Cloud Classroom: Google Apps for Education

AIM: Big KIPPsters will be able to utilize various cloud-based instructional tools to organize, manage, and drive online instruction in their classrooms.

Task 1 Quick Question: How do you communicate with your students/classes/families?

Task 2: Welcome to Edmodo! Edmodo is a free and secure social networking site for teachers and students. Edmodo provides classrooms:

• A safe and easy way to connect and collaborate
• A real-time platform to exchange ideas
• An easy way to share and access content and homework

Task 3: Welcome to Google Forms! Use Google Forms to rock out the following:

• Collect formative data in an organized fashion, quickly! Click here to see how.
• Collect homework assignments with speed and style. Click here to see how.

The Enlightenment: Locke vs. Hobbes (6/21/11)

Standard 7.11.5: Describe how democratic thought and institutions were influenced by Enlightenment thinkers (e.g. John Locke, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, American founders).

Objectives: We will describe democratic thought was influenced by John Locke and Thomas Hobbes.

Announcements:

Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.

The results from Skills Assessment #15 are in! Click on the following links to view the results:

• Entire 7th Grade Class
• Wellesley
• UCLA
• UCSB
• MSU

Take a look at the Error Analysis for SA #15. See if you missed a question that others missed too.

Task 1: Complete a Mastery Reflection for Skills Assessment #15. Use the Making Up a Standard in Humanities and Make Up Product List sheets to help you. I have shared these documents with you - check your email if you need to access these documents.

Task 2: Take a look at your 8th grade ELA summer homework here. Mr. Herrera will tell you which book(s) you are required to read this summer.

Task 3: Track Mr. Herrera as he presents The Enlightenment: Locke vs. Hobbes. Take Cornell notes on the next available page in your interactive notebook.

Task 4: Watch as Mr. Herrera shows you how to create a Wordle to show your understanding of the theories of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Take a look at Mr. Herrera's example. The requirements are as follows:

• Choose 25 key words related to both Hobbes and Locke
• Key words are words that are most important to understanding a topic
• Use pages 402-403 to help you

Task 5: Finish your Locke vs. Hobbes Wordle. Your Wordle should show excellence in that it is organized, neat, and professional.

Homework: 

1. Read 35.5 Baron de Montesquieu: Separation of Powers
2. Answer questions from the workbook

Early Finishers:

1. Check out the class website for early finisher's options.

The Roots of the Enlightenment (6/20/11)

Standard 7.11.5: Describe how democratic thought and institutions were influenced by Enlightenment thinkers (e.g. John Locke, Charles-Louis Montesquieu, American founders).

Objectives: We will describe the roots of the Enlightenment.

Announcements:

Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.

Task 1: For students who did not attend the EOY field lesson, you must correctly submit your presentations here. Track as Mr. Herrera shows you how to do this.

Task 2: Fill out the correct answer form for SA #15. Place it in the proper bin when finished. Then read silently until Mr. Herrera calls your attention.

Task 3: On your own, review the presentation titled Roots of the Enlightenment. Take Cornell notes on the next available page in your notebook. Get Mr. Herrera's signature before moving forward.

Task 4: Create a 4-box comic using MakeBeliefsComix.com. Take a look at Mr. Herrera's example. The requirements are as follows:

• Box 1: Summarize how the Enlightenment grew out of the Scientific Revolution (p. 400, The Scientific Revolution)
• Box 2: Summarize how the Enlightenment has roots in the Renaissance and Reformation (p. 400, The Renaissance and Reformation)
• Box 3: Summarize how Enlightenment thinkers were inspired by classical culture (p. 400, Classical and Christian Influences)
• Box 4: Summarize how Enlightenment thinkers prized reason over authority (p. 401, New Ideas Versus Old Beliefs)

Task 5: Submit your MakeBeliefsComix here.

Homework: 

1. For students who went on the EOY field lesson, you must finish your GoAnimate video by Thursday, June 23, 2011.
2. Finish your MakeBeliefsComix on the Enlightenment. 

Early Finishers:

1. Check out the class website for early finisher's options.

The Legacy of the Roman Empire (6/14/11 - 6/17/11)

Standard 7.1: Students analyze the causes and effects of the vast expansion and ultimate disintegration of the Roman Empire.

Objectives: We will analyze and explain how Roman art, architecture, language, and citizenship continue to influence our world.

Announcements:

Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.

C) All readings will need to be done in class. DO NOT take any books home.

D) If you need to ask Mr. Herrera a question, email me. I will try to get back to you at my earliest convenience.


*EACH PRESENTATION SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 5 SLIDES WITH PICTURES AND AT LEAST 4 DETAILED BULLET POINTS EXPLAINING YOUR TOPIC.

Task 1: Reread 1.3 The Legacy of Roman Art. Answer questions from the workbook. Now use your knowledge of Roman art to answer this question: How do murals, mosaics, and frescoes continue to influence our world? Create a Prezi, PowerPoint, or 280 Slides to answer this question. Take a look at Mr. Herrera's example of what each of your presentations may look like. Submit your presentation here.

Task 2: Reread 1.4 The Legacy of Roman Architecture and Engineering. Answer questions from the workbook. Now use your knowledge of Roman architecture to answer this question: How do vaults, domes, and cathedrals continue to influence our world? Create a Prezi, PowerPoint, or 280 Slides to answer this question. Submit your presentation here.

Task 3: Reread 1.5 The Legacy of Roman Language and Writing. Answer questions from the workbook. Now use your knowledge of Roman language to answer this question: How do Roman numerals, prefixes, and root words continue to influence our world? Create a Prezi, PowerPoint, or 280 Slides to answer this question. Submit your presentation here.

Task 4: Reread 1.6 The Legacy of Roman Philosophy, Law, and Citizenship. Answer questions from the workbook. Now use your knowledge of Roman citizenship to answer this question: How does the idea of citizenship continue to influence our world? Create a Prezi, PowerPoint, or 280 Slides to answer this question. Submit your presentation here.

Early Finishers:

1. Check out the class website for early finisher's options.

Age of Discovery Skills Assessment #15 (6/13/11)

Objectives: We will show our knowledge of the Age of discovery by scoring proficient or advanced on Skills Assessment #15.

Announcements:

Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.

Task 1: Silently review your knowledge of the following presentations. You will have 15 minutes to study:

• Reasons for European Exploration
• Portuguese Exploration
• Spanish Exploration
• European Exploration of North America
• Impact of European Exploration 

Task 2: Track Mr. Herrera as he explains the directions for today's skills assessments. You will be required to annotate each question by doing either of two things:

1. Briefly state why 3 answer choices are incorrect.
2. Briefly state why your answer choice is the BEST answer.

Task 3: If the class finishes early, you may work on homework or early finisher's activities. Be sure to finish all projects you have not finished.

Homework: 

1. Finish your Popplet and MindMeister. The GoAnimate website is down. Therefore, you will have an extension to complete this project. The new due dates are: 

• Friday, June 17, 2011 for KIPPsters NOT going to Utah
• Thursday, June 23, 2011 for KIPPsters going to Utah.

Early Finishers:

1. Check out the class website for early finisher's options.

Projects, Projects, Projects! (6/10/11)

Standard 7.11.3: Examine the origins of modern capitalism; the influence of mercantilism and the cottage industry; the elements and importance of a market economy in seventeenth-century Europe; the changing international trading and marketing patterns; including their locations on a world map; and the influence of explorers and map makers.

Objectives: We will examine the origins of modern capitalism. We will identify elements of a market economy. We will identify the cottage industry and mercantilism. 

Announcements:

Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.

Task 1: Finish your Popplet on Spanish exploration if you have not already. If you need directions, go to the Popplet blog post for help.

Task 2: Finish your MindMeister mindmap on capitalism if you have not already. If you need directions, go to the MindMeister blog post for help.

Task 3: Finish your GoAnimated video on capitalism if you have not already. If you need directions, go to the GoAnimate blog post for help.

Task 4: Submit your projects:

• Submit your Spanish exploration Popplet by sharing it with Mr. Herrera from their website.
• Submit your capitalism MindMeister here by finding the link and pasting it into the form.
• Submit your capitalism GoAnimated video here by finding the link and pasting it into the form.

Homework: 

1. Finish your Popplet and MindMeister. The GoAnimate website is down. Therefore, you will have an extension to complete this project. The new due dates are: 

• Friday, June 17, 2011 for KIPPsters NOT going to Utah
• Thursday, June 23, 2011 for KIPPsters going to Utah.

Early Finishers:

1. Check out the class website for early finisher's options.

GoAnimate Capitalism! (6/9/11)

Standard 7.11.3: Examine the origins of modern capitalism; the influence of mercantilism and the cottage industry; the elements and importance of a market economy in seventeenth-century Europe; the changing international trading and marketing patterns; including their locations on a world map; and the influence of explorers and map makers.

Objectives: We will examine the origins of modern capitalism. We will identify elements of a market economy. We will identify the cottage industry and mercantilism. 

Announcements:

Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.

Task 0: Submit your homework here by finding the link to your mindmap and pasting it into the form. Submit your morning work here by typing in your answers.

Task 1: Complete the Do Now to show your understanding of how exploration helped capitalism grow.

Task 2: Track Mr. Herrera as he shows you this GoAnimate video.

Task 3: Watch as Mr. Herrera shows you how to create an animated video using GoAnimate to show your understanding of the impact of exploration on European economies. You will use the presentation The Impact of European Exploration to help you. Your video should meet the following requirements:

• Have an introduction
• Have at least one scene for capitalism, market economy, cottage industry, and mercantilism
• Have a closing or ending
• Be appropriate and professional

Task 4: Finish your animated video of the impact of European exploration. Your animated video should show excellence in that it is organized, neat, and professional.

Homework: 

1. Finish your animated video. All information must be in your own words. You will share the link with Mr. Herrera tomorrow.

Early Finishers:

1. Check out the class website for early finisher's options.

The Impact of Exploration (6/8/11)

Standard 7.11.3: Examine the origins of modern capitalism; the influence of mercantilism and the cottage industry; the elements and importance of a market economy in seventeenth-century Europe; the changing international trading and marketing patterns; including their locations on a world map; and the influence of explorers and map makers.

Objectives: We will examine the origins of modern capitalism. We will identify elements of a market economy. We will identify the cottage industry and mercantilism. 

Announcements:

Friendly Reminder: Remember to show excellence by doing the following things:

A) While in class, always work hard and be nice.

B) Please read all tasks fully before asking a teammate or your teacher if you don't understand something.

Task 1: Complete the Do Now to show your understanding of European exploration of North America. Use the presentation European Exploration of North America if you need help.

Task 2: Track Mr. Herrera as he presents The Impact of European Exploration. Take Cornell notes on the next available page in your interactive notebook.

Task 3: Watch as Mr. Herrera shows you how to create a mindmap using MindMeister to show your understanding of the impact of exploration on European economies. Take a look at Mr. Herrera's example.

Task 4: Finish your mindmap of the impact of European exploration. Your mindmap should show excellence in that it is organized, neat, and professional.

Homework: 

1. Finish your mindmap. All information must be in your own words. All slide titles should have a related image attached (4 total). You will learn how to share the link with Mr. Herrera tomorrow in class. DO NOT email your mindmap to Mr. Herrera.

Early Finishers:

1. Use your 8-square comic to create a an animated video about the great European voyages of discovery by using GoAnimate (you will need to create an account and play around with the tools here). Your animated video should have 6 scenes that explain the concepts in today's comic.
2. Check out the class website for more early finisher's options.