Review Sheet - Causes of the Revolution

Test: Friday, January 30th

Review Sheet

Project News

I am happy to announce to the world, as I did for the students of Team 7-2 on Friday, our Faces of the American Revolution project is now due on Monday, February 2nd. This extension will allow for two additional days in the Computer Lab: Monday and Tuesday, January 25th & 26th.

Faces of the American Revolution

Project Websites

Liberty Website

US History - Great websites (Thanks Julia K.)

Faces of the Revolution - Project Overview

Free download of Photostory Software

Photostory Instruction Sheet

Happy Holidays!

Though I am working on an avatar that looks a little more like me, I hope you enjoy this one.



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King Keegan Has Arrived

Yertle the Turtle

Thursday, December 11

The French and Indian War

Test - Date Change

Due to music rehearsals, the English Colonization Exam will be moved to Wednesday, 12/10. Please remember, REVIEW SHEETS MUST BE SIGNED!

Review Sheet

Crossword Puzzle Homework

Crossword Homework:

Due: Friday, 12/5

Please view the following websites, as they may be helpful in creating your puzzle.

Crossword Site # 1

Crossword Site # 2

Crossword Site # 3

Crossword Site # 4 - My Favorite!

Tuesday, December 2

TEST REVIEW SHEET

Please review using schoolisland.com.
This will provide an excellent 35 question review test on English Colonization.

Monday, December 1

Congratulations to the classroom winners of the National Geography Bee.

Section A - Josh K.
Section B - Tariek H.
Section C - Mike C.
Section D - Kaitlin W.
Section E. Ryan H.


National Geography Bee

Tuesday, November 25th

Thirteen Colonies Map Quiz

Take a look at the links below as you prepare for tomorrow's quiz:

Blank Map for Practice

13 Colonies with Labels

13 Colonies with Labels

November 14, 2008

Interactive Adventures

Jamestown Online Adventure

The Fantastic Voyage

Would you have survived on the colony?

Dress Me Up

Thursday, November 13

English Colonization

What are the three biggest reasons for English colonization in the 17th century?

Wednesday, November 12

The Dutch in New York

Why do some say that New York's roots are steeped in real estate?

How did geography influence the settlement of New York?

How does geography continue to impact New York?

Tuesday, November 11

ESPN's Tribute to Ron Winchester

Monday, November 10

The Dutch in New York

A brief history of the Dutch in New York

Friday, November 7

Have a wonderful weekend!

Test grades will be shared with all of you on Monday!

Thursday, November 6

Taboo Review

Good luck to you all as you continue reviewing for tomorrow's Exploration Exam!

Castle Learning - Test Review

As an additional means to review for Friday's Exploration Exam, all students are encouraged to visit castlelearning.com to take a practice test.

Once here, you must enter your username and password.

Username = ocean-school id
Password = Your creation

If you forgot your password, please contact me through e-mail (dkeegan@oceanside.k12.ny.us) and I will re-set.

Monday, November 3

The 2008 Presidential Election

As you set out to make your predictions regarding Tuesday's Presidential Election, you may find it helpful to review the following webistes:

Electoral Votes - Past 4 Elections

270 To Win

CNN

NPR