Today's starter was: We often learn about history by reading a book or watching a movie about history - How do the people who write these books or make these movies learn about history? Give me one or two specific examples.
We continued with our physical regions overview. We then spent time working on the "Introduction to Geography" assignment. Pages 2, 3, & 4 will get you ready for our upcoming test.
Our geography test will be on September 4th for A-Day and September 5th for B-Day.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
26 & 27 August
Today's starter was: How does geography affect the way you live here in Utah County. Give me at least one specific example-
Today we completed our look at the question, "What is history?" We practiced identifying the difference between a primary source and a secondary source. We also practiced making observations and logical inferences based on those observations.
We then began our study of geography by looking at the physical regions of the United States - we will continue with this next time.
Friday, August 23, 2013
22 & 23 August
Today's starter was: What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source? Give me one example of each.
We reviewed the disclosure document - this does not need to be signed.
We also read an Encyclopedia Brown mystery - these are to help us to make better observations and develop better inferences.
We then continued to practice observations and inferences by looking at primary sources - photos from my own family history and photos of the history of Disneyland.
We reviewed the disclosure document - this does not need to be signed.
We also read an Encyclopedia Brown mystery - these are to help us to make better observations and develop better inferences.
We then continued to practice observations and inferences by looking at primary sources - photos from my own family history and photos of the history of Disneyland.
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
20 & 21 August
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Welcome back to Vista Heights after your summer break - my name is Mr. Smith, and it is a pleasure to have you in our class this year.Today in class we reviewed the roll to make sure that we were all in the right place and that I was pronouncing your names correctly. We also did a short "get-to-know-you" activity and made name tags to place on your desks so that I can get to know your names more quickly.
We then created our first starter - "What is history?" We discussed this for the rest of the class period.
The supplies that you will need for this class are:
- Paper - every day
- A pen or pencil - every day
- A way to keep track of work from this class - a folder, a binder, or part of a binder
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