Thursday, December 12, 2024

World Geography Topic 6 Physical Map of Europe Map Day 2

Today we are going to continue to make a physical copy of the physical map of Europe. 

We will be using this as a reference as we explore Europe's climate, population, biomes, and more. How important is the physical geography of a continent?

Today's Rick Steve's video is on the Scottish Highlands. Do you remember where Scotland is on the map?

 

EQ:
  • What are the physical landforms in Europe?
Engage: 
Explore:
Explain:
  • How does the landforms in Europe affect its history, economics, and population density?
Evaluate:
  • Copy the physical landform map. 

World Geography Topic 6 Physical Map of Europe Map Day 1

Today we are going to make a physical copy of the physical map of Europe. We will be using this as a reference as we explore Europe's climate, population, biomes, and more. How important is the physical geography of a continent?


First let's watch this video. You will be given a worksheet to fill out as you watch. I love Rick Steves' videos and we will be watching a lot of them so I hope you like them too.




EQ:
  • What are the physical landforms in Europe?
Engage: 
Explore:
Explain:
  • How does the landforms in Europe affect its history, economics, and population density?
Evaluate:
  • Copy the physical landform map. 

American History Topic 5 Lesson 5 Madison and the War of 1812

 Essential Question: How much power should the federal government have, and what should it do?

 Engage:

  • Video:

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 125
  • Lesson Check page 315 1-5
  • Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

World Geography Topic 4 Review

 Page 240 Review and Assessment

Page 241

  • Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-7
  • Critical Thinking 8-12
  • Analyze Primary Sources 14
  • Analyze Maps 15-17

American History Topic 5 Lesson 4 A Changing Nation


Essential Question: How much power should the federal government have, and what should it do?

Engage:

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 122
  • Lesson Check page 302 1-5
  • Lesson Quiz 4

Extend:

 

Wednesday, December 04, 2024

World Geography Topic 4 Lesson 7 Challenges Facing South America

 Essential Question: What should governments do?

Engage:

  • Video 

Explore:

  • Read pages 236-239
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 236
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 121
  • Lesson Check questions 1-5 on page 239
  • Lesson Quiz

Extend:

American History Topic 5 Lesson 3 Presidents Adams and Jefferson

 Essential Question: How much power should the federal government have, and what should it do?

Engage:

  • Video:

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 120
  • Lesson Check page 290 1-5
  • Lesson Quiz 3

Extend:

World Geography Topic 4 Lesson 6 South America at Work

 Essential Question: What should governments do?

Engage:

  • Video The Economics of the Andes and Pampas Region

Explore:

  • Read pages 230-234
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 230
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 118
  • Lesson Check questions 1-5 on page 234
  • Lesson Quiz

Extend: 

Monday, December 02, 2024

World Geography Topic 4 Lesson 5 Living in South America

 Essential Question: What should governments do?

Engage:

  • Video Where People Live in the Andes or Pampas Region

Explore:

  • Read pages 225-229
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 225
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 116
  • Lesson Check questions 1-5 on page 229
  • Lesson Quiz

Extend:

American History Topic 5 Lesson 2 A Two-Party System Develops

 Essential Question: How much power should the federal government have, and what should it do?

Engage:

  • Video:
  • Journal Take Notes p. 116

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 117
  • Lesson Check page 279 1-5
  • Lesson Quiz 2

Extend:

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

World Geography Topic 4 Lesson 4 Independence for South America

 Essential Question: What should governments do?

Engage:

  • Video Bolivar and the Struggle for Independence

Explore:

  • Read pages 219-223
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 219
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 114
  • Lesson Check questions 1-4 on page 223
  • Lesson Quiz

Extend:

Thursday, November 21, 2024

American History Topic 5 Lesson 1 Washington's Presidency

 Essential Question: How much power should the federal government have, and what should it do?

Engage:

  • Video: William Clark, Mapping the American Frontier

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 115
  • Lesson Check page 272 1-5
  • Lesson Quiz 

Extend:

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

American History Topic 4 Review

 Page 254 Visual Review with students

Page 255

  • Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-7
  • Critical Thinking 8-12
  • Analyze Primary Sources 14
  • Analyze Maps 15-18

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

World Geography Topic 4 Review

 Page 240 Visual Review with students

Page 241

  • Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-7
  • Critical Thinking 8-12
  • Analyze Primary Sources 14
  • Analyze Maps 15-18

Walt and El Groupo

  

EQ: Why did Walt Disney take a group of animators to South America during World War 2?

Engage:
Explore:
  • Vocabulary: animation, movie, union, strike, goodwill tour
  • Vocabulary: overcoat, sketch, sophisticated, plaza, Nazi
  • Vocabulary: estuary, deforestation, gaucho, llano, pampas
  • Walt and El Grupo documentary
  • Selections from Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros
Explain:
  • Why was the Disney company reeling before the trip?
  • Why did the US Government pay for Disney's trip?
  • How did the trip to South America influence Disney's work and the work of his artists?
Evaluate:
  • How does Education for Death inform what you saw in Walt and El Grupo? 
Extend:

American History Topic 4 Lesson 7 Citizens' Rights and Responsibilities

 Essential Question: How much power should the government have?

Engage:

  • Video: Responsibilities of Civilians 

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 101
  • Lesson Check page 242 1-4
  • Lesson Quiz 7

Extend:

Friday, November 15, 2024

American History Topic 4 Lesson 6 Federalism and Amendments

 Essential Question: How much power should the government have?

Engage:

  • Video: Amending the Constitution

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 98
  • Lesson Check page 245 1-4
  • Lesson Quiz 6

Extend:

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

American History Topic 4 Lesson 5 Understanding the Constitution

 Essential Question: How much power should the government have?

Engage:

  • Video: The Three Branches of Government

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 96
  • Lesson Check page 236 1-4
  • Lesson Quiz 5

Extend:

World Geography Topic 4 The Search for El Dorado

 

Eldorado

By Edgar Allan Poe

Gaily bedight,
   A gallant knight,
In sunshine and in shadow,   
   Had journeyed long,   
   Singing a song,
In search of Eldorado.

   But he grew old—
   This knight so bold—   
And o’er his heart a shadow—   
   Fell as he found
   No spot of ground
That looked like Eldorado.

   And, as his strength   
   Failed him at length,
He met a pilgrim shadow—   
   ‘Shadow,’ said he,   
   ‘Where can it be—
This land of Eldorado?’

   ‘Over the Mountains
   Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,   
   Ride, boldly ride,’
   The shade replied,—
‘If you seek for Eldorado!’


EQ:
  • Is El Dorado a real place?
Engage:
  • None
Explore:
  • Vocabulary: gaily, bedight, gallant, pilgrim
  • Digging for the Truth: The Search for El Dorado
  • Eldorado poem by Edgar Allen Poe
Explain:
  • How is the El Dorado that Josh Bernstein searches for like Poe's Eldorado?
  • How are they different?
Evaluate:
  • Draw and color a picture inspired by the poem. Try to include at least one detail from the poem.
  • Write a short story about you, the narrator, searching for El Dorado. 
  • This story should be at least 350 words long.

American History Topic 4 Lesson 4 Federalists, Antifederalists, and the Bill of Rights

 Essential Question: How much power should the government have?

Engage:

  • Video: The Bill of Rights

Explore:

  • Read pages 217-222
  • Define and Draw Vocabulary page 217
  • Lesson 4 Summary
  • Lesson 4 Summary (Spanish)
  • Primary Sources p. 223 Federalist and Antifederalist Writings Read and Review
  • Analysis Skills p. 224 Distinguish Cause and Effect Read and Review

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 94
  • Lesson Check page 222 1-4
  • Lesson Quiz 4

Extend:

 

World Geography Topic 4 Lesson 3 Independence for South America

Essential Question: What should governments do?

Engage:

  • Video: Conquest of the Aztec and Inca Empires

Explore:

  • Read pages 215-218
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 215
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 111
  • Lesson Check questions 1-5 on page 218
  • Lesson Quiz 3

Sunday, November 10, 2024

World Geography Topic 4 Inca: Island in the Sky

Inca Island in the Sky - YouTube

  EQ: 

  • How did the Inca culture develop in Peru?

Engage:

  • None

Explore:

  • Vocabulary CeremonialTerracePlazaMasonryLidarAnomaly
  • Inca Island in the Sky 45:00) Lost Cities with Albert Lin National Geographic Amazon Prime Video

Explain:

  •  When was Machu Picchu built?
  • What is the name of the language the Incas used?
  • What evidence are they looking for on top of the hill?
  • What are chullpas?
  • What shape of chullpas made the archaeologists believe they were Incan?
  • What was at the heart of Incan life?
  • What is the name of the volcano Albert Lin investigates?

Evaluate:

 

American History Topic 4 Lesson 3 Ideas That Influenced the Constitution

 Essential Question: How much power should the government have?

 Engage:

  • Video: Roman and Enlightenment Influences on the Constitution

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 92
  • Lesson Check page 215 1-4
  • Lesson Quiz 3

Extend:

 

Wednesday, November 06, 2024

World Geography Topic 4 Lesson 1 Early South American Cultures Lesson 2 Incan Civilization

 Essential Question: What should governments do?

 Engage:

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 107,109
  • Lesson Check questions 1-5 on page 210 1-5 on 214
  • Lesson 1 and/or 2 Quizzes

Jefferson City 8th Grade Trip

Friday you will be traveling to Jefferson City to visit the state capitol and the now closed state penitentiary.

Let's first watch this video on the history of the building. If you pay attention you may be able to answer some of the tour guide's questions and look really smart!



Next is a video on the symbolic meanings of the Missouri state flag and the Missouri seal. In it you will learn about the colors of the flag and the reason we have grizzly bears all over the seal.



One of the most interesting parts of the capitol is the artwork that you find inside. We have two videos that talk about the artwork. While you are there you will tour the artwork with the guide and these videos will give you some insight into them.


Below is a photo of the Missouri State Penitentiary which is now closed. Listen carefully to the tour guides to learn the history of the site. 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Missouri_State_Penitentiary.jpg


EQ: Why should we take a field trip to Jefferson City?

Engage:
  •  Friday is the field trip.
Explore:
Explain:
  • What is the purpose of the state capitol?
  • What are some interesting facts about the capitol?
  • What should we learn about the penitentiary?
Evaluate:

Extend:
  • Ghost Hunters Missouri Penitentiary Prime

Archery Sign-Up

Good Morning!


We are planning to begin McDonald County Archery the week of November 12. I'm attaching a form to have kids sign up, so that I have their information. Please have kids sign up before the end of next week (November 8) if they're interested. I'll email a schedule out for who is practicing on which nights once I can see who is going to be here.

A few changes this year: We are planning to have students practice here at the high school. Joelle Stark is new the assistant coach since Trinity left the district, and that makes it a lot easier for both of us. That also means that kids will have more time to shoot.

We're looking forward to a great year! As always, if you have any questions, please let me know!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0uA8zNjAO_dVPyQzGGqou_w-9dDBk6b5xNw9J1Uw75b58pQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Thanks,
Jones

American History Topic 4 Lesson 2 Drafting a Constitution


Essential Question: How much power should the government have?

 Engage:

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p.89
  • Lesson Check page 204
  • Lesson Quiz 2

Extend:

Monday, November 04, 2024

Map of South America

   

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Languages_of_South_America_(en).svg



EQ:
  • What are the official languages of the countries of South America?

Engage:

Explore:

Explain:

  • Identify the countries of South America
  • Identify the capitals of South America
  • Identify the official languages of South America

Evaluate:

  • Vocabulary: official, mountain, plain, plateau, ocean
  • Label and color a map of South America identifying countries, capitals, and official languages
  • GDoc with map instructions


American History Topic 4 Lesson 1 A Weak Confederacy

 Essential Question: How much power should the government have?

 Engage:

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 87
  • Lesson Check page 203
  • Lesson Quiz 1

Extend:

  •  

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Salem Witch Trials

Happy Halloween! Today we are going to learn a little about the Salem Witch Trials, where mass hysteria and a couple mean kids caused the death of over 20 people. Is there anything more Halloween-like than that? Unfortunately real people suffered for things we tend to enjoy, the confluence of life and death.

As you watch try to identify what caused the trials to begin and what caused them to end.



As you watch see how many cultures are represented by the holiday. Also, when did Halloween as we celebrate it come into being?


EQ:
  • What were the Salem Witch Trials?
  • What is the history of Halloween?
Engage:
  • Don't really need any, it is Halloween
Explore:
Explain:
  • What started the Salem Witch Trials
  • Why did the trials end?
  • What are the historic roots of Halloween?
  • When did the modern version of Halloween start?

Dia de los Muertos

 

Essential Question:

  • What is the Day of the Dead and why is it celebrated in Mexico? 
  • Who is Jose Posada?
  • Why is the image La Calavera Catrina important to the Day of the Dead in Mexico?

Engage:

Explore:

Explain:

  • Why does Mexico celebrate Dia de los Muertos?
  • Who is Jose Posada?
  • Why is La Calavera Catrina important to Dia de los Muertos?

Evaluate:

  • Notebook Page: Jose Posada
  • Day of the Dead 5 W's and H worksheet

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

History Topic 3 Review

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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Paris_(1783)#/media/File:Treaty_of_Paris_by_Benjamin_West_1783.jpg

 Review p. 191:
  • Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-7
  • Critical Thinking and Writing 8-12
  • Analyze Primary Sources 14
  • Analyze Maps 15-17

World Geography Topic 3 Review

Essential Question: Who should benefit from a country's resources?

Vocabulary and Key Ideas 1-6
Critical Thinking and Writing 7-9
Analyze Primary Sources 11
Analyze Maps 12-15

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

World Geography Topic 3 Lesson 8 The Caribbean Today and Lesson 9 Challenges Facing Middle America

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/ff/Ayotz1napa_ohs202.jpg

Essential Question: Who should benefit from a country's resources?

Explore:

  • Read pages 188-191
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 188
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)
  • Read pages 192-195
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 192
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)
  •  

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 91
  • Lesson Check questions 1-6 on page 191
  • Lesson 8 Quiz
  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 93
  • Lesson Check questions 1-5 on page 195
  • Lesson 9 Quiz
Extend: 

History Topic 3 Lesson 5 Winning Independence

By John Trumbull - http://www.aoc.gov/cc/photo-gallery/ptgs_rotunda.cfm, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1379717


Essential Question: When is war justified?

Engage:

  • Video: Winning Independence 

Explore:

Evaluate:

  • Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 73
  • Lesson Check page 188
  • Lesson Quiz

Extend:

Thursday, October 24, 2024

History Topic 3 Lesson 4 Washington Crossing the Delaware Part 2

Emanuel Leutze "Washington Crossing the Delaware "

The painting of "Washington Crossing the Delaware" by Emanuel Leutze is a historically significant piece of art in the United States. It is so iconic it has become inspiration for pop art. Read about pop art here.

Below is one example of using the painting to create a pop art piece. Compare the two pieces of art, what is similar and what is different?
  1. Create your own piece of pop art using the knowledge you learned from the Wikipedia page. Use "Washington Crossing the Delaware" as your inspiration.
  2. Check with me if you have any questions.
EQ: 
  • What is pop art and why should it be a thing?
Engage:
  • Part 2 of the lesson
Explore:
Explain:
  • Is pop art based on original works ok? 
Evaluate:
  • Students will create a piece of art using Leutze's painting as inspiration.

History Topic 3 Lesson 4 Washington Crossing the Delaware Part 1

   

Washington Crossing the Delaware is a very famous painting. Its use in popular culture probably even led to a contest to pick the best George Washington impersonator to re-enact the crossing every year. Watch this video to find out more about the contest. 


After watching the video, lets look at the paining. What do you see? Can you find any historical inconsistencies? You can find more information about the painting of Leutze's Washington Crossing the Delaware.

Emanuel Leutze "Washington Crossing the Delaware "
The painting creates a lot of questions. Why was this painted? Is it historically accurate? Who is the artist Emanuel Leutze? Check out the article below to find out these answers.

Assignment 

On a piece of paper answer the following questions: 

  1. In "Being George" why do you think portraying George Washington is so important to the contestants?
  2. Why did Leutze paint "Washington Crossing the Delaware"? 
  3. Identify three historical inaccuracies in the painting. 
  4. Should art be historically accurate? Explain why or why not. 

Use the following frame for your comment:
  1. Portraying George Washington is important to the contestants because
  2. Leutze painted "Washington Crossing the Delaware" because
  3. Three historical inaccuracies in the painting are
  4. Yes, art should be historically accurate because/No, art should not be historically accurate because 
EQ: 
  • Should artists have a responsibility to make their art historically accurate?
Engage:
Explore:
Explain:
  • The students will examine pop culture homages to the painting. We will also discuss how the painting has been used for political reasons.
Evaluate:
  • In "Being George" why do you think portraying George Washington is so important to the contestants?
  • Why did Leutze paint "Washington Crossing the Delaware"? 
  • Identify three historical inaccuracies in the painting. 
  • Should art be historically accurate? Explain why or why not. 

World Geography Topic 3 Lesson 7 Mexico and Central America at Work

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/ec/Mexico_City_%282018%29_-_508.jpg

Essential Question:
 Who should benefit from a country's resources?

Explore:

  • Read pages 182-187
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 182
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p.89 
  • Lesson Check questions 1-5 on page 187
  • Lesson 7 Quiz

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

World Geography Topic 3 Lesson 6 Living in Mexico and Central America

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5a/Guanaguato_at_night.jpg


Essential Question: Who should benefit from a country's resources?

Explore:

  • Read pages 178-181
  • Analyze diagrams and pictures in the lesson
  • Define vocabulary words on page 178
  • Summary
  • Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

  • Active Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 86
  • Lesson Check questions 1-4 on page 181
  • Lesson Quiz