BELLWORK
•
Welcome back!! I hope you all had a great
Holiday Break!
• Sit anywhere you would like for today.
• Get out a piece of paper and answer the
following questions:
1. What was your favorite thing about history
class last semester?
2. What are some things you would like to do
(or change) this semester?
3. THINKER: Overall, were you happy with
your semester 1 grade? Why or why not?
History “Refresher” sheet
• We are now going to take a few
minutes to review over my class
policies and procedures.
New Years Resolution
• Many people make resolutions, goals,
or promises on the New Year in order
to improve their lives in someway.
• Today we are going to take time to
reflect on 2011 and make resolutions
for the New Year!
• Get out a piece of paper, and copy the
following chart onto it.
RESOLUTION PROBLEMS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
HOW TO
ACHIEVE
New Years Resolution
• In the “RESOLUTION” column, you must
come up with five SPECIFIC resolutions you
want to achieve. (Must be realistic!)
• 3 must be school related, and 2 must be
personal
• BAD EXAMPLE: I want good grades.
• GOOD EXAMPLE: I want a 90% in math
• BAD EXAMPLE: Do my homework
• GOOD EXAMPLE: Do homework 3 nights a
week
• BAD EXAMPLE: Save money
• GOOD EXAMPLE: Save $30 a week for a
new T.V.
New Years Resolution
• In the “PROBLEMS” column, list the
problems that might affect the
completion of your resolution.
• For example: If your resolution is to do
homework 3 nights a week, a problem
could be sport practice or not keeping
track of assignments.
• If your resolution is to save $30 a
week for a new T.V., a problem could
be that you have to use the money
towards food, or you do not have a
job.
New Years Resolution
• In the “HOW TO ACHIEVE” column you
are going to write characteristics that
will help you achieve your goal.
• FOR EXAMPLE: If your resolution is to
do homework 3 nights a week, writing
in a planner or bringing your book
home will help you achieve that goal.
• If your goal is to save money for a T.V.,
getting a job or stop buying clothes
will help you achieve that goal.
New Years Resolution
• Write a one-paragraph summary
about ONE of your resolutions.
• Pick the one you think is the most
important.
• Summarize the resolution
• Why is it important?
• How can you achieve it?
• We will reflect back on your goals
in the beginning of May!
Top 10 of 2011
• Besides New Years Resolutions, people also
make top 10 lists for each year.
• For a fun activity, you are now going to
create your OWN top 10 list of 2011.
• This is just another way to reflect on the
year passed.
• You can do a top 10 list for anything you
chose!
• Fashion trends, movies, sport events,
personal achievements, celebrities, music
• Create your OWN list on the back of your
Resolutions graph.
TOP 10 NEWS STORIES
FROM 2011
10. Casey Anthony is found NOT guilty for the murder
of her daughter, Caylee
9. Occupy Wall Street movement
8. Debt crisis in Europe
7. January 8th shootings in Tucson
6. Natural disaster in Japan kills 16,000 (earthquake,
tsunami, nuclear power plant)
5. One of the worst droughts in history spreads
throughout Eastern Africa (12 million affected)
4. Global population exceeds 7 billion people
3. North Korean (DPRK) dictator, Kim Jong IL, passes
away (from “great mental/physical strain)
2. Libyan dictator, Gaddafi is killed
1. Osama Bin Laden is killed by U.S.
Family History
• Almost everything on the planet has some
sort of history, but history is NOT limited to
dates or events. You can also use history to
study the background of your family.
• This week we are going to talk about family
history.
• Learning the history of your family is
important because it gives you background
information about your heritage, culture,
descendants, etc.
• In order to do this we will start by creating
a family tree
• Genealogy:
study of
family
ancestry or
history
• Family Tree:
genealogical
chart
showing the
relationship
of all
You
Father
Paternal Grandpa
(Your dad’s dad)
Mother
Paternal Grandma
(Your dad’s mom)
Maternal Grandpa
(Your mom’s dad)
Aunts/Uncles
Maternal Grandma
(Your mom’s mom)
Great Grandma
Your grandpa’s mom
Great Grandma
Your grandma’s mom
Great Grandma
Your grandpa’s mom
Great Grandma
Your grandma’s mom
Great Grandpa
Your grandpa’s dad
Great Grandpa
Your grandma’s dad
Great Grandpa
Your grandpa’s dad
Great Grandpa
Your grandma’s dad
Your Family Tree
• Today you are going to work on a rough
draft of your family tree.
• Include: parents, grandparents, siblings,
great-grandparents; also, any death or
birthdates you can find.
• Be as detailed as you possibly can! I realize
a lot of people will have difficulty finding a
lot of information, but do your best!
• You are the genealogist, so do research to
figure it out! Talk to your parents, call your
grandparents, etc.
Your Family Tree
• There are many different ways to make a family
tree – so I am leaving it up to you!!
• Just make it as detailed and accurate as possible.
• Since no one’s family is the same, you can add
changes based on YOUR family’s history!
• For example:
• If you are adopted, you might chose to do a family
tree for your adopted family instead of your birth
parents
• If you do not know one side of your family, you can
do as much as possible but focus on the side you
are more familiar with.
• If you are closer to a step parent, you might chose
to do their family instead of a biological parent.
HOMEWORK
• Yes, you have homework on the first day
back from break……
• Talk to your family!!! Find out about your
history! Become a genealogist!
• Create a “rough draft” of your family tree.
• I will only check them for completion; this is
NOT your final project grade.
• We will be working on these projects the rest
of the week, but you need something to build
off of, so do some research tonight!
• On Friday, we will be working on the project
in class, and you NEED to have a poster with
you!
BELLWORK – family tree
• Get out your family tree rough draft, I
will come around to check for points.
• Why is it important to know about
your family’s history?
• What did you learn about your family’s
history from your homework
assignment?
• What do you still need to do to
complete your family tree?
• THINKER: What is the purpose of a
“New Year’s Resolution?” Do you think
they are effective? Why or why not?
Family Tree Project
• You are now going to start creating your
own family tree project.
• It must take form of a poster, drawing,
diagram, etc.
• Be creative! Turn this into some sort of
picture, and include as much detail as
needed.
• You will present these during the next
class period.
• During the presentation, you will explain a
couple members of your family and any
important background or interesting facts
– so be prepared! Everyone presents…..no
matter what!
• Worth 40 points!!!