Please complete this assessment on TCI online during our class period on Thurs-Fri December 10-11, you can find it under "Lesson 5 - Assessment-American Revolution & Movement for Independence Test".

There is nothing to complete on Google Classroom but scores will be entered on Google Classroom. If you experience technical problems or are absent on the test day it is your responsibility to complete the test BUT it must be completed by Sunday at midnight to earn credit towards the semester grade.

***THIS IS MANDATORY, NOT OPTIONAL. YOU WILL GET A ZERO IF YOU REFUSE TO TAKE THE ASSESSMENT. NO LATE MAKE-UPS, MUST BE DONE ON TIME.

Please complete on the TCI Platform immediately after the class Zoom on Mon/Tues Dec 7-8 - This is the final TCI Textbook/Notebook Assignment of the semester.

Shortcomings of the Declaration of Independence:
Writing Prompt: When Jefferson wrote the words "all men are created equal", some people’s rights were not considered within that statement. Which people's rights were still restricted despite Jefferson's statement? Who does this document protect? Why do you think that it was written this way?

Please respond in a 1-2 paragraph essay in Google Classroom under the assignment titled “Shortcomings of the Declaration” after this Zoom Call.

Complete on TCI Platform - Textbook/Notebook Work for Lesson 6 Sections 1-2-3

Complete for credit by Sunday night...

Based on the attached comic strip and our class lesson, respond to the following questions in a 1-paragraph essay:

Who won the French and Indian War? Who made this victory possible? How did the colonists in the comic strip respond to each of these new taxes? Do you think that all of the colonists agreed with the position taken by the colonists in the comic strip?

Who Paid for the French & Indian War - Comic Strip 1

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzeu7PJ5DwsoVVJTajM3LUFOUHM/view?usp=sharing

Complete this assignment on Google Classroom today - it must be completed and submitted by Sunday night for full credit.

A. Read "Who Paid - French & Indian War - Part 1"
B. In a 1-paragraph response on Google Classroom: How did the Proclamation Line of 1763 lead to even more conflict between King George III and the Colonists/Settlers who wanted to expand their land? Describe and interpret the statement “Taxation Without Representation.

Complete on the TCI Platform (nothing to submit here) - TCI Lesson 5 Sections 1-2-3 (this was assigned in class last week AND this week). Complete by Friday for full credit.

Find this quiz/test on TCI, under "assignments" and labeled as "Lesson 2 - European Exploration and Settlement -1 item".

This is to be completed DURING class time on Monday-Tuesday Oct 26-27...I have extended the visible deadline to Wednesday Oct 28 at midnight, BUT that does NOT mean that it should be completed whenever you feel like it.

This test/quiz is to be completed during our class period!!!

You may use class materials to complete the assessment, it is open-book/open-note. Good luck, take your time. Read all questions carefully before responding with the best possible answer.

Please complete Textbook/Notebook Work on TCI - The Enlightenment - Introduction + Sections 1-2-3

Complete by our next class period...Thurs/Fri

Please complete on TCI platform as demonstrated in class...TCI Lesson 4 - Further Reading: The Great Awakening (Questions 1-4) skip #5 and skip the Diary Entry.

Please complete TCI Lesson 4 Sections 1-5 on the TCI Platform...there is NOTHING to submit on Google Classroom. I will record your grades here once the work is submitted to TCI. This should be completed by Mon/Tues Oct. 12-13

Please respond to the following prompt in a 1-Paragraph Essay due at the end of class today, this is based on the reading that was assigned to be completed by today for 5 points:

In Chapter 2 of a Young Peoples' History of the US, Howard Zinn makes a compelling argument in his writing that racism and the history of slavery are not "natural occurrences". Instead, he argues that the racism and subsequent fear are a result of decisions and circumstances set in motion by people. What are some of those decisions and circumstances that he has discussed? What were some of the forms of resistance that we saw from slaves to their condition and mistreatment?

This was to be completed last week on the TCI Platform under "assignments"...do not enter anything here on Google classroom, this is only here for the gradebook to stay updated. I will move your grade from TCI to Google Classroom for you.

In a one paragraph essay (4-8 sentences), please share how this class is going for you this year. Please let me know how things are going overall, but be sure to share if something specific is or is not working for you . Please indicate how much effort you are putting into the class and let me know how the workload is feeling in comparison to that effort level. Are you putting in your best effort? You are welcome to share the parts of the class that make you feel most connected/comfortable and the things that we could do to make it better.

You will earn 5 points for completing the assignment in a meaningful way. Thanks so much for your feedback. We are in this together. Please keep in mind that I will read the answers and your names are attached; this is not an anonymous survey.

NOTHING TO COMPLETE IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM - PLEASE GO TO TCI to Begin Assessment Activity:
-Clicking "Turn-In/Submit" on Google Classroom IS NOT completing the assignment, it must be completed in TCI.
-Investigating Primary Sources: Was Christopher Columbus a Hero? (find link in TCI under “assignments”)
-To be completed in 2 Steps
Part 1 - Identifying & Evaluating Evidence on Sept 21-22
Part 2 - Constructing an Argument on Sept 24-25
Must be Turned-In through TCI by Sept 26 for full credit

Mon/Tues 9/14-15 - Complete Textbook/Notebook TCI Lesson 2 - Introduction + Sections 1-2 - Due in class Thurs/Fri
Thurs/Fri 9/17-18 - Complete Textbook/Notebook TCI Lesson 2 - Sections 3-4-5 - Due in class Mon/Tues

Complete this work under "Assignments" in TCI

AFTER OUR CLASS MEETING ON MON/TUES SEPT 14-15 - Please read the following article titled “Colonialism Explained” from Teen Vogue by Jamila Osman published on Nov. 22 2017 and then respond to the Response Question prompt below… bhttps://www.teenvogue.com/story/colonialism-explained

Colonialism Article Response Questions - Complete in Google Classroom (4-7 sentence paragraph, please edit for spelling/grammar):

-According to the article, what was the primary purpose of the systems of colonialism throughout history?
-According to the article, who benefits from the system of colonialism?
-The article discusses 2 waves of Colonialism, describe each wave of colonialism in 1 sentence each.
-How are both waves of colonialism discussed similar in their impact on native and/or indigenous people of the regions being colonized?
-Describe what the author, Jamila Osman, means when she mentioned the existence of a “fierce struggle of resistance” against colonialism in the last paragraph of the article. Who has resisted the institution of Colonialism?

COMPLETE AFTER CLASS MEETING

Prompt: Which theme plays a larger role in your daily life; the issues presented in Section 6 (Science/Tech/Environment) OR those from Section 7 (Spiritual Life/Moral Code/Religion)?

***it’s arguable that these themes BOTH play big roles in all of our lives regardless of our specific situation. However, for this activity, please select the ONE theme that you feel is more important in your own personal life and explain why that theme is particularly significant or impactful on you.

You will respond to the question posted in Google Classroom. Please write a 4-7 sentence paragraph that indicates which theme holds greater influence over your life and an explanation of why. Please edit and give proper attention to grammar and spelling.

Please read the introduction text on Key Themes and complete the Notebook work at the end of the reading. Follow the Due Dates posted below.

IMPORTANT Due Dates:
Intro + Section 1-2 Due M/T Aug 31-1
Sections 3-5 Due TR/F Sept 3-4
Sections 6-7 Due T/W Sept 8-9

- BEGIN AFTER CLASS ZOOM on 8/31-9/1, DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL AFTER CLASS ZOOM: In a 3-4 sentence response, identify a clear connection issue between the Key Theme of Social Studies addressed in the textbook reading and the article you picked. Be sure to point out how both sources discussed this same issue and how they were similar or different. Read your selected article. In a 3-4 sentence response, identify a clear connection issue between the Key Theme of Social Studies addressed in the textbook reading and the article you picked. Be sure to point out how both sources discussed this same issue and how they were similar or different. Attached below is the entire slide presentation from class today for reference.

**YOU SHOULD NOT BEGIN THIS WORK UNTIL WE HAVE GONE THROUGH THE TOPICS TOGETHER IN CLASS ON MON/TUES.

***SAMPLE RESPONSE WITH BLANKS: In the article titled ____. there is a clear connection between the Key Theme of Social Studies from Section ___ of our textbook reading and the idea of ______. Both readings discussed the issue of __________ as being important in both our historical understanding of our nation but also in understanding how our history is connected with the contemporary issues such as ______ from the article. The topic was discussed similarly/differently in the contemporary because ___________.

IMPORTANT - READ INSTRUCTIONS: We will complete this survey AT THE END of our class period on Monday (Periods 3,5) and Tuesday (Periods 2,4,6). Please DO NOT complete the survey in advance. Thanks.