5/22,23 (B/A Day) - 23rd is ELA EOG - Amended schedule
Topic: Social Studies EOG Review - for the 24th.
I Can:
Classwork: Review released tests located on the Released State Test tab above.
Homework: Social Studies State Test is 5/24! Be Prepared!!
5/20,21 (B/A Day)
Topic: Meso-American Test (All Standards)
I Can: I can perform well on today's test!
Classwork: Students complete test.
Homework: Prepare for End-of-Grade Tests!
5/16,17 (B/A Day)
Topic: Mesoamerica - Aztecs, Incas, Mayans (Standard G1.4)
I Can: compare the Aztec, Inca, and Mayan civilizations and identify how each used, modified, or
adapted to their environment!
Classwork: 1) Complete the 'Latin American Civilizations Chart' from last class. Refer to the resource
list from last class. This chart is Task #42.
Homework: Complete the Chart
Prepare for a Mesoamerican test next class! Complete and study this 'Mesoamerican
Civilizations Study Guide'. This is worth 5 points added to your test score, if complete
and accurate on test-day.
Prepare for End-of-Grade Tests!
5/14,15 (B/A Day)
Topic: Mesoamerica - Aztecs, Incas, Mayans (Standard G1.4)
I Can: compare the Aztec, Inca, and Mayan civilizations and identify how each used, modified, or
adapted to their environment!
Classwork: 1) Re-create the 'Latin American Civilizations Chart', whole page, in your notebook. Your
job will be to fill in the information fully and completely, using the resources listed below:
'The Aztec Notes'
'The Maya Notes'
'The Inca Notes'
'The Olmec Video'
Textbook - module #18, lesson #2 - page 619 for the Maya, lesson #3 - page 630 for the
Aztec, Lesson #4 - page 640 for the Inca, and lesson #1 - page 615 for the Olmec.
Homework: Complete the rows for the Maya and the Inca for today's work. The rest will be next
classes work.
Prepare for End-of-Grade-Tests!
5/10,13 (B/A Day)
Topic: Mesoamerica - Geography (Standard G1.4)
I Can: identify and locate the early civilizations of Mesoamerica. I can recognize the Olmec
civilization as the 'cultural hearth' of Mesoamerica, and describe their achievements
and reasons for decline.
Classwork: 1) View 'The First Americans' video.
2) Students read / study textbook pages 612 - 618. Answer the 'questions on page 618' -
- all of them, including the chart. Task #40.
3) Label your copy of the 'Mesoamerica Geography Map'. Task #41.
Homework: Complete all classwork.
Prepare for End-of-Grade-Tests!
5/8,9 (B/A Day)
Topic: The Reformation (Standards C1.2, H2.4 )
I Can: describe changes in the Christian Church as a result of the Reformation, and explain
Martin Luther's role in the Protestant Reformation!
Classwork: 1) View 'History 101: The Protestant Reformation'.
2) Read and complete the worksheets of 'The Protestant Reformation' history shorts.
The first worksheet, questions 1-5, is for turn-in, and the second worksheet's three
questions are Task #37.
3) Students read 'Martin Luther'. Answer the first 10 multiple choice questions on the
back of the Protestant Reformation answers, and then turn in! Then answer the
remaining five questions - Task #38. Then study the three 'Scenes From Luther's Life', identifying each scene, and explaining its significance in Luther's break from the
Roman Catholic Church. This is also part of Task #38.
4) View the 'Troubled Church' image, and write a paragraph explaining the meaning of
the illustration in relation to the Reformation. This is to be 1/2 of a page in length, and
is Task #39.
Homework: Complete all unfinished work!
5/6,7 (B/A Day)
Topic: The Renaissance (Standards C1.1, H2.4 )
I Can: define the Renaissance and explain how it led to changes to the culture of Europe!
Classwork: 1) Students review the 'Timeline to the Renaissance'. Whole class discussion.
2) View 'The Renaissance: How it Started', and 'The Renaissance' by Mr. Nicky.
3) Students read / study 'The Renaissance' History Short. Complete all of the attached
worksheets. (Total of 8 questions) Task #35
4) Using the History Short, the video, and the textbook - pages 712-738, create, and then
complete your whole page copy of 'the Renaissance Accomplishments Chart'.
Fill in at least three important facts for each section. This is Task #36.
Homework: Complete all unfinished work!
5/2,3 (B/A Day)
Topic: The Middle Ages - Test (All Standards)
I Can: show mastery on the Middle Ages Test by scoring an 80% or higher!
Classwork: 1) Review for our test either on-line or Module 19 in the textbook for a few minuets.
2) Log into Student Mastery Connect to begin your test - I will provide the code.
Homework: Prepare for notebook check next class! Check the Notebook Contents page to review
the Tasks.
4/29,30
Topic: The Middle Ages - Magna Carta / 100 Years War / the Black Death (Standards C&G1.2, H2.1, G1.2)
I Can: explain how the Magna Carta and the 100 Years War brought political changes to Europe,
and how the Black Death brought social change to Europe!
Classwork: 1) Log into you NCEdCloud account - Ed icon - module 19. Read pages 698 - 702.
'Magna Carta Causes Change in Europe'
'The Hundred Years' War'
'The Black Death'
Answer questions 1-3, A's and B's, on page 706.
2) Choose one activity from each option to complete. You can only choose one #1, one
#2, and one #3 from the entire list of activities.
Magna Carta Option: Task 32
1) 'King John and the Magna Carta'
2) 'Brain Pop - Magna Carta' - Watch the video, do the quiz, and click the activities button and
complete the vocabulary.
3) 'Magna Carta vs. U.S. Constitution'
100 Years War Option: Task 33
1) 'The 100 Years War'
2) 'Joan of Arc' - complete all.
3) 'Joan of Arc Poem' - You must log into your NCEdCloud account - Ed icon - Module 19.
Choose Joan of Arc and the 100 Years War.
The Back Death Option: Task 34
1) 'The Black Death Hits Europe' - complete all.
2) 'Brain Pop - Black Death' - Watch the video, do the quiz, and click the activities button and
choose between the graphic organizer or the vocabulary.
3) 'Black Plague - Fact or Fiction'
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3) Prepare for a Middle Ages Test next class!!
4/25,26
Topic: The Middle Ages - Christianity and Medieval Society (Standard H2.4)
I Can: describe the role of the Christian Church during the Middle Ages.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'The Church's Power Grows', and answer the questions that follow.
This is Task #28.
2) Study 'The Church's Power Grows Map', and answer the questions. This is part of
the above Task - #28.
3) Students review the 'Christianity and Medieval Society' reading, and create notes
about what you read. Task #29.
4) Complete the 'Guided Reading Workbook 19.5'. Task #30.
5) Students decide - 'Popes vs. Kings: A Grudge Match'. Task #31.
6) Maybe - Check with me first.
Choose one of 'The Church's Power Grows Extension Activities' to complete.
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3) Start preparing for a Middle Ages Test - not next class, but the next!
4/23,24
Topic: The Middle Ages - Feudalism / the Crusades (Standards C1.3, H2.1)
I Can: describe the social structure during the Middle Ages, and also describe aspect of the Crusades.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'Life in the Middle Ages - Social Structure'.
2) Students read 'The Crusades'.
3) Complete the 'Crusade Worksheets', in your notebook:
A Fight for the Holy Land - Task 24
5 W's Chart - Task 25
Compare and Contrast - Task 26
Writing about the Crusades - Task 27
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
4/12,22
Topic: Introduction to the Middle Ages and Feudalism (Standard H2.1)
I Can: describe how the Middle Ages began, and how life changed in Europe after the fall of Rome!
Classwork: 1) Log into student MasteryConnect for Islam / African quiz.
2) Read pages 664 - 672 in your textbook. Answer questions 1-5 on page 672. Be sure to
complete all a's, b's, and c's! This is Task #22.
3) Complete one of the two 'Middle Age Lesson 1 Enrichment' activities. Task #23.
4) Whole class, discuss the 'Roman Empire Map', reviewing the split, barbarian attacks,
the Franks settling down, and the subsequent attacks by the Vikings, Muslims, and
Magyars.
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
4/10,11
Topic: African Empires (Standards H2.1 and H2.3)
I Can: describe how resources, trade, religion, and family ties lead to the growth of various African
societies.
Classwork: 1) Whole class review the textbook pages 470 - 473, discussing the geography of Africa.
Focus on the map at the top of page 373, the images at the top of page 472, the map
on page 471, and review the vocabulary.
2) Students read / study 'Africa's Trading Empires'. Answer the 5 questions on the first
worksheet. This is task # 20.
3) Study the 'West African Empires' map and graphic.
4) Complete the 'African Empires Map and Questions'. Use information from the passage
and your textbook, pages 466 - 512 to help fill in and answer.
Place all answers in your notebook, even the map responses. This is task #21.
Homework: Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
4/8,9
Topic: Islamic Empires / African Empires (Standards H2.1 and H 2.3)
I Can:
Classwork: 1) Students, create a whole page 'Comparison Chart', filling in differences and similarities
between the birth and growth of Islam vs. Christianity. Use resources from last class, and
pages 380 - 402, Module 11.1-4 from your textbook - The Growth of Christianity. This is
Task #19.
2) Students view 'Ancient African Empires'. Using the video, 'Kingdoms of Africa Map', and
the 'Historical Overview' answer the 'questions 1-14'. This is Task #18.
Homework: Complete any unfinished classwork.
4/4,5
Topic: Islamic Empires (Standards H2.1, and H2.3)
I Can: describe the origin and expansion of the Islamic Empire, and identify cultural achievements of
the Muslims.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'The Life of Muhammad' animated video in order to refresh our memories
of Islam.
2) Students read / study 'The Islamic Empire', and complete the first multiple choice page
and the 3 questions on the Map page. This is task #16 in your notebook.
3) Students read / study 'Islam - Brief #3'.
4) Review, whole class, these 'Islamic Empire Notes'.
5) Listen to this 'Flocabulary - Islamic Empires'.
6) Students complete the 'Guided Reading Worksheets - The Rise of Islam'. Complete all
parts of each of the 4 lessons, except not any Challenge Activity.
These answers will be task #17 in your notebook.
Homework: Finish any uncompleted classwork!
4/2,3
Topic: Interim #3 (standards -all)
I Can: show mastery on topics from Ancient Greece and Rome by scoring well on Interim #3.
Classwork: 1) Students log into School Net and take the Interim.
2) After the interim is completed, students are to read pages 432-436 in their textbook,
Module 13, lesson 1.
Homework: Read for pleasure.
Topic: Social Studies EOG Review - for the 24th.
I Can:
Classwork: Review released tests located on the Released State Test tab above.
Homework: Social Studies State Test is 5/24! Be Prepared!!
5/20,21 (B/A Day)
Topic: Meso-American Test (All Standards)
I Can: I can perform well on today's test!
Classwork: Students complete test.
Homework: Prepare for End-of-Grade Tests!
5/16,17 (B/A Day)
Topic: Mesoamerica - Aztecs, Incas, Mayans (Standard G1.4)
I Can: compare the Aztec, Inca, and Mayan civilizations and identify how each used, modified, or
adapted to their environment!
Classwork: 1) Complete the 'Latin American Civilizations Chart' from last class. Refer to the resource
list from last class. This chart is Task #42.
Homework: Complete the Chart
Prepare for a Mesoamerican test next class! Complete and study this 'Mesoamerican
Civilizations Study Guide'. This is worth 5 points added to your test score, if complete
and accurate on test-day.
Prepare for End-of-Grade Tests!
5/14,15 (B/A Day)
Topic: Mesoamerica - Aztecs, Incas, Mayans (Standard G1.4)
I Can: compare the Aztec, Inca, and Mayan civilizations and identify how each used, modified, or
adapted to their environment!
Classwork: 1) Re-create the 'Latin American Civilizations Chart', whole page, in your notebook. Your
job will be to fill in the information fully and completely, using the resources listed below:
'The Aztec Notes'
'The Maya Notes'
'The Inca Notes'
'The Olmec Video'
Textbook - module #18, lesson #2 - page 619 for the Maya, lesson #3 - page 630 for the
Aztec, Lesson #4 - page 640 for the Inca, and lesson #1 - page 615 for the Olmec.
Homework: Complete the rows for the Maya and the Inca for today's work. The rest will be next
classes work.
Prepare for End-of-Grade-Tests!
5/10,13 (B/A Day)
Topic: Mesoamerica - Geography (Standard G1.4)
I Can: identify and locate the early civilizations of Mesoamerica. I can recognize the Olmec
civilization as the 'cultural hearth' of Mesoamerica, and describe their achievements
and reasons for decline.
Classwork: 1) View 'The First Americans' video.
2) Students read / study textbook pages 612 - 618. Answer the 'questions on page 618' -
- all of them, including the chart. Task #40.
3) Label your copy of the 'Mesoamerica Geography Map'. Task #41.
Homework: Complete all classwork.
Prepare for End-of-Grade-Tests!
5/8,9 (B/A Day)
Topic: The Reformation (Standards C1.2, H2.4 )
I Can: describe changes in the Christian Church as a result of the Reformation, and explain
Martin Luther's role in the Protestant Reformation!
Classwork: 1) View 'History 101: The Protestant Reformation'.
2) Read and complete the worksheets of 'The Protestant Reformation' history shorts.
The first worksheet, questions 1-5, is for turn-in, and the second worksheet's three
questions are Task #37.
3) Students read 'Martin Luther'. Answer the first 10 multiple choice questions on the
back of the Protestant Reformation answers, and then turn in! Then answer the
remaining five questions - Task #38. Then study the three 'Scenes From Luther's Life', identifying each scene, and explaining its significance in Luther's break from the
Roman Catholic Church. This is also part of Task #38.
4) View the 'Troubled Church' image, and write a paragraph explaining the meaning of
the illustration in relation to the Reformation. This is to be 1/2 of a page in length, and
is Task #39.
Homework: Complete all unfinished work!
5/6,7 (B/A Day)
Topic: The Renaissance (Standards C1.1, H2.4 )
I Can: define the Renaissance and explain how it led to changes to the culture of Europe!
Classwork: 1) Students review the 'Timeline to the Renaissance'. Whole class discussion.
2) View 'The Renaissance: How it Started', and 'The Renaissance' by Mr. Nicky.
3) Students read / study 'The Renaissance' History Short. Complete all of the attached
worksheets. (Total of 8 questions) Task #35
4) Using the History Short, the video, and the textbook - pages 712-738, create, and then
complete your whole page copy of 'the Renaissance Accomplishments Chart'.
Fill in at least three important facts for each section. This is Task #36.
Homework: Complete all unfinished work!
5/2,3 (B/A Day)
Topic: The Middle Ages - Test (All Standards)
I Can: show mastery on the Middle Ages Test by scoring an 80% or higher!
Classwork: 1) Review for our test either on-line or Module 19 in the textbook for a few minuets.
2) Log into Student Mastery Connect to begin your test - I will provide the code.
Homework: Prepare for notebook check next class! Check the Notebook Contents page to review
the Tasks.
4/29,30
Topic: The Middle Ages - Magna Carta / 100 Years War / the Black Death (Standards C&G1.2, H2.1, G1.2)
I Can: explain how the Magna Carta and the 100 Years War brought political changes to Europe,
and how the Black Death brought social change to Europe!
Classwork: 1) Log into you NCEdCloud account - Ed icon - module 19. Read pages 698 - 702.
'Magna Carta Causes Change in Europe'
'The Hundred Years' War'
'The Black Death'
Answer questions 1-3, A's and B's, on page 706.
2) Choose one activity from each option to complete. You can only choose one #1, one
#2, and one #3 from the entire list of activities.
Magna Carta Option: Task 32
1) 'King John and the Magna Carta'
2) 'Brain Pop - Magna Carta' - Watch the video, do the quiz, and click the activities button and
complete the vocabulary.
3) 'Magna Carta vs. U.S. Constitution'
100 Years War Option: Task 33
1) 'The 100 Years War'
2) 'Joan of Arc' - complete all.
3) 'Joan of Arc Poem' - You must log into your NCEdCloud account - Ed icon - Module 19.
Choose Joan of Arc and the 100 Years War.
The Back Death Option: Task 34
1) 'The Black Death Hits Europe' - complete all.
2) 'Brain Pop - Black Death' - Watch the video, do the quiz, and click the activities button and
choose between the graphic organizer or the vocabulary.
3) 'Black Plague - Fact or Fiction'
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3) Prepare for a Middle Ages Test next class!!
4/25,26
Topic: The Middle Ages - Christianity and Medieval Society (Standard H2.4)
I Can: describe the role of the Christian Church during the Middle Ages.
Classwork: 1) Students read 'The Church's Power Grows', and answer the questions that follow.
This is Task #28.
2) Study 'The Church's Power Grows Map', and answer the questions. This is part of
the above Task - #28.
3) Students review the 'Christianity and Medieval Society' reading, and create notes
about what you read. Task #29.
4) Complete the 'Guided Reading Workbook 19.5'. Task #30.
5) Students decide - 'Popes vs. Kings: A Grudge Match'. Task #31.
6) Maybe - Check with me first.
Choose one of 'The Church's Power Grows Extension Activities' to complete.
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
3) Start preparing for a Middle Ages Test - not next class, but the next!
4/23,24
Topic: The Middle Ages - Feudalism / the Crusades (Standards C1.3, H2.1)
I Can: describe the social structure during the Middle Ages, and also describe aspect of the Crusades.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'Life in the Middle Ages - Social Structure'.
2) Students read 'The Crusades'.
3) Complete the 'Crusade Worksheets', in your notebook:
A Fight for the Holy Land - Task 24
5 W's Chart - Task 25
Compare and Contrast - Task 26
Writing about the Crusades - Task 27
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
4/12,22
Topic: Introduction to the Middle Ages and Feudalism (Standard H2.1)
I Can: describe how the Middle Ages began, and how life changed in Europe after the fall of Rome!
Classwork: 1) Log into student MasteryConnect for Islam / African quiz.
2) Read pages 664 - 672 in your textbook. Answer questions 1-5 on page 672. Be sure to
complete all a's, b's, and c's! This is Task #22.
3) Complete one of the two 'Middle Age Lesson 1 Enrichment' activities. Task #23.
4) Whole class, discuss the 'Roman Empire Map', reviewing the split, barbarian attacks,
the Franks settling down, and the subsequent attacks by the Vikings, Muslims, and
Magyars.
Homework: 1) Finish all classwork.
2) Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
4/10,11
Topic: African Empires (Standards H2.1 and H2.3)
I Can: describe how resources, trade, religion, and family ties lead to the growth of various African
societies.
Classwork: 1) Whole class review the textbook pages 470 - 473, discussing the geography of Africa.
Focus on the map at the top of page 373, the images at the top of page 472, the map
on page 471, and review the vocabulary.
2) Students read / study 'Africa's Trading Empires'. Answer the 5 questions on the first
worksheet. This is task # 20.
3) Study the 'West African Empires' map and graphic.
4) Complete the 'African Empires Map and Questions'. Use information from the passage
and your textbook, pages 466 - 512 to help fill in and answer.
Place all answers in your notebook, even the map responses. This is task #21.
Homework: Be ready for your Social Studies Notebook Check-in. Check dates on the Notebook
Contents tab above.
4/8,9
Topic: Islamic Empires / African Empires (Standards H2.1 and H 2.3)
I Can:
Classwork: 1) Students, create a whole page 'Comparison Chart', filling in differences and similarities
between the birth and growth of Islam vs. Christianity. Use resources from last class, and
pages 380 - 402, Module 11.1-4 from your textbook - The Growth of Christianity. This is
Task #19.
2) Students view 'Ancient African Empires'. Using the video, 'Kingdoms of Africa Map', and
the 'Historical Overview' answer the 'questions 1-14'. This is Task #18.
Homework: Complete any unfinished classwork.
4/4,5
Topic: Islamic Empires (Standards H2.1, and H2.3)
I Can: describe the origin and expansion of the Islamic Empire, and identify cultural achievements of
the Muslims.
Classwork: 1) Students view 'The Life of Muhammad' animated video in order to refresh our memories
of Islam.
2) Students read / study 'The Islamic Empire', and complete the first multiple choice page
and the 3 questions on the Map page. This is task #16 in your notebook.
3) Students read / study 'Islam - Brief #3'.
4) Review, whole class, these 'Islamic Empire Notes'.
5) Listen to this 'Flocabulary - Islamic Empires'.
6) Students complete the 'Guided Reading Worksheets - The Rise of Islam'. Complete all
parts of each of the 4 lessons, except not any Challenge Activity.
These answers will be task #17 in your notebook.
Homework: Finish any uncompleted classwork!
4/2,3
Topic: Interim #3 (standards -all)
I Can: show mastery on topics from Ancient Greece and Rome by scoring well on Interim #3.
Classwork: 1) Students log into School Net and take the Interim.
2) After the interim is completed, students are to read pages 432-436 in their textbook,
Module 13, lesson 1.
Homework: Read for pleasure.