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Our current unit can always be found just below the "General Documents" section.
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General Documents
Daily "Do Now" Handout | |
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Artifact Analysis Handout | |
File Size: | 44 kb |
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Rubric for Notebook Quizzes | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
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Rubric for Presentations | |
File Size: | 33 kb |
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7th Grade Social Studies Interest Inventory | |
File Size: | 30 kb |
File Type: | 7th grade social studies interest inventory |
Materials for Final Project
Instructions Handout | |
File Size: | 34 kb |
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Due Date Calendar | |
File Size: | 15 kb |
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peer_feedback_form.doc | |
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When you are ready to "publish" your website, please use the following link to add your website address to our final project "library". You may publish the site whenever you'd like, and you can edit anytime after publishing, as long as you hit publish after every editing session.
Click here to access the Final Project Library!
Click here to access the Final Project Library!
Materials for Unit #6: Exploring Ancient Rome
Analyzing Artifacts Powerpoint - Rome | |
File Size: | 515 kb |
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Analyzing Artifacts Handout | |
File Size: | 52 kb |
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Chapter 33 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
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Chapter 35 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 50 kb |
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The Aeneid | |
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Materials for Unit #5: Exploring Ancient Greece
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Government Assignment Powerpoint | |
File Size: | 101 kb |
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Four Forms of Government | |
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Chapter 27 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 239 kb |
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Chapter 28 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 35 kb |
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Newspaper Assignment Instructions | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
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Newspaper Activity Template | |
File Size: | 59 kb |
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Presentation Response Guide - Legacy of Ancient Greece | |
File Size: | 82 kb |
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ancient_greece_assessment_preview.doc | |
File Size: | 34 kb |
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Written Expression Rubric - Portland Secondary School | |
File Size: | 14 kb |
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Use the following resources to gather information for your newspaper articles:
-History Alive! The Ancient World (textbook)
-http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
-http://greece.mrdonn.org/
-http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=sk3%20greece6
-History Alive! The Ancient World (textbook)
-http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
-http://greece.mrdonn.org/
-http://go.hrw.com/hrw.nd/gohrw_rls1/pKeywordResults?keyword=sk3%20greece6
Materials for Unit #4: Exploring Ancient China
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Test #4 Study Guide - March 14, 2014 | |
File Size: | 70 kb |
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Exploring Three Chinese Philosophies | |
File Size: | 1745 kb |
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Chapter 22 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 37 kb |
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What's YOUR '-ism'? | |
File Size: | 51 kb |
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Analyzing Ancient Chinese Artifacts PowerPoint | |
File Size: | 204 kb |
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Analyzing Artifacts of Ancient China Handout | |
File Size: | 58 kb |
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Ancient China Webquest | |
File Size: | 41 kb |
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Primary & Secondary Sources PowerPoint | |
File Size: | 323 kb |
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Comparing Primary & Secondary Sources on the Han Dynasty | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
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Primary & Secondary Source Materials (Exploring the Social Classes of Ancient China: Peasants)
Source 1: http://www.mitchellteachers.org/SocialStudiesDepartment/SLO/Source1PeasantsinHanDynasty.pdf
Source 2: http://www.mitchellteachers.org/SocialStudiesDepartment/SLO/Source2PeasantsinHanDynasty.pdf
*Use the "Comparing Primary & Secondary Sources on the Han Dynasty packet to compare these sources.*
Source 1: http://www.mitchellteachers.org/SocialStudiesDepartment/SLO/Source1PeasantsinHanDynasty.pdf
Source 2: http://www.mitchellteachers.org/SocialStudiesDepartment/SLO/Source2PeasantsinHanDynasty.pdf
*Use the "Comparing Primary & Secondary Sources on the Han Dynasty packet to compare these sources.*
Historians In Action: Evaluating Internet Resources
As you complete the internet source evaluation activity, visit each of these websites. Some of the sites are good research tools and offer accurate primary and secondary source information, while others are completely inaccurate sources information. Your job is to evaluate each source using the “Website Evaluation Worksheet” and then to determine whether the source presents information that is reliable and accurate.
Website #1: Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: An Endangered Species
Website #2: BBC History: Exploring Ancient Egypt
Website #3: All About Explorers
Website #4: Royal Museums Greenwich, London, UK
Website #5: The Dog Island: Free Forever!
As you complete the internet source evaluation activity, visit each of these websites. Some of the sites are good research tools and offer accurate primary and secondary source information, while others are completely inaccurate sources information. Your job is to evaluate each source using the “Website Evaluation Worksheet” and then to determine whether the source presents information that is reliable and accurate.
Website #1: Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: An Endangered Species
Website #2: BBC History: Exploring Ancient Egypt
Website #3: All About Explorers
Website #4: Royal Museums Greenwich, London, UK
Website #5: The Dog Island: Free Forever!
Evaluating Internet Resources Packet | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
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Materials for Unit #3: Exploring Ancient India
WEBQUEST RESOURCES
*Website #1 - British Museum's Digital Ancient India Exhibit: http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/
*Website #2 - Exploring Ancient India: http://www.india.mrdonn.org/index.html
*Website #3 - National Geographic's Interactive Ancient India Map -http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/india-ancient-art/map-interactive
*Website #1 - British Museum's Digital Ancient India Exhibit: http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/
*Website #2 - Exploring Ancient India: http://www.india.mrdonn.org/index.html
*Website #3 - National Geographic's Interactive Ancient India Map -http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/india-ancient-art/map-interactive
Visit http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Jan201402/game1389237154.php to play our in-class review game again for practice!
Create Your Own Crossword Review Puzzle!
http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp
http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp
Test # 3 Study Guide - January 10, 2014 | |
File Size: | 44 kb |
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Chapter 15 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 40 kb |
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Ancient India Webquest | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
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Analyzing Artifacts of Ancient India PowerPoint | |
File Size: | 481 kb |
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Analyzing Artifacts of Ancient India Handout | |
File Size: | 51 kb |
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National Geographic Article - "Untouchable" | |
File Size: | 32 kb |
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"Untouchable" Critical Reading Questions | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
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Designing an Exhibit - Project Timeline/Planning Worksheet | |
File Size: | 37 kb |
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Rubric - Exhibit Presentation | |
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Presentation Response Guide - Exhibit Project | |
File Size: | 36 kb |
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Thanksgiving: Thinking Like Historians!
Although we focus primarily on Ancient World Civilizations in 7th Grade Social Studies, we also use current events to strengthen our historical analysis skills. As Thanksgiving approaches, we will spend a few days exploring the concept of perspective by analyzing the different points of view of 17th century English settlers and members of the Wampanoag tribe.
Webquest Link: http://www.plimoth.org/media/olc/navigation.html
Although we focus primarily on Ancient World Civilizations in 7th Grade Social Studies, we also use current events to strengthen our historical analysis skills. As Thanksgiving approaches, we will spend a few days exploring the concept of perspective by analyzing the different points of view of 17th century English settlers and members of the Wampanoag tribe.
Webquest Link: http://www.plimoth.org/media/olc/navigation.html
Thinking About Thanksgiving - Pre-Activity | |
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Plimoth Plantation Webquest | |
File Size: | 38 kb |
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Materials for Artifact Preservation Persuasive Essay
As a culminating activity for our Ancient Egypt unit, you will be exploring the concept of “historical authenticity”. You will be writing persuasive essays analyzing whether artifacts should be removed from historic sites (like the pyramids in Egypt) and displayed in museums or whether this removal takes away from the historical integrity of the sites and is disrespectful to the original owners.
Visit http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/ to create your persuasive essay outline online. If you would prefer to use a paper template, you can download a blank outline by clicking the "Persuasive Essay Outline Map" link below.
Visit http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/ to create your persuasive essay outline online. If you would prefer to use a paper template, you can download a blank outline by clicking the "Persuasive Essay Outline Map" link below.
Article #1 - "Retrieval of Titanic Artifacts Stirs Controversy" | |
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Article #2 - "Should Ancient Artifacts Return Home?" | |
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Persuasive Essay Outline Map | |
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Materials for Unit #2: Exploring Ancient Egypt
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USEFUL WEB RESOURCES:
*Unraveling the Mysteries of King Tut (National Geographic):
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2005/06/king-tut/mysteries/journey.html
*The British Museum: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
USEFUL WEB RESOURCES:
*Unraveling the Mysteries of King Tut (National Geographic):
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2005/06/king-tut/mysteries/journey.html
*The British Museum: http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html
Test # 2 Study Guide - October 29, 2013 | |
File Size: | 33 kb |
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Notebook Check # 2 Rubric - October 25, 2013 | |
File Size: | 34 kb |
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Chapter 8 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 32 kb |
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Chapter 10 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 29 kb |
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Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Children's Book Rubric | |
File Size: | 56 kb |
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Hieroglyphics Activity | |
File Size: | 59 kb |
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Webquest - Exploring King Tut's Tomb | |
File Size: | 32 kb |
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Designing a Pharaoh's Tomb | |
File Size: | 28 kb |
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Materials for Unit #1: The Development of Civilizations
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Test #1 Study Guide - October 4, 2013 | |
File Size: | 50 kb |
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Ancient Sumer Presentation Rubric | |
File Size: | 41 kb |
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Hammurabi's Code of Laws Activity | |
File Size: | 31 kb |
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Chapter 7 Reading Guide | |
File Size: | 32 kb |
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Useful Vocabulary: Chapters 4 & 5 | |
File Size: | 39 kb |
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Chapter 4: Solving Mesopotamia's Problems | |
File Size: | 27 kb |
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