Tri 3 Updates

I have made a few changes to my class policies for 3rd trimester. Please review the changes below.

Current Events

• 10 due by the end of the trimester (last day will be Friday, June 1)


• Turn them in at any time


• Still no sports or entertainment


• Can do 2 for extra credit

Late Work

• All late work must be in by the end of the unit we are studying


• No work will be accepted after the last day of the unit

Extra Credit Option

• Decorate my door Must be related to our current area of study


• Please check in with me before you get started!

Middle East Country Comparison

It's time for another country comparison chart, this time for the Middle East. You will use the CIA World Factbook to find the information. Make sure you're choosing countries in the Middle East!!

Europe RAFT

Here is an extra copy of the RAFT assignment.

A few reminders:

• Pick a CITY


• Keep a list of your sources! Include name of website, FULL URL and author (if available).


• Turn in project, source list and project on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th!

The European Union

Today we are going to begin talking about the European Union. To begin, you will be doing some research to find the answers to the following questions.
Please write down at least the bold part of each question, and your answer in the Europe section of your notebook. For each question, you should also identify the source of your information (what website did you use?).

1. What is the European Union (EU)?


2. How many countries are part of the EU?


3. What do other countries have to do to join?


4. Why was the EU created?


5. What does the EU do?


6. What are some advantages to being part of the EU?


7. What are some current problems facing the EU?

Below are links to a couple of websites you may find helpful, or you can search for your own.

Wikipedia- European Union

European Union

High School Registration

Today students had a presentation from the Simley counselors about registering for high school. Over the next two weeks, students will be making decisions about what classes they want to take next year.

The registration form must be signed by a parent and returned no later than Thursday, February 16th. We will be registering for classes during geography that day.

There is a parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30pm for any parent who wants more information about registration.

European Country Comparisons

Today we are going to gather some data to use in comparing European countries. You will gather data about 3 countries of your choice, plus the European Union as a whole using the CIA World Factbook. Here's an extra copy of the worksheet, just in case.

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Europe Maps and Worksheet

This week we have been learning about the geography of Europe. Students should have completed or be working on a political map, physical map and physical features and natural resources worksheet. All three need to be in by the end of class tomorrow, along with the usual current event.