Definitions
History
The study of the past
This explorer supposedly founded America
Christopher Columbus
The land bridge Natives crossed
Beringia
Whats the science table that lists many of the elements?
The Periodic Table
Define chemical and physical change.
PC: a usually reversible change in the physical properties of a substance, as size or shape: Freezing a liquid is a physical change.
CC: a usually irreversible chemical reaction involving the rearrangement of the atoms of one or more substances and a change in their chemical properties
Social studies
The study of how people interact within society
Describe the Age of Exploration.
Spanish and French Conquistadors traveled the globe in the 1500 and 1600s.
Early natives came from
Asia
Name 2 solids, 2 liquids and 2 gases. Explain why they are what they are.
State the signs of chemical change
color change, formation of a precipitate, formation of a gas, odor change, temperature change.
Name and describe the parts of a map
title, grid, compass, scale, legend
During the Columbian exchange, what was shipped from North America to Europe? What was shipped from Europe to North America? (2.2)
To Europe: Rubber, corn, turkey, pumpkin, squash, tomatoes peanuts, beans etc
To North America: peaches, sheep, goats, wheat, horses, firearms, cattle
Name the cultural native regions
Northwestern
Northeastern
Central
Great Basin
Southern
Colorado River
Explain what matter is. Identify three different type of science. Why does matter relate to other types of science.
Many answers
State the signs of physical change
physical changes are texture, shape, temperature, and a change in the state of matter.
Define and differentiate: puritan, pilgrim and colonists
puritan-religious oriented
pilgrim-immigrant
Colonists- North American settlers
How did the Age of Exploration impact America?
Several answers: brought food, animals and diseases
Who is Squanto? What happened to him? What does he have to do with Thanksgiving?
Kidnapped. Introduced pilgrims to the Wampanoag, taught them how to collect food and combat disease.
Explain Photosynthesis.
energy + co2 + water converts to energy and oxygen
Give 3 examples of physical and chemical changes. Explain.
Various answers
Define and explain the Harlem Renaissance.
A period of cultural wealth for Black Americans in 1930's
Name 3 conquistadors and describe them.
Many answers.
Many answers.
What are the signs of solids, liquids and gases?
Solids have a definite shape and volume. Liquids have a definite volume, but take the shape of the container. Gases have no definite shape or volume.
Compare and contrast physical and chemical change
In a physical change the appearance or form of the matter changes but the kind of matter in the substance does not. However in a chemical change, the kind of matter changes and at least one new substance with new properties is formed.