Welcome to 8th Grade Social Studies!
Class Syllabus:
8Syllabus.doc
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Poems for points:
Poemsforpoints.doc
Unit: Jackson
April/May
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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In Class
Last day of Spring Break!
Homework
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10
In Class
Intro to Chapter 9 Section 2
Abomination
Nullify
Biddle Battle
Whigs
Homework
read pp. 288-293 and answer questions in packet for Section 2
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11
In Class
Go Over HW
A couple of songs for us!
Homework
Read about supreme court case Worcester v. Georgia
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12
In Class
Indian Removal Lecture
Brain Pop
Homework
Watch the Trail of Tears Section of Episode Three: Click Here
Draw Two Scenes in your packet
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13
In Class
Finish Indian Removal Lecture
Show pictures of scenes from Trail of Tears Movie
Homework
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16
In Class
Introduce Unit:
North, West, South
Sectionalism
Homework
Read Expanding West sections 1 and 2 and take “quizzes”
pp. 1-6
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17
In Class
Homework
Read Expanding West sections 3 and 4 and take “quizzes”
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In Class
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In Class
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In Class
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In Class
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24
In Class
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25
In Class
Link to Google Search Story:
Click Here
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In Class
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In Class
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30
In Class
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May 1
In Class
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May 2
In Class
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May 3
In Class
Homework
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May 4
In Class
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7
In Class
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8
In Class
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9
In Class
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10
In Class
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11
In Class
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March/April
Online Tool for Review: Click Here!
Unit: Jefferson Era and New National Identity
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Mar 5
In Class
Jefferson Era Intro
Notes and Word Biz Game
Read pp. 228-231
Homework
Finish Section 1 Questions
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6
In Class
Go Over HW
The Duel!
Homework
Read About Marbury V. Madison
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7
In Class
Discuss Marbury v. Madison
Video about it
Judicial Review
Homework
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8
In Class
Slide Lecture on Louisiana Purchase
Kids missing mods 7-8 due to HS orientation
Homework
Sacagawea Biography
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9
In Class
Video:
Lewis and Clark or
Sacagawea
Homework
Enjoy the weekend
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12
In Class
Into to Section 3:
Coming of War
Read pp. 240-245
Homework
Finish Section 3
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13
In Class
Go Over HW
war of 1812 Song
Homework
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14
In Class
Introduce Section 4
Read pp. 246-247
Homework
Finish Section 4
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15
In Class
Go over HW:
Star Spangled Banner
Star Spangled Banner Website
Homework
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16
In Class
Staff Lunch- short mods 9-10
War of 1812 video;
video from the Canadian point of view
President's Video's;
Jefferson and Madison
Homework
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19
In Class
Lecture on Monroe Doctrine and the Expanding Nation
Homework
Read and answer questions about two Supreme Court Cases
Maryland and Ogden
Due Thursday
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20
In Class
Maybe Finish Lecture
Introduce 8 Sec 2: American System
Homework
Finish Reading Section 2 of Chapter 8 and answer questions in packet
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21-
In Class
Erie Canal Song
Go over HW
Homework
Read and Highlight
New American Culture Section 3 Reader Sheets
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22
In Class
Go over Supreme Court Cases
Discuss New American Culture
Hudson School Slides from Ms. Frankel
Picture of Mr. C in Noah Webster House
Homework
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23
In Class
Erie Canal Song and
America the Story of US Erie Canal
Homework
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26
In Class
Hand out study Guide-
time for review
Homework
Study For Test
Chapters 7 & 8 Test guide.doc
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27
In Class
Intro to Jackson- Fun Facts and Presidents Movie
Homework
Study for test
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28
In Class
Chapter 7 and 8 test
Homework
No HW
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29
In Class
Jacksonian Democracy
Intro and read section
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30
In Class
Go Over HW
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2
In Class
Spring Break!
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3
In Class
Spring Break!
Homework
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4
In Class
Spring Break!
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5
In Class
Spring Break!
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6
In Class
Spring Break!
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January/ February/ March
Videos to get for upcoming topics:
The Duel
Supreme Court- Marbury v madison
Lewis and Clark
or this LC
war of 1812
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Jan 30
In Class
Notes on the First Amendment
Link to article on Bill of Rights
Homework
Amendment
Questions (Through the 5th) (Due Wednesday)
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Jan 31
In Class
Future Fright!
Homework
Amendment
Questions (Through the 5th)
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Feb 1
In Class
Continue Amendments
Homework
Finish Rest of Amendment Questions
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Feb 2
In Class
Continue Amendments
Homework
NO HW
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Feb 3
In Class
Continue Amendments
Homework
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Feb 6
In Class
Continue Amendments
Homework
Research and summarize the four supreme court cases in packet
Due Friday
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7
In Class
Continue Amendments
Homework
Research and summarize the four supreme court cases in packet
Due Friday |
Feb 8
In Class
Continue
Amendments
Homework
Research and summarize the four supreme court cases in packet
Due Friday
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Feb 9
In Class
Begin Studying Using Links below:
1st: This Link
Click "Learn" and "Prompt with term"
Then Play the "Scatter"
and "Space Race" games
2nd: This Link
To Test your knowledge
3rd: This Link
When you have mastered the other games!
You also may use this time to research the 4 court cases that are due tomorrow
Finish
Amendments
Homework
Research and summarize the four supreme court cases in packet
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10
In Class
Go over Supreme Court Cases
Homework
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Feb 13
Min Day
In Class
Review for test
Homework
Test Review Amendments 2012.pdf
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Feb 14
Min day
In Class
Review for test
Homework
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Feb 15
In Class
Test Day
Homework
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Feb 16
In Class
Introduce Chapter 6:
Video on Washington's Precedents
Notes on GW and AJ
Homework
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No School
In Class
Homework
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No School
In Class
President's Day
President's Day Video
Homework
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Feb 21
In Class
Launching the Nation
GWs Challenges
Read p. 196-199 in class
Finish Section 1 Questions
Homework
Finish Section 1 Q's
Ch 6 ws 2012.doc
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Feb 22
In Class
Go Over Section 1
Read Pages 200-203 (Stop at National Debate)
Questions 1-8 in section 2
Homework
Questions 1-8 in section 2 |
Feb 23
In Class
Go Over HW
Finish Section 2 Reading and Questions in Packet
Homework
Finish Section 2 Reading and Questions in Packet
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Feb 24
In Class
Go over Section 2 Questions
Start working on Hamilton and Jefferson Chart
Homework
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Feb 27
In Class
Intro to Section 3
Watch Whiskey Rebellion Video
Read Section 3 pp. 205-211
Homework
Finish Section 3 Questions
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Feb 28
In Class
Go over HW: Section 3 questions
Homework
Work on Hamilton and Jefferson Chart
Due Friday
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Feb 29
In Class
Intro Section 4
Work on Section 4 in class
John Adams Political Career Video
Homework
Section 4 Questions
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Mar 1
In Class
XYZ Affair Video
Go Over HW
Homework
Finish Hamilton and Jefferson Chart
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Mar 2
In Class
Discuss Hamilton and Jefferson Chart
Whole class assessment on Chapter 6
Homework
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December / January
Articles 2-7 Packet
articles 2-7 student packet.doc
Articles 2-7 Test- Thursday Jan. 26
Test Review from Class:
Test Study Guide for Web- Articles 2-7.pdf
Tuesday Jan. 24:
Watch State of the Union
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Dec. 12
In Class
Review for test:
Write about Compromises (Great and 3/5)
Homework
Study for Test
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13
In Class
Constitution Preview
Preamble Song
Hand out Article One Packets
Homework
Study for test
Need proof of active studying before each test
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14
In Class
Forming a Gov Test
Homework
No HW
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15
In Class
Start Article One Lecture
Homework
Legislative Branch in the news
Due Tuesday
Due Tomorrow:
Power to Declare War
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16
In Class
HW Check:
Power to declare War
Article One Continue
Homework
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19
In Class
Article One Continue
Homework
Legislative Branch in the News
Due Tomorrow
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20
In Class
Share News Article Review
Continue Article One Lecture
Homework
Impeachment Process
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20
In Class
HW Check: Impeachment Process
RA Day
Homework
Enjoy the Holidays
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Winter Break
In Class
Homework
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In Class
Homework
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Jan 9
In Class
Continue Article One Lecture
Homework
Begin Reviewing for test
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Jan 10
In Class
Finish Article One Lecture!
Homework
Congressional Firsts (in packet)
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Jan 11
In Class
Review for Quiz
Jeopardy:
Jeopardy article one.ppt
Homework
Study for quiz
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Jan 12
In Class
Review for Quiz
More Jeopardy
Homework
Study For Quiz
Can use both sides of a 3X5 index card
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Jan 13
In Class
Legislative Branch Quiz
Homework
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16- MLK Day
No school
In Class
Homework
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17
In Class
Start Notes: 2-7
Packet:
articles 2-7 student packet.doc
Homework
Electoral College Sheets- due Tues. Jan 24
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18
In Class
Continue Notes-
2-7
Homework
Presidential Firsts- Tues. Jan 24
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19
In Class
Continue Notes
Homework-
Landmark Cases of the Supreme Court- Tues. Jan 24
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20
In Class
Finish Notes
on 2-7
Homework
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23
In Class
In Class Review
Jeopardy Review:
Jeopardy 2-7.ppt
Homework
Study for test: 2-7
Know the Presidential Oath of Office
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24
In Class
Go over three HW Assignments
articles 2-7 student packet.doc
Review More if time
Homework
Watch State of the Union
Worksheet in Packet
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25
In Class
Go over State of the Union Sheet
Review More if Time
Homework
Study For Test!
Can use one side of a 3x5 notecard- do not include the Oath of Office on it!
Test Study Guide for Web- Articles 2-7.pdf
Jeopardy article one.ppt
Proof of Active Studying.
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26
In Class
Test: Articles 2-7
Homework
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In Class
Homework
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November/December
Forming a Government Test: Dec 14th.
Study Guide:
teststudyguide.doc
Bingo Review Game with Key:
Review Bingo with key.pdf
Games to help Study for Test- not a form of active studying but fun:
Forming a Government #1
Forming a Government #2
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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7
In Class
A letter for my neighbor
Homework
Work on Rough Draft
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8
In Class
Explore the DOI
A dramatic reading
Homework
Work on Rough Draft
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9
In Class
Section 3: Patriots gain new hope
Defeat in NY
Homework
Work on Rough Draft
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10
In Class
Rough Draft Due
Battles of Trenton,
Saratoga
Washington Crosses the Delaware
Homework
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No School
In Class
Homework
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14
In Class
Go Over
DOI and other sections
Homework
Valley Forge Questions
It turns out this is not working-
Read the section in the book about Valley Forge and answer as many questions as possible from the reading.
Thanks!
Link to Webpage
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15
In Class
Discuss Valley Forge
Homework
Finish notes on:
Leading up to Saratoga;
Battle of Saratoga;
War in the Sea; War in the West
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16
In Class
Hand Back I Search Papers
Go over rubric
Homework
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17
In Class
Go over Saratoga, War in West, War at Sea
Homework
Work on I search
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18
In Class
Finish Revo Movie
Finish Revo Packet
Homework
Work on I search
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21
In Class
Go over
Section 4 in Packet
Discuss I search
Homework
Finish I Search
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22
In Class
Revolution Bingo!
Homework
No HW
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23
In Class
Turkey Trot
Homework
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Turkey Day
In Class
Homework
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Black
Friday
In Class
Homework
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No School
In Class
Homework
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29
In Class
Trouble for the New Country
Read pp. 116-122
Articles of Confederation through Relations with Other Countries
Homework
Complete Packet up to first stop sign
Forming a Gov Packet.doc
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30
In Class
Go over HW
Preview Economic Problems, Shays's Rebellion
Homework
Read pp. 122-124
Economic Problems, Shays's Rebellion, Calls for Change
Complete Packet through second stop sign
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Dec. 1
In Class
Go Over HW
Shays' Rebellion
Video
Next year maybe have them do something at home with the videos- they are good.
Draw a few scenes and give a caption?
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Homework
Finish anything in Revolution Packet- will be collected tomorrow
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2
In Class
Start Constitutional Convention Lecture
Homework
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5
In Class
Constitutional Convention
Delegates Notes
Website
Hand out test Study Guide
Homework
Complete Delegates Notes if not done in class
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6
In Class
Finish Constitutional Convention Lecture Notes
Homework
begin working on Study Guide-
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7
In Class
Read end of Section 3 and Start Section 4 in Class:
pp. 129-135
End of Section 3 Q's- pp. 129-130
Homework
Finish Questions from
Section 3 & 4 in Packet
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8
In Class
Go Over HW
in Class
Homework
Create a Political Cartoon
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9
In Class
Share Cartoons in Class
Start Studying
for Test
Homework
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Causes of the Revolution Test:
October 27th
Study Guide:
Causes study guide 2010.doc
Can use two sides of a 3X5 notecard for 6 minutes on the test.
Need to have "proof" of active studying before each test
OCTOBER
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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3
In Class
Go over Foundations Packet
(#6, #7, #8)
Time to look for iSearch Topics
Potential I Search topics.doc
Homework
Come up with three possible iSearch topics
Potential I Search topics.doc
Need to be in the question format discussed on Friday
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4
In Class
iSearch Topic Choice Day
Hand out working bibliography
I Search Update working bibliography.doc
Start to Review for Foundations Test
Homework
Study for Foundations Test
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5
In Class
Review for Test
test review foundations 11.pdf
Discuss Notetaking
isearch notes 2011.doc
Homework
Can make a one sided 3X5 notecard and use on the test.
Need to show proof of active studying before test tomorrow
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6
In Class
Foundations Test
Homework
Look for credible websites for your topic
Start taking notes on those websites
isearch notes 2011.doc
Be sure to write them down on your working bibliography
I Search Update working bibliography.doc
Bring 3X5 Notecards for tomorrow
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7
In Class
Research topics in library
Take notes on notecards
isearch notes 2011.doc
Homework
Continue to take notes on topic
Check out public library for resources
Link to online catalog:
Catalog
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Non Student Day
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11
Minimum Day
Mods 1-8
In Class
Start Causes of Revolution
Mod 7: Causes of Revolution
Carroll Causes Notes 2011.doc
Mods 8: Research in the library
Homework
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12
Minimum Day
Mods 9-14
In Class
Mod 9: Causes of Revolution
Carroll Causes Notes 2011.doc
Mod 10: I Search in the library
Homework
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13
Minimum Day Mods 1-8
In Class
Note Cards Due
Work on Causes Notes
Homework
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14
Minimum Day
Mods 9-14
In Class
Note Cards Due
Work on Causes Notes
Homework
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17
In Class
Watch America the Story of Us
Take notes on handout
America Story of Us Ep 1.doc
Due Thursday
Homework
Finish Causes Packet
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18
In Class
Go Over Causes Packet in class
Be sure to add information in the margins
Homework
Continue I Search Research
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19
In Class
Head to Computer lab
Answer Questions on Google Doc about Causes:
Here!
Be sure to hit submit
Homework
More I Search Research
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20
In Class
Mr. Carroll Back
Movie Notes Handout Due
Introduce Colonies Project
Due Tuesday Oct. 25
Editorial Visual Debate.doc
More Notecard checks
Homework
Work on Project
Last day to retake Foundations test is tomorrow at lunch
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21
In Class
Last day to retake Foundations of Gov test is today at lunch!
Work on Project
More Notecard checks
Homework
Work on Projects
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24
In Class
Thesis Statements
Thesis statments 2011.docx
Homework
Finish Projects
Editorial Visual Debate.doc
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25
In Class
Projects Due
More thesis statement work
Outlines
iSearch Outline 2011 Carroll.doc
Homework
Study for Causes Test
Causes study guide 2010.doc
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26
In Class
Review for Causes Test
Causes Review Slides.pdf
Homework
Study for test
Causes study guide 2010.doc
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27
In Class
Causes Test
Homework
Continue Outline
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28
In Class
More Outlines
iSearch Outline 2011 Carroll.doc
Look at Thesis Statements
Share some projects?
Homework
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Halloween!
In Class
Start Revolution
American the Story of US
Notes on Video
Homework
No HW
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Nov 1
In Class
Shot Heard 'Round the World
Song!
Read pp. 79-81
Homework
Complete Reading
Answer Questions in Section 1 including chart
American Revolution Packet.doc
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2
In Class
Go Over HW
Homework
Work on Outlines
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3
In Class
Section 2- common sense lecture
Homework
Finish Outline
Due Tomorrow
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4
In Class
Finish Common Sense Outlines Due
Homework
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Last day of summer!
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Aug. 30
In Class
Introductions
Class Syllabus
Keeping our minds sharp!
States and Traits
Homework
Get Syllabus signed by Thursday
Download Textbook Search:
Text Scavenger Hunt 10.doc
Due Thursday
A few minutes to work on it tomorrow!
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In Class
Get Organized
Hand out Textbooks
Make File Folders
Note Cards
Class Norms
Work on Textbook Search
Homework
Get Syllabus Signed- Remember retakes only in 1st Trimester!
Complete Textbook Search
Due Tomorrow
Text Scavenger Hunt 10.doc
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Sept. 1
In Class
Correct Textbook Search
Mapping Fun
Test on States:
Wednesday Sept. 7th.
Need to know the location of
all 50 states.
US Map HW 11.doc
Homework
Finish Labeling Map
Due Tomorrow
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2
In Class
Labeling of map due
Work on Chapter 1 packet
8th Social Studies Native Americans Explorers and Settlements 200.doc
Homework
Need Practice on States?
Blank Map
blank map of us.doc
Games to play for practice:
Game 1
Game 2
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Labor Day
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6
In Class
Some time to work on states practice
Continue to work on packet
Homework
Finish coloring states map
Study for states map
Proof that you studied (parent note, screen shot from game etc)
Finish First page (front and back) of Packet chapter on 1 chapter 1
Answer corresponding questions in packet
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7 WTE Night Min Day
In Class
States Test
Homework
Finish Chapter 1 Packet
8th Social Studies Native Americans Explorers and Settlements 200.doc
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8
In Class
Go over packet
Homework
No HW
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9
In Class
Discuss 9/11
Start Colonies Lecture:
Southern Colonies
Homework
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12
In Class
Continue Southern Colonies Lecture
Homework
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13
In Class
Picture Day
Finish Southern Colonies Lecture
Start New England Colonies Lecture
Homework
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14
In Class
Continue New England Colonies Lecture
Homework
Read Chapter 2 Section 4 by Friday
Reading Check on Friday
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15
In Class
Finish New England Colonies Lecture
Start Middle Colonies Lecture
Homework
Read Chapter 2 Section 4
Life in English Colonies
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16
In Class
Reading Check on Chapter 2 section 4
Finish Middle Colonies Lecture
Start Life in English Colonies Packet
Homework
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19
In Class
Discuss Taxes and Gov. relationship between a
mother country and colonies
Time to work on Life in English Colonies Packet
Homework
Finish Life in English Colonies Packet
LifeinEnglishColonies.doc
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20
In Class
Go Over Life in English Colonies Packet
Homework
Brainstorm Ideas for Project
project 2011.doc
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21
In Class
Work on Project in Class
Computer lab 22 available
Homework
Work on Project
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22
In Class
Work on Project in Class
Computer lab 22 available
Homework
Finish Project
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23
In Class
Share Projects
Homework
Enjoy the weekend!
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26
In Class
Start Foundations of Government
Foundations of Government updated packet.doc
The Revolution Did not happen in a vacuum.
Start: Natural Rights Philosophy & Magna Carta
FOUNDATIONS ws 2011.doc
Homework
Complete: Natural Rights Philosophy & Magna Carta
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27
In Class
Go Over:
Natural Rights Philosophy & Magna Carta
Homework
Complete Petition of Right & Parliament
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28
In Class
Go Petition of Right & Parliament
Online textbooks
Homework
Complete: Constitutional Gov. and in the English Colonies & English Bill of Rights
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29
In Class
Go over: Constitutional Gov. and in the English Colonies & English Bill of Rights
Homework Finish Packet on Foundations by Monday
(#s 6, 7,8)
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30
In Class
I Search Intro
I Search Assignment Sheet 2011 Final.doc
Possible Topics:
Potential I Search topics.doc
Homework
Finish Foundations of Government Packet
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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In Class
Homework
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http://www.history.com/news/2011/12/15/facts-about-the-bill-of-rights-on-its-220th-anniversary/
Read Expanding West sections 3 and 4 and take “quizzes”
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