Category Archives: Learning Extensions

OEP Presentation Make Up Assignment

Students will present their Other Early Peoples PowerPoint presentations on Friday, June 18 2010. If a student is absent on the presentation day, they will automatically lose the ten points for presentation skills. To earn back those points, students can … Continue reading

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Heroes of Modern Africa Wiki Project

Today we began work on the Heroes of Modern Africa Project. Students are researching how individuals and organizations are working together to solve problems faced by the people of Africa, such as poverty, famine, threats to the environment, human rights … Continue reading

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“Inside Mecca” Video

On Tuesday/Wednesday, we are watching the National Geographic video Inside Mecca. This video follows three Muslims from around the world who travel to Mecca to participate in the Hajj. By watching this video, students will learn about some of the … Continue reading

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Online Mesopotamia Resources

Here are some great web sites featuring artifacts from Mesopotamia: The British Museum: Mesopotamia 6000 – 1500 B.C.E. The British Museum: Mesopotamia 1500-539 B.C.E. Life in Mesopotamia Artifacts Here are some interactive web sites where you can learn more about … Continue reading

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Educational Television Events for Friday, September 26

It is rare I make television recommendations, but there are two programs on tonight that could prove to be very educational. First, at 6pm (PST) will be the first debate for the 2008 presidential election.  There was talk that John … Continue reading

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