Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Exploration - Consequences of Exploration

Columbian Exchange


When European explorer Christopher Columbus landed on the island he named San Salvador, he began a trade known as the Columbian Exchange.

What is an exchange?
How did the Columbian exchange work?
Why did this exchange occur?
How the Columbian exchange is connected to my country?
How would be our culture without this exchange?

Christopher Columbus

Columbian Exchange - Brainpop

Columbian Exchange for Kids

The Columbian Exchange Changed the World

*video time 20'

Think about the Columbian Exchange in terms of:
Plants, food, animals and deseases.



Columbian Exchange - Class Activity

1. Fill your group form with the items assigned for your inquiry.
2. Fill your INDEX CARD according to the model.


3. Try the extra informational links for your inquiry.










4. Create a Word document using the information on your index card, follow the checklist below.












Monday, August 1, 2016

Netiquette

Choose a word and find its relationship with Netiquette

What is Netiquette?
Netiquette is a set of rules for how to behave online.

How does Netiquette work? Does it have any rules?
How is Netiquette related to E-mail?
Does Netiquette work for WhatsApp? How?
How can we apply Netiquette?
What is our responsibility?
Are Netiquette and real life etiquette similar?
What is your point of view?



Are Netiquette and real life etiquette similar?
In many ways, digital etiquette and the etiquette of the real world are the same. Both emphasize good manners and treating others with courtesy and respect.


Netiquette - Class Activity

Create a document about Netiquette in MS Word.
Follow the instructions given by the teacher and complete the checklist.