One last Oceania quiz this week because we all know Hyrum wants it. Countries AND territories!
Come to class prepared to discuss MS: Call it Courage or HS: Prisoners of Geography
Come with plenty of tissues to cry about how much you will miss us all being together every week for World Traveler!
Come prepared to tell us your favorite chapter in POG, why it’s your favorite, and three interesting facts or concepts from that chapter
Watch the World A to Z on M/T/W
Start reading your book. MS: Call it Courage. HS: Prisoners of Geography (finish reading any parts you’ve missed.)
Fill out your homework sheet
Catch up on any Globetrotter Award work you have committed to finish.
Continue practicing your Seterra map work. The World Challenge is this week!
Watch the World A to Z M/T/W
Finish reading your book for our discussion today
Watch the rest of the Hajj documentary.
Watch Wadjda. But first watch this interview with the director
Fill out your Homework Checkoff Sheet
Read assigned pages from Prisoners of Geography
Continue practicing your Seterra map work
Watch the World A to Z M/T/W
Continue reading your Middle East book for our discussion next time we meet (April 11th)
Watch this video about Judaism
Watch this video about the Passover
Fill out your Homework Checkoff Sheet
Read The first ten pages of India/Pakistan from Prisoners of Geography
Continue practicing your Seterra map work
Watch the World A to Z M/T/W
Continue reading your Middle East book for our discussion on April 11.
Watch this video about Islam
Take some time to finish your Globetrotter Award – due April 11! (Originally April 4th, but I realized that’s Spring Break!)
Fill out your Homework Checkoff Sheet
Read the rest of “The Middle East” in Prisoners of Geography
Optional: Watch “The Swimmers”. This incredibly inspirational real-life story is rated TV-14 and contains some upsetting scenes showing the realities of refugee life. Be sure to discuss this movie carefully with your parents before watching.
Start practicing your Middle East map work on Seterra
Watch the World A to Z M/T/W
Start reading your Middle East book: MS – Muhammed Najem, War Reporter. HS – I Am Malala
Watch this video about the history of the Gaza/Israel war.
Watch this video about Judaism
Fill out your homework sheet
Read the first 15 pages of “Middle East” in Prisoners of Geography
Practice your map work on Seterra
Watch The World A to Z M/T/W
Watch the Most Dangerous Way to School Kenya
Color in your “Where Is It Map Challenge” and bring it to class to show next week. Here is the map and here is the clue sheet in case you need it.
Finish reading your Africa book for our discussion next week. Here is the discussion guide for Running For My Life.
Fill out your homework sheet
High School:
Finish reading the Africa section in Prisoners of Geography
Put on this beautiful video in the background while you’re around the house one day. Your mom will love it and you’ll like it too.
Watch the World A-Z
Practice your Africa geography on Seterra. For sure this video will help. You’re welcome.
Continue reading your Africa book for our discussion on March 7th.
Watch the Queen of Katwe. This movie is rated PG. As always, check with your parents to make sure it is a fit for you.
Fill out your homework checkoff sheet
Read the first ten pages of “Africa” in Prisoners of Geography
If you are interested in the life of Nelson Mandela, the great leader of South Africa, you could watch the movie Invictus. This movie is rated PG-13, and I recommend having your parents look at an online parent’s guide to decide if this movie is a good fit for you.
Practice your African geography on Seterra
Watch The World A-Z M/T/W
Watch these videos about African Geography and how it might influence African Culture
Start reading your Africa book: MS – The Long Walk to Water. HS – Running for My Life.
Fill out your homework checkoff sheet
Finish reading the Japan/Korea section of Prisoners of Geography
Just for Fun
Watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind. This movie is rated PG. As always, consult with your parents to make sure it is a fit for you.