Today in Human Geo, we went over the Guns, Germs, and Steel video again. We talked about our notes and went over them a little but, then we watched the movie. The movie is about the guy name Diamond. That may not be his first name, but that is his last name. So in this video, we learn a lot about how other countries do things. We also learn a lot about what other countries grow and eat. How some countries grow rice, some grow beans, and some herd goats. We are having a test on all this Friday.

Today in Human Geo we watched the video called Guns, Germs and Steel. In this video, we met a guy named Diamonds who asked the question why did the world become so unequal. I agree with his question. Why are there countries that have to fight for there food, and really really work for it, but in most cases we just get it easily. It is said that Middle Eastern people, were the first farmers of the world. They grew wheat and grain which was then stored in house type things to preserve it. We didn't get to finish the whole video but maybe we will in a future class. Not that I really want to watch it barbecue it wasn't the most exciting thing but it was very factual.

Today in Human Geo, we took more notes about what we are currently learning. We didn't really cover that much because it was a very short class. The reason it was so short is because it was a Wednesday which the classes are shorter anyway, and we had a two hour delay this morning so that was good. Anyway, we talked a little about the first cities, or something. I forgot my notes so i forgot what it was called but, it has to do with Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, and some other ones. We don't have class tomorrow because it is a Wednesday, and we don't have class on Wednesdays.

Today in human geo, we went over the test that I got a 100% on. It was the first test that I got a ding on and I was super excited about it. So we basically just went over the test and it went well. We talked a little about the exam and what room were in, and what it is going to be like. I got all of my previous quizzes out and went over them a little bit. Our exam is on Thursday. I am not excited for it but I don’t think it will be too challenging. Other than all of that we had a normal day. 

Today in human Geo, we reviewed for the test we were about to take on microfinance. Micro finance is a financial service, where small businesses, can’t access banks and other services, so they get microloans. When we took the test there was a lot of specific numbers you had to remember and I know that I definitely got a 100%. I am so confident that I will finally get the ding that I deserve. Mr. Schick is going to grade them right now, so I will know by the end of class what I got. He just left the room so when he comes back I will have my grade. I think the test was extremely easy. He just got back, and i got a 100% and i am so proud. 

1. What is Microfinance? form of financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses lacking access to banking and related services.

2. Name 3 problems faced in developing countries? Disease, famine, drought, and pollution.

3. What is a microloan? A microloan is when a person lends a small amount of money to a developing business. Once the business is running good the lender will receive their money back.
4. Name 2 or 3 common uses for microloans?

• Starting up new businesses, Getting products for your business

• Getting a little kick start on your business
• Machinery or equipment

5. ways microloans can help?

-The businesses can have a positive effect on the community around them.

-It allows small business owners access to insurance.

6. What can you do if you want to start a new business, but don't have the funds for it? get a microloan

7. Can roads and bridges be a common use for a microloan? Yes

8. True or false, Electricity is one of the main problems faced in developing countries? True

9. True or false, a microloan is when somebody gives someone money in order to start a new business, and the loaner doesn't receive money back? False

10. Was this test useful? yes

Today in Human Geo, we didn't do anything today. Mr. Schick, let us do this PowerPoint with the class. It is this one program, where if you are invited to it, you can work on the document. So my whole class did together. It was pretty annoying, because anytime you would type something, someone would come right behind you and delete it. Then people were putting pictures of themselves on to and claiming that it was there slide. In the end we did get work done, and we had some nice slides, that were decorated and fancy. Other than that it was a normal class.