Daily Update – September 26
Posted by Wes Mueller on September 26, 2017 in Uncategorized | ∞
Science 7
Natural Selection & Evolution
Activity: Finish-up
Math 7
Number Relationships
Assignment: 1.6 Determining Common Multiples
Social Studies 9-G
The Antecedents of the Modern Nation State
Assignment: A New View of Humanity & the World
REMINDER: Big Ideas Quiz on Monday, October 2
Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
- What is a catalyst? Give examples of how a catalyst can bring about profound change in the world.
- Discuss ways that kings began to increase their power. How did this contribute to the rise of the nation state?
- Globalization basically means an interconnected world. Discuss several factors that helped to create a global community.
- By 1700, many European powers began to explore the world and claim new territories. What were their motivations for establishing overseas colonies?
- What was the Renaissance? Discuss ways this new enlightenment led to change in society.
- What is humanism? Discuss how this new philosophy was different from how things have always been, and how it changed how people viewed their place in the world.