3rd Period Social Studies-Mr. Kaefer '23-'24 Assignments

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Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections

1. Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
You will earn up to 50% of your points back for completing the assignment properly.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 25 3:27 PM

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Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections

1. Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
You will earn up to 50% of your points back for completing the assignment properly.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 25 3:27 PM

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Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections

1. Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
You will earn up to 50% of your points back for completing the assignment properly.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 25 3:27 PM

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Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism "Check-In" Corrections

1. Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
You will earn up to 50% of your points back for completing the assignment properly.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 25 3:27 PM

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Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades) in Google Classroom

Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades)

Create ONE review activity (Gimkit, Blooket, Kahoot, or Form) using content learned from this unit in various assignments and the TCI textbook.  20 questions is the minimum with at least 5 questions coming from each of the 4 different topics (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, and Crusades). All questions need to be multiple-choice and a maximum of 4 (one from each of the 4 topics) can be True/False.  Make sure all answers are plausible and not "wacky" and that proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are used.  In class next week, you will be shown how to allow students to use it to review for the unit test.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, April 26 3:27 PM

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Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades) in Google Classroom

Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades)

Create ONE review activity (Gimkit, Blooket, Kahoot, or Form) using content learned from this unit in various assignments and the TCI textbook.  20 questions is the minimum with at least 5 questions coming from each of the 4 different topics (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, and Crusades). All questions need to be multiple-choice and a maximum of 4 (one from each of the 4 topics) can be True/False.  Make sure all answers are plausible and not "wacky" and that proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are used.  In class next week, you will be shown how to allow students to use it to review for the unit test.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, April 26 3:27 PM

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Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades) in Google Classroom

Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades)

Create ONE review activity (Gimkit, Blooket, Kahoot, or Form) using content learned from this unit in various assignments and the TCI textbook.  20 questions is the minimum with at least 5 questions coming from each of the 4 different topics (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, and Crusades). All questions need to be multiple-choice and a maximum of 4 (one from each of the 4 topics) can be True/False.  Make sure all answers are plausible and not "wacky" and that proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are used.  In class next week, you will be shown how to allow students to use it to review for the unit test.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, April 26 3:27 PM

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Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades) in Google Classroom

Unit Review Activity (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, Crusades)

Create ONE review activity (Gimkit, Blooket, Kahoot, or Form) using content learned from this unit in various assignments and the TCI textbook.  20 questions is the minimum with at least 5 questions coming from each of the 4 different topics (Byzantine Empire, Islam, Middle Ages/Feudalism, and Crusades). All questions need to be multiple-choice and a maximum of 4 (one from each of the 4 topics) can be True/False.  Make sure all answers are plausible and not "wacky" and that proper grammar, capitalization, and punctuation are used.  In class next week, you will be shown how to allow students to use it to review for the unit test.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, April 26 3:27 PM

Past Assignments

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The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes in Google Classroom

The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes

Complete the attached Google Slide deck by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 25 12:27 PM

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The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes in Google Classroom

The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes

Complete the attached Google Slide deck by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 25 12:27 PM

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The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes in Google Classroom

The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes

Complete the attached Google Slide deck by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 25 12:27 PM

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The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes in Google Classroom

The Crusades: 3 Perspectives and Outcomes

Complete the attached Google Slide deck by following the instructions on it.

Absent students: Complete this assignment on your own by following the instructions on slide 2.  You will need to read all 3 pages and will complete it on your own instead of in a group like we did during class.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, April 26 3:27 PM

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Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 24 12:28 PM

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Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 24 12:28 PM

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Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 24 12:28 PM

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Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In in Google Classroom

Middle Ages/Feudalism Check-In

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 24 12:28 PM

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Analyzing Middle Age Periods  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Middle Age Periods

Follow the instructions on the PINK worksheet and the attached Slide decks to complete the assignment.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 18 12:29 PM

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Analyzing Middle Age Periods  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Middle Age Periods

Follow the instructions on the PINK worksheet and the attached Slide decks to complete the assignment.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 18 12:29 PM

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Analyzing Middle Age Periods  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Middle Age Periods

Follow the instructions on the PINK worksheet and the attached Slide decks to complete the assignment.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 18 12:29 PM

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Analyzing Middle Age Periods  in Google Classroom

Analyzing Middle Age Periods

Follow the instructions on the PINK worksheet and the attached Slide decks to complete the assignment.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 18 12:29 PM

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TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2) in Google Classroom

TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2)

Use your TCI Online Textbook Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" to complete the following instructions:

1. Read the INTRODUCTION section and Aesops Fable. Then answer the 4 questions about Aesops Fable.
2. Read Sections 1-5 and Summary. Complete ONLY the "Reading Checks" at the end of each section that has it. (section 3 and the summary do not have "Reading Checks" so you only need to read those sections) (you will be graded based on how well you do on the Reading Checks)
3. Play each LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on the left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide using content from TCI - Lesson 2
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 15 12:28 PM

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TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2) in Google Classroom

TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2)

Use your TCI Online Textbook Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" to complete the following instructions:

1. Read the INTRODUCTION section and Aesops Fable. Then answer the 4 questions about Aesops Fable.
2. Read Sections 1-5 and Summary. Complete ONLY the "Reading Checks" at the end of each section that has it. (section 3 and the summary do not have "Reading Checks" so you only need to read those sections) (you will be graded based on how well you do on the Reading Checks)
3. Play each LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on the left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide using content from TCI - Lesson 2
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 15 12:28 PM

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TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2) in Google Classroom

TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2)

Use your TCI Online Textbook Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" to complete the following instructions:

1. Read the INTRODUCTION section and Aesops Fable. Then answer the 4 questions about Aesops Fable.
2. Read Sections 1-5 and Summary. Complete ONLY the "Reading Checks" at the end of each section that has it. (section 3 and the summary do not have "Reading Checks" so you only need to read those sections) (you will be graded based on how well you do on the Reading Checks)
3. Play each LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on the left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide using content from TCI - Lesson 2
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 15 12:28 PM

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TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2) in Google Classroom

TCI - Origins and Spread of Christianity (Lesson 2)

Use your TCI Online Textbook Lesson 2 "Origins and Spread of Christianity" to complete the following instructions:

1. Read the INTRODUCTION section and Aesops Fable. Then answer the 4 questions about Aesops Fable.
2. Read Sections 1-5 and Summary. Complete ONLY the "Reading Checks" at the end of each section that has it. (section 3 and the summary do not have "Reading Checks" so you only need to read those sections) (you will be graded based on how well you do on the Reading Checks)
3. Play each LESSON GAME (link found in purple shaded area on the left side of the screen - U1 L2)
4. Complete the attached Google Slide using content from TCI - Lesson 2
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 15 12:28 PM

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Feudalism in Japan and Europe in Google Classroom

Feudalism in Japan and Europe

1. Read this article one time through at the appropriate Lexile level
2. Answer the 4 quiz questions
3. Complete the Newsela Quiz Corrections Doc posted in Classroom if you missed any questions.
4. Complete slide #4 in the attached Slide deck by following the instructions at the top of it.
5. Highlight passages in the article using the instructions posted on slide #5 of the attached Slide deck.
6. Complete the table on slide #6 of the Slide deck attached to the assignment in Google Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"  in Google Classroom

Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"

Complete the attached Google Doc if you missed any questions on the Newsela quiz for the article.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Feudalism in Japan and Europe in Google Classroom

Feudalism in Japan and Europe

1. Read this article one time through at the appropriate Lexile level
2. Answer the 4 quiz questions
3. Complete the Newsela Quiz Corrections Doc posted in Classroom if you missed any questions.
4. Complete slide #4 in the attached Slide deck by following the instructions at the top of it.
5. Highlight passages in the article using the instructions posted on slide #5 of the attached Slide deck.
6. Complete the table on slide #6 of the Slide deck attached to the assignment in Google Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"  in Google Classroom

Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"

Complete the attached Google Doc if you missed any questions on the Newsela quiz for the article.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Feudalism in Japan and Europe in Google Classroom

Feudalism in Japan and Europe

1. Read this article one time through at the appropriate Lexile level
2. Answer the 4 quiz questions
3. Complete the Newsela Quiz Corrections Doc posted in Classroom if you missed any questions.
4. Complete slide #4 in the attached Slide deck by following the instructions at the top of it.
5. Highlight passages in the article using the instructions posted on slide #5 of the attached Slide deck.
6. Complete the table on slide #6 of the Slide deck attached to the assignment in Google Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"  in Google Classroom

Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"

Complete the attached Google Doc if you missed any questions on the Newsela quiz for the article.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Feudalism in Japan and Europe in Google Classroom

Feudalism in Japan and Europe

1. Read this article one time through at the appropriate Lexile level
2. Answer the 4 quiz questions
3. Complete the Newsela Quiz Corrections Doc posted in Classroom if you missed any questions.
4. Complete slide #4 in the attached Slide deck by following the instructions at the top of it.
5. Highlight passages in the article using the instructions posted on slide #5 of the attached Slide deck.
6. Complete the table on slide #6 of the Slide deck attached to the assignment in Google Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"  in Google Classroom

Newsela Article Quiz Corrections "Feudalism: Europe and Japan"

Complete the attached Google Doc if you missed any questions on the Newsela quiz for the article.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, April 4 12:32 PM

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Restructured Societies in Google Classroom

Restructured Societies

1. Use TCI textbook pgs. 117-127 and the Newsela article "The Caliphate" to write notes (events/people) on your yellow "Restructured Societies" worksheet.  Use a pencil and do your best to go chronologically from the oldest date at the top of the Islamic Empire section.  Use the back of the yellow worksheet for additional notes.  You may include a significant event even if a specific date is not stated in the resource.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 1 3:30 PM

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Restructured Societies in Google Classroom

Restructured Societies

1. Use TCI textbook pgs. 117-127 and the Newsela article "The Caliphate" to write notes (events/people) on your yellow "Restructured Societies" worksheet.  Use a pencil and do your best to go chronologically from the oldest date at the top of the Islamic Empire section.  Use the back of the yellow worksheet for additional notes.  You may include a significant event even if a specific date is not stated in the resource.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 1 3:30 PM

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Restructured Societies in Google Classroom

Restructured Societies

1. Use TCI textbook pgs. 117-127 and the Newsela article "The Caliphate" to write notes (events/people) on your yellow "Restructured Societies" worksheet.  Use a pencil and do your best to go chronologically from the oldest date at the top of the Islamic Empire section.  Use the back of the yellow worksheet for additional notes.  You may include a significant event even if a specific date is not stated in the resource.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 1 3:30 PM

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Islamic Empire "Check-In" Corrections in Google Classroom

Islamic Empire "Check-In" Corrections

1. Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
You will earn up to 50% of your points back for completing the assignment properly.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 12:29 PM

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Islamic Empire "Check-In" in Google Classroom

Islamic Empire "Check-In"

Complete the attached Google Form by following the directions.
You may use your assignments for this section of the unit on the Islamic Empire to assist you. (digital assignments can be viewed, but do not unsubmit them or they will be seen as late)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 12:29 PM

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Islamic Empire "Check-In" Corrections in Google Classroom

Islamic Empire "Check-In" Corrections

1. Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
You will earn up to 50% of your points back for completing the assignment properly.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 12:29 PM

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Islamic Empire "Check-In" in Google Classroom

Islamic Empire "Check-In"

Complete the attached Google Form by following the directions.
You may use your assignments for this section of the unit on the Islamic Empire to assist you. (digital assignments can be viewed, but do not unsubmit them or they will be seen as late)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 12:29 PM

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Islamic Empire "Check-In" Corrections in Google Classroom

Islamic Empire "Check-In" Corrections

1. Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
You will earn up to 50% of your points back for completing the assignment properly.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 12:29 PM

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Islamic Empire "Check-In" in Google Classroom

Islamic Empire "Check-In"

Complete the attached Google Form by following the directions.
You may use your assignments for this section of the unit on the Islamic Empire to assist you. (digital assignments can be viewed, but do not unsubmit them or they will be seen as late)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 12:29 PM

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Islam Review Game Guidelines in Google Classroom

Islam Review Game Guidelines

Create a review game using content learned in the Islam segment of this unit.  
Resources to use:
1. TCI textbook pgs. 117-137 (Lessons 9-10 when using textbook online)
2. Newsela Article: The Caliphate
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 1 12:29 PM

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Islam Review Game Guidelines in Google Classroom

Islam Review Game Guidelines

Create a review game using content learned in the Islam segment of this unit.  
Resources to use:
1. TCI textbook pgs. 117-137 (Lessons 9-10 when using textbook online)
2. Newsela Article: The Caliphate
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 1 12:29 PM

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Islam Review Game Guidelines in Google Classroom

Islam Review Game Guidelines

Create a review game using content learned in the Islam segment of this unit.  
Resources to use:
1. TCI textbook pgs. 117-137 (Lessons 9-10 when using textbook online)
2. Newsela Article: The Caliphate
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, April 1 12:29 PM

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Islamic Expansion Map in Google Classroom

Islamic Expansion Map

1. Use the attached instructions to complete the map on your yellow "Societies Restructure" worksheet (you already should have completed the Byzantine Empire map and notes) 
If you do not have the yellow worksheet with you, there are extra copies on the cart in the front of the room with colored pencils you can use.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Islamic Expansion Map in Google Classroom

Islamic Expansion Map

1. Use the attached instructions to complete the map on your yellow "Societies Restructure" worksheet (you already should have completed the Byzantine Empire map and notes) 
If you do not have the yellow worksheet with you, there are extra copies on the cart in the front of the room with colored pencils you can use.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, March 28 12:30 PM

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Newsela: The Caliphate in Google Classroom

Newsela: The Caliphate

Use the link below and make sure to sign in using your GOOGLE account

1. Read the assigned article at your personal reading level.
2. Complete the provided 4-question QUIZ
3. Highlight a minimum 5 content that shows how the region changed due to the introduction of Islam based on the GEPS categories.
4. Annotate each highlighted section with the GEPS category/categories the highlighted content relates to AND the significance of that highlighted content.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, March 28 12:30 PM

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Newsela: The Caliphate in Google Classroom

Newsela: The Caliphate

Use the link below and make sure to sign in using your GOOGLE account

1. Read the assigned article at your personal reading level.
2. Complete the provided 4-question QUIZ
3. Highlight a minimum 5 content that shows how the region changed due to the introduction of Islam based on the GEPS categories.
4. Annotate each highlighted section with the GEPS category/categories the highlighted content relates to AND the significance of that highlighted content.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, March 28 12:30 PM

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The Emergence of Islam Worksheet in Google Classroom

The Emergence of Islam Worksheet

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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The Emergence of Islam Worksheet in Google Classroom

The Emergence of Islam Worksheet

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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The Emergence of Islam Worksheet in Google Classroom

The Emergence of Islam Worksheet

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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The Emergence of Islam Worksheet in Google Classroom

The Emergence of Islam Worksheet

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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The Emergence of Islam - EdPuzzle in Google Classroom

The Emergence of Islam - EdPuzzle

Watch The Emergence of Islam video (link attached below) and answer the questions.  Your percentage will be entered into PowerSchool. 

Continue to rewatch and answer
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, March 22 12:29 PM

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Quick Write - Q3 in Google Classroom

Quick Write - Q3

Complete the slide deck throughout quarter 3 by following the instructions on slide 2.

1) 1/9/24: What goal (academic, social, personal) goal do you have for semester 2?  Explain why you chose this goal and how you will go about achieving it. 
2) 1/29/24: What did you learn from the African Society Scenario Activity? Use specific examples to explain your answer.
3) 2/1/24: Predict what the 2 most significant factors are that could have led to the decline of the Maya based on the information you learned from the "Rise of the Maya" video. Explain each one using the gold worksheet that you took notes on.
4) 2/7/24: After reading the articles about the Mayan decline and discussing it in your group, which ONE of the 4 theories contributed most to the decline and eventual collapse of the Mayan society?  Use at least 2 pieces of evidence from the articles to support your answer.
5.) 3/7/24: Put each part/response on a separate slide 
                    Part 1: Think about a time in your life when you made a decision that resulted in a positive change in your life. Write about it.
                    Part 2: Think about a time in your life when you made a decision that resulted in a setback or a need to ‘rethink’ what you did. Write about it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Constantinople Pamphlet  (FINAL DRAFT) in Google Classroom

Constantinople Pamphlet (FINAL DRAFT)

Use the instructions in the attached files below to complete the project.
IN ORDER TO EARN AN "A" YOU WILL NEED TO USE CONTENT FROM THE PDFs ATTACHED TO THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER ASSIGNMENT.
(10 product points and 10 process points)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, March 15 9:29 AM

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Byzantine Empire Pamphlet Graphic Organizer in Google Classroom

Byzantine Empire Pamphlet Graphic Organizer

** Use the attached Google Doc to guide you in completing the pink worksheet titled: "Byzantine Empire Pamphlet Graphic Organizer".
** Use the attached PDFs to get more specific information that would be useful in convincing your target type of person to move from Western Europe to the capital city of the Byzantine Empire, Constantinople.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, March 13 12:29 PM

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CNN10 (Week of 3/5-3/9) in Google Classroom

CNN10 (Week of 3/5-3/9)

1. Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Byzantine Brochure Note-Taking Guide in Google Classroom

Byzantine Brochure Note-Taking Guide

1. Complete the paper worksheet (front/back) and bring it to class on Wednesday 3/13 by following the instructions on it.
2. Use the attached KEY to write in a different color than your notes any information that you did not include on your worksheet. This will be turned in at a later date.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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2 Newsela Articles in Google Classroom

2 Newsela Articles

Read the assigned Newsela articles. 
As you read highlight - the decisions/actions that led to:
Highlight in GREEN passages from each article that show the PROGRESS of the empire, and highlight in RED passages that show the DECLINE of the empire.
Annotate each of your highlighted passages by explaining how the content either leads to an empire's PROGRESS or DECLINE.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Complete Society Achievement Notes (1/2 yellow paper, front/back) in Google Classroom

Complete Society Achievement Notes (1/2 yellow paper, front/back)

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, March 6 6:31 PM

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Society Achievements Showcase Response in Google Classroom

Society Achievements Showcase Response

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, March 7 12:28 PM

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Society Achievement (Both Individual Achievement Slide AND Group 
Featured Achievement Poster) in Google Classroom

Society Achievement (Both Individual Achievement Slide AND Group Featured Achievement Poster)

1. Take notes using your TCI textbook and online sources on slide 3 of the attached "Individual Achievement K'24" Slide deck.

2. Use the notes you took in slide #3 to complete slide #1 of the attached "Individual Achievement K'24" Slide deck based on the directions on slide #2.

3. Complete the group featured achievement, get printed in color, or leave a class comment by Tuesday at 3:00 PM so Mr. Kaefer can have it printed out before class starts on Wednesday. 

4. Attach your individual achievement slide and featured achievement poster to the presentation board.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Part 1 of "Achievements Around the World" Paper Worksheet in Google Classroom

Part 1 of "Achievements Around the World" Paper Worksheet

1. Complete Part 1 of the "Achievements Around the World" paper worksheet passed out in class.
Use the TCI textbook online and the attached PDFs below to help you complete the assignments.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Tuesday, February 27 12:30 PM

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Guide to Sustainable Society in Google Classroom

Guide to Sustainable Society

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, February 26 12:29 PM

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Prepare for "Decline of Societies" Quiz in Google Classroom

Prepare for "Decline of Societies" Quiz

1. Review the materials you completed in this unit (worksheet papers AND digital assignments)
2. 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 will receive a report that shows how many questions were answered AND the percentage of questions that were answered correctly.***

The 15 multiple-choice question Google Form quiz will be taken on Thursday, 2/15 in class.  No notes can be used.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Roman Empire Autopsy Findings in Google Classroom

Roman Empire Autopsy Findings

Complete the paper worksheet "Roman Empire Autopsy Findings" by using the attached Google Slide deck instructions/examples.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, February 15 12:28 PM

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Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons in Google Classroom

Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons

Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons in Google Classroom

Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons

Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons in Google Classroom

Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons

Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons in Google Classroom

Fall of Roman Empire Using Political Cartoons

Complete the attached Google Doc by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Theories of Decline: The Maya  in Google Classroom

Theories of Decline: The Maya

IF YOU WERE ABSENT or DIDN'T FINISH


Read the attached articles and look for evidence that supports one of the THREE theories written in the worksheet: Environment, Military Conflict, Overpopulation/Overdeveloped.  If you find evidence that supports ANOTHER theory of decline, write bullet facts in the untitled "Theory #4". Make sure to record which 'category of GEPS' each piece of evidence you find BEST falls under. It is okay to include TWO categories for one piece of evidence AND you do not need to include all of the GEPS categories for each theory.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Tuesday, February 6 3:26 PM

Due:

The MAK Society in Google Classroom

The MAK Society

Complete the attached slide using the description of the "MAK Society" document attached below.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, February 7 12:28 PM

Due:

Internal vs. External Societal Factors  in Google Classroom

Internal vs. External Societal Factors

1. Read through and understand slides 1-5.
2. Read the instructions on slide 6 and complete the green worksheet handed out in class "Internal vs. External Societal Factors".  Absent students can print out the attached worksheet to complete the assignment or get the worksheet from Mr. Kaefer when they return to class.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, February 2 6:29 PM

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GEPS "RISE OF MAYA" Video in Google Classroom

GEPS "RISE OF MAYA" Video

As you watch the video, link attached below, complete the assigned gold worksheet that was handed out in class.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, January 31 12:28 PM

Due:

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

PREPARE FOR RISE OF SOCIETIES QUIZ (Resources Below)

THE "RISE OF SOCIETIES" QUIZ WILL BE TAKEN ON WEDNESDAY 1/31 AND WILL BE A 10-QUESTION MULTIPLE-CHOICE GOOGLE FORM.
Although this is not a required assignment to be turned in, please complete the TCI review "Lesson Games" in the purple side menu bar of the online textbook. Focus on material for Lessons 13 (Rise of Societies in West Africa) and 15 (Gupta Empire)

In addition, you can:

1. Play the "silly" pixel game I coded  (ANSWERS MUST BE SPELLED CORRECTLY TO WORK!!)
2. Study the attached doc,  "Support Notes: Rise of Societies". Maybe make flashcards.
3. Review the 2 articles you analyzed. (Ghana and Gupta Empire articles are attached below)
4. Play the Kahoot attached below.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Rise of Societies Quiz in Google Classroom

Rise of Societies Quiz

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, January 31 12:28 PM

Due:

Compare/Contrast Ghana and Gupta Empires in Google Classroom

Compare/Contrast Ghana and Gupta Empires

Use the assigned TCI class readings to complete the steps below in the attached Venn Diagram.

STEP 1: Write 4 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 4 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: 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 4: Explain your reasoning for STEP 3 in the SPEAKERS NOTES of the Slide.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, January 29 12:26 PM

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Analyzing Text- India in the Gupta Period in Google Classroom

Analyzing Text- India in the Gupta Period

Complete the yellow paper article by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, January 29 12:27 AM

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Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper in Google Classroom

Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper

1. Read and follow the instructions at the top of the white stapled papers handed out in class.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper in Google Classroom

Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper

1. Read and follow the instructions at the top of the white stapled papers handed out in class.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire in Google Classroom

TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire

1. Go to the TCI digital textbook using Clever and select the "Assignments" tab in the purple bar on the left side.2. After you read each of the Introduction, Sections 1-8, and Summary online in the TCI textbook, complete the questions/activities below each reading section.

** Answering questions thoroughly using complete sentences, using bullet facts to complete tables and Venn Diagrams, and DO NOT spend more than 5 minutes on drawing activities. **
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire in Google Classroom

TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire

1. Go to the TCI digital textbook using Clever and select the "Assignments" tab in the purple bar on the left side.2. After you read each of the Introduction, Sections 1-8, and Summary online in the TCI textbook, complete the questions/activities below each reading section.

** Answering questions thoroughly using complete sentences, using bullet facts to complete tables and Venn Diagrams, and DO NOT spend more than 5 minutes on drawing activities. **
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper in Google Classroom

Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper

1. Read and follow the instructions at the top of the white stapled papers handed out in class.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire in Google Classroom

TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire

1. Go to the TCI digital textbook using Clever and select the "Assignments" tab in the purple bar on the left side.2. After you read each of the Introduction, Sections 1-8, and Summary online in the TCI textbook, complete the questions/activities below each reading section.

** Answering questions thoroughly using complete sentences, using bullet facts to complete tables and Venn Diagrams, and DO NOT spend more than 5 minutes on drawing activities. **
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper in Google Classroom

Analyzing Text - Ghana Empire article on paper

1. Read and follow the instructions at the top of the white stapled papers handed out in class.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire in Google Classroom

TCI - Lesson 13 - Achievements of the Gupta Empire

1. Go to the TCI digital textbook using Clever and select the "Assignments" tab in the purple bar on the left side.2. After you read each of the Introduction, Sections 1-8, and Summary online in the TCI textbook, complete the questions/activities below each reading section.

** Answering questions thoroughly using complete sentences, using bullet facts to complete tables and Venn Diagrams, and DO NOT spend more than 5 minutes on drawing activities. **
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

TCI - Lesson 15 (Developing Societies in West Africa) Introduction, Sections 1-4, Summary in Google Classroom

TCI - Lesson 15 (Developing Societies in West Africa) Introduction, Sections 1-4, Summary

In the online TCI textbook, 
1. READ the assigned sections about the development of societies in West Africa  
2. COMPLETE ALL accompanying questions/activities. DON'T SPEND MORE THAN 5 MINUTES ON EACH DRAWING ACTIVITY.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Lego Activity Reflection in Google Classroom

Lego Activity Reflection

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it. Use the gold half sheet you filled out during the activity to remember what happened and when during the activity.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, January 11 4:28 PM

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GEPS Society Documentary Venn Diagram in Google Classroom

GEPS Society Documentary Venn Diagram

Complete the attached Google Slide deck by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Tuesday, January 9 12:28 PM

Due:

GEPS Society Documentary Reflection in Google Classroom

GEPS Society Documentary Reflection

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Tuesday, January 9 12:28 PM

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Post-Documentary Survey in Google Classroom

Post-Documentary Survey

Please fill out the attached Google Form before you leave class today, 12/20.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, December 20 12:29 PM

Due:

Quick Write Q2 in Google Classroom

Quick Write Q2

Type a response of at least 5 sentences to each of the questions in the following slides.  Use complete sentences and proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.This slide deck will be turned in at the end of quarter 2 and each slide response will be worth 3 points.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Quick Write Q2 in Google Classroom

Quick Write Q2

Type a response of at least 5 sentences to each of the questions in the following slides.  Use complete sentences and proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.This slide deck will be turned in at the end of quarter 2 and each slide response will be worth 3 points.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Quick Write Q2 in Google Classroom

Quick Write Q2

Type a response of at least 5 sentences to each of the questions in the following slides.  Use complete sentences and proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.This slide deck will be turned in at the end of quarter 2 and each slide response will be worth 3 points.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Quick Write Q2 in Google Classroom

Quick Write Q2

Type a response of at least 5 sentences to each of the questions in the following slides.  Use complete sentences and proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.This slide deck will be turned in at the end of quarter 2 and each slide response will be worth 3 points.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Phase 3- Documentary Script Organizer in Google Classroom

Phase 3- Documentary Script Organizer

1. Complete the attached Script organizer 
     Type up entire script in complete sentences and list (in words) 


2.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Retake GEPS Quiz in Google Classroom

Retake GEPS Quiz

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, December 11 12:30 PM

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Phase 2: Planning & Creating Your Documentary in Google Classroom

Phase 2: Planning & Creating Your Documentary

Now that you have completed your initial research phase by answering the 20 required GEPS questions, 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 12/8 Step 1: Review what you have already researched. Make annotations (notes to yourself) about the following:
What content do I still need to know more about?
What images do I need to find to support my narrative?
What is MY "NUGGET" TOPIC? (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 Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, December 7 12:26 AM

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Deeper Dive Topic and Reason in Google Classroom

Deeper Dive Topic and Reason

Copy, paste, and complete the sentence below.

For my society named __________, my deeper dive topic is ______________ because _______________________________________________________________.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Phase 1- Society Required Inquiry Table in Google Classroom

Phase 1- Society Required Inquiry Table

ALL 20 GEPS questions need to be thoroughly answered using bullet facts.  An example of the Inca Empire is attached to give a sense of how much and what type of information you can include.  Each society is different so the information you find about your society will likely be different.

Use the Scribbr link attached below and fill in the necessary citation information if you use a book for information to answer any of the 20 GEPS questions.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Study for GEPS Quiz in Google Classroom

Study for GEPS Quiz

Use the attached Google Slide deck and other students' Blooket, Kahoot, and Google Forms posted in Classroom for the week of Nov. 13 to review content for the GEPS quiz taken in class on Thursday, 11/30.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, November 29 4:27 PM

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Lego Society Mad Lib in Google Classroom

Lego Society Mad Lib

Add your group's images and text explanation to your assigned slide in the attached Slide deck.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, November 17 12:25 PM

Due:

GEPS Review Questions in Google Classroom

GEPS Review Questions

Create review questions dealing with content from the GEPS categories of society using the following guidelines:
* Create it as a new Blooket, Kahoot, or Google Form
* Create at least 20 questions (at least 5 from each of the 4 GEPS categories)
* Questions can have more than one correct answer as long as you state that in the question
* ALL questions are to be multiple choice (NO open-ended questions)
* Create a variety of questions
       * Basic - Example: What GEPS category is language in?
       * Advanced - Example: Read the following excerpt about a society.  Which GEPS category is being described?
ATTACH THE SET OF QUESTIONS AS A LINK/ATTACHMENT TO THIS ASSIGNMENT.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, November 13 4:26 PM

Due:

Economic Trading Activity in Google Classroom

Economic Trading Activity

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, November 15 12:25 PM

Due:

Political Scenarios in Google Classroom

Political Scenarios

Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, November 16 12:26 PM

Due:

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World in Google Classroom

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World

Use your yellow packet to complete 6 sources (at least one of each type: video, website, and article), and at least one from each of the 6 different regions below. It will be collected at the beginning of our next class.

Source by Region:
1- Europe
(Website) The Vikings (National Geographic Feb. 24, 2017)

2- Africa/Middle East
(Video) Mansa Musa: One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived
3- Asia
(Video) The Eagle Huntress
(Video) The Story of the Musical King
4- Oceania
(Video) How did Polynesian Wayfinders Navigate the Pacific Ocean?
(Video) Hula is More Than a Dance
5- North America
(Website) Sacred Origin Stories (PBS) (Watch at least 2 videos but DO NOT watch the Inca video)
(Video) Experience a Traditional Whale Hunt from Northern Alaska (no words)

6- Central/South America
(Video) How Did This Mayan Legend Inspire a Deadly Ballgame?
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World in Google Classroom

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World

Use your yellow packet to complete 6 sources (at least one of each type: video, website, and article), and at least one from each of the 6 different regions below. It will be collected at the beginning of our next class.

Source by Region:
1- Europe
(Website) The Vikings (National Geographic Feb. 24, 2017)

2- Africa/Middle East
(Video) Mansa Musa: One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived
3- Asia
(Video) The Eagle Huntress
(Video) The Story of the Musical King
4- Oceania
(Video) How did Polynesian Wayfinders Navigate the Pacific Ocean?
(Video) Hula is More Than a Dance
5- North America
(Website) Sacred Origin Stories (PBS) (Watch at least 2 videos but DO NOT watch the Inca video)
(Video) Experience a Traditional Whale Hunt from Northern Alaska (no words)

6- Central/South America
(Video) How Did This Mayan Legend Inspire a Deadly Ballgame?
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World in Google Classroom

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World

Use your yellow packet to complete 6 sources (at least one of each type: video, website, and article), and at least one from each of the 6 different regions below. It will be collected at the beginning of our next class.

Source by Region:
1- Europe
(Website) The Vikings (National Geographic Feb. 24, 2017)

2- Africa/Middle East
(Video) Mansa Musa: One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived
3- Asia
(Video) The Eagle Huntress
(Video) The Story of the Musical King
4- Oceania
(Video) How did Polynesian Wayfinders Navigate the Pacific Ocean?
(Video) Hula is More Than a Dance
5- North America
(Website) Sacred Origin Stories (PBS) (Watch at least 2 videos but DO NOT watch the Inca video)
(Video) Experience a Traditional Whale Hunt from Northern Alaska (no words)

6- Central/South America
(Video) How Did This Mayan Legend Inspire a Deadly Ballgame?
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World in Google Classroom

Finish Analyzing Sources from 6 Regions Around the World

Use your yellow packet to complete 6 sources (at least one of each type: video, website, and article), and at least one from each of the 6 different regions below. It will be collected at the beginning of our next class.

Source by Region:
1- Europe
(Website) The Vikings (National Geographic Feb. 24, 2017)

2- Africa/Middle East
(Video) Mansa Musa: One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived
3- Asia
(Video) The Eagle Huntress
(Video) The Story of the Musical King
4- Oceania
(Video) How did Polynesian Wayfinders Navigate the Pacific Ocean?
(Video) Hula is More Than a Dance
5- North America
(Website) Sacred Origin Stories (PBS) (Watch at least 2 videos but DO NOT watch the Inca video)
(Video) Experience a Traditional Whale Hunt from Northern Alaska (no words)

6- Central/South America
(Video) How Did This Mayan Legend Inspire a Deadly Ballgame?
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Society Research Preference Survey in Google Classroom

Society Research Preference Survey

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Society Research Preference Survey in Google Classroom

Society Research Preference Survey

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Society Research Preference Survey in Google Classroom

Society Research Preference Survey

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Society Research Preference Survey in Google Classroom

Society Research Preference Survey

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Analyzing Sources From 6 Regions Around the World in Google Classroom

Analyzing Sources From 6 Regions Around the World

Use the yellow packet to complete 3 different sources (video, website, article) from different regions below.  You will have time on Monday in class to complete sources 4-6 from the other regions that are left. 
 Source by Region:

1- Europe
(Website) The Vikings (National Geographic;  Feb. 24, 2017) 

2- Africa/Middle East
(Video) Mansa Musa: One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived

3- Asia
(Video) The Eagle Huntress
(Video) The Story of the Musical King

4- Oceania
(Video) How did Polynesian Wayfinders Navigate the Pacific Ocean
(Video) Hula is More Than a Dance

5- North America
(Website) Sacred Origin Stories (PBS) (Watch at least 2 videos but DO NOT watch the Inca video)
(Video) Experience a Traditional Whale Hunt from Northern Alaska (no words)

6- Central/South America
(Video) How This Mayan Legend Inspired a Deadly Ballgame
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Unit 2 Assessment: "Think Like a Historian" in Google Classroom

Unit 2 Assessment: "Think Like a Historian"

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Unit 2 Assessment: "Think Like a Historian" in Google Classroom

Unit 2 Assessment: "Think Like a Historian"

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Unit 2 Assessment: "Think Like a Historian" in Google Classroom

Unit 2 Assessment: "Think Like a Historian"

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Review for Unit 2 Assessment - "Think Like A Historian" in Google Classroom

Review for Unit 2 Assessment - "Think Like A Historian"

1. Review all assignments and Slide decks for this unit.
2. Use the attached Blooket link to help prepare you for the Unit 2 Assessment that will be taken on Monday 10/30 or Tuesday 10/31.  Remember the assessment will not have the same exact questions that you see on the Blooket.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

History of Halloween in Google Classroom

History of Halloween

Use the attached Google Doc to complete the assignment.

1. Read - read carefully the Newsela article about the History of Halloween.
2. Check for Comprehension - Answer the 4 multiple-choice questions based on the article
3. Analyzing Secondary Sources - Answer the questions about the article you read about the History of Halloween
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

History of Halloween in Google Classroom

History of Halloween

Use the attached Google Doc to complete the assignment.

1. Read - read carefully the Newsela article about the History of Halloween.
2. Check for Comprehension - Answer the 4 multiple-choice questions based on the article
3. Analyzing Secondary Sources - Answer the questions about the article you read about the History of Halloween
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

History of Halloween in Google Classroom

History of Halloween

Use the attached Google Doc to complete the assignment.

1. Read - read carefully the Newsela article about the History of Halloween.
2. Check for Comprehension - Answer the 4 multiple-choice questions based on the article
3. Analyzing Secondary Sources - Answer the questions about the article you read about the History of Halloween
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

History of Halloween in Google Classroom

History of Halloween

Use the attached Google Doc to complete the assignment.

1. Read - read carefully the Newsela article about the History of Halloween.
2. Check for Comprehension - Answer the 4 multiple-choice questions based on the article
3. Analyzing Secondary Sources - Answer the questions about the article you read about the History of Halloween
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Flip Questions in Google Classroom

Flip Questions

Finish answering the questions on the back of the pink worksheet after watching the Flip Newscast videos students created.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Monday, October 30 12:26 AM

Due:

The Account - Script Organizer in Google Classroom

The Account - Script Organizer

1. CHOOSE ONLY ONE PERSON IN YOUR GROUP TO MAKE A COPY OF THE ATTACHED "SCRIPT ORGANIZER" GOOGLE DOCUMENT.
2. HAVE THAT PERSON SHARE THE DOCUMENT COPY WITH EVERY GROUP MEMBER.
3. ONCE YOUR GROUP HAS COMPLETED THE GOOGLE DOCUMENT, THE OWNER OF THE DOCUMENT NEEDS TO TURN IN THIS ASSIGNMENT BY ATTACHING IT TO THIS ASSIGNMENT BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, 10/19.

4. LOOK OVER THE FLIP TUTORIALS IN THE ATTACHED SLIDE DECK AND SEE WHAT YOU CAN INCORPORATE/ADD TO YOUR VIDEO TO MAKE IT THE BEST POSSIBLE.
5. EDIT YOUR FILM PAYING ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING:
    * SPEAKING
       DOES EVERYONE IN THE GROUP HAVE ROUGHLY EQUAL SPEAKING PARTS?
       IS ALL SPEAKING EASILY UNDERSTOOD (LOUD AND CLEAR)?
       DID YOU INCLUDE AS MANY ACCURATE DETAILS AS POSSIBLE BASED ON THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF QUESTIONS FROM CLASS (APPEARANCE, LOCATION, TIME, ACTIONS, SPEECH, EMOTIONS, PEOPLE, AND OBJECTS)
    * VISUAL
       DOES YOUR VIDEO HAVE A BACKGROUND THAT IS RELEVANT TO THE CONTENT BEING PRESENTED (NEWSDESK BACKGROUND, CLASSROOM, IMAGES OF OBJECTS)?
    * EFFECTS
       DID YOU INCLUDE SOUND/VISUAL EFFECTS TO ENHANCE YOUR VIDEO AND MAKE IT MORE LIKE A REALISTIC NEWSCAST?
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle) in Google Classroom

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle)

1. Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions using the attached link.  
2. When finished, complete the 10-minute news assignment in Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle) in Google Classroom

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle)

1. Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions using the attached link.  
2. When finished, complete the 10-minute news assignment in Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

10-Minute News in Google Classroom

10-Minute News

Complete the attached Google Form after you watch the 10-minute news episode.  The link is attached at the top of the Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

10-Minute News in Google Classroom

10-Minute News

Complete the attached Google Form after you watch the 10-minute news episode.  The link is attached at the top of the Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle) in Google Classroom

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle)

1. Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions using the attached link.  
2. When finished, complete the 10-minute news assignment in Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

10-Minute News in Google Classroom

10-Minute News

Complete the attached Google Form after you watch the 10-minute news episode.  The link is attached at the top of the Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle) in Google Classroom

Brain Games - Memory (EdPuzzle)

1. Watch the EdPuzzle video and answer the questions using the attached link.  
2. When finished, complete the 10-minute news assignment in Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

10-Minute News in Google Classroom

10-Minute News

Complete the attached Google Form after you watch the 10-minute news episode.  The link is attached at the top of the Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Warm Up Write Q1 in Google Classroom

Warm Up Write Q1

Copy and paste the date and question below into the top textbox on the first empty slide in the attached deck.  Spend 5 complete minutes (no less than 5 minutes to write a response to the question in the bottom textbox.  Check to make sure your content is of high quality, and that there are no spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization errors.   You are expected to complete this assignment even when you are absent. 

7. 09/27/23: Explain how religion may influence a person’s worldview. Use a specific example to support  
                       your answer.
6. 9/18/23: Explain the term ‘bias’. What does it mean? Give an example of the term bias. Is it a positive    
                     or a negative term? 
5. 9/7/23: Explain three reasons why understanding a person’s worldview is important when studying 
                   society.
4. 09/05/23: Define the term identity.  Describe your identity using at least 2 specific examples.
3. 09/01/23: Do you think your VALUES are more similar or more different than other students’ values?  
                       Explain your answer using specifics.
2. 8/30/23: What do you value? Explain why.
1. 08/28/23: What do you expect from each other to have a successful school year?
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, October 13 12:27 AM

Due:

What Happened on Sept. 27? in Google Classroom

What Happened on Sept. 27?

Complete the attached Google Doc to the best of your ability by following the instructions on it. This assignment will be worked on in class over the next 2 periods.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Unit 1 Assessment - Worldview and Bias in Google Classroom

Unit 1 Assessment - Worldview and Bias

Complete the attached Google Form assessment to the best of your ability by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, October 4 12:25 PM

Due:

Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment in Google Classroom

Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment

1. Review the attached Google Slide decks and Doc
2. Play the Blooket Review game (separate Classroom assignment)

The assessment will be given at the beginning of class on Monday 10/2.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment in Google Classroom

Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment

1. Review the attached Google Slide decks and Doc
2. Play the Blooket Review game (separate Classroom assignment)

The assessment will be given at the beginning of class on Monday 10/2.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Comparing World Religions in Google Classroom

Comparing World Religions

1. Use the attached Google Slide deck to complete your assigned religion and topic(s) chosen on your Gold World Religion paper.
2. Use the attached key to make sure that all this most essential content is on your gold worksheet. (you will have much more additional information from the posters in class than this key has.)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Comparing World Religions in Google Classroom

Comparing World Religions

1. Use the attached Google Slide deck to complete your assigned religion and topic(s) chosen on your Gold World Religion paper.
2. Use the attached key to make sure that all this most essential content is on your gold worksheet. (you will have much more additional information from the posters in class than this key has.)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Worldview & Bias Unit Review  in Google Classroom

Worldview & Bias Unit Review

1. Review all Slide decks and assignments for this unit by going through Classroom.
2. Complete the Blooket review to help prepare for the unit assessment on Monday (10/2)
   - The assessment will be about 20 multiple-choice questions on a Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Worldview & Bias Unit Review  in Google Classroom

Worldview & Bias Unit Review

1. Review all Slide decks and assignments for this unit by going through Classroom.
2. Complete the Blooket review to help prepare for the unit assessment on Monday (10/2)
   - The assessment will be about 20 multiple-choice questions on a Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment in Google Classroom

Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment

1. Review the attached Google Slide decks and Doc
2. Play the Blooket Review game (separate Classroom assignment)

The assessment will be given at the beginning of class on Monday 10/2.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Comparing World Religions in Google Classroom

Comparing World Religions

1. Use the attached Google Slide deck to complete your assigned religion and topic(s) chosen on your Gold World Religion paper.
2. Use the attached key to make sure that all this most essential content is on your gold worksheet. (you will have much more additional information from the posters in class than this key has.)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Worldview & Bias Unit Review  in Google Classroom

Worldview & Bias Unit Review

1. Review all Slide decks and assignments for this unit by going through Classroom.
2. Complete the Blooket review to help prepare for the unit assessment on Monday (10/2)
   - The assessment will be about 20 multiple-choice questions on a Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment in Google Classroom

Prepare for Worldview & Bias Unit Assessment

1. Review the attached Google Slide decks and Doc
2. Play the Blooket Review game (separate Classroom assignment)

The assessment will be given at the beginning of class on Monday 10/2.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Comparing World Religions in Google Classroom

Comparing World Religions

1. Use the attached Google Slide deck to complete your assigned religion and topic(s) chosen on your Gold World Religion paper.
2. Use the attached key to make sure that all this most essential content is on your gold worksheet. (you will have much more additional information from the posters in class than this key has.)
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Worldview & Bias Unit Review  in Google Classroom

Worldview & Bias Unit Review

1. Review all Slide decks and assignments for this unit by going through Classroom.
2. Complete the Blooket review to help prepare for the unit assessment on Monday (10/2)
   - The assessment will be about 20 multiple-choice questions on a Google Form
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

What Do You Remember? in Google Classroom

What Do You Remember?

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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What Do You Remember? in Google Classroom

What Do You Remember?

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

What Do You Remember? in Google Classroom

What Do You Remember?

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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What Do You Remember? in Google Classroom

What Do You Remember?

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Analyzing 3 Other Student's Worldview Spaces in Google Classroom

Analyzing 3 Other Student's Worldview Spaces

Choose any 3 Worldview Space Slides from the attached slide deck to complete the attached Google Form.   DO NOT USE THE GOOGLE FORM LINKED TO "WHO AM I" ON EACH STUDENT'S WORLDVIEW SPACE
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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Bias Skit Worksheet (pink) in Google Classroom

Bias Skit Worksheet (pink)

Complete the back side of the pink worksheet before class begins on Monday.  The worksheet was passed out in class on Thursday.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Bias Skit Worksheet (pink) in Google Classroom

Bias Skit Worksheet (pink)

Complete the back side of the pink worksheet before class begins on Monday.  The worksheet was passed out in class on Thursday.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Bias Skit Worksheet (pink) in Google Classroom

Bias Skit Worksheet (pink)

Complete the back side of the pink worksheet before class begins on Monday.  The worksheet was passed out in class on Thursday.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Bias Skit in Google Classroom

Bias Skit

1. One person in your group will make a copy of the attached Google Doc "Bias Skit" and share it with the others in your group with edit access.

2. Collaborate as a group to follow the instructions on the Doc and complete the assignment.  The script will be completed on Thursday in class, then some time to rehearse your skit, and present before the end of the period.on Thursday.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Bias Skit in Google Classroom

Bias Skit

1. One person in your group will make a copy of the attached Google Doc "Bias Skit" and share it with the others in your group with edit access.

2. Collaborate as a group to follow the instructions on the Doc and complete the assignment.  The script will be completed on Thursday in class, then some time to rehearse your skit, and present before the end of the period.on Thursday.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Bias Skit in Google Classroom

Bias Skit

1. One person in your group will make a copy of the attached Google Doc "Bias Skit" and share it with the others in your group with edit access.

2. Collaborate as a group to follow the instructions on the Doc and complete the assignment.  The script will be completed on Thursday in class, then some time to rehearse your skit, and present before the end of the period.on Thursday.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

My Worldview Space Project in Google Classroom

My Worldview Space Project

Use the attached Google Slide deck "My Worldview Space (Student)" to complete the project.  The first slide is to build your space using images from Google Images.  The second slide is to explain the objects and links you included in your first slide.  The third slide has the instructions for the project.  The other attachment "Example Worldview Space
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

My Worldview Space Project in Google Classroom

My Worldview Space Project

Use the attached Google Slide deck "My Worldview Space (Student)" to complete the project.  The first slide is to build your space using images from Google Images.  The second slide is to explain the objects and links you included in your first slide.  The third slide has the instructions for the project.  The other attachment "Example Worldview Space
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

My Worldview Space Project in Google Classroom

My Worldview Space Project

Use the attached Google Slide deck "My Worldview Space (Student)" to complete the project.  The first slide is to build your space using images from Google Images.  The second slide is to explain the objects and links you included in your first slide.  The third slide has the instructions for the project.  The other attachment "Example Worldview Space
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

My Worldview Space Project in Google Classroom

My Worldview Space Project

Use the attached Google Slide deck "My Worldview Space (Student)" to complete the project.  The first slide is to build your space using images from Google Images.  The second slide is to explain the objects and links you included in your first slide.  The third slide has the instructions for the project.  The other attachment "Example Worldview Space
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Syllabus Quiz #7 in Google Classroom

Syllabus Quiz #7

Use the attached link to complete the quiz if you have not received a 15/15 yet.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Syllabus Quiz #7 in Google Classroom

Syllabus Quiz #7

Use the attached link to complete the quiz if you have not received a 15/15 yet.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Syllabus Quiz #7 in Google Classroom

Syllabus Quiz #7

Use the attached link to complete the quiz if you have not received a 15/15 yet.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

Due:

Syllabus Quiz #7 in Google Classroom

Syllabus Quiz #7

Use the attached link to complete the quiz if you have not received a 15/15 yet.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, April 3 3:32 PM

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All About Me in Google Classroom

All About Me

Use the attached Effective Slides Presentation Slide deck to create your "All About Me" Slide deck using the attached template.

Use the Flip link found in the Resource section at the bottom of Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

All About Me in Google Classroom

All About Me

Use the attached Effective Slides Presentation Slide deck to create your "All About Me" Slide deck using the attached template.

Use the Flip link found in the Resource section at the bottom of Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

All About Me in Google Classroom

All About Me

Use the attached Effective Slides Presentation Slide deck to create your "All About Me" Slide deck using the attached template.

Use the Flip link found in the Resource section at the bottom of Classroom.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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Analyzing the Data for Student's Values in Google Classroom

Analyzing the Data for Student's Values

1. Use the attached Google link to analyze the data needed to complete the attached Google Doc.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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Analyzing the Data for Student's Values in Google Classroom

Analyzing the Data for Student's Values

1. Use the attached Google link to analyze the data needed to complete the attached Google Doc.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Analyzing the Data for Student's Values in Google Classroom

Analyzing the Data for Student's Values

1. Use the attached Google link to analyze the data needed to complete the attached Google Doc.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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Values: What is important to me? in Google Classroom

Values: What is important to me?

1. Complete the attached Google Form as accurately and honestly as possible.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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Syllabus Quiz Tomorrow in Google Classroom

Syllabus Quiz Tomorrow

Prepare for a 15 multiple choice question Google Form quiz tomorrow (8/31) worth 15 points.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Values: What is important to me? in Google Classroom

Values: What is important to me?

1. Complete the attached Google Form as accurately and honestly as possible.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Syllabus Quiz Tomorrow in Google Classroom

Syllabus Quiz Tomorrow

Prepare for a 15 multiple choice question Google Form quiz tomorrow (8/31) worth 15 points.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Values: What is important to me? in Google Classroom

Values: What is important to me?

1. Complete the attached Google Form as accurately and honestly as possible.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Syllabus Quiz Tomorrow in Google Classroom

Syllabus Quiz Tomorrow

Prepare for a 15 multiple choice question Google Form quiz tomorrow (8/31) worth 15 points.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

2. Student Bio in Google Classroom

2. Student Bio

1. Please complete the attached Google Form honestly about yourself.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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2. Student Bio in Google Classroom

2. Student Bio

1. Please complete the attached Google Form honestly about yourself.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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2. Student Bio in Google Classroom

2. Student Bio

1. Please complete the attached Google Form honestly about yourself.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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Review and Sign Syllabus in Google Classroom

Review and Sign Syllabus

1. Both the student and at least one parent need to read the syllabus.
2. Complete the Google Form for the syllabus. The link is located at the end of the syllabus.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

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Review and Sign Syllabus in Google Classroom

Review and Sign Syllabus

1. Both the student and at least one parent need to read the syllabus.
2. Complete the Google Form for the syllabus. The link is located at the end of the syllabus.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM

Due:

Review and Sign Syllabus in Google Classroom

Review and Sign Syllabus

1. Both the student and at least one parent need to read the syllabus.
2. Complete the Google Form for the syllabus. The link is located at the end of the syllabus.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, March 30 12:30 AM