The starter for today was: What things are important enough to you that you would be willing to move to a place you've never been?
Mrs. Lindorf began with a discussion of the starter. She then handed back the Explorers tests from last class period. The grades from this test are now posted on Skyward.
The vocabulary word for today was "burgesses."
We briefly discussed the Protestant Reformation and its affect on religion in Europe.
We began a new packet of assignments dealing with the American colonies (we will be working on this for the several class periods.
We began looking at the French Trappers, the coureurs de bois.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
26 & 27 September
There was no starter today, instead, we began the day by studying for the Explorers test.
We took the explorers test - then Mr. Smith took over for awhile and introduced the concept of colonization. When we come to class next time we will look at European exploration of the Americas, specifically focusing on North America.
We took the explorers test - then Mr. Smith took over for awhile and introduced the concept of colonization. When we come to class next time we will look at European exploration of the Americas, specifically focusing on North America.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
22 & 23 September
There was no starter for today.
Remember that the test on explorers is Monday!
We read an Encyclopedia Brown mystery.
We then worked on a "Graffiti Wall." We divided into groups to create a poster representing a European explorer. We then looked at each group's poster.
Remember that the test on explorers is Monday!
We read an Encyclopedia Brown mystery.
We then worked on a "Graffiti Wall." We divided into groups to create a poster representing a European explorer. We then looked at each group's poster.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
20 & 21 September
Mrs Lindorf's starter for today is: How would you feel if you were Christopher Columbus the night before your first voyage?
We discussed the starter and then completed the explorers chart that we began last time.
The vocabulary words for today were: crusades, astrolabe, mercantilism, and caravel.
We watched a brief introductory video on exploration.
We read about Columbus and his times in the textbook. We finished the day by discussing the Columbian Exchange and completing an assignment on the exchange.
We discussed the starter and then completed the explorers chart that we began last time.
The vocabulary words for today were: crusades, astrolabe, mercantilism, and caravel.
We watched a brief introductory video on exploration.
We read about Columbus and his times in the textbook. We finished the day by discussing the Columbian Exchange and completing an assignment on the exchange.
Friday, September 16, 2011
16 & 19 September
Your starter today was: How might the conquest of a country influence its culture and economy?
The two words defined today were "conquistador" and "renaissance."
We created a graphic organizer on the reasons for exploration.
We worked on an explorers jig-saw. We divided into groups to research an explorer and then reported back what we learned from each other.
The two words defined today were "conquistador" and "renaissance."
We created a graphic organizer on the reasons for exploration.
We worked on an explorers jig-saw. We divided into groups to research an explorer and then reported back what we learned from each other.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
14 & 15 September
Mrs. Lindorf, our student teacher from Utah Valley University, will be teaching our class from now until the first of November. I will continue to be here helping and observing, but she will be the main classroom teacher.
Today's starter: What does "explore" mean? Name one thing or place that you know has been explored?
Hand in any missing assignments! Parent teacher conference is in one week!
Today we defined two terms: "expedition" and "navigator." These words will be a part of the assessment at the end of this unit.
We introduced European explorers and looked at some of the places they explored.
Today's starter: What does "explore" mean? Name one thing or place that you know has been explored?
Hand in any missing assignments! Parent teacher conference is in one week!
Today we defined two terms: "expedition" and "navigator." These words will be a part of the assessment at the end of this unit.
We introduced European explorers and looked at some of the places they explored.
12 & 13 September 2011
Today we turned in all of our starters up to this point.
We briefly examined the Maya, Aztec and Inca cultures. Mrs. Lindorf showed pictures from her trips to the ruins of these cultures.
We briefly examined the Maya, Aztec and Inca cultures. Mrs. Lindorf showed pictures from her trips to the ruins of these cultures.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
8 & 9 September
This will be our last starter for this particular set - we created a chart where we listed any facts that we already know (or think that we already know) about the Maya, the Aztecs, and the Inca civilizations. We will add to this chart next time when we look at each of these cultures in detail.
We looked at an Encyclopedia Brown mystery.
We then finished, and handed in, our First American assignment.
We finished our American Indian test - this will be due at the first of class next class time.
Remember that this Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11. If you are interested in more information on the events of that day and the memorials, here are some places to start:
We looked at an Encyclopedia Brown mystery.
We then finished, and handed in, our First American assignment.
We finished our American Indian test - this will be due at the first of class next class time.
Remember that this Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11. If you are interested in more information on the events of that day and the memorials, here are some places to start:
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
6 & 7 September
Our starter today was a review from our discussion from last time: What can the type of American Indian home/shelter tell you about the way they lived?
After discussing the starter we looked at the format of the textbook and explained how to find our way through the information there.
We continued working on the First Americans assignment. We will correct and hand this in next time. We also explained the test (Part 1 and Part 2). This is open book and will be completed in class today and next time.
I hope you had a great Labor Day break - remember the 9/11 anniversary this weekend.
After discussing the starter we looked at the format of the textbook and explained how to find our way through the information there.
We continued working on the First Americans assignment. We will correct and hand this in next time. We also explained the test (Part 1 and Part 2). This is open book and will be completed in class today and next time.
I hope you had a great Labor Day break - remember the 9/11 anniversary this weekend.
Friday, September 2, 2011
1 & 2 September
The starter for today is: What is culture? Give me one example of culture that is unique to Utah, Utah County, or Vista Heights.
Today we finished the overview of United States Geography. We also read a newspaper article about an archaeological find in Southern Utah.
We listened to some American Indian music to help set the mood for our brief overview of American Indians.
We looking at some pictures of American Indian dwellings and made predictions about how they lived and the type of culture they had, based on what we could observe. The purpose of these slides was to help us see the different ways that three American Indian tribes adapted to their surroundings. This is in preparation for our test next week. If you would like a sneak peek of the test, look at my webpage!
We started working on the American Indian assignment. Doing well on this will help you on the test next week.
Today we finished the overview of United States Geography. We also read a newspaper article about an archaeological find in Southern Utah.
We listened to some American Indian music to help set the mood for our brief overview of American Indians.
We looking at some pictures of American Indian dwellings and made predictions about how they lived and the type of culture they had, based on what we could observe. The purpose of these slides was to help us see the different ways that three American Indian tribes adapted to their surroundings. This is in preparation for our test next week. If you would like a sneak peek of the test, look at my webpage!
We started working on the American Indian assignment. Doing well on this will help you on the test next week.
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