Second Chances on Mind Maps

As posted on the board today, any student with a zero on a world history mind map may bring the mind map to me for credit on Thursday or Friday. I will not ask for them, it is the responsibility of the student to bring the work to me. I will not give credit for them after Friday when I enter my grades for the nine weeks.

Bellringers on World History

The pretest administered at the beginning of the school year indicated a strong need for world history review. I have assigned readings on world history. Many students read these articles and are making good grades on the quizzes. Some students seem more challenged by the quizzes.

To help you review world history, I am requiring that students making less than a "B" on a quiz mind map the articles for the following week. I will show you your grades on today's quiz on Wednesday and let you know if you are assigned to make mind maps this week. Mind maps are a great study technique (one that I use when taking classes) -- I think that they will help many of you excel on the quizzes! Flash cards on the dates, people, and events would probably help. I am assigning reading on world history in place of textbook reading assignments. I will check your mind maps daily starting on Thursday. Those making "B" or above are excused from making mind maps but are encouraged to keep up the good work.

Mind Mapping Video

Sketch Pads in Stock at OfficeMax

I just bought an 11" by 14" Bienfang sketch pad at OfficeMax. Office Depot on 70th Street had some larger Foray pads that are acceptable. The one available online on my last post had a firmer back than the others, but that's optional. I spoke with an employee at Office Depot about ordering more sketch pads.

Sketch Pad

Please bring your sketch pad to class next week. The sketch pad should be 11" by 14" and have 100 sheets. We will use the sketch pad for student-generated graphic organizers, such as mind maps. The larger paper makes it easier to make the graphic organizers by giving the student more space to work. I recommend the Bienfang brand but other brands are acceptable. You may order them through Office Depot (item number #334870):
Bienfang Sketch Pad