June 5, 2011

When in Washington--be sure to focus on the Resistance exhibits in the Holocaust Museum. Try to find information on your selected project topic.

For classes after the trip-- notebook checks will be conducted and time will be given towards resistance projects--

Project presentations in class--June 13, 14, 15.

May 17/18, 2011

All classes--The end of the year assessment is May 26--BDF and May 27-- ACE. Study sessions tomorrow through next week--7:15 each morning. Homework for tonight and tomorrow--complete all holocaust unit vocabulary,

May 13, 2011

All Classes--ACE/BDF-- Final Assessment covering the 3rd and 4th Quarters is May 26th for BDF classes and May 27th for ACE classes. Thers is a study guide that was given out today and is available for all other students on Monday. There will be study sessions at 7:15 each morning --Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Homework for ACE classes due Tuesday is to complete the War/Holocaust terms and concepts sheet. Same assignment due Wednesdy for BDF. All students going on teen arts must get their assignments before leaving or after returning on Monday.

May 9/10, 2011

Read A Brief History--1920--1940

The worls is Threatened by Dictators--read the front narrative. Complete the challenges on the back 1--10.

April 28/29, 2011

There is no homework for any class ACE or BDF after the completion of the written assessment taken in class on Thursday for ACE classes and Friday for BDF classes. There will also be no homework given next week during NJ ASK testing.

The Social Studies final exam dates have been set. The exam will be given on May 26 and May 27. It will cover all units of study from Quarters 3 and 4.

April 14/15, 2011

There is no written homework over spring break for all classes. However, there will be an assessment on the work done on Louisiana Purchase, and all work done on War of 1812, Slavery and War terms, Bleeding Kansas worksheet, A Brief History-1820--1860, Slaves refuse to give in to masters (worksheet). The assessment will be on Thursday April 28(ACE classes) and Friday April 29 (BDF classes).

Have a great Spring Break !!!

April 8/11, 2011

Read over the handout--"A Brief History".

For homework --ACE classes--Map work--using the map handed out(and the map worksheet) complete the 8 directed activities. This is due Tuesday 4/12/11.

BDF classes will get this assignment on Monday--4/11/11 and will be due on Wednesday 4/13/11.

For appropriate maps--google free and slave states--go to images and select a map that contains the necessary information. there are dozens of maps to select from.

April 6/7, 2011

Word of the Day # 47.

Worksheet on "Bleeding Kansas"--read the front. On the back--using a separate sheet of paper complete the 10 challenges. they do not require complete sentences.

March 24/25, 2011

ACE and BDF classes--word of the day--proviso.

Notebook check--3rd quarter--due any day next week.

Unit Test-Beyond War and Revolution--Study guide will be reviewed in ACE classes on Tuesday and BDF classes on Wednesday.

Early morning study sessions-- Tues. Wed, Thursday--ACE classes 7:10 am.

Early morning study sessions-- Wed. Thursday, Friday--BDF classes 7:10 am.

March 17/18,2011

ACE classes --Word of the Day # 42. Complete the Constitution worksheet. It is due Monday.

BDF classes--same as above due on Tuesday.

March 15/16, 2011

All classes--Word of Day--precedent

Worksheet on Washington Stays Calm --- read the front--on the back do the Challenges 1--10 (on a separate sheet of paper).

March 9/10, 2011

Complete worksheet--Calling of Constitutional Convention--do the 10 Challenges for homework. Complete the word of the day.

March 3/4, 2011

All classes. After completing the word of the day quiz and the Steps project, you will begin the assessment on revolution and war next week--Monday and Tuesday---

March 1/2, 2011

Word of the Day Quiz--ACE classes--3/3/2100; BDF classes 3/4/2011.

February 25/28, 2011

For all classes--Word of the Day quiz--10 words ACE classes --Thursday-3/3/2011; BDF classes Friday-3/4/2011. Bring in permission slips for April Holocaust Program at Drew University. For this week--we will complete Black History Month projects and the steps to revolution and war.

February 18/22, 2011

For ACE classes(Wednesday--2/23/11) and BDF classes(Thursday-2/24/11)- continue presentation of steps to Revolution and War. Also--we will begin to present Black History projects on Wednesday and Thursday. Most projects will be presented the following week. anyone who has completed their project should have it in class either next Wednesday or Thursday. word of the day # 34.

February 16/17, 2011

All classes--You will have part of the next class period(Friday for ACE classas) and (Tuesday for

BDF classes) to complete your steps project. We will begin presentation of the steps the last half of the period. Word of the Day # 33. REMINDER---Black History month projects are due by next Wednesday--February 23.

February 14/15, 2011

All classes--Black History month projects research will be done during classtime on Monday and Tuesday(2/14--2/15) only. After the 15th, all work on black History project will be done at home with your group. Projects will be due the week of February 21.

Footsteps to revolution and the Revolutionary War battles will be worked on in Monday and Wednesday and Friday for ACE classes and Tuesday, Thursday and the following Tuesday for BDF classes. Refer to the Steps to Revolution and War for information on how to write and illustrate each foot print.

February 10/11, 2011

Black History Month Project--You should be developing information for your subject. This is not a report but rather a creative way of developing information on your person. You may use music, dance, murals, poetry, rap or any other creative approach as long as it is approved by me in advance. ACE classes will meet on Monday in the Media center to continue the work. BDF classes will meet in my classroom on Friday and then proceed to the Media Center.

American Revolution "Footsteps to History" project. All classes on Monday(ACE ) and Tuesday (BDF) will also be researching their causes of the revolution(begun in class last week) and the 2 new battles or other events given out in class on Thursday and Friday.

Frbruary 2/3, 2011

IMPORTANT CHANGE--- Due to the cancellation of school on Wednesday(today) the Mid year assessment will still be given on Tuesday, February 8 (but now for ACE classes) and Wednesday, February 9 (now for BDF classes). There will be a review class for BDF classes on Thursday(tomorrow) during the regular class period. There will also be a review session for any student--any class on Thursday morning at 7:10 am as well as Thursday after school from 2:30 until 3:30 for any student. Additionally there will be a review session Tuesday morning for any ACE student at 7:10 am. There will also be a review session Tuesday after school and Wednesday morning for any BDF student. During class on Friday (2/4/11) and Monday(2/7/11) there will be small group review in class with the substitute.

January 28/31, 2011

All Classes----- The dates for the mid year assessment have been changd to the following:

February 8--Tuesday--BDF classes

February 9-- Wednesday--ACE classes

Study guide will be reviewed next week 0n Tuesday, Wednesday. There will be early morning study sessions next Tuesday, Wednesday and thursday mornings at 7:10 am.

Homework--For your American Revolution project--print out information on your groups 2 assigned events.

January 25/26,2010

The mid year assessment is scheduled for Monday January 31, ACE classes and Tuesday February 1 for BDF classes. Thursday and Friday of this week will be mid year review days. Make sure you have your study guide with you.

January 21/24/,2010

Clash of Empires/French and Indian War Test--Tuesday 1/25/11--ACE classes; Wednesday, 1/26/11 BDF classes. There will be morning study sessions on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 7:10 in my classroom. Just come into the building and come up to my room. I will also be available on Monday afternoon until 2:45 pm and Tuesday until 3:00pm.

Notebook check will be due on the day of your test--Tuesday or Wednesday--

Review for mid year assessment will begin after this test. The mid year assessment will be on Monday, January 31 (ACE classes) and Tuesday February 1,( BDF classes).

January 19/20, 2011

As a result of the snow days the test and notebook check have been pushed back. The test on Clash of Empires/French and Indian war will be on Tuesday January 25 (ACE classes) and on

Wednesday January 26 for BDF classes. The notebook check will be due on the respective test days. The homework is to prepare for the test by reviewing and completing the study guide. A second study guide is being handed out today and tomorrow for the upcoming mid year assessment. Those dates are Monday, January 31 (ACE classes) and Tuesday February 1(BDF classes).

Word of the Day # 32 is due next class period.

January 13/14, 2011

As a result of the snow day, the test on French explorations and the French and Indian War will be the following: January 24 ACE classes and January 25 BDF classes. Study guide should be completed for classes on January 18, 19. There will be study sessions for any student any morning next week beginning at 7:15 am. Just come in to class--no pass required.

Complete for next class period the 1,2 paragraph essay on the movie A Time For Justice.

Notebook check will be on the upcoming test days.

January 10/11, 2011

Word of the day # 30--anarchy

Complete side one and top of side 2 of the study guide for upcoming test on Clash of Empires and French and Indian war.

Notebook check quarter # 2

The upcoming test is scheduled for Jan. 19--ACE classes; January 20 for BDF classes.

January 6/7, 2011

Word of the Day # 30.

For 1/10(ACE) and 1/11(BDF) classes the French and Indian worksheet must be completed. There is a very good website where you can locate good information on the topics from the worksheet. the site can be accessed by the following address: http://frenchandindianwar.info

The site has a lot of information on many of the topics from the worksheet.

There will also be a notebook check due next week--Monday through Thursday.

January 4/5, 2011

Word of the Day # 29.

In class this week we will be working on the French and Indian War. The work will be done during class time and not to be completed for homework.