Extra Credit Film Screening: The Pianist

On Wednesday afternoon I will be showing The Pianist in my classroom from 3:45 until 6:15.  The film is long, but is probably the best that I'll show this year.  The film will serve to supplement our discussion of the Holocaust.  Viewing and creating a review for this film can earn you up to 10 points on a test.  I hope to see many of you there.

AP Test Study Sessions

Alright guys... it's that time.  For the next four weeks I will offer study sessions to review material from previous units in order to prepare for our AP World History test on May 14.  Each review session will be on a Thursday afternoon from 3:45 until 5:15.  It is imperative that you attend these sessions, so please plan accordingly.  Here are the dates for the study sessions:

April 16, April 23, April 30 & May 7

Advanced Placement Practice Exams

More extra credit...

Please visit the Georgia Virtual School website (www.gavirtualschool.org), then clink on the link at the top that says Registration and create an account.  Once you have verified your e-mail address choose the last option: "Enrolling in an AP Practice Course."  You will then have the opportunity between now and May 8th to take a practice exam.  You will then need to print off your scoring information and bring it to class.  Let's say 10 points on a test for completing this.

AP Elluminate Review Sessions 2009

Good news!  I've been informed that you will all have the opportunity to participate in on-line study sessions for the AP Exam.  These appear to be statewide chat sessions where students will have the chance to ask an AP teacher from the Georgia Virtual School questions and participate in general reviews.  I will be assigning extra credit for participating in these sessions, so please go ahead and make note of the dates and times.

I'm assuming you go to either:

www.gavirtualschool.org/elluminate

or

elluminate.gavirtualschool.org

then use the following Password:

miller

Session 1 = Thursday, March 26th at 7:00pm

Session 2 = Thursday, April 16th at 7:00pm

Session 3 = Thursday, April 30th at 7:00pm

Session 4 = Thursday May 7th at 7:00pm

If you participate in any of these, make sure to print out the chat box so I can give you extra credit.  More details to follow.

Geography Activity in the Courtyard

Finally, some nice weather!  Students got to work outside this week as we discussed and plotted the "scramble" for Africa.

Megan, Chiara, Patrick and Charlie hard at work.

Kelly and Nitisha in deep thought as Lizzie directs Drew.

Too much fun with Photoshop.

Will and Savannah have a perma-smile.  Ebeth works away.

Christina, Zach, Alex, Josh and Karina enjoy the weather... and imperialism in Africa.

Unit 4 Study Sessions

The Unit 4 Test study sessions will be at the following times:

Tuesday: 7:50 - 8:20(am) (chapter 23)

Tuesday: 3:40 - 4:40 (pm) (geography)

Wednesday: 7:50 - 8:20 (am) (chapter 24)

Thursday: 7:50 - 8:20 (am) (chapter 25)

Thursday: 3:40 - 4:40(pm) (chapter 26)

How to Write a Film Review

Debbie and Abby, sorry about the delay. Click here to download the "How to Write a Film Review" document.