HR / Social Studies Room 326-1st Period Grade 7 Mr. De Carlo & Mrs. Martinez Assignments

Please read the attached directions and complete the project.

Please use this Google Doc to compile information regarding the list of explorers.

Please complete the reflection assignment using complete sentences. Take your time to reflect. You may choose 1 to complete.

Please complete this video to help build background knowledge on European exploration.

Please use the attached links to compile your notes.

Please complete the Edpuzzle on Aztec Civilizations.

Please use the attached link and graphic organizer to complete your review of the news events for the week of 5/3.

Please use the attached documents to compile your notes on the Inca Empire.

Please complete this assignment during your class time today.

Please access these documents to compile your notes on the Mayan people.

The Ancient Mayans developed the science of astronomy, calendar systems, and hieroglyphic writing. They were also known for creating elaborate ceremonial architecture, such as pyramids, temples, palaces, and observatories. These structures were all built without metal tools. The Maya were skilled weavers and potters. 



Complete this Edpuzzle to get a better understanding of the Mayans and their achievements.

Please access the link for the DBQ and be sure to record your answers on the Google Doc that says "Answer Sheet".

Please watch the news videos and complete the graphic organizer.

Complete the graphic organizer as you LISTEN to each person share a little bit about themselves. You will have about a minute to SPEAK, make sure you share your BEST qualities!

Once you have 5 people that you thought were interesting or a close match, HIGHLIGHT your top 3. Then choose your BEST MATCH by listing the name at the bottom of the document.

Please see attached rubric to see how you will be scored.

You will research one of the following notable people from the Renaissance period. Use the Graphic Organizer to help you with your research.

The Face of Modern Activism: Select a woman’s rights activist to research.

For this project, students will:

1.Choose one image of the activist to share in the virtual museum.

2.Create a poster by hand or digitally in google slides 24X36 museum quality PDF

3.Provide a narrative about the activist they researched explaining

4.How their work furthered women’s rights.

Poster Example:
https://nhm.org/posters-positivity

Current Events for the Week

Please use the attached document to compile your notes on the topic.

Build your background knowledge on the Renaissance era by completing this Edpuzzle.

This week we will work collaboratively to read and complete questions on MARCH Book One pages 83 - 121. Attached is:

1. MARCH Book One SLIDES
2. Questions
3. Words you need to know

Please watch this video describing the origins of Women's History Month. Then list at least ONE woman you would like to learn more about.

This week we will work collaboratively to read and complete questions on MARCH Book One pages 55 - 82. Attached is:

1. MARCH Book One SLIDES
2. Questions 1-6
3. Words you need to know

This week we will work collaboratively to read and complete questions on MARCH Book One pages 36-54. Attached is:

1. MARCH Book One PDF for you to read (p 36 starts on SLIDE 18)
2. Words you need to know
3. Questions 1-4

This week we will work collaboratively to read and complete questions on MARCH Book One pages 1 - 35. Attached is:

1. MARCH Book One PDF for you to read
2. Words you need to know
3. Questions 1-7

Be sure to use complete sentences when responding and answer all parts. Then, thoughtfully respond to 2 other classmates.

You will write for 3 minutes about one kind or thoughtful thing they can do today to make someone in their life feel valued. You will write down:
• the person’s name
• what kind or thoughtful action or words you have planned for that person
• why you think that action will make the person feel valued

We will then share what you plan to do and/or how it feels to plan kind actions for another person. How does it feel to both give and receive kindness?

Watch the video clip of the March on Selma to Montgomery to help you respond to this question.

Raised on a cotton field in rural Alabama, Rep. John Lewis served on the frontline of the Civil Rights Movement to end systematic racial segregation. From speaking at the March on Washington to enduring severe beatings as he participated in the Freedom Rides, John Lewis continued the fight for equality as a U.S. Congressman.

1. Watch this video to help build your background knowledge on the late, great Congressman John Lewis.
2. Complete the attached discussion questions
3. Complete the Edpuzzle on the Civil Rights movement

Please access the attached links to complete your Mid-Term. You will be working on this ALL WEEK, so please do not rush through and try to complete it all in one session.

1. Click on the link below to access Performance Matters
2. Username is: First Name Last Name Initials ID number (MM12345)
3. Password: ID number (12345)
4. Be sure you are selecting GRADE 7 SS MIDTERM

It's Inauguration Day! Take the time throughout the day to watch the coverage as Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president of the United States of America, along with Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, in Washington, D.C., at noon ET on January 20. The attached article has a list of all of the places you can watch.

1. Review the 10 choice board activities and choose ONE to complete.
2. Be sure to type your name and your choice in the center box (highlighted in yellow).
3. Add/attach your completed activity to this assignment.

Please use this doc for your journals.

Once you have completed ALL 5 Journals, you will take your writing and make it look like an "authentic journal". Some suggestions:
1. Copy and paste each journal paragraph into Google Slides
2. Change the font & background
3. Add images
OR
Use any other site to turn it into a presentation (iMovie, MovieMaker, Flipagram, etc.) Attached are some links you can use as well.

Please use the attached docs to compile your notes.

Please continue to build your prior knowledge and watch / take notes on Vikings as you complete this week's Edpuzzle.

Please answer the question as completely as possible and be sure to respond to a minimum of 2 of your classmates.

Please complete your graphic organizers for CNN10 this week, by viewing the episodes this week and updating the document.

We will be studying Medieval Europe and the concept of feudalism. Please access the links and complete the attached webquest.

Please see the attached document to compile your notes.

Please access the Google Docs to compile your notes.

Please access the Google docs to compile your notes and you MUST submit them when they are due.

Please read the Newsela article and complete the attached writing prompt. You must use at least 2 details from the article. This will be counted as a quiz grade.

The link has been reset for the students who did not complete this quiz. You have until FRIDAY at 3pm to complete this quiz.

Marco Polo was a merchant and explorer who traveled throughout the Far East and China for much of his life. His stories were the basis for what much of Europe knew about Ancient China for many years. He lived from 1254 to 1324.

Take notes as you watch and complete this Edpuzzle.

Click to join the Nearpod.

Please access the link to compile notes regarding the topic of the Byzantine Empire

Please use your notes and prior knowledge to complete the quiz.

Watch this video on the Byzantine Empire to help build your background knowledge on this topic. You should take notes as you watch.

Watch the Edpuzzle video to learn the REAL story of the First Thanksgiving. Then you will read this article and complete the quiz.

Please answer the question completely and be sure to respond to your classmates.

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

Please read the text and answer the questions.

HW: Watch the Edpuzzle video on The Silk Road to continue to help build background knowledge on this topic.

Please answer the question as completely as possible. Be sure to respond to a minimum of 2 of your classmates' posts.

This week we will begin Unit 2 by discussing Cultures & Cultural Diffusion.

Click on the Nearpod link to join the lesson.

Please complete the attached DBQ. Be sure to use the Google Doc as your answer sheet.

Please complete the graphic organizer as you watch and learn of the current events for the week.

Choose activities from the choice board to complete. In order to receive a passing grade, your choices must total to AT LEAST 5 points. For example, you may choose: 3 point + 2 point activities = 5 points, 2 point + 1 point + 1 point = 5 points, etc.

All assignments are due Monday, 11/9/20

Please answer the question as completely as possible and be sure to respond to a minimum of two of your classmates. Also please remember since this is regarding classmates' opinions we need to keep discussion civilized. There will be no tolerance for any negative comments.

Islam is the world's second-largest religion with 1.9 billion followers or 24.5% of the world's population, known as Muslims. Muslims make up a majority of the population in 49 countries. Watch this brief video to build your background knowledge.

Please pick up where we left off in class and continue your notes on China. In case you have difficulty, here is the code: 4TJHX

Please use the attached document to compare various issues that the candidates are discussing.

Please use the attached Google Doc to compile your notes on the topic of Ancient China.

Please complete the question and be sure to respond to a minimum of 2 of your classmates' posts.

Please read the article and complete the questions from the quiz.

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period. The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, kindness, and sincerity.

Watch this brief video to build your background knowledge on this Chinese philosopher and complete the activity where you will analyze his words of wisdom.

This week you will build your background knowledge on Ancient China and continue to analyze the spread of Buddhism. Take notes in your notebook as you watch and answer the questions on today's Edpuzzle.

Please complete the question as completely as possible and be sure to respond to a minimum of 2 of your classmates' posts.

Follow the directions to complete a visual research presentation on a notable person of Hispanic Heritage.

You must use answer all of the research questions on the attached graphic organizer BEFORE creating a visual presentation.

Please access the attached link and complete the quiz.

Please access the link for CNN 10, you will be viewing it multiple times during the week. While you are viewing the clips, you will be asked to complete the attached Graphic Organizer. It will be due at the end of the week by 2:45 PM.

Using your notes and knowledge of Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, compare and contrast all 3 religions. Use the spaces provided to show how they are different and how they are similar.

1. Watch this Edpuzzle on Sikhism - be sure to take your time and answer each question in complete sentences.
2. Be sure to click turn in when you have completed your assignment.

1. Watch this Edpuzzle on Jainism - be sure to take your time and answer each question in complete sentences.
2. Be sure to click turn in when you have completed your assignment.

Last week you analyzed 7 documents about Asoka. Answer the question using your background knowledge AND evidence from the text to support your response. There is no right or wrong answer as long as you support it with evidence from the text.

This week we will be analyzing and discussing the Indian leader Asoka, who ruled the Mauryan Empire over 2,000 years ago. Attached you will find the Asoka DBQ and the Student Answer Sheet to record your answers. Please follow the schedule to complete each DAILY task:
Monday - Complete Background Essay Questions & Understanding the Question
Tuesday - Complete Documents A & B Questions
Wednesday - Complete Documents C & D Questions
Thursday - Complete Documents E & F Questions
Friday - SEL and catch-up day - ALL ANSWERS SHOULD BE COMPLETED AND TURNED IN TODAY

Remember to answer in complete sentences and respond to at least 2 other classmates.

Please use these links to compile your notes on the caste system.

1. Click on the link to read and take notes on the Caste System
2. Use your notes to create your own Caste System on the attached SLIDE
3. Be sure to label each group and give a brief description of each

Please answer the question as completely as possible and the be sure to respond to a minimum of 2 of your classmates' posts.

1. Click on the link below to access today's assignment on NEWSELA (you can login through CLEVER now)
2. Read the article on HINDUISM, answer the assigned questions and submit your responses
3. Be sure to click here when you have turned in!

For Clever Login:
● Visit: clever.com/in/jerseycity
● Username: is the student’s ID#
● Password is the student’s date of birth in the following format: m/d/yyyy

Have your notebook ready to take down notes for this activity.
1. Click and read through the 16 questions and answers
2. Write down important ideas on India's Geography
3. Click TURN IN assignment here when you have completed your notes

Have your notebook open to take down notes on today's Edpuzzle
1. Click on the FIRST link below to join Edpuzzle if you did not do so last week
2. Click on the SECOND link to complete today's Edpuzzle on Classical India
3. Click TURN IN when you have finished!

Please access the attached notes and use them to compile your notes on the Google doc.

Please complete the attached document.

See the attached document to compile notes on the geography of India.

Today is the day we commemorate those who signed the U.S. Constitution and recognized all those who then became citizens of a new nation. What does it mean to be a citizen? What role or responsibility does a citizen have in their nation? What is one issue that our nation faces that you care about?

Review your notes from this week and complete the Venn Diagram attached sharing the similarities and differences of these two religions.

Please access your google doc in order to compile notes on the topic of Hinduism.

1. Please use the first link below to join Edpuzzle
2. Click on the second link or go to assignments on the Edpuzzle site to find today's assignment - watch the brief video and answer the questions as you go.
3. Click 'Turn In' on this assignment when it is done!

Please complete the attached Google Doc and submit when complete.

Visit this site and click on the red arrow in the Legend to watch the spread of Hinduism and Buddhism on the map (you need Adobe Flash for the map to work). Otherwise, the map is attached below. Complete and turn in the Google Forms.

Now that you've gotten to know a little bit about your new teachers, tell us about yourself! Use images, text, and graphics to help tell us who you are by creating your own All About Me Slides attached.

Please analyze the attached files, links, and documents in order to answer the question as completely as possible. Be sure to respond to a minimum of two of your classmates' posts.

Please answer the question as completely as possible. Once you have done that, you need to respond to a minimum of two of your classmates' posts. Each answer and response must be on par with grade level expectations.