EXTRA! EXTRA!

This week for extra credit you may complete a newspaper article that tracks one of the famous explorers on their journeys. To get an idea on how to write a newspaper article go to the following website:

How to Write a Newspaper Article

IN your article you must include three specific accomplishments of the explorer, make believe quotes from the explorer, and another interview with one of the explorers crew. Articles should be around 250 words. Including a picture would be a great touch.

Articles will be worth one replacement daily grade or 10 additional points on your last project grade.

Computer Lab 9/20

Today we will be completing our notes on the "Age of Contact", focusing specifically on the conquistadores Cortes, Cabeza de Vaca, and Coronado. Use the following websites to complete your notes on these famous explorers:

PBS - Conquistadors
Cabeza de Vaca - Texas Journey
Cabeza de Vaca
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado


Remember, you need to find:

• Important dates and events.
• Areas visited.
• Influence.

For homework tonight you need to do 4 questions on your Cornell Notes from yesterday and a three sentence summary. That will be due first thing tomorrow, as well as your completed notes. 

When you are done you can go to the following websites for fun Texas and US games:

Texas City Quiz

Helicopter Texas USA

50 States Game

Texas State Activities

Computer Lab 9/14/11

For today's assignment you will need to visit:
www.texasindians.com

To find information for the worksheet simply navigate around.

Also, because I'm feeling nice, I'll open the last extra credit project up for submissions worth either a replacement daily grade or 10 points on your last project grade. They'll be due on Friday.

Mr. H