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1 COLEGIO ALBANIA CYCLE 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE NOVEMBER 2010 SUBJECT: Social Studies CLASS: 8 TEACHER: Mr. Koogler TOPICS TO BE ASSESSED The Enlightenment 1- What is deism, pantheism, theism. 2- Characteristics of the Enlightenment as discussed in the PowerPoint, 3- John Locke’s Philosophies (POWERPOINT), 4- Rousseau’s Philosophies (POWERPOINT), 5- Divine Right of Kings, 6- What is meant by, “Man is born free, yet everywhere he in chains American Revolution- 1- Recall the document analysis class discussion we had and be able to analyze these documents, 2- Matching terms from the bookwork, 3- Short Answer regarding: Olive Branch Petition, Black Soldiers, Marque de Lafayette, Commander of British and Colonial Forces, the Sugar Act, Tea Act, Illegal Search Warrants, Quartering Act, British East India Company. Be able to write an essay over how the ideas of the Enlightenment influenced the American Revolution. ASSESSMENT CRITERION: KNOWLEDGE Achievement level LEVEL DESCRIPTOR REVIEW ACTIVITIES 9-10 The student shows excellent command of a wide range of terminology, and uses it appropriately. Jeopardy Quiz-style review game in which students will provide explanations for various topics. The student employs an extensive range of relevant facts and examples are used to illustrate understanding. Notes: Knowledge is fundamental to studying humanities, and forms the base from which to explore concepts and develop skills. Knowledge and understanding can be assessed through a wide variety of tasks that involve factual recall or description, and explanation. ASSESSMENT CRITERION: CONCEPTS Achievement level LEVEL DESCRIPTOR REVIEW ACTIVITY 9-10 Application of concepts is appropriate and sophisticated. Jeopardy Quiz-style review game in which students will provide explanations for various topics. The student demonstrates conceptual awareness and understanding by explaining in detail connections to the subject matter. The student applies concepts effectively to other situations.

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COLEGIO ALBANIA

CYCLE 1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE

NOVEMBER 2010

SUBJECT: Social Studies CLASS: 8 TEACHER: Mr. Koogler

TOPICS TO BE ASSESSED The Enlightenment – 1- What is deism, pantheism, theism. 2- Characteristics

of the Enlightenment as discussed in the PowerPoint, 3- John Locke’s

Philosophies (POWERPOINT), 4- Rousseau’s Philosophies (POWERPOINT), 5- Divine Right of Kings, 6- What is meant by, “Man is born free, yet

everywhere he in chains

American Revolution- 1- Recall the document analysis class discussion we had

and be able to analyze these documents, 2- Matching terms from the bookwork, 3- Short Answer regarding: Olive Branch Petition, Black Soldiers, Marque de

Lafayette, Commander of British and Colonial Forces, the Sugar Act, Tea Act, Illegal Search Warrants, Quartering Act, British East India Company.

Be able to write an essay over how the ideas of the Enlightenment influenced

the American Revolution.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION: KNOWLEDGE Achievement level LEVEL DESCRIPTOR REVIEW ACTIVITIES

9-10

The student shows excellent command of a wide range of terminology, and uses it appropriately.

Jeopardy Quiz-style review game in which

students will provide explanations for various topics.

The student employs an extensive range of relevant facts and examples are used to illustrate understanding.

Notes: Knowledge is fundamental to studying humanities, and forms the base from which to explore

concepts and develop skills. Knowledge and understanding can be assessed through a wide variety of tasks that involve factual recall or description, and explanation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION: CONCEPTS Achievement level LEVEL DESCRIPTOR REVIEW ACTIVITY

9-10

Application of concepts is appropriate and sophisticated.

Jeopardy Quiz-style review game in which

students will provide explanations for various topics.

The student demonstrates conceptual awareness and understanding by explaining in detail connections to the subject matter.

The student applies concepts effectively to other situations.

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Notes:

Concepts are powerful ideas that have the relevance within and across MYP, and students must

explore and re-explore these in order to develop understanding. Students develop their understanding of a concept to increasing levels of sophistication by applying acquired knowledge

and skills.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION: SKILLS Achievement level LEVEL DESCRIPTOR REVIEW ACTIVITY

9-10

The student selects and uses a wide range of relevant information.

Jeopardy Quiz-style review game in which

students will provide explanations for various topics.

Work shows a high level of critical analysis.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION: ORGANIZATION AND PRESENTATION

Achievement level LEVEL DESCRIPTOR REVIEW ACTIVITY

9-10

The student communicates information that is always relevant.

Jeopardy

Quiz-style review game in which students will provide explanations for various topics.

The student organizes information in a well-developed and logical sequence, appropriate to the format required.

Notes:

Students need to develop the ability to organize and present information and ideas in order to be able to demonstrate their grasp of humanities knowledge, concepts and skills.

Bibliography:

portfolio

notebook

PowerPoints from Facebook

Notes from Facebook

Materials to bring to the test:

Your BEST EFFORT!

Pens

Pencils

Paper