Social Studies
Mr. Butterworth and Mr. Peters
May/June TRADE & TRAVEL
*PETERS Lesson 1 -Lesson on the Silk Road.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use these videos to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
*PETERS Lesson 2 on How Trade Influenced Culture.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use this video to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn3e37VWc0k&t=26s.
CLICK HERE for textbook pages needed to answer the questions.
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 1: Background on trade and economics (see teacher for notes)
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 2: prep lesson on different styles of games (to get ready for the project)
*Final project will be to design and create a board game that demonstrates your knowledge of the Silk Road and the rewards and risks associated with ancient trade.
March/April: RELIGION
Lessons on religion, including the difference between monotheism and polytheism, a survey of world religions and ways of knowing, creation stories, and ancient mythology, will take place over the course of this month.
*If you are away do as much as you can, and when you get back to class ask for the fill-in-the blank notes: Click here
*Choice board (main project) - Click here. For planning sheet Click here.
*Creation stories lessons - Click here
*For other notes and assessment checklist please see teacher.
January/February: GOVERNMENT
"How we organize ourselves in society".
Here is a copy of the Choice Board (project instructions) and Project organizer. CLICK HERE.
Lessons will focus on ancient and current governments, and rights and responsibilities of citizens and governments. Please ask your teachers for a summary of the lessons and for class handouts.
November/December Unit: "HOW DO THE NEEDS OF WHERE WE LIVE AFFECT HOW WE LIVE?"
Curricular Focus: Historical Significance
Butterworth Lesson 1: (See teacher). Lesson on researching and using the internet and AI.
Peters Lesson 1: Lesson on significant developments and inventions of ancient civilizations.
If you were missing, watch these videos and take notes using this worksheet (or on lined paper).
Butterworth Lesson 2: (see teacher) - lesson on citations
Peters Lesson 2: Lesson on historical significance. Click here for the worksheet if you were missing. (Based on these articles)
PROJECT: Research 3 inventions of the ancient world. For a description of the project (Choice Board) and a criteria checklist please see your teacher. Also available is a copied 11x17 booklet template for the project. Your project can be a booklet, poster, 3 fold brochure, or written essay with illustrations. ALL research must be properly cited (References/Bibliography) and written in your own words!
Sept. 22 - Nov.10
Unit: "HOW DOES WHERE WE LIVE IMPACT HOW WE LIVE?"
1) Mapping Lesson (focus on Mesopotamia, Landforms, Water Bodies, Compass Rose, Aerial View). CLICK HERE.
2) Climate Zone Lesson. Students worked in groups to describe 4 different climate zones (Arctic, Temperate, Tropical, Desert) and how humans have adapted to live in these zones. Students who were away can read these summaries and complete this notes page.
3) Students will be looking at landforms and natural resources by completing THIS WEBQUEST.
4) Students will fill out THIS "PLACEMAT" using their learning from in class discussion, this LESSON, and THESE VIDEOS.
5) Project: Choice Board and Assessment Checklist and "My Island" questions. Due: ____
Sept. 9-18
A) Our Collective Past worksheet: Click here.
As part of this lesson we watched a couple videos. If you were away you can view them at home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzpKdPEBLfQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmtMpQAIKjQ
B) Steps to Civilization. Students who were away can use THESE PAGES to complete THIS WORKSHEET.
You might want to start by watching these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rboewQNMpdU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhsA79_05J8
C) Timeline lesson (Mr. Butterworth). Click here for the assignment. You will have 2 classes to work on your timelines.
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ARCHIVE
2023-2024
June: TRADE & TRAVEL
*PETERS Lesson 1 -Lesson on the Silk Road.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use these videos to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
*PETERS Lesson 2 on How Trade Influenced Culture.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use this video to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn3e37VWc0k&t=26s.
CLICK HERE for textbook pages needed to answer the questions.
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 1: Background on trade and economics (see teacher for notes)
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 2: prep lesson on different styles of games (to get ready for the project)
*Final project will be to design and create a board game that demonstrates your knowledge of the Silk Road and the rewards and risks associated with ancient trade.
March/April: RELIGION
Lessons on religion, including the difference between monotheism and polytheism, a survey of world religions and ways of knowing, creation stories, and ancient mythology, will take place over the course of this month.
*If you are away do as much as you can, and when you get back to class ask for the fill-in-the blank notes: Click here
*Choice board (main project) - Click here. For planning sheet Click here.
*Creation stories lessons - Click here
*For other notes and assessment checklist please see teacher.
January/February: GOVERNMENT
"How we organize ourselves in society".
Here is a copy of the Choice Board (project instructions) and Project organizer. CLICK HERE.
Lessons will focus on ancient and current governments, and rights and responsibilities of citizens and governments. Please ask your teachers for a summary of the lessons and for class handouts.
November/December Unit: "HOW DO THE NEEDS OF WHERE WE LIVE AFFECT HOW WE LIVE?"
2024 version
November/December Unit: "HOW DO THE NEEDS OF WHERE WE LIVE AFFECT HOW WE LIVE?"
Curricular Focus: Historical Significance
Butterworth Lesson 1: (See teacher). Lesson on researching and using the internet and AI.
Peters Lesson 1: Lesson on significant developments and inventions of ancient civilizations.
If you were missing, watch these videos and take notes using this worksheet (or on lined paper).
Butterworth Lesson 2: (see teacher) - lesson on citations
Peters Lesson 2: Lesson on historical significance. Click here for the worksheet if you were missing. (Based on these articles)
PROJECT: Research 3 inventions of the ancient world. For a description of the project (Choice Board) and a criteria checklist please see your teacher. Also available is a copied 11x17 booklet template for the project. Your project can be a booklet, poster, 3 fold brochure, or written essay with illustrations. ALL research must be properly cited (References/Bibliography) and written in your own words!
2023 version
Curricular Focus: Historical Significance
Nov. 7-16
Butterworth Lesson 1: a web-quest review on Hammurabi's Code and the Roman Colosseum. Click here if you need the webquest.
Peters Lesson 1: Lesson on significant developments and inventions of ancient civilizations.
If you were missing, watch these videos and take notes using this worksheet (or on lined paper).
Butterworth Lesson 2: (see teacher) - lesson on citations
Peters Lesson 2: Lesson on historical significance. Click here for the worksheet if you were missing. (Based on these articles)
Starting Nov. 21
Choice Board (lists main projects plus extension projects)
Choice Board checklist (helps you keep track of the criteria)
Choice Board graphic organizer for the Social Studies questions (helps you stay organized as you take notes).
Unit: "HOW DOES WHERE WE LIVE IMPACT HOW WE LIVE?"
1) Mapping Lesson (focus on Mesopotamia, Landforms, Water Bodies, Compass Rose, Aerial View). CLICK HERE.
2) Climate Zone Lesson. Students worked in groups to describe 4 different climate zones (Arctic, Temperate, Tropical, Desert) and how humans have adapted to live in these zones. Students who were away can read these summaries and complete this notes page.
3) Students will be looking at landforms and natural resources by completing THIS WEBQUEST.
4) Students will fill out THIS "PLACEMAT" using their learning from in class discussion, this LESSON, and THESE VIDEOS.
5) Project: Choice Board and Assessment Checklist and "My Island" questions. Due: ____
Intro Unit:
C) Steps to Civilization (Butterworth/Peters). Students can use THESE PAGES to complete THIS WORKSHEET.
A) Timeline lesson (Mr. Butterworth). Click here for the assignment. You will have 2 classes to work on your timelines.
B) Why and How do we study History (Mr. Peters).
- If you are away you will need to read this article: Click here
- Our Collective Past worksheet: Click here
- How We Study the past questions: Click here
*PETERS Lesson 1 -Lesson on the Silk Road.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use these videos to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
*PETERS Lesson 2 on How Trade Influenced Culture.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use this video to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn3e37VWc0k&t=26s.
CLICK HERE for textbook pages needed to answer the questions.
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 1: Background on trade and economics (see teacher for notes)
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 2: prep lesson on different styles of games (to get ready for the project)
*Final project will be to design and create a board game that demonstrates your knowledge of the Silk Road and the rewards and risks associated with ancient trade.
March/April: RELIGION
Lessons on religion, including the difference between monotheism and polytheism, a survey of world religions and ways of knowing, creation stories, and ancient mythology, will take place over the course of this month.
*If you are away do as much as you can, and when you get back to class ask for the fill-in-the blank notes: Click here
*Choice board (main project) - Click here. For planning sheet Click here.
*Creation stories lessons - Click here
*For other notes and assessment checklist please see teacher.
January/February: GOVERNMENT
"How we organize ourselves in society".
Here is a copy of the Choice Board (project instructions) and Project organizer. CLICK HERE.
Lessons will focus on ancient and current governments, and rights and responsibilities of citizens and governments. Please ask your teachers for a summary of the lessons and for class handouts.
November/December Unit: "HOW DO THE NEEDS OF WHERE WE LIVE AFFECT HOW WE LIVE?"
Curricular Focus: Historical Significance
Butterworth Lesson 1: (See teacher). Lesson on researching and using the internet and AI.
Peters Lesson 1: Lesson on significant developments and inventions of ancient civilizations.
If you were missing, watch these videos and take notes using this worksheet (or on lined paper).
Butterworth Lesson 2: (see teacher) - lesson on citations
Peters Lesson 2: Lesson on historical significance. Click here for the worksheet if you were missing. (Based on these articles)
PROJECT: Research 3 inventions of the ancient world. For a description of the project (Choice Board) and a criteria checklist please see your teacher. Also available is a copied 11x17 booklet template for the project. Your project can be a booklet, poster, 3 fold brochure, or written essay with illustrations. ALL research must be properly cited (References/Bibliography) and written in your own words!
Sept. 22 - Nov.10
Unit: "HOW DOES WHERE WE LIVE IMPACT HOW WE LIVE?"
1) Mapping Lesson (focus on Mesopotamia, Landforms, Water Bodies, Compass Rose, Aerial View). CLICK HERE.
2) Climate Zone Lesson. Students worked in groups to describe 4 different climate zones (Arctic, Temperate, Tropical, Desert) and how humans have adapted to live in these zones. Students who were away can read these summaries and complete this notes page.
3) Students will be looking at landforms and natural resources by completing THIS WEBQUEST.
4) Students will fill out THIS "PLACEMAT" using their learning from in class discussion, this LESSON, and THESE VIDEOS.
5) Project: Choice Board and Assessment Checklist and "My Island" questions. Due: ____
Sept. 9-18
A) Our Collective Past worksheet: Click here.
As part of this lesson we watched a couple videos. If you were away you can view them at home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzpKdPEBLfQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmtMpQAIKjQ
B) Steps to Civilization. Students who were away can use THESE PAGES to complete THIS WORKSHEET.
You might want to start by watching these videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rboewQNMpdU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhsA79_05J8
C) Timeline lesson (Mr. Butterworth). Click here for the assignment. You will have 2 classes to work on your timelines.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
ARCHIVE
2023-2024
June: TRADE & TRAVEL
*PETERS Lesson 1 -Lesson on the Silk Road.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use these videos to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad4_jV1S_9Y&t=139s
*PETERS Lesson 2 on How Trade Influenced Culture.
1) Get notes and worksheet from teacher.
2) Use this video to complete the questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn3e37VWc0k&t=26s.
CLICK HERE for textbook pages needed to answer the questions.
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 1: Background on trade and economics (see teacher for notes)
*BUTTERWORTH Lesson 2: prep lesson on different styles of games (to get ready for the project)
*Final project will be to design and create a board game that demonstrates your knowledge of the Silk Road and the rewards and risks associated with ancient trade.
March/April: RELIGION
Lessons on religion, including the difference between monotheism and polytheism, a survey of world religions and ways of knowing, creation stories, and ancient mythology, will take place over the course of this month.
*If you are away do as much as you can, and when you get back to class ask for the fill-in-the blank notes: Click here
*Choice board (main project) - Click here. For planning sheet Click here.
*Creation stories lessons - Click here
*For other notes and assessment checklist please see teacher.
January/February: GOVERNMENT
"How we organize ourselves in society".
Here is a copy of the Choice Board (project instructions) and Project organizer. CLICK HERE.
Lessons will focus on ancient and current governments, and rights and responsibilities of citizens and governments. Please ask your teachers for a summary of the lessons and for class handouts.
November/December Unit: "HOW DO THE NEEDS OF WHERE WE LIVE AFFECT HOW WE LIVE?"
2024 version
November/December Unit: "HOW DO THE NEEDS OF WHERE WE LIVE AFFECT HOW WE LIVE?"
Curricular Focus: Historical Significance
Butterworth Lesson 1: (See teacher). Lesson on researching and using the internet and AI.
Peters Lesson 1: Lesson on significant developments and inventions of ancient civilizations.
If you were missing, watch these videos and take notes using this worksheet (or on lined paper).
Butterworth Lesson 2: (see teacher) - lesson on citations
Peters Lesson 2: Lesson on historical significance. Click here for the worksheet if you were missing. (Based on these articles)
PROJECT: Research 3 inventions of the ancient world. For a description of the project (Choice Board) and a criteria checklist please see your teacher. Also available is a copied 11x17 booklet template for the project. Your project can be a booklet, poster, 3 fold brochure, or written essay with illustrations. ALL research must be properly cited (References/Bibliography) and written in your own words!
2023 version
Curricular Focus: Historical Significance
Nov. 7-16
Butterworth Lesson 1: a web-quest review on Hammurabi's Code and the Roman Colosseum. Click here if you need the webquest.
Peters Lesson 1: Lesson on significant developments and inventions of ancient civilizations.
If you were missing, watch these videos and take notes using this worksheet (or on lined paper).
Butterworth Lesson 2: (see teacher) - lesson on citations
Peters Lesson 2: Lesson on historical significance. Click here for the worksheet if you were missing. (Based on these articles)
Starting Nov. 21
Choice Board (lists main projects plus extension projects)
Choice Board checklist (helps you keep track of the criteria)
Choice Board graphic organizer for the Social Studies questions (helps you stay organized as you take notes).
Unit: "HOW DOES WHERE WE LIVE IMPACT HOW WE LIVE?"
1) Mapping Lesson (focus on Mesopotamia, Landforms, Water Bodies, Compass Rose, Aerial View). CLICK HERE.
2) Climate Zone Lesson. Students worked in groups to describe 4 different climate zones (Arctic, Temperate, Tropical, Desert) and how humans have adapted to live in these zones. Students who were away can read these summaries and complete this notes page.
3) Students will be looking at landforms and natural resources by completing THIS WEBQUEST.
4) Students will fill out THIS "PLACEMAT" using their learning from in class discussion, this LESSON, and THESE VIDEOS.
5) Project: Choice Board and Assessment Checklist and "My Island" questions. Due: ____
Intro Unit:
C) Steps to Civilization (Butterworth/Peters). Students can use THESE PAGES to complete THIS WORKSHEET.
A) Timeline lesson (Mr. Butterworth). Click here for the assignment. You will have 2 classes to work on your timelines.
B) Why and How do we study History (Mr. Peters).
- If you are away you will need to read this article: Click here
- Our Collective Past worksheet: Click here
- How We Study the past questions: Click here
