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Thank you for visiting the website for Mr. Sokoloff's 9th grade World History and 12th Grade Social Science classes! Whether you are a student or family member, I hope you will find useful information on this website.
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Assigned: 12/01/09
Due: 12/02/09What do you believe?
Instructions:
What are three things you believe are true despite not having much evidence or proof. Why do you believe they are true?
write at least 5 lines
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Assigned: 11/30/09
Due: 12/01/09Create own Chivalry Code
Instructions:
Create your own code of chivalry based on the school (it can be similar to the “do the right thing” certificates)
Write at least 3 "rules of conduct" and describe each one.
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Assigned: 11/30/09
Due: 12/03/09
Presidential Powers Take Home Quiz
Describe 4 of the presidential powers; for each of the 4 powers do the following:
a) Describe each power: What power is it? What does it give the president power to do? How does it help the president manage the country?
b) Find an example for each power in the news. Be sure to say how the president used that power
Each power you explain is worth 12 points (12 x 4 = 48)
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Assigned: 11/20/09
Due: 11/24/09 depending on class
Feudalism - Middle Ages Project
Task:
Your task is to create your own feudal system with you in it!; you can be as creative as you want with this. Create the best or worst society or culture! Here is what you must do in order to complete this project:
1. Hierarchy Pyramid (30 pts)
Create a social class/status structure. (be creative on how to make this)
• Create some way of showing the way the feudal system is structured (can be like a hierarchy pyramid)
• Society structure must have at least 4 levels.
• Refer to the graphic on pg. 361 for ideas on how this should look
- You must describe the type of person or social class at each level (1 paragraph for each level)
- What is their role in your feudal system? What is their title? What do they do? How much power do they have? Be as descriptive as possible.
- Pyramid must be on poster board
2. System of Exchange (30 pts)
Create a system of exchange between each social class – what does each group of people exchange with one another.
• On poster board, create some way of showing what each social class exchanges with one another. (hint: refer to the graphic organizer with the arrows for ideas)
- Write 1 page explaining your system of exchange
- Describe what each person
3. Comparison and Analysis (40 pts)
Compare your feudal system to the feudal system in the middle ages.
• What is similar about the two systems?
• What is different?
• Is your feudal system better for society than the one in the middle ages? Why do you think this?
- Write at least 1 page
There is essentially two parts to this project: a visual part and a written part that explains your visual.
You will have one class period to work on this
You must hand this in before Thanksgiving Break!
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I have uploaded the Presidential Powers Advertisement Packet in two parts. Download both parts to see whole packet for project.
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Assigned: 11/20/09
Due: 11/23/09
Help Wanted Advertisement:
President of the United States
Directions: Using Article II of the Constitution, information covered so far in class, the group packet of information and any background information your team will write a help wanted advertisement for a POTUS. The ad must include the following information:
I am also asking each person to bring in a news article that is an example of one of the presidential powers.
I have posted the project in two parts - download both parts on the Notes/Handouts page.
Also, Check out the Resources & Links page for links to news sites to find an article as an example of a president using their presidential power.
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I have uploaded a .pdf file of each student's progress report in notes & handouts section. Download the file and find you ID number to view the grades I currently have for you.
Please note that if you handed something in late then there is a chance I haven't graded it yet.
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Assigned: 11/17/09
Due: 11/18/09
Homework:
Class: my computer crashed and lost the work we did in class today; with the help of your classmate I tried to replicate the homework that was assigned today. Please let me know if this is drastically different from what I asked you to do in class. Thank you for your understanding.
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Congratulations! We are starting a new unit on the U.S. Constitution
Homework for tonight:
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assigned: 11/16/09
Due: 11/17/09
Vocab on Feudalism
Explain what each word means and create an sentence using the word (expect open note quiz tomorrow) hint – look around page 360.
Know the definition of the word and be able to explain it with some sort of example.
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Assigned: 11/13/09
Due: 11/16/09
Acrostic on Powerful Leaders in Middle Ages
Acrostic – a story, poem or piece of writing where certain words or letters are the first letter of the sentence.
Instructions:
Topic: Write an acrostic that defines and explains the person you chose (pick two of the three): Gregory I; Charles Martel, Charlemagne
Each Sentence starts with a letter of the word you are describing.
Each sentence helps explain how the word relates to the topic.
Example:
EXAMPLE - WORD: ROME
Round’ the year 753 Rome was founded and started to become a Republic. Only Representatives of people were able to vote laws; a model of govt. the U.S. uses today. Many changes occurred over the next few hundred years. Ever since Julius Caesar got assassinated Rome was never the same, it became a republic because it needed a strong leader to keep it together… for the time being at least!
notice how the first letter of the sentence spells out the word Rome
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So far I have received 22 emails confirming student's addresses, this is the first homework assignment for the marking period; be sure to get me your email address so you start of marking period 2 right!
Here are the email's I have so far:
Abigail Drakely
Adwoa Obeng
Ancy George
Christopher G.
Dan Chen
Faryal Khawaja
James Bullock
Jennifer Banh
Kianna Wilson
Lauren Furman
Marina Todic
Marvin Dum
Matt Dervishi
Max Torres
Mosthigh ThankGod
Nancy George
neethu mukkadan
Preya G.
Sahar Hans
Sharon Pan
Skye Scott
Ting Ting Quan
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Assigned: 11/06/09
Due: 11/09/09
Acrostic on Rome
Acrostic – a story, poem or piece of writing where certain words or letters are the first letter of the sentence.
Instructions:
Topic: Write an acrostic explaining how your word relates to Rome
Words (pick one): Diocletian, Constantine, Caesar, Julius, Empire, Republic, Gaul, Senate, Dictator, Senate
Pick a word relating to Rome
(Diocletian, Constantine, Caesar, Julius, Empire, Republic, Gaul, Senate, Dictator, Senate)
Each Sentence line starts with a letter of the word
Each sentence helps explain how the word relates to the topic.
Example:
EXAMPLE - WORD: ROME
Round’ the year 753 Rome was founded and started to become a Republic. Only Representatives of people were able to vote laws; a model of govt. the U.S. uses today. Many changes occurred over the next few hundred years. Ever since Julius Caesar got assassinated Rome was never the same, it became a republic because it needed a strong leader to keep it together… for the time being at least!
notice how the first letter of the sentence spells out the word Rome
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Assigned: 11/05/09
Due: 11/06/09
Respond to the following question:
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Below is the updated schedule for group presentations. Remember, everyone should contribute to the presentation, the presentation must be at least 5 minutes long.
Friday:
1. Guivelande Charles, Adwoa Obeng, Marina Tosic, Sahar hans
Monday:
1. Taisha, Janney, faryal, Majbeen
2. Xavier, Sharon, Mosthigh,
Tuesday:
1. James, Christina, Andrea, John, Ushna
2. Kianna, Maram, Jennifer, Preya
Thursday:
1. Tingting Neethu, Ancy and Nancy
2. Muhamet, max, Chris, Marvin
3. Skye, Rhea, Abigail, and Lauren
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I uploaded the sample powerpoint and excel sheets to the Social Science notes and handouts section. Download to use or adapt to your needs. Remember, this is just a sample and suggestion. You can do what you like…
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Check out the Notes/handouts section for more information about the polling project - I uploaded a document with guiding questions that might give you some ideas if you are stuck on what to write or what I am looking for.
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I have uploaded a word document that will help you understand what I am looking for in your Polling Projects. By now you should be examining the data and starting to summarize and analyze the work you have done. Use the word document titled Public Opinion Grading information if you are stuck on what to write and what to talk about for your presentations.
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A student asked me the following and I thought others might have similar questions:
"when we go to ask ten people the questions do we have to ask one person all 15 questions or what? Can you please explain?"
Here is my response: yes, please ask each person your whole poll; you want to get a "representative" sample of president obama's approval rating on the three subjects.
Remember that each person is responsible for writing up responses as well!
- Mr. Sokoloff
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I have posted the rubric that I used to grade your federalism v. anti-federalism paper… click here or see above to download a word document copy of it. As of right now (7th inning in the phillies game) I have 90% of them graded and still need to enter the grades in my computer. If they aren't done tonight they will definitely be done by Wed. when I see you back in school.
- Mr. Sokoloff
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