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Global Perspectives, Friday 9/30/16

9/30/2016

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Grade 6 (UCLA, UVA, MIT)
Textbook: Page 30, Section Review Questions 2, 3, and 6

Grade 7 (Emory)
Complete chart on bottom of page 14. Read pages 14-17.

Grade 7 (Duke and Cambridge)

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Grade 8 (Johns Hopkins and Cal Tech)
Using the Dayan argumentative essay template; Choose one of the five founding American ideals. Has the United States moved toward fulfilling that ideal of the Declaration of Independence or has it moved away from those ideals?

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Global Perspectives, Tuesday 9/28/16

9/28/2016

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Grade 6 (UCLA, MIT, UVA)

In your textbook: page 25 questions 1 - 3 (Hammurabi's Law)

Grade 7 (Emory)
Report due tomorrow! (Refer to 9/27/16 for question)

Grade 7 (Duke and Cambridge)
1.Explain the decline of the Maya civilization? 
2.How did agriculture change the way of life for early Americans?
3.Create a timeline showing the dates of existence for the Great four Civilizations. 
4.Geography pg. 11 - Which empire covered the largest area?
5.Why did the Aztec engage in human sacrifice?

Grade 8 (Cal Tech)

Only answer the section you have been assigned
Discussion Questions for American Ideals reading
Section 2.2 Equality:
Is equality of condition an achievable goal? If so, how might it best be achieved?
 
Section 2.3 Rights:
Should our definition of rights be expanded to include new privileges? Or are there limits to the number of rights a government can protect? Either way, who should decide which rights are right for today?
 
Section 2.4 Liberty:
Should people be at liberty to say anything they please, no matter how hurtful it is to others? Or should liberty be limited at times to serve a greater good? If so, who should decide how, why and under what circumstances liberty should be limited?
 
Section 2.5 Opportunity:
How has the United States offered equal opportunity to all of its people? Or have some enjoyed more opportunity to pursue their dreams than have others?  Is it enough to “level the playing field” so that everyone has the same chance to succeed in life? Or should special efforts be made to expand opportunities for the least fortunate among us?
 
Section 2.6 Democracy:
Why do so many Americans choose not to make their voices heard? Can democracy survive if large numbers of citizens decide not to participate in public affairs? 

Grade 8 (Johns Hopkins)
Complete American Ideals Graphic Organizer



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Global Perspectives, Tuesday 9/27/16

9/27/2016

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Grade 6 (UCLA, MIT, UVA)
In your textbook: Complete Selection Review Questions 2, 5, and 6 on page 23

Grade 7 (Emory)
Essay due on Thursday 9/29/16
​Guiding Question for essay: Why were the Inca considered a highly developed culture?

Grade 7 (Duke and Cambridge)
No HW has been assigned for this evening.

Grade 8 (Cal Tech and Johns Hopkins)
No HW has been assigned for this evening, 


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Global Perspectives, Monday 9/26/16

9/26/2016

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Grade 6 (UCLA, MIT, UVA)
Answer the following questions:
1) How was the climate in Meso?
2) Define: irrigation, city , state, artisan 
3) How did the Sumerians view/see God? Explain.
4) What was a ziggurat? Purpose?
5) What was life like in Sumer? (Social class, explain)

Grade 7 (Duke and Cambridge)

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Grade 8 (Cal Tech and Johns Hopkins)
duke_cambridge_johns_hopkins_caltech_ss_9-26-16.pdf
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Global Perspectives, Friday 9/23/16

9/23/2016

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Grade 6 (UCLA, MIT, UVA)
​In your textbook: Read pages 17-21
Answer Section Review Questions: 1,3, and 4 on page 23

Grade 7 (Emory)
In your textbook: Read pages 8-13
Answer questions 1-4 on page 13 


Grade 7 (Duke and Cambridge) 
Using the information discussed during the philosophical chairs activity; Explain how your initial viewpoint was strengthened, weakened, or changed all together. Write down the names of three students who made great points during the activity.

Grade 8 (Johns Hopkins and Cal Tech) 
Using the information discussed during the philosophical chairs activity; Explain how your initial viewpoint was strengthened, weakened, or changed all together. Write down the names of three students who made great points during the activity.


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Global Perspectives, Thursday 9/22/16

9/22/2016

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Grade 6 (UCLA, MIT, UVA)
Textbook, page 15. Question 7

Grade 7 (Emory)
Answer the following questions:
1. Who were the Olmecs? Where did they live?
2. When did they flourish? What were some of their accomplishments?
3. What are some reasons their society may have collapsed?
Grade 7 (Duke and Cambridge)

Scholars will refer to their handout: Neil Young's "Cortez the Killer", song lyrics and answer the following questions. 
1. How do the lyrics relate to the Spanish conquest of the New World?
2. The song was banned in Spain. What do you feel the motives behind that were?

Grade 8 (Johns Hopkins and Cal Tech)
Corroboration: Using evidence from Document A and Document B, answer the question below:
Were the Puritans selfish or selfless?

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Global Perspectives, Wednesday 9/21/16

9/21/2016

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Grade 6 (UCLA, MIT, UVA)
​In your textbook, complete section review questions 2,3, and 5 on page 15

Grade 7 (Emory)
No homework has been assigned for this evening.
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