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Focus Classes - Pakistan

Next week, we will probably be able to talk with a teacher in Pakistan. To prepare for that talk, we should do a little research to learn more about the country he lives in. The worksheet will help you gather some information. If you come across other information that's not on the worksheet, please write it down and attach it to the worksheet. The more we know, the better our questions will be.

Name:_____________________________________________   Focus class: Tuesday

Pakistan

What do you already know about Pakistan?  Put your guesses here. This question will not count.

What countries surround Pakistan?

What is the climate like?      

What is the weather like today?

What time is it?  What time zone are they in?

What kind of government do they have in Pakistan?  Who are the leaders of Pakistan?

What are the major religions in Pakistan?

What type of foods are considered traditional Pakistani food?

   (Have you ever tasted any of these foods?)

What are some of the major cities?  Which one is the capital?

What are the major bodies of water or rivers in Pakistan?

What are the major industries in Pakistan?

What is Pakistan famous for?

How do people dress in Pakistan? Do they have traditional clothing unique to them?

Is there any war or fighting in Pakistan?If so, why is there fighting?

How does the US view Pakistan?  Friends? Not so friendly?

What’s your evidence?

How does Pakistan view the US?

What’s your evidence?

November 21, 2008

1. Hand in the Treaty homework from last night in the wooden box up front.
2. Catch up on Ms. Ellwood's journals for this week.
3. We are going to create an article for your blog. It will be a reflection piece about some aspect of Ms. Ellwood's trip.
• Open a new Word document.
• Choose something you would like to write about that impressed you, surprised you or something new you learned.
• Include 2+ details to explain.
• Look for one of Ms. Ellwood's photos that relates to what you are explaining.
  • Save it to your desktop. (Right click and save image as . . . )
• Include the URL of the page  in your word document.
• New paragraph - What's one more thing you are wondering about, or would like to ask Ms. Ellwood when she returns. (Do not just write this one question. Make it a paragraph of at least two sentences.)
• Spell check your document.
• Proof read your document.
• Save it to the Whipperwill in your own folder as Ellwood_ _ (and your initials). Do not close it yet.
• Open up your classblogmeister account in the "edit your blog" area. Log in as your 4-letter name and the class password.
• Click on article and start a new article. Title it, Antarctica - [your topic]. For example, Antarctica - Working There, or Antarctica - Food, or Antarctica - Penguins, etc.
• Copy and paste your word document over to the blog area.
• Click on the assignment button - choose Antarctica Reflection.
• Save, but do not request publishing.

To add the photo:

• Edit your article entry by clicking on articles then scroll down and look for your article. Click on it.
• Switch to the graphical format so you see little icons above your writing.
• In another tab or window, find the photo you want in her photo gallery. Click on the picture two times to get it so it's all by itself.
• Copy the URL of the photo.
• Go back to your blog article, place the cursor where you want the photo to go.
• Click on the photo icon. Paste the URL into the correct spot.
• Change the width to about 300 or 400. Save.
• Add the URL below the photo and the words (Taken by Ms. Ellwood).
• Make the URL a live link by highlighting it and clicking the link icon. Copy the URL in the space for it.
• Request publishing if you are ready and/or save.
• Check it out and see if you need to make any edits.
• Delete the photo from the desktop.

 

• I will be looking for spelling, 2+ details, minimum 2 paragraphs, able to understand what you are talking about, photo and URL for the photo.

 

4. Next week, we will be talking with Ms. Ellwood on Monday at 1 pm. She will talk about the two robots, ScubaDooba Doo and Endurance. She will be joined by Dr. Doran who is responsible for the Endurance and with Dr. Stacy Kim who is also using a robotic device in Antarctica. Check out Dr. Kim's project and the teacher who is working with her.

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Last updated: December 14, 2008