Spring Final Exam Project: What is History?

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EQ: What is history?

Essential Skills: Identify significant events and people and analyze their impact of past events on today’s world.

I can: Define history in my own words.

Agenda: Wrapping it up!

Today we are going to finish up your final project and turn it in!

Let’s review the concept:

We’ve studied a wide range of topics this school year! As we close out this semester, we are going to create a project that not only reviews some of the people and events we covered, but also invites you to consider how past events have shaped our world.

This project will largely be completed during class time and if you follow the daily checklist, you’ll get done with your project with time to spare!

Spring Final Exam Project

We began the school year by asking the question, “What is history?”

Hopefully, by now you’ve got some ideas on how to answer this question! 

This project is all about describing the concept of history and taking into account all the topics we studied this school year.

You’ll be doing a little research, forming some opinions, and hypothesizing how history impacts not only the past, but also the present. 

Log in to Google Classroom to complete the project using the provided slide presentation or create one on your own. Follow the directions on each slide to complete the project.

You may add slides as needed, decorate all you want, and add pictures! This is your final exam, so make it awesome!

Today’s Checklist:

Check you slides and make sure they include all the requirements.

Finish the last slide: What is history?

Hit the submit button!

What To Do Tonight:

Have a great summer!!

Spring Final Exam Project: Forgotten History & What If?

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EQ: What is history?

Essential Skills: Identify significant events and people and analyze their impact of past events on today’s world.

I can: Analyze and determine the impact of historical events on today’s world and consider how the absence of events or people might change the course of history.

Google Meet: Project Set Up

We’ve studied a wide range of topics this school year! As we close out this semester, we are going to create a project that no only reviews some of the people and events we covered, but also invites you to consider how past events have shaped our world.

This project will largely be completed during class time and if you follow the daily checklist, you’ll get done with your project with time to spare!

Spring Final Exam Project

Today’s Checklist:

Review your notes/assignments and/or class website, but also take into account your own background knowledge.

Brainstorm a list of places, topics, people, or things you are curious about in terms of its history.

Select one item from your list and follow the directions on the Forgotten History slide. You may add as many slides as needed!

General Directions:
We began the school year by asking the question, “What is history?”

Hopefully, by now you’ve got some ideas on how to answer this question! 

This project is all about describing the concept of history and taking into account all the topics we studied this school year.

You’ll be doing a little research, forming some opinions, and hypothesizing how history impacts not only the past, but also the present. 

Log in to Google Classroom to complete the project using the provided slide presentation or create one on your own. Follow the directions on each slide to complete the project.

You may add slides as needed, decorate all you want, and add pictures! This is your final exam, so make it awesome!

What To Do Tonight:

Make sure you are up-to-date on your project checklist!

Spring Final Exam Project: Top 5 Events

What We Did Today

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EQ: What is history?

Essential Skills: Identify significant events and people and analyze their impact of past events on today’s world.

I can: Create a list of 5 historical events that have significantly infuenced today’s world.

Google Meet: Project Set Up

We’ve studied a wide range of topics this school year! As we close out this semester, we are going to create a project that no only reviews some of the people and events we covered, but also invites you to consider how past events have shaped our world.

This project will largely be completed during class time and if you follow the daily checklist, you’ll get done with your project with time to spare!

Spring Final Exam Project

Today’s Checklist:

Review your brainstorming list from yesterday.

Select 5 events for your Top 5

Complete the instructions on the Top 5 Events slide. You may add slides as needed!

General Directions:

We began the school year by asking the question, “What is history?”

Hopefully, by now you’ve got some ideas on how to answer this question! 

This project is all about describing the concept of history and taking into account all the topics we studied this school year.

You’ll be doing a little research, forming some opinions, and hypothesizing how history impacts not only the past, but also the present. 

Log in to Google Classroom to complete the project using the provided slide presentation or create one on your own. Follow the directions on each slide to complete the project.

You may add slides as needed, decorate all you want, and add pictures! This is your final exam, so make it awesome!

What To Do Tonight:

Catch up if you’ve fallen behind on the final project!

Spring Final Exam Project: Top 5 People

What We Did Today

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EQ: What is history?

Essential Skills: Identify significant events and people and analyze their impact of past events on today’s world.

I can: Create a list of 5 historical people who have significantly infuenced today’s world.

Google Meet: Project Set Up

We’ve studied a wide range of topics this school year! As we close out this semester, we are going to create a project that no only reviews some of the people and events we covered, but also invites you to consider how past events have shaped our world.

This project will largely be completed during class time and if you follow the daily checklist, you’ll get done with your project with time to spare!

Spring Final Exam Project

Today’s Checklist:

Review your notes/assignments and/or the class website to create a list of possible people who might make your Top 5 People list.

Narrow your list down to 5.

Follow directions on the slide titled Top 5 People. You may add as many slides as needed!

General Directions:

We began the school year by asking the question, “What is history?”

Hopefully, by now you’ve got some ideas on how to answer this question! 

This project is all about describing the concept of history and taking into account all the topics we studied this school year.

You’ll be doing a little research, forming some opinions, and hypothesizing how history impacts not only the past, but also the present. 

Log in to Google Classroom to complete the project using the provided slide presentation or create one on your own. Follow the directions on each slide to complete the project.

You may add slides as needed, decorate all you want, and add pictures! This is your final exam, so make it awesome!

What To Do Tonight:

Catch up on missing assignments – the deadline is May 16.

Make-Up-O-Rama & Lennon Wall (cont’d)

What We Did Today

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Naughty Naughty!

EQ: If you were standing in front of the real Lennon Wall how would you sign it? What is your legacy?

Essential Skills: Reflect on how past historical events continue to influence and shape modern society.

I can: Express my ideas and send a positive message.

Agenda: The Lennon Wall / Make-Up-O-Rama

We continued the Lennon Wall project! When you finish your piece, make sure your name is on the back before you turn it in to me.

Grab a piece of drawing paper and create a piece of artwork for our Lennon Wall. See below for ideas and guidelines:

Just like the real wall, our wall will change. Last year’s pieces will come down as this year’s pieces go up. Keep an eye on the wall as it changes to represent you and your class. 🙂

Make-Up-O-Rama!

The deadline to turn in late/missing work for the Cold War is today, May 19th! You can use class time today to finish up old assignments and ask for help if you need it!

What To Do Tonight:

Work on your Lennon Wall piece. I will accept them through May 26th.

Lennon Wall

What We Did Today

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EQ: If you were standing in front of the real Lennon Wall how would you sign it? What is your legacy?

Essential Skills: Reflect on how past historical events continue to influence and shape modern society.

I can: Express my ideas and send a positive message.

Agenda: The Lennon Wall

The Lennon started out as a place of protest against the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia. Without freedom of speech, people used the wall to voice their opposition to the government but also to express their desire for basic freedoms and rights. Today, it stands as a tribute to John Lennon (of Beatles fame) and for global hope of a better future.

I visited and signed the wall in 2008…

The Lennon Wall is constantly changing as new layers of paint and art are added each year by thousands of people from around the world.  Today’s wall looks totally different from when I saw it!

The Wall as of May 2015:

Click on image to magnify.

Grab a piece of drawing paper and create a piece of artwork for our Lennon Wall. See below for ideas and guidelines:

Just like the real wall, our wall will change. Last year’s pieces will come down as this year’s pieces go up. Keep an eye on the wall as it changes to represent you and your class. 🙂

What To Do Tonight:

Work on your Lennon Wall piece. I will accept them through May 26th.

Decolonization in Africa

What We Did Today

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EQ: How did African countries gain independence?

Essentials Skills: Assess and critically analyze a map for historical context.

I can: use a map to get information about a hisorical event.

Agenda: Assignment Set-Up

Last time we looked at the continent of Africa, it was getting carved up into colonies by European Imperial powers. By the mid-1950s the European hold on the continent begins to crack. Today, we are going to track the slow but steady independence of the African continent.

Let’s make a map! Log in to Google Classroom to complete the assignment below using the provided reading scan and online sources. If in class, you will recieve a map handout. If you are absent, you may print out or trace a map using the attached map in Google Classroom.

Reading Resources:

What To Do Tonight:

Catch up on missing notes and assignments. The deadline to turn in Cold War assignments is May 20th!

Cold War: Defrosting Tensions

What We Did Today

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EQ: What is a cold war?

Essential Skills: Determine what lead to the end of the Cold War.

I can: Summarize the key events the lead to the downfall of the Soviet Union.

Agenda: Notes & Assignment Set-up!

Today we are going to take a quick look at how the Cold War came to an end. What made the “ice” melt and how did it shape how our world looks today?

Cornell Notes: Take notes on the next clean page in your notebook. Be sure to complete left column and summary sections.

Assignment: Story Time

Let’s get a a little creative to summarize how the ice melted and the Cold War ended. Log in to Google Classroom and complete the assignment below.

What To Do Tonight:

The Deadline for make up work is near!

May 20th is the last day you can submit missing assignments for the Cold War. Get it done and hit submit.

Vietnam War

What We Did Today

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Because we needed a hedgehog wearing a little hat!

EQ: Why did the West get involved in Vietnam?

Essential Skills: Describe and explain the political, economic and cultural impact of the Cold War and its affects on developing nations. (DOK 3)

I can: Construct a timeline detailing the events of the Vietnam War.

Agenda: Vietnam War Timeline

While the Vietnam War mostly involves the United States, it’s impact is global. It’s a “hot war” that flares up right in the middle of the Cold War as the U.S. attempts to stop the spread of communism in Asia. Once China fell to communism, the U.S. was freaking out that it could spread through the entire continent. So, let’s find out what happens when they attempt to prevent communism from taking hold in Vietnam.

To get an overview of the war, we are going to create a timeline of the war from start to finish. Complete the following assignment on a piece of paper using the provided scans.

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What To Do Tonight: 

Finish up the Vietnam Timeline.

Korean War

What We Did Today

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EQ: Why did war break in Korea in the 1950s?

Essential Skills: Determine the causes and effects of a historical event.

I can: Summarize information from a secondary source.

Agenda: Chapter Chunking

When Communism starts to creep into Korea, it immediately creates conflict among the population. Some people liked communism and some did not. When the U.S. and other players decide to get involved, the disagreeemnt blows up into all-out war in the region.

Assignment: Korean War Squares

Complete the assignment below on a piece of paper, using the provided scans. Please attach a photo of your work when you are done.

Reading Resource

Bonus Resource:

What To Do Tonight:

Finish today’s assignment.

Catch up on missing notes and assignments.