Authors: Ashley, Lindsay, David This past Friday, Ms.D treated us to a visit from a WWII reenactor. Brad, a former student of Ms. D’s, is a twenty year old WWII reenactor with a strong passion. When he was younger, Brad was very fond of Black Ops and other video games which ignited his interest in Read More…
Category: Class of 2013
Our Guest, WWII Reenactor
In recognition of Memorial Day, this Friday we will welcome World War II Reenactor and alum, Brad W. to our Social Studies classes. Please post a comment welcoming Brad to our classes. Want to ask Brad questions regarding WWII reenactments? Complete the Google Form below. Brad and his family attended a Veterans Recognition Read More…
Comfort to Discontent + Au Revoir, France!
MONDAY-TUESDAY We begin our comparison of present and historical contexts of Freedom of the Press. Please view the slideshow and the videos that follow. This lesson also uses Chester the Crab’s history based comix on John Peter Zenger. Click on the CHESTER COMIX below to complete p.1 of the “From Colonies to Country” Packet. WHAT Read More…
LuCKY…13!
LET’S RECAP: We previewed our new packet, Lucky 13 last FRIDAY. The BrainPop video, Thirteen Colonies, provided a short overview of the factors (PEGS:political, economy, geography and social) that influenced the development of the 3 Colonial Regions. The video was a springboard for analyzing and interpreting a Map, Making A Living. MAP SAMPLES may be Read More…
When 8 Girls Lied…
WARM UP FOLDABLE TOPIC: Salem Witch Trials: What makes you afraid? Scapegoating is sprinkled throughout history and continues even today. Provide examples of Scapegoating in current events or the recent past. Time travel back to 1692. Based on this primary source quote explain Puritan society’s expectations for children. “Ah, children, be afraid of going prayerless Read More…
Jamestown CYOA REFLECT
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The Jamestown Journey: Choose Your Own App
Goal: Create a product (song, book, photo collage, movie, comic, etc) that communicates understanding of people’s words and deeds and events in time. Focus: Jamestown settlement This is a collaborative project Directions: FIRST: Preview the 9 events you will use for your project. SECOND: Discuss app preferences and complete the Google Form below. THIRD: Plan Read More…
Jamestown: No Work, No Food
This Week: 1) BrainPop Pocahontas video clip and ActiVote Quiz Game – This will be a CLASS WAR! CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO. 2) CRAB WALK THROUGH JAMESTOWN AND PLYMOUTH–Click HERE FOR GOOGLE DOC. First: Preview the Comic Images and Timeline in top right. Second: Preview the Questions Last: Read for a Read More…
If At First You Don’t Succeed…Try, Try Again
WEDNESDAY The first 2 activities will provide you with the background knowledge for our CSI. If you interact during the activities your Active Listening and Literacy Skills (comprehension, interpret/analyze text and images) will improve. 1) BrainPop Queen Elizabeth I and ActiVote Quiz Game! Click on the image of the Battle of the Spanish Armada to Read More…
A Disease…Only Gold Can Cure?
Conquistadors took no prisoners in their pursuit of God, Glory, and Gold. The Aztecs’ human sacrifice ended up being the nail in their coffin as neighboring tribes allied with Cortes. Please use the slideshow below to explore the impact on Aztec and Incan Society.