Unit 1
1. Mesoamerican cultures-PowerPoint
Please download the PPT below and take notes. Only write what is highlighted in red on the PPT.
Mesoamerican cultures PPT
2. Aztec Massacre PBS video guide **INFORMAL GRADE**
Using the video guide below, watch "Aztec Massacre" from PBS. A documentary that highlights the Aztec culture (particularly their religion and practice of human sacrifice) and their interaction with the Spanish Conquistadors.
Aztec Massacre Video Link (may have trouble with this link in Firefox-best if used with Google Chrome)
Aztec Massacre Video Guide (required questions: 2, 4-5, 7-8, 12, 15:: All other questions answered correctly act as extra credit)
3. Native Americans Tribes Notes:
Using the notes below, copy the information for each tribe into the graphic organizer.
Native American Tribes Notes (ppt)
Native American Tribes Notes Handout
4. Native American Stories **INFORMAL GRADE**
Pick ONE of the following tribes and read the story associated with that tribe. Afterwards, answer the questions on the handout. As you read, pay special attention to how each tribe exhibits their culture through the story.
Native American Stories Guided Questions
Seminole: http://www.ilhawaii.net/~stony/lore76.html
Pawnee: http://www.indians.org/welker/sacrbund.htm
Hopi: http://www.indians.org/welker/howthegr.htm
Nez Perce: http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/CoyoteCreatesHumanBeings-NezPerce.html
Kwakiutl: http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/The-First-Totem-Pole-Kwakiutl.html
Inuit: http://www.indians.org/welker/heavycol.htm
5. Native American Story Creation **FORMAL GRADE**
Please download and read the instructions for the Native American Story Creation. The rubric is also included.
Story Creation Instructions & Rubric
6. Voyages of Discovery Notes (completed 9/29 and 9/30)
Use the following powerpoint to fill in the notes titled "Voyages of Discovery"
Voyages of Discovery PPT
Voyages of Discovery Notes Sheet
7. Voyages of Discovery Choice Board **FORMAL GRADE** (started 9/29 and 9/30-finished in class on 10/1 and 10/2)
*Instructions are also included on the Voyages of Discovery PPT above
Choose any THREE (3) activities from the choice board. Use your notes on the Voyages of Discovery and your imagination to complete the activities. All 3 activities together count as a formal grade.
Voyages of Discovery Choice Board
8. Colombian Exchange Notes (completed 10/1 and 10/2)
Using the PPT below, fill in the information on the back of the Voyages of Discovery Notes sheet.
Colombian Exchange PPT
9. Invasive Species Articles (modern-day Colombian Exchange) **INFORMAL GRADE** (completed 10/1 and 10/2)
Read each of the articles below and answer the set of questions for each one. As you read, make sure to recognize the positive and negative aspects of invasive species and the modern-day Colombian Exchange.
*NOTE: DO NOT answer the questions attached to the article PDF. ONLY ANSWER the questions from the notes sheet listed below.
Invasive Species Article #1
Invasive Species Article #2
Invasive Species Article #3
Invasive Species Article Questions
10. Slavery Information Packet #1 **FORMAL GRADE**
Read the information on the origins of the slave trade and answer the questions in the article. You do not have to print it out, but can answer the questions on a separate sheet. Make sure to answer correctly because our next test will include information from this packet.
Slavery Packet #1
11. Slavery Information Packet #2 **FORMAL GRADE**
Read the information on the origins of the slave trade and answer the questions in the article. You do not have to print it out, but can answer the questions on a separate sheet. Make sure to answer correctly because our next test will include information from this packet.
Slavery Packet #2
12. Slave Trade Graph **INFORMAL GRADE**
Please follow the instructions on the following sheet and answer the questions regarding the rise and decline of the global slave trade.
Rise and Decline of the Slave Trade Sheet
13. Study Guide-Exploration Test
Please download the following document and answer the questions to help you prepare for the Exploration Test on either Monday 10.19 (A day) or Tuesday 10.20 (B day)
Exploration Test Study Guide
Please download the PPT below and take notes. Only write what is highlighted in red on the PPT.
Mesoamerican cultures PPT
2. Aztec Massacre PBS video guide **INFORMAL GRADE**
Using the video guide below, watch "Aztec Massacre" from PBS. A documentary that highlights the Aztec culture (particularly their religion and practice of human sacrifice) and their interaction with the Spanish Conquistadors.
Aztec Massacre Video Link (may have trouble with this link in Firefox-best if used with Google Chrome)
Aztec Massacre Video Guide (required questions: 2, 4-5, 7-8, 12, 15:: All other questions answered correctly act as extra credit)
3. Native Americans Tribes Notes:
Using the notes below, copy the information for each tribe into the graphic organizer.
Native American Tribes Notes (ppt)
Native American Tribes Notes Handout
4. Native American Stories **INFORMAL GRADE**
Pick ONE of the following tribes and read the story associated with that tribe. Afterwards, answer the questions on the handout. As you read, pay special attention to how each tribe exhibits their culture through the story.
Native American Stories Guided Questions
Seminole: http://www.ilhawaii.net/~stony/lore76.html
Pawnee: http://www.indians.org/welker/sacrbund.htm
Hopi: http://www.indians.org/welker/howthegr.htm
Nez Perce: http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/CoyoteCreatesHumanBeings-NezPerce.html
Kwakiutl: http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/The-First-Totem-Pole-Kwakiutl.html
Inuit: http://www.indians.org/welker/heavycol.htm
5. Native American Story Creation **FORMAL GRADE**
Please download and read the instructions for the Native American Story Creation. The rubric is also included.
Story Creation Instructions & Rubric
6. Voyages of Discovery Notes (completed 9/29 and 9/30)
Use the following powerpoint to fill in the notes titled "Voyages of Discovery"
Voyages of Discovery PPT
Voyages of Discovery Notes Sheet
7. Voyages of Discovery Choice Board **FORMAL GRADE** (started 9/29 and 9/30-finished in class on 10/1 and 10/2)
*Instructions are also included on the Voyages of Discovery PPT above
Choose any THREE (3) activities from the choice board. Use your notes on the Voyages of Discovery and your imagination to complete the activities. All 3 activities together count as a formal grade.
Voyages of Discovery Choice Board
8. Colombian Exchange Notes (completed 10/1 and 10/2)
Using the PPT below, fill in the information on the back of the Voyages of Discovery Notes sheet.
Colombian Exchange PPT
9. Invasive Species Articles (modern-day Colombian Exchange) **INFORMAL GRADE** (completed 10/1 and 10/2)
Read each of the articles below and answer the set of questions for each one. As you read, make sure to recognize the positive and negative aspects of invasive species and the modern-day Colombian Exchange.
*NOTE: DO NOT answer the questions attached to the article PDF. ONLY ANSWER the questions from the notes sheet listed below.
Invasive Species Article #1
Invasive Species Article #2
Invasive Species Article #3
Invasive Species Article Questions
10. Slavery Information Packet #1 **FORMAL GRADE**
Read the information on the origins of the slave trade and answer the questions in the article. You do not have to print it out, but can answer the questions on a separate sheet. Make sure to answer correctly because our next test will include information from this packet.
Slavery Packet #1
11. Slavery Information Packet #2 **FORMAL GRADE**
Read the information on the origins of the slave trade and answer the questions in the article. You do not have to print it out, but can answer the questions on a separate sheet. Make sure to answer correctly because our next test will include information from this packet.
Slavery Packet #2
12. Slave Trade Graph **INFORMAL GRADE**
Please follow the instructions on the following sheet and answer the questions regarding the rise and decline of the global slave trade.
Rise and Decline of the Slave Trade Sheet
13. Study Guide-Exploration Test
Please download the following document and answer the questions to help you prepare for the Exploration Test on either Monday 10.19 (A day) or Tuesday 10.20 (B day)
Exploration Test Study Guide
Assignments Graded for this Unit
1. Aztec Massacre PBS video guide (Informal Grade)
2. Native American Stories Guided Questions (Informal Grade)
3. Native American Tribes Quiz (Informal Grade)
4. Native American Story Creation **FORMAL GRADE**
5. Voyages of Discovery Choice Board **FORMAL GRADE**
6. Invasive Species Articles Questions (Informal Grade)
7. Slavery Packet #1 **FORMAL GRADE**
8. Slavery Packet #2 **FORMAL GRADE**
9. Slave Trade Graph (Informal Grade)
10. Study Guide-Exploration Test (Informal Grade)
2. Native American Stories Guided Questions (Informal Grade)
3. Native American Tribes Quiz (Informal Grade)
4. Native American Story Creation **FORMAL GRADE**
5. Voyages of Discovery Choice Board **FORMAL GRADE**
6. Invasive Species Articles Questions (Informal Grade)
7. Slavery Packet #1 **FORMAL GRADE**
8. Slavery Packet #2 **FORMAL GRADE**
9. Slave Trade Graph (Informal Grade)
10. Study Guide-Exploration Test (Informal Grade)