Ms. Winters' GA Studies Blog

Agenda for 09.15.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Work in lab to create glogs!

• Download Glogster Instructions and Quick Tips
• Check messages on Glogster Dashboard for message from Mrs. Winters with a link to online video tutorial

HW -

1.) GA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

2.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

Agenda for 09.14.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Collect info. for the GA Advertisment Project (project requirments: Download THE GEORGIA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT - OL) (use online textbook to get info. Link under "Pages" - Click on Ch.4 -- start with pg. 114)

• Click here for organizer with columns that have addtional help/hints/info: Download GEORGIA ADVERTISEMENT DATA TABLE (MODIFIED)

HW -

1.) LAB DAYS = THURSDAY and FRIDAY of this week. GA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

2.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

Agenda for 09.13.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H2a. - Explain the importance of James Oglethorpe, the Charter of 1732, reasons for settlement (charity, economics, and defense), Tomochichi, Mary Musgrove, and the city of Savannah.

1.) Collect info. for the GA Advertisment Project (project requirments: Download THE GEORGIA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT - OL) (use online textbook to get info. Link under "Pages" - Click on Ch.4 -- start with pg. 114)

• Click here for organizer with columns that have addtional help/hints/info: Download GEORGIA ADVERTISEMENT DATA TABLE (MODIFIED)

HW -

1.) WE MIGHT GO TO LAB TOMORROW FOR ABOUT 15-20 min. LAB DAYS = THURSDAY and FRIDAY of this week. GA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

2.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

Agenda for 09.12.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H1. c - Explain reasons for European exploration - including the interests of the French, British, and British.

1.) Warm-up --- Download Warm-up for 09.12.11

2.) Put in info. for De Soto "Who Who's" and discuss next set of entries due on Friday, Sept. 23rd - James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi (look under warm-up slides for this)

3.) Introduce and begin the GA Advertisment Project (project requirments: Download THE GEORGIA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT) (use online textbook to get info. Link under "Pages" - Click on Ch.4 -- start with pg. 114)

HW -

1.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 23

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

2.) GA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Agenda for 09.09.11

SPECIAL FOCUS DAY: 9/11 10 year anniversary

1.) Warm-up --- Listen and respond to "Where were you when the world stopped turning, that September day?"

2.) View Nick News special "What happened: The Story of September 11, 2001" and respond in writing to the special (KWL). To see video, click here:

http://news.nick.com/08/2011/26/what-really-happened-september-11th/

3.) Share responses and discuss importance of living out Winston Churchill quote - “We shall draw from the heart of suffering itself the means of inspiration and survival.” -- by thinking of service opportunities to engage in over the weekend.

HW -

1.) Engage in a service opportunity over the weekend. Talk to your parents/family about 9/11 and what it meant to them. Ask them questions. Seek credible information for yourself.

Here are a few sites you might like to explore:

http://911dayofservice.org/sponsor/national-september-11-memorial-museum

http://www.911memorial.org/

http://abcnews.go.com/ OR ANY OTHER MAJOR NETWORK CHANNEL like NBC, CBS, CNN, or FOX

Yahoo has special features on its homepage to commemorate 9/11

2.) James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Chief Tomochichi ALL DUE NEXT FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

• Use online textbook and link to the New GA Encyclopedia to help you collect info.

3.) GA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT DUE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

• Will begin in class on Monday, Sept. 12


Agenda for 09.08.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H1 c. - Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with a special emphasis on the interests of the French, British, and Spanish.

1.) Warm-up (Download Warm-up for 09.08.11 - OL)

2.) Share and critique Q.S.A.s - Quick Simile Activity (created a simile for mercantilism, illustrated it, and explained how it relates to mercantilism) 2ND PERIOD ONLY!

3.) Read pg. 111-113 and answer questions 11-17 on English Settlements in the New World handout (Download English Settlement of the New World - Mercantilism)

4.) Revise De Soto entry and set new due date and expectation for next set of 3 entries due on Friday, September 16th.

5.) Introduce the "Georgia Advertisement" project (Download THE GEORGIA ADVERTISEMENT PROJECT - OL)

HW -

• 3 - James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Tomochichi Who's Who entries due Friday, September 16th
• GA Advertisement Project due Monday, Sept. 19th

Agenda for 09.07.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H1 c. - Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with a special emphasis on the interests of the French, British, and Spanish.

1.) Warm-up (Download Warm-up for 09.07.11)

2.) Review and discuss answers to GA Stories video segment on Mercantilism (find video here: http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=00D75D4D-4DCF-469B-8A41-30BC3B4E226F&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US and questions on class handout: Download English Settlement of the New World - Mercantilism) 6TH PERIOD HAD TO WATCH VIDEO BEFOREHAND.

3.) Q.S.A. - Quick Simile Activity -- create a simile for mercantilism, illustrate it, and explain how it relates to mercantilism

HW -

• Finish creating simile for Mercantilism, illustrate it, and explain how it relates to mercantilism out to the side. 2nd ONLY!!!

Agenda for 09.06.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H1 c. - Explain reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America, with a special emphasis on the interests of the French, British, and Spanish.

1.) Warm-up (Download Warm-up for 09.06.11)

2.) Complete "Colonization of the Americas" map and list reasons for exploration (in general)

3.) Read about "English Settlement in the New World" (pg. 110-111), view GA Stories video segment on Mercantilism, and answer questions on class handout (Download English Settlement of the New World - Mercantilism) (find video here: http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=00D75D4D-4DCF-469B-8A41-30BC3B4E226F&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US)

HW -

Finish map from class today if not done

James Oglethorpe Who's Who entry due next Tuesday

Agenda for 09.02.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H1 b. - Evaluate the impact of Europeans on Native American culture: include Spanish Missions and the explorations of Hernando de Soto

1.) Pop Quiz on Spanish Missions

2.) Warm-up (Download Warmup for 09.02.11)

3.) Read about the executive branch of government in the state of GA and record key info. about the roles of governor and lt. governor (Download GOVT. - Executive Branch in GA) (p. 530 in book - use online textbook link under blog pages)

HW

• NONE if you are current with all assignments
• Warmups collection MOVED TO TUESDAY!

Agenda for 08.30.11

STANDARDS ADDRESSED: SS8H1 b. - Evaluate the impact of Europeans on Native American culture: include Spanish Missions and the explorations of Hernando de Soto

1.) Finish reading "Juanillo's Rebellion" primary source documents

NOTE: Left off on the third paragragh of Father Avila's narrative of his captivity.

2.) Discuss, analyze, and list claims made by Juanillo and Father Avila of wrongdoing on graphic organizer on back of Spanish Missions organizer given out last Thursday. (NO digital copies of organizer or or reading at this time -- MUST GET IN CLASS!!!)

3.) Complete 6 Journal Response Questions:

1.What did Juanillo fear his people were losing by adopting Spanish culture and religion? Do you think he was right about this? Explain using at least 4 sentences.

2.What do you think about the way Juanillo responded (killing a priest and trying to get other natives to kill the Spanish)? Would you have responded differently? Explain using at least 4 sentences.

3.How did Father Avila describe his treatment during captivity?

4.What key person in the New Testament of the Christian Bible inspired Father Avila to endure all the pain that he went through while in captivity?

5.Why did the Indians not kill Father Avila?

6.Do you think that the Spanish missionaries or Guale Indians understood each other’s culture? Explain using at least 4 sentences.

HW -

• De Soto entry DUE THURSDAY, SEPT. 1
• Who in GA History" project. You can find copies of class handouts used today by clicking here: Download Who's Who Project - Table of Contents, Rules for Entries, and Entry Example of De Soto