We will certainly miss our buddies. Look at how sweet they look together!
Thanks Miss Gilbert for that day!
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Cute Noah & Buddy Samuel
We will certainly miss our buddies. Look at how sweet they look together!
Thanks Miss Gilbert for that day!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Check it out!
I want to give a warm (& loud) shout out to this
fabulous class. Not only do I get a chance to learn
something about 27 countries each day, it motivates
me to get out my dusty passport and travel once
again...it's been almost 3 months since I used it.
After Task 7 (which is below this posting), make
sure you check out the Extra Credit points students
have been receiving for the extra research: Daniel,
Ashank, Amanda, Cynthia, Andrew T., and Charlotte.
Yipppeee!
A. Here's another one...where did Miss Lou go the last
two times she needed her passport? (And no, Los
Angeles didn't count!)
B. One point for each student who needed his/her
passport during this school year. Which month and
where did s/he go?
One point for each country and one point for which
month traveled...one per student please.
Hehehe...Good luck!
fabulous class. Not only do I get a chance to learn
something about 27 countries each day, it motivates
me to get out my dusty passport and travel once
again...it's been almost 3 months since I used it.
After Task 7 (which is below this posting), make
sure you check out the Extra Credit points students
have been receiving for the extra research: Daniel,
Ashank, Amanda, Cynthia, Andrew T., and Charlotte.
Yipppeee!
A. Here's another one...where did Miss Lou go the last
two times she needed her passport? (And no, Los
Angeles didn't count!)
B. One point for each student who needed his/her
passport during this school year. Which month and
where did s/he go?
One point for each country and one point for which
month traveled...one per student please.
Hehehe...Good luck!
Task VII: Tribute to Ms. Nwachukwu
A. Compare your country with Nigeria. What do
you have in common? What is uncommon?
B. Write a thank you to Ms. Nwachukwu for
what she did by these two specific things:
1) Write "thank you" in your language.
2) Comment one thing you learned about
Nigeria that she taught you.
you have in common? What is uncommon?
B. Write a thank you to Ms. Nwachukwu for
what she did by these two specific things:
1) Write "thank you" in your language.
2) Comment one thing you learned about
Nigeria that she taught you.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Task VI: Flora & Fauna of Everything
A. Discover the flora and fauna of your country. (What the
heck is that?!? Well, do some research and find out! Must
I do EVERYTHING for you?
1) Describe the countries flower or tree in detail.
2) What are famous animals, birds and insects found
roaming in your country.
3) How does it compare with your country's flora &
fauna?
Tashakur!
heck is that?!? Well, do some research and find out! Must
I do EVERYTHING for you?
1) Describe the countries flower or tree in detail.
2) What are famous animals, birds and insects found
roaming in your country.
3) How does it compare with your country's flora &
fauna?
Tashakur!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Task V: Global Language Rocks
A. Name your language (s).
1) Explain the alphabet, tones/accents, or any other unique
elements of your language compared to English.
2) Give a bit of history - Any roots shared with other countries?
List similar languages. (For Example: Mandarin is similar with
Cantonese, Taiwanese, Shanghainese because the written is the
same in all three languages, only different in the speaking;
however, there is also the battle of simplified versus traditional
characters. Or Hindi with Tamil, Marati, Telegu in that they are
all Indian spoken languages, spoken according to region.)
3) Learn a phrase and write it correctly. Then translate it in
English and phonetics for us to learn. (You can write it using
English phonetics since you cannot comment using characters.)
4) Greet your friend in your new acquired language.
1) Explain the alphabet, tones/accents, or any other unique
elements of your language compared to English.
2) Give a bit of history - Any roots shared with other countries?
List similar languages. (For Example: Mandarin is similar with
Cantonese, Taiwanese, Shanghainese because the written is the
same in all three languages, only different in the speaking;
however, there is also the battle of simplified versus traditional
characters. Or Hindi with Tamil, Marati, Telegu in that they are
all Indian spoken languages, spoken according to region.)
3) Learn a phrase and write it correctly. Then translate it in
English and phonetics for us to learn. (You can write it using
English phonetics since you cannot comment using characters.)
4) Greet your friend in your new acquired language.
E.C. Global Language Challenge
How many language are in each continent?
Name the continent and list the language (s) spoken.
For example, if Pacific Ocean was a continent,
then you would write:
Pacific Ocean - Oceanese, Oceandi, Oceanish, etc...
(2 points each...and remember, one continent per
student)
Name the continent and list the language (s) spoken.
For example, if Pacific Ocean was a continent,
then you would write:
Pacific Ocean - Oceanese, Oceandi, Oceanish, etc...
(2 points each...and remember, one continent per
student)
Monday, June 09, 2008
Task IV: Where am I?
Welcome back to the second week of
our 401 Global Project! Thank you for
researching every night and posting with
interesting comments. Most of all, I enjoy
learning from your mini-lessons upon
each morning. And so it goes...
A. Where am I? Cite 2 sources to find a
detailed map, then using those sources,
complete the following questions.
1) Which continent is your country on?
2) What are your bordering countries?
3) What bodies of water touches your
shoreline? If none, what large lakes or
rivers run through, and to where does it
flow?
B. Climate - Briefly discuss your country's
climate. Compare it to Fremont's weather.
How does its location affect the weather?
C. You are finished. Please read your best
friends' comments and comment their
comment for comments' sake, you crazy
comment person you...
our 401 Global Project! Thank you for
researching every night and posting with
interesting comments. Most of all, I enjoy
learning from your mini-lessons upon
each morning. And so it goes...
A. Where am I? Cite 2 sources to find a
detailed map, then using those sources,
complete the following questions.
1) Which continent is your country on?
2) What are your bordering countries?
3) What bodies of water touches your
shoreline? If none, what large lakes or
rivers run through, and to where does it
flow?
B. Climate - Briefly discuss your country's
climate. Compare it to Fremont's weather.
How does its location affect the weather?
C. You are finished. Please read your best
friends' comments and comment their
comment for comments' sake, you crazy
comment person you...
E.C. Photo Identification
Miss Lou took this photo on a rainy, but humid day. Can you guess
what country this man is from? What language does he speak?
Most importantly, is he REALLY an official official of the island?
Two points for each question. Limit one question per student
please. And don't ruin it for the potential second winner!
what country this man is from? What language does he speak?
Most importantly, is he REALLY an official official of the island?
Two points for each question. Limit one question per student
please. And don't ruin it for the potential second winner!
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Buddy Balloons!
As tempting as it was, I thank everyone for following rules. Commentabout your buddy balloon, or should I say, balloon buddy. How did you
do? Did you make it to the finals, or did you get soaked? If you left the
field dry, perhaps you played too safe?
Thanks for the encouragements and for NOT throwing them at me.
Friday, June 06, 2008
Nameless Furry Fruits!
This is a photo taken from Thailand, yes...Bryan, that's your country.
Can anyone figure out what these two fruits are? First students to
find out will get 5 points extra credit for each fruit!
(One fruit per student, so don't guess both and ruin the chances for
your classmates... :)
Good luck and no cheating!
I love fruit!
_______________________________
Great job on the correct answer, Ashank and Charlotte!
You two are our fruit whizzes!
The fruit on the left is called a mangosteen. And the hairy,
scary fruit on the right is called a rambutan, or in Costa Rica
they are called mamos chinos.
Click on the name of that fruit in this posting to find out more.
Can anyone figure out what these two fruits are? First students to
find out will get 5 points extra credit for each fruit!
(One fruit per student, so don't guess both and ruin the chances for
your classmates... :)
Good luck and no cheating!
I love fruit!
_______________________________
Great job on the correct answer, Ashank and Charlotte!
You two are our fruit whizzes!
The fruit on the left is called a mangosteen. And the hairy,
scary fruit on the right is called a rambutan, or in Costa Rica
they are called mamos chinos.
Click on the name of that fruit in this posting to find out more.
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Task III: Food Glorious Food!
A. Find 2 websites filled with recipes from your culture.
B. Choose one recipe that has link to history or culture. Explain
its cultural significance. Why do they eat this? When? How?
C. List your country's top spices, roots or sauces. Is this
common with American foods?
D. How do people in your country dine? Sitting on the floor? With
their hands? With chopsticks? Family-style or individual dishes
like in America? How many meals a day?
E. Write about the overall opinion of your country's foods
compared with American food. For example: Is it healther?
Spicier? Would you eat it daily? Why or why not? Is food
always available? Abundant or limited? Do you depend on
other countries for food source, or do you export to others?
B. Choose one recipe that has link to history or culture. Explain
its cultural significance. Why do they eat this? When? How?
C. List your country's top spices, roots or sauces. Is this
common with American foods?
D. How do people in your country dine? Sitting on the floor? With
their hands? With chopsticks? Family-style or individual dishes
like in America? How many meals a day?
E. Write about the overall opinion of your country's foods
compared with American food. For example: Is it healther?
Spicier? Would you eat it daily? Why or why not? Is food
always available? Abundant or limited? Do you depend on
other countries for food source, or do you export to others?
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Task II: Facts & Current Events
A: Find 3 different websites (Internet sources) to help you
for research. Site your sources in the proper format.
B: From all three sites, give the most accurate following
information about your country.
1. Population
2. Climate (Dry? Wet? Cold? Give weather and temperatures.)
3. Food (What is a typical meal?)
4. Economy (Find out what G.D.P. stands for and where
they fall in terms of power and money!)
5. Resources (For example: Do they grow corn? Produce
Oil? Corn? Rice? Fish?
6. Current relationship with U.S.A. (Good? Bad? Trade agreement?
War? Does America depend on your country for resources, or do
they depend on the U.S.A.?)
7. Find one current article in the news written about your country.
(It can be from a popular news site, magazine or newspaper cut out
(but make sure you bring the hard copy to school if you cut it out!)
Site properly and summarize in a few sentences. No plagiarism!
8. Read a friend’s comment and give him/her a compliment.
for research. Site your sources in the proper format.
B: From all three sites, give the most accurate following
information about your country.
1. Population
2. Climate (Dry? Wet? Cold? Give weather and temperatures.)
3. Food (What is a typical meal?)
4. Economy (Find out what G.D.P. stands for and where
they fall in terms of power and money!)
5. Resources (For example: Do they grow corn? Produce
Oil? Corn? Rice? Fish?
6. Current relationship with U.S.A. (Good? Bad? Trade agreement?
War? Does America depend on your country for resources, or do
they depend on the U.S.A.?)
7. Find one current article in the news written about your country.
(It can be from a popular news site, magazine or newspaper cut out
(but make sure you bring the hard copy to school if you cut it out!)
Site properly and summarize in a few sentences. No plagiarism!
8. Read a friend’s comment and give him/her a compliment.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Task I: Country Capitals & Why-Abouts
A. Introduce your country and its capital in the appropriate way.
B. State specifically why you chose this particular country and where
it is geographically located in relation to where you live.
C. Write a few sentences about how Americans view your country.
What kind of perceptions do we have, or what are some stereotypes
we believe are true about your country.
For example: Do Americans visit your country
for vacation and touring, or do we fear your country due
to its chaotic political situation? Peaceful or violent? Fun
or scary? Would you like to visit? When? Why? To live?
D. From research online, or by speaking with people whom
have visited, are those American perceptions true or false?
Grammar, spelling and punctuation counts.
Good luck!
Miss L_ _
B. State specifically why you chose this particular country and where
it is geographically located in relation to where you live.
C. Write a few sentences about how Americans view your country.
What kind of perceptions do we have, or what are some stereotypes
we believe are true about your country.
For example: Do Americans visit your country
for vacation and touring, or do we fear your country due
to its chaotic political situation? Peaceful or violent? Fun
or scary? Would you like to visit? When? Why? To live?
D. From research online, or by speaking with people whom
have visited, are those American perceptions true or false?
Grammar, spelling and punctuation counts.
Good luck!
Miss L_ _
Monday, June 02, 2008
Congratulations!
Thanks for visiting. Please read all the postings below before
you choose. Choose wisely. You are destined to that country
for the rest of this school year.
Good luck, my brave warrior.
Thank you for reading.
Always...
Miss Lou
you choose. Choose wisely. You are destined to that country
for the rest of this school year.
Good luck, my brave warrior.
Thank you for reading.
Always...
Miss Lou
Global Project: Day 1
Welcome to this global community! This is a place where students from Room 401 will be posting knowledge about their country. The main purpose for these discussions is to enrich our understanding of different countries in the world, to share what we have been researching and have an opportunity to ask any questions to fulfill our curiosity.
Our Country Project goals are:
To explore, understand and share the present and look into the future of the each of our assigned country in a geographical, political, historical, cultural, perhaps religious way.
To learn about each assigned country’s people, historical sights, foods, celebrations and climate.
To compare and contrast the difference between each country, explore similarities, and understand their development.
Let’s begin!
Our Country Project goals are:
To explore, understand and share the present and look into the future of the each of our assigned country in a geographical, political, historical, cultural, perhaps religious way.
To learn about each assigned country’s people, historical sights, foods, celebrations and climate.
To compare and contrast the difference between each country, explore similarities, and understand their development.
Let’s begin!
First Come; First Serve
Hey Kids!
What country do you want to explore? All you have to do is COMMENT below and your wish will be granted, or should I say...your country of choice will be assigned to you.
It's first come, first serve.
What are you waiting for? Hurry up!
What country do you want to explore? All you have to do is COMMENT below and your wish will be granted, or should I say...your country of choice will be assigned to you.
It's first come, first serve.
What are you waiting for? Hurry up!
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