Basic Civil Rights Quiz

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Jurassic Park Final Assessment

Jurassic Park Final Assessment Options (You will choose ONLY ONE)

There are many themes in the book Jurassic Park.  Below is an example of one theme and a project that would go along with that theme. Use the example below or come up with your own theme that shows up throughout the book.

Control:

A major theme of Jurassic Park is “control” - mankind trying to control nature, which is uncontrollable.   Create a poster showing multiple instances of when things got out of control due to nature finding a way to surpass man’s attempt at controlling it.  This should be done by hand with full written explanations near the images or on the back.  The written explanations should be multiple sentences and completely explain how the scenario fits in with this particular theme, what led up to it, and what the consequence was.  These explanations should explain how nature overcame man in the story.  Minimum 4 examples

Science:

The author, Michael Crichton is a trained doctor; because of this most of his books deal with science. It is difficult to read 10 pages in this book and not run into scientific terms, hypotheses, or procedures.  If you are more of a science person, this project might be for you.  Whether it is replicating DNA, comparing dinosaurs to birds, or a host of technological advancements, science is everywhere. For this project you will:

-Locate 3 different sections of the book where the author writes about something having to do with life science

-Spend some time doing research on each of the three different ideas

-Create something that show the result of the research you’ve done – this is INTENTIALLY VAGUE, I want you to come up with something on your own.  This could be writing a research paper, a poster with diagrams, pictures and explanations, a presentation for the class, a video blog, whatever.  Just MAKE SURE you are tying the information you find on your own in with the book and how it shows up in the book.

Vocabulary Story:

We’ve been keeping track of vocabulary throughout the story.  We’ve written our own definitions and sentences using new words and I provided you with my own list of important vocabulary words.  What you are to do is this:  Write your own story using at least 20 of these new/interesting words.   This story should follow the idea of Jurassic Park.  It should be a science-fiction story based in our reality. That means something that is plausible (believable) given the right set up circumstances.  So, not like Star Wars or something fantastical and far-fetched. It should be a story that takes place in modern times but perhaps with a bit of a twist given a hypothetical occurrence.  I don’t want to be too specific, because I want you to have the freedom to write what you want.  This will be graded like any paper throughout the year.  Conventions, originality, sentence structures, AND UNDERLINE YOUR 20 VOCABULARY WORDS!

Segregation in Early 20th Century U.S.

Segregation 20 powerpoint from Gallaghera1

AVID Trip to Eugene!!

Lincoln's Election

Use the link and post what you think about Lincoln's election.  Why did it upset the south so much?  Based on our government's set up, did they have the right to be upset?  Could the South have done anything else?  Tell me some other facts or ideas about Lincoln's election.  Include your name in the post. Double click on the background after using the link and type a response.
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Bill of Rights Poster

Create a visual representation for each of the 1st 10 amendments.  They should not require a lot of explanation, your drawing should take care of that instead of words. We will work on this for 3 class periods, then it will be due.

AVID Application

Please use the link below to create your own copy of the AVID application.  Rename the document with YOUR FULL NAME AVID APPLICATION

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3 Branches of Gov't Project

Individual Visual Project—Group Creative Project:

Directions:

• Each group member is responsible for contributing to a visual aid that contains all of the information from his or her branch notes in a creative manner.
• Visual aid should be part of a larger group creative project—this is to be decided upon as a team and must all tie together. Be creative!
• REQUIRED: Detailed information and hand-crafted visual images (no computer generated or printed photos)

In your group of three, you will design and create a display that shows how the United States government works.  This should include the three branches of the government, who/what is included in that branch, their responsibilities, and the power they have to check and balance the power of the other branches.

Format - A group may decide to get a giant piece of butcher paper and find a creative way to represent their branches of government, or create a graphic novel with drawings and descriptions. They could also create a sculpture, flow charts, dioramas, collages, etc.  Be creative.

Declaration / War Project DUE FRIDAY JANUARY 27TH

In Order to show your understanding of the material we've gone over in class for the last couple weeks, you'll create a TWO-SIDED POSTER.

-The first side will show your understanding of the Grievances listed in the Declaration of Independence.  On page 154 in the SS Book, the "List of Grievances" section begins.  This is where Thomas Jefferson lists all of the problems that the colonies had with England/King George (the "He")
-The second side will show your understanding of a major event from the war

SIDE ONE OF POSTER
STEP 1
-Read through them and pick THREE individual grievances to put into your own words: re-write them into a sentence/phrase that a middle school student would understand on a piece of paper/your notebook
STEP 2
-Create a recruitment poster for the Continental Army.  It should have a large title at the top asking/pleading/demanding that people join the army.  Then have a picture that grabs their attention.  Also, on that side of the poster write the THREE THINGS you translated as reasons for people to join (you're trying to inspire them to join because of the terrible things England/King George are doing)
SIDE TWO OF POSTER
STEP 1
-Go through chapter 6/your notes from chapter 6 and find something interesting from the war (a battle we won or lost, something else interesting that might inspire people to help the war effort or even join the Army/Quasi Navy)
STEP 2
-Create an engaging title for your poster, draw something that will inspire people, explain in a few short phrases what is going on and why Americans/Patriots should care.  Again, you're trying to inspire Americans to do something (whatever you decide) to help the war effort

BOTH OF THESE ARE DESIGNED TO BE LIKE PROPAGANDA AND INSPIRE SOMEONE IN 1777-1781 TO HELP AMERICA BY DOING SOMETHING OR JOINING THE MILITARY

AVID - College Research and Presentation

Spend some time answering the following questions about 3 universities you think you'd be interested in attending.

1. High School GPA requirement

2. SAT/ACT Score requirement

3. Average teacher-student ratio

4. Public vs. Private School?

5. In state or out-of-state tuition?

6. Cost of tuition per semester/year

7. What is the school most famous or well-known for academically?

8. What is the school's reputation overall?

9. Any other additional or interesting information

THESE ARE A GUIDELINE FOR YOUR RESEARCH, YOU DON'T HAVE TO USE EVERY NUMBER YOU FIND - BUT WE WANT A FAIRLY COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF YOUR CHOSEN UNIVERSITIES.

After you have this information, you will put it together in a presentation.  However, this shouldn't be a boring presentation where you just read off a bunch of information, you can combine some of this information in ways that make it more intriguing.  Perhaps you'll start with some slides showing your three picks and then explain some interesting things about those universities.  Then you can explain where it is, why you want to attend that school and how difficult it is to get in to these.  You can find an interesting way to show this information.

Overall, the idea is for you to organize this information in a way that will be interesting for us to watch and listen to as your audience - not just up there reading bland facts.

Outsiders Final Assignment

The Outsiders Final Writing Assignment

Pick from one of the following writing prompts.  After each prompt, there are some words that relate to the sentence frames at the beginning of your planner.  Use these to help you start your paragraphs and sentences.  Be sure to read the explanation carefully and follow all of the directions.

• S.E. Hinton never uses the word "outsider" in her novel, yet it's the title of the book. Maybe she wants us to ponder whom the outsiders are. Write an essay in which you explain whom she may have meant by The Outsiders. Be sure to define what you mean by an outsider, and then explain whom you think Ms. Hinton meant. Be sure to use extensive examples from the book to back up what you say. Explain, Proposition

• Write an essay explaining why you believe each of the Greasers - Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dally - could be considered a hero. Include your own definition of hero in the essay, and be sure to explain how each character, in his own way, meets your definition. Remember to support your ideas with examples. Proposition, Explain, Cause

• Write an essay explaining which of the two gangs were more of a disgrace and menace to society than the other. Look at how society viewed and treated the two groups. Examine the characteristics of each group, its actions, and the choices they made. Be sure to support your ideas with examples from the novel. Compare, Explain, cause

• Would you consider yourself a Soc or a Greaser? Why? What are the differences? Examine the characteristics of each group, its actions, and the choices they made. Use specific examples from The Outsiders to compare your belief. Compare, Explain

Paper Expectations

Proper Essay Format:

A thesis stating your overall topic or belief, ¶s with topic sentences, proper conventions, A MINIMIMUM of one example from the book per ¶ or topic.

Should be about 2 pages.  That is enough to cover the subject and fully explain your thesis.

This is a SUMMATIVE assignment and will be one of the last major grades in LA for the semester.  DUE DATE WILL BE THE JAN 19TH OR 20TH, DEPENDING ON PROGRESS MADE IN CLASS.

Colonial Narrative

Colonists' Reactions to England's New Laws

Using the information from chapter 5.1 and the vocabulary in this pictures, tell a story using "Cause and Effect" language from the beginning of your planner.  You should include at least 12 of the words/terms above and show how one thing acted as a cause and then turned into an effect, which acted as a cause, etc etc.

Link for AVID Survey

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Some of Hammurabi's Codes

NE, Middle, Southern Colonies "Create Your Own Fact-Sheet"

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AVID Cornell Notes Copy

Click this link.  When it opens in a new window, add it to your bookmarks bar.  Now, every time you take notes in class, click the link on the bookmarks bar and it will automatically open a new copy.  You can rename it whichever class and notes you like.  Now you don't have to worry about making a new copy every time you take Cornell notes and this should be quick.

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Colonial RAFT Project October 24th

Questions for Columbus Article

USE FULL SENTENCES AND CITE TEXT WHEN NEEDED 
1. Which two islands does Columbus describe in his letter to the Spanish king and queen? Write the old names and current names in parentheses afterward. 
 2. How does Columbus describe the inhabitants (people) that he came across on Hispana? Support your answer with three details from the text. 
 3. In his letter, Columbus says that all the inhabitants of the island exchanged valuable things for “the very least thing or nothing at all.” Why did the inhabitants exchange valuable things for trinkets? 
 4. What did Columbus ultimately hope would be a result of his interaction with the inhabitants? Support your answer with evidence from the text.