Vozick Human Geography Blog

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9ZdC6wZnks How does he define lingua franca? What is one situation for a lingua franca?  One situation for a lingua franca is ________. What is a world example of a regional or national lingua franca?  An example would be _____. Why do we say "lingua franca"?   Socratic Prep:  Is English the Lingua Franca and will it be over the next 100 years?  Why or why not?  What do you need to do to be prepared for tomorrow?  

"Canadian Bacon" What does bilingual mean to you?  Bilingual means ________________. How does speaking two languages impact the concept of "lingua franca"? We will read the article, "English as the Global Lingua Franca of the Future", and work through its meaning together.    Questions to think about: Who is the Author? Who is he writing this article for? What is the primary argument in the text? What do you think the future holds for the English Language? Do you think English is the current lingua franca?  Why or why not?  I think __________ because ________. Do you believe this might change over the next 100 years?  

Will you teach your children about religion? Why or Why not? Religion is the most important part of culture? Religion makes me who I am? Is religion only folk culture? Group Religions Presentation:  What are the differences between the religions.  Fill in the graphic organizer with your findings. What is the biggest religion in the world by members? Which religion has been followed the longest? In your opinion which of the major religions is the most different than the others?  Why? What are two things that all the religions share in common?  

  5 Children - 5 Religions    htt ps://vimeo.com/12 4385005 Make a Venn Diagram at your table to compare 2 of the children in the video. Make sure you include 2 things in each section of your circles. Work at your table to investigate and develop a presentation on one of the major world religions. Other information can be found in this PowerPoint presentation . The Geography of Religions: The Basics of the Big 6 Fill Out this form from the other groups:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LMDT9cHXy0JHO-HV9G0avt-fxVs1oMiP7H_b8qw6cAc/edit What is the biggest religion in the world by members? Which religion has been followed the longest? In your opinion which of the major religions is the most different than the others? What are two things that all the religions share in common?  

Religions According to the video, what is the oldest world religion?   The oldest world religion is ___________. Which religion spread the fastest?   Why did Christianity spread to the "New World" and Southern Africa?  What is the second religion that is found in a small part of South America? RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD What are your religious persuasions?   Click here to find out ! Answer the questions and write a paragraph overview of one of your top 5 religions (according to the quiz) and what are the major tenets/beliefs of said religion.  Submit it as a Google Doc.

Does this photo depict Pop or Folk Culture? How so? This photo depicts ___________ because _____________. Is this photo less than or more than a year old? What evidence supports this? This photo is ______________ due to __________. Where is this place? What evidence do you see that might tell you where this is? This place is _______________ . The evidence I see is __________. Could this be one or many places? Why do you think that? I think it __________________. Oh, my, PowerPoint:  Folk vs Pop Culture!!! What is assimilation?  Assimilation is _____________________.    "Windshield Geographers"  project.  Do you understand the project and what is expected of you and your group?

Graveyards to  Favorite Toys .  Culture is Everywhere! Visit the above   website  to look at how toys are part of our cultural background. 1.  What similarities between toys did you notice?   I noticed that ____________________ were similar. 2.  What differences do you observe?   The differences I see are ____________________. 3.  What can toys show us about the culture of a region or the world?   Toys show us that culture ________________________. Oh My God,  Another PowerPoint .  On the first day after break (!@#^!#%$!  Vozick!!!) It's okay, I'll try and make it less painful.  Turn and talk time! What is the difference between pop and folk culture?   The difference between pop and folk culture is ___________________. How do you identify cultural traits?   I identify cultural traits by ____________________.