Monday, November 28, 2016

Unit 2: New Unit of Study


Today, Monday, November 28, 2016,
we are beginning a new unit!

(See "Unit 2" listed under "Pages" on the Home Page.)


Unit 2
"Early Explorers"



Brief Summary of Unit:
This unit will focus on the conflicts and the cooperation that existed between and among Europeans and Native Americans during the early days of exploration and colonization. The cultural differences and competition for land led to conflicts among different groups of people in the Americas. Students will see how two groups of people, with different goals, perspectives, and values come into contact with each other, can either cooperate or have conflict. 

Friday, November 18, 2016

Monday, November 7, 2016

2016 Presidential Election!



"It's finally here...
ELECTION DAY!"
Image result for clipart 2016 Presidential Election

Go to Google Classroom
and view the PowerPoint and the included video
to learn more about the 2016 Presidential Election.

2016 Presidential Election

Use the "score sheet" handed out in class to keep up with the number of electoral college votes each major candidate receives 
as the election results are reported on Tuesday evening, November 8th.

(Go to Google Classroom for a copy of the electoral college "score sheet" 
that was handed out in class.)





Friday, November 4, 2016

Last "Performance Task" for Unit 1

(To be introduced on Monday, 11-7-16.)



Performance TaskTOTEMS!


With a partner, design and construct a family/clan/tribe totem like those of the Early People from the Northwest and Arctic Region that we have been studying in class.  

Apply at least three (3) concepts that were used by these groups.  


Write a brief explanation about the meaning of your totem/totem pole, as well as the meaning of each concept.

Be prepared to present in class by Wednesday, 11-16.


RUBRIC:
                    Design & Construction:            10 points
                    Concepts Applied (3):              12 points
                    Explanation:                               8 points                                            
                    Total Points Possible:           30 points