Seniors- Language Development

REMINDER: Language quiz #2 TOMORROW- pgs 246-251 (you have objectives for this),
325-328, 335-336

Today you will read 3 current articles that relate to language development. You will be responsible for the information obtained on the next test. The langauge test will be on THURSDAY of this week.

Answer these opinion questions FIRST. The questions are a precursor to the articles you will read. Use at least 4-5 sentences for each question.

1. Should America push for more bilingual opportunities in the formative years? Is America falling behind the rest of the world?

2. How can parents influence language development during the child’s prelinguistic stage?.

3. Do you think TV programs (like Sesame Street) that try to promote language development work? Explain why or why not.

SECOND, summarize the main points and significant findings of the 3 articles below. Be sure to include the purpose, set-up and results of any studies mentioned. Use 5-6 sentences for each article.

4. Bilingualism Good for the Brain, Researchers Say

5. From Birth, Engage Your Child With Talk

6. Baby Wordsworth Babies: Not Exactly Wordy

Sophs- Hawaii's Last Queen

After watching the film, "Hawaii's Last Queen," you should have a better understanding of imperialism and the motives that cause strong nations to overpower weaker nations. You saw Queen Liliuokalini's unsuccessful struggle to keep her Hawaiian people independent of foreign rule. You witnessed her faith in the American government as she gave up her throne with optimistic thoughts that her power would be restored in the near future. As we know, this was not the case. Hawaii was annexed as an American territory in 1898 and eventually became the 50th state in 1959.

In your reflection of the film, give a response with a summary (paragraph length) describing how Americans gained political and economic power in Hawaii. Be sure to include specific details about the missionaries, Queen Liliuokalini's childhood, foreign influences on Hawaiian culture, etc. Use your video question sheet and answers to help with this paragraph.

In addition, write a short paragraph on the way the story was portrayed through the Queen's perspective. You often heard excerpts from her diary that described her thoughts and feelings. Was this an effective way to tell the story? Do you think the program tried to persuade viewers to sympathize with the Hawaiian queen and people? Be specific in your argument.

Sophs- Political Cartoons

Political cartoons have influenced public opinion since the mid 1800s. They contain symbolism, caricatures, and imagery to express a political viewpoint. In class this week, we learned about one of the most famous cartoonists, Thomas Nast, whose cartoons exposed the corruption of Boss William Tweed. Nast's cartoons were especially significant because immigrants and poor illiterates were able to understand the meaning of the cartoon.

Now, let's look at several current political cartoons from the week of February 21st, 2011. Like Thomas Nast's progressive cartoons, all of the cartoons below have a purpose. Every symbol is purposefully included and every word and character has a meaning.

You must CHOOSE ONE of the following cartoons to analyze. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. Identify the objects or people you see in the cartoon. 1-2 SENTENCES.

2. Identify the cartoon caption and/or title. 1 SENTENCE

3. Identify any symbols and their meaning. 2-3 SENTENCES.

4. Describe the action taking place. 3+ SENTENCES.

5. What is the background information of this cartoon? You must do some research in the news to answer this question. This should be at least 7-8 SENTENCES.

6. Explain the message of the cartoon. 3 SENTENCES.

Political Cartoons Options

Sophs- Transcontinental Railroad

Post Civil War America (1865-1900) was on the brink of many changes. Perhaps the biggest role in changing America at this time was the rise of technology and new innovations. Industry will boom, people will migrate, and the economy will be forever influenced. One particular advancement, the transcontinental railroad, linked east to west and opened up numerous opportunities and

Read this article about the transcontinental railroad and answer the following questions.

1. What were the names of the 2 companies that built the railroad? In which directions did they build? What was the time of completion?

2. Who were the workers on the railroad? Be specific?

3. What was the viewpoint about the Plains Indians?

4. Identify 3 effects of the transcontinental railroad on American life.

Seniors- Ch. 6 Infant/Toddler Safety

646- Child Psychology

Infant/Toddler Safety Ages 0-3 years

Topics

Car(seat) safety

House safety (baby-proofing)

Toy safety

Babysitting safety

Mall/public safety (Amber alert)

Pet safety

Playground equipment safety

SIDS research

Immunizations

Requirements

- Identify safety techniques/precautions for your chosen topic.

- Create a 10 slide powerpoint presentation (including title and article slide) to share with the class.

- Your slides must contain bullet point information, which is then expanded on through your explanations.

- Knowledge about your topic and eye contact is a must

- Find a newspaper article about your safety topic.

o Type in key words to google search, then click news

o Search newspaper archives

- Summarize the article on your 10^th slide. Be sure to include the link to the article so I can view it.

- Drop all finished powerpoints in my Hobbes folder

o Save to desktop

o Open Hobbes

o Go to drop folders

o Double click social studies

o Drag and drop your ppt to my name

Sophs- Civil War

To further research the Civil War, you will work in a group of 4 students. Each student will have a different task to complete the assignment. Use chapter 11 of your text as your first source for information, then explore various credible (.edu,org) websites (not wikipedia). Here are the different tasks...

1. Reporter: You will act as a news reporter and write a news story about the impact of industry and technology during the Civil War. Especially focus on the industry boom in the North, the impact of the railroad, and the telegraph. Length- 1 page double spaced Times New Roman. Include a catchy newspaper headline. You may also include a small picture that relates to the topic.

2. Historian: You will make a timeline of 10 events or battles that occurred during the Civil War. Include brief descriptions (a few sentences) about each event. Include the specific dates. Use color. This should be neat and organized.
Include the following
- The Emancipation Proclamation
- Battle of Antietam
- First Battle of Bull Run
- Battle of Gettysburg
- Passage of 13th amendment
- Confederacy surrenders
- Battle of Vicksburg
- 54th Massachusetts regiment attack on Fort Wagner
- The Gettysburg Address
- Lincoln's assassination

3. Illustrator: You will draw a map of the states. Provide a color-coded key to label the Union and Confederacy states, key battles, and major cities. Label at least 5 key battle sites on the map. Label key cities on the map. Also include a picture of the Union and Confederate flags. This will be 3 separate pages.

4. Biographer: You will explain the contributions of important people from the time period. Explain their importance during the Civil War era. Create a 10 slide powerpoint with bullet points. (2 slides each person) Include a small picture of each person on the first slide. Focus primarily on their impact during the Civil War time period. Over all, you should have at least 10 bullet points about each person.
- General Robert E. Lee
- General Ulysses S. Grant
- Colonel Robert Shaw
- President Abraham Lincoln
- General George McClellan