North Carolina: An Introduction

North Carolina: An Introduction

NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS:

8.G.1.1: Explain how location and place have presented opportunities and challenges for the movement of people, goods, and ideas in North Carolina and the United States.

8.G.1.2: Understand the human and physical characteristics of regions in North Carolina and the United States (e.g. physical features, culture, political organization and ethnic make-up).

8.G.1.3:  Explain how human and environmental interaction affected quality of life and settlement patterns in North Carolina and the United States (e.g. environmental disasters, infrastructure development, coastal restoration and alternative sources of energy).

LEARNING TARGETS:

  1. I can understand the geographical makeup of the state of North Carolina and how that geography has contributed to the development of migration and settlement patterns throughout the state.
  2. I can describe the three regions of North Carolina and their characteristics.
  3. I can tell the difference between primary and secondary sources and explain how can these sources can be affected by the author’s point of view, bias, and personal perspectives.
  4. I can use historical documents to determine connections between past and present.
  5. I can explain what the phrase “historical thinking” means as well as explain what helps to creates an objective understanding of a historical event.

CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS:

  1. I will be able to identify the geographic regions of North Carolina, as well as identify the main geographic features of the state.
  2. I will identify and label major features of the three regions of North Carolina.
  3. I will identify and label the 50 United States of America.
  4. I will be able to explain how the geography of North Carolina contributed to the patterns of migration and settlement, as well as how those patterns impacted the economic and political growth of the state.
  5. I will be able to explain the differences between primary and secondary sources and provide examples of each.
  6. I will be able to explain what the phrase “historical thinking” means and how it relates to our study of North Carolina and United States History.

VOCABULARY:

  • geographic region
  • Outer Banks
  • coastal plain
  • tidewater
  • piedmont
  • mountains
  • climate
  • Sun Belt
  • natural resources
  • topography
  • fall line
  • environment
  • natural resource

THURSDAY AUGUST 08:

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: NC: AN INTRODUCTION: 

1.) What is history and how do we study it?  2.) What are the three regions of North Carolina and what are their characteristics?

 

  1. Introduce 2019-2020 Class Policies and Procedures; students sign & take home for parent signature
  2. Introduce SOCIAL STUDIES WIKI – How to use & expectations; BOOKMARK this WEBSITE: www.nims8ss.wordpress.com 
  3. INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK: Expectation – notebooks is expected to come with you to class DAILY. Use a 1 1/2 inch ring binder notebook. Set up divider tabs into these sections: CLASS NOTES (including handouts and graphic organizers), VOCABULARY, MAPS,and JOURNAL. GRADING: Your notebook will be checked by the teacher periodically and you will receive a grade. This will be counted as a TEST grade. Keep up with your notebook DAILY; notebook checks will not necessarily be announced ahead of time. PURPOSE: This notebook will contain all of the materials that you will need to study for tests and assessments. HINT: You will need a roll of clear tape so that you can tape items into the notebook pages when necessary.
  4. VOCABULARY: Vocabulary is very important to your understanding of the social studies curriculum this year. Each unit will have a vocabulary list, complete with definitions, that you should SAVE to your DESKTOP. I have also made QUIZLET STUDY SETS that cover this same vocabulary, covered by individual units. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to study these words. The VOCABULARY will be included on UNIT TESTS. You will need to join my Quizlet classes. You may need to create a Quizlet account first. Use your Google Sign In to do so.  Click the following link for your class period to join my class:  FIRST BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/P96cjb39F  SECOND BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/KaQrhPGCn    THIRD BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/jqJ4kC4fP     FIFTH BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/sTfsPdxP2
  5. Introduce Unit Vocabulary – North Carolina: An Introduction   EXPECTATION: STUDY DAILY 5 to 10 minutes for HOMEWORK (NOTE: SAVE A COPY OF THIS LIST TO YOUR DESKTOP. You do not need internet access in order to open the saved document.) – QUIZLET – NORTH CAROLINA: AN INTRODUCTION; REMEMBER: some of the vocabulary words will be on your first test! It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to study.
  6. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is history and how do we study it? Why is it important? Discussion & video clips.
  7. What to do if you FINISH EARLY??? Study L to J  Vocabulary or Quizlet Vocabulary; Work on Projects; Read a book – either from the media center or from home.

 

FRIDAY AUGUST 09:

**BOOKMARK THE SOCIAL STUDIES WIKI: https://nims8ss.wordpress.com/

LINK TO NC JOURNEYS [ONLINE TEXTBOOK] – BOOKMARK THIS!!! http://digital.experiencestatehistory.com

USERNAME: Your FIRST NAME + 01 (In most cases – there are a few exceptions. I will tell you who you are and what number to use.)

PASSWORD: bears123 (This is the same for everyone!)

**NOTE: Your Username & Password from last year will NOT work!**

JOIN QUIZLET – You will need to join my Quizlet classes. You may need to create a Quizlet account first. Use your Google Sign In to do so.  Click the following link for your class period to join my class:

FIRST BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/P96cjb39F

SECOND BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/KaQrhPGCn   

THIRD BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/jqJ4kC4fP    

FIFTH BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/sTfsPdxP2

  1. VIDEO: AN OPEN LETTER TO STUDENTS ON THE RETURN TO SCHOOL [John Greene – U.S. History Crash Course]
  2. Introduce Vocabulary: NC Geography and Introduction (12 terms) [SAVE THIS VOCABULARY LIST TO YOUR DESKTOP]
  3. READING: NORTH CAROLINA IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE – CHAPTER 1 SECTION 1: NORTH CAROLINA’S LAND REGIONS p. 6-10
  4. ASSIGN: Sect. 1.1 STUDY GUIDE: NORTH CAROLINA’S LAND REGIONS
  5. ASSIGN: Sect. 1.1 REVIEW QUESTIONS P. 10 #1-5: HOW DO WE ANSWER QUESTIONS –  WE RESTATE question in the answer. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES; use SPECIFIC DETAIL & FACTS from the reading to SUPPORT what you write/say. SPELLING, GRAMMAR  and PUNCTUATION ALWAYS COUNTS. Teacher will check when complete.
  6. VOCABULARY: Create a map for 6 of the 8 vocabulary words listed on page 10. You may need to use your textbook or other resources to help you complete the sections of the Frayer Model Vocabulary Maps.
  7. HOMEWORK: UNIT 1 VOCABULARY and Quizlet for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

MONDAY, AUGUST 12

**BATHROOM SIGN OUT SHEET – Before leaving class,  use Bathroom Sign Out Sheet on the wiki to sign out. Do NOT submit the form UNTIL you RETURN to class and clock back in. Use the clock on the computer for your time.**

**BOOKMARK THE SOCIAL STUDIES WIKI: https://nims8ss.wordpress.com/

LINK TO NC JOURNEYS [ONLINE TEXTBOOK] – BOOKMARK THIS!!! http://digital.experiencestatehistory.com

USERNAME: Your FIRST NAME + 01 (In most cases – there are a few exceptions. I will tell you who you are and what number to use.)

PASSWORD: bears123 (This is the same for everyone!)

**NOTE: Your Username & Password from last year will NOT work!**

JOIN QUIZLET – You will need to join my Quizlet classes. You may need to create a Quizlet account first. Use your Google Sign In to do so.  Click the following link for your class period to join my class:

FIRST BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/P96cjb39F

SECOND BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/KaQrhPGCn   

THIRD BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/jqJ4kC4fP    

FIFTH BLOCK: https://quizlet.com/join/sTfsPdxP2

  1. READING: NC Journey: Setting the Scene – HISTORIANS ARE DETECTIVES p. 2-6; DIFFERENT LENS p. 7-9; THE SOURCES OF HISTORY p.10-11
  2. ASSIGN: Review Questions #1-5 p. 17 HOW DO WE ANSWER QUESTIONS –  WE RESTATE question in the answer. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES; use SPECIFIC DETAIL & FACTS from the reading to SUPPORT what you write/say. SPELLING, GRAMMAR  and PUNCTUATION ALWAYS COUNTS. Teacher will check when complete.
  3. VOCABULARY: Create a map for each of the vocabulary words or terms for the unit. You may need to use your textbook or other resources to help you complete the sections of the Frayer Model Vocabulary Maps.
  4. HOMEWORK: UNIT 1 VOCABULARY and Quizlet for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

TUESDAY AUGUST 13:

  1. FIRST DAY of COUNTY OF THE DAY COTD #1 CHOWAN 1.) For COTD we will build a COTD SPREADSHEETthat contains information about each of the 100 counties in North Carolina. We use NCPEDIA/counties to gather data for each county’s information. CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR CTOD SPREADSHEET. YOU MUST MAKE A COPY OF THIS SPREADSHEET BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TYPE ON IT!!! 2.) NC COUNTY MAP – NUMBER the county (do not try to write its name) & color code according to region of the state. Make a KEY showing the colors representing: MOUNTAINS, PIEDMONT, AND COASTAL PLAIN. You choose your colors. Let the teacher check your work when finished. ASK QUESTIONS if you do not understand. COTD SPREADSHEET – Remember to make a COPY before you can type on it. We are using GOOGLE DOCS ONLY for this spreadsheet. Use NCPEDIA for your county information. After completing the spreadsheet information, remember to NUMBER the county on your paper MAP. Next, color in the county. You will need to COLOR CODE BY REGION – make a key on your map so that when I look at it I will know what region each county is in based on color alone. Also, CREATE a COMPASS ROSE in the lower RIGHT corner of your map; it will denote the cardinal directions: North, South, East, West. BOTH the spreadsheet and the county map will be completed DAILY. PLEASE ASK if you have questions!!
  2. Introduce Vocabulary: NC Geography and Introduction (12 terms) [SAVE THIS VOCABULARY LIST TO YOUR DESKTOP]
  3. VIDEO: THE HISTORY TOOL KIT – PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES
  4. VIDEO: STAR WARS: THE SOURCE AWAKENS
  5. ACTIVITY: PRIMARY & SECONDARY SOURCE RECOGNITION (KAHOOT – PRIMARY & SECONDARY SOURCES)
  6. FINISH ASSIGNMENT: Review Questions #1-5 p. 17 HOW DO WE ANSWER QUESTIONS –  WE RESTATE question in the answer. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES; use SPECIFIC DETAIL & FACTS from the reading to SUPPORT what you write/say. SPELLING, GRAMMAR  and PUNCTUATION ALWAYS COUNTS. Teacher will check when complete.
  7. BRAINPOP: Sign up for accounts; Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: play9170; SECOND BLOCK: field1974; THIRD BLOCK: vein9654; FIFTH BLOCK: shop7286 
  8. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 14:

COTD #2 CURRITUCK

  1. Check NCJ p. 17 Questions #1-5 – LABEL your work please! First & Last Name, Class Period, Date, Assignment Title (NCJ p. 17 Questions)
  2. BRAINPOP: Sign up for accounts; Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: play9170; SECOND BLOCK: field1974; THIRD BLOCK: vein9654; FIFTH BLOCK: shop7286 
  3. COMMONLIT: www.commonlit.org – Sign up for accounts: Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: QD5BQD;   SECOND BLOCK: P35Y98;   THIRD BLOCK: ZDNB5Z;   FIFTH BLOCK: 87JY9E 
  4. CLASS DISCUSSION: WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT EACH REGION OF OUR STATE? KWL – add to your notebook; Complete the WHAT do we KNOW & WHAT do we WANT TO LEARN sections.
  5. READING: NC Journeys: Setting the Scene – The North Carolina Stage p. 12-17; 
  6. READING: NC in the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE – SECT. 1.1: NORTH CAROLINA’S LAND REGIONS p. 6-10
  7. ASSIGN: Sect. 1.1 STUDY GUIDE: NORTH CAROLINA’S LAND REGIONS
  8. ASSIGN: Sect. 1.1 REVIEW QUESTIONS P. 10 #1-5: HOW DO WE ANSWER QUESTIONS –  WE RESTATE question in the answer. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES; use SPECIFIC DETAIL & FACTS from the reading to SUPPORT what you write/say. SPELLING, GRAMMAR  and PUNCTUATION ALWAYS COUNTS. Teacher will check when complete.
  9. VOCABULARY: Create a map for 6 of the 8 vocabulary words listed on page 10. You may need to use your textbook or other resources to help you complete the sections of the Frayer Model Vocabulary Maps.
  10. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

THURSDAY AUGUST 15:

COTD # 3 PASQUOTANK

GEAR UP SURVEY – WE MUST COMPLETE THIS SURVEY TODAY! A LINK WAS ALSO EMAILED TO YOU. 

  1. BRAINPOP: Sign up for accounts; Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: play9170; SECOND BLOCK: field1974; THIRD BLOCK: vein9654; FIFTH BLOCK: shop7286 
  2. READING: NC Journeys: Setting the Scene – The North Carolina Stage p. 12-17; 
  3. READING: NC in the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE – SECT. 1.1: NORTH CAROLINA’S LAND REGIONS p. 6-10
  4. ASSIGN: Sect. 1.1 STUDY GUIDE: NORTH CAROLINA’S LAND REGIONS
  5. ASSIGN: Sect. 1.1 REVIEW QUESTIONS P. 10 #1-5: HOW DO WE ANSWER QUESTIONS –  WE RESTATE question in the answer. Write in COMPLETE SENTENCES; use SPECIFIC DETAIL & FACTS from the reading to SUPPORT what you write/say. SPELLING, GRAMMAR  and PUNCTUATION ALWAYS COUNTS. Teacher will check when complete.
  6. VOCABULARY: Create a map for 6 of the 8 vocabulary words listed on page 10. You may need to use your textbook or other resources to help you complete the sections of the Frayer Model Vocabulary Maps.
  7. OPTIONAL READING: NC Digital Textbook “Anchor” – NATURAL DIVERSITY
  8. OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT: After reading, complete the Natural Diversity Questions. Be sure to restate the question in your answers. Write in complete sentences. Use specific detail from the reading to support your answers.
  9. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

FRIDAY AUGUST 16:

COTD # 4 PERQUIMANS

  1. READWORKS: Sign up for accounts; Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: VM347E;   SECOND BLOCK: 7PHSED;   THIRD BLOCK:  HNTC3Y;   FIFTH BLOCK: K5YFVJ
  2. REVIEW SECT. 1.1 REVIEW QUESTIONS P. 10 #1-5; GRADE 
  3. CLASS DISCUSSION: WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT EACH REGION OF OUR STATE? KWL – add to your notebook; Complete the WHAT have we learned section.
  4. VIDEO: Grandfather Mountain: The First Billion Years  (Mountain Region) [4:05]
  5. READING: “GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC” [NCPEDIA]
  6. IMAGE: GRAVEYARD OF THE ATLANTIC

Graveyard of the Atlantic Map

7. VIDEO: RIBBON OF SAND – NC OUTER BANKS (Cape Lookout National Seashore – SOBX) [26:29]

8. VIDEO: WHAT IF YOUR HOME WAS SLIPPING INTO THE OCEAN? [National Geographic] [4:49]

9. ACTIVITY: FOLLOW UP – 3-2-1 SUMMARIZER for “Ribbon of Sand”: List 3 things you learned, 2 things you want to know more about, and 1 question you still have. This work will be collected before you leave class TODAY.

10. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

MONDAY AUGUST 19:  Social Studies Baseline

TUESDAY AUGUST 20:

COTD # 5 BEAUFORT

**SS BASELINE MAKEUPS**

  1. NEWSELA: Sign up for accounts: Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: W8Z4KV; SECOND BLOCK: JG8D59;   THIRD BLOCK: 3UHFPG;   FIFTH BLOCK: EZYEB9 
  2. PRESENTATION: Using the North Carolina Regions Presentation create Two Column Notes using this template: NC Regions Two Column Notes (You will create your own notes using notebook paper. These notes should be in your notebook.)
  3. ASSIGN: Next, using the Regions of North Carolina chart, complete the sections for all three regions of the state. Include as many details as possible. Make sure your chart is neat and legible.
  4. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES for completing chart:NCPedia: NC Geography &  ClimateNorth Carolina Climate MapsNC State Climate Summary [NOAA]
  5. QUIZLET LIVE for VOCABULARY REVIEW
  6. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21:

COTD # 6 CRAVEN

ANNOUNCE: TEST – NC: AN INTRODUCTION – MONDAY AUGUST 26

  1. MAP ACTIVITY: North Carolina Regions & Major Landforms – This will be a guided practice activity. I will give you a blank map and then we will discuss and label the following features on the map: NC MAP ACTIVITY (link).
  2. FINISH NC REGIONS TWO COLUMN NOTES from yesterday.
  3. BRAINPOP: Sign up for accounts; Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: play9170; SECOND BLOCK: field1974; THIRD BLOCK: vein9654; FIFTH BLOCK: shop7286 
  4. NEWSELA: Enter through CLEVER in your NCCloud login. Sign up for accounts: Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: W8Z4KV; SECOND BLOCK: JG8D59;   THIRD BLOCK: 3UHFPG;   FIFTH BLOCK: EZYEB9 
  5. READWORKS: www.readworks.org Sign up for accounts; Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: VM347E;   SECOND BLOCK: 7PHSED;   THIRD BLOCK:  HNTC3Y;   FIFTH BLOCK: K5YFVJ
  6. QUIZLET LIVE for VOCABULARY REVIEW – whole class.
  7. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

THURSDAY AUGUST 22

COTD # 7 HYDE

REMINDER: TEST – NC: AN INTRODUCTION – FRIDAY AUGUST 23

  1. ARTICLE: HURRICANES, CYCLONES & TYPHOONS EXPLAINED [NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC]
  2. VIDEO: NC HURRICANES – HURRICANE HAZEL: HURRICANE HAZEL [WRAL TV] [21:43]
  3. VIDEO: 75 HOURS:HURRICANE FLORENCE [WRAL TV] [26:13]
  4. ACTIVITY: MAKE A POSTER – DIRECTIONS: Using information from the websites Ready.gov/Hurricanes and NOAA National Weather Service – 2019 North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week, create a poster that will help North Carolinians prepare for the 2019 Hurricane Season. Be sure to include a description of what a hurricane is, why is it important to have a preparedness plan for all THREE regions of NC, what are the biggest threats to people and property from hurricanes, developing an evacuation plan and an emergency preparedness kit. THIS IS DUE ON FRIDAY 8/23!!! COMPLETE AS HOMEWORK!!
  5. COMMONLIT: STEREOTYPES MIGHT MAKE “FEMALE” HURRICANES DEADLIER
  6. BRAINPOP: HURRICANES ASSIGNMENT
  7. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

FRIDAY AUGUST 23

COTD #8 BERTIE

REMINDER: TEST – NC: AN INTRODUCTION – MONDAY AUGUST 26

  1. COLLECT HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS POSTERS
  2. VIDEO: “THE CAPE LIGHT: AWAY FROM THE EDGE” [WRAL TV] (50:52) **2019 IS THE 20th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIGHTHOUSE MOVE!**
  3. 3-2-1 SUMMARIZER: As you watch the video, write down THREE things you learned that you didn’t know about the move of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, TWO things that you would like to know more about, and ONE thing you have a burning question about.
  4. INTRODUCE INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE ACTIVITY DIRECTIONS: Create an informational brochure for tourists highlighting the unique landforms found in each of North Carolina’s regions: Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain (Inner & Outer/Tidewater). Use ALL the vocabulary terms for the unit correctly your brochure –Vocabulary: NC Geography and Introduction (12 terms).  Make your brochure attractive, colorful, neat, using descriptive language that focuses on the uniqueness of each region to the visitor. This assignment will be DUE no later than beginning of class on TUESDAY AUGUST 27.
  5. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

MONDAY AUGUST 26:

COTD: NONE TODAY (we will use time for test review)

  1. REMINDER: NC REGIONS INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE – DUE TUESDAY AUGUST 27
  2. KAHOOT – UNIT REVIEW – NORTH CAROLINA: AN INTRODUCTION
  3. TEST REVIEW – QUIZLET LIVE – NC: AN INTRODUCTION
  4. TEST: SCHOOL NET – NORTH CAROLINA: AN INTRODUCTION
  5. BRAINPOP: Sign up for accounts; Class codes to join are – FIRST BLOCK: play9170; SECOND BLOCK: field1974; THIRD BLOCK: vein9654; FIFTH BLOCK: shop7286 
  6. INFORMATIONAL BROCHURE ACTIVITY DIRECTIONS: Create an informational brochure for tourists highlighting the unique landforms found in each of North Carolina’s regions: Mountains, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain (Inner & Outer/Tidewater). Use ALL the vocabulary terms for the unit correctly your brochure –Vocabulary: NC Geography and Introduction (12 terms).  Make your brochure attractive, colorful, neat, using descriptive language that focuses on the uniqueness of each region to the visitor.
  7. HOMEWORK: Study ( 5- 10 min. each night) Quizlet vocabulary for North Carolina: An Introduction

 

**TRANSITION TO UNIT 1: NEW FACES, NEW PLACES**