1. Define: River valley, climate, mountain, desert, rain forest, island, peninsula, continent, ocean.
2. Essay topic: How did the geographic factors listed above affect TWO civilizations? Select ONE of the factors above.
3. Please go to the following links to assist you in writing the Thematic Essay. Make sure that you use outside sources with an introduction, body and conclusion:
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/geography/index.cfm
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/interdependence/index.cfm
http://regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/movement/index.cfm
FAILURE TO COMPLETE THIS ESSAY BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 WILL RESULT IN 3 ZEROES FOR YOUR GRADE!!! IF YOU COMPLETE IT BY MONDAY, THERE WILL BE 3 100s!
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Period 5 PIG
Please write down the following:
1. How many community service hours you have completed as of today.
2. What location(s) did you complete your community service hours?
3. What have you learned from the whole experience so far?
PLEASE CONTINUE GETTING YOUR HOURS IN IF NEEDED. THEY ARE DUE ON DECEMBER 17, 2014.
You may continue working on your final project, which is due on January 12, 2015.
1. How many community service hours you have completed as of today.
2. What location(s) did you complete your community service hours?
3. What have you learned from the whole experience so far?
PLEASE CONTINUE GETTING YOUR HOURS IN IF NEEDED. THEY ARE DUE ON DECEMBER 17, 2014.
You may continue working on your final project, which is due on January 12, 2015.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Global II WWI Image Gallery
Please construct a 15 - slide Power point with captions of the images of WWI.
Slide 15: How would have you reacted had you lived during WWI 100 years ago?
Click on these links for the images: WWI Image Gallery #1 and http://worldwaronecolorphotos.com/
Slide 15: How would have you reacted had you lived during WWI 100 years ago?
Click on these links for the images: WWI Image Gallery #1 and http://worldwaronecolorphotos.com/
Monday, November 24, 2014
PIG Period 5
This Friday is BLACK FRIDAY.
Please type whether or not you will be participating in this shopping spree and why.
Please continue to get your community service hours in!!!!!
Please type whether or not you will be participating in this shopping spree and why.
Please continue to get your community service hours in!!!!!
Imperialism DBQ Global II 1, 4, 7, 8
1. Please complete the Imperialism DBQ scaffolding questions.
2. Please type/write the essay using:
*An introduction with a thesis statement.
*A body of 3 - 5 paragraphs using outside sources and 4 - 6 documents that answers the question.
*A conclusion.
You may also use this information on imperialism by clicking here: Imperialism
THERE WILL BE AN IMPERIALISM QUIZ ON MONDAY WHEN YOU RETURN!
2. Please type/write the essay using:
*An introduction with a thesis statement.
*A body of 3 - 5 paragraphs using outside sources and 4 - 6 documents that answers the question.
*A conclusion.
You may also use this information on imperialism by clicking here: Imperialism
THERE WILL BE AN IMPERIALISM QUIZ ON MONDAY WHEN YOU RETURN!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Imperialism in Asia Global II
Please construct a 11 - slide Powerpoint with captions on how European imperialism affected China and Japan.
Use 5 slides for China. Click on: Imperialism in China
Use 5 slides for the Meiji Restoration in Japan. Click on: Meiji Restoration in Japan
Slide 11: Answer: How do the images for Japan show European (Western) influence on Japanese culture?
Use 5 slides for China. Click on: Imperialism in China
Use 5 slides for the Meiji Restoration in Japan. Click on: Meiji Restoration in Japan
Slide 11: Answer: How do the images for Japan show European (Western) influence on Japanese culture?
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Global II 1, 4, 7, 8 Imperialism in Africa
Please construct a 15 - slide Powerpoint with captions that displays the policy of imperialism in Africa.
Your last slide must include an explanation of how you think the African peoples reacted to European imperialism.
Click here: African Imperialism for your images.
Your last slide must include an explanation of how you think the African peoples reacted to European imperialism.
Click here: African Imperialism for your images.
PIG Period 5 - Final Project. Please read this over. Select a topic and type why you have selected it. DUE: Today.
Participation in
Government Mr. Amico
Due: Monday, January 12, 2015
Worth: A test grade (counts two times)
As citizens, we need
to be aware of the current events that are occurring at the local, state,
national, and international levels. Below are some current events that have
occurred since the beginning of the school year:
- The Conflict in Syria/Iraq/Islamic
State
- The Ebola Virus Epidemic
- The 2014 Election (Congress, NY State)
- Illegal Immigration/Amnesty for
Illegals
- Crime/Public Safety in the City of Rochester
* You are not limited to these
suggestions.
Your task:
1.)
Select ONE current event topic. You have a
choice of:
a.
Making a
poster or DVD of the topic.
b.
Making a
PowerPoint Presentation of 30 slides that clearly explains the issue.
c.
Writing a
standard four - page typewritten report on your topic
* Also, you are not limited to
these suggestions.
2.)
Important:
Be creative and imaginative. Use your talents!
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Warning: You will receive a zero for a project that is not in by
Monday, January 12, 2015. If you are absent that day, bring in a valid excuse
the next day you report back to school. Failure
to provide an excuse means a ZERO, no matter how “great” the project may be.
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Dear Parent/Guardian:
Please sign and clip this slip and have your child return it to me by Monday,
December 1, 2014.
I have reviewed the
directions for this project with my child and will encourage him/her to put
forth their best effort into this task.
Parent/Guardian
Signature: _____________________________________________________
Date:
_________________________
Student Signature:
_____________________________________________________________ Date:
_________________________
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Global II 1,4, 7, 8
Draw a T chart.
For questions #1 - 17 only, write the vocabulary words for each in column A.
Column B will contain your answers for #1 - 17.
Go to: August 2003 Global Regents' Exam
For questions #1 - 17 only, write the vocabulary words for each in column A.
Column B will contain your answers for #1 - 17.
Go to: August 2003 Global Regents' Exam
Period 5 PIG - Sen. Robach Visit to Robert Brown HS @ Edison
Please type a paragraph with your thoughts on Sen. Robach's visit to our class last week.
What did you learn from him?
Would you like to run for political office some day? Why or why not?
What are your views towards NY state government in general?
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Global II Period 1, 4,7, 8 10/31/14
Please compose a T - chart in which:
* Column A has all of the vocabulary words from questions # 1 - 22 in the June 2003 exam.
* Column B will contain the answers for each question.
Go to this link for the exam: June 2003 Global Regents Exam
* Column A has all of the vocabulary words from questions # 1 - 22 in the June 2003 exam.
* Column B will contain the answers for each question.
Go to this link for the exam: June 2003 Global Regents Exam
PIG Period 5
1. Please write down how many hours of community service you have completed as of today.
2. Write down how your experience has been so far. What have you learned from the experience? How has the experience helped you be a successful student?
DUE: TODAY!
2. Write down how your experience has been so far. What have you learned from the experience? How has the experience helped you be a successful student?
DUE: TODAY!
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Global II Periods 1, 4, 7, 8 - Review of Global I
Please answer questions #1 - 21 and write down the Global vocabulary words contained in each question.
You must complete this on a Word document and print it out for a grade TODAY.
Click on the link below for the January 2003 Global Regents to complete the assignment:
January 2003 Global Regents'
Next, construct a 10 slide Power point on the Neolithic Revolution. Go to Neolithic Revolution for your images.
You must complete this on a Word document and print it out for a grade TODAY.
Click on the link below for the January 2003 Global Regents to complete the assignment:
January 2003 Global Regents'
Next, construct a 10 slide Power point on the Neolithic Revolution. Go to Neolithic Revolution for your images.
PIG Period 5 - NY Sen. Joseph Robach (R - Greece)
Please type and print 3 questions that you would like to ask Sen. Robach next Tuesday during his presentation to our class.
Next, please visit Sen. Robach's website at this link:Sen. Joe Robach
Type and print on the same paper 5 items that he has done for the Rochester area community over the last few months.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Thursday, October 9, 2014
91 Year - Old Vet Carjacked
Please click on the link below to read the article/watch the video. Write 5 facts and your opinion about the incident.
men-carjack-91-year-old-vet-in-moline
men-carjack-91-year-old-vet-in-moline
Friday, October 3, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
13 - Year Old Stabbed In Downtown Rochester
Please click on the link below to read the article/watch the newscast. Write 5 facts and your opinion about the issue.
13 - Year Old Stabbed in Downtown Rochester
13 - Year Old Stabbed in Downtown Rochester
Thursday, September 18, 2014
PIG - Please write 5 facts and your opinion about the article/video at the link below.
Pocket - Sized Drone Can Fly Through Windows
Pocket - Sized Drone Can Fly Through Windows
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
Friday, May 30, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Global II: Fall of the Soviet Union
Please make a 15 - slide Power point with captions that shows the fall of the
Soviet Union in 1990 - 1991.
Go to: Fall of the Soviet Union for the images.
Your last slide must state your opinion about this event.
Soviet Union in 1990 - 1991.
Go to: Fall of the Soviet Union for the images.
Your last slide must state your opinion about this event.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Economics: New York State Residents Would Move If Possible
Please write 5 facts about the article at the link below.
Also, would leave NY if possible? Please state your answer and 2 reasons why or why not.
New Yorkers Would Leave
Also, would leave NY if possible? Please state your answer and 2 reasons why or why not.
New Yorkers Would Leave
Friday, May 2, 2014
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Economics: Please list all of the facts and write one statement about them based on the article. Click on the link below.
7 Shocking Facts About the Financial Security of Americans
How will you avoid these 'shocking' facts in your financial future?
How will you avoid these 'shocking' facts in your financial future?
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Global II: Vietnam Today Powerpoint
Please construct a 15 - slide Powerpoint with captions about how Vietnam is today.
Your last slide should say whether or not you would like to travel to Vietnam and why.
Go to: Vietnam Today and More Excellent Vietnam Images for your slides.
Your last slide should say whether or not you would like to travel to Vietnam and why.
Go to: Vietnam Today and More Excellent Vietnam Images for your slides.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Thursday, January 9, 2014
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