7th Grade, Monday-Friday, 2/11-15/2013

I = Independent Work; G = Group Work; W = Whole Class; R = Review; PK = looking for Prior Knowledge; E = building Empathy

1. Make-a-difference Monday: 02/11/2013 ~ How bad do you want it?

• The Threshold is NOT NEW!! 
• Good news, bad news, any news from your weekend?
• PK: India is a subcontinent of the continent of Asia. What major geographic feature, known as “the rooftop of the World”, makes India a subcontinent of the large continent of Asia?
  • What do you think a subcontinent is?
• India has passed yoga on to Western countries like America as a form of exercise and relaxation, but it’s so much more! What did you learn about yoga that you did not know before? And, how could it benefit you or someone you know?
• The Maha Kumbh Mela celebration in India is held only once every twelve years. 
  • What do you notice that is different about this holiday compared to any that we practice here in America?
  • What are the names of the 2 major rivers in India? (Look back at the map you created if you need to)

2. India: Ancient Harrapa and Mohenjo-Daro (DAY1)

• Objective: By the end of the hour you will be able to explain, with evidence, why the Ancient sites of major cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro “disappeared”.
• Geography of the Indian Subcontinent (Himalayas, Indus and Ganges Rivers)
  • Monsoon seasons (Summer and Winter)

*Assessment: 30-second Speech

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 Take-it-back Tuesday: 2/12/2013

1. (I and G) Threshold (Warm-up): 02/12/2013 ~ DO YOUR BEST and FORGET the REST!!!*

• Remember… tonight is a BLOG POST!!
• Today is Take it back Tuesday. Write down a recent mistake that you have made that if you had to choose again you would do something different the next time.
• What can the “quiet revolution” do for us that will help us to deal with the speed and distraction of life in 2013 and beyond?
• What can you tell me about the Maha Kumbh Mela celebration in India?
  • How is it different/similar to holidays that Americans typically celebrate?
• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro are 2 of the oldest cities in World history. 
  • What happened to them they that they basically disappeared for a few thousand years? (Think about what you know about what happened to the Indus River and what caused it)

2. The 4 Love Languages…what is yours, and, more importantly, what is/are the love languages of those you care about?

3. India: Ancient Harrapa and Mohenjo-Daro (DAY2)

• Objective: By the end of the hour you will be able to explain, with evidence, why the Ancient sites of major cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro “disappeared”.
• Geography of the Indian Subcontinent (Himalayas, Indus and Ganges Rivers)
  • Monsoon seasons (Summer and Winter)

4. Diwali: Culture and the major religions of the Indian people (Day 1)

Objective: By the end of the hour you will be able to explain, with evidence, why 3 branches of government were needed in order to keep the country of falling apart with the weak, but necessary Articles of Confederation.

• Rangoli (Be amazed!)
• Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism
• The Cycle of Samsara (reincarnation), Kharma, and Nirvana
• Design your own henna tattoo
• Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation ~ Kolkata (Bombay)

*Blog Post ~ Due tomorrow, Wednesday 2/13 by 9:00p.m.

• What did you learn from the 4 Love Languages today that can help you to understand yourself better?What did you learn from the 4 Love Languages today that can help you deal with and get along better with those you love and care about?
  • How can it help you communicate with others better when you are frustrated?
• How can understanding your teacher’s love languages help you to be more understanding of them and to be more successful in your classes?

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Worry-free Wednesday ~ 02/13/2013

1. (I and G) Threshold (Warm-up): 02/13/2013 ~ DO YOUR BEST and FORGET the REST!!!*

• Today is Worry-free Wednesday. Write down a small worry that you have today that you can leave on the paper and move on from for the school day so that you keep your focus. BIG worry = “Where will I sleep tonight?”. Small worry = “My friend is mad at me.” 
• RBP: What did you learn from the 4 Love Languages today that can help you to understand yourself better?
• RBP: How can it help you communicate with others better when you are frustrated?

• RBP: What did you learn from the 4 Love Languages today that can help you deal with and get along better with those you love and care about?
• RBP: How can understanding your teacher’s love languages help you to be more understanding of them and to be more successful in your classes?
• E: After watching the clip about Malala Usafzai, reflect on how she can inspire you.
  • Malala is an amazing example of courage and integrity (do what’s right because it’s the right thing to do). 
  • Think of a time when you have acted with integrity. How did it make you feel? Why do you think you remember it so well?

2. Diwali: Culture and the major religions of the Indian people (Day 2)

Objective: By the end of the hour you will be able to explain to a stranger everything that we have learned about the Indian festival of Diwali, and the 2 main religious groups in India and their belief systems. 

• Rangoli (Be amazed!)
• Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism
• The Cycle of Samsara (reincarnation), Kharma, and Nirvana
• Design your own henna tattoo
• Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation ~ Kolkata (Bombay)

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Thankful Thursday ~ 02/14/2013

1. (I and G) Threshold (Warm-up): 02/14/2013 ~ DO YOUR BEST and FORGET the REST!!!*

• DON’T FORGET… tonight is blog post!
• E: Interpret the song “Hall of Fame” by the Script
• E: What can you learn from Dalton Sherman about what it takes to succeed in school? Are you inspired yet?
• R: What did you learn from clips about Rangoli? (What is it and what is it for?)
• R: What is a ritual, and what is an example of one with the holiday of your choosing? 
• R: What are the 3 main things that Indians (Hindus) celebrate/do during the holiday of Diwali? 

2. Diwali: Culture and the major religions of the Indian people (Day 3)

Objective: By the end of the hour you will be able to explain to a stranger everything that we have learned about the Indian festival of Diwali, and the 2 main religious groups in India and their belief systems. 

• Rangoli (Be amazed!)
• Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism
• The Cycle of Samsara (reincarnation), Kharma, and Nirvana
• Design your own henna tattoo
• Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation ~ Kolkata (Bombay)

*BLOG POST ~ Due tomorrow night by 9:00pm (Friday, the 15th)

• With the disruptions of the day, we did not get near as far as we should have.
• How do Indians know when to start the Diwali celebration if they use a Lunar (moon) calendar?
  • What do you see when you see a full moon and why?
  • Why can’t you see a new moon?
  • What is a moonth and how long is it on average?

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Forgiveness Friday ~ 02/15/2013

1. (IGW) Threshold:  Forgiveness Friday, 02/15/2013 ~ DO YOUR BEST and FORGET THE REST!!

• RBP: With the disruptions of the day, we did not get near as far as we should have.
• • RBP: How do Indians know when to start the Diwali celebration if they use a Lunar (moon) calendar?
    • What do you see when you see a full moon and why?
    • Why can’t you see a new moon?
    • What is a moonth and how long is it on average?

2. Diwali: Culture and the major religions of the Indian people (Day 4)

• Objective: By the end of the hour you will be able to explain to a stranger everything that we have learned about the Indian festival of Diwali, and the 2 main religious groups in India and their belief systems. 
• Rangoli (Be amazed!)
• Hinduism, India and its connection to Buddhism
  
• The Cycle of Samsara (reincarnation), Kharma, and Nirvana
• Design your own henna tattoo
• Anthony Bourdain: No Reservation ~ Kolkata (Bombay)

 

 

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