Latin America. Instructions are available in Canvas- CW45. Most of the work will be done in class. Whatever is not finished will be done at home to be turned in on Friday, February 9.
HW: CW45 Mini-project due Friday, 2/9
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January 4
CW: Today we viewed some slides and answered some questions. This material can be found in Canvas CW31.
HW: Complete maps by Friday, January 5. Also, study them for an assessment. Practice this Map Review Game to learn the places for the assessment.
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January 3
CW: We will begin our studies of Latin America. Remember to access materials via Canvas. Students know how to do this. Today you will complete two maps of Latin America, one a physical map and one a political map. Please follow the directions on the handouts.
HW: Complete maps by Friday, January 5. Also, study them for an assessment. Practice this Map Review Game to learn the places for the assessment.
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-------------------------Below is from 1st semester-------------------
December 11-12
Exam Study Guide and Review on Quizlet. These materials can be accessed on Canvas CW29. You can also practice the Quizlet here- Winter Final Review
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November 14
CW: Canvas CW22 Democracies
Two Types of Democracies- Presidential and Parliamentary. We will complete a Venn diagram and a flow chart to see the similarities and differences between the two types of democracies. We also watched a video. Visit Canvas CW22 to see the assignment.
HW: Europe Test Friday- Environment(CW14), Language (CW18), Religion(CW20). Practice this REVIEW GAME to prepare for the test!
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November 12
CW: Canvas CW21- Define Key Terms and watch BrainPop videos. Visit Canvas for details.
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November 10
CW: Today we completed the outline on the Three Major Religions of Europe. The slides we viewed and a blank copy of the outline can be found on Canvas CW20. There is a Google Form Follow-up that needs to be completed to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your notes to assist you. The Form can be found in the CW20 assignment on Canvas.
HW: Complete the Google Form found in CW20 in Canvas.
We will have a test on Friday, November 17 over the Environmental Issues of Europe, Language Groups of Europe, Religions of Europe, and the Governments of Europe. Review Canvas CW14, CW18, CW20.
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November 9
CW: School Counselors presented a workshop. Students completed a couple surveys/follow-up. If you were absent, the counseling department will call you to complete the surveys someday in the future.
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November 8
CW: Schoolwide STEAM Day
Special activities in all classes
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November 7
Virtual Learning Day
Your assignment can be found in Canvas. You can do either the BrainPop Video assignment or the "Revved Up Kids" program.
You MUST do one of the two assignments before returning to school on Wednesday. Message Mr. Jones if you have any questions.
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November 3-6
CW: Three major religions of Europe BrainPop video and notes/PowerPoint. This assignment will soon be found in Canvas CW20
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October 19
CW: We watched a video on BrainPop- Environmental Issues (Select classes will watch it tomorrow) and competed in a Quizizz Game to review the material from the last few days. Here is a copy of that review game- PRACTICE!! Environmental Issues of Europe Game
HW: Practice the review game above to prepare for a quiz/assessment tomorrow. Also, projects are due on Tuesday.
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October 16-18
CW: Students are working on a project on the Environmental Issues facing select countries in Europe. The details can be found in Canvas CW15. Ask your child to tell you what country they have chosen and what issue they are researching.
HW: Projects are due on Friday of this week.
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October 11-12
CW: Europe's Environmental Issues- CW14 and CW14b. We will complete CW14 slides together in Canvas. After, you will complete CW14b in Canvas which is an EdPuzzle video assignment. You must complete both. Time will be given in class Wednesday and Thursday.
HW: Complete CW13 Europe Location Challenge by Friday
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October 10
CW: Canvas CW13 Europe Location Challenge. You will be given a handout in class. Using textbooks and online maps, try to identify the missing countries/landforms/waterways. This assignment will be due on Friday. See Canvas CW13 if you lose your paper or need more details.
HW: Complete CW13 Europe Location Challenge by Friday
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September 25
CW: Today we discussed Economic Systems. We also looked at BizTown workbook pages 66-67. During ELT we heard from our Mayoral Candidates. We will vote tomorrow during Social Studies Class.
HW: None. Complete missing work.
Picture day- Wednesday, September 27
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September 18-19
CW: Begin looking at CW9 in Canvas- Europe's Natural Resources.
We will also begin discussing JA BizTown which is our field trip we will be going to on October 2. All permission slips are due back now. Contact Mr. Jones if you have any questions or concerns. CW9 is NOT homework at this time.
HW: CW7 Crossword Puzzle on Europe's Geography is due Wednesday. We started last week. The crossword puzzle is in Canvas. Students will take a screen shot and upload the file when they finish. Instructions can be found in Canvas.
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September 15
CW: Canvas CW8- Active Classroom- Physical and Political Characteristics. This assignment is an in-class activity. It is not homework.
HW: CW7 Crossword Puzzle on Europe's Geography is due Wednesday. This can be found in Canvas.
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September 13
CW: Create a physical and political map of Europe. A paper copy of these two maps will be given to students to work on in class. Here is a copy in case you need to print another- Europe Maps. This assignment will be due on Friday. There will be about 20 minutes to work on it again on Thursday, but any work not finished after that will be homework. If you want a map to look at to assist you in completing this, here is a photo from the textbook- Textbook Europe Maps
HW: Complete CW5 and CW6 by Friday.
Full details can be found here or in Canvas.
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September 12
CW: Today we begin our studies of Europe. We will view a few slides. Students will then answer a few questions in CW5 in Canvas.
Practice this Europe Map Game
HW: Complete CW5 in Canvas if not finished in class.
This assignment should be submitted by Friday of this week.
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September 8 and 11
CW: Adjusted class schedule to finish MAP Testing. Europe Pre-test in Canvas. This does NOT count for a grade!
HW: Charge Chromebooks!
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September 6-7
CW: MAP Testing! Class schedule is slightly different. Social Studies classes will take their Core Concept Test- Open Notes!
HW: Charge Chromebook!
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September 5
CW: Final Review for Test!
HW: Core Concepts Test has been move to Tuesday, September 6 Quizizz Core Concepts
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September 1
CW: Review Activity for Tuesday's Test on the Core Concepts.
Practice the Review Activity to prepare. Quizizz Core Concepts
HW: Core Concepts Test has been move to Tuesday, September 5
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August 31
CW: Core Concepts Crossword Puzzle
This work can be completed in class as the textbook will help.
HW: Core Concepts Test has been move to Tuesday, September 5
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August 29-30
CW: We read, discussed, and took notes on Zones of Latitude and Factors that Affect Climate. These notes should be in your binder under the "notes" tab. Here is a file with the text we read today. Anyone unable to attend school today can read this text, and if possible, complete the outline found below.
Text- Latitude Zones and Factors that Affect Climate
Outline/Notes to go with the text above
HW: None, but we will have a test over Geography on Friday, September 1.
This first test will be open notes! So, do not lose your notes.
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August 28
CW: Students were issued Chromebooks today. They need to be very careful with them as we do NOT have any extras, including chargers. All charging should be done at home, overnight, NOT in the school. I HIGHLY encourage purchasing the insurance; it's $19. A broken Chromebook could cost as much as $400+ to replace. The insurance will cover those damages. Here is the link to the insurance-
Digital Dreamers Dekalb (scroll to the bottom.)
If you have not filled out the online request for a device, please do so here- Chromebook Request
HW: Core Concepts Test on Friday. Study your notes!
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August 25
CW: Today we read selected text about forces that shape the Earth's surface. We completed the first part of a simple outline that students should have in their binders Binder sample photo. These outlines are great to use to study at home. Here is a blank copy in case you lost it or were absent. A completed copy will be available later this week.
Core Concept 2.4 outline Blank
HW: None. Test on Thursday over Geography.
Bonus: You will be able to use your notes!
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August 24
CW: Today we are going to the Media Center to reset/check passwords. Every student should have access to their account before leaving. Do NOT lose your password!
Complete these tasks in order while in the media center:
your email- s#@dekalbschoolsga.org
1. Visit the Blog to leave a comment to let me know you made it.
2. Login to Clever- Find Infinite Campus and log into it.
3. Try this Review Game on Geography. (You can use Google to help.)
4. Find a book to checkout using Destiny.
HW: Make sure your have completed the Chromebook signature online.
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August 22-23
CW: Today we began working on some notes about "Studying the Earth- Core Concepts 1.1" We will finish it on Wednesday, 8/23
Here is a completed copy of the outline!
The Study of the Earth Notes
HW: Please complete the Chromebook sign off in order to receive a device. Chromebook Request If you have any questions, please contact me. My contacts can be found at the top of this page.
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August 21
CW: We read a text about Brazil. Mr. Jones modeled how to use the Five Themes of Geography to gather information about a place. We did this together on the board. Check this video to review
HW: Please complete the Chromebook sign off in order to receive a device. Chromebook Request If you have any questions, please contact me. My contacts can be found at the top of this page.
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August 18
CW: Complete the Five Themes of Geography notes.
Completed outline- Five Themes of Geography
HW: None
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August 17
CW: Map Test over the Continents and Oceans
HW: None
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August 16
CW: Begin the notes on the Five Themes of Geography
Review for the Map Test- MAP REVIEW GAME!!!
HW: Map Test Thursday
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August 14
CW: YouTube videos on the continents. (See the one above on this page.) Students then created a Map of the World
- continents and oceans- label, color and create a key. Here is a picture of the map we did in class, completed- World Map Photo
HW: Complete World Map by Wednesday. Map Test over the continents and oceans on Thursday. Binders with proper tabs should be in class daily.
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August 11
CW: Begin discussing the oceans and continents of the world. Students recorded some notes on an outline. This outline should be placed in their binder under the "NOTES" section.
Photo Sample of the binder
HW: Setup your binders by Monday, August 14.
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August 9-10
CW: Binder Setup Instructions and Getting to know the students
Photo Sample of the binder
HW: Setup your binders by Monday, August 14.
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August 8
CW: Getting to know everyone!
HW: Get papers signed that were given out during homeroom.
Review the 2023-2024 Code of Conduct.
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August 7
CW: Getting to know the school
HW: Get papers signed that were given out during homeroom.
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Important Resources:
1. Canvas- (more details to come)
2. Infinite Campus This is where you will eventually find your grades.
3. Clever This is the starting point for many of the websites Dekalb has available.
Your user name is "S(student number)" and the password might be the same as last year. If not, we will reset it later this week.
(CW- Classwork; HW- Homework)
******Update-- Please see Canvas for daily activities.*******
February 12
CW: Today we watched a couple of BrainPop videos and discussed them. Students have one more video to view on their own as well as a "quiz" to complete. This can be found in Canvas or BrainPop- CW47 Ancient Americans
HW: Complete CW47 BrainPop video on the Aztec and the quiz by Tuesday, February 20.
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February 8-9
CW: CW 46- ActiveClassroom assignment on the Amazon.
We worked on this assignment together in class. Following this, students are to watch the video and answer the questions. All links can be found in Canvas.
HW: None
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February 5-7
CW: Students are working on a mini-project on the environmental issues of Latin America. Instructions are available in Canvas- CW45. Most of the work will be done in class. Whatever is not finished will be done at home to be turned in on Friday, February 9.
HW: CW45 Mini-project due Friday, 2/9
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January 4
CW: Today we viewed some slides and answered some questions. This material can be found in Canvas CW31.
HW: Complete maps by Friday, January 5. Also, study them for an assessment. Practice this Map Review Game to learn the places for the assessment.
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January 3
CW: We will begin our studies of Latin America. Remember to access materials via Canvas. Students know how to do this. Today you will complete two maps of Latin America, one a physical map and one a political map. Please follow the directions on the handouts.
HW: Complete maps by Friday, January 5. Also, study them for an assessment. Practice this Map Review Game to learn the places for the assessment.
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-------------------------Below is from 1st semester-------------------
December 11-12
Exam Study Guide and Review on Quizlet. These materials can be accessed on Canvas CW29. You can also practice the Quizlet here- Winter Final Review
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November 14
CW: Canvas CW22 Democracies
Two Types of Democracies- Presidential and Parliamentary. We will complete a Venn diagram and a flow chart to see the similarities and differences between the two types of democracies. We also watched a video. Visit Canvas CW22 to see the assignment.
HW: Europe Test Friday- Environment(CW14), Language (CW18), Religion(CW20). Practice this REVIEW GAME to prepare for the test!
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November 12
CW: Canvas CW21- Define Key Terms and watch BrainPop videos. Visit Canvas for details.
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November 10
CW: Today we completed the outline on the Three Major Religions of Europe. The slides we viewed and a blank copy of the outline can be found on Canvas CW20. There is a Google Form Follow-up that needs to be completed to receive credit for this assignment. You may use your notes to assist you. The Form can be found in the CW20 assignment on Canvas.
HW: Complete the Google Form found in CW20 in Canvas.
We will have a test on Friday, November 17 over the Environmental Issues of Europe, Language Groups of Europe, Religions of Europe, and the Governments of Europe. Review Canvas CW14, CW18, CW20.
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November 9
CW: School Counselors presented a workshop. Students completed a couple surveys/follow-up. If you were absent, the counseling department will call you to complete the surveys someday in the future.
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November 8
CW: Schoolwide STEAM Day
Special activities in all classes
--------------------------------------------
November 7
Virtual Learning Day
Your assignment can be found in Canvas. You can do either the BrainPop Video assignment or the "Revved Up Kids" program.
You MUST do one of the two assignments before returning to school on Wednesday. Message Mr. Jones if you have any questions.
-----------------------------------
November 3-6
CW: Three major religions of Europe BrainPop video and notes/PowerPoint. This assignment will soon be found in Canvas CW20
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October 19
CW: We watched a video on BrainPop- Environmental Issues (Select classes will watch it tomorrow) and competed in a Quizizz Game to review the material from the last few days. Here is a copy of that review game- PRACTICE!! Environmental Issues of Europe Game
HW: Practice the review game above to prepare for a quiz/assessment tomorrow. Also, projects are due on Tuesday.
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October 16-18
CW: Students are working on a project on the Environmental Issues facing select countries in Europe. The details can be found in Canvas CW15. Ask your child to tell you what country they have chosen and what issue they are researching.
HW: Projects are due on Friday of this week.
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October 11-12
CW: Europe's Environmental Issues- CW14 and CW14b. We will complete CW14 slides together in Canvas. After, you will complete CW14b in Canvas which is an EdPuzzle video assignment. You must complete both. Time will be given in class Wednesday and Thursday.
HW: Complete CW13 Europe Location Challenge by Friday
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October 10
CW: Canvas CW13 Europe Location Challenge. You will be given a handout in class. Using textbooks and online maps, try to identify the missing countries/landforms/waterways. This assignment will be due on Friday. See Canvas CW13 if you lose your paper or need more details.
HW: Complete CW13 Europe Location Challenge by Friday
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September 25
CW: Today we discussed Economic Systems. We also looked at BizTown workbook pages 66-67. During ELT we heard from our Mayoral Candidates. We will vote tomorrow during Social Studies Class.
HW: None. Complete missing work.
Picture day- Wednesday, September 27
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September 18-19
CW: Begin looking at CW9 in Canvas- Europe's Natural Resources.
We will also begin discussing JA BizTown which is our field trip we will be going to on October 2. All permission slips are due back now. Contact Mr. Jones if you have any questions or concerns. CW9 is NOT homework at this time.
HW: CW7 Crossword Puzzle on Europe's Geography is due Wednesday. We started last week. The crossword puzzle is in Canvas. Students will take a screen shot and upload the file when they finish. Instructions can be found in Canvas.
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September 15
CW: Canvas CW8- Active Classroom- Physical and Political Characteristics. This assignment is an in-class activity. It is not homework.
HW: CW7 Crossword Puzzle on Europe's Geography is due Wednesday. This can be found in Canvas.
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September 13
CW: Create a physical and political map of Europe. A paper copy of these two maps will be given to students to work on in class. Here is a copy in case you need to print another- Europe Maps. This assignment will be due on Friday. There will be about 20 minutes to work on it again on Thursday, but any work not finished after that will be homework. If you want a map to look at to assist you in completing this, here is a photo from the textbook- Textbook Europe Maps
HW: Complete CW5 and CW6 by Friday.
Full details can be found here or in Canvas.
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September 12
CW: Today we begin our studies of Europe. We will view a few slides. Students will then answer a few questions in CW5 in Canvas.
Practice this Europe Map Game
HW: Complete CW5 in Canvas if not finished in class.
This assignment should be submitted by Friday of this week.
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September 8 and 11
CW: Adjusted class schedule to finish MAP Testing. Europe Pre-test in Canvas. This does NOT count for a grade!
HW: Charge Chromebooks!
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September 6-7
CW: MAP Testing! Class schedule is slightly different. Social Studies classes will take their Core Concept Test- Open Notes!
HW: Charge Chromebook!
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September 5
CW: Final Review for Test!
HW: Core Concepts Test has been move to Tuesday, September 6 Quizizz Core Concepts
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September 1
CW: Review Activity for Tuesday's Test on the Core Concepts.
Practice the Review Activity to prepare. Quizizz Core Concepts
HW: Core Concepts Test has been move to Tuesday, September 5
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August 31
CW: Core Concepts Crossword Puzzle
This work can be completed in class as the textbook will help.
HW: Core Concepts Test has been move to Tuesday, September 5
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August 29-30
CW: We read, discussed, and took notes on Zones of Latitude and Factors that Affect Climate. These notes should be in your binder under the "notes" tab. Here is a file with the text we read today. Anyone unable to attend school today can read this text, and if possible, complete the outline found below.
Text- Latitude Zones and Factors that Affect Climate
Outline/Notes to go with the text above
HW: None, but we will have a test over Geography on Friday, September 1.
This first test will be open notes! So, do not lose your notes.
---------------------------------------------
August 28
CW: Students were issued Chromebooks today. They need to be very careful with them as we do NOT have any extras, including chargers. All charging should be done at home, overnight, NOT in the school. I HIGHLY encourage purchasing the insurance; it's $19. A broken Chromebook could cost as much as $400+ to replace. The insurance will cover those damages. Here is the link to the insurance-
Digital Dreamers Dekalb (scroll to the bottom.)
If you have not filled out the online request for a device, please do so here- Chromebook Request
HW: Core Concepts Test on Friday. Study your notes!
--------------------------------------------
August 25
CW: Today we read selected text about forces that shape the Earth's surface. We completed the first part of a simple outline that students should have in their binders Binder sample photo. These outlines are great to use to study at home. Here is a blank copy in case you lost it or were absent. A completed copy will be available later this week.
Core Concept 2.4 outline Blank
HW: None. Test on Thursday over Geography.
Bonus: You will be able to use your notes!
------------------------------------
August 24
CW: Today we are going to the Media Center to reset/check passwords. Every student should have access to their account before leaving. Do NOT lose your password!
Complete these tasks in order while in the media center:
your email- s#@dekalbschoolsga.org
1. Visit the Blog to leave a comment to let me know you made it.
2. Login to Clever- Find Infinite Campus and log into it.
3. Try this Review Game on Geography. (You can use Google to help.)
4. Find a book to checkout using Destiny.
HW: Make sure your have completed the Chromebook signature online.
------------------------------------
August 22-23
CW: Today we began working on some notes about "Studying the Earth- Core Concepts 1.1" We will finish it on Wednesday, 8/23
Here is a completed copy of the outline!
The Study of the Earth Notes
HW: Please complete the Chromebook sign off in order to receive a device. Chromebook Request If you have any questions, please contact me. My contacts can be found at the top of this page.
---------------------------------------------
August 21
CW: We read a text about Brazil. Mr. Jones modeled how to use the Five Themes of Geography to gather information about a place. We did this together on the board. Check this video to review
HW: Please complete the Chromebook sign off in order to receive a device. Chromebook Request If you have any questions, please contact me. My contacts can be found at the top of this page.
---------------------------------------------
August 18
CW: Complete the Five Themes of Geography notes.
Completed outline- Five Themes of Geography
HW: None
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August 17
CW: Map Test over the Continents and Oceans
HW: None
-----------------------------------
August 16
CW: Begin the notes on the Five Themes of Geography
Review for the Map Test- MAP REVIEW GAME!!!
HW: Map Test Thursday
-----------------------------------------------
August 14
CW: YouTube videos on the continents. (See the one above on this page.) Students then created a Map of the World
- continents and oceans- label, color and create a key. Here is a picture of the map we did in class, completed- World Map Photo
HW: Complete World Map by Wednesday. Map Test over the continents and oceans on Thursday. Binders with proper tabs should be in class daily.
------------------------------------------
August 11
CW: Begin discussing the oceans and continents of the world. Students recorded some notes on an outline. This outline should be placed in their binder under the "NOTES" section.
Photo Sample of the binder
HW: Setup your binders by Monday, August 14.
----------------------------------------
August 9-10
CW: Binder Setup Instructions and Getting to know the students
Photo Sample of the binder
HW: Setup your binders by Monday, August 14.
----------------------------------------
August 8
CW: Getting to know everyone!
HW: Get papers signed that were given out during homeroom.
Review the 2023-2024 Code of Conduct.
----------------------------------------
August 7
CW: Getting to know the school
HW: Get papers signed that were given out during homeroom.
----------------------------------------
Important Resources:
1. Canvas- (more details to come)
2. Infinite Campus This is where you will eventually find your grades.
3. Clever This is the starting point for many of the websites Dekalb has available.
Your user name is "S(student number)" and the password might be the same as last year. If not, we will reset it later this week.
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