Tuesday, September 26: Today was our Columbus trial. Students participated as lawyers, witnesses, judges, and jury members. If absent, please type one page (11-12 point font, double spaced) explaining why Columbus was a good or bad guy (or in the middle) and why. Be sure to use evidence to support your claim!
Due: Current Event #3 In Class: Trial Participation (opinion paper if absent) Homework: Community Experience Thursday, September 28: Students wrote a small explanation of their experience in the trial. We then began the Spain Builds an Empire PowerPoint, taking notes on W. 24-28 (may be completed next class). Due: Community Experience In Class: Trial Response, W. 24-28 Notes Homework: None
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Monday, September 18: Today we took notes on the "3 G's of Exploration" on W. 17. If absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer for the notes. Ms. Nay then told the story of Christopher Columbus. If absent, it's recommended that you do a little research on Christopher Columbus' journey. Lastly, roles were assigned for the Columbus Trial, which will take place next week. Students are to read through the information for their assigned role. If absent, you will receive your role when you return.
Due: Workbook In Class: W. 17 Homework: Trial Prep Wednesday, September 20: We learned about mercantilism today. As a class we read W. 18. Students wrote a DBQ paragraph based on the quote on this page. The question is: "According to Columbus, what was Hispaniola like?" Next, students played PIT, with the rules gradually changed to better understand the concept of mercantilism. Due: None In Class: Mercantilism DBQ Homework: Trial Prep Friday, September 22: Students participated in the first episode of the explorer simulation. After, students completed W. 19 about the events of the day. If absent, discuss with a teammate what happened, and summarize it on your page. Students then prepared for the trial. Lawyers met with witnesses to discuss strategies. The trial will take place next class. Due: None In Class: W. 19 Homework: Current Event #3, Trial Prep Tuesday, September 12: Today we had a brief discussion on 9/11 and students were able to ask questions they might have about the events of that day. We then reviewed for the midterm test next class. If time, we also completed peer edits of their DBQ Paragraphs from last week.
Due: Current Event #2 In Class: Review Homework: Study for midterm test Thursday, September 14: Today students took their midterm test. If absent, please come to a lab ASAP to make this up. We then discussed the three main reasons for European exploration, taking notes on W. 17. If absent, see a peer or Ms. Nay for the notes. Due: None In Class: Midterm Test, W. 17 Notes Homework: None Wednesday, September 6: Students completed W. 10-11 by viewing each group's posters. If absent, check out a textbook from Ms. Nay to complete W. 10-11. We then discussed how to write a DBQ Paragraph. We looked at W. 9, analyzing the image as a class. We then went over the DBQ Paragraph Rubric on Ref D, discussing the expectation. Next, students wrote their own paragraph answering the following question and using the document on W. 9: "Based on the picture, how do we know the Aztec were an advanced civilization?" To end, students labeled the physical features map on Ref B, using the list found on the Documents page. The features must also be colored.
Due: None In Class: W. 10-11, Aztec DBQ Paragraph, Physical map on Ref B Homework: Finish physical map (list found on documents page) Friday, September 8: Students took notes on W. 14 about Pre-Columbian Europe (PowerPoint on Documents page if absent). Next, each "House" chose a country and captain for our sea voyage simulation. If time, students caught up on the physical map and Aztec DBQ Paragraph. Due: Physical Map (Ref B) In Class: W. 14 (Aztec DBQ Paragraph due today if not turned in last class) Homework: Current Event #2 |
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