Wednesday, June 8, 2016
World Ocean Day
OCEAN Assignment
- Complete Prezi presentations
- Share presentations - send a link to your presentation here
Links:
World Ocean Day
NOAA World Ocean Day
Thursday, May 26, 2016
American Paradox - Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: White Privilege II
America is paradox.
Many Americans deeply hold the belief that America is, as sung in its national anthem, "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave". However, many Americans, for personal as well as wider social and economic reasons, are trapped in cycles of poverty and even... stuck in prison. This is not the kind of freedom as we might imagine it to be here in Denmark. (But to be fair, for some Americans, Denmark might not seem all that free...but that's another "can of worms" ;-))
Income inequality and racial injustice are major issues in the current US election campaigns, after the country has become both richer and poorer in past decades and as major race related incidents between police and unarmed black youth marked the past year.
Today (26.5) - Monday (30.5) assignment
What to Produce:
1. Is race difficult to talk about? Themes/vocabulary written on board (Quick class discussion)
2. What do you know about racial issues in the United States? (or Denmark) (Discuss)
3. Listen to a 'White Privilege II' while reading the lyrics a couple of times... (Listen/read)
4. Discuss what the song is about and to which historical events it refers to... (Discuss)
5. Watch two You Tuber's reactions to the video... (Watch/Listen)
After discussing, watching and reading through comments, you will be ready for part II.
You will create your own debates, in groups of 2 or 4, based upon the different views found in the comments sections, as well as - more importantly - your own ideas. This debate must be written as if you were two people having a discussion in a comments section of a You Tube Video comments section about the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis video for White Privilege II.
debate by sending e-mails to each other. Send me the back and forth exchange - all together in ONE E-MAIL ONLY :-)
Debate question:
Is there a thing such as White Privilege, or is racism simply racism no matter which way it is directed?
Flip a coin to find out who takes which standpoint:
a. White Privilege must be fought. White Privilege is real!
or
b. Fighting white privilege is a form of racism itself. White Privilege is a myth!
Links:
White Privilege II, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (the song)
Dave Chapelle: why terrorists won't take black people as hostage Watch the first 2:45 in class.
Black Lives Matter Visit the website and Google other information if you would like
Number of people in prison per 100,000 inhabitants
(Incarceration Rate)
Many Americans deeply hold the belief that America is, as sung in its national anthem, "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave". However, many Americans, for personal as well as wider social and economic reasons, are trapped in cycles of poverty and even... stuck in prison. This is not the kind of freedom as we might imagine it to be here in Denmark. (But to be fair, for some Americans, Denmark might not seem all that free...but that's another "can of worms" ;-))
Income inequality and racial injustice are major issues in the current US election campaigns, after the country has become both richer and poorer in past decades and as major race related incidents between police and unarmed black youth marked the past year.
Today (26.5) - Monday (30.5) assignment
What to Produce:
- Compose an online exchange of ideas between two groups with different points of view.
- Work in groups of 2 or 4, not 3.
- You will do this by composing and sending e-mails to the other group.
- The exchange of ideas should include at least 5 emails from each side (10 in total)
- Emails may be one paragraph of 3-4 sentences or more. No foul language.
- The exchange of ideas may lead to a resolution of a conflict or not. You decide.
- The final chain of emails should be sent to me. This is what you will be graded on.
1. Is race difficult to talk about? Themes/vocabulary written on board (Quick class discussion)
2. What do you know about racial issues in the United States? (or Denmark) (Discuss)
3. Listen to a 'White Privilege II' while reading the lyrics a couple of times... (Listen/read)
4. Discuss what the song is about and to which historical events it refers to... (Discuss)
5. Watch two You Tuber's reactions to the video... (Watch/Listen)
- Papa Longlegs' Review of White Privilege II
- Papi Memo's Review of White Privilege II
6. Watch part of the conversation below and read the comments in the comments section. (BE AWARE - these comments are NOT TRUTHS, but REFLECTIONS of individuals. You Tube comments are famous for being full of hate, as well as love and respect. So read them carefully and use your language skills together with your strong minds try to identify "haters" as well as people who may be overly naive.
Also read the debate (link#2)
PART II - Writing your debates
After discussing, watching and reading through comments, you will be ready for part II.
You will create your own debates, in groups of 2 or 4, based upon the different views found in the comments sections, as well as - more importantly - your own ideas. This debate must be written as if you were two people having a discussion in a comments section of a You Tube Video comments section about the Macklemore and Ryan Lewis video for White Privilege II.
debate by sending e-mails to each other. Send me the back and forth exchange - all together in ONE E-MAIL ONLY :-)
Debate question:
Is there a thing such as White Privilege, or is racism simply racism no matter which way it is directed?
Flip a coin to find out who takes which standpoint:
a. White Privilege must be fought. White Privilege is real!
or
b. Fighting white privilege is a form of racism itself. White Privilege is a myth!
- Is White Privilege Real - DEBATE (look at for ideas)
Links:
White Privilege II, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (the song)
Dave Chapelle: why terrorists won't take black people as hostage Watch the first 2:45 in class.
Black Lives Matter Visit the website and Google other information if you would like
Number of people in prison per 100,000 inhabitants
(Incarceration Rate)
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Innovate Innovates Innovative Innovation Innovator Innovated
1. Not only did her _____________________ earn her a Nobel
Prize in chemistry, it also lead to a new type of biofuel.
2. She was the ____________________________ of the chemical
process that made the new type of biofuel possible.
3. Her job is to ___________________________ new chemical
processes in the laboratory.
4. Due to her interest in the sciences, hard work and many
great ideas, she was considered to be ______________________ by all of her high
school friends and teachers.
Create Creates Creative Creation Creator Created
5. Volcanoes ___________________ islands when their lava
cools above the ocean surface.
6. My favourite type of writing is ________________ writing.
7. He ___________________ amazing artwork on his iPad.
8. Some people consider God to be the
_______________________ of the universe.
Origin Original Originative Origination Originator Originated
9. Heinz is the ____________________ ketchup.
10. Pasta _______________________ in China.
11. Their ____________________________ lyrics earned them
first place in the song contest.
12. Alfred Wegener is the ________________________ of the
idea of continental drift, which describes the movement of the earth’s
continents.
Devote Devotes Devoted Devotedly Devotee Devotion
13. Her _____________________ to her three children is
unfathomable. She loves them ever so immensely!
14. He has __________________________ thousands of hours to
playing guitar, which explains why he is so good at such a young age.
15. She is a ______________________ of Justin Bieber,
otherwise known as “a belieber”.
16. The veterinarian worked _____________________ to save
the horse’s life.
Consider Considers Considerate Considerately
Considerate Consideration Considerable Considered
17. Sigurd always thinks of his friends. He is a _______________________
person.
18. There are a _______________________________ number of
ways to win. But without hard work, none of them will work.
19. She read and reflected upon his e-mail before
________________________ replying.
20. They had always _________________________ one another’s
feelings.
Elevate Elevates Elevated Elevator Elevation Elevating
21. The _______________________ of Mt. Everest is 8848
meters!
22. I got in the _________________________ , pressed the
button and rocketed to the 27th floor of the building in about 10
seconds flat!
23. If you hurt your leg, you should put ice on it and keep
it _______________________.
24. That song _______________________ my mood every time I
hear it!
Use Uses Used Useable
Useful User Using
25. There are so many ____________________ for a pocket
knife.
26. Even though I looked for a __________________________
bicycle online, they were all quite expensive.
27. I went to see the bike, but it was far from
________________. The chain was rusted, the brakes didn’t work and it had no
seat!
28. When camping, it is always a good idea to make oneself
_________________________. A fire does not build itself.
Operate Operates Operated Operable Operative Operator
28. The doctor _______________________ on the soldier’s
injured leg for more than three hours.
29. The crane ___________________________ had been working
on New York City skyscrapers for more than two decades. His job was his
passion.
30. Great Mathilde! That seems like an
______________________ solution. Excellent thinking!
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Today we're going to play a little game and learn/read a bit about the First World War
To Have as a main verb - Clio.dk
K-W-L chart, World War One - Let's begin by completing the first column of the chart.
The Beginning of World War One
World War One in 6 minutes! (quick video)
World War I - Clio.dk (Activity)
12 First World War Poems
List of irregular verbs
To Have as a main verb - Clio.dk
K-W-L chart, World War One - Let's begin by completing the first column of the chart.
The Beginning of World War One
World War One in 6 minutes! (quick video)
World War I - Clio.dk (Activity)
12 First World War Poems
List of irregular verbs
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Present Perfect
March 30 - April 1
We'll focus on Grammar/Mechanics: Present Perfect. See Mechanics page.
We'll focus on Grammar/Mechanics: Present Perfect. See Mechanics page.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Born into a historical moment
When were you born?
Since 2001, Denmark, the United States and many other countries have been in an ongoing war(s) and security operations against radical, militant islamic groups in South Asia, the Middle East and in parts of East, North and West Africa. Terrorist attacks have occurred in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. These wars/conflicts/terrorist acts have lead to an exodus of refugees and others who want a better future and safer lives for themselves and their families.
What do we know?
Since 2001, Denmark, the United States and many other countries have been in an ongoing war(s) and security operations against radical, militant islamic groups in South Asia, the Middle East and in parts of East, North and West Africa. Terrorist attacks have occurred in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and North America. These wars/conflicts/terrorist acts have lead to an exodus of refugees and others who want a better future and safer lives for themselves and their families.
What do we know?
What do we know about the world we live in, where the ongoing themes - for more than one whole decade - on TV and in the newspapers have been: 'Afghanistan', Iraq', 'terrorism', 'humanitarian crisis' and now, 'refugees'.
How will these conflicts and stress affect the future of the European Union, in which you live? Has it already affected Europe? How?
Thee 21st Century is your century. What do you know about it?
What do we want to know?
Is there anything about what is happening in Syria, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Afganistan, etc. - that you want to know more about or understand? Anything that makes you wonder?
Concepts and People Related to modern history in the Middle East/South Asia
History
Civilization
Cradle of Civilization
Fertile Crescent
Levant
Mesopotamia "[land] between rivers"
2011 “Arab Spring” Protests
Geography
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Religion
People
Bashar al Assad
ARTICLES and FILM
How will these conflicts and stress affect the future of the European Union, in which you live? Has it already affected Europe? How?
Thee 21st Century is your century. What do you know about it?
What do we want to know?
Is there anything about what is happening in Syria, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Afganistan, etc. - that you want to know more about or understand? Anything that makes you wonder?
Middle East Geography
Quiz - Try to take the study and practice tests. Look at a map to help you. There is no cheating. Use whatever you need to complete these quizzes.
Concepts and People Related to modern history in the Middle East/South Asia
History
Civilization
Cradle of Civilization
Fertile Crescent
Levant
Mesopotamia "[land] between rivers"
2011 “Arab Spring” Protests
Geography
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Religion
People
Bashar al Assad
Country List - know where they are and a bit about them. (assignment #1)
Syria
Lebanon(se
Israel
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Gulf States
Kuwait
Oman
United Arab Emirates
Egypt
Jordan
ARTICLES and FILM
A Third of Syrian Children Have Lived Their Whole Lives
Amid the Chaos of War (VICE News)
The War in Syria: 10 VICE News Films Covering the
Conflict
Syria: A
chronology of key events: (BBC)
Syria: The Story of
the Conflict (BBC)
Syria and the Arab Spring: My life then and now (BBC)
Syria's
war: Who is fighting and why (Vox)
|
The Rise of ISIS
(Vox)
The Importance of
Water (National Geographic)
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Bill and Melinda Gates: 2 Superpowers We Wish We Had
Bill and Melinda Gates Annual Letter
We will begin by reading (skimming) this as a class. Introduce new vocabulary, investigate the two main "Superpowers" that Bill and Melinda wish that they had.
Global warming background information
It's Getting Hot in Here (CLIO)
Greenhouse Effect for KidsGlobal Warming for Kids
Climate Kids (NASA)
Climate Change (ESA)
Unpaid Work background information
How Society Pays When Women's Work is Unpaid (New York Times)
OECD: Balancing Paid Work, Unpaid Work and Leisure (OECD)
Paid Work & Unpaid Work
ASSIGNMENT - Challenges: Climate Change/Unpaid Work
What should I be able to do?
- Use 20 vocabulary words related to climate change or Unpaid Work (nouns, verbs, adjectives...) in both written and spoken English. Try to use ones that are somewhat or entirely new to you.
- Use the vocabulary (words), in both writing and speech, in their correct grammatical forms (if word is a noun, use as a noun, if it's an adverb - use as an adverb...)
- Be able to talk about "Global climate/energy use and needs" or "Unpaid Work".
How should I do this?
- HOMEWORK: Read It's Getting Hot in Here (CLIO) and the National Geographic article on the Effects of Global Warming (CLIO) page.
- HOMEWORK: Read How Society Pays When Women's Work is Unpaid (New York Times)
- CLASS: Create Power Point/Libre Office/Prezi Presentation for 20 words in your group of 3/4 students. For each word, find a picture on the internet - Google images - and place the word, in large font and with or without animation, on a slide. Then, write a sentence using the word somewhere on the slide. *** Be able to describe the slide in an oral presentation (what's happening) and explain the connection the slide and the vocabulary word ***
- CLASS: Follow the WRITING directions for the article(s) that you have read. See link.
How have I done? You will have completed the assignment if you have:
- ...completed all 20 flash cards
- ...written all sentences
- ...discussed your challenges in group
- ...shared/discussed with the class
Thursday, February 4, 2016
US Elections
Watch the 4 videos
Create a Kahoot! Use the information in the 4 videos or any of the vocabulary wods in the list below. The Kahoot must have 10 questions.
To create a Kahoot!: https://getkahoot.com
Present Kahoot on Thursday and/or after Winter vacation.
Vocabulary (Part I)
Read through this list.
You may be familiar with some of these words. After you watch the 4 videos above, you will have an better idea of what they mean. Especially within the context of the US Elections. If you don't know what they mean after seeing the videos, search for them on the internet. (i.e.- "Google it!")
Look at the next map of the electoral college. WHY is there a difference between the number of electoral votes in some states? Because Census data changes every 10 years. People move away from or to states, making state populations increase or decrease. So, the number of electoral votes given to a state goes up or down according to how many people live there. Got it? Confusing...... but fair.
Electoral Votes 2016
Present Kahoot on Thursday and/or after Winter vacation.
Vocabulary (Part I)
Read through this list.
You may be familiar with some of these words. After you watch the 4 videos above, you will have an better idea of what they mean. Especially within the context of the US Elections. If you don't know what they mean after seeing the videos, search for them on the internet. (i.e.- "Google it!")
- Population
- Vote
- Candidate
- Campaign
- Ballot
- Elect
- Election
- Elector
- Districts
- Census
- District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)
- Popular Vote
- Electoral Vote
- Safe States
- Swing States
- Political ideology
- Liberal
- Conservative
- Moderate
- Libertarian
Quizzes: (after Winter vacation - or whenever you would like)
Take this quiz. For anything that you know, search for an answer on the internet. (i.e.- "Google" it!)
More video/background information on US Politics/Politicians
Please use Wikipedia or other, for more info.
Please use Wikipedia or other, for more info.
- US Political Thinking ("Conservative" & "Liberal" Political Beliefs - explained)
- Who is Hillary Clinton? (vid) Hillary Clinton (Wikipedia)
- Who is Bernie Sanders? (vid) A Pro-Bernie video
- Who is Donald Trump?
- Who is Ted Cruz?
- Who is Marco Rubio?
- Who is Chris Christie? Chris Christie throws down against nonsense rhetoric
- Current and past Videos of all 2016 presidential candidates
There are more candidates than the ones listed above. Who are they?
The "Electoral College" and Electoral votes:
In each state, whichever party garners a majority of popular votes, regardless of how narrow the margin, wins all the electoral votes. By forcing residents in each state ultimately to vote as a block, the system is supposed to ensure that small states' interests are not drowned out by those of larger states.
Look at the next map of the electoral college. WHY is there a difference between the number of electoral votes in some states? Because Census data changes every 10 years. People move away from or to states, making state populations increase or decrease. So, the number of electoral votes given to a state goes up or down according to how many people live there. Got it? Confusing...... but fair.
Electoral Votes 2016
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