Assignments

= Assignments = On this page, you will find your assignments. Please check this page daily, complete assignments, and be prepared to share your responses in class.

Resources for completing assignments:
[|Textbook on-line] Log in: tfloodnasd Password: harcourt

**Reflection for Tuesday, May 11, 2010**
Tonight you will have several items to complete on the agenda list.

=Agenda= 1. You will need a letter of approval from your parents stating that they grant you permission to use wikispaces in which you will retrieve and record assignments on a daily basis. They may email me at tflood@nasd.k12.pa.us 2. Show your parents the letter introduction in the student survey. 3. Create an account on www.wikispaces.com Your login and password should be the same as your odyssey account. (this is NOT required to use this site, should have approval of your parents!) 4. Navigate the site and locate your reflection page. 5. On your reflection page post the following statement (if you created an account with approval of your parents): 6. On your reflection page date it and write a response to the following prompt: challenges you may face. **
 * //"I have created my wikispace using my compass odyssey log in and password information."//**
 * Explain the benefits of using the worldregions wikispace for home and in school assignments and what

Reflection for Wednesday, May 12, 2010
1. Please read the Acceptable use policy for networks, internet, computing resources, and internet safety compliance. On your reflection page please write a small paragraph on your understanding of the policy and that you understand that you will need to follow the districts guidelines. This wikispace is being used to enhance your learning beyond the classroom walls. Technology is forever changing and so are the classrooms. Wikispaces are being used in classrooms around the world and here in Norristown too! College professors are using them for their courses as well. We cannot abuse the site and we need to be responsible global citizens! 2. If you haven't had an opportunity, please view the discussions happening on the discussion page.

Reflection for Thursday, May 13, 2010
1. Read text on-line pages 114-116 //A Mosaic of People// 2. Come up with a list of cultural influences that are present in your local area. 3. Name American values shared by different cultures

=Reflection for Monday, May 17, 2010= 1. Make sure that all assignments are up to date. 2. Read some of the discussion posts 3. When reflecting on another students post, focus on what you agree with or disagree with and why. Write what their reflection made you think about (what connections to their reflection could you make?). Offer ideas, suggestions, and opinions! Ask clarifying questions if needed.

= Reflection for Wednesday, May 19, 2010 = 1. Find an article (or watch the news) to find something that relates to our Unit **//One People, Many Cultures.//** Think about immigration, cultural traits, cultural expression, discrimination, literacy, and changing populations. 2. Summarize the article and write a reflection on your page. 3. Respond to one other reflection.

=Reflection for Friday, May 21, 2010=

This was started in class. Option to upload it from a file or to create on a poster (paper provided). Students will choose a holiday that is important to them and/or their family. Students will draw a picture of a diagram that shows how they celebrate. They will label and describe special symbols, decorations, foods, or activities associated with the holiday. Students may interview family members to get ideas for their pictures. The holiday pictures should portray symbols, decorations, foods, and/or activities and express the importance of the holiday to their lives.

=Reflection for Monday, May 24, 2010= Reflect on the following quote:
 * "Tell me and I'll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I'll understand.”** - Chinese Proverb

What does it mean? How does it relate to our class and our assignments? Provide details!

=Reflection for Wednesday, May 26, 2010=

"We shall Overcome" was a song sung during the Civil Rights movement. Click on the external link and listen to/read the lyrics. Read/Listen carefully to all the verses. Write another verse to the song that expresses how we should strive to live together in this country.

[|We Shall Overcome Lyrics]

[|"We Shall Overcome" Song]

=Reflection for Thursday, May 27, 2010= Please remember to dress for field day. Bring a water bottle and apply suntan lotion before you leave the house. = = =Reflection for Tuesday, June 1, 2010 and Wednesday, June 2, 2010= You will have your assessment on Thursday. Please review all notes and reread the text online pages 114-119 This week will be challenging as we have our spring concert and many school activities. We will need to be flexible! This week I would like you to write a reflection on how you think field day went in comparison to past field days here at ENMS.

=Reflection for Monday, June 7, 2010= Research President Obama's **Cabinet** What positions and what individuals occupy seats in the Presidential Cabinet? List each position and the person's name

=Reflection for Tuesday, June 8, 2010 through Friday, June 11, 2010= Explain your experience using wikispace for the last six weeks for Social Studies. Focus on a few questions each night throughout the week. Please make sure to CAP IT A 3!

What were the pros and cons of using this site? What was beneficial? What aspects did you enjoy? Where could improvements be made? Would you like to continue using wikispaces in future classes? Explain how using wikispaces helped you to grow academically. Do you feel that wikispace helped to build relationships with your peers? Why or why not? Do you feel that using wikispaces helped to boost your self-esteem? If so how? As my student, how do you think that I can grow as an educator? How can I improve my use of wikispaces?

=Week of June 7th and June 14th, 2010=

You should be working on your presentation. Please make sure that you upload it onto both reflection pages.