1. Pacific Northwest History Entry Tasks 2015-16

2. Entry Task #30 12/17/15 Collect San Juan Island Junior Ranger booklet Finish Seahawks History Assignments

3. Learning Targets I can identify many of the most important people in Seattle Seahawks history. I can describe good and bad events in Seahawks history.

4. Important Dates Tomorrow through January 3: No School Monday Jan 4: Blue Day

5. Entry Task #30 12/17/15 Who are the three long time Seahawks who are in the Hall of Fame? Agenda: Collect San Juan Island Junior Ranger booklet Finish Seahawks History Assignments Learning Targets: I can identify many of the most important people in Seattle Seahawks history. I can describe good and bad events in Seahawks history. Important Dates: Tomorrow through January 3: No School Monday Jan 4: Blue Day

6. Entry Task #29 12/15/15 What started and ended the Pig War? What land did the U.S. gain when the Pig War ended? Agenda: Turn in San Juan Island Junior Ranger booklet? Seahawks History Assignments Learning Targets: people in Seattle Seahawks history. I can describe good and bad events in Seahawks history. Important Dates: Thursday 12/17: Junior Ranger booklet due

7. Entry Task #28 12/9/15 Where do we see two sets of smoke signals in the movie Smoke Signals? What did each set of smoke signals represent? Agenda: Finish Smoke Signals Pig War Slideshow San Juan Island Junior Ranger Learning Targets: I can explain how the Pig War began and ended Important Dates: Thursday 12/17: Junior Ranger booklet due

8. Entry Task #27 12/7/15 How did the location of the Coastal and Plateau tribes impact their clothing, food, and housing? Agenda: Turn in Native Art Movie Smoke Signals Learning Targets: I can describe the five main characters in Smoke Signals I can compare/contrast Victor, Thomas, and Arnold Important Dates: None

9. Entry Task #26 12/3/15 What are the primary and secondary colors of Coastal Native Art? Why was art important to Native culture? Agenda: Turn in your entry task journal Coastal/Plateau Textbook assignment to be completed in groups Learning Targets: I can compare/contrast Coastal and Plateau tribes of the Pacific Northwest. Important Dates: Thursday: Journal Check Monday 12/7: Native Art Due

10. Entry Task #25 12/1/15 Why does our country have National Parks? How has our National Park System inspired other countries around the world? http://www.pbs.org/nationa lparks/ Agenda: Turn in signature form Finish National Park assignment Native Art assignment Learning Targets: I can identify, research, and compare/contrast the National Parks of Washington State. I can identify the color patterns of Coastal Native Art. Important Dates: Thursday: Journal Check Monday 12/7: Native Art Due

11. Entry Task #24 11/25/15 No entry task question due to the short class period. Agenda: Turn in signature forms or missing assignments Begin National Park assignment Learning Targets: I can identify, research, and compare/contrast the National Parks of Washington State. Important Dates: Thurs/Fri: No School for Thanksgiving Break

12. Entry Task #23 11/23/15 No entry task question Agenda: Collect Parent Signature Form and Mock Initiatives Video: Supreme Justice http://www.tvw.org/index.php?optio n=com_tvwplayer&eventID=1998120 085 Finish any missing assignments (if you have any) No Government Test we are too behind Learning Targets: I can sequence and predict a Supreme Court case. Important Dates: Wednesday 11/25: Signature Form Due

13. Entry Task #22 11/19/15 What is an initiative, referendum, and a bill? Agenda: Collect Parent Signature Form and How a Law is Made in WA St. Assignment: Trapped and Mock Initiative Finish Ravensdale Mine Disaster Assignment Learning Targets: I can define an initiative, referendum, and a bill. I will sequence events in the video Trapped. I will research and write my own initiative that will help clean up the Puget Sound. Important Dates: Wednesday 11/25: Government Unit Test/Signature Form Due

14. Entry Task #21 11/17/15 What is a county seat? What is the county seat of King County? What is a city hall? Agenda: Parent Signature Form Finish WA St. County Assignment * Ravensdale Mine Disaster Assignment Homework: How a Law is Made in WA St. Learning Targets: I can identify and locate the counties and county seats of Washington State. I can calculate and analyze the population of Washington State. I can compare/contrast how Ravensdale has changed since 1915. Important Dates: Thursday: How a Law is Made in WA Due Wednesday 11/25: Government Unit Test/Signature Form Due Friday 11/20: Full Day Friday Monday-Wed 11/23-11/25: Half-Days/Holiday Ties Extra Credit Begins Thurs/Fri 11/26-27: No School for Thanksgiving Break

15. Entry Task #19 None due to the cemetery field trip.

16. Entry Task #18 11/4/15 What are the 3 branches of the government and their main duty? Agenda: Discuss Taking Chance Finish cemetery assignment Branches of Government assignment Learning Targets: I can research and explain the Tahoma National Cemetery and Veteran’s Day I can describe the duties of each governmental branch. Important Dates: Tuesday 11/10: Field Trip to Tahoma National Cemetery… Please bring a bucket and scrub brush! Wednesday 11/11: No School on Veterans Day

17. Entry Task #17 11/2/15 Who can be buried at a national cemetery? Agenda: Collect Entry Task Journals Video: Taking Chance Learning Targets: I can sequence Chance Phelps’ journey after he was killed in action. I can show empathy towards a fallen soldier and his family Important Dates: Tuesday 11/10: Field Trip to Tahoma National Cemetery… Please bring a bucket and scrub brush!

18. Entry Task #16 10/28/15 What are 2 facts you learned about local history while on our hike to the memorial? Agenda: Turn in Field Trip Journal Complete the self/group evaluation Hand out the cemetery letter Tahoma National Cemetery assignment Learning Targets: I can research and explain the Tahoma National Cemetery and Veteran’s Day Important Dates: Monday: Entry Task Journals Due Tuesday 11/10: Field Trip to Tahoma National Cemetery… Please bring a bucket and scrub brush!

19. Entry Task #15 No entry task question Agenda: Work time on your Sounding Off on the Sound Project Important Dates: Tuesday 10/27: Hike to Coal Miner’s Memorial Thursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

20. Entry Task #14 10/19/15 What are 3 good behaviors everyone should show on the Seattle Waterfront field trip? Agenda: Collect Field Trip Forms Turn in your $10? Field Trip Explanation Slideshow (The Do’s and Don’ts of the Seattle Waterfront field trip) Learning Targets I can describe what my task will be on the Seattle Waterfront field trip. Important Dates: Tomorrow: Field Trip Forms/Money Due Wednesday: Field Trip to Seattle Waterfront Thursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

21. Entry Task #13 10/12/15 How does the image show a shifting baseline? Agenda: Turn in a project proposal? Shifting Baselines Photo Analysis Assignment Learning Targets: I can identify multiple ways that the Puget Sound is a vital resource for human and animal life. I can define my role in my assigned group and self-assess my performance. Important Dates: Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money Due Wednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle Waterfront Thursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

22. Entry Task #12 10/8/15 What is the purpose of the Puget Sound Vital Signs Wheel? Who is the Puget Sound Partnership? http://www.psp.wa.gov/vit alsigns/ http://www.psp.wa.gov/vit alsigns/ Agenda: Finish the library assignment Project proposal Work on your Sounding Off project Learning Targets: I can properly cite a source for my Sounding Off project. I can write a project proposal that describes my Sounding Off project. Important Dates: Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money Due Wednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle Waterfront Thursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

23. Entry Task #11 10/6/15 How is Maple Valley connected to the Puget Sound? Agenda: Hand out field trip forms. Finish Six Degrees to Puget Sound assignment At 1:27 we will pack up and head to the library for the remainder of the class Learning Targets: I can follow the path of the Cedar River from the mountains to the Puget Sound. I can infer how humans impact the Cedar River along its path. I can properly cite a source for my Sounding Off project. Important Dates: Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money Due Wednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle Waterfront Thursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

24. Entry Task #10 10/2/15 What are 3 suggestions you can give a peer on how to score well on their Sounding Off project? Agenda: Collect Journals Work on Six Degrees to Puget Sound assignment Learning Targets: I can follow the path of the Cedar River from the mountains to the Puget Sound. I can infer how humans impact the Cedar River along its path. Important Dates: Tuesday 10/20: Field Trip Forms/Money Due Wednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle Waterfront Thursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

25. Entry Task #9 9/30/15 What is the Salish Sea? Combined waters of: Puget Sound Hood Canal Strait of Juan de Fuca Strait of Georgia Agenda: Finish Earth Day essay Assign the Sounding Off project Six Degrees to Puget Sound assignment Learning Targets: I can follow the path of the Cedar River from the mountains to the Puget Sound. I can infer how humans impact the Cedar River along its path. Important Dates: Friday: Notebook Check Tuesday: Going to the library Wednesday 10/21: Field Trip to Seattle Waterfront Thursday 10/29: Sounding Off Project Due

28. Entry Task #8 9/22/15 None due to assessment Earth Day Assessment: 1.Watch videos and read articles while taking notes 2.Short response questions 3.Essay 4.3 class periods 5.Rainfall of the world map when you are done (it is due) Learning Targets: I can take detailed notes off of Earth Day video clips and articles. I can explain, compare/contrast, and find evidence in order to answer reading prompts. Important Dates: Thursday: Open House

29. Entry Task #7 How does a rain shadow create a rain forest in our state? Agenda: Collect Wind and Rain/Rainforest Assignments Video: Mystery of the Mega Floods Learning Targets: I can find evidence that the mega floods actually occurred. Important Dates: Tuesday: Begin District Assessment

30. Entry Task #6 9/16/15 What are the names of all the volcanoes located in the Cascade Mountains? Agenda: Regions of WA St. Group Assignment (groups are assigned) Wind and Rain/Rainforest assignments Learning Targets: I can identify and describe the 5 regions of WA St. I can identify 3 rain shadows in the PNW and describe their impact on the climate. Important Dates: Friday: Wind and Rain/Rainforest Assignments Due

31. Entry Task #5 9/14/15 What is happening to Mt. Rainier’s core and rock that makes it more dangerous? What was the osceola? Agenda: Map Test!! Wind and Rain/Rainforest Assignments Learning Targets: I can identify and locate important cities, land forms, and water forms in the PNW. I can identify 3 rain shadows in the PNW and describe their impact on the climate. Important Dates: Friday: Wind and Rain/Rainforest Assignments Due

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33. Entry Task #4 9/10/15 What are the five largest cities in Washington State? Agenda: Collect quarters and vote Collect state song and rivers assignments Video: American Volcano Learning Targets: I can explain why Mt. Rainier is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. Important Dates: Monday: Map Test/Notebook check

34. Entry Task #3 9/8/15 Define the following river terms: Headwaters Mouth Tributary Agenda: Finish creating map test study guide Work on quarter project State Song and Rivers Assignments Learning Targets: I can identify and locate important cities, land forms, and water forms in the PNW. Important Dates: Thursday 9/10: WA St. Quarter Due Friday 9/14: Map Test/Notebook check

35. Entry Task #2 9/3/15 What are the capital cities located in the PNW? Agenda: Collect signature forms State Symbols Quiz Begin creating the map test study guide Work on State Quarter Learning Targets: I can identify and locate important cities, land forms, and water forms in the PNW. I can create and imagine while developing a new state quarter Important Dates: Thursday 9/10: WA St. Quarter Due Friday 9/14: Map Test/Notebook check

36. Entry Task #1 9/1/15 What states and provinces are located in the Pacific Northwest? States: Provinces: Agenda: How to complete an entry task Syllabus Get to know Mr. Baker State Symbols Assign quarter project Learning Targets: I can identify the symbols of Washington State. I can create and imagine while developing a new state quarter. Important Dates: Thursday: Signature form due/WA St. Symbol Quiz Monday 9/8: WA St. Quarter Due Friday 9/12: Map Test/Notebook check