Learning Log for November 21st

Hi Guys,

This is our first learning log on our blog! For the schedule, see the post below. :)

So, here it goes...

What We Did:

   Today, the people who had not finished their portfolio's worked on those,(eg. organizing their geography pages, their English worksheets, Learning Logs, etc.) but most of us worked on Geography pages 67, 68, and 70 (Understanding and Applying Your Knowledge, and Landform Map - South America).

Why We Did It:

   Portfolio's: To compare our work from the beginning of the schoolyear to our most recent work, so that we are able to see how we have improved, and to see what we have to do to improve on our skills in things like Geography, English, and Learning Logs. We also self-assessed ourselves, so that we are able to tell where we are grade wise in Hum 8.

   Geography sheets: In the geography sheets, we had to look at many maps in the atlas', so we had to use our map skills to find the correct maps in our atlas. We also get to know what some geographical features in South America, such as plateaus, depressions, and plains. This way we are able to tell what they look like on other maps.

Reflection/Connections:

   Today was a great time for portfolio work. We set up dividers so it was quieter for people who needed to think, which was actually kind of helpful! I think that our portfolio work will help us before handing in important homework or projects in other classes or a job, so that we are able to self-assess our work and make sure that it is adequate and up to standards. It also helps us to be more organized so that we won't lose important documents, as the portfolio pulls things from your binder, and if you do not have those things, well, lets just say that you are in trouble! This organization will help us in many aspects, such as in jobs and school, to make sure that we keep our files and binders in order.

   The geography sheets are a great way to  make sure we use the correct maps on many things, like on important projects, or something as simple as a road trip. For example, if you were trying to do a project on the elevation levels of Europe, you probably would not want to use a Political Map! By doing our Geography sheets, we learn how to use the correct maps in our work! Also, if we ever go to South America, we could see the geographical features that we learned about, and maybe tell our travelling companions about them!

Homework:

   -Finish your Portfolio's completely (Not at home. They must be completed in class, or at flex.)

   The geography is not due tomorrow, as we need to use the atlas' to finish them. We will have time to finish them in class tomorrow.

Tips:
  
-Make sure that you are quiet in class tomorrow. We have to work off the detention that we already have.   -When posting on the blog, if you need any guidance just go to Ms. Lees Block 1 Homework Helper Blog, as it shows the formatting needed for your posts. Also, everyone formats differently, so you can choose the way you wish to format your post!

I hope that this was useful!

Kia