Monday, August 22: Today we discussed Human Migration to the Americas. With their tables, students analyzed evidence of ancient people in the Americas and developed a theory about how and when the first people arrived in America. They then presented their theories to the class. We then discussed the evidence further, completing W. 2 using the Human Migration PowerPoint (See the documents page if you were absent to complete the chart on W. 2).
Due: Disclosure In Class: Human Migration Chart (W. 2) Homework: Textbook covered, read T. 16-21 Wednesday, August 24: Class started with a reading quiz (homework from last class T. 16-21). We then finished the Human Migration chart on W. 2 if not finished last class. Students then took a few minutes to work with their table to finish Reference p. A about rules. We then went over the answers together and had a brief tour of the classroom. Lastly, we took a compare and contrast pre-test. If absent, please come to a lab to take this pre-test ASAP. During the pre-test, Ms. Nay checked for textbook covers. In the remaining minutes, we passed back graded papers and explained how they were graded for future reference. For example, spelling on assignments does impact your grade. With extra time, we started W. 7 (Maya or Myth). Due: Textbook Cover In Class: W. 2, Ref. A, Compare and Contrast Pre-test, W. 7 Homework: none Friday, August 26: Today we learned about the Maya culture. For the starter we completed W. 7, "Maya or Myth", and then corrected it. Students became archaeologists and completed W. 8-10, analyzing the documents and answering the questions using complete sentences. We then discussed the documents and what they show about Maya culture. Lastly, we used the Maya PowerPoint to complete the Maya study guide notes on W. 3-4. If absent, please find the PowerPoint on the documents page and take the notes. Due: none In Class: W. 7, W. 8-10, W. 3-4 Homework: Current Event #1 (if not completed in class)
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Tuesday, August 16: Welcome to 8th Grade U.S. History! This is where you will look to find out what we did in class each day, in case you were absent or just in case you forgot. Today we started class with an ice-breaker activity, where we got to know some of our classmates just a little better. Then we discussed the disclosure document and took a tour of the room. Students received a disclosure today if they didn't get one at Back to School Night. That disclosure is due next Monday.
Due: none In Class: Disclosure discussion Homework: Disclosure signed by parent and student - due next Monday (August 22) Thursday, August 18: Today we practiced completing the 8th grade current event assignment. These are due every time a class falls on Tuesday, but this first practice one counts for the first current event. We read an article about different rules for vaccinations in the states, and then completed the worksheet. If absent, please pick up a current event worksheet from Ms. Nay or download one from the documents page and complete the assignment. Remember: the article MUST connect to what we are currently studying in US History. Next, we discussed the community experience assignment and what is expected. Then students took a pre-test for our first unit. Lastly, we briefly reviewed the rules for the class. Due: none In Class: First Current Event, Unit 1 Pre-test Homework: Disclosure due next class; Textbook covered by Wednesday Monday, May 9: Today students took the essay test on Causes of the Civil War. Workbooks were turned in. After the test, we began watching the documentary Journey to Freedom.
Due: Workbook In Class: Essay Test Homework: none Wednesday, May 11: Today we took notes on two foldable on W. 66-67. If absent, the PowerPoint is on the documents page, titled Civil War. W. 66 is for notes about the Union, W. 67 is for notes about the Confederacy. We also finished watching/watched Journey to Freedom. Due: none In Class: W. 66-67 Foldable Notes Homework: Study states and capitals (test next class) Friday, May 13: Today was the states and capitals map test. After the test, we learned about the major battles of the Civil War and completed W. 70. If absent, use the file on the documents page called "Shifting Tides" to write the winner of each battle as well as why each battle was important next to the battle. Also, place the battles chronologically on the timeline. Next, students started to map the Civil War on W. 68-69, using the accompanying instruction packet. These instructions are on the documents page. Due: None In Class: States and Capitals Test, Shifting Tides (W. 70), Started W. 68-69 Homework: W. 70 complete, Current Event #3 Tuesday, May 3: Students learned more in depth about various causes of the Civil War, reading some Data Cards with a group and completing W. 53. If absent, see the data cards on the documents page. Students then compared the North and the South in 1860, completing W. 62-65. Lastly, we began watching America: The Story of Us, Episode 4.
Due: Current Event #2 In Class: W. 53, W. 62-65 Homework: Study states and capitals Thursday, May 5: Today we watched the rest of America: The Story of Us, Episode 4, and completed the video guide on W. 57-58. Students then created an outline for the essay test next class, answering the prompt "What caused the Civil War? Explain at least three causes." If there was any time left, we started watching Journey to Freedom. Due: none In Class: W. 57-58, Essay Outline Homework: Study for test, workbook ready to turn in next class Monday, April 25: Students presented their skits on westward expansion. We then discussed an overview of the War of 1812. The Powerpoint is on the documents page. Lastly, students completed W. 52 (except for the last two questions), pre-assessing knowledge of the Civil War.
Due: skits In Class: W. 52 Homework: none Wednesday, April 27: Class began with a quiz on Westward Expansion. Students then participated in an activity brainstorming about the causes of the Civil War. If absent, answer the following questions on a separate piece of paper and turn in: 1. What is a civil war? 2. What are advantages/disadvantages in a war? 3. What was life in the North like? 4. What was life in the South like? 5. What causes war? 6. What was the view of slavery in the early 1800s? We then started a Powerpoint on the causes of the Civil War. If absent, see a peer for notes. Due: Workbook In Class: Quiz, Brainstorm Questions, Causes Notes Homework: Study states and capitals Friday, April 29: Today we took some notes on W. 54 on the causes of the Civil War. The Prezi link is below. If time, we also read some data cards and completed W. 53. These data cards are also available on the documents page. Due: none In Class: Notes on W. 54 Homework: Current Event #2 http://prezi.com/sojnkwy7linn/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Tuesday, April 19: Students finished taking notes on W. 50 about westward expansion. Students were divided into groups and assigned a portion of westward expansion to create a newscast skit about. These will be presented on Friday.
Due: none In Class: W. 50, skit prep Homework: none Thursday, April 21: Students were given the class period to prepare their skits on westward expansion. Due: none In Class: Skit prep and poster Homework: Skits and posters prepared for next class Monday, April 11: Today we continued watching Newsies. If absent, complete W. 44.
Due: Workbook In Class: participation Homework: none Wednesday, April 13:: Today we finished watching the movie Newsies. We then went over the chapter overview for chapter 9 on W. 45. Next, we began talking about the Louisiana Purchase. If absent, see a peer or Ms. Nay for the notes, or download the PowerPoint from the documents page. Due: none In Class: Notes on W. 45 Homework: none Friday, April 15: Today we finished taking notes on the Louisiana Purchase. If absent, see a peer or Ms. Nay for notes, or download the PowerPoint from the documents page. We then talked about Lewis and Clark and completed a mapping activity. If absent, read T. 284 & 286-287 and answer the Learning from Geography questions on W. 47. Due: none In Class: Notes on W. 45, Activity on W. 46 Homework: Current Event #1 Tuesday, April 5: Class began with a PowerPoint on Child Labor during the Industrial Revolution. Students took notes on W. 40, and also came up with a possible quiz question and answer on W. 40. After the notes, students participated in a Box Factory activity. At the end of class, students completed the Box Factory Response on W. 41. If absent, find the PowerPoint on the Documents page. If absent, see Ms. Nay for an alternate activity for the Box Factory.
Due: Current Event #4 In Class: W. 40-41 Homework: All missing work due next class Thursday, April 7: Today we briefly reviewed the Industrial Revolution. Students then took a quiz on the Industrial Revolution. With any remaining time, we started watching Newsies. If absent, please come to a lab to make up the quiz. Due: All missing work In Class: Quiz Homework: Workbook ready to turn in next class Monday, March 14: Today was the Naturalization Test. Students had a few minutes to review before taking the test. If absent, please come to a lab to make up the test. After the test, we started our next unit on the Industrial Revolution. Students made a foldable for W. 34 and took some notes on a PowerPoint. If absent, download the PowerPoint or see a peer for notes. Students then completed W. 36 about vocabulary the best they could.
Due: Workbook In Class: Naturalization Test, W. 34 notes, W. 36 Homework: none Wednesday, March 16: Today we first matched as many terms to their definitions as we could on W. 36. We then completed a jigsaw activity about the Industrial Revolution. Students rotated through different stations and read some information, completing W. 42-43. If absent, see the documents page for the informational texts to use to answer the questions. Due: none In Class: W. 36, 42-43 Homework: Community Experience Friday, March 18: Students watched "Mill Times" and completed the assignment on W. 37. If absent, the video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toV9uIDIJMs Students then began to design their own invention on W. 39. Due: Community Experience In Class: W. 37, start W. 39 Homework: Current Event #4 Tuesday, March 8: Students started writing their essays. The essay must be at least 5 paragraphs, with introduction, 3 body paragraphs (one document for each body paragraph), and a conclusion. This essay is due next class. In the last ten minutes of class, we completed another Kahoot to review for the Naturalization Test in two class periods.
Due: Current Event #3 In Class: Constitution DBQ essay Homework: Finish essay, study for Naturalization Test (packet called Civics Questions, Quizlet link on US History home page) Thursday, March 10: Class today focused on studying for the Naturalization Test next class. We played Kahoot, Jeopardy, studied with a partner, etc. Students were also given some time to catch up on any assignments they are behind on. Due: Constitution DBQ Essay by midnight In Class: none Homework: Study for Naturalization Test, Workbook ready to turn in |
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