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Starters
World History
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1939, the first televised major
league baseball game was played between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds.
Begin on a new sheet of notebook paper in the starter section of your notebook. Write today’s date and the following quote:“You have to know the past in order to understand
the present.”Write two sentences explaining what you feel this
quote means.
8/26/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1949, the USSR tested
their first atomic bomb. Begin on a new sheet of notebook paper in
the starter section of your notebook. Write today’s date and the following quote:“A people without the knowledge of their past
history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.”
Write two sentences explaining what you feel this quote means.
8/29/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 30 BC, Cleopatra VII,
Queen of Egypt, committed suicide.Grab your collages and the materials that you
need to finish them.You have TWENTY minutes to finish this
assignment.
8/30/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1997, Princess Diana was
killed in a car crash in Paris, France. Pick up the map assignment from the supply
table. You have THIRTY minutes to complete this assignment.
If you finish early, finish your world map from yesterday.
8/31/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1939, WWII began when
Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Grab your timeline and the materials that you
need to finish the assignment.You have TWENTY FIVE minutes to finish
9/1/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1666, the Great Fire of
London broke out, destroying much of the city.
Get back into your group from yesterday and review what you need to finish.
You have FORTY minutes to complete your assignment
9/2/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1941, Nazi Germany
forced all Jews over the age of six to wear the yellow star of David
Begin a new week’s page in the starter section of your notebook, define the term pre-history in your own terms.
9/6/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1979, ESPN made its
debut on cable televisionAnswer the following question in your starter
section of your notebook:Which skill-toolmaking, the use of fire, or
language-do you think gave hominids the most control over their environment?
9/7/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1900, a hurricane struck
Galveston, Texas, killing 8,000 people. The Pyramid in Ancient Egypt were built as
monuments to Egyptian Pharaohs. They symbolized the power of Egypt.
What monuments have been built in the United States? What do these monuments represent?
9/8/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1956, Elvis Presley
appeared for the first time on television. Answer the following question in the
“Starter” section of your notebook:If you were constructing a city, what
components would be important to include?
9/9/2011
Good Morning!Today in history President John F. Kennedy
married his wife Jackie.Refer to the White Board for a list of
assignments that should be in your folder and will be graded this week. Put these assignments in the order listed.
9/12/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, Chiang Kai-Shek became the
“President” of China.Find one topic in your notes that you do not
understand. Write a question about that topic to discuss in our round-table review.
9/13/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, Frances Scott Key composed
the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner.Get a sheet of notebook paper and your
folder.Your test is in the BACK of your folder.Choose a partner and work with your partner
to correct the questions that you missed.You MUST write the FULL question, the
FULL answer you put and the FULL correct answer to receive credit.
This is NOT an optional assignment.
9/15/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1974, President Ford
announced conditional amnesty for Vietnam War deserters and draft evaders.
Answer the following question in your starter section:How did Buddhism spread to China from India?USE YOUR NOTES
9/15/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1787, The Constitution
was completed and signed by a majority of the delegates attending the constitutional convention in Philadelphia.
Use page 50 in your book to complete the chart I gave you when you came in the room.
9/16/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 2001, the Pentagon
ordered US combat aircraft to the Persian Gulf, following the attacks of September 11.
Begin a NEW starter sheet for this week. Write the date and beneath, answer the
following question:Egypt both invaded other lands and was
invaded. What conditions, if any, might justify the invasion of another country?
9/19/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1973, Billie Jean King beat
Bobby Riggs, in the Battle of the Sexes tennis match.
Answer the following question in the starter section of your notebook:What make a military force powerful today?
9/20/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1897, the New York Sun
Published its famous editorial Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
http://www.newseum.org/yesvirginia/In the starter section of your notebook,
answer the following question:What are some reasons for a powerful ruler to
show tolerance or compassion?
9/21/2011
Good Morning!ATTENTION PEOPLE WHO TALK AND PLAY
AROUND…IF YOU CAN’T GET IT TOGETHER TODAY, WE WILL HAVE A SEATING CHART TOMORROW! THIS ISN’T SOCIAL HOUR!
In the starter section of your notebook, answer the following question:Which authority figures do you respect? Why
do you respect these individuals?
9/22/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1806, after a three-year
journey, Lewis and Clark returned to St. LouisIn the starter section of your notebook, use
your notes to answer the following questions for test review:How did the Kushites treat Egyptian culture
after they conquered Egypt?How did Assyria acquire its empire?What is Cyrus most known for?Why did Shi Huangdi have the Great Wall
built?
9/23/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1789, Thomas Jefferson
was appointed America’s first secretary of state.
Begin a new starter sheet for the week. Remember to begin with today’s date. Answer the following question:How did the geography of Robeson County
influence the way our county developed?
9/26/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1939, Warsaw, Poland
surrendered to Nazi Germany after several weeks of resistance
Answer the following question on your starter’s sheet:What impact did nearness to the sea have on
the development of Greece?
9/27/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1991, Jazz great Miles
Davis DiedAnswer the following question on this week’s
starter sheet:Who were the three renowned philosophers of
the golden age? How were they “related” to one another?-
9/28/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1979, John Paul I died one
month after becoming pope.Answer the following question on this week’s
starter sheet:What factors contributed to the fall of the
Roman Republic?-
9/29/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1863, President Lincoln
declared the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving.
Begin a new starter sheet and include today’s date. Answer the following question:If you were playing a game, where the object
was the conquest of another player, what strategies would you use to conquer him or her?-
10/3/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1970, singer Janis Joplin
died of a drug overdose.Answer the following question in your starter
section:What are the advantages and disadvantages of
having a central source of power? (one main leader)
10/4/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1929, the World Series
was broadcast on the radio.Answer the following question in your
starters:The ancient peoples of Africa adapted
creatively to their environments. How do people today adapt to their environments?-
10/5/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1981, Egypt’s President
Anwar Sadat was assassinated in Cairo. Answer the following question in your
starters:Why is it important for nations to trade with
other nations?
10/6/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1949, the Republic of East
Germany was formed. Finish your study guides.
10/7/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1845, the US Naval
Academy opened in Annapolis, Maryland.Begin a new starter sheet, date it and answer
the following question:Our continent’s first inhabitants may have
walked from Asia through harsh, icy conditions. What equipment and clothing do you think would be necessary for such a difficult journey today?
10/10/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1984, Space shuttle
Challenger astronaut, Kathryn Sullivan, became the first American woman to walk in space.
Answer the following question in the starter section of your notebook:Why do you think the Olmec’s are called
Mesoamerica’s “mother culture?
10/11/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1492, Columbus landed in
the present-day Bahamas. Answer the following question in the starter
section of your notebook:
USE THE MAP ON PAGE 383 TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONWhat geographical feature made Peru a
difficult place for a civilization to develop?
10/12/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1792, the cornerstone for
the White House was laid. Answer the following question in the starter
section of your notebook:Why do you think people change religions?
10/13/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1964, Martin Luther King
Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace PrizeAnswer the following question in the starter
section of your notebook:Were those conquered by the Muslims forced
to convert to Islam?
10/14/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1933, Albert Einstein
arrived in the United States from Nazi Germany.
Begin a new starter sheet, date it and answer the following question:We have discussed some empires that were
very strong and then later collapsed. What are some reasons why these empires collapsed?
10/18/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1867, the US took
possession of Alaska from Russia.Answer the following question on your starter
sheet:Why is it better to fill a job based on exam
results rather than on money or family influence?
10/18/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1812, French troops
under Napoleon Bonaparte began their retreat from Moscow
Answer the following question on your starter sheet:Use your notes from yesterday to answer the
following question: How did the Tang Dynasty benefit from the accomplishments of the Sui?
10/19/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, 1803, the Senate ratified the
purchase of the Louisiana Purchase. Answer the following question on your starter
sheet:Take out your Unit Three Study Guide. If you
were not here yesterday, get one from the folder on my desk. If EVERYONE has their study guide out and is in their proper seats after announcements, we will discuss the questions together
10/20/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, 1879, Thomas Edison
invented the incandescant light bulb. Answer the following question on your starter
sheet:What purpose did the samurai serve?
10/21/2011
Good Morning!Today in history in, 1940, the forty-hour work
week went into effect.Begin a new starter sheet, date it and answer
the following question:What freedoms would you give up if you were
guaranteed protection by the government?
10/24/2011
Good Morning!Today in history in, 1400, Geoffery Chaucer
died in London. Answer the following question:
What obligations did a peasant have to the Lord of a Manor?
10/25/2011
Good Morning!Today in history in, 1825, the Erie Canal
opened. Answer the following question:
Is there anything that you believe in so much that you would be willing to die for it? What is it?
10/26/2011
Good Morning!Today in history in,2006, after an 86 year
drought, the Boston Red Sox finally won the World Series.
Answer the following question:When you hear the word democracy, what
comes to mind?-
10/27/2011
Good Morning!Today in history in,1886, the Statue of Liberty
was dedicated in NYC. Answer the following question:
What were three effects of the Bubonic Plague?
10/28/2011
Good Morning!Happy Halloween!Create a NEW starter sheet for the week and
answer the following question: Do you excel more at one subject than you do
others? For example, are you better at math, science, English, social studies? Why do you believe your abilities are stronger in some subjects, but weaker in others?
10/31/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1952, the US exploded the
first atomic weapon in the Marshall IslandsAnswer the following question on your starter
sheet for this week:Is there a school policy or rule that you would
like to change? If so, what is it? What would be the best way for changing this rule or policy?
11/1/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1889, North and South
Dakota became states.Answer the following question on your starter
sheet for this week:Does your family own any land outside of North
Carolina or the United States? What is it called when one country owns land in another country?
11/2/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1952, Clarance Birdseye
marketed the first frozen peas. Answer the following question on your starter
sheet for this week:Finish your Middle Passage “I Am” Poem
11/3/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, 1842, Abraham Lincoln was
marriedAnswer the following question on your starter
sheet for this week:After announcements we will review for our
quiz.
11/4/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1874, the Republican
party was first symbolized by an elephant.Begin a new starter sheet and complete the
following assignment:Page 489 #4 Summary Chart
11/7/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1960, John F. Kennedy
was elected to the Presidency.You have fifteen minutes to study the
vocabulary words written on the board.
11/8/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 2002, Nancy Pelosi
became the first female speaker of the houseBegin a new starter sheet for the week
Using your textbook, define the term REVOLUTION
11/14/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1982, Alison Brown
Lemanski was born in Lumberton, NC. Answer the following question on this week’s
starter sheetWhat qualities do you think that a leader
should have?
11/15/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1824, New York City’s
Fifth Avenue opened for businessAnswer the following question in the starter
section of your notesThink of one invention that has changed our
world. How did this invention change the world?
11/16/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1824, New York City’s
Fifth Avenue opened for businessAnswer the following question in the starter
section of your notesThink of one invention that has changed our
world. How did this invention change the world?
11/16/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1913, the Panama Canal
openedAnswer the following question in the starter
section of your notesWhat have you achieved as a member of a
group that you could not achieve alone?
11/17/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1805, Lewis and Clark
reached the Pacific Ocean.Review your notes for your Chapter 18-19
Test.
11/18/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1977, the Concorde made
its first flightBegin a new starter sheet for the week and
answer the following question:When you attend a crowded event, what kinds
of problems arise from having so many people in one place?
11/21/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry
made its television debutBegin a new starter sheet for the week and
answer the following question:Have you ever defended a friend who was
being attacked by someone else, verbally or physically? What happened?
11/28/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1963, President Johnson
ordered the Warren Commission to be created to investigate the death of President Kennedy.
In your starter section, answer the following question:If you were a soldier, what do you think the
scariest thing about going to war would be?
11/29/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 2005, the first human face
transplant was performedIn your starter section, answer the following
question:Define the word revolution. Why do revolutions
occur?
11/29/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1991, AIDS awareness
day began.In your starter section, answer the following
question:Do you believe that the US military should be
large or small? Why?
12/1/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1933, alcohol was made
legal in the United States after the 19th amendment was repealed.
Begin a new starter sheet and answer the following question:What events occurred at the end of WWI, that
may have caused problems after the war?
12/5/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1884, construction on the
Washington Monument was completedAnswer the following question on your starter
sheet:List three causes of the Great Depression
12/6/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1941, Pearl Harbor was
bombed by the Japanese.Answer the following question on your starter
sheet:How did the New Deal solve the problems of
the Great Depression?
12/7/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1941, America declared
war on Japan, entering WWII.Answer the following question in your starter
section:List the dictators that came to power in the
1930s and the countries that they were in power
12/8/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1965, “A Charlie Brown
Christmas Premiered.”Answer the following question on your starter
sheet:Who were the allies of WWII? Who were the
axis powers?
12/9/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1787, Pennsylvania
became the second state to ratify the constitution
Begin a new starter sheet and answer the following question:List the causes of WWII.
12/12/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 2003, US forces captured
Saddam Hussein.Answer the following question in your starter
section:What policies did the Nazis use to control the
people they conquered?
12/13/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1799, George Washington
died.Answer the following question on your starter
sheet:How did the Nazis manage to kill so many
people during WWII?
12/14/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1890, Sioux chief Sitting
People was killedAnswer the following question on your starter
sheet:What is one thing that you learned about the
Holocaust from yesterday’s project?
12/15/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1773, the Boston Tea
Party took place.Answer the following question in your starter
sectionHow did WWII change Europe?
12/16/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1843, Charles Dickens
published “A Christmas Carol”You have 30 minutes to finish your Study
Guide
12/19/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1860, South Carolina left
the UnionAnswer the following question in your starter
section:What will you do over the holidays?
12/20/2011
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1959, Alaska became the
49th state in the US.Begin a new starter sheet for the week and
answer the following question:What did you do over Christmas break?
1/3/2012
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1999, the US Mint began
distributing the 50 state quarters. Grab your starter sheet and answer the
following question: Which two countries “fought” the Cold War?
Why was this war “Cold?”
1/4/2012
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1972, President Nixon
ordered the development of the US Space Shuttle.
Grab your starter sheet and answer the following question: How did the Cold War effect everyday life in
America?
1/5/2012
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1919, former president,
Teddy Roosevelt died. Grab your starter sheet and answer the
following question: Why was the Vietnam war considered a
stalemate?
1/6/2012
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1964, Anti-American
rioting broke out in the Panama Canal ZoneGrab your magazine cover that you were
working on Friday.You have TWENTY minutes to finish
1/9/2012
Good Morning!Today in history, in 1967, the first African
American senator was elected by popular vote.
Grab your starter sheet and answer the following question:
Why was the decision in Brown vs. Board of Education important for schools?
1/10/2012
Good Morning!Today in history, in 2002, the first 9/11
prisoners arrived at Guantonemo Bay, CubaGrab your starter sheet and answer the
following question: Why was much of America outraged after the
Birmingham Children’s March?
1/11/2012
Good Morning!Today in history, in 2010, a devastating
earthquake struck HaitiGrab your starter sheet and answer the
following question: What was the most surprising thing that you
learned about the Civil Rights Movement?
1/12/2012
Good Morning!Today is Friday the 13th! Grab your starter sheet and answer the
following question: What will you miss the most about this class?
1/13/2012
Good Morning!Today is our last day together!Grab your study guide.You have thirty minutes to study for your
exam!
1/17/2011