Monday, March 4: We went over some of the questions for the civics test. We then discussed the field trip on Wednesday. Lastly, students were given an overview of the DBQ essay assignment.
Due: Community Experience, Workbook In Class: Civics study, W. 36 Homework: None Wednesday, March 6: No class due to 8th grade field trip.
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Tuesday, February 26: Students worked on the Bill of Rights assignment today, reviewing what each amendment is about (W. 24-28). The also completed the Declare Your Powers assignment on W. 31. With any remaining time, we studied for the Civics Test.
Due: Current Event #4 In Class: W. 24-28, W. 31 Homework: W. 24-28 Complete Thursday, February 28: We discussed Checks and Balances and completed W. 30 together. If absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer for the discussion notes. We also corrected W. 31. Students were then introduced to the DBQ Essay topic, completing W. 32-35. Due: W. 24-28 Complete In Class: W. 30, 32-35 Homework: Community Experience, Workbook Up-to-date Wednesday, February 20: We finished the branches foldable notes (if absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer for notes). Students then had time to complete the Charting the Branches assignment (W. 21-23). The informational packet is available on the Documents page
Due: Workbook In Class: Branches Foldable Notes (W. 20), Charting the Branches (W. 21-23) Homework: Field Trip Permission Slip, W. 21-23 Friday, February 22: Students were introduced to the Bill of Rights. They drew a representation of each of the first ten amendments on W. 29. Due: Field Trip Permission Slip In Class: W. 24-25, W. 29 Homework: Draw the Bill of Rights (W. 29), Current Event #4 Monday, February 11: Students had a chance to pass of the Preamble. We then discussed essay test taking strategies and went over the prompts for the Midterm. Students then created a foldable for W. 20 and started taking notes on the Executive Branch (if absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer).
Due: None In Class: Started foldable on W. 20 Homework: None Wednesday, February 13: Students had another chance to pass off the Preamble. We then discussed the test next class and what to expect. Next, we finished notes on the Executive Branch and completed the notes for the Legislative Branch on W. 20 (if absent, see a peer or Ms. Nay for notes). Due: None In Class: Continued notes on W. 20 Homework: Prepare for Midterm Test Friday, February 15: Students took the midterm essay test today. If absent, see Ms. Nay ASAP for when you can take the test. After the test, students started W. 21 using the accompanying informational packet (found on Documents page). Due: None In Class: Midterm Test, W. 21 (if time) Homework: Workbook up to date Tuesday, February 5: Students had a chance to pass off the Preamble today. We then continued watching A More Perfect Union. Students filled out W. 18-19 while watching. If absent, please read check out a textbook from Ms. Nay and read T. 190-198 and answer questions 1-6 on T. 198.
Due: Current Event #3 In Class: W. 18-19 Homework: None Thursday, February 7: Students had another chance to pass off the Preamble. We then finished A More Perfect Union and W. 19. Students then made their foldable for W. 20. We started taking notes on the Executive Branch. If absent, see a peer or Ms. Nay for notes. Due: None In Class: W. 19 Homework: None Monday, January 28: We finished watching episode 2 of America: The Story of Us. We then discussed the Articles of Confederation, what they were and why they were problematic. Click here for the Prezi presentation on the Articles. Students then completed W. 10-13.
Due: None In Class: W. 10-13 Homework: Workbook 2-12 complete (workbook due next class) Wednesday, January 30: We discussed Shays' Rebellion and how it was an example of why the Articles of Confederation were not working. Students read W. 15 and filled in W. 14. We then read the primary source on W. 16 and discussed Jefferson's view of Shays' Rebellion. Students completed W. 17 using complete sentences. Due: Workbook (2-17) In Class: W. 14-17 Homework: None Friday, February 1: As a class we went over the Preamble to the Constitution, defining terms and discussing what each part means (the Preamble is in your copy of the Constitution you received in class). Students will be required to memorize and recite the Preamble. We then started watching A More Perfect Union, answering the corresponding questions on the video guide on W. 18. If absent, please read check out a textbook from Ms. Nay and read T. 190-198 and answer questions 1-4 on T. 198. Due: None In Class: Preamble Intro, W. 18 Homework: Current Event #1 Tuesday, January 21: We started by taking notes on the advantages and disadvantages of the British and the Americans in the Revolutionary War on W. 8 (See Ms. Nay or a peer for notes if absent). We then completed one foldable on W. 6 about major leaders and battles in the war (again, if absent see Ms. Nay or a peer for notes, or the Powerpoint on the Documents page). Students then worked on mapping the battles on W. 4-5 (requires instructions found on Documents page). This is homework.
Due: Current Event #2 In Class: W. 8, one foldable on W. 6, W. 4-5 Homework: W. 4-5 (instructions on Documents page) Thursday, January 23: Today we completed a second foldable on W. 6 about major battles of the Revolution (if absent see Ms. Nay or a peer for notes, or the Powerpoint on the Documents page). We then watched Episode 2 of America: The Story of Us. Students completed the video guide on W. 7 while viewing. If absent, come to a lab to view the episode or write a paragraph about either the Battle of Saratoga or the Winter at Valley Forge, and a paragraph on the Battle of Yorktown (for a total of two paragraphs). Due: W. 4-5 Complete In Class: W. 6 (one foldable), W. 7 (if absent see agenda instructions) Homework: Catch up Tuesday, January 15: Students received their new workbooks today. If absent, please see Ms. Nay for yours. We then discussed the beginning of the American Revolution. Students worked on W. 2-3 using the accompanying informational packet (be sure to use complete sentences!). This packed can be found on the Documents page. Students also had their last go at the Blow the Roof Off to decide the winning class.
Due: Current Event #1 In Class: W. 2-3 (packet on Documents page) Homework: Finish W. 2-3 Thursday, January 17: Students took notes W. 8 on our discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of each side in the Revolutionary War (see Ms. Nay or peer for notes). They then began mapping the major battles of the Revolution on W. 4-5 (instruction packet on Documents page). Due: W. 2-3 Complete In Class: W. 8 notes, W. 4-5 Homework: None Monday, January 7: We watched the second part of episode 1 of America: The Story of Us and completed W. 67. If absent, see Ms. Nay to either watch the video in a lab or complete an alternate assignment. We then reviewed W. 65-66 and tried the blow the roof off activity one more time.
Due: None In Class: W. 67 Homework: Prep for Final Friday Wednesday, January 9: Students listened to the Declaration of Independence and followed along. They then completed W. 68. Next, we reviewed for the Final next class. We also ran the blow the roof off activity. Due: None In Class: W. 68 Homework: Prep for Final next class Friday, January 11: Today was the Term 2 Final test. If absent, see Ms. Nay ASAP to take the test. You have next week for retakes. If time, we also ran the blow the roof off and possibly finished the investment game. Due: W. 67 & 68 In Class: Term 2 Final Test Homework: Current Event #1 Thursday, January 3: Today we discussed the Salem Witch Trials. We then tried the Causes of the Revolution Blow the Roof Off.
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