Reminders:
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
-I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30):
rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you
need anything at all!
In Class:
*Do NOT worry about the digital backpack for social studies at this time.
*I
will be holding regular Zoom meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10am. These
are NOT mandatory, and you do NOT have to stay the whole time. Please
feel free to pop in and out as needed. It is just a time to ask
questions and check in =)
*These plans cover a whole week! You
just need to complete this by Monday (4/27); you don't need to rush and
finish everything in one or two days; take your time =)
1. Hinduism
-Look over these notes and watch this video.
*If you have trouble logging in to the Discovery Ed video try these steps:
1. Click on the link to go to the website.
2. On the top right corner click the blue "login" button.
3. At the top of the popup, you can choose to sign in or sign in with URL.
4. Copy the link that was originally used to go to the video.
5. Paste the link where it says enter link URL.
6. This will now sign you into your personal account and you must search for the video.
-Use this google form to answer the questions about Hinduism.
2. Buddhism
-Look over these notes and watch this video.
-Use this google form to answer the questions about Buddhism.
*IF you would like to take notes or print a copy of my notes for yourself, Please feel free to do so. This is OPTIONAL; you do NOT have to take notes!
*You can use this information as a reference as we continue through Asia.
Tuesday, April 14th - Friday, April 17th
Reminders:
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
-I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*Do NOT worry about the digital backpack for social studies at this time.
*I will be holding regular Zoom meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10am. These are NOT mandatory, and you do NOT have to stay the whole time. Please feel free to pop in and out as needed. It is just a time to ask questions and check in =)
*These plans cover a whole week! You just need to complete this by Monday (4/20); you don't need to rush and finish everything in one or two days; take your time =)
1. Asia Preview Pages
-You will complete the preview pages using google slides. See linked rubric and slideshow for instructions and what to include. (You can use one slide or multiple slides as long as you include all the information needed.)
-To turn in your Asia Preview Pages, save your google slide(s) project as YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME, Period_____ (NOT "untitled").
-Share with me: rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com.
Chrombook Update:
Please check your Chromebook for updates and update the OS as necessary. It’s easy! Here’s a brief how-to video!
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
-I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*Do NOT worry about the digital backpack for social studies at this time.
*I will be holding regular Zoom meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10am. These are NOT mandatory, and you do NOT have to stay the whole time. Please feel free to pop in and out as needed. It is just a time to ask questions and check in =)
*These plans cover a whole week! You just need to complete this by Monday (4/20); you don't need to rush and finish everything in one or two days; take your time =)
1. Asia Preview Pages
-You will complete the preview pages using google slides. See linked rubric and slideshow for instructions and what to include. (You can use one slide or multiple slides as long as you include all the information needed.)
-To turn in your Asia Preview Pages, save your google slide(s) project as YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME, Period_____ (NOT "untitled").
-Share with me: rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com.
Chrombook Update:
Please check your Chromebook for updates and update the OS as necessary. It’s easy! Here’s a brief how-to video!
Monday, April 6th - Thursday, April 9th
Reminders:
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
-I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*Do NOT worry about the digital backpack for social studies at this time.
*I will be holding regular Zoom meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10am. These are NOT mandatory, and you do NOT have to stay the whole time. Please feel free to pop in and out as needed. It is just a time to ask questions and check in =)
*These plans cover this whole week! You just need to complete this by Thursday (4/9); you don't need to rush and finish everything in one or two days; take your time =)
*This coming weekend is a holiday weekend, so that is why the plans will end on 4/9 and not pick up again next week until 4/14.
1.Asia Maps
-Look at the political map of Asia and the physical map of Asia.
-What do you notice about these two different types of maps for this new cultural area? What do you already know? What is new to you?
-You can use these maps as a reference as we continue through Asia.
2. Asia Landforms and Weather
-Use this google doc to learn about the different landforms and weather patterns in Asia.
-Several slides have videos linked through the titles. Make sure to watch these videos too so that you have a better understanding of these particular landforms and weather patterns.
-IF you would like to take notes or print a copy of my notes for yourself, you can use the last four slides. *This is OPTIONAL; you do NOT have to take notes!
-You can use this information as a reference as we continue through Asia.
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
-I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*Do NOT worry about the digital backpack for social studies at this time.
*I will be holding regular Zoom meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10am. These are NOT mandatory, and you do NOT have to stay the whole time. Please feel free to pop in and out as needed. It is just a time to ask questions and check in =)
*These plans cover this whole week! You just need to complete this by Thursday (4/9); you don't need to rush and finish everything in one or two days; take your time =)
*This coming weekend is a holiday weekend, so that is why the plans will end on 4/9 and not pick up again next week until 4/14.
1.Asia Maps
-Look at the political map of Asia and the physical map of Asia.
-What do you notice about these two different types of maps for this new cultural area? What do you already know? What is new to you?
-You can use these maps as a reference as we continue through Asia.
2. Asia Landforms and Weather
-Use this google doc to learn about the different landforms and weather patterns in Asia.
-Several slides have videos linked through the titles. Make sure to watch these videos too so that you have a better understanding of these particular landforms and weather patterns.
-IF you would like to take notes or print a copy of my notes for yourself, you can use the last four slides. *This is OPTIONAL; you do NOT have to take notes!
-You can use this information as a reference as we continue through Asia.
Friday Zoom Meetings
Hi Everyone,
We will be having Zoom meetings every Friday from 9:30-10am. I will be emailing out the information and posting it to itslearning.
If you aren't able to attend, do NOT worry!!! This is just a check-in to see how everyone is doing and answer questions if you have any.
You can hang out for the whole 30 minutes or just drop in and out when it works for you.
*Please remember to be on your best behavior for Zoom meetings! Mrs. Hiler, Mrs. Perkins, and even Ms. Green might be stopping in too!!! Here are some things to help the meetings go smoothly:
We will be having Zoom meetings every Friday from 9:30-10am. I will be emailing out the information and posting it to itslearning.
If you aren't able to attend, do NOT worry!!! This is just a check-in to see how everyone is doing and answer questions if you have any.
You can hang out for the whole 30 minutes or just drop in and out when it works for you.
*Please remember to be on your best behavior for Zoom meetings! Mrs. Hiler, Mrs. Perkins, and even Ms. Green might be stopping in too!!! Here are some things to help the meetings go smoothly:
- Leave your microphone muted at all times.
- When you want to talk, hold down the space bar!
- Don't talk over someone. Give everyone a chance to speak or you will have to start raising your hand to be called on.
- Do not share your screen unless asked and unless you have a real question do not use the chat option.
Monday, March 30th - Friday, April 3rd
Reminders:
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
-I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*Do NOT worry about the digital backpack for social studies at this time.
*I will be holding regular Zoom meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10am. These are NOT mandatory, and you do NOT have to stay the whole time. Please feel free to pop in and out as needed. It is just a time to ask questions and check in =)
*Do not worry about the packet we were completing with the book.
*These plans cover a whole week! You just need to complete this by next Monday (4/6); you don't need to rush and finish today; take your time =)
1. Finish reading LWTW RIGHT AWAY (if you have not already done so)!
2. Watch these videos:
Salva's Video
Water for South Sudan Video
Just Add Water Video
Salva Talks to Kids Video
3. Read the following quote and add to the discussion board on itslearning.
“To young people, I would like to say: Stay calm when things are hard or not going right with you. You will get through it when you persevere instead of quitting. Quitting leads to much less happiness in life than perseverance and hope.” – Salva Dut
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
-I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*Do NOT worry about the digital backpack for social studies at this time.
*I will be holding regular Zoom meetings on Fridays from 9:30-10am. These are NOT mandatory, and you do NOT have to stay the whole time. Please feel free to pop in and out as needed. It is just a time to ask questions and check in =)
*Do not worry about the packet we were completing with the book.
*These plans cover a whole week! You just need to complete this by next Monday (4/6); you don't need to rush and finish today; take your time =)
1. Finish reading LWTW RIGHT AWAY (if you have not already done so)!
2. Watch these videos:
Salva's Video
Water for South Sudan Video
Just Add Water Video
Salva Talks to Kids Video
3. Read the following quote and add to the discussion board on itslearning.
“To young people, I would like to say: Stay calm when things are hard or not going right with you. You will get through it when you persevere instead of quitting. Quitting leads to much less happiness in life than perseverance and hope.” – Salva Dut
Zoom Meeting 3/27
Hi Everyone,
I am going to try to have a short Zoom meeting tomorrow morning (3/27) at 9:30am. Here is the info. below; I will also be emailing it out.
If you aren't able to attend, do NOT worry!!! This is just a check-in to see how everyone is doing, answer questions if you have any, and a practice for me to make sure I actually know what I am doing =)
You can hang out for the whole 30 minutes or just drop in and out when it works for you.
Rachel Wilcox is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mrs. Wilcox's Social Studies Check-In
Time: Mar 27, 2020 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/190841972
Meeting ID: 190 841 972
I am going to try to have a short Zoom meeting tomorrow morning (3/27) at 9:30am. Here is the info. below; I will also be emailing it out.
If you aren't able to attend, do NOT worry!!! This is just a check-in to see how everyone is doing, answer questions if you have any, and a practice for me to make sure I actually know what I am doing =)
You can hang out for the whole 30 minutes or just drop in and out when it works for you.
Rachel Wilcox is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mrs. Wilcox's Social Studies Check-In
Time: Mar 27, 2020 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/190841972
Meeting ID: 190 841 972
Class Info: Monday, March 23rd-Friday, March 27th
Reminders:
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
- I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*We will continue to read/listen to A Long Walk to Water. Feel free to read if you have a copy of the book (I know that some of you mentioned that you did.). Otherwise, use the link to listen to the audio on youtube.
*Finish the book by Monday, 3/30/20. Please reach out to me if you are having trouble accessing the audio book.
*Do not worry about the packet we were completing with the book or the digital backpack info. from the district at this time.
1. Continue reading LWTW. *Pace yourself however works best for you! We finished reading chapter 7 in class, so please begin with chapter 8.
-Stay safe and healthy! Don't forget to get up and moving; enjoy the nice weather outside!
- I will be available by email during school hours (8:30-3:30): rachel.wilcox@springbranchisd.com. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything at all!
In Class:
*We will continue to read/listen to A Long Walk to Water. Feel free to read if you have a copy of the book (I know that some of you mentioned that you did.). Otherwise, use the link to listen to the audio on youtube.
*Finish the book by Monday, 3/30/20. Please reach out to me if you are having trouble accessing the audio book.
*Do not worry about the packet we were completing with the book or the digital backpack info. from the district at this time.
1. Continue reading LWTW. *Pace yourself however works best for you! We finished reading chapter 7 in class, so please begin with chapter 8.
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