Daily Update – October 12
Social Studies 9-G/H
Revolution
Group Inquiry: Anatomy of a Revolution (Case Study: French Revolution). Due Oct. 18
Math 7
Number Relationships
Activity: Chapter 1 Test
Science 7
Ecosystems
Group Inquiry: Biomes (due October 18)
Daily Update – October 11
Social Studies 9-C
Revolution
Group Inquiry: Anatomy of a Revolution (Case Study: French Revolution). Due Oct. 17
Social Studies 7
Connecting with the Past
Activity: Roots of the Present are Deep in the Past – rehearse slide-show presentations
English 7
Non-Fiction
Current Events: Farewell, Tragically Hip (due Monday)
Activity: finish viewing documentary, “Supersize Me” and do response writing activity
Daily Update – October 7
Social Studies 9-G/H
Revolution
Group Case Study: Anatomy of the French Revolution
Activity: view Khan Academy video lecture, French Revolution Part 3 and French Revolution Part 4; take notes to complete the flowchart.
Math 7
Number Relationships
Activity: Small group Chapter 1 Review. Do “Practice” pp. 37-38 #1-13
REMINDER: Chapter Test next Wednesday
Science 7
Ecosystems
Group Inquiry: Biomes
English 7
Non-Fiction
REMINDER: Terror Bay Treasure due Tuesday
Daily Update – October 6
Social Studies 9-C
Revolution
Group Case Study: Anatomy of the French Revolution
Activity: view Khan Academy video lecture, French Revolution Part 3 and French Revolution Part 4; take notes to complete the flowchart.
Social studies 7
Connecting with the Past
Group Inquiry Project: Roots of the Present are Deep in the Past (due Tuesday)
English 7
Non-Fiction
Group Activity: in groups, read individual articles from Issues 21: Food Matters. Create a concept web on key aspects of each article. Discuss
Activity: view documentary, “Supersize Me;” indicate any health effects and make reflections as the story unfolds
Daily Update – October 5
Social Studies 9-G/H
Revolution
Group Case Study: Anatomy of the French Revolution
Activity: view Khan Academy video lecture, French Revolution Part 1 and French Revolution Part 2; take notes to complete the flowchart.
Science 7
Ecosystems
Group Inquiry: Earth Biomes Webquest
Math 7
Number Relationships
Activity: Factors & Multiples Quiz
Daily Update – October 4
Social Studies 9-C
Revolution
Group Case Study: Anatomy of the French Revolution
Activity: view Khan Academy video lecture, French Revolution Part 1 and French Revolution Part 2; take notes to complete the flowchart.
English 7
Non-Fiction
Current Events: Continue with Terror Bay Treasure article & questions
Lit Circles: Issues 21 Series – Food; working in small groups, respond to the non-fiction article
Social Studies 7
Connecting with the Past
Group Inquiry: Roots of the Present are Deep in the Past; research and begin constructing Google slide shows
Daily Update – October 3
Science 7
Ecosystems
Project: Biomes webquest (group inquiry); due date TBA
Math 7
Number Relationships
Assignment: 1.7 Determining Common Factors
English 7
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: Terror Bay Treasure (due next Monday)
Social Studies 9-G/H
Antecedents of the Early Modern Nation State
Activity: Quiz
Daily Update – September 30
English 7
Non-Fiction
Project: research/note-taking for Roots of the Present are Deep in the Past slideshows
REMINDER: Current Events “What a Waste” due Monday
Social Studies 7
Connecting to the Past
Project: Roots of the Present are Deep in the Past slideshow preparation
Social Studies 9-C
Revolution
Activity: Quiz
Activity: Introduce Anatomy of a Revolution group assignment; view Khan Academy presentation on French Revolution Part 1 and take notes.
Daily Update – September 29
Social Studies 9-G/H
Revolution
Lecture/Discussion: Antecedents of the Early Modern Nation State – The Enlightenment
Assignment: A New View of Humanity & the World
REMINDER: Quiz on Monday (see below for “big idea” questions)
Quiz “Big Idea” 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.
- How did new scientific understandings in the world change things? Specifically, how did it represent a direct challenge to the Church’s authority?
Math 7
Number Relationships
Assignment: 1.6 Determining Common Multiples
Science 7
Ecosystems
Activity: Chapter 1 Quiz
Daily Update – September 28
Social Studies 9-C
Revolution
Lecture/Discussion: Antecedents of the Early Modern Nation State – The Enlightenment
Assignment: A New View of Humanity & the World
REMINDER: Quiz on Friday (see below for “big idea” questions)
Quiz “Big Idea” 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.
- How did new scientific understandings in the world change things? Specifically, how did it represent a direct challenge to the Church’s authority?
Social Studies 7
Connecting with the Past
Inquiry Project: Roots of the Present are Deep in the Past (Due Tuesday, Oct 4)
English 7
Non-Fiction
Activity: continuing with Whole Class Reading Assessment (reading records)