To access the textbook we use in World Cultures & Geography, please go to the website myngconnect.com.
You will use your lunch number as part of your login. Here is an example. Use your own!
Fake Username for Demonstration only: 345678@k12.friscoisd.org
Your password is your eight digit birthdate. For example: 09242007
You will be able to access the entire textbook online.
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We began working on our Elements of Culture projects by taking notes about the elements of culture encountered in our course study. Students were asked to write sentences about themselves. I sent a welcome email. Some students will be surprised when they have to complete a late work assignment notice tomorrow. I want it understood from the beginning: pay me now, or pay me later. If you complete your work, you pay me now. If you turn in your work late, you pay me later. The cost is higher. The stakes increase. It’s really quite simple.
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We will have a test over both of our geography and history BOKs on Friday, February 8. If you are absent, please come in and take the test on Monday after school to keep the information fresh in your mind. I’ll go over the review in class and then have another review activity for you. I’m taking a poll through Google Classroom during your social studies class period. Always be kind, and do good.
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I asked students to wear stripes today since we were learning about latitude and longitude after organizing our social studies binders. Here are a couple of pictures I managed to snap. I apologize for not getting all of them immortalized. We have a test on Friday, August 31, and it covers information in their BOK unit 1, tools of geography.
From 2nd period
Some 6th period representatives (more stripes!)
Binder Tab Order:
Items that should be in the social studies binder:
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Welcome!
Yesterday was the first day of the 2018-2019 school year. It went well. I only had to open about one dozen lockers all day long. That is a record! We completed a “getting to know you” activity yesterday and then covered policies and procedures today. We start working on essential geography information next week, so be on the look out. The students have learned that I like to talk about food and have a good sense of humor. They also know that we turn in work to Grumpy Cat’s basket. I sent home a syllabus for you to look at. Parents, please sign and send the signature page back with your student on Monday. Have a lovely weekend! Take care, and God bless!
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I enjoyed seeing some of my new students this year at Cougar Camp last night. It was great seeing some of my former students as NJHS student leaders guiding the way for the new kids on the block. You’ll learn more about my class once school starts, so hang on and wait for it. Wait for it. Wait for it! In the event you wanted to know what I require for my World Cultures & Geography class, it’s simple.
I look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 16, 2018, the first day of school!
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We read “Baseball n April” by Gary Soto in my ILA classes today, and my social studies students worked on their questions for Deborah Ellis’ The Breadwinner. I gave directions for the Afghan culture quilt square which will be due on Friday, April 27. My beginning band and orchestra students will miss school for either all or part of the day. The hallways will be strange without them.
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This test is the first major grade for the new marking period that began yesterday. I hope you studied your materials carefully so that you can ace this! Good luck!
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I am moving the test to next Wednesday, February 14. This means we will work on the review in class on Monday, February 12. You’re welcome!
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In my social studies classes, we are working on the tools of geography. Students were asked to wear stripes if they had them to represent latitude and longitude. They looked darling! We will become spies and a part of the Internet Spy Network, an activity designed to help students master the use of latitude and longitude. Happy hunting!
ILA
We took notes on the first embedded assessment from our Springboard text today. We will be writing a personal narrative in a few weeks but working through the process one step at a time building skills and knowledge essential for success on the assignment. I have quite a few IVAN CAPP booklets to grade, and it will take a while to do that effectively. I look forward to seeing my students’ creativity on display.
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