Posted by lightgrade7 on 7th March 2012
Earn extra credit in Social Studies by passing the Asia map challenge. Practice on your own until you can complete it while earning at least 90 points. Then, complete it in front of Mrs. Light before Advisory, during Learning Lab, or at another time.
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 2nd February 2012
Social Studies
You will be researching the achievements of ancient China and taking notes. You will write a proposal for an educational software game, as well as design a cover for the proposed video game using images found during your research. You will document your sources in a Works Cited page and a webliography.
If you need a new packet, click to download: GRE China project 2012
Link to library’s China GRE resources
Below is a sample video game cover (based on the achievements of ancient Mesopotamia) and a sample webliography.
Webliography:
A. http://community.ismanila.com/staff/sturgeond/Quizzes%20and%20Games/irrigation%20in%20sumer/irrigation.jpg (Irrigation)
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B. http://www.historians.org/tl/lessonplans/nc/kinard/Hammura1.jpg (Code of Hammurabi)
C. http://www.mesopotamia.co.uk/geography/index.html (Mesopotamia map)
D. http://ant3145-mesopotamia.wikispaces.com/file/view/cuneiform.jpg/33508385 (Cuneiform)
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 23rd December 2011
Social Studies
You may review vocabulary related to our study of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
You may also watch this BrainPOP video on religion.
“March of Abraham”
Image source: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1544/Abraham
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 7th December 2011
Social Studies
The library has resources that will help you. Here is a link to the library’s blog: Library blog
“March of Abraham”
Image source: http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1544/Abraham
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 25th October 2011
Social Studies Review: You can review terms related to our study of Chapters 1-4 by using electronic flashcards or by playing matching or concentration on Quia by clicking the link below.
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 25th October 2011
Social Studies: You can review terms related to our study of Chapter 4, “The Rise of Sumerian City-States,” by using electronic flashcards or by playing matching or concentration on Quia by clicking the link below.
Rise of Sumerian City-States-Vocabulary
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 19th October 2011
Practice identifying the countries in Southwest Asia and Northern Africa by following the link below.
Southwest Asia/Northern Africa Map Challenge
When you are able to identify them all without making more than 3 errors, complete the challenge in front of me at school during Learning Lab to earn extra credit in Social Studies. If you do not have a Learning Lab, see me to arrange another time.
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 6th October 2011
Social Studies: You can review terms related to our study of Chapter 3, “From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers,” by using electronic flashcards or by playing matching or concentration on Quia by clicking the link below.
From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers-Vocabulary
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 4th October 2011
Social Studies
You will be able to read your History Alive textbook online at learntci.com. Follow the directions you used in the computer lab. You should have a piece of paper with the directions and your password. See your teacher if you have any questions.
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 24th September 2011
Social Studies: You can review terms related to our study of Chapter 2-Early Hominids by using electronic flashcards or by playing matching or concentration on Quia by clicking the link below.
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 20th September 2011
For your current event assignment, select a current news article, and respond to it on the handout. Be sure to check in class for the assigned focus area. You can find links to some good sources by scrolling down the links on the side until you find “Social Studies: Current Events.”
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Posted by lightgrade7 on 26th September 2010
Try today’s GeoBee Challenge at the National Geographic web site.
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