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Erin Go Braugh! Click on the National Geographic Kids Ireland page http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/ireland/ and read through the "Facts and Photos." Then, scroll down and "Quiz Your Noodle: St. Patrick's Day." When you are done, answer the following reflection questions on the blog: 1. What was your score? 2. You have completed WHAG activities on the Social Studies blog for the last quarter. a. What was most memorable and why? b. What would you like to see done differently and why?
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Click on the Foods Around the World Fact Monster Quiz http://sf.factmonster.com/quizzes/worldfood/1.html and test your knowledge of international treats. Then, when you have finished, return to the blog to respond to the following reflection questions: 1. What was your score? 2. Have you ever heard or tasted any of the foods listed on the quiz? Explain. 3. If you could choose one international treat that you have never experienced, what would it be and why?
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As the Industrial Revolutions come and go, new occupations and opportunities are created. Click on the "Who am I?" Fact Monster quiz http://sf.factmonster.com/quizzes/occupations/1.html and see how well you do. Then, respond to the following reflection questions on the blog: 1. What was your quiz score? 2. From the list of job descriptions, were there any that your would consider studying to become? Why or why not? 3. Choose fact that was "new" to you and what did you learn?
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Research and Writing Skills - Compare Primary Sources
As you learned in Chapter 10, primary sources are "snapshots" of history. They are created by people who were there at the time of the event. On p. 472-473 in your Social Studies textbook, you will need to read the What, Why, and How about two primary sources; the English Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. Then, answer the "Think and Apply" questions 1-3 on p. 473 on the blog.
As you learned in Chapter 10, primary sources are "snapshots" of history. They are created by people who were there at the time of the event. On p. 472-473 in your Social Studies textbook, you will need to read the What, Why, and How about two primary sources; the English Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. Then, answer the "Think and Apply" questions 1-3 on p. 473 on the blog.
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An editorial cartoon, also known as a political cartoon, is an illustration or comic strip containing a political or social message, that usually relates to current events or personalities. The following three cartoons have to do with European colonialism. Study each cartoon carefully and then respond COMPLETELY to the following reflection questions on the blog:
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1. What do you think cartoon #1 is trying to state? Explain. |
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| 2. What is the irony (use of words to convey the opposite of their meaning) in cartoon #2? Explain. |
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| 3. Describe the action taking place in cartoon #3. |
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When you complete the 10 questions, return to the blog and answer the following reflection questions: 1. What was your score? 2. Would you have known any of the answers without the art analysis lesson from class? Explain. 3. This website was created specifically for our Social Studies textbook. Would you be interested in using it again? Why or why not?
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Map and Globe Skills - Use a Time Zone Map (p. 412-413)
Read the What, Why, and How on Time Zone Maps. Then, answer the "Think and Apply" questions 1-4 on p. 413 on the blog. For a bonus point, what time zone is Iowa located?
Read the What, Why, and How on Time Zone Maps. Then, answer the "Think and Apply" questions 1-4 on p. 413 on the blog. For a bonus point, what time zone is Iowa located?
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Click the PBS: Africa for Kids link http://pbskids.org/africa/tale/index.html and read the Swahili folktale about PRINCE SADAKA. To find his brothers, he has to complete three tests and YOU can help him.
When you are done, return to the blog and reflect on the WHAG activity by answering the following questions: 1. Did you pass all three tests? Explain. 2. Does this story remind you of any other folktales/myths/legends you have heard or read? Explain. 3. Think of a time when you had to ask someone for help. Did that person ever return the favor? Explain.
When you are done, return to the blog and reflect on the WHAG activity by answering the following questions: 1. Did you pass all three tests? Explain. 2. Does this story remind you of any other folktales/myths/legends you have heard or read? Explain. 3. Think of a time when you had to ask someone for help. Did that person ever return the favor? Explain.
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Today's WHAG challenge is the Africa Map Match Game. When you are ready to begin, click the Geography for Kids link http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/africa-map-game.php. You will be given 21 African countries to drag and match. You will be timed.
When you are done, return to the blog and reflect on the following questions: 1. How long did it take you to find 21 African countries? 2. Did Chapters 2 (Ancient Egypt) and 13 (African Kingdoms) prepare you for the location of any of the countries? Why or why not? 3. What was the most difficult part of today's WHAG? Explain.
Good luck and may the Map Master Forces be with you!
When you are done, return to the blog and reflect on the following questions: 1. How long did it take you to find 21 African countries? 2. Did Chapters 2 (Ancient Egypt) and 13 (African Kingdoms) prepare you for the location of any of the countries? Why or why not? 3. What was the most difficult part of today's WHAG? Explain.
Good luck and may the Map Master Forces be with you!
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Welcome VMS 7th graders!
Please click the following link: http://www.freerice.com/category and Identify Countries on the Map. You will play for ten minutes and then reflect on your achievement by answering these questions on my blog: Have you used this website before? How many grains of rice did you earn? Did you use any resources (planner, textbook, neighbor) to complete the quiz? Why or why not?
Please click the following link: http://www.freerice.com/category and Identify Countries on the Map. You will play for ten minutes and then reflect on your achievement by answering these questions on my blog: Have you used this website before? How many grains of rice did you earn? Did you use any resources (planner, textbook, neighbor) to complete the quiz? Why or why not?
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