REMEMBER TO CHARGE YOUR IPAD TO 100% FOR TESTING!
Monday, June 5, 2017
Science EOG
Modified Schedule
Design Challenge - Classroom Design
Friday, June 2, 2017
North Carolina SS Final Exam
Modified Schedule
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Math EOG
Modified Schedule
Practice Constructed Responses
One Two Three Four
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Reading EOG
Modified Schedule
Review - Kahoot!
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Last Full Review (Student Requests):
Bill of Rights
Colonization
7 Principles of Government
Monday, May 29, 2017
Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, May 26, 2017
Review of Final Exam Goals & Expectations
Quizlet Live - Vocabulary & Content Review
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Finish & turn in "Cookin' Up Conflict" activity for the Civil War
PlayPosit Review - Principles of the Constitution
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Civil War Review - Cookin' Up Conflict in the Civil War
Read the directions for the review activity HERE.
Complete the assignment on WHITE COMPUTER PAPER.
This is due Thursday, May 25th at the end of class.
THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. No partners!
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 (2 Hour Delay Schedule)
Mock EOG - ELA Benchmark & NC Test Tutorial
manifest_destiny_clinic_review.pdfManifest Destiny & Westward Expansion Review
Notes & Instructional Review
Practice NCFE Questions - Review the questions and answer choices. Select the best answer and EXPLAIN
why you chose that answer as correct.
Monday, May 22, 2017
First & Third Periods
Concept Review Graphic Organizer - Due June 2 - with partners
Small Group Intensive Review - Civil War & Reconstruction; Immigration, Urbanization, &
Industrialization; World War I & II
Fourth & Fifth Periods
Vocabulary Challenge (make up from Friday)
Concept Review Graphic Organizer - Due June 2 - individually
Friday, May 19, 2017
Vocabulary Review Challenge - Level Challenge Vocabulary List
Concept Organization - Whole Course Review
Thursday, May 18, 2017
REACH Tutorial Topic - Principles of Government & the Constitution - Intense Review Pack
Vocabulary Review Challenge - Level Challenge Vocabulary List
Concept Organization - Whole Course Review
Concept List - Some terms may be used more than once across categories. See board for more information.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Review Concept - Revolutionary War Causes & Outcomes
1. Read the short review HERE (top half of the document)
2. Complete the questions HERE (bottom half of the document) on notebook paper
3. Discuss responses as a class - where are you struggling?
4. Practice Assessment Questions - Complete the practice questions with a partner on notebook paper.
5. Discuss responses to practice questions - how can we better answer questions?
6. Revolutionary War Vocabulary Review Game - Word List
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
1. Finish Review Activities from Monday (Magazine Cover & Sunglasses) and turn in
2. Review Independently - Vocabulary on Quizlet - see link Under More, End of Year Review)
Monday, May 15, 2017
1. Finish and turn in Vocabulary Crossword puzzle in the basket. Due today.
2. Review activities:
Magazine Cover
Design a magazine cover that could have been seen during one of the following time periods on WHITE paper:
Topic Choices: Westward Expansion OR the Civil War.
You will need to include a time period appropriate title for the topic, provide a graphic that explains your title; in the "Features" section, write four different titles of articles that could be featured in the magazine. Also, write down the page number that you would want them to be on; the magazine cover must be colored. Think about the color of magazines you see on the shelf at stores.
Sunglasses (Two Perspectives)
In the sunglasses, write 5 statements to describe the points of view for Loyalists and Patriots during the Revolutionary War. These MUST be in complete sentences. You can then decorate your sunglasses, cut them out and turn them in. Make sure your name is on them!
Friday, May 12, 2017
1. Benchmark - in Schoology. Remember to TAKE YOUR TIME and remember the test strategies we have discussed in class with practice questions.
2. Vocabulary Review - Crossword puzzle (you may write on this and use your iPad to help you - this is INDIVIDUAL after you finish your benchmark). This is due Monday, but is NOT homework today.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
1. Finish and turn in your Foreign Policy graphic organizer & scenarios (in the basket)
2. Work with a partner to evaluate the POLITICAL CARTOONS. On notebook paper, write your answer AND a REASON for your answer. This will be collected at the end of class today.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Review Concept: Seven Principles of the Constitution (Illustration, Definition, Application)
Defined
Illustrated, Defined, Application - One Video Per Principle
Review Stations - Application & Examples of the Seven Principles (practice questions, card sorts, illustrations, etc.)
Quizlet Review
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
PlayPosit - Foreign Policy - (Listed as May 9 in Schoology)
Use the information in the video to complete the guided notes provided
Use the provided notes page to complete the graphic organizer
Work with a partner to complete the scenarios and determine the action taken according to
foreign policy guidelines
Review - See Review One in Schoology for a review video on Checks & Balances
Monday, May 8, 2017
Social Studies Final Exam Review - Practice Questions Part 2
Quizlet Review - Vocabulary & Content
Friday, May 5, 2017
Civil Rights Movement Assessment - Schoology
Due Today: Civil Rights Movement timeline (submit through email); MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech analysis (in the basket)
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr vs Malcolm X
How were these two prominent Civil Rights leaders similar and different? - Quote Analysis & Discussion
MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech - Complete analysis with a partner; remember to listen to the recording again if needed for understanding and context
Test Review for CRM Quiz
* Civil Rights Movement Vocabulary Timeline - DUE FRIDAY, MAY 5!
* QUIZ - CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT - FRIDAY, MAY 5!
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr - I Have a Dream Speech
How did MLK use this speech as a motivation for the Civil Rights Movement?
What strategies did he use throughout his speech to convey his message?
Freedom's Ring: King's "I Have a Dream" Speech - Interactive w/Sound & Images
MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech - PDF Version
Speech Analysis Worksheet - Complete I (all parts), II (C Only), III (B, both parts)
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Civil Rights Events Illustrated Timeline -
Create an illustrated timeline on provided paper for 12 key events of the Civil Rights Movement
Events should be in chronological order with the following required elements for each event:
1. Illustration - must provide source for the photograph
2. Description - must include the purpose of the event and expected outcome (what did they want
to happen?) as well as inclusion of at least one key vocabulary term in the description from your list
3. Correct Date - be as specific with dates as possible; be sure to note if the event lasted across numerous days, months, or years
Twelve Events for the Timeline:
1. 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments - use as ONE term
2. Montgomery Bus Boycotts
3. Freedom Riders
4. "I Have a Dream" Speech - MLK
5. Greensboro Sit-ins
6. Civil Rights Act of 1964
7. Voting Rights Act of 1965
8. Selma March
9. Plessy vs Ferguson
10. Brown vs Board of Education
11. Little Rock Nine
12. 24th Amendment
You may use your CHOICE of digital apps to complete your timeline. Some suggested options are ThingLink, Prezi, or Lucidchart (through Google Drive).
Monday, May 1, 2017
Civil Rights Events Illustrated Timeline -
Create an illustrated timeline on provided paper for 12 key events of the Civil Rights Movement
Events should be in chronological order with the following required elements for each event:
1. Illustration - must provide source for the photograph
2. Description - must include the purpose of the event and expected outcome (what did they want
to happen?) as well as inclusion of at least one key vocabulary term in the description from your list
3. Correct Date - be as specific with dates as possible; be sure to note if the event lasted across numerous days, months, or years
Twelve Events for the Timeline:
1. 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments - use as ONE term
2. Montgomery Bus Boycotts
3. Freedom Riders
4. "I Have a Dream" Speech - MLK
5. Greensboro Sit-ins
6. Civil Rights Act of 1964
7. Voting Rights Act of 1965
8. Selma March
9. Plessy vs Ferguson
10. Brown vs Board of Education
11. Little Rock Nine
12. 24th Amendment
You may use your CHOICE of digital apps to complete your timeline. Some suggested options are ThingLink, Prezi, or Lucidchart (through Google Drive).
Friday, April 28, 2017
Civil Rights Vocabulary Sort - Round Two
Specific Categories will be provided - sort the terms based on common connections and relevance to
the topics provided.
Written Response - Why do you believe the Civil Rights Movement was successful? Give specific evidence from the photographs, Greensboro Four reading and photograph, and additional evidence from your own research to support your opinion. DUE TODAY!
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Civil Rights Movement
Group Discussion (10 min) -
* What characteristics of the photographs made you feel the event was successful or not successful?
* How are the events similar? How were they different?
* What common threads do you see that amongst the events that you felt were the most
successful in the movement?
Quote Analysis - “It was civil disobedience that won them their civil rights.” - Tariq Ali
Debate Carousel - Making A Claim with supportive rationale (parts 1-4)
The Greensboro Four
I3 Notice & Short Text Analysis
Everybody Reads To: Identify the setting or location and primary characters/individuals in the
source, explain the actions taken against inequality, and define inequality, spurring, and public
service using context clues
After Reading: Make predictions and note evidence from the text to support your predictions about the following: What kind of person do you think Joseph and Ezell are? Why? What exactly are they protesting? What do you think is going to happen to these four men because of their actions? Where do you think Joseph is from? How did that influence his opinion of the events?
Debate Carousel - Making A Claim with supportive rationale (parts 1-4)
How did the reading on the Greensboro Four change your opinion?
Written Response - Why do you believe the Civil Rights Movement was successful? Give specific evidence from the photographs, Greensboro Four reading and photograph, and additional evidence from your own research to support your opinion. Due Fri., April 28th.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Social Studies Final Exam Review -
How prepared are you? How can practicing test questions help you?
Test Practice One
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Civil Rights Movement
I3 Notice - Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement
BIG QUESTION: Was the Civil Rights Movement successful? Why or why not?
Finish I3 Notice Graphic Organizer (individually)
Pair Share - Compare and contrast your Value Judgments and Rankings
As a partnership, come to a conclusion about your Value Judgements and Rankings. Create a
common conclusion based on your individual choices with justification for your responses.
Group Discussion -
* What characteristics of the photographs made you feel the event was successful
or not successful?
* How are the events similar? How were they different?
* What common threads do you see that amongst the events that you felt were the most
successful in the movement?
Quote Analysis - “It was civil disobedience that won them their civil rights.” - Tariq Ali
Monday, April 24, 2017
Civil Rights Movement
Vocabulary Activity - Sorting & Categorizing Vocabulary
Pair Activity
Pair Share & Analyze
Group Discussion & Sort
I3 Notice - Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement
Was the Civil Rights Movement successful? Why or why not?
Quote Analysis - “It was civil disobedience that won them their civil rights.” - Tariq Ali
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SPRING BREAK!
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Thursday, April 13, 2017
Social Studies Final Exam Review - Vocabulary & Concepts Review Game
Modified schedule for our Author Skype courtesy of Jay Foreman, coauthor of More than an Autograph
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Butter Battle Book assignment due today
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Dr. Seuss - The Butter Battle Book
How did Dr. Seuss use a children's book as a story line for the Cold War?
How are the book and actual war similar and different?
In what ways are the feelings in the ending of the book and the Cold War when it was written the same?
How do the characters portray the United States and the USSR? How are they similar to real life?
Monday, April 10, 2017
Cold War Choice Board - due at the end of class
Remember - Mind Maps for extra credit are due by Thursday, April 13th
Dr. Seuss - butter_battle_show_pptx.pdfThe Butter Battle Book
How did Dr. Seuss use a children's book as a story line for the Cold War?
How are the book and actual war similar and different?
In what ways are the feelings in the ending of the book and the Cold War when it was written the same?
How do the characters portray the United States and the USSR? How are they similar to real life?
Friday, April 7, 2017
Cold War Simulation -
Friend or Foe? Spy or Patriot?
A Cold War Simulation - The Red Scare
Goal of the Simulation/Goal: Prevent infiltration of KGB/Soviet Spies in our community
How do I win: Have more community members at the end of the game than KGB/Soviet Spies
Reflection: How did Americans respond to political media during the Cold War? Why were Americans
concerned about Soviet spies in their communities?
Cold War Choice Board - Remember you must complete 3 of the choices on the board.
HAVE YOU STUDIED FOR YOUR EXAM THIS WEEK?
MAKE SURE TO USE THE LINK UNDER MORE!
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Cold War Choice Board
Of the choices, you must select 2 to complete. These are your CHOICES, but you have to complete
two by the due date. If you CHOOSE the PlayPosit option, you must complete THREE choices as this option is shorter
than the others.
There is ONE extra credit option. In order to receive credit for this assignment, you
MUST complete the TWO required options. (extra credit is due Thursday, April 13th)
Due Date: Monday, April 10th
Choice Board Files & Links:
NATO vs Warsaw Pact
Berlin Blockade SOAPStone
Cuban Missile Crisis
PlayPosit - see Schoology (CrashCourse Cold War in Southeast Asia)
Political Cartoons - see Mrs. Mills for copies
McCarthyism & the Red Scare - see Mrs. Mills for copies
Mind Map Extra Credit - see Mrs. Mills for copies
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Document Based Questions - Using Primary Sources to determine why the Cold War began
PlayPosit - Origins of the Cold War (Crash Course)
Washington, DC Trip Assignment - Due April 12, 2017
Create a pamphlet, iMovie, or Prezi that would help attract visitors to your favorite destination from our trip. Include the following:
a. The name of your destination as a title
b. Two color illustrations that relate to your destination (use pictures from your trip if possible)
c. A two paragraph description/background of your destination that would make it sound appealing to potential visitors
d. A one paragraph explanation of why this particular destination would be an interesting place to visit
e. A rating on a five star scale (1 is the lowest; 5 the highest) for the attraction with a visitors review from your perspective
HAVE YOU STUDIED FOR YOUR EXAM THIS WEEK?
MAKE SURE TO USE THE LINK UNDER MORE!
Tuesday, April 4, 2-17
Finish & Turn in Cold War Origins Graphic Organizer (@ start of class)
America Story of Us: Superpower w/guided notes & discussion
Monday, April 3, 2017
Cold War - What started the Cold War between the United States and the USSR?
Graphic Organizer & Overview - Click HERE For Reading to complete the Graphic Organizer
Who is to blame for the Cold War?
Timeline Analysis - Review of events and collection of evidence to support blame of the US or USSR
Create a graphic organizer for evidence to support blame & determine your opinion
Focus Question: Who is to blame for the Cold War? The United States or the USSR?
Monday, June 5, 2017
Science EOG
Modified Schedule
Design Challenge - Classroom Design
Friday, June 2, 2017
North Carolina SS Final Exam
Modified Schedule
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Math EOG
Modified Schedule
Practice Constructed Responses
One Two Three Four
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Reading EOG
Modified Schedule
Review - Kahoot!
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Last Full Review (Student Requests):
Bill of Rights
Colonization
7 Principles of Government
Monday, May 29, 2017
Memorial Day Holiday
Friday, May 26, 2017
Review of Final Exam Goals & Expectations
Quizlet Live - Vocabulary & Content Review
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Finish & turn in "Cookin' Up Conflict" activity for the Civil War
PlayPosit Review - Principles of the Constitution
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Civil War Review - Cookin' Up Conflict in the Civil War
Read the directions for the review activity HERE.
Complete the assignment on WHITE COMPUTER PAPER.
This is due Thursday, May 25th at the end of class.
THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT. No partners!
Tuesday, May 23, 2017 (2 Hour Delay Schedule)
Mock EOG - ELA Benchmark & NC Test Tutorial
manifest_destiny_clinic_review.pdfManifest Destiny & Westward Expansion Review
Notes & Instructional Review
Practice NCFE Questions - Review the questions and answer choices. Select the best answer and EXPLAIN
why you chose that answer as correct.
Monday, May 22, 2017
First & Third Periods
Concept Review Graphic Organizer - Due June 2 - with partners
Small Group Intensive Review - Civil War & Reconstruction; Immigration, Urbanization, &
Industrialization; World War I & II
Fourth & Fifth Periods
Vocabulary Challenge (make up from Friday)
Concept Review Graphic Organizer - Due June 2 - individually
Friday, May 19, 2017
Vocabulary Review Challenge - Level Challenge Vocabulary List
Concept Organization - Whole Course Review
Thursday, May 18, 2017
REACH Tutorial Topic - Principles of Government & the Constitution - Intense Review Pack
Vocabulary Review Challenge - Level Challenge Vocabulary List
Concept Organization - Whole Course Review
Concept List - Some terms may be used more than once across categories. See board for more information.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Review Concept - Revolutionary War Causes & Outcomes
1. Read the short review HERE (top half of the document)
2. Complete the questions HERE (bottom half of the document) on notebook paper
3. Discuss responses as a class - where are you struggling?
4. Practice Assessment Questions - Complete the practice questions with a partner on notebook paper.
5. Discuss responses to practice questions - how can we better answer questions?
6. Revolutionary War Vocabulary Review Game - Word List
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
1. Finish Review Activities from Monday (Magazine Cover & Sunglasses) and turn in
2. Review Independently - Vocabulary on Quizlet - see link Under More, End of Year Review)
Monday, May 15, 2017
1. Finish and turn in Vocabulary Crossword puzzle in the basket. Due today.
2. Review activities:
Magazine Cover
Design a magazine cover that could have been seen during one of the following time periods on WHITE paper:
Topic Choices: Westward Expansion OR the Civil War.
You will need to include a time period appropriate title for the topic, provide a graphic that explains your title; in the "Features" section, write four different titles of articles that could be featured in the magazine. Also, write down the page number that you would want them to be on; the magazine cover must be colored. Think about the color of magazines you see on the shelf at stores.
Sunglasses (Two Perspectives)
In the sunglasses, write 5 statements to describe the points of view for Loyalists and Patriots during the Revolutionary War. These MUST be in complete sentences. You can then decorate your sunglasses, cut them out and turn them in. Make sure your name is on them!
Friday, May 12, 2017
1. Benchmark - in Schoology. Remember to TAKE YOUR TIME and remember the test strategies we have discussed in class with practice questions.
2. Vocabulary Review - Crossword puzzle (you may write on this and use your iPad to help you - this is INDIVIDUAL after you finish your benchmark). This is due Monday, but is NOT homework today.
Thursday, May 11, 2017
1. Finish and turn in your Foreign Policy graphic organizer & scenarios (in the basket)
2. Work with a partner to evaluate the POLITICAL CARTOONS. On notebook paper, write your answer AND a REASON for your answer. This will be collected at the end of class today.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Review Concept: Seven Principles of the Constitution (Illustration, Definition, Application)
Defined
Illustrated, Defined, Application - One Video Per Principle
Review Stations - Application & Examples of the Seven Principles (practice questions, card sorts, illustrations, etc.)
Quizlet Review
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
PlayPosit - Foreign Policy - (Listed as May 9 in Schoology)
Use the information in the video to complete the guided notes provided
Use the provided notes page to complete the graphic organizer
Work with a partner to complete the scenarios and determine the action taken according to
foreign policy guidelines
Review - See Review One in Schoology for a review video on Checks & Balances
Monday, May 8, 2017
Social Studies Final Exam Review - Practice Questions Part 2
Quizlet Review - Vocabulary & Content
Friday, May 5, 2017
Civil Rights Movement Assessment - Schoology
Due Today: Civil Rights Movement timeline (submit through email); MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech analysis (in the basket)
Thursday, May 4, 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr vs Malcolm X
How were these two prominent Civil Rights leaders similar and different? - Quote Analysis & Discussion
MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech - Complete analysis with a partner; remember to listen to the recording again if needed for understanding and context
Test Review for CRM Quiz
* Civil Rights Movement Vocabulary Timeline - DUE FRIDAY, MAY 5!
* QUIZ - CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT - FRIDAY, MAY 5!
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Martin Luther King, Jr - I Have a Dream Speech
How did MLK use this speech as a motivation for the Civil Rights Movement?
What strategies did he use throughout his speech to convey his message?
Freedom's Ring: King's "I Have a Dream" Speech - Interactive w/Sound & Images
MLK "I Have a Dream" Speech - PDF Version
Speech Analysis Worksheet - Complete I (all parts), II (C Only), III (B, both parts)
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Civil Rights Events Illustrated Timeline -
Create an illustrated timeline on provided paper for 12 key events of the Civil Rights Movement
Events should be in chronological order with the following required elements for each event:
1. Illustration - must provide source for the photograph
2. Description - must include the purpose of the event and expected outcome (what did they want
to happen?) as well as inclusion of at least one key vocabulary term in the description from your list
3. Correct Date - be as specific with dates as possible; be sure to note if the event lasted across numerous days, months, or years
Twelve Events for the Timeline:
1. 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments - use as ONE term
2. Montgomery Bus Boycotts
3. Freedom Riders
4. "I Have a Dream" Speech - MLK
5. Greensboro Sit-ins
6. Civil Rights Act of 1964
7. Voting Rights Act of 1965
8. Selma March
9. Plessy vs Ferguson
10. Brown vs Board of Education
11. Little Rock Nine
12. 24th Amendment
You may use your CHOICE of digital apps to complete your timeline. Some suggested options are ThingLink, Prezi, or Lucidchart (through Google Drive).
Monday, May 1, 2017
Civil Rights Events Illustrated Timeline -
Create an illustrated timeline on provided paper for 12 key events of the Civil Rights Movement
Events should be in chronological order with the following required elements for each event:
1. Illustration - must provide source for the photograph
2. Description - must include the purpose of the event and expected outcome (what did they want
to happen?) as well as inclusion of at least one key vocabulary term in the description from your list
3. Correct Date - be as specific with dates as possible; be sure to note if the event lasted across numerous days, months, or years
Twelve Events for the Timeline:
1. 13th, 14th, & 15th Amendments - use as ONE term
2. Montgomery Bus Boycotts
3. Freedom Riders
4. "I Have a Dream" Speech - MLK
5. Greensboro Sit-ins
6. Civil Rights Act of 1964
7. Voting Rights Act of 1965
8. Selma March
9. Plessy vs Ferguson
10. Brown vs Board of Education
11. Little Rock Nine
12. 24th Amendment
You may use your CHOICE of digital apps to complete your timeline. Some suggested options are ThingLink, Prezi, or Lucidchart (through Google Drive).
Friday, April 28, 2017
Civil Rights Vocabulary Sort - Round Two
Specific Categories will be provided - sort the terms based on common connections and relevance to
the topics provided.
Written Response - Why do you believe the Civil Rights Movement was successful? Give specific evidence from the photographs, Greensboro Four reading and photograph, and additional evidence from your own research to support your opinion. DUE TODAY!
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Civil Rights Movement
Group Discussion (10 min) -
* What characteristics of the photographs made you feel the event was successful or not successful?
* How are the events similar? How were they different?
* What common threads do you see that amongst the events that you felt were the most
successful in the movement?
Quote Analysis - “It was civil disobedience that won them their civil rights.” - Tariq Ali
Debate Carousel - Making A Claim with supportive rationale (parts 1-4)
The Greensboro Four
I3 Notice & Short Text Analysis
Everybody Reads To: Identify the setting or location and primary characters/individuals in the
source, explain the actions taken against inequality, and define inequality, spurring, and public
service using context clues
After Reading: Make predictions and note evidence from the text to support your predictions about the following: What kind of person do you think Joseph and Ezell are? Why? What exactly are they protesting? What do you think is going to happen to these four men because of their actions? Where do you think Joseph is from? How did that influence his opinion of the events?
Debate Carousel - Making A Claim with supportive rationale (parts 1-4)
How did the reading on the Greensboro Four change your opinion?
Written Response - Why do you believe the Civil Rights Movement was successful? Give specific evidence from the photographs, Greensboro Four reading and photograph, and additional evidence from your own research to support your opinion. Due Fri., April 28th.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Social Studies Final Exam Review -
How prepared are you? How can practicing test questions help you?
Test Practice One
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Civil Rights Movement
I3 Notice - Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement
BIG QUESTION: Was the Civil Rights Movement successful? Why or why not?
Finish I3 Notice Graphic Organizer (individually)
Pair Share - Compare and contrast your Value Judgments and Rankings
As a partnership, come to a conclusion about your Value Judgements and Rankings. Create a
common conclusion based on your individual choices with justification for your responses.
Group Discussion -
* What characteristics of the photographs made you feel the event was successful
or not successful?
* How are the events similar? How were they different?
* What common threads do you see that amongst the events that you felt were the most
successful in the movement?
Quote Analysis - “It was civil disobedience that won them their civil rights.” - Tariq Ali
Monday, April 24, 2017
Civil Rights Movement
Vocabulary Activity - Sorting & Categorizing Vocabulary
Pair Activity
Pair Share & Analyze
Group Discussion & Sort
I3 Notice - Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement
Was the Civil Rights Movement successful? Why or why not?
Quote Analysis - “It was civil disobedience that won them their civil rights.” - Tariq Ali
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SPRING BREAK!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Social Studies Final Exam Review - Vocabulary & Concepts Review Game
Modified schedule for our Author Skype courtesy of Jay Foreman, coauthor of More than an Autograph
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Butter Battle Book assignment due today
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Dr. Seuss - The Butter Battle Book
How did Dr. Seuss use a children's book as a story line for the Cold War?
How are the book and actual war similar and different?
In what ways are the feelings in the ending of the book and the Cold War when it was written the same?
How do the characters portray the United States and the USSR? How are they similar to real life?
Monday, April 10, 2017
Cold War Choice Board - due at the end of class
Remember - Mind Maps for extra credit are due by Thursday, April 13th
Dr. Seuss - butter_battle_show_pptx.pdfThe Butter Battle Book
How did Dr. Seuss use a children's book as a story line for the Cold War?
How are the book and actual war similar and different?
In what ways are the feelings in the ending of the book and the Cold War when it was written the same?
How do the characters portray the United States and the USSR? How are they similar to real life?
Friday, April 7, 2017
Cold War Simulation -
Friend or Foe? Spy or Patriot?
A Cold War Simulation - The Red Scare
Goal of the Simulation/Goal: Prevent infiltration of KGB/Soviet Spies in our community
How do I win: Have more community members at the end of the game than KGB/Soviet Spies
Reflection: How did Americans respond to political media during the Cold War? Why were Americans
concerned about Soviet spies in their communities?
Cold War Choice Board - Remember you must complete 3 of the choices on the board.
HAVE YOU STUDIED FOR YOUR EXAM THIS WEEK?
MAKE SURE TO USE THE LINK UNDER MORE!
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Cold War Choice Board
Of the choices, you must select 2 to complete. These are your CHOICES, but you have to complete
two by the due date. If you CHOOSE the PlayPosit option, you must complete THREE choices as this option is shorter
than the others.
There is ONE extra credit option. In order to receive credit for this assignment, you
MUST complete the TWO required options. (extra credit is due Thursday, April 13th)
Due Date: Monday, April 10th
Choice Board Files & Links:
NATO vs Warsaw Pact
Berlin Blockade SOAPStone
Cuban Missile Crisis
PlayPosit - see Schoology (CrashCourse Cold War in Southeast Asia)
Political Cartoons - see Mrs. Mills for copies
McCarthyism & the Red Scare - see Mrs. Mills for copies
Mind Map Extra Credit - see Mrs. Mills for copies
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Document Based Questions - Using Primary Sources to determine why the Cold War began
PlayPosit - Origins of the Cold War (Crash Course)
Washington, DC Trip Assignment - Due April 12, 2017
Create a pamphlet, iMovie, or Prezi that would help attract visitors to your favorite destination from our trip. Include the following:
a. The name of your destination as a title
b. Two color illustrations that relate to your destination (use pictures from your trip if possible)
c. A two paragraph description/background of your destination that would make it sound appealing to potential visitors
d. A one paragraph explanation of why this particular destination would be an interesting place to visit
e. A rating on a five star scale (1 is the lowest; 5 the highest) for the attraction with a visitors review from your perspective
HAVE YOU STUDIED FOR YOUR EXAM THIS WEEK?
MAKE SURE TO USE THE LINK UNDER MORE!
Tuesday, April 4, 2-17
Finish & Turn in Cold War Origins Graphic Organizer (@ start of class)
America Story of Us: Superpower w/guided notes & discussion
Monday, April 3, 2017
Cold War - What started the Cold War between the United States and the USSR?
Graphic Organizer & Overview - Click HERE For Reading to complete the Graphic Organizer
Who is to blame for the Cold War?
Timeline Analysis - Review of events and collection of evidence to support blame of the US or USSR
Create a graphic organizer for evidence to support blame & determine your opinion
Focus Question: Who is to blame for the Cold War? The United States or the USSR?