Classroom Update (10/30/2020)

 

Friday, October 30, 2020

GRADES ARE BEING FINALIZED - CONTACT MR. MOLITOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

World History (Block)

Topic - Unit 3 Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10 
• Unit 3 Assessment (Link to Google Document in Schoology)
• Assignments: 
• Unit 3 Assessment is due Today by 4:00 in Turnitin.com!
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 7 Spook-Tacular Artworks for Halloween

• Supplemental Videos: 
• Haunted History of Halloween
• Virtual Legends & Lore at Old World Wisconsin
• Why Do Ghosts Wear White Sheets?
• History of Trick-or-Treating
• Interesting Articles: 
• Allergic Reactions to Peanuts and Tree Nuts Spike 85 Percent on Halloween
• How to Keep Your Jack O’Lantern Looking Dapper Longer
• Nine Black Cat Stickers
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- How did women aid the Reformation?

- How did the Catholic Church counteract the Protestant reformation?

- What is the lasting legacy of the Reformation?

Topic - The Catholic Reformation (Counter-Reformation)

• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)
• Ebscohost/Badgerlink - History Reference Center
• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 3 (15.3) and Complete Google Document (Due 11/2)
• Historical Article Review Written Assessment (Due 11/24)

• WH Enrichment: (See above in WH Block class)

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
1. Crocodiles in Ancient Egypt
2. Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic
2. NGO Presentation Information - Project #3

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Daily Gator Posting

The driver says he ran over an alligator on Zierdt Road

Classroom Update (10/29/2020)

 

Thursday, October 29, 2020

GRADES ARE BEING FINALIZED - CONTACT MR. MOLITOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

World History (Block)

Topic - Unit 3 Assessment

• Current Events - CNN10 
• Complete Absolutism Progress Check (Link to Google Form in Schoology) 
• Unit 3 Assessment (Link to Google Document in Schoology)
• Assignments: 
• Unit 3 Assessment due Tomorrow by 4:00!
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• A Place at the Royal Table
• 11 Secrets from The Palace of Versailles

• Supplemental Videos: 
• English Civil War: Crash Course European History #14
• Cromwell's invasion of Ireland | Why Does Everyone Hate The English?
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding
• Why Henry VIII Orchestrated Every Detail of Anne Boleyn’s Execution

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- How did women aid the Reformation?

- How did the Catholic Church counteract the Protestant reformation?

- What is the lasting legacy of the Reformation?

Topic - The Catholic Reformation (Counter-Reformation)

• Current Events - CNN10
• Work Day (15.3 Reading and Notes) 
• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 3 (15.3) and Complete Google Document (Due 11/2)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Videos:  
• Catholic Counter-Reformation: Crash Course European History #9
• Interesting Article: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
1. Crocodiles in Ancient Egypt
2. Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic
2. Project #2 Presentations - Reassessments
1. Final drafts need to be turned into Turnitin.com

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Daily Gator Posting

Australian fisherman brings 5-foot crocodile home after capturing it in a dam

Classroom Update (10/28/2020)

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

GRADES ARE BEING FINALIZED - CONTACT MR. MOLITOR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did Oliver Cromwell and the Roundheads win the English Civil War for Parliament? - Why was the English monarchy restored? - How did the Glorious Revolution change England?

Topic - English Monarchs Defy Parliament

• DJ - Why was the death of Charles I revolutionary?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Go over Module 17 Lesson 5 Notes - The English Civil War, Cromwell, and the Glorious Revolution
• English Civil War: Crash Course European History #14
• Assignments: 
• Assessment Tomorrow - Have notes organized for assessment!
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• A Place at the Royal Table
• 11 Secrets from The Palace of Versailles

• Supplemental Videos: 
• Cromwell's invasion of Ireland | Why Does Everyone Hate The English?
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding
• Why Henry VIII Orchestrated Every Detail of Anne Boleyn’s Execution

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - The Radical Reformation

• DJ- How were the Anabaptists different from other groups in their political views?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Assignment:
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due Today!)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Videos:  
• The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6
• Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7
• Interesting Article: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
1. Crocodiles in Ancient Egypt
2. Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic
2. Project #2 Presentations - Round 3
1. Final drafts need to be turned into Turnitin.com

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Daily Gator Posting

Crocodiles in Ancient Egypt

Classroom Update (10/27/2020)

 

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

ALL LATE WORK DUE TODAY - CONTACT MR. MOLITOR IF YOU HAVE MISSING ASSESSMENTS

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did Oliver Cromwell and the Roundheads win the English Civil War for Parliament? - Why was the English monarchy restored? - How did the Glorious Revolution change England?

Topic - English Monarchs Defy Parliament

• DJ - Why were the long-term effects of Ivan's murder of his oldest son?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Complete Achieve Article: “Colonization: It Must Be Witchcraft!”
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 5 (17.5) and Complete Google Document (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• A Place at the Royal Table
• 11 Secrets from The Palace of Versailles

• Supplemental Videos: 
• Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20
• The Rise of Russia and Prussia: Crash Course European History #17
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding
• Why Henry VIII Orchestrated Every Detail of Anne Boleyn’s Execution

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World History (Skinny)

Topic - Achieve Day - Salem Witch Trials

• Current Events - CNN10
• Complete Achieve Article: “Colonization: It Must Be Witchcraft!”
• Assignment:
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Videos:  
• The Protestant Reformation: Crash Course European History #6
• Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7
• Interesting Article: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
1. Crocodiles in Ancient Egypt
2. Decomposing Bodies in the 1720s Gave Birth to the First Vampire Panic
2. Project #2 Presentations - Round 2
1. Final drafts need to be turned into Turnitin.com

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Daily Gator Posting

‘Never a dull moment in “C” TOWN,’ local police apprehend alligator

Classroom Update (10/26/2020)

 

Monday, October 26, 2020

ALL LATE WORK DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH!

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- Why was Russia culturally different from western Europe?

- How did Peter the Great westernize Russia?

Topic - Absolute Monarchs of Russia

• DJ - Why did Peter the Great believe that Russia’s future depended on having a warm water port?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Go over Module 17 Lesson 4 - Absolute Monarchs in Europe Notes
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 5 (17.5) and Complete Google Document (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: A Place at the Royal Table

• Supplemental Videos: 
• Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History #20
• The Rise of Russia and Prussia: Crash Course European History #17
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- Why were Protestant reformers split over their beliefs? 

- How did women aid the Reformation?

Topic - Calvinism

• DJ - How did John Calvin’s ideas about salvation differ from Luther?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Work on Reformation Vocabulary Assignment
• Assignment:
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Video:  Reformation and Consequences: Crash Course European History #7
• Interesting Article: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
2. Project #2 Presentations - Round 1
1. Final drafts need to be turned into Turnitin.com

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Daily Gator Posting

Game and Fish receive multiple reports about Sherwood alligator; Neighbors name it ‘Happy’

Classroom Update (10/23/2020)

 

Friday, October 23, 2020

ALL LATE WORK DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH!

World History (Block)

• Assignments: 
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due Today - 10/23)
• Read Module 17 Lesson 4 (17.4) and Complete Google Document (Due 10/26 and located in Schoology)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:
•  10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Which Royal Would You Be?
• A Place at the Royal Table

• Supplemental Video: 
• Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16
• Interesting Articles: 
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding
• The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness
• Long-Lost Medieval Monastery Discovered Beneath Parking Garage in England

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World History (Skinny)

• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 2 (15.2) and Complete Google Document (Due 10/26 and located in Schoology)
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Explore Yosemite National Park
• Supplemental Video: Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219 
• Interesting Articles: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Event Articles
1. The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness
2. Does Virtual Learning Work for Every Student?
2. Presentations begin Monday, October 26th

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Daily Gator Posting

Up to $1,000 reward in alligator’s crossbow killing

Classroom Update (10/22/2020)

 

Thursday, October 22, 2020

ALL LATE WORK DUE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27TH!

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- Why was Russia culturally different from western Europe?

- How did Peter the Great westernize Russia?

Topic - Absolute Monarchs of Russia

• DJ - Why was feudalism slow to end in central Europe?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Watch Clip of Engineering an Empire: Russia
• Work Time for Current Events or Module 17 Lesson 4
• Assignments: 
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due Today
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)
• Read Module 17 Lesson 4 (17.4) and Complete Google Document (Due 10/26 and located in Schoology)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:
•  10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Which Royal Would You Be?
• A Place at the Royal Table

• Supplemental Videos: 
• Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16
• Interesting Articles: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding
• The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- Why were Protestant reformers split over their beliefs? 

- How did women aid the Reformation?

Topic - The Reformation Spreads

• DJ - What impact did Prince Fredrick the Wise of Saxony have on the Reformation?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Work Day
• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 2 (15.2) and Complete Google Document (Due 10/26 and located in Schoology)
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Explore Yosemite National Park
• Supplemental Video: Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219 
• Interesting Article: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
1. The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness
2. Does Virtual Learning Work for Every Student?
2. Last Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Presentations begin Monday, October 26th
2. Final drafts will be turned into Turnitin.com

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Daily Gator Posting

Enormous Alligator Flips over Women's Kayaks on Alabama Lake: 'It Was Crazy'

Classroom Update (10/21/2020)

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the Peace of Westphalia lay the foundations of modern Europe?

- Why did strong states develop slower in central Europe than in western Europe?

Topic - Central European Monarchs

• Current Events - CNN10 
• Go over Module 17 Lesson 3 (17.3) Notes
• Assignments: 
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)
• Read Module 17 Lesson 4 (17.4) and Complete Google Document (Due 10/26 and located in Schoology)
• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:
•  10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Which Royal Would You Be?
• A Place at the Royal Table

• Supplemental Videos: 
• Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13
• Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16
• Interesting Articles: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding
• The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- Why is the conversion of England to Protestantism unique?

- Why were Protestant reformers split over their beliefs? 

Topic - Henry VIII and the English Reformation

• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 15.1 Notes - Henry VIII and the English Reformation
• Assignment:
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Explore Yosemite National Park
• Supplemental Video: Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219 
• Interesting Article: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
1. The Long History of Blaming Immigrants in Times of Sickness
2. Does Virtual Learning Work for Every Student?
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!
2. Final drafts will be turned into Turnitin.com

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Daily Gator Posting

The first-ever study of big-city urban alligators

Classroom Update (10/20/2020)

 

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How did the Peace of Westphalia lay the foundations of modern Europe?

- Why did strong states develop slower in central Europe than in western Europe?

Topic - Central European Monarchs

• DJ- Why did the Catholic cardinals of France support the Protestant forces in the Thirty Years’ War?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Achieve Article: “Golden Age Selfies”
• Eastern Europe Consolidates: Crash Course European History #16
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 3 (17.3) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/21 and located in Schoology)
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:
•  10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Which Royal Would You Be?
• Supplemental Videos: 
• Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13
• Dutch Golden Age: Crash Course European History #15
• Interesting Articles: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- Why is the conversion of England to Protestantism unique?

- Why were Protestant reformers split over their beliefs? 

Topic - Henry VIII and the English Reformation

• Current Events - CNN10
• Achieve Article: “The Mystery of Caravaggio”
• Assignment:
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Video: Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219 
• Interesting Article: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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Daily Gator Posting

'Fuzzy' among the gators roaming the grounds at Sanderson Farms Championship

Classroom Update (10/19/2020)

 

Monday, October 19, 2020

World History (Block)

EQ- 

- How were Montaigne and Descartes impacted by the religious wars?

- How did Louis XIV become an absolute monarch?

- What was the result of the War of Spanish Succession?

Topic - The Reign of King Louis XIV

• DJ- How did the religious attitudes of Henry IV and Philip II differ?
• Current Events - CNN10 
• Complete and Discuss Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre (Classroom Activity)
• Go over Module 17 Lesson 2 (17.2) Google Document 
• Assignments: 
• Read Module 17 Lesson 3 (17.3) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/21 and located in Schoology)
• Unit 3 Vocabulary (located in Schoology) - Due 10/22
• Current Events Written Assessment #2 (Due 10/23)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture:
•  10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Which Royal Would You Be?
• Supplemental Video: Absolute Monarchy: Crash Course European History #13
• Interesting Articles: 
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials
• The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding

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World History (Skinny)

EQ- 

- What were the causes of the Reformation?

- Why did Luther’s teachings become popular and attract followers?

Topic - Luther Challenges the Church

• DJ- What were the main points of Luther's teachings?
• Current Events - CNN10
• Go over Module 15.1 Notes - Martin Luther and Protestantism
• Luther and the Protestant Reformation: Crash Course World History #218
• Assignment:
• Read Module 15 Lesson 2 (15.2) and Complete Google Document (Due 5/22 and located in Schoology)
• Reformation Vocabulary (Due 10/28 and located in Schoology)

• WH Enrichment: 
• Google Arts and Culture: 
• 10 Out-Of-This-World Facts About the International Space Station
• Power and Belief: The Reformation at 500   
• Supplemental Video: Charles V and the Holy Roman Empire: Crash Course World History #219 
• Interesting Article: 
• When Catherine of Aragon Led England’s Armies to Victory Over Scotland
• A Brief History of the Salem Witch Trials

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Contemporary Affairs

1. Current Events Clip - CNN10 
2. Project #2 Workday -  Contemporary Affairs-National Policies/Economics Presentation
1. Projects Due October 26th, 27th, and 28th!

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Daily Gator Posting

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: How many crocodiles can you see?