11/28 Period 7
1. begin constructing papers based on Venn diagrams
2. go over rubric
3. work on papers
11/30
work on papers
homework: finish papers
12/1
peer review papers
Jigsaw Immigration in North America and Western Europe
Asia identification on Promethean board
go over typical AP essay question
12/2
Outlines due
Ch. 3 review game
Friday, November 18, 2011
Week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2 Period 5
11/28 Period 5
1. peer review papers (go over rubric)
2. work on correcting papers
3. Homework: Finish papers
11/29
Collect papers
highlight all geographical vocab. used
BCC Film: Jungles: People of the Trees
11/30
Finish jungles
Jigsaw Immigration in North America and Western Europe
Asia identification on Promethean board
12/1
Review push and pull factors for migration from Barrons
Introduce Ravenstein's Laws of Migration
Print out and highlight key words in Ravenstein's Laws of Migration and place in portfolio
Homework: http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/migrat/xp/mgraven.htm
12/2
Jigsaw main idea in groups for Ch. 3 in Barrons.
Review Ch. 3 in game
Big test on Monday
12/5
Test
12/6
1. Review Ravenstein's Laws
2. Read the article listed on my webpage entitled " What's Your Consumption Factor?" Highlight the most important point in each paragraph. Address the following questions:
a. What is the author's purpose?
b. In no more than 2-3 sentences, state the main idea.
c. Is this a reliable source? Why or why not?
d. Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?
1. peer review papers (go over rubric)
2. work on correcting papers
3. Homework: Finish papers
11/29
Collect papers
highlight all geographical vocab. used
BCC Film: Jungles: People of the Trees
11/30
Finish jungles
Jigsaw Immigration in North America and Western Europe
Asia identification on Promethean board
12/1
Review push and pull factors for migration from Barrons
Introduce Ravenstein's Laws of Migration
Print out and highlight key words in Ravenstein's Laws of Migration and place in portfolio
Homework: http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/migrat/xp/mgraven.htm
12/2
Jigsaw main idea in groups for Ch. 3 in Barrons.
Review Ch. 3 in game
Big test on Monday
12/5
Test
12/6
1. Review Ravenstein's Laws
2. Read the article listed on my webpage entitled " What's Your Consumption Factor?" Highlight the most important point in each paragraph. Address the following questions:
a. What is the author's purpose?
b. In no more than 2-3 sentences, state the main idea.
c. Is this a reliable source? Why or why not?
d. Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?
China/India Comparison Paper
Paragraph 1
Introduction
Sentence that introduces the population of each and how this is a problem considering that these two area make up over a third of the world's population. Suggested thesis statement (last sentence of intro.) "This paper will compare and contrast how India and China are dealing with overpopulation.
Paragraph 2
How India is addressing overpopulation.
Paragraph 3
How China is addressing overpopulation.
Make sure you use compare/contrast vocab. (like/unlike; similar to/different from; etc.)
Paragraph 4
Conclusion: short summary; prediction for the future.
Essay needs to be approximately two typed pages. Follow syllabus for details.
Introduction
Sentence that introduces the population of each and how this is a problem considering that these two area make up over a third of the world's population. Suggested thesis statement (last sentence of intro.) "This paper will compare and contrast how India and China are dealing with overpopulation.
Paragraph 2
How India is addressing overpopulation.
Paragraph 3
How China is addressing overpopulation.
Make sure you use compare/contrast vocab. (like/unlike; similar to/different from; etc.)
Paragraph 4
Conclusion: short summary; prediction for the future.
Essay needs to be approximately two typed pages. Follow syllabus for details.
Barrons Definitions 1-8
http://teacherweb.ftl.pinecrest.edu/snyderd/MWH/AP/definitions/APdefinitions7&8.htm
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Week of Nov. 14-18 Period 5
11/14/11
1. Write main idea of each subheading para. in Ch. 3
2. presentation of interesting population websites.
11/15/11 Period 5
1. Debate groups meet (decide who's doing what)--Review debate rules
2. Homework: prepare for debates
11/16/11
Thomas Malthus debates
Homework: Read "Indians Battle with Population Growth". Highlight main ideas. Using your own words, summarize article in a paragraph of about 1/2 page.
11/17/11
1. collect homework; call on volunteers to read their articles.
2. Homework: find two websites (one on China and one on India) that address how each is dealing with their population problems. Print, read and highlight key points.
11/18
1. BEEP: population video
Theme: recognizing problems in the city
11/28/11
1. Collect homework; call on volunteers to discuss websites they found.
2. With LP and using Internet articles, chart similarities (if any) and differences on how China and India are addressing their population problems. Use a Venn diagram. On one page, compare and contrast how they are addressing overpopulation. Make sure you have an appropriate topic sentence for each paragraph. Make sure you use words such as like/unlike; similar to/in contrast to, etc. Type in a word document and email by Nov. 22nd. MAKE SURE YOUR NAMES AND INFO. ARE ON TOP RIGHT OF PAPER. Cite URL.
11/29/11
1. Peer edit compare/contrast essays.
2. If time do Asia map puzzle.
3. Homework #1: Read the article listed on my webpage entitled " What's Your Consumption Factor?" Highlight the most important point in each paragraph. Address the following questions in a typed document:
a. What is the author's purpose?
b. In no more than 2-3 sentences, state the main idea.
c. Is this a reliable source? Why or why not?
d. Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?
Homework #2: Correct writing errors.
1. Write main idea of each subheading para. in Ch. 3
2. presentation of interesting population websites.
11/15/11 Period 5
1. Debate groups meet (decide who's doing what)--Review debate rules
2. Homework: prepare for debates
11/16/11
Thomas Malthus debates
Homework: Read "Indians Battle with Population Growth". Highlight main ideas. Using your own words, summarize article in a paragraph of about 1/2 page.
11/17/11
1. collect homework; call on volunteers to read their articles.
2. Homework: find two websites (one on China and one on India) that address how each is dealing with their population problems. Print, read and highlight key points.
11/18
1. BEEP: population video
Theme: recognizing problems in the city
11/28/11
1. Collect homework; call on volunteers to discuss websites they found.
2. With LP and using Internet articles, chart similarities (if any) and differences on how China and India are addressing their population problems. Use a Venn diagram. On one page, compare and contrast how they are addressing overpopulation. Make sure you have an appropriate topic sentence for each paragraph. Make sure you use words such as like/unlike; similar to/in contrast to, etc. Type in a word document and email by Nov. 22nd. MAKE SURE YOUR NAMES AND INFO. ARE ON TOP RIGHT OF PAPER. Cite URL.
11/29/11
1. Peer edit compare/contrast essays.
2. If time do Asia map puzzle.
3. Homework #1: Read the article listed on my webpage entitled " What's Your Consumption Factor?" Highlight the most important point in each paragraph. Address the following questions in a typed document:
a. What is the author's purpose?
b. In no more than 2-3 sentences, state the main idea.
c. Is this a reliable source? Why or why not?
d. Do you agree with the author? Why or why not?
Homework #2: Correct writing errors.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
11/14-18 Period 7
11/15-16/11 Period 7
1. presentation of interesting population websites
2. write main idea of each Ch. 3 subsection
11/17/11
1. finish Flipchart
2. Debate groups meet (decide who's doing what)--Review debate rules
3. Homework: prepare for debates
11/18/11
Thomas Malthus debates
Homework: Read "Indians Battle with Population Growth". Highlight main ideas. Using your own words, summarize article in a paragraph of about 1/2 page.
Homework: Find and print out a website describing how China is dealing with its population problem. Using these two articles (or any other resources you have) construct a Venn diagram comparing how India and China are dealing with their population problems.
1. presentation of interesting population websites
2. write main idea of each Ch. 3 subsection
11/17/11
1. finish Flipchart
2. Debate groups meet (decide who's doing what)--Review debate rules
3. Homework: prepare for debates
11/18/11
Thomas Malthus debates
Homework: Read "Indians Battle with Population Growth". Highlight main ideas. Using your own words, summarize article in a paragraph of about 1/2 page.
Homework: Find and print out a website describing how China is dealing with its population problem. Using these two articles (or any other resources you have) construct a Venn diagram comparing how India and China are dealing with their population problems.
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