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:  Find parallel themes and symbols between the lyrics of Jimmy Cliff's "Many Rivers to Cross" and the experience of the enslaved.

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. 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:  Review the Civil War Historical Context handout in preparation for socratic seminar.

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?

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!
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Driving Questions: