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Ch 1 – The Legacy of the Roman Empire
Eng – Social Studies
Do Now: Examine the list of foods and in the space provided
identify the country where the food originated.
1. Yams
2. Corn
3. Cheese Steak
4. Apple Pie
5. Spaghetti
6. Fortune Cookies
7. Pizza
8. Hamburger
9. Stromboli
10. Buffalo Wings
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Question for After the Discussion
Many of these foods are eaten by Americans, but come from other
places. When does a food become an “American” food?
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Ch 1 – The Legacy of the Roman Empire
Eng – Social Studies
THE CONTINUING INFLUENCE OF ROMAN
ACHIEVEMENTS
Due Date _____________________________________________
Instructions: You may choose ONE of the following three
assignments to complete. Follow the directions provided for
completing the assignment.
Poster (Visual/ Spatial) – Create a poster of Roman achievements
that continue to influence us today. The poster should have:
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date on the back
of the poster.
2. Four Roman achievements (one from each of the four
categories: (1) art; (2) architecture and engineering; (3)
language and writing; and (4) philosophy, law and
citizenship) that continue to influence the modern world.
a. Four visuals (drawings, printouts, etc.) showing
different Roman achievements
b. Four visuals showing the Roman influence of each of
the four Roman achievements in our society
c. At least four brief statements stating what the Roman
achievement is and how it continues to influence us
today.
3. A visually appealing layout which makes it easy to see and
read.
Editorial (Verbal/ Linguistic) – Editorials are often found in
newspapers. They give an opinion on a public issue. Your job is to
write an editorial supporting the point that our society continues to
be influenced by the ancient Romans. The format for the editorial
is as follows:
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should appear
on the upper right hand corner of the editorial.
2. The editorial should be typed in 16 point font.
3. The editorial should be written in paragraph form using
proper grammar and punctuation.
4. The editorial should discuss at least four different Roman
achievements (one from each of the four categories: (1) art;
(2) architecture and engineering; (3) language and writing;
and (4) philosophy, law and citizenship).
5. The editorial should further discuss how each of those four
Roman achievements influences our society.
6. The editorial should be at least four paragraphs long.
Skit (Body/Kinesthetic) – Your job is to prepare a skit with a
PARTNER demonstrating how Roman achievements continue to
influence the modern world. Your skit must include the following:
1. A typed script outlining speaking parts as well as movement.
2. The names of you and your partner, class period, rows and
seats and date should appear on the upper right hand corner
of the script.
3. The skit should be divided into four scenes.
4. Each scene should portray:
a. A Roman achievement (one from each of the four
categories: (1) art; (2) architecture and engineering; (3)
language and writing; and (4) philosophy, law and
citizenship)
b. How our society is influenced today by such an
achievement
5. Props are permissible, but should be kept to a bare minimum.
6. An actual performance of the skit.
As this is the only assignment with PARTNERS, please know that
PARTNERS will be graded together. You will feel the benefits of
your partner’s great work and feel the disappointment of your
partner’s less than stellar effort. So think carefully and choose
partners wisely if you choose to do the skit.
GOAL – The goal for all three projects is to demonstrate your
understanding that Roman achievements continue to influence our
society today.
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Ch 2 – The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
Eng – Social Studies
INSTRUCTIONS: Use at least eight of the words below to
complete ONE of the activities presented:
Knight
Training
Page
Squire
Sword
Lance
Battle Ax
Mace
White Tunic
Chivalry
Jousts
Tournaments
Assignment One – Examine the words above and write a paragraph
about knights using the words.
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Assignment Two – Create a concept map (using bubble organizers)
using the words presented.
Knight
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Ch 2 – The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe
Eng – Social Studies
KNIGHT - RAFT (Role, Audience, Format and Topic)
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be assigned ONE of the three writing
assignments below. In all assignments you will assume the role of
a medieval European knight.
Assignment One – You are to assume the role of a knight seeking
a job. You are writing to the King. The format of your request is a
letter. You must provide details of your training and job
qualifications as a knight. You should also provide three acts of
chivalry that you have done.
R- Knight seeking employment
A- King
F- Job Request Letter
T- Training and Qualifications and three acts of chivalry
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should appear in
the upper right hand corner of the paper.
2. This assignment should be typed in 16 point font.
3. This assignment should be from two to three paragraphs in
length.
Assignment Two – You are to assume the role of a knight seeking
a job. You are writing to the King. The format of your request is a
letter. You must provide details of your training and job
qualifications as a knight.
R- Knight seeking employment
A- King
F- Job Request Letter
T- Training and Qualifications
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should appear in
the upper right hand corner of the paper.
2. This assignment should be typed in 16 point font.
3. This assignment should be from two to three paragraphs in
length.
Assignment Three – You are to assume the role of a knight. You
will be speaking to a group of parents who are considering placing
their sons in your care to become knights. You will be making a
speech to them about the steps the children will take to someday
become a knight. You will write your speech on index cards.
R- Knight
A- Parents of future recruits
F- Speech (separate cards)
T- Steps to become a knight
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should appear
on front of the first index card.
2. Each index card should only discuss one or two points about
knight training.
3. The index cards should be ordered from earliest training to
when they become knights.
4. The index cards should be either rubber banded or placed in a
zip lock bag so they are not lost.
5. You DO NOT have to perform the speech (at least this time).
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Date___________________
Ch 3 – The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
Eng – Social Studies
Do Now – Anticipation Guide
Number the buildings in order of importance from one to three
(with one being the most important and three being the least
important)
_____ The White House
_____ The Statue of Liberty
_____A Church
Explain your rankings in the space provided below:
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Ch 3 – The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
Eng – Social Studies
Respond to the following questions after reading 3.2
1. How did the Catholic Church acquire great economic power
during the middle ages?
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2. How did the Catholic Church acquire great political power
during the middle ages?
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3. What did Pope Gregory VII do that angered King Henry IV?
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4. How did King Henry respond to Pope Gregory’s actions? What
did Gregory do in turn?
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5. Who ultimately won the argument, Pope Gregory or King
Henry? Explain
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Ch 3 – The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
Eng – Social Studies
THOMAS BECKETT and KING HENRY II
Due Date____________________________________________
Instructions: You will be assigned ONE of the following
assignments. In order to complete your assignment you must first
read and take notes of the account of Thomas Beckett’s life
attached here.
Storyboard - Visual/Spatial – Your assignment is to create a
storyboard of eight scenes detailing Beckett’s life and relationship
with Henry.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should be on
the back of the storyboard.
2. There should be eight scenes in chronological order.
3. Each scene should show an event in Beckett’s life story.
4. Each scene should be hand drawn and colorful.
5. At the bottom of each scene should be a statement stating
what is happening.
6. Each scene should be no smaller than one sixth of an 8 ½” by
11” paper.
Apology Letter -Verbal/ Linguistic – Your assignment is to
assume the role of King Henry II and write a letter of apology to
Beckett’s relatives.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should be
written on the top right hand corner.
2. Your apology letter should be typed.
3. Your apology letter should be written as King Henry II
would write it.
4. Your apology letter should:
a. recount the events leading up to Beckett’s tragic death
b. offer a sincere and heartfelt apology for Beckett’s death
c. recount the steps you (as King Henry II) have taken to
“atone” (make up for) for Beckett’s death
5. Your apology letter should be no less than three paragraphs
long.
Soliloquy - Body/ Kinesthetic – Your assignment is to write a
soliloquy (one person talking out loud while alone) in which King
Henry recaps his relationship with Thomas Beckett.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should be
written on the top right hand corner.
2. The soliloquy should be typed.
3. The soliloquy should be King Henry II speaking, moving
about and expressing emotion.
4. The soliloquy should begin with King Henry II nursing his
penance wounds.
5. The soliloquy should:
a. recount the events leading up to Beckett’s tragic death
b. offer an appeal to Beckett for forgiveness
6. You may be asked to perform your soliloquy.
Conversation - Interpersonal/ Social – Your assignment is to
write a dialogue conversation between the ghost of Thomas
Beckett and King Henry.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should appear
on the upper right hand corner.
2. Your conversation should be typed.
3. Your conversation should use the following format:
King Henry: My old friend, I never meant for this to happen.
Beckett’s Ghost: We may still talk and put our differences to rest.
4. Your conversation should:
a. Recount the events leading up to Beckett’s death
b. Express each person’s views of why they felt they were
right
c. Have Henry offer up his heartfelt apology for what
happened
5. Your conversation should have both parties engaged in the
conversation. It should not be a one sided conversation.
GOAL – Your goal is to show how the disagreement between
Beckett and King Henry over Church authority ultimately led to
the death of Beckett – something King Henry truly regretted.
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Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 3 – The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
Eng – Social Studies
The Monastic Way of Life – Debriefing the Experience
1. What was the most unpleasant part of the simulation for you?
Explain your answer.
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2. If you had a choice, which activity would you most want to
be in: working in the scriptorium, baking the bread, sleeping
on a hard board or chanting in church?
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3. Why do you think people would want to live in a monastery
in medieval times?
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4. Why do you think people would want to live in a monastery
today?
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Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 3 – The Role of the Church in Medieval Europe
Eng – Social Studies
MONASTIC LIFE QUESTIONS
DUE DATE___________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete one of the following
assignments. Be sure to:
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner of your answer.
2. Type the answer.
3. Answers should be in paragraph form (complete sentence,
proper grammar and punctuation, etc.)
4. Draw upon your experiences with the simulation or the
textbook reading to respond.
Assignment One – First, give your opinion on whether the life of
a medieval monk is too difficult. Be sure to discuss at least four
activities that monks do to support your opinion. Secondly, give
your opinion on who has a better life, a monk or a serf. Be sure to
support your opinion with at least three facts.
Assignment Two – First, identify four aspects of monastic life and
describe each aspect. Secondly, give your opinion on whether a
monk’s life is too harsh. Use at least three reasons from your
discussion of monastic life to support your opinion.
Assignment Three - Give your opinion as to whether monastic life
is too harsh – give three reasons in support. You should consider
the following before deciding on an opinion:
1. Monks were required to take a vow of silence. They could
only speak when reciting prayers or chanting songs.
2. Monks were required to live in the confines of a cloister – a
walled and protected environment.
3. Monks had to wake early to bake bread, attend Church and
work –raising livestock, farming, making coffins, etc.
4. Monks created illuminated manuscripts – beautiful
handwritten copies of pages of the bible or other rare books.
5. Monks were taught to read and write Latin.
6. Monks attended Church frequently throughout the day.
7. Monks often boarded and fed travelers.
8. Monks slept on boards.
9. Monks owned no property.
10.Monks wore simple robes.
11. Monasteries were self sufficient.
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Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 4 – Life in Medieval Towns
Eng – Social Studies
THE GROWTH OF MEDIEVAL TOWNS
DUE DATE___________________________________________
Instructions: Read 4.2 and take notes. Brainstorm the types of
trades and businesses you might find in a small town. Use your
notes of 4.2 and your brainstorm to complete ONE of the following
assignments (You are free to choose which one):
Recipe - Logical/ Mathematical – Your assignment is to create a
“recipe” for a medieval town.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Type your recipe.
3. Your recipe should include an “ingredients” list (things the
town must or should have).
4. Your recipe should specify cooking “conditions” (things that
must exist for a town to continue to exist and/or grow).
5. Your recipe should describe what the proper order of
preparing the ingredients are.
Map - Visual/ Spatial – Your assignment is to create a detailed
map of a medieval town and the surrounding countryside.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
back of the map.
2. Be sure to include the following on the map:
a. Locations of businesses and residences
b. Important buildings (think – What’s important in
medieval life?)
c. Geographic features
d. Roads
e. A color coded legend
3. Short statements next to features on the map stating why the
feature is necessary for the town’s continued existence and
growth.
Story -Verbal/ Linguistic – Your assignment is to write a story, as
a town elder, explaining how the town came into being and grew.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Type your story.
3. Write your story from the point of view of a town elder that
has seen the town form and grow.
4. Be sure to include:
a. Reasons why the town grew
b. Which people came to town and settled
c. How the town got its independence from a feudal lord
5. The story should be no more than four paragraphs long.
6. Be sure to use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
GOAL – Your goal is to demonstrate that you understand what
factors led to the growth of towns during the medieval period and
what services those towns provided.
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Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 4 – Life in Medieval Towns
Eng – Social Studies
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT – Questions for 4.7
1. Why were medieval towns unsafe at night?
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2. Why were accused criminals in danger of starving if they
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3. What is trial by combat?
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4. What is trial by ordeal?
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5. What happens if you are put into the stocks?
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6. What is the common law?
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Row and Seat Number___________________
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Ch 4 – Life in Medieval Towns
Eng – Social Studies
Crime and Punishment – Medieval or Modern?!
DUE DATE___________________________________________
Instructions: Read the following account of the modern judicial
system and take notes.
The American Judicial System
When someone is arrested for a serious crime, the suspected
criminal is placed in a holding cell. However, the suspect has
certain rights. For example the suspect has a right to a lawyer and
to be fed while detained. The suspect also has a right to be brought
before a judge to be “arraigned” and hear the charges against
him/her. Moreover, suspects have the right to “bail”. The suspects
may post a certain amount of money with the court for their release
before trial.
A criminal defendant has a right to a trial to a jury before
their peers. This means that people from the community, rather
than a judge, ultimately decides the innocent or guilt of a
defendant. A criminal defendant has the right to present witnesses
and evidence in their defense. A criminal defendant also has the
right to cross-examine (question) witnesses for the prosecution. A
criminal defendant has the right to NOT testify at his/ her own
trial. If a criminal defendant loses his/ her case, he/ she may
appeal the verdict to a higher court.
Further Instructions: You will be asked to do one of the following
assignments. For all assignments make sure that you write your
name, class period, row and seat and date on the upper right hand
corner of all papers required.
Assignment One – Complete a Venn diagram comparing and
contrasting the American Judicial System and the Medieval
Judicial System. On a separate sheet of paper, brainstorm a list of
things that are unfair about the Medieval Judicial System. Also
brainstorm a list of things that are unfair about the American
judicial system.
Assignment Two - Complete a Venn diagram comparing and
contrasting the American Judicial System and the Medieval
Judicial System. Answer the following question on a separate
sheet of paper. Why is the American judicial system fairer (provide
three reasons)?
Assignment Three –Complete a Venn diagram comparing and
contrasting trial by combat and the modern jury trial. Answer the
following questions on a separate sheet of paper: Which kind of
trial is fairer? (Provide one reason)
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Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 5 – The Decline of Feudalism
Eng – Social Studies
Black Plague Assignments
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You may choose ONE of the following assignments
to complete. The assignments cover different topics and formats.
Please draw upon the information in the text and previous handouts
to complete the assignments.
Plague Prevention Map - Visual/ Spatial – Your assignment is to
draw a Plague Prevention Map showing what steps you have taken
to prevent the spread of plague to your town.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should appear
on the back of the map.
2. Your map should detail all the structures in your town.
3. Your map should show some of the surrounding countryside.
4. Your map should show at least four steps you have taken to
prevent the spread of plague to your town.
5. You should write a sentence detailing the step you’ve taken
to prevent the spread of plague next to the feature on the
map.
6. You should assume that you WILL have visitors and traders
passing through town – so plan your measures carefully.
Doctor’s Letter -Verbal/ Linguistic – Your assignment is to
assume the role of a medieval doctor and write an urgent letter for
assistance.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should be
written on the upper right hand corner.
2. Your letter should detail the symptoms of the disease.
3. Your letter should detail the steps you’ve already taken.
4. Your letter should detail other people’s reactions.
5. Your letter should detail what plans you have to treat and/ or
contain the disease and supplies you need.
Plague Song -Musical/ Rhythmic – Your assignment is to create a
song about the plague.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should be
written on the upper right hand corner.
2. Your song should explain how the plague is spread.
3. Your song should explain various people’s reaction to the
plague.
4. Your song should be school appropriate.
5. Your song should be at least a minute and a half long.
6. You may be asked to perform it – BE PREPARED.
Deep Thinker - Existentialist – Your assignment is to answer two
fundamental questions: (1) why do devastating plagues occur?
And (2) how should someone face contracting a potentially fatal
disease?
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should be
written on the upper right hand corner.
2. Your answers should be written in paragraph form.
3. Your answers should be grammatically correct, have proper
spelling, etc.
4. Your answer should reflect some real “introspection” or deep
thinking about the issue.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 5 – The Decline of Feudalism
Eng – Social Studies
HUNDRED YEARS WAR
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: Choose ONE of the following assignments to
complete. For all assignments make sure your name, class period,
row and seat and date are written on the upper right hand corner.
Cartoon Storyboard - Visual/ Spatial – Your assignment is to
create a cartoon storyboard of how technology can render tactics
obsolete.
1. Use 8 ½” by 11” paper divided into six equal rectangles.
2. Color your illustrations.
Question Response - Verbal/ Linguistic – Your assignment is to
answer the following question in paragraph form: why is
technology important to the use of tactics?
1. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
2. Provide at least two examples to support your position.
Written Dialogue - Interpersonal/Social – Your assignment is to
write a dialogue between someone from the early medieval period
and the later medieval period as to why knights are no longer as
important.
1. The early medieval period person should explain why knights
are such great warriors in his time.
2. The later medieval period person should explain why knights
are less effective in his period.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 6 – The Byzantine Empire
Eng – Social Studies
Instructions: After gathering the information from the placards,
you may present the information to the class by either:
1. A visual poster
2. A skit
All presentations should be at least two minutes in length.
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Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 7 – The Geography of the Arabian Peninsula
Eng – Social Studies
Do Now
Congratulations, you have been selected to be the first group of
humans to live on the moon. Before we can colonize the moon we
will need to consider a few things. Complete the three column
chart by yourself or with a partner.
Problem with living
on the Moon
Solution to the
problem
Item or material
needed for the
solution
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 7 – The Geography of the Arabian Peninsula
Eng – Social Studies
ADAPTING TO THE ENVIRONMENTS
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete one of the following
assignments.
Modern Adaptations- Verbal/ Linguistic– Your assignment is to
travel back in time and offer the medieval Arabs new technology
to adapt to their environment.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Type your assignment.
3. Use paragraphs, proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
4. For each of the four environments, you should:
a. Identify at least two medieval adaptations
b. Criticize the medieval adaptations
c. Recommend “modern” adaptations with an appraisal of
why the modern adaptation is better than the old one.
5. Your assignment should be at least four paragraphs long.
Survival Manual – Verbal/ Linguistic– Your assignment is to
write a medieval survival manual for the four environments of the
Arabian Peninsula.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Type your survival manual.
3. Use paragraphs, proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
4. For each environment you should:
a. Identify the problems which will be encountered
b. Offer solutions for those problems available during the
medieval period
c. Create a supply list for those solutions.
5. Your assignment should be at least four paragraphs long.
6. Illustrations are OPTIONAL.
Survival Poster - Visual/Spatial – Your assignment is to create an
Arabian Peninsula Survival Poster.
1. Your name, class period, row and seat and date should be on
the back of the poster.
2. Your poster should be divided into four equal areas.
3. Each area should identify one of the environments of the
Arabian Peninsula.
4. For each of the environments, you should:
a. Identify the adaptations medieval people made
b. Provide a visual for each adaptation (print out or
drawing)
c. Provide a short statement about what each adaptation is
or does.
5. Layout your poster in an organized and visually appealing
fashion.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 8 – The Prophet Muhammad
Eng – Social Studies
Muhammad’s Challenges
Due Date____________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete ONE of the following
assignments. As always, please write your name, class period, row
and seat and date on the upper right hand corner.
Personality Profile – Your assignment is to do the following:
1. List all the challenges and adversity Muhammad faced in his
life.
2. Create a list of at least three other people who have had to
overcome great difficulties to succeed.
3. Brainstorm qualities and attributes needed by people to face
continual adversity.
a. Select the top three attributes and explain why they are
necessary to succeed when facing difficulties.
Brick Wall- Your assignment is to do the following:
1. List all the challenges and adversity Muhammad faced in his
life in chronological order.
2. Write a paragraph response to this question: “If you were in
the middle of pursuing your dreams what things do you think
might stop you from continuing?” Explain your answer
Ranking Challenges – Your assignment is to do the following:
1. List all the challenges and adversity Muhammad faced in his
life
2. Identify and write down the top three challenges Muhammad
faced. Write an explanation of why you selected these
challenges as the most difficult to overcome.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 9 –The Teachings of Islam
Eng – Social Studies
ISLAMIC PRINCIPLES
Instructions: You will be assigned to a group to work on one of the
major principles of the Islamic faith:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
The Qur’an and the Sunnah
Shahadah – profession of faith
Salat – daily ritual prayer
Zakat – charity
Siyam – fasting
Hajj – pilgrimage
Jihad - struggles
Shari’ah – Islamic law
Group members read the appropriate section of chapter 9 and
complete the reading notes for that section. Your group should
then prepare a presentation to the rest of the class on the principle.
Your presentation may take the form of ONE of the following:
Illustrated Guide -Visual/ Spatial - Your group will create an
illustrated step by step guide on what the principle is and how to
follow it. Group members will present their guide to the class.
Radio Interview - Verbal/ Linguistic – Your group will create a
radio interview with a practicing Muslim explaining the principle
and how to follow it. Group members will recite their radio
interview to the class.
Pantomime - Bodily/ Kinesthetic – Your group will create a
pantomime (acting without speaking) of the Islamic principle. A
reader narrates what the principle is and how to follow it while
group member pantomime actions to detail it.
All group members are required to actively participate in the
creation and presentation of the principle. Remember to cover the
contents of your READING NOTES in your presentation.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 10 – Contributions of Muslims to World Civilization
Eng – Social Studies
Muslim Contributions
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: Your assignment is to create a poster of Muslim
contributions to world civilization.
1. CHOOSE the top THREE Muslim contributions from the
ones studied.
2. For each of the Muslim contributions:
a. Provide a visual of the contribution (drawing or print
out).
b. Write a brief description of the achievement and why
the achievement is so important.
c. Organize the poster so it is visually appealing and
legible.
d. Use paper no larger than 8 ½” by 11”.
e. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on
the back of the poster.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 11 – From the Crusades to New Muslim Empires
Eng – Social Studies
CRUSADER “RAFT”
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete ONE of the following
RAFT assignments. A RAFT is a writing project where you take
on a ROLE to write for a certain AUDIENCE. You will use a
particular FORMAT and write about a specific TOPIC.
Assignment One – You will assume the role of Salah-al-Din, the
Muslim leader, and write a speech to other Arab generals about
why the Christians prisoners taken in Jerusalem should not be
slaughtered.
R – Salah-al-Din
A – Other Arabic Generals
F - Speech
T – Argue and justify why the Christian prisoners should not be
slaughtered
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Be sure to address the following:
a. The fact that crusaders slaughtered all the Muslims in
Jerusalem when they conquered it.
b. What Muslim teachings would require
c. How the world would perceive this gesture.
3. The speech should be at least three paragraphs in length.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Assignment Two – You will assume the role of a Noble/ Knight
and write a letter to a fellow Noble/ Knight explaining why you are
going on the crusades.
R – Noble/ Knight
A – Fellow Noble/Knight
F - Letter
T – Explain why you are going on the crusade
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Be sure to address the following:
a. What you hope to accomplish for yourself and others
b. Differentiate what opportunity exists back home from
what’s available on the crusade.
3. The letter should be at least three paragraphs in length.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Assignment Three – You are to assume the role of a news reporter
and make a special report to warn a Jewish town of the arrival of
the crusaders.
R – News Reporter
A – Jewish Town
F – Special Report
T – Warning of Crusaders approaching
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Be sure to address the following:
a. Who the crusaders are
b. Why the crusaders are a threat to the Jewish town
c. What to do to save yourself if you live in that town.
3. The special report should be three paragraphs in length.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 12 – Early Societies in West Africa
Eng – Social Studies
GROWTH OF WEST AFRICAN KINGDOMS
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You may CHOOSE ONE of the following
assignments to complete.
Children’s Book - Visual/ Spatial – Your assignment is to create
an illustrated children’s book to show the development of West
African kingdoms.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
cover page of the book.
2. Write the book for a third grader – reading level and
appropriate content.
3. Create a cover page for the book – title and illustration.
4. Illustrate the book.
5. Make the book colorful.
6. Be sure to cover:
a. Family based communities
b. Villages
c. Cities
d. Kingdoms.
7. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Storytelling -Verbal/ Linguistic– Your assignment is to write and
perform an oral account of how West African kingdoms arose.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner of the story.
2. Write the story from the point of view of an elderly person
who witnessed the growth.
3. Be sure to cover:
a. Family based communities
b. Villages
c. Cities
d. Kingdoms.
4. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
5. Be prepared to recite your story with a little dramatic flare!
Archaeological Dig Site - Bodily/ Kinesthetic –Your assignment is
to create four layers of strata and decide what artifacts to place in
each layer of strata to show how West African kingdoms arose.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
back of the poster board.
2. Divide the poster board equally four times lengthwise.
3. Each division represents a “strata” or layer of dirt.
4. The deepest to the highest layers of dirt represent where your
would find:
a. Family based communities
b. Villages
c. Cities
d. Kingdoms.
5. Decide what artifacts you might find in each layer WHICH
would point to what STAGE OF KINGDOM
DEVELOPMENT the people were in (so for example is it a
village or a city?!)
a. Collect or create the “artifacts” you need.
b. Mount your artifacts on the poster board.
c. Write an explanation of why you put certain artifacts in
certain levels of Strata on a separate sheet of paper.
Attach that explanation to your poster board.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 13 – Ghana: A West African Trading Empire
Eng – Social Studies
GOLD – SALT TRADE
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete one of the following
assignments.
TV Interview - Interpersonal/ Social – Your assignment is to
conduct TV interviews with the people involved in the Gold/ Salt
trade.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Write dialogues between the reporter and the following:
a. Arab trader
b. Salt miner
c. King of Ghana
d. Wangaran gold miner
3. Be sure to explain how each party benefits, or faces
hardships (if any), from the gold/ salt trade.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
5. Type your interview and use 16 point font.
Poster - Visual/ Spatial – Your assignment is to create a poster
explaining how everyone benefits from the gold/ salt trade.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
back of the poster.
2. The purpose of the poster is to show the benefits and
hardships (if any) for each of the people involved in the
gold/salt trade.
a. Arab trader
b. Salt miner
c. King of Ghana
d. Wangaran gold miner
3. For each person:
a. Provide a colorful image of the person and label the
person.
b. Around each person’s image, state the benefits and
hardships (if any) of this person and attach images to
show the benefit.
4. Organize your poster and make it visually appealing.
Story - Verbal/ Linguistic– Your assignment is to write a short
story from the perspective of a camel in one of the trading caravans
of the gold/salt trade.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Use the following title “A Camel’s Tale”
3. Be sure to address the following in the story:
a. The benefits and hardships (if any) for:
i. Arab trader
ii. Salt miner
iii. King of Ghana
iv. Wangaran gold miner
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
5. Type your story and use 16 point font.
6. Limit the story to no more than three typed pages.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 14 – The Influence of Islam on West Africa
Eng – Social Studies
ISLAM IN WEST AFRICA – RAFT
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete ONE of the following
RAFT assignments. A RAFT is a writing project where you take
on a ROLE to write for a certain AUDIENCE. You will use a
particular FORMAT and write about a specific TOPIC.
Assignment One – Your assignment is to assume the role of an
Arab Trader. You will be writing a travel journal comparing and
contrasting Islam in West Africa to the Middle East. You will also
assess whether those differences make a difference. You are
writing to report to the Sultan, your country’s leader.
R- Arab Trader
A- Sultan
F- Travel Journal
T- Compare and contrast Islam in West Africa and the Middle
East. Assess whether the differences matter.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Write a travel journal about your visit to West Africa
a. Date each entry
b. Compare and contrast an aspect of Islam’s influence in
West Africa. Also, assess whether the differences in
West Africa matter in Islamic beliefs.
c. Discuss at least five different topics in your entries.
3. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
4. Type your travel journal and use 16 point font.
5. Have at least five paragraphs (Each paragraph contains one
entry about one topic).
Assignment Two – Your assignment is to assume the role of an
Arab Trader. You will be writing a travel journal comparing and
contrasting Islam in West Africa to the Middle East. You are
writing to report to the Sultan, your country’s leader.
R- Arab Trader
A- Sultan
F- Travel Journal
T- Compare and contrast Islam in West Africa and the Middle
East.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Write a travel journal about your visit to West Africa
a. Date each entry
b. Compare and contrast an aspect of Islam’s influence in
West Africa
c. Discuss at least five different topics in your entries.
3. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
4. Type your travel journal and use 16 point font.
5. Have at least five paragraphs (Each paragraph contains one
entry about one topic).
Assignment Three – Your assignment is to assume the role of an
Arab Trader. You will be writing a travel journal providing
evidence that Islam has spread to West Africa from the Middle
East. You are writing to report to the Sultan, your country’s
leader.
R- Arab Trader
A- Sultan
F- Travel Journal
T- Provide evidence that Islam has spread to West Africa from the
Middle East.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Write a travel journal about your visit to West Africa
a. Date each entry.
b. Provide evidence that Islam has spread to West Africa
from the Middle East.
c. Discuss at least five different topics in your entries.
3. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
4. Type your travel journal and use 16 point font.
5. Have at least five paragraphs (Each paragraph contains one
entry about one topic).
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 15 – The Cultural Legacy of West Africa
Eng – Social Studies
WEST AFRICAN CULTURAL LEGACY
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: Choose one assignment from each of the three
columns to complete (total of thee assignments). Please write your
name, class period, row and seat and date where possible.
Oral and Written
Traditions
Oral Genealogies –
write and memorize
a history of your
family going back at
least to the great –
grandparents day
Folktale – write a
trickster tale (where
one fools another)
using animals as
characters
Music
Call and Response
Song – write a call
and response song
celebrating
an
important occasion
in U.S. history.
Instrument
Comparison – mount
visuals of the blafon,
ngoni and kora and
modern instruments
which are similar in
design on a sheet of
paper.
Label the
instruments
Proverb – write a Dance Creation –
Visual Arts
Sculpture in Clay –
create a sculpture in
the West African
style using (your
own) clay
Mask
–
using
construction paper,
create a mask in the
style
of
West
African masks
Textile
Design
–
new proverb that Create
a
dance
would be useful to which celebrates the
follow in school
end of middle school
(shows
transition
from child to young
adult)
–
BE
PREPARED
TO
PERFORM
Create
a
textile
design pattern in the
style of Kente Cloth
– earth tone colors,
rectangular design,
etc. (You may use
construction paper)
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Eng – Social Studies
Map Questions
1. Locate the Great Wall of China on Map One. From what
direction did you think the Chinese were defending?
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2. What city is located by coordinate 30 North and 90 East?
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3. Approximately how far across (East to West) is China?
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4. Why do you think few people live in the area bordering
Nepal, Bhutan and India?
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5. What do you think “double-crop rice” refers to?
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6. Compare maps four and five. What general rule can you
make about the relationship between agriculture and
population density?
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7. Why is the Tibetan Plateau practically uninhabited?
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8. What do you think would have to happen before people settle
the Tibetan Plateau?
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9. The Koreas and Japan are relatively close neighbors. How
do you think China and these countries might influence each
other?
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10.
Examine Map One and Map Two. There is a man
made canal connecting the Huang He and the Chang Jiang
rivers. Why do you think the Chinese connected these two
rivers?
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11.
Why would it be difficult to build a series of roads or
railroad lines to connect all of China?
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12.
Why are the vast majority of cities located near bodies
of water?
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13.
How would the food and clothing differ from Harbin to
Hong Kong?
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14.
How would the food and clothing differ from Kunming
to Shanghai?
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15.
With such a large country, how do you think China’s
leaders managed to control such a large area without modern
communication?
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Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 16 – The Political Development of Imperial China
Eng – Social Studies
GOVERNMENT OF IMPERIAL CHINA
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions - You may choose which ROLE you want to assume
to complete the following RAFT assignments. A RAFT is a
writing project where you take on a ROLE to write for a certain
AUDIENCE. You will use a particular FORMAT and write about
a specific TOPIC.
For this RAFT you may assume the ROLE of a scholar, aristocrat
or foreigner. You are writing a formal letter (FORMAT) to the
Emperor of China (AUDIENCE) asking for a job in China’s
government and stating your qualifications (TOPIC).
R - Scholar, Aristocrat or Foreigner
A- Emperor of China
F- Formal Letter
T-Job Position and Qualifications
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Choose and write your letter from the point of view of a
Scholar, Aristocrat or Foreigner
3. Explain in your letter:
a. The government position you want to fill
b. At least three reasons why you would be the best
candidate for the job
4. Type your letter and use 16 point font.
5. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 17 - China Develops a New Economy
Eng – Social Studies
Economy Activities – corresponding to readings
Visual/ Spatial
17.2 – Storyboard
17.3 – Web Chart
17.4 – Urbanization
Auditory
17.2 – Museum Guide
17.3 – Radio Commercial
17.4 – Conversations
Body/ Kinesthetic
17.2 - Act out
17.3 – Board game
17.4 - Collage
WRITE UP OF ASSIGNMENT ON SCHOOL COMPUTER
Name_______________________
Class Period_______________________
Mr. Eng – Social Studies
Chapter 17 – “China Develops a New
Economy”
For our study of the development of China’s economy during
the Song dynasty, you will be assigned to work on various
assignments. Although the assignments are different, everyone’s
goal is to discover the answers to the following essential questions:
Essential Questions – Chapter 17
1. What factors led to the growth of the Chinese economy
during the Song dynasty?
2. What changes occurred in Chinese society as a result of the
growth in China’s economy?
Assignments
You will be given a test that helps determine what type of
learning style you favor most. For our purposes here, you will be
assigned assignments best suited for: visual (by sight) learners,
auditory (by sound) learners or kinesthetic (by touch) learners.
Visual Learners
Chapter 17.2 Changes in Agriculture
Story Board
___ 1. Divide a piece of computer paper into eight separate boxes.
___ 2. Write your name and class period on the back of the paper.
___ 3. Read 17.2 and identify all the changes that occurred in Chinese agriculture.
___ 4. Imagine you are describing the changes in agriculture as a story.
___ 5. Use six of the boxes to draw pictures of each of the changes occurring and write a
direct and simple caption for each. Time permitting you may color your drawings.
___6. Use two of the boxes to draw pictures of results of the agricultural changes.
Chapter 17.3 The Growth of Trade and Commerce
Web Chart
___1. On a piece of computer paper write ‘TRADE AND COMMERCE” in the center.
___2. Draw four boxes around the center box and connect these boxes with the center
box using a single spoke.
___3. Write your name and class period on the upper right hand corner of the paper.
___4. Read 17.3 and identify four reasons why there was a growth of trade and
commerce in China during the Song dynasty. Write each reason in one of the four boxes.
___5. Brainstorm at least three things that occurred as a result of each of the reasons for
the growth in trade and commerce. Create additional boxes, fill in your responses and
attach them with a line to the appropriate reason.
___6. Draw a box in the center and on the back of the paper and write “AS A RESULT
OF THE GROWTH IN TRADE AND COMMERCE”
___7. Draw three additional boxes around the center box and fill in three things that
occurred as a result of the growth in trade and commerce.
Chapter 17.4 Urbanization
Illustrate
___1. Read 17.4 and record a list of the many things you might see in a city in China
during the Song dynasty.
___2. Write your name and class period on the top right hand corner of the paper.
___3. Divide up your paper into six parts by either folding the paper or drawing equal
sized boxes.
___4. Illustrate (draw) at least six scenes of life in a Chinese city during the Song dynasty
and color the same.
Auditory Learners
Chapter 17.2 Changes in Agriculture
Museum Guide
___1. Read 17.2 and list as many reasons as possible as to why there was an increase in
the production of agricultural products.
___2. Select four of the reasons for the increase in agricultural production.
___3. Imagine that there is a museum exhibiting the reasons for the growth in agricultural
production during the Song dynasty. There is one exhibit for each of the four reasons
you chose.
___4. Imagine that you are recording a self guided tour recording for tourists.
___5. Write out (and/or record) your tour for each of the four exhibits: (1)explain what is
shown; and (2) explain why it contributed to increased agricultural production. Also,
after discussing your four exhibits, explain how this farming boom affected Chinese
society.
___6. Practice reciting your tour to see if it makes sense and to proof read your writing.
Chapter 17.3 The Growth of Trade and Commerce
Radio Commercial
___1. Read 17.3 and list the factors that led to a growth of trade and commerce in China.
___2. Imagine that you are a director of a Radio ad agency and need to make a
commercial to encourage a wealthy business owner to move his business to China during
the Song dynasty.
___3. The commercial should highlight the factors that led to the growth of trade and
commerce.
___4. The commercial should be “fun” and may include sound effects to dramatize a
point.
___5. The commercial should be written as a script (and/or recorded).
Chapter 17.4 Urbanization
Conversations
___1. Read 17.4 and list as many characteristics of city life in the Song dynasty as you
can.
___2. Pretend that there are two farmers who have ventured into the city to sell their
crops and to visit the sites.
___3. Write out (and/or record) a dialogue conversation between the two farmers about
what they experience and see in the city.
___4. Have the farmers experience or see at least six characteristics of city life in the
Song dynasty.
Kinesthetic Learners
Chapter 17.2 Changes in Agriculture
Act out the changes in Rice Production
___1. Read 17.2 and list as many reasons as possible as to why there was an increase in
the production of agricultural products.
___2. Select four of the reasons for the increase in agricultural production.
___3. Prepare an act out (draft a script and practice it) to show how each of the four
reasons you selected led to a boom in farming.
___4. Make sure the act out “demonstrates” why the reasons contributed to farming boom
and does not just state it.
___5. Props are not necessary. In fact it would be better to not use props and instead
pantomime what you’re showing and use the dialogue to highlight your point.
Chapter 17.3 The Growth of Trade and Commerce
Game
___1. Read 17.3 and list the factors that led to a growth of trade and commerce in China.
___2. Design a board game with the following objective: To move your luxury goods
from your manufacturing facility in a remote part of China to your customer located in a
large city by a river.
___3. The game should be between two to four players.
___4. The game should include all the factors that led to a growth of trade and commerce
in China.
___5. Each player should have an equal opportunity to win the game.
Chapter 17.4 Urbanization
Make a collage of signs for the places found in the city
___1. Read 17.4 and list as many characteristics of city life in the Song dynasty as you
can.
___2. Brainstorm a list of stores, shops, businesses, government offices, etc., that you
would expect to find in a Chinese city during the Song dynasty.
___3. Create signs (no larger than 2” by 11 ½”) for at least ten of these places.
___4. Each sign should include enough information to identify what the place is.
___5. Each sign should include a recognizable symbol of what the business stands for.
___6. Place the signs on a single sheet of construction paper in a collage fashion.
___7. Make sure the words and symbols on the signs are visible.
Teacher Notes
Chapter 17.2 Changes in Agriculture
1. Movement of farmers to the fertile basin of the Chang Jiang
river in southern China
2. New rice from southeast Asia matures in two months and not
five
3. New farming techniques and tools
a. Improved plow and harrow
b. Fertilizer use
c. Chain pump for irrigation
d. Terrace farming
*More food = bigger population and more time to make other
things, wealthy landowners could purchase luxury goods
Chapter 17.3 The Growth of Trade and Commerce
1. Wealthy landowners eager to buy luxuries – increased trade
and production of luxury goods
2. Water transportation – faster Barge moves 45 miles per day
vs. 25 miles for oxcart
3. Navigation improvements – charts, diagrams and magnetic
compass
4. Increase in currency – readily available paper money
*Increased trade and commerce = merchant class growth, higher
standard of living, and urbanization
Chapter 17.4 Urbanization
1. Growth of commerce encouraged people to move into cities
a. Became merchants
b. Preferred shops and social life of the city
2. Landowners, merchants, moneylenders, visiting peasants,
entertainers, theaters, restaurants, wine shops and teahouses,
public works employees
*Urbanization – increased job opportunities and stimulated culture
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 18 – Chinese Discoveries and Inventions
Eng – Social Studies
TOP CHINESE INVENTIONS AND DISCOVERIES
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete one of the following
assignments.
1. Please write your name, class period, row and seat and date
on the upper right hand corner.
2. Please type your assignments in 16 point font.
3. Use paragraphs.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Assignment One – Select your top four Chinese inventions and
discoveries. Explain how each invention impacts the world in
some significant way. Also, hypothesize how such inventions will
be used (or modified for use) in the future.
Assignment Two– Select your top four Chinese inventions and
discoveries. Describe each invention and explain how each
invention impacts the world in some significant way.
Assignment Three – Select your top four Chinese inventions and
discoveries. Describe each invention and give an example of how
each invention is used today.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 19 – China’s Contact with the Outside World
Eng – Social Studies
1. What are some of the benefits to China of keeping an open
door policy?
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2. What are some of the negatives to China of keeping an open
door policy?
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3. Do you think the United States should keep an open door or
closed door policy with the outside world?
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Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 19 – China’s Contact with the Outside World
Eng – Social Studies
FOREIGN CONTACT WITH CHINA
Due Date _____________________________________________
Instructions – You will be asked to complete one of the following
RAFT assignments. A RAFT is a writing project where you take
on a ROLE to write for a certain AUDIENCE. You will use a
particular FORMAT and write about a specific TOPIC.
Assignment One – You will assume the ROLE of Emperor. You
are to write a speech (FORMAT) to the people of China
(AUDIENCE) explaining why you’ve chosen a partially open door
policy (TOPIC).
R- Emperor
A- People of China
F- Speech
T- Explanation of why you’re choosing a partially open door
policy for China
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Your speech should cover the following topics:
a. The benefits and negatives of an open door policy
b. The benefits and negatives of a closed door policy
c. Why you are choosing a policy in – between.
3. Type your speech and use 16 point font.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Assignment Two – You will assume the ROLE of a government
official. You will be making a T- chart presentation (FORMAT) to
the Minister of Trade (AUDIENCE) on whether to follow an open
or closed door policy (TOPIC).
R- Government Official
A- Minister of Trade
F- T-Chart Presentation
T- Presentation of the benefits of an open door policy and a closed
door policy and which one you’d recommend.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Create a T-Chart that compares:
a. The benefits of an open door policy
b. The benefits of a closed door policy.
3. Following the T-chart, write a paragraph explaining which
policy you would recommend.
4. Type your T-chart and recommendation and use 16 point
font.
5. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Assignment Three – You will assume the ROLE of a foreign
diplomat. You will create a poster (FORMAT) of the benefits of
an open door policy for China (TOPIC). Your poster will be used
for a presentation to China’s Minister of Trade.
R- Foreign Diplomat
A- China’s Minister of Trade
F-Poster with visuals
T-The benefits of an open door policy with foreign countries
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
back of the poster.
2. Create a poster which highlights at least four benefits of an
open door policy to China.
a. Each benefit must be visually represented
b. Each benefit must have a written explanation of why it
is so beneficial.
3. Your poster should be visually appealing and colorful.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 20 - The Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan
Eng – Social Studies
CULTURAL DIFFUSION
Due Date _____________________________________________
Instructions: You may choose ONE of the following three
assignments to complete.
Collage - Visual/ Spatial – You will create a collage of five to ten
items culturally diffused from a single country.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on
the upper right hand corner.
2. Select a country and brainstorm five to ten items that our
society has assimilated from that country.
3. Find visuals for those five to ten items and mount them on
the paper and label each.
4. On the rear of the collage, write a summary of which
country you selected and what items you found from that
country assimilated into our own.
Chart - Logical Mathematical – You will create and complete a
three column chart of items culturally diffused from a single
country.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on
the upper right hand corner.
2. Select a country and brainstorm five to ten items that our
society has assimilated from that country.
3. Fill in the chart as follows:
a. First Column – Name the item assimilated
b. Second Column – Provide a visual for that item
c. Third Column –Describe the item and note any
changes made after assimilation
Conversation - Verbal/ Linguistic – Interpersonal / Social – You
will write a conversation between two friends browsing and
shopping and identify culturally diffused items from a single
country.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Select a country and brainstorm five to ten items that our
society has assimilated from that country.
3. Write a conversation between two friends browsing and
shopping. The conversation must include:
a. The identification of the five to ten items
b. Enough information for the reader to know what the
item is (a good description)
c. The country from which the items came.
4. Please type your conversation in 16 point font.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 21 – Heian-kyo: The Heart of Japan’s Golden Age
Eng – Social Studies
JAPANESE NOBLE SOCIETY
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: Your assignment is to create an illustrated
guidebook of Japanese Noble Society for its newest members.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
front cover of the guidebook.
2. CHOOSE FOUR of the eight topics about Japanese Noble
society to write about. The topics are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Courting rituals
Fujiwara Michinaga
Ranks of Aristocracy
Woman’s Beauty
Japanese Art
Calligraphy
Treatment of the Poor
Recreation
3. As a guidebook, your goal is to “educate” someone new to
Japanese nobility about what to do and how to act.
4. Illustrate your guidebook with colorful drawings.
5. Type the written portions using 16 point font.
6. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 22 – The Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan
Eng – Social Studies
SAMURAI TRAINING AND BELIEFS
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete ONE of the following
assignments. All assignments require knowledge of Samurai
training and beliefs so review chapter 22 BEFORE you complete
the assignment. Also, all assignments are written responses so:
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Type your response using 16 point font.
3. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Assignment One - Explain why Samurai training and beliefs may
have contributed to the success of Japanese businesses.
Assignment Two – Explain why Samurai training and beliefs led
Japanese Kamikaze pilots to sacrifice their lives by flying their
planes into enemy American ships during World War II.
Assignment Three – Identify and explain what aspects of Samurai
training and beliefs would be useful to a modern day warrior.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 23 – The Maya
Eng – Social Studies
MAYAN AGRICULTURE
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete one of the following
assignments.
Assignment One - Visual – Study photographs of the following
environments: mountainous region, swamps and forested
lowlands.
Answer the following question: If farmers require certain
conditions (relatively flat land, proper irrigation and drainage, and
sunlight) to grow crops, how can one modify the land to grow
crops in each of the three environments?
Assignment Two -Verbal – Read the descriptions of mountainous
regions, swamps and forest lowlands.
Mountainous Region – A mountainous region is characterized by
steep grades in the land – a very severe slope. Rain runs off the
mountain and does not collect on its slopes. Vegetation grows on
mountains. Sunlight may have difficulty reaching the slopes of a
mountain if it is heavily forested. Otherwise, sunlight and rain
have ample opportunity to reach the slope of a mountain.
Swamps – A swamp is a large area covered continually by low
lying surface water. Where the water is not on the surface, the
land is probably saturated with water and therefore quite muddy.
Plant life which thrives on heavy water supplies will thrive here.
Animal and insect life is abundant. Trees may cover parts of the
swamp area but other areas may still receive ample sunlight.
Forest lowlands – Forest lowland is covered by trees. Sunlight has
difficulty reaching the land as the tree canopy prevents this.
Moreover, the tree roots drain most of the nutrients from the soil.
It does, however, rain and the water is amply soaked up by the
trees.
Answer the following question: If farmers require certain
conditions (relatively flat land, proper irrigation and drainage, and
sunlight) to grow crops, how can one modify the land to grow
crops in each of the three environments?
Assignment Three - Kinesthetic – Study the small models of
mountainous regions, swamps and forest lowlands.
Answer the following question: If farmers require certain
conditions (relatively flat land, proper irrigation and drainage, and
sunlight) to grow crops, how can one modify the land to grow
crops in each of the three environments?
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 24 – The Aztecs
Eng – Social Studies
AZTEC SOCIETY
Instructions – You will be assigned a question to answer about the
following images:
24B – The Legend of the Founding of Tenochtitlan
24C – the City of Tenochtitlan
24 D- Aztec Warfare
Question One – Deduce something about Aztec society based on
the image – but that is not shown in the image.
Question Two – What do the details show you about Aztec
society?
Question Three – What details do you see in each image?
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 25 – Daily Life in Tenochtitlan
Eng – Social Studies
AZTEC DAILY LIFE
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be assigned a partner or small group to
research a topic of Aztec daily life. You are further responsible for
making a presentation (Poster, skit, conversation – your group
decides) to the class on the topic which includes:
1. Five points about the topic
2. A visual depicting the topic.
3. A comparison of the way our society would approach the
topic.
The topics are:
Marriage
Food
Religious Practices
Family Life
Markets
Recreation
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 26 – The Incas
Eng – Social Studies
QUIPU
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete one of the following
assignments.
Blueprint Schematics - Visual/ Spatial – Your assignment is to
create a blueprint schematic (technical drawing) for a memory
device capable of storing four numbers that are at least five digits
long.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Your design will be limited to the following materials:
leather straps, sea shells, rocks and goat stomachs.
3. Divide your paper in half.
4. Draw the top view of the device on one half.
5. Draw the side view of the device on the other half.
6. Write a short description of how your device works on the
back.
Memory Model - Body/ Kinesthetic – Your assignment is to create
a model of a memory device capable of storing four numbers that
are at least five digits long.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on an
obvious spot of the device.
2. You may use the following material to construct your device:
rags, belts, buttons, fabric, and other household items.
3. The device must be small enough to be carried comfortably.
4. Attach a short description of how the memory device works.
Detailed Description - Verbal/ Linguistic – Your assignment is to
write a detailed description of your memory device (capable of
storing four numbers that are at least five digits long) and how it
works.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. You may “construct” your memory device from the
following materials: leather straps, sea shells, rocks and goat
stomachs.
3. You must provide a DETAILED description of your memory
device and explain how it works.
NO MEMORY DEVICE MAY USE ARABIC NUMERALS
OR ROMAN NUMERALS IN THEIR DESIGN
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 27 – Achievements of the Maya, Aztecs, and Incas
Eng – Social Studies
ACHIEVEMENT
Instructions: This is a two part assignment.
1. You will be assigned to read one of three sections related to the
Mayan, Aztec or Incan cultural achievements.
Mayan – 27.2
Aztecs – 27.3
Incas – 27.4
You should take detailed notes on the achievements of each of
these civilizations. You are now an expert of achievements for that
culture.
2. Groups will be formed containing experts of each culture. Each
group will analyze artifacts (placards) to determine which culture it
comes from and justify their conclusion. All group members will
complete the attached chart. If your group cannot agree on the
cultural origin of the artifact – each member should note their
belief of where it came from.
Artifact Placard
Culture of Origin
Justification
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 28 – The Renaissance Begins
Eng – Social Studies
RENAISSANCE ORIGINS
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be assigned a question for each of the
images to write responses to.
28D The Growth of Trade and Commerce
♥ What items do you see in this image?
______________________________________________________
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♦ How might you classify the items being sold in the shop?
______________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________
♣ What kind of generalizations may we make about the European
merchant class during the Renaissance?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
28E The Influence of Italian City-States
♥ Describe the geographic and man made features seen in this
painting?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
♦ What is the relationship between the canals running through the
city and its wealth?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
♣ What data could you compile from the painting to defend the
proposition that this is a wealthy city?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
28F – The Growth of Humanism
♥ What objects do you see in this picture are similar to Greek or
Roman art and architecture?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
♦ How do the numerous books strewn throughout this paining
reflect Renaissance ideals?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
♣ What additional objects might be placed in this room to reflect
Renaissance ideals?
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 29 – Florence the Cradle of the Renaissance
Eng-Social Studies
SITES OF FLORENCE
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You may CHOOSE ONE of the following projects to
complete.
Letter - Verbal/ Linguistic – Your assignment is to write a letter to
a friend about your visit to Florence during the Renaissance.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Type your letter in 16 point font.
3. Discuss at least six Renaissance achievements in your letter.
a. Describe each achievement
b. Explain why each achievement is so important
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Pop Up Book - Visual/ Spatial – Your assignment is to create a
pop up book of six Renaissance achievements.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner of the cover page.
2. Create pop ups for six Renaissance achievements.
3. Identify the achievements and describe their importance.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Recorded Walking Tour -Interpersonal – Your assignment is to
write a script for a self guided walking tour of at least six
Renaissance achievements. You may also record your walking
tour on audio media.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner of the script.
2. Type your script in 16 point font.
3. Discuss at least six Renaissance achievements in your script.
a. Describe each achievement
b. Explain why each achievement is so important.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 30 – Leading Figures of the Renaissance
Eng – Social Studies
RENAISSANCE FIGURES
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You may CHOOSE ONE of the following
Renaissance figures to conduct independent research on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Michelangelo
Titan
Albrecht Durer
Nicholas Copernicus
Andreus Vesalius
Queen Isabella I
Queen Elizabeth I
You also may choose HOW you’re going to demonstrate what
you’ve learned about this person. At a minimum you should show:
Date of Birth
Personality and Training
Talents and Achievements
Three images or graphics of the figures’ achievements
To assist in your research, complete the Independent Investigation
Contract attached here.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 31 – The Reformation Begins
Eng – Social Studies
MARTIN LUTHER
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be asked to complete one of the following
assignments:
Poster - Visual – Your assignment is to create a poster detailing
Luther’s objections to the practices of the Catholic Church.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
back of the poster.
2. Provide visuals for at least four of Luther’s objections.
3. Write a brief statement explaining what Luther’s four
objections are.
4. Make the poster visually appealing and colorful.
Speech - Auditory – Your assignment is to write a speech for
Luther objecting to the practices of the Catholic Church.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Type your speech in 16 point font.
3. Identify and discuss at least four objections in your speech.
4. Use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.
Skit - Kinesthetic – Your assignment is to prepare a skit detailing
at least four of Luther’s objection to the Catholic Church. You
may work with no more than two other students to complete this
assignment.
1. Write your name, class period, row and seat and date on the
upper right hand corner.
2. Write a script which identifies and explains at least four of
Luther’s objections to the Catholic Church.
3. Write a SHORT prop list.
4. Be ready to perform your skit.
Name___________________
Class Period___________________
Row and Seat Number___________________
Date___________________
Ch 32 – The Spread and Impact of the Reformation
Eng – Social Studies
PROTESTANT SECTS
Due Date______________________________________________
Instructions: You will be assigned to a group to take notes
regarding one of three Protestant sects – Lutheranism (32.2),
Calvinism (32.3) and Anglicanism (32.4). Groups will be
changed so that each Protestant sect is represented. You will
complete the following chart:
Lutheranism
Origins of the
Religion
Beliefs about
Sin and
Calvinism
Anglicanism
Salvation
Beliefs about
the Ultimate
Source of
Authority
Rituals and
Worship
Community
Life