Grade 7 Social Studies 2023/24-Period 2 Assignments

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13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment  in Google Classroom

13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment

Hello Wonderful Students:

Please use the following information to prepare for the upcoming test in class.


1. Play the assigned Blooket (attached below)
2. Play review games created by your classmates (found on the Google Classroom STREAM post)
3. Complete the attached study guide. HANDWRITTEN work only please - do not type your responses.
4. Review the UNIT 6 STUDY GUIDE MATERIALS post in Google Classroom to help complete your study guide.

We will have an opportunity to watch the telenovelas and review the study
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, May 2 6:23 PM

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13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment  in Google Classroom

13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment

Hello Wonderful Students:

Please use the following information to prepare for the upcoming test in class.


1. Play the assigned Blooket (attached below)
2. Play review games created by your classmates (found on the Google Classroom STREAM post)
3. Complete the attached study guide. HANDWRITTEN work only please - do not type your responses.
4. Review the UNIT 6 STUDY GUIDE MATERIALS post in Google Classroom to help complete your study guide.

We will have an opportunity to watch the telenovelas and review the study
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, May 2 6:23 PM

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13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment  in Google Classroom

13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment

Hello Wonderful Students:

Please use the following information to prepare for the upcoming test in class.


1. Play the assigned Blooket (attached below)
2. Play review games created by your classmates (found on the Google Classroom STREAM post)
3. Complete the attached study guide. HANDWRITTEN work only please - do not type your responses.
4. Review the UNIT 6 STUDY GUIDE MATERIALS post in Google Classroom to help complete your study guide.

We will have an opportunity to watch the telenovelas and review the study
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, May 2 6:23 PM

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13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment  in Google Classroom

13. PREPARE FOR Unit 6 Final Assessment

Hello Wonderful Students:

Please use the following information to prepare for the upcoming test in class.


1. Play the assigned Blooket (attached below)
2. Play review games created by your classmates (found on the Google Classroom STREAM post)
3. Complete the attached study guide. HANDWRITTEN work only please - do not type your responses.
4. Review the UNIT 6 STUDY GUIDE MATERIALS post in Google Classroom to help complete your study guide.

We will have an opportunity to watch the telenovelas and review the study
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, May 2 6:23 PM

Past Assignments

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10. Unit 6 Review Game in Google Classroom

10. Unit 6 Review Game

Please see the attached Google Slideshow for the requirements of your review game. There is also a 'study guide' list of concepts to reference when creating your game as well as preparing for the Unit 6 Final on May 8th & May 9th.

Resources:

Google Classroom "Unit 6 Study Guide Materials" includes all of the Teacher Key notes that we have used in class for this unit.
TCI textbook on the following pages:
Byzantine Empire
Rise and Spread of Islam
Rise and Spread of Christianity
Characteristics of Feudalism
Characteristics of The Middle Ages in Europe
The Crusades
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 12:25 PM

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10. Unit 6 Review Game in Google Classroom

10. Unit 6 Review Game

Please see the attached Google Slideshow for the requirements of your review game. There is also a 'study guide' list of concepts to reference when creating your game as well as preparing for the Unit 6 Final on May 8th & May 9th.

Resources:

Google Classroom "Unit 6 Study Guide Materials" includes all of the Teacher Key notes that we have used in class for this unit.
TCI textbook on the following pages:
Byzantine Empire
Rise and Spread of Islam
Rise and Spread of Christianity
Characteristics of Feudalism
Characteristics of The Middle Ages in Europe
The Crusades
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 12:25 PM

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10. Unit 6 Review Game in Google Classroom

10. Unit 6 Review Game

Please see the attached Google Slideshow for the requirements of your review game. There is also a 'study guide' list of concepts to reference when creating your game as well as preparing for the Unit 6 Final on May 8th & May 9th.

Resources:

Google Classroom "Unit 6 Study Guide Materials" includes all of the Teacher Key notes that we have used in class for this unit.
TCI textbook on the following pages:
Byzantine Empire
Rise and Spread of Islam
Rise and Spread of Christianity
Characteristics of Feudalism
Characteristics of The Middle Ages in Europe
The Crusades
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 12:25 PM

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10. Unit 6 Review Game - POST GAME LINK IN GOOGLE STREAM POST "Unit 6 Review Game" in Google Classroom

10. Unit 6 Review Game - POST GAME LINK IN GOOGLE STREAM POST "Unit 6 Review Game"

Please see the attached Google Slideshow for the requirements of your review game. There is also a 'study guide' list of concepts to reference when creating your game as well as preparing for the Unit 6 Final on May 8th & May 9th.

Resources you can use to find accurate information :
1. Your class notebooks
2. Practice Quizzes (found in your Gmail)
3. Google Classroom "Unit 6 Study Guide Materials" includes all of the Teacher Key notes that we have used in class for this unit.
4. TCI textbook on the following pages:
Byzantine Empire: Pages Pages 99 - 105
Rise and Spread of Islam: Pages 117- 137
Rise and Spread of Christianity: Pages 31-39
Characteristics of Feudalism: Pages 53 - 63
Characteristics of The Middle Ages in Europe: Pages 65 - 68 (power of The Church) Pages 77 - 85 (daily life in Europe) Pages 87 - 93 (decline of feudalism)
The Crusades: Pages 162 - 168
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 3:25 PM

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11. Script Template in Google Classroom

11. Script Template

ONLY ONE STUDENT should make a copy of this template and then share it with YOUR GROUP AND MRS. APPLETON
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, April 24 9:26 AM

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11. Script Template in Google Classroom

11. Script Template

ONLY ONE STUDENT should make a copy of this template and then share it with YOUR GROUP AND MRS. APPLETON
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, April 24 9:26 AM

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11. Script Template in Google Classroom

11. Script Template

ONLY ONE STUDENT should make a copy of this template and then share it with YOUR GROUP AND MRS. APPLETON
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, April 24 9:26 AM

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11. Script Template in Google Classroom

11. Script Template

ONLY ONE STUDENT should make a copy of this template and then share it with YOUR GROUP AND MRS. APPLETON
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, April 24 9:26 AM

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9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives in Google Classroom

9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives

Part 1: IF NEEDED, review the video to learn about the beginnings of the Crusades.  You will use the information from the video to ANNOTATE THE CRUSADES MAP in your notebook. There is a screenshot of the final map discussed in the video for you to fill in any gaps you miss.  NEATNESS COUNTS. Start with a pencil (so you can erase) and then add color to highlight important details.

Part 2: Read background information about your assigned perspective (Pg. 162 ALL STUDENTS and pgs. 166-168 accordingly).  Based on the reading, fill in the slide that you were assigned. according to how you might have experienced the Crusades.  Be prepared to share your findings with your partners. Be both thoughtful and accurate in your responses.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 9:26 AM

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9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives in Google Classroom

9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives

Part 1: IF NEEDED, review the video to learn about the beginnings of the Crusades.  You will use the information from the video to ANNOTATE THE CRUSADES MAP in your notebook. There is a screenshot of the final map discussed in the video for you to fill in any gaps you miss.  NEATNESS COUNTS. Start with a pencil (so you can erase) and then add color to highlight important details.

Part 2: Read background information about your assigned perspective (Pg. 162 ALL STUDENTS and pgs. 166-168 accordingly).  Based on the reading, fill in the slide that you were assigned. according to how you might have experienced the Crusades.  Be prepared to share your findings with your partners. Be both thoughtful and accurate in your responses.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 9:26 AM

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9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives in Google Classroom

9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives

Part 1: IF NEEDED, review the video to learn about the beginnings of the Crusades.  You will use the information from the video to ANNOTATE THE CRUSADES MAP in your notebook. There is a screenshot of the final map discussed in the video for you to fill in any gaps you miss.  NEATNESS COUNTS. Start with a pencil (so you can erase) and then add color to highlight important details.

Part 2: Read background information about your assigned perspective (Pg. 162 ALL STUDENTS and pgs. 166-168 accordingly).  Based on the reading, fill in the slide that you were assigned. according to how you might have experienced the Crusades.  Be prepared to share your findings with your partners. Be both thoughtful and accurate in your responses.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 9:26 AM

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9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives in Google Classroom

9. The Crusades: Three Perspectives

Part 1: IF NEEDED, review the video to learn about the beginnings of the Crusades.  You will use the information from the video to ANNOTATE THE CRUSADES MAP in your notebook. There is a screenshot of the final map discussed in the video for you to fill in any gaps you miss.  NEATNESS COUNTS. Start with a pencil (so you can erase) and then add color to highlight important details.

Part 2: Read background information about your assigned perspective (Pg. 162 ALL STUDENTS and pgs. 166-168 accordingly).  Based on the reading, fill in the slide that you were assigned. according to how you might have experienced the Crusades.  Be prepared to share your findings with your partners. Be both thoughtful and accurate in your responses.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 23 9:26 AM

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7. Report Card on Feudalism in Google Classroom

7. Report Card on Feudalism

Complete the attached report card for the feudal system of Europe.

Review the attached Middle Ages Fact Sheet to help understand the big ideas of the Middle Ages (476-1500).  You may also use the following resources to better understand the impact of feudalism in Western Europe.
TCI Textbook (pgs. 53-64)
KWL notes from class videos 
Observations from Visual Sources Google Slide Deck
For each topic given in the slide deck, assign a letter grade (A - F) on how well feudalism did its job.  After you have given a letter grade (this is your claim) support it with a fact (evidence) and an explanation how that fact supports the grade you assigned (reasoning).
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 16 6:27 PM

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7. Report Card on Feudalism in Google Classroom

7. Report Card on Feudalism

Complete the attached report card for the feudal system of Europe.

Review the attached Middle Ages Fact Sheet to help understand the big ideas of the Middle Ages (476-1500).  You may also use the following resources to better understand the impact of feudalism in Western Europe.
TCI Textbook (pgs. 53-64)
KWL notes from class videos 
Observations from Visual Sources Google Slide Deck
For each topic given in the slide deck, assign a letter grade (A - F) on how well feudalism did its job.  After you have given a letter grade (this is your claim) support it with a fact (evidence) and an explanation how that fact supports the grade you assigned (reasoning).
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 16 6:27 PM

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6. Report Card on Feudalism in Google Classroom

6. Report Card on Feudalism

Complete the attached report card for the feudal system of Europe.

Review the attached Middle Ages Fact Sheet to help understand the big ideas of the Middle Ages (476-1500).  You may also use the following resources to better understand the impact of feudalism in Western Europe.
TCI Textbook (pgs. 53-64)
KWL notes from class videos 
Observations from Visual Sources Google Slide Deck
For each topic given in the slide deck, assign a letter grade (A - F) on how well feudalism did its job.  After you have given a letter grade (this is your claim) support it with a fact (evidence) and an explanation how that fact supports the grade you assigned (reasoning).
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, April 17 9:27 AM

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8.Crusades Map Annotations (Video) in Google Classroom

8.Crusades Map Annotations (Video)

Watch the assigned video and complete the following:


1. Respond to the two questions found at the beginning and end of the video.
2. Annotate the map you were given based on the notes given in the video.
3. Attach your map in your social studies notebook (Assignment 6-11)
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, April 19 9:52 AM

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7. Practice Quiz: The Middle Ages in Europe in Google Classroom

7. Practice Quiz: The Middle Ages in Europe

Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, April 19 9:52 AM

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5. Response to Visuals Google Slide Deck in Google Classroom

5. Response to Visuals Google Slide Deck

Part 1: Who The attached videos are part of the KWL Chart: Videos assignment 6-10 in your notebook. Please take notes on the videos. K column (what do you already know) W column (what you want to know more about) L column (what you learned). Minimum of 4 bullet points in the L column for EACH video.
Complete each slide deck, attached are all the visuals you analyzed in class. Please be prepared to use the information on the slide deck for an activity that we will complete during our next class period.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 16 12:28 PM

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5. Response to Visuals Google Slide Deck in Google Classroom

5. Response to Visuals Google Slide Deck

Part 1: Who The attached videos are part of the KWL Chart: Videos assignment 6-10 in your notebook. Please take notes on the videos. K column (what do you already know) W column (what you want to know more about) L column (what you learned). Minimum of 4 bullet points in the L column for EACH video.
Complete each slide deck, attached are all the visuals you analyzed in class. Please be prepared to use the information on the slide deck for an activity that we will complete during our next class period.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, April 16 12:28 PM

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5. Response to Visuals Google Slide Deck in Google Classroom

5. Response to Visuals Google Slide Deck

Part 1:The attached videos are part of the KWL Chart: Videos assignment 6-10 in your notebook. Please take notes on the videos. K column (what do you already know) W column (what you want to know more about) L column (what you learned). Minimum of 4 bullet points in the L column for EACH video.
Part 2: Complete the attached slide deck Response to Visual Sources" using the images provided in class. If needed, all of the visuals you analyzed in class are in the Appleton FULL Response to Visual Sources. Please be prepared to use the information on the slide deck for an activity that will be completed during our next class period.
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, April 17 9:27 AM

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ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th in Google Classroom

ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT FROM CLASS ON - Thursday, April 4th OR Friday, April 5th

In your TCI Online Textbook - please complete the assigned reading Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" and do the following:

1. Only complete written questions for INTRODUCTION ONLY
2. For all other sections complete READING CHECKS ONLY
3. Complete the LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide in this assignment
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, April 5 3:27 PM

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ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th in Google Classroom

ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT FROM CLASS ON - Thursday, April 4th OR Friday, April 5th

In your TCI Online Textbook - please complete the assigned reading Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" and do the following:

1. Only complete written questions for INTRODUCTION ONLY
2. For all other sections complete READING CHECKS ONLY
3. Complete the LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide in this assignment
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, April 5 3:27 PM

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ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th in Google Classroom

ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT FROM CLASS ON - Thursday, April 4th OR Friday, April 5th

In your TCI Online Textbook - please complete the assigned reading Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" and do the following:

1. Only complete written questions for INTRODUCTION ONLY
2. For all other sections complete READING CHECKS ONLY
3. Complete the LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide in this assignment
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, April 5 3:27 PM

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ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th in Google Classroom

ABSENT STUDENTS ONLY - Class Assignment Completed ON Thursday April 4th & Friday April 5th

THIS ASSIGNMENT IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO WERE ABSENT FROM CLASS ON - Thursday, April 4th OR Friday, April 5th

In your TCI Online Textbook - please complete the assigned reading Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" and do the following:

1. Only complete written questions for INTRODUCTION ONLY
2. For all other sections complete READING CHECKS ONLY
3. Complete the LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide in this assignment
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, April 5 3:27 PM

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4. Introduction to Feudalism. in Google Classroom

4. Introduction to Feudalism.

1. SIGN IN TO NEWSELA WITH GOOGLE
2. Read the assigned article in Newsela and TAKE THE QUIZ. 
3. Complete the tasks assigned in the attached Google Slide Deck
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, April 3 10:22 AM

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3. Practice Quiz: Islamic Empire (Process Points) in Google Classroom

3. Practice Quiz: Islamic Empire (Process Points)

Please complete the attached quiz.  This is an open notebook quiz. You MAY use your notebook ONLY. 

Remember that the "Locked" mode is on so you will not be able to receive credit if you exit out of the quiz before you have finished.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, March 29 12:28 PM

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3. Practice Quiz: Islamic Empire (Process Points) in Google Classroom

3. Practice Quiz: Islamic Empire (Process Points)

Please complete the attached quiz.  This is an open notebook quiz. You MAY use your notebook ONLY. 

Remember that the "Locked" mode is on so you will not be able to receive credit if you exit out of the quiz before you have finished.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, March 29 12:28 PM

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3. Practice Quiz: Islamic Empire (Process Points) in Google Classroom

3. Practice Quiz: Islamic Empire (Process Points)

Please complete the attached quiz.  This is an open notebook quiz. You MAY use your notebook ONLY. 

Remember that the "Locked" mode is on so you will not be able to receive credit if you exit out of the quiz before you have finished.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, March 29 12:28 PM

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2. Newsela Reading: The Caliphate in Google Classroom

2. Newsela Reading: The Caliphate

Read the assigned article and complete the provided QUIZ
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, March 26 9:29 AM

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2. Newsela Reading: The Caliphate in Google Classroom

2. Newsela Reading: The Caliphate

Read the assigned article and complete the provided QUIZ
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, March 26 9:29 AM

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2. Newsela Reading: The Caliphate in Google Classroom

2. Newsela Reading: The Caliphate

Read the assigned article and complete the provided QUIZ

Use the link below and make sure to sign in using your GOOGLE account.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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1. EdPuzzle - Emergence of Islam in Google Classroom

1. EdPuzzle - Emergence of Islam

This is a PROCESS grade that will be graded for accuracy. (8pts.)  So, please take your time listening and answering the questions.

Please go directly to EdPuzzle.com and log in through Google to find our class link.

Trouble Shooting:
Go to EdPuzzle in the browser. Make sure it just says edpuzzle.com (and nothing else).
Log In  (Choose "I am a student")
Sign in through your account with Google
Click on 7 Social Studies 23/24 in your classes
Find “The Emergence of Islam"
If your sign-on still is not working, clear your CACHE/COOKIES and RESTART your computer.
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, March 21 12:28 PM

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1. EdPuzzle - Emergence of Islam in Google Classroom

1. EdPuzzle - Emergence of Islam

This is a PROCESS grade that will be graded for accuracy. (8pts.)  So, please take your time listening and answering the questions.

Please go directly to EdPuzzle.com and log in through Google to find our class link.

Trouble Shooting:
Go to EdPuzzle in the browser. Make sure it just says edpuzzle.com (and nothing else).
Log In  (Choose "I am a student")
Sign in through your account with Google
Click on 7 Social Studies 23/24 in your classes
Find “The Emergence of Islam"
If your sign-on still is not working, clear your CACHE/COOKIES and RESTART your computer.
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, March 21 12:28 PM

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1. EdPuzzle - Emergence of Islam in Google Classroom

1. EdPuzzle - Emergence of Islam

This is a PROCESS grade that will be graded for accuracy. (8pts.)  So, please take your time listening and answering the questions.

Please go directly to EdPuzzle.com and log in through Google to find our class link.

Trouble Shooting:
Go to EdPuzzle in the browser. Make sure it just says edpuzzle.com (and nothing else).
Log In  (Choose "I am a student")
Sign in through your account with Google
Click on 7 Social Studies 23/24 in your classes
Find “The Emergence of Islam"
If your sign-on still is not working, clear your CACHE/COOKIES and RESTART your computer.
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, March 21 12:28 PM

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15. Byzantine Brochure in Google Classroom

15. Byzantine Brochure

Pacing Guide: A day-by-day guide to completing your Byzantine Brochure.


Monday/Tuesday: 
Complete annotations for assigned Newsela Articles (Make sure to write academic annotations that support the task of this assignment - see slide below)
Complete Byzantine Brochure Note-Taking Guide - Organize annotation notes from Newsela Articles in GEPS categories
For additional information to add to your Note-Taking Guide - Review the following pages in your TCI book. (pages 42-43 for Western Rome & pages 99 -104 for Byzantine Empire)
ASK TEACHER FOR THE TEACHER KEY- Note-Taking Guide - ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE ORGANIZED YOUR NOTES and have information in EVERY CATEGORY
Use A DIFFERENT COLOR PEN/PENCIL to ADD information you may have missed.
CHOOSE A TARGET GROUP FOR YOUR BROCHURE. Who do you think would prosper in the East? 
Begin working on your Byzantine Empire Graphic Organizer. (See example organizer below)
Wednesday, March 13 (End of Period): Note-taking Guide should be complete (if not - complete for homework)

Thursday/Friday (End of Period): Brochure Graphic Organizer should be complete (if not - complete for homework)

Monday/Tuesday (End of Period): Brochure should be complete. (if not - complete for homework)

Wednesday, March 20 (Beginning of Class): Complete Rubric and turn in Brochure
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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15. Byzantine Brochure in Google Classroom

15. Byzantine Brochure

Pacing Guide: A day-by-day guide to completing your Byzantine Brochure.


Monday/Tuesday: 
Complete annotations for assigned Newsela Articles (Make sure to write academic annotations that support the task of this assignment - see slide below)
Complete Byzantine Brochure Note-Taking Guide - Organize annotation notes from Newsela Articles in GEPS categories
For additional information to add to your Note-Taking Guide - Review the following pages in your TCI book. (pages 42-43 for Western Rome & pages 99 -104 for Byzantine Empire)
ASK TEACHER FOR THE TEACHER KEY- Note-Taking Guide - ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE ORGANIZED YOUR NOTES and have information in EVERY CATEGORY
Use A DIFFERENT COLOR PEN/PENCIL to ADD information you may have missed.
CHOOSE A TARGET GROUP FOR YOUR BROCHURE. Who do you think would prosper in the East? 
Begin working on your Byzantine Empire Graphic Organizer. (See example organizer below)
Created by Cara Appleton: Monday, March 11 9:29 PM

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15. Byzantine Brochure in Google Classroom

15. Byzantine Brochure

Pacing Guide: A day-by-day guide to completing your Byzantine Brochure.


Monday/Tuesday: 
Complete annotations for assigned Newsela Articles (Make sure to write academic annotations that support the task of this assignment - see slide below)
Complete Byzantine Brochure Note-Taking Guide - Organize annotation notes from Newsela Articles in GEPS categories
For additional information to add to your Note-Taking Guide - Review the following pages in your TCI book. (pages 42-43 for Western Rome & pages 99 -104 for Byzantine Empire)
ASK TEACHER FOR THE TEACHER KEY- Note-Taking Guide - ONLY AFTER YOU HAVE ORGANIZED YOUR NOTES and have information in EVERY CATEGORY
Use A DIFFERENT COLOR PEN/PENCIL to ADD information you may have missed.
CHOOSE A TARGET GROUP FOR YOUR BROCHURE. Who do you think would prosper in the East? 
Begin working on your Byzantine Empire Graphic Organizer. (See example organizer below)
Created by Cara Appleton: Monday, March 11 9:29 PM

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14. Newsela Articles in Google Classroom

14. Newsela Articles

Use one of the links below to SIGN IN TO NEWSELA USING CLEVER
Read the assigned Newsela articles. 
As you read highlight - the decisions/actions that led to:
progress for the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire)
the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
Annotate a reason/explanation for EACH text that you highlight.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, March 8 9:27 AM

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14. Newsela Articles in Google Classroom

14. Newsela Articles

Use one of the links below to SIGN IN TO NEWSELA USING CLEVER
Read the assigned Newsela articles. 
As you read highlight - the decisions/actions that led to:
progress for the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire)
the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
Annotate a reason/explanation for EACH text that you highlight.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, March 8 9:27 AM

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14. Newsela Articles in Google Classroom

14. Newsela Articles

Use one of the links below to SIGN IN TO NEWSELA USING CLEVER
Read the assigned Newsela articles. 
As you read highlight - the decisions/actions that led to:
progress for the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire)
the decline of the Western Roman Empire.
Annotate a reason/explanation for EACH text that you highlight.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, March 8 9:27 AM

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13. Society Achievements Showcase Response in Google Classroom

13. Society Achievements Showcase Response

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, March 6 12:28 PM

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13. Society Achievements Showcase Response in Google Classroom

13. Society Achievements Showcase Response

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, March 6 12:28 PM

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13. Society Achievements Showcase Response in Google Classroom

13. Society Achievements Showcase Response

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, March 6 12:28 PM

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12. Achievements Around the World Poster in Google Classroom

12. Achievements Around the World Poster

Please be prepared to showcase your Achievements of the World posters in class on Tuesday.
You will be given 30 minutes at the beginning of class to finish any outstanding work.  
Make sure you have printed ALL NECESSARY MATERIAL BEFORE CLASS to avoid a 'late penalty'.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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12. Achievements Around the World Poster in Google Classroom

12. Achievements Around the World Poster

Please be prepared to showcase your Achievements of the World posters in class on Tuesday.
You will be given 30 minutes at the beginning of class to finish any outstanding work.  
Make sure you have printed ALL NECESSARY MATERIAL BEFORE CLASS to avoid a 'late penalty'.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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12. Achievements Around the World Poster in Google Classroom

12. Achievements Around the World Poster

Please be prepared to showcase your Achievements of the World posters in class on Tuesday.
You will be given 30 minutes at the beginning of class to finish any outstanding work.  
Make sure you have printed ALL NECESSARY MATERIAL BEFORE CLASS to avoid a 'late penalty'.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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12. Achievements Around the World Poster in Google Classroom

12. Achievements Around the World Poster

Please be prepared to showcase your Achievements of the World posters in class on Tuesday.
You will be given 30 minutes at the beginning of class to finish any outstanding work.  
Make sure you have printed ALL NECESSARY MATERIAL BEFORE CLASS to avoid a 'late penalty'.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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10. Individual Achievement Write Up Slide in Google Classroom

10. Individual Achievement Write Up Slide

Please bring a printed version of your Individual Achievement Slide that will be attached to your group's trifold presentation. 

If you CANNOT print out your slide at home, you need to send Mrs. Appleton an email BEFORE 8:00 AM the day the assignment is due to request the work to be printed for you. Not doing this will result in a late penalty.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, February 27 12:28 PM

Due:

11. Individual Achievement Write Up Slide in Google Classroom

11. Individual Achievement Write Up Slide

Please bring a printed version of your Individual Achievement Slide that will be attached to your group's trifold presentation. 

If you CANNOT print out your slide at home, you need to send Mrs. Appleton an email BEFORE 8:00 AM the day the assignment is due to request the work to be printed for you. Not doing this will result in a late penalty.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Prepare for Decline of Societies Quiz in Google Classroom

Prepare for Decline of Societies Quiz

Please complete the attached Kahoot Game and play until you earn a score of AT LEAST 80% correct for ALL QUESTIONS of the game. 

I receive a report that tells how many questions were answered AND the percentage of questions that were answered correctly.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, February 13 12:25 AM

Due:

Prepare for Decline of Societies Quiz in Google Classroom

Prepare for Decline of Societies Quiz

Please complete the attached Kahoot Game and play until you earn a score of AT LEAST 80% correct for ALL QUESTIONS of the game. (80% is 20/25 questions correct)

I receive a report that tells how many questions were answered AND the percentage of questions that were answered correctly.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4 in Google Classroom

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4

UNIT 4 COVER: Draw a decorated tombstone for each of the empires that we studied in this unit: Ghana Empire, Gupta Empire, Roman Empire (see attached slide for tombstone 'template' idea)

Open your notebook to the FIRST PAGE of Unit 4 “Unit 4 Cover”
Draw 3 blank tombstones any place on your paper 
Complete each tombstone with the following information:
Name of empire
Dates of Rule (search TCI online or internet for correct dates)
Epitaph (written inscription) for empire  (What is best to remember or appreciate about this empire?) Example. “A ___________ society that left the world _____________”
Detailed, colored symbol that best represents this society
Colored Object of importance next to tombstone (What is something this society valued?)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4 in Google Classroom

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4

UNIT 4 COVER: Draw a decorated tombstone for each of the empires that we studied in this unit: Ghana Empire, Gupta Empire, Roman Empire (see attached slide for tombstone 'template' idea)

Open your notebook to the FIRST PAGE of Unit 4 “Unit 4 Cover”
Draw 3 blank tombstones any place on your paper 
Complete each tombstone with the following information:
Name of empire
Dates of Rule (search TCI online or internet for correct dates)
Epitaph (written inscription) for empire  (What is best to remember or appreciate about this empire?) Example. “A ___________ society that left the world _____________”
Detailed, colored symbol that best represents this society
Colored Object of importance next to tombstone (What is something this society valued?)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4 in Google Classroom

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4

UNIT 4 COVER: Draw a decorated tombstone for each of the empires that we studied in this unit: Ghana Empire, Gupta Empire, Roman Empire (see attached slide for tombstone 'template' idea)

Open your notebook to the FIRST PAGE of Unit 4 “Unit 4 Cover”
Draw 3 blank tombstones any place on your paper 
Complete each tombstone with the following information:
Name of empire
Dates of Rule (search TCI online or internet for correct dates)
Epitaph (written inscription) for empire  (What is best to remember or appreciate about this empire?) Example. “A ___________ society that left the world _____________”
Detailed, colored symbol that best represents this society
Colored Object of importance next to tombstone (What is something this society valued?)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4 in Google Classroom

10. Notebook Check: Unit 4

UNIT 4 COVER: Draw a decorated tombstone for each of the empires that we studied in this unit: Ghana Empire, Gupta Empire, Roman Empire (see attached slide for tombstone 'template' idea)

Open your notebook to the FIRST PAGE of Unit 4 “Unit 4 Cover”
Draw 3 blank tombstones any place on your paper 
Complete each tombstone with the following information:
Name of empire
Dates of Rule (search TCI online or internet for correct dates)
Epitaph (written inscription) for empire  (What is best to remember or appreciate about this empire?) Example. “A ___________ society that left the world _____________”
Detailed, colored symbol that best represents this society
Colored Object of importance next to tombstone (What is something this society valued?)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Empires Fall Review:  Autopsy Findings of Rome in Google Classroom

Empires Fall Review: Autopsy Findings of Rome

Instructions IF YOU WERE ABSENT

Step 1: Read, highlight, and Annotate the Empires Fall Worksheet  THIS IS ASSIGNMENT 4-12 IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
Step 2: Read the directions for the Roman Autopsy Assignment.
Step 3: Complete the Roman Autopsy Findings Worksheet (backside of Empires Fall Reading) Be specific with the 'event's you choose
Step 4: Prepare for Roman Autopsy Report (which is the ELQ that you will write in class on Wednesday)
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, February 13 12:25 PM

Due:

Empires Fall Review:  Autopsy Findings of Rome in Google Classroom

Empires Fall Review: Autopsy Findings of Rome

Instructions IF YOU WERE ABSENT

Step 1: Read, highlight, and Annotate the Empires Fall Worksheet  THIS IS ASSIGNMENT 4-12 IN YOUR NOTEBOOK
Step 2: Read the directions for the Roman Autopsy Assignment.
Step 3: Complete the Roman Autopsy Findings Worksheet (backside of Empires Fall Reading) Be specific with the 'event's you choose
Step 4: Prepare for Roman Autopsy Report (which is the ELQ that you will write in class on Wednesday)
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, February 13 12:25 PM

Due:

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire

1. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, Complete the attached Pear Deck
2. Use the Political Cartoon Google Doc Handout to analyze the political cartoons in the Google Slide Deck

The Political Cartoon Handout is ASSIGNMENT 4-11 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire

1. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, Complete the attached Pear Deck
2. Use the Political Cartoon Google Doc Handout to analyze the political cartoons in the Google Slide Deck

The Political Cartoon Handout is ASSIGNMENT 4-11 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire

1. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, Complete the attached Pear Deck
2. Use the Political Cartoon Google Doc Handout to analyze the political cartoons in the Google Slide Deck

The Political Cartoon Handout is ASSIGNMENT 4-11 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Political Cartoons - Fall of Roman Empire

1. IF YOU WERE ABSENT, Complete the attached Pear Deck
2. Use the Political Cartoon Google Doc Handout to analyze the political cartoons in the Google Slide Deck

The Political Cartoon Handout is ASSIGNMENT 4-11 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Society A: Explain Your Evidence in Google Classroom

Society A: Explain Your Evidence

Use the attached slide to explain the reasoning of the evidence you highlighted in your Society A document.

If you were ABSENT, the 'Society A' document in attached along with direction on what to do.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, February 6 10:00 AM

Due:

Society A: Explain Your Evidence in Google Classroom

Society A: Explain Your Evidence

Use the attached slide to explain the reasoning of the evidence you highlighted in your Society A document.

If you were ABSENT, the 'Society A' document in attached along with direction on what to do.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, February 6 10:00 AM

Due:

Society A: Explain Your Evidence in Google Classroom

Society A: Explain Your Evidence

Use the attached slide to explain the reasoning of the evidence you highlighted in your Society A document.

If you were ABSENT, the 'Society A' document in attached along with direction on what to do.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, February 6 10:00 AM

Due:

BrainPop Rise & Fall of Rome Quizzes in Google Classroom

BrainPop Rise & Fall of Rome Quizzes

IF YOU WERE ABSENT: Watch each of the assigned BrainPop videos to answer the attached quizzes.  


These quizzes are ASSIGNMENT 4-10 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, February 9 6:26 PM

Due:

BrainPop Rise & Fall of Rome Quizzes in Google Classroom

BrainPop Rise & Fall of Rome Quizzes

IF YOU WERE ABSENT: Watch each of the assigned BrainPop videos to answer the attached quizzes.  


These quizzes are ASSIGNMENT 4-10 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, February 9 6:26 PM

Due:

GEPS BACKGROUND OF MAYA VIDEO in Google Classroom

GEPS BACKGROUND OF MAYA VIDEO

As you watch the video below, complete the assigned worksheet. 

This worksheet will be assignment 4-7 in your notebook.
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, January 31 9:29 AM

Due:

GEPS BACKGROUND OF MAYA VIDEO in Google Classroom

GEPS BACKGROUND OF MAYA VIDEO

As you watch the video below, complete the assigned worksheet. 

This worksheet will be assignment 4-7 in your notebook.
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, January 31 9:29 AM

Due:

GEPS BACKGROUND OF MAYA VIDEO in Google Classroom

GEPS BACKGROUND OF MAYA VIDEO

As you watch the video below, complete the assigned worksheet. 

This worksheet will be assignment 4-7 in your notebook.
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, January 31 9:29 AM

Due:

7. Compare & Contrast Ghana v. Gupta in Google Classroom

7. Compare & Contrast Ghana v. Gupta


Using your knowledge based on the assigned class readings (TCI & Newsela) complete the steps below in the attached Venn Diagram.

STEP 1: Write 5 different facts you learned about the Ghana Kingdom that explain HOW this society was able to rise to power during the Middle Ages.  Make sure to include at least ONE FACT for each GEPS Category. 

STEP 2: Write 5 different facts you learned about the Gupta Empire that explain HOW this society was able to rise to power during the Middle Ages.  Make sure to include at least ONE FACT for each GEPS Category. 

Step 3: Compare the responses you wrote for BOTH societies with your table partner(s). Update facts as needed.

Step 4: Complete the Venn Diagram by identifying the 3 most significant factors (in order 1st - most significant, 2nd, 3rd) that both societies had in common that may have led to the success of their growth.

Step 5: Explain your reasoning for STEP 4 in the SPEAKERS NOTES of the Slide.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 30 9:26 AM

Due:

7. Compare & Contrast Ghana v. Gupta in Google Classroom

7. Compare & Contrast Ghana v. Gupta


Using your knowledge based on the assigned class readings (TCI & Newsela) complete the steps below in the attached Venn Diagram.

STEP 1: Write 5 different facts you learned about the Ghana Kingdom that explain HOW this society was able to rise to power during the Middle Ages.  Make sure to include at least ONE FACT for each GEPS Category. 

STEP 2: Write 5 different facts you learned about the Gupta Empire that explain HOW this society was able to rise to power during the Middle Ages.  Make sure to include at least ONE FACT for each GEPS Category. 

Step 3: Compare the responses you wrote for BOTH societies with your table partner(s). Update facts as needed.

Step 4: Complete the Venn Diagram by identifying the 3 most significant factors (in order 1st - most significant, 2nd, 3rd) that both societies had in common that may have led to the success of their growth.

Step 5: Explain your reasoning for STEP 4 in the SPEAKERS NOTES of the Slide.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 30 9:26 AM

Due:

7. Compare & Contrast Ghana v. Gupta in Google Classroom

7. Compare & Contrast Ghana v. Gupta

Using your knowledge based on the assigned class readings (TCI & Newsela) complete the steps below in the attached Venn Diagram.

STEP 1: Write 5 different facts you learned about the Ghana Kingdom that explain HOW this society was able to rise to power during the Middle Ages.  Make sure to include at least ONE FACT for each GEPS Category. 

STEP 2: Write 5 different facts you learned about the Gupta Empire that explain HOW this society was able to rise to power during the Middle Ages.  Make sure to include at least ONE FACT for each GEPS Category. 

Step 3: Compare the responses you wrote for BOTH societies with your table partner(s). Update facts as needed.

Step 4: Complete the Venn Diagram by identifying the 3 most significant factors (in order 1st - most significant, 2nd, 3rd) that both societies had in common that may have led to the success of their growth.

Step 5: Explain your reasoning for STEP 4 in the SPEAKERS NOTES of the Slide.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

PREPARE FOR RISE OF SOCIETIES QUIZ  (Resources Below) in Google Classroom

PREPARE FOR RISE OF SOCIETIES QUIZ (Resources Below)

Note: Additional resources will be added this week, so make sure to check back periodically!

Please complete the TCI review games assigned to you online. In addition, you can:

1. Play the silly pixel game I coded  (ANSWERS MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO WORK!!)
2. Use the support notes sheet to create flashcards
3. Play the attached Kahoot! review game.
4. Review the Analyze Text handouts for both Gupta & Ghana
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 30 3:26 PM

Due:

PREPARE FOR RISE OF SOCIETIES QUIZ  (Resources Below) in Google Classroom

PREPARE FOR RISE OF SOCIETIES QUIZ (Resources Below)

Note: Additional resources will be added this week, so make sure to check back periodically!

Please complete the TCI review games assigned to you online. In addition, you can:

1. Play the silly pixel game I coded  (ANSWERS MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO WORK!!)
2. Use the support notes sheet to create flashcards
3. Play the attached Kahoot! review game.
4. Review the Analyze Text handouts for both Gupta & Ghana
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 30 3:26 PM

Due:

Today's Quiz in Google Classroom

Today's Quiz

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, January 31 9:29 AM

Due:

Today's Quiz in Google Classroom

Today's Quiz

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, January 31 9:29 AM

Due:

8. Today's Quiz in Google Classroom

8. Today's Quiz

Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Internal v. External Scenarios (Decline of Society) in Google Classroom

Internal v. External Scenarios (Decline of Society)

If you were absent for this assignment, please follow instructions found in the Google Slides.

The Internal v. External Causes of Collapse is assignment 4-6 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, February 8 3:26 PM

Due:

Internal v. External Scenarios (Decline of Society) in Google Classroom

Internal v. External Scenarios (Decline of Society)

If you were absent for this assignment, please follow instructions found in the Google Slides.

The Internal v. External Causes of Collapse is assignment 4-6 in your notebook
Created by Cara Appleton: Thursday, February 8 3:26 PM

Due:

6. TCI Readings: Rise of Gupta Empire in Google Classroom

6. TCI Readings: Rise of Gupta Empire

Please log on to TCI with CLEVER!!!
Complete all the tasks in the lesson
Turn in when complete
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 23 3:26 PM

Due:

6. TCI Readings: Rise of Gupta Empire in Google Classroom

6. TCI Readings: Rise of Gupta Empire

Please log on to TCI with CLEVER!!!
Complete all the tasks in the lesson
Turn in when complete
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 23 3:26 PM

Due:

YOU Decide! Early West Africa Scenarios in Google Classroom

YOU Decide! Early West Africa Scenarios

Please use the attached slide deck to complete the worksheet that you have been given in class.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, January 26 9:26 AM

Due:

YOU Decide! Early West Africa Scenarios in Google Classroom

YOU Decide! Early West Africa Scenarios

Please use the attached slide deck to complete the worksheet that you have been given in class.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, January 26 9:26 AM

Due:

YOU Decide! Early West Africa Scenarios in Google Classroom

YOU Decide! Early West Africa Scenarios

Please use the attached slide deck to complete the worksheet that you have been given in class.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, January 26 9:26 AM

Due:

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa in Google Classroom

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa

Please log on to TCI with CLEVER!!!
Complete all the tasks in the lesson
Turn in when complete
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa in Google Classroom

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa

Please log on to TCI with CLEVER!!!
Complete all the tasks in the lesson
Turn in when complete
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa in Google Classroom

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa

Please log on to TCI with CLEVER!!!
Complete all the tasks in the lesson
Turn in when complete
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa in Google Classroom

5. TCI Readings: Early West Africa

Please log on to TCI with CLEVER!!!
Complete all the tasks in the lesson
Turn in when complete
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

3. Notebook Check #3 in Google Classroom

3. Notebook Check #3

ELQ- To Be Completed IN CLASS on Wednesday, January 10thUnit Cover (Directions below) 
Draw a full-page "GEPS Shield" design. (example shape below but you may choose your own shape/design)
Create FOUR parts (one for each GEPS category) 
Label each part with a letter from GEPS
Fill in each space with symbols/images that represent each GEPS category (2-3 symbols or 1 scene per category)
Use some color in each space
3-1 Unit 3 Study Guide (4 pages)
3-2 Trade Worksheet
3-3 Types of Government Worksheet
3-4 GEPS Background Research (4 pages)
3-5 Deeper Dive Research (at least 1 page)
3-6 Peer Feedback Form (yellow worksheet)
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

2. Compare & Contrast Activity in Google Classroom

2. Compare & Contrast Activity

On slide three of the attached assignment, you will find the directions for this assignment
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

3. Notebook Check #3 in Google Classroom

3. Notebook Check #3

ELQ- To Be Completed IN CLASS on Wednesday, January 10thUnit Cover (Directions below) 
Draw a full-page "GEPS Shield" design. (example shape below but you may choose your own shape/design)
Create FOUR parts (one for each GEPS category) 
Label each part with a letter from GEPS
Fill in each space with symbols/images that represent each GEPS category (2-3 symbols or 1 scene per category)
Use some color in each space
3-1 Unit 3 Study Guide (4 pages)
3-2 Trade Worksheet
3-3 Types of Government Worksheet
3-4 GEPS Background Research (4 pages)
3-5 Deeper Dive Research (at least 1 page)
3-6 Peer Feedback Form (yellow worksheet)
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

2. Compare & Contrast Activity in Google Classroom

2. Compare & Contrast Activity

On slide three of the attached assignment, you will find the directions for this assignment
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

3. Notebook Check #3 in Google Classroom

3. Notebook Check #3

ELQ- To Be Completed IN CLASS on Wednesday, January 10thUnit Cover (Directions below) 
Draw a full-page "GEPS Shield" design. (example shape below but you may choose your own shape/design)
Create FOUR parts (one for each GEPS category) 
Label each part with a letter from GEPS
Fill in each space with symbols/images that represent each GEPS category (2-3 symbols or 1 scene per category)
Use some color in each space
3-1 Unit 3 Study Guide (4 pages)
3-2 Trade Worksheet
3-3 Types of Government Worksheet
3-4 GEPS Background Research (4 pages)
3-5 Deeper Dive Research (at least 1 page)
3-6 Peer Feedback Form (yellow worksheet)
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

2. Compare & Contrast Activity in Google Classroom

2. Compare & Contrast Activity

On slide three of the attached assignment, you will find the directions for this assignment
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

4. Lego Activity Google Form in Google Classroom

4. Lego Activity Google Form

Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

4. Lego Activity Google Form in Google Classroom

4. Lego Activity Google Form

Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

4. Lego Activity Google Form in Google Classroom

4. Lego Activity Google Form

Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

4. Lego Activity Google Form in Google Classroom

4. Lego Activity Google Form

Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

1. Documentary Reflection in Google Classroom

1. Documentary Reflection

Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

1. Documentary Reflection in Google Classroom

1. Documentary Reflection

Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

1. Documentary Reflection in Google Classroom

1. Documentary Reflection

Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, January 9 12:26 PM

Due:

WEVIDEO DOCUMENTARY DUE in Google Classroom

WEVIDEO DOCUMENTARY DUE

1. Please TURN your documentary INTO the WeVideo Classroom GEPS Society Documentary assignment. (link below). PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DOCUMENTARY TO THIS ASSIGNMENT.

2. Complete a self-evaluation of your documentary using the rubric that you were given in class.  If you misplaced your copy of the rubric, there is another copy below for you to print. 

3. Your COMPLETED documentary must be submitted by Thursday 12/21 @ 8:00 AM in order to participate in Movie Fest '23

4. THE COMPLETED RUBRIC (FRONT AND BACK) IS YOUR 'TICKET' INTO THE MOVIE FEST '23
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, December 20 12:27 PM

Due:

WEVIDEO DOCUMENTARY DUE in Google Classroom

WEVIDEO DOCUMENTARY DUE

1. Please TURN your documentary INTO the WeVideo Classroom GEPS Society Documentary assignment. (link below). PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DOCUMENTARY TO THIS ASSIGNMENT.

2. Complete a self-evaluation of your documentary using the rubric that you were given in class.  If you misplaced your copy of the rubric, there is another copy below for you to print. 

3. Your COMPLETED documentary must be submitted by Thursday 12/21 @ 8:00 AM in order to participate in Movie Fest '23

4. THE COMPLETED RUBRIC (FRONT AND BACK) IS YOUR 'TICKET' INTO THE MOVIE FEST '23
Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, December 20 12:27 PM

Due:

Post Documentary Survey in Google Classroom

Post Documentary Survey

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, December 20 12:27 PM

Due:

Post Documentary Survey in Google Classroom

Post Documentary Survey

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, December 20 12:27 PM

Due:

Documentary Script in Google Classroom

Documentary Script

Complete the script below to write your documentary on your society.  
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Review the 'Script Writing Support' Google slide deck as you craft your script.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, December 12 12:27 PM

Due:

Documentary Script in Google Classroom

Documentary Script

Complete the script below to write your documentary on your society.  
I
Review the 'Script Writing Support' Google slide deck as you craft your script.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, December 12 12:27 PM

Due:

Documentary Script in Google Classroom

Documentary Script

Complete the script below to write your documentary on your society.  
I
Review the 'Script Writing Support' Google slide deck as you craft your script.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, December 12 12:27 PM

Due:

Peer Feedback Form in Google Classroom

Peer Feedback Form

Complete the Peer Edit process BEFORE YOU RECORD YOUR SCRIPT IN WEVIDEO! 

1. Find a person who is available to give you constructive feedback on your documentary script. 

2. Share the Peer Edit directions with them. Note: In the Checklist, the person should be commenting on your nugget's CLAIM STATEMENT - not the overall documentary claim.

3. Share your script with them giving them COMMENTER access. (see handout for directions on how to do this.). 
NOTE: If a family member is the person giving you feedback AND you are unable to 'share' the form with them complete the following steps: 
Have them 'comment' directly on your draft (using your computer). 
HAVE THEM SEND A QUICK EMAIL to [email protected] to identify that they were the person who provided feedback to you.
4. After you have reviewed the feedback given to you, complete the Peer Feedback Form on the backside of the instructions. This worksheet should be attached to 3-6 in your notebook AND will be stamped at the beginning of class on Monday/Tuesday.

5. Revise your script based on the feedback you received and then RECORD YOUR SCRIPT IN SEGMENTS IN WEVIDEO THIS WEEKEND!
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, December 15 10:32 AM

Due:

Phase 2: Planning & Creating Your Documentary in Google Classroom

Phase 2: Planning & Creating Your Documentary

Now that you have completed your initial research phase, it is time to review your findings and start to plan what you will include in your documentary. The due date of this assignment will CHANGE as various parts of the documentary become due.


Due 12/6 Step 1: Complete GEPS Background Research. Includes annotations (notes to yourself) about the following:
What do I still need to know more about?
What images do I need to find to support my narrative
What is MY NUGGET? (this is the featured concept/idea for my documentary)
Due 12/12 Step 2: Complete Deeper Dive Nugget research 

Step 3: Begin designing your documentary in WeVideo (Wednesday, December 13th)

Due 12/19 Step 4: Write your script (script template will be posted later this week)

Step 5: Record your narration in Wevideo at HOME (outside of the classroom in a quiet place) - Due Tuesday, December 19th @ 8:00 AM

Step 6: FINAL DOCUMENTARY Due Wednesday, December 20th @ 11:59 PM
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Unit 3 Quiz Retake Reminder in Google Classroom

Unit 3 Quiz Retake Reminder

This quiz retake is OPTIONAL!  If you would like to take this retake pleaser read the following:
Review your Unit 3 Quiz results that were sent to your Gmail account 
You will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions before the quiz.
 The quiz will be given during class THIS Monday/Tuesday.
The highest point value that you will be able to receive in Powerschool is 13.5 (90%)
Created by Cara Appleton: Sunday, December 10 8:28 AM

Due:

Unit 3 Quiz Retake Reminder in Google Classroom

Unit 3 Quiz Retake Reminder

This quiz retake is OPTIONAL!  If you would like to take this retake pleaser read the following:
Review your Unit 3 Quiz results that were sent to your Gmail account 
You will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions before the quiz.
 The quiz will be given during class THIS Monday/Tuesday.
The highest point value that you will be able to receive in Powerschool is 13.5 (90%)
Created by Cara Appleton: Sunday, December 10 8:28 AM

Due:

Unit 3 Quiz Retake Reminder in Google Classroom

Unit 3 Quiz Retake Reminder

This quiz retake is OPTIONAL!  If you would like to take this retake pleaser read the following:
Review your Unit 3 Quiz results that were sent to your Gmail account 
You will have an opportunity to ask clarifying questions before the quiz.
 The quiz will be given during class THIS Monday/Tuesday.
The highest point value that you will be able to receive in Powerschool is 13.5 (90%)
Created by Cara Appleton: Sunday, December 10 8:28 AM

Due:

Phase 2: Planning & Creating Your Documentary in Google Classroom

Phase 2: Planning & Creating Your Documentary

Now that you have completed your initial research phase, it is time to review your findings and start to plan what you will include in your documentary. The due date of this assignment will CHANGE as various parts of the documentary become due.


Due 12/6 Step 1: Review what you have already researched. Make annotations (notes to yourself) about the following:
What do I still need to know more about?
What images do I need to find to support my narrative
What is MY NUGGET? (this is the featured concept/idea for my documentary)
Due 12/11 Step 2: Continue research for additional information and images you will use in your documentary

Step 3: Begin designing your documentary in WeVideo (Wednesday, December 6th)

Due 12/18 Step 4: Write your script (script template will be posted later this week)

Step 5: Record your narration in Wevideo - Due Wednesday, December 20th @ 11:59 PM
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, December 5 11:11 AM

Due:

GEPS BACKGROUND RESEARCH QUESTIONS in Google Classroom

GEPS BACKGROUND RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Today you will begin research for your GEPS Documentary.  Below are the steps you should take to get started on the right track! 

1. Make sure you are CLEAR about which society you have been assigned BEFORE you begin your research AND that you are researching information from THE MIDDLE AGES (300s CE - 1700s CE) and not modern-day societies. (except for Roman Empire)

2. Use the assigned "GEPS BACKGROUND QUESTIONS" attached below to begin your research. These questions are NOT optional. You MUST COMPLETE all 20 questions.

3. You are required to write both the QUESTION (highlighted) and ANSWER (in bullet points and/or sentences in your OWN WORDS) in your notebook on Assignment 3-4 (template to set up this assignment on the whiteboard).  

4. NEATNESS COUNTS so please make sure your work is organized and your writing is legible (readable) in order to get full credit for this assignment

5. Begin your research using TRUSTED/RELIABLE websites (not Wikipedia or Study.com). Remember: you can use maps, diagrams, and other types of information as you begin your research in addition to written information to collect facts about your society.  Take your time and LOOK BEYOND the first site that pops up on Google.

6. ANY website that you find AND take information from, you will need to write down in the Work Cited section of your notebook. You can write the website URL and date accessed (today's date).

7. If you get stuck, you can review the 'Research Tips' slide attached below. This assignment should be difficult, but not impossible. We will work on this assignment together for the remainder of this week. Good Luck and Don't. Give. Up!!
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, November 28 8:26 AM

Due:

GEPS BACKGROUND RESEARCH QUESTIONS in Google Classroom

GEPS BACKGROUND RESEARCH QUESTIONS

Today you will begin research for your GEPS Documentary.  Below are the steps you should take to get started on the right track! 

1. Make sure you are CLEAR about which society you have been assigned BEFORE you begin your research AND that you are researching information from THE MIDDLE AGES (300s CE - 1700s CE) and not modern-day societies. (except for Roman Empire)

2. Use the assigned "GEPS BACKGROUND QUESTIONS" attached below to begin your research. These questions are NOT optional. You MUST COMPLETE all 20 questions.

3. You are required to write both the QUESTION (highlighted) and ANSWER (in bullet points and/or sentences in your OWN WORDS) in your notebook on Assignment 3-4 (template to set up this assignment on the whiteboard).  

4. NEATNESS COUNTS so please make sure your work is organized and your writing is legible (readable) in order to get full credit for this assignment

5. Begin your research using TRUSTED/RELIABLE websites (not Wikipedia or Study.com). Remember: you can use maps, diagrams, and other types of information as you begin your research in addition to written information to collect facts about your society.  Take your time and LOOK BEYOND the first site that pops up on Google.

6. ANY website that you find AND take information from, you will need to write down in the Work Cited section of your notebook. You can write the website URL and date accessed (today's date).

7. If you get stuck, you can review the 'Research Tips' slide attached below. This assignment should be difficult, but not impossible. We will work on this assignment together for the remainder of this week. Good Luck and Don't. Give. Up!!
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, November 28 8:26 AM

Due:

GEPS BACKGROUND RESEARCH QUESTIONS- PHASE 1 in Google Classroom

GEPS BACKGROUND RESEARCH QUESTIONS- PHASE 1

Today you will begin research for your GEPS Documentary.  Below are the steps you should take to get started on the right track! 

1. Make sure you are CLEAR about which society you have been assigned BEFORE you begin your research AND that you are researching information from THE MIDDLE AGES (300s CE - 1700s CE) and not modern-day societies. (except for Roman Empire 27 BCE - 476 CE)

2. Use the assigned "GEPS BACKGROUND QUESTIONS" attached below to begin your research. These questions are NOT optional. You MUST COMPLETE all 20 questions.

3. You are required to write both the QUESTION (highlighted) and ANSWER (in bullet points and/or sentences in your OWN WORDS) in your notebook on Assignment 3-4 (template to set up this assignment on the whiteboard).  

4. NEATNESS COUNTS so please make sure your work is organized and your writing is legible (readable) in order to get full credit for this assignment

5. Begin your research using TRUSTED/RELIABLE websites (not Wikipedia or Study.com). Remember: you can use maps, diagrams, and other types of information as you begin your research in addition to written information to collect facts about your society.  Take your time and LOOK BEYOND the first site that pops up on Google.

6. ANY website that you find AND take information from, you will need to write down in the Work Cited section of your notebook. You can write the (shortened) website URL and date accessed.  (EXAMPLE:  www.nationalgeographickids.org  November 27, 2023). 

7. If you get stuck, you can review the 'Research Tips' slide attached below. This assignment should be difficult, but not impossible. We will work on this assignment together for the remainder of this week. Good Luck and Don't. Give. Up!!
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

10. Unit 3 Student Review Activity in Google Classroom

10. Unit 3 Student Review Activity

The purpose of this assignment is to create a review activity that will help both you AND your classmates prepare for the Unit 3 test on GEPS.  Please see the directions below:

1. Choose the type of review you would like to create. (Blooket, Google Form, or Quizlet)

2. You MUST include a review with a MINIMUM of 20 questions that cover ALL of the GEPS categories. The questions can be any combination of the following:
Multiple Choice
Fill in
Matching
True/False
3. NO OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS

4. Questions should include the following content:
Questions that define basic vocabulary terms from each GEPS category: (ex: climate, export, democracy,)
Questions that ask which 'topics' go into GEPS categories (ex: The topic of "ART" is under which GEPS category?)
Questions that ask which 'topics' go into multiple GEPS categories (ex: The topic of "RESOURCES" is under which GEPS categories?)
Questions that give a 'written passage' about a topic and students would need to identify what the GEPS category of the passage is.  
EXAMPLE written passage:  "Castles gradually became more elaborate. Many had tall towers for looking out across the land. The main castle building had a variety of rooms, including storerooms, kitchens, dining hall, sleeping quarters for distinguished guests." 
EXAMPLE question: Which of the following GEPS categories would this topic be under?

5.  POST THE LINK TO THE COMPLETED STUDENT REVIEW ACTIVITY IN GOOGLE STREAM
Created by Cara Appleton: Monday, November 13 4:25 PM

Due:

10. Unit 3 Student Review Activity in Google Classroom

10. Unit 3 Student Review Activity

The purpose of this assignment is to create a review activity that will help both you AND your classmates prepare for the Unit 3 test on GEPS.  Please see the directions below:

1. Choose the type of review you would like to create. (Blooket, Google Form, or Quizlet)

2. You MUST include a review with a MINIMUM of 20 questions that cover ALL of the GEPS categories. The questions can be any combination of the following:
Multiple Choice
Fill in
Matching
True/False
3. NO OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS

4. Questions should include the following content:
Questions that define basic vocabulary terms from each GEPS category: (ex: climate, export, democracy,)
Questions that ask which 'topics' go into GEPS categories (ex: The topic of "ART" is under which GEPS category?)
Questions that ask which 'topics' go into multiple GEPS categories (ex: The topic of "RESOURCES" is under which GEPS categories?)
Questions that give a 'written passage' about a topic and students would need to identify what the GEPS category of the passage is.  
EXAMPLE written passage:  "Castles gradually became more elaborate. Many had tall towers for looking out across the land. The main castle building had a variety of rooms, including storerooms, kitchens, dining hall, sleeping quarters for distinguished guests." 
EXAMPLE question: Which of the following GEPS categories would this topic be under?

5.  POST THE LINK TO THE COMPLETED STUDENT REVIEW ACTIVITY IN GOOGLE STREAM
Created by Cara Appleton: Monday, November 13 4:25 PM

Due:

10. Unit 3 Student Review Activity in Google Classroom

10. Unit 3 Student Review Activity

The purpose of this assignment is to create a review activity that will help both you AND your classmates prepare for the Unit 3 test on GEPS.  Please see the directions below:

1. Choose the type of review you would like to create. (Blooket, Google Form, or Quizlet)

2. You MUST include a review with a MINIMUM of 20 questions that cover ALL of the GEPS categories. The questions can be any combination of the following:
Multiple Choice
Fill in
Matching
True/False
3. NO OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS

4. Questions should include the following content:
Questions that define basic vocabulary terms from each GEPS category: (ex: climate, export, democracy,)
Questions that ask which 'topics' go into GEPS categories (ex: The topic of "ART" is under which GEPS category?)
Questions that ask which 'topics' go into multiple GEPS categories (ex: The topic of "RESOURCES" is under which GEPS categories?)
Questions that give a 'written passage' about a topic and students would need to identify what the GEPS category of the passage is.  
EXAMPLE written passage:  "Castles gradually became more elaborate. Many had tall towers for looking out across the land. The main castle building had a variety of rooms, including storerooms, kitchens, dining hall, sleeping quarters for distinguished guests." 
EXAMPLE question: Which of the following GEPS categories would this topic be under?

5.  POST THE LINK TO THE COMPLETED STUDENT REVIEW ACTIVITY IN GOOGLE STREAM
Created by Cara Appleton: Monday, November 13 4:25 PM

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9. Documentary Project Preference Form in Google Classroom

9. Documentary Project Preference Form

1. Please watch the attached Flip "Mixed Tape" BEFORE filling out this form.

2. Fill out the form with your TOP THREE CHOICES that you would like to be assigned for the GEPS Documentary Project. This is an independent project (you will not be working with other people) and you are guaranteed to be assigned one of your three choices. Please make sure to give complete answers that explain WHY you selected the societies you did.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, November 3 12:25 PM

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8. Newsela Reading in Google Classroom

8. Newsela Reading

Please use the attached link to complete this assignment.

1. Sign in WITH CLEVER
2. Complete the READING POLL, ASSIGNED READING, and QUIZ
3. Choose one more READING OF YOUR CHOICE to complete and then take the QUIZ. - This means you must choose an article that has a quiz assigned to it!
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, November 3 12:25 PM

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7. Preview Slide- Flip Recording in Google Classroom

7. Preview Slide- Flip Recording

1. After you have reviewed ALL 6 Regions of the World, choose the society that you found most interesting.
2. Use the Flip link below to create a slide of your findings (use the assigned slide template)
3. Record your findings in Flip using your Google Slide as your background image.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, October 31 12:25 PM

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5. TCI TEXTBOOK Preview in Google Classroom

5. TCI TEXTBOOK Preview

1. Browse through your TCI Textbook 

2. Complete the Slideshow
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, October 27 4:28 AM

Due:

5. TCI TEXTBOOK Preview in Google Classroom

5. TCI TEXTBOOK Preview

1. Browse through your TCI Textbook 

2. Complete the Slideshow
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, October 27 4:28 AM

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5. TCI TEXTBOOK Preview in Google Classroom

5. TCI TEXTBOOK Preview

1. Browse through your TCI Textbook 

2. Complete the Slideshow
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, October 27 4:28 AM

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Prepare for Unit 2 Assessment (4) in Google Classroom

Prepare for Unit 2 Assessment (4)

1. Update your Unit 2 Study Guide (2-1) with any missing information.
2. If needed, create notecards for vocab definitions 
3. Do not 'just' memorize vocabulary terms - make sure you understand how to explain them
4. Play Blooket (more than one time) to review the concepts that will be on the test (will be posted soon!)
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, October 17 12:23 PM

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3. Prepare for Unit 2 Assessment  in Google Classroom

3. Prepare for Unit 2 Assessment

1. Update your Unit 2 Study Guide (2-1) with any missing information.
2. If needed, create notecards for vocab definitions 
3. Do not 'just' memorize vocabulary terms - make sure you understand how to explain them
4. Play Blooket (more than one time) to review the concepts that will be on the test
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Today's Test- A in Google Classroom

Today's Test- A

Created by Cara Appleton: Wednesday, October 25 12:26 PM

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4. Notebook Check #2  in Google Classroom

4. Notebook Check #2

Please see the attached rubric and list of assignments below to prepare for Notebook Check #2. You will have VERY limited time to grade your notebook, so please come to class prepared to turn it in. (All assignments complete, glued in, in order).

Product Points (10)  Process Points (40)

Unit Cover (to be started in class and completed at home before Wednesday 10/25)

Unit 2 ELQ: (must be completed in class on Wednesday)

2-1: Unit 2 Study Guide (at least one full page of notes)

2-2: Historiography Chart/Diagram (fully labeled)

2-3: Danger of a Single Story Reflection (3 responses 3-5 sentences each that include examples)

2-4: The Account Reflection Worksheet

2-5: History of Halloween Article (to be completed next class period)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

4. Notebook Check #2  in Google Classroom

4. Notebook Check #2

Please see the attached rubric and list of assignments below to prepare for Notebook Check #2. You will have VERY limited time to grade your notebook, so please come to class prepared to turn it in. (All assignments complete, glued in, in order).

Product Points (10)  Process Points (40)

Unit Cover (to be started in class and completed at home before Wednesday 10/25)

Unit 2 ELQ: (must be completed in class on Wednesday)

2-1: Unit 2 Study Guide (at least one full page of notes)

2-2: Historiography Chart/Diagram (fully labeled)

2-3: Danger of a Single Story Reflection (3 responses 3-5 sentences each that include examples)

2-4: The Account Reflection Worksheet

2-5: History of Halloween Article (to be completed next class period)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

4. Notebook Check #2  in Google Classroom

4. Notebook Check #2

Please see the attached rubric and list of assignments below to prepare for Notebook Check #2. You will have VERY limited time to grade your notebook, so please come to class prepared to turn it in. (All assignments complete, glued in, in order).

Product Points (10)  Process Points (40)

Unit Cover (to be started in class and completed at home before Wednesday 10/25)

Unit 2 ELQ: (must be completed in class on Wednesday)

2-1: Unit 2 Study Guide (at least one full page of notes)

2-2: Historiography Chart/Diagram (fully labeled)

2-3: Danger of a Single Story Reflection (3 responses 3-5 sentences each that include examples)

2-4: The Account Reflection Worksheet

2-5: History of Halloween Article (to be completed next class period)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

4. Notebook Check #2  in Google Classroom

4. Notebook Check #2

Please see the attached rubric and list of assignments below to prepare for Notebook Check #2. You will have VERY limited time to grade your notebook, so please come to class prepared to turn it in. (All assignments complete, glued in, in order).

Product Points (10)  Process Points (40)

Unit Cover (to be started in class and completed at home before Wednesday 10/25)

Unit 2 ELQ: (must be completed in class on Wednesday)

2-1: Unit 2 Study Guide (at least one full page of notes)

2-2: Historiography Chart/Diagram (fully labeled)

2-3: Danger of a Single Story Reflection (3 responses 3-5 sentences each that include examples)

2-4: The Account Reflection Worksheet

2-5: History of Halloween Article (to be completed next class period)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory in Google Classroom

2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory

1. Log into your Edpuzzle Account (link below)
2. Find our Social Studies class and click on the link
3. Watch the assigned video (Brain Games: Memory) and answer the questions the best you can.  Good Luck!  Possible XP prize for:

Most correct answers (watch out... it's difficult!)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory in Google Classroom

2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory

1. Log into your Edpuzzle Account (link below)
2. Find our Social Studies class and click on the link
3. Watch the assigned video (Brain Games: Memory) and answer the questions the best you can.  Good Luck!  Possible XP prize for:

Most correct answers (watch out... it's difficult!)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory in Google Classroom

2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory

1. Log into your Edpuzzle Account (link below)
2. Find our Social Studies class and click on the link
3. Watch the assigned video (Brain Games: Memory) and answer the questions the best you can.  Good Luck!  Possible XP prize for:

Most correct answers (watch out... it's difficult!)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory in Google Classroom

2. Edpuzzle- Brain Games: Memory

1. Log into your Edpuzzle Account (link below)
2. Find our Social Studies class and click on the link
3. Watch the assigned video (Brain Games: Memory) and answer the questions the best you can.  Good Luck!  Possible XP prize for:

Most correct answers (watch out... it's difficult!)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

1. THE ACCOUNT SCRIPT ORGANIZER in Google Classroom

1. THE ACCOUNT SCRIPT ORGANIZER

1. CHOOSE ONLY ONE PERSON IN YOUR GROUP TO MAKE A COPY THE SCRIPT ORGANIZER GOOGLE DOCUMENT
2. SHARE THE COPY WITH EVERY GROUP MEMBER
3. TURN IN THE COMPLETED GOOGLE DOCUMENT TO THIS ASSIGNMENT
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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The Account in Google Classroom

The Account

Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, September 29 12:24 PM

Due:

The Account in Google Classroom

The Account

Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, September 29 12:24 PM

Due:

📕Notebook Check #1 (6) in Google Classroom

📕Notebook Check #1 (6)

Table of Contents
**Unit 1 Cover: (see example below - must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
**Unit 1 ELQ:  (see example below- must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
1-1 Unit 1 Study Guide
1-2 Who I Am Worksheet (Worldview Prep Sheet)
1-3 Table Talk/Bias Skit Information
1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet
1-5 Exploring World Religions Notes (to be completed in class 9/26)
1-6 Exploring World Religions Compare/Contrast Chart (to be completed in class 9/26)

Journal Quick Writes (5 responses - if you missed any of the quick writes, you can find them in Classroom Resources Topic)

Below is the attached rubric for this assignment as well as the presentation that went with this unit. If you need copies of missing handouts, please see Mrs. Appleton
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7) in Google Classroom

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7)

Use your notebook to create flashcards for each of the concepts we have discussed in this unit. The terms can be found in the  1-1 study guide and 1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet. 

Additionally, you can play the attached Blooket to quiz yourself too.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

📕Notebook Check #1 (6) in Google Classroom

📕Notebook Check #1 (6)

Table of Contents
**Unit 1 Cover: (see example below - must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
**Unit 1 ELQ:  (see example below- must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
1-1 Unit 1 Study Guide
1-2 Who I Am Worksheet (Worldview Prep Sheet)
1-3 Table Talk/Bias Skit Information
1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet
1-5 Exploring World Religions Notes (to be completed in class 9/26)
1-6 Exploring World Religions Compare/Contrast Chart (to be completed in class 9/26)

Journal Quick Writes (5 responses - if you missed any of the quick writes, you can find them in Classroom Resources Topic)

Below is the attached rubric for this assignment as well as the presentation that went with this unit. If you need copies of missing handouts, please see Mrs. Appleton
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7) in Google Classroom

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7)

Use your notebook to create flashcards for each of the concepts we have discussed in this unit. The terms can be found in the  1-1 study guide and 1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet. 

Additionally, you can play the attached Blooket to quiz yourself too.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

📕Notebook Check #1 (6) in Google Classroom

📕Notebook Check #1 (6)

Table of Contents
**Unit 1 Cover: (see example below - must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
**Unit 1 ELQ:  (see example below- must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
1-1 Unit 1 Study Guide
1-2 Who I Am Worksheet (Worldview Prep Sheet)
1-3 Table Talk/Bias Skit Information
1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet
1-5 Exploring World Religions Notes (to be completed in class 9/26)
1-6 Exploring World Religions Compare/Contrast Chart (to be completed in class 9/26)

Journal Quick Writes (5 responses - if you missed any of the quick writes, you can find them in Classroom Resources Topic)

Below is the attached rubric for this assignment as well as the presentation that went with this unit. If you need copies of missing handouts, please see Mrs. Appleton
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7) in Google Classroom

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7)

Use your notebook to create flashcards for each of the concepts we have discussed in this unit. The terms can be found in the  1-1 study guide and 1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet. 

Additionally, you can play the attached Blooket to quiz yourself too.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

📕Notebook Check #1 (6) in Google Classroom

📕Notebook Check #1 (6)

Table of Contents
**Unit 1 Cover: (see example below - must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
**Unit 1 ELQ:  (see example below- must be completed in class with stamp for full credit)
1-1 Unit 1 Study Guide
1-2 Who I Am Worksheet (Worldview Prep Sheet)
1-3 Table Talk/Bias Skit Information
1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet
1-5 Exploring World Religions Notes (to be completed in class 9/26)
1-6 Exploring World Religions Compare/Contrast Chart (to be completed in class 9/26)

Journal Quick Writes (5 responses - if you missed any of the quick writes, you can find them in Classroom Resources Topic)

Below is the attached rubric for this assignment as well as the presentation that went with this unit. If you need copies of missing handouts, please see Mrs. Appleton
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7) in Google Classroom

🎯Prepare for Unit 1 Assessment (7)

Use your notebook to create flashcards for each of the concepts we have discussed in this unit. The terms can be found in the  1-1 study guide and 1-4 Cognitive Bias Worksheet. 

Additionally, you can play the attached Blooket to quiz yourself too.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

World Religions Compare/Contrast Task (Complete in Notebook) in Google Classroom

World Religions Compare/Contrast Task (Complete in Notebook)

Use the attached slide deck to complete this task in YOUR NOTEBOOK
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, September 26 12:23 PM

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Update: Worldview Space Project Peer Review in Google Classroom

Update: Worldview Space Project Peer Review

Attention Students!

When completing the 'Who Am I?" Google Forms, please make sure your responses are appropriate AND complete in order to receive full credit. Mrs. Appleton (and the student whose worldview slide you are reviewing) are able to see ALL of your responses and who wrote them.  IF you would like to 'redo' or 'extend' the number of responses you complete, please feel free to complete more Who Am I? Google Forms by the EXTENDED due date.


Thank you!
1. Review AT LEAST THREE different Worldview Slides (attached in the link below). 
2. Make sure to take the Who Am I? Google Form Quiz
3. Take a screenshot (ctrl/shift/key about #6 with a little rectangle and two lines) OF YOUR SCORE & NAME in the Google Form. A score of  0/0 is ok!
4. Post screenshots in THIS assignment to get credit. (add/file/recent/)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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8. Worldview Space Slide in Google Classroom

8. Worldview Space Slide

Use the blank slide attached below to create your worldview space. Make sure to review the rubric and worldview space example and directions posted in Google Classroom

25 Product Points (rubric attached)
10 Process Points (not included on rubric - Effective use of class time, project was turned in on time, strong degree of effort and includes decorations/furniture to make room more realistic within project guidelines)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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8. Worldview Space Slide in Google Classroom

8. Worldview Space Slide

Use the blank slide attached below to create your worldview space. Make sure to review the rubric and worldview space example and directions posted in Google Classroom

25 Product Points (rubric attached)
10 Process Points (not included on rubric - Effective use of class time, project was turned in on time, strong degree of effort and includes decorations/furniture to make room more realistic within project guidelines)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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8. Worldview Space Slide in Google Classroom

8. Worldview Space Slide

Use the blank slide attached below to create your worldview space. Make sure to review the rubric and worldview space example and directions posted in Google Classroom

25 Product Points (rubric attached)
10 Process Points (not included on rubric - Effective use of class time, project was turned in on time, strong degree of effort and includes decorations/furniture to make room more realistic within project guidelines)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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8. Worldview Space Slide in Google Classroom

8. Worldview Space Slide

Use the blank slide attached below to create your worldview space. Make sure to review the rubric and worldview space example and directions posted in Google Classroom

25 Product Points (rubric attached)
10 Process Points (not included on rubric - Effective use of class time, project was turned in on time, strong degree of effort and includes decorations/furniture to make room more realistic within project guidelines)
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Worldview Space Project Example and Directions in Google Classroom

Worldview Space Project Example and Directions

Review the example slide and then take the quiz (in the Google Form link)



After you have completed this task, please begin brainstorming the 'Checklist' for your Worldview Space Google Slide. Please come to class prepared to begin making your slide. (Have a quote, links, image ideas etc.) Mrs. Appleton will help you with your Google Form (Who Am I? quiz) NEXT CLASS and provide the slide you should use to make your worldview space.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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Worldview Space Project Example and Directions in Google Classroom

Worldview Space Project Example and Directions

Review the example slide and then take the quiz (in the Google Form link)



After you have completed this task, please begin brainstorming the 'Checklist' for your Worldview Space Google Slide. Please come to class prepared to begin making your slide. (Have a quote, links, image ideas etc.) Mrs. Appleton will help you with your Google Form (Who Am I? quiz) NEXT CLASS and provide the slide you should use to make your worldview space.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Worldview Space Project Example and Directions in Google Classroom

Worldview Space Project Example and Directions

Review the example slide and then take the quiz (in the Google Form link)



After you have completed this task, please begin brainstorming the 'Checklist' for your Worldview Space Google Slide. Please come to class prepared to begin making your slide. (Have a quote, links, image ideas etc.) Mrs. Appleton will help you with your Google Form (Who Am I? quiz) NEXT CLASS and provide the slide you should use to make your worldview space.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

Due:

Worldview Space Project Example and Directions in Google Classroom

Worldview Space Project Example and Directions

Review the example slide and then take the quiz (in the Google Form link)



After you have completed this task, please begin brainstorming the 'Checklist' for your Worldview Space Google Slide. Please come to class prepared to begin making your slide. (Have a quote, links, image ideas etc.) Mrs. Appleton will help you with your Google Form (Who Am I? quiz) NEXT CLASS and provide the slide you should use to make your worldview space.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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5. Effective Slides: All About Me - INCLUDING FLIPGRID RECORDING in Google Classroom

5. Effective Slides: All About Me - INCLUDING FLIPGRID RECORDING

Complete your slideshow using the attached blank slideshow. (Review the last slide (YOUR TASK) to use a guideline for this assignment.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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Today's Quiz in Google Classroom

Today's Quiz

Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, September 1 12:21 PM

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4. Values Reflection Worksheet in Google Classroom

4. Values Reflection Worksheet

1. First take the Values Quiz "What's Important to Me" found in the link below.
2. After you finish the quiz, complete the attached Values Reflection Worksheet. You will need to use the responses you gave in the Values Google Form to complete the reflection worksheet. 

Note: You can reopen the Values Quiz Google Form again by clicking on the link below and then selecting  "edit your response". This will allow you to review the answers you selected in case you need help remembering your quiz answers as you complete your reflection.
Created by Cara Appleton: Tuesday, August 29 12:21 PM

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3. Class Procedures/Class Syllabus Quiz in Google Classroom

3. Class Procedures/Class Syllabus Quiz

You must score 100% on this quiz in order to receive full credit for this assignment. However, you will be allowed to retake the quiz multiple times (if necessary) in order to reach 100% accuracy. :-)

Receiving 100% the first time you take it will earn you 2 points extra credit.  You may (should) use the attached documents to review for the quiz
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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Benchmark (Pre-Test) in Google Classroom

Benchmark (Pre-Test)

Please complete the attached Google Form to the best of your ability. Remember this is a 'benchmark' test to measure your current skill base. You will NOT receive a grade for it.

When you have completed the test, please complete the additional assignments posted in Google Classroom for today.
Created by Cara Appleton: Friday, August 25 11:09 AM

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2. Student Questionnaire in Google Classroom

2. Student Questionnaire

Please fill out the attached Google Form with information about yourself.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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1. Review AND Sign Syllabus in Google Classroom

1. Review AND Sign Syllabus

Please read and review the attached syllabus with your parent/guardian and then complete the linked GOOGLE FORM found at the end of the syllabus.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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1. Review AND Sign Syllabus in Google Classroom

1. Review AND Sign Syllabus

Please read and review the attached syllabus with your parent/guardian and then complete the linked GOOGLE FORM found at the end of the syllabus.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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1. Review AND Sign Syllabus in Google Classroom

1. Review AND Sign Syllabus

Please read and review the attached syllabus with your parent/guardian and then complete the linked GOOGLE FORM found at the end of the syllabus.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM

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1. Review AND Sign Syllabus in Google Classroom

1. Review AND Sign Syllabus

Please read and review the attached syllabus with your parent/guardian and then complete the linked GOOGLE FORM found at the end of the syllabus.
Created by Cara Appleton: Saturday, March 30 12:28 AM