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WORLD STUDIES:
Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Fowler
Week of May 21 - 25
Monday Classwork: discuss homework, take notes
Monday homework: create questions and answers for concepts in notes -- generally one question for each concept. Aim for at least 12 questions/answers. May be done on lined paper or as index cards -- you are creating a study tool - Due T; bring textbooks and return to the library BEFORE school
Tuesday: check homework; finish notes; use my study questions to create Q/A as study tool for Thursday's test
Tuesday homework: use study guide and notes to study for the test on Thursday
Wednesday: study time for test
Wednesday: use study guide and notes to study for the test on Thursday
Thursday: Chapter 20 test
Thursday homework: none
Friday: begin preparation for trimester assessment
Friday homework: none
Assignments for May 7-16, 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians.
We began our Age of Exploration unit today and I wanted to give you some information about our planned assignments. This is an eight day unit, covering only chapter 19. Please carefully read the assignment instructions and be certain due dates are clear to your child.
*Today, Monday, through Thursday we will read one section a day from chapter 19. The students should be completing the assigned workbook pages at home as homework. These pages will be graded for accuracy on Friday, May 11th.
*Students received handouts regarding the unit project. I am assuming students will complete the project in class, except for about 10-15 minutes needed to print some pictures. They may work on the project out of class, but will have plenty of time in class if they make good use of their time. If you have any questions about the project after reading the instructions, please email me for clarification.
*Recap:
1.Complete workbook pages 238, 241, 244, and 247. These workbook pages are due Friday, 5/11, when students arrive in class. If they are going on the CJSF fieldtrip Friday, they should turn in their workbook pages on Thursday, or Friday morning before you leave on the trip. No late work.
2. Projects are due when they arrive to class on Wednesday, 5/16. This project should be completed in class, other than the 10-15 minutes they will need to print pictures if theychose not to hand draw their illustrations.
Assignment instructions handed out in class Monday:
The Age of Exploration: Cube and Flip-Book Instructions
Important! Please Read:This project will reflect your knowledge/understanding of the material in this unit. We will not have a test on this unit, but rather what is sometimes called an authentic assessment or a project-based assessment. Be sure to carefully complete this project since it is equivalent to a unit test.Be sure to take another look at the samples of flip-books and cubes that I showed you in class if you are unclear as to how to complete the assignment. They are located at the front of the class.
Directions:Using the instructions on this page, and information from chapter 19 in our textbook, make a flip-book or a cube.
Flip-Book:
1. The top page will be your cover page. Include the title of this unit (The Age of Exploration) and your name(s) and period.
2. The edge of each page, other than the cover page, should have the topic of that page along the bottom edge, such as “”Mercantilism”, “Ferdinand Magellan”, “Advances in Sailing Technology”, etc. Refer to the samples for clarification.
Cube and Flip-Book:
1. Select six different topics from the list I provided and gather information for each topic you chose. Each page of your flip book, or side of your cube, will include the information for one topic.
2. Information required will depend on the topics selected, but generally you will be looking for the who, what where when, and why type information for each topic. Include details on why the person/topic was important/significant.Explain how the person, event, discovery, etc, made a contribution to history, or how the contribution helped people, if relevant, for a given topic. We discussed this in class, at length, but please ask me if you need further clarification.
3. Each page, or side, should include the topic title, the topic information, and an illustration or graphic representative of the topic. The information may be paragraph-formatted, or you may use bullet points. The illustrations may be hand-drawn or may be a pictures found on the internet. Remember, you must complete six topics. Adding a border to each side, or page, is not required, but it really looks nice. Notice the differences in project appearance on the samples with and without borders. Simple lines done with a ruler will add a “finished” look.
4. You may make your cube using construction paper I have in class, or you may use a cardboard box you bring from home. Colored pencils would be helpful in completing this project. You will work on the project in class and will be expected to use your time wisely. It is not required, but you may bring in extra items from home to use on your project.
PLEASE NOTE: PROJECTS ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, MAY 16TH.
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The Age of Exploration Project Topics
Select any six topics from the following list to use for your project.
1. Advances in Sailing Technology
2. Vasco da Gama
3. Amerigo Vespucci
4. Ferdinand Magellan
5. Hernan Cortes
6. Francisco Pizarro
7. The Impact of Conquest
8. Trading Posts
9. Colonies
10. Missions
11. The Columbian Exchange
12. The Beginnings of Capitalism
13. Mercantilism
Due: May 16th
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Week of April 30 - May 4
Monday: Chapter 18 (Reformation) Test - OPEN NOTES
Homework: none
Tuesday: STAR testing and time to work on the utopia project for LA during WS period
Homework: none
Wednesday: Renaissance Portraits Gallery and time to work on the utopia project for Mrs. Root
Homework: none
Thursday: STAR testing; Renaissance Portraits Gallery; and time to work on the utopia project for LA during WS period
Homework: none
Friday: to be announced
Homework: none -- Mrs. Cook will return on Monday
Week of April 23-April 28
Monday
Class: turn in Renaissance Portrait Project; notes on The Reformation
Homework: Complete quiz on the Corruption in the Medieval Church handout - Due T
Tuesday
Class:WB, p. 224, Key Terms and People assignment, p. 503 00 Make three columns: 1) list term/person, 2) definition; 3) explain why this term or people is significant to the Reformation or Counter Reformation
Homework: WB, p. 224 & finish the key terms and people assignment - Due W
Wednesday
Class: turn in homework; finish lecture notes (period 2) or WB page 230 (periods 3,4,5,7)
Homework: none
Thursday
Class: Go over project scores; WB pages 233 & 235
Homework: finish WB p. 233 & 235
Friday
Class: Check homework; organize notes and WB into a packet for next Monday's open notes test: read over notes
Homework: Reminder -- open notes test on Monday. Bring your notes & WB page packet!
If you want to review for the test, take the online quizzes and test for Chaper 18 on www.phschool.com (This is optional).
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Week of April 16-April 20
Monday
Class: discuss Renaissance Portrait assignment, write down essential questions that will guide your research; how to determine what to include in notes, how to take notes, assign person
Homework: begin the internet research on your person, print out anything of value and bring to school - Tuesday
Tuesday
Class:time to research and take notes on Renaissance person in computer lab and library.
Homework: read over your essential questions and determine what info you still need to find as part of your research tomorrow in class; find a picture of the person and a picture of one of their accomplishments for your portrait.
Wednesday
Class: finish research in library or computer lab, decide what you will do for the pictures for your portrait; start writing your rough draft of the paragraphs.
Homework: Write a rough draft of your biographical paragraphs - Bring to class on Thursday
Thursday
Class: Day to write your paragraphs or work on project
Homework: study vocab and chracteristics of art from the handout - Test on Friday
Friday
Class: work day, movie on DiVinci, may turn in project early today.
Homework: project due on Monday
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Week of April 10-April 13
Tuesday
Class:write down homework, pick up list of vocabulary words for Chapter 17, notes on essential questions regarding the Renaissance, start art lesson -- comparing the characteristics of the Classical Period, Medieval Period and Renaissance Period of art
Homework: Define list of Chapter 17 vocabulary words on index cards - Due W
Wednesday
Class: check vocabulary definitions, pass out index cards - use to list 5 T/F questions you create using the characteristics of the different art periods from yesterday's lesson. (I will select some of these as test questions for Friday's test.)Analyze art with a partner, and list characteristics on handout
Homework: Study vocabulary definition for test on Friday. Write 5 True/False questions on a index card that you create from the handout listing the charactersistics of the art periods. Examples: 1. Perspective (depth) is used in art during the Medieval Period. (False), 2. bodies are shown in as a perfect or idealized form in both the Classic and Renaissance Period (True).
Thursday
Class: collect T/F questions. Finish art lesson. Practice time with T/F questions. A little study time for vocabulary test.
Homework: study vocab and chracteristics of art from the handout - Test on Friday
Friday
Class: vocab/art characteristics test, movie.
Homework: none
Week of March 19-23, 2012
Monday
Class: 1. Write the homework in your binder reminder. 2. Tear out and pass forward W/B pg. 196.
3. Read 16.2, beginning on pg. 448. 4. Take Cornell notes on 16.2 PowerPoint. 5. Review the Middle Ages poster titled The Church. 6. Complete workbook pg. 199 using the textbook and the W/B as resources. 7. Time? Begin reading 16.3,pg.455.
Homework: 1. Finish W/Bpg. 199 if you didn’t finish it in class. 2. Ch. 16 test on Thursday, 3/22.
Tuesday
Class:1.Write the homework in your binder reminder. 2.Tear out and pass forward W/B pg.199. 3.Read16.3,beginning on pg.455. 4.Take Cornell notes on16.3PowerPoint. 5.Review the Middle Ages poster titled The Black Death. 6.Complete workbook pg.202 using the textbook and the W/B as resources. Place on the front table when completed. 7.Begin #1a,b& 2a,b, pg. 459. (Complete answers that restate the question/topic in theresponse.) Place on the front table when completed. 8.Work on the chapter 16 test study guide. Due 3/22. Homework: 1. Complete unfinished class work. 2. Chapter 16 test is on Thursday, 3/22. Good news: You may use one note card, with info. front and back, during the test.
Wednesday
Class; 1.Write the homework in your binder reminder.2.Tear out W/Bpg.202. You will grade YOUR OWN paper. Fill in all correct answer. This is out of 16 points. (Collect) 3.Correct #1a,b& 2a,b, pg. 459.You will grade YOUR OWN paper. Fill in all correct answer. This is out of 12 points. (Collect) 4.Work on the chapter 16 test study guide. Listen carefully as I provide answers for you. Study guide is due tomorrow. 5.Work on your test-helper note card (One card with info. on the front and back.) (Optional-not required for taking the test tomorrow.)Homework:The Chapter 16 test is tomorrow,3/22.You may (optional) use one note card, with info. front and back, during the test. I will collect your Ch. 16 Cornell notes and your study guide prior to the test tomorrow.
Thursday:
Class: 1.STAPLE your Ch. 16 Cornell notes to the back of your Ch.16 completed study guide. Make sure your name is on the front page and pass to the front of your row for collection. 2.Take the Ch. 16 test. 3. Read silently until everyone has finished. 4. Watch the Discovery Channel movie on the Black Death.
NO HOMEWORK.
Mrs, Fowler returns tomorrow.
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Week of March 12-16, 2012
Monday:
Class: 1. Turn in the King John and the Magna Carta activity worksheet. 2. Listen to the reading, and follow along in the textbook, with the reading of 15.3 & 15.4. 3. Complete workbook pages 188 and 191. 4. Done? Begin review W/B page 193 (this pg. not yet official assigned).
Homework: 1. Finish W/B pgs. 188 and 191. 2. Ch. 15 test on 3/15.
