Welcome Semester II Class Students!
Below are documents, links, videos or messages that are here for particular class assignments.
June 1-8, 2012
Assembly Prep, Show & Reflection Work
May 25, 2012
*NOTE- Today we have guest visitors (teachers from Duarte High School).
FINAL CLASS PROJECT-New Open World Academy Assembly (for grades 3, 4, 5)
**Go to the "Assembly Resources" Link for images and other information.
Today you will be presented with the background and purposed of the Assembly in 2 Weeks. As a class you will be shown the options of what assignments you can have to help put on a successful show.
Once you have been given your assignment you may begin your group's work by clicking on the top blue bottom that reads "Assembly Resources." Each group's work has a special section on that page with a PowerPoint of Instructions and file to work with.
As you work keep in mind the following:
FINAL CLASS PROJECT-New Open World Academy Assembly (for grades 3, 4, 5)
**Go to the "Assembly Resources" Link for images and other information.
Today you will be presented with the background and purposed of the Assembly in 2 Weeks. As a class you will be shown the options of what assignments you can have to help put on a successful show.
Once you have been given your assignment you may begin your group's work by clicking on the top blue bottom that reads "Assembly Resources." Each group's work has a special section on that page with a PowerPoint of Instructions and file to work with.
As you work keep in mind the following:
- All of your work must be done in 3 drafts/revisions.
- The 1st draft of your work is due at the end of the period today. You must email me or show me your work/ideas in order to get credit for this project and be able to move to draft/revision #2.
May 23, 2012
Wrap up videos! Today you are finishing our website project by helping to do the following:
1. Select the best submission for the final 4 OUR Town Webpages.
2. Create an animoto video to summarize your team's Place & Person Video. (*Look at the bottom of the pages for the 1st nine spaces in the RFK School Tour to see a sample)
- Your video must include a minimum of 6 Then and NOW photos & tell us who did the work and what the name of the space was in the past and is today..
- Your team should split up to do today's video work. 1/2 Work a video for the location and 1/2 Work on the video for the person.
-* Each team is only submitting ONE VIDEO for the person and place your researched (That's 2 Videos TOTAL). Work as a team to select theme & song and photos!
3. Some Individuals will be chosen to work on creating an animoto video for the OUR Town Locations. Use the same format explained above.
- Jerson: Chapman Hotel.
- Erica: The Derby
- Jesus: Bullocks Department Store
- Taeray: Warner Bros. Theater
www.animoto.com
username: [email protected]
password: geography
1. Select the best submission for the final 4 OUR Town Webpages.
2. Create an animoto video to summarize your team's Place & Person Video. (*Look at the bottom of the pages for the 1st nine spaces in the RFK School Tour to see a sample)
- Your video must include a minimum of 6 Then and NOW photos & tell us who did the work and what the name of the space was in the past and is today..
- Your team should split up to do today's video work. 1/2 Work a video for the location and 1/2 Work on the video for the person.
-* Each team is only submitting ONE VIDEO for the person and place your researched (That's 2 Videos TOTAL). Work as a team to select theme & song and photos!
3. Some Individuals will be chosen to work on creating an animoto video for the OUR Town Locations. Use the same format explained above.
- Jerson: Chapman Hotel.
- Erica: The Derby
- Jesus: Bullocks Department Store
- Taeray: Warner Bros. Theater
www.animoto.com
username: [email protected]
password: geography
May 18th & 21st
Work on your OUR TOWN: N.O.W. & Then Research Project by following the directions on the below PowerPoint File.
First, you will need to download the PowerPoint File.
Click HERE to download the file.
Next, review each slide in the PPT and begin your research.
Place all of your finsihed work in the PowerPoint and save it with Your Name & The Name of the Research Location.
Finally, email me your PPT presentation(s). [email protected]
-You may research more than 1 location for extra credit.
-No more than 3 locations can be researched.
-The 1st location you submit is worth 100 points.
-Each extra one you research is worth an additional 25 points that can help raise your overall grade.
All of your files must be emailed to me by the end of class Monday, May 21st.
First, you will need to download the PowerPoint File.
Click HERE to download the file.
Next, review each slide in the PPT and begin your research.
Place all of your finsihed work in the PowerPoint and save it with Your Name & The Name of the Research Location.
Finally, email me your PPT presentation(s). [email protected]
-You may research more than 1 location for extra credit.
-No more than 3 locations can be researched.
-The 1st location you submit is worth 100 points.
-Each extra one you research is worth an additional 25 points that can help raise your overall grade.
All of your files must be emailed to me by the end of class Monday, May 21st.
May 11, 2012
1992 Los Angeles Riots, Rebellion, Uprising: Research & Presentation
POST PROJECT REFLECTION
Copy and paste the following questions on to a Word Document and email me ([email protected]) your response for full credit. *Be sure to write your full name in the Subject Line with the phrase "Project Reflection."
Kelly Thomas Research Links:
http://reason.com/blog/2011/07/29/homeless-man-dies-after-beinghttp://abcnews.go.com/US/cops-alleged-fatal-beating-homeless-man-caught-video/story?id=16315538#.T60n6OtSRm0
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/04/us/04homeless.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57430055-504083/kelly-thomas-beating-video-california-homeless-mans-fatal-beating-by-police-shown-in-court/
http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=homeless+man+beat+up+by+fullerton+police http://www.petition2congress.com/4898/kelly-thomas-law/
POST PROJECT REFLECTION
- You have until 8:30am to submit your video presentation. At 8:30am you will be locked out of the account and grading of projects will commence
- Once you have concluded or finished working on your presentation video it is now time for you to submit a reflection on your work.
Copy and paste the following questions on to a Word Document and email me ([email protected]) your response for full credit. *Be sure to write your full name in the Subject Line with the phrase "Project Reflection."
- What types of events took place during the rioting?
- How did the events effect this community where our school is located?
- Statistics: How many people died? How many businesses destroyed?
- What does your family remember about the events?
- In your opinion were the events of 1992 in Los Angeles a RIOT, a REBELLION or an UPRISING?
- What does the beating of Rodney King have in common with the assault on Kelly Thomas this past year? How are they the same and how are they different?
Kelly Thomas Research Links:
http://reason.com/blog/2011/07/29/homeless-man-dies-after-beinghttp://abcnews.go.com/US/cops-alleged-fatal-beating-homeless-man-caught-video/story?id=16315538#.T60n6OtSRm0
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/04/us/04homeless.html
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57430055-504083/kelly-thomas-beating-video-california-homeless-mans-fatal-beating-by-police-shown-in-court/
http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=homeless+man+beat+up+by+fullerton+police http://www.petition2congress.com/4898/kelly-thomas-law/
May 3 & 4, 2012
1992 Los Angeles Riots, Rebellion, Uprising: Research & Presentation Project
Complete Video Due- Tuesday, May 8th= 100pts
(locked out of animoto as of Wednesday morning 7am)
Research what happened before, during & after the 1992 Los Angeles Riots by clicking on the links below. You may use other sources for your research but these links are a good starting point.
For your presentation you will be putting together your information in animoto www.animoto.com
(Username: [email protected]Password: geography)
Your animoto film must have the following requirements list below and it must answer the following overall question-
"Were the events of 1992 in Los Angeles a RIOT, a REBELLION or an UPRISING?"
Maps- At least 5
Photos- At least 20
Text Slides- Answer the following questions in text box format
(if you need to, you may change the questions slightly to fit in the text boxes or use multiple boxes for each question)
1. What is a riot?
2. What is a rebellion?
3. What is an uprising?
4. What events took place leading up to the rioting? (cover: Watts Riots, Rodney King Beating, Court Case, etc.)
5. What events took place during the rioting? (cover: Korean Businesses, Looting, High Schools, Reginald D. Beating, acts of kindness, births, etc.)
6. What events took place after the rioting?
7. Statistics: How many people died? How many businesses destroyed?
8. How did the events change Los Angeles?
9. What does your family remember about the events?
10. Final Question- "Were the events of 1992 in Los Angeles a RIOT, a REBELLION or an UPRISING?"
MUSIC: Your video music must be from 1992. You may not select a song from any other year after that but you may select a song from before 1992- if you cannot find one from that year that you like.
Complete Video Due- Tuesday, May 8th= 100pts
(locked out of animoto as of Wednesday morning 7am)
Research what happened before, during & after the 1992 Los Angeles Riots by clicking on the links below. You may use other sources for your research but these links are a good starting point.
For your presentation you will be putting together your information in animoto www.animoto.com
(Username: [email protected]Password: geography)
Your animoto film must have the following requirements list below and it must answer the following overall question-
"Were the events of 1992 in Los Angeles a RIOT, a REBELLION or an UPRISING?"
Maps- At least 5
Photos- At least 20
Text Slides- Answer the following questions in text box format
(if you need to, you may change the questions slightly to fit in the text boxes or use multiple boxes for each question)
1. What is a riot?
2. What is a rebellion?
3. What is an uprising?
4. What events took place leading up to the rioting? (cover: Watts Riots, Rodney King Beating, Court Case, etc.)
5. What events took place during the rioting? (cover: Korean Businesses, Looting, High Schools, Reginald D. Beating, acts of kindness, births, etc.)
6. What events took place after the rioting?
7. Statistics: How many people died? How many businesses destroyed?
8. How did the events change Los Angeles?
9. What does your family remember about the events?
10. Final Question- "Were the events of 1992 in Los Angeles a RIOT, a REBELLION or an UPRISING?"
MUSIC: Your video music must be from 1992. You may not select a song from any other year after that but you may select a song from before 1992- if you cannot find one from that year that you like.
Links
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2012/04/27/los-angeles-riots-pictures-twenty-years-later-photos.html
http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/the-los-angeles-riots-20-years-later/http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/the-los-angeles-riots-20-years-later/
http://la.curbed.com/archives/2012/04/mapping_the_la_riots_from_rodney_king_to_koreatown.php
http://articles.latimes.com/2002/apr/29/local/me-replay29
http://iamkoream.com/april-issue-mapping-the-riot-damage-to-korean-run-businesses/http://www.nbclosangeles.com/feature/la-riots-20-years-later/Los-Angeles-1992-Riots-By-the-Numbers-148340405.html
http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/cityinstress/newinit/part7.html
http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/the-los-angeles-riots-20-years-later/
Watts Riots
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/feature/la-riots-20-years-later/Los-Angeles-1992-Riots-By-the-Numbers-148340405.html
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/July-August-08/On-this-Day---Watts-Riots--Erupt-in-Los-Angeles.html
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/July-August-08/On-this-Day---Watts-Riots--Erupt-in-Los-Angeles.html
http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2012/04/27/los-angeles-riots-pictures-twenty-years-later-photos.html
http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/the-los-angeles-riots-20-years-later/http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/the-los-angeles-riots-20-years-later/
http://la.curbed.com/archives/2012/04/mapping_the_la_riots_from_rodney_king_to_koreatown.php
http://articles.latimes.com/2002/apr/29/local/me-replay29
http://iamkoream.com/april-issue-mapping-the-riot-damage-to-korean-run-businesses/http://www.nbclosangeles.com/feature/la-riots-20-years-later/Los-Angeles-1992-Riots-By-the-Numbers-148340405.html
http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/cityinstress/newinit/part7.html
http://inamerica.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/27/the-los-angeles-riots-20-years-later/
Watts Riots
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/feature/la-riots-20-years-later/Los-Angeles-1992-Riots-By-the-Numbers-148340405.html
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/July-August-08/On-this-Day---Watts-Riots--Erupt-in-Los-Angeles.html
http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/on-this-day/July-August-08/On-this-Day---Watts-Riots--Erupt-in-Los-Angeles.html
May 1, 2012
Project NOW & Then Check In
Team Jose Kitchen
Then- Missing Floor Photo
NOW- Done
Writing- Nothing is written!
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go.
Team Joshua HM Suite
Then- Wrong place- Look in Zimmerman Photos
NOW- Done. Crop out kids
Writing- Incorrect Place- Re Write!
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go.
Team Noah
Then- Only Beauty Salon- aren't you doing the Barber Shop too?
NOW- No Photos At All
Writing- Nothing is written!
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go. Team
Rebecca
Then- Missing Floor Photo
NOW- No students but your group can be in the photo. Re-Take when no one is there.
Writing- Fantastic Writing
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go.
Notable People Check In
Then: 3-5 Photos
NOW: 1-2 Photos of Location NOW
Writing: 5 Sentences that explain- Who is this person? When and where were they born? What did they do at the Ambassador Hotel? Why should we know about them?
Location: Where should the QR Code be placed to honor their experience at the hotel here?
EVERYTHING DUE TODAY!!
-Reflection Paragraphs-
What is your name?
What was your role/job in the project?
What did you have to do for your group?
What did your group research? Place & Person Details
What grade do you think you should receive on this project & why?
Team Jose Kitchen
Then- Missing Floor Photo
NOW- Done
Writing- Nothing is written!
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go.
Team Joshua HM Suite
Then- Wrong place- Look in Zimmerman Photos
NOW- Done. Crop out kids
Writing- Incorrect Place- Re Write!
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go.
Team Noah
Then- Only Beauty Salon- aren't you doing the Barber Shop too?
NOW- No Photos At All
Writing- Nothing is written!
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go. Team
Rebecca
Then- Missing Floor Photo
NOW- No students but your group can be in the photo. Re-Take when no one is there.
Writing- Fantastic Writing
Map: Make folder & highlight where on your class map the QR code should go.
Notable People Check In
Then: 3-5 Photos
NOW: 1-2 Photos of Location NOW
Writing: 5 Sentences that explain- Who is this person? When and where were they born? What did they do at the Ambassador Hotel? Why should we know about them?
Location: Where should the QR Code be placed to honor their experience at the hotel here?
EVERYTHING DUE TODAY!!
-Reflection Paragraphs-
What is your name?
What was your role/job in the project?
What did you have to do for your group?
What did your group research? Place & Person Details
What grade do you think you should receive on this project & why?
April 25-27, 2012
Guest Speaker: Tess Inman Class Activity Directions
CLASS TIME: On a separate sheet of paper number it from 1-107.
LAB TIME: Create a Word Cloud from your list of words.
NEW SITES
Click HERE or HERE
- #1-7 should be words that tells us your first & last name, the month day and year of class, the name of our class, and the period of our class.
- While handling, observing and reviewing materials shown to us from Ms. Inman start to collect your list of words.
- For this assignment you need to write down 100 words that describe what you see and what you learn about the former Ambassador Hotel.
- Write down words that describe the items and or are words that are written on the items themselves. (For example: If you get to see a menu then write the word "menu" and a few of the items for sale on the menu.)
- NOTE: None of your words may repeat.
LAB TIME: Create a Word Cloud from your list of words.
NEW SITES
Click HERE or HERE
- Click HERE to get to ABCya! Word Clouds.
- Click on the word LOAD on the left hand side and then write in your list of words in the box next to the words ENTER TEXT. (No need for commas. Just put a space in between the words. Use all caps for special words.)
- Click on the word SUBMIT to make your cloud when you are finished.
- Change your cloud by using the "COLOR," "SHAPE," options to the left of your cloud.
- *You may ONLY USE THE FOLLOWING SHAPES: Star, Musical Notes (2), Hearts (6), Guitar, Hand Print, or Keys
- Save your Word Cloud to your desktop in the following manner: First & Last Name Word Cloud. (125 JPG)
- Get your team leader to save your Word Cloud on their flashdrive under a NEW FOLDER NAMED "WORD CLOUDS"
April 25th - May 4th, 2012
NOW & Then Geo Class Project Research & Production Work
April:
#1. Campus Locations- 10 photos (NOW & Then), Map Location Designation for QR Code, Brief Description of Location
NEEDS:
Jose A.- Michael, Bella BIOS
Rebecca H.- Jose M, Rome, Alejandra BIOS
Joshua D.- Flor, Michael H. BIOS
Noah V.- Hector, Bree BIOS
#2. Campus Notable People- 10 photos (NOW & Then), Map Location Designation for QR Code, Brief Description of Person
May:
KTown NOW & Then Research
April:
#1. Campus Locations- 10 photos (NOW & Then), Map Location Designation for QR Code, Brief Description of Location
NEEDS:
Jose A.- Michael, Bella BIOS
Rebecca H.- Jose M, Rome, Alejandra BIOS
Joshua D.- Flor, Michael H. BIOS
Noah V.- Hector, Bree BIOS
#2. Campus Notable People- 10 photos (NOW & Then), Map Location Designation for QR Code, Brief Description of Person
May:
KTown NOW & Then Research
March 27, 2012
Test on Asia TODAY!
Practice #1 HERE.
Practice #2 HERE.
Practice #3 HERE.
Practice #4 HERE.
Practice #5 HERE.
Practice #6 HERE.
Want to review the Test Directions? Click HERE.
Ready for your test? Click HERE.
Continue work on: "What makes my neighborhood home?"
Last Week: Part I- Photo Essay- Click Here for sample.
Click HERE to download the Template sheet and then just add your name, caption & photo- Print.
Due THURSDAY!
Part II My Neighborhood Photo Essay Movie Project
http://animoto.com/
Username: [email protected]
Password: geography
You will be locked out of Animoto as of Thursday Morning!
Photo Requirements:
Past/Old Photos (2)
(need help with getting "older photos"? click HERE, HERE and HERE)
Maps/Sky View (2)
Food (4-5)
Outside Space (3-4)
Entertainment (3-4)
Street Sign (1)
Practice #1 HERE.
Practice #2 HERE.
Practice #3 HERE.
Practice #4 HERE.
Practice #5 HERE.
Practice #6 HERE.
Want to review the Test Directions? Click HERE.
Ready for your test? Click HERE.
Continue work on: "What makes my neighborhood home?"
Last Week: Part I- Photo Essay- Click Here for sample.
Click HERE to download the Template sheet and then just add your name, caption & photo- Print.
Due THURSDAY!
Part II My Neighborhood Photo Essay Movie Project
http://animoto.com/
Username: [email protected]
Password: geography
You will be locked out of Animoto as of Thursday Morning!
Photo Requirements:
Past/Old Photos (2)
(need help with getting "older photos"? click HERE, HERE and HERE)
Maps/Sky View (2)
Food (4-5)
Outside Space (3-4)
Entertainment (3-4)
Street Sign (1)
March 21, 2012
1. Test on Africa Today!
Ready to take your Test on Africa? Click HERE for directions.
Click HERE to take the test.
2. Typed Autobiography Due Today!
Email your typed & spell checked Autobiography to Ms. Perez by the end of class today!
[email protected]
Ready to take your Test on Africa? Click HERE for directions.
Click HERE to take the test.
2. Typed Autobiography Due Today!
Email your typed & spell checked Autobiography to Ms. Perez by the end of class today!
[email protected]
March 14-16, 2012
Test on Northern Africa is on FRIDAY, 3/16/12
Practice North Africa only - HERE.
Practice Test on Africa!
Practice ONE
Practice TWO
Practice THREE
Practice Four
Practice Five
Practice North Africa only - HERE.
Practice Test on Africa!
Practice ONE
Practice TWO
Practice THREE
Practice Four
Practice Five
March 2 & 7, 2012
Practice Test on Europe Today!
Practice ONE
Practice TWO
PracticeTHREE
Ready to take the test? Click HERE to review the Test Directions.
ClickHERE to take the test.
Practice ONE
Practice TWO
PracticeTHREE
Ready to take the test? Click HERE to review the Test Directions.
ClickHERE to take the test.
February 29th, 2012
Please make sure that you do the following today before we leave the lab:
1. Label both of your Animoto Videos (1 or 2, Country Name, ,Your Name)
2. Review the grading rubric (*It is attached here.)
3. Watch each of your videos and note any corrections or mistakes.
4. Correct any errors! Make sure you followed all directions-
a. (continent, capital city, area, population, name of currency, language(s), climate, type of government, major industries, famous people-with their names and what they are famous for)
b. 3 photos for each category
5. Delete any old versions of your video.
6. When you done with both report videos please fill out the survey here.
February 23-29, 2012
Country Reports Links
http://country-info.com/
http://www.countryreports.org/
http://www.worldinformation.com/
How will I display my information?
http://animoto.com/
[email protected]
geography
Country Reports Links
http://country-info.com/
http://www.countryreports.org/
http://www.worldinformation.com/
How will I display my information?
http://animoto.com/
[email protected]
geography
February 15, 2012
Fill out the form for your email address in order to be able to take Pop Quiz #2
-Click here to enter email address. *You must check your email and reply by next Tuesday, February 21st.
In class geography get to know the area map review.
Click here to learn about Central & South America.
Click here to learn about Asia.
Click here to learn about Europe.
Click here to learn about Africa.
Click here to take the test on Central & South America.
Click here to take the test on Asia.
Click here to take the test on Europe.
Click here to take the test on Africa.
Click here to learn about the Continents.
Click here to test your knowledge of the Continents.
LIST OF COUNTRIES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER!!!! http://www.listofcountriesoftheworld.com/
February 15, 2012 Geography Review (at home)
#1 Go HERE to work on North America Map Skills.
#2 Go HERE to work on South America Map Skills.
#3 Go HERE to work on your Europe Map Skills.
#4 Go HERE to work on your Africa Map Skills.
#5 Go HERE to work on your Asia Map Skills.
#6 Go HERE to worn on your World Map Skills.
*EC Go HERE and work on your skills.
*EC Go HERE and work on your geography skills.
#1 Go HERE to work on North America Map Skills.
#2 Go HERE to work on South America Map Skills.
#3 Go HERE to work on your Europe Map Skills.
#4 Go HERE to work on your Africa Map Skills.
#5 Go HERE to work on your Asia Map Skills.
#6 Go HERE to worn on your World Map Skills.
*EC Go HERE and work on your skills.
*EC Go HERE and work on your geography skills.
February 8, 2012
#1- Semester II Geography Class Student Introduction
Click HERE to fill out the survey.
#2- Computer Use Survey
Click HERE to fill out the survey.
#3- N.O.W. & Then Geo Class Website Scavenger Hunt Survey
Click HERE to work on the Scavenger Hunt.
#4 Go to HERE and work on your geography skills.
#1- Semester II Geography Class Student Introduction
Click HERE to fill out the survey.
#2- Computer Use Survey
Click HERE to fill out the survey.
#3- N.O.W. & Then Geo Class Website Scavenger Hunt Survey
Click HERE to work on the Scavenger Hunt.
#4 Go to HERE and work on your geography skills.