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  Riverton Street Charter School Middle School Division

Social Studies Wednesday November 27, 2019

11/27/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:  Project on Ancient Egypt attached
You must have a printed copy of your power point as well as an electronic copy for presentation.   
Due date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019
ancient_egypt_research_project.pdf
File Size: 190 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:
  • Writing from the point of view of the Pilgrims OR Wampanoags, create a fictional short story about your experiences of joining the other group in friendship after the first harvest.  Use your imagination.  Make up the names of characters, events and conversations.  Search the Internet for specific aspects of life in the Plymouth colony and include relevant details from at least two sources.  Add art work or drawings to enhance your project.  Due: Wednesday, Dec. 4.  NOTE:  This will be graded as a project.
​Requirements: 
  1. Cover page with title and art work 
  2. Story must be at least two pages (typed or hand-written) 
  3. The piece must show evidence of research from at least two educational Internet sources 
  4. All reference sources must be noted on a bibliography page at the back of report.
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Social Studies Tuesday November 26, 2019

11/26/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:
UVA, MIT, UChi - Project on Ancient Egypt attached
You must have a printed copy of your power point as well as an electronic copy for presentation.   
Due date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019
ancient_egypt_research_project.pdf
File Size: 190 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:
  • Writing from the point of view of the Pilgrims OR Wampanoags, create a fictional short story about your experiences of joining the other group in friendship after the first harvest.  Use your imagination.  Make up the names of characters, events and conversations.  Search the Internet for specific aspects of life in the Plymouth colony and include relevant details from at least two sources.  Add art work or drawings to enhance your project.  Due: Wednesday, Dec. 4.  NOTE:  This will be graded as a project.
​Requirements: 
  1. Cover page with title and art work 
  2. Story must be at least two pages (typed or hand-written) 
  3. The piece must show evidence of research from at least two educational Internet sources 
  4. All reference sources must be noted on a bibliography page at the back of report.
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade: No homework.
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Social Studies Monday November 25, 2019

11/25/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:
UVA, MIT, UChi - Project on Ancient Egypt attached
You must have a printed copy of your power point as well as an electronic copy for presentation.   
Due date: Tuesday, December 3, 2019 
UCLA - NO homework to due to quiz
ancient_egypt_research_project.pdf
File Size: 190 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:
  • Writing from the point of view of the Pilgrims OR Wampanoags, create a fictional short story about your experiences of joining the other group in friendship after the first harvest.  Use your imagination.  Make up the names of characters, events and conversations.  Search the Internet for specific aspects of life in the Plymouth colony and include relevant details from at least two sources.  Add art work or drawings to enhance your project.  Due: Wednesday, Dec. 4.  NOTE:  This will be graded as a project.
​Requirements: 
  1. Cover page with title and art work 
  2. Story must be at least two pages (typed or hand-written) 
  3. The piece must show evidence of research from at least two educational Internet sources 
  4. All reference sources must be noted on a bibliography page at the back of report.
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  No homework
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Social Studies Friday November 22, 2019

11/22/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:  Use all notes, vocabulary terms and handouts to review for your quiz on Monday.
Early Humans and the Empires of Mesopotamia
  • Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages
  • Mesopotamia - Lesson 1: The Sumerians
                                Lesson 2: Mesopotamian Empires
                                Geography - Bodies of Water around Mesopotamia
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:
-Use today's article, "War and Peace with Powhatan's People" and any internet resources to complete the following assignment.
-Write 1 argumentative statement of at least 7-10 sentences that answers the following question:
Were the Powhatans and English settlers friends OR foes?
-Answer the question using the ELA RACE formula.
-The assignment is due Monday, Nov. 25
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Social Studies Wednesday November 20, 2019

11/20/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:  Reading Essentials pk.
UVA- Lesson 2 Mesopotamian Empires except the foldables
MIT, UChi, UCLA-  Lesson 1 The Sumerians
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  The Virginia Company has given you the task of convincing King James I to extend the Jamestown charter for five years.  Based on reading of the text and supplementary material, write a persuasive, 10-sentence appeal.  Due: Thursday, Nov. 21. ​​
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  Final Preparations for Tomorrow's Debate:
Inter-class Debates between Brandeis & Rice will take place in the Media Center.
To Answer: Was Abraham Lincoln racist?
DEBATE CHECKLIST:
  • Completed Packet (Know your Sources)
  • One Reference From Clips (True North-Compass/Border States/Long Game
  • Today's Audio Recorded in Class
  • Internet Sources Welcomed
Links to Clips:
https://youtu.be/1qjtugr2618
https://youtu.be/nPfihz9-Ls0
Picture
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Social Studies Tuesday November 19, 2019

11/19/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:  No homework.
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  The Virginia Company has given you the task of convincing King James I to extend the Jamestown charter for five years.  Based on reading of the text and supplementary material, write a persuasive, 10-sentence appeal.  Due: Wednesday, Nov. 20. ​
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  Complete entire Lincoln Packet by Thursday in preparation for Debates/Assessments this Friday!
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Social Studies Monday November 18, 2019

11/18/2019

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Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  The Virginia Company has given you the task of convincing King James I to extend the Jamestown charter for five years.  Based on reading of the text and supplementary material, write a persuasive, 10-sentence appeal.  Due: Wednesday, Nov. 20. 
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  Complete entire Lincoln Packet by Thursday in preparation for Debates/Assessments this Friday!
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Social Studies Friday November 15, 2019

11/15/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:
MIT, UChi, UCLA-
1 Choose a river from  the worksheet the longest river we did in class today
2 List ten (10) facts about the rive you choose
3 List the countries your river flows through
4 List the seas/oceans your river flows into
Be neat! Due Monday, November 18, 2019
UVA-
Complete work sheet on characteristics of a civilization
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient India
Ancient China
Use more than one sources on the Internet
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  Jamestown Project.  Due Monday.
jamestown_project.pdf
File Size: 52 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
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Social Studies Thursday November 14, 2019

11/14/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:  How are rivers important then and now? Compare and contrast in two paragraphs. Write on loose leaf.  Due on Friday November 15.
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  Jamestown Project.  Due Monday.
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  ELA Interim today.  No homework.
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Social Studies Wednesday November 13, 2019

11/13/2019

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Ms. Victor:
6th Grade:  How are rivers important then and now? Compare and contrast in two paragraphs. Write on loose leaf.  Due on Friday November 15.
Mr. Bruning:
7th Grade:  Jamestown Project
jamestown_project.pdf
File Size: 52 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Mr. Dayan:
8th Grade:  ELA Interim today.  No homework.
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