Watch the video clip from the movie Amazing Grace. WARM UP: What is Olaudah Equiano referring to when he says, “Irons to the Fire?” amazinggrace_can-do-both_320x180 We finished the SLAVERY CLOZE the GAPS and started SLAVERY THEN AND NOW – CLICK HERE. Most classes are on the 5-6th slide.
Category: Class of 2012
Happy 2nd Bday, Blog!
http://bit.ly/H9IcL6 Anthony in D pd reminded me that our blog was 2 years old. Thanks, Ant! 😀 He suggested we celebrate! Mr. Z and his classes celebrated their blog’s 1st birthday by adopting a virtual pet for their blog, a pig, named Don. Visit Mr. Z’s 8th grade Math blog to meet their virtual pet Read More…
SLaVeRY CSI
The following CSI led students through a crime scene to analyze “evidence.” Students examined evidence to determined which crime was committed by drawing conclusions. I used primary sources (eyewitness accounts) like Olaudah Equiano, to identify 5 “artifacts” that could be put together like a puzzle. Tell us what you thought about our CSI. Did you Read More…
1 versus the Class: God, Glory, and Gold
Play the Game by clicking on the picture. Thanks again to Mr. Kindred for sharing what has become 8Y’s Game of Choice! Visit his class blog by clicking here.
LAs CAsAs CArEs, SEpULvEdA DOEsN’T
Use the game to test your knowledge of the words and deeds of Las Casas and Sepulveda. Refer to the reading in your textbook as a resource. LAS CASAS CARES & SEPULVEDA DOESN'T!? GAME SHOW View more presentations from bkind2animals. STRIVE FOR ACCURACY: CLICK HERE FOR THE LAS CASAS CARES GOOGLE DOC.
StuDY GuiDe aND C Y O A
The Test is scheduled for next Friday, March 9th. The CYOA is also due Friday. Tips for Success and Understanding: You have 7 days. Make smart choices by breaking the work up into small parts each day. Review Blog Posts from this Unit. Read the entire blog post and watch video clips embedded in the Read More…
A DiSeaSe oF THe HeaRT…
Use the following slideshow to complete the Conquistador Cards and categorize them according to AZTECS or INCAS in the Pocket Book Foldable. Refer back to the assigned readings p. 101-106; 112-113. Conquistadors View more PowerPoint from bkind2animals Click HERE for MOBILE DEVICES.
Age of Exploration
Use the notes starting on p. 4 to fill in your Explorers Chart for Spain, France, England, and the Dutch (Netherlands). Age Of Exploration Map Notes View more presentations from bkind2animals Do you have a Mobile Device? Click Here for the MAPTASTIC! GOOGLE DOC.
POV: Columbus
The Old World and New World COLLIDE View more PowerPoint from bkind2animals Unable to view the slideshow from your mobile device? Click here for the link to slideshare.
GoD, GLoRY, and GoLD
God, Glory, and Gold Packets were distributed WEDNESDAY, 2/15 for this HISTORICAL ERA (Era 1: Many Worlds Meet) Societies in Europe, Africa, and the Americas were (and still are) greatly affected by geographical, political and economic forces. Student Goals for Historical ERA 1: •Use geographic representations to compare information about people, places, and events in Read More…