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**World Regions: Introduction to Geography and Culture**
Instructor: Daniel Ondich dan.ondich@sobrietyhigh.org
 * What's Due for Lesson 1**

None ||< **On Nicenet.org:**
 * < **Video Version:**
 * Register for this class
 * Post to the "Introduction" conferencing topic
 * Introduce yourself. What's your favorite subject in school? Least favorite? What do you like to do for fun? What's your favorite food? Respond to other students' posts and share what you have in common. ||< **In your blog:**
 * None ||< **In your wiki:**
 * Create vocabulary page
 * Enter first definition ||< **Vocabulary:**
 * Culture ||< **Other:**
 * None ||


 * Step 1**:

Make sure that you are registered at [|Nicenet]. You must have an email address that you use to register. I recommend using [|gmail]. Use class key:

Y2526Z4W82
Watch this short [|video] if you don't know how to register.

*NOTE: If you were registered for this course last quarter you must register again.

Click on "conferencing" and post a response to to the Lesson 1 conferencing topic.


 * Step 2**:

Start a [|wiki] for this class. Make a **new space** that includes your first name (example: **//dan-worldregions//**.wikispaces.com). Check [|here] if you're not sure how. Do the tutorials and watch the videos on wikispaces.com. Follow the instructions to create your own wiki. Then invite me (dan.ondich@sobrietyhigh.org) to be a member of your wiki. NOTE: If you were taking this course last quarter you must email your wiki URL address to me again. Your course wiki will serve several functions for this class:
 * 1) Vocabulary and notes
 * 2) Posting assignments
 * 3) Current events

//**- Download**// the "" here (print a copy to put in your folder/binder)


 * Step 3:**

Make a **new page** in your wiki titled "Vocabulary." Add the day's vocab into your wiki. (see "What's Due" at the top of the page) //**write __only__ the definition for term in your own words**//.

Don't use a dictionary, instead use this form //(please do not copy and paste it into your wiki, I only want a definition)// to create a definition from what you already know. (If you don't have Microsoft Word installed, download [|OpenOffice] for free!) //**- Download**//


 * Step 4:**

Answer the forum question in the conferencing section of Nicenet (see "What's Due" at the top of the page). Watch the [|video] if you're not sure how.


 * End World Hunger!**

Improve your vocabulary while donating free rice through the UN World Food Program...click [|HERE] to begin!



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