Unit 1 focuses on the Geography of Europe. We will begin by learning several main countries and physical features. Environmental concerns, culture and a comparative analysis of several countries will also take place during this initial unit. This introductory unit serves as an opportunity for students to get their feet wet using technology. Students will use the wiki page to respond discussion postings about the Environmental Concerns of Europe: Acid Rain, Air Pollution, and the Chernobyl Disaster.
This leads an important conversation that we must reinforce to our students about the responsible use of technology. Over the course of the school year students will have access to net books and the Internet. As a class we will talk about the importance of remaining on task and not using the Internet to gain access to websites we are currently not using in class. The vast technology resources that Charles R Drew Charter school makes available for student use must be treated appropriately and respectfully. Please take the time out to sit down with your student to share the importance of taking good care of the the technology we will use to promote learning.
Please view the video below with your student and engage in meaningful discussion about Internet use, responsibility, stewardship and even plagiarism.
