Daily Update – October 1
Posted by Wes Mueller on October 1, 2018 in Uncategorized | ∞
Science 7
Properties of Matter
Activity: Properties of Matter Quiz
English 7
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: Pacific Wild Salmon (due Friday)
Social Studies 7
Investigating the Past
Activity: Digging up the Past lecture/notes
Social Studies 9-G
Revolution (Antecedents of the Nation State)
Due: Dawn of Worldwide Trade
Assignment: A New View of Humanity & the World
Big Ideas Quiz: Antecedents of the Nation State
G Block: Wednesday, October 10
“Big Idea” Questions:
(Include 3 well explained points for each question)
- 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.