Social Studies 7 - Mrs. Appleton-Period 5 Assignments
- Instructor
- Cara Appleton
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Description
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November 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
BEGIN UNIT COVER & COVER EXPLANATION IN CLASS & FINISH OVER THE WEEKEND
COMPLETE ELQ IN CLASS ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY -- DO NOT COMPLETE AT HOME
Table of Contents:Â
Note: Assignments in bold with (*) symbol need to be stamped to earn full credit. 🤗
TWO Journal EntriesÂ
2-1: Unit 2 Study Guide (all terms listed/defined)
2-2: Historiography Chart/Diagram (fully labeled)
2-3: Timeline Prep (1 stamp = extra credit)
2-4* Timeline of My LIfe (1 stamp on time & 2 stamps = extra credit)
2-5: Danger of a Single Story Reflection Wksht
2-6: The Account: Rough Draft Timeline
2-7 The Account Discovery Day (filled out)
2-8* Halloween Article (colored annotations & quiz)
2-9* The Account Checklist/Evaluation
COMPLETE ELQ IN CLASS ON THURSDAY/FRIDAY -- DO NOT COMPLETE AT HOME
Table of Contents:Â
Note: Assignments in bold with (*) symbol need to be stamped to earn full credit. 🤗
TWO Journal EntriesÂ
2-1: Unit 2 Study Guide (all terms listed/defined)
2-2: Historiography Chart/Diagram (fully labeled)
2-3: Timeline Prep (1 stamp = extra credit)
2-4* Timeline of My LIfe (1 stamp on time & 2 stamps = extra credit)
2-5: Danger of a Single Story Reflection Wksht
2-6: The Account: Rough Draft Timeline
2-7 The Account Discovery Day (filled out)
2-8* Halloween Article (colored annotations & quiz)
2-9* The Account Checklist/Evaluation
Past Assignments
Due:
Use the following sources to study for the assessment:
1. Blooket attached belowÂ
2. Review Unit 2 Practice Test
3. Make sure to bring your notebook to class for On Demand ELQ (that means in class not at your house) > :-)
1. Blooket attached belowÂ
2. Review Unit 2 Practice Test
3. Make sure to bring your notebook to class for On Demand ELQ (that means in class not at your house) > :-)
Due:
Please bring notebook to class
Optional practice Blooket attached below
Optional practice Blooket attached below
Due:
Complete the attached Google Form
Due:
READ ALL OF THE DIRECTIONS BELOW BEFORE STARTING THIS ASSIGNMENT
DIRECTIONS: Make a “How To” video on a simple topic that you are familiar with.using WeVideoÂ
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1 USE THIS LINK TO SIGN IN to WeVideo   https://www.wevideo.com/sign-in
2. Need help signing in? Use the Sign In Directions Google Slide below
3. USE THIS CLASS CODE posted in a separate assignment on Google Classroom to join the our class
4..Click JUMP INÂ to begin the ASSIGNED TASK in Wevideo and begin working
5. Various WeVideo tutorial videos are attached below (if needed)
6. Send Ms. Appleton an email with the phrase "I Got This' in the subject line by 8:00 PM today.
7. Use the CHECKLIST below that contains the REQUIRED elements listed as a guideline.Â
REQUIRED ELEMENTS:
TEXT Track - for the following…
Include a Title (first name, last name, period, “How To ___________”)Â
Include at least one Caption (1-2 words) for a visual/video
AUDIO Tracks - 2 total (add 1 more) for the following
Track 1 - Label “Voice” Record/Place audio of your clear voice on one track
Track 2 - Label “Sound Effects/Music” and place other sound(s) effects on another track
Video Track - At some point in the video include the following:Â
You or your face
Video clip
An image
Save file as “How To __________”
Include at least one transition between 2 visuals/videos
30 Second minimum time length
DIRECTIONS: Make a “How To” video on a simple topic that you are familiar with.using WeVideoÂ
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1 USE THIS LINK TO SIGN IN to WeVideo   https://www.wevideo.com/sign-in
2. Need help signing in? Use the Sign In Directions Google Slide below
3. USE THIS CLASS CODE posted in a separate assignment on Google Classroom to join the our class
4..Click JUMP INÂ to begin the ASSIGNED TASK in Wevideo and begin working
5. Various WeVideo tutorial videos are attached below (if needed)
6. Send Ms. Appleton an email with the phrase "I Got This' in the subject line by 8:00 PM today.
7. Use the CHECKLIST below that contains the REQUIRED elements listed as a guideline.Â
REQUIRED ELEMENTS:
TEXT Track - for the following…
Include a Title (first name, last name, period, “How To ___________”)Â
Include at least one Caption (1-2 words) for a visual/video
AUDIO Tracks - 2 total (add 1 more) for the following
Track 1 - Label “Voice” Record/Place audio of your clear voice on one track
Track 2 - Label “Sound Effects/Music” and place other sound(s) effects on another track
Video Track - At some point in the video include the following:Â
You or your face
Video clip
An image
Save file as “How To __________”
Include at least one transition between 2 visuals/videos
30 Second minimum time length
Due:
Due:
Make sure to update your Unit 2 Study Guide as you go through the first part of this slide deck.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Due:
Please follow the Timeline Handout for directions to complete this assignment that should be done in your class notebook.
This assignment will be STAMPED. In order to receive stamp the assignment MUST HAVE:
For Brainstorm (2-3 in notebook)
At least 20 events brainstormed in assignment 2-3 of your notebook
At least TEN events listed in brainstorm MUST be marked as significant:Â
For Timeline (2-4 in notebook)
EACH Timeline Event MUST include ALL required parts:
Colored Symbol of eventÂ
Title (outlined in black pen)
Date of Event (as close to event as you can remember: Year or Month/Year is fine)
Type of significance (highlighted)Â
 EXPLANATION STATEMENT. (see example in handout)
Reminder: Types of Significance:Â
RevealingÂ
Meaningful Place in Narrative
Resulted in Change OVER TIME
EXTRA POINT(S): Have A PARENT review your timeline and complete the following:
1. CIRCLE any event(s) you included that they would ALSO choose as ONE OF THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT events in your life.
2. Have them WRITE IN at least ONE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT EVENT that they believe should be included in your timeline that you did NOT include.
3. Have them write their SIGNATURE on the timeline in the BOTTOM of the page
This assignment will be STAMPED. In order to receive stamp the assignment MUST HAVE:
For Brainstorm (2-3 in notebook)
At least 20 events brainstormed in assignment 2-3 of your notebook
At least TEN events listed in brainstorm MUST be marked as significant:Â
For Timeline (2-4 in notebook)
EACH Timeline Event MUST include ALL required parts:
Colored Symbol of eventÂ
Title (outlined in black pen)
Date of Event (as close to event as you can remember: Year or Month/Year is fine)
Type of significance (highlighted)Â
 EXPLANATION STATEMENT. (see example in handout)
Reminder: Types of Significance:Â
RevealingÂ
Meaningful Place in Narrative
Resulted in Change OVER TIME
EXTRA POINT(S): Have A PARENT review your timeline and complete the following:
1. CIRCLE any event(s) you included that they would ALSO choose as ONE OF THE MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT events in your life.
2. Have them WRITE IN at least ONE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT EVENT that they believe should be included in your timeline that you did NOT include.
3. Have them write their SIGNATURE on the timeline in the BOTTOM of the page
Due:
Complete the attached Google Form INDEPENDENTLY (do not discuss with group mates).
Due:
3. (đź“• 2-5) Historical Perspective: Worksheet (2 pages) & Edpuzzle Video: Danger of a Single Story
1. Complete PART 1 worksheet
2. Watch Video & Complete Video Questions in attached Google Form
3. Complete Part 2 of worksheet
2. Watch Video & Complete Video Questions in attached Google Form
3. Complete Part 2 of worksheet
Due:
Please set up the following pages in your notebook with the information found on both the whiteboard AND this Slide Deck
Unit 1 Cover:Â title &Â leave blank
Unit 1 ELQ : Title it Unit 2 ELQ & Cover Explanation. Then, write the question given in the Slide Deck
2-1Â Title it Unit 2 Study Guide FRONT & BACK. Then write each term which should have it's own line and you should skip TWO lines after each term)
2-2: Historiography Diagram (this diagram will have many circles that are labeled with different information. you will find it in Google Slides
2-3: Timeline Preparation
2-4: Timeline of My Life
Unit 1 Cover:Â title &Â leave blank
Unit 1 ELQ : Title it Unit 2 ELQ & Cover Explanation. Then, write the question given in the Slide Deck
2-1Â Title it Unit 2 Study Guide FRONT & BACK. Then write each term which should have it's own line and you should skip TWO lines after each term)
2-2: Historiography Diagram (this diagram will have many circles that are labeled with different information. you will find it in Google Slides
2-3: Timeline Preparation
2-4: Timeline of My Life
Due:
Please bring your notebook to class
We will complete the ELQ and UNIT COVER in classÂ
Below is the rubric for the notebook
We will complete the ELQ and UNIT COVER in classÂ
Below is the rubric for the notebook
Due:
1. Open the Slide Deck Below
2. Find your OWN slide
3. Review and TAKE THE WHO AM I QUIZ for the slide ABOVE and BELOW your slide
4. Review and TAKE THE WHO AM I QUIZ for at least ONE other slide of your choice
MAKE SURE TO GRAB HEADPHONES IN CASE YOU NEED THEM
2. Find your OWN slide
3. Review and TAKE THE WHO AM I QUIZ for the slide ABOVE and BELOW your slide
4. Review and TAKE THE WHO AM I QUIZ for at least ONE other slide of your choice
MAKE SURE TO GRAB HEADPHONES IN CASE YOU NEED THEM
Due:
Attached are TWO different Blooket Review links. One link is an overview of all the topics that will be on the test. The other focuses just on connecting real life scenarios to the 14 biases we went over in class. Your test will be OPEN NOTEBOOK and you may use the attached resources to write additional notes to your notebook on ASSIGNMENT 1-6 (see example photo below). However, if you do not pass the test (on Wednesday), you will need to complete the retake on Thursday) WITHOUT the use of notes. The test will cover the following:
Different types of Worldview
Differences between Values & Identity
Identifying 14 Biases (1-7)
Matching Biases to Real Life Situations
Different types of Worldview
Differences between Values & Identity
Identifying 14 Biases (1-7)
Matching Biases to Real Life Situations
Due:
1. Use the link below to watch a featured CNN10 news story of your choice
2. Complete the attached Google Form based on the information you learn about in the video.
2. Complete the attached Google Form based on the information you learn about in the video.
Due:
Due:
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)
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)
Due:
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.
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.
Due:
Please review the attached slide deck and Blooket in order to update your worksheet (1-4).Â
Complete 1-4 worksheet INCLUDING the Reflection Questions at the End. This assignment will be stamped on Monday although the Blooket and Quiz will be on Wednesday.
IMPORTANT
Any information that you use to update your worksheet that you received FROM THESE SOURCES BELOW should be written IN A DIFFERENT COLOR pen or pencil than your class notes.
Complete 1-4 worksheet INCLUDING the Reflection Questions at the End. This assignment will be stamped on Monday although the Blooket and Quiz will be on Wednesday.
IMPORTANT
Any information that you use to update your worksheet that you received FROM THESE SOURCES BELOW should be written IN A DIFFERENT COLOR pen or pencil than your class notes.
Due:
Day 2: REVISION: Please make sure your slide is revised to 'Presentation Mode' for NEXT CLASS PERIOD. This should include:
Name of Belief System
3- 4 concise, clear, accurate and informative bullet points
Bonus Fact
Relevant Image
3 Source Links (posted in Speaker Notes)
Day 1:Â
Find your assigned slide in the attached slide deck below (your slide matches your seat number)
Type your name at the bottom of your assigned slide
Title the slide with the Name of your assigned belief system
Type a minimum of 5-7 sentences that include what you learned from your research (use spell check/grammar check)
Include AT LEAST one new, interesting fact that you found out from your research
Include AT LEAST ONE SYMBOL (image) that supports your writing
You may decorate your slide any way you would like AS LONG AS IT IS A PROFESSIONAL and EFFECTIVE SLIDE DESIGN
Remember to be respectful and accurate in your writing
Only work on your assigned slide -Â please do not make ANY changes on any of the other slides
Name of Belief System
3- 4 concise, clear, accurate and informative bullet points
Bonus Fact
Relevant Image
3 Source Links (posted in Speaker Notes)
Day 1:Â
Find your assigned slide in the attached slide deck below (your slide matches your seat number)
Type your name at the bottom of your assigned slide
Title the slide with the Name of your assigned belief system
Type a minimum of 5-7 sentences that include what you learned from your research (use spell check/grammar check)
Include AT LEAST one new, interesting fact that you found out from your research
Include AT LEAST ONE SYMBOL (image) that supports your writing
You may decorate your slide any way you would like AS LONG AS IT IS A PROFESSIONAL and EFFECTIVE SLIDE DESIGN
Remember to be respectful and accurate in your writing
Only work on your assigned slide -Â please do not make ANY changes on any of the other slides
Due:
Please complete basic research on your assigned religion or belief system. Be prepared to discuss your findings next class period.
Make sure to record your sources on the worksheet. Avoid using Wikipedia or AI as a main source but rather as a starting point to provide additional sources to review.
When sketching out a flag to represent your assigned belief system PLEASE MAKE SURE TO
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1. NOT COPY AN EXISTING FLAG - USE YOUR OWN IMAGINATION BASED ON WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED
2. BE VERYÂ RESPECTFULÂ - DO NOT MAKE FUN OF OR DISRESPECT ANOTHER GROUPS CORE BELIEF SYSTEM
NOTE: IF you are absent, please email Mrs. Appleton to request which religion/belief system you should research.
Make sure to record your sources on the worksheet. Avoid using Wikipedia or AI as a main source but rather as a starting point to provide additional sources to review.
When sketching out a flag to represent your assigned belief system PLEASE MAKE SURE TO
Â
1. NOT COPY AN EXISTING FLAG - USE YOUR OWN IMAGINATION BASED ON WHAT YOU'VE LEARNED
2. BE VERYÂ RESPECTFULÂ - DO NOT MAKE FUN OF OR DISRESPECT ANOTHER GROUPS CORE BELIEF SYSTEM
NOTE: IF you are absent, please email Mrs. Appleton to request which religion/belief system you should research.
Due:
1. Use the link below to watch a featured CNN10 news story of your choice
2. Complete the attached Google Form based on the information you learn about in the video.
2. Complete the attached Google Form based on the information you learn about in the video.
Due:
On the SECOND page of your notebook draw THREE different symbols to represent THREE different characteristics of a GOOD CITIZEN - #1: Curiosity. #2: Critical Thinking. #3: Compassion. Â
Each HAND DRAWN, COLORED character should represent aspects of the trait you assign them which means that you cannot draw a random inanimate object. It must be a character with human characteristics. You will need to briefly explain your choice as well. Please see example attached below.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TOMORROW AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. IT WILL BE STAMPED.
Each HAND DRAWN, COLORED character should represent aspects of the trait you assign them which means that you cannot draw a random inanimate object. It must be a character with human characteristics. You will need to briefly explain your choice as well. Please see example attached below.
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TOMORROW AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. IT WILL BE STAMPED.
Due:
Students will make an EFFECTIVE slide presentation that includes information that represents their interview partner's PAST, PRESENT and FUTUREÂ
Step 1: Review the Effective Slides Peardeck attached below. Make sure to pay attention to the various requirements of an EFFECTIVE SLIDE
Step 2: Complete the FOUR Slide Presentation about your partner that includes the following:
Title Page Slide
Past event Slide
Present event Slide (within the past couple of months is okay)
Future event Slide
Step 3: Complete the self assessment slide (at the end of the assigned slide deck)
Step 4: Share a link to your slide deck in the CLASS COMMENT section below this assignment. Make sure to change access to Los Gatos Union School District
IMPORTANTÂ - Is there a name, idea or image that may be interpreted as inappropriate or offensive to others? If in doubt, LEAVE IT OUT!Â
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Step 1: Review the Effective Slides Peardeck attached below. Make sure to pay attention to the various requirements of an EFFECTIVE SLIDE
Step 2: Complete the FOUR Slide Presentation about your partner that includes the following:
Title Page Slide
Past event Slide
Present event Slide (within the past couple of months is okay)
Future event Slide
Step 3: Complete the self assessment slide (at the end of the assigned slide deck)
Step 4: Share a link to your slide deck in the CLASS COMMENT section below this assignment. Make sure to change access to Los Gatos Union School District
IMPORTANTÂ - Is there a name, idea or image that may be interpreted as inappropriate or offensive to others? If in doubt, LEAVE IT OUT!Â
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Due:
Use the material below to prepare for the quiz. Â
Due:
Please read and review the attached syllabus together and then HAVE YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN complete the required Google Form that can be found on Ms. Appleton's RJ FISHER TEACHER WEBSITE.
The Google Form should be completed FROM YOUR PARENT's (or Guardian's) EMAIL ADDRESS.
NOTE: In order for your parent/guardian to be able to open the document, they will need to go to my Fisher website which they can find on the RJ Fisher Homepage STAFF pulldown menu - select "Staff Directory" and the names are listed alphabetically.
If you understand the assignment and are able to complete this task, send an email to Ms. Appleton by Tuesday, August 18 @ 8:00 pm and in the email subject line type "GOT IT! - P. ___" in all cap letters with your class period included. You do not need to type anything into the body of the email.  Example: Subject: GOT IT! - P.1
The Google Form should be completed FROM YOUR PARENT's (or Guardian's) EMAIL ADDRESS.
NOTE: In order for your parent/guardian to be able to open the document, they will need to go to my Fisher website which they can find on the RJ Fisher Homepage STAFF pulldown menu - select "Staff Directory" and the names are listed alphabetically.
If you understand the assignment and are able to complete this task, send an email to Ms. Appleton by Tuesday, August 18 @ 8:00 pm and in the email subject line type "GOT IT! - P. ___" in all cap letters with your class period included. You do not need to type anything into the body of the email.  Example: Subject: GOT IT! - P.1
Due:
NOTE TO STUDENTS:Â
Please take time and care when creating this assignment. I am going to put them on the walls for Back To School Night - your name will be on the back, so they will be anonymousÂ
DIRECTIONS:1. NEATLY cut out your hexagon
2. Throw away the scraps in the recycle bin
3. In the center of the hexagon draw a NEXTLY, DETAILED SYMBOL of your UNIQUE SUPERPOWER - this could be anything that you think you are good at.Â
4. On the top of your drawing, LABEL your superpower Â
EXAMPLES:Â
something you learn quickly or easilyÂ
how you interact with others,Â
things you can make or do really well for your age,Â
something that makes you different than others (because that is a good thing to celebrate!!)
4. After you finish your drawing you are going to come up with FIVE additional characteristics about yourself. (make them ALL nouns) and write them on the outside of EACH side of your hexagon
5. When the teacher says it's time, walk around the room and try to find a match for each of your characteristics. ONLY ONE MATCH PER PERSON an then move on. Â
NOTE: you may match by 'category'. For Example: Baseball Player and Swimmer. can be a match because both are 'athletics/sports'
PLEASE SEE MY EXAMPLE ATTACHED BELOW BUT DO NOT COPY ME!!!!!!!
6. After you have matched with as many classmates as possible (it's okay if you weren't able to match ALL sides) turn in your hexagon to the teacher.
7. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF: Return all supplies and look on both the table and floor to pick up any scraps of paper
Thank you VERY MUCH!
Please take time and care when creating this assignment. I am going to put them on the walls for Back To School Night - your name will be on the back, so they will be anonymousÂ
DIRECTIONS:1. NEATLY cut out your hexagon
2. Throw away the scraps in the recycle bin
3. In the center of the hexagon draw a NEXTLY, DETAILED SYMBOL of your UNIQUE SUPERPOWER - this could be anything that you think you are good at.Â
4. On the top of your drawing, LABEL your superpower Â
EXAMPLES:Â
something you learn quickly or easilyÂ
how you interact with others,Â
things you can make or do really well for your age,Â
something that makes you different than others (because that is a good thing to celebrate!!)
4. After you finish your drawing you are going to come up with FIVE additional characteristics about yourself. (make them ALL nouns) and write them on the outside of EACH side of your hexagon
5. When the teacher says it's time, walk around the room and try to find a match for each of your characteristics. ONLY ONE MATCH PER PERSON an then move on. Â
NOTE: you may match by 'category'. For Example: Baseball Player and Swimmer. can be a match because both are 'athletics/sports'
PLEASE SEE MY EXAMPLE ATTACHED BELOW BUT DO NOT COPY ME!!!!!!!
6. After you have matched with as many classmates as possible (it's okay if you weren't able to match ALL sides) turn in your hexagon to the teacher.
7. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF: Return all supplies and look on both the table and floor to pick up any scraps of paper
Thank you VERY MUCH!