Puerto Ricans - Asthma

Click on this link: Asthma in Puerto Ricans

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

What is your New Year's Resolution for 2011?

Make a Power point of three goals that you would like to achieve for 2011.

    

US Territories

Please make a 10 slide Power point that illustrates the territories that the USA has owned since the Age of Imperialism (1895).

Guam, Hawaii, Virgin Islands, Midway Island, Wake Island, Alaska, Puerto Rico, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Mailman Delivers Mail In The Nude!

Please click on this link:Mailman Delivers Mail In The Nude!

Answer the 5W's sheet and hand in for a grade.

Bathroom Ban Leads to Fight at High School



Click on this link: Bathroom Ban Leads to Riot At High School

PLEASE COMPLETE THE 5W'S SHEET BASED ON THE ARTICLE ABOUT THE RIOT IN A NYC HIGH SCHOOL.

What was the basic cause of the Spanish - American War of 1898?

Please construct a Power point presentation of 5 slides that illustrates why the United States went to war with Spain in 1898. Find as many images as possible!
This link will help you: Spanish - American War

WORLD'S FATTEST WOMAN

Click on this link and answer the 5W's sheet:
World's Fattest Woman

Why was US President James Garfield murdered by an assassin's bullet in 1881?

Construct a four slide Power point presentation that indicates:
1. Why Garfield was murdered.
2. Who murdered Garfield?
3. Two slides of the shooting.

College Majors

Good morning, Advisement.

Answer these questions based on what you college major might be:
College Major Quiz

 Then, go to the college major site and select three possible majors. Why did you pick these majors?

College Majors

PEARL HARBOR DAY DECEMBER 7, 1941

PLEASE COMPLETE THE 5W'S SHEET BASED UPON THIS LINK:PEARL HARBOR ATTACK

Susan B Anthony

How did Susan B. Anthony advance the cause for SUFFRAGE (VOTING) for women?

Please construct a Powerpoint that outlines how Susan B. Anthony advanced the cause for women's suffrage. Please include her work in Rochester, NY. You may use this link: SusanBAnthonyHouse.org

THE PROTESTANT REFORMATION

What were the causes of the PROTESTANT REFORMATION? (1517 AD)

Use the review book, p. 126 - 127, to construct a Powerpoint that answers the essential question. Be sure to include images.

WOMAN USED BODY FAT TO HIDE STOLEN GOODS

WOMAN USED BODY FAT TO HIDE STOLEN GOODS

Click on the link above and complete the 5W's sheet. It will be turned in for a grade.

President Theodore Roosevelt

SS8 - How did President Theodore Roosevelt (TR) govern the United States?   1901 - 1909 AD
Construct a Powerpoint of at least 5 slides illustrate what TR did before he was President and what he accomplished as President of the USA.

Go to: About Theodore Roosevelt

Current events - AIS

HAPPY WEDNESDAY, AIS.

Please complete your vocabulary list from the Progressive Era, p. 157 in the review book.

Otherwise, please click on the link below and WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEWARE OF BURGLARS!!!!!!

Fill out the 5W's sheet and turn in for a grade today.

THE RENAISSANCE IN EUROPE

Illustrate images of the Renaissance (renewal) in Europe (1400 - 1600 AD).


How was humanism (images of humans) exemplified? Please construct a Powerpoint of at least 10 images from the Renaissance.

Go to: RENAISSANCE ART

!!!More than 20 pictures = 2 100%'s!!!

COLLEGE VIRTUAL TOUR

HAPPY WEDNESDAY, ADVISEMENT!

Today, you will take a virtual tour of colleges. The purpose is to:

1.  Find out what you might like to major in.
2 . Find out where you might want to go to college.
3.  Get a feel for the college experience.

Click on this link:College Virtual Tours

Select two colleges at the bottom of the page and take a 'tour' of the college. We will report out at the end of class.

VOCABULARY - PROGRESSIVE ERA

HAPPY TUESDAY, SS8!

Today, we will begin studying the Progressive Era.

Using your notebooks, please define the Key Terms on p. 157 and Key People on p. 158. Use the glossary and the reading, pp. 157 - 172.

 A completed assignment = 100%. Do not go on games or any other website until you are finished.

BLACK FRIDAY

Happy Nov. 29, AIS!

Click on the link below. Answer the questions on the 5W's sheet. Be sure to watch the video of what happened.

BUFFALO, NY TARGET

Did you go shopping last Friday? Describe your experience if you did on the back of your sheet.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!

ANALYZE HOW THANKSGIVING BECAME A PART OF OUR NATION'S CULTURE.

Construct a Powerpoint of 5 slides that illustrates how Thanksgiving developed, why it is celebrated and how we celebrate the holiday today.

This link will assist you: THANKSGIVING HISTORY

THE SILK ROAD

What goods were traded along the SILK ROAD?

Construct a Power point presentation that:

1. Shows an image of the INDIAN OCEAN (SLIDE 1).

2. Shows an image of the MEDITERRANEAN SEA (SLIDE 2).

3. Shows an image of CHINA (SLIDE 3).

4. Shows an image of JAVA (SLIDE 4).

5. Shows an image of INDIA (SLIDE 5).

6. Shows an image of CENTRAL ASIA (SLIDE 6).

7. Slides 7 - 10 will show 4 products that were traded along the SILK ROAD.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR PRODUCTS, SCROLL DOWN TOWARDS THE END OF THE ARTICLE, "MORE THAN SILK". MORE THAN SILK (CLICK)

Bubonic Plague v. AIDS

How does Bubonic Plague compare to AIDS in symptoms and stigma (attitude towards the disease)?

Construct a comparison chart with the Bubonic Plague and AIDS. Think about the causes, symptoms and people's attitude towards the diseases.

Click on the links:

BUBONIC PLAGUE
AIDS

ANSWER: What are your thoughts about the people who have had these diseases?

JIM CROW LAWS

HAPPY FRIDAY, SS8!

How did Jim Crow laws affect the daily lives of African - Americans in the South? (1870 - 1965)

Construct a Power point presentation of at least 6 slides that show the images of the South during the Jim Crow era. I am looking for images, images, images!!! You may use Google Images - Jim Crow

Answer in slide #7: If you lived in the South during Jim Crow, how would have you put up with these laws?

SPOTCRIME.COM

HAPPY THURSDAY, AIS!!!

Please click on the link below:
SPOTCRIME.COM

Find your neighborhood in the City of Rochester crime map.

Write down any crimes that have occurred. They are indicated with the symbol shown. If none have occurred, write down five that have occurred in Monroe County, which is any crime shown on the map.

What leads people to commit these crimes? (Write down your answer.)

Also, CLICK ON:

BURGER KING RECEIPT   What should happen now?

Finally, CHECK OUT:

JAVIER ORTIZ, RIP

This man was a former student of Mr. Amico at Edison.

THE CRUSADES (1095 AD - 1291 AD)

WHAT WERE THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF THE CRUSADES?

Construct a Power Point presentation of 5 slides that answers this question. Be sure to include images.

You may use:

The review book pp. 97 - 100. There is an excellent diagram on p. 100.

Also, you may continue to watch the video from yesterday:

THE CRUSADES: THE CRESCENT AND THE CROSS

RED LIGHT CAMERAS - ROCHESTER, NY

HAPPY TUESDAY, AIS!

Do RED LIGHT CAMERAS add to our safety?

Please click on the links below to find out:

Drunk Driver on camera
RED LIGHT CAMERAS

Please construct a 3 - slide Power point to answer the question above. Use the link to answer the question.

How do Native Americans live on Indian Reservations today?

HAPPY NOVEMBER 15, SS8!!!

Today, we will be studying how Native Americans live on a reservation (land granted to the Indians to preserve their culture) as a result of the Dawes Act of 1887.

Please click on the link below and write 5 factual sentences about the video about Native American teens:

Native American teenagers

ANSWER: How are their lives different from yours? How are the they the same?

Following the video, construct a power point presentation that illustrates how the Native Americans live on the reservation today. You may use your answers from the above questions in your power point. Also, use the information provided in the link below:

Native Americans today

THIS IS DUE BY THE END OF CLASS TODAY FOR A GRADE. GOOD LUCK!     

- MR. AMICO

Veteran's Day

HAPPY FRIDAY, AIS!

Today, you will be studying about the History of Veteran's Day in the USA.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, US MARINES!!!

Also, click on this link below Use both links to fill out the 5 W's worksheet. Veteran's Day

Next, answer on the back of the sheet:

How did you spend your Veteran's Day Holiday?

Turn in your sheet when you are finished for a pride buck.

Also, check this video out - WHOOPS!!!

- Mr. Amico.

Middle Ages Writing Assignment

The image below is an illustration of a medieval manor. Study the image and think about life the year 1010 AD.


ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER.
1. State two economic (dealing with money) characteristics of the feudal manor.
2. State one religious characteristic of the feudal manor.
3. Define FEUDALISM and MANORIALISM. Use the review book pp. 92 - 93.
4. Identify the role of the ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH during the Middle Ages.
    Refer to p. 93 in the review book, under "KEY THEMES AND CONCEPTS -    BELIEF SYSTEMS".

WRITING ASSIGNMENT:

You will comparing life in 2010 AD in the USA to life in 1010 AD on a feudal manor in Western Europe. In your creative writing assignment, you will compare/contrast:

1. GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SYSTEM.
2. MILITARY/CONFLICT.
3. ROLE OF WOMEN/DIVERSITY.
4. HEALTH CARE/MEDICINE/SCIENCE.
5. COMMUNICATION/MEDIA/TECHNOLOGY.
6. ROLE OF RELIGION/BELIEF SYSTEMS.
7. MONEY MATTERS/ECONOMIC SYSTEMS.
8. THE LIVES OF THE COMMON PEOPLE/CULTURE AND INTELLECTUAL LIFE.

Your paper must be typed.

As you type, think about your life today vs. a teen - ager's life back in 1010 AD. Refer to the review book, the diagram of the feudal manor above, your feudal pyramid diagram and your answers to the questions above.

You may also refer to the link below on the Middle Ages - it's an excellent site!

Middle Ages

HAPPY WRITING!

- Mr. Amico.

Crime in Rochester

Happy Friday, AIS!

Please click on the links below:Crime in Rochester 110310 

Please answer the questions below about the crime:

Where did it happen?
Who was the victim?
How was the crime carried out?
What happened at the scene of the crime?
When did the crime occur?

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON YOUR SHEET IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.

On the back of your sheet, write your opinion and reaction to the crime.

AGAIN, YOU MUST WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!
IF YOU TURN IN THE QUESTIONS BY THE END OF THE PERIOD, YOU GET A PRIDE BUCK AND A 100%!!!!

- Mr. Amico.

Middle Ages

Please click on the link to find out information about the Middle Ages.

This is a map of the Byzantine Empire, 1300 AD.

Happy Friday, Social Studies scholars!

From 10/18 to 10/22, we will cover:

US History: Manifest Destiny, Trail of Tears, Women's Rights in the 19th century, Abolitionist movement.

Global I: India - Hinduism, Buddhism.

SS8: Strikes, Immigration.

Details to follow...

Mr. Amico