2018: Final Projects and the Last Day of Social Studies :(

This is honestly the saddest day of the year for me: our last class together.  Today we will focusing on finishing up our project presentations, and then completing an end of year survey about our class.

Task 1: Track your teammates presentations, and complete your presentation scoring sheets.  Keep in mind what we discussed last class period:

1. If you are delivering a presentation, you must behave as a professional- meaning no slang, laughing, lip smacking, "um's," "like's," etc. 
2. The audience should be silent during a presentation.
3. You should be tracking the speaker at all times.  You do not need to use your score sheet until after the presenter is done.
4. Keep applause appropriate and wait until the presenter has finished.

Task 2: You will be completing a survey about our class.  The survey is anonymous, so feel free to be honest and open in your responses.

Task 3 (also homework): You may continue to complete current event articles for credit until Friday night.  Go to the Los Angeles Times website.  Enter the username and password information below into the "Student Sign-In"  Click where it says "Read e-edition," and in the new window, click on the large copy of the paper in the center of the page.  Select any article from any section of the paper, and complete this question review of the article you read.  The information you will need to login is:

username: bperry

password: (yourhomeroom)kao

2017: Life in Rome

AIM: SWBAT analyze and describe the lives of Romans by using the textbook and research to complete reviews, research guides, and a visual summary with at least 80% accuracy.

Today you will be learning about life in the amazing city of Rome.  You will be doing some reading, a few activities, and a summary assignment.  Be sure to do your best- every assignment is important!


Task 1:  Read about law and order, family, and recreation in ancient Rome and complete your notes.

Task 2:  Complete this review of life in ancient Rome.

Task 3: Select any of the following sites to complete a visual summary about life in Ancient Rome.  Your summary should be about either law and order, family, or recreation in Rome.

• Create a digital story with text, links, pictures and videos using Storify
• Create an animated video using GoAnimate
• Create a non-fiction book using StoryJumper.
• Create a comic using Stripgenerator

Task 4 (also homework): If you complete your visual, go to the Los Angeles Times website.  The username and password information is below.  Select any article from any section of the paper, and complete this question review of the article you read.  The information you will need to login is:

username: bperry

password: (yourhomeroom)kao

You may read and complete the review with as many articles as you like.  You will receive credit for all of the articles you complete.

2018: It's Presentation Time!

AIM: SWBAT deliver presentations over final projects using expectations outlined; score classmate presentations using score sheet and rubric provided with at least 80% accuracy; analyze current event newspaper articles and complete review with at least 80% accuracy.

Today some of you will be delivering your Final Project presentations, and everyone will be scoring their teammates on the delivery of their presentation, and the quality of their creative visual.  There are a few expectations to discuss when dealing with presentations:

1. If you are delivering a presentation, you must behave as a professional- meaning no slang, laughing, lip smacking, "um's," "like's," etc. 
2. The audience should be silent during a presentation.
3. You should be tracking the speaker at all times.  You do not need to use your score sheet until after the presenter is done.
4. Keep applause appropriate and wait until the presenter has finished.

Now let's get ready to enjoy some great presentations!

Task 1: Track your teammates' presentations and complete you Presentation Score Sheet.

Task 2 (also homework): Go to the Los Angeles Times website.  Enter the username and password information below into the "Student Sign-In"  Click where it says "Read e-edition," and in the new window, click on the large copy of the paper in the center of the page.  Select any article from any section of the paper, and complete this question review of the article you read.  The information you will need to login is:

username: bperry

password: (yourhomeroom)kao

2017: Important Figures of the Ancient World

AIM: SWBAT analyze and describe the lives of a major figure in ancient history by using the textbook and research to complete reviews, research guides, and a visual summary with at least 80% accuracy.

Today you wil have the chance to select one of three major figures in ancient history.  After you select your figure, you will first read a brief textbook page about them.  You will then have an opportunity to research more about their lives.  Finally, you will be able to complete a visual summary about your figure that can be used to teach others.

Task 1:  Select on of the following three figures to read about: Julius Caesar, King Ramses II, or The Buddha.

Task 2:  Click on your figure's name to complete a summary about your reading: 

               

               Julius Caesar                      King Ramses II                  The Buddha

Task 3:  You may use any of the following sites to research for more information about your historical figure:

• Biography
• History
• Encyclopedia Brittanica
• Wikipedia
• Google
• KidsClick
• AskKids

Use your research to complete the Research Guide here.

Task 3: Select any of the following sites to complete a visual summary about the life of the historical figure you selected.

• Create a digital story with text, links, pictures and videos using Storify
• Create an animated video using GoAnimate
• Create a non-fiction book using StoryJumper.
• Create a comic using Stripgenerator

Task 4 (also homework): If you complete your visual, go to the Los Angeles Times website.  The username and password information is below.  Select any article from any section of the paper, and complete this question review of the article you read.  The information you will need to login is:

username: bperry

password: (yourhomeroom)kao

You may read and complete the review with as many articles as you like.  You will receive credit for all of the articles you complete.

2018 Final Projects: Let's Get Excited About Making Those Visuals! (Day 2)

AIM: 2018WBAT begin creating visual presentations for project topics using web resources; analyze a current event article by completing summary assignment with at least 80% accuracy.

This is the home stretch!  Work hard today to finish your visual so that you won't have to rush to complete it this weekend.  With hard work and concentration, you can do a great job on this with the time you have in class.  Below are the reminders that we discussed yesterday.  Keep these things in mind as you continue to work.

Task 1: As you remember, your options for your final draft are as follows:

• Create a digital story with text, links, pictures and videos using Storify
• Create an animated video using GoAnimate
• Make a cool presentation with Google Docs.
• Make and upload a video or screencast to YouTube
• Create a non-fiction book using StoryJumper.
• Create a comic using Stripgenerator

There are a few things to keep in mind about each option:

Storify: Your Storify presentation should contain only information that is relevant to your topic.  Anything included that is off-topic will cause you to lose points on your visual.  Be sure to include facts, audio, video, and anything else you like.

GoAnimate:  Since your topics contain large amount of information, the usual requirements for a GoAnimate assignment don't apply.  Watch Mr. Perry's examples of a good and bad GoAnimate project for more information.

GoogleDocs or PowerPoint Presentation:  Your presentation must be at least 5 slides, and should contain pictures as well.

StoryJumper: Your StoryJumper storybook must be at least 8 pages, and should not contain only pictures.  In addition to the pictures, it should also tell the story of your person or group.

StripGenerator: Just like with GoAnimate, since your topics contain large amount of information, the usual requirements for a StripGenerator assignment don't apply.  Since StripGenerator is a short option, you must select the template with the most boxes, and your must submit at least 2 comics or one full page.  Take a look at a good example and a bad example.

Task 2: If you complete your visual, go to the Los Angeles Times website.  Mr. Perry will give you the login and password information.  Select any article from any section of the paper, and complete this question review of the article you read.  The information you will need to login is:

username: bperry

password: (yourhomeroom)kao

You may read and complete the review with as many articles as you like.  You will receive credit for all of the articles you complete.

2018 Final Projects: Let's Get Excited About Making Those Visuals!

AIM: 2018WBAT begin creating visual presentations for project topics using web resources; analyze a current event article by completing summary assignment with at least 80% accuracy.

You've turned in your rough draft of your paper, and should be on your way to finishing your final draft.  Today we start working on your creative visual.  Though some of you have submitted things to me, you need to pay close attention so that you can make changes to your visual before the final submission date.

Task 1: As you remember, your options for your final draft are as follows:

• Create a digital story with text, links, pictures and videos using Storify
• Create an animated video using GoAnimate
• Make a cool presentation with Google Docs.
• Make and upload a video or screencast to YouTube
• Create a non-fiction book using StoryJumper.
• Create a comic using Stripgenerator

There are a few things to keep in mind about each option:

Storify: Your Storify presentation should contain only information that is relevant to your topic.  Anything included that is off-topic will cause you to lose points on your visual.  Be sure to include facts, audio, video, and anything else you like.

GoAnimate:  Since your topics contain large amount of information, the usual requirements for a GoAnimate assignment don't apply.  Watch Mr. Perry's examples of a good and bad GoAnimate project for more information.

GoogleDocs or PowerPoint Presentation:  Your presentation must be at least 5 slides, and should contain pictures as well.

StoryJumper: Your StoryJumper storybook must be at least 8 pages, and should not contain only pictures.  In addition to the pictures, it should also tell the story of your person or group.

StripGenerator: Just like with GoAnimate, since your topics contain large amount of information, the usual requirements for a StripGenerator assignment don't apply.  Since StripGenerator is a short option, you must select the template with the most boxes, and your must submit at least 2 comics or one full page.  Take a look at a good example and a bad example.

Task 2: If you complete your visual, go to the Los Angeles Times website.  Mr. Perry will give you the login and password information.  Select any article from any section of the paper, and complete this question review of the article you read.  The information you will need to login is:


username: bperry
password: (yourhomeroom)kao

2017: Alexander the Great

AIM: SWBAT identify and analyze the three steps that Alexander the Great took to expand his empire by completing the assigned tasks with at least 80% accuracy.

Today you will be learning about the one man in history who we can honestly say came close to taking over the world.  Alexander the Great ruled an enormous kingdom using a strategy that would never be duplicated.

Task 1: You will read about the rise and fall of Alexander the Great's Empire.  Read sections 30.4, 30.5, 30.6, 30.7, 30.8, and 30.9. As you read these short sections, take notes in your graphic organizer.

Task 2: Complete this review activity.

Task 3:  You may begin your research for your ELA research paper.

Task 4: If you complete your research, for extra credit, go to the Los Angeles Times website.  Mr. Perry will give you the login and password information.  Select any article from any section of the paper, and complete this question review of the article you read.

Task 5:  If you complete all of these things, yo may begin your homework.

2018 Final Projects: Time to Start Writing!

AIM: 2018WBAT begin writing information on project topics using web research materials; analyze a current event article by completing summary assignment with at least 80% accuracy.

Do Now: Read this article from today's L.A. Times titled, "Court Upholds Youth Arson Ruling."  Complete this question review for the article.

Today you will begin writing the rough draft for your final project.  If you don't have you Final Project Assignment Sheet, you can view it here.  

Task 1:  Follow along with Mr. Perry as he shows you what a paper that would earn an "A" looks like.

Task 2:  You will have the remainder of class to work on your writing.  Go to Google Docs, click "Create New" and select "Document." Then begin typing!  

If you are still having trouble finding information, you can use the following sites to help you:

• Biography
• History
• Encyclopedia Brittanica or Brittanica's Black History
• Wikipedia
• Google
• KidsClick
• AskKids

Happy Typing!

2018 Final Projects: Time to Get to Work!

AIM: 2018WBAT identify the expectations for a successful final project by examining project criteria; begin researching and analyzing information on project topics using web research materials; analyze a current event article by completing summary assignment with at least 80% accuracy.

Do Now: Read this article from today's L.A. Times titled, "Court Upholds Youth Arson Ruling."   Complete this question review for the article.

Today you will have work time for your final project.  If you don't have you Final Projec Assignment Sheet, you can view it here.  Remember, your project will consist of three parts:

1. A 1-2 page paper-  Mr. Perry will review the criteria with in today in class.
2. A 3-5 minute presentation.
3. A creative visual-  You may create your creative visual using any of the methods below:

• Create a digital story with text, links, pictures and videos using Storify
• Create an animated video using GoAnimate
• Make a cool presentation with Google Docs.
• Make and upload a video or screencast to YouTube
• Create a non-fiction book using StoryJumper.
• Create a comic using Stripgenerator

Task 1:  Follow along with Mr. Perry as he demonstrates how to use Storify.  You may not be able or want to use this for your final project, but it is an option we haven't discussed.

Task 2:  You will have the remainder of class to work on you research and writing.  If you have trouble finding information, you can use the following sites to help you:

• Biography
• History
• Encyclopedia Brittanica or Brittanica's Black History
• Wikipedia
• Google
• KidsClick
• AskKids

To see the topic for your project again, click on your homeroom below, and look for your name.

• Missouri
• Rice
• LMU

Happy Researching!

2018 Final Projects and Current Events

AIM: 2018WBAT identify the expectations for a successful final project by examining project criteria; begin researching and analyzing information on project topics using web research materials; analyze a current event article by completing summary assignment with at least 80% accuracy.

Task 1: Today you will begin your final project.  Your project will consist of three parts:

1. A 1-2 page paper-  Mr. Perry will review the criteria with in today in class.
2. A 3-5 minute presentation.
3. A creative visual-  You may create your creative visual using any of the methods below.

• Create a digital story with text, links, pictures and videos using Storify
• Create an animated video using GoAnimate
• Make a cool presentation with Prezi or Google Docs.
• Make and upload a video or screencast to YouTube
• Create a non-fiction book using StoryJumper.
• Create a comic using Stripgenerator

To see the topic for your project, click on your homeroom below, and look for your name.

• Missouri
• Rice
• LMU

Take the next 10 minutes to search the web for some information about your topic.

Task 2: Go to the Los Angeles Times website.  Mr. Perry will give you the login and password information.  Today you will be reading a fun article titled, "X-Men: Extreme...and Excessive" on page D1.

Task 3:  Complete this question review of the article you read today.