Firsts
Who were the first people to set foot in America, EVER.
Paleo Indians.
This is the definition of what?
"Movement of people from one place to another."
Migration
Which explorer discovered that Africa does not extend to the end of the world? (Spelled right)
Bartolomeu Dias
What is the name of the large bay of water in North America (Canada)
The Hudson Bay
Sit in their seats and be ready to listen.
Who were the first "Americans," and who were they descendants from?
Native Americans that were descendants of the Paleo Indians.
This is the definition of what?
"Everything around us, climate, nature, physical geography."
The Environment
Which explorer was the first to circumnavigate the world? (Spelled right)
Ferdinand Magellan
Which explorer is America named after? (Must be spelled right)
Amerigo Vespucci
Who should be opening the classroom door other than Mr. Abney?
Nobody!
Unless it's other teachers and they have a key to get in.
Who was the first explorer to reach Asia from Europe by sailing?
Vasco Da Gama
This is the definition of what?
"Shared beliefs, religion, language, music, etc."
Culture
Name the explorer that discovered the Pacific Ocean? (Spelled Right)
Vasco De Balboa
New York City
What are some things we should not be doing in the classroom? (Name at least 2)
Standing on desks
Screaming/Yelling
Fighting/Wrestling/Hitting
Running
Talking when the teacher is trying to talk
Who was the first person after the Paleo Indians, Native Americans, and Meso Americans to set foot in America?
Leif Erikson, or the Vikings
This is the definition of what?
"Viking boat that they used to cross the Atlantic Ocean."
What islands did Christopher Columbus land on? (do not write "the bahamas")
Cuba and Hispaniola
Who was the European that started the slave trade between Europe, Africa, and the New World
Christopher Columbus
Explain how the drawing contest works.
Every day there is a theme
Students draw the theme
Mr. Abney chooses at least 1 winner each day to receive candy.
Who were the first two European nations to create colonies in the Americas?
Bonus: Who were the next three European nations?
Spain and Portugal
Bonus: France, England, Netherlands (Dutch)
This is the definition of what?
"Portuguese boat that they used to cross the Atlantic to explore the new world."
Portuguese Caravel
What event created the requirement for exploration to begin?
Bonus: What were explorers originally trying to find?
The fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans (gunpowder)
Bonus: A sea route to Asia
Why was America so important to the Europeans?
Untouched land and resources
Expansion means increases in power
What is the idea that Mr. Abney thinks is the foundation of a good classroom environment?
Respect.
Both from the teacher to the students
and from the students to the teacher