Tuesday, November 13th

  1. Current Events
    1. What are some election rules that make elections fair?
    2. Which CNN hero would you vote for? Why?
    3. Follow the instructions to VOTE for CNN Hero
  2. Muslim Empires Museum: What would your Muslim Empire want the world to remember about you? Focus on DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH and LASTING IMPACT.
  3. Split up work
  4. Work!

Wednesday, November 14th

  1. Current Events
    1. How is North Korean society different from American society?
    2. Which of today's stories matters most to you? Explain.
  2. A look at the Ming Dynasty
    1. How did the Ming Dynasty gain, consolidate and maintain power?
    2. How did the Ming Dynasty interact with European traders and Christian missionaries?

Thursday, November 15th

  1. Current Events
    1. What are the ripple effects of oil prices?
    2. Which story are you most likely to talk to an adult about today? Which adult? Why?
  2. Age of Exploration pre-assessment
  3. Columbian Exchange: VIDEO
    1. What was the Columbian Exchange?
    2. What were the positive effects of the Columbian Exchange?
    3. What were the negative effects of the Columbian Exchange?

Friday, November 16th

  1. Current Events
    1. Explain two points of view about one of today's stories.
    2. If you were a reporter...
  2. ​Triangular Trade Found Poem
    1. Found Poem READINGS
    2. Found Poem Rubric​
    3. HONORS: Complete two CONTRASTING points of view Found Poems.  Choose either CORTEZ & MONTEZUMA or EQUIANO & COLUMBUS.  You can use big or small paper depending on what you want to do.
    4. ACADEMIC:  Chose ONE point of view for your Found Poem.

Monday, November 19th

  1. Current Events
    1. What are the positive and negative economic impacts of Amazon in a new city?
    2. What story from today would your favorite celebrity be most interested in?
  2. Finish Found Poems
  3. Rise of Capitalism and Global Trade
    1. How did the Dutch East India Company make money?
    2. 3 other things you learned
  4. Mercantilism/McDonalds

Tuesday, November 20th

Renaissance Vocabulary Re-Teaching lesson with Mr. Baucom!