January 17:
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- Last class before exams
- Communal mind mapping of units covered on the boards
- Final exam question game
- Independent work
- Final exam is on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th @ 1pm in the school gym (see schedule outside the gym for seating arrangements)
- Bring a couple of pencils, an eraser, your brain and your text book (to return) to the exam
January 13:
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OUTLINE
- Computer lab to work/ study/ review
- Study for your final exam
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects and final projects if they are incomplete ***DEADLINE IS NEXT MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
- Final exam is on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th @ 1pm
January 12:
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OUTLINE
- McDade away
- Sub handed out and discussed the final exam review guide
- Study for your final exam - vocabulary practice, important people review, go through list of 46 points that will become multiple choice questions
- Study for your final exam
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects and final projects if they are incomplete ***DEADLINE IS NEXT MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
- Final exam is on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th @ 1pm
January 10:
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- Progress reports - hand out, review and identify assignments that need to be completed
- Hand back assignments and final project part 2 with corrections/ suggestions
- Computer lab session to complete final project part 2
- Come to class tomorrow with your progress report and any assignments that you didn't hand in/ I might have missed for our teacher-student conferences
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects and final projects if they are incomplete ***DEADLINE IS NEXT MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2017
- Computer lab is booked for tomorrow's classes - come with final projects ready to type if not already complete
- Final exam is on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th @ 1pm
January 9:
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OUTLINE
- Discuss final exam (Thursday, January 19th @ 1pm)
- Review China unit by reviewing old exam
- Mark boosters - 4 word searches/ crosswords and 2 detailed mind maps (use class time today, Thursday and Friday to complete)
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects and final projects if they are incomplete
- Computer lab is booked for Tuesday and Wednesday's classes - come with final projects ready to type if not already complete
- Final exam is on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th @ 1pm
January 6:
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OUTLINE
- McDade away
- Work on typing up final projects in the computer lab
- I will provide you with more class time in the computer lab next week to make corrections to your projects. If you have not finished, complete it on your own time this weekend/ next week. Projects are DUE (no exceptions) on MONDAY, JANUARY, 16
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects if they are incomplete
- Final exam is on THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th @ 1pm
January 5:
OUTLINE
OUTLINE
- Work on typing up final projects in the computer lab
- We will be continuing our work in the computer lab tomorrow so make sure you have rough copies ready to type
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects if they are incomplete
January 4:
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- Battle of Hastings video - mark your calendars for the 1000th anniversary in 2066...an event not to be missed
- Read about the Bayeux tapestry (pages 38-42) as a class
- Re-enact the Battle of Hastings
- Review final project part 2 for those who haven't started
- We will be typing up your final project (part 2 - see link on December 16) Thursday and Friday so make sure it is done if not already
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects if they are incomplete
January 3:
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- 2016 in review: me and the world; think, pair activity
- 46 positive news stories according to Chris Hadfield - computer lab research
- Fill out current events worksheet for an article that piques your interest; print and hand in
- We will be typing up your final project (part 2 - see link on December 16) Thursday and Friday so make sure it is done if not already
- The end of the semester is drawing to a close. Complete any outstanding work for evaluation...especially research projects if they are incomplete
December 16:
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Happy holidays everyone! See you in 2017.
OUTLINE
- Quiz on western religions
- Work on final project part 2
- Complete final project part 2 over the holidays (5 written pieces and 3 visual pieces) and be ready to submit your written work for feedback on Jan 3
- Work on any other outstanding assignments that are incomplete/ require improvement
Happy holidays everyone! See you in 2017.
December 15:
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- Finish cut and paste note template on the early Medieval period
- Finish questions on the Bayeux Tapestry (read pages 38-42 and answer question 1 plus one other question of your choice)
- Final project written and visual pieces
- Complete ntoes and questions (should already be done)
- Work on your final project (see link above - handout will be given out tomorrow in class) ***Rough drafts are due in for assessment on January 3; you need to work on this over your break
December 12:
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- Overview of Europe's early middle ages (Greeks, Romans, Franks, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings)
- Fleas on Rats song/ video following discussion about the many plagues that decimated European populations throughout the middle ages
- Activity: cut and paste note template for the early Medieval period (notes)
- Quiz tomorrow on the BBC videos of western religions we watched last week. It is closed book - study your notes
December 6, 7, 8 and 9:
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- Project presentations
- BBC videos on Western religions: Islam, Judaism, Christianity - graphic organizer for notes
- There are also videos on Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism
- There are a couple of outstanding projects (Tommy, Draven) - this project is worth a significant part of your grade...get it done
November 29:
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- Show MLA bibliography creation - bibme.org
- Last day to work on your research project in the computer lab
- I am away tomorrow and you will be starting your unit on Europe's middle ages
- Project presentations will take place on Thursday - maximum of 2 minutes each
- Complete your projects!!!!!!!
November 28:
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OUTLINE
- Research project in the computer lab - wrap up your research and craft your project
- Work on your project if you won't have enough time in class to finish - tomorrow is our last day in the computer lab
November 24 and 25:
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OUTLINE
- Research project in the classroom and library
- You should have information from your five required sources and start putting together your presentation/ bibliography this weekend
- Complete research aspect of research project (at least 5 sources) (***keep your evaluation in mind)
- Start the presentation/ bibliography aspects of your project if you know that Monday and Tuesday will not be enough class time for you to finish and present on Wednesday
- Bring in some spare change/ donations for "Share the Spirit" on Monday
November 23:
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- Current events search - CBC and BBC sites using the school iPads
- Video and discussion on the rise of hate
- Research project - select a topic within our units on China, India, Africa and Japan you want to learn more about and dig deeper...we'll continue with this project for the next couple of days
- Complete questions and answers that you started yesterday while I was away on pages 185-198 (~2 questions per section of text, excluding the Life of the Samurai and Link-Up inserts). I will be compiling all of your questions (with answers!) to create a study guide and a quiz
November 18:
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- McDade in and out with volleyball
- Discuss the life of the Samurai (page 190) as a class
- Watch film "After the Rain"
- Complete crossword and geography assignments for Monday
- Complete your note on "The Early Days of the Rising Sun" using an 8 characteristics of civilizations template (pages 179-182 in your text book)
November 17:
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- McDade gone
- Label map of Japan with four main islands and capital city of Tokyo (from Monday)
- Complete the geography assignment (from Monday)
- Complete the vocabulary crossword assignment (from Monday)
- Create a note template for the “Early Days of the Rising Sun” – read pages 179-182 and complete (assigned today)
- Create a note template for “Heian Japan” – read pages 183-185 and complete
- Read ahead on the Feudal Age if finished everything (assigned today)
- Complete any of the items on the above list
November 16:
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- Japanese culture day! Tell your family about your experiences eating with chopsticks, learning about the Japanese language, rolling sushi with cucumbres, marinated carrots and fried tofu, writing haiku poetry and folding origami. Thank you Aako for the language lessons and for starting off the class with a great presentation on kimonos.
- Rough drafts of your civilization's story into me if not already complete
- ***Note - I am away tomorrow morning for an appointment and you have a sub
November 15:
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- Start of our Japan unit
- Label the four main islands of Japan on map provided; review various maps online to look at terrain and discuss the implications of island life in the "ring of fire"
- Watch videos - National Geographic Japan overview; National Geographic - Destination: Japan, Wild Japan (first two sections)
- Rough drafts of your civilization's story into me if not already complete
November 14:
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- Quiz on Africa
- Exploring an African country using nationsonline.org
- Rough drafts of your civilization's story into me if not already completed
November 10:
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- Sorry for the lack of updates this week
- Hand out rubric for final project story assessment
- Remembrance Day ceremony
- Complete and review your notes on Africa for a short open-book quiz on Monday
- Get your rough drafts of your final project stories into me on Monday for review - include your planning template and your self assessment
November 3:
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- Planning for civilization final project - template
- Co-creation of criteria for final project story ***McDade will create a rubric/ set of assessment criteria
- Complete geography assignment from Monday and any outstanding work that you want counted on the report card
November 2:
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- African culture (read pages 373-379 with special attention to the two Link-Ups)
- Click language videos - San Peoples, Tutorial
- Complete geography assignment from Monday and any outstanding work that you want counted on the report ca
November 1:
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- McDade sick - substitute teacher
- Geography of Africa assignment
- Complete geography assignment if not done in class
October 31:
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- Chai tea - smelling, tasting, researching ingredients
- The Moghuls - BBC documentary on India
- Report cards are coming...anything you owe me or want to improve?
- Extra support session tomorrow after school 3pm-5pm if you need to improve your mark for upcoming report cards
- Have a very safe Halloween everyone
October 28:
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- Destress for Success lesson 2: reviewing stressors and the NUTS model; body awareness exercize with Ms. Hinton and percussion instruments; next week we will do short skits on stress
- Watch BBC documentary on India
- Have you finished your notes/ questions on the Muslim conquest of India? Hand them in on Monday.
- Report cards are coming...anything you owe me or want to improve?
October 27:
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- Guest speaker/ presenter: Ivan Skofenko (India's rich cultural practices and laughter yoga)
- Finish and correct your quiz on Early Developments in India/ The Gupta Empire
- Have you finished your notes/ questions on the Muslim conquest of India? Hand them in on Monday.
- Report cards are coming...anything you owe me or want to improve?
October 25 and 26:
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- McDade gone
- Create a note template with the 8 characteristics of civilizations. Read pages 358-362 on the Muslim conquest of India and fill in your note template.
- Answer questions 1, 2 and 5 on page 363
- Complete your Muslim conquest note and questions as listed above
October 24:
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- Ganesha artifact and story from Nadia
- Select an Indian religion you would like to learn more about and complete the mini research project in the computer lab
- Print your work (double sided if possible) including your wordle...if we can get it to work :)
- Quiz re-do from October 20 happening tomorrow (see second point under the outline for October 20 and the homework for October 19 if you need more information)
- 30 words about the religion you researched today - write them, type them, email them to yourself of Ms. McDade so we can finish our wordle word clouds tomorrow
October 20:
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- Read pages 350-357 and answer questions #1, 2 and 4 on page 357
- Complete open book quiz on Early Developments in India and India's Golden Age ***NOTE: You have a chance to improve your notes over the weekend and complete your quiz on Monday since I didn't post the homework last night
- Complete any outstanding assignments for me as per your progress report
- Complete notes listed above if this point applies to you
October 19:
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- India's Early Developments - update note started yesterday with powerpoint
- Fill in note templates - Early Developments (pp 345-346), India's Golden Age (pp 347-349)
- Open book quiz tomorrow (notes only) on Early Developments in India and India's Golden Age
October 18:
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- McDade away
- Complete note templates for Early Developments in China and India's Golden Empire (8 characteristics of civilzations
October 17:
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- Work period and progress report check-ins with each student
- Work on geography assignment/ questions, vocabulary
- Complete geography assignment/ questions and vocabulary
October 14:
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- Bob Dylan - Nobel prize winner for literature and our segue into the wild world of statistics
- Geography of India
- Languages of India
- Computer lab - creating a circle/ pie graph for the languages of India (page 345 of text)
- Complete your geography assignment (map and questions for Monday)
October 13:
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- Yoga session
- Geography assignment from yesterday
- Rama/ Ramayana questions from Oct 11
October 12:
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- McDade away
- Geography assignment for India
- Finish your Rama/ Ravana questions if you haven't already
- Geography assignment due Friday
October 11:
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- China test - opportunity for partial re-do on Friday
- India - KWL chart
- Deepa Mehta film trailer for Water
- The Battle Between Rama and Ravana (pp 334-338) read and answer questions #1-4
- Finish questions from readings
October 7:
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OUTLINE
- Finish Chapter 3 test
- Go to work-geography-games.com on a computer or lizard point.com on iPads
- Enjoy your long weekend
- Finish the written response section of your test if you took it home (be honest - use only your notes **NO TEXT BOOK** to complete it)
October 6:
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- Chapter 3 test on the Early Civilization in China
- Picture day interruptions
- Test continued tomorrow if you didn't finish
October 5:
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- Destress for success - session 1 (understanding stress, stressors and the N.U.T.S. acronym)
- Study session for test tomorrow
- Study for Chapter 3 test on Thursday (Early Civilization in China)
October 4:
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- Hand out Unit 3 test review sheet
- Complete matching practice test (finish tomorrow if not complete)
- Destination Imagination presentation/ demonstration in the gym
- Study for Chapter 3 test on Thursday (Early Civilization in China)
October 3:
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- Discuss week ahead - mini-assemblies and Destination Imagination presentation on Tuesday, school-wide write on Wednesday, China test on Thursday
- Vocabulary review with a partner
- Hand back Qin, Han and Sui notes
- Reviews stations (map, Confucian virtues, question creation, note improvement)
- Study for Chapter 3 test on Thursday (Early Civilization in China)
September 28:
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- Hand in you Qin, Han and Sui notes
- Finish presentation on Tang dynasty
- Watch video on the empress Wu
- Tany dynasty questions #2-6 on page 99 of your text book
- Answer with complete sentences
- 5 sentences per response
- Insightful responses
- Bring your photo order forms in next week
September 27:
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- Hand in notes if finished
- Recap Chinese dynasties learned to date
- Tang Dynasty presentation and notes
- Qin, Han and Sui notes due tomorrow for assessment
September 26:
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- Work period - make notes on Qin, Han and Sui dynasties using the template we have been practicing (8 characteristics of civilizations) and the readings from your text book
- Qin, Han and Sui notes due on Wednesday for assessment
September 23:
Terry Fox run!
Terry Fox run!
September 22:
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- Toonies for Terry tomorrow!
- Checking the weather - Environment Canada
- Communal note on Zhou Dynasty philosophers
- Notes on Qin, Han and Sui dynasty - start making templates ***Due next Wednesday, work period on and Monday
- Terry Fox run tomorrow during this period. Check the weather and dress appropriately!
September 21:
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- Are you prepared check-in
- Chinese calligraphy
- Daoism poem from Tao Te Ching (Lao Tzu)
- None
September 20:
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- Are you prepared - check-in
- Hand in China map
- Compare your Zhou dynasty note with mine - self assess 0-5
- Chinese writing in the Zhou dynasty - practice
- Add to your Zhou dynasty note with Confucianism, Legalism and Daoism information on pp.82-85
- None
September 19:
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- Are you prepared? - check-in
- Homework check - chapter 3 vocabulary
- Shang Dynasty - finish communal note
- Zhou Dynasty - create personal note using template from Shang Dynasty ***You will be self assessing the quality of your note tomorrow by comparing it to one that I make
- Finish China map activity ***Due tomorrow
- Complete your Zhou Dynasty notes
September 16:
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- Civilizations test - hand back and go over
- Create vocabulary sheet for chapter 3
- Write note together on the Shang Dynasty
- Chapter 3 vocabulary homework check on Monday
- Finish China map activity ***Due Tuesday
September 15:
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- Homework check
- Mandarin 101 - learning to count to 10
- China map activity ***Due Tuesday
September 14:
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- Homework check-in
- Finish Oracle Bones story (pp. 70-72)
- Tea time and current events in China
- Geography of China - overview and elevation map creation (pp. 74-75)
- Get caught up on any outstanding assignments
September 13:
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- Civilizations quiz
- Text book scavenger hunt
- China!!!
- Video - Petzl Rock Trip (first 5 minutes)
- The Mystery of the Oracle Bones
- Finish your Text Book Scavenger Hunt
September 12:
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- Homework hand-in
- Group mingle - 10 review questions
- Text book scavenger hunt
- Study for your quiz on the formation of civilizations TOMORROW!
- Review the following 2 notes: Formation of Civilizations - Part 1, Formation of Civilization - Group Note
September 9:
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- Homework hand-in
- Videos on human displacement
- Catan - round 4
- Quiz review
- Study for your quiz on human civilizations (on Tuesday) ***COME TO CLAS ON MONDAY WITH 10 POTENTIAL QUIZ QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
- Answer the following questions in a few sentences related to Settlers of Catan
- How is the game board like a map?
- Did any of the eight characteristics of civilizations appear in the game? List and discuss.
- Is it important to use all the resources we have in our countries as soon as possible to develop our land? Explain.
September 8:
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- Hand in your homework from yesterday
- Communal note - Civilizations
- Settlers of Catan - round 3
- Identify some of the challenges of working with a partner in making business decisions. ***Consider your partnership or others you observed. Was it more challenging to play with a large number of people? Discuss. Did any leaders develop to help organize the chaos?
- How did your focus shift when all of the clans united toward a common goal at the end of the game?
- There was a natural disaster that affected roads. Research and share a recent natural disaster that has affected a part of the world. Explain.
September 7:
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- Hand in your homework from yesterday
- Settlers of Catan - round 2
- Answer the following two questions following your second day playing Settlers of Catan. You may type or write your responses.
- Do the interpersonal relationships you have with your peers affect how the game unfolds? Think about friendships, whether or not you already know each other, people you struggle to communicate with, prior squabbles, etc. Explain. Use your response to inform world leaders how they can best work together.
- Are some resource areas of the game board more exploited than others? Explain. List three areas of the world that are rich in resources? How do we protect them from exploitation?
September 6:
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- "Catanada" video clip discussion
- Settlers of Catan - overview and play
- Answer the following three questions in a short paragraph (~5 sentences). You may type or write your responses
- How is rolling a 7 and activating the robber similar to real-life situations involving resources? How is it different?
- Does the game change if you cooperate with fellow players? Explain. Provide an example of a historical or current political alliance.
- If we maintain the objective of the game as being the first person to reach ten victory points, how will you change/ maintain your strategy?
September 2:
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- Homework check
- Review - game with non-verbal team organizer
- Our civilization - newspaper activity
- Settlers of Catan - introduction
- Watch the following two satirical videos from "This Hour Has 22 Minutes"
- Think about the following two questions in preparation for a class discussion. From the first video, to which part of Canadian history does the "Settlers of Catanada: Historical Edition" refer? From the second video, what is the significance of one of the players asking: "Wait, there's weed in this game now?"
September 1:
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- Homework check
- Primary and secondary sources activity
- Communal note making on characteristics of civilizations
- Visual representation of characteristics of civilizations
- Complete visual representation sheet
- Finish "What did I LEARN" section from yesterday's KWL exercise
August 31:
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- 5 things in common with our new groups
- Course outline and website
- The Formation of Civlizations
- Fill in the "What did I LEARN" section of the Formation of Cilivizations table
August 30:
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- icebreaker activities
- learning letter