7th Grade Agave - Social Studies Assignments
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- 2019-2020
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- AMS Flower - Teacher Webpages
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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".
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Homework 3/12/20:
Reading Log's due Friday the 13th!!!
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Homework 3/11/20:
Current Event!!!
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Homework 3/10/20:
- Reading Log Day #2
- Reminders: Read for 20mins
- Write 1-2 sentence summary
- Get parent/guardian signature
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Define Vocab from Lesson 4 and use them in complete sentences. Also this week is the start of a brand new week for your reading logs please make sure to read for 20mins, write your summary and have a parent or guardian initial each night.
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PSA PARENTS:
I have written grades inside of students Turtle Trackers. If they do not have a turtle tracker they need to get one from Ms. Farnham by Wed. If they continue to show up to school without it they will be assigned a Friday detention.
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Read for 30 mins. (book, article online, newspaper, magazine etc.) and write summary.
Thank you!
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Homework 2/19/2020: Current Event!
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Homework 2/18/2020: Review/write vocabulary word with definition.
Vocabulary:
Pirate
Privateer
Buccaneer
Circumnavigate
Privateer
Buccaneer
Circumnavigate
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Homework: Current Event!!! (DUE TOMORROW)
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Homework: Current Event!!! (DUE TOMORROW)
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HOMEWORK...
6th Grade: Finish Predicting the Future reading and comprehension questions.
7th Grade: Finish As Time Flies By reading and comprehension questions.
8th Grade: Finish The Astronaut Wives Club reading and comprehension questions.
***All classes need to read for at least 30mins tonight and write a paragraph or more summary on what you read.***
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Social Studies HW 12.16.19
* Finish Holidays Around the World Worksheet front and back.
DUE TOMORROW!!!
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S.S Homework 12.04.19
Current Event!
6th grade: 2 paragraphs
7th grade: 3 paragraphs
8th grade: 4 paragraphs
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S. S. Homework 12.3.19
Alphabet Soup & Vowel Combination worksheet
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S. S. Homework 11.19/18
Review Rewards Plus Lesson One
IMPORTANT :
Today in class we started a program called "Rewards Plus". The aim of this program is to supplement their English & Language Arts instruction while continuing to gain knowledge in Social Studies. For this program, your students will need a new folder/binder/spiral notebook or composition notebook to keep their work in. If you have any questions regarding this program feel free to send them my way.
Have a great day :)
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Social Studies Homework 11.18.19
Finish Thanksgiving Mystery Art Graph!
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Study for 3 branches of government quiz!!!
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Social Studies HW 11/7:
Have Step 1, 2, 3 & 4 complete for Crisis Project!
Next week we will be working on presentations.
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Social Studies HW 11/6: Current Event
- 6th Grade
* 2 paragraphs
* Who, What, When, Where & Why
* Who, What, When, Where & Why
- 7th Grade
* 3 paragraphs
* Who, What, When, Where & Why
* 3 paragraphs
* Who, What, When, Where & Why
- 8th Grade
* 4 paragraphs
* Who, What, When, Where & Why
* 4 paragraphs
* Who, What, When, Where & Why
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Social Studies HW 11/4: Make sure step 1, 2 & 3 are complete for the "Crisis Project".
Step 1: Choose Crisis (within the last 5 years)
Step 2: How, Who, What, When & Where?
Step 3: Figure out solution by creating preventative law
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Social Studies HW 11/5:
Make sure step 1 & 2 are complete for the "Crisis Project".
Step 1: Choose Crisis (within the last 5 years)
Step 2: How, Who, What, When & Where?
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S.S HW 10/31:
Finish Halloween project choice board.
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S.S. HW 10/30:
Current Event!
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S.S HW 10/29:
Close-Reading Questions "A Supreme Court Justice" worksheet.
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S.S HW 10.24
Write a half page explaining how you would want to be remembered (inside and outside of the classroom).
Teddy Bear Cactus:
Write a full page explaining how you would want to be remembered (inside and outside of the classroom).
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S.S HW 10/22:
CONTEXT CLUES A Day in the Life of . . . A Member of Congress (pages 12-13)
Fill in the letter of the best definition for each bolded term.
1. Overall, this ENSURES both large and small states are fairly represented.
A) is unsure
B) makes certain
C) weakens
A) is unsure
B) makes certain
C) weakens
2. A MAJORITY of representatives agree with your proposal, and before you know it, it’s time to vote.
A) exactly half
B) minority
C) most
A) exactly half
B) minority
C) most
3. You’ve got to eat, but you also have work to do too— so you WOLF DOWN a sandwich at the James Madison Memorial Building.
A) howl at
B) gobble down
C) skip a meal
A) howl at
B) gobble down
C) skip a meal
4. The House has 20 different committees that CONSIDER bills and oversee programs and agencies, such as the FBI and NASA.
A) think about
B) sign into law
C) vote against
A) think about
B) sign into law
C) vote against
5. Holding frequent elections is a way to ENCOURAGE members of Congress to listen to the people they represent.
A) elect
B) motivate
C) not allow
A) elect
B) motivate
C) not allow
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S.S. HW 10/21:
How is the article structured? Why do you think the author chose to organize it this way?
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S.S. HW 10/16: Current Event
*REMINDERS: TO ENSURE FULL CREDIT YOU NEED...*
Please be sure to include:
- Who, What, When, Where & Why
- 3 complete paragraphs
- 5 sentences each
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S.S. HW 10/14:
FINISH ALL vocab with vocab word flip book sheets (make sure to fill in and cut out ALL 12 vocab words).
*Study for upcoming quiz on absolute location (home address & parent phone number) WED. 10/16*
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HAPPY MONDAY!!!
S.S. HW 10/7:
If you did not get your supplies for the Pumpkin Globe Project, you need them no later than Wed. Oct. 9th.
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S.S. HW 10/8:
A part of our lesson this week deals with Absolute Location. Students need to be able to memorize their address and phone number. Get information from parent/guardian and write it down on flash card. Students will be verbally quizzed on this information in the near future.
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S.S HW 10/3:
PLEASE COMPLETE ANY MISSING WORK FROM THIS WEEK AND HAVE IT TO ME BY TOMORROW!
Happy Friday Jr.
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SS HW 10/2:
Draw out bubble map of the “Six Essential Elements of Geography” and fill in.
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Social Studies 9/30:
Interactive Vocabulary Flip Book
Order of flip book:
1. Word
2. Part of speech & origin
3. Definition
4. Use in a sentence
2. Part of speech & origin
3. Definition
4. Use in a sentence
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What was the source of conflict between the U.S. and Mexico before they went to war?
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6th Grade: Current Event (2 paragraphs)
7th Grade: Current Event (3 paragraphs)
8th Grade: Current Event (4 paragraphs)
REMINDERS: Please be sure to include the "Who, What, When, Where & Why" at the beginning of each current event.
7th Grade: Current Event (3 paragraphs)
8th Grade: Current Event (4 paragraphs)
REMINDERS: Please be sure to include the "Who, What, When, Where & Why" at the beginning of each current event.
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Social Studies 9/24:
Finish Arizona Statehood project.
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Social Studies 9/23:
Finish questions 1-8 from "Arizona Statehood" worksheet and crossword puzzle
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Social Studies 9/19:
If you did not finish these questions in class they are considered homework.
Thank you
Local Mailman & Karate Teacher Rocks text questions:
1. Read the following section from the text:
"'The industry is an emotional roller coaster. The kids I teach are so innocent and real,' said Clifford. 'They keep me grounded and help me take a step back.'
Fellow band member Adam Wolfsdorf said teaching karate has kept Clifford 'rooted,' because the kids are exciting, original and haven’t been 'turned off' the way many adults have.
"'The industry is an emotional roller coaster. The kids I teach are so innocent and real,' said Clifford. 'They keep me grounded and help me take a step back.'
Fellow band member Adam Wolfsdorf said teaching karate has kept Clifford 'rooted,' because the kids are exciting, original and haven’t been 'turned off' the way many adults have.
'We’ve toured with some pretty huge artists who think the world should revolve around them,' said Wolfsdorf. 'But we know that we’re part of a whole. It’s like you’re Clark Kent during the day and Superman at night. We’re living two lives, but those two lives are yin and yang, and you need both.'"
Why might the author have included Wolfsdorf's quote about Clifford's roles as a teacher and a musician? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
Why might the author have included Wolfsdorf's quote about Clifford's roles as a teacher and a musician? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
2. The author quotes Van Aken throughout the text. What do these quotes reveal about Van Aken's view of his job? Use at least one example from the text to support your answer.
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6th Grade: Current Event (2 paragraphs)
7th Grade: Current Event (3 paragraphs)
8th Grade: Current Event (4 paragraphs)
REMINDERS: Please be sure to include the "Who, What, When, Where & Why" at the beginning of each current event.
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Social Studies 9/17:
Read these sentences from the non-fiction text “Local Mailman”. "Although his customers knew he was getting married, he hadn't told them the specifics, like which church the ceremony was going to be at. However, that didn't stop them from wanting to celebrate this new chapter in their mailman's life. 'They become your friends,' said Van Aken, who was just as surprised to see them as his wife. 'It becomes very difficult to separate them from people in your regular life.'" To whom is Van Aken referring when he says "they"?
Karate Teacher Rocks: What does James Clifford say about the kids he teaches? Use a quote from the text to support your answer.
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Social Studies 9/16:
Post-9/11 America:
How have the events of 9/11 and its aftermath shaped what it means to be an American? Consider the actions the government has taken after these events, how it changed people's lives and how you think of yourself living in a post-9/11 America.
**1 full page essay**
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S.S. HW 9/12:
Do you think the world is more or less vulnerable today than in 2001? How have our freedoms been impacted? (Half page essay minimum)
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Social Studies HW 9/11: Current Event (2 paragraphs)
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Social Studies HW 9/10:
What did the supreme court rule in Hamdan v. Rumsfield? (1 paragraph minimum)
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Social Studies HW 9/9:
Why did President Bush lose support during his second term? (minimum 1 paragraph)
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S.S. HW 9/4: Rights and Responsibilities worksheet
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S.S. HW: Current Event (9/3)
- Minimum 3 paragraphs
- Who, what, when, where, why
- Who, what, when, where, why
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S.S. HW 8/28:
Reading focus questions #2 - #3 answer in complete sentences.
2. How can Americans develop democratic values?
3. What are the responsibilities of citizenship?
REMINDER: Current Event due tomorrow 8/29
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S.S. HW 8/27:
What makes a person a citizen of the United States? (1 paragraph minimum)
REMINDER: STUDY FOR BILL OF RIGHTS RETAKE QUIZ ON THUR 8/29
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S.S. HW 8/22: STUDY FOR BILL OF RIGHTS RETAKE QUIZ ON TUESDAY 8/27
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Social Studies HW 8/19:
Work on current event!
REMEMBER...
WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE & WHY
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S.S. HW 8/21 - Explain the meaning of the term Reconstruction.
And use the word Amnesty in a sentence.
*DONT FORGET ABOUT YOUR CURRENT EVENT DUE THURSDAY 8/22*
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Social Studies HW 8/16:
STUDY FOR BILL OF RIGHTS QUIZ NEXT WEEK!!!
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Social Studies HW 8/15:
1 Paragraph each..
What was Wilmot Proviso? Why was it so controversial?
How did Stephen Douglas help win approval of the Compromise of 1850?
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Social Studies HW 8/14:
The Civil War: Abraham Lincoln vs. Jefferson Davis
Activity: Compare and Contrast
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Social Studies HW 8/13:
The North Before the War worksheet (FRONT & BACK)
*Read & Annotate
*Activity: Summarizing
*Activity: Summarizing
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Social Studies HW 8/12:
The South Before the war worksheet (FRONT & BACK)
*Read & Annotate
*Activity: Key Details - Economic Hierarchy in the South
*Activity: Key Details - Economic Hierarchy in the South
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Social Studies HW 8/8/2019:
Choose one of the first 10 Amendments. (Bill of Rights) and create a T-Shirt that explains this Amendment visually. The T-Shirt should clearly illustrate what the Amendment is protecting. You must specify on your T-shirt which Amendment you are illustrating.
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Social Studies HW 8/7/2019:
Section Assessment:
Comprehension:
#4 - Summarize the rights protected by the Bill of Rights?
#4 - Summarize the rights protected by the Bill of Rights?
Critical Thinking and Writing:
#6 - Review the Main Idea statement at the beginning of the section.. ("The amendment process has made the Constitution a living document that reflects changing times.") Then, write a sentence giving your own definition of the term "living document."
#6 - Review the Main Idea statement at the beginning of the section.. ("The amendment process has made the Constitution a living document that reflects changing times.") Then, write a sentence giving your own definition of the term "living document."
#7 - Why do you think the Bill of Rights carefully spells out the rights of people accused of crimes?
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Social Studies HW 8/6/2019:
How did later amendments reflect changing ideas about equality? (1 paragraph)
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Social Studies HW 8/5/2019:
How can an amendment to the constitution be ratified? (1 paragraph)
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Social Studies HW 8/2/2019:
Choose one current event and write at least 2 paragraphs explaining the "who, what, when, where & why".
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Social Studies HW 8/1/2019:
Which First Amendment freedom do you think is most important? Why? (3 paragraphs)
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Social Studies HW (7/31/2019):
Junior Scholastics Article & Questions
(Answer in complete sentences)
* Why did Mary Beth Tinker wear a black armband to school?
* Why did Mary Beth get in trouble for wearing the black armband to school?
* Why was Mary Beth’s protest protected by the U.S. Constitution?
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Constitution Vocabulary Worksheet (Use ALL 20 words)
*Write a ONE WORD synonym for 5 words
*Use 5 words in complete sentences
*Draw a picture of 5 words
*Write a newspaper headline using 5 words.