Daily Assignments
5/20 to 6/7
Classes completed a book study on the novel, Diamonds in the Shadow.
Classes completed a book study on the novel, Diamonds in the Shadow.
5/17
Classes took their Document Based Quiz worth two informal grades.
Classes took their Document Based Quiz worth two informal grades.
5/16
Classes played Heads Up to review information covered for the entire year.
Classes played Heads Up to review information covered for the entire year.
5/13 - 5/15
Classes worked to complete review documents from our major topics this school year. (These review documents can be found in Google Classroom)
Classes worked to complete review documents from our major topics this school year. (These review documents can be found in Google Classroom)
5/10
Classes worked on a simulation activity to help them learn the importance of Financial Literacy.
Classes worked on a simulation activity to help them learn the importance of Financial Literacy.
5/9
Classes took their Mock Final Exam.
Classes took their Mock Final Exam.
5/8
Classes learned some important vocabulary terms associated with Financial Literacy.
Classes learned some important vocabulary terms associated with Financial Literacy.
5/7
Classes learned about the role of banks and the Federal Reserve in our personal finances.
Classes learned about the role of banks and the Federal Reserve in our personal finances.
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5/6
Classes had discussions centered around the responses to the interviews about the events of September 11, 2001.
Classes had discussions centered around the responses to the interviews about the events of September 11, 2001.
5/3
Classes learned about the events of September 11, 2001.
Classes learned about the events of September 11, 2001.
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5/2
Classes learned about the impact of terrorism around the world, and they learned about examples of terrorism.
Classes learned about the impact of terrorism around the world, and they learned about examples of terrorism.
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4/25 to 4/30
Classes continued working on the Globalization Menu of Assignments, which are due on Thursday, May 2. (These assignments can be found in Google Classroom)
Classes continued working on the Globalization Menu of Assignments, which are due on Thursday, May 2. (These assignments can be found in Google Classroom)
4/24
Classes finished the movie about Nelson Mandela and then were introduced to our next unit, Globalization. (The assignment for this unit can be found in Google Classroom)
Classes finished the movie about Nelson Mandela and then were introduced to our next unit, Globalization. (The assignment for this unit can be found in Google Classroom)
4/22 to 4/24
Classes watched the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom to give them a better understanding of the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela.
Classes watched the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom to give them a better understanding of the life and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela.
4/15 to 4/19
SPRING BREAK - No classes
SPRING BREAK - No classes
4/12
Class took their test for our Decolonization Unit.
Class took their test for our Decolonization Unit.
4/11
Classes reviewed for their test on Decolonization. (Review materials can be found in Google Classroom)
Classes reviewed for their test on Decolonization. (Review materials can be found in Google Classroom)
4/10
Classes learned about apartheid in South Africa and the long fight of Nelson Mandela to bring it to an end.
Classes learned about apartheid in South Africa and the long fight of Nelson Mandela to bring it to an end.
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4/9
Classes learned about the purpose of blood diamonds and how child soldiers are used in conflicts in Africa and around the world. (This assignment can be found in Google Classroom)
Classes learned about the purpose of blood diamonds and how child soldiers are used in conflicts in Africa and around the world. (This assignment can be found in Google Classroom)
4/8
Classes learned about the genocide that occurred in Rwanda.
Classes learned about the genocide that occurred in Rwanda.
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4/5
Classes learned about Gandhi and his fight for independence in India.
Classes learned about Gandhi and his fight for independence in India.
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4/4
Classes were introduced to our next topic, Decolonization. They learned about the challenges that countries faced once independent from their colonial rulers.
Classes were introduced to our next topic, Decolonization. They learned about the challenges that countries faced once independent from their colonial rulers.
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4/1 to 4/3
Classes worked on completing a one-pager to tell the story of the Cultural Revolution. This will count as their assessment for this unit.
Classes worked on completing a one-pager to tell the story of the Cultural Revolution. This will count as their assessment for this unit.
3/29
Classes created a version of Mao's Little Red Book. Check Google Classroom for exact instructions from your teacher.