Wed., 10/13/21 and Thurs., 10/14/21 SS7H2 c: Students will be able to explain the main reasons that lead to creation of a Jewish State in Israel. "Why was Israel created..."? Background Essay "Why was Israel created..."? Response presentation CNN Student News (beginning - 5:48) Arab-Israeli Conflict video Keith Hughes-(Parts of this video was shown) SW Asia History Visual Dictionary SW Asia Creation of Israel Quizlet
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Mon., 10/11/21 and Tues., 10/12/21
SS7H2a: Students will be able to explain how European partitioning in the Middle East after the breakup of the Ottoman Empire led to regional conflict that exists today. Break-up of the Ottoman Empire Presentation Partitioning of the Ottoman Empire Simulation Video Partitioning of the Ottoman Empire Answer Key Break-up of the Ottoman Empire worksheet SW Asia History Visual Dictionary Break up of the Ottoman Empire Quizlet Monday, 9/20 and Tues., 9/21/2021
Students are still working on writing their Soapbox speech. Students read articles, and, those who could, did research on their chosen topic on their personal devices. The Mikhva, Project Soapbox, materials are copyrighted, and cannot be posted online. If you are absent, and/or have misplaced any of the materials email me directly at [email protected]. Friday, 10 September 2021
This week students learned about the 3 Major Religions of Southwest Asia. Students can use today's class to complete any outstanding assignments from this week. Wednesday, 9/8/2021 and Thursday, 9/9/2021
Students will learn about the 3 Religions of Southwest Asia: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam over the next few classes. They will take notes from a Nearpod (a presentation here), and complete a graphic organizer. Christianity Presentation Islam Presentation 3 Religions Graphic Organizers SW Asia Religions Quizlet Monday, 9/6/2021- Labor Day- School Closed and Tuesday, 9/7/2021
Students will learn about the 3 Religions of Southwest Asia: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam over the next few classes. They will take notes from a Nearpod (a presentation here), and complete a graphic organizer. Judaism Presentation 3 Religions Charts SW Asia Religions Quizlet Wednesday, 9/1/2021 and Thursday, 9/2/2021
Part 1 Students will complete the Southwest Asia Geographic Read and Respond. This is a 32-question activity that students must complete for an accuracy grade of 100%. Students will enter their responses into iRespond. Students will complete this activity as many times as necessary to earn the score of 100%. Monday, 8/30/2021 and Tuesday, 8/31/2021
Part 1 Students reviewed their responses to the Oil in the Middle East Read and Respond. If time permitted a SW Asia Geography Kahoot! was played prior to the SW Asia Geography test. Part 2 Students completed the 28-question SW Asia Geography Test. Part 1 Students worked on completing the Water Preditiction activity from last class. See Mon./Tues. 8/23 and 3/24/2021 to access that assignment. Part 2 Once students had successfully completed the Part 1 activity, they were given the Oil in the Middle East: Read and Respond activity to begin. Pages 1 and 3 were to be completed in class. Pages 2 and 4 will be completed as a class during Friday's class period. Oil in the Middle East Presentation Oil in the Middle East: Read and Respond worksheet Can the Middle East Survive without Oil video Westernization Presentation Westernization Reading UPCOMING: Mon. 8/30/2021 and Tues., 8/31/2021 Southwest Asia Geography Test review your maps and notes from the last two weeks. Part 1
Students completed their SW Asia Geography Vocabulary Ticket In the Door (formative assessment). Students began a predictions and read and respond activity on where people live and work in SW Asia. Also we watched a video that explains causes and effects of water scarcity in SW Asia, as well as a desalination video starring, our very own, Mr. Shively! Water Crisis video Water Predictions Presentation Water Predictions worksheet Today was a review/catch up day for the activities that were initatied this week. Students were given the opportunity to review all their SW Asia maps, and complete the SW Asia Phyiscal Geography Read and Respond from earlier in the week. Students had the opportunity to complete the SW Asia geography Frayer-style vocabulary assignments. Some classes were able to participate in the SW Asia Geography Kahoot!
There will be an upcoming SW Asia Physical Geography Quiz on Monday and Tuesday of next week. Wed., 8/18/21 and Thurs., 8/19/21
Part I Review responses to the SW Asia presentation questions and review of SW Asia Maps. (See resources from Mon., 8/16 and Tues., 8/17) Part II Students were introduced to new vocabulary for this unit. They were to complete 10 Frayer style: definition, sentence (it should be clear that you know/understand the word in a real world setting), #hashtag (relevant caption) and a picture) SW Asia Physical Features Visual Dictionary Blank Frayer-Style Definition worksheet SW Asia Physical Features Quizlet Monday, 16 August and Tuesday 17 August 2021
Part I Students will label specific countries and features on blank Physical and Political Maps of Southwest Asia. Part II Students will read and answer questions in complete sentences from the Physical Maps presentation. Direct Completed Southwest Asia Maps Southwest Asia Physical Features Presentation Southwest Asia Geography Mnenomic Southwest Asia Geography Review Quizlet All Periods are seen this day!
Students completed the Maps, Charts, and Photo Analysis Quiz. Wednesday, 8/11/2021 and Thursday, 8/12/2021
PART 1: Students will complete a Photo Analysis Station activity. We will briefly review skills that were introduced from the previous class. Students will work in groups to identify and anlyaze various photos. There are several questions that students will attempt to answer about each photograph. There are 10 photos in all, students will choose the six that they want to analyze. Photo Analysis Presentation (the questions are located in the presentation) PART 2: Students will watch Flocabulary and BrainPop videos and take notes from the Charts and Graphs Analysis presentation. They will then complete the Charts and Graph Analysis Worksheet. If time permits we will review for Friday's quiz. Charts and Graphs Analysis Presentation Charts and Graphs Analysis Worksheet Monday, 8/9/2021 and Tuesday, 8/10/2021
Students took notes from a Map Analysis presentation and completed a Maps Analysis Station activity. Students worked in groups to identify and anlyaze various (5) types of maps. Map Skills Presentation Map Analysis Worksheet A Day- Thursday, 4/29/2021; and Monday 5/3/2021
Advisement Class- STEAM Activity; Reading for Enjoyment! 1st Period and 5th Period- Synchronous Live Opening: Students will enter their responses to the SE Asian History Take Home Test. Due to Milestone testing students will complete the Economic Packet. This assignment will take several class periods to complete. SE Asian History Test Forms Economics Textbook Reading Packet Economics Reading Answer Sheet B-Day- Friday, 4/27/2021; Tuesday 5/4/2021 Advisement Class- Second Step Lesson; 2nd Period and 6th Period- Today's Assignment is the same as Thursday's, 29 April 2021, and Monday's 5/3/2021. See above. A Day- Monday, 4/26/2021
Advisement Class- STEAM Activity 1st Period and 5th Period- Synchronous Live Opening: We are continuing our SE Asian History unit, students will be able to describe how nationalism led to independence in India, and the impact of Mohandas Gandhi’s belief in non-violent protest. Independence in India and Gandhi Presentation Independence and Gandhi Notes Gandhi Ticket Over the Internet SE Asia History Unit Test B-Day- Tuesday, 4/27/2021 Advisement Class- STEAM Activity. 2nd Period and 6th Period- Today's Assignment is the same as Monday's, 26 April 2021. See above. A Day- Wednesday, 4/21/2021
Advisement Class- Second Steps (Social Emotional Learning) Lesson 1st Period and 5th Period: Today students will be able to explain the reasons for the United States involvement in Vietnam, with regards to trying to stop the spread of Communism in Asia. Vietnam Presentation Vietnam Cloze Notes Vietnam EdPuzzle B-Day- Thursday, 4/22/2021 Advisement Class- STEAM: 3D Floral Arrangement. 2nd Period and 6th Period- Today's Assignment is the same as Wednesday's 21 April 2021. See above. A Day- Monday, 4/19/2021
Advisement Class- STEAM Activity Korean War: "A Forgotten Conflict that Shaped the World Article 1st Period and 5th Period- Synchronous Live Opening: We are continuing our SE Asian History unit, we will learn about one of the first proxy war, Korean War, between the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR). Korean War Presentation Korean War Notes Korean War Map Activity SE Asian Wars Quizlet B-Day- Tuesday, 4/20/2021 Advisement Class- STEAM Activity. 2nd Period and 6th Period- Today's Assignment is the same as Monday's, 19 April 2021. See above. |
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I'm Ms. Mc Bean and welcome to my blog page! This year in 7th grade, we will focus on Southwest Asia, Africa, and Southern & Eastern Asia. In our study of these regions, we will be emphasizing the five main components of Social Studies: geography, history, economics, government, and culture (please note that this includes the world’s major religions). Archives
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