What's for Homework?
- Homework will be posted by Monday for the entire week and is due on FRIDAY :)
- Assignments are a BONUS opportunity for students to earn extra credit in social studies and expand their knowledge of the subject areas we are studying.
- While these assignments are not mandatory, it is highly recommended students complete the activities.
Week of 5/18-22 (Due Friday):
We are reviewing for the Math & Reading EOGs and Science & Social Studies EOCs.
Click on the link below. Scroll down to the World History section and select ANY DUCKSTERS Topic. Pick two (2) PASSAGES AND QUIZZES to complete as a review. Select your topics based on what you would like to review before our social studies End of Course test.
Write the QUIZ TITLE, your answers, and your scores on your paper to receive credit.
Click on the link below. Scroll down to the World History section and select ANY DUCKSTERS Topic. Pick two (2) PASSAGES AND QUIZZES to complete as a review. Select your topics based on what you would like to review before our social studies End of Course test.
Write the QUIZ TITLE, your answers, and your scores on your paper to receive credit.
week of 5/11-15 (due friday):
Pretend you work for the North Carolina Department of Education.
Use the Study Guide and Mock EOG you received in class to create 10 additional EOG style questions of your own.
HINT: Think about the style of questions you have been exposed to. Try to create 5 questions that are "right there" questions and 5 questions that are higher level thinking.
Use the Study Guide and Mock EOG you received in class to create 10 additional EOG style questions of your own.
HINT: Think about the style of questions you have been exposed to. Try to create 5 questions that are "right there" questions and 5 questions that are higher level thinking.
week of 5/4-8 (Due Friday):
Click on the link below. Read about the TIMELINE for Ancient ROME and take the quiz at the end of the Ducksters Reading. Write down your answers and your score to receive credit. (Value - 5 points)
Click the link below. Read about the FALL of ROME and take the quiz at the end of the Ducksters Reading. Write down your answers and your score to receive credit. (Value - 5 points)
week of 4/27-5/1 (due Friday):
Click on the document file below. Read the poem by Carl Sandburg and answer the questions.
HINT - Don't know what some of the figurative language terms mean, check out the website link to find help :)
HINT - Don't know what some of the figurative language terms mean, check out the website link to find help :)
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week of 4/20-24 (due friday):
Click on the link below and take the online reading quiz. Write your answers and score down to turn in on Friday.
(VALUE = 5 BONUS POINTS)
(VALUE = 5 BONUS POINTS)
Click on the link below and take the online vocabulary quiz. Write your answers and score down to turn in on Friday.
(VALUE = 5 BONUS POINTS)
(VALUE = 5 BONUS POINTS)
Week of 4/13-17 (due Friday):
Let's practice our READING COMPREHENSION!
Click on the link below. Read about Dolphins and answer the questions (write down your answers!). Check for accuracy. VALUE - 5 points
Click on the link below. Read about Dolphins and answer the questions (write down your answers!). Check for accuracy. VALUE - 5 points
Click on the link below. Read to make inferences. Answer three questions & write down your answers. Check for accuracy. VALUE - 5 points
week of 3/23-27 (due Friday):
Click on the link below. Watch the 5 minute video about Life in the Middle Ages.
After you watch the video, answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1.) Describe "bathing" in the middle ages.
2.) What did "breaking the fast" mean?
3.) Explain how people in the middle ages brushed their teeth.
4.) What did people in the middle ages use stale bread for?
5.) Why were hats so important in the middle ages?
6.) TRUE OR FALSE - Life in the middle ages was barbaric and cruel. Explain your answer.
After you watch the video, answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1.) Describe "bathing" in the middle ages.
2.) What did "breaking the fast" mean?
3.) Explain how people in the middle ages brushed their teeth.
4.) What did people in the middle ages use stale bread for?
5.) Why were hats so important in the middle ages?
6.) TRUE OR FALSE - Life in the middle ages was barbaric and cruel. Explain your answer.
week of 3/16-20 (due Friday):
Click on the link below and READ about life in the Middle Ages.
Demonstrate your understanding of the feudal system and daily life in this time period by WRITING A POEM about the Middle Ages.
Your poem must include:
1.) 3-4 stanzas
2.) an example of onomatopoeia (a word that represents a sound - ie: BRRRR or BONK)
3.) an example of an alliteration (the same sound at the beginning of a word repeated several times - ie: lazy lions lie down)
4.) a rhyming scheme (a pattern of rhyming sounds - ie: the serfs must pay upon this day)
5.) a metaphor or simile (comparing two unlike things - ie: the knight is sturdy as a tree)
6.) an illustration
Demonstrate your understanding of the feudal system and daily life in this time period by WRITING A POEM about the Middle Ages.
Your poem must include:
1.) 3-4 stanzas
2.) an example of onomatopoeia (a word that represents a sound - ie: BRRRR or BONK)
3.) an example of an alliteration (the same sound at the beginning of a word repeated several times - ie: lazy lions lie down)
4.) a rhyming scheme (a pattern of rhyming sounds - ie: the serfs must pay upon this day)
5.) a metaphor or simile (comparing two unlike things - ie: the knight is sturdy as a tree)
6.) an illustration
week of 3/9-13 (due friday):
Click on the link below to read about SCHOOLS in Japan.
Create a 10 question EOG style test based on the information from the passage.
Include an ANSWER KEY.
Create a 10 question EOG style test based on the information from the passage.
Include an ANSWER KEY.
Week of 3/2-6 (Due Friday):
Click on the links below. Each Ducksters Reading Passage and QUIZ is worth 5 points :)
Don't forget to write down your answers and your score.
You are always welcome to take the quiz again, to gain a higher score!
Don't forget to write down your answers and your score.
You are always welcome to take the quiz again, to gain a higher score!
week of 2/23-27 (due Friday):
This week you will read about the true love story that resulted in the building of one of the magnificent Taj Mahal!
1.) Click on the link below and read the love story that built the Taj Mahal.
2.) What is the Author's Purpose in writing this story?
3.) Summarize the Taj Mahal story in 3-5 sentences.
4.) Explain what poet Sir Edwin Arnold meant when he described the Taj Mahal as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passion of an emperor's love wrought in living stones."
1.) Click on the link below and read the love story that built the Taj Mahal.
2.) What is the Author's Purpose in writing this story?
3.) Summarize the Taj Mahal story in 3-5 sentences.
4.) Explain what poet Sir Edwin Arnold meant when he described the Taj Mahal as "Not a piece of architecture, as other buildings are, but the proud passion of an emperor's love wrought in living stones."
week of 2/9-12 (Due thursday):
Look at the image below. Pretend you are a part of this scene. Based on what you have learned about the culture and history of Ancient Rome, write a story explaining what is happening in this image. Be creative and include details from what you have learned!
Check out Mr. Donn's responses to many student questions at the link below.
Hint - Questions are organized by topic.
Click on the REVIEW QUESTION TOPICS and then select questions you are interested in to find Mr. Donn's answers.
Select 5 questions you shared with one of Mr. Donn's students. Summarize each question and what you learned from Mr. Donn's answer.
Hint - Questions are organized by topic.
Click on the REVIEW QUESTION TOPICS and then select questions you are interested in to find Mr. Donn's answers.
Select 5 questions you shared with one of Mr. Donn's students. Summarize each question and what you learned from Mr. Donn's answer.
week of 1/26-30 (Due Friday):
Head to the London Museum for a virtual field trip!
Learn about the Ancient Romans through pictures, text, and video.
Explore each of the headings (people, town life, invasions & settlements, army, beliefs, and crafts & roads.
For each category, share two things you learned to turn in on Friday.
Learn about the Ancient Romans through pictures, text, and video.
Explore each of the headings (people, town life, invasions & settlements, army, beliefs, and crafts & roads.
For each category, share two things you learned to turn in on Friday.
week of 1/19-22 (due Thursday):
Read about the Roman Army at the link below.
After you finish exploring the site, take the QUIZ in the Activities box at the bottom of the page :)
After you finish exploring the site, take the QUIZ in the Activities box at the bottom of the page :)
Don't forget to write down your answers and score if you want credit!
Week of 1/12-16 (due friday):
The war between Athens and Sparta was called the Peloponnesian War.
Click on the link below to read about this battle that lead to the end of the Golden Age of Ancient Greece.
After you read about this major event in history, take the QUIZ at the end of the reading passage.
Write down your answers and your score to receive credit for this week's homework (reminder - our goal is mastery, so you can take the quiz more than once to improve your score!
Click on the link below to read about this battle that lead to the end of the Golden Age of Ancient Greece.
After you read about this major event in history, take the QUIZ at the end of the reading passage.
Write down your answers and your score to receive credit for this week's homework (reminder - our goal is mastery, so you can take the quiz more than once to improve your score!
week of 1/5-9 (Due Friday):
Watch the video at the link below.
Pretend you are the teacher. Create 5 questions you could ask someone to answer after they watched the video. Include an answer key that identifies the correct response to each question.
Pretend you are the teacher. Create 5 questions you could ask someone to answer after they watched the video. Include an answer key that identifies the correct response to each question.
week of 12/15-19 (due friday):
Winter Break Surprise!!!
- If you have completed the last 4 Homework Assignments, you will earn 15 FREE Bonus Points - NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!!!
- If you have completed 2 of the last 4 Homework Assignments, you will earn 10 FREE Bonus Points - NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!!!
- If you completed less than 2 of the last 4 Homework Assignments, you can select any of the past assignments (you didn't already complete) and do that activity as a review to earn points this week.
week of 12/8-12 (due Friday):
Very little is known about the Indus River Valley Civilization.
Watch the photo video on the link below.
Create a VENN DIAGRAM comparing and contrasting the twin capital cities.
Include 4-6 items unique to each city and 4-6 items similar between them.
Watch the photo video on the link below.
Create a VENN DIAGRAM comparing and contrasting the twin capital cities.
Include 4-6 items unique to each city and 4-6 items similar between them.
Week of 12/1-5 (DUe Friday):
Explore the agriculture of Ancient India.
Click on the link below to see an image.
Click on the DISCUSSION QUESTIONS button below the picture and answer the 3 questions listed using complete sentences.
Click on the yellow EXPLORE THE TOPIC button on the right of the image to read more about the image. The information you read will help you answer the questions.
Click on the link below to see an image.
Click on the DISCUSSION QUESTIONS button below the picture and answer the 3 questions listed using complete sentences.
Click on the yellow EXPLORE THE TOPIC button on the right of the image to read more about the image. The information you read will help you answer the questions.
Week of 11/17-21 (due Friday):
Do you have what it takes to become a pyramid builder in Ancient Egypt?!
Click on the link below and take the BBC PYRAMID BUILDER CHALLENGE.
Take notes on your adventures to turn in on Friday for BONUS credit :)
Notes should include details on yours SITE, ANGLE, MATERIALS, ORIENTING, CEREMONY, WORKERS (including FOOD, SUPPLIES, REST & INCENTIVES).
Summarize your experience at the end of the journey!
GOOD LUCK and may the gods be with you!!!
Click on the link below and take the BBC PYRAMID BUILDER CHALLENGE.
Take notes on your adventures to turn in on Friday for BONUS credit :)
Notes should include details on yours SITE, ANGLE, MATERIALS, ORIENTING, CEREMONY, WORKERS (including FOOD, SUPPLIES, REST & INCENTIVES).
Summarize your experience at the end of the journey!
GOOD LUCK and may the gods be with you!!!
Week of 11/10-14 (Due Friday):
Check out the link below!
Click on at least 1 item from each column (Geography, Daily Life, & Deities) to read and learn about...
Tell me which item you clicked on and list at least 3 things you learned about that part of Egyptian history/culture/life.
HINT - You should have at least 3 items listed with 3 things learned under EACH item!
Click on at least 1 item from each column (Geography, Daily Life, & Deities) to read and learn about...
Tell me which item you clicked on and list at least 3 things you learned about that part of Egyptian history/culture/life.
HINT - You should have at least 3 items listed with 3 things learned under EACH item!
Week of 11/3-7 (Due Friday):
Watch the video link below (the importance of VOTING).
List 3 reasons why it is important we practice our right to vote!
Research online or in the newspaper the election results from the North Carolina election on Tuesday 11/4.
List the results of our state and local elections.
Research online or in the newspaper the election results from the North Carolina election on Tuesday 11/4.
List the results of our state and local elections.
Week of 10/27-30 (Due Thursday/no school Friday):
Click on the link below.
Watch History.com videos about the ancient Egyptian pyramids and mummies. There are several videos. Pick the ones you find most interesting on these topics.
Create a list of 3-5 interesting facts about each topic - PYRAMIDS and MUMMIES.
Watch History.com videos about the ancient Egyptian pyramids and mummies. There are several videos. Pick the ones you find most interesting on these topics.
Create a list of 3-5 interesting facts about each topic - PYRAMIDS and MUMMIES.
Week of 10/20-25 (Due Friday):
Click on the link below and read about housing and architecture in Ancient Mesopotamia.
Answer the following questions:
1.) Describe the materials Ancient Mesopotamian people would have used to build their homes and buildings.
2.) Explain how housing would have been different in urban (city) and rural (country) areas.
3.) Pretend you are a real estate agent in Ancient Mesopotamia! Create a FOR SALE advertisement for a house you are trying to sell. Be creative and show your knowledge of architecture in your advertisement :)
Answer the following questions:
1.) Describe the materials Ancient Mesopotamian people would have used to build their homes and buildings.
2.) Explain how housing would have been different in urban (city) and rural (country) areas.
3.) Pretend you are a real estate agent in Ancient Mesopotamia! Create a FOR SALE advertisement for a house you are trying to sell. Be creative and show your knowledge of architecture in your advertisement :)
FYI - We will review our UNIT STUDY GUIDE on Wednesday (10/23) and we'll take our UNIT FORMAL ASSESSMENT on Friday (10/24).
week of 10/6-10 (due Friday):
Look at the picture below.
Explain why it was so important for the Sumerian people to wall their cities.
Draw your own image of a Sumerian City-State! Include a caption and labels...
Explain why it was so important for the Sumerian people to wall their cities.
Draw your own image of a Sumerian City-State! Include a caption and labels...
Week of 9/29-10/3 (due Friday):
We begin a three week unit on ancient Mesopotamia this week.
Watch the two short video clips below.
Answer the question that matches each video and bring it to Mrs. McKay on Friday to receive up to 50 BONUS points.
Be DETAILED in your answer if you want full credit.
Watch the two short video clips below.
Answer the question that matches each video and bring it to Mrs. McKay on Friday to receive up to 50 BONUS points.
Be DETAILED in your answer if you want full credit.
Video #1 Question: Describe the importance of the DISCOVERY the 9 year old girl made.
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Video #2 Question: Explain the impact IRRIGATION had on the people who lived in the Fertile Crescent.
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Week of 9/22-26 (due friday):
In class on Monday, we watched the first 30 minutes of episode 1 of Mankind: The Story of All of Us.
Click on the link below and watch the final 15 minutes.
Answer the questions below the link and bring them to class on Friday :)
Click on the link below and watch the final 15 minutes.
Answer the questions below the link and bring them to class on Friday :)
Questions:
1.) The pyramids were not built by slaves. Explain how the Egyptians paid their craftsmen?
2.) Describe the invention that allowed Hemiunu to organize the pyramid workers more effectively.
3.) Imdi Ilum was one of the world's first entrepreneurs. How do we know so much about him?
4.) Tutmoses was a new pharaoh. Explain how he proved he was able to lead his people.
5.) Identify the new material that will bring the era of the godlike king to an end.
1.) The pyramids were not built by slaves. Explain how the Egyptians paid their craftsmen?
2.) Describe the invention that allowed Hemiunu to organize the pyramid workers more effectively.
3.) Imdi Ilum was one of the world's first entrepreneurs. How do we know so much about him?
4.) Tutmoses was a new pharaoh. Explain how he proved he was able to lead his people.
5.) Identify the new material that will bring the era of the godlike king to an end.
Week of 9/15-19 (due Friday):
We will be introduced to the history of world religions this week.
Click on this button to access a web-link:
Click on this button to access a web-link:
Study the website.
Create a chart that identifies the symbol, start date, and % of world population belonging to each of the following religions:
1.) Judaism
2.) Christianity
3.) Islam
4.) Hinduism
5.) Buddhism
Review the map at the bottom of the webpage. What continent(s) of the world are the most religious?
Turn your work in to Mrs. McKay on Friday to receive credit for this week's homework :)
Create a chart that identifies the symbol, start date, and % of world population belonging to each of the following religions:
1.) Judaism
2.) Christianity
3.) Islam
4.) Hinduism
5.) Buddhism
Review the map at the bottom of the webpage. What continent(s) of the world are the most religious?
Turn your work in to Mrs. McKay on Friday to receive credit for this week's homework :)