LP: August 25 – 29

Objective: 8.SS.H.2.A-C

Student friendly lingo: Why did Europeans colonize the new world? What was the difference between the Spanish , French, and English Colonies? How did they interact with the Native Americans?

August 25

  1. Moodle: Continue with Topic 1 (need to get this Moodle thing down before the week gets finished)

August 26

  1. WU
  2. Quiz
  3. Finish Presentation 1: Geography

August 27

  1. WU
  2. Quiz
  3. Presentation 2: Reasons for Exploration
  4. Clear Handout (Worksheet 1)

August 28

  1. WU
  2. Project: Old World Advertisements

August 29

  1. Moodle: Topic 3

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