6B - Social Studies Assignments
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- 2018-2019
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Welcome, I hope you find this class interesting, informative and fun! You will be working very hard to develop new skills and understand new concepts this year. I strongly believe in challenging students through a variety of activities that will make history "come alive".
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Social Studies Homework:
Describe the factory conditions in the 1840s? (one paragraph)
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Social Studies Homework
Define ALL key terms:
Artisan
Trade union
Strike
Famine
Nativist
Know-Nothing Party
Discrimination
Trade union
Strike
Famine
Nativist
Know-Nothing Party
Discrimination
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S.S. HW Due 5/1:
The Louisiana Purchase reading and comprehension questions.
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Due 4/30: The Louisiana Purchase worksheet
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Social Studies HW:
What made WWII the deadliest war in history?
**At least one paragraph**
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Why did Japan finally surrender?
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Social Studies HW Due: 4/17/19
Mexican and American War Crossword
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S.S Homework Due 4/9/19:
The Mexican War worksheet (front & back)
6th Grade - FRONT SIDE ONLY!
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S.S Homework Due 3/29/19:
From chapter reading: "The Conservative Revolt"
Critical Thinking & Writing - Exploring the Main Idea
Review the Main Idea statement at the beginning of the section... "The election of Ronald Reagan in 1980 ushered in a new era of conservatism in politics and public policy"...
Then, write a paragraph explaining why Ronald Reagan's presidency has been called a "revolution".
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S.S Homework Due 3/28/19:
From chapter reading: "The Conservative Revolt"
Why was the election of 2000 controversial?
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S.S Homework Due 3/27/19:
From chapter reading: "The Conservative Revolt"
What problems did Presidents Bush and Clinton face?
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S.S Homework Due 3/26/19:
From chapter reading: "The Conservative Revolt"
How did President Ronald Reagan forward a conservative agenda?
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S.S. HW: study for test on 3/13/19 on the Missouri Compromise.
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S.S. HW Due 3/6/19: Missouri Compromise Map
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S.S. HW Due 3/5/19:
Why did conflict arise over the issue of slavery in the western territories?
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Black History Month Projects: DUE Wed. 2-27-19
Slide 1: Introduction Slide
Slide 2: Background Information
• Where/when was this person born?
• Childhood
• Where/when was this person born?
• Childhood
Slide 3: Becoming Famous
• What did this person do for a living?
• What qualities or traits do you believe made this person famous?
• What did this person do to become famous?
• What did this person do for a living?
• What qualities or traits do you believe made this person famous?
• What did this person do to become famous?
Slide 4: Impact on Others
• How has this person made an impact on others’ lives?
• In what ways was his/her life remarkable, admirable, or even despicable?
• Was this person a hero? Why or why not?
• How has this person made an impact on others’ lives?
• In what ways was his/her life remarkable, admirable, or even despicable?
• Was this person a hero? Why or why not?
Slide 5: Decisions/Lessons
• Did this person make any major mistakes or bad decisions?
• What are some important lessons you or any other person might learn from the way this person lived?
• Did this person make any major mistakes or bad decisions?
• What are some important lessons you or any other person might learn from the way this person lived?
Slide 6: Quotes
• Famous quotes from this person
• What do the quotes mean to you?
• Famous quotes from this person
• What do the quotes mean to you?
Slide 7: Other/Your choice
Slide 8: Sources (at least 3 DIFFERENT sources)
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Social Studies Writing Prompt (3 pages): Due 2/25/19
"Why I choose to talk in class"
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S.S. HW Due 2/22/19:
What principals guided the Carter administration?
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S.S. HW Due 2/21/19:
What was the tragedy in Dallas?
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S.S. HW Due 2/20/19:
What goals did President Kennedy and Johnson set for the nation?
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S.S. HW: Continue gathering information and facts on Prominent African American of your choosing for Black History Month project.
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S.S. HW Due 2/13/19: How did African Americans work for equal rights during the 1960s & 1970s?
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S.S. HW Due 2/12/19: Write two-page essay on Values & Barriers based off film “42”.
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S.S. HW Due 2/11/19
#5 About midway through the film, Jackie's teammates have a change in attitude and begin to defend him. Why do you think they had this change in attitude?
#6 Towards the end of the film, the Brooklyn Dodgers play a game near Pee Wee Reese's hometown. Before the game starts, Pee Wee Reese goes over to Jackie Robinson and puts his arm around him and they have a conversation. Why does Reese do this? What does he say to Jackie Robinson?
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S.S. HW Due 2/8/19
#3 When Jackie Robinson finally joined the Brooklyn Dodgers how do his teammates react?
#4 Throughout his first season in the Major Leagues, Jackie Robinson and his wife (Rachel) endured many forms of discrimination and racism. They also received many threats of violence and bodily harm. Give two examples of this from the film.
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S.S. HW Due 2/7/19:
"42" Movie Question #2:
Throughout the movie, Wendell Smith (the African American reporter) chronicles Jackie Robinson's first season in Major League Baseball. Why does he have such a personal stake in the success of Jackie Robinson? (Think about how he is treated as a reporter.)
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Movie Question for "42" :
Early on in the film, Branch Rickey (owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers) has a conversation with Jackie Robinson about playing baseball in the Dodgers' organization. Mr. Rickey asks Jackie Robinson if he has the "guts" not to fight back. What does he mean by this? Why does he asks Jackie Robinson to do this?
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S.S. HW Due 2/5/19:
How did discrimination affect the lives of minorities in the United States?
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S.S. HW Due 1/31/19:
How did president Hoover's response to depression lead to the actions of the Bonus Army?
*At least 5 sentences which equates to 1 paragraph*
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S.S. HW Due 1/30/19:
How did the hard times affect American families?
*At least 5 sentences which equates to 1 paragraph*
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S.S. HW Due 1/29/19:
What were the signs of economic trouble that led to the crash of 1929 and The Great Depression?
Define All Key Terms:
On margin
Black Tuesday
Great Depression
Bankrupt
Relief program
Soup kitchen
Public works
Hooverville
Bonus
Bonus Army
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S.S. HW: Research who is running for President of The United States and write 1 paragraph on who is running, why, and what's currently going on with the current election.
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S.S HW DUE 1/18/19:
Revolutions Review Chart Worksheet
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S.S HW DUE 1/17/19:
Order of the Revolution worksheet
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S.S. HW (Due 1/16/19)
Current Event Worksheet
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S.S. HW (Due 1/1519)
Revolution Comparison (English Civil War & French Revolution) Venn Diagram.
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S.S. HW (Due 1/14/19)
Brainstorm who you would like to pick for your Black History Month project .
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S.S. HW (Due 1/11/19)
The California Gold Rush Word Search Puzzle.
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S.S. HW (Due 1/10/19)
Middle Ages Japan worksheet: Annotate reading, vocabulary match, comprehension questions and map skills.
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S.S. HW (Due 1/9/19)
Middle Ages India worksheet. Annotate and answer comprehension questions.
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Social Studies Homework Due: 11/28/18
Watch CNN 10 tonight and write one paragraph on something you like or found interesting.
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Social Studies Homework Due: 11/27/18
What are the 5 themes of Geography and what are there features? (write inside of journal)
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Homework Due 11/14:
What Became of the Mayflower? (Worksheet & questions)
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Watch or read the news online and write about what happened in California on November 7, 2018 (2 paragraphs in your journals).
Have a great weekend and Happy early Veterans Day!
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 10/17/18)
M.A.I.N Causes of World War I worksheet fill in the blanks. (Recall)
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 10/16/18)
M.A.I.N Causes of World War I worksheet
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 10/4/18)
Economics Terms Word Search Puzzle
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 10/3/18)
Introduction to Economics worksheet
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 10/2/18)
What is my Opportunity Cost worksheet
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 9/28/18)
Reading Works: Renewing America
Read and answer questions.
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 9/26/18)
- Key Terms - Define all and give examples.
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 9/25/18)
- Find a current event and write a summary on it in your Social Studies journals. It needs to be 2 paragraphs minimum (5 sentences each paragraph).
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 9/24/18)
- Project: Citizenship Brochure
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Social Studies Homework (Due: 9/21/18)
Section 5 Assessment (pg. 268)
- Questions 1-6
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Reading Focus Questions pg. 265:
1. What makes a person a citizen of the United States?
2. How can Americans develop democratic values?
3. What are the responsibilities of citizenship?
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Rights and responsibilities of Citizens worksheet cut and paste.
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Social Studies Homework
- Find a current event and write a summary on it in your Social Studies journals. It needs to be 2 paragraphs minimum (5 sentences each paragraph).
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Social Studies Homework (Test: 9/17/18)
- Students are to study all notes for the 3 Branches of Government test on Monday!
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How a Bill Becomes a Law worksheet.
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3 Branches of Government
- Graphic organizer - Decide what branch each description should be placed in.
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Current Events
- Complete a current events form for an article that you have selected from a credible news source (it can be online, print or tv). Once you have finished, on the back side of your paper create a Time magazine cover for one of the articles.
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September 11th Interviews
- Interview three people about their experiences on September 11, 2001. Record their responses in the chart.