The next two weeks...
I will be using google classroom and the HW hotline (this page) to communicate with you. Please feel free to email or reply within classroom. Here is the code, in case you still need oq7vxkc
Our first assignment is posted on google classroom. Basically, complete the Post-Apartheid packet that we began in class. I will post your next assignment next week.
Our first assignment is posted on google classroom. Basically, complete the Post-Apartheid packet that we began in class. I will post your next assignment next week.
Google Classroom & TCI Login
Be sure you can access both my google classroom page and the TCI website.
Google classroom code - oq7vxkc
TCI - 1) go to www.teachtci.com 2) use my email address fsantorella@stamfordct.gov 3) type in your login/username and password (it should be your student # and the same password you use for the school computer).
Please see me ASAP if you cannot get into either one.
Google classroom code - oq7vxkc
TCI - 1) go to www.teachtci.com 2) use my email address fsantorella@stamfordct.gov 3) type in your login/username and password (it should be your student # and the same password you use for the school computer).
Please see me ASAP if you cannot get into either one.
outline - imperialism DBQ
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make a copy to your google drive, if you prefer to work on the computer, instead of the paper
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DBQ - background essay
If not completed in class, finish reading the Background Essay in your DBQ packet. Be sure to highlight or underline the most important sentence from each paragraph. Then, complete questions #1-8 on the back page of the Background Essay. Due Thursday 2/20
AGe of Exploration
Completed packets will be collected during class on Thursday 2/6.
Black History Guided Questions

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Midterm Review Kahoot Link
https://create.kahoot.it/share/santorella-mid-term-review-2020/6b2fe4bb-2243-4ece-941c-753da45c9003
Israel/Palestine videos
Here are the links to the videos from class, in case you were absent or needed to re-watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRYZjOuUnlU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHjwVRBk5UA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76NytvQAIs0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRYZjOuUnlU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHjwVRBk5UA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76NytvQAIs0
Decades of Distrust - 1/7/20
Please complete the Decades of Distrust section in your Israeli-Palestinian Conflict packet. We will review tomorrow, 1/8
Test Cancelled - but Extra Credit available 12/18
Due to my absence, the snow day and the winter concert being pushed back, the test will be cancelled. If you would like, I can still give you the test, and use it as an extra credit grade. It will be offered Friday 12/20 and will NOT be open notes. Please study using chapters 7 and 8 on the www.teachtci.com program, as well as your notes. Please see me if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.
Lesson 7 Vocab - Origins and Spread of ISlam - due 12/4
Use your www.teachtci.com account to identify and explain each of these key terms. Remember, my email is fsantorella@stamfordct.gov. Your username should be set-up as your student #, followed by the same password you login into the computer at school.

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DBQ - Hammurabi's Code: Was it Just?
Completed DBQ essays will be due next week. Our last day to work on them in class is Tuesday 11/26. However, I will accept them on Wednesday 11/27, without penalty, if extra time is need.
Also due on those days are the packet of documents and your outline. I have attached a digital copy of the outline, in case that is easier for you to work with. Please make a copy to your google drive.
Also due on those days are the packet of documents and your outline. I have attached a digital copy of the outline, in case that is easier for you to work with. Please make a copy to your google drive.

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Origins of Judaism Packet
,Complete the back page of the Judaism packet (one paragraph). You can type it and attach, if you'd like. If there are other parts of the packet unfinished, please wrap that up as well. Packets will be collected Tuesday 11/12.
Vocab - Rise of Judaism - 10/29
Complete the vocabulary activity. It will be collected tomorrow, so finish it tonight, if you didn't complete it during class.
Kahoot Link
https://create.kahoot.it/share/sumer-mesopotamia/b331cfd9-05f0-4c75-88a5-d874a0d70951
https://create.kahoot.it/share/sumer-mesopotamia/b331cfd9-05f0-4c75-88a5-d874a0d70951
https://create.kahoot.it/share/sumer-mesopotamia/b331cfd9-05f0-4c75-88a5-d874a0d70951
Unit Test, Real Estate Ad & Extra Credit
Lots happening. Remember to study/review for the unit test on Ancient Sumer for Friday. I will post the Kahoot link tomorrow afternoon if you want to play that to help with your studying.
The Real Estate Ads are due tomorrow. Most of you finished in class, but if you did bring it home to complete, please remember to bring it back! Also, complete the self-assessment rubric and attach.
Lastly, if you wanted to take the opportunity for extra credit, and did not complete it class, please bring it in completed by tomorrow.
The Real Estate Ads are due tomorrow. Most of you finished in class, but if you did bring it home to complete, please remember to bring it back! Also, complete the self-assessment rubric and attach.
Lastly, if you wanted to take the opportunity for extra credit, and did not complete it class, please bring it in completed by tomorrow.
Interactive Notebook (Classwork Packet) 10/8
Please make sure sections 1-4 are complete (if not done so in class) in your interactive notebooks before class on Thursday 10/10
Food Shortages in the Hills 10/3
Using teachtci.com, complete section #2 in your packet, if not done so in class
North Africa and Middle East Geography
Please complete the geography assignment that we started in class, if not done so already. It will be collected tomorrow (9/25) and counted a classwork grade.
Who Gets the Heart Reflection Sheet - 9/19
Please complete the sheet for HW. Make sure your name is on it. It will be collected in advisory, so make sure you bring it with you.
Kahoot Link
use this link...
https://create.kahoot.it/share/santorella-final-review-2019/c7189965-c46d-4079-90e8-1c14eaebf5db
If it does not work, search Santorella Final Review 2019
https://create.kahoot.it/share/santorella-final-review-2019/c7189965-c46d-4079-90e8-1c14eaebf5db
If it does not work, search Santorella Final Review 2019
Social Studies Final - Tuesday 6/11
Test will be Tuesday. We will do a Kahoot on Monday, be sure your review packet is complete by then. Attached, is the document where you can find most of the answers. Remember, the textbook is online at teachtci.com

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Social Studies Homework
DBQ due Tuesday 4/23
Remember, there will be three separate turn ins for Tuesday. You will need the following....
1) DBQ packet w all questions answered (classwork grade)
2) DBQ outline w all sections complete (classwork grade)
3) DBQ essay, six typed paragraphs (project grade)
Reminder, we will work on the DBQ this week (4/8 - 4/12), but will not use class time on 4/22 or 4/23. Please plan accordingly
1) DBQ packet w all questions answered (classwork grade)
2) DBQ outline w all sections complete (classwork grade)
3) DBQ essay, six typed paragraphs (project grade)
Reminder, we will work on the DBQ this week (4/8 - 4/12), but will not use class time on 4/22 or 4/23. Please plan accordingly
Kahoot Link
Feel free to practice at home. Come see me with any questions in the morning. Good luck!
https://create.kahoot.it/k/6b2fe4bb-2243-4ece-941c-753da45c9003
https://create.kahoot.it/k/6b2fe4bb-2243-4ece-941c-753da45c9003
Midterm and Review packet
Midterm is Thursday 2/7
Please complete your review packet (if not done so in class) by Wednesday 2/6, so that you are prepared to review for the exam
Please complete your review packet (if not done so in class) by Wednesday 2/6, so that you are prepared to review for the exam
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - packet due 1/25
We will work on the outline for your argument this week during class. Please make sure you are up to date on the rest of the packet. If there are sections missing or unfinished, please do before the turn in on Friday.
Here is a link of the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRYZjOuUnlU - Brief Overview of the Conflict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHjwVRBk5UA - Palestinian Point of View
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76NytvQAIs0 - Israeli Point of View
Here is a link of the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRYZjOuUnlU - Brief Overview of the Conflict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHjwVRBk5UA - Palestinian Point of View
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76NytvQAIs0 - Israeli Point of View
Perspectives: Israeli-PALESTINIAN Conflict
Be sure you have read, annotated and completed the graphic organizers for letters #1-6 by tomorrow.
Also, if you are behind on previous lessons from this unit, please catch up before the end of the week
Also, if you are behind on previous lessons from this unit, please catch up before the end of the week
Homework 1/10
Complete the one paragraph summary, as well as the context clue words, along with either the definition or synonym
oRIGINS AND sPREAD OF iSLAM tEST tHURSDAY 12/20
kAHOOT lINK
USE THIS LINK (AND YOUR STUDY GUIDE) TO PREPARE FOR TOMORROW'S TEST - GOOD LUCK!
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/84447561-2a5b-410a-8451-952200e27066
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/84447561-2a5b-410a-8451-952200e27066
Illuminated Manuscript
We will complete our work on the manuscripts/booklets Monday and Tuesday. All work should be submitted and finalized by Wednesday 12/12
Origins of Islam Vocabulary
Complete work from class - define each term (in your OWN words). Choose five (5) words to use in a sentence on the back of the page. Due Thursday 11/29
Origins of JUDAISM Unit Test - Tuesday 11/20
Please be sure you STUDY! No open notebook this time. Review Lesson 11 (p.117-125) and use your study guide. Good luck
Kahoot Link
if you want to practice at home - hope it works!
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/710623c8-c933-4d00-b6bb-27e7b92623b5
https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/710623c8-c933-4d00-b6bb-27e7b92623b5
Hammurabi DBQ - due Tuesday 10/30
Please have a printed copy of your DBQ, along with an attached copy of the rubric given to you in class, last week. Your essay will be collected during class tomorrow.
Thursday October 11th
Sumerian City-State real estate ad can be turned in on Monday. Please be sure to follow the directions given in class on the grade sheet. Tonight, make sure you are prepared for the TEST tomorrow.
Tuesday October 9th
Complete section 5 in your interactive notebooks, if not done so in class. You can access the reading via the online textbook, using the login you created in class.
UNIT TEST! Friday October 12th
Test will be Friday. Remember to bring your binders (open notes). I will also be collecting your interactive notebooks as a classwork grade that day. Please see me with any questions.
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MAY 31, 2018
- Complete the first body paragraph of DBQ outline. Make sure to have:
- A strong paragraph thesis statement
- 2 pieces of direct evidence (1 from Doc A and 1 from Doc B)
- 2 strong arguments (one for each piece of direct evidence) to support your evidence
- A strong conclusion that wraps up the paragraph AND transitions to the next paragraph
MAY 30, 2018
- Read and annotate Document B and complete the questions
MAY 29, 2018
- Read and annotate Document A and complete the questions
MAY 25, 2018
- Finish BOTH Crash Course videos and questions that were started in class
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MAY 24, 2018
- Read and annotate Section 5: Relations with other Peoples and complete Reading Notes worksheet
- Finish Section 4 Reading Notes if not done in class
MAY 23, 2018
- Finish any work that was started in class but wasn't completed:
- Read and annotate Section 2: Class Structure and Section 3: Family Life
- Finish Reading Notes worksheets for both Sections 2 and 3
- Read and annotate Section 2: Class Structure and Section 3: Family Life
MAY 22, 2018
- Read and annotate Section 1: The Rise of the Inca Empire and complete Reading Notes worksheet
MAY 21, 2018
- Read and annotate Aztec Social Structure and Religious Practices
MAY 11, 2018
- Finish writing Maya Civilization essay if not completed in class
MAY 10, 2018
- Finish outline answering the question, "What led to the rise, flourishing and fall of the Maya civilization?" Be prepared to write tomorrow!
MAY 9, 2018
- Finish reading and annotating Section 5: Agricultural Techniques that was started in class.
- Complete Section 5 Reading Notes activity
MAY 8, 2018
- Finish reading and annotating Section 4: Religious Beliefs and Practices that was started in class.
- Complete Section 4 Reading Notes activity
May 7, 2018
- Finish reading and annotating Section 3: Family Life that was started in class.
- Complete Section 3 Reading Notes activity
APRIL 24, 2018
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APRIL 20, 2018
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April 19, 2018
- Read "In Search of the Lost Empire of the Maya" article and answer the questions
MARCH 21, 2018
- Finish vocabulary illustrations/examples that were started in class.
March 5, 2018
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FEBRUARY 26, 2018
- Finish DBQ outline
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
- Start DBQ Outline
- Introduction
- Paragraph 1
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
- Read and annotate Document B and answer the questions
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
- Finish class work for Document E
- Write final paragraph for the Middle Passage. The entire packet needs to be completed in order to receive full credit: documents fully annotated, all questions answered, all 3 columns of graphic organizer done and final paragraph written.
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
- Finish class work for Document C
- Complete EVERYTHING for Document D except the Corroboration column in the graphic organizer
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
- Finish the 3 questions for Document B if you did not finish them in class
- Complete the Close Reading and Reliability columns of the graphic organizer for documents A and B. DO NOT do the Corroboration column yet!!
February 5, 2018
- Finish reading and annotating Document A and complete the 3 questions for the Atlantic Slave Trade. DO NOT do the graphic organizer yet!
JANUARY 31, 2018
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JANUARY 30, 2018
- Ancient Egypt open book test Friday, February 2!
JANUARY 24, 2018
JANUARY 23, 2018
- Finish gluing and coloring the map activity that was started in class
JANUARY 22, 2018
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JANUARY 18, 2018
- Midterm tomorrow!!

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JANUARY 10, 2018
- Midterm Review Packet was handed out today and needs to be completed by Tuesday, 1/16.
- Social Studies Midterm is Friday, 1/19
JANUARY 9, 2018
- Finish Geography Skills of Africa worksheet that was started in class. Use the file of the colored maps to help label your map of Africa.

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JANUARY 3, 2018
- Finish Israel/Palestine Conflict Timeline, due tomorrow. Don't forget to color your pictures!
- If we have a snow day tomorrow, the timeline will be due Friday, 1/5.
January 2, 2018
- Work on Israel/Palestine Conflict Timeline, due Thursday, 1/4
DECEMBER 19, 2017
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DECEMBER 13, 2017
- Finish reading and annotating The History of Jerusalem article and answer the questions that were started in class
DECEMBER 12, 2017
- Finish thematic map activity that was started in class
DECEMBER 5, 2017
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I accidentally put the wrong video up earlier. This is the correct one. Sorry!
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december 4, 2017
- Finish paragraphs comparing and contrasting Sunni Muslims and Shia Muslims. Be sure to cite evidence from the article.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2017
- Finish any part of the Islam project that hasn't been completed in class over the past 3 days. Presentations start TOMORROW!
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
- Typed quiz questions for your topic of the Islamic beliefs and practices project due Tomorrow!
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
- Finish Section 5 Timeline
- Read Sections 6 and 7 and complete the map
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
- Finish Middle East Geography Skills packet

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017
- Judaism and Christianity Quiz Thursday!
November 1, 2017
- Finish Section 3 reading and questions
OCTOBER 31, 2017
- Finish Crash Course questions
OCTOBER 26, 2017
- Finish Ancient Scroll of your Jewish leader that you have been working on in class all week. Be sure to include the following:
- The name of your assigned figure written in both English and Hebrew
- A title that describes his role in the development of Judaism
- A visual that illustrates one of his important actions for the Israelites
- A one-sentence caption that explains what is shown in the visual
- A paragraph of your own original writing that explains his contributions to the development of Judaism, as described in the Torah. Include a quote from the Hebrew Bible.
- A small visual of one artifact, in each of the four corners of the page, that relates to his life.
OCTOBER 19, 2017
- Finish Mesopotamia Crash Course Viewing Questions
OCTOBER 12, 2017
- Finish DBQ outline

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OCTOBER 3, 2017
- Make sure all sections of Ancient Sumer at completed. Sections 4-6 were class work and sections 7 and 8 are homework.
October 2, 2017
- Read Sections 2 and 3 and complete Reading Notes for both sections of Ancient Sumer
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
- Sumerian City-State Real Estate Advertisement due Monday, 10/2
- Rise of City-States worksheet packet due Monday, 10/2
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
- Sumerian City-State Real Estate Advertisement due Monday, 10/2
- Below is an example of a real estate advertisement to help you write one about Sumer
- Wonderful opportunity to own a home on this sought after cul de sac street in the lovely small town of Beacon Falls. Spacious split level set on nearly three quarters of a picture perfect, landscaped acre with plenty of room to play, entertain and privacy to enjoy. A nice open floor plan on the main level leads to a heated sun room with additional living space. The walk out lower level features two additional rooms, one with a retro style bar perfect for parties, a large storage area, full bath and laundry. The upper level, with access to attic storage, has three spacious bedrooms and a full bath. This home also features a masonry fireplace, cedar closet, newer roof and boiler. Public water and sewer. Part of the highly regarded Region #16 schools. Convenient to Route 8 with easy access to major cities. Train station nearby going to NYC and Fairfield county. Only about 30 minutes to Hartford.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
- Read sections 4 and 5 and complete the Reading Notes worksheets
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
- Finish reading Section 3: An Uncontrollable Water Supply in the River Valley and the Reading Notes
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
- Finish Geography of the Fertile Crescent packet that was started in class. Use the reading below to help answer the questions.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
- Bring a silent reading book tomorrow to class for after the District Benchmark test
- Geography quiz Monday, Sept. 18
- Bring colored pencils on Monday
September 8, 2017
- Finish Geoterms worksheet that was started in class on Thursday.
JUNE 8, 2017
- Social Studies Final is tomorrow! Make sure to look at your review packet!
June 7, 2017
- Finish Final Exam Review Packet. We will go over the answers tomorrow and Friday.
- Social Studies Final Exam will be Tuesday, 6/13!
MAY 30-June 3, 2017
- Latin America DBQ is due NO LATER than Saturday, 6/3 by NOON!!
MAY 18, 2017
- Read and annotate Document B and answer the reading questions
MAY 17, 2017
- Read and annotate Document A and answer the reading questions
MAY 11, 2017
- Finish The Columbian Exchange Crash Course viewing questions
May 9, 2017
- Finish Conquistador WebQuest Postcards. Due Tomorrow at the beginning of class as part of the webquest project grade!!
- Link to webquest: sites.google.com/site/davissocialstudies/8th-grade-history/conquistadors-webquest