Jeff Gruenwald's Social Studies Grade 8

June 5, 2011

2011-06-05T17:33:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-17T12:10:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-13T18:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-10T11:26:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-14T08:27:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-06T07:53:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-24T08:51:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-17T11:49:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-16T08:33:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-10T06:09:00.000-08:00

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

March 3/4, 2011

2011-03-03T16:29:00.000-08:00

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

2011-03-02T04:28:00.000-08:00

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

February 25/28, 2011

2011-02-28T04:23:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-18T07:33:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-16T07:24:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-14T05:39:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-10T10:53:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-02T05:41:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-28T11:55:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-26T06:10:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-23T10:48:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-19T08:19:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-13T15:34:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-11T07:36:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-06T07:02:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-04T08:32:00.000-08:00

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.

December 20/21, 2010

2010-12-20T11:23:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day # 27. No other homework.

December 16/17

2010-12-16T11:24:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day # 27.

No other homework.

December 14/15, 2010

2010-12-14T09:38:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day # 26.

Clash of Empires worksheet.

Word of the Day quiz #'s 21--25 sometime in the next 4 days.

December 8/9, 2010

2010-12-09T10:41:00.000-08:00

All classes--ACE, BDF--No Homework except the current word of the day--#25-patriotism.

December 6/7, 2010

2010-12-06T08:55:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day # 25.

Study for the Test on Colonial America--Wednesday 12/8--ACE classes, Thursday 12/9 BDF classes.

Any student who wants to review for the exam may come into school at 7:15 on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings and report to my classroom.

December 2/ 3. 2010

2010-12-02T12:00:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day# 24--nationalism

Complete study guide for next class period--ACE classes Monday-12/6/2010 and BDF classes for Tuesday 12/7/2010.

Colonial America Test--ACE classes Wednesday--12/8/2010; BDF classes Thursday 12/9/2010.

November 30/December 1, 2010

2010-11-30T12:13:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day # 23.

Answer essay question on Middle and Southern colonies.

Colonial America Test--Wed. Dec. 8-(ACE classes); Thursday Dec. 9-(BDF classes).

The Study Guide is available for all students. Stop in and get your copy.

November 24,29, 2010.

2010-11-24T07:36:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day # 22

For ACE classes--your essay will be due on Tuesday 11/30/10. BDF classes will get the essay assignment on Monday--11/29/2010. Your essay will be due on Wednesday--12/1/2010.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.

November 18/19, 2010

2010-11-19T07:50:00.000-08:00

WOD# 21-- suffrage

Complete the How Government Works worksheet--practice and apply.

There will be a word of the day quiz sometme before thanksgiving break on words #'s 16-20. Be prepared.

Students who missed part of the power point presentation on America's Colonies will need to borrow someone's notes to get the missing notes.

November 16/17, 2010

2010-11-16T05:30:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day #20.

Complete Colonial America maps--locate all items and then color in the mapcreatively and neatly.

November 12/15, 2010

2010-11-12T05:56:00.000-08:00

WOD # 19

Read the double sided worksheet on The Mayflower Compact

Read the handout on primary historical sources and then answer the practice and apply questions.

Colonial America map work will be finished in class on Tuesday(ACE) and Wednesday(BDF).

November 8/9, 2010

2010-11-08T18:07:00.000-08:00

Word of the Day #17

Summary statements and cue questions for Cornell Notes on Colonial America movie.

Notebook check this week.

November 2/3, 2010

2010-11-02T11:22:00.000-07:00

1st quarter notebook check due for ACE classes on Monday 11/8/10 and for BDF classes on Tuesday 11/9/10.

October 29/ November 1, 2010

2010-10-29T11:54:00.000-07:00

Colonial America terms and concepts to be defined.

Word of the Day # 16

Word of the day test--11/2/2010--ACE classes, 11/3/2010--BDF classes.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween !!!

October 27/28, 2010

2010-10-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day Test--all 15 words--11/2/10-ACE classes, 11/3/10 BDF classes

Colonial America Intro. worksheet--complete for next class period--ACE--10/29/10 and BDF classes 11/1/10.

October 25/26, 2010

2010-10-25T08:19:00.000-07:00

WOD # 14

Immigration Unit Test--Wednesday 10/27--ACE classes; Thursday 10/28--BDF classes

Word of the Day Test--scheduled for November 2-ACE classes; Nov. 3, BDF classes--this will include all of the words of the day since the start of the school year.

October 21/22, 2010

2010-10-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day--deportation

Students need to be working on the study guide materials for the upcoming test--October 27(ACE classes) and October 28(BDF classes).

October 19/20, 2010

2010-10-20T04:49:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day.

Immigration Test--ACE classes Wed. October 27, BDF classes Thur. October 28.

Study guide should be worked on and reviewed in preparation for the exam.

October 15/18, 2010

2010-10-15T04:40:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day # 12.

Develop questions from the Lecture notes(Cornell system) and summarize each page of notes.

My Family Tree worksheet-

October 13/14, 2010

2010-10-13T11:26:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day.

Immigration Lecture --review your notes. Create questions for each main topic. Summarize each page of notes. Define the term "nativist" and how it may apply to immigration.

October 6/7 2010

2010-10-07T11:35:00.000-07:00

WOD Quiz # 2--words 5-8 plus one word from previous list.

Worksheet # 1--Golden Door--Emma Lazarus poem on Statue od Liberty.

October 4/5, 2010

2010-10-04T11:45:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day # 9. Word of the Day quiz--this week--#'s 5,6,7,8 and one random word from quiz # 1.

Political cartoon worksheet. Answer the questions from the worksheet. You will also create a political cartoon that is related to immigration. It must be done on separate paper(unlined). It must be creative, neat and related to an immigration issue--past or present. It will be presented in class on Wed. for ACE classes and Thursday for BDF classes.

September 30/October 1, 2010

2010-09-30T10:45:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day # 8.

The Golden Door notes--Develop your cues(questions) and the summary statement for each page of the Cornell Notes.

September 28/29, 2010

2010-09-28T07:50:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day #7.

Complete the immigration readiness work sheet(9/30--CE classes), 10/1(BDF classes).

September 24,27, 2010

2010-09-24T10:02:00.000-07:00

All layered projects are due today--September 24 for ACE classes and September 27 for BDF classes. For BDF classes make sure the backside of the elections issues worksheet is completed for Monday, 9/27/10.

September 22, 23, 2010

2010-09-23T04:39:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day--Quiz--sometime this week.

Complete side 2 of the Mid term elections worksheet for next class period.

September 20/21/2010

2010-09-20T08:07:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day # 5.--Be prepared for a little quiz on Words 1-4 sometime this week.

All C level work on layered geography project to be completed. Complete B level at home by Wednesday. A level work is due by Friday if you choose to do it.

September 16/17, 2010

2010-09-16T13:49:00.000-07:00

Word of the Day # 4.

Complete C level work on Layered Project for Mon.(9/20--ACE) and Tues.(9/21--BDF).

Complete mid term elections worksheet.

September 14/15, 2010

2010-09-14T05:44:00.000-07:00

Word of the day # 3. Midterm Elections work sheet on what the different political parties believe

is due on Monday, September 20.

Continue working on the C level assignments for the layered project.

September 7/8/ 2010

2010-09-08T17:41:00.000-07:00

Welcome back to school and to Grade 8 Social Studies. The only assignment for all classes is to complete your word of the day which is -- egalitarian.

JMay 26/27/ 2010

2010-05-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

The only homework for all classes is to prepare for your final exam. BDF classes--Wed. June 2.

ACE classes Thur. June 3. Notebook check for 4th quarter will be on exam day for each class. Notebook check sheet will be handed out next class period.

May 24/25/ 2010

2010-05-24T07:43:00.000-07:00

All classes should be preparing for the Social Studies final exam--BDF classes June 2, ACE classes June 3. For next class period--ACE classes Tuesday--5/25 and BDF classes WEd. 5/26

complete the Holocaust vocabulary.

May 17/18/ 2010

2010-05-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

ACE classes today and BDF classes tomorrow--Vocabulary list on WWII--26 words to be defined for next class(Wed. 5/19--ACE) (Thursday BDF classes).

May 13/14, 2010

2010-05-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

Worksheet on FDR and The New Deal--read, highlight and answer the challenges---ACE classes for Monday 5/17 2010 and Tuesday 5/18/2010 BDF classes. Be prepared for a possible short quiz on the information.

May 11/12, 2010

2010-05-12T11:20:00.000-07:00

The social Studies Final Assessment will be given on June 2 for BDF classes and June 3 for ACE classes. I ill cover the last 2 quarters. A study guide will be available next week.

May 5/6 2010

2010-05-05T10:58:00.000-07:00

For ACE classes for Friday and BDF classes for Monday you will be writing a persuasive essay on Indian Removal and Manifest Destiny. It will consist of 5 paragraphs including a thesis statement and 3 supporting statements and a final concluding paragraph. You may use your notes and any other information developed in class. It will be completed in class. For homework--you should do pre-writing preparation for this.

April 20/21, 2010

2010-04-21T06:21:00.000-07:00

All classes --look up and define Indian Removal and Manifest Destiny.

For next class period--BDF (Thursday4/22 ) ACE (Friday 4/23) you will be working on 2 essays on Slavery and War. This will be a graded assessment(test grade). You will be permitted to use your notes including the power point presentation, the terms and concepts work as well as the lecture on the Civil War.

April 16/19, 2010

2010-04-16T08:34:00.000-07:00

Worksheet on Secession--Read and highlight the front--Answer the challenges on the back--due for BDF classes (4/20/10) and ACE classes (4/21/10).

April 14/15, 2010

2010-04-15T11:25:00.000-07:00

BDF classes complete slavery/war terms for Friday 4/16/2010. ACE classes--complete slavery/war terms for Monday 4/19, 2010.

April 12/13, 2010

2010-04-12T09:39:00.000-07:00

Slavery and War--Terms-Concepts-People--complete the first 15 words. BDF classes due--4/14/10--ACE classes due 4/15/2010.

March 25, 2010

2010-03-25T17:57:00.000-07:00

There will be a quiz on the US Constitution. It will be on Tuesday, 3/30/10 for ACE classes and Wednesday, 3/31/10 for BDF classes. It will include information from the following: worksheet US constitution--Topics/Highlights(know these topics that you researched and took notes on: Constitution History, Amendments,Slavery,women,The Bill Of Rights, and How it works. You will also need to know from the worksheet on the 3 branches of government--Executive,Legislative,Judicial; Checks and Balances in the Constitution.

March 22/23/ 2010

2010-03-22T07:17:00.000-07:00

Homework assigned for class after test. Read and highlight the 2 sided sheet on the Constitution. Look up on the internet and print out a copy of the Bill of Rights and bring it to next class.

March 16/17 2010

2010-03-16T08:03:00.000-07:00

Test Rescheduled--ACE classes--3/22; BDF classes--3/23

Homework due 3/18/19(ACe, BDF classes--complete the workstarted in class on the US constitution. All notes to be done using Cornell approach.

March 12/15, 2010

2010-03-12T08:06:00.000-08:00

Homework for today ACE classes and Monday- BDF classes--read and highlight worksheet onStates form a Confederation.

Test--Thursday 3/18--ACE classes, Friday 3/19 BDF classes-- the following material will be covered: Battles of the Revolution, Patrick Henry worksheet,Declaration of Independence questions(inalienable rights and tyrannical acts, Revolution worksheet #2, power point on Victory and Articles of confederation and Treaty of Paris. Thee will not be a study guideand it will be an objective question/short answer test.

March 9/10, 2010

2010-03-09T10:08:00.000-08:00

Worksheet on The American Revolution(2 sided). It includes a fill in the blank section as well as map work.

March 5/8 2010

2010-03-05T07:48:00.000-08:00

The American Revolution worksheet on battles. to be completed by ACE classes on Tuesday March 9 and for RDF classes on Wed. March 10.

March 3/4 2010

2010-03-03T06:50:00.000-08:00

Read the Declaration of Independence( either bring home a text book or find it on line. Answer the following questions:

1) What is a preamble? What does the Declaratio preamble say?

2) What are the inalienable rights written about ?

3) What were the listed tyrannical acts committed against the colonists by the King?

March 1/2 2010

2010-03-02T07:11:00.000-08:00

Read and highlight worksheet on Patrick Henry. Do the ten challenges on the back. Be prepared for a mini checkup on this worksheet.

February 24,2010

2010-02-24T06:47:00.000-08:00

Stating both sides of an issue.

You are to write 2 paragraphs(minimum of 5 sentences)on the following issue: 1) Parliament had the right to govern the colonies in any way it pleased; 2) Parliament had no right to govern the colonies without colonial representation.

February 22/23, 2010

2010-02-22T11:24:00.000-08:00

Quiz on Philosophical Roots of Revolution and Cornell notes covering information from end of French/Indian War through the Declaratory Act.

Look up online and define : Committees of Correspondence and the Boston Tea Party.

February 18/19 2010

2010-02-18T11:24:00.000-08:00

Review your lecture notes on causes leading to the American Revolution and identify the main ideas and write them into the main idea section of the Cornell note page. Write a summary statement for each page of notes. Review the notes beginning with the Philosophical Roots of the revolution through today's notes. Be prepared for a check up mini assessment on Monday (ACE)

or Tuesday(BDF).

February 16, 2010

2010-02-16T07:32:00.000-08:00

ACE classes today and BDF classes tomorrow--go over lecture notes and identify main ideas and summary statement.

February 4/5 2010

2010-02-04T06:05:00.000-08:00

Writing Assesment --Historical essay--ACE classes--Friday(2/5/10) BDF classes Monday(2/8/10). Classes will do the assessment in the Media Center. Students attending Friday's music trip MUST turn in the final copy of the assessment on Monday. Complete worksheet on Revolution Brainstorming Activity.

February 1/2 2010

2010-02-01T07:57:00.000-08:00

There is a change regarding the writing assesment of the midterm. It will be given on Friday, February 5 for ACE classes and Monday February 8 for BDF classes. Homework for Wed. 2/3 and Thursday 2/4 is to read over the sheet on Writing A Historical Essay. Also you need to read over and organize your lecture notes.

January 26/28, 2010

2010-01-27T07:18:00.000-08:00

Mid term assessment for BDF classes and ACE classes. There is also a notebook check due at the time of the assessment. Otherwise there is no homework.

January 22, 2010

2010-01-22T04:46:00.000-08:00

There is a change regarding the upcoming midterm assessment. The assessment will be divided into 2 specific sections and given over 2 days. The first part will be as scheduled--geography and immigration units -- ACE classes will take it on 1/28/10 and BDF classes on 1/27/10. The 3rd component will be on the lecture and information on Colonial America and Clash of the Empires.

It will be given the week after next week. It will involve writing a historical essay. You will be allowed to use your Cornell Notes for this assessment. More information to follow.

january 20, 2010

2010-01-20T11:46:00.000-08:00

Summary statement for today's lecture. Continue preparations/studying for mid term assessment nextweek. There will be a notebook check next week due on the day you take the exam.

January 15, 2010

2010-01-17T10:06:00.000-08:00

All classes should be preparing for the midterm assessment scheduled for January 27 and 28.

Use the study guide handed out last week as the basis for organizing and studying the information.

January 11, 2010

2010-01-11T11:06:00.000-08:00

Write summary statement for lecture notes.

Bring to class next period your materials for your upcoming midterm assessment. You will be

given time to begin to organize and review the information. The assessment dates for Social

Studies are 1/27 and 1/28 2010.

January 7,2010

2010-01-07T12:00:00.000-08:00

Review lecture notes on French explorations. Prepare for a possible check-up. Write a summary statement on today's lecture notes. You have your midterm assessment study guide for the mid term assessment on January 27(BDF) 28(ACE). Begin your study preparations now--there is too much to go over to wait until January 24 to start studying.

January 5, 2020

2010-01-05T12:00:00.000-08:00

Return permission slips for Trenton State House trip .

Write a summary statement on the notes taken today in class. Review the notes and be prepared for a mini-check up next class period.

December 15, 2009

2009-12-15T06:17:00.000-08:00

There will be a quiz on Colonial America lecture on Monday 12/21(ACE classes) and Tuesday 12/22 (BDF) classes. The quiz will cover notes from 1630 the Puritans through the development of Georgia in 1734.

For the Colonial america Exploration project--you may complete several sctions at home if you like. The completed project is due anytime from 12/21--12/23.

December 7, 2009

2009-12-07T11:32:00.000-08:00

Look up the Mayflower Compact and write a short paragraph about what is stated.

Review notes taken on Early Colonial History for a quiz on Wed. (ACE) and Thurs.(BDF)

December 3, 2009

2009-12-03T08:08:00.000-08:00

All classes--Worksheet on Columbus due 12/03/09 ACE classes, 12/04/09 BDF classes--

Mayflower Compact worksheet--due 12/7/09==ACE classes; 12/08/09 BDF classes.

November 17, 2009

2009-11-17T06:43:00.000-08:00

ACE classes--complete study guide for Immigration Unit test--set for Monday--11/23/2009.

BDF classes--complete 1st 2 parts of the study guide --Part 3 will be due Friday--11/20/09 with

your test on Tuesday 11/24/09.

November 13, 2009

2009-11-13T12:27:00.000-08:00

Immigration Unit Test--ACE classes --Monday--11/23/09; BDF classes Tuesday 11/24/09.

Study guide should be used to review concepts and vocabulary. Final copies of your immigration journals are due by Friday--11/20/09.

November 9, 2009

2009-11-09T07:46:00.000-08:00

Immigration Journals--rough drafts to be completed this week and turned into LAL classes by Friday.

November 3,4 2009

2009-11-04T06:52:00.000-08:00

All classes--ACE, BDF-- Homework for the weekend is to work on your rough draft of your immigration journals. All rough drafts must be turned into LAL teachers by 11/13/09. all final copies must be turned into Social Studies class by 11/20/90.

October 28,2009

2009-10-28T08:00:00.000-07:00

Notebook check ---ACE classes 10/30 and 11/03; BDF classes---11/02 and 11/04

Immigration Journal time lines---Rough Drafts turned into LAL classes anytime from 11/09--11/13; Final copies turned into Social Studies classes from 11/16--11/20.

Weekend homework--all classes--begin work on immigration journals.

October 26, 2009

2009-10-26T08:11:00.000-07:00

Complete the questions from the immigration movie shown in class. Make sure you have a website or address for immigration history on your ethnic group.

October 22, 2009

2009-10-22T06:16:00.000-07:00

Complete immigration political cartoons. They must be turned in by next class period. Find a website that deals with specific ethnic group immigration history(example--if you are of German background--look for a web site that talks about the German immigration experience to the US. Just bring in the name and link for that website.

October 20, 2009

2009-10-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

ACE classes--10/20/09, BDF classes 10/21/09-- Worksheet on political cartoons and The Golden Door. Answer completely the 6 questions. Then you are to draw (create) a political cartoon that is neatly done, and colored in. It is to be on the topic of immigration--either current or in the past. The cartoon will be collected and graded. Make sure they are neatly done on separate paper.