*** Math B1 & B3 *** 1) Miniature Earth Project: finish all of today’s tasks if you didn’t finish in class. 2) Others: finish the questions #a~f on pgs. 342~343 if you didn’t finish in class. Due Thursday 2/11.
*** Japanese B5 *** 1) Study Tango 001. Quiz on Thursday.
*** Math B1 & B3 *** 1) Pg. 346 #1~7. Due Tuesday 2/2.
*** Japanese B5 *** 1) None.
*** Science B2 & B4 *** 1) Complete project step one (materials list and sketch/web/outline) 2) Parent signature.
*** Science B2 & B4 *** 1) Finish Solar Radiation & Greenhouse Effect Diagram. Include: i. what happens to solar radiation on its way to Earth’s surface ii. how the ozone layer protects the Earth from UV radiation iii. how greenhouse gases contribute to global warming. Due Friday. 2/5.
*** Math B1 & B3 *** 1) Finish Number Sense Worksheet. 2) Get parent signature on project sheet. Due Tuesday 2/2.
*** Japanese B5 *** 1) Finish final task. Due Tuesday 2/2.
Here are some links to the websites we referenced today in class:
World Population Clock – shows a real-time estimate of the world’s total population
The Breathing Earth – shows real-time estimates of where births and deaths are taking place
You can also take a look at everyone’s responses to the slideshow at the virtual wall.
TASK
You will examine and interpret the data presented in The Miniature Earth slideshow. You will then use your knowledge of proportions to create your own version of The Miniature Earth for one nation from the 6th grade focus region – the Middle East. Your findings should be presented in a slideshow format.
REQUIREMENTS
A. Analysis of the Miniature Earth slideshow
- Respond to the slideshow by writing a comment on the virtual wall at http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/mshawkins.
- Perform related calculations using the Excel spreadsheet, which can be found on Google Docs at by clicking here.
- Extend the concept of a community of 100 people to the classroom & South Gate and perform related calculations. Present the data on the Excel spreadsheet with graphs/charts.
B. Creation of your own Miniature Nation slideshow
1. Select a Middle Eastern nation to focus on.
2. Decide on at least 6 pieces of data to research (for example, how many of the population are male; how many have a college education; how many live in poverty, etc.)
3. Use the links provided at http://mshawkins.edublogs.org to conduct your research. Be sure to make a note of all of the websites you use, as you will be required to include a bibliography in your slideshow.
2. Create a slideshow (using Power Point) that shows demographic data for that nation in the same manner as The Miniature Earth by condensing the nation’s population to 100 people. The final slide of your presentation must be a bibliography.
C. Teamwork
You will work on this project in pairs. Cooperation between partners will be graded based on a rubric to be provided. Each partner must fulfill their responsibilities by completing the work assigned to them and participating fully. Each partner will evaluate the quality of the teamwork at the end of the project.
