October27
There are a number of odd fall traditions celebrated by Americans.
Use these websites to explore the history of several different activities Americans participate in during the fall.
Here are some questions to guide your exploration:
- How did the tradition begin? How did it originate?
- What is the big idea and essential details needed to understand this tradition?
- What factors contributed to its popularity?
- How have the traditions changed over time?
- If there were several contributing factors, how did the ideas converge to create the tradition?
- Are there any similar traditions in other countries that parallel American traditions?
- Are there any other fall traditions that should be included below?
Have fun exploring!
The History of the Corn Maze
Why is election day always a Tuesday in November?
Bobbing for Apples
Pumpkin Facts
History of Pumpkins
The History of the Pumpkin Carving
Candy Corn
Why do we trick or treat?
The History of Halloween from History.com
The History of Halloween from Livescience.com
What is Nanowrimo?
February25
Be sure to follow all directions on this post as you learn about the Women’s Suffrage Movement.
Use this link to access the texts and activities. Women’s Suffrage
First, click on “The History of Women’s Suffrage” and read the articles- “Women’s Suffrage” and “19th Amendment”. Once you have read both articles, complete the Show What You Know Quiz and make sure you show me your score.
Then, click on “When did Women Vote?” and follow the directions to complete the activity. You need to work diligently to complete this assignment.
Finally, click on this link: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage and compare and contrast the information from both websites. Include facts and details that you learned from both.
January31
Here are a couple of videos to help you learn about plate tectonics. Watch the videos and take notes while you watch, and create a 10 questions quiz from the information in the videos- be sure to include an answer key!
Plate Tectonics for Kids
BrainPop Plate Tectonics Video
Plate Tectonics for Students
August4
I am so excited to have your child in my class this year. Please refer to this blog for updates and published projects from our class. Please let me know if you do not want your child’s photo or projects to be posted here. Parents please complete the student information form HERE.
Please be sure to include an email address because that will be how I communicate with you weekly. I know this is going to be a great year!
May3
Compare and contrast different stories from media, and informational text regarding the bombing of Pearl Harbor and its impact on the United States, including the USS Arizona and USS Tennessee and America’s entry in the war. According to the texts, how did the bombing of Pearl Harbor impact the United States? Did it lead to America’s entry to WWII? Create a graphic organizer that summarizes the causes and effects of the bombing using the information from the listed sources.
LINKS:
Pearl Harbor
Eyewitness to History- Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor Timeline
U.S. History- Pearl Harbor
USS Tennessee
February15
Directions: Choose projects from the list below. You must complete projects totaling to 100 points.
You may use your textbook pages 194-226 and the Internet (be sure to use reliable sources) to help you complete your project(s).
All projects are due February 24th. All projects completed on the computer must be printed or emailed to your teacher.
100 point projects:
• Write a 3 page informational article about plate tectonics. This should include headings, sub-headings, pictures, and diagrams.
• Design a board game that tests the players’ knowledge on plate tectonics and continental drift.
• Create a children’s storybook that has at least 10 pages with story and pictures to explain plate tectonics. Must be colored.
75 point projects:
• Create an informational brochure with information on all 6 panels and includes pictures.
• Create a PowerPoint presentation that has at least 8 slides with pictures on each slide.
• Design a poster with information and pictures.
50 point projects:
• Write a song, poem, or rap on plate tectonics and continental drift.
• Create a test over plate tectonics and continental drift that includes at least 25 questions and an answer key.
• Create a comic strip with at least 6 panels that gives information on plate tectonics and continental drift. Must be colored.
25 point projects:
• Create a collage (with at least a two paragraph description explaining how the art relates to plate tectonics)
• Create a test over plate tectonics and continental drift that includes at least 10 questions and an answer key.
• Write a journal entry pretending to be Alfred Wegener or a geologist from today, explain your theory of continental drift or plate tectonics (at least 1 page).
January10
Progressives Project Menu
Directions: Choose projects from the list below. You must complete projects totaling to 100 points.
You may use your textbook, the reference books in the classroom, and the Internet (be sure to use reliable sources) to help you complete your project(s).
All projects are due February 3rd. All projects completed on the computer must be printed or emailed to your teacher.
100 point projects:
• Write a 3 page informational article on Progressives. This should include headings, sub-headings, and pictures.
• Create a children’s storybook that has at least 10 pages with story and pictures to explain the Progressives. Must be colored.
• Create a newspaper from the Progressive Era that has at least 5 articles explaining the reforms taking place and who is responsible for each, must also include pictures with captions, and at least 2 advertisements pertaining to a reform taking place.
75 point projects:
• Create an informational brochure with information on all 6 panels and includes pictures.
• Create a PowerPoint presentation that has at least 8 slides with pictures and information on each slide.
• Design a tri-fold poster with information and pictures.
50 point projects:
• Create a test over the Progressives that includes at least 25 questions and an answer key.
• Design a board game that tests the players’ knowledge on Progressives.
• Create a comic strip with at least 6 panels that gives information on the Progressives. Must be colored.
25 point projects:
• Create a collage (with at least a two-paragraph description explaining how the art relates to the Progressives)
• Create a test over Progressives that includes at least 10 questions and an answer key.
• Write a journal entry as a citizen during the Progressive Era and explain the movements and who is responsible for the reforms taking place?
November10
A few weeks ago my class and I took a walk around the gardens outside of our school. During that walk, we wandered around and wondered about things. They wrote down questions that they had based on things that they saw during our walk. When we came back into the classroom, they thought about their questions and wrote hypotheses for the things they questioned. Of course the next step would be to research and find out the answers to their wonderings. Here are the projects they completed that explore their wonderings:
Why do trees have sap? by Allie
What is moss? by Aidan
Why do trees grow so tall? by Hannah
Why did saber-tooth tigers become extinct? by Samuel
How do snakes move? by Alivia
What does the sun look white? by Camden
Can blood be other colors? by Charlie
Why do plants have thorns? by Shantel
How does the body gain energy? by Matthew
How do trees make sap? by Krithika
Why do plants grow on trees? by Azavier
Will saliva erode a rock? by Taylor
Do bees know which flowers to fly to? by Kendrick
Why doesn’t in snow in Memphis very much? by Lindsey
Why does grass grow so tall? by Bryson
Why is lightning different colors? by Madeline
Why does the atmosphere make the sky blue? by Judd
How do birds fly? by Dylan
Why are leaves green? by Caleb
Why does poison ivy cause you to itch? by Keira
Why is the night sky so dark? by Conner
Why is the earth round? by Landon
Why and how do leaves lose their chlorophyll in autumn? by Abbey
November1
After completing the activity on idioms, adages, and proverbs, you may complete these activities as you choose.
- Research Proverbs from around the world using this website- Proverbs throughout the World. Choose one or more and compare it to a common proverb used in our culture. Explain how they are similar.
- Use this website to explore the origin of common proverbs- Origins of Proverbs. Choose one or more and give its date of origin and explain how it originated.
- Update a common adage or proverb. Using this list- 50 Important English Proverbs, choose a proverb and give it a modern spin.
- Create your own proverb. Think about what makes a good proverb and create an original. Use this Evaluation to see if your proverb will stand the test of time. proverb-eval. Add your original proverb in the comment section below this post.
May10
Using the information you gather from research, explain the formation and purpose of the United Nations including the role of Cordell Hull.
Why was the United Nations formed? How was it formed? What role did Cordell Hull play in the formation of the UN? What is it’s purpose? How does it serve its purpose?
Links:
The Formation of the UN
The History of the UN
The UN is born
An International Organization
Cordell Hull and the UN
Products:
You may choose how to present this information; however, you need to be thorough (be sure to answer the questions given in the assignments with lots of detail) and use your own words (be sure not to copy from the websites- Ms.Hopper will catch you).