They spent most of the hour playing geography games. We're studying ancient civilizations. I want them to know that the land we're studying still exists today. In fact, many of the present day countries are countries of key interest to U.S. foreign relations. (Did I mention the cradle of civilization, Mesopotamia, is present day Iraq?)
I won't write a long blog post. Instead, I want students to play the games again. Don't forget that they can get unlimited extra credit by playing them as well. They just have to prove to me that they played. Screen shot their scores and email them to me, or print them out. Something.
Here's my big question though, how many of you can play these games from a Smart-phone or tablet? That's what I want to know. If you have one, HERE'S THE LINK. Have the kid you're reading and discussing the blog play it once. Then, on a scrap of paper, have them write down whether it worked or not, and tell me what device they played it on. If you don't have a Smart-phone just play it on the computer. Then, the adult that's reading and discussing the blog should sign that paper. Turn it in tomorrow.
I'll write a little bit more, but don't feel like you need to read it or do anything about it.
Towards the end of class we looked at this map. (I made it based off a map I got from eduplace.)
Hopefully, by the end of the day, they know which countries these are - along with all the countries in the Middle East. It might be helpful to quiz them over this, as it will show up later as well.
It was a good day. :)
No comments:
Post a Comment