IMC Research

Hello! Today we went to the IMC and researched. Students were to print off a copy of the information for their country from the CIA world fact book site from the weekend post. If you didn't get that done yesterday, you should get that done as soon as possible. Students will need to bring that with them everyday. Tomorrow we will finish the work on the Inflation mini-lesson.

Monday

Today in social studies we viewed two Kahn Academy video clips on Inflation. We discussed the topic and looked at inflation rate as well. We will pick up this mini lesson again on Wednesday for completion. The video clips are posted below.

Friday

Hey, it's Friday. Students today took a self assessment test to recognize where they stand on the vocabulary terms we began this week. There are quite a few at 36 and some of them are actually concepts so they have lengthy meanings. We will be using this list as we build our country presentations as well as have mini lessons throughout the next weeks. The key or at least the definitions to the terms is posted below.

Thursday

Hi guys. Sorry this post is a bit late. I will post the vocabulary "key" tomorrow. Sorry, if this is an inconvenience for you all. Tomorrow, we will spend some time practicing and working with your terms and have the self evaluation test. Remember, not for a grade. That is where the "self assessment" comes in. I hope your day went smooth as you had a chance to choose your country of either Latin America or Western Europe. I am really exited about this project we will be working on for a few weeks. We will be stretching you as we move into terminology that you are not used to. We will have mini lessons here and there to help you be grounded in your search and as to what the terms mean and how they are used. This will give you, hopefully, a great foothold on how they are used in "real life" as they are connected to various countries and their cultures, politics, and governments. Hold on to your hat and here we go!

Wednesday

Hello! Today we worked on the vocabulary words some more and many papers were passed back and discussed. (socratic seminar, PLT Q2 grade, PLT Q3 no grade) The practice test will be given on Friday on all the vocabulary words. The final test will be given after ISTEP. Those definitions should be completed soon. We will spend a little time in class each day until Friday, but not likely enough to complete all the definitions. Friday we will discuss them all after the practice test.

Retakes and Vocab Work

Hello! Today we worked on the vocabulary words some more and many papers were passed back and discussed. (socratic seminar, PLT Q2 grade, PLT Q3 no grade) The practice test will be given on Friday on all the vocabulary words. The final test will be given after ISTEP. Those definitions should be completed soon. We will spend a little time in class each day until Friday, but not likely enough to complete all the definitions. Friday we will discuss them all after the practice test.

Tuesday - Vocabulary Search

Today we had a bit of a snafu on what we wanted to do. Due to wireless limitations we elected to search out the vocabulary sheet of terms and concepts the old fashioned way. We used textbooks and dictionaries. Some students who had access to 3G and 4G or had previously downloaded of line dictionary type apps could use their phones or iPods off the wireless connection. The vocabulary list is available on yesterday's post. It is not due tomorrow but students should be moving forward on gathering the information as a self assessment will take place on Friday to see where they have progressed. After ISTEP week we will have an assessment that will be scored as a grade. I will update you when that date nears and is finalized. Note! It will be after ISTEP week. You may complete the sheet in hard copy form or on Google Docs or a combination of both. You may also choose flash cards or any other mode we have looked at so far this year. You have that option or choice.