Thanksgiving!

Good Morning,

I'd love it if you would share some pictures of your project before Thanksgiving break.

Please email them to me :)

Monday Nov 18 Finish videos

Good Morning,

Please finish watching the videos in the previous post.

Ms. Young should have your next assignment.

If not you can continue the video here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0KFq1x1cZRWeHVZM2N5Q1YzVW8/edit?usp=sharing

Friday Nov 15 Islam Videos

Good Morning,

I'd like you to watch a couple Islam videos. I like them and think they offer lots of good information.

Link to first video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0KFq1x1cZRWYVJpcGtQRDR6aHc/edit?usp=sharing

When you finish the first video go to the second one here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0KFq1x1cZRWb2Y0bnJFcHRjMHc/edit?usp=sharing

Wed. Nov 13 Islam

Good Morning,

We are going to start learning about the start of Islam.
What is Islam you say?

Grab a 7th grade textbook and open it to Chapter 3 section 1.
Read and make Cornell Notes with a partner on Chapter 3 section 1 and 2.

When finished create the visual vocabulary (like we did with Rome) for:
Muhammed
Oasis
Nomadic
Sedentary
Mosque
Qur'an (Koran)

Nov. 12 Geography

Good Morning,

Let's work on some geography.  
Use different colors to identify the borders of the following civilizations:

1.  Rome
2. Byzantine Empire
3. Islam
4. Sub-Saharan Africa
5. Maya
6. Inca
7. Aztec
8. Medieval China
9. Medieval Japan

You'll find a good starting place in the 7th grade textbook.


We'll use this map: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&ved=0CEgQFjAF&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eduplace.com%2Fss%2Fmaps%2Fpdf%2Fworld_country.pdf&ei=XDeZUIy6Ns7xigL90oG4DQ&usg=AFQjCNGAVz2HAKRxld6RvMJJ-oHyN13BYA

On the back of the map:
For each civilization describe 2 significant things they are known for.


Staple the map in your interactive notebook. 

Friday Nov 8 End of Byzantine Empire

Good Morning,

After you complete the assignment on the previous posts, please:

Write a paragraph in your interactive notebook summarizing one of the sections in Chapter 2.
Your paragraph should--
Begin with a topic sentence that states the subject of your paragraph.
Include the main points in the section.
Use transition words to connect sentences.

No Homework :)

Thurs Nov 7 Updates

Hi all,

I know my healing is taking a long time and worst of all I feel like I am stringing you all along. I don't have any real updates. I know now that fractured vertebrae take a long time to heal. It's looking like it will be at least few more weeks before I can join you.
I'm excited to come back to class and have some plans that will hopefully make your class SUPER fun.


I know this next assignment may seem strange, but I miss being there.
After you are caught up on your assignments from the previous blog posts I need you to answer some questions:
Please email your answers to me-- cscottsy@gmail.com

1) How are you doing? How are your classes?
2) How is history class going?
3) What can I do to make history class better?
4) What's going on in your life that you are really enjoying? Doesn't have to be school related!!
5) What's going on that you wish was better?
6) What school assignments have you been enjoying more than others?
7) What part about the Byzantine Empire was most interesting? please be specific


No HOMEWORK.

Wed. Oct 30 and Fri Nov. 1 Byzantine ppt and Mosaic project

Good Morning,

I hope you had time to catch up on assignments over the last couple of days.

I have a couple things planned for today:

1) Read and make notes from this Byzantine Empire slide deck:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H3aI3sC7FGy2IW2tGt7zA_hUcHRI2i_PRcuIkmeujtc/edit?usp=sharing

2) You are going to:
-Learn about Justinian's Code
-Learn the importance of the Code
-and how Justinian's Code compares to today's laws
Next:
-You will discover Roman mosaics.
-You have probably seen them as you have studied Rome and now Byzantine Empire.
***IMPORTANT: Byzantines considered themselves Romans***
-You will use your knowledge to create your own Mosaic about your new school law.
^..^ READ BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ^..^


1) Justinian's Code is one of the Byzantine Empires most significant legacy.
Read and answer questions about Justinian's Code here: (you don't have to print out the page, just answer in your Interactive Notebook)
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hmss/7/unit/act1.1blm.html

2) Read more about Justinian's Code and how it compares to modern laws here:
http://www.greatneck.k12.ny.us/gnps/shs/dept/special_ed/nystrom/documents/10-18.pdf

3) Now, using what you know about Justinian's Code make a new Law for our school.
--Think about a law that you think our school should have-- Use Justinian's Code as an example--
Write your new law in your Interactive Notebook

4) Next you're going to find out about mosaics
Check out these mosaics:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/mosaics_gallery.shtml

If you don't get to this in class----HOMEWORK:
cut small squares from construction paper for your mosaic

5) Read about how to make a mosaic here:
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/history/handsonhistory/romans_mosaic.pdf
IMPORTANT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW THEIR STEPS. I just wanted to offer some examples and ideas on how to create your own mosaic.
Your mosaic will be on a blank 8.5x11 paper.
Make your mosaic about the school rule you created(see step 3)

Monday Oct 28 Catch Up

Good Morning,

I think you may need today to catch up on all the assignments from last week.
Please take this class to finish CN, color the map, glue the map, finish the movie and anything else that you need to finish.

Friday Oct 25 Byzantines cont

Good Morning,

Please read this:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByTZFAxBmgShclhpU0tuckVPOTQ/edit?usp=sharing

Using COMPLETE sentences answer the questions in your Interactive Notebook.

Also please glue in the map from Wed. in your Interactive Notebook.

If everyone works hard today, then you won't need to finish the questions for homework.

Wed Oct 23 Byzantine Empire

Good Morning,

Today we are moving on... sort of...

After Rome collapsed the Romans didn't disappear.

In fact an emperor (I'll let you find out who) moved the Roman capital and renamed it Constantinople.

Let's watch this 45 min movie: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0KFq1x1cZRWLXp3S0ZxblN1dWc/edit?usp=sharing

Using complete sentences answer the following questions:

Who moved the Roman Capital to Constantinople?
When was the Roman Capital moved?
Why was the new capital a good location?
What difficulties did the new location have?
How did they solve the problem of lack of water?


Print out this map and follow the instructions on the map: (please color the map)
http://staff.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/staff/gzorbas/byzantine_empire_map.pdf

Finish the map and questions for homework

Tuesday Oct 22 Grade Rome Test and Corrections

Good Morning,

Pass your Rome test to a neighbor to correct.
Ms. Felding will offer the answers to the Rome test.

When grading is complete pass the test back to the owner.

For every question you answered incorrectly you need to find the answer in the textbook. Write down the page number and paragraph where the answer was found as well as the sentence from the book.

Finish the test corrections for homework.

Monday Oct 21 Project Presentations

Good Morning,

Let's present our projects today. I think it's important to get feedback from other classmates, so you will present in small groups of 3 or 4.

While one person is presenting the rest of the group will be answering the following questions (on a piece of paper):
Which Roman structure did they build?
Describe what they built - what materials did they use?
How well did they present the information? Explain.
How could they improve their project?
What did you like about their project?
What did you like about their presentation?

When you are finished print out the Rome test: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByTZFAxBmgShb09NQWdUa3NmLU0/edit?usp=sharing

The test is open book, open note, but not open neighbor :)

Finish the test for homework it's due tomorrow.

Friday Oct. 18 Rome Architecture Project Wrap-Up

Good Morning,

Please wrap up your Rome Architecture project and get ready for your presentation.
During your presentation you must share:
The name of your structure.
What materials you used.
Describe where it was built.
Describe what the actual Roman structure is built out of.
Who had the original Roman structure built? Which emperor or ruler?
What was the structure used for?
Be sure to use eye contact with your group.

FINISH YOUR PROJECT AND ANSWERS TO THE QUESTIONS FOR HOMEWORK.



PRESENTATIONS WILL BE ON MONDAY
With about 30 minutes of class left get into groups of 3 or 4 in order to present your project.

While each person is presenting the rest of the group answer the following questions (on a piece of paper):
Name the Roman Architecture structure they built
Describe what they built- what materials did they use?
How well did they present the information. Explain
How could they improve their project?
What did you like about their project and presentation?

Monday Oct 14 Continue Rome Project

Good Morning,

The project is due this Friday Oct. 18.

Continue your work on the Rome Architecture project.
--With the last 5 minutes of class please fill out this form

Not Required, but...
Since I can't join you in class and I REALLY LOVE seeing your progress on projects, please consider emailing a pic or 2 to me :)

Friday Oct. 11 Continue Rome Architecture Project

Good Morning,

News: I've offered Ms. Elliott the ink cartridge from my printer, so you may need to print to another room.

Continue your work on the Rome Architecture project.
--With the last 5 minutes of class please fill out this form

Not Required, but...
Since I can't join you in class and I REALLY LOVE seeing your progress on projects, please consider emailing a pic or 2 to me :)

If you want to make a digital model check out: http://www.3dtin.com/

HOMEWORK: Continue working on your project.

Wed. Oct 9 Roman Project and Engineering an Empire

Good Morning,

Only a couple things on the list for today:

1) Watch Engineering an Empire: Rome part 2
--Use your headphones while you watch. Also make Cornell Notes while watching the film

2) Work on your project
--With the last 5 minutes of class please fill out this form

Tuesday Oct 8 Roman Architecture Project: Drawings and Form

Good Morning,

Please continue your work from yesterday:
http://santaynez7thgradehistory.blogspot.com/2013/10/monday-oct-7-roman-architecture-sketch.html

Don't forget to email Mr. Scott your drawings and to fill out the form.

When you are finished with the work started yesterday you can start working on your project. If you are going to use Minecraft you need read this VERY CAREFULLY:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cS7HxSNJuWu_1IxJo16mQ_PULRO_1V3hWVb8LP5nwOE/edit?usp=sharing

Monday Oct 7 Roman Architecture -The sketch

Good Morning,


A word on projects in Mr. Scott's class. 

1. If you choose to build a physical model - you DO NOT need to purchase lots of supplies. You should reuse materials, scrounge materials, and you are always welcome to use materials in Mr. Scott's class. 
2. If you choose to build a digital model -DO NOT forget you have assignments due in your other classes. 
3. You MUST communicate with your parents, show them your ideas and ask them for their opinions.

Today you will spend time looking at appropriate examples of your Roman building. Maybe you've chosen an amphitheater or statue or government building.

You will sketch out really clear pictures of your building. Keep in mind you will be building a model.
Please use a full page to create a comprehensive drawings, be sure to include surrounding structures to make your building in its natural setting.
You need to sketch your building from different angles:

1. View from the front
2. View from the top
3. View from the back
4. optional: view from the sides

It's important to sketch different angles so you can create an accurate model.

The drawing should take you about 20-30 minutes.

After you've drawn the building, take a picture with the camera on your computer and email it to Mr. Scott: cscottsy@gmail.com

After you emailed the picture of your drawing you need to talk to Ms. Felding about how you are going to build a model of your building.
You can:
build a physical structure like the ones you see in the classroom
or
build a digital structure. This could be a digital drawing, 3d animation or you could build it in Minecraft.

Once you have your plan and have cleared it with Ms. Felding please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FNbm6c_Oon9uZhP3_yMkBLsap_XcaT6fxkAV2x7hSaw/viewform
The form must be complete before you can start building.

Friday Oct 4 Roman Architecture Project

Good Morning,

Let's start our Roman Architecture project today. If you recall you drew an example of Roman Architecture last week. You can use that or a different one if you choose.

You can find more Roman Architecture examples here:
http://www.greatbuildings.com/types/styles/roman.html

After you've picked a building answer these questions in detail:

1. When was it built? 
2. How many years did it take to build it?
3. Who was responsible for building it? (which emperor or architect or other Roman citizen)?
4. Where is/was it? Print this map of ancient Rome to show where it was built: http://www.starkclassroom.com/uploads/Map_of_Roman_Empire.pdf
5. Explain its condition today. Use descriptive words and provide detail.
6. What materials were used to build it? click here to read more about materials: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Roman_architecture#Materials

Please finish the questions for homework.

Wed. Oct 2 Rome Visual Vocab

Good Morning,

Vocabulary is REALLY important, not just for school but for the rest of your life.

Today let's work on creating vocabulary. Take a look at the example picture:

Here's how to do it:

1. split your paper in half (top and bottom) 
2. write the vocabulary word BIG and bold
3. write the definition
4. write a sample sentence (make your own) ask Ms. Felding if you need help.
5. draw a BIG picture.
6. use color

The list of terms:

primary source

secondary source

myth

interpret

reform

capable

participate

emphasize

comunicate

execute

artifact

citizenship

corruption

Tuesday Oct 1 Self-test and Timeline

Good Morning,

Today you need a textbook.

Go to page 29 and take the "Test Yourself" test. Do this by yourself.
Write down the question and the answer
For each question find the appropriate answer in the textbook and reference the page and paragraph number.

After you finish create a timeline of the major Roman events from Chapter 1.
For each event provide a 1-2 sentence description of the event.
start with the timeline on p. 2-3 remember only Roman events. Then flip through the rest of the chapter  to fill in ALL major Roman events.

No HOMEWORK

Friday Sept 27 Group Share Rome Questions

Good Morning,

First let's share our answers to the Rome questions page with a small group of 3 or 4. EACH PERSON NEEDS TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK

After, focus on questions 5 & 6
Write a paragraph to describe Roman architecture.
Draw an example of Roman architecture.

Select a new piece of Roman architecture that interests you (maybe someone shared one with you in your group?)
Feel free to use this site for more ideas: http://www.touropia.com/ancient-roman-monuments/

Be sure to  write the paragraph in your own words.
And take more time drawing the example -use color and use a separate piece of paper.

Wed Sept 25 Finish Rome Questions and Cornell Notes

Good Morning,

Please complete the questions that were handed out on Monday. Write in complete sentences and complete thoughts.

Also, complete your Cornell notes. This includes the left side and summary. Make sure they are in your Interactive Notebook.

With anytime left go to this site:
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/fling/ancientrome/
take a screenshot to show that you won the game for xtra points and email it to me: cscottsy@gmail.com

Tues Sept 24 Julius Caesar Engineering Empire

Good Morning,

Please get out the Roman question sheet you printed yesterday.
Work on questions 3 & 4. What ever you don't finish is HOMEWORK.
link to the doc:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQvspe6KM0uJ0gGRIvZqnxNK5P4qhetGKkuTxJ_J79Q/edit?usp=sharing

After 15 minutes of class you will watch Engineering Empire: Julius Caesar
here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0KFq1x1cZRWc2FJMkpUQzgtWnM/edit?usp=sharing
While watching make Cornell Notes- Remember you are jotting down only important information.
Pause every couple minutes to discuss film

Monday Sept 23 Roman Architecture

Good Morning,
As an update, I'm doing okay. I have some real trauma in my lower back. I'm going to 2 doctors today. Remember you are welcome to text me if you have something to say.

PRINT THIS DOCUMENT
Work on questions 1 and 2. You'll have 15 minutes, what you don't finish is homework
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQvspe6KM0uJ0gGRIvZqnxNK5P4qhetGKkuTxJ_J79Q/edit?usp=sharing

After 15 minutes of class you will watch Roman Architecture
here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0KFq1x1cZRWMkQzbXprcWZIQ2M/edit?usp=sharing
While watching make Cornell Notes- Remember you are jotting down only important information.
Pause every couple minutes to discuss film

Wed. Sept 18 I'm Out

Hi everyone,

Sorry for the delayed post. I've been in an accident while riding my bike over the weekend. I'm alive, and each day seems a little better than the previous. I'm sorry I can't be there with you now, as I would rather be learning with you than lying in bed all day.
 As of now the Dr. wants me to be out for at least 2 weeks, so the earliest I am allowed to return is late September. I'm really glad you have Tova there, be good to her, she deserves it. You can text, call or email if you like.

Enjoy learning!

Friday Sept 13 Retrospective

Good Morning,

Let's finish our Retrospective today in class:

Grab a paper and draw 4 quadrants. It should look like the image below

AgileSchool Credit

After we'll post our Retrospectives on the wall for future reference.

Next:
Make a doc titled "Retrospective"
share with your partner(s)
type your responses you've written on the Retrospective paper.

Something fun:
http://student.hkbu.edu.hk/~sa-eurs/wh/italy/autoviewer.swf

Wed Sept 11 Remembrance, Project Presentations and Reflection

Good Morning,

Let's take some time to continue our discussion about Sept. 11, 2001 and share our reflections
Link to the wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks

After the discussion take 5 minutes to wrap up your project.
Presentations!

Fill out this form after the presentations:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFVpRnl4Vmx6UzFRQmFJM1I1NHpIX1E6MQ#gid=0

After let's do our first retrospective:
Grab a paper and draw 4 quadrants. It should look like the image below

AgileSchool Credit

HOMEWORK:
Answer the following question in complete sentences:
Why are Primary and Secondary Sources important in History class?

9/11 Responses

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AiTZFAxBmgShdDFya1d2bmROWWRxY1hPWVhKUkhzenc&single=true&gid=0&output=html

Tuesday Sept 10 Time to Iterate

Good Morning,

Please start working on your project.

While you are working on your project I'd like to see your plan for iterating your project.

Homework: Finish the new version (iteration) of your project. Presentation will be tomorrow, have fun with it!

Monday Sept 9 Project Iteration

Good Morning,

Today you'll share your projects with another group.
Homework: Each person needs to write their plan on how to improve their project. BE SPECIFIC. Include Sketches. Write in complete sentences. Quality counts.

While listening to another group please fill out this form:

Friday Sept 6 Continue and Finish Primary and Secondary Source Project

Good Morning,

1. Please continue and finish your Primary and Secondary Source project. 
2. While working be sure to move your tasks across the Project Canvas.
3. Near the end of class fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1aK4lXgkkKRQv4s-0Uh2Y9WCnvfyh4BcbtkqrHan5v0o/viewform

See you on Monday :)

9-11 Reflection

Good Morning,

Please type your 9-11 Reflection here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/169luH7ohtEOQXNDGQTBOfe0EW8aI_0r23z5xpZV0ZZc/viewform

Geek Squad Form

Geek Squad:
Please fill out this form at the end of each class

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oKQF_-C2CYrJIZHBYpyzU305_QzKH7jn4VgITCc3FsE/viewform

Wednesday Sept 4 Primary and Secondary Sources Project day 1

Image Credit

Good Morning,

Today we'll start our Primary and Secondary Sources project.

The Goal:
Create something (maybe a poster) that explains the differences between Primary and Secondary Sources.

To Do:

1. Get together with your group and discuss what you will make to demonstrate Primary and Secondary Sources.
2. Go to this site: http://www.tarleton.edu/Faculty/boucher/PrimaryOrSecondarySource.swf
3. Create 15-20 tasks and post them on the appropriate section of the Project Canvas
4. Start working on the tasks you created.

Use these sites:
http://skillscenter.greenwood.com/tutors/primarySources.swf
http://www.princeton.edu/~refdesk/primary2.html


This project will be due on Monday Sept. 9

Morning Elective Class.... September 11 Tribute

Good Morning,

We are going to use this time on Wed and Thurs morning to learn, design and build a September 11 Tribute.

Working in groups of 3 or 4 you will learn, design and build an appropriate tribute to September 11, 2001.
Things to focus on:
Firemen, Police and other workers who lost their lives
President George W. Bush
World Trade Center

In your tribute you will include your personal reaction and thoughts regarding the September 11 attacks.

Netbook Check Out Form

Go here:
http://goo.gl/tojWTO

Tuesday Sep 3 Review Tasks, Netbooks and Rome

Good Morning,

Let's review the tasks we created, take 2 minutes to share with a partner your tasks.

Next lets discuss Primary and Secondary Sources. We'll make Cornell Notes while watching these:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVL_qQ4xv90&feature=related

Reminder: Tonight is Back To School Night 7pm for 7th/8th grade.

Friday Aug 30 What is a Task?

Good Morning,

Let's find out what a task is.
To use the Project Canvas to keep our work organized and moving along smoothly we need to create tasks.

Project Canvas

Simply tasks are the ingredients that make up your project or work.
You write those 'ingredients' on a sticky-note and stick it to the appropriate column.

Let's practice making tasks today for the 2 or 3 projects you were developing this week.
On a piece of paper you will be slicing up the project into the bits and pieces you need to do to finish it.
The images below are example tasks from a project last year. You can see there are spelling mistakes. The point is the group knew what they were doing and how much needed to get done before the project is completed.

Wednesday Aug 28 What Do You Want To Make?

Good Morning,

First, at 12pm PST today 50 years ago (1963) Martin Luther King Jr. started his famous "I Have A Dream" speech at the March on Washington. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_on_Washington_for_Jobs_and_Freedom

We are going to continue exploring the 7th grade material by finishing the questions we were answering yesterday. The questions from yesterday:
1)What is the section about?
2) What about the section grabbed your attention?3) Why did it grab your attention?
4) Using descriptive words describe the images in the section.
5) What modern day comparison can you make with the information from the section?
6) What type of project could you create to represent the information?

We'll spend about 10 minutes finishing the questions. After let's move on to "What Do You Want To Make"

In this class you will be making lots of projects to demonstrate your knowledge of history. To get our brains started with projects let's answer the questions below:

1. Make a list of 2-3 projects you would like to make.
2. Provide 2-3 complete sentences to describe what it include.
3. Write 2-3 complete sentences why you want to make that particular project (do this for each project idea).
4. Include a materials list (the materials you need to build the project)
5. Sketch 2 or 3 of the projects, (draw the projects).

Tuesday August 27 Intro to World History

Good Morning,

You are probably wondering about netbooks. We are waiting for the shipment of new computers to come in either today or tomorrow.

In class: we are going to flip through the text to become familiar with the civilizations we will study during your 7th grade year. Feel free to share with your neighbor any you found interesting. Take about 5 minutes.

After you've had about 5 minutes to flip through the book go back to one section you found interesting and in complete sentences answer these questions:
1)What is the section about?

2) What about the section grabbed your attention?

3) Why did it grab your attention?

4) Using descriptive words describe the images in the section.

5) What modern day comparison can you make with the information from the section?

6) What type of project could you create to represent the information?

An Excellent Summer.... Now a New Year

Welcome to 7th grade!!

I'm really excited for this year, we all have new ideas and I can't wait to see what you'll make. In an effort to get to know you a little better and have us headed in the same direction....

I'd like you to fill out the Discover Student Talents sheet here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fDP7Yv6f9b1lJfl3GkSEARlsmuixYSRvWFd-bgVOm-k/pub

If you have questions feel free to contact me:
cscottsy@gmail.com
805-215-8864 (please include your name in the text)

Wed May 22 Minecraft Presentations and Form

Good Morning,

Today you'll present your Minecraft Medieval Manors.
After please fill out this form:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFNJbnA4X2JRYUhYVEkzVWJEOERBcFE6MA

Tues May 14 - Wed May 15 Minecraft Fief

Good Morning,

Let's continue our work on the Medieval Fief project.
Remember:
continue to update the scrum board

Be ready to share during our quick stand-up meetings.

Reminder:
Project is due this Friday

Wed May 8 Medieval Minecraft Fiefs

Hi,

Let's continue our work on the Medieval Minecraft Fiefs.
Please regularly update the Scrum board.

Mon May 6 Continue MinecraftEDU Fief

Good Morning,

Please continue your work on the MinecraftEDU local server. I'm excited to see your progress since last week!

Please update the Scrum Board on the back wall.

Mon April 29 Medieval Manor -features.... Minecraft

Good Morning,

We are going to revisit building the Minecraft manor.
KEYWORDS: Historically Accurate
Using the textbook and the interwebs research the features of a Medieval manor. You must provide evidence for your manor.
For example if you include several fields in your fief -explain why (using your research).
Next:
With your group please draw out a rough draft Medieval manor.

Before you build your manor:
1)Demonstrate your research through your writing -provide evidence for your manors' features.
2)Draw a rough layout on paper the various features for your manor
3)Prove to Mr. Scott your manor features are historically accurate.

Fri April 26 WOH Day 2 Reactions

Good Morning,

After I read your WOH reactions jump on the MC server (local).

Follow up:
Using descriptive language describe in detail what you would do to improve the world. Please--DON"T JUST SAY REMOVE THE BORDER BLOCKS.

Wed. April 23 New Server, New World

Hello Everyone!

Today we get to jump in the new world it's titled World of Humanities.
There will be assignments and questions along the way. Remember a teacher from Kuwait made this world, so maybe we should write him a note after we've explored the world.

Step 1: click on your wireless up top and select 'Linksys'
Step 2: Wait for it to connect
Step 3: Open MinecraftEDU (like normal)
-----CLICK PLAY OFFLINE-----
Step 4: click multiplayer
Step 5: click add server
Step 6: Name it: Local Server
Step 6: type in the IP: 192.168.1.100
Step 7: Join Server
Step 8: enter the world and press 'm' to read the assignment
Step 9: complete the assignment
Step 10: HAVE A BLAST!!!

Follow Up:
Please write your reaction to the World Of Humanities. Explain your favorite part. Explain what you saw and did in the world. Draw a picture of your favorite part.

Fri April 19 Journey through the Renaissance

Good Morning,

Please go here:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/

Read through the site, share with your neighbor what you find interesting.

Wed April 17 Renaissance Men Project

Good Morning,

Today you'll share your amazing creation that represents your Renaissance man.

After you share please go to the Renaissance project form here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9US3k3WnJGekRXZVRNZFd2cF9YZ0E6MA

Tues April 16 Renaissance Men Project

Good Morning,

Please continue your work on the Renaissance Man project. I will roam around and help where ever needed.
The project is due tomorrow.

Mon April 15 Leo and Mike, Renaissance Man Project

Good Morning,

Let's watch Leo and Mike
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VSM7Qu4zIs&list=PLXgW1JCgcfp6UYdvswKIuD921ep8QiBrz&index=3

After we discuss and apply, please continue your work on the Renaissance Man project. Please refer to last Wednesday's blog post for more information on the project.

I'd like to check your summarizing and nonfiction activity sheets on the 4 Renaissance men.

Videography Form Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZOPBm9OUh36VX1zXQvo2-rZXOe5s1JbKwyidQQCb8R8/viewform

Wed April 10 Continue Renaissance Men

Good Morning,

Hopefully we have time to finish the Engineering an Empire: DaVinci's world -please continue schoodling while we watch.

After please continue your work on the summarizing and nonfiction activity form for the 4 Renaissance men you choose to study.

I would like to you to get at least 1 or 2 columns completed for each of the 4 Renaissance men, because you are going to make something that represents one of the men. Go to yesterday's blog for the list of Renaissance men: http://santaynez7thgradehistory.blogspot.com/2013/04/tues-april-9-renaissance-peeps.html 

RUBRIC:
What ever you make it must:
represent one of your Renaissance men (what they designed or built)
have information in detail that teaches others about your Renaissance man
be backed by evidence -proven by your research
Include a bibliography of resources used in reading about your Renaissance man


Due Monday:
Sketch of 5 potential ideas -with explanation of what you plan on building and how it accurately represents your Renaissance man of choice.
Finished summarizing and nonfiction activity sheet for all 4 Renaissance men.

Due Wednesday:
Completed model, ready with bibliography and details needed to teach the rest of the class about your Renaissance man and creation.


If we have time or on your own:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CRX_mqpzdU (Renaissance Man -Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UVfIN2NM4E (DaVinci Horrible Histories BBC)

Tues April 9 Renaissance Peeps

Let's finish watching Engineering an Empire DaVinci's World -please continue your Renaissance Schoodles.

After...
Grab a summarizing and nonfiction activity form use 3 columns for 4 people of your choice below:
Dante Alighieri,
Leonardo DaVinci,
Michelangelo di Buonarroti Simoni,
Johann Gutenberg,
William Shakespeare,
Filippo Brunelleschi,
Lorenzo de' Medici,
Thomas More,
Desiderius Erasmus,
Francois Rabelais,
Miguel de Cervantes

Mon April 8 Renaissance

Hello,

Let's watch and learn from clips of DaVinci's World -Engineering an Empire. While we watch please make schoodles using the Renaissance template

Fri March 29 Wrapping it all up

Good Morning,

Please complete your Medieval Europe Study Island test. When complete go to MinecraftEDU join in the multiplayer world and finish working on your building project.

I will reseed the multiplayer world over Spring Break.

Wed March 27 Minecraft Map -Inspiration Wall

Good Morning,

In our pursuit to understand how to use Minecraft we will be making an analog map of the world we are building in.
We will draw the map as accurately as possible on the green Inspiration Wall.
After we'll continue our discussion on the 3 prompts you addressed for homework. They were: What have you built, What are you going to build and How does using MC help you learn History?

Fri March 22 MinecraftEDU

Finish installing MinecraftEDU on the computers (if anyone still needs help)

Move around, explore, discover the world in Minecraft. Work with your team.

No HW

Fri March 22 MinecraftEDU

Finish installing MinecraftEDU on the computers (if anyone still needs help)

Move around, explore, discover the world in Minecraft. Work with your team.

No HW

Wed. March 20 Minecraft

Good Morning,

Please take the Medieval Europe Study Island test -at least 30 questions.

When you are complete please finish installing MinecraftEDU on your computer - Then begin to work on the server world. Explore, build and have fun!

Tues March 19 Minecraft -New Install

Good Morning,

As some may already know I have a solution to our Minecraft dilemma.
You will be installing a new version of minecraft and a SEPARATE file with specific instructions.
Please follow these instructions closely:

download MinecraftEDU .984 link to the MInecraftEDU file. and move to Home folder

Delete MinecraftEDU .982 (move to trash and empty trash)

Follow steps to install MinecraftEDU

close installer

Next:  download https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B52M_cKAX2ARQUZSdENCVUdwWTA/edit?usp=sharing and click to open with Archive Manager. 

Next, click "Extract". When it asks for a destination, click "user" then "Extract". 

Right-click on MinecraftEdu.jar in the Desktop folder and choose Open With Openjdk Java6 Runtime. Then I see a window with three buttons: Start MinecraftEdu, Start Minecraft, and Check for Updates. 

Click on Start MinecraftEdu and login. 

You should see a login window that asks me to login as a male or female with a spinning background. 

Select Multiplayer

add server

server address: on the board

Play away.....I still need to figure out how to change the world (it's a little laggy)

Monday March 18 Game Review

Good Morning,

Review your teammates games.
For each game in the class please write in your Interactive Notebook:

1. how the game worked
2. what specific information the game included
3. your favorite part of the game
4. some constructive criticism.

So You Know EASY POINTS!!: Ms. Felding will be giving points for working hard the entire period(scale of 1-10) and bringing your netbook (she will take points away if you have to leave the class to get your computer).

Friday March 15 -Play the Bubonic Games

Happy Friday,

You'll share your game with the rest of the class. Lead other students in how to play the game.

So You Know EASY POINTS!!: Ms. Felding will be giving points for working hard the entire period(scale of 1-10) and bringing your netbook (she will take points away if you have to leave the class to get your computer).

Enjoy the day - No Homework

Thursday March 14 Dr. Seuss Day

Have fun with Dr. Seuss Day!

Wed March 13 Let's Play The Games!

Good Morning,

Let's play the games your groups made. We need one person from each group to stay with their own project to lead other students through the game (unless you have detailed instructions).

It's so fun to play games to learn about Bubonic Plague death.

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Tuesday March 12 Bubonic Game Project

Happy Tuesday,

Let's wrap up the Bubonic Plague Projects. They are due today.

Good news! The MinecraftEDU server is up. IP address announced in class today.

Friday March 8

Fling the Teacher
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/fling/plague/index.shtml

and work/finish your projects -Be sure to update the Scrum board!

Wed. March 6 Bubonic Plague

Good Morning,

First let's watch Ratatouille talking about the Bubonic Plague.

Today you'll make a game about the Bubonic Plague.
Using the Scrum Board in small groups you'll make a game that teaches the players about the Bubonic Plague.

First you must decide what kind of game you want to make, some examples include:
scratch game
board game
role play
jeopardy
Consider any fun game you like and combine it with learning the Bubonic Plague
Think FUN!

When you've decided the type of game and get approval begin adding tasks to the Scrum Board.
Remember the tasks are small pieces that add up to getting your game complete.
One of your tasks will be to list the features of the Bubonic Plague -How do you find out the features of the Bubonic Plague?
Start by reading this and this

Your grade depends on:
Fun level
Incorporating accurate Bubonic Plague facts
Collaborative work

Tuesday March 5 Writing Test

Good Luck on your writing test today. I know you will do great!

Mr. Scott

Monday March 4 Persuasive Essay Share and Peer Help

Good Morning,

Today we'll share our persuasive essays that we worked on last week. You'll read aloud your essay in an attempt to convince the other students to time-travel with you.

Happy Monday!

Friday March 1 Peer Review Persuasive Essay

Good Morning,

Splitting the classes because of the longer Character Counts assembly this morning.

Please share your persuasive essay with 2 others who will review and edit. As you know the goal of the essay is to convince or persuade your reader to want to travel with you.
As you are reviewing the essays please look for their pros, cons and evidence while considering the question "have they convinced me to travel with them?"

HOMEWORK: Patch up your essay with the comments from your peers.

Wednesday Feb 27 Persuasive Video...and Essay

Good Morning,

Let's be persuaded as we watch "What Most Schools Don't Teach ..."

After we'll discuss the pros, cons and evidence they mentioned.

I'm persuaded. Will your essay?

Tuesday Feb 26 Persuasive Essay

Good Morning,

As 7th graders you have a state writing test next Tuesday. I offered to help Ms. Roberts in preparing you. Today we will begin working on our Persuasive Essay.

You will persuade your reader to agree with you on the following topic: If you could time travel to any civilization we've studied which would you choose and why? Provide specific examples of amenities in each.
First we'll use the Pro/Con sheet.
The civilizations we've studied:

1. Rome
2. Byzantine Empire
3. Sub-Saharan Africa
4. Aztecs
5. Maya
6. Inca
7. Medieval China
8. Medieval Japan
9. We are now learning about Medieval Europe (Dark Ages)

Friday Feb 22 Download Minecraft, SI Europe

Good Morning,

Please load MinecraftEdu onto your netbook. It's on the flash drive that is floating around.

While you are waiting for the flash drive go to Study Island and begin taking the Medieval Europe test. At least 20 questions.

Tuesday Feb 20 Medieval Manors -Plans for our Minecraft World

Good Morning,

Today your task is to learn what features a Medieval Manor offered. Let's watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5raoM6xLVI&list=PLXgW1JCgcfp6IIsndE7MAPjyELLCafCFe&index=1

After your group will read the Manorialism article and begin making a list of the features a Manor included.

Next: Imagine you are a villager living on a Manor, write a journal entry about a typical day in your life. Use vivid details to describe where you live, the clothes you wear and your daily tasks.

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Tuesday Feb 19 Medieval Europe

Welcome back,

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In our path to understanding Medieval Europe we need to understand the connection between the rulers.
In your IN please answer the following questions:

1. How did Charlemagne and the Pope cooperate with each other?
2. How did Charlemagne try to reform the Church in his empire?
3. How did Charlemagne's coronation contribute to the split between the Christian churches?
4. What rights did Pope Gregory VII claim as pope?
5. Why was the power to choose bishops an important factor in the conflict between the pope and the emperor?
6. Using the sequence of events graphic organizer answer: What sequence of events led to Henry IV forcing the Pope out of office? 

After you finish the first 4 questions -
Begin designing your fief for our Minecraft Medieval Europe world. Go here: http://www.middle-ages.org.uk/medieval-manors.htm and here: http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/fiefs.html Please know that you must manage your fief accurately.

Valentines Day.... Jog-a-Thon

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Happy Valentines Day. Curious about Valentines day? Go here

Should be a fun day! Enjoy the 4 -day weekend.

Wednesday February 13 Dark Ages, Charlemagne, Pope Gregory VII, Henry IV

Good Morning,

I'd like to continue watching more History Channel Dark Ages, please continue your schoodles while we watch.

After grab a textbook open to Ch. 15 sec. 1 using the Summarizing and Nonfiction activity break the text down, I'll work with you on this.

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Minecraft map picture 
Minecraft World of Humanities

Tuesday February 12 Dark Ages -Schoodling

Good Morning,

I'd like to begin watching History Channel's Dark Ages. Please Schoodle while we watch. A word on Schoodling: Have fun with it, draw make the notes visual, don't worry about writing down all the information or people.

Monday February 11 -Japanese/European Feudalism Wall

Hello,

Today your group will present your section of the Feudalism Wall. Then using your Feudalism Schoodle page make visual notes for each topic in the Feudal hierarchy pyramid.

I'd like to watch Europe in the Middle Ages -its a quick video that goes with the textbook. It's a decent intro to Medieval Europe.

Wednesday February 6 Japanese and European Feudalism

Good Morning,

We'll continue our work on the Japanese and European Feudalism Comparison Chart. The template is here. You can find your copy in your Google Drive.

Next we'll bring some visuals to our understanding of Feudalism on the Inspiration wall. It looks lonely now, but just wait until we fill it up with awesomeness.

Geek Squadhttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiTZFAxBmgShdHdRdmIxRTU5NTROSkRnd1QwbV9rOFE&usp=sharing

Tuesday February 5 European and Japanese Feudalism Chart

Good Morning,

Please go here: https://docs.google.com/previewtemplate?id=1qLNQgwND0Q0k2NJejih56CPrC4yaMaWXzjwNOvG2DJM&mode=public

And begin working on the European & Japanese Feudalism Comparison Chart

Geek Squad
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/116gBT0lVk-lYFZQYMnZI63Yb2VZh5DDl2_Le03nGFo4/viewform

Monday February 4 Kagemusha SI Japan

Good Morning,

Today we'll work on our SI Japan, then we'll watch more Kagemusha. Simple and easy.

Friday February 1 Feudal Japan Project

Good Morning,

You'll have about 10 minutes to prepare for your presentation.
Each group will present to 2 other groups -be sure to fill out the presentation rubric here.

Great job everyone!

If we have time left, let's start working on SI Japan in the Middle Ages.

Please bring your progress report back signed.

Wednesday January 29 Feudal Japan Project

Good Morning,

Let's continue our work on the Feudal Japan project.
I'll meet with each group individually -you'll share what you've done since the start yesterday and what you will get done today.

Use the Hierarchy of Feudal Japan Handout shared yesterday along with your notes as a starting point. Please discover more about the Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai and Peasants at Wikipedia.

Remember your goal:

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Teach the class what Japanese Feudal society was like. What living in Japan at the time was like. Include the hierarchy social structure of Feudal Japan.

Tuesday January 29 Shogun, Daimyo and Samurai

Good Morning,

Let's read about the Hierarchy of Feudal Japan
After you'll make something to represent the social structure of Feudal Japan -to demonstrate your understanding of Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai & Peasants.
You could make a presentation, 3d pop-up book, a video, an animation, a model, Minecraft world or anything else you'd like. Please let me know what you decide.
We'll be using the Scrum board to keep track of our projects process.
Finished project is due Friday February 1.

Before you leave class today please fill out this form regarding your project idea.

Tomorrow: Be ready to share what you have done and what you are going to get done -Be specific.

Monday January 28 Feudal Japan and Kagemusha

Good Morning,

We must understand Feudal Japan to understand the storyline in Kagemusha.
Let's make some notes on Feudal Japan

Time left let's watch more Kagemusha

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Friday January 25 Beginning Japan

Good Morning,

Let's finish the presentations. For each presentation please fill out the presentation rubric form here.

You'll have about 10 minutes to work on SI 3b China in the Middle Ages at least 20 questions.

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With time left lets start watching Kagemusha an epic film on Medieval Japan.

HOMEWORK: Explain Feudalism

Wednesday January 23 Chinese Invention Presentations and Notes

Good Morning,

Let's start with your presentations. You'll have about 5 minutes to get ready. For each presentation please fill out the presentation rubric form here.

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After presentations be ready to make Cornell Notes on Medieval China slides 30-32.
With time left please go to Study Island and take the 3b China in the Middle Ages test.

Tuesday January 22 Medieval China Invention Review & Presentation

Good Morning,

Today we'll review your Medieval Chinese Invention Design. Please share all 7 steps with 2 neighbors, I will check the quality of your work.
Use the Medieval Chinese Invention Design Steps Project Form during this sharing process.
Your presentations will be tomorrow -Be Ready.
During your presentation you will share how you addressed each of the 7 steps.
After we've shared our work with 2 neighbors, let's watch Tang Taizong's Horses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA1KCVUYAh0

The 7 steps for your reference:
Answer each of the following Design process steps as if you invented the invention:

1. Identify the problem -Describe the problem your invention solves. Use details -describe your environment, life circumstances, job requirements, and more.
2. Brainstorm -Describe your several (4-7) ideas for possible solutions. For each solution write the benefits and drawbacks for each possible solution.
3. Design and Build -you can just draw your possible solution.
4. Test your build - test your invention, explain the process you used to test your invention -explain how things went and how it should be improved.
5. Redesign -describe how you are redesigning your Chinese invention
6. Rebuild -redraw your invention as the actual Chinese invention
7. Share with others -write about how your invention will impact the lives of other Medieval Chinese people.

Friday January 18 Medieval Chinese Invention

Good Morning,

You will share your steps 1-4 of our Medieval China Invention Design process. After I'd like to watch Horrible Histories Challenging China.

HOMEWORK:
Finish steps 5-7 on your Medieval China Invention Design process.

For reference our Medieval China Invention Design process---
Pick a Medieval Chinese invention -something from the film we watched last week or from our class text book.
Imagine you were the inventor of the invention.
Answer each of the following Design process steps as if you invented the invention:

1. Identify the problem -Describe the problem your invention solves. Use details -describe your environment, life circumstances, job requirements, and more.
2. Brainstorm -Describe your several (4-7) ideas for possible solutions. For each solution write the benefits and drawbacks for each possible solution.
3. Design and Build -you can just draw your possible solution.
4. Test your build - test your invention, explain the process you used to test your invention -explain how things went and how it should be improved.
5. Redesign -describe how you are redesigning your Chinese invention
6. Rebuild -redraw your invention as the actual Chinese invention
7. Share with others -write about how your invention will impact the lives of other Medieval Chinese people.

Wednesday January 16 Presenting Inventions

Good Morning,

You'll have a few minutes to prepare for your Invention presentation.
Please remember to include:

1. The problem you are solving
2. Possible solutions
3. Your solution (invention) -Be excited when you share.
4. Tell us why we NEED your invention 
5. And how much it would cost.

You can make it a simple skit (think infomercial), a recorded commercial, use bandicam (screen recording) or whatever makes your heart content. MAKE IT ENTERTAINING and AWESOME!!!!

 After our presentations we'll follow the Design process to understand how the Chinese developed inventions.
Pick a Medieval Chinese invention -something from the film we watched last week or from our class text book.
Imagine you were the inventor of the invention.
Answer each of the following Design process steps as if you invented the invention:

1. Identify the problem -Describe the problem your invention solves. Use details -describe your environment, life circumstances, job requirements, and more.
2. Brainstorm -Describe your several (4-7) ideas for possible solutions. For each solution write the benefits and drawbacks for each possible solution.
3. Design and Build -you can just draw your possible solution.
4. Test your build - test your invention, explain the process you used to test your invention -explain how things went and how it should be improved.
5. Redesign -describe how you are redesigning your Chinese invention
6. Rebuild -redraw your invention as the actual Chinese invention
7. Share with others -write about how your invention will impact the lives of other Medieval Chinese people.

Tuesday January 15 -Invention Presentations

Good Morning,

Our inventions are due tomorrow. Be ready to present.

Include in your presentation:

1. The problem you are solving
2. Possible solutions
3. Your solution (invention) -Be excited when you share.
4. Tell us why we NEED your invention 
5. And how much it would cost.

You can make it a simple skit (think infomercial), a recorded commercial, use bandicam (screen recording) or whatever makes your heart content. MAKE IT ENTERTAINING and AWESOME!!!!


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Monday January 14 Medieval China Inventions

Welcome back,

Hope your weekend was restful.
Let's continue our work on our inventions, please let me know the problem and your possible solution before building.

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Friday January 11, 2013 Medieval China Inventions

Good Morning,

Let's get right into making our own inventions.

Working with a partner follow these steps:

1. Identify a problem
1. Write down 5 problems that you encounter in everyday life. An example: this morning there were a couple large ice patches on the walkway between classes -it's dangerous.
2. Conduct background research
1. Answer your problem with how people have solved it in the past -example ice on the walkway. People have sprinkled salt on ice to make it go away, people have worn spikes on their shoes to provide grip.
3. Suggest lots of solutions and explain why they should work
1. One example: Place a heated blanket on the walkway's troubled spots at night to keep ice from forming. It should work because for ice to form the water must reach below freezing
4. Collect data -present your invention and present to other students -Ask:
1. Is it safe to do?
2. If the change I propose affects others, can I get permission to do it?
3. What materials do I need and can I get them?
4. Do I have enough time to build and test my idea as well as to write it up?
5. If it involves living things, will they be safe?
5. Build your invention
6. Test invention
7. Share your invention

Wednesday January 9, 2013

Good Morning,

Let's finish watching:  Ancient Chinese Inventions
Let's Schoodle while we watch. We'll be using the Medieval China Schoodle page.

After the Ancient Chinese Inventions video, you'll write a reflection in your IN. Be sure to include which invention impressed you the most and make a connection between an invention in the film and a modern day necessity.

Next we'll use the summarizing and nonfiction activity form. to learn more about the Tang and Song Dynasties.
The 3 columns on the front of the page should read: "The Tang Rulers" "The Tang Capital" "Art and Literature", the back 3 columns should read: "The Scholar Official Class" "The Merit System" "The Shift to the South"

We'll be writing a travel blog to the Tang and Song Dynasties...

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