dec 13th

Today was a good day we did mostly the same stuff. we got our tests back I think I did ok but im kinda of mad because I wish I got a better grade. But after we got our tests back I did some off my homework and typed my essay a little more. Then after that I had a test in health and I think I did pretty good but I dont know for sure.

Dec 12th

Dec 11th

Today in class we took our test. I think I did pretty good on it but I dont know for sure. After we took our test I did my blog and it was a pretty easy class. I had 2 other tests today one in English and one in biology today too. Ive been studying for my exams and I think in some classes I will do good but im not that confident for some of my other ones.

Dec 6th

Today we did many things in class. We talked about the different types of migration and percents to back that up. The questions this unit are: 

Where is the world population distributed?

Why is global population increasing?

Why does population growth vary among regions?

Why do some regions face health threats

2 percent of the words inhabitants are clustered in four regions:

East Asia 

South Asia

South East Asia 

Europe

Latin America.

Site and situation of population clusters: Low-lying areas with fertile soil and temperature climate.

Dec 5th

Transportation improvements that have promoted globalization, such as motor vehicles and airplanes, have diminished the importance of environmental features as intervening obstacles. Most countries have adopted selective immigration policies that admit some types of immigrants but not others. Four types of immigration policies: Maintain the current level of immigration, increase the level, reduce the level, no policy. Similarly, emigration policies are identified by the same four classes. 21 countries seek more immigrants, 32 want fewer immigrants.

Dec 4th

Today in class we did many things. We did a work sheet about the article we read. We answered many questions that made us go back and look in the packet. Then I have English were we read our Shakespeare book. Its pretty hard but its not that bad. After that the day went pretty good. I got a 100 on my bible test and it will bring my grade up a lot. Other than that all in all it was a good day.

nov 30th

Today in class we talked about different types of migration. We went online and tried to find the right answer to one of the problems. We found out that the worlds total international migration rate is 3.3%. Then after that i had 2 tests. I had one in English and one in bible. All in all today was a good day.

Nov 28th

Today in class we worked on many things. We did a worksheet and took notes on it. it was pretty interesting that most of the facts weren't all correct. They are both made in different times snd and the changes were quite big. Other than that class it was a pretty chill and calm day as normal.

Nov 27th

Today we got all of our tests back. I didnt do that bad on it. But I didnt do great. I got a 100 on my worksheet. Today in class we took a lot of notes. We worked on types of migration. He also talked to us about what to do for the exams. I didnt seem that hard but I need to do a lot of studying. Other than that is was a pretty good class.

nov 20

Today we took a quiz in class. I think that I did pretty decent on it and got at least one wrong. I think that I rushed it a little bit though. Before we took it we went over the worksheet it was on. I used my knowledge from that paper into what I did on the test. Other than the test today I had English and we did a play. I also had biology which we also took a test in.

nov 19th

Today in class we talked about many things. We talked about things such as life and population. We talked about the different types and or stages of the population and wealth of it. We watched a video on it and took notes. The rest of the day was pretty normal and entertaining as normal. All in all today was a good day.

nov 2nd

The three basic shapes of population pyramids are shaped in a Christmas tree, a box, or a cup. The Christmas tree shows growth rates are slow and it most likely means they are developing nations including Africa. Christmas tree graphs show a high birth rate and a short life expectancy. A box shaped graph shows low infant mortality and is a developed nation. Since everything is most likely equal in a box graph, it means there is a slow population growth and long life expectancy. The final common shape is the cup and it is known for having an extremely low birth rate. They have a shrinking population which can cause damage for the future jobs and professions that will be needed. Cup graphs also are developed nations with long life expectancies.

Oct 31

Today was a good day. Today class we talked about the world. We talked more and more about the different things that happen along the world. We talked about the different types of population looks. We talked about the cup, tree, and box. They all look completely diffrent and show all about a countrys population.

Oct 30th

Today I didn't have class but it was a long day. I had Spanish first and it was pretty good we had a sub because our teacher was out. I had to do a lot of make up work today and turn stuff in. We have English and went over many many things. Then the day went on as normal. I had lacrosse then I left. All in all it was a good day today.

Oct 29th

Today was a pretty good day. My day started off with biology. I didn't have really any work until human geo. Today we talked about many important things in the world. We also talked about our grades and how we can help them. After that I had a pretty chill and relaxing day. we got out early and the day seemed pretty well. Also it was my birthday and it was ok.

Oct 26th

Today in class we took notes on the cia. I went on the website and saw many many cool things. Their is many many articles all about different countries and places in the world. I've found out that if one country is almost last on one chart another chart they could be one of the top. I learned many thing such as some countries only have 54 people for the lowest one. I learned about each rates and birth rates that I thought was pretty interesting.

Oct 25th

Todays class was good. We talked and went over everything today. We went over our tests and answers and I was pretty happy about mine but I think I could have done better. I feel like I could have took my time more. Also today I turned in a lot of makeup work in classes and my grades in just about every class are very good.

oct 24th

Today I didn't have class and I was hoping I did. I was very interested on the last class. But today I had a test in bible and my grade went up. Also my grade went up in English which I am very proud of myself for. All in all today was a good day and I am proud that my grades are going up.

oct 23rd

Today in class we talked about many things. We talked about more in depth of the worlds population. We brought up that girls live much much longer then men in the average. We backed this up by saying many boys are more reckless and do more life threatening things than girls on average. Also many men in most countries fight in wars and not very many woman. I found this very amusing and am waiting for tomorrows class.

oct 22nd

Today in human geo we had a pretty good talk. Today we started a new unit. Today we worked and talk about human population. Their are about 7.4 billion people in the world and more and more are coming. I never really thought that their were that many in the world but obviously i'm wrong.

oct 19th

Today we took our test in class. I think I did pretty well but I don't understand how I got a 67 on the test. All of the questions were really easy. I think the machine is messed up because I dont know how I got 10 questions wrong. Other than that it was easy. Then the rest of the class I just finished my work from English.

oct 18th

Today I didnt have class but it was a long day. I had a test in English that I think I did pretty good in but I don't know. I was on pronouns and nouns. I also had a quiz in bible today that was open note but I think I did pretty good on also. In all of my other classes it was a normal sit down and write notes and do work day. But tonight I am studying for the test tomorrow in human geo and I have idea about what to expect for it.

Oct 17th

In today's class we reviewed for the the test on Friday. We did all of the questions with Mr. Schick in class today. We got out at 2:15. The class was only 50 minutes today. We labeled maps of major places and what their time zones were. At first I got confused on how to do that but after a while I understood all you have to do is look at that map and find the hour difference. Then you either add to whatever time is given and then you get your answer. It sounds a bit confusing but after you do a few examples you would understand it. I am ready for the test and ready for Friday.

oct 16th

Today in class a lot of things happened. First off I started the class by myself and then I got a surprise shadow. I got called up to my get my shadow. His name was mason and he went to saint margrits. during class it was pretty calm we just learned about different regions and how they affect people when something bad happens. How the money their can be spent different and the laws can change. all In all it was a cool and learning class.

oct 15th

Today we went to Mr. Johnson's class.

Human Geography Class Assignment - Monday, October 15
I am unable to be in class today. Your in-class assignment is to answer the following questions in your blog. This assignment is worth 10 points, and should be completed during the class period. Obviously, you can use the Internet. Please work quietly and independently. No computer game-playing allowed. If you don’t finish the assignment in class, it’s homework.

Ancient cartography. We all know Eratosthenes made a map of the entire world. Name three other things he is known for.

• 1.  He found the circumference of the Earth to be nearly 250,000 stadia (25,000 miles)
• 2. Prime numbers
• 3. Mathematical method is now called the Sieve of Eratosthenes. 

Time zones. If it is 10:00 am in Bel Air, what time is it in…

• 4.  Portland, Oregon. 7am
• 5.  Greenwich, England.  1pm
• 6.  Toronto, Ontario.   9am
• 7.  The South Pole.    10am

Locations and place names.

• 8.  List five toponyms that are named after physical features. Swaledale, Willesden, Croydon, Abington, Portsea island
• 9.  List five toponyms that are named after Native American places. Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa 
• 10.  List five toponyms that are named after a person of prominence.    Lincoln, NE, Jackson, MS, Madison, WI, and Jefferson City, MO. Monrovia, Liberia
• 11.  List five toponyms that have some religious affiliation.Bethlehem (Penn.), St. Charles (M0.), San Jose (Cal.), San Juan (P.R.), Sata Fe (N.M) -- (Holy Faith)
  

Latitude and Longitude. Give the latitude and longitude for the following cities.

• 12.  Baltimore, Maryland, 39.2904 degrees N, 76.6122 degrees W
• 13. Quito, Ecuador, 0.1807 degrees S, 78.4678 degrees W
• 14.  Taveuni, an island in Fiji, 16.8414 degrees S, 179.9813 degrees W
• 15.  Christchurch, New Zealand,  43.5321 degrees S, 172.6362 degrees E
• 16.  Juneau, Alaska,  58.3019 degrees N, 134.4197 degrees W

Antipodes. (Don’t worry, this won’t be on the test. But it’s still cool.)

• 17.  Give the definition of Geographic Antipode.  In geography, the antipode of any spot on Earth is the point on Earth's surface diametrically opposite to it; the antipodes of a region similarly represent the area opposite it.

Find the antipode for the following locations. I suggest www.antipodesmap.com.

• 18.  Beijing, China
• 19.  Bermuda
• 20.  Your house

oct 12th

Today I didn't have class but it was a good day overall. We went outside for bio today and planted plants. I took a test in bible and got a 75. I had 3 tests today and I think I did pretty decent on all of them but I dont know if they will all be great. I left early because had the dentist and I kind of wanted to have human geo today because it is fun.

oct 11th

Today we talked more about maps. We talked about global warming and the changes of the world. We learned that huge ice blocks where breaking and going into the ocean and melting. This is happening because all of the pollutants in the air from factories disposing it into the air. We found out that in the year 2030 we wouldn't be able to change it and would have to live with it until the end. So many scientists are encouraging us to change but the money costs for this is a lot that is why the government doesn't want to.

oct 10th

Today we had our PSAT's. We I got into school at around 8:30 and we started testing at around 9. we did math and English sections. Maths was fairly easy and so was english's but it just got annoying. We had to read like 5 shorts stories and they had way to many questions that made absolutely no sense. We finished at around 12 and we got out at the same time. Me and all my friends all walked to Italian sensations and ate then we walked back to school. We shot around with our lacrosse sticks for about 30 minutes then we all went back inside and did a full court basketball game.

oct 9th

Today in class we learned culture is the body of customary beliefs materials traits, and they social forms that together constitute the distinct tradition of a group of people. We also found out today that

Mr. Schick has two dogs. We found out he has a dog named Stanley and I forget the other ones name but it was in the hospital but its ok now. He told us how he got the dog. He said his wife saw it get hit and she took it to the vet and in the end she just took it home with her. 

oct 5th

today in class we went over multiple things such as regions and places own earth. we worked and took notes about different places in china all speak Chinese but they have different versions of it. we also talked more about the prime meridian and the equators. all in all today was a fun class and more laid back then normal.

Oct 4th

Today I didn't have Human Geo but I want to write anyway. Today was color day and all the freshman had to wear white. The school day was pretty easy because we got out an hour early for the powderpuff game. I want the juniors to win cause I know a lot more people then seniors. The school day though seem pretty laid back and we didn't have to do that much work. in all today was a good day and It was THURSDAY.

oct 3rd

Today in class we talked about our location. We we talked about how different places natives have different accents. My cousin lives in California but born in Maryland and everyone says she has a "Eastern accent". I think this is funny because she talks exactly like me and my family, and I don't think of us as country people at all. When I think accents i think of Texas and Kentucky. I wonder if people in England think that we have American accents the would be fun to find out. Also I wonder why some words mean different things in different parts of the country let alone world.

Oct 2nd

Today in class I wasn't their today. Today I missed class because I had doctors appointment. I got my arm checked out because I hurt it during a football game. I missed English and human geo today and I heard we didn't do that many things in both. When I checked the blog for what we did today nothing was on there. That is why I am writing about why I missed it. The doctor told me I had a torn librium and was most likely going to be out of sports for a couple of weeks. The rest of my day turned out pretty fine. I got my first test back today and got a 80 percent which isn't bad but I know I can do better.

maps in class

todays class was easy as I was told. I know maps all have seven continents and five oceans. Greenland is fourteen times smaller then Africa in actual life but Europes map is shows in as about a third of its size. there are lines of longitude and latitude on every map to show a exact location. I feel the longitude and latitude test might be hard for me because most of it doesn't make that much sense to me and I feel as if I might mix some up. that was what I did and learned today in class.

sept 27th

Today in class we learned about longitude and latitudinal lines on a map. we learned about the many many types of time zones and why they are their. This has to do with the earths rotation. this makes sunlight shine on only some parts of the earth at once. We also learned that their are 3 different types of main maps and they are all completely different. we also learned about line of capicorn and the line of cancer. in all we learned about many new features of the map that I never knew.

sept 18th

Today we learned that Geography is the study of where things are found on Earths surface and the reasons for the locations. We also learned that geographers ask themseleves 2 simple questions, "When are people and activities found on earth?", and "Why are they found here?". We also learned Cartography is the science of map making. Maps serve 2 purposes, as a reference tool to identify an objects absolute and relative location, and as a communication tool to convey the distribution of human activities or physical features. The most interesting fact of today was the first world map was prepared by Eratosthenes in 276-194 B.C.

sept 17th

During todays Human Geo. class we took the chapter test for the lessons on "Excellence." The test was pretty easy, but there was a weird questions in it and think more for a answer. The one bonus question about the mountain I knew but couldn't remember. The essay was pretty easy, I did the one on Socrates trial, and death. It was the one essay I think I did good. What I wrote was right because I know everything that happened to him and I remembered more than most of the other stuff in the unit. I feel pretty good in all and hope I wrote enough on the essay. I didn't study but I don't really think I needed to because I payed attention to most of the stuff we got  taught. In all I feel good that I did pretty well on the test.

today

Today we learned about socrates. Socrates was on trial for very strange crimes. One of them was the corruption of Athens youth. Socrates was basically accused of making young kids questions the Greek gods. The other thing he was trialed for was of impiety because he didn't believe in the gods. He was sentenced to death by drinking poison hemlock. socrates and the chance to escape with the guards in on it. The guards let it and socrates refused to leave. They could not persuade him so he drank the hemlock and died a painful muscle tensing death.

my day

Today we learned about "A Message to Garcia". It was published in March of 1899. It got very very popular through the time. There were  forty million copies sold. Due to how popular it was printed in thirty seven languages. It was also made into two movies, one in 1916, and the other in 1936. The phrase "Message To Garcia" was later used as slang in the military. It happened in the middle of the Spanish American War. Garcia was Cuban seeking independence from Spain and Rowan was an army officer. The President was president William McKinley.

Message To Garcia

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My First Day!!!!!

      My first day of high school was good and bad. I woke up very early at 7:15. I got to school at 7:45, and met with all of my friends. I went to bible and was with all my lax boys. After bible I went to health. Then I went to my advisory and my off-mod. I went to the cafe and chilled with my friends. Then we went to lunch then Spanish. In that class I was chewing gum and got a waring to detention. Then I went to English and turned in my summer reading book to Mr.Chalk. I got a 90% on my first grade which I was happy about. Then it was the end of the day. I went to the cafe and got my homework done with my friends. Then at 3:30 I went to football. Football was until 4:30 because it was to hot. That was my first day at The John Carrol school.