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World History

World History. Starters. 8/26/2011. Good Morning! Today in history, in 1939, the first televised major league baseball game was played between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds.

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World History

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  1. World History Starters

  2. 8/26/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1939, the first televised major league baseball game was played between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. • Begin on a new sheet of notebook paper in the starter section of your notebook. Write today’s date and the following quote: • “You have to know the past in order to understand the present.” • Write two sentences explaining what you feel this quote means.

  3. 8/29/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1949, the USSR tested their first atomic bomb. • Begin on a new sheet of notebook paper in the starter section of your notebook. Write today’s date and the following quote: • “A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” • Write two sentences explaining what you feel this quote means.

  4. 8/30/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 30 BC, Cleopatra VII, Queen of Egypt, committed suicide. • Grab your collages and the materials that you need to finish them. • You have TWENTY minutes to finish this assignment.

  5. 8/31/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1997, Princess Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris, France. • Pick up the map assignment from the supply table. You have THIRTY minutes to complete this assignment. • If you finish early, finish your world map from yesterday.

  6. 9/1/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1939, WWII began when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. • Grab your timeline and the materials that you need to finish the assignment. • You have TWENTY FIVE minutes to finish

  7. 9/2/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1666, the Great Fire of London broke out, destroying much of the city. • Get back into your group from yesterday and review what you need to finish. • You have FORTY minutes to complete your assignment

  8. 9/6/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1941, Nazi Germany forced all Jews over the age of six to wear the yellow star of David • Begin a new week’s page in the starter section of your notebook, define the term pre-history in your own terms.

  9. 9/7/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1979, ESPN made its debut on cable television • Answer the following question in your starter section of your notebook: • Which skill-toolmaking, the use of fire, or language-do you think gave hominids the most control over their environment?

  10. 9/8/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1900, a hurricane struck Galveston, Texas, killing 8,000 people. • The Pyramid in Ancient Egypt were built as monuments to Egyptian Pharaohs. They symbolized the power of Egypt. • What monuments have been built in the United States? What do these monuments represent?

  11. 9/9/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1956, Elvis Presley appeared for the first time on television. • Answer the following question in the “Starter” section of your notebook: • If you were constructing a city, what components would be important to include?

  12. 9/12/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history President John F. Kennedy married his wife Jackie. • Refer to the White Board for a list of assignments that should be in your folder and will be graded this week. Put these assignments in the order listed.

  13. 9/13/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, Chiang Kai-Shek became the “President” of China. • Find one topic in your notes that you do not understand. Write a question about that topic to discuss in our round-table review.

  14. 9/15/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, Frances Scott Key composed the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner. • Get a sheet of notebook paper and your folder. • Your test is in the BACK of your folder. • Choose a partner and work with your partner to correct the questions that you missed. • You MUST write the FULL question, the FULL answer you put and the FULL correct answer to receive credit. • This is NOT an optional assignment.

  15. 9/15/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1974, President Ford announced conditional amnesty for Vietnam War deserters and draft evaders. • Answer the following question in your starter section: • How did Buddhism spread to China from India? • USE YOUR NOTES

  16. 9/16/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1787, The Constitution was completed and signed by a majority of the delegates attending the constitutional convention in Philadelphia. • Use page 50 in your book to complete the chart I gave you when you came in the room.

  17. 9/19/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 2001, the Pentagon ordered US combat aircraft to the Persian Gulf, following the attacks of September 11. • Begin a NEW starter sheet for this week. • Write the date and beneath, answer the following question: • Egypt both invaded other lands and was invaded. What conditions, if any, might justify the invasion of another country?

  18. 9/20/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1973, Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs, in the Battle of the Sexes tennis match. • Answer the following question in the starter section of your notebook: • What make a military force powerful today?

  19. 9/21/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1897, the New York Sun Published its famous editorial Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus • http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/ • In the starter section of your notebook, answer the following question: • What are some reasons for a powerful ruler to show tolerance or compassion?

  20. 9/22/2011 • Good Morning! • ATTENTION PEOPLE WHO TALK AND PLAY AROUND…IF YOU CAN’T GET IT TOGETHER TODAY, WE WILL HAVE A SEATING CHART TOMORROW! THIS ISN’T SOCIAL HOUR! • In the starter section of your notebook, answer the following question: • Which authority figures do you respect? Why do you respect these individuals?

  21. 9/23/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1806, after a three-year journey, Lewis and Clark returned to St. Louis • In the starter section of your notebook, use your notes to answer the following questions for test review: • How did the Kushites treat Egyptian culture after they conquered Egypt? • How did Assyria acquire its empire? • What is Cyrus most known for? • Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall built?

  22. 9/26/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1789, Thomas Jefferson was appointed America’s first secretary of state. • Begin a new starter sheet for the week. Remember to begin with today’s date. Answer the following question: • How did the geography of Robeson County influence the way our county developed?

  23. 9/27/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1939, Warsaw, Poland surrendered to Nazi Germany after several weeks of resistance • Answer the following question on your starter’s sheet: • What impact did nearness to the sea have on the development of Greece?

  24. 9/28/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1991, Jazz great Miles Davis Died • Answer the following question on this week’s starter sheet: • Who were the three renowned philosophers of the golden age? How were they “related” to one another?-

  25. 9/29/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1979, John Paul I died one month after becoming pope. • Answer the following question on this week’s starter sheet: • What factors contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic?-

  26. 10/3/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1863, President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving. • Begin a new starter sheet and include today’s date. Answer the following question: • If you were playing a game, where the object was the conquest of another player, what strategies would you use to conquer him or her?-

  27. 10/4/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1970, singer Janis Joplin died of a drug overdose. • Answer the following question in your starter section: • What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a central source of power? (one main leader)

  28. 10/5/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1929, the World Series was broadcast on the radio. • Answer the following question in your starters: • The ancient peoples of Africa adapted creatively to their environments. How do people today adapt to their environments?-

  29. 10/6/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1981, Egypt’s President Anwar Sadat was assassinated in Cairo. • Answer the following question in your starters: • Why is it important for nations to trade with other nations?

  30. 10/7/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1949, the Republic of East Germany was formed. • Finish your study guides.

  31. 10/10/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1845, the US Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, Maryland. • Begin a new starter sheet, date it and answer the following question: • Our continent’s first inhabitants may have walked from Asia through harsh, icy conditions. What equipment and clothing do you think would be necessary for such a difficult journey today?

  32. 10/11/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1984, Space shuttle Challenger astronaut, Kathryn Sullivan, became the first American woman to walk in space. • Answer the following question in the starter section of your notebook: • Why do you think the Olmec’s are called Mesoamerica’s “mother culture?

  33. 10/12/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1492, Columbus landed in the present-day Bahamas. • Answer the following question in the starter section of your notebook: • USE THE MAP ON PAGE 383 TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION • What geographical feature made Peru a difficult place for a civilization to develop?

  34. 10/13/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1792, the cornerstone for the White House was laid. • Answer the following question in the starter section of your notebook: • Why do you think people change religions?

  35. 10/14/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize • Answer the following question in the starter section of your notebook: • Were those conquered by the Muslims forced to convert to Islam?

  36. 10/18/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States from Nazi Germany. • Begin a new starter sheet, date it and answer the following question: • We have discussed some empires that were very strong and then later collapsed. What are some reasons why these empires collapsed?

  37. 10/18/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1867, the US took possession of Alaska from Russia. • Answer the following question on your starter sheet: • Why is it better to fill a job based on exam results rather than on money or family influence?

  38. 10/19/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1812, French troops under Napoleon Bonaparte began their retreat from Moscow • Answer the following question on your starter sheet: • Use your notes from yesterday to answer the following question: How did the Tang Dynasty benefit from the accomplishments of the Sui?

  39. 10/20/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, 1803, the Senate ratified the purchase of the Louisiana Purchase. • Answer the following question on your starter sheet: • Take out your Unit Three Study Guide. If you were not here yesterday, get one from the folder on my desk. If EVERYONE has their study guide out and is in their proper seats after announcements, we will discuss the questions together

  40. 10/21/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, 1879, Thomas Edison invented the incandescant light bulb. • Answer the following question on your starter sheet: • What purpose did the samurai serve?

  41. 10/24/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history in, 1940, the forty-hour work week went into effect. • Begin a new starter sheet, date it and answer the following question: • What freedoms would you give up if you were guaranteed protection by the government?

  42. 10/25/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history in, 1400, Geoffery Chaucer died in London. • Answer the following question: • What obligations did a peasant have to the Lord of a Manor?

  43. 10/26/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history in, 1825, the Erie Canal opened. • Answer the following question: • Is there anything that you believe in so much that you would be willing to die for it? What is it?

  44. 10/27/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history in,2006, after an 86 year drought, the Boston Red Sox finally won the World Series. • Answer the following question: • When you hear the word democracy, what comes to mind?-

  45. 10/28/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history in,1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in NYC. • Answer the following question: • What were three effects of the Bubonic Plague?

  46. 10/31/2011 • Good Morning! • Happy Halloween! • Create a NEW starter sheet for the week and answer the following question: • Do you excel more at one subject than you do others? For example, are you better at math, science, English, social studies? Why do you believe your abilities are stronger in some subjects, but weaker in others?

  47. 11/1/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1952, the US exploded the first atomic weapon in the Marshall Islands • Answer the following question on your starter sheet for this week: • Is there a school policy or rule that you would like to change? If so, what is it? What would be the best way for changing this rule or policy?

  48. 11/2/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1889, North and South Dakota became states. • Answer the following question on your starter sheet for this week: • Does your family own any land outside of North Carolina or the United States? What is it called when one country owns land in another country?

  49. 11/3/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, in 1952, Clarance Birdseye marketed the first frozen peas. • Answer the following question on your starter sheet for this week: • Finish your Middle Passage “I Am” Poem

  50. 11/4/2011 • Good Morning! • Today in history, 1842, Abraham Lincoln was married • Answer the following question on your starter sheet for this week: • After announcements we will review for our quiz.

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