When you read, having an understanding of the historical context, the historical events that are referred to in a story, helps to more fully understand what you read.
1937 NY Times Newspaper Article reporting on the crash.
Learn more about the Hindenburg and see images of the famous dirigible
Below you will watch a couple video clips of the explosion of the Hindenburg.
Theories about why The Hindenburg burned:
Watch Herb Morrison report live on the crash of the Hindenburg:
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Elements of Short Story
We are beginning to read short stories. Please review the elements of short stories below. You should be able to identify and discuss all the terms and literary elements listed.
Click here to play the quizlet games to review
Click here to see the terms and definitions
Click here to play the quizlet games to review
Click here to see the terms and definitions
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Scope Magazine- "They Failed (and so can you)"
You read the Scope article "They Failed (and so can you)" last night. Today you are going to discuss the article and learn more about some famous people who failed many times before they finally succeeded.
Click here to watch the presentation
Click here to view the Constructed Response worksheet
Click here for some tips on how to write a Constructed Response!
Click here to go to Scope magazine to reread (or listen to) the article- Student access code is 68barnardla
We've discussed the article, you've watch the presentation and thought more about the topic. Now it's your turn to defend your claim. Using your graphic organizer, write a final response to answer the question "Why Should We Be Willing to Fail." This is your first writing assignment of the year. Be sure to show what you know about good writing and what you remember from last year. Write and turn in your response in on Google Classroom.
Click here to view the Constructed Response worksheet
Click here for some tips on how to write a Constructed Response!
Click here to go to Scope magazine to reread (or listen to) the article- Student access code is 68barnardla
We've discussed the article, you've watch the presentation and thought more about the topic. Now it's your turn to defend your claim. Using your graphic organizer, write a final response to answer the question "Why Should We Be Willing to Fail." This is your first writing assignment of the year. Be sure to show what you know about good writing and what you remember from last year. Write and turn in your response in on Google Classroom.
Tech Integration 7/8: How Does Social Media Affect Your Mood?
Do you spend much time using social media? Ever wonder if it effects your mood? Watch this short video and see what you think?
Does Social Media Affect Your Mood?
Now, click here to complete the discussion questions.
Does Social Media Affect Your Mood?
Now, click here to complete the discussion questions.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Grade 7-Fiction/Nonfiction Unit
before we begin the unit on Fiction an Nonfiction, let's review some of the important terms. Click here to see the important vocabulary for the unit.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Final Project on Holocaust Unit- Raising Awareness of Modern Day Genocide
After the
Holocaust, the United Nations created laws to prevent such an atrocity
from ever happening again. The Convention
on the Prevention and Punishment of
the Crime of Genocide was held in 1948 and declared that genocide was a
crime under international law and would be condemned by the civilized
world. Since that time, however, there have been other acts of
genocide. For your final project, you will familiarize yourself with
other modern day acts of genocide.
Assignment: You will create a brief video educating people about the dangers of genocide, informing them about modern day examples of genocide and calling them to action.
Possible Genocide to research:
Armenian Genocide
Rwanda Genocide
Darfur
Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Killing Fields: The Cambodian Genocide
Consider these questions:
What can we do to prevent further acts of hatred and violence towards a race of people? Why do these acts continue to happen despite our knowledge and education?
How can you make a difference?
Use the resources below to learn about the modern day examples of genocide.
Confront Genocide
Survivors Stories from genocide in Darfur, Bosnia and Rwanda
The Rwanda Genocide
PBS Resources on Genocide
Amnesty International
Facing History, Facing Ourselves: Be the Change -Upstanders for Human Rights
Prevent Genocide International
View the you tube videos for an example of what you can do with our final project.
Watch this You tube video that raises awareness and tries to get people to stop genocide.
A more general You Tube video about the Holocaust and acts of genocide
View former 8th graders' final projects:
Caleb
Cloud
Assignment: You will create a brief video educating people about the dangers of genocide, informing them about modern day examples of genocide and calling them to action.
Possible Genocide to research:
Armenian Genocide
Rwanda Genocide
Darfur
Genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Killing Fields: The Cambodian Genocide
Consider these questions:
What can we do to prevent further acts of hatred and violence towards a race of people? Why do these acts continue to happen despite our knowledge and education?
How can you make a difference?
Use the resources below to learn about the modern day examples of genocide.
Confront Genocide
Survivors Stories from genocide in Darfur, Bosnia and Rwanda
The Rwanda Genocide
PBS Resources on Genocide
Amnesty International
Facing History, Facing Ourselves: Be the Change -Upstanders for Human Rights
Prevent Genocide International
View the you tube videos for an example of what you can do with our final project.
Watch this You tube video that raises awareness and tries to get people to stop genocide.
A more general You Tube video about the Holocaust and acts of genocide
View former 8th graders' final projects:
Caleb
Cloud
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