Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Holiday Break Packet

Holiday assignment: Please read the following packet and answer the questions below on your own paper in complete sentence:



Please cite your evidence 

1. How was the way the French settled North America different than Dutch and English ways? (Describe the three in your response) 

2. Why did New England colonies grow more rapidly than other European colonies? (Provide 3 reasons) 

3. Since one person was usually not wealthy enough to invest in the creation of one colony, what did English merchants do to make creating a colony possible?

4. Why do you think the Massachusetts Bay Colony was a success in comparison to the first two English colonies mentioned?  





Friday, December 18, 2015

V1.35.37 "Elizabeth and Friends"

701, 702, and 709: Please use the following images of chapters 35 and 37 to complete the questionnaire given in class If you're in 702 we did not have time to complete the exit ticket. Please complete the exit slip on a loose leaf.  

Exit Slip: How were the hardships and progress of Roanoke Island different from Jamestown? Include two evidences from the notes.

HW:
1. Journal 15 – Who settled Roanoke Island and what happened there?
    2. A History of US V1.35.37. See images below.








Due:

12/21/2015 for 701 & 702
12/23/2015 for 709

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

V1.31-32 "From Spain to England to France"

709: Please use the following images of chapters 31-32 to complete the questionnaire given in class. 







Monday, December 7, 2015

Exploring North America Quiz Parts B & C

Complete both parts on a loose leaf. Please label Part B and Part C on your sheet.





PART B: Timeline and Map Activity

1. (7 points) Create a timeline below that explains when the Protestant Reformation began and how the Catholic Church began to fight Protestantism. (p. 92)

2. ( 7 points) Name the five Major Christian Churches that existed by 1600 C.E. (p. 93)
                                                                                   


PART C: Short answer

Directions: Please answer the questions below writing one paragraph for each question (2 paragraphs total). Copy the question and the answer on your paper. When you have completed all the questions raise your hand so that Mr. O can staple your two papers. 4 points each!

The following criteria will be used to assess your short answer response:
·    Selects and includes appropriate information and arguments
·    Use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

3.How did the Protestant Reformation affect life in North America? (V1.21 About Beliefs and Ideas)

4. Catholic leaders went to the extent to burn forbidden books in public. Why did Catholic leaders make it a crime to print or read Protestant books? (p. 93)





BONUS: There is one question from each chapter, which we shared in class. If you can answer all of the bonus questions, that means you were paying attention in class. Each question is worth ONE point.

1. What did the Europeans call America when it was recently explored?

2. What does the word conquistador mean in Spanish?

3. What does the word Pacific mean?

4. The center of Roman Catholicism is in?


5. What is a reformer?

"Chronology of Events" Timeline #1

Please use the timeline rubric below to ensure that you are following the expected standard for your timeline.


TIMELINE RUBRIC

This timeline is due on:

701 & 702 - Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
709 - Friday, December 11, 2015

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Classwork & Homework

This is what was done in class on Tuesday, December 1st for 701 & 702, and on Thursday, December 3rd for 709:

EXPLORING NORTH AMERICA

Aim: What led to an increased exploration of North America?

Do-now: Let’s review the Thanksgiving Packet! (12 min)

Learning Targets:
1.    We will demonstrate our knowledge of reasons for European migration to North America.

Agenda:
1.    Review & grade Thanksgiving Packet (15 min)
2.    Think-Write-Robin (15 min)

EXPLORING NORTH AMERICA THINK-WRITE-ROBIN

1.   The Catholic Church split into two religions. What were the effects of this?
2.    Describe two reasons why Europeans moved to America?
3.    What do you think were the effects of the Columbian Exchange?
4.    Describe the exploration of one European explorer in North America.

HW: V1.21 “About Beliefs and Ideas”

Homework is due:

Thursday, December 3, 2015 (701 & 702)
Monday, December 7, 2015 (709)

Friday, November 27, 2015

What's in a Name?

Chapter 20 is about Amerigo Vespucci. Please read the two pages below before answering the questions on V1.20 in your Thanksgiving packet. The entire packet is due on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. 



Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Early Explorations Quiz - Short Answer Response

DUE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2015

PART B: Short answer

Directions: Please answer the question below in a one paragraph response for each question. Write the answer on your paper. When you have completed both questions raise your hand so that Mr. O can staple your two papers. 14 points! (7pts each paragraph)

The following criteria will be used to assess your short answer response:
·    Selects and includes appropriate information and arguments
·    Use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

1.  Why was Spain able to succeed in the conquest of the Native American empires?  How did the Spanish become wealthy after they colonized Central and South America? (what type of economic activities did they do) (p.76-77)


2.  How did the Columbian Exchange alter life in both sides of the Atlantic? What was the social class system like after the Spaniards took over? (p. 78-79 and your Social Class System Pyramid)

Thursday, November 12, 2015

7th Grade Homework / Make-up Work

If you were absent on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 or if you are here to complete the homework, please read below:

701 & 702:

Do-now; Journal 12 - Pretend you are Christopher Columbus and write a journal entry describing what you see on October 12, when you land in the Bahamas. (2 paragraphs).

I graded Journals 1-10 and "Age of Discovery"

Then we watched two episodes on www.brainpop.com. The two episodes are "Christopher Columbus" and "Conquistador" The username is "Yonkers14" and the password "Yonkers". On a loose leaf, copy the graphic organizers for both episodes. The graphic organizer for Christopher Columbus on the front and the graphic organizer for Conquistador on the back.

Can't find the graphic organizer? When you find the episode, towards the bottom there are several links, one of the links says "Activities" and then click on "Graphic Organizer".

HOMEWORK: Early Explorations Exit Ticket (Answers found in notes "2.2 Early Explorations")

1. What Europeans arrived in America first?
2. Around what year did the Vikings arrive in America?
3. What year did Columbus arrive in America?
4. Pedro Cabral swung too wide around Africa and landed in...
5. Who backed (funded) Columbus' expedition?
6. Who regarded South America as not part of Asia?

709: 
Do-now: Journal 11 - How do we know the Vikings were here before Columbus?
During class we completed notes "2.2 Early Explorations". 
HOMEWORK: Complete Journals 1-10 (see post below this one) and handout titled "The Age of Discovery" 


EVERYTHING IS DUE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2015!!!!



Monday, November 9, 2015

Journals 1-10

     Journal 1 – What is the difference between a political and physical map? Globe and map projection?

Journal 2: What are Lines of Longitude and Latitude used for?

Journal 3 – Choose any three landforms and describe them in your own words. Use your ‘Landform’ notes.

Journal 4 – Choose any three bodies of water and describe them in your own words. Use your notes.

Journal 5 – List all of the landforms and bodies of water that you’ve seen in person. Use your notes.

Journal 6 – How do you think the first Americans got here?

    Journal 7 – What is history and why is it important? Mention: multicultural history, primary and secondary sources.

    Journal 8 – Now that you have read V1.1-3, describe how the Native Americans arrived in North America.  
  
    Journal 9 - How do you think Native Americans kept warm during the winter? (1 paragraph)   

    Journal 10 – Why did Columbus call the Native Americans “Indian”? 












Thursday, November 5, 2015

7th Grade Homework

HW1 - Complete V1.14 and V1.16. Images of both chapters are below. 

HW2 - Handout "Columbus Discovers the New World"

Due:

11/6/2015 (701 & 702)

11/10/2015 (709)



V1.14-15 Images









Friday, October 23, 2015

Study Guide for "First Americans Become Indians" Quiz

Watch the Brainpop video for "Inuit". My username is: Yonkers14 and my password is: Yonkers.

After you watch the video, take the quiz. The following questions will be on the quiz:

1. How has the Inuit's history with Europeans differed from that of most other Native American peoples?

2. Which of the following words best describes the Inuit's first meaningful interactions with Europeans? Political, Aggressive, Spiritual, or Commercial

3. What individual is responsible for misnaming the original inhabitants of the Americas?

4. Put the following into the correct order: A) Indians were forced onto reservations B) People walked across a land bridge into North America C) Europeans spread disease among Natives.

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Review your notes "How the First Americans Became Indians"

Remember to submit your Exit Tickets with the quiz for extra points.

S/A response question: Describe the Eskimos in two paragraphs. Include the following: what they hunt and eat, modes of transportation, where they live, and provide their proper name.

History of US V1.5 "Put On Your Earmuffs"

If you need to complete V1.5 "Put On Your Earmuffs", read the pages below. The first two pages are about the history of dinosaurs in North America.






Monday, October 19, 2015

7th Grade Homework

HW1- Imagine the city where you live today as an abandoned ruin, with extraterrestrial archaeologists wandering around it, trying to guess what they are looking at. Describe what is going on.


HW2 – Handout “The Native People of North America”

Due dates:

Tuesday, October 20, 2015 (701 & 702)

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 (709)

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

7th Grade Homework

HW1 - If you did not complete the S/A response during the last quiz, do that at this time:

1. What is a civilization? (5 pts)
2. Choose one Native American civilization and describe it. (6 pts)

HW2 - Journal 9 - How do you think Native Americans kept warm during the winter? (1 paragraph)

Due:

(701 & 702) - Friday, October 16, 2015

(709) - Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

HW: Answer questions for “Aztec & Inca Empires” found below:

Read pages 74 and 75 about the Aztec and Inca Empires and answer the following questions.

1. Name the capital of each empire (Aztec & Inca).
2. Describe characteristics of each (government, religion)
2. In what year did each empire fall?
3. How did this happen?
4. If you were an Aztec or Inca ruler, how would you have prevented a Spanish conquest?

Due:

(701 & 702) - Wednesday, October 14, 2015

(709) - Friday, October 16, 2015

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

7th Grade Homework

1.    Finish reading V1.1-3 on blog. Complete the questionnaire.


2.    Journal 7 – What is history and why is it important? Mention: multicultural history, primary and secondary sources. 

Due:

701 & 702 - Wednesday, October 6, 2015

709 - Friday, October 9, 2015












7th Grade Homework

1.    Finish reading V1.1-3 on blog. Complete the questionnaire.


2.    Journal 7 – What is history and why is it important? Mention: multicultural history, primary and secondary sources. 

Due:

701 & 702 - Wednesday, October 7, 2015

709 - Friday, October 9, 2015


Monday, September 28, 2015

7th Grade Homework

Handouts “Latitude in North America” and “Created by Nature”

Due:

701 & 702: Tuesday, September 29th, 2015

709: Thursday, October 1, 2015

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

7th Grade Homework

1. Read handout “Lines of Longitude and Latitude” and answer the following questions on Journal 2: What are Lines of Longitude and Latitude used for? 

2. Complete packet “Locate Cities in Europe”. 

Due:

701 & 702: Friday, September 25, 2015

709: Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Friday, September 18, 2015

7th Grade Homework

1. Complete all color activities on both handouts "Let's Travel the Earth" and "Land and Water". 

2. Study for the quiz using notes "Map Skills" and all of the handouts about the continents and oceans. 

Due:
701&702: Monday, September 21, 2015

709: Friday, September 25, 2015

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

7th Grade Homework

1. Handout “Locating the Continents & Oceans” 

2.Draw a map of your neighborhood. Include the 5 parts of a map. 

Due: 

701 & 702 - Thursday, September 17th, 2015 

709 - Monday, September 20th, 2015

Saturday, August 1, 2015

8th Grade Summer Packet

I hope everyone is having a productive summer! Here are just a few assignments to keep you thinking over the summer. Also, this will help you remember what we were covering in 7th grade American History. The images below are in the order in which the questions in your packet are. The third page of your packet titled "Three Branches" can be done without outside sources. Read and study the 4th and 5th pages, as you will be quizzed the first week of school