Welcome to Social Studies 8!
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June 21/22:
designed castles for castle siege game
tournament competition
designed castles for castle siege game
tournament competition
June 19/20:
watched censored history of the world created a poster to summarize learning in grade 8 |
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June 15/16:
review of information about the Reformation
Reformation quiz
self-assessment
review of information about the Reformation
Reformation quiz
self-assessment
June 13/14:
review of last class finished reading about the Reformation, pages 296-300 in Pathways, answering questions completed Reformation dossier activity, judging the guilt of each famous participant during the Reformation |
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June 9/12:
read about Henry 8's successors, filling out notes completed Elizabeth handout, discussing the Spanish Armada and her rulership - maps of protestantism due (2-3 must be finished for Wednesday)
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June 7/8:
continued notes on the Reformation and the Reformers, using Cornell notes read textbook: 286-287, questions 1,4, and 5a worked on map assignment : the spread of Protestantism (page 284 in text) - block 2-3 did not work on map |
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June 5/6:
presented group ideas on modern Reformations explanation of Cornell notes, taking notes and participating in lecture, including watching short cloud bio clip on Martin Luther - explorer quizzes returned |
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June 1/2:
reminder of the Reformation participated in station rotation activity worked on group Reformation (#3 on PPT) - needs to be complete and ready to go for next class! |
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My 30/31:
explorer quiz introduction to the Reformation - video, questions and beginning of group project - to continue next class - block 2-2 and 2-3 did not work on the group brainstorm |
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May 26/29:
finished presentations went through last text questions and the treaty of tordesillas did review for small quiz next class 2-2 and 2-3: included a debate about whether or not the Columbian Exchange was worth it |
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May 25:
finished explorer presentations, taking notes
finished explorer presentations, taking notes
May 24:
time to prepare for explorer presentations
presentations! One more group to go
time to prepare for explorer presentations
presentations! One more group to go
May 23:
discussed and collected ships and navigation questions (latitude and longitude and euro-centric) split into groups to work on explorers presentation - must be ready to present next class! GROUPS for 2-2: http://www.flippity.net/rnp.asp?k=1yiPbV1jnrLe1SIKKgzZ0kwQVibXKfmOrC7P3teUBREM GROUPS for 2-3: http://www.flippity.net/rnp.asp?k=15qn0bKOiSztLjN8LbuO1v8RokZzP6xYNqbF6hpPnulY (Carter in group 5 and Jeremy in group 6) group 1 and 5: Portuguese; group 2 and 6: Spanish; group 3: Conquistadors; group 4 and 7: British, Dutch, and French |
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May 18:
discussed and collected ships and navigation questions (latitude and longitude and euro-centric) split into groups to work on explorers presentation - must be ready to present next class! GROUPS: http://www.flippity.net/rnp.asp?k=10MzFcdXXZpbEldxnu0mvS7vcxSCEQ06ZtaHsfSh7OYw group 1 and 5: Portuguese; group 2 and 6: Spanish; group 3: Conquistadors; group 4 and 7: British, Dutch, and French |
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May 17:
2-2: reviewed the textbook questions worked through Exploration technology worksheets, watching videos (name in worksheet), reading text, and discussion - must complete all parts for homework 2-3: read Pathways, page 243-247, answering questions 3-5 worked through Exploration technology worksheets, watching videos (name in worksheet), reading text, and discussion - only completed first page (videos); students must finish page 2 (second page of first double-sided page) as homework |
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May 16:
reviewed information: was the Columbian Exchange worth it? worked through Exploration technology worksheets, watching videos (name in worksheet), reading text, and discussion |
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May 15:
2-2 discussed if the Columbian Exchange was worth it worked through exploration packet as a class (see: doctrine of discovery, Columbus landing, Slavery, Traingular Trade) read Pathways, page 243-247, answering questions 3-5 2-3 finished spice packet worked through exploration packet - see above |
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May 12:
see plan for 2-2
- all completed with TOC
see plan for 2-2
- all completed with TOC
May 11:
2-3:
watched Columbian exchange video and answered questions
over test answers (Renaissance)
- must finish research on the last page of the spice packet; no Internet to finish the spice math (will complete next class)
2-2:
shared supply and demand research
worked through spice math and reading section - handing in packets if finished; homework if unfinished
watched Columbian exchange video and answered questions
over test answers (Renaissance)
2-3:
watched Columbian exchange video and answered questions
over test answers (Renaissance)
- must finish research on the last page of the spice packet; no Internet to finish the spice math (will complete next class)
2-2:
shared supply and demand research
worked through spice math and reading section - handing in packets if finished; homework if unfinished
watched Columbian exchange video and answered questions
over test answers (Renaissance)
May 10:
discussed supply and demand research watched crash course: columbian exchange video and completed and discussed corresponding questions worked through first 2 sets of pages about early exploration (pages 9-12 in PDF packet) |
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May 9:
worked on spice packet (not including spice math) -must finish research for next class for 2-2, just scenarios for 2-3 |
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May 8:
finished the spice packet - must be COMPLETE for next class (only page 5 and 6 from second file) |
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May 3-5:
Grade 8s away at Camp Summit
Grade 8s away at Camp Summit
May 1/2:
(played through timeline game) completed discussion of BC politics, watching video and completing handouts - final research page must be finished for next class |
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April 28:
played through timeline invention game again worked through spice packet, up until summarizing the 7 different scenarios - to complete as homework if not completed |
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April 26/27:
Renaissance TEST
Renaissance TEST
April 24/25:
RENAISSANCE REVIEW CLASS took Renaissance personality quiz watched video: http://www.history.com/topics/leonardo-da-vinci/videos/the-renaissance worked on review sheet and questions played Kahoot - test NEXT CLASS |
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April 20/21:
over answers for the scientific revolution handout watched Crash Course - The Renaissance, using evidence to remember details of the Renaissance and see if it was a 'thing' played through invention timeline card game, answering questions -Must make a new card for next class (see .ppt for directions) |
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April 18/19:
discussed inventions and most important invention, ranking others discussed the printing press, watching a video of how it functions read and answered info packet on printing press read and answered info packet on Scientific Method - will be due next class! |
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April 12/13:
handed in Renaissance person project read text, pages 225-228, answering questions 1,2,4 and 5 discussed connection between humanism and scientific discovery; conflict with church read through and completed Copernicus and Galileo packet, answering questions -must finish as homework if not complete during class |
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April 10/11:
discussion of modern Renaissance person and time to research and take notes explanation of conversation assignment - all parts due on WEDNESDAY DUE ON THURSDAY FOR BLOCK 2-2 AND 2-3 - one page conversation, research notes x2, self-evaluation |
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April 7:
discussion of genius - traits and examples watched video about da vinci, checking list ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMf8hFBJylA&t=1s ) defined Renaissance Man, connecting to Humanism took notes on da vinci for future project read about modern Renaissance Men chose a modern Renaissance Person to complete research on - must finish for next class |
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April 6:
new seating plan discussion of genius - traits and examples watched video about da vinci, checking list ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMf8hFBJylA&t=1s ) defined Renaissance Man, connecting to Humanism took notes on da vinci for future project read about modern Renaissance Men - HW: finish research and think of a contemporary Renaissance person to focus on for next class |
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April 4/5:
discussed definitions for Patron and Patronage Read text - 217-221, answering questions #1-4 looked at part of the primary source document, understanding how this reflected Renaissance life 2-2 and 2-3: time to work on advice list didn't look at primary source and questions |
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March 31/ April 3:
read and completed notes on Medici family watched clip on the Medici family (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOAVRcI6mFU&t=2386s), discussion of 'godfather' and how Machiavelli/humanist they are explanation of marked assignment, due Tuesday - must give advice on how to be a humanist or Machiavel, explaining choice after - see slide 2 of powerpoint Block 2-2 and 2-3: time to work on project on Wed -due Friday |
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March 29/30:
complete group poster activity, deciding if humanism was an evolution or evolution - see slide one on powerpoint looked at images from "a child's Machiavelli" and discussed completed a quiz and translated some quotes from Machiavelli watched a clip on Machiavelli -Must complete "The Prince" handout as homework |
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March 27/28:
review of Renaissance (kahoot) and city-states definition of evolution and revolution exploration of Medieval thought, filling out notes completion of humanism handout (textbook 222-224), discussing humanism and watching video -finish handout as homework - should just be finding a quote on humanism |
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March 10:
completed and collected the city-state research and ranking
watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail
completed and collected the city-state research and ranking
watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail
March 9:
checked over questions
watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail
played Kahoot
checked over questions
watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail
played Kahoot
March 8:
continuation of ranking research debate over best city-state completion of final reflection -all sheets due by the end of class on Friday |
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March 7:
reviewed overview of geography of Italian city-states and discussed definitions *see March 2 for handout
read text 209-217, answering questions 1,3,4, and 5
- will have a homework check next class
reviewed overview of geography of Italian city-states and discussed definitions *see March 2 for handout
read text 209-217, answering questions 1,3,4, and 5
- will have a homework check next class
March 6:
discussion of city-states read through text: 209-217, answering questions 3 and 4 began research into filling out chart- which city-state is best - to complete next class |
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March 3:
shared findings for witches research discussed how we defined 'art' and watched a film on art in the Renaissance, answering questions worked on question packet of art analysis - must finish research as homework if not completed during class |
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March 2:
continued and finished the western art packet we began last class, completing the last side and discussing the purpose of art took notes on the Italian city-states (see pages 10 and 17) and defined state, city, etc - to finish as homework if not complete during class |
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March 1:
shortened block because of speeches
finished witches PPT - homework to finished research on another group of witches (see Feb 22)
shortened block because of speeches
finished witches PPT - homework to finished research on another group of witches (see Feb 22)
Feb 28:
current event presentations shared findings for witches discussed how we defined 'art' and watched a film on art in the Renaissance, answering questions worked on question packet of art analysis - only until the third page |
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Feb 27:
current event presentations
continued with slide on witches, going up to the reasons why people believed in witches (see Feb 22)
current event presentations
continued with slide on witches, going up to the reasons why people believed in witches (see Feb 22)
Feb 24:
current event presentations
finished slides on witches, looking at video examples and stats from slides (see Feb 22/23)
Homework: complete a paragraph of research on a group of witches answering questions found on the last slide (see Feb 22/23)
current event presentations
finished slides on witches, looking at video examples and stats from slides (see Feb 22/23)
Homework: complete a paragraph of research on a group of witches answering questions found on the last slide (see Feb 22/23)
Feb 22/23:
current event presentations discussion of pink shirt day talked about witches in the Middle Ages, following slide presentation past how to spot a witch |
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Feb 20/21:
Kahoot review
Middle Ages test
current event presentations (time permitting)
Kahoot review
Middle Ages test
current event presentations (time permitting)
Feb 17:
current event presentations
discussed 'the Great Dying"
worked on plague story - Write a story from the perspective of a plague victim or survivor. Complete a page in regular sized font and underline at least 5 points that you've included that are based on historical fact
- due on TUESDAY
reviewed for MIDDLE AGES TEST ON TUESDAY, watching short video, reviewing checklist and class discussion - see Feb 16 for handouts
current event presentations
discussed 'the Great Dying"
worked on plague story - Write a story from the perspective of a plague victim or survivor. Complete a page in regular sized font and underline at least 5 points that you've included that are based on historical fact
- due on TUESDAY
reviewed for MIDDLE AGES TEST ON TUESDAY, watching short video, reviewing checklist and class discussion - see Feb 16 for handouts
Feb 16:
current event presentations worked on smallpox posters in groups - must complete as homework if not completed reviewed for MIDDLE AGES TEST ON MONDAY, watching short video, reviewing checklist and class discussion |
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Feb 15:
current event presentations
discussion of plague doctors
read through text, answering questions on the Peasant's Revolt
current event presentations
discussion of plague doctors
read through text, answering questions on the Peasant's Revolt
Feb 14:
current event presentations discussed disease, watching video and answering questions; read about small pox in BC Valentine's trivia Kahoot |
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Feb 9:
current event presentations
over homework questions
watched video and answered questions about the Black Death
read Plague advice - Complete 3 questions at bottom for homework!
- see Feb 6 for handouts
current event presentations
over homework questions
watched video and answered questions about the Black Death
read Plague advice - Complete 3 questions at bottom for homework!
- see Feb 6 for handouts
Feb 8:
exploration of plague doctors
read through Pathways, section on The Black Death and The Peasant's Revolt
Assignment (homework if incomplete): Write a story from the perspective of a plague victim or survivor. Complete a page in regular sized font and underline at least 5 points that you've included that are based on historical fact
exploration of plague doctors
read through Pathways, section on The Black Death and The Peasant's Revolt
Assignment (homework if incomplete): Write a story from the perspective of a plague victim or survivor. Complete a page in regular sized font and underline at least 5 points that you've included that are based on historical fact
Feb 7:
time to complete coat of arms and turn in explanation current event presentations read about the great schism and the Bubonic plague from text, answering questions 3,4,6,7 (as homework if incomplete) |
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Feb 6:
current event presentations watched plague video and answered questions looked at plague advice, answering questions |
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Feb 3:
current event presentations continue to work on coat of arms with written explanation - DUE ON TUESDAY read through section on the Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc -must answer questions 5 and 8 as HOMEWORK |
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Feb 2:
current event presentations continue to work on coat of arms with written explanation - DUE ON MONDAY |
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Feb 1:
current event presentations
introduced to Coat of Arms, watched video, and began the design (will have time next class to work as well)
- will do reading next class
current event presentations
introduced to Coat of Arms, watched video, and began the design (will have time next class to work as well)
- will do reading next class
Jan 31:
current event presentations
discussed answers to Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc section of reading
read about the Great Schism and the Bubonic Plague in info packet
2-2: introduced to Coat of Arms, watched video, and began the design (will have time next class to work as well)
2-3: introduced with Coat of Arms, must bring pencil crayons etc next class
current event presentations
discussed answers to Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc section of reading
read about the Great Schism and the Bubonic Plague in info packet
2-2: introduced to Coat of Arms, watched video, and began the design (will have time next class to work as well)
2-3: introduced with Coat of Arms, must bring pencil crayons etc next class
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Jan 30:
current event presentations
review of warfare technology, watching videos
-created pro and con list
video on Joan of Arc and then an analysis of sources to judge Joan's guilt or innocence
-homework if incomplete
Bring pencil crayons next class!
current event presentations
review of warfare technology, watching videos
-created pro and con list
video on Joan of Arc and then an analysis of sources to judge Joan's guilt or innocence
-homework if incomplete
Bring pencil crayons next class!
Jan 27:
current event presentations read about Hundred Years' War and Joan of Arc, answering questions 5 and 8 - 2-3 has this for HOMEWORK learned about Joan of Arc, watching video and then deciding if she was guilty or innocent based on documents |
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Jan26:
current event presentations
review of last class
current event presentations
review of last class
Jan 25:
current event presentations
review of information covered with TOC - major concepts in Silk Road and Hundred Years war
discussion of warfare technology - longbow and atomic bomb, watching videos and reading information about world war 2
Come up with a pro and con list for wartime technology - both of the past and of the present. Be prepared to debate next class.
current event presentations
review of information covered with TOC - major concepts in Silk Road and Hundred Years war
discussion of warfare technology - longbow and atomic bomb, watching videos and reading information about world war 2
Come up with a pro and con list for wartime technology - both of the past and of the present. Be prepared to debate next class.
Jan 24:
Read Crossroads 145-148, answering questions on page 149: 1-3 (a and b), 5 (not 4)
Read Crossroads 145-148, answering questions on page 149: 1-3 (a and b), 5 (not 4)
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Come up with a pro and con list for wartime technology - both of the past and of the present. Be prepared to debate next class.
Jan 23:
watch: Crash Course, Silk Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfe-eNq-Qyg
Answer questions: What were some good things that happened because of the Silk Road? What were some bad things? According to John Green, what was most important? What is something new you learned?
Read Crossroads 145-148, answering questions on page 149: 1-3 (a and b), 5 (not 4)
watch: Crash Course, Silk Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfe-eNq-Qyg
Answer questions: What were some good things that happened because of the Silk Road? What were some bad things? According to John Green, what was most important? What is something new you learned?
Read Crossroads 145-148, answering questions on page 149: 1-3 (a and b), 5 (not 4)
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Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0fu4k2cbB4
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Jan 19:
current event presentations
BONUS ASSIGNMENT: come up with a game called 'silk road' that is in the same spirit as 'Marco Polo' - specific rules and play up to you
current event presentations
BONUS ASSIGNMENT: come up with a game called 'silk road' that is in the same spirit as 'Marco Polo' - specific rules and play up to you
Jan 18:
current event presentation watched a review of the Silk Road (Crash Course), answering questions examined specific Buddhist icons to discuss the transformation of religion read package of Marco Polo's exploits - must answer questions at the bottom for homework - BONUS ASSIGNMENT: come up with a game called 'silk road' that is in the same spirit as 'Marco Polo' - specific rules and play up to you |
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Jan 16/17:
handed in and discussed modern magna carta
current event presentations
introduced silk road with clothing (pros and cons) and video
discussed Marco Polo, watching videos
2-2 and 2-3 only: looked at different Buddhist statues as a reflection of this trade route
handed in and discussed modern magna carta
current event presentations
introduced silk road with clothing (pros and cons) and video
discussed Marco Polo, watching videos
2-2 and 2-3 only: looked at different Buddhist statues as a reflection of this trade route
Jan 13:
reviewed events around the Magna Carta
read textbook and answered questions
assignment - complete a modern version of the Magna Carta
reviewed events around the Magna Carta
read textbook and answered questions
assignment - complete a modern version of the Magna Carta
Jan 12:
discussed brainstorm of additional rules for Magna Carta
did some reading from text, 65-67, answering 1-3
assignment: create a modern magna carta (due on Monday)
discussed brainstorm of additional rules for Magna Carta
did some reading from text, 65-67, answering 1-3
assignment: create a modern magna carta (due on Monday)
Jan 11:
Crusade Quiz
videos, questions and discussion of the Magna Carta (1215)
- worksheets below
Crusade Quiz
videos, questions and discussion of the Magna Carta (1215)
- worksheets below
Jan 10:
Crusades Quiz videos, questions and discussion of the Magna Carta (1215) |
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Jan 9:
2-3
reviewed answers to effects of the Crusades
looked at bias in contemporary examples concerning Crusades: Jerusalem, Christian, Muslim, completing document analysis sheet
completed a review sheet of important ideas and events etc for CRUSADE QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY
2-2
continued to look at bias - Richard and Saladin (videos)
looked at primary source to complete analysis
reviewed mindmap and played Kahoot to practice for quiz on WEDNESDAY
2-3
reviewed answers to effects of the Crusades
looked at bias in contemporary examples concerning Crusades: Jerusalem, Christian, Muslim, completing document analysis sheet
completed a review sheet of important ideas and events etc for CRUSADE QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY
2-2
continued to look at bias - Richard and Saladin (videos)
looked at primary source to complete analysis
reviewed mindmap and played Kahoot to practice for quiz on WEDNESDAY
Jan 6:
shared 2016 posters and signed up for term 2 current events
time to work on next current event presentations
watched a video on Saladin from the Crusades
reviewed some info about the Crusades, looking at chart, for Crusade Quiz on Tuesday
shared 2016 posters and signed up for term 2 current events
time to work on next current event presentations
watched a video on Saladin from the Crusades
reviewed some info about the Crusades, looking at chart, for Crusade Quiz on Tuesday
Jan 5:
2-2 shared 2016 posters and signed up for term 2 current events time to work on next current event presentations examined history of Jerusalem by watching a video examined bias in contemporary accounts of the Crusades, completing a document analysis sheet 2-3 shared 2016 posters and signed up for term 2 current events time to work on next current event presentations read about lasting effects of the Crusades, answering questions |
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Jan 4:
discussion of events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
discussion of events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
January 3:
2-2/2-3:
discussion of past prediction for world events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
2-2/2-3:
discussion of past prediction for world events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
Dec 14:
review of plan on Friday
finished watching movie
review of plan on Friday
finished watching movie
Dec 13:
2-2:
completed visual summary of the Crusades to remember in January
began to watch A Knight's Tale
2-3:
current event presentations
finsihed Crusade presentations
began to watch A Knight's Tale
2-2:
completed visual summary of the Crusades to remember in January
began to watch A Knight's Tale
2-3:
current event presentations
finsihed Crusade presentations
began to watch A Knight's Tale
Dec 12:
discussed bias in contemporary examples looking at the Crusades
began to watch A Knight's Tale - will finish next class
discussed bias in contemporary examples looking at the Crusades
began to watch A Knight's Tale - will finish next class
Dec 9:
2-2
Crusade presentations and note taking
2-3
Crusade presentations and note taking
2-2
Crusade presentations and note taking
2-3
Crusade presentations and note taking
Dec 8:
lasting effects of the Crusades
created a brain map of The Crusades in groups
discussed bias and Richard the Lion Heart
lasting effects of the Crusades
created a brain map of The Crusades in groups
discussed bias and Richard the Lion Heart
Dec 7:
2-3
current event
watched crash course video and answered questions
separated into groups to prepare for Crusade presentations
- next class
2-2
looked at more lasting impacts of the Crusades
separated into groups to prepare for Crusade presentations
- next class
2-3
current event
watched crash course video and answered questions
separated into groups to prepare for Crusade presentations
- next class
2-2
looked at more lasting impacts of the Crusades
separated into groups to prepare for Crusade presentations
- next class
Dec 6:
preparation and then separate presentations of the Crusades
preparation and then separate presentations of the Crusades
Dec 2:
examined lasting effects of the Crusades
split into groups to prepare a presentation on one specific event within the Crusades
- will present on Tuesday
examined lasting effects of the Crusades
split into groups to prepare a presentation on one specific event within the Crusades
- will present on Tuesday
Dec 1:
2-2
watched crash course review of The Crusades
looked at the economic impacts of the Crusades
- submitted architecture projects
2-2
watched crash course review of The Crusades
looked at the economic impacts of the Crusades
- submitted architecture projects
Nov 30:
went over bibliography formatting
submitted architecture project
continued to discuss Crusades, watching a Crash Course video
went over bibliography formatting
submitted architecture project
continued to discuss Crusades, watching a Crash Course video
Nov 29:
2-3
current event presentation
over view of MLA bibliography
time to work on architecture project
peer edits
2-3
current event presentation
over view of MLA bibliography
time to work on architecture project
peer edits
Nov 28:
worked on architecture project and completed peer edit
introduced the Crusades
worked on architecture project and completed peer edit
introduced the Crusades
Nov 25:
2-2
worked on architecture project
-must bring in a written copy to peer edit next class
2-3
current even presentation
finished gothic powerpoint
began researching for architecture project
-will have time next block to work
2-2
worked on architecture project
-must bring in a written copy to peer edit next class
2-3
current even presentation
finished gothic powerpoint
began researching for architecture project
-will have time next block to work
Nov 24:
review of gothic architecture and modern architecture, looking at the Sagrada Familia began to brainstorm modern buildings for project - must complete some research for class on Monday |
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Nov 23:
2-2 discussed gothic architecture and modern architecture, finding information and looking at the Sagrada Familia 2-3 read information about the law system and answered questions in text discussed gothic architecture and modern architecture, finding information - must complete first questions as homework if incomplete during class time |
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Nov 22:
reviewed info on Medieval religion and law, watching videos and answering questions in text
reviewed info on Medieval religion and law, watching videos and answering questions in text
Nov 21:
2-3/2-2
current event presentation
discussed Medieval religion and law, watching videos and answering questions in text
2-3/2-2
current event presentation
discussed Medieval religion and law, watching videos and answering questions in text
Nov 18:
completed comparison of Japanese Bushido and European Chivalry
Read about religion and belief, answering questions 1-4 in textbook (due as homework if incomplete)
completed comparison of Japanese Bushido and European Chivalry
Read about religion and belief, answering questions 1-4 in textbook (due as homework if incomplete)
Nov 17:
2-2 reviewed chivalry and bushido, creating rules completed comparison of Japanese and European feudalism - for homework if incomplete 2-3 current event presentations reviewed chivalry and bushido, creating rules |
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Nov 16:
reviewed Manorialism, Feudalism, Domesday Book
read and watched a comparison of Japanese and European feudalism; completing question guide and comparison chart
reviewed Manorialism, Feudalism, Domesday Book
read and watched a comparison of Japanese and European feudalism; completing question guide and comparison chart
Nov 15:
2-2 current event presentations discussion of election completed Feudal contracts read about feudalism in Japan 2-3 current event presentation handed in manor map project completed feudalism in japan and europe comparison activity |
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Nov 10:
discussed election results current event presentations WebQuest assignment - due next class |
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Nov 9:
2-2 discussed election results read about feudalism and worked to complete feudal contracts (good copy to complete next class) assigned Manorialism WebQuest to complete as homework 2-3 discussed election results current event presentations time to work on manor map assignment - due on Tuesday |
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Nov 8:
current events
reviewed Bayeux Tapestry and document analysis
reviewed feudal structure
completed feudal contracts
current events
reviewed Bayeux Tapestry and document analysis
reviewed feudal structure
completed feudal contracts
Nov 7:
2-2 current event presentations completed document analysis for the Bayeux Tapestry began to discuss Feudalism and Hierarchy 2-3: current event presentations explanation and review of Manorialism and manor map project |
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Nov 4:
first video: what rights do the peasants have? How is society organized?
second video: What is being criticized?
first video: what rights do the peasants have? How is society organized?
second video: What is being criticized?
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read information about Feudalism and completed a feudal contract
Nov 3:
2-3 current event presentations completed WebQuest - homework if incomplete; bring pencil crayons next class 2-2 current event presentations discussion and reading of the Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings |
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Nov 2:
current event presentations
discussed and read about the Battle of Hastings and the Bayeux Tapestry
completed a document analysis for the Bayeux Tapestry
current event presentations
discussed and read about the Battle of Hastings and the Bayeux Tapestry
completed a document analysis for the Bayeux Tapestry
Nov 1:
2-2
finished watching Beowulf and answering questions
read passage about Anglo-Saxons and answered questions
played Kahoot
2-3
current event presentation
discussed Feudalism, watching video clips of Medieval life
read passage about feudalism
completed a feudal contract with a partner
2-2
finished watching Beowulf and answering questions
read passage about Anglo-Saxons and answered questions
played Kahoot
2-3
current event presentation
discussed Feudalism, watching video clips of Medieval life
read passage about feudalism
completed a feudal contract with a partner
Oct 31:
finished Beowulf and questions
read about and answered questions about Anglo-Saxons
finished Beowulf and questions
read about and answered questions about Anglo-Saxons
Oct 27/28:
1-1 and 2-2
self-assessment and share of viking projects
current event presentations
watched a portion and discussed Beowulf
-began to answer questions, will finish next class
2-3
finished organizing the events of the Bayeux tapestry
completed a document analysis of the Bayeux tapestry
1-1 and 2-2
self-assessment and share of viking projects
current event presentations
watched a portion and discussed Beowulf
-began to answer questions, will finish next class
2-3
finished organizing the events of the Bayeux tapestry
completed a document analysis of the Bayeux tapestry
Oct 26:
2-3
discussed the Battle of Hastings
looked at the Bayeux Tapestry
attempted to organize events and scenes of the Bayeux Tapestry into order
2-2
current event presentations
viking project work time
-due on Friday!
discussion of 'dark' ages, discussing 'euro-centric' and watching a Crash Course video
2-3
discussed the Battle of Hastings
looked at the Bayeux Tapestry
attempted to organize events and scenes of the Bayeux Tapestry into order
2-2
current event presentations
viking project work time
-due on Friday!
discussion of 'dark' ages, discussing 'euro-centric' and watching a Crash Course video
Oct 25:
current event presentations
viking project work time
introduction to the dark ages with a John Green video
- Viking project due on Thursday!
current event presentations
viking project work time
introduction to the dark ages with a John Green video
- Viking project due on Thursday!
Oct 24:
2-1 current event presentations Viking project work time (due Friday) discussion and reading of Staffordshire gold hoard 2-3 current event presentation finished Charlemagne station rotation watched and discussed Beowulf short film -must complete questions for next class |
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Oct 20:
2-1
current event presentations
explanation of Viking project and work time
2-3
current event presentation
discussion of American debate
continued discussion of 'dark' ages by reading about Charlemagne and participation in station rotation
2-1
current event presentations
explanation of Viking project and work time
2-3
current event presentation
discussion of American debate
continued discussion of 'dark' ages by reading about Charlemagne and participation in station rotation
Oct 19:
current event presentations
viking project work time
current event presentations
viking project work time
Oct 18 2-1:
current event presentations
final review of Viking information
review with Kahoot
Viking quiz
2-3:
introduction to class and myself
Viking check-in quiz
discussion of 'dark' ages, creating a T-chart and watching a review video by John Green
current event presentations
final review of Viking information
review with Kahoot
Viking quiz
2-3:
introduction to class and myself
Viking check-in quiz
discussion of 'dark' ages, creating a T-chart and watching a review video by John Green
Oct 17:
final Viking review and quiz current event presentations explanation of Viking project and work time |
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Oct 14:
current event presentations
more information about Vikings, still 3 slides to finish on PPT
reviewed Viking info by playing Kahoot
- quiz next class on Vikings
current event presentations
more information about Vikings, still 3 slides to finish on PPT
reviewed Viking info by playing Kahoot
- quiz next class on Vikings
Oct 13:
current event presentations
finished Viking info powerpoint
reviewed Viking info for quiz on Monday by playing Kahoot
current event presentations
finished Viking info powerpoint
reviewed Viking info for quiz on Monday by playing Kahoot
Oct 12:
1st three current event presentations
watched a summary of the Vikings and completed questions
read through first 2 pages of the reading, answering corresponding questions (see Oct 11)
- first question set to be finished for next class
1st three current event presentations
watched a summary of the Vikings and completed questions
read through first 2 pages of the reading, answering corresponding questions (see Oct 11)
- first question set to be finished for next class
Oct 11:
1st three current event presentations over video questions from last class read through selection of packet on right, answering questions |
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Oct 7:
submitted Charlemagne project: peer edit, planning sheet, and good copy
discussed the Vikings, watched two video clips from Youtube and answered questions (The Dark Ages: the Carolingians; Crash Course World History: The Vikings)
submitted Charlemagne project: peer edit, planning sheet, and good copy
discussed the Vikings, watched two video clips from Youtube and answered questions (The Dark Ages: the Carolingians; Crash Course World History: The Vikings)
Oct 6:
worked on Charlemagne peer edit; due next Wednesday: planning outline, peer feedback, and good copy (with image of artifact or link to artifact)
finished watching video on Charlemagne, introducing the Vikings!
worked on Charlemagne peer edit; due next Wednesday: planning outline, peer feedback, and good copy (with image of artifact or link to artifact)
finished watching video on Charlemagne, introducing the Vikings!
Oct 5:
organized assignment folders signed up for current event presentations with time to work on assignment participated in peer editing activity foo Charles re-name |
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Oct 4:
organized assignment folders signed up for current events and spent some work time began Charlemagne - re-name activity; must bring copy to next class for peer to edit |
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Oct 3:
shared current events in groups reviewed last information about Charlemagne explained "The Great" renaming project -must have completed good copy for next class |
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Sept 30:
finished and shared current events in groups
reviewed more information on Charlemagne based on video
briefly discussed next project
finished and shared current events in groups
reviewed more information on Charlemagne based on video
briefly discussed next project
Sept 29:
finished artifact station analysis watched a video to deepen understanding of Charlemagne and discussed worked on current event #2 |
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Sept 28:
introduced Charlemagne with video
read more info from textbook
completed group analysis of artifacts
gave time to work on second current event
introduced Charlemagne with video
read more info from textbook
completed group analysis of artifacts
gave time to work on second current event
Sept 27:
safety drill and grade photo introduced Charlemagne with video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4PI8dEWTGE read more information from the textbook began group analysis of different artifacts - to complete next class |
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Sept 26:
reviewed doc analysis answers began and worked to complete ThingLink assignment |
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Sept 22:
reviewed causes for the fall of Rome - to focus on barbarians and Attila the Hun
reviewed 'primary' and 'secondary' sources and 'bias'
watched a video on Attila the Hun to review examples of bias
completed document analysis using two examples on Attila the Hun
reviewed causes for the fall of Rome - to focus on barbarians and Attila the Hun
reviewed 'primary' and 'secondary' sources and 'bias'
watched a video on Attila the Hun to review examples of bias
completed document analysis using two examples on Attila the Hun
Sept 21:
over doc analysis answers worked on ThingLink assignment: fall of Rome |
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Sept 20:
organized assignment folders
completed Roman Empire Web Quest
discussed MAD and similarities
organized assignment folders
completed Roman Empire Web Quest
discussed MAD and similarities
Sept 19:
reviewed causes for the fall of Rome - to focus on barbarians and Attila the Hun reviewed 'primary' and 'secondary' sources and 'bias' watched a video on Attila the Hun to review examples of bias completed document analysis using two examples on Attila the Hun |
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Sept 15:
finished religion handout as a class organized assignment folders began Web Quest - to complete as homework! |
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Sept 13/14:
shared current events in small groups with feedback discussed importance of religion in the past and present watched a video as an over view began the 'religion in our world' handout |
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Sept 9/12:
introduced current event assignment analyzed burkhini ban and its importance must bring a current event to next class |
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Sept 7/8:
introduction to class and myself introduction to each other overview of historical concepts and discussion assigned 'who are you' as homework |
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June 16/17:
day to work on catch-up work or bonus assignment |
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June 15:
discussed 'universal' human rights finished charter and explanation worked on creating a survey and explaining the survey |
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June 14:
discussion of Orlando shootings
finished human rights survey
thought about the power of words, and chose powerful words promoting human rights
discussion of Orlando shootings
finished human rights survey
thought about the power of words, and chose powerful words promoting human rights
June 13:
Reformation quiz
discussion of Orlando shooting and human rights
began drafting 10 points for human rights charter
Reformation quiz
discussion of Orlando shooting and human rights
began drafting 10 points for human rights charter
June 10:
watched a video on Universal human rights discussed 'universal' and issues finished drafting human rights and writing explanation began to creat survey questions -- homework: survey all 5 participants for next class |
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June 9:
reviewed nation-state
did reading on the formation of a nation-state
reviewed Reformation with a mind map
played a Kahoot quiz the review
-Reformation quiz on Monday
reviewed nation-state
did reading on the formation of a nation-state
reviewed Reformation with a mind map
played a Kahoot quiz the review
-Reformation quiz on Monday
June 8:
Kahoot review
Reformation Quiz
Charter of Human Rights
Kahoot review
Reformation Quiz
Charter of Human Rights
June 7:
had a debate on torture
read about the Tudors
created a Reformation mind map to draw all of the ideas, facts, dates, and people together
had a debate on torture
read about the Tudors
created a Reformation mind map to draw all of the ideas, facts, dates, and people together
June 6:
finished Reformation mind map
read final material for Reformation
created questions for the Reformation quiz on Wednesday
finished Reformation mind map
read final material for Reformation
created questions for the Reformation quiz on Wednesday
June 3:
began thinking about torture -- watched a video from amnesty International and read an article "In defense of torture" watched a video clip about the Inquisition and completed a questions sheet debated the merit of torture |
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June 2:
watched a video against torture
had a class discussion
read about the Tudors and Henry 8
created brain map with groups about Protestant Reformation
watched a video against torture
had a class discussion
read about the Tudors and Henry 8
created brain map with groups about Protestant Reformation
June 1:
read through and answered questions about the counter-Reformation
worked on map assignment -- spread of Protestantism
read through and answered questions about the counter-Reformation
worked on map assignment -- spread of Protestantism
May 31:
handed in map and sourcebook assignment read about counter-reformation and answered questions watched a video on the Spanish Inquisition answered questions about the Inquisition, looking at other sources read about the ethics of torture |
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May 30:
watched Martin Luther biography -- how were his ideas spread?
read introduction to the Protestant Reformation and answered questions
worked through Protestant Reformation sourcebook
watched Martin Luther biography -- how were his ideas spread?
read introduction to the Protestant Reformation and answered questions
worked through Protestant Reformation sourcebook
May 27:
reviewed homework questions worked through protestant resources package worked on spread of protestantism map |
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May 26:
current event presentations
finished social reform presentations
looked at the 95 theses
watched a video review of the Protestant Reformation
current event presentations
finished social reform presentations
looked at the 95 theses
watched a video review of the Protestant Reformation
May 25:
finished social reform posters and presentations
reviewed Luther, and how ideas spread
read introduction to the Protestant Reformation and answered questions 1, 2, 3a for homework
finished social reform posters and presentations
reviewed Luther, and how ideas spread
read introduction to the Protestant Reformation and answered questions 1, 2, 3a for homework
May 24:
current event presentations
finished presenting social reform posters
began discussing the Protestant Reformation
current event presentations
finished presenting social reform posters
began discussing the Protestant Reformation
May 19:
final current event presentations
began an in-class project on social reform -- What would you change?
final current event presentations
began an in-class project on social reform -- What would you change?
May 18:
current event presentations
current event presentations
May 17:
current event presentations
finished notes on El Dorado and wrote a short response
introduced the Protestant Reformation with the 95 theses and Martin Luther
watched a video summarizing the events of the Reformation and discussed reform and protest
current event presentations
finished notes on El Dorado and wrote a short response
introduced the Protestant Reformation with the 95 theses and Martin Luther
watched a video summarizing the events of the Reformation and discussed reform and protest
May 16:
discussed aspects of social reform and worked with groups to complete a reform of their own
discussed aspects of social reform and worked with groups to complete a reform of their own
May 13:
current event presentations
finished watching the Road to El Dorado
began doing a comparison activity for historical accuracy
current event presentations
finished watching the Road to El Dorado
began doing a comparison activity for historical accuracy
May 12:
current event presentations
reading on lasting effects of exploration
time to work on projects
current event presentations
reading on lasting effects of exploration
time to work on projects
May 11:
current event presentations
began to watch The Road to El Dorado
current event presentations
began to watch The Road to El Dorado
May 10:
current event presentations
a look at Elizabeth I, pirates, and the Spanish Armada
explorer assignment work time
current event presentations
a look at Elizabeth I, pirates, and the Spanish Armada
explorer assignment work time
May 9:
read information about the consequences of trade and more info on late seafarers
time to work on explorer project -- Due Wednesday
read information about the consequences of trade and more info on late seafarers
time to work on explorer project -- Due Wednesday
May 3:
current event presentation a look at Elizabeth I, pirates, and the Spanish Armada explorer assignment work time |
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April 29/ May 2:
current event presentations reviewed Columbian exchange information read details about Columbus' journey explained and worked on Explorer assignment |
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April 28:
watched the Columbian exchange video and discussed what changes existed: plants, animals, diseases, humans
must complete navigation packet as homework for next class
watched the Columbian exchange video and discussed what changes existed: plants, animals, diseases, humans
must complete navigation packet as homework for next class
April 27:
completed ships and navigation package
watched a video on the Columbus exchange
read information about Columbus and exploration
debated the overall positive/negative effects of exploration for old and new world using evidence
completed ships and navigation package
watched a video on the Columbus exchange
read information about Columbus and exploration
debated the overall positive/negative effects of exploration for old and new world using evidence
April 26:
shared our products with supply and demand -- compared to spices
one last reading with questions summarizing the spice trade
introduced ideas of early exploration with a video on the development of technology
explained longitude and latitude
-finish first page of the handout in class or as homework
signed up for current event presentations
shared our products with supply and demand -- compared to spices
one last reading with questions summarizing the spice trade
introduced ideas of early exploration with a video on the development of technology
explained longitude and latitude
-finish first page of the handout in class or as homework
signed up for current event presentations
April 25:
current event presentations shared our products with supply and demand -- compared to spices one last reading with questions summarizing the spice trade introduced ideas of early exploration with a video on the development of technology explained longitude and latitude -finish first page of the handout in class or as homework |
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April 20:
watched a video on the fall of Constantinople to Ottoman Turks in connection to trade did some spice calculations discussed supply and demand signed up for current event presentations homework: find a product form today and compare it to the supply and demand of spices |
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April 19:
hello again -- Ms van D back
watched a video on the fall of Constantinople to Ottoman Turks in connection to trade
did some spice calculations
discussed supply and demand
hello again -- Ms van D back
watched a video on the fall of Constantinople to Ottoman Turks in connection to trade
did some spice calculations
discussed supply and demand
April 18:
Renaissance unit test! time to work on current event #4 |
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April 15:
last day - Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
last day - Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
April 14:
finished reading the Renaissance life primary sources compared life in the Renaissance to Medieval life watched a Crash Course video completed review sheet of Renaissance for test on Monday played a round of Kahoot for review |
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April 13:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
April 12:
discussed more technological innovations re-played timeline with new card additions completed reading about family life in Renaissance and looked at primary sources |
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April 11:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
April 8:
finished Scientific Revolution reading and note-taking reading and video on the printing press timeline card game hw: create another card for the Scientific Revolution timeline card game |
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April 7:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
April 6:
handed in Renaissance Man Projects and Medici packet
discussed the scientific revolution, taking notes
wrote a journal entry: what would you do if you were on trial for a scientific discovery you made?
handed in Renaissance Man Projects and Medici packet
discussed the scientific revolution, taking notes
wrote a journal entry: what would you do if you were on trial for a scientific discovery you made?
April 5:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
April 4:
watched a sample discussion between Bill Nye and Isaac Newton
Renaissance Men projects due today! Late after today
completed the Medici booklet - due today or next class
reviewed key concepts about the Renaissance
watched a sample discussion between Bill Nye and Isaac Newton
Renaissance Men projects due today! Late after today
completed the Medici booklet - due today or next class
reviewed key concepts about the Renaissance
April 1:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
March 31:
over patrons/patronage started the Medici booklet up to the organization chart worked on Renaissance man project - Due on Monday! |
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March 29:
welcome back
reviewed Renaissance ideas and Italian geography
gave time to work on Renaissance wo/man project
welcome back
reviewed Renaissance ideas and Italian geography
gave time to work on Renaissance wo/man project
March 11:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
March 10:
completed Humanism work and reading discussion of past and present 'Renaissance Men' watched clips of Ever After |
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March 9:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
March 8:
unit test: hundred years' war, Joan of Arc, the Black Death overview of Humanism with video |
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March 7:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
March 4:
worked on Small Pox posters: include important dates and facts, make it eye-catching, and refer to the Black Death -- make it so people know what happened! discussed the peasant revolts and the end of the feudal age introduced the Renaissance, watching a video and looking at art sources -- quiz on Tuesday!: Hundred Years War, The Plague, Joan of Arc, Warfare technology, and Biological warfare |
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March 3:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
March 2:
shared plague advice looked at art of the plague wrote a journal entry from the perspective of a plague victim/survivor: aim for a page and include facts read an article about the smallpox epidemic in the BC Native community project: create a poster/notice that informs students (and teachers) about our own 'forgotten' plague |
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March 1:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
February 29:
Joan of Arc presentations watched a video summary of the Black Death read primary sources on the Black Death Read through plague advice and answered questions on the back |
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February 26:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
February 25:
attended the Holocaust Symposium
Joan of Arc cultural mini-presentation due next class
attended the Holocaust Symposium
Joan of Arc cultural mini-presentation due next class
February 24:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
February 23:
finished looking at primary sources about Joan of Arc completed impression sheet about Joan of Arc watched clips of "The Passion of Joan of Arc" and completed written response - must find an example of Joan of Arc in culture (statue, movie, image), and determine why it was used -- will present to the class intro to the bubonic plague ** Holocaust Symposium next class!! |
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February 22:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
February 19:
went through missing assignments for term end
continued with Joan of Arc anaylsis
read through article on Medieval life and looked at methods of witch trials
looked at direct evidence to determine of Joan of Arc was innocent or guilty -- will continue next class
went through missing assignments for term end
continued with Joan of Arc anaylsis
read through article on Medieval life and looked at methods of witch trials
looked at direct evidence to determine of Joan of Arc was innocent or guilty -- will continue next class
February 18:
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
February 17:
looked at more sources of how Joan of Arc was treated, watching videos and having a debate using primary sources as evidence -- heretic or prophet
looked at more sources of how Joan of Arc was treated, watching videos and having a debate using primary sources as evidence -- heretic or prophet
February 16:
Mr. Dan's first class with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
Mr. Dan's first class with Socials 8 1-2
website: http://daneleskoss.tumblr.com/
February 15:
went over information packet for The Hundred Years' War, The Bubonic Plague, and Joan of Arc
began reflecting on the character of Joan of Arc
went over information packet for The Hundred Years' War, The Bubonic Plague, and Joan of Arc
began reflecting on the character of Joan of Arc
February 11/12:
information and video about Coats of Arms work block to create a personal coat of arms; must include: motto, thoughtful symbols, and an explanation on the backside |
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February 9/10:
discussion of the Hundred Years' War
looking at the technology of warfare: longbows and atomic bombs
bring pencil crayons next class!
discussion of the Hundred Years' War
looking at the technology of warfare: longbows and atomic bombs
bring pencil crayons next class!
February 3:
looked at Marco Polo as the most famous example of exploration along the silk road
read articles concerning religious and ethnic tolerance to other groups by the Mongols
watched The Silk Road -- crash course: world history video
homework: write a paragraph explaining how trade influenced religion (and the other way around, too)
looked at Marco Polo as the most famous example of exploration along the silk road
read articles concerning religious and ethnic tolerance to other groups by the Mongols
watched The Silk Road -- crash course: world history video
homework: write a paragraph explaining how trade influenced religion (and the other way around, too)
February 2:
religion quiz
had rest of block to complete religious architecture
religion quiz
had rest of block to complete religious architecture
February 1:
had time to finish religious architecture project
discussed the silk road, and how it spread and changed religions, completing an analysis of Buddhist statues
had time to finish religious architecture project
discussed the silk road, and how it spread and changed religions, completing an analysis of Buddhist statues
January 29:
last religion presentation
religious architecture design -- looked at an example of Sarada Familia
Religion Quiz next Tuesday
last religion presentation
religious architecture design -- looked at an example of Sarada Familia
Religion Quiz next Tuesday
January 28:
religion quiz
religious architecture design -- must complete planning sheet, draft of design, and paragraph explaining design features for Monday!
religion quiz
religious architecture design -- must complete planning sheet, draft of design, and paragraph explaining design features for Monday!
January 27:
more world religion presentations
introduced the religion political cartoon
religion quiz next Tuesday
more world religion presentations
introduced the religion political cartoon
religion quiz next Tuesday
January 26:
finished world religion presentations played a couple games of Kahoot to review religious architecture and symbols thought about religious architecture and design, reading an article about modern construction and looking at the development of Sagrada Familia - must finish questions on back of handout for next class; quiz next class |
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January 25:
world religion presentations
world religion presentations
January 20/21:
block spent working and presenting on world religions
block spent working and presenting on world religions
January 19:
Hindu and Christian persecution
last block to work on World Religion Project -- Presentations on Thursday!
Hindu and Christian persecution
last block to work on World Religion Project -- Presentations on Thursday!
January 14:
world religion project time -- due on Thursday, January 21
world religion project time -- due on Thursday, January 21
January 13:
Hindu and Christian persecution -- read article and watched Christian clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFCLLauLmfA&feature=youtu.be project work time -- will be due on Wednesday! |
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January 11/12:
worked through Muslim persecution information and handout, discussing thoughts (audio clip: http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2679116165) worked on World Religion Project |
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January 7/8:
did a Holocaust jigsaw learning activity to examine Jewish persecution wrote a journal entry on the most striking fact learned started World Religion project: must focus on one religion in one country |
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January 5/6:
over definitions of religion watched a video about basic information about religion completed religion WebQuest |
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January 4:
welcome back!
last minutes to work on castle siege project
final show down for project
welcome back!
last minutes to work on castle siege project
final show down for project
December 17:
continued designing castles -- must be complete for first day back!
continued designing castles -- must be complete for first day back!
December 16:
finished writing Robin Hood paragraph
watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas
finished writing Robin Hood paragraph
watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas
December 15:
worked on Robin Hood paragraph -- due before winter break
1-2 began the castle siege project
- http://www.exploring-castles.com/medieval_castle_layout.html
- http://www.exploring-castles.com/medieval_castle_defence.html
- http://www.historyonthenet.com/medieval_life/types_of_castle.htm
- http://medievalcastles.stormthecastle.com/sieging_castles.htm
worked on Robin Hood paragraph -- due before winter break
1-2 began the castle siege project
- http://www.exploring-castles.com/medieval_castle_layout.html
- http://www.exploring-castles.com/medieval_castle_defence.html
- http://www.historyonthenet.com/medieval_life/types_of_castle.htm
- http://medievalcastles.stormthecastle.com/sieging_castles.htm
December 11/14:
finished watching Robin Hood
spent rest of time researching and writing paragraph for film analysis
RESOURCES:
courtly love: http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-knights/medieval-courtly-love.htm; http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/love.html
tournaments: http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/medievallife/knightsandtournaments/; http://www.britannica.com/sports/tournament-medieval-military-games; http://www.medievalchronicles.com/medieval-knights/medieval-tournaments/
feudal life: http://www.medievalchronicles.com/medieval-life/; http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html
robin hood: http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Robin-Hood/; http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/features/2002/11/great_nottinghamians_robin_hood.shtml
check your notes or other online resources for more information!
finished watching Robin Hood
spent rest of time researching and writing paragraph for film analysis
RESOURCES:
courtly love: http://www.medieval-life-and-times.info/medieval-knights/medieval-courtly-love.htm; http://academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/english/melani/cs6/love.html
tournaments: http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/scotlandshistory/medievallife/knightsandtournaments/; http://www.britannica.com/sports/tournament-medieval-military-games; http://www.medievalchronicles.com/medieval-knights/medieval-tournaments/
feudal life: http://www.medievalchronicles.com/medieval-life/; http://www.learner.org/interactives/middleages/feudal.html
robin hood: http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Robin-Hood/; http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/features/2002/11/great_nottinghamians_robin_hood.shtml
check your notes or other online resources for more information!
December 9/10:
went over Robin Hood film analysis activity read final information about Medieval period watched Robin Hood (will finish next class) |
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December 7/8:
watched a review video of the Medieval period
Watched a video considering Saladin and historical perspectives
worked on a final primary source document analysis package due next class
watched a review video of the Medieval period
Watched a video considering Saladin and historical perspectives
worked on a final primary source document analysis package due next class
December 3/4:
review of the effects of the Crusade quiz on the Crusades looking at bias in the Crusades -- must finish Document Analysis sheet, comparing contemporary perspectives |
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December 1/2:
Crusade presentations -- took notes for a quiz next class worked on the effects of the Crusade -- review for quiz |
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November 30:
watched John Green video for the Crusades looking for motivations for starting the Crusades
split into groups to focus on one specific crusade -- will present on Wednesday (must include image, important dates and people, 3 facts, and the result) -- quiz on Crusade to follow on Friday
watched John Green video for the Crusades looking for motivations for starting the Crusades
split into groups to focus on one specific crusade -- will present on Wednesday (must include image, important dates and people, 3 facts, and the result) -- quiz on Crusade to follow on Friday
November 26:
current event presentation
split into groups to focus on one specific crusade -- will present on Tuesday (must include image, important dates and people, 3 facts, and the result) -- quiz on Crusade to follow on Thursday
current event presentation
split into groups to focus on one specific crusade -- will present on Tuesday (must include image, important dates and people, 3 facts, and the result) -- quiz on Crusade to follow on Thursday
November 24/25:
current event presentations thought about medieval travel and wrote a journal response began introduction to the Crusades and divided into groups for specific Crusade presentations |
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November 20/23:
current event presentations
began reading about religion and law in Medieval Europe
reflected on significance of religious artwork and religion in law
current event presentations
began reading about religion and law in Medieval Europe
reflected on significance of religious artwork and religion in law
November 18/19:
current event presentations feudal comparisons between Japan and Europe (and other) using venn diagram |
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November 16/17:
current event presentations Paris attacks finish the manorialism assignment with a paragraph explanation -- must hand in next class |
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November 12/13:
current event presentations reviewed information about Manorialism began self-sufficient manor assignment (Day 1 -- draft due Monday; Day 2 -- good copy due) |
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November 9/10:
current event presentations read more information about the feudal age began webquest activity -- due next class! |
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November 5/6:
current event presentations
finished feudal contracts
reviewed current events in Parliament, focusing on the cabinet
homework: find a new cabinet minister, record who they are, what they are responsible for, how qualified they are, and your initial impressions
current event presentations
finished feudal contracts
reviewed current events in Parliament, focusing on the cabinet
homework: find a new cabinet minister, record who they are, what they are responsible for, how qualified they are, and your initial impressions
November 4 (Day 2):
finished document analysis for The Bayeux Tapestry
reviewed information about the feudal age and hierarchy
began to make a feudal contract between a lord and vassal -- will complete next class
finished document analysis for The Bayeux Tapestry
reviewed information about the feudal age and hierarchy
began to make a feudal contract between a lord and vassal -- will complete next class
November 3 (Day 1):
current event presentations reviewed information about the feudal age and hierarchy began to make a feudal contract between a lord and vassal -- will complete next class |
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November 2 (Day 2):
current event presentations
covered information about the Bayeux Tapestry for Document Analysis -- will complete next class
current event presentations
covered information about the Bayeux Tapestry for Document Analysis -- will complete next class
October 30 (Day 1):
handed in Viking projects
current event presentations
watched some of The Sword in the Stone -- Happy Hallowe'en!
handed in Viking projects
current event presentations
watched some of The Sword in the Stone -- Happy Hallowe'en!
October 29 (Day 2):
shared Viking project
completed current events
shared Viking project
completed current events
October 28:
more current event presentations
went over the history behind the Bayeux Tapestry -- William, Harold, and the Battle of Hastings
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtGoBZ4D4_E and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLy1LskT6Y8
completed document analysis on the Tapestry
gave time to finish the Viking project
more current event presentations
went over the history behind the Bayeux Tapestry -- William, Harold, and the Battle of Hastings
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtGoBZ4D4_E and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLy1LskT6Y8
completed document analysis on the Tapestry
gave time to finish the Viking project
October 26/27:
first few current event presentations began peer edit for Viking Project -- due on Thursday (Day 2) or Friday (Day 1) with final project introduced Bayeux Tapestry with Document analysis sheet (have to guess at historical significance |
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October 21/22:
one final Viking video, then gave class block for working on Current Event 3 and Viking project (paragraph draft MUST be brought to class next week for peer feedback) |
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October 19/20:
completed information about the Dark Ages, separated into groups, and participated in formal debate began third current event assignment and signed up for presentation dates |
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October 15/16:
elections posters handed in today; students participated in school vote
covered information and videos about the Dark Ages and the Vikings to add to our debate information
will debate next class
elections posters handed in today; students participated in school vote
covered information and videos about the Dark Ages and the Vikings to add to our debate information
will debate next class
October 13/14:
why do people not vote? completed election WebQuest elections posters due next class! We will be voting next class! |
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October 8/9:
handed in King Arthur essay package
began investigation into question "how 'dark' were the Dark Ages
watched a clip of Beowulf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjcoFZmKuA
looked at Staffdordshire Gold Hoard: http://www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk/
* must bring colouring pens or pencils to first class next week
handed in King Arthur essay package
began investigation into question "how 'dark' were the Dark Ages
watched a clip of Beowulf: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjcoFZmKuA
looked at Staffdordshire Gold Hoard: http://www.staffordshirehoard.org.uk/
* must bring colouring pens or pencils to first class next week
October 6/7:
presented current events went over in-text citations did peer edit of King Arthur research paper spent remaining time composing final good copy |
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October 5:
presented current events
went over structure of a good research paper
went over in-text citations
provided time to compose draft -- due Wednesday
presented current events
went over structure of a good research paper
went over in-text citations
provided time to compose draft -- due Wednesday
October 2:
went over structure of a good research paper provided time to complete research and begin draft -- due Tuesday |
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September 30/October 1:
went over structure of bibliography began research of the historical accuracy of the King Arthur legend watched videos: Excalibur-- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAqb8XHGezI and King Arthur -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsLaiTrjZh0 |
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September 28/29:
assigned next current event assignment received emails of student time line projects began exploration of King Arthur -- origin of the story, a version of the tale, and a few contemporary movie clips in order to answer attached sheet must complete handout for next class |
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September 23/24:
entire block dedicated to the completion of the time line assignment; due Monday or Tuesday, depending on block
entire block dedicated to the completion of the time line assignment; due Monday or Tuesday, depending on block
September 21/22:
over information about Charlemagne: did he deserve the title "the Great"? watched video overview of Charlemagne to The Crusades - https://youtu.be/hnFctcpZIKM what factors caused the Dark Ages? What factors brought about the end of The Dark Ages? assigned time line project |
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September 17/18:
reviewed important history terms: BC, AD/BCE, CE; primary source, secondary source reviewed causes of the fall of Rome focused on Attila the Hun, comparing two sources in a document analysis |
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September 15/16:
presented current event findings anticipation of life after a nuclear holocaust completion of Roman Empire web quest |
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September 11/14:
covered syllabus and website collaborated to discuss Social Studies and World History began current event assignment |
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