Homework Grade 8 Social Studies 

3-16-20:  Please see Google Classroom later this evening for your class assignment.  Basically, It will consist of finishing section 3 of Chapter 12 followed by a quiz.

3-16-20:  8A I only have EIGHT students who have signed up on Google                             Classroom from 8A. 

              8B You have done a very good job of signing up for Google                           Classroom.  I only need one more student and we will be done!  

3-14-20:  Hello students, below is the sign up code for Google Classroom. If you have not done this yet, PLEASE make sure you sign up for the correct class (8A or 8B). I will have your first assignment up and running by Monday morning (3-16-20).  ENJOY!!!

8A Social Studies.....Class Code = kl7hkl5

8B Social Studies.....Class Code = cppm63m  


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3-11-20: Completed section 2 today in class.  Tomorrow (Thursday) 8AB will both be taking the QUIZZES on section 1&2 and move onto section 3 Monday.

3-9-20:  Completed section 3&4 section essay response.

3-2-20:Today we finished chapter 10, we will be moving on to Chapter 12 "The Jacksonian Age" starting Tuesday 3-3-20.

2-20-20:  We have been working on Chapter 10 since 2-13-20.  Currently, we have completed section 1&2 and we will be taking section 1&2 quizzes tomorrow, Friday 2-21-20.

2-18-20:  The students will be getting their Ch 9 Test back, please take a look at them  and SIGN THEM so they can receive an extra credit point.  Please return them to school to be collected Wednesday 2-19.

2-10-20:  Ch 9 Test will be Wednesday 2-12-20 due to 8A being a day behind 8B on account of schedule changes last week (testing).

2-4-20:  We should be able to take the Chapter 9 Test Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

2-3-20:  We will continue working on Chapter 9 as we also do our testing Tuesday -Thursday.  I will be working with another teacher to regain some lost class time. PLEASE continue to read the chapter.

1-17-20:  As we continue to work on Ch 8, lets plan to take this Test next week, Thursday the 23rd.

12-19-19:  Hello 8A and 8B parents, I wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!   This is just a quick update; the 8AB social Studies classes have completed the Current UNIT: The Critical Period, 1783 to 1800. We have completed most of our assessments for this unit.  Part I => completed

Part II- The Federal Government => completed

            The Expressed, Reserved, Concurrent and Implied Powers of the                new government =>  completed

            The Compromises made at the Convention => completed. 

            The Terms within the Three Branches =>  completed

***Part III - Ratification of the New US Constitution  to be assessed when we return to school.

               - The Success of the New government under George Washington to be assessed when we return to school.  

The students assessment will consist of two parts, First will be to write a paragraph explaining the ratification process and how it played out. The Second part will be to explain some of the precedent set by President Washington and what he did to help show this new government would in fact be a success. We will review each assessment before we take the assessment.  If they payed attention and took notes as suggested, they should do well. If they feel the need to review they can find information on page 278-282 in their text.


12-5-19: Reminder => Quiz tomorrow on the AofC. PART I.  See below for the question.

12-3-19:  Articles of Confederation assessment in class this Friday (12-6)

You will be asked to identify the Strengths and Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation on a "T_Chart" and Explain why our Founding Fathers decided to create a new constitution.

12-3-19:  Discussed the "HIstorical Background-Shays' Rebellion" packet in class and assigned for HOMEWORK Due 12-5-19. the "Exit Ticket- Shays' Rebellion" (Page 3) to be turned in Thursday at the beginning of class. GOOD LUCK ON YOUR PLACEMENT TEST TOMORROW!!!

12-2-19:  HOMEWORK Due 12-3-19 = Based on class discussion, answer the following question:  After 1776, The States needed to rewrite their State Constitutions. WHY? Just a simple paragraph on loose leaf paper.

NEW UNIT The Critical Period 1783 to 1800 started 11-25-19.  The students will be assessed as we move through the Unit to avoid one long test.

First assessment will address the Articles of Confederation.Tentative date => 12-3-19.


11-21-19:  Don't forget to study for your Test based on the Time line we developed over the last 10 days.  Remember you can use a page of hand written notes when you take the test. Good Luck!

11-15-19:  Our Unit test on the Cause of the American Revolution will be Thursday, 11-21-19. please look over your Study guide this weekend so we can have a productive week. 

Power Point:   

11-14-19:  please continue to work on the 18 dates/terms so we can successfully discuss them in class and fill out our timeline.

10-30-19:  Please begin reading Ch 4, Section 3 this evening.

10-28-19:  Please begin reading Ch 4 Section 2 this evening.

10-23-19:  Read section 1 of chapter 4 tonight.

10-18-19:  Prepare for ch 3 Test covering section 4 and 5.

Remember, there will be a short essay question asking you to compare and contrast the Jamestown and Plymouth Colo 

10-14-19:  begin reading section 5 of Chapter 3, pg. 93-94 through the Mayflower Compact paragraph.

10-15-19:  finish reading section 5

10-17-19:  Test on Chapter 3 Section 4&5.   TEST MOVED due to Testing 



Attention:  8 A&B students, due to your Friday schedule being changed to go over HS Placement with Miss Brook's,we will start presentations starting Tuesday in class.  PLEASE continue to gather materials for your assigned topic within your groups and bring them to school so you can successfully complete your project this Monday (9-30-19) for Tuesday presentations.


Homework Grade 7 Social Studies 

3-16-20:  Please see your Google Classroom for your class assignments.  You currently have a reading packet covering the European Union and an exercise packet on the same subject to fill out in the next couple of days .  This "exercise packet" will enable you to be very successful when I start publishing the Quizzes which will be Due between March 24 through 27.  

3-14-20:  Hello students, below is the sign up code for your Google Classroom.  If you have not done this yet, PLEASE make sure you sign up for the correct class (7A or 7B).  I will have your first assignment up and running by Monday 3-16-20.

7A Social Studies.....Class Code = 2hvgfst

7B Social Studies.....Class Code = i4f7u3p

3-11-20:  In addition to your study guide/review sheet, I have decided to add more review info based on Ch 16 Test questions. This decision is the result of discussing Test concerns with a fellow 7th grade student.  PLEASE use this information (BELOW)to improve your chances of getting a great grade on our next Test (Ch 16) scheduled for 3-19-20.

Know the FIVE Regions of France, their physical features and their economies.

Which resource rich regions along the Rhine River lie in Eastern France?

What are the key economic activities in the countries covered in Ch 16?

What are the main physical resources in the countries covered in Ch 16?

Why is the Ruhr Valley important to France?

Why does France have a strong national identity?

What factor has helped the French maintain its national unity?

Where are the most important industrial/manufacturing centers of France & Germany?

What is the basic land pattern of Germany?

Which area is the most densely populated in this chapter?

Which country has cantons, what are they?

Which countries in Ch 16 have the highest standards of living?

What are the physical features of Switzerland and Austria?

What is/are the language(s) of Switzerland?

3-9-20: Reminder you have a MAP Exercise DUE in class this coming Wednesday.

3-2-20:  Ch 15 Test You may have one page of HAND WRITTEN notes, your notes cannot be typed.

2-20-20:  We have completed sections 1&2 and we will take section 1&2 quizzes tomorrow, Friday, 2-21-20.  We continued on to section 3 in class today and will finish 3&4 this coming Monday and review on Tuesday.  We will plan to take Section 3&4 quizzes on Wednesday, 2-26-20. 

2-18-20:  The students will be getting their Ch14 Test back, please take a look at them  and SIGN THEM so they can receive an extra credit point.  Please return them to school to be collected Wednesday 2-19.

2-14-20:  Please check to see how your student is doing as we move through chapter 15, they should be working on their Review sheet for section 1.  this section covers England, its people and geography.

2-10-20:  Reminder, the Ch 14 Test will be Tuesday.

2-4-20:  We will have a Map quiz based on the maps you turned in this past Friday and Monday.  We will take the map quiz this Thursday (2-6-20).

2-4-20:  WE WILL HAVE A TEST ON CHAPTER 14 THIS COMING MONDAY OR TUESDAY. THIS WILL BE DETERMINED THIS THURSDAY.

1-17-20:  Students should have these questions written in their Composition Books but just in case, here they are again:

  1. Define: Democracy
  2. Define:  Republic
  3. Define: Dictatorship
  4. Define: Fascism
  5. Define: Oligarchy
  6. Define: Constitutional Monarchy
  7. Define:  Oligarchy
  8. Define: Communism
  9. Define: Socialism
  10. Define: Capitalism
  11. In identifying where a government’s authority comes from; what are the TWO categories?
  12. What are the THREE systems of government?
  13. How does each one work (where does the power come from)?
  14. What are the THREE traditional economic systems?
  15. Our packet identified a 4th economic system, what is it, explain how it can be considered an economic system?
  16. What are the THREE types of Authoritarian governments?
  17. All Republics are forms of?
  18. What are the TWO categories of Democracy?
  19. A Town Hall system is a great example of?
  20. A Theocratic government tends to be?
  21. What makes for a good Government? Describe a good government and which government would best accomplish this.

1-15-20:  Our current unit covering Political/Economic terms is almost complete. We have been working on this unit since we returned from the Christmas break.  Lets plan to take our test this coming Tuesday the 21st. PARENTS:  Please have your student show you their study packet and composition books.  The study packet should have all eleven of the Political/Economic terms completed, including a definition, advantages and disadvantages. We completed this study guide during class for two complete school days. For a few students who didn't complete it, each homeroom had a packet that they could use to complete the assignment in their homerooms.   Their Composition books should have notes including charts and diagrams that were on the board and were were our focus of discussion as we worked at mastering the information.

12-22-19:  PARENTS --- please ask your son/daughter if they have turned in their projects. There are 7 students from 7A and 5 students from 7B that have not turned in their projects as of Sunday evening!

 

12-19-19: Hello 7AB parents, I wish you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!   Today in class, your child turned in their Google Slide presentation covering three countries from South America,  they have been working on since last Thursday (12-12).  When we return to school, each student will be giving a brief presentation on their slide show focusing on 1 or 2 interesting things they learned about each of their three countries. I suggested they share their slide show with you and talk about what they learned.

PLEASE encourage your son or daughter to share their project with you and what they found interesting, strange, sad or different that they will be sharing with their classmates.       

12-10-19: Please note due to your LA test on 12-10, 7AB Social Studies Ch 11 Test will be Wednesday 12-11 ( this was discussed last Friday in class). If you missed class Monday, please make sure you combine your notes based on the study guide to one page of paper so you can use it to help you be successful on the TEST!!! Also---go over the exercise on page 233, something similar will be on the test.

12-2-19:  Chapter 11 review packet handed out to 7A, 7B received their packets last Tuesday before Thanksgiving Break.  Our Test for Chapter 11 is scheduled for Tuesday, (12-10).

     Section 1 to be covered 12-2 and 12-3.

11-21-19: don't forget to study for your chapter 10 Test tomorrow, use your study guide to create a page of notes for the test. Good Luck!

11-18-19: Finish Ch 10 section 1 worksheet assigned in class as homework to be discussed in class Tuesday.

I talked to the students today about the Chapter 10 Test and in order to benefit the students who could use the points, we need to move the Test to this Friday the 22nd.  IF the students cooperate in class and do the study guides for homework, we will be able to have the Test and benefit many students who could use the points!

11-15-19:  As discussed in class (7A&B), we will begin chapter 10 Monday. We will also be completing Map skill exercises from ch 9 as we cover Ch 10. All students are to do the map exercise found on page 188-189, please do all four questions to be turned in Monday at the beginning of class.The Test for Ch 10 will be Monday, 11-25

11-12 through 14:  working on Jr Scholastic Map Skills in class. No homework.

11-11-19:  Group presentations for last three presentations from ch 8 in 7B.  CH 7 Midwest presentation and all 3 presentations from ch 8 for 7A.

11-7-19:  Group Project Chapters 7 & 8.  All students are currently working in groups to produce a Google Slide presentation covering the sections of chapters 7 & 8 to be presented starting Monday (11-11). All students should have project instructions and group assigned duties written into their Social Studies Composition Books.

10-29-19:  Please write down the TWO "Main Ideas" and below that, the Vocabulary terms with their definitions this is to be turned in at the beginning of class Wednesday October 30.

10-25:  Homework pg 119&120 Map questions.

10-24-19:  7A only: Homework pg. 116 questions 1-4.

10-24-19:  Attention Parents: your son/daughter should have brought home their Ch 4 TEST, PLEASE sign it and return it to school by tomorrow (Friday) for an extra credit point to be added to their test score.

10-23-19:  Please define the chapter 5 vocabulary words found on page 123 and/or page 114.

There are 8 terms they need to know for class starting Thursday of this week (10-24-19).

10-18-19:  No homework this weekend but remember, we will begin chapter 5 starting Monday 

10-9-19:  Please complete Vocab words found on page 101. DUE Friday at the beginning of class.

10-4-19:  

Remember to review for our Chapter 3 test for Monday.  As discussed in class this past week, there will be about 10 Matching questions, a map exercise and 2 short answers based on our notes from the various diagrams we had on the boardover the last school week.