Friday, February 14, 2014

The Bubonic Plague

Step 1: Together, we will watch Mankind, the Story of Us: The Plague. As you watch, post any questions you have in the comments section of today's lesson.

Step 2: Which of you have also come down with the plague?

Homework:
Read and annotate D41 HW | The Bubonic Plague.
Please submit the D41 homework completion form when you are finished.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

The Crusades: A Holy War for Money & Power?

Cover one side and then the other. Who is who?
War is two sides of the same coin...
everyone thinks they are fighting for a just cause.
Objective: Tributes of 2018 will be able to describe the three most important periods of the Crusades, as well as each ones causes and ultimate results.

Step 1: Do now.
Make a copy of Today's class notes and complete the DO NOW section.

Step 2: Guided notes.
(If you are absent or missed something, make sure you go through the Powerpoint yourself and reach out to a teammates or myself if you need clarification on anything!).



Homework (All Homerooms!):

You won't have Social Studies tomorrow (2/13) due to parent conferences, but we still need to get through the Crusades so we can talk about the Bubonic Plague!! So, please complete the following (Don't worry, it's due on Friday):

1. Crusades overview. Make a copy of the document, double click each section to allow you to fill out the chart. Information for the OVERVIEW section can be found in your handwritten notes this week; CAUSES and RESULTS can be found in today's 1/12 powerpoint and digital notes.

As you are filling out this chart, think about:
What ideas go together? What can you compare or contrast?
You are making a study guide for yourself of the crusades.. so be thorough!

2. Answer a few checks for understanding and Turn in your Crusades overview here.

3. Continue studying for the Geography Benchmark: Europe, Africa, and Middle East. (Remember to have paper practice tests signed by parent and turned in for each day of homework-- this is were most of you are losing points.)