Week of August 17-
This week we are introducing 8th grade Social Studies to the students. We are learning course expectations and discovering how to work together to solve problems. On Monday we will be setting up our binders for the school year. All students will need to have a 1-1/2" three ring binder by August 24. Please check this site often to keep up with what is happening in Social Studies. Also sign up for Remind to receive texts informing students and parents of upcoming assignments by clicking on the button below.
Week of August 24-
This week we will be finishing up the preparation to study the formative period of U.S. History by setting up our folders,receiving our textbooks and developing good note taking techniques. This week classes will be reviewing why the French and Spanish came to the Americas and creating a map showing where each group settled. Moving into the week of August 31 we will introduce English Colonization with the establishment of Jamestown and then use this colony to identify the similarities and differences between English, French, and Spanish colonization.
This week we will be finishing up the preparation to study the formative period of U.S. History by setting up our folders,receiving our textbooks and developing good note taking techniques. This week classes will be reviewing why the French and Spanish came to the Americas and creating a map showing where each group settled. Moving into the week of August 31 we will introduce English Colonization with the establishment of Jamestown and then use this colony to identify the similarities and differences between English, French, and Spanish colonization.
Week of August 31-
We will be continuing our study of European Colonization. After studying the colonization of the Spanish and French last week we will be beginning to examine England's early colonies. We will be spending the majority of the week studying the colony of Jamestown We will be continuing to work on the note taking skills that will help lead to success that are necessary to succeed in high school. Ask your student to explain what they are learning. Talking about what one is studying has a measurable, positive effect on learning.
We will be continuing our study of European Colonization. After studying the colonization of the Spanish and French last week we will be beginning to examine England's early colonies. We will be spending the majority of the week studying the colony of Jamestown We will be continuing to work on the note taking skills that will help lead to success that are necessary to succeed in high school. Ask your student to explain what they are learning. Talking about what one is studying has a measurable, positive effect on learning.
Weeks of September 7 September 14-
This week, we will be continuing our exploration of English colorization. After we complete our study of the Jameston we will be introduce the religious issues that lead the Pilgrims to America and our study of the colony of Plymouth. THERE WILL BE A TEST OVER UNIT 2 EXPLORATION AND COLONIZATION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. Study the Unit Two Study Guide that you received on August 24.
Week of October 5-
This week we will be continuing to examine what life was like in England's thirteen North American colonies before the American Revolution. We will begin the week by reviewing how triangular trade routes developed and on Tuesday and Wednesday we will take a careful look at what it was like to be a slave traveling on the Middle Passage. Ask your student to describe what Olaudah Equiano experienced on his journey to America. By the end of the week we will discover how competition between the English and the French over the Ohio River Valley will lead to a world war that starts near what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Expect a test early the week of October 11.
Week of October 12-
This week we will be beginning with a review over "Life in the Colonies". On Tuesday there will be a test over the Unit 3. Students received their review sheets last week and should study this review to prepare for the test. On Wednesday we will introduce the Causes of the Revolution unit. During this unit we will be examining how changes in British policy and increased self-sufficiency in the American colonies leads to the American Revolution. ee
Week of November 3-
This week will be finishing up our study of the causes of the American Revolution. On Monday each student will be presenting their portion of a media campaign from a patriot's point of view. On Wednesday students will be taking a test over the Causes of the American Revolution and moving into the Revolutionary War on Thursday and Friday. e This weekend ask the students about how the Revolutionary war got started and what colonists were fighting for the when the fighting first began.
Week of November 16-
We will begin our examination of the Declaration of Independence this week. This is the point of the Revolution that changes what the colonists are fighting for which causes the British to realize that they are truly fighting a war and not simply suppressing a few rebellious radicals. Monday each student will be composing a break up letter that explains why the colonists are rebelling. Wednesday through Friday they will work on re-writing the Declaration of Independence into contemporary language. This will allow them to understand the document that forms the cornerstone of our nations beliefs about the role of government. DON'T FORGET THAT THERE IS A WEB BASED ASSIGNMENT DUE AT MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY. Check the resources section of this website for details.
Week of February 2-
I hope that you all enjoyed your unexpected long weekend and also used the time to prepare for Our Unit 7 Test that you will take on Wednesday. Tuesday will be a bring your technology to school day because we will spend class on Tuesday playing a trivia review game to help you prepare for the test. Besides the review game I hope you all take advantage of the practice test on Edmodo and check your review sheet answers using the answer key I put on the Resources Page on this site. Thursday and Friday we will introduce how the Constitution was put into practice by our early presidential administrations. As I'm sure you can anticipate, we will be starting with the Washington Administration this week and work our way toward the Monroe Administration by the end of the Unit.
Week of February 9-
This week we will be completing our examination of Washington's administration. We will build on how George Washington established a strong federal government by studying the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Whiskey Rebellion on Monday. Tuesday through we will continue to see how Hamilton and Jefferson had different views of America's future by examining the establishment of the First Bank of the United States and the development of America's first national political parties. On Friday we will say good bye to Mr. Washington by analyzing his Farewell Address. If you are following along in our textbook we will be using pages 306 - 309, 315 - 318. As usual, check the 8th grade resources section of this website for course materials and additional study materials.
Week of February 16-
This week will begin our testing period at Roberts and we will not be having class everyday. In the days that we will meet 8th Grade will be finishing up the Washington Administration by examining how the French Revolution affected the United States and by identifying what George Washington warned Americans about in his Farewell Address. If time permits we will introduce Mr. Adams as a US President.
Week of February 23-
During this week we will be concluding George Washington's presidency and examining the highlights of presidencies John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's
Week of March 2-
This week we will be completing our study of the early presidential administrations. On Monday we will finish up with Thomas Jefferson and move into James Madison and the War of 1812. Tuesday and Wednesday we will finish the Unit by studying the Monroe Doctrine and its lasting effects then students will be receiving their study guides for the Unit 8 Test. Thursday will be bring your technology to class day so that we can play an interactive trivia game over what will be on our test Friday. There is a practice test on Edmodo that students can take to see if they are prepared for the test and identify what topics they need to focus their study time on.
Week of March 9-
Since we have finished with our study of the early presidential administrations we will now be moving into the territorial expansion of the United States. The topics that will be covered this week are the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Indian Removal and the Move into Oregon Country.
Week of March 16-
During this week before Spring Break we will be concluding our unit on the expansion of the U.S. On Monday we will be covering Mountain Men and their role in the movement into Oregon and California along with seeing what travelers moving to the far west had to overcome. Tuesday we will identify why the Mormons moved into the far west and why their migration was different than most other groups that moved into the far west. Wednesday classes will take a brief look into Texas Independence and how this event eventually leads to annexation and a War with Mexico. Thursday students will be introduced to the California Gold Rush and Friday they will begin their take home test that will be due on Monday when we return after Spring Break. This test should allow students to have a good grade to start off their Fourth Quarter.
Week of March 30-
This week we will be preparing for our district mandated, post assessment over Units 1 - 9. This is a comprehensive test over everything covered in Eighth Grade Social Studies to date. On Monday and Tuesday the students will be completing a review sheet in class. Wednesday students should bring their technology to class because we will be playing Kahoot in class to review for the Post Assessment. Thursday we will take the post assessment over Units 1 - 9.
Week of April 13-
This week we will be continuing our study of the differences between regions of the United States that lead to the American Civil War. Monday and Tuesday will focus on the culture of southern slaves. We will be using images of different aspects of slave life that will allow students to understand slave culture as well as introduce Nat Turner's Rebellion which will be completed on Wednesday. Thursday we will look at how the expansion of slavery becomes an issue as people begin to move into the West and how the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas Nebraska Acts attempt to keep the Union together. Friday will be dedicated to the effects of the Fugitive Slave Act and Uncle Tom's Cabin.
This week, we will be continuing our exploration of English colorization. After we complete our study of the Jameston we will be introduce the religious issues that lead the Pilgrims to America and our study of the colony of Plymouth. THERE WILL BE A TEST OVER UNIT 2 EXPLORATION AND COLONIZATION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. Study the Unit Two Study Guide that you received on August 24.
Week of October 5-
This week we will be continuing to examine what life was like in England's thirteen North American colonies before the American Revolution. We will begin the week by reviewing how triangular trade routes developed and on Tuesday and Wednesday we will take a careful look at what it was like to be a slave traveling on the Middle Passage. Ask your student to describe what Olaudah Equiano experienced on his journey to America. By the end of the week we will discover how competition between the English and the French over the Ohio River Valley will lead to a world war that starts near what is now Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Expect a test early the week of October 11.
Week of October 12-
This week we will be beginning with a review over "Life in the Colonies". On Tuesday there will be a test over the Unit 3. Students received their review sheets last week and should study this review to prepare for the test. On Wednesday we will introduce the Causes of the Revolution unit. During this unit we will be examining how changes in British policy and increased self-sufficiency in the American colonies leads to the American Revolution. ee
Week of November 3-
This week will be finishing up our study of the causes of the American Revolution. On Monday each student will be presenting their portion of a media campaign from a patriot's point of view. On Wednesday students will be taking a test over the Causes of the American Revolution and moving into the Revolutionary War on Thursday and Friday. e This weekend ask the students about how the Revolutionary war got started and what colonists were fighting for the when the fighting first began.
Week of November 16-
We will begin our examination of the Declaration of Independence this week. This is the point of the Revolution that changes what the colonists are fighting for which causes the British to realize that they are truly fighting a war and not simply suppressing a few rebellious radicals. Monday each student will be composing a break up letter that explains why the colonists are rebelling. Wednesday through Friday they will work on re-writing the Declaration of Independence into contemporary language. This will allow them to understand the document that forms the cornerstone of our nations beliefs about the role of government. DON'T FORGET THAT THERE IS A WEB BASED ASSIGNMENT DUE AT MIDNIGHT ON FRIDAY. Check the resources section of this website for details.
Week of February 2-
I hope that you all enjoyed your unexpected long weekend and also used the time to prepare for Our Unit 7 Test that you will take on Wednesday. Tuesday will be a bring your technology to school day because we will spend class on Tuesday playing a trivia review game to help you prepare for the test. Besides the review game I hope you all take advantage of the practice test on Edmodo and check your review sheet answers using the answer key I put on the Resources Page on this site. Thursday and Friday we will introduce how the Constitution was put into practice by our early presidential administrations. As I'm sure you can anticipate, we will be starting with the Washington Administration this week and work our way toward the Monroe Administration by the end of the Unit.
Week of February 9-
This week we will be completing our examination of Washington's administration. We will build on how George Washington established a strong federal government by studying the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Whiskey Rebellion on Monday. Tuesday through we will continue to see how Hamilton and Jefferson had different views of America's future by examining the establishment of the First Bank of the United States and the development of America's first national political parties. On Friday we will say good bye to Mr. Washington by analyzing his Farewell Address. If you are following along in our textbook we will be using pages 306 - 309, 315 - 318. As usual, check the 8th grade resources section of this website for course materials and additional study materials.
Week of February 16-
This week will begin our testing period at Roberts and we will not be having class everyday. In the days that we will meet 8th Grade will be finishing up the Washington Administration by examining how the French Revolution affected the United States and by identifying what George Washington warned Americans about in his Farewell Address. If time permits we will introduce Mr. Adams as a US President.
Week of February 23-
During this week we will be concluding George Washington's presidency and examining the highlights of presidencies John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's
Week of March 2-
This week we will be completing our study of the early presidential administrations. On Monday we will finish up with Thomas Jefferson and move into James Madison and the War of 1812. Tuesday and Wednesday we will finish the Unit by studying the Monroe Doctrine and its lasting effects then students will be receiving their study guides for the Unit 8 Test. Thursday will be bring your technology to class day so that we can play an interactive trivia game over what will be on our test Friday. There is a practice test on Edmodo that students can take to see if they are prepared for the test and identify what topics they need to focus their study time on.
Week of March 9-
Since we have finished with our study of the early presidential administrations we will now be moving into the territorial expansion of the United States. The topics that will be covered this week are the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Indian Removal and the Move into Oregon Country.
Week of March 16-
During this week before Spring Break we will be concluding our unit on the expansion of the U.S. On Monday we will be covering Mountain Men and their role in the movement into Oregon and California along with seeing what travelers moving to the far west had to overcome. Tuesday we will identify why the Mormons moved into the far west and why their migration was different than most other groups that moved into the far west. Wednesday classes will take a brief look into Texas Independence and how this event eventually leads to annexation and a War with Mexico. Thursday students will be introduced to the California Gold Rush and Friday they will begin their take home test that will be due on Monday when we return after Spring Break. This test should allow students to have a good grade to start off their Fourth Quarter.
Week of March 30-
This week we will be preparing for our district mandated, post assessment over Units 1 - 9. This is a comprehensive test over everything covered in Eighth Grade Social Studies to date. On Monday and Tuesday the students will be completing a review sheet in class. Wednesday students should bring their technology to class because we will be playing Kahoot in class to review for the Post Assessment. Thursday we will take the post assessment over Units 1 - 9.
Week of April 13-
This week we will be continuing our study of the differences between regions of the United States that lead to the American Civil War. Monday and Tuesday will focus on the culture of southern slaves. We will be using images of different aspects of slave life that will allow students to understand slave culture as well as introduce Nat Turner's Rebellion which will be completed on Wednesday. Thursday we will look at how the expansion of slavery becomes an issue as people begin to move into the West and how the Missouri Compromise, Compromise of 1850 and the Kansas Nebraska Acts attempt to keep the Union together. Friday will be dedicated to the effects of the Fugitive Slave Act and Uncle Tom's Cabin.