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    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)

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 16

    The French Revolution

    Video Review – “Causes of the French Revolution” (TedED)

    Discuss Graphic Organizer – Leadership (Activity 3-3 MOODLE PDF)

    Notes/Discussion:

    Influence of the American Revolution “no taxation without representation” equality government by consent of the people inalienable rights Influence of the Industrial Revolution rise of a middle class “technological” unemployment Estates […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 15

    The French Revolution

    *Graphic Organizer – Leadership (Activity 3-3 MOODLE PDF) – Upload to Digital Portfolio by June 16

    Notes/Discussion:

    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 […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 14

    The French Revolution

    Reading Check – 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 factors would lead some farmers to be […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 9-11 (Off-week)

    Readings/homework:

    Crossroads (*NEW) Text (see MOODLE for PDF)

    Ch.1 – Modern Age – by Monday, June 7 Cause & Effect Diagram (#2, p.12) upload to TEAMS by Tuesday, June 8 Ch.2 – English Civil War – by Tuesday, June 8 Ch.3 – Revolution in France – by Friday, June 11

    *Legacies […]