Mr. Barry's classes - Monday, Dec. 16, 2k24

Final Midterm Study Guide Video

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Hello my little Pumpkin Dumplings!

The Scientific Revolution!

I'm pretty frustrated that I am not in school today. My refrigerator broke last Wednesday & I was unable to get one delivered this weekend. The only darn time Lowe's could deliver was today. BUT, I did eat a lot of Three Dollar Cafe wings & had some Chinese food delivered!....The only reason I went to Lowe's over the Home Depot was because they could deliver a refrigerator faster. I prefer Home Depot over Lowe's big time...

Ok...Anyways...No more life story... Please watch the following flick...The video introduces the Scientific Revolution then gives them a short assignment that will be HW due Day 2 of this week: Please read pages 3-6 in the document. Answer the following Q's in your notebooks:

1. Today, we know that mankind has travelled into space. We know the Earth revolves around the Sun. We know the planets in our solar system. Do you think it is possible for yourself to believe that the Sun, Earth, weather patterns, length of days, length of nights, etc were not able to be proven through science? Imagine you have NO idea about science. How do you think people in the past figured out how the world works without the technology we have today? (opinionated)
2. Why do you think it’s difficult for people to accept new ideas that challenge what they already believe? Can you think of any examples of where this has happened in history or even today? (Opinionated)
3. What were the two main sources of information for their understanding of nature? — In the reading
4. What were the two powers used to understand the laws of nature? Heck, what do you think the phrase "laws of nature" means? — In the reading
5. The Columbian Exchange created a new world of trade & the sharing of ideas and concepts from other civilizations. How difficult do you think it was for Europeans to accept and learn new ideas about math & science from the Arabians, Asians, and Native Americans living all over the world? (opinionated...really hard, too)
6. How do you think the invention of the printing press impacted the Scientific Revolution? (opinionated)
7. Who was the first Greek philosopher who wrote about logic? Heck...Look up the definition of logic. Now, put it into a 7th grade definition that you would use to explain to a peer of yours.
8. If you could ask a scientist in the 1600s one question about how the universe works, what would it be? Why? (opinionated)
9. What do you think happened to scientists who printed books about the universe that conflicted with the church? (opinionated)
10. This is gonna be the hardest opinionated question 🙂. People struggle understanding that religion and science can explain things. People struggle to understand that religious and scientific ideas can be wrong. What is something you struggle to understand where religious ideas and science conflict with each other. (opinionated)

2024 Midterm Study Guide & Flicks!

#Davis7, Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry have posted the 2k24 Midterm Study Guide below:

Midterm Study Guide -- Click Me!

Also! Mr. Barry has made Midterm Review Flicks here! See below!

Q's 1-17

Q's 18-34

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Age of Xploration!

Essay due December 13!

Christianity Unit

We've entered our last of the three world religions in our World Religions Unit: Christianity

Sects of Christianity Reading & Q's Assignment  Friday, Nov. 22

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Though you are answering most of the Q's below in text format, Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry would like a minimum of eight drawings on your mind map about Christianity that demonstrate your understanding of the Q's below.  These eight drawings can be answers to the Q's below or of something related to what you learned in the doc/unit about Christianity.

Christianity Mind Map Project - Quiz Grade

1. Which nation has the largest number of Christians?  Approximately how many Christians are there in the world?
2. List the four main sects of Christianity according to the colored chart above.
3. Where was Christianity founded?
4. What are the 3 nations with the largest Christian population? (above map)
5. Who are the 4 Gospels & based on each “bubble” for a Gospel.  What does each Gospel explain?
6. Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is arguably the most iconic & famous painting of Jesus’ last meal.  What is The Last Supper supposed to be and what is the message in the painting?
7. Who is John the Baptist?
8. Briefly explain who Mary was.
9. What is the immaculate conception?
10. List four important teachings of Jesus Christ?
11. What is the parable of the Good Samaritan? What is the message in this story?
12. Did Jesus try to create a new religion?
13. Why did the Romans fear Jesus?
14. A schism is a division among something.  What two churches did the Great Schism create in 1054?
15. What type of Christianity did Martin Luther create?  Why did Luther have these ideas?
16. What is a sacrament?
17. What is baptism?
18. What is Holy Communion? 
19. What is the Holy Trinity?
20. Why is Sunday considered the day of church services?
21. Do Christians believe in eternal life?
22. What is Easter?
23. What is Good Friday?
24. How are Judaism & Christianity similar in their beliefs?
25. Provide three other things you learned about Christianity in this unit!

Week of Nov. 18-22, 2k24

Hinduism!

We have a few flicks & a solid Hinduism Unit Doc that will help you complete the following project!

Compose an acrostic poem for the word Hinduism.  Follow the guidelines below.  This is worth two quiz grades.  Ms. Jordan & Mr. Barry will provide you with the paper,  colored pencils, markers, etc to work on the project in class.  

The poem must be handwritten, so take your time writing the information so it “looks” legible :)  There must be color!  Write the letters/sentences in different colors!

Include a minimum of three sentences for each letter in the word Hinduism. 

• You must use every word listed here in bold and one of these words must be in each letter of the acrostic poem..  All of these words are in the document:  Dharma, karma, Sanskrit, Brahman(ism), deity, caste system, Vedas, pilgrimage, samsara, cow, atman, water, Holi, aum

• Provide one drawing per letter in the acrostic poem.  They must be related to one of the key words listed in the poem.  Ensure that it relates to the letter of the poem.  Must be a color picture or there must be color in the picture!  Hindus LOVE LOVE LOVE COLOR!

• Color Color Color!  Hindus believe very deeply that color is important to culture and life.  Use color!  Look at the images we’ve examined over this unit and attempt to match the patterns if you can.  Use different colors for each letter/sentence.  Write that sentence in the color you use for the letter!   

Based on the reading of the text, please answer the following Q’s in your Journals.  

This is a Quiz Grade based on accuracy. حظا سعيدا -- (hazana saedian - good luck)

Islam Unit Packet

حزمة وحدة الإسلام

1. What does Islam mean in Arabic and who are Muslims?

2. Where was Islam founded and who is the founder of Islam & what did he claim to be?  What does his name mean in Arabic?

3. What is the name of the place where Abraham built his house of worship? 

4. Geographically speaking, where is Mecca in relation to Israel? Use the map on the same page

5. What is the name of the holy scripture/book of Islam? 

6. Did the people who began following Muhammad believe he was the founder of Islam or a prophet like those before him?

7. What does Allah mean? Did Muhammad believe that Allah was the same God as that of Abraham and Jesus?

8. What does the word “Muslim” mean? (it is an Arabic word)

9. Did Muhammad claim he was starting a new religion when he preached to the people in the Arab world?

10. According to Muhammad’s teachings, why did some Arabs reject his preaching?

11. Why do you think Muhammad and his forces destroyed the idols (statues of gods) when they marched to Mecca in 630 CE?  (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)

12. What is a caliph?

13. According to the map on page 7 , what present-day nations were predominantly Muslim in the 600s CE?

14. Based on the readings on the four caliphs, why do you think there was such a divide over who should be the true leaders of Islam after Muhammad’s death? (this answer is not in the text...make an inference)

15. A schism means a split or divide between strongly opposing parties or sections.  What two groups formed after the great schism?  Which group is the larger of the two.

16. Which party of Muslims believe that only people directly related to Muhammad should be the caliph?

17. What is the first Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?

18. What is the second Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?

19. What is the third Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?  What about the third Pillar of Islam is similar in Judaism?

20. What is the fourth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?  Provide a three sentence explanation of Ramadan including what Muslims are and are not allowed to do.

21. What is the fifth Pillar of Islam and what does it mean?  Where do Muslims go during the Hajj?

22. Explain what jihad means, but put the definition into your own words.  

23. What is Shariah and provide three examples of Shariah.

24. What are three things allowed and three things frowned upon during the month of Ramadan?

25. Is Islam the largest religion in the world?

26. Where do most Muslims live in the world today?

27. What are four things Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common?

28. What is sunnah & provide three examples of Sunnah according to the images and text in the packet.

29. What is the Hadith?

30. After looking at the T-chart of Judaism and Islam, would you say they are a very similar religion/faith?  Explain your answer.

31. Watch the following TedED flick & provide three interesting things you learned about Islam not already mentioned in the Unit Doc.

32. Watch the following TedED flick & provide three examples of how Islamic geometry is…EVERYWHERE!

2024 Election Unit

Welcome to the 2k24 Presidential Election Unit #Davis7!

Election Unit Doc

It's the 2024 presidential election season!  We decided to have a short unit on this year's presidential election where we will learn & discuss the topics below:

1. What are the qualifications to be the president?
2. Why are these the qualifications?
3. What do you think should be the qualifications to be the President of the United States?
4. Why do you think the stated qualifications are the only qualifications to be the President of the United States?
5. Should there be certain/other qualifications to vote in the United States? What are they…Why do you feel this?
6. The Twenty-Sixth Amendment provides, “The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of age.” So…Why is the voting age in the United States 18 years old? Do you think the voting age should be higher or lower than the current age?
7. What are the important issues in the 2k24 Election?
8. How do both Democrats & Republicans generally view these issues.
9. Do we see similarities in how the candidates feel about the issues & the general majority of the parties?
10. Do we see any significant statements that support the above question or go against their respective party beliefs?
11. Who are these issues important to & why?
12. What issues do you think older voters care more about than younger voters?
13. What is the Electoral College?
14. Why did the Founding Fathers believe this process was a good idea?
15. How has this process been both successful & failed at times?
16. Do you think we should keep this election process? Why/why not?
17. Why do candidates attack one another with television, social media posts, interviews, etc.? Do you think it is effective?
18. Why do we have only two large political parties & how do smaller political parties & ideas fail to succeed in elections?
19. If you could change one thing about the election/electoral process/etc. What would it be and why?

Week of Oct. 21-25, 2k24

The Renaissance continues!....And concludes...Bummer...

Renaissance Dinner Party! -- Project Due Fri. Oct 25!

Week of Oct. 14-18, 2k24

School of Athens Essay!

Due October 16, 2k24

The School of Athens is regarded as one of the greatest pieces of artwork in the world. Using the information you learned from the Khan Academy video and the text below about the fresco, you are to answer the following question:

How does Raphael’s School of Athens illustrate Renaissance art & show examples of classicism, and philosophy?

This is an essay that may not be longer than three pages typed, double spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman, one-inch margins. -5 points for any of these rules not followed. The essay will be written in the third person!


The paper will have an introduction of 3-5 sentences that explains to the reader (me) the following information:

1. Who painted the School of Athens & when was the School of Athens painted?
2. What was Raphael’s purpose for the painting? & where is the School of Athens fresco physically located?
3. Thesis statement saying this fresco is a good example of Renaissance art because…

Your essay will have three body paragraphs

• The first body paragraph will explain what the Renaissance was & provide an example of how the Renaissance was different from the Middle Ages. 4-6 sentences!

• The second body paragraph will be about classicism. The first sentence will be the definition of classicism and provide at least two examples of how classicism is illustrated in Raphael’s fresco.

• The third body paragraph will define philosophy. The first sentence will be the definition of philosophy and provide at least two examples of how philosophy is illustrated in Raphael’s fresco.

• Conclusion/Concluding sentence – Restates how the School of Athens is one of the best Renaissance paintings/frescoes based on what you’ve read and typed in the body paragraphs

School of Athens Khan Academy Flick!

School of Athens Flick #2

Week of Oct. 7-11, 2k24

The Renaissance continues!

Renaissance Doc

• Compare and contrast the Middle Ages & the Renaissance...
• Art in the Renaissance -- "The David" by Donatello & Michelangelo
• School of Athens  by Raphael -- Essay!
• Leonardo da Vinci! -- THE Renaissance Man.
• Machiavelli! -- FEAR ME!

Donatello's The David

Michelangelo's The David -- The better one...

THE SCHOOL OF ATHENS! 

BEST....SCHOOL.....EVER!

The Renaissance Dinner Party!

Week of Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2k24

A short week....But a GOOD ONE!

Black Death & Renaissance Doc!

Answer the following Q’s in a two paragraph explanation.  Test Grade based on accuracy and grammar/mechanics.  5 point increments!

***Do not write in the first person!  Do not use contractions!  Write in the past tense!

Paragraph 1:

• Define plague somewhere in the paragraph

• When did the Black Plague first appear in Europe?

• How did one first get the disease?

• What were the symptoms of the disease?

• How long did you have to live once infected?

• Who did the people of Europe turn to when people wondered about the plague?  Were they able to provide answers?

Paragraph 2:

• How did the people get rid of the dead bodies?

• What did some plague doctors do to "cure" the disease and how did they dress?

• How is the Black Death both similar and different to the Coronavirus?

• Conclude the second paragraph answering: What were a minimum of three effects of the Black Plague & how many people died?

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Welcome to the Renaissance!

Week of Sept. 23-27, 2k24

Finishing the Middle Ages! Yay! No more feudalism!

Answer the remaining Q's:

1. Why was artwork in the Middle Ages just awful? What was the message or purpose in nearly all artwork in the Middle Ages?
2. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?
3. How did a teenage girl save Feudal France? :)
4. What are some similarities between Medieval Europe & Medieval Japan?
5. What led to the fall of feudal life in Japan?

Coat of Arms Project! -- Due Sept. 27

Week of Sept. 16-20, 2k24

We're still Middle Aged...

Middle Ages Doc!

William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, 1066

How the Normans Changed Europe...

Quiz on Day 2 (Tues/Wed) on the Q's below:

1. Why did Europe fall to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire? What formed in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
2. Using the image on page 3 of the doc, create a hierarchy chart in your notes. Who were the different members of the social hierarchy in Europe?
3. Define feudalism.
4. What is a big difference between the two maps of Europe at the top of page 4 in the doc?
5. Who was Charlemagne, where was he from & what were his biggest contributions to his kingdom? Do you think life was good in his kingdom for the average person? What do you think was his most important contribution/legacy?
6. What did the three invading groups do to Europe at the beginning of the Middle Ages? How do you think this affected the former Roman Empire?
7. Who was William the Conqueror? What present-day nation was he from? What were his contributions to present-day England? What do you think was his most important contribution/legacy?
8. What was life like on a manor and in a castle? Do you think life was more comfortable or better on a manor or in a castle? Why?

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Continue with the Middle Ages Q's

1. What was life like on a manor and in a castle? Do you think life was more comfortable or better on a manor or in a castle? Why?
2. What was life like for a knight? What was their sole purpose for a kingdom?
3. What was life like for a 7th grader?...I mean a serf. Do you think their role in society was important? Why/why not? Why were so many people in Europe serfs?
4. Where does the word Catholic come from? Explain what the Church provided the people of Europe during the Middle Ages?
5. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church? Do some of these seem similar to practices in Judaism? Which ones?
6. What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers? What do you think was the biggest effect of the Crusades after reading & reading the content on page 24 of the doc?
7. Why was artwork in the Middle Ages just awful? What was the message or purpose in nearly all artwork in the Middle Ages?
8. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?
9. How did a teenage girl save Feudal France? :)
10. What are some similarities between Medieval Europe & Medieval Japan?
11. What led to the fall of feudal life in Japan?

Week of Sept. 9-13, 2k24

The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire!

Project due Day 2, Sept. 10/11

Video on HOW to do the Rome Bubble Font Project! Watch me :)

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Hey there SERFS! Welcome to the Middle Ages!

Middle Ages Unit Doc!

Central Q’s for the Unit -- Journal Q’s -- HW Grade due at end of the Unit!

1. Why did Europe fall to feudalism after the fall of the Roman Empire? What formed in Europe after the collapse of the Roman Empire?
2. Using the image on page 3 of the doc, create a hierarchy chart in your notes. Who were the different members of the social hierarchy in Europe?
3. Define feudalism.
4. What is a big difference between the two maps of Europe at the top of page 4 in the doc?
5. Who was Charlemagne, where was he from & what were his biggest contributions to his kingdom? Do you think life was good in his kingdom for the average person? What do you think was his most important contribution/legacy?
6. What did the three invading groups do to Europe at the beginning of the Middle Ages? How do you think this affected the former Roman Empire?
7. Who was William the Conqueror? What present-day nation was he from? What were his contributions to present-day England? What do you think was his most important contribution/legacy?
8. What was life like on a manor and in a castle? Do you think life was more comfortable or better on a manor or in a castle? Why?
9. What was life like for a knight? What was their sole purpose for a kingdom?
10. What was life like for a 7th grader?...I mean a serf. Do you think their role in society was important? Why/why not? Why were so many people in Europe serfs?
11. Where does the word Catholic come from? Explain what the Church provided the people of Europe during the Middle Ages?
12. What are the Seven Sacraments of the Catholic Church? Do some of these seem similar to practices in Judaism? Which ones?
13. What was the purpose of the Crusades & after reading about the Crusades. Who were the winners & losers? What do you think was the biggest effect of the Crusades after reading & reading the content on page 24 of the doc?
14. Why was artwork in the Middle Ages just awful? What was the message or purpose in nearly all artwork in the Middle Ages?
15. What was the purpose of the illuminated manuscript?
16. How did a teenage girl save Feudal France? :)
17. What are some similarities between Medieval Europe & Medieval Japan?
18. What led to the fall of feudal life in Japan?

Week of Aug. 26-30, 20k24

Monday - Geography Q's due! Finish going over the Geography Q's!

Day 2 (Tues/Wed) -- Geography Test! Whoo hoo!

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The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire!

Video on HOW to do the Rome Bubble Font Project!  Watch me :)

Week of Aug. 19-23, 2k24

Continue with our Geography Unit!

Click the link above for the unit doc

12.  What are the pros & cons of urban and rural living?...Are these biased questions?
13.  Is Atlanta a good example of a city that has "suffered" from urban sprawl? 
14.  How did the 1996 Olympics affect Atlanta's geography, economy & general?
15.  Why are most cities where they are?
16.  What is gentrification & what is the impact gentrification has had on the ATL?
17.  What is economic activity?
18.  What is GDP?
19.  What makes a nation "rich" or "poor?"
20.  How is farming "unnatural" & had an impact on human & physical geography?
21.  How does water scarcity affect human & plant life?
22.  What are the push & pull factors of immigration?
23.  What are some world effects of oil consumption & discovery?

Gentrification of ATL flick

Consumption flick!

Consumption flick II

Water scarcity 

Water scarcity II

Water scarcity III -- NO...Don't watch the whole thing!

Welcome Back! Week of Aug. 12-16, 2k24

Hey #Davis7! Welcome to the 2k24-2k25 school year! This website is where you will find all documents, due dates, and everything else 7th grade social studies!  Mr. Barry is the author of the class website; however, Ms. Jordan and Mr. Barry are both on the same page with our lessons, assignments, and assessments.  

Save this website to your favorites:  www.davis7ss.blogspot.com 

Email addresses:  Mr. Barry - mbarry@davisacademy.org        Ms. Jordan - jjordan@davisacademy.org 

How to compose an email to us:  

Mr. Barry/Ms. Jordan,

This is (student name) and I have a question/wanted to know/etc.  Be sure your message is in complete sentences, and please use proper capitalization & grammar rules.

Thank you!

-Student name

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Welcome to the First Day of School Quiz!

 Syllabus & acceptable tech use 

Geography Unit Doc 

Unit Q's

1. What is geography?
2. Why is geography important to history?
3. How does geography affect your life?
4. History is geography in motion... What doe this mean?
5. What is human geography?
6. What is physical geography?
7. How do boundaries affect human geography?
8. How does population density impact human & animal life?
9. Why do we live where we live?
10. What are the pros & cons of urban and rural living?...Are these biased questions?
11. Is Atlanta a good example of a city that has "suffered" from urban sprawl? 
12. How did the 1996 Olympics affect Atlanta's geography, economy & general?
13. Why are most cities where they are?
14. What is gentrification & what is the impact gentrification has had on the ATL?
15. What is economic activity?
16. What is GDP?
17. What makes a nation "rich" or "poor?"
18. How is farming "unnatural" & had an impact on human & physical geography?
19. How does water scarcity affect human & plant life?
20. What are the push & pull factors of immigration?
21. What are some world effects of oil consumption & discovery?

***There will be a Geography Test***

Climate Change Unit & Final Exam Study Guide Flicks!

Hey #davis7, this post will be updated as the weeks progress... Below is the link to the Climate Change Unit & I will also upload Final Exam study guide videos...

Climate Change Unit Doc!

Final Exam Study Guide Flick Q's 1-14

Final Exam Study Guide Flick Q's 15-29

Final Exam Study Guide Flick Q's 30-37

Final Exam Study Guide Flick Q's 38-49

Final Exam Study Guide Flick Q's 50-61

Final Exam Study Guide Flick Q's 62-68