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!!!!