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Social Studies 7 (Period 2)

Course Description

Literature, art, maps, and architecture: the world is filled with amazing things that allow us to look into and learn from our past. In our class, we will take a world tour that will enable us to journey to the ends of the Earth in search of these important artifacts.

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Zoom Meeting Tomorrow

You should have all received an email through the email address listed on your Aeries account with your invitation to our Zoom meeting tomorrow.  Please check to make sure you got it.  If you didn't get the invite, let me know and I will forward you a personal invite.
 
Meeting:
Wednesday, March 25th at 9am until 9:30am.  Hope you can make it!
 
THIS MEETING IS FOR GRADE 7 SOCIAL STUDIES STUDENTS IN MR. HERNANDEZ' CLASSES BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR CREDIT.

Tuesday 3/24

Classwork:

  • Continue the Research process for the Topic that you chose.
    • If you have not chosen a topic, your choice is due immediately.  Please email your choice to me, thanks.
  • Please look to previous posts to find hints and further instructions on the Spring Research Project!
  • Corrections: New Source Numbers
    • 2 books/online books
    • 2 online sites/articles/etc.
    • 1 ENCYCLOPEDIA
    • 2 others – others can be videos, scholarly interviews, paintings, etc. It can also be additional books, online sources, or another encyclopedia.

Homework:

  • Continue the Research Process
  • Read/Review Chapter 10, Section 2
    • Review the notes as well for this section
  • Continue the Chapter 10 Study Guide - Due April 8th
    • Optional for tonight:  Complete Corresponding questions to the reading
      • Questions #13-25

ZOOM Meeting This Week!!!

Hey Gang!
 
It would be great to see you and find out how you are holding up!  Plus, I just figured out how to hold a Zoom Meeting!  So, why the heck not hold one! 
 
I will send out a password on how to get into the meeting.  Parents, this means that it will password protected and private.  Although it will be just our classes, if you can't make it, don't want to come, or are not allowed, its okay.  These meeting are NOT mandatory.  I figured it would be a fun way to see all of you knuckleheads!!  Stay tuned, I will get the info to you tomorrow.
 
Plus our Class Teams are up and running!  Check them out on your Office 365 Accounts!!
 
Mr. H

Happy Monday!

Hey Gang!!
 
First, I must be going crazy because I REALLY miss all you guys!  I hope that you are all doing well and keeping busy with exercise, school work, and spending time with your family. 
 
Second, I am currently trying to figure out Microsoft Teams.  It is a way to get us all together to "talk" and focus on our class.  I am sure other teachers have already started to use it.  Stay tuned!
 
Third, I realize that you may be getting frustrated with doing school work at home like this.  Know that I am flexible with the work in our class.  Please email me with questions and concerns so that we can work them out together.  
 
Lastly, and most important, please take care of yourselves and others.  Being kind is a virtue that you can practice everyday.  In knowing all of you, it's clear that kindness is in all of you!  
 
Stay safe, stay sane, and stay six feet away from each other.
 
Miss you guys!
 
Mr. H

Monday 3/23

Classwork:

  • Continue the Research process for the topic that you chose.
    • If you have not chosen a topic, your choice is due immediately.  Please email your choice to me, thanks.
  • Please refer to the Spring Research Project instructions and the Research Day 1 document that has been posted.  These will help you on your way.
  • For helpful hints, see the last week’s posts or email me with more specific questions.
  • Corrections: New Source Numbers
    • 2 books/online books
    • 2 online sites/articles/etc.
    • 1 ENCYLOPEDIA
    • 2 others – others can be videos, scholarly interviews, paintings, etc. It can also be additional books, online sources, or another encyclopedia.
  • Research Cards are due Friday March 27th at Midnight. If you are having trouble please email me.

Homework:

  • Read/Review Chapter 10, Section 1 (pages 260-263)
  • Begin the Chapter 10 Study Guide.  Due April 8th
    • Please respond to the Short Answers as well.
    • Good idea to respond the questions for each section as you read them.  This way you can keep the work in this class manageable. 
      • Section 1:  Questions #1-12 and Short answer #1
  • Continue the Research Process

A Message from Mr. Hernandez

Whazzzzzzup!!

Welp! You made it through the first week of Covid-19 Home School!  I hope you are doing well and stay busy physically, mentally, and emotionally.  I know that you are going through a lot right now in a time when you should be carefree and having fun as we approach Spring Break.  Just realize, that we will all come out of this better people, who understand how to care for each other a little bit more.  I know that is true because you are all so AWESOME!

I also wanted to let you know that I will be setting up a Microsoft Team for your classes.  Some of your other teachers have done this already, and I heard it has been going pretty well.  I plan to get this up and running by Monday.  I believe that you will get an invitation via your Office 365 Account.  If you get one, please accept.  I think this will help to announce information in an easier and less confusing manner.  I will continue to use edlio, if you are unable to access the Team. 

Thank you all you for being such troopers through all of this!  This is no one’s fault, and we are all acting in the name of safety of everyone around the world.   I just want you to know that I am proud to be your teacher, and Period 12 is my favorite period (get it? I put 1 and 2 together so its 12 now. Get it?), and you all are my favorite students!  Yes, even you.

Stay safe, stay sane, and stay at least six feet away from each other.

Reminder:  Campus is closed to everyone.

Miss you guys,

Mr. Hernandez

Friday 3/20

Classwork:

  • Continue the Research process for the Topic that you chose.
    • If you have not chosen a topic, your choice is due immediately.  Please email your choice to me, thanks.
  • Please refer to the Spring Research Project instructions and the Research Day 1 document that has been posted.  These will help you on your way.
  • Remember to pace yourself daily, so to complete the research process in a timely manner.
    • Today you can find two more resources and take notes on those
    • Hint:  try to find new/different/interesting information with each source you explore.  This will liven up your paper
  • Remember to catalog your sources with your source cards
  • If you are having trouble finding books and other resources on your topic, remember that your sources can be real books, such as your textbook, or virtual books, found online.  Virtual books can be found on databases like the one at the Palos Verdes Library District website (you will need a library card number), and with your Language Arts Study Synch account (from what I understand).
  • Corrections: New Source Numbers
    • 2 books/online books
    • 2 online sites/articles/etc.
    • 1 ENCYLOPEDIA
    • 2 others – others can be videos, scholarly interviews, paintings, etc. It can also be additional books, online sources, or another encyclopedia.

Homework:

  • Continue the Research Process
  • Continue the Chapter 9 Study Guide - Due Today 3/20

Thursday 3/19

Classwork:

  • Continue the Research process for the Topic that you chose.
    • If you have not chosen a topic, your choice it due now.
  • Please refer to the Spring Research Project instructions and the Research Day 1 document that has been posted.  These will help you on your way.
  • Remember to pace yourself daily, so to complete the research process in a timely manner.
    • Today you can find two more resources and take notes on those
    • Hint:  try to find new/different/interesting information with each source you explore.  This will liven up your paper
  • Remember to catalog your sources with your source cards
  • If you are having trouble finding books and other resources on your topic, remember that your sources can be real books, such as your textbook, or virtual books, found online.  Virtual books can be found on databases like the one at the Palos Verdes Library District website (you will need a library card number), and with your Language Arts Study Synch account (from what I understand).
  • Keep up with the research this week because next week we will be resuming with readings and homework with the textbook.
  • If you have any questions or concerns please email me.  I have been getting A LOT of emails but I have been trying to answer everyone in a timely manner.  Don’t feel bad about trying to contact me, I have nothing to do but watch Netflix.

Homework:

  • Continue the Research Process
  • Continue the Chapter 9 Study Guide - Due Friday 3/20

Study Guide Short Answers

I have received several questions about the short answers on the Study Guide.  As always, you do not need to answer these.  These are the exact questions that will appear on the exams so it would be a good idea to practice crafting your responses prior to the test but it is NOT required.
 
Thanks!

A Message from Mr. Hernandez

Hey Gang!
 
We are entering Day 3 of school from home, and I am already going crazy!  How about you?  
 
I must say that you all are ROCK STARS!! I have been getting in the work that I have assigned and the communication with you has been fun!  I just wanted to touch base with you and let you know that this research project should be fun!  What?!?  Yeah, it should be fun!  Trust me, I did not expect to teach this from home just as you did not expect to learn it from home.  Here we are, though.  Just do your best and work to get those cards done and then we can move to the next steps.  I know you can do it.
 
Lastly, I just want to let you know that I am missing all of you guys and your craziness!  You guys are nuts but you always make the days so fun!  I can't wait to see you all again, and joke around while we learn about some history!
 
Anyways, remember to get your exercise, do your work, and don't drive everyone in your house crazy!  You are living through a time that is, in itself, historic.  One day, this world event will likely be in a history book, and you can say, "I remember that."
 
Stay safe, healthy, and at least six feet away from me. ; )
 
Mr. Hernandez

Research Day 1

Take your time and have fun with this!  Learn something new about someone that is an important historical person!  This won't be easy but it does not have to be difficult either!  I am here and I am ready to help! 
 
Keep up the good work, and know that I am proud of all of you! 

Wednesday 3/18

Classwork:
  • Begin the Research process for the Topic that you chose.
    • If you have not chose a topic, your choice it due by midnight tonight
  • Please refer to the Spring Research Project instructions and the Research Day 1 document that has been posted.  These will help you on your way.
  • Pace yourself daily, so to complete the research process in a timely manner.  Maybe two source cards a day/3-5 info cards a day?
  • Remember to catalog your sources with your source cards
  • Here are some videos that may help you begin the process:
Homework:
  • Continue the Research Process
  • Continue the Chapter 9 Study Guide - Due Friday 3/20

Researching with Notecards

Attached are instructions on to proceed with your research.  I will be grading according to how well you follow the directions.  I realize that this is pretty confusing so do your best and please reach out with your questions.  This will be your main focus for most of the next two weeks. 

Tuesday 3/17

Tuesday 3/17/20

Classwork:

Read Chapter 10, Section 3 (if you have not already)

Read and become familiar with the method of research we will be using for the Spring Research Project.

See the documents below.

If you have chosen a research topic and are ready to research, you can begin to learn about your topic.  Remember to fill out a source card for each source you use.  A source is a book (online or real), online article or site, encyclopedia, and other.  Be sure to note what specific source your information is coming from.  This will be very important for your citations as you begin to write your paper. 

Homework:

Choose a research topic from the list given on the Spring Research Project list.  DUE TOMORROW 3/18.

Continue to work on Chapter 9 Study Guide. Due FRIDAY 3/20