December 23, 2019
Thanksgiving Questions
November 10, 2020
Winter Weather Lingo Worksheet
Ever wonder what a Nor'Easter is when you listen to the weatherman in the morning?
Here is your chance to research our winter weather.
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Link to help you:
http://www.weatherwizkids.com and click on WEATHER then WINTER STORMS
https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/glossary.html
https://kestrelmeters.com/pages/weather-glossary
November 06, 2020
Consititutional Principles
The Constitution is based on fundamental principles or ideas. Start your journey by understanding the meanings of each principle.
Explain each (in complete sentences please).
1. Popular Sovereignty
2. Limited Government
3. Separation of Powers
4. Checks and Balances
Use this game to "check" your knowledge of checks and balances: Checks and Balances game
5. Judicial Review
6. Federalism
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7. Individual Rights
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Here are some helpful links:
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November 04, 2020
Veterans' Day
November 02, 2020
It's Election Day! How much do you know about your government?
Eliminate all of the WRONG answers . . . . leave only your choice.
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Links to help:
https://kids.usa.gov/government/about-our-government/index.shtml
http://usgovinfo.about.com/od/rightsandfreedoms/u/gov101.htm
http://www.ducksters.com/history/us_government.php
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October 19, 2020
Salem Witch Timeline
Timeline with SIX events of ONE of the people involved (including Birth & Death)
You are also required to write a four sentence paragraph about your chosen person.
Bridget Bishop Rebecca Nurse Sarah Good Susannah Martin
Elizabeth Howe Sarah Wildes George Burroughs Martha Carrier
John Willard George Jacobs, Sr. John Proctor Samuel Wardwell
Martha Corey Mary Eastey Ann Pudeator Alice Parker
Mary Parker Wilmott Redd Margaret Scott
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Helpful Link:
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October 14, 2020
Columbus . . . hero or villain?
Use the internet to help you research to answer the questions about Christopher Columbus. After you have read about him, write a short paragraph about if he deserves a federal holiday.
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Helpful Links:
http://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-christopher-columbus
http://biography.yourdictionary.com/articles/some-facts-about-christopher-columbus.html
Top Three Inventions of All Time!
What are inventions that you could not live without? Have you ever considered who invented this, when it came to be or even why someone took the time and effort to create it? Think beyond your cell phone and really imagine what life was like 500 or 1,000 years ago. What inventions have altered the course of human history?
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Watch this short video on the six simple machines of physics.
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Take the time to learn about these amazing and wondrous inventions that make your life better. You can start with the links provided but will end with your own research.
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You will compile a list of the top three most important inventions. You will create any presentation you think will best convey your information. (PowerPoint, Prezi, Google Slides or Poster . . . some possible options) Make certain that your name appears on the presentation and that you properly cite your three sources. This will be viewed and evaluated by students. You will not be required to present on an individual basis.
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Make certain to include pictures of each invention and inventor, and organize your information logically.
You must answer the following about EACH invention:
1. Who invented it?
2. When was it invented?
3. Why was it invented? Explain the need for this item
4. How is your life better because of this invention?
(Support this claim with at least two examples)
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You will have three classes to prepare and one class to present. Keep your presentations from one and a half minutes to three minutes.
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Rubric if you would like to see how you will be graded.
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Some Helpful Links:
https://bigthink.com/paul-ratner/top-20-greatest-inventions-of-all-time
https://www.famousscientists.org/5-most-important-inventions-of-all-time/
https://interestingengineering.com/19-great-inventions-that-revolutionized-history
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September 30, 2020
Autumn Leaves
September 24, 2020
Plagiarism
According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, to "plagiarize" means:
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to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own
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to use (another's production) without crediting the source
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to commit literary theft
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to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
In other words, plagiarism is an act of fraud. So when in doubt, please check your work prior to handing it in at one of the plagiarism checkers below.
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https://www.grammarly.com/plagiarism-checker
https://www.quetext.com/
https://www.bibme.org/grammar-and-plagiarism/
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Read and respond
September 22, 2020
Citing Sources
Learning to cite sources using MLA Format.
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Use the Cite this for Me extension from the Google Store
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You are going to create a Works Cited Page for a paper that you do NOT have to write.
Use the following links to assist you if you require. You must use at least three sources.
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Please remember that it is double spaced, has a hanging indent and are alphabetized. Which we will go over in class. If you have questions, please ask. Click the button below to see an example of a Works Cited page.
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September 16, 2020
Book or Movie Summary
Learn to Summarize: Use your favorite book or movie as a guide.
(Nothing that would be considered inappropriate for school)
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Set up
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Characters
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Time/Place--if necessary
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Action/Resolution
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How does it end?
MLA formatted ONE Page--no exceptions (NOT FINDING NEMO)
September 09, 2020
Pirates Biography
Choose ONE person from the Movie Pirates of Silicon Valley
Two Classes to create a ONE PAGE Biography
Steve Jobs Steve Wozniak Bill Gates Paul Allen Steve Ballmer
Ed Roberts Mike Markkula John Sculley
Paper should be one page double spaced. Please remember to start at the beginning. . .
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When and where they were born?
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What accomplishments make them notable in computer history?
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Where are they now?
September 02, 2020
Pirates of Silicon Valley
As we watch the movie please follow along with the worksheet and answer each question.
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You can also watch the movie online
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