Room 111 Mr. Baughn / Ms. Volkmuth Seventh Grade Social Studies |
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Archived Current Events Week 1 Period 3- 9/11 - 5 years later - Are we safer? Periods 4-7 - The Death of Steve Irwin Week 2 A New Leader for Mexico - From: Time for Kids Calderon Named Mexico's President Elect -From: Seattle Times Week 3 Construction of Space Station Continues - From: TIme for Kids Remodeling in Space - From: Seattle Times Week 4 Wild Fires Rage in Southern California - Time for Kids Bridgeport Homes No Longer at Risk - KING 5 News Week 5 Why Celebrate Columbus Day? - The Journal News (NY) About Columbus - From Sunnie Bunniezz, a kids story telling web site Week 6 Week 7 The USA has hit a population milestone. What does this mean for our nation? 300 Million - From Time for Kids Week 8 Essential Question: How does the history we study relate to the lives we lead? Skill: Research, Project Management This is page has all the resources you will need to complete your weekly current event. Current Event Assignment Options: Find a article from a current event source (Newspaper, Magazine, Internet) that relates to the story shared in class. (It is ok if it is the same article we use as an example!!) Choose one of the following options:
This Week's Current Event: The World Series is complete. Who won? What does it mean? Check out this weeks current event. Week 9 Election Focus This week's current event will be started in class. We will be examining candidates in the upcoming election, designing campaign posters and voting in a mock election. Use the links below to complete your assignment: Washington State Voter's Guide - Senator Washington State Voter's Guide - Representative District #7
Archived Extension Assignments Classroom Charter Extension September 12, 2006 Assignment: Find and read the pre-amble of a constitution or charter other than the that of the USA. List all of the implicit and explicit values it outlines. Due Date: Thursday, September 14 Resources: Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Archived Research Links September 15, 2006 Before you search make sure you and your partner have the following tools: Personal History Research Packet Writing Utensil As you research make sure that you accurately cite all of the sources you use!! Research Directions Use the links posted here to find Local, Regional, National or International events for your personal history time lines. Please use these links first. You may use general search engines (Google, etc.) with Ms. V's or Mr. B's permission! Time Line Collection - Use this first, it may be the only source you need!! Wikipedia - An overview of the 1990's
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