Humanities 7 – World Population History [Video]
World Population from Population Education on Vimeo.
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 18
Today in class, students explained the challenges of population growth throughout history by completing a population circle activity.
World Population History Timeline and Map
Seven Billion and Counting Reading and Understanding Questions
Homework - p. 26 - Read the article “Seven Billion and Counting,” annotate the article with at least eight (8) comments/questions, then complete the reflection on a separate sheet of paper in at least 10 sentences.
Reminder - Study for the closed-notebook quiz on Thursday 3/21 on the Unit 5 Vocabulary and the countries of Monsoon Asia (map).
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 15
Today in class, students explained the background on Monsoon Asia by completing a background investigation on the region.
Monsoon Asia Background Investigation
Monsoon Asia Background Reading
Homework - p. 24 - On a separate sheet of paper taped on to page 24 write a letter to a friend explaining what you learned about Monsoon Asia in class today. Your letter must be at least 10 sentences.
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 14
Today in class, students previewed the vocabulary and key concepts of Monsoon Asia by completing a vocabulary chart and blank of the region.
Homework - There are two parts to tonight's HW, please make sure to complete BOTH for credit:
p. 22 - Complete the Unit 5 Vocabulary Chart by illustrating your understanding of the word and definition, make sure it is neat and colorful.
p. 23 - Complete the Blank Map of Monsoon Asia by filling in the country names (#25-47 ONLY)
Humanities 7 – Homework – Mar 13
Today in class, students completed the Unit 4.3 Africa Country Research by presenting their research on their chosen countries in small groups. Students also took notes on each of the countries that they observed during the presentations.
Africa Country Research Presentations Chart
Homework - p. 20 - Complete a reflection of 10 sentences on page 20 of your notebook (or on a separate sheet taped in) about the presentations from class today (and yesterday) on the countries in Africa - you must include facts from at least 3 different countries you learned about. Use your notes from the Africa Country Research Presentations Chart to help you complete this assignment.
Reminder - Submit your final draft of the Africa Country Research Project on to TurnItIn.com by 5:ooPM tonight!
Humanities 7 – Unit 4.3 Africa Country Research Project
Unit 4.3 Africa Country Research Project
In this creative research project, students will create a Google Presentation/Slides about one African country that will be used to teach other classmates. Each project will include several sections, so make sure to do them all well. Your goal is to make your classmates become interested in the country and to answer our Unit 4.3 Key/Essential Questions!
Download/Handouts
African Country Research Overview
African Country Research Notes
Peer Review Research Checklist
Africa Country Research Presentations Chart
Sample Country Research Presentation - South Africa
Research Links
Africa Country Profiles (Source: BBC News)
US State Department Travel Advisories
Project Schedule
Tuesday 3/5 - Introduce the project, begin researching your African country
Wednesday 3/6 - Continue researching your country (if not finished), begin making presentation slides
Thursday 3/7 - Project work day and peer review
Friday 3/8 - Project work day and peer review
Monday 3/11 -Project work day and peer review
Tuesday 3/12 - Project is DUE and presentations begin in-class
Wednesday 3/13 - Presentations conclude
Humanities 7 – Homework – Feb 27
Today in class, students explained resistance and independence movements in four African countries by conducting research and teaching each other.
Africa Country Profiles (Source: BBC News)
Ghana Country Profile and Timeline (Source: BBC News)
Liberia Country Profile and Timeline (Source: BBC News)
Eritrea Country Profile and Timeline (Source: BBC News)
Ivory Coast Country Profile and Timeline (Source: BBC News)
African Country Research Worksheet
African Resistance and Independence Reflection
Homework - p. 16 - Complete the African Resistance and Independence Reflection by choosing two countries from class today and comparing and contrasting - this assignment is due on Friday 3/1.
Reminder - You have a Notebook Quiz (pages 1-13) on Friday 3/1, make sure your notebook is up-to-date.
Humanities 7 – Homework – Feb 26
Today in class students analyzed European control of Africa by simulating the “Scramble for Africa" and discussing its connections to real historical events in the 19th century.
Scramble for Africa Activity Rules Sheet
Scramble for Africa Reflection
Homework - p. 14 - Complete the Scramble for Africa Reflection handout in at least 10 sentences.
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