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  Riverton Street Charter School Middle School Division

Social Studies Friday September 28, 2018

9/28/2018

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Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  Write one argumentative paragraph (at least 5 complete sentences) that answers this question:What is the most important contribution Mesoamericans gave to future societies?
Due Monday.
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
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Caltech/Johns Hopkins:
Informational Text Response Assessment
  1. Close Reading; Read and annotate the Joe Louis Article
  2. Paragraph I - Short description, or main idea of the article
  3. paragraph II - Choose an interesting and relevant sentence or quote and explain how it relates to the main idea of the article
  4. The Authors Claim: "When Joe Louis fought the German Max Schmeling, it was the first time white America enthusiastically rooted for a black man." Does he make a valid argument in the article to support this claim? Please use textual evidence to support your answer.

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Social Studies Thursday September 27, 2018

9/27/2018

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Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
Brandeis:
  1. Record observations of attached enslaved images in appropriate sections of your graphic organizer 
Moral Focus Writing Piece:
  1. Due Monday
  2. Please incorporate as many phrases from the "Borrow Something and Make it your Own worksheet"
  3. You may choose but are not limited to one of the following writing prompts;
  • How do people gain and lose respect?
  • Respect is an expression of love
  • Even if someone doesn't treat you with the respect you deserve, you can give them the respect they don't
  • A rookie earns respect
  • Write about a person you admire and respect


 Caltech/Johns Hopkins:

  1. Read all six "Quotations from Enslaved People"
  2. Complete the document section of your Graphic Organizer
slavery_images.pdf
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Social Studies Wednesday September 26, 2018

9/26/2018

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Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
Caltech/Johns Hopkins:
  1. Observe attached slavery images that we reviewed in class
  2. Complete Image portion of Graphic organizer
  3. We will complete the document section of the graphic organizer in class
slavery_images.pdf
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Social Studies Tuesday September 25, 2018

9/25/2018

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:
Project: Geography of the Eastern Hemisphere
UVA - Travel Writing (Use the article "Through Nepal by Bus" as a guide.
MIT and UChi -  Prepare a Brochure
UCLA - Prepare a Fact Sheet
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Due date - Friday, September 28, 2018
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mit.pdf
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uchi.pdf
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ucla.pdf
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Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  Find parallel themes and symbols between the lyrics of Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross" and the experience of the enslaved.
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Social Studies Monday September 24, 2018

9/24/2018

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Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  
Compass Rose ProjectStudents will construct a "compass rose" directional marker using household items--popsicle sticks, spaghetti, bottle caps are examples.  On a sheet of paper provided by instructor, students will also explain why a compass is essential to map reading and gaining historical perspective.  Students must include information about when the first compasses were invented and also how they were helpful to the earliest mapmakers and ship captains.  Students are encouraged to be innovative, creative-and most of all, have fun!  This assignment is due Tuesday, September 25. ​
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
Brandeis/Cal Tech/Johns Hopkins:
  • Reflection: Summarize the main points of today's Socratic Seminar discussion filling one side of an index card
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Social Studies Friday September 21, 2018

9/21/2018

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Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  
Compass Rose ProjectStudents will construct a "compass rose" directional marker using household items--popsicle sticks, spaghetti, bottle caps are examples.  On a sheet of paper provided by instructor, students will also explain why a compass is essential to map reading and gaining historical perspective.  Students must include information about when the first compasses were invented and also how they were helpful to the earliest mapmakers and ship captains.  Students are encouraged to be innovative, creative-and most of all, have fun!  This assignment is due Tuesday, September 25. 
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
Brandeis/Cal Tech/Johns Hopkins:
  1. Review, annotate and prepare questions from your "Civil War Historical Context" worksheet for Monday's Socratic Seminar
  2. Answer Socratic questions in the attached PowerPoint in preparation for Socratic Seminar. (Will be counted as a quiz)
civil_war_historical_context_socratic.pptx
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Social Studies Thursday September 20, 2018

9/20/2018

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:
UVA and MIT - Complete the map of Asia. Name each country.
UChi - Complete the map of Africa. Name each country.
UCLA - Complete the Frayer Model on the term "development".
victor_9-20.pdf
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Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
Brandeis/Cal Tech/Johns Hopkins:
  1. Review, annotate and prepare questions from your "Civil War Historical Context" worksheet for tomorrows Socratic Seminar
  2. Review tomorrows Socratic questions in the attached PowerPoint.
civil_war_historical_context_socratic.pptx
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File Type: pptx
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Social Studies Tuesday September 18, 2018

9/18/2018

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Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  Review the Civil War Historical Context handout in preparation for socratic seminar.
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Social Studies Monday September 17, 2018

9/17/2018

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Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  
Using text material provided today and class notes, answer the following question with a well-constructed paragraph of at least 5 sentences.  The homework must be typed or  written neatly on loose leaf in blue or black ink.  Include the full school heading.
Question:  What might have motivated the earliest people to make the long and dangerous trip across the Bering Land Bridge?
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
Brandeis/Cal tech/Johns Hopkins:
Question Formulation Technique Power Point Presentation:
  1. Select one question you wish to explore further from your class consensus list of driving questions
  2. Slide 1:Type the Question Answer the question using three bullet points
  • Type the Question 
  • Answer the question using three bullet points
           Slide 2:
  • Select a relevant image, media clip, or something outside the box
  • Be prepared to connect your image, etc. to the content of your question
           Slide 3:
  • Provide links to your sources 
You will be expected to present your work on Monday. This will be counted as your first assessment. Please email me with any questions at 89.ddayan@nhaschools.com. There should be no reason for anyone to be unprepared unless there are extenuating circumstances that you have shared with me. Please find your classes driving questions listed below. Have a wonderful weekend!
​
Driving Questions:
Johns Hopkins:

  • Who was effected negatively by westward expansion?
  • Whose land did America acquire as a result of westward expansion?
  • Why did America want to expand west?
  • What were some obstacles faced by Native Americans and Mexicans during westward expansion?
  • What was President Polk's role during westward expansion?
  • What caused "Bleeding Kansas"?
  • What were some of the unjustifiable actions America took during westward expansion?
  • How did America use "manifest destiny" to justify unjustifiable actions during westward expansion?
  • Why did America create the myth of manifest destiny?
  • How were Native Americans effected by westward expansion?
  • What did America gain as a result of westward expansion?
  • Why is it difficult to argue against democracy?
  • Were there alternative actions America could have taken to gain land, wealth, and power?
  • Can some of America's actions during westward expansion be defined as acts of terrorism?
  • How much did America grow in size thanks to the Louisiana Purchase?
Caltech:​

  • What were some of the original religions of African slaves and Native Americans?
  • What did America gain as a result of westward expansion?
  • How did the American government justify their actions during westward expansion?
  • Did the American public blindly accept the idea of manifest destiny?
  • Why did America create the myth of manifest destiny?
  • Why did America initiate a war with Mexico?
  • Why is it dangerous to underestimate the power of an idea?
  • What was President Polk's role during westward expansion?
  • Why was westward expansion depicted negatively by some historians?
  • What piece of major legislation did President Thomas Jefferson execute to double the size of the country?
Brandeis:​

  • Why did America want to expand west?
  • Who did westward expansion impact negatively
  • What did America gain as a result of westward expansion?
  • Is manifest destiny still alive today?
  • How did America acquire the Louisiana territory?
  • What was President Polk's role during westward expansion?
  • How did America claim they were extending freedom during westward expansion?
  • What is foreign policy?
  • How does the rest of the world view westward expansion in a historical context?
  • What piece of major legislation did President Thomas Jefferson execute to double the size of the country?
  • what would the west look like today if America never conquered it?
  • Why couldn't the Americans and Native Americans coexist peacefully?
  • Why weren't the Cherokee accepted even after they assimilated to western culture?
  • What does foreign policy have to do with westward expansion?
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Social Studies Friday September 14, 2018

9/14/2018

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:
UVA, MIT, UChi, UCLA:

Decorate, cut, and glue your seal to your Social Studies folder (red).
​Complete the Student Inventory sheet (both sides).
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  Complete the crossword puzzle on the U.S. state capitals.  Due Monday.
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:
Brandeis/Cal tech/Johns Hopkins:
Question Formulation Technique Power Point Presentation:
  1. Select one question you wish to explore further from your class consensus list of driving questions
  2. Slide 1:Type the Question Answer the question using three bullet points
  • Type the Question 
  • Answer the question using three bullet points
           Slide 2:
  • Select a relevant image, media clip, or something outside the box
  • Be prepared to connect your image, etc. to the content of your question
           Slide 3:
  • Provide links to your sources 
You will be expected to present your work on Monday. This will be counted as your first assessment. Please email me with any questions at 89.ddayan@nhaschools.com. There should be no reason for anyone to be unprepared unless there are extenuating circumstances that you have shared with me. Please find your classes driving questions listed below. Have a wonderful weekend!
​
Driving Questions:
Johns Hopkins:

  • Who was effected negatively by westward expansion?
  • Whose land did America acquire as a result of westward expansion?
  • Why did America want to expand west?
  • What were some obstacles faced by Native Americans and Mexicans during westward expansion?
  • What was President Polk's role during westward expansion?
  • What caused "Bleeding Kansas"?
  • What were some of the unjustifiable actions America took during westward expansion?
  • How did America use "manifest destiny" to justify unjustifiable actions during westward expansion?
  • Why did America create the myth of manifest destiny?
  • How were Native Americans effected by westward expansion?
  • What did America gain as a result of westward expansion?
  • Why is it difficult to argue against democracy?
  • Were there alternative actions America could have taken to gain land, wealth, and power?
  • Can some of America's actions during westward expansion be defined as acts of terrorism?
  • How much did America grow in size thanks to the Louisiana Purchase?
Caltech:​

  • What were some of the original religions of African slaves and Native Americans?
  • What did America gain as a result of westward expansion?
  • How did the American government justify their actions during westward expansion?
  • Did the American public blindly accept the idea of manifest destiny?
  • Why did America create the myth of manifest destiny?
  • Why did America initiate a war with Mexico?
  • Why is it dangerous to underestimate the power of an idea?
  • What was President Polk's role during westward expansion?
  • Why was westward expansion depicted negatively by some historians?
  • What piece of major legislation did President Thomas Jefferson execute to double the size of the country?
Brandeis:​

  • Why did America want to expand west?
  • Who did westward expansion impact negatively
  • What did America gain as a result of westward expansion?
  • Is manifest destiny still alive today?
  • How did America acquire the Louisiana territory?
  • What was President Polk's role during westward expansion?
  • How did America claim they were extending freedom during westward expansion?
  • What is foreign policy?
  • How does the rest of the world view westward expansion in a historical context?
  • What piece of major legislation did President Thomas Jefferson execute to double the size of the country?
  • what would the west look like today if America never conquered it?
  • Why couldn't the Americans and Native Americans coexist peacefully?
  • Why weren't the Cherokee accepted even after they assimilated to western culture?
  • What does foreign policy have to do with westward expansion?
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