1st Period McConnell World Studies-McConnell 001 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Cameron McConnell
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- Social Science
- Description
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World Studies is a year-long course that covers world history and culture from the dawn of the Renaissance in Europe until the present. Along the way, we will focus on building social studies skills such as deep reading, critical thinking, and clear, meaningful writing. As an IB for all school, all Amundsen courses will use MYP unit frameworks to give instruction, conceptual grounding and an overarching theme for each quarter. Lessons address developments in religion, philosophy, the arts, science and technology, and political history and draws connections to the present. The course also introduces geography concepts and skills within the context of the historical narrative. Students analyze primary sources and maps, create timelines and complete other projects— practicing historical thinking and writing skills as they explore the broad themes and big ideas of human history. Course Vision: Students in World Studies will learn historical content through the development of literacy skills. This is done through active participation in daily activities and mastering objectives and Common Core Standards, including researching and analyzing multiple sources and resources to develop and defend positions. Our focus is create global citizens, as well as prepare students for college through growth in literacy skills.
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Complete the attached Google Form. Ask Mr. McCollum or Mr. McConnell if you have any questions.
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These four documents are going to be the documents used for the final exam next week. Please read through them and complete the corresponding questions.
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Complete the attached graphic organizer as we go through the Causes of Imperialism reading in class.
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Use the Reform Movements Post Industrialization Articles to complete the attached Graphic Organizer.
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Use Aspen to complete the end of semester grade sheet. Will the end of the semester just a few weeks away it is important that you understand your current grade and missing assignments in all of your classes.
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Since we were unable to go through the notes today in class, please complete this assignment instead. You will need the Industrial Revolution notes posted in Google Classroom on Wednesday to finish it.
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Complete all of the questions on the Impact of the Industrial Revolution Graphic Organizer.
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Please complete the attached Google Form at the end of your class period today, 12/10. Thank you.
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Create a message of encouragement and support for Jordan, one our fellow Vikings. Jordan is a freshman girl who is fighting a rare form of cancer. We want to let her know that we are all thinking of her, wish her well, and that most importantly she is still part of our school and Viking family, even though she's far away getting treatment. Get creative with your sign/message! Think about using fun fonts, happy images, or take a picture of you holding up your sign.
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Please complete this TCB Thursday Planning Survey by the end of the day today, 12/9.
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Use these guided notes as a resource to help follow along as we dive into The Enlightenment.
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Choose one of the following articles to read and complete the reading comprehension quiz and one of the writing activities.
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Complete the attached reading and questions. This is due next Monday, 11/30.
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Complete the following scavenger hunt and submit your photo-evidence to this assignment for credit!
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Complete the attached 15th and 16th Century Consolidation of Power table as we explore how power was consolidated in different places during the 15th and 16th century.
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Complete the attached Government Compare/Contrast Writing Assessment [Criterion C].
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Complete the Machiavelli reading and questions attached below.
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Complete the attached Renaissance Introduction Reading & Questions. Make sure to answer the questions in complete sentences.
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Work with your group members (you will be placed into breakout rooms with your group during class) to complete the spices project worksheet. Every member of the group must turn in a completed worksheet. Your groups spice will be assigned to you once you are in your breakout rooms.
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Choose two of the articles from the Newsela assignment to read, and complete the attached quiz for BOTH articles that you chose to read.
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Choose ONE of the following Newsela articles to read. After you have read your article complete the reading comprehension quiz at the end. You do NOT need to complete any of the writing assignments.
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Attached below you will find the "Neighborhood Map" assignment, directions, rubric, written response assignment, written response rubric and a blank template you can use to draw your map.
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Complete the attached "Atlas Scavenger Hunt" assignment. Per the directions, make sure your answers are in complete sentences.
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Use the Egyptian Pyramid readings to complete the Egyptian Pyramid questions. We will be working on this today (9/17) and tomorrow (9/18) in class.
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Find your group members listed on the Google Classroom homepage. Create a copy of the Google Document below with all of your group members and complete it as a group before turning it in.
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Please complete the assignment below by the end of class today, 9/10.
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Find your group members listed on the Google Classroom homepage. Create a copy of the Google Document below with all of your group members and complete it as a group before turning it in.