Ancient Africa

Check out these resources on ancient Africa. Post some comments about new things you learned from some of the resources.

http://www.socialstudiescms.com/#!africa/c1hno

Chapters 3 and 4: The Empire of Islam

To review what you are learning in class, watch both parts of the video. Take notes on important events. Post a comment about what you learned, what you found interesting, and what you found surprising that you might not have known before.

Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX3UHNhQ1Zk


Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1PxJomypQE


Check out this very interesting website! There is a huge amount of information and videos here!
http://www.socialstudiescms.com/#!islamic-world/c109f

Timeline Project Instructions & Due Dates

Test Alert! Don't forget about your Unit 1 test on Thurs. 10/2

All blog posts for the last entry should be posted by Fri., 9/26

Reminder: Your timeline project requirements--
Rough draft due Fri., Sep. 26
Final Project due Mon., Oct. 2
Total Points: 60= 2 points for the title, name, date, class; 2 points for neatness and appearance; 16 points for pictures with captions and source (8 pictures & captions); 40 points for summary paragraphs (5 points for each of the 8 main dates, and you must also include the dates for "other" world events that occurred at the same time)

The project should be on a poster board. The timeline can be any shape or design, as long as it is easy to read. If you are hand writing it, use black pen. You may draw or trace pictures, as long as they are clear, neat, and have captions. You may also type your work and use a timeline template on the computer, but it should be large enough to fit on a poster board. Use only 1 or 2 dates for each regular-size paper, then cut them out and glue onto your poster.

Comparison of Empires

Now that you have read about both the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire, you should have plenty of information to share about them. Based on your text and the videos we have watched in class, write a compare/contrast essay to describe the similarities and differences between the two empires. You should be sure to cite page numbers from your text. You may cite additional sources if necessary. Don't forget to offer helpful feedback to your peers.

The Fall of the Roman Empire and Its Lasting Contributions

Okay, Seventh Graders--Here's the moment you've been waiting for: Your first Social Studies blogpost. Please write two paragraphs on the following questions. Be sure to cite evidence, including specific examples, page numbers, sources, etc. to support your answers.

1. What factors led to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

2. What are the lasting contributions and legacy of the Roman Empire?

Seventh Grade Social Studies at GIS: Your Historical Commentary

Dear Seventh Graders,

On this blog you will be posting your comments, thoughts, and ideas about topics that we will be studying in class. This is your opportunity to share your ideas about history anywhere, anytime! Since everyone will see your comments, you, as a thoughtful historian, will of course do your utmost to put forth your most thoroughly considered and well-edited commentary. I look forward to reading your comments!

Sincerely,
Khala Kim