Thursday 4-23-15

Today we will be watching a movie called Devil's Miner.  As you view the film, you are to complete an online form that answers questions about the film.

The link is found here.  You must complete this for a grade.

You will be evaluated on your effort as well as your intellect and understanding!


If there is time left, we will continue our study of Agriculture and begin with a Ted Talks video on food.

TED Video on how food shapes our cities

Tuesday 4-14-15

Today we are continuing our study of Chapter 8 and Political Geography.

Link to Walled Worlds

Link to EU Video

Link to Chapter 8 Key Terms and Discussion Questions

Inside North Korea Video

Thursday 4-2-15 Spring Break Starts Today!!

We will be taking a quiz on chapters 4-7 today which are all related to cultural characteristics; culture, religion, language, and ethnicity.  You may use your book or any other "non-human" sources to complete the quiz.  Below is a link to the quiz.

http://bit.ly/aphugquiz4

Link to Zipgrade 100 question form that you can print out at home.

If you wish to complete the quiz outside of class, you can take pic of your completed quiz and email it to me at yjensenj@burke.k12.nc.us

I hope everyone has a relaxing and enjoyable Spring Break!

Wednesday 4-1-15

Continuing the film 7 Years in Tibet.  After finishing the movie, there is an assignment you need to complete in groups of 2 or 3.

Link to Discussion Questions

Link to National Geographic excerpt of Heinrich Harrar's Experience.