Rules and Procedures
Vocabulary
Native American History
Columbus Exchange
Goals and Others
100
What is the first thing we do every class period and what voice level should we be at?
The do now or the opener and at a level 0
100
What does tribe mean?
A community of people that has a common culture and language.
100
Explain the difference between sedentary and non-sedentary Native Americans.
Sedentary Native Americans stayed in one place and built villages. Non-sedentary Native Americans constantly moved around and hunted as they went for food.
100
What does the Columbus Exchange mean?
The trigger of goods, people, diseases, and animals back and forth across the Atlantic.
100
What does "source" mean?
Any piece of writing/video/song/or painting that provides information on a topic.
200
After being absent, what is it your responsibility to do the next day?
Ask what you have missed and how to make it up!
200
What does apathy mean?
A lack of interest or care.
200
Who were the Aztec people?
Native American civilization that spread through what is now New Mexico between A.D. 1300 and 1520.
200
Name two goods OR animals that moved FROM Europe to North America.
Any of the following would be acceptable: Horses Pigs Smallpox Coffe Apple Banana Cinnamon Wheat Peaches
200
What is our goal for nonfiction?
To grow our non-fiction reading levels!
300
What are the four rules of the classroom?
Be an active participant. Be safe. Be respectful. Be prepared.
300
What does grit mean?
Strength/toughness of character. You work hard even in difficult situations!
300
How many different languages were spoken in North America before Columbus?
About 2,000!
300
What are the triple G's and what do they explain?
Glory God Gold They explain Europe's motivation for exploration.
300
You need WHAT to overcome apathy?
Resilience!
400
What can you earn with scholar dollars (say how much and what do they buy?)
5 scholar dollars is one homework pass OR office supplies. 10 scholar dollars is one good call home or note home. 15 scholar dollars is a paper-back book of your choice. 20 scholar dollars is a classroom project of your choice. 50 scholar dollars is one news sports ball or double dutch jump-rope.
400
What does New World refer to?
North America when Europeans began exploring.
400
About how many Native Americans were there before the Columbus Exchange?
About 52,000,000
400
What was the fatality rate of the Columbian Exchange?
Around 90%.
400
What is our goal for tests/quizzes?
To get an average of 80% mastery on assessments!
500
What are the three ways to get scholar dollars?
Hard work. Great schoolwork. Great teamwork.
500
What does staple crop mean?
An important crop that can be used in a diet and can also be traded.
500
According to your readings from the Chapter 1 readings, what is migrate and how does it relate to Native Americans?
To migrate is to move from one region to another. Migration is central to understanding Native American history because migration is how they came to North America. Between 15,000 and 35,000 years ago, Native Americans migrated across the land bridge in Siberia to North America.
500
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!! From your readings, who was Hernando Cortes?
He was a leading conquistador. He led the spanish army to defeat the Aztec Empire.
500
What are the three types of citizens and describe how they are different?
Social justice orientated citizen - Overall questions issues of fairness and equality for everyone Active participatory citizen - Wants to get involved in politics. Personally responsible citizen - A citizen that is only concerned about themselves being a good citizen.
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