5-5-2010

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= May 5, 2010 =

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Students will:

 * == identify individual countries of Africa ==
 * == understand what the culture of Morocco is like ==

Homework:

 * == Finish your Map of Africa ==

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Reminders:

 * === Checking homework today ===
 * === Tutorial - I will be in room 1110 everyday after School 3:00 - 4:00 ===
 * === Do I need to come see you to make up work after school Mr. J? ===
 * === Class of 2013 meeting every Tuesday at lunch in Room 213!!!! ===

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__Agenda__
0. Students will enter the room and sit in their assigned desks

1. Copy down Learning Objectives in Notebook. Homework in planners
 * Though they know the procedure, please remind them they will have two minutes to copy down the learning objectives and homework inside of their notebooks
 * You can either use the DocuCam or the computer will already have it on the board) You will do this for both the Learning Objectives, the HW and the Readiness activity.

2. Readiness - This is our warmup. Allow them about five minutes to copy down the questions and answer it accordingly. This would be an excellent opportunity to take attendance. After you do this, you may call on students and allow them to answer the questions in order to formulate a classroom discussion.
 * What is colonialism?
 * Why would people want to colonize?
 * Do you think it is wrong? Why or why not?
 * Share your answers with a neighbor.

3. African Maps
 * Handout maps
 * Using the map on page 477 of their textbooks, have students use the colored pens/pencils in the back of the room in order to identify the individual countries and capital cities of Africa.
 * They may work together in pairs(as long as they work)
 * Remind them that it needs to look neat and professional

4. Film
 * Bizarre foods - Morocco (point out where Morocco is located on the Map)
 * This will already be in the DVD drive of the computer
 * Remind them that they must sit quietly and watch the film
 * Let them know that you have been given permission to assign them to take notes if the do not sit and watch.