AREAS

Your to-do list

• Please brainstorm a list of your favorite foods and post them here.

What is AREAS?

Here's a graphic organizer to help you.

I know I should have shared this before Homecoming

See how people around the world get down.

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A model for your European government project

Use this model Adobe Slate project to help give you a better idea of what we are looking for on your European Government Project. Click the image below to launch the presentation.

A tech opportunity for all of you

There is a group from Apple that will be coming to Thornton Academy to pitch an app called Pencil Case on Wednesday the 14th from 12-1:30PM. This would be on your day off. Pencil Case allows people to create apps without having to code. If you are interested in attending, please let me know. The Technology Department is looking for interested students to attend.

Europe's Politics

Your to-do list

• Please add Adobe Slate to your iPad.
• Brainstorm answers for the United States to the questions below.
• The type of government
• The name of capital
• Where does the Federal government meet? Keep in mind it could be several places e.g. one place for each branch of government.
• The Administrative Divisions (like states for us)
• When did they gain independence
• National Holiday: when is it and how is it celebrated?
• Suffrage: Who is allowed to vote? At what age are they allowed to vote?
• Chief of State: includes name and title of the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved in the day-to-day activities of the government
• Head of the Government: includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. How are they chosen?
• Legislative Branch: How many how houses are in our legislature? How many members? How are they elected? For how long are they elected?
• Judicial Branch: How many levels does the court system have? What is the highest court in the land? How many members does it have?
• Political parties: Who are they and what are their beliefs?

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Projects on your country

First, you need to remember what country you have. Look here for a reminder.

What is your country's government like? Does it have features that are similar to the United States' government? Check out this assignment to find out. Use this resource sheet to help organize your work.

Discover the story behind your European country's flag. You can access all the details for the assignment here or on eBackpack. Check out the CIA World Factbook for details about your country's flag.

Your European Country Assignments

In case you've forgotten what your country assignment is, you can access it here.

Let's head to Europe!

Your to-do list

• Let's learn about Europe. Head to Kahoot!

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Now that you are warmed up, let's get a European country for you to focus on during this unit.