Upcoming Due Dates!!!

Europe RAFT Project Due Monday, March 4th

All 10 Current Events Due by Monday, March 4th

All Late Work Due Thursday, March 7th

Greek Debt Crisis

Today we are going to be exploring the current debt crisis in Europe.  To help make sense of what is happening, please go to the Khan Academy website to view the Greek Debt Recession and Austerity video.  As you are watching, please take notes on the video (remember, you can pause and repeat parts as needed).

Cold War Events

On the back of your Cold War Timeline from yesterday, please write a short description of each event.  You can search each event, or click here for a summary of each event.

You do NOT need a description of the following events: the end of WWII, the Reykjavik Summit and the end of the Cold War right now.

Cold War Timelines

Today you will make a timeline of the Cold War.  Please include the following events.

1.    End of World War II

2.    Pinochet’s Coup in Chile

3.    Civil War in Angola

4.    Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

5.    Revolution in Nicaragua

6.    The Reykjavik Summit

7.    Castro Controls Cuba

8.    Vietnam War

9.    Korean War

10. Sputnik Satellite Launched

11. Berlin Wall Built

12. Invasion of Grenada 

13. End of the Cold War

Around the World

Welcome back and happy 2013!!

Today we're going to be taking a little trip around the world, looking at how people live in other parts of the world.  Below are links 4 topics: school, beds, food and possession.  The link for each topic will take you to a photo essay on the topic, showing pictures from around the world.  You will need to choose at least 2 topics, and complete a Venn diagram comparing how you live to how people in other parts of the world live.  Please be prepared to share your thoughts with the rest of the class later in the hour.

How Children Learn
Where Children Sleep
What I Eat
Material World

Rainforest Resources

Rainforest Heroes
Blue Planet Biomes
Mongabay

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