Social Studies 7 - Kaefer - 6(A)-6(A) Assignments

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1-6 Identity: My Identity (WS) in Google Classroom

1-6 Identity: My Identity (WS)

Complete the BLUE worksheet "1-6 Identity: My Identity" by following the instructions on it.  A digital copy is attached if you need to print it out.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, September 25 3:10 PM

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1-5 Analyzing Student Values Data in Google Classroom

1-5 Analyzing Student Values Data

Use the attached Google Form that you already completed last week and complete the worksheet titled "1-5 Analyzing Student Values Data" by following the instructions at the top of it.  The graphed data are for all students in Mr. Kaefer's social studies class who completed the Google Form.  The worksheet is attached if you need to print it out.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Thursday, September 24 5:33 PM

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5 Major World Religions - TedEd in Google Classroom

5 Major World Religions - TedEd

Use the attached Edpuzzle link to watch, listen, and answer the questions along the way.  Use wired headphones or earbuds to listen to the video, and DO NOT use closed captioning.

Your grade will be based on the accuracy of your answers so make sure you focus and do the best you can.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Tuesday, September 22 2:31 PM

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Blooket- Belief Systems of the World in Google Classroom

Blooket- Belief Systems of the World

Use the attached Blooket to review for the World Belief Systems Quiz that will be on Wednesday, 9/23.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Tuesday, September 22 2:31 PM

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Religion Flag and Written Explanation in Google Classroom

Religion Flag and Written Explanation

1. Create a paper flag that represents the religion you researched.  Use the content from "1-3 World Religion/Belief Systems Research & Symbolic Flag Guide" to help you.  Use various materials (construction paper, colored pencils, markers, etc.) to create a neat and well laid out flag.
INCORPORATE AT LEAST 3 DIFFERENT SYMBOLS & 2 DIFFERENT COLORS TO THOROUGHLY REPRESENT THE RELIGION'S BELIEFS.
2. On the back of the flag you created, neatly write a well constructed paragraph explaining everything you included on your flag and how it connects to the religion.  You can write it by hand on a piece of binder paper or type it up and print it on your own.  Then tape it to the back of the flag. 
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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Values What is Important to Me? GF & 1-2 Values: Self-Reflection WS in Google Classroom

Values What is Important to Me? GF & 1-2 Values: Self-Reflection WS

1. Complete the attached Google Form honestly
2. Use your responses from the Google Form to complete the "1-2 Values: Self-Reflection" worksheet.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Tuesday, September 15 3:09 PM

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"Good Citizen" Assignment in Google Classroom

"Good Citizen" Assignment

1. Connect each of the 3 different traits (curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion) to a fictitious character (book, movie, legend) or real character (family member or famous person) or animal (pet or wild). 

2. Layout your paper similar to the attached slide so within each of the 3 sections you include the trait, multiple sentences neatly written using grammatically correct explanation and specific example , and a colored visual (minimum visual size is 2 inches x 2 inches; spending about 15 minutes for each). Use Google images to help you with your drawing.
Each trait needs to be a different character.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, September 11 2:31 PM

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Journal Write #2 in Google Classroom

Journal Write #2

USING THE BACK OF THE BINDER PAPER FROM JOURNAL #1, Complete the Journal Write #2 by following the directions on the attached Slide deck. When finished, put your binder paper in the 2nd plastic page in your colored folder.  Your Journal Writes will be graded at the end of each unit.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Wednesday, September 9 4:28 PM

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Edpuzzle - September 11, 2001 in Google Classroom

Edpuzzle - September 11, 2001

1. Click on the attached Edpuzzle link.
2. As you watch and listen to the video, answer the 6 questions as they come up. Your grade will be determined by the accuracy of your answers so pay close attention.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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 “All About My Classmate” Slide Deck in Google Classroom

“All About My Classmate” Slide Deck

Complete the assignment using the attached template All About My Classmate and the Slide deck lesson How to Make Effective Slides
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Friday, September 4 2:32 PM

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Reflection: Why Does This Social Studies Class MATTER? in Google Classroom

Reflection: Why Does This Social Studies Class MATTER?

Complete the assignment explained on slide #12 of the attached Slide deck. Use the 1/4 sheet of binder paper passed out in class to complete it.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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10-Minute News in Google Classroom

10-Minute News

Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions on it and the link embedded in the instructions at the top. Make sure to use wired earbuds or earphones.  CLOSED CAPTIONING IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR LISTENING TO IT.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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10-Minute News  in Google Classroom

10-Minute News

ONLY COMPLETE THIS ASSIGNMENT IF YOU HAVE TIME DURING CLASS.  DO NOT COMPLETE THIS FOR HOMEWORK.
Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions and using the embedded link for CNN10 at the top of the Form.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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Social Studies Class Responses in Google Classroom

Social Studies Class Responses

Answer the following 2 questions on a piece of binder paper without using any resources besides your brain (DO NOT USE THE INTERNET, OR OTHER PEOPLE TO HELP YOU).  Use specifics/details and examples to help explain yourself thoroughly.
REREAD YOUR RESPONSES TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE THOROUGH AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. The term Social Studies means... (hint: think about the skills and content learned in the class)
2. Social Studies class is significant/important to learn because...
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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This Is Me in Google Classroom

This Is Me

1. Complete the attached Google Form by following the instructions in it and answering the questions to the best of your ability.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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Scenario Skits in Google Classroom

Scenario Skits

Use the attached docs to put together a short and simple skit.  Every student needs a speaking part.  Common roles for the scenarios are teacher, student(s), and narrator.  Following the instructions posted on the attached "Syllabus Scenarios Worksheet" doc and the content from the "Syllabus Scenarios" doc.  The bottom box on the first page and the 2nd page of the worksheet will be completed in class as you watch skits performed by other groups.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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Class Syllabus in Google Classroom

Class Syllabus

1. Both the student and at least one parent/guardian reads the attached syllabus.
2. Together, the student AND at least one parent/guardian completes the Google Form using the link on page 3 of the attached syllabus
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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Scenario Skits in Google Classroom

Scenario Skits

Use the attached docs to put together a short and simple skit.  Every student needs a speaking part.  Common roles for the scenarios are teacher, student(s), and narrator.  Following the instructions posted on the attached "Syllabus Scenarios Worksheet" doc and the content from the "Syllabus Scenarios" doc.  The bottom box on the first page and the 2nd page of the worksheet will be completed in class as you watch skits performed by other groups.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM

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Expectations for My Social Studies Teacher and Fellow Classmates in Google Classroom

Expectations for My Social Studies Teacher and Fellow Classmates

1. Complete the following on a piece of binder paper.

Write at least one paragraph (about 5 sentences) describing what your expectations are for your social studies teacher, Mr. Kaefer, this year. Be as specific as possible.

Write at least one paragraph (about 5 sentences) describing what your expectations are for your social studies classmates  this year. Be as specific as possible.
Created by Jeff Kaefer: Saturday, September 26 3:09 AM