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Mesopotamia - Unit Test Review Kahoot!  in Google Classroom

Mesopotamia - Unit Test Review Kahoot!

Play the Kahoot! test review game as many times a you can.  
You will need to play at least one (1) time under your real name.  
Take a screenshot of your final score. 
Attach it and TURN IN.

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Hammurabi's Codes in Google Classroom

Hammurabi's Codes

*This assignment is a hard copy.*


Directions: Complete each step below: 

STEP 1: Read each of Hammurabi’s laws listed below.  

STEP 2:  As you read, draw a symbol in the first box to annotate your reactions to the law.  

STEP 3:  In the last box, do you agree/disagree with the law?  EXPLAIN your thinking to earn full points. 
STEP 4:  AFTER reading the laws and completing the chart, answer the questions. REFERENCE or IDENTIFY the law in your answer.

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4 Empires of Mesopotamia in Google Classroom

4 Empires of Mesopotamia

Complete each part of the packet.  Part 1 - Note Guide Akkadians and Babylonians; Part 2 - Note Guide Assyrians & Neo-Babylonians; Part 3 - Processing Activity

DUE TUE, 12/20 EOD

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Week 16 - Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 16 - Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh in Google Classroom

The Epic of Gilgamesh

*This is a hard copy assignment.*
Part I - Primary Source Reading 
Directions:  Complete each step below: 
STEP 1:  Read silently along as the introduction and the excerpt of the story, The Epic of Gilgamesh, is read aloud to the class.  
STEP 2: During the class discussion, answer the questions below: 
 
Part II - Secondary Source Reading 
Directions:  Complete each step below: 
STEP 1:  Watch the video that gives details and insights about The Epic of Gilgamesh.  Read the text as it reads to you. 
STEP 2:  Answer the questions below:

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Characteristics of a Civilization - Packet in Google Classroom

Characteristics of a Civilization - Packet

*This is a hard copy assignment.*Directions:  Complete each part per the directions. 
Part I - Informational Text Reading 
5.2 - 5.4 (Mon, 12/5)
5.5 - 5.7 (Tues, 12/6)
5.8 - 5.10 (Wed, 12, 7) *Finish any uncompleted notes
Part II - Check for Understanding (Thu, 12/8)
Create a Thinking Map for Ancient Sumer
Part III -  Apply My Knowledge (Thu, 12/8)
Create a Thinking Map for the United States in 2022

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Week 15:  Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 15: Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS.

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Geography Challenge - Characteristics of a Civilization  in Google Classroom

Geography Challenge - Characteristics of a Civilization

*This is a hard copy assignment.  

Directions:  Use the ancient world atlas to answer the questions.  

DUE TODAY EOC - If it is not turned in, present students will automatically receive a zero.

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My Name in Cuneiform  in Google Classroom

My Name in Cuneiform

**This assignment has an attachment AND a hard copy to turn in.**


STEP 1:  Go to the website for Penn Museum to write your name in cuneiform.
STEP 2:  Type your first and last name. 
STEP 3:  Type your initials. 
STEP 4:  Click on the blue “Inscribe” button. 
STEP 5:  Screenshot your name in cuneiform. STEP 6:  Draw your name, based on your screenshot, in cuneiform below:
STEP 7:  Attach your screenshot to the assignment on Google Classroom. 
STEP 8:  Turn in your screenshot on Google Classroom. 
STEP 9:  Turn in this assignment to the wire in-box.

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Week 14: Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 14: Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS.

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Mesopotamia VOCAB - Pt. 2 in Google Classroom

Mesopotamia VOCAB - Pt. 2

*This is a hard copy assignment. 

Directions:  As a whole class, write the class definition for each vocabulary word.  

Your task is to complete the VOCAB chart. 
Take the class definition and put it into your own words to the best of your ability.  DO NOT GOOGLE THE DEFINITIONS! 
Insert a visual example. You may Google ideas for your visual example.  Picture, images, or clip art may be used. 
Do I understand this term? - Rate your understanding
How do I rate my understanding? 
 ****I completely understand and can correctly use this term in social studies context
***I understand this term
**I am a bit shaky with this term
*I have no clue what you are talking about

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Mesopotamia - Mapping Activity  in Google Classroom

Mesopotamia - Mapping Activity

Complete all four (4) steps on the slideshow assignment. 
Use the physical maps on the slideshow as a reference. 
Be sure you are using accurate spelling and colors per the directions. 
Look over the assignment BEFORE you turn it in. 
TURN IN on Google Classroom.

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Early Humans - Test Review  in Google Classroom

Early Humans - Test Review

Directions:  Play the review game at least one time each day for the next week to prepare for the Unit Test.  
- Take a screenshot of your highest score.  Your screenshot MUST show your name so I can clearly identify you and include the entire page. 
UNIT TEST - MON, 11/21

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Week 13:  Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 13: Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS.

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Week 12:  Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 12: Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS.

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Early Humans - Test Review Slides Activity  in Google Classroom

Early Humans - Test Review Slides Activity

Complete each slide per the directions and steps.  

STEP 1:  Go through each slide and answer the prompts that you can without looking at any of your class resources or asking a peer for assistance. STEP 2:  Use your resources to complete the remaining prompts. 
STEP 3:  Ask your peers for help ONLY AFTER you have complete STEPS 1 & 2. 
STEP 4:  See Mrs. AF to self-correct your answers.
AFTER complete each slide and self-correcting TURN IN on Google Classroom.

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Mesopotamia - VOCAB Pt. I in Google Classroom

Mesopotamia - VOCAB Pt. I

*This is a hard copy assignment. 

Directions:  As a whole class, write the class definition for each vocabulary word.  

Your task is to complete the VOCAB chart. 
Take the class definition and put it into your own words to the best of your ability.  DO NOT GOOGLE THE DEFINITIONS! 
Insert a visual example. You may Google ideas for your visual example.  Picture, images, or clip art may be used. 
Do I understand this term? - Rate your understanding
How do I rate my understanding? 
 ****I completely understand and can correctly use this term in social studies context
***I understand this term
**I am a bit shaky with this term
*I have no clue what you are talking about

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Paleolithic vs. Neolithic - Compare/Contrast in Google Classroom

Paleolithic vs. Neolithic - Compare/Contrast

*This is hard copy assignment + an online game that requires a screenshot.


Part I - Compare/Contrast
Directions:  Identify each event as Paleolithic, Neolithic, or Both.  Use your Paleolithic Era - Note Guide & Neolithic Era - Note Guide as a reference. 
Part II - Interactive Review Game
-Click on the link to play the interactive review game.  
-Keep playing the game until you have reached a score of at least $500,000.  
-Screenshot your final score of $500,000 or higher.  
-Attach it to Google Classroom and turn in.

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Hunter-Gatherers to Civilizations - Flow Map in Google Classroom

Hunter-Gatherers to Civilizations - Flow Map

*This is a hard copy assignment.*
Part I - Flow Map
Directions:  Create the flow map to sequence events from hunter-gatherers to the beginning of civilizations. 

Part II - Add Details to Flow Map
Directions:  After creating the outline of your flow map, add details to each event on your sequence. 
-One factual detail that represents the event.  2) One visual representation or image that gives an example of the event. 
-Spelling, neatness, and personal best effort are part of your final grade. 
-Use your Paleolithic and Neolithic Era - Note Guides as a resource. 
-Use Google Search for images and visuals

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Week 11:  Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 11: Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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Neolithic Era - Stonehenge  in Google Classroom

Neolithic Era - Stonehenge

*This assignment is a hard copy assignment.*


Part I - Video:  



Part II - Fill-in-the-BlankDirections:  After watching the video, use the word bank to fill-in-the-blanks to make accurate sentences and paragraphs about Stonehenge. Each word will be used only once.

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Neolithic Era - Review  in Google Classroom

Neolithic Era - Review

* This is a hard copy assignment. 


Part I - Review
Directions:  Use your Neolithic Era - Note Guide as a resource to answer the questions.  Write your answers in complete sentences using TTQA. 


Part II - Investigate Neolithic Trade
Directions:  Use your Google search engine to find information about trade during Neolithic times.  Search:  What did Neolithic people trade?  Pick two (2) and complete the chart on the assignment.  

DUE THU, 11/10 EOD

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Week 10:  Warm-Up in Google Classroom

Week 10: Warm-Up

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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Early Humans - Crossword in Google Classroom

Early Humans - Crossword

*This is a hard copy assignment. 


Directions:  Match the correct key terms and key ideas from the Early Humans unit to the definitions.  Write the word in the appropriate boxes.

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Early Humans VOCAB - Pt. II  in Google Classroom

Early Humans VOCAB - Pt. II

*This is a hard copy assignment. 



Directions:  As a whole class, write the class definition for each vocabulary word.  

Your task is to complete the VOCAB chart. 
Take the class definition and put it into your own words to the best of your ability.  DO NOT GOOGLE THE DEFINITIONS! 
Insert a visual example. You may Google ideas for your visual example.  Picture, images, or clip art may be used. 
Do I understand this term? - Rate your understanding
How do I rate my understanding? 
 ****I completely understand and can correctly use this term in social studies context
***I understand this term
**I am a bit shaky with this term
*I have no clue what you are talking about

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Agricultural Revolution - BrainPop in Google Classroom

Agricultural Revolution - BrainPop

Directions:  Students will the entire class period to complete three (3) steps: 

1) Watch the video/movie on the Agricultural Revolution. 
2) Take the REVIEW QUIZ. 

Screenshot your final score. 

3) Take the GRADED QUIZ. 

Screenshot your final score. 

4) Attach BOTH screenshots to Google Classroom & TURN IN. 

5) Extra time in class? Go to the game section on BrainPop and pick on to play

If you DO NOT turn it in TODAY you will receive a 0.

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Paleolithic Era - Review  in Google Classroom

Paleolithic Era - Review

This is a hard copy assignment. 


Part I - True/False
Directions:  Read each statement about the Paleolithic Era. Use your Paleolithic Era - Note Guide as a reference.  Write the word TRUE or FALSE on the line provided. 

Part II - Check for Understanding. 
Directions:  Answer each question in complete sentences using the TTQA (Turn the Question Around) technique.  Use your Paleolithic Era - Note Guide as a reference. 

DUE WED, 11/02 EOD ---> TURN into the IN BOX at the front of the classroom.  MARK AS DONE on Google Classroom.

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Week 9: Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 9: Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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History vs. the Past - Days 1, 2 & 3 in Google Classroom

History vs. the Past - Days 1, 2 & 3

This is a hard copy assignment that is a packet. 

Day 1 - 10/24:  Guided Notes & Activity #1  See the directions on the packet. 

Day 2 - 10/25 - Informational Text Reading - Looking for Bias in Historical Texts
Day 3 - 10/26 - Check for Understanding - Paragraph Writing Compare/Contrast History vs. the Past

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Paleolithic to Neolithic - Note Guide & Ticket Out the Door in Google Classroom

Paleolithic to Neolithic - Note Guide & Ticket Out the Door

Step 1:  Students complete the guided notes during the class discussion about the Paleolithic Era and transition to the Neolithic Era of early humans. *This is a hard copy assignment and should be kept as a resource for the entire Early Humans Unit. 

Step 2:  Students complete the TICKET OUT THE DOOR.  Failure to TURN IN the Ticket Out the Door BEFORE leaving class will result in a zero.  *Be sure to turn it in before you leave class. ** This is a hard copy assignment.

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Understanding History - Informational Text Reading in Google Classroom

Understanding History - Informational Text Reading

This is a hard copy assignment.  Turn into the IN BOX and MARK as DONE on Google Classroom. 
Directions:  Follow each step on the slideshow and directions to complete the reading activity.

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Week 8 - Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 8 - Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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5 Themes of Geography & Time - Kahoot! Quiz Review in Google Classroom

5 Themes of Geography & Time - Kahoot! Quiz Review

Play the Kahoot! game as many times as you can to prepare for the quiz. Take a screenshot of your final score.  ATTACH IT to Google Classroom and TURN IN. 




QUIZ #1 is on THU, 10/20.

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Early Humans - VOCAB Pt. I  in Google Classroom

Early Humans - VOCAB Pt. I

Directions:  As a whole class, write the class definition for each vocabulary word.  

Your task is to complete the VOCAB chart. 
Take the class definition and put it into your own words to the best of your ability.  DO NOT GOOGLE THE DEFINITIONS! 
Insert a visual example. You may Google ideas for your visual example.  Picture, images, or clip art may be used. 
Do I understand this term? - Rate your understanding
How do I rate my understanding? 
 ****I completely understand and can correctly use this term in social studies context
***I understand this term
**I am a bit shaky with this term
*I have no clue what you are talking about

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Week 7 - Weekly Warm Ups in Google Classroom

Week 7 - Weekly Warm Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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Time & Calendars - Thinking Map (Bubble Map) in Google Classroom

Time & Calendars - Thinking Map (Bubble Map)

This is a hard copy assignment: 


Pt. I - Create a Thinking MapDirections:  During the class discussion, creating a Thinking Map that describes characteristics of human use of calendars over time. Use the requirements on the assignment rubric.


Pt. II - Summarize Your Thinking MapDirections:  Write a summary about the Thinking Map you created.  Use the requirements on the summary rubric.

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Time and Calendars - Informational Text Reading in Google Classroom

Time and Calendars - Informational Text Reading

This assignment is a hard copy assignment: 



Pt. I - Informational Text Reading Directions:  Read the informational text about time and the use of calendars in the Western world.  As you read, underline OR highlight the main idea in each paragraph.

Pt. II - Reading Comprehension
Directions:  Read each question below.  Use the informational text to accurately answer the question.  Please write in complete sentences with the question in your answer. 

Example:  Who uses the Western calendar today?  
Answer:  Most people in the world use the Western calendar today.    

   The question is rewritten as part of your answer.  This is called TTQA - 
Turning The Question Around to be a part of your answer.  It makes your 
statement sentence stronger.  **This should become a routine when you answer questions. **

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Creating a Timeline - Timeline of Humans on Earth in Google Classroom

Creating a Timeline - Timeline of Humans on Earth

Carefully follow ALL of the directions to create your first timeline.  We will work on this everyday in class, except Thursday.  The tentative DUE DATE is FRI, 10/07, EOD. (REMIDER:  Friday is a 1/2 Day.)

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Week 6:  Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 6: Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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Camp Chromebook - Phishing & Cyber Security in Google Classroom

Camp Chromebook - Phishing & Cyber Security

Watch the video and complete the online QUIZ y the end of RTI today.  

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Week 5 - Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Week 5 - Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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Time - Practicing a Timeline in Google Classroom

Time - Practicing a Timeline

Put 10 events of YOUR LIFE in chronological order. What happened 1, 2, 3, etc. 
Type in the event in your life.  Put in the number it is on the timeline 1, 2, 3 etc. 
Take a screenshot of your final product and upload it Google Classroom for points.

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Time - Chronological Order in Google Classroom

Time - Chronological Order

Please put the events in chronological order (1, 2, 3, ...).  Next, self-correct your answers.  This assignment will be used to create your first timeline.

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Time - Review Worksheet in Google Classroom

Time - Review Worksheet

Directions:  Today, students will demonstrate their spatial understanding of time.  Use the information in the chart and your prior knowledge to answer each question.  Turn into the IN BOX and “Mark as Done” on Google Classroom once you have completed the assignment.  DUE TODAY EOC

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Time - Vocab  in Google Classroom

Time - Vocab

Directions:  Use the "Insert Text" feature on the Google Slide to add the vocabulary term and the academic definition.  

Your task is to complete the VOCAB chart. 
Take the class definition and put it into your own words to the best of your ability.  DO NOT GOOGLE THE DEFINITIONS! 
Insert a visual example. You may Google to insert your visual example.  Picture, images, or clip art may be used. 
Do I understand this term? - Rate your understanding
How do I rate my understanding? 
 ****I completely understand and can correctly use this term in social studies context
***I understand this term
**I am a bit shaky with this term
*I have no clue what you are talking about

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Time - 2 Column Notes & Application of Knowledge in Google Classroom

Time - 2 Column Notes & Application of Knowledge

Directions:  During the class discussion, complete the 2 Column Notes.  Next, use the notes to apply your knowledge about time.

This is a hard copy worksheet assignment.  


**Students need this assignment completed for the START of class on Wed, 9/28.  We will self-correct as a class to check our understanding and application of spatial concepts.

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The Five Themes of Geography - Review  in Google Classroom

The Five Themes of Geography - Review

Directions:   Complete each step below for the 5 Themes of Geography. 
STEP 1: Write the class definition. (Use your 2 Column Notes to assist you.
STEP 2:  Write an example of the word. DO NOT use the examples we used in class. Think of your own.
STEP 3:  Sketch an image that represents the word.  (You are NOT being graded on your artistic ability.) You are being graded on your application of knowledge.
STEP 4:  On Google Classroom, go to the assignment 5 Themes of Geography - Review.  Click “Mark as Done”.
STEP 5: Turn the completed worksheet into the IN BOX at the front of the classroom.

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Call & Response Poll in Google Classroom

Call & Response Poll

As we wait for class to start, click on the link to take the poll of the Call & Response options for Social Studies.  

Select your top three choices for the class call & response that you would like to use to get the class's attention and come to a volume zero.

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Weekly Warm-ups in Google Classroom

Weekly Warm-ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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The Five Themes of Geography  in Google Classroom

The Five Themes of Geography

Part I - 
Directions:  Complete the notes on the 5 Themes of Geography during the class discussion. Use the “Insert Text” feature on Google Slides to take notes. 

Part II - 
SUMMARY:  In paragraph format, identify the 5 Themes of Geography? Describe each theme and give one (1) accurate example of the theme.  YOU MUST WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.  Use capital letters and punctuation.

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Camp Chromebook - Digital Citizenship in Google Classroom

Camp Chromebook - Digital Citizenship


The internet is a wild place. There is tons of information, pictures, and more being exchanged. Some of it is nice. Lots of it is not. Messages sent over the internet is also massive. This gives users access and lots of choices on how to act. 

In this module, learn about some of the steps to take to ensure that you are representing yourself well and protecting yourself while online. Cyberbullying is a real concern for pre-teens, teens, and adults that use the internet. 

In this module, you will have the opportunity learn about cyberbullying through some introduction, some reading, and a quick quiz. This module, while not as exciting as others, is an essential module for developing an understanding of how we must act online. 

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Studying for the World Map Quiz in Google Classroom

Studying for the World Map Quiz

Students will play an interactive game placing the names of the continents and oceans on a spinning globe.  Move the label for each continent and ocean to the correct location.   Take a screenshot of your highest score.  Attach is to Google Classroom under this assignment and turn it in for points. 


*Note:  The game is very picky about where the labels are placed.

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US Constitution - BrainPop Activity  in Google Classroom

US Constitution - BrainPop Activity

Happy Constitution Day Celebration!! The US Constitution, our framework for government, was ratified (approved) on September 17, 1789.  Because of this historic moment, the State of Michigan celebrated Constitution Day on 9/17 every year.  This year, 9/17, fell on the weekend; therefore, we are celebrating today.  

Your activity today is has multiple steps and purposes: 
1) Students need to become familiar with the BrainPop website as a learning tool.
2) Students will watch the short video on the US Constitution. 
3) Students will next use the information in the video to complete the Review. (*Students are required to take a screenshot of the score on the Review and attach it to Google Classroom for points earned.)
4) Finally, students will use the information from the video and the review activity to take a "graded" quiz.   (*Students are required to take a screenshot of the score on the "Graded" Quiz and attach it to Google Classroom for points earned.)

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The World - Mapping Quiz in Google Classroom

The World - Mapping Quiz

Look at the hard copy of the World Map.  Match the letter to the correct continent or ocean on the map.  DO NOT WRITE ON THE MAP.  Only answers on the Google Form will be scored.

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Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!

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The World Map in Google Classroom

The World Map

Directions:  Label the World Map with the seven continents and five major bodies of water.  Use the "Insert Text" feature on the Google Slide to label. Next, self-correct your map when we review it as a whole class.

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Creating a World Map in Google Classroom

Creating a World Map

Directions:  Complete each step on the hard copy of the World World Map.  Use your best personal effort and neatness. Follow the steps to maximize points earned.

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Interactive World Mapping - Activity  in Google Classroom

Interactive World Mapping - Activity

Directions:  Use the link to access the Interactive World Map.  Follow each step to complete the mapping activity. 

STEP 1:  Click on the link to access the Interactive World Map. 
https://mrnussbaum.com/interactive-continents-click-and-learn

STEP 2:  One at a time, click on each of the seven (7) continents.  

STEP 3:  Look at the factual information about the continent you clicked on.  Write a minimum of three (3) facts about the continent in the correct location on the chart below. 
STEP 4:  Repeat steps 1 - 3 for each continent.

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Syllabus Scavenger Hunt in Google Classroom

Syllabus Scavenger Hunt

Directions:  Use the Social Studies Class syllabus, class discussion, and items around the classroom to find the answers to the Scavenger Hunt questions.  You do not need to write in complete sentences for this assignment.  Type your answers in a color OTHER than BLACK.

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Navigation & Bookmarks in Google Classroom

Navigation & Bookmarks

Watch the videos and then complete each activity to learn how to navigate and bookmark on your Chromebook. 

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Who Am I? Cartoon Strip - Activity in Google Classroom

Who Am I? Cartoon Strip - Activity

Use the rubric and directions as a guide to create a cartoon strip about yourself.  Reminder:  A cartoon strip has both words and images and includes neatness and your personal best effort. 

We will work on this in class on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week.  DUE THU, 9/08 EOD (End of Day)

Due:

Weekly Warm-Ups in Google Classroom

Weekly Warm-Ups

DIRECTIONS: ​Write the question(s) and your response to the Warm-Up prompt(s) each day. Points are earned for writing down the question(s), giving a full answer, and turning the completed Warm-Up sheet in on Friday by the deadline.
 *If absent from class, type ABSENT on the day you were gone.
 **If you arrived late to class and missed the warm-up, type LATE TO CLASS. 
Failure to write absent or late to class will result in a loss of points. Communication is key!