Vacation Denmark Day 2

  

Continue using the resources below to identify where you would like to visit in Denmark. 

Wikitravel Denmark

Wikipedia Denmark

Denmark's Official Website

Visit Denmark

Lonely Planet Denmark

Requirements for this assignment:

1. Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
2. Embed at least one video
3. Add pictures to at least 10 slides
4. Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information
5. Include information that you think will make your parents want to go!

How to make a Google Presentation Playlist

EQ:

• What makes Denmark a place worth visiting?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Copenhagen (24:00)

Explore:

• Geography Now! Denmark (9:27)
• Rick Steves Denmark Beyond Copenhagen (24:56)
• Visit Denmark: What You Should Know Before Visiting Denmark (9:28)
• Wikitraveler
• Wikipedia
• Denmark.dk
• VisitDenmark.com
• LonelyPlanet

Explain:

• What places would you like to visit in Denmark?

Evaluate:

• Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
• Embed at least one video
• Add pictures to at least 10 slides
• Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information

Washington's Presidency

 

EQ:

• In what ways did Washington's presidency influence the future of the US political system?

Engage:

• George Washington's Dentures (2:06)

Explore:

• Washington Sets Some Firsts
• A New Nation, Conceived in Debt
• Playing Politics
• Crash Course History Political Parties (9:22) 
• Washington Bids Farewell

Explain:

• What precedents did Washington set as POTUS?
• How did the US deal with its debt problem after the Revolution?
• How did political parties emerge?
• What advice did Washington give us when he left office?

Evaluate:

• Assessment
• Answers

Vacation Denmark Day 1

You say you are obsessed with Denmark? Well, why don't you vacation there? You say you are worried your parents will say no? I say, make them say yes!

Watch the videos below and check out the websites underneath. Collect information that will convince your parents to take you on vacation to Denmark. Maybe if your presentation is good enough they may even decide to move!  

Wikitravel Denmark

Wikipedia Denmark

Denmark's Official Website

Visit Denmark

Lonely Planet Denmark

Requirements for this assignment:

1. Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
2. Embed at least one video
3. Add pictures to at least 10 slides
4. Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information
5. Include information that you think will make your parents want to go!

How to make a Google Presentation Playlist

EQ:

• What makes Denmark a place worth visiting?

Engage:

• Disney's Wild Nordic
• Rick Steves European Travel Skills I (24:00)

Explore:

• Geography Now! Denmark (9:27)
• Rick Steves Denmark Beyond Copenhagen (24:56)
• Visit Denmark: What You Should Know Before Visiting Denmark (9:28)
• Wikitraveler
• Wikipedia
• Denmark.dk
• VisitDenmark.com
• LonelyPlanet

Explain:

• What places would you like to visit in Denmark?

Evaluate:

• Make a Google Presentation on visiting Denmark with 15-20 slides.
• Embed at least one video
• Add pictures to at least 10 slides
• Cite your sources for all pictures, videos and information

Europe's Industrial Age

 

Engage:

• Horrible Histories Season 3 Episode 4 Work, Terrible Work song (start at 14:30) Prime Video

Explore:

• Population Distribution 
• Private Life Of the Industrial Revolution (45:50)

Explain:

• Where do most people in Europe live?
• How did the Industrial Revolution change the living patterns in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Class Discussion

Diversity in Europe Part 2

  

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

• Rick Steves' Germany's Hamburg and the Luther Trail (25:01)

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart

Diversity in Europe Part 1

   

EQ:

• What does the diversity in Europe look like?

Engage:

•  Rick Steves Fance's Louire: Chateau Country

Explore:

• Diversity in Europe
• Linguistic Diversity in Europe
• Religion in Europe
• Food and National Diversity in Europe

Explain:

• How do ethnicities, nationalities, and languages overlap in Europe?
• How is Europe linguistically divers?
• How has religious diversity developed over the last millenniaum?
• How do different foods in Europe indicate ethnic and cultural diversity?

Evaluate:

• RS Worksheet
• Diversity in Europe Comparison Chart

Rick Steves' Day 2

EQ

• What can we learn about Amsterdam?
• What can we learn about the Cotswalds of England?

Explore

• Rick Steves Amsterdam
• Rick Steves West England

Explain:

• Why is Amsterdam an important European City?
• Do the Cotswalds remind you of any place in the United States?

Evaluate:

• Worksheet

Amendments to the Constitution Booklet

 

EQ:

• How does the Bill of Rights help the government balance the rights and order in the US political system?

Engage:

• NA

Explore:

• 27 US Amendments to the Constitution

Explain:

• Students will create a book listing the 27 amendments to the US Constitution
• Students will draw a picture for each amendment that somehow relates to that amendment showing they understand the purpose of the amendment.

Evaluate:

•  TSW create an Amendment Booklet that will list the amendments with pictures.

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 2

   

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage: 

• Rick Steves Naples and Pompeii (25:00)

Explore:

• Changes and Growth in Europe
• The Effects of Human Interaction
• Harmful Effects
• Resource Depletion vs Sustainability video (1:06) 
• Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl video (3:17)
• Damming the River video (5:14) 
• Controlling and Reducing Pollution video (4:15) 
• People, Pollution, Acid Precipitation
• Acid Rain Video (1:45)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?
• How have limited resources affected life in Europe?
• What has been the impact of population growth and development on Europe's environment?
• How have human activities harmed the environment?
• How has high population density affected environmental conditions in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire

European Countries Map Games

 

Geoguesser 

World Geography Games

Sporcle Geography

Bill of Rights

   

  EQ:

• How does the Bill of Rights help the government balance the rights and order in the US political system?

Engage:  

• The Rights of the People
• Liberty vs. Security w/ worksheet
• Griot B Bill o' Rights (5:15) 

Explore:

• Vocabulary Day 1: civil law, double jeopardy, criminal law, defendant, majority rule, due process, grand jury, eminent domain
• Vocabulary Day 2: indictment, jury, probable cause, prosecution, protest, seizure, self-incrimination, warrant
• Rights Before the Revolution
• Protecting the People
• Personal Liberty
• Rights of the Accused
• Limited Government

Explain:

• Why were Americans fearful of a strong central government?
• How did the Bill of Rights calm people's fears about a strong central government?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect personal freedom?
• How does the Bill of Rights protect against abuse of the justice system
• How does the Bill of Rights limit the power of the central government?

Evaluate:

• Assessment

Extend:

Human Environment Interactions in Europe Part 1

   

EQ:

• How have environmental resources and limitations shaped European life?

Engage:

• Venice A City that is Married to the Sea
• Rick Steves' Venice and Its Lagoons (24:57)

Explore:

• Vocabulary: continent, fertile, climate, chunnel, Columbian Exchange, environment
• Using Europe's Natural Features
• Changing the Environment
• Land Sinking video (3:18)

Explain:

• How are the Europeans using natural resources to meet their needs?
• How have Europeans modified their environment to meet their needs?

Evaluate:

• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Biomes and Population Density of Europe

   

EQ:

• How are the ecosystems Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• How does the physical landforms of Europe influence population density?

Engage:

• Rick Steves  Alps of Austria and Italy (25:29) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire

Explore:

• Vegetation and Biomes of Europe
• Population Density of Europe

Explain:

• What landforms affect the biomes in Europe?
• How is population density influenced by landforms?
• How is the population density influenced by climate?

Evaluate:

• Class discussion

Fascism in Europe

As we watch today's video and define the vocabulary words, think about the rise of fascism in Europe. Could this happen in the United States today? What techniques did the fascists employ to become popular with the people of their countries?

EQ:

• How did Fascism rise in Europe?

Engage:

• Review Walt Disney's reasons for going to South America during World War 2 

Explore:

• The Story of Fascism in Europe (56:19) Rick Steves

Explain:

• How do fascists rise to power?
• What led people to embrace fascism in Europe in the 20th century?
• Who is Benito Mussolini?

Evaluate:

• Vocabulary

1. fascism 
2. socialism 
3. Holocaust
4. concentration camp
5. economy
6. fanaticism
7. nationalism
8. racism

Political and Climate Map of Europe

Today we will be looking at the countries and capitals of Europe. I want us to focus on how the physical geography of Europe has affected the political boundaries of the countries as well as how they have affected the placement of the major cities.

Today's video will be over Southeast England and we will be learning about some interesting history of the area. We might even learn about one of the most infamous murders in England's history!

EQ:

• What are the countries and capitals of Europe?

Engage:

• Rick Steves Southeast England (25:02) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

• Political Map of Europe
• Climate Map of Europe

Explain:

• Are the political boundaries in Europe affected by the physical landforms?
• What do you notice about the majority of major cities in Europe (think water this time)?
• How does climate affect where cities/capitals are located?

Evaluate:

• Classroom Discussion of questions. 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

 EQ: 

• Why do we have a national holiday for MLK Jr?

Engage:

• Vocabulary Review
• Bigotry
• Children’s Crusade of 1963
• Complicit
• Exonerate
• Freedom Rides
• Ideology
• Infallible
• Injunction
• Jim Crow

Explore:

• Voices of Civil Rights Video (44:20)

Explain: Questions take from: https://images.history.com/images/media/pdf/VoicesofCivilRightsguide.pdf

1. How has this documentary made you think differently
   about the civil rights era?
2. In what ways does this program affect your views of history and the
   ways it should be told?
3. How do you define civil rights? In light of your answer, what would you say are the beginning
   and ending dates of the civil rights era in the United States?
4. Some of the interviewees implied that during the civil rights era “there were two Americas.”
   Do you think this is an accurate description?
5. How do the interviewees in this film describe their experiences as students during integration?
6. How does the social climate of your school compare/contrast to that of public schools during
   integration?
7. How does the theme of forgiveness appear in the stories?
8. In what tangible ways can you see the impact of the civil rights era in your community?
9. Historians often ensure historical accuracy via fact-checking. How could someone ensure the
   stories in this film are accurate? How is fact-checking for oral history similar to the process for
   printed documents? How does it differ?
10. Why are some “voices” readily heard in the historical record while others are not? In what ways
    can historians seek out unheard voices?
11. The stories in this program will be archived at the Library of Congress. What are some steps
    and technologies we can use to preserve these stories for future generations?

Evaluate:

• Class Discussion of questions

Victorian Slum House

 

https://www.pbs.org/show/victorian-slum-house/

Victorian Slum House is a reality show created by the British Broadcasting Company in 2016 to show how people lived in a slum in London during the time from 1860-1900. 

As we continue to migrate from South America to Europe we can learn a little about England here as well as review a few lessons from the social-emotional learning we have been learning in the mornings. 

As you watch this show think about life during this time. How does it compare to your life today? In what ways is your life better? In what ways is it not as good?

Engage:

• Episode 13 Horrible Histories Victorian Slum Children Factory Work/Victorian Suffragette  (18:10-23:31) 

Explore:

• Victorian Slum House video (54:36) AppleTV

Explain:

• Define: slum, outhouse, dosshouse, on the tick, piece work
• Why do people live in the slum?
• What problems do the people face?
• How can the people become successful?
• How is your life different from the children in the show? Create a 'T' Chart to compare the kids lives in the show and the students' lives today.

Evaluate:

• Vocabulary
• Class Discussion

Extend:

• The rest of the series is online.

EQ: What lessons we learned from SEL are reinforced by watching Victorian Slum House?

 

Shay's Rebellion

Shay's Rebellion

 EQ:

•  How did Shay's Rebellion hasten the move to a new constitution?

Explore:

• Shay's Rebellion: America's First Civil War (!0 Days Series) DVD

Explain:

• What caused Shay's Rebellion?
• What was the effect of the rebellion?
• What happened to Daniel Shay?

Evaluate:

• Worksheet
• Class Discussion

 

Rick Steves' Day

  Today we are going to be watching some Rick Steves videos. The first is about Norway. How is this country like Denmark? How is it different?

Next we will watch a fun little video about five very small countries in Europe. Why do you think these countries still exist? I bet we can figure it out together. 

The last video today is on Portugal's capital city, Lisbon. Portugal has very important ties to the Americas, Do you know any of them? I will give you a hint, one country in South America speaks Portuguese!

EQ

• What can we learn about Norway?
• What can we learn about Portugal?
• Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

Explore:

• Rick Steves Norway's West
• Rick Steves Lisbon
• Rick Steves Little Europe

Explain:

• How is Norway like and unlike Denmark?
• Why is Portugal important to the Americas?
• Why are there micro-countries in Europe?

Evaluate:

• Worksheet

Map of Europe Part 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: 

• Rick Steves video Scottish Highlands (25:02) 
• Rick Steves Questionnaire for Great Britain

Explore:

• Log in to Clever.com and then click on Discovery Education
• Copy the physical map here

Explain:

• How does the landforms in Europe affect its history, economics, and population density?

Evaluate:

• Copy the physical landform map.