Social Studies Meets Information Technology » block e http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org A Middle School Adventure Hosted by Ms. C and Ms. N Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:22:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Homework All Blocks (Feb 7/8) http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2007/02/08/homework-block-b-and-g-feb-78/ http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2007/02/08/homework-block-b-and-g-feb-78/#comments Wed, 07 Feb 2007 23:58:18 +0000 Ms. N http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2007/02/08/homework-block-b-and-g-feb-78/ Reflect on the process of creating your Ancient Africa Wiki:

Make sure to write a full paragraph describing your feelings in response to each of the following questions. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

Please post the question first and then your answer for each of the following questions.

  1. What did you learn from this task?
  2. Did you find this difficult or easy? Why?
  3. What would you change about the process you went through to complete the wiki if you were to do the assignment again?
]]> http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2007/02/08/homework-block-b-and-g-feb-78/feed/ 13 Homework for Block E and Block H (Friday 6 October) http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/06/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-6-october/ http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/06/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-6-october/#comments Fri, 06 Oct 2006 03:01:05 +0000 Ms. N http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/06/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-6-october/ Think about class today and reflect on the presentations you listened to. Explain with details and specific information what you learned and what you found interesting or surprising about the presentations you heard in class. If you need to refresh your memory, you can look at some of your classmates’ blogs to review information about the different nations.

Note: Please post your reflection on your blog.

]]> http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/06/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-6-october/feed/ 12 Homework for Block E and Block H (Wednesday 4th October) http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/04/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-wednesday-4th-october/ http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/04/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-wednesday-4th-october/#comments Wed, 04 Oct 2006 04:17:23 +0000 Ms. N http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/04/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-wednesday-4th-october/ Task: Now that you have finished your investigation into a nation using social and economic indicators, you will post all of your data and information on your blog.

First, place the heading for steps number I, III, and IV on your post. Then, after each heading, paste the data, paragraph, or response that you have saved after each appropriate heading.

I. Social and Economic Indicators:

Paste all of your data for step I here.

III. Preliminary Observations and Inferences:

Paste your paragraph about three areas of challenge here.

IV. Reflection:

Paste the four reflection questions and your answers here.

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2. Print a hard copy of your reflection paragraph for Step III. This document must be printed before next class period. We will be using it for a peer edit in class.

]]> http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/10/03/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-monday-2-october/feed/ 4 Homework for Block E and Block H (Tuesday 26 September) http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/27/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-tuesday-26-september/ http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/27/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-tuesday-26-september/#comments Tue, 26 Sep 2006 23:54:43 +0000 Ms. N http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/27/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-tuesday-26-september/ 1. Finish taking notes on all of the social and econimic indicators of your country.

2. Print a hard copy of your notes. This doccument must be turned in to Ms. N next class period.

]]> http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/27/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-tuesday-26-september/feed/ 0 Homework for Block E and Block H (Friday 22nd September) http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/22/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-22nd-september/ http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/22/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-22nd-september/#comments Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:27:28 +0000 Ms. N http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/22/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-22nd-september/ Study for the Vocabulary Quiz. You are responsible for understanding the meaning of each social and economic indicator.

Below is the list of the social and economic indicators that you must be able to define in YOUR OWN WORDS!

Nation (green)

r Country name
r Type of government
r Political leader

People (red)

r Population
r Age structure
r Ethnic group(s)
r Religion(s)
r Language(s)
r Literacy rates
r Fertility rates
r Life expectancy
r Infant mortality rates

Economy (blue)

r GDP per capita
r % Living under Poverty
r % of Internet Users
r % of cell phone owners

]]> http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/22/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-22nd-september/feed/ 0 Homework for Block E and Block H (Wednesday 20th September) http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/20/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-wednesday-20th-september/ http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/20/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-wednesday-20th-september/#comments Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:06:08 +0000 Ms. N http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/20/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-wednesday-20th-september/ Your task is to:

1. Log-in to your own blog.

2. Answer the question: What have I learned about geography so far?

3. In the title section, write “What I have learned about geography so far:”

4. In the post section, answer the question. Make sure to write a full paragraph describing everything you have learned about geography today. Make sure to spell check, grammar check, read out loud, and format with paragraph spacing before you click publish.

Note: If you need to refresh your memory, go back to www.dictonary.com and www.reference.com  and reread the definitions!

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On the resource page please use the following guidelines from your current events overview asignment sheet: Requirements for my Oral Presentation / Initial Posting.

If you need help, a preparation sheet is available on the resources page of the blog to guide you through the preparation.

Also, use the sample current events blog posting from class to double check your work.

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  • a picture
  • links to other websites (your favorite store, your friends blog, a movie website, etc)
  • formatting effects: bold and italics

We can’t wait to hear about your vacation!

]]> http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/08/homework-for-block-e-and-block-h-friday-8-september/feed/ 13 Check this out Block E! http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/08/check-this-out-block-e/ http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/08/check-this-out-block-e/#comments Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:21:47 +0000 Ms. N http://ssmeetsit.edublogs.org/2006/09/08/check-this-out-block-e/ Almost everyone managed to post on your own blogs this week. Great job!

We would like to point out what an absolutely fantastic job Saeri did on her blog!

You should also check out some of the great blogs from Block D to get an idea of how to start posting.

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