Over the next few days, you will be learning about people, events, and the times of the Salem Witch Trials. The assignments will focus on life in 1692 Salem, the story of the witch hunt, and people behind the trials. Once finished with the assignments, you will be creating a flip book that includes information about the people (accused and non-accused), timeline of events, Puritans, Salem Village, and children during this time period.
Life in Salem 1692
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/life/
The Story of the Witch Hunt
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/story/story.html (video)
http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/chronology.shtml (timeline)
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/asal_ch.htm (timeline)
http://historyofmassachusetts.org/timeline-of-the-salem-witch-trials/ (timeline)
The People Behind the Trials
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/people/
Salem Witch Trials Project
You are creating a booklet that will provide important information about the Salem Witch Trials. Your booklet will include:
(Four adjectives that describe the person)
Son or Daughter of (your parents names)
Lover of (three different things that the person loves)
Who feels (three different feelings and when or where they are felt)
Who gives (three different things the person gives)
Who fears (three different fears the person has)
Who would like to see (three different things the person would like to see)
Who lives (a brief description of where the person lives)
-(last name)
Great resource for additional information: http://www.midgefrazel.net/salem.html
Life in Salem 1692
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/life/
The Story of the Witch Hunt
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/story/story.html (video)
http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/chronology.shtml (timeline)
http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/asal_ch.htm (timeline)
http://historyofmassachusetts.org/timeline-of-the-salem-witch-trials/ (timeline)
The People Behind the Trials
http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/salemwitchtrials/people/
Salem Witch Trials Project
You are creating a booklet that will provide important information about the Salem Witch Trials. Your booklet will include:
- A timeline of important events
- Important People
- Puritan life, religion, and life in Salem 1692
- Bio poem for one of the acccused (see below for bio poem format)
(Four adjectives that describe the person)
Son or Daughter of (your parents names)
Lover of (three different things that the person loves)
Who feels (three different feelings and when or where they are felt)
Who gives (three different things the person gives)
Who fears (three different fears the person has)
Who would like to see (three different things the person would like to see)
Who lives (a brief description of where the person lives)
-(last name)
Great resource for additional information: http://www.midgefrazel.net/salem.html
2012 Presidential Election
Over the next few days, you will research both presidential candidates. In your project block notebook, create a T-chart (Barack Obama on the left and Mitt Romney on the right). Include the following information on your t-chart: Key issues, arguments, campaign, and any background that will be helpful in your decision making process. Remember, the more specific information, the better decision you will be able to make.
Your end product will be a two-paragraph response that supports your . One paragraph will provide support/explanations about the candidate you are voting for. The second paragraph will explain/support why you aren't voting for the other candidate.
Step One:
Complete t-chart utilizing the resources below. Get checked.
Step Two:
Complete the presidential race survey. Get checked.
Step Three:
Draft paragraphs. Edit/Revise. Type final.
T-chart, survey, and final paragraphs due Monday.
The following resources are available to help complete your t-chart:
ROCK THE VOTE! You CAN make a difference!
Ballot code 8d812
Your end product will be a two-paragraph response that supports your . One paragraph will provide support/explanations about the candidate you are voting for. The second paragraph will explain/support why you aren't voting for the other candidate.
Step One:
Complete t-chart utilizing the resources below. Get checked.
Step Two:
Complete the presidential race survey. Get checked.
Step Three:
Draft paragraphs. Edit/Revise. Type final.
T-chart, survey, and final paragraphs due Monday.
The following resources are available to help complete your t-chart:
- Junior Scholastic/Current Events-Decision Time
- "Vote Like That" video by The Ron Clark Academy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hqme4X1b7E
- Interview with Barack Obama http://magazines.scholastic.com/election-2012/breaking-news
- Meet the Candidates http://magazines.scholastic.com/Election-2012/Whos-Who
- Understanding the Issues http://www.timeforkids.com/news/understanding-issues/44461
ROCK THE VOTE! You CAN make a difference!
Ballot code 8d812
Just What is the Electoral College?
Click on the image on the right side under videos that says "Electoral College."
http://magazines.scholastic.com/Election-2012
Veteran's Day
"On Veterans' Day we honor the men and women who have kept America free and secure by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. It is a fitting tribute to the courageous men and women who were willing to fight for the ideals of liberty. I encourage you to learn about the sacrifices our veterans have made."
President George W. Bush
Directions: Respond to the following questions using the links provided.
1. When is Veteran's Day observed?
http://www.patriotism.org/veterans_day/
2. What was Veteran's Day first called?
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/veteransday1.html
3. Why is the poppy known as the flower for Veteran's Day?
http://www.designsbydaybreak.com/holidays/veteran/poems.html
4. What is the Tomb of Unknowns and who is buried there?
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/tombofun.htm
5. What do the colors of the flag represent?
http://www.usflag.org/colors.html
6. When did Armistice Day become a national holiday?
http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/vetday.pdf
7. Why does the The Old Guard keep day and night vigils at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
*use the link from #6*
8. During what types of weather should we NOT fly the flag? Why?
9. How should a flag be placed over a casket? Why?
10. What three things should one not do, out of respect, to a flag?
http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/vetday.pdf (use for # 8-10)
11. Read the poem "Freedom Isn't Free." Write a 2-3 sentence summary of what the poem means. How does it connect to Veteran's Day?http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/fanny/freedom.html
Turn in answers on loose leaf when finished.
President George W. Bush
Directions: Respond to the following questions using the links provided.
1. When is Veteran's Day observed?
http://www.patriotism.org/veterans_day/
2. What was Veteran's Day first called?
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/veteransday1.html
3. Why is the poppy known as the flower for Veteran's Day?
http://www.designsbydaybreak.com/holidays/veteran/poems.html
4. What is the Tomb of Unknowns and who is buried there?
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/tombofun.htm
5. What do the colors of the flag represent?
http://www.usflag.org/colors.html
6. When did Armistice Day become a national holiday?
http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/vetday.pdf
7. Why does the The Old Guard keep day and night vigils at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
*use the link from #6*
8. During what types of weather should we NOT fly the flag? Why?
9. How should a flag be placed over a casket? Why?
10. What three things should one not do, out of respect, to a flag?
http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/vetday.pdf (use for # 8-10)
11. Read the poem "Freedom Isn't Free." Write a 2-3 sentence summary of what the poem means. How does it connect to Veteran's Day?http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/fanny/freedom.html
Turn in answers on loose leaf when finished.