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Library- All items are due May 23-Book fair May 18th
Music - 8(P)5/21, 7(P)5/25, 6(T)5/23
PE - Health Test 7th 5/30 (changed date from 5/25)
Spanish - 6 (P) 5/14, 7 (P) 5/21
STEM - 8 (P) 5/17, 7 (P) 5/22 6 (P) 5/25
Test Stress Busters (Retake) http://youtu.be/uvhmO2kRtbQ Watch the Video to Relax, Read the Description for Test Taking Tips! STUDY the Super Practice Test before Re-Take!
HOMEWORK THIS WEEK: 5 - 10 minute Review each night of Vocabulary & Graphic Organizers in Your Spiral Ring Notebook. View the Chapter Review Video (Above), TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST ONLINE atMy.Hrw.comand Use the Flashcards (above) ! PLEASE CALL TECH SUPPORT AT (800) 323-9239 IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE WITH THE TEXTBOOK WEBSITE ! (7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mon-Fri.)
PARENT'S Homework Dialoque ! PARENT, "Do you have any Homework?" STUDENT, "No, I got it done in class." PARENT, "GREAT, then you can get out your Spiral Ring Notebook for Social Studies and I'll quiz you on the Vocabulary. Later, you can take the practice test online (My.Hrw.com) and do the Flashcard Review(SchoolNotes.com)!" Grade Check! (Requires Your Itasca Dist. 10 Username & Password)
1. Enter user name and password from blue page in the front of assignment notebook. 2. Click on “View Assignments” 3. Change box from “this week” to “All” 4. Click “Begin” for chapter number that we are working on. 5. Answer questions for each section. (one page for each section) 6. Click on “Score My Test” in the upper left hand corner 7. Click on “Home” at the top of the page. 8. Click on “View Progress Reports” AND Expand the window 9. Change from “This Week” to “All” to see a chart of your highest score. BELOW THE CHART – Click on "WH_Beg_Mod_Chapter_0?_Test" to see which questions you missed and the correct answer. (It works on 27 of the 30 Computers in the lab. Different settings on the other three?)
Ch. 2 Stone Ages & Early Cultures “Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/TAehKVgG64s BIG IDEAS - 1. Prehistoric people learned to adapt to their environment, to make simple tools, to use fire, and to use language. 2. As people migrated around the world they learned to adapt to new environments. 3. The development of agriculture brought great changes to human society.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/yuW_xqqGNZ4 BIG IDEAS – 1. The water, fertile soils, and protected setting of the Nile Valley allowed a great civilization to arise in Egypt around 3200 BC.2. Egyptian government and religion were closely connected during the Old Kingdom.3. During the Middle and New Kingdoms, order and greatness were restored in Egypt.4. The Egyptians made lasting achievements in writing, architecture, & art.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/ON_EDx1NWOY BIG IDEAS - 1. Indian civilization first developed on the Indus River.2. Hinduism, the largest religion in India today, developed out of ancient Indian beliefs and practices.3. Buddhism began in India and became a major religion.4. The Mauryas and the Guptas built great empires in India.5. The people of ancient India made great contributions to the arts and sciences. P.A.P.E.R. TECH!http://itasca.k12.il.us/peacock/6team/peel/historyclassroom/Taj_Mahal.pdf Ch. 5 TP TECH!
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Preview http://youtu.be/ZrD9r5qJqjM BIG IDEAS - 1. Chinese civilization began with the Shang dynasty along the Huang He.2. The Zhou dynasty brought political stability and new ways to deal with political and social changes in ancient China.3. The Qin dynasty unified China with a strong government and a system of standardization.4. The Han dynasty created a new form of government that valued family, art, and learning.5. Trade routes led to the exchange of new products and ideas among China, Rome, and other peoples.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/9XG5hmjri_0 BIG IDEAS - 1. Originally desert nomads, the Hebrews established a great kingdom called Israel.2. The central ideas and laws of Judaism are contained in sacred texts such as the Torah.3. Although many Jews were forced out of Israel by the Romans, shared beliefs and customs helped Jews maintain their religion.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/inhceQhOWdM BIG IDEAS - 1. Greece’s geography and its nearness to the sea strongly influenced the development of trade and the growth of city-states.2. The people of Athens tried many different forms of government before creating a democracy.3. The ancient Greeks created great myths and works of literature that influence the way we speak and write today.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/g3ffbT5K2bk BIG IDEAS - 1. Over time the Persians came to rule a great empire which eventually brought them into conflict with the Greeks.2. The two most powerful city-states in Greece, Sparta and Athens, had very different cultures and became bitter enemies in the 400s BC.3. Alexander the Great built a huge empire and helped spread Greek culture into Egypt and Asia.4. Ancient Greeks made lasting contributions in the arts, philosophy, and science.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Preview http://youtu.be/IT6KPETlSBs BIG IDEAS - 1. Rome’s location and government helped it become a major power in the ancient world.2. Rome’s tripartite government and written laws helped create a stable society. 3. The later period of the Roman Republic was marked by wars of expansion and political crises.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Preview http://youtu.be/UEpdjHvydv4 BIG IDEAS - 1. After changing from a republic to an empire, Rome grew politically and economically, and developed a culture that influenced later civilizations.2.People in the Roman Empire practiced many religions before Christianity, based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, spread and became Rome’s official religion.3. Problems from both inside and outside caused the Roman Empire to split into a western half, which collapsed, and an eastern half that prospered for hundreds of years.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll”Previewhttp://youtu.be/4aHJaKtsn5Y BIG IDEAS - 1. In the harsh desert climate of Arabia, Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca, introduced a major world religion called Islam.2. Sacred texts called the Qu’ran and the Sunnah guide Muslims in their religion, daily life, and laws.3. After the early spread of Islam, three large Islamic empires formed – the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal.4. Muslim scholars and artists made important contributions to science, art, and literature.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/7Kn3y-5Q2MU BIG IDEAS - 1. Geography, resources, culture, and trade influenced the growth of societies in West Africa.2. The rulers of Ghana built an empire by controlling the salt and gold trade.3. Between 1000 and 1500 three great kingdoms – Mali, Songhai, and Great Zimbabwe – developed in Africa.4. Although the people of West Africa did not have a written language, their culture has been passed down through oral history, writings by other people, and the arts.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Preview http://youtu.be/5lMTTSlFep4 BIG IDEAS – 1. The Period of Disunion was followed by reunification by rulers of the Sui, Tang, and Song dynasties. 2. The Tang and Song dynasties were periods of economic, cultural, and technological accomplishments. 3. Confucian thought influenced the Song government. 4. The Chinese were ruled by foreigners during the Yuan dynasty, but they threw off Mongol rule and prospered during the Ming dynasty.
“Rocks 2 Rock ‘N Roll” Previewhttp://youtu.be/Ys5OY9alEaI BIG IDEAS – 1. Japan’s early societies were both isolated from and influenced by China and Korea. 2. Japanese culture experienced a golden age during the Heian period of the 800s to the 1100s. 3. Japan developed a military society led by generals called shoguns.
We're learning about the Summerians, Egyptians,& Phoenicians. Now You Can Make Your Own Rosetta Stone! 1. Google "Your Name in Cuneiform", http://www.penn.museum/cgi/cuneiform.cgi "Your Name in Hieroglyphics", and "Your Name in Phoenician" (Watch your spelling). 2. Get a piece of clay at a craft store (Mexican Pottery Clay?) and put your initials in the clay with awedge shaped stylus, use glitter glue or paint to write your name in Hieroglyphics,and scratch your name in Phoenician. 3. Write your name in English on the back. LET IT DRY BEFORE you bring it to school! Don't worry if it cracks! Just glue it back together and it will look REALLY OLD! Due Oct. 23 in order to get credit for this Quarter. Otherwise it will go on the second quarter grade. Of Course, you could always turn it in early! "Click Here" for Sample Student Rosetta Stones! "Click Here" for MORE Sample Rosetta Stones!
2nd Quarter Be able to recite the Ancient CivilizationsTimeline (Above) (also on page R20 in the back of the Textbook). OR Watch Mr. Peel's Video "Does History Repeat Itself?" and then write a persuasive essay defending your position !
3rd Quarter
EarnDOUBLE Credit! Science Fair - Science / Scientific Method, etc. - Extra Credit-Social Studies / Research, Charts, etc. that you did for thescience fair project (You may also do the Ancient Civilizations Timeline if you haven't done ityet!) OR As we read about the Roman Republic this quarter, see if you can findthe ideas about Government that we borrowed from them ! Hint #1Hint #2Worksheet EARN EXTRA CREDIT ! Watch a Video & Complete the Skillsheet(s): 1. History Video ----------------------History Skillsheet
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G-MTV! - Don't Forget to Archive Your Summer Memories - Mr. Peel's Michigan Adventure http://youtu.be/AoGzNHW6u-0 (And Update Your FAMILY TREE MUSIC VIDEO from last year!) THAT'S HISTORY TOO!
(Note: 7th Grade Social Studies is a little harder with longer chapters, more vocab. and of course, the Flag, Declaration, and U.S. Constitution Tests. You might want to bookmark these links for later reference:
#Friday #historyteacher @D10Peacock We're Building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon! http://itasca.k12.il.us/peacock/6team/peel/historyclassroom/Mesopotamia_Fertile_Crescent.pdf …