Thursday, March 31, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Google Earth Causes of WWII
Today you are going to explore the events and causes that led to the outbreak of WWII. First, click this link and watch the google earth tour. Then click on each event to read more details. Once you have read the events, write down three things you learned and bring to Miss Berliner to get the second part of the assignment.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
WW1 Map
Here is one site that might be helpful:
http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/ushistory/ww1/preww1.htm
http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/ushistory/ww1/preww1.htm
Letters from Soldiers
Click here to access the World War 1 letters site. Once you have read a couple letters, come back to this site and post a comment (respond to this post) about your reaction to the letters.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Emaki: A Japanese Scroll
Today, you are going to make your own Emaki chronicling the events in Japan from the ascent of the Tokugawa family to the shogunate (1600) through the Meiji Restoration (1868). Follow the directions below carefully.
1. Go to this website to read about what an Emaki is.
2. Research the major events that occurred in Japan between 1600 and 1868.
3. Find at least eight major events that you would like to include on your Emaki.
4. Take one of the "scrolls" and begin thinking about how you want to design your Emaki using picture and text. Remember the scroll is unraveled right to left and should be in chronological order.
5. Use markers and colored pencils to draw your Emaki. Remember you may also use some text.
6. You will be graded on neatness, creativity and historical accuracy.
1. Go to this website to read about what an Emaki is.
2. Research the major events that occurred in Japan between 1600 and 1868.
3. Find at least eight major events that you would like to include on your Emaki.
4. Take one of the "scrolls" and begin thinking about how you want to design your Emaki using picture and text. Remember the scroll is unraveled right to left and should be in chronological order.
5. Use markers and colored pencils to draw your Emaki. Remember you may also use some text.
6. You will be graded on neatness, creativity and historical accuracy.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Galileo's Experiments
Today we are going to look at some of Galileo's influential experiences. Go to the following website: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/galileo/experiments.html. Read the introduction then click on the link "Galileo's Experiments" on the right side of the page. Follow the directions and go through each experiment activity. When you have gone through all four experiments, answer the following questions:
1. Briefly describe each of the four experiments.
Falling Objects:
Projectiles:
Inclined Planes:
Pendulums:
2. Write an essay discussing which experiment you think has had the most significant impact on today and why. You may research on the web for more information. Your essay should be between three and five paragraphs and use good supporting details.
1. Briefly describe each of the four experiments.
Falling Objects:
Projectiles:
Inclined Planes:
Pendulums:
2. Write an essay discussing which experiment you think has had the most significant impact on today and why. You may research on the web for more information. Your essay should be between three and five paragraphs and use good supporting details.
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