Happy Winter Break

Hey there #Serfs4Life #Untouchables #Davis7!  Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry just want to say THANK YOU for a terrific first half of the school year!  It's hard to believe how far we've come and how much we've learned together.  Remember when we...

-Took the World Geography quiz on the first day of school when you had to "draw" the world :)
-Learned about geography and it's impact on man and man's impact on geography
-Rome fell and you had to tell us "WHY" it fell
-Learned about Feudalism and we put you (#Davis7) at the bottom as SERFS!
-Did our Coat of Arms project!
-Learned about alllllllll the amazing people in the Renaissance and then invited them to a dinner party!
-Introduced our World Religions Unit
-Learned about Islam

Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry want to wish y'all a happy and safe Winter Break filled with excitement, relaxation, and fun!  We look forward to seeing y'all in 2k18! 

Hinduism!

Hey #Davis7 #Serfs4Life #Untouchables, here are two video podcasts that Mr. Barry made that you can watch that might help summarize Hinduism.  The first video is a basic introduction, while the second video is more detailed and has NEW information in it!  You NEED to watch it!

These videos will help you with your Acrostic Poem Project:  Project Click Here!

The Acrostic Poem Project is due by the end of the second day of class the week of Jan. 12, 2k18!  This project is a quiz and HW grade.  Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry suggest that you do the bulk of the work at school these next few days and the first days we get back, but you MUST MUST MUST get the colored pictures/images outside of school, unless you plan to draw them...

Below are the two video podcasts in the order of Intro Video to Detailed New Info Video.  Enjoy!

Week 18: Dec. 11-15, 2k17

Hey #Serfs4Life!  This week we leave Islam and enter religion #2 of our four religions unit: Hinduism.  Enjoy!

Day 1
In Class:  Islam Test!
HW:  None!

Day 2, 3, and 4
In Class:  Reading about Hinduism from the text and examining the following information about Hinduism:

• Who is the founder?
• How old is Hinduism?
• What are some basic beliefs of Hinduism
• What is a deity?
• What is the caste system?
• What is Brahmanism?
• What is Dharma?
• What is reincarnation?
• What is Karma?
• What is the Hindus' most sacred animal and why is this?
• How do Hindus view the life cycle of humans and their soul?
• Where is Hinduism most practiced and how many Hindus are there in the world?
• What are some of the deities in Hinduism and what do they stand for?
• What are some important symbols of Hinduism and what do they mean?
• What are some sacred writings/texts of Hinduism?
• How are Judaism and Hinduism similar?  Different?
• ULTIMATE Questions of Hinduism and their answers...

Week 17: Dec. 4-8, 2k17

Hey #Serfs4Life Welcome to the 17th week!  We are continuing our discussion about Islam and doing quite the bit of reading over these next couple of days...Get ready!

Day 1

In Class:  Reading through the text about Islam and answering the following questions about Islam Intro to Islam Notes and Questions:

1. How many times a day do Muslims pray?

2. What is one beverage & food item Muslims do not consume.

3. Provide three things Islam & Judaism & Christianity all have in common.

4. For Muslims, the Qur’an contains what important message(s)?

5. What is the Sunnah? What makes it different than the Qur’an?

6. What are the most basic acts of worship in Islam?

7. Use the graphic organizer/picture doc to learn about the Five Pillars of Islam.  Provide as much detail as you can to understand each of the Five Pillars...

8. What is the Ka’bah?  What color & shape is it?

9.   What does jihad mean & what does the Qur’an tell Muslims to do for Islam?

10. What is the Shar’iah?

Vocabulary for the Islam Unit:

Allah Mosque Minaret Mihrab Hajj Ka’ba Qiblah Qur’an Caliph 5 Pillars

Jihad Shari’ah Ramadan Schism

HW:  None!

Day 2
In Class:  Finish the Q's below and begin answering them in class

1. How many times a day do Muslims pray?

2. What is one beverage & food item Muslims do not consume.

3. Provide three things Islam & Judaism & Christianity all have in common.

4. For Muslims, the Qur’an contains what important message(s)?

5. What is the Sunnah? What makes it different than the Qur’an?

6. What are the most basic acts of worship in Islam?

7. Use the graphic organizer/picture doc to learn about the Five Pillars of Islam.  Provide as much detail as you can to understand each of the Five Pillars...

8. What is the Ka’bah?  What color & shape is it?

9.   What does jihad mean & what does the Qur’an tell Muslims to do for Islam?

10. What is the Shar’iah?

Vocabulary for the Islam Unit:

Allah Mosque Minaret Mihrab Hajj Ka’ba Qiblah Qur’an Caliph 5 Pillars

Jihad Shari’ah Ramadan Schism

HW:  None!

Mr. Barry's video podcast about Islam -- Basic overview...

Day 3
In Class:  Islamic calendar -- Holidays -- rituals -- other practices
HW:  None!

Day 4
In Class: Kahoot Review!
HW:  ISLAM TEST MONDAY!

Week 15: Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2k17

#Serfs4Life welcome to Week 15 and the beginning of our World Religions Unit! -- These next few weeks we will examine the following religions:

This unit will take us well into January and the new year...And to infinity and beyond!

Day 1

In Class:  Introduce religion -- Butcher Paper K-W-L Activity --  What is religion?  Where does religion come from? Why do we as humans have religion?  

HW: Please answer the Q below in as much detail as possible.  Please write in complete sentences and use MLA format.  This is due by Day 2:  

What about religion is important to you and in your life?

Day 2
In Class:  Discuss some of the answers from our HW Q then discuss the following Q's below...

1. What impact does religion have on your daily life/activities?

2. How does geographic location affect the development & spread of religion?

3. How does religion impact the world around us?

We'll think about geography, hobbies, culture, school, clothing, etiquette, occupation, restrictions, etc...
HW: None

Day 3
In Class:  Introduce Islam -- Myths of Islam PowerPoint -- History of Islam...Who was Muhammad?  Where was he from?  What is Islam?
HW:  None

Day 4
In Class:  Continue our Islam discussion -- Five Pillars and Islamic beliefs... Five Things About Islam
HW:  None

Week 14: Nov. 13-17, 2k17

Hey #SerfsForLife #Davis7!  We're finishing our Renaissance Unit this week as we head into Thanksgiving Break! 

Day 1
In Class:  Finish Dinner Party Paper -- One page, MLA format, 12 font, Times New Roman Dinner Party paper!  Minimum ONE page.  No maximum! Dinner Party Document
HW: Finish paper -- Due Day 2!

Day 2
In Class: Go over the major figures of the Renaissance: Shakespeare, da Vinci, Gutenberg, Michelangelo, Titian, Durer, Copernicus, Vesalius, Queen Isabella I, Queen Elizabeth I, & Cervantes
HW: Finish paper -- Due Day 2!

Day 3
In Class:  Finish our major figures of the Renaissance and review for the test!
HW: Finish paper -- Due Day 2!

Day 4
In Class:  Renaissance Test!
HW: None!  Shabbat Shalom and Happy Thanksgiving!

Week 13: Nov. 6-10, 2k17

#SerfsForLife!  Welcome to unlucky 13!  This week will be a lot of Renaissance-ish stuff!  Enjoy...

Day 1
In Class:  Dinner Party time! -- Reading the Chapter on Figures During the Renaissance. Chapter Reading While reading through the chapter, you will be working on this assignment: Dinner Party!
HW:  Ninja Turtles due Friday...Provide the information for all four Ninja Turtles: Who are they? What makes them important to the Renaissance? What was their occupation? What is one of their most famous pieces of art/work?  Color the turtles in if you want :)

Day 2
In Class:  Continue Dinner Partying! -- Reading the Chapter on Figures During the Renaissance. Chapter Reading While reading through the chapter, you will be working on this assignment: Dinner Party!
HW:  Ninja Turtles due Friday...Provide the information for all four Ninja Turtles: Who are they? What makes them important to the Renaissance? What was their occupation? What is one of their most famous pieces of art/work?  Color the turtles in if you want :)

Day 3
In Class: Continue Dinner Partying! -- Reading the Chapter on Figures During the Renaissance. Chapter Reading While reading through the chapter, you will be working on this assignment: Dinner Party!
HW:  Ninja Turtles due Friday...Provide the information for all four Ninja Turtles: Who are they? What makes them important to the Renaissance? What was their occupation? What is one of their most famous pieces of art/work?  Color the turtles in if you want :)

Day 4
In Class: Finish Dinner Party and add the last touches/challenge to the Ninja Turtles!
HW:  None!

Week 12: Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2k17

Hey #Davis7 Welcome to the Renaissance!  We've got A LOT to do this week...This blog post is not going to be like previous weeks.  We have three class periods this week and we will spend them answering and discussing the following questions:

Raphael's The School of Athens

Below: Renaissance Video Podcast for #Davis7

The answers come from our Renaissance Doc:Renaissance Doc!

1. What are the purposes of these three types of art below?
2. When were the three periods of art? (Classical, Medieval, Renaissance)
3. What were the major differences in the figures in the art?
4. Did Renaissance art show humans in a more realistic or imaginative sense?
5. What is humanism?
6. What did humanists do to help them learn about the Classical world?
7. Why did humanists study?  Do we study today for the same reasons humanists did back then?
8. What did humanists study?
9. Humanists LOVED science.  Did they use the study of science to challenge the “old way” of thinking?  Why do YOU think they did this?  Do we still do this today? Give an example
10. Why do you think Florence, a “banking center” had an impact on the birth of the Renaissance?
11. Name three famous Renaissance thinkers (who are also Ninja Turtles) born in Florence.
12. Architects and engineers were particularly attracted to what types of architecture? Briefly describe two Renaissance advances in paintings techniques? How do you think painting perspective changes the way people look at artwork
13. What is significant of Donatello’s David?   About Michelangelo’s David?
14. What were two ways in which Renaissance literature differed from Medieval Literature How did the study of science change during the Renaissance?  
15. Do you think we see some of these ideas/practices in science today? 
16. You just read a little bit about Leonardo da Vinci but there’s SO much more to learn about him.  Read the passage from the chapter then click here to read the article about Leonardo da Vinci and then click here to watch a video about him.  What do YOU think was da Vinci’s two greatest accomplishment and what do you think was his greatest attribute? (don’t know what attribute is?...look it up!) 
17. How did the Medici family influence and rule in Renaissance Florence? 
18. What book did Machiavelli write and what was the book about?

Friday, November 3 - SHORT Quiz on the Renaissance!  

Week 11: Oct. 23-27, 2k17

Hey #Davis7!  It's time to join enter the Renaissance!  We've got A LOT of learning ahead of us this week in terms of art, architecture, culture, trade, and DEATH!  Enjoy!

Day 1
In Class:  Go over the Black Death Q from last Friday:  What effects did the Black Death have on Europe?  This paragraph answer is due when you get to class for a HW grade!   What was the Black Death?  Why did it happen?  Where did it spread?  What impact did the Black Death have on Europe?
HW:  Read the passage below and answer the following Q's for HW due by Day 2 of this week.  This can be typed or handwritten.

1. What does "Renaissance" mean in French?

2. How long did the Renaissance last?

3. What two cultures were "classical" according to the Europeans?

4. Bankers and wealthy merchants invested money in arts and sciences.  What impact do you think their investments had on artists and scientists?

5.  The passage says trade and commerce increased as well as the rise in cities.  As we've studied in geography, what generally happens in urban areas and in areas where there is a lot of trade when it comes to "knowledge" and "ideas?" -- This is a tough Q.  You're gonna really have to think...

Day 2
In Class: Go over the Q's from last night's HW and introduce the Italian Renaissance!  What was it?  Why did it happen?  What enabled the Renaissance to happen?  Why such revival? What is Humanism?   Renaissance Doc -- Read and answer the Q's below for us to discuss...

1. What are the purposes of these three types of art below?
2. When were the three periods of art? (Classical, Medieval, Renaissance)
3. What were the major differences in the figures in the art?
4. Did Renaissance art show humans in a more realistic or imaginative sense? 

When you get to Humanism..Answer these Q's!

1. What is humanism?
2. What did humanists do to help them learn about the Classical world?
3. Why did humanists study?  Do we study today for the same reasons humanists did back then?
4. What did humanists study?
5. Humanists LOVED science.  Did they use the study of science to challenge the “old way” of thinking?  Why do YOU think they did this?  Do we still do this today? Give an example

HW:  None!


Day 3
In Class:  Renaissance Chapter Reading and Q's:   Renaissance Doc 

1. Why do you think Florence, a “banking center” had an impact on the birth of the Renaissance?

2. Name three famous Renaissance thinkers (who are also Ninja Turtles) born in Florence.

3. Architects and engineers were particularly attracted to what types of architecture?

4. Briefly describe two Renaissance advances in paintings techniques?

5. How do you think painting perspective changes the way people look at artwork?

6. What is significant of Donatello’s David?   About Michelangelo’s David?

7.  What were two ways in which Renaissance literature differed from Medieval Literature?

8.  How did the study of science change during the Renaissance?  Do you think we see some of these ideas/practices in science today?

9.  You just read a little bit about Leonardo da Vinci but there’s SO much more to learn about him.  Read the passage from the chapter then click here to read the article about Leonardo da Vinci and then click here to watch a video about him.  What do YOU think was da Vinci’s two greatest accomplishment and what do you think was his greatest attribute? (don’t know what attribute is?...look it up!)

10.  How did the Medici family influence and rule in Renaissance Florence?

11.  What book did Machiavelli write and what was the book about?

HW:  None!


Day 4

In Class:   Discuss the Q's from Day 3 and dive into the depths of the Renaissance and the leading figures from the Renaissance -- How did these people influence the ideas of the Renaissance?
HW:  None!

Week 10: Oct 16-20, 2k17

Hey #Davis7, we are still Crusading! We're gonna have our test on the Middle Ages and Crusades on Day 3 this week!  AHHH!!  See the study guide below...

Study Guide

1. What is feudalism?
2. Know the triangle hierarchy of feudalism -- Who's at the top and the bottom!
3. How does one become a knight?
4. Know the hierarchy of the Catholic Church
5. What are the seven sacraments of Catholicism and what do they mean?
6. What is a crusade?
7. Why were the Crusades fought?
8. Why did Europe resort/fall to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire?
9. What was the role of the Church in the Middle Ages?
10. What is a fief?
11. Why did Churches lack lavish artwork during the Middle Ages?
12. What was the Byzantine Empire and what was its capital?
13. What area was fought over during the Crusades?
14. What did Crusaders believe would happen to them if they killed someone or died in battle?
15. What was the Reconquista movement?  Where did it take place?
16. What were three effects of the Crusades?

Day 1

In Class:  Continue Crusading!  -- Introduce the study guide for the test

HW:  Answer the questions above in the study guide for a HW grade due the day of the test.  These answers must be typed, 12 font, Times New Roman, single spaced, MLA format  -10 Points if the format is not done this way.  

Day 2

In Class: Finish Crusading and review a smidge...

HW:  Answer the questions above in the study guide for a HW grade due the day of the test.  These answers must be typed, 12 font, Times New Roman, single spaced, MLA format  -10 Points if the format is not done this way.  

Day 3

In Class: Middle Ages/Crusades Test!

HW:  None!

Day 4

In Class:  THE BLACK DEATH!!!  

HW: Black Death HW due Monday...See Below

After reading about the Black Death and watching the two videos about the Black Death answer the following question:  What effects did the Black Death have on Europe? This must be in paragraph format and a minimum of 6 sentences.  You may write more than six sentences.  This will be typed, 12 font, Times New Roman, MLA format, double spaced.  -10 points for not following directions

Week 9: Oct. 9-13, 2k17

Hey #Davis7, we've got a pretty Medieval week ahead of us :)  -- We've got a few days to work on the Coat of Arms and then we will dive into the Crusades...

Day 1
In Class:  Work day for Coat of Arms project -- Due Oct. 11 ALL CLASSES -- Both the template and the actual Coat of Arms design
HW:  None!

Day 2
In Class:  Coat of Arms due! -- Introduce the Crusades!  The Crusades!!! -- What were the Crusades?  Why were they fought?  Where were they fought?  Results? -- History Channel Crusades!

Crusades Google Form Daily Grade

Day 3
In Class:  Analyze each other's Coat of Arms projects and learn about each other's Coat of Arms and the ideas behind a Coat of Arms...
HW:  None!

Day 4
In Class:  Resume the Crusades!!!  What were the Crusades?  Why were they fought?  Where were they fought?  Results? -- What did the Crusades tell us?
HW:  None!

Week 8: Oct. 2 - Oct. 6, 2k17

Hey #Davis7...I hope we enjoyed that Medieval Quiz last week!  This week, we're gonna look more at the Middle Ages and introduce a project that will make you examine who YOU are!

Day 1
In Class:  The Middle Ages and the Power of the Church in the Middle Ages -- Catholic Church in particular -- Middle Ages Doc
HW:  None!

Day 2
In Class:   Medieval Art and Architecture -- Middle Ages Doc -- Video below to check out too...I know it's not as cool as listening to Ms. Jordan and I talking but still!  Good art!

HW:  None!

Day 3
In Class:  Introduce the Coat of Arms Project!  Coat of Arms Project
HW:  None!

Day 4
In Class:  Work on your Coat of Arms Project  Coat of Arms Project
HW:  None!

Week 7, Sept. 24-29, 2k17

Welcome to the Middle Ages #Davis7.  We're looking at what happened to Europe after the Fall of the Roman Empire....

Day 1

In Class:  Introduce Feudalism and the hierarchy of Europe after the Fall of the Roman Empire...

BrainPop - Feudalism -- Barbarian Invasions: How and Why it happened. -- Middle Ages Doc

HW:  None

Day 2

In Class:  The Church of the Middle Ages -- How faith directed Europe during the Middle Ages -- Middle Ages Doc -- Power of the Church and the hierarchy of the Church in the Middle Ages

HW:  None

Day 3

In Class:  "Knight Time!" -- What Knights were really like in the Middle Ages -- Art and Architecture during Feudal Europe... Middle Ages Doc 

HW:  None

Day 4 -- Mini Quiz! 

Week 6: Sept. 18-20, 2k17

Hey #Davis7, we've got a short week!  We have our Rome test and then a short intro to the Middle Ages...L'Shana Tova from Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry!

Day 1

In Class:  Rome Test!

HW:  None!

Day 2

In Class:  Welcome to the Middle Ages!

HW:  None -- L'Shana Tova!

HW for Monday, Sept 11, 2k17

Hey #Davis7, you have a HW assignment here for Monday...  Watch the video podcast below and turn in FOUR things you learned from the video on how Rome might have fallen...This is due the moment you come to class on Monday! 

Don't forget to study the Latin roots/prefixes below for your quiz on Monday.  You must know its meaning and be able to provide at least one word that contains the root.  

in- inter- pre- post- re- sub- unus civis

semi- trans- manus- com-

Week 4: Sept. 4-8, 2017

Hey Gang!  Welcome to the fourth week of school.  Time is flying by!  This week, we're going to dive into Rome...What made it great?  What led to its demise...

Monday -- Labor Day -- No School -- Learn about Labor Day Here:  History of Labor Day

Day 1:
In Class:  Introduce Rome -- BrainPop Video -- How was Rome founded? -- How large did Rome get?  What enabled Rome to get THIS BIG? -- Roman Doc
HW: Short Roman Quiz on Friday...

Day 2:
In Class:  Roman geography -- Roman government -- Roman art and architecture -- ALL roads lead to Rome!
HW: Short Roman Quiz on Friday...

Day 3:
In Class:  Short quiz on Rome -- Continue with technological advancements/achievements
HW: None...Shabbat Shalom!

Week 3: August 28-Sept. 1, 2017

Hey #Davis7!  Wow, is it already the third week of school?  Here is what we have on tap for y'all this coming week!

Study Guide for the Test

• Define geography
• What is human geography?
• What impacts do humans have on geography (positive or negative)
• Be able to define and explain the process of economic activity
• What is the difference between rural and urban?
• What percent of the world is "fresh" water?
• Did people "naturally" farm?
• What is urban?
• What is rural?
• Where are most of the urban areas?
• Where are the major rural areas?
• Do you think the type of land and the geography have a lot to do with this?
• What is an urban core?
• What is urban sprawl?
• What is population density?
• What is economic activity?
• What is a thematic map?
• What social, economic, political, and environmental impact does mass airline, bus, and train travel have on human geography?

Day 1
In Class:  Quiz on Geography!-- Introduce Consumption
HW:  None...Geography Test on Friday though

Day 2
In Class:  Consumption -- How/Why we as people consume so much! -- GDP -- Oil -- Geography Doc

Mr. Barry's Video Podcast on Consumption 

HW:  None...Geography Test on Friday though

Day 3
In Class: The Consumption of Oil -- Immigration -- Use your time to study
HW:  None...Geography Test on Friday though

Day 4
In Class: Geography Test!
HW:  None...Shabbat Shalom!

Week 2: August 21-25, 2017

Hey Gang, welcome to the second week of school!  Last week we dove into geography and we will continue to discuss it this week!

Day 1
In Class:  Quiz today!  -- Ahh! -- More geography! -- Economic activity -- Food trade -- European activity
HW:  None
Notes:  Geography Test Sept 1

Day 2
In Class:  Water and the geographic impact -- Where do we live and why? (BIG question to answer and discuss) -- Urban vs. Rural living: Pros and cons to both -- Urban Sprawl vs. Urban Fringe Reading from textbook   Geography Doc

HW:  None
Notes:   Geography Test Sept 1

Day 3
In Class:  More geography! -- The Metro! -- Public transit and its pros and cons -- Human Consumption!!! -- Geography Doc
HW:  None
Notes:   Geography Test Sept 1

Day 4
In Class: Consumption -- GDP -- and OIL!!!  Geography Doc

HW:  None
Notes:   Geography Test Sept 1

Welcome to #Davis7 Social Studies

Hey Gang!  Welcome to #Davis7 Social Studies!  This is the home for all your social studies class information.  Here, Mr. Barry and Ms. Jordan will post upcoming assignments, docs, due dates, and other stuff related to social studies.  We hope y'all enjoy what we have in store for you this year and we can't wait to hit the ground running!

Follow us on Twitter and search #Davis7 to see posts of what we do in class and things related to class:  @MrBarry628 and @JJordanHistory 

You can also reach us at our Davis e-mails:
Mr. Barry -- Mbarry@davisacademy.org
Ms. Jordan -- JJordan@davisacademy.org

Every week, we will post what we are doing in class, homework information, and any other notes.  Please familiarize yourself with this blog, tell your parents/guardians about it, and check it daily.  Thank you!

Day 1
In Class:  Welcome to class!  Quiz...No, you cannot study for it...
HW:  Get your quiz signed by a parent/guardian for a HW grade by Friday...Please print the last page of the syllabus and have a parent/guardian sign it by Friday for a HW grade.
Notes:  Geography Quiz Aug. 21

Day 2
In Class:  Intro to Geography -- Geography Doc
HW:  Get your quiz signed by a parent/guardian for a HW grade by Friday...Please print the last page of the syllabus and have a parent/guardian sign it by Friday for a HW grade. --  Geo HW due Mon. Aug, 21 -- Click on this link and answer the following Q's for a HW grade!
Notes:  Geography Quiz Aug. 21

Day 3
In Class:  Continue Geography Doc reading and discussion of Human/Physical Geography and the impact on us and the world -- Geography Doc
HW:  Get your quiz signed by a parent/guardian for a HW grade by Friday...Please print the last page of the syllabus and have a parent/guardian sign it by Friday for a HW grade. --  Geo HW due Mon. Aug, 21 -- Click on this link and answer the following Q's for a HW grade!
Notes:  Geography Quiz Aug. 21

Day 4
In Class:  Continue Geography Doc reading and discussion of Human/Physical Geography and the impact on us and the world -- Geography Doc
HW:  Geo HW due Mon. Aug, 21 -- Click on this link and answer the following Q's for a HW grade!
Notes:  Geography Quiz Aug. 21