Daily Update – May 9
Posted by Wes Mueller on May 9, 2017 in Uncategorized | ∞
Social Studies 9-C
Early Settlement & Colonization of Canada
Activity: Finish up all unit activities. Review big ideas questions for upcoming quiz. (see below)
REMINDER: Big Ideas Quiz is scheduled next Thursday, May 18.
Big Ideas Questions:
- Discuss the primary motivations for the exploration, colonization and settlement of North America.
- Discuss the factors contributing to the growing conflict between the European colonizing nations of France & England in North America.
- Who were the Jesuits and what was their purpose in New France? Discuss the impact of their mission to the Huron nation.
- Describe frontier life in New France. Consider the circumstances of the early fur traders, and the habitants of the St. Lawrence Valley and Acadia.
- What were the circumstances surrounding the expulsion of the Acadians by the British?
Social Studies 7
Ancient Civilizations
Independent Inquiry Project: Research an aspect of an ancient civilization
English 7
Novel Study – Exploring Genres (Dystopias)
Activity: Read “The Giver” Chapters 6-7
Assignment: Complete literature response journal; do chapters 6-7 activity questions & vocabulary