8th Grade/ Feudal Society!

Homework Response Question:
How would society during a Zombie Apocalypse compare to Feudal Society in the middle ages?

7th Grade/ Farewell Address!

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

6th Grade/ Great Wall!

Homework Response Question:
How did the creation of the Great Wall of China impact common Chinese Citizens?

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.

6th Grade/ China Geography!

Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday, 4/17]:
How does Geography influence the food in China? How is it different in different areas?

8th Grade/ Architecture!

Homework Response Question [Due by Friday, 4/10/15]:
Compare Greece and Rome to the Architecture in Washington D.C. How are they similar? What architectural elements do you see in each?

7th Grade/ Constitutional Convention!

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

6th Grade/ Religion!

Homework Response Post [Due by Friday 4/10]:
How does religion influence daily life?
- Make sure to reference Buddhism and Hinduism as an example on influencing those in Ancient India.
- Feel free to use your own as well for an example. 

8th Grade/ Fall of Rome

From 50 BCE until the year 200 CE, the Roman Empire was the superpower of the Mediterranean world. During that time, the empire’s wealth, territory and international status grew and grew. But even as the empire prospered, it was slowly starting to fall apart. Some of its problems were internal- coming from within Rome itself- and others were external. Our next investigation explores the factors that led to the eventual fall of one of history’s most powerful and influential empires. This will allow us to answer the question: what were the primary reasons for the “fall” of Rome?  

Homework Response Question [Due by Friday, 3/20/15]:

What were the primary reasons for the "fall" of Rome? 

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?

8th Grade/ From Republic to Empire!

The expansion of Roman power took place over approximately five hundred years, from 509 B.C.E. to 14 C.E. At the start of this period, Rome was a tiny republic in central Italy. Five hundred years later, it was the thriving center of a vast empire. At its height, the Roman Empire included most of Europe, together with North Africa, Egypt, much of the present-day Middle East, and Asia Minor.

The growth of Rome’s power happened gradually, and it came at a price. Romans had to fight countless wars to defend their growing territory and to conquer new lands. Along the way, Rome itself changed. The Romans had once been proud to be governed under a republic of elected leaders. Their heroes were men who had helped to preserve the republic. By 14 C.E., the republic was just a memory. Power was in the hands of a single supreme ruler, the emperor. Romans even worshiped the emperor as a god.

In the class periods to come, you’ll see how this dramatic change occurred. You’ll trace the gradual expansion of Roman power. You will also explore the costs of this expansion, both for Romans and for the people they conquered.

Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday, Feb. 27, 2015]:

Did the benefits of Roman Expansion outweigh the costs? Explain, and respond to your classmates posts. 

6th Grade/ Pyramid Design Challenge #1

It is 2580 B.C. You and your team have been hired by Pharaoh Khufu as one of several teams of royal engineers who will potentially build his pyramid. To test your engineering skills, Khufu has designed a challenge where your team will have to build a mini pyramid out of every-day materials. After your team has been provided the materials, and the time to build your pyramid you will answer a series of discussion questions. After you have answered these questions, please complete the following homework discussion question: 

Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday, Feb. 27, 2015]:

What was the biggest challenge your group faced? Were you able to overcome it? If yes, how did you overcome it? Make sure to read and respond to each others posts.

7th Grade/ Written Account!

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

8th Grade/ Etruscan and Greek Culture-- Rome!

Homework Discussion Post [Due by Friday, 1/23/2015]:

Which aspects of Etruscan and Greek culture do you think had the most important influence on Rome?