Friday, April 7, 2017

Economy Test Study Guide


$$$Economy Study Guide$$$
For the past couple of weeks we have been learning about Economics. The only resources we have been using are the green Economy packet and our academic notebooks. On Thursday, April 13th we will be taking the final assessment for this unit. Please visit the Quizlet link to study the lesson vocabulary. I will be available during AE the week prior to the assessment to answer any questions.

1. In my own words, I can explain the Law of Supply and the Law of Demand and determine why competition can play a role in the pricing of an item. (Review pages in packet on hamburger prices  - pages 317 -322 and also the Chicken Farm activities -  page 5 and 7)

2. I can determine at least three factors or reasons why countries specialize in certain goods or services and give an example in the world today for each one. (packet pages 297-300)

3. I can explain why global trade occurs and provide an example of it happening in our world today. (packet pages 297-300 and 216)

4. Given the item of a Chipotle burrito I can explain the productive resources needed to make this good. Include the natural resources, human resources, capital goods and entrepreneur. (packet pages 283-279 and example in academic notebook)

5. I can define and give examples of each allocation of resources (academic notebook definitions and sample cards in packet)

6. I can analyze charts and maps to answer questions about economics ("Can You Think Like an Economist" Activity and packet pages 216, 317 or 318).

7. I understand and can give specific features of the different types of economies in the world today. This includes traditional, command and market economies. (packet pages 295-296)


Friday, March 17, 2017

Ancient China Unit Test Study Guide

Make sure you answer the following questions to help prepare for your Final China Assessment On Thursday  March 23rd.  Also use the Quizlet link to help study your vocabulary. It would be beneficial to review lesson notes in China packet. The China unit was Chapter 11 in the Social Studies textbook.

1. Identify the geographic features in China and explain how each benefited the people of China. 

2. Describe the different forms of governments and beliefs throughout the China dynasties. Explain how people were treated under each and the role of the government officials.
·                     Feudalism
·                     Confucianism
·                     Daoism
·                     Legalism
3.  How did each dynasty below helped make China an outstanding civilization.  What achievements happened during each dynasty
·                     Shang
·                     Zhou
·                     Qin
·                     Han
4. Review the H.E.L.P. perspective to make sure you understand each viewpoint. (Historian, Economist, Locator/Geographer and Political Scientist)
5. Analyze information that is on a flow-chart (use pages 380-381 in your textbook and answer questions 1-4 on page 381 for practice)
6. Map Skills (use pages 440-441 in your textbook and answer questions 1-3 for practice)
7. Determine the factors that caused the Chinese people, their products and their ideas to move throughout China in the past and today.
·                     Economic Factors - example such as trade patterns, employment opportunities or  availability of resources
·                     Social Factors - examples of discrimination, intolerance or religious freedoms
·                     Political Factors - examples with political leadership or the citizen rights
·                     Environmental Factors - examples of climate or natural disasters

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

India Unit Study Guide

On Friday, February 24, the final assessment for India will be given. This unit covered the ancient civilization of India as well as the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Below I have posted several questions/statements you can answer to help prepare for the assessment. You can also access the link to Quizlet to review your India terms.

1. Determine four geographic features of Ancient India and explain how each feature impacted the early civilization of India.

2. Describe how Indus River civilization had a major impact on cultures of the Eastern Hemisphere today.
3. Review the H.E.L.P. perspective (Historian - a person who studies, writes and is an authority of history, Economist - a person who studies how people distribute wealth and resources and controls their finances, Location/Geographer - a person tho studies the earth's natural and physical features, Political Scientist - an expert on local and international governments) Give an example for each within India.
4. Describe the geographic origin, founding leader and teachings of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
5. Explain how the ideas, beliefs and achievements of the ancient Indians show the influence of cultural diffusion (the spreading of something more widely) and traditions in the world today.
6. Justify why Gandhi was important to India. Also explain his beliefs and how they impact the world today.
7. Give specific ways the physical environment in India influences human activities and how the human activities can also influence the environment of India. (Refer to your academic notebook and packet)

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Monotheistic Religions Unit Test Study Guide

Throughout the last three and half weeks we have studied and learned about the religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The assessment on Tuesday 1/31 will cover all three of these world religions.
To help review the information students can review the notes taken in class in their religion packet, and also look back into Google Classroom to review class activities.

1. Be able to explain how each religion is still evident in our world today.

2. Explain what factors (political, social, economic or environmental) caused the movement of each religion's people and ideas to spread around the globe.

3. Understand key vocabulary - make flash cards or another tool to study the following terms (covenant, monotheism, Ten Commandments, plague, Torah, canonize, exile, synagogue, parable, disciple, persecution, apostle, salvation, baptize, Muslim, hajj, minaret, sultan, jihad, mosque, Koran, Allah, 5 pillars of Islam) - Quizlet Link

4. Recall similarities and differences among the three religions - focus mostly on the beliefs of each religion. You may want to fill out a Triple Venn to compare the three religions.

5. Recall information by completing the following chart:


Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Geographic origin

Founding Leader

Sacred Text

Place of Worship

Major Beliefs
Holidays