Friday, June 10, 2011

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:


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.