7Th Grade History (GCP) s5

Name: ______Do Now January 23, 2006 History - ____ Do Now #12

Objective: 8. I will be able to describe our new “Make the Impossible Possible Competition” and explain its importance to our class and our goals.

Essential Question: “What is it that makes someone powerful?”

Read the selection below, and then answer the questions that follow it. So … first semester is finished, and second semester is starting quickly. Take a look at what we’ve done first semester and what we have ahead of us: First Semester: Second Semester: Greek Myths Gandhi Monotheistic religions Holocaust & African Genocide Empire (Muslim & European) Jazz African Battles for Independence Ancient China Modern China Pre-trip unit (NEW YORK!)

We also have a HUGE goal we are working toward … writing a DBQ as seventh graders! On top of that, we have AMAZING things to earn in the next TWO WEEKS … a feature film AND our first Socratic seminar in history! We will get all of this done, and we will do it with HALF the time that English and math get. It sounds impossible! To make this happen, we are learning a new, powerful, and fun classroom system … the Make the Impossible Possible Competition! That’s our big goal for the day.

1. How many topics are listed for first semester? _____ How many for second semester? _____

2. What is our big, hairy, audacious goal? ______

3. What two things are we earning in the next few weeks? ______& ______

4. We will do all of these things with ______the time that English and math get.

5. To make that possible, we are introducing the M______the I______P______C______today.

Today’s Vocabulary Practice: We will say this aloud with our hand signals. Nelson Mandela Himalayas Ganges

Above and Beyond: Explain what SOAPS is and when we use it on the back of this page. Name: ______Classwork January 23, 2006 History - ____ Classwork #12 - Part I The “Make the Impossible Possible” Competition!

Each day, your class will have the chance to earn MIP Competition points in two areas: FOCUS and HOMEWORK.

FOCUS Points (5 / day):  Your class can earn one point for the focus of your LINE outside the room. - While waiting for Mr. Lindy, your class is using time well (This means: ______)

- Once Mr. Lindy begins letting students into the room, the line is silent.

(A focused line before (A focused line while Mr. Mr. L opens the door) L lets students inside)

 Your class can earn one point for the quality of the DO NOW. This means … - Everyone is at zero. - No one raises a hand to ask a question. - Eyes are on your binder or on the word wall (for help). - When stuck: ______

(a perfect Do Now)  Your class can earn one point for having its MATERIALS organized. This means … - Binders are stacked slightly in the aisle w/ returned papers left ALONE - New papers are clipped away. - No one asks Mr. Lindy for a pencil.

 Your class can then earn up to two daily specials at the end of class. ______

HOMEWORK Points (2 / day):  2 points if everyone has homework  1 point if only one person has incomplete homework  0 points if more than 1 person has incomplete homework

BONUS POINTS - Your class can earn five bonus points if the class is over 80% on our tracking system.

If your class WINS, you will earn …______Directions Read the new information below, and then answer the questions that follow. Remember, you are earning your FIRST MIP points!!!!!!

Remember our old friend SOAPS? We learned already that the first ‘S’ stands for “subject,” and the ‘O’ stands for “occasion.” We will tackle two more letters today, the ‘A’ and the second ‘S.’ (We need to save the ‘P’ for last. You’ll see why soon….) We are on our way to our DBQ!

A = Audience: Next we have to figure out who was supposed to see the primary source. This person or group of people is called the audience.

S = Speaker: The second ‘S’ stands for speaker. Who produced this primary source? What kind of person was the photographer? Who was the writer? Who was the artist?

1. Which two letters are we learning today? ______and ______2. Which letter are we skipping? ______3. The first new letter stands for ______. 4. The second new letter stands for ______. Above and beyond: What do you think the last letter stands for?

------STOP! GO A&B, BUT DON’T START THE NEXT SECTION!------

Directions: Now let’s practice! Identify the audience and speaker for each of the following primary sources. All of the answers are listed in the answer bank. (You can just write the letter, if you’re out of room.)

April 16, 1963

MY DEAR FELLOW CLERGYMEN:

While confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling my present activities "unwise and untimely." Seldom do I pause to answer criticism of my work and ideas …

S = the caste system S = Apartheid protests S = Civil Rights Movement O = 1880s, India O = 1990s, South Africa O = 1960s, Birmingham, AL A = ______A = ______A = ______(P) (P) (P) S = ______S = ______S = ______

S = European Imperialism Answer Bank: O = 1880s, Europe A = ______a.) A European who has visited India (P) b.) Martin Luther King S = ______c.) South Africans considering a protest d.) Europeans reading political cartoons e.) Americans interested in the Civil Rights Mvmt f.) South Africans organizing a protest g.) Europeans interested in India h.) A European who doesn’t like imperialism Name: ______Classwork January 23, 2006 History - ____ Classwork #12 - Part II How much have you learned about SOAPS And the MIP Competition?

Directions: Answer the following questions on your own. You will turn this in to Mr. Lindy on your way out the door.

*** What are we EARNING in the next two weeks? *** ______& ______

MIP Competition:

1. How many points can you earn for FOCUS in a day? ______

2. If you are using your time wisely in line before Mr. Lindy opens the door, then you are ______.

3. Once Mr. Lindy begins letting students inside, the line is ______.

4. During the Do Now, hands are ______and eyes are on ______or ______.

5. If I’m stuck during the Do Now, instead of raising my hand, I can ______.

SOAPS:

S = European Imperialism in Africa S = Apartheid protests O = 1880s, Afirca O = 1990s, South Africa A = ______A = ______(P) (P) S = ______S = ______

Above and Beyond: Make some guesses about what the P stands for in the space below. Name: ______Homework January 23, 2006 History - ____ Homework for Week of 1/23 - 1/27

Flash Cards: Make sure your flash cards include the definition AND A PICTURE on the back!

Monday: 13. Bangalore - a major Indian city that is creating many new jobs for people who can use Computers

14. Khyber Pass - the narrow path through the mountains through which Muslim armies invaded South Asia

15. Deccan Plateau - a high, flat, hot region in the South of India

Tuesday: 16. Mohandas Gandhi - India’s greatest leader in its struggle for independence, used non-violence protest to unite India and defeat the British

17. Indian National Congress - an organization that fought for India’s independence. Gandhi helped lead this organization.

18. Jawaharlal Nehru - famous Hindu politician in India’s struggle for independence, became India’s first prime minister

Wednesday: 19. Jinnah - famous Muslim politician in India’s struggle for independence, became Pakistan’s first prime minister

20. Satyagraha - literally “truth-force,” non-violent, non-cooperation

21. Ahimsa - a love for all living things, the basis for Satyagraha

22. Ashram - Gandhi’s small village communities in which people lived and worked together

Thursday: 23. Sikhism - a religion that blends Hinduism (reincarnation) with Islam (belief in one God)

24. Amritsar Massacre - when British soldiers fired on a crowd of protesters (mostly Sikh)

25. Great Salt March - Gandhi’s trip to the sea to make salt illegally

26. Hunger strike - when Gandhi refused to eat until violence between Muslims and Hindus stopped