Pacific Northwest History

Entry Tasks2015-16

Entry Task #30 12/17/15

• Collect San Juan Island Junior Ranger booklet• Finish Seahawks History Assignments

Learning Targets

• I can identify many of the most important people in Seattle Seahawks history.

• I can describe good and bad events in Seahawks history.

Important Dates

• Tomorrow through January 3: No School • Monday Jan 4: Blue Day

Entry Task #30 12/17/15

• Who are the three long time Seahawks who are in the Hall of Fame?Agenda:

Collect San Juan Island Junior Ranger bookletFinish Seahawks History Assignments

Learning Targets:I can identify many of the most important people in Seattle Seahawks history.I can describe good and bad events in Seahawks history.

Important Dates:Tomorrow through January 3: No School Monday Jan 4: Blue Day

Entry Task #29 12/15/15

• What started and ended the Pig War?

• What land did the U.S. gain when the Pig War ended?

Agenda:Turn in San Juan Island Junior Ranger booklet?Seahawks History Assignments

Learning Targets:people in Seattle Seahawks history.I can describe good and bad events in Seahawks history.

Important Dates:Thursday 12/17: Junior Ranger booklet due

Entry Task #28 12/9/15

• Where do we see two sets of smoke signals in the movie Smoke Signals?

• What did each set of smoke signals represent?

Agenda:Finish Smoke SignalsPig War SlideshowSan Juan Island Junior Ranger

Learning Targets:I can explain how the Pig War began and ended

Important Dates:Thursday 12/17: Junior Ranger booklet due

Entry Task #27 12/7/15

• How did the location of the Coastal and Plateau tribes impact their clothing, food, and housing?

Agenda:Turn in Native ArtMovie Smoke Signals

Learning Targets:I can describe the five main characters in Smoke SignalsI can compare/contrast Victor, Thomas, and Arnold

Important Dates:None

Entry Task #26 12/3/15

What are the primary and secondary colors of Coastal Native Art?

Why was art important to Native culture?

Agenda:Turn in your entry task journalCoastal/Plateau Textbook assignment to be completed in groups

Learning Targets:I can compare/contrast Coastal and Plateau tribes of the Pacific Northwest.

Important Dates:Thursday: Journal CheckMonday 12/7: Native Art Due

Entry Task #25 12/1/15

• Why does our country have National Parks?

• How has our National Park System inspired other countries around the world?

http://www.pbs.org/nationalparks/

Agenda:Turn in signature formFinish National Park assignmentNative Art assignment

Learning Targets:I can identify, research, and compare/contrast the National Parks of Washington State.I can identify the color patterns of Coastal Native Art.

Important Dates:Thursday: Journal CheckMonday 12/7: Native Art Due

Entry Task #24 11/25/15

• No entry task question due to the short class period.

Agenda:Turn in signature forms or missing assignmentsBegin National Park assignment

Learning Targets:I can identify, research, and compare/contrast the National Parks of Washington State.

Important Dates:Thurs/Fri: No School for Thanksgiving Break

Entry Task #23 11/23/15

• No entry task question

Agenda:Collect Parent Signature Form and Mock InitiativesVideo: Supreme Justicehttp://www.tvw.org/index.php?option=com_tvwplayer&eventID=1998120085Finish any missing assignments (if you have any)No Government Test we are too behind Learning Targets:I can sequence and predict a Supreme Court case.

Important Dates:Wednesday 11/25: Signature Form Due

Entry Task #22 11/19/15

• What is an initiative, referendum, and a bill?

Agenda:Collect Parent Signature Form and How a Law is Made in WA St.Assignment: Trapped and Mock InitiativeFinish Ravensdale Mine Disaster Assignment

Learning Targets:I can define an initiative, referendum, and a bill.I will sequence events in the video Trapped.I will research and write my own initiative that will help clean up the Puget Sound.

Important Dates:Wednesday 11/25: Government Unit Test/Signature Form Due

Entry Task #21 11/17/15

• What is a county seat?• What is the county seat of

King County?• What is a city hall?

Agenda:Parent Signature FormFinish WA St. County Assignment *Ravensdale Mine Disaster AssignmentHomework: How a Law is Made in WA St.

Learning Targets:I can identify and locate the counties and county seats of Washington State.I can calculate and analyze the population of Washington State.I can compare/contrast how Ravensdale has changed since 1915.

Important Dates:Thursday: How a Law is Made in WA DueWednesday 11/25: Government Unit Test/Signature Form Due

Friday 11/20: Full Day FridayMonday-Wed 11/23-11/25: Half-Days/Holiday Ties Extra Credit BeginsThurs/Fri 11/26-27: No School for Thanksgiving Break

Entry Task #19

None due to the cemetery field trip.

Entry Task #18 11/4/15

• What are the 3 branches of the government and their main duty?Agenda:

Discuss Taking ChanceFinish cemetery assignmentBranches of Government assignment

Learning Targets:I can research and explain the Tahoma National Cemetery and Veteran’s DayI can describe the duties of each governmental branch.

Important Dates:Tuesday 11/10: Field Trip to Tahoma National Cemetery… Please bring a bucket and scrub brush!Wednesday 11/11: No School on Veterans Day

Entry Task #17 11/2/15

• Who can be buried at a national cemetery?

Agenda:Collect Entry Task JournalsVideo: Taking Chance

Learning Targets:I can sequence Chance Phelps’ journey after he was killed in action.I can show empathy towards a fallen soldier and his family

Important Dates:Tuesday 11/10: Field Trip to Tahoma National Cemetery… Please bring a bucket and scrub brush!

Entry Task #16 10/28/15

• What are 2 facts you learned about local history while on our hike to the memorial?

Agenda:Turn in Field Trip JournalComplete the self/group evaluationHand out the cemetery letterTahoma National Cemetery assignment

Learning Targets:I can research and explain the Tahoma National Cemetery and Veteran’s Day

Important Dates:Monday: Entry Task Journals DueTuesday 11/10: Field Trip to Tahoma National Cemetery… Please bring a bucket and scrub brush!

Entry Task #15

• No entry task question

Agenda: Work time on your Sounding Off on the Sound Project

Important Dates:Tuesday 10/27: Hike to Coal Miner’s MemorialThursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

Entry Task #14 10/19/15

• What are 3 good behaviors everyone should show on the Seattle Waterfront field trip?

Agenda:Collect Field Trip FormsTurn in your $10?Field Trip Explanation Slideshow(The Do’s and Don’ts of the Seattle Waterfront field trip)

Learning TargetsI can describe what my task will be on the Seattle Waterfront field trip.

Important Dates:Tomorrow: Field Trip Forms/Money DueWednesday: Field Trip to Seattle WaterfrontThursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

Entry Task #13 10/12/15

• How does the image show a shifting baseline?

Agenda:Turn in a project proposal? Shifting BaselinesPhoto Analysis Assignment

Learning Targets:I can identify multiple ways that the Puget Sound is a vital resource for human and animal life.I can define my role in my assigned group and self-assess my performance.

Important Dates:Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money DueWednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle WaterfrontThursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

Entry Task #12 10/8/15

• What is the purpose of the Puget Sound Vital Signs Wheel?

• Who is the Puget Sound Partnership?

• http://www.psp.wa.gov/vitalsigns/

Agenda:Finish the library assignment Project proposalWork on your Sounding Off project

Learning Targets:I can properly cite a source for my Sounding Off project.I can write a project proposal that describes my Sounding Off project.

Important Dates:Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money DueWednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle WaterfrontThursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

Entry Task #11 10/6/15

• How is Maple Valley connected to the Puget Sound?Agenda:

Hand out field trip forms.Finish Six Degrees to Puget Sound assignmentAt 1:27 we will pack up and head to the library for the remainder of the class

Learning Targets:I can follow the path of the Cedar River from the mountains to the Puget Sound.I can infer how humans impact the Cedar River along its path.I can properly cite a source for my Sounding Off project.

Important Dates:Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money DueWednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle WaterfrontThursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

Entry Task #10 10/2/15

• What are 3 suggestions you can give a peer on how to score well on their Sounding Off project?

Agenda: Collect JournalsWork on Six Degrees to Puget Sound assignment

Learning Targets:I can follow the path of the Cedar River from the mountains to the Puget Sound.I can infer how humans impact the Cedar River along its path.

Important Dates:Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money DueWednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle WaterfrontThursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

Entry Task #9 9/30/15

• What is the Salish Sea?Combined waters of:• Puget Sound• Hood Canal• Strait of Juan de Fuca• Strait of Georgia

Agenda:Finish Earth Day essayAssign the Sounding Off projectSix Degrees to Puget Sound assignment

Learning Targets:I can follow the path of the Cedar River from the mountains to the Puget Sound.I can infer how humans impact the Cedar River along its path.

Important Dates:Friday: Notebook CheckTuesday: Going to the libraryWednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle WaterfrontThursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

Entry Task #8 9/22/15

• None due to assessment

Earth Day Assessment:1. Watch videos and read articles

while taking notes2. Short response questions3. Essay4. 3 class periods5. Rainfall of the world map

when you are done (it is due)

Learning Targets:I can take detailed notes off of Earth Day video clips and articles.I can explain, compare/contrast, and find evidence in order to answer reading prompts.

Important Dates:Thursday: Open House

Entry Task #7

• How does a rain shadow create a rain forest in our state?Agenda:

Collect Wind and Rain/Rainforest AssignmentsVideo: Mystery of the Mega Floods

Learning Targets:I can find evidence that the mega floods actually occurred.

Important Dates:Tuesday: Begin District Assessment

Entry Task #6 9/16/15

• What are the names of all the volcanoes located in the Cascade Mountains?Agenda:

Regions of WA St. Group Assignment (groups are assigned)Wind and Rain/Rainforest assignments

Learning Targets:I can identify and describe the 5 regions of WA St.I can identify 3 rain shadows in the PNW and describe their impact on the climate.

Important Dates:Friday: Wind and Rain/Rainforest Assignments Due

Entry Task #5 9/14/15

• What is happening to Mt. Rainier’s core and rock that makes it more dangerous?

• What was the osceola?

Agenda:Map Test!!Wind and Rain/Rainforest Assignments

Learning Targets:I can identify and locate important cities, land forms, and water forms in the PNW.I can identify 3 rain shadows in the PNW and describe their impact on the climate.

Important Dates:Friday: Wind and Rain/Rainforest Assignments Due

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Entry Task #4 9/10/15

• What are the five largest cities in Washington State?

Agenda:Collect quarters and voteCollect state song and rivers assignmentsVideo: American Volcano

Learning Targets:I can explain why Mt. Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.

Important Dates:Monday: Map Test/Notebook check

Entry Task #3 9/8/15

• Define the following river terms:

• Headwaters• Mouth• Tributary

Agenda:Finish creating map test study guideWork on quarter projectState Song and Rivers Assignments

Learning Targets:I can identify and locate important cities, land forms, and water forms in the PNW.

Important Dates:Thursday 9/10: WA St. Quarter DueFriday 9/14: Map Test/Notebook check

Entry Task #2 9/3/15

• What are the capital cities located in the PNW?

Agenda:Collect signature formsState Symbols QuizBegin creating the map test study guideWork on State Quarter

Learning Targets:I can identify and locate important cities, land forms, and water forms in the PNW.I can create and imagine while developing a new state quarter

Important Dates:Thursday 9/10: WA St. Quarter DueFriday 9/14: Map Test/Notebook check

Entry Task #1 9/1/15

• What states and provinces are located in the Pacific Northwest?

States:

Provinces:

Agenda:How to complete an entry taskSyllabusGet to know Mr. BakerState SymbolsAssign quarter projectLearning Targets:I can identify the symbols of Washington State.I can create and imagine while developing a new state quarter.Important Dates:Thursday: Signature form due/WA St. Symbol QuizMonday 9/8: WA St. Quarter DueFriday 9/12: Map Test/Notebook check