The document provides instructions for a student's social studies journal entries for the second partial. The student must write a full page on one of several topics in their own words using facts from research. A collage on the chosen topic should be made for the journal cover. Topics include: what a Kippah is and its meaning; whether Jews question their own faith and why; biographies of famous Jewish celebrities and why they are admired; the strategic importance of Constantinople on a map; and facts about the life of Constantine and events that led to his success as an important historical figure. The journal entries are due by September 14th.
1. Teacher: Mauricio Torres Name: ……………………………
Course: 10th EGB Section: ………………………..
Subject: Social Studies Date: August ……… 2012
Activity: Journal
JOURNAL ENTRIES – FOURTH PARTIAL
Below you will find the Journal entries corresponding to the second partial. It must be
ready by September 14th. Write down a whole page, without skipping a line, and using
your own words.
If you must do some research, use books, internet or any other means you may find, but
remember, that you must write down everything using your own words. Use the facts
found during the research to make your writing more vivid. Use the guidelines given
below, for every entry to have a better idea on what you may write about.
Collage:
Choose one of the topics below and make a collage with pictures related to it as a cover
of the journal from this partial.
Kippah
o What is a Kippah? What does it represent? Do some research and use
your own words.
Jews: Questioning their own faith
o Jews are taught to question their Faith. Do you agree with this? Why
do you think they do this?
Jewish Celebrity
o Einstein and Adam Sandler are both Jewish, very famous and
successful. Find out who else is both Jewish and successful. Write a
small biography and explain why you may admire that character.
Strategic Importance of Constantinople
o Look at a map of Constantinople. Detail why it is so valuable and why
that spot has such a strategic importance.
Constantine
o Who was he? Find out some facts about his life, what events guided
his good fortune and why he is a key character in history.
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