The geography of western Europe...why, Mrs. Hubler, do we need to know this?
Well...having a basic understanding of the geography of Europe will make our studies of the Middle Ages and Renaissance that much more fun. We will have a picture in our minds of where we are and what we're talking about. Additionally...the more we learn about the world...the better prepared we are to take on a global perspective in all that we do...because the world is simply too small to focus our attention on just our little corner...so here we go.
Please use the following websites to complete the assignment before you. Using the list of countries on the whiteboard, please select a country to research. NO duplication please! You will be working in groups of three, however, each group member will be responsible for their own individual 3 - 5 minute presentation on a country in western Europe. The goal is to teach your peers about "your" country in such a way that we can remember, at the very least, the country and it's capital...AND find it on a map...Good luck!
World Travel Guide
Click on your Country in the Map of EuropeCreate a mini guide including at least the three following items: Top things to See, Top things to Do, and the climate.
CIA World Fact Book
Select your country from the Pull down menu (the white box select a Country or Location)
Expeditions - Great Maps!
Use these maps to help you find and mark your country on your own map. Remember to record the name of the capital as well.
Use one of the following websites to locate a current news event. Please remember to print it off (copy and paste the article into a word document - DO NOT print the webpage!!) as you will need to turn it in prior to your presentation.
Google News
Online Newspapers
New York Times
Newseum
Have fun! And remember, you only have this class period to complete your research...please work productively! Presentations will begin Thursday afternoon!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
Middle Ages Research
Good evening Lords, Ladies, peasants and all...
I apologize for not getting to this earlier. I spent a large chunk of the afternoon at Hood River Middle School's garden (with several other teachers) learning about how we can start a garden at Corbett. It's pretty cool! Don't fear...we're headed there in May...you'll get to see it for yourself.
Ok...to middle ages research. I have found some really interesting websites. Most of them have pretty good links so you can do a lot of exploring. Remember, your task is to choose a topic that you would like to spend the next four weeks researching and learning about...it should be something that really fascinates you about the middle ages. You'll need to look for a specific person or event associated with the topic as well so please keep this in mind as you explore the web.
Without further ado...
The Middle Ages, Chivalry & Knighthood
The Middle Ages
More of the Middle Ages
Medieval Europe
I would also like you to explore this website, Fleur-de-Lis, about heraldry. Next week we will make our own coat of arms and family crests! There is so much you could do...it would be nice to have some ideas in mind...
On Monday morning...say "pickle" to Mrs. Hubler.
I apologize for not getting to this earlier. I spent a large chunk of the afternoon at Hood River Middle School's garden (with several other teachers) learning about how we can start a garden at Corbett. It's pretty cool! Don't fear...we're headed there in May...you'll get to see it for yourself.
Ok...to middle ages research. I have found some really interesting websites. Most of them have pretty good links so you can do a lot of exploring. Remember, your task is to choose a topic that you would like to spend the next four weeks researching and learning about...it should be something that really fascinates you about the middle ages. You'll need to look for a specific person or event associated with the topic as well so please keep this in mind as you explore the web.
Without further ado...
The Middle Ages, Chivalry & Knighthood
The Middle Ages
More of the Middle Ages
Medieval Europe
I would also like you to explore this website, Fleur-de-Lis, about heraldry. Next week we will make our own coat of arms and family crests! There is so much you could do...it would be nice to have some ideas in mind...
On Monday morning...say "pickle" to Mrs. Hubler.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Religion Brochures - Research Continued
You have all successfully completed a bibliography...but I've yet to see your rough drafts. This week I would like to focus on creating rough drafts of your brochures. I'm including several really cool links to help you continue your research. Mr. Long found these...and we're borrowing them! Thanks Mr. Long!!
Five Major World Religions
Religions of the world
BBC describes world religions
Minnesota State World Religions
I'm looking forward to a busy week...we'll wrap-up our water quality testing, comparing the results from Paulina Creek with Buck Creek, and we'll collect more macroinvertebrates at Buck Creek on Tuesday. Plan to explore the world of dichotomous keys with The Riverpeople on Thursday!
Five Major World Religions
Religions of the world
BBC describes world religions
Minnesota State World Religions
I'm looking forward to a busy week...we'll wrap-up our water quality testing, comparing the results from Paulina Creek with Buck Creek, and we'll collect more macroinvertebrates at Buck Creek on Tuesday. Plan to explore the world of dichotomous keys with The Riverpeople on Thursday!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Oh the blog...
Well hello and welcome! I am going to work very hard to stay on top of the blog this year...I promise! Currently, little Oliver is asleep across my lap...so I can actually get some work accomplished...we'll see how long this holds up!
A brief sketch of next week:
Monday: expect a few more do's and don'ts...we need to talk about computers and Cardinal Three
Tuesday: we are off to Buck Creek for the first time. PLEASE...please...remember to wear appropriate shoes and bring a coat if the weather looks even slightly menacing. It is a one mile hike down to the creek (two miles round-trip)...and there is little to no shelter if it's raining. We are scheduled to leave immediately after lunch.
If you haven't done so already...grab that permission slip out of your backpack and have mom, dad, grandma, etc. sign it...and then put it BACK in your backpack!!
Wednesday: nothing of note yet
Thursday: the RiverPeople return!
We will begin our study of various religions next week...plan to be busy writing and reading as well...we will polish those "I am from..." poems and begin a new writing selection - I'm thinking of "firsts".
Enjoy your weekend!!
A brief sketch of next week:
Monday: expect a few more do's and don'ts...we need to talk about computers and Cardinal Three
Tuesday: we are off to Buck Creek for the first time. PLEASE...please...remember to wear appropriate shoes and bring a coat if the weather looks even slightly menacing. It is a one mile hike down to the creek (two miles round-trip)...and there is little to no shelter if it's raining. We are scheduled to leave immediately after lunch.
If you haven't done so already...grab that permission slip out of your backpack and have mom, dad, grandma, etc. sign it...and then put it BACK in your backpack!!
Wednesday: nothing of note yet
Thursday: the RiverPeople return!
We will begin our study of various religions next week...plan to be busy writing and reading as well...we will polish those "I am from..." poems and begin a new writing selection - I'm thinking of "firsts".
Enjoy your weekend!!
Cardinal Three and Writing Contests
As a part of Cardinal Three, all 8th graders are expected to publish one piece of writing and all 7th graders are required to attempt publication. One of the most exciting ways to work towards this goal is entering a writing contest. You could complete your Cardinal Three requirement AND win something!!
Once again, this year we will be entering the Letters About Literature writing contest. 7th graders, this fulfills your Cardinal Three requirement (your welcome!). The contest begins this month so we will be looking at the winning letters from the last few years and begin the process of perfecting our own. I will also be posting links to a variety of other writing contests. I want to encourage all of you to enter as many contests as you feel that you can handle. Know that I am willing and happy to spend as much time as is necessary with each and everyone of you, brainstorming, discussing, proof-reading, and editing your writing selections.
*Heads up to you 8th graders - Some of these contests could double as both a service project and a publication.
Letters about Literature:
www.lettersaboutliterature.org
A general writing contest:
www.writingconference.com/contest.htm
Listen to a Life via The Legacy Project:
www.legacyproject.org/contests/ltal.html
A great resource for mutliple contests and competions:
www.teenink.com/Resources/ContestsR.html
Once again, this year we will be entering the Letters About Literature writing contest. 7th graders, this fulfills your Cardinal Three requirement (your welcome!). The contest begins this month so we will be looking at the winning letters from the last few years and begin the process of perfecting our own. I will also be posting links to a variety of other writing contests. I want to encourage all of you to enter as many contests as you feel that you can handle. Know that I am willing and happy to spend as much time as is necessary with each and everyone of you, brainstorming, discussing, proof-reading, and editing your writing selections.
*Heads up to you 8th graders - Some of these contests could double as both a service project and a publication.
Letters about Literature:
www.lettersaboutliterature.org
A general writing contest:
www.writingconference.com/contest.htm
Listen to a Life via The Legacy Project:
www.legacyproject.org/contests/ltal.html
A great resource for mutliple contests and competions:
www.teenink.com/Resources/ContestsR.html
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