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    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 3

    French Revolution

    Chapter 3 Crossroads Quick Overview – Crash Course #21 Crossroads Activity 3-3: Leadership Analysis (upload to blog/digital portfolio Applying French Revolution (Ch.3) to “Revolutions” Graphic Organizer (Upload to blog/digital portfolio by June 6) ASSIGNMENT – Character Sketch (Due WEEK OF June 6-10)

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    May 30-June3

    Summary: ENGLISH CIVIL WAR –> Revolutions Graphic Organizer

    The French Revolution

    The PHILOSOPHES Chapter 3 Crossroads Geography Background Bodies of Water Climate Agriculture Land Ownership Agriculture & Land Ownership A Closer Look pp.57-58 In what regions did most of the wealthy live? In the poorest regions, which products and terrain are predominant? What […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    May 19

    complete Historical Perspective assignment Revolutions Read CROSSROADS Ch.1 (due May 24) Read CROSSROADS ch.2 (due May 25)

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    May 12:

    Conclude viewing of ‘The Mission” Questions arising from the viewing? Sample Character “sketches” Examples of other academic looks at this topic: Themes of Geography Historical Our Assignment – Historical Perspective

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    May 6

    Set up notes for “The Mission”

    location/geography Identify: key events figures impact*

     

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    March 8

    *Roman-Vikings Comparison now due this week

    Share some anachronisms

    Complete general comparisons between Roman vs Norse

    The Middle Ages in Western Europe

    Factors that led to fall of Roman Empire Looking ahead at Assignment: A Day in the Life – Then (There) vs Now (Here) Due Date week of April 4 Video: “The […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    February 22

    Intro to “Pathways” and PDF Text (Moodle)

    Studying History

    Time/Years Historical accuracy and Anachronisms “Forrest Gump” Anachronism Assignment (BLOG POST) Due Friday February 25 Place yourself visually into an historical moment/scene Include a caption for the scene

    Studying Civilizations

    https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/civilizations/ Brainstorm aspects for Infographics Assignment: Roman vs Norse Intro to Assignment: Comparing Early […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    Feb 14:

    GEO continued …

    Contour Lines Scale

    Homework/Assignments/Assessments:

    Classroom Map – now overdue Contour Lines – Own Islands examples post in blog GEO Exam – Wednesday, Feb 16

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    Feb 1

    Intro to course & Semester 2 Setting up MOODLE, TEAMS and Teacher Blog Communications – Emails Include as SUBJECT: SS8M Professional tone/etiquette https://blog.tcea.org/writing-an-email-for-students/ Course Outline & Modifications Assessment – 4 point scale: Emerging/Developing/Proficient/Exceptional JO DI Mini School Experience and Expectations Digital Skills & Immersion Leadership Intro to GEO Unit Five Themes of GEOGRAPHY […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 18

    French Revolution

    The Napoleonic Era (Ch.4) Women in society The Continental System Rise of Nationalism Work on notes Work on Activity Sheet 4-6 (Post to BLOG by no later than June 21)