Africa Review Day 2

Today is Day 2 of studying for our final test on Monday. Today we will be comparing the three different regions of Africa that we studied this trimester.

DO NOW: Take out your homework from last night. With your group, go over your answers. If  someone has a different answer, decide which is the correct answer and fix your sheet.

CLASSWORK: Jeopardy Game

HOMEWORK: Study for the Africa test on Tuesday!

Africa Review Day 1

Today we start our first day of studying for our Final Africa Test on Monday. It has been a great trimester. We have learned about so many amazing cultures and places. Now it is time to put it all together!

DO NOW: Take out your homework from last night. With your group, go over your answers. If  someone has a different answer, decide which is the correct answer and fix your sheet.

CLASSWORK: Word Wrangler Game

HOMEWORK: Complete pages 3 & 4 of your Final Africa Review Sheet.

Year of No Rain Day 7

DO NOW: Take out your homework from the weekend (East Africa Review Sheet). We will be going through it together.

CLASSWORK: Once you finish your journal, Use the class time to work on your iMovie for “Year of No Rain”

HOMEWORK: East Africa Review Sheet found in the Homework folder of Google Drive.

Year of No Rain Day 6

Hello! (Many East African countries speak English as well so that they can communicate with tourists!)

We have come to the end of our book. We have learned a lot about the people in the Sudan and the difficulties that they have been facing. Today we will finish up our discussion of the book and then begin our final project for the book.

DO NOW: Use the piece of paper on your group’s desk to create a T-chart like the one from your homework. As a group, create a new T- chart with 5 bullet points on each side. Decide which bullet points from all of your homework you find the most interesting and the most important.

CLASSWORK: The “Year of No Rain” is being turned into a movie. Create a movie trailer for the book using iMovie.

HOMEWORK: none

Year of No Rain Day 5

Jambo (Wow.. so many countries speak Swahili!)

So far, Stephen has had to deal with a lot of obstacles. Where will the boys decide to go? There seem to be so many pros and cons for all the different places. Today we will discuss what we think is going to happen next.

DO NOW: Complete as a group. Have your recorder create a table that looks like this:

        Go to Refugee Camp                                      Go Back to Village

    Pro                           Con                               Pro                     Con

With your group: Write three Pros and 3 Cons for each of the options. Then, decide which place you think the boys should go.

CLASSWORK: We will be discussing chapter 11-15 from the book “Year of No Rain”

HOMEWORK: Read chapters 16-18 on “Year of No Rain.” Answer the questions for chapters 16-18 on Year of No Rain in eBackpack.

Year of No Rain Day 4

Jambo! (In the country of Uganda, many people speak Swahili (like Kenya and Tanzania!))


Today we are going to have a WORK DAY! Read chapters 11-15 and answer the questions! Work =  Year of No Rain Book Questions in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Finish Reading chapters 11-15 on “Year of No Rain.” Answer the questions for chapters 11-15 on Year of No Rain in eBackpack.

Year of No Rain Day 3

Salama! (Hello from the island country of Madagascar!)

We have been reading the book 'Year of No Rain.' Life for Stephen and Wol are very different than ours. As we discuss today's chapters, think about what you would do if you were in their shoes.

DO NOW:  Answer the following questions

1. Where does this story take place? (Give as many details as you can)
2. Describe the violence that is going on right now. Why did it start? Who is it between? How is it affecting everyone in the country? (Use the introduction of your book for help.)

3. Why are cows so important?

CLASSWORK: We will be discussing the homework questions. Then, create a diary entry pretending that you are one of the boys running away and hiding in the forest. What are you thinking about? How do you feel? Must be at least 10 sentences.

HOMEWORK: Read chapters 11-15 on “Year of No Rain.” Answer the questions for chapters 11-15 for Year of No Rain in eBackpack.

Note: Tomorrow is a work day where you will be able to work on reading as well.

Year of No Rain Day 2

Oli Otya! (People in Uganda speak the tribal language of Luganda)

We started reading the book “Year of No Rain.” As we discuss the book, think about the following questions: What is Stephen's daily life like? How is Stephen’s life different than your own? Is it easier or harder? 

DO NOW: Answer the following questions
1. What is a refugee?
2. What is genocide?
3. What is imperialism?

CLASSWORK: We will be discussing the homework questions. Then, create a drawing of Stephen’s village using the descriptions in your book.

HOMEWORK: Read chapters 6-10 on “Year of No Rain.” Answer the questions for chapters 6-10 in eBackpack.

Year of No Rain Day 1

Jambo! (In the country of Tanzania, most people speak Swahili (like Kenya!))

Yesterday we started our book "Year of No Rain." Today we are going to have a WORK DAY! Read chapters 1-5 and answer the questions in eBackpack! 

Questions =  Year of No Rain in eBackpack Chapters 1-5.

HOMEWORK: Finish Reading chapters 1-5 on “Year of No Rain.” Answer the questions for chapters 1-5 due TOMORROW!

Imperialism and Genocide Day 2

Saleem Aleikum! (In Sudan, many people are Muslims and speak Arabic)

On Friday we started to learn about imperialism and genocide in East Africa and how it lead to horrible acts of violence called genocides. Genocides are still occurring all over the world. Today we are going to finish our discussion on genocide. Then, we are going to begin our novel study about a boy who lived during a genoicde.

DO NOW: Using the AFRICA VOCABULARY sheet in eBackpack to answer the following questions:

1. What is imperialism?

2. What is genocide?

3.  How did imperialism help start genocides in East Africa?

CLASSWORK: Discuss the current issue happening in the Sudan. Then we will begin the book “Year of No Rain”

HOMEWORK: Finish your Safari Journals. They are due tomorrow!

ALSO: Current Events are due Tomorrow!

How Does the Past Affect the Present in East Africa?

Bonjour! (In Rwanda, people speak French, along with their tribal languages)

We completed our African safari! What an amazing sight seeing the “Big Five,” Olduvai Gorge, the Gorillas in Bwindi! I can’t believe all that there is to see in East Africa. And the geography! The Great Rift Valley with its mountains and plains! Amazing! As beautiful as East Africa is though, it has had its fair share of tragedy. Today we are going to look at what is going on in many East African countries and how these events happened.

DO NOW: Answer the following questions:

1. How did the Great Rift Valley form?

2. What are the “Big Five” animals?

3. What is a safari?

CLASSWORK: In eBackpack open up 1.17 Imperialism/Genocide.
Use the following links:

Rwanda – http://www.ushmm.org/confront-genocide/cases/rwanda/rwanda-background

Sudan - http://www.ushmm.org/confront-genocide/cases/south-sudan

DRC - http://www.ushmm.org/confront-genocide/cases/dr-congo/dr-congo-background

HOMEWORK: Continue to work on your Journals from the Safari Webquest. They are due on Tuesday! Current Events also due on Tuesday!

Safari Webquest Final Day

We are almost finished with our African Safari. :( But one of the best stops is yet to come!

DO NOW: Get started right away on your webquest.

CLASSWORK: Remember, the website is sites.google.com/a/prairieschool.com/east-african-safari-webquest/ .  By the end of class, you should have Day 5 done.

HOMEWORK: If you did not finish your classwork up to Day 5, it is your homework. Then get started on your journal. Journals are due on Tuesday! Use the examples that Mrs. Moore showed you to help get you started. When you are finished upload your journal to eBackpack.

Safari Webquest

Jambo! (In Kenya, most people speak Swahili)

We have started our African Safari! We have already learned so much about the area and the people that live there. But we are not done yet! Today we are going to continue our virtual safari!

DO NOW: Download Book Creator to your iPad. It is in the App Store. There are two, make sure you download the free one.

CLASSWORK: Remember, the website is sites.google.com/a/prairieschool.com/east-african-safari-webquest/ .  By the end of class, you should have Days 2, 3, and 4 done.

Note: At the bottom of the first page, there is a map to color in. You color in a little bit each "Day." As you travel to a different place, you will mark it on that map by coloring in where the area is located. It should not be done all at once. It does not need to be done before you begin Day 2.

HOMEWORK: If you did not finish your classwork up to Day 4, it is your homework. If you finished the Webquest all together, then get started on your journal. Journals are due on Tuesday! 

If you are not going to be in class on Thursday because you are going to the Soccer Game, your homework is also to finish Day 5 (the classwork for Thursday)!

Why does East Africa Have So Many Different Climates?

Teanastellen! (Hello from the Amharic people of Ethiopia!)

Last Friday we took our quiz on North Africa. Today we are going to start our next region, East Africa! East Africa is one of the most exciting places in all of Africa. There are so many different climates in this one region. You can be travelling through the desert one day, and making a snow angel the next! East Africa is a very popular tourist destination for one main reason, going on safari! Over the next few days, we are going to go on a virtual safari to explore the different places, people, and animals of East Africa.

DO NOW: In your gFlash+ app, create vocabulary cards for the following words. USE THE GLOSSARY AFRICA VOCABULARY in eBakcpack!!!!

Rift Valleys

Imperialism

Safari

Genocide

CLASSWORK: Go to the website sites.google.com/a/prairieschool.com/east-african-safari-webquest/ for all the directions on the webquest

HOMEWORK: If you did not complete Day 1 in class, it must be finished.

North Africa Review Day

We have our quiz on North Africa TOMORROW!!!!!! We have learned a lot and need to make sure that we remember it all.

DO NOW: Take out your homework from last night, the Venn Diagram. With your group, talk about what you put down in each section. If a group member has something that you do not have, add it on to your homework. If a group member has something that isn't correct, have them change it!

CLASSWORK: North Africa Review Sheet. With your group, complete the review sheet.

HOMEWORK: Finish the review sheet if you didn't in class. Study for your quiz tomorrow.

What is North Africa like today?

Saleem Aleikum! (As you might have guessed, nearly all of North Africa speaks Arabic. Today we are going to learn why.)

We had an awesome day yesterday at our museum! We learned so much about the ancient Egyptian culture and the achievements that they are best known for. Today we are going to learn what culture is like today in North Africa. In some ways the culture is very similar, but in some ways the culture has changed a lot.

DO NOW: Define the following vocabulary words. If you can, try not to use your vocab flashcards:
1. What is a dynasty?
2. What is an obelisk?
3. What is a noble?

CLASSWORK: Gallery Walk. Classwork = 1.15 North Africa Culture Today. We will walk around the room and use the signs to help us answer the questions on the homework. If you need, the signs for the gallery walk are also on the eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: North Africa Today Homework in the eBackpack. Fill in the Venn Diagram comparing "Past Egypt" with "Present Egypt." You should have at least 8 sentences on your paper, and their need to be at least 2 sentences in each section.

Egyptian Museum Day

Today is the day! All of our work is finally going to be shown for all to see!

DO NOW: With your group, finalize any last minute details of your project and prepare your table. On eBackpack, upload your essay!

CLASSWORK: Groups will be walking around the room looking at the different projects. As you walk around, you need to fill out the Museum Sheet.

HOMEWORK: Start to study for test on Thursday!

Museum Project Work Day 3

Hello Class!

Today is your last day to work on your Museum projects. Monday we open our museum for the whole class to see. Make sure we are using our time wisely!

CLASSWORK: Finish your poster. Then, decide how you are going to present your achievement.

HOMEWORK: Work on your 3 paragraph essay about why your Achievement is the most important of all. Proofread Proofread Proofread!!! The essays are due on Monday. Remember what each paragraph is about:

Paragraph 1:

Summary of what your achievement is and what it was used for.

Paragraph 2: 

Reasons why your achievement is the most important.

Paragraph 3: 

Summary of your essay. Drive your point home!!

Museum Project Work Day

Hello Class!

After the nice restful weekend, it is time to start your research for your Museum Exhibit. Use the Project Sheet that we looked at last week to get you started. As soon as you have all of your research done, you can start to create your exhibit.

DO NOW: get right to work with your group on your project!

HOMEWORK: Work on your 3 paragraph essay about why your Achievement is the most important of all. Proofread Proofread Proofread!!! Remember what each paragraph is about:

Paragraph 1:

Summary of what your achievement is and what it was used for.

Paragraph 2: 

Reasons why your achievement is the most important.

Paragraph 3: 

Summary of your essay. Drive your point home!!

Museum Project!

Salaam Aleikum!

Yesteday we learned about the Egyptian Achievements that we always see and hear about. Today we are going to start a project about these many achievements. The 6th grade is in charge of creating a museum exhibit about the different achievements found in Egypt. Each group will be given an achievement and will be responsible for creating a display about their Achievement. On October 20th, our classroom will become a museum, and we will showcase our displays!

DO NOW: Each person, answer the following questions:

1. What are the 7 steps of mummification?

2. What do you find inside the pyramids?

3. What is silt?

CLASSWORK: Together we will go through the criteria for your project. Go to Egypt Museum Project in eBackpack.

HOMEWORK: Over the long weekend, gather any materials that you will want from home to help you create your museum exhibit. Also use the time to start doing more research on your achievement.