Black Death

After learning about the Black Death in class, can you think of a more modern example of an illness/disease that  is a threat to our society (think of the whole world, not just America?)  What can be done to prevent this disease from being as deadly as the Black Death?

A Soldier's Life in the Civil War

After reading Chapter 16 and the article on a soldier's life in your packet, do you feel being a soldier in the Civil War was better or worse than being a soldier in one of the earlier wars we have learned about (i.e. Revolutionary War?)  Explain and support your answer with facts!

Life in Medieval Times

Go to the following website and explore:


http://www.imaginon.org/fun/whippingboy/medmod.asp?themeid=2&activityid=11


What are some of the most interesting differences between life in the Middle Ages and life today?  Are there any surprising similarities? (Post using first name, last initial and period only!)  

Life of a Knight-6th Grade

After reading about what life was like for a Medieval knight, would you have wanted to become a knight if you were a young boy in the Middle Ages?  Why/why not?  Use facts from the text and/or article to support your answer!  (Post as anonymous, typing in your first name and period after your response)

Causes of the Civil War

After viewing and discussing the film on the causes of the Civil War, use your notes sheet in your packet to answer the following question in QUASI format.  Additionally, you may respond to other students for extra points.


Which event/person do you feel was the MOST responsible for the outbreak of war in 1861? Support your answer with facts and provide insight!  Post using first name, last initial and period only!

Sparta vs. Athens-You decide!

Based on what we have leaned about Greek city-states, would you have rather lived in Sparta or Athens?  Give specific reasons for your opinion! (Post as anonymous-first name and last initial only!)

The Crossing-7th Grade

Do you feel that George Washington made the right decision in crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776 and attacking the Hessians in what became known as the Battle of Trenton?  What might have happened if he had not succeeded in this attack?  Use details from the film, "The Crossing" to support your opinions! (Post using first name and period ONLY!)