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2/20 Examples of Newsela Writes for MLK/Super Bowl
This is a 3. Simply stated, but enough context to show deep understanding. King’s context: -Inspirational -Equality, Segregation, Racism -1960 Super Bowl context: -Entertaining -Persuade you to buy their product -Feb. 4, 2018 I think the usual context of King’s … Continue reading
2/12 Hiroshima sequence map
This is a example of a 8/8 sequence map. Context – WWII, Mid 40s, Germany has surrendered, Japan has not surrendered, America has a secret weapon Beginning Issue – Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941, causing the U.S. to enter … Continue reading
2/15 Human Rights Rubric
The first 15 universal human rights will be due this quarter. This is the rubric: http://blogs.ksbe.edu/pekono/files/2018/02/Human-Rights-Rubric-2018.docx
1/31 Rubric for Sequence maps, Selma map due tomorrow
Students were given a half sheet of paper in class today to submit their sequence maps on “Selma, Lord, Selma”. They had some class time, and could work with other students. It is due Thursday morning. This is a formative … Continue reading
1/8/18 – Welcome to Social Studies, and homework
This homework assignment is due by January 15, but can be submitted earlier. This is a formative (non-graded) assignment. If you run into technical difficulties, let me know so I can help you. Sometimes students run into glitches. The class … Continue reading
10/19 Daoism Notes
Daoism is both a philosophy, and a religion, based upon the teachings of Laozi, who lived from 606 to 503 BCE. The goal of life is to become one with the Dao, or The Way, or The Path. The Dao … Continue reading