Homework Response Posts

A friendly reminder that a discussion question has been added to Edmodo, and is due by Friday for 6th and 7th grade. 8th Grade students should finish their document analysis through Edmodo by Friday. 

7th Grade Field Trip!

ATTENTION 7TH GRADE: Our team is planning a field trip for the 7th Grade Fusion students to Colonial Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia on Thursday, October 15th. The cost for this trip for students will be $35. Checks can be made payable to Bennett Middle School. Please return permission slip and money to Mrs. Fodor no later than Thursday, October 1st.  Below is a link to the form.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-18JOqyPQcsTExYNTZKVEZYbjg/view?usp=sharing 

7th Grade: Program at a Glance!

In seventh grade, students study US History. Students learn about the important people, ideas, and events that brought about the formation of the American nation and shaped the culture and the political and economic institutions from Colonial Times through the Civil War. As a result of this study, students will be able to develop values and habits which will help them become critical thinking citizens who contribute to our democracy. In order to become critical thinking citizens who contribute to our democracy, students need to be prepared for post-secondary study and the 21st century workforce. To accomplish this, this course will utilize a STEM instructional approach. STEM education is an approach to teaching and learning that integrates the content and skills of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students will engage in inquiry, logical reasoning, collaboration, and investigation through hands-on-learning and project-based-learning experiences. For more information on the course expectations, as well as units of study, please visit the links below.

• Classroom Guidelines/ Expectations
• Unit Outline

7th Grade/ Tensions Between North and South!

Homework Response Post [Due Friday, 5/15/15]:
Brainstorm, and explain three tensions between the North and South that could have led to the Civil War.

7th Grade/ Point of View!

Homework Response Question:
Write a paragraph from the point of view of either a slave, plantation owner, or white planter without slaves. 

7th Grade/ Farewell Address!

Homework Response Question:
In your opinion, did Washington's warning in his farewell address come true? Explain!

7th Grade/ Checks and Balances!

Homework Discussion Post [Due Friday, 4/17]:
Explain the term "Checks and Balances" and explain how the three branches of Government use it. Be sure to give one example per branch.

7th Grade/ Constitutional Convention!

Homework Response Question [Due by Friday 4/10]:
What compromises emerged from the Constitutional Convention?

7th Grade/ Declaration of Independence!

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in history. Many national independence movements have used the principles expressed in this document as a rationale for breaking free from tyrannical leaders. Many people have used the principles to underline the need for their own civil or human rights. In the next few class periods, you will use the Discovery Education Techbook to trace and summarize key events that resulted in the colonists’ decision to declare independence from Great Britain and explain how the Declaration of Independence outlines basic ideas about the purpose and responsibilities of government. By the end of the week, you should have a complete evaluation of your techbook experience (both from class, and from your own exploration at home), and completed the essential question below:


Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday, Feb. 27, 2015]:
How does the Declaration of Independence reflect the colonist’s ideas about government?

7th Grade/ Written Account!

Using your written observations, write an account of the Boston Massacre using only what you see in the image.

7th Grade/ Toward Independence!

Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday 1/23]:
When is it necessary for citizens to rebel against their government? Explain in detail!

7th Grade/ Creating a Colony Assessment!

Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday, January 16th]:
Based upon your planning of your colony, what factor do you think is the most difficult to plan for? How did your team compensate for this difficulty? Explain your thoughts with specific details!

7th Grade/ Create Your Own Colony!

You are one of many groups of Europeans interested in beginning a colony in the New

World. Sir Bigbucks has offered to fund one colony in the new world. Your group's task is to draw up a plan and a model for the ideal New World colony and convince Sir Bigbucks to fund it. Before you begin, make sure everyone on your team understands their role, and research the required components to make sure your plan will thrive in your selected location. Be prepared to present your final proposal, your drawn plan, and your model to Sir Bigbucks and your classmates. This will count as your unit assessment!

7th Grade/ Indentured Servants and Slaves in Colonial Society!

We have examined several categories regarding colonial life, and have reached out last area which includes class differences in colonial society. What is the difference between indentured servants and slaves in colonial society? What is the need for free/cheap labor in the early colonial economy? What evidence do we have to support our knowledge of the use of indentured servants and slaves in colonial Maryland and Virginia, and what does the evidence say about the affect this physical labor has on the body? In order to complete our investigation, we will examine primary sources such as tobacco notes, indentured servant contracts, and the advertisements for the sale of slaves, as well as evidence written in bone!  

Homework Response Question [Due by Friday, 12/12/14]:- I will allow this to be completed late with full credit!
What evidence do we have to support our knowledge of the use of indentured servants and slaves in colonial Maryland and Virginia, and what does the evidence say about the affect this physical labor has on the body?

7th Grade/ Salem Witchcraft Trials- 1692!

In 1692 and 1693, more than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft- the Devil’s magic- and 20 were executed. Hysteria gripped the village of Salem, Massachusetts as villagers feared they might be the next one accused of witchcraft. Hundreds were put on trial with little or no evidence. Eventually, the Salem villagers admitted the trials were a mistake and compensated the families of those convicted.  

 

Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday, 12/5/14]- I will allow this to be completed late with credit! 
What caused the Salem villagers to execute twenty of their own people, and why did so many people go along with it?