Classroom Update (5/28/2020)

Thursday, May 28, 2020

School closes June 5th!

Be sure ALL of your assigned work has been completed in your Grading Spreadsheet to earn course credit!

Daily Classroom Activities

• Current Events - CNN10 
• This Day in History - Volkswagen is founded

Assigned Coursework: Final week of new, graded assignments!

World History (Block)

Learning topic: Primary Source Investigation of the Industrial Revolution 

1. Achieve Article: "A 140-Year-Old Letter" (Due 5/29)

World History (Skinny)

Learning Topic:  Imperialism

1. Achieve Article: "Tunnel to Turkey" (Due 5/29)
2. The Age of Imperialism Explained - Google Document (Due 5/29)

World History Enrichment Resources:

1. Interesting Article: Astronauts Test Out Their Sleek New SpaceX Flight Suits
• A previously released article that discusses the SpaceX designed pressure suits are more form-fitting and maneuverable than the Space Shuttle’s orange suits.
2. Interesting Video: How America Won the Race to the Moon
• In honor of the NASA and SpaceX Launch, learn more about the space race to the moon between the US and the Soviet Union.
3. Practice your geography skills with online map quizzes
4. Discover art and architecture more in-depth on Google Arts and Culture
• Spanish Cultural Sites You Can Explore From Home
5. Read along in your Online World History Textbook with your current topic of study!
• Login Page (Use your school username and password)

Daily Gator Posting:

Alligator shows up at NASA launch site