Wednesday, June 5th, 2013

Ahhhh....summer! See you in January 2014!!  Economics is your class in the fall semester. Visit the link to the right...

Tuesday, May 28th-Thursday, May 30th

This is our final week of classes! Exams follow and our last day is Wednesday, June 5th! Woo hoo!

This week we finished our Freedom Trail Projects!

Friday, May 24th, 2013

American History Final!

Monday, May 20th, 2013 - Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

The next four days the students will "Refight" the American Revolution.  While we are learning about what really happened (homework at night), students have been organized into opposing sides and are refighting the revolution in class using Mr. M's original game. History is already changing and its fun!
Results of the 1st Day:
First Period - Washington is crushed at Long Island. He is replaced by General Lee
Second Period - The Americans take Fort Oswego on Lake Ontario. The British divide their troops and take Norfolk, VA and Dover, DE.....interesting.
Third Period - The Americans lose Ticonderoga to a British force out of Canda, but have a big victory by taking Quebec! Sir Guy Carleton and 1,000 troops are captured!
Sixth Period - The British land troops at Baltimore, MD and New Brunswick, NJ. Continental Congress is forced to flee from Philadelphia!
Seventh Period - The British opt for taking Charleston, SC, which they do. The American army in the south is crushed....

Friday, May 17th, 2013

Filming for the Freedom Trail scenes!

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

Today our agenda was:

• To discuss the homework from the night before - learning about the Declaration of Independence. 
• Students shared what they wrote down to simply the language of the DOI.
• Mr. M explained how the Declaration is organized - how it is laid out. 
• We watched the vote for Independence and the first public reading. Cool stuff. Watch if for yourself here.
• Students worked on their Freedom Trail project...

Presenting the Declaration of Independence to Congress

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Our focus today was on the:

• Olive Branch Petition
• Thomas Paine's Common Sense
• The Declaration of Independence
• Watched part of the John Adam's series on the Declaration of Independence. Specifically the scene with Dickinson and Adams making final arguments for and against independence. 

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Today we:

• Learned what the American Revolution was all about...not taxes or trade, but something much, much more!
• Mr. M talked about the real issues - popular sovereignty, equality before the law, and constitutional rights. 
• Next, we went outside to re-enact the Battle of Bunker Hill!  Student's learned the important lesson of why you always try to take the high ground!

Thursday, May 9th and Friday, May 10th

USM Freedom Trail Work Days!

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Today our agenda was:

• Reviewed the lesson from the night before. Students were focusing on learning about:
• The Tea Act of 1773
• The Boston Tea Party 1773
• The Coercive Acts 1774
• The First Continental Congress 1774
• This lead into learning about the events of April 18/19 1775 - Lexington and Concord!
• Went outside to reenact the British march to Lexington and Concord. Mr. M chased the students all the way back to Boston!

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

USM Freedom Trail project!

Monday, May 6th, 2013

The USM Freedom Trail Project!

Students were given time today to research their topic for the USM Freedom Trail! They are focusing on these five important questions for each event.

• What precipitated the event?
• What happened - a description of the event.
• What people were involved in this event?
• What were some of the viewpoints or eyewitness accounts of this event?
• What resulted from this event - was their a consequence, good or bad?

Thursday, May 2nd and Friday, May 3rd

Here was our agenda these two days:

The Road to Revolution continued...We discussed these important events and acts:

• The Proclamation of 1763
• The Sugar Act 1764
• The Stamp Act 1765
• The Declaratory Act 1766
• The Townshend Acts 1767
• The Sending of British Troops to Boston 1768
• The Bloody Massacre 1770
• In class we re-enacted the Boston Massacre. The students were led by Mr M through the events on March 5, 1770 (and some of the other causes for tension just before this)
• We viewed parts of HBO's John Adams mini-series - specifically the trial of the British Soldiers
• Mr. M also introduced the USM Freedom Trail Project!

Wednesday, May 1st!

Today, we:

• Began with a review of the test. Students checked their work and asked questions. We also had the opportunity to look at grades.
• We did some organization to help get ready for our final unit of the year - The American Revolution!
• Introduced and laid the foundation for understanding why there will be an American Revolution.
• Explained the policy of Salutary (Benign) Neglect
• Discussed the two big problems remaining after the French and Indian War!

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013

Our agenda today:

• Completed our binder check for the Colonial America unit.
• Handed out copies of Johnny Tremain for any students interested in extra credit.
• GRADUATION from the War College of the French and Indian War!
• Students received their ranks according to points earned.
• Students chose their "fates" - what happens to them after they "graduated"!  Fun stuff!

The fate of one of our cadets! The headless officer of Charleston! Scary!

Wednesday, April 24th-Friday, April 26th

• The final task at War College was to refight the Battle of Quebec! Groups did a great job! This took place on Wednesday and Thursday.
• Friday, the 26th, was the Colonial America Test!
• Monday, the 29th, is Graduation!  Everyone will choose their fate!

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013

Our agenda today:

• Began with looking at student goals for the fourth quarter. Mr.M handed back their ideas/choices for goals with his comments. 
• Reviewed Robert Rogers - the man, the legend. Discussion of the what was learned yesterday and Mr. M added a little. Talked about the Battle on Snowshoes and some of his "Rules for Ranging".
• Final lesson #6 - The British win the war! Discussion about the strategy to win including a closer look at the Battle of Quebec.
• Introduced their final challenge - Re-fight the Battle of Quebec!

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Welcome back! 

• Today you will learn about the man who is considered to be the hero of the French and Indian War. His name is Robert Rogers and he was born in the colony of Connecticut. During the French and Indian War, Rogers rose to the rank of Major in the British Army. He was not a regular soldier, but was called a "Ranger".  These rangers were responsible for "ranging" around looking for trouble. They would go deep into French and Indian territory and create mischief. They were an early kind of "special forces" like we have in our military today. 
• Read this first. 
• Read this second.
• After reading these two accounts, in your notes in the black notebook write down three things that Rogers should be remembered for!  Title this, in your notes, Roger's Rangers. 
• Next, ask Mrs. Samolyk for a copy of the Battle on Snowshoes. This is a great example of a typical small scale battle fought in the "Le Petite Guerre" way. Pay attention to the personal account of Thomas Brown written after the battle. Make a bullet point list of all the negative things which happen to Thomas. We will discuss it later. Just write it below his account.
• Finally, retrieve the handout, "Rogers Rules of Ranging" from Mrs. Samolyk. Major Rogers and his Rangers were living legends in their day. Rogers rules on being a ranger are still used in some shape or form today.  Four have been selected for you to rewrite.  Please rewrite them in language we can easily understand. What does each "Rule" say?

Friday, April 19th, 2013

Today we:

• Reviewed what happened in the early part of the French and Indian War.  We looked at a timeline of events and discussed.
• Mr. M spoke about Vauban and his style of fort building. This led to a discussion about Fort Ticonderoga, America's fort. It is in the Vauban style. 
• Next, we spent some time looking at examples of "Le Petite Guerre" and a the siege of Fort William Henry. Good stuff!

Surrender of Ft. William Henry

Thursday, April 18th, 2013

Okay, Cadets, our plan of the day was:

• Began by looking at their fort placements from the day before. How close did they get to identifying the actual locations of the French forts. Teams averaged 4 out of 7 spots correct! Not too bad.
• Next, was the quick test of identifying the ranks of British officers in the 18th century. 
• Moving along, the lesson for today was #3 La Petite Guerre. Students should fetch their copy on Edmodo to place in their dropbox.
• Re-enactment of Braddock's Defeat - the Battle of the Monongahela. Fun!

Wednesday, April 17th, 2013

Here was the plan for the day:

• Cadets lined up for inspection outside of the classroom. Colonel Markwald made sure each had his cadet insignia on in the right place. Cadets learned their special ID numbers.
• Inside the classroom, Mr. M collected goals from the remaining students.
• Then, students were given their first challenge. Handing them a copy of an 18th century map of the Lake George, NY area - students were told they need to outline the route they would take if they were the officers in charge of resupplying some British and Colonial soldiers near by. Most chose the slow and dangerous land route. Some selected the faster water route. Discussion.
• Lesson #2 of the War College of the French and Indian War - An Officer Must Have an Understanding of Geography.  Mr.M explained how the rivers and lakes were the "highways' of the F & I war. Good roads were practically non-existent. 
• Challenge #2 - Students were given 10 questions about the rivers and lakes around North America. Every point they earned goes toward graduation.
• Challenge #3 - The pretended to be like "Frenchy" and selected 7 areas they thought the French would build strategic forts.  Tomorrow they will learn if they right in their selections...

Lake George area

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Yo! Here was the plan for today:

• Students quickly got into Plantation groups. They learned how they did. We debriefed some, too. 
• Students handed their goals for the 4th quarter.
• Ten hut! Students then began the War College experience to learn about the French and Indian War.
• Students assembled in the hall at attention!
• Mr.M explained what they will be doing for the next 10 days in class. Plus, other important info for the new recruits.
• We reassembled in the classroom and began our first lesson.
• Students fetched the map of North America 1750 from edmodo and we analyzed it!
• Students fetched the Background info from the French and Indian War off edmodo. 

Monday, April 15th - Happy Tax Day!

Our agenda today was:

• To get organized! A lot of items were handed back. Students had the opportunity to check what was needed in their dropbox account and their black binder. Work is starting to pile up!
• Finish the Plantations! Working in groups students completed their mock plantations. 
• Mr. M also spoke to Mrs. Reimer's classes today about his trip to Auschwitz - genocide unit.

Thursday, April 11th - Friday, April 12th

These two days were given over to looking at the Southern Colonies.

• Had our Southern Colonies reading quiz.
• Began a look at what plantations were. Students studied maps of plantations. Mr. M talked about the plantation lifestyle.
• Students created and built their own southern plantations. 

Wednesday, May 10th, 2013

Okay, we are way into the colonial regions now. Today, we:

• Wrapped up the New England colonies by looking at the USM Primers the kids created. Pretty funny stuff and they did a nice job. 
• Had our quiz on the Middle Colonies, graded, and discussion.
• Talked about colonial life and students were given the "chore" of making a candle. Fun! 

Tuesday, April 9th, 2013

Hi there, our agenda today was to:

• Find out who lived or died in the Salem Witch Trial simulation from last night. This lead to a discussion about the trials, what to take away from it, and how it all came to an end.
• Mr. M showed a couple of clips from The Crucible. There are two good examples of the "spectral sight" in there. We discussed and Mr. M answered questions. 
• Students took the reading comprehension quiz about the growth of the New England colonies. We graded them in class and had discussion.
• Finally, Mr. M introduced the USM Primer homework.

Monday, April 8th, 2013

Welcome Back! Here is what we did today:

• Began by getting organized. Students showed Mr. M their dropbox folders on the computer. Quick check to see if all are up to date and doing work. 
• Review of Friday's courtroom theatrics and further explanation of the "New England Way."
• Introduced one of the most fascinating topics of early colonial history - the Witch Trials of Salem in 1692. Mr. M gave some background and we watched part of the History Channel clip on the topic. Stopped to take note of what "spectral evidence (sight)" was and how the accusations changed during the time of the witch trials! Scary stuff!

Reverend Cotton Mather's book on the subject of the Witch Trials after the event...

Friday, April 5th, 2013

Happy Friday! Our agenda today:

• Began by looking at the growth of the New England colonies.
• Discussion of King Phillip's War - causes, what happened, and the result.
• Closer look at Puritan life in the early New England colonies - did the Puritan Day in Court simulation. We punished some people for gossiping and gambling! Fun!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

In class today:

• Reviewed a little about what the students read and watched last night on the Separatists. Focus on Calvinism and that these beliefs were embraced by Separatists. Thus, it is easy to understand their disagreement with the Church of England.
• Watched Part 1 from Desperate Crossing, a movie/documentary by the History Channel dramatizing the Pilgrim Story. It's pretty good! We looked at the time in England before Separatists left and the decision years later in Holland to move to America.
• Began our look at the Mayflower Compact - the "cornerstone of Democracy in America."

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013

Hello, our agenda today was:

• Viewed how students did as leaders of the Jamestown colony. Some were promoted, many made poor choices, people died, one student was fired!
• To finish our look at Jamestowne, Mr. M showed some dead bodies. Yes, the bones of the early settlers tell many stories. We examined some of these early settlers at Jamestown.  In conclusion, Jamestown really was a miserable place in its early history.
• Finally, we turn our attention to the real "symbolic" birthplace of the USA - Plymouth. It's story will be very different from Jamestown. Mr. M began by sharing the story of where the "separatists" comes from...a look at the Protestant Reformation and the birth of the Church of England. 

This man really had 6 wives??

Monday, April 1st, 2013

Welcome back everyone from Spring Break!  Today we:

• Got organized and students had a few minutes to make sure they had all their work where it needed to be in the dropbox binder or their black binder.
• Everyone finished the Jamestowne and Werowocomoco activity. 
• Mr. M met 1-1 with students to update grades and check in with everyone now that it is the end of the 3rd quarter!

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Our agenda today was:

• The students investigated two sites today - Jamestowne and Werowocomoco. They learned about the early Jamestowne colony and it's neighbors, the Powhatan.
• Students may retrieve the Jamestowne and Werowocomoco handout from Edmodo.
• The activity is on this blog - over to your right. See it? It is titled Jamestowne and Werowocomoco. This is very handy for any students that left early on spring break. We will finish this on Monday, April 1st.

We are on spring break from Friday, March 15th - Monday, April 1st!  Have a great break!

John Smith description of Werowocomoco

Thursday, March 14th

Big Day Today - Introduction of Jamestowne! This is the most important and largest archaeological site in American History! Here is what we did:

• MrM finished the story about Sir Francis Walsingham and the possible sabotage of the Roanoke Colony.
• 20 years later, the English return to Virginia. Jamestowne is established 1607. We discussed the homework from the night before. Focused on questions like - What brought people here? 
• Focus on the Jamestowne archaeological site - massive site, looked at artifacts, learned what an archaeologist is and what they are looking for - artifacts and features in the soil. 
• Students gathered around both of our "digs" in the classroom. They analyzed the soil features and artifacts and shared what they thought they were looking at in the site. Fun!

James Fort superimposed on the archaeological dig!

March 13th, 2013

Alright, today our plan was to be History Detectives. The students were given the facts of the case for America's oldest cold case - the disappearance of the colonists at Roanoke. They did a nice job sifting through the primary sources. Some were outstanding!

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

Today our agenda was:

• Students received their grades on the Native American story project. They did a great job! Thanks to the first and second graders for allowing us to share our stories!
• We began the binder check for the unit of Pre-Columbian and Age of Exploration history
• Mr.M finished giving the background on how/why the English will come to North America and what they hoped to accomplish by establishing a base at Roanoke Island. We focused on:
• The Columbian Exchange
• The Treaty of Tordesillas
• The search for the Northwest Passage
• The Defeat of the Spanish Armada

The English defeat the Spanish Armada 1588!

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Happy Monday!  Today we:

• Spent a lot of time reviewing the previous test - especially our writing. 
• Began to lay the foundation of E Pluribus Unum - we started Colonial America!

Wednesday, March 6th

Test on Pre-Columbian History and the Age of Exploration in North America is today!

Extra Credit opportunity this weekend only! See the EC page to the right........

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

For class today:

• MrM began by explaining the advantages the Spanish had over native peoples in the Americas. These four important advantages allowed them to conquer empires of millions of people. 
• We learned that some Spaniards took a stand against their countrymen to fight brutality and injustice shown native peoples. Quick discussion about Bartolome de las Casas. Also read a quick excerpt from de las Casas and the conquest of Cuba. 
• Finally, experienced Cortes and his conquest of Cuba! Used the Warriors series from Discovery Channel. 

Monday, March 4th

Okay! Our focus today was on story of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado!

• MrM explained the background to the story of Coronado and the 7 Cities of Gold! 
• We watched a short clip from the PBS series "The West" on Coronado's journey. 
• Using the official record of Coronado's journey (primary source) students read about the beginning of this trip. 
• Students then set about proving or disproving these statements. They had to cite the evidence to support their decision. 
• The expedition met with no resistance on its way to Cibola. 
• Spanish soldiers were known for being so well disciplined that they never panicked when attacked. 
• The Friars (priests) got along well with the soldiers. 
• Coronado (the leader!) was almost killed outside Cibola!

Friday, March 1st!

Happy Friday! Today we:

• Finished looking at artwork of the Renaissance which shows evidence of European trade with Islamic peoples continuing after the end of the Crusades. 
• Discussed the importance of Prince Henry the Navigator and the Portuguese initiating the Great Age of Exploration.
• Finally, began our look at the Conquistadors! Told the story of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca. Used a clip from PBS series The West. 
• Students read Chapter 39 of La Relacion the night before - Indian Warfare. Animated discussion about this until class ended!

Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca

Thursday, February 28th

The last day of February! Woohoo! Today we:

• Got organized - looked at the Binder Page, talked about what was needed and where. Mr. M also reminded students about the current Extra Credit assignment.
• History Editing - students worked with partners to read over their essays about How The Great Age of Exploration Began.  Using a checklist of information which should have been included students had the  opportunity to see how concise their essays were or were not. 
• Evidence of Trade between Europeans and Muslims after the end of the Crusades. Using a painting by Jan Van Eck, students examined the painting and identified items which were not from Europe. Mr. M explained that this was a "stuff" painting. We will continue this tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 27th

Snow Day!

Tuesday, February 26th

Today we:

• Finished the Crusades play in some classes and learned how the Renaissance also played a part in helping begin the Great Age of Exploration.
• Learned about Martin Behaim's "Earth Apple". Many still think that all Europeans of the 15th century believed the world was flat and Columbus proved it was round. Columbus was not the only one.
• Students created their own "Erdapfel" with a ballon and a sharpie! They look awesome.

If you missed the Power Point from class today - here it is!

The Crusades and the Renaissance by mrmarkwald

Monday, February 25th, 2013

Today our agenda was as follows:

• Revealed the symbolism in the movie 1492: Conquest of Paradise - specifically the scene where Columbus comes ashore - camera focuses on his boots. In the background you hear two styles of music, a Native American man and what sounds something like Gregorian Chant. What does it mean when Columbus falls to his knees and the Native man stops singing? What does it mean focusing on Sr. Columbus's boots slowly coming out of the water?
• Introduced the topic - How the Great Age of Exploration Began?
• Started with the question - "Why Europe?" Europe was a mess after the fall of Rome. The Dark Ages. The Crusades (later). The Bubonic Plague.  Europe fragmented/fractured - the Feudal Age - need we go on?
• Moved into the three sweeping events which will change all of this...The Decline of Feudalism, The Crusades and Trade with the East, and the Renaissance.
• Did TWO skits - The Revival of Towns and Trade and The Crusades!

The Crusades!

Friday, February 23rd

Today our agenda was:

• Discussed the online quiz about Pre-Columbian civilizations from the night before. 
• Began the part of this unit about The Great Age of Exploration!
• Background on Columbus and the reason for sailing west. 
• Introduction to the situation in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East in the 15th century.
• Video clip from the movie 1492 The Conquest of Paradise - symbolism in the scene where Columbus walks onto shore October 12, 1492. 
• Students wrote in journal what they thought this scene was really about (the symbolism).

Thursday, February 21st

Story Sharing Day! The Seventh Graders traveled to the Lower School classrooms to share their stories from Native American folklore. We had lots of fun with the little ones!

Wednesday, February 20th

Our final day of looking at the Haudenosaunee and the Great Law of Peace!

• We finished hearing the legend of the birth of the Confederacy of the Five Nations.
• Used the America's First Nations video series on the Discovery Learning website. Good stuff!
• Discussion about the story from yesterday and today. Students completed forms.
• Re-enacted Iroquois life in the play The Grand Council of Peace. 

Our focus for the next two days - The Iroquois Confederacy!

The Dark Times
Ayonwentah: Warrior and Leader
Birth of the Peacemaker - Deganiwidah
Life in an Iroquois Village
Spreading the Message of Peace
The Iroquois Confederacy is Born

Tuesday, February 12th-Thursday, February 14th

Story Project Work Days...

Monday, February 11th, 2013

Native American Story Project: Our agenda today....

• Get organized! Mr. M handed back a bunch of quizzes and the Geo test to put in black binders. Also, looked to get organized in the dropbox binder as well. Students had a chance to see their current grades.
• Story Project - reviewed what we learned about Native American story telling on Friday.
• Students brought in lists of the stories they read. A story was chosen for their project. Tonight they are to learn that story so well that they could recite it orally the next day.
• The plan is to create a digital story book or some other format. Then we will share these stories with children in our Lower School. 
• Students practiced animating.

Thursday, February 7th, 2013

Ancient Civilizations - The "MOUND BUILDERS" 

Okay, here was our agenda today:

• Quick review of the Anasazi and then a chance to earn some EC by answering questions from the "Journey to Cahoka" story the night before. 
• Mr.M asked the students what they thought characterizes a "civilization" and we wrote these on the board. 
• Next, we viewed a short video clip on "Cahokia - City of the Sun" and had discussion 
• Mr. M also showed some images of the Mound builders which included writing down the different Types of Mounds that were built.

Cahokia - City of the Sun

Wednesday, February 6th

Lost Civilizations - The Anasazi. Today our agenda was:

• Told students it is time to take home the Toy Entrepreneur toys.
• Did a quick 10 question T/F quiz about last night's homework - follow up to the videos
• Discussed the points the students were to address from the night before.
• Mr. M took the students on a tour of Anasazi sites all over the 4 corners area.
• With any time remaining the students picked up a copy of "Journey to Cahokia" and began reading to prepare for tomorrow's lesson on the "Mound Builders".

Tuesday, February 5th

Began our first history unit today! Here was the agenda

• Reviewed the Big Geo Test - students did well!
• Introduced Pre-Columbian America - asked what it meant/referred to - discussion
• Used a 2 sided map (one side modern US/other side N. America circa 1500 with tribes) to show what happened after the voyage of 1492. Everything began to change - slowly but it changed!
• Using Google Docs - groups began to brainstorm what they know about Native Americans/American Indians - you can probably guess what they had to say......not much, stereotypical, etc...
• Ended with a discussion about the google doc and then 4 stories. Each story was about an encounter that either an explorer or an American had for the first time with at group of Native people. Some went well - some did not.

Monday, February 4th, 2013

Big Geo Test Today! 

Wednesday, January 30 - Friday, Feb 1st!

Wednesday, January 30th our focus was on Region #6 - The Mid-Atlantic and New England States

• Final Map Check and corrections
• Discussion of Region #6 videos from the night before and answering questions
• Practice on the Smart Board
• Map Quiz #5

Thursday, January 31st - Salt Dough Map Day

• The students created salt dough maps of the major physical geography of the United States. Mr. M whipped up the salt dough in his room. It was messy. Messy is fun!

Friday, February 1st - Review Challenge 

• Today we held the Geography National Championships! Students formed teams and worked through 5 rounds of various geographies questions or tasks.  The Cape Cods scored the highest points - 113! Jonah B set the record for identify states in a minute - 38!

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Greetings, our agenda today was:

• Get Organized! Students moved over their old econ files from dropbox to their computers.
• Complete the writing of a third quarter goal. Using our special Social Studies rubric, students are writing a personal goal for class this quarter. This is a part of their grade. Student's are meeting with Mr. M to discuss these goals.
• Scribblemaps! While writing a goal, students were also working on completing an extensive scribble map of the major physical features of the United States. These are to be turned in to Mr. M by Thursday. 

To see the list of Physical Features - go to Edmodo. It is on there....

Friday, January 25th

Our main focus today was on regions #4 and #5 on our maps - the Great Plains/Midwest and the Southeastern states. Mr. M did a map check, we reviewed the videos from the night before, and had some practice. Mr. M gave some extra time today for the longer map quiz #4 on these two regions! Have a nice weekend!

Thursday, January 24th

Okay, here is what happened today!

• Began by grading/reviewing Map Quiz 3 - the Southwestern Region
• Choosing a 3rd Quarter Goal - Mr. M introduced the goal assignment for the third quarter. Students will be using the middle school history department's special student Rubric to select a specific goal to work on for this quarter. It is a part of our grade.
• Scribblemaps - using this site, Mr. M introduced scribblemaps as a way to further learn about and practice knowledge already gained from our first regions in this unit. On Tuesday, the students will have a formal activity using this site. 

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013

Hello There! Our agenda today was:

• A return to our map studies! Mr. M checked student's maps for accuracy and detail. 
• We discussed the videos about the Southwest from the night before - updated our notes.
• Did some map practice - using Google Earth!
• Map quiz #3 - The Southwestern Region