Socials 9

Today we began by looking at some pictures from c.1600-1650.  Students formulated questions based on the pictures.

We then read pages 31-35 in the text book.

Students were given the task of creating a newspaper front page.  Students will have 2 classes (after today's class) to complete the assignment.  The rubric for the assignment is below:

I look forward to hearing all about the lead up to the British Civil War!!

You can find much information in your text book.  Some additional places to seek information can be found below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/civil_war_revolution/

http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/civil_war_england.htm

http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/187936/English-Civil-Wars

http://www-staging.shca.ed.ac.uk/Research/witches/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Plague_of_London