Hi All,
8TH GRADE
A reminder that we have a quiz on Thursday on the "Toward Independence" information and the map and text work that we did on slavery, economy, and the colonies. You have the notes, as well as your completed worksheet and the accompanying study guide. Questions on the quiz will take a similar form to the questions in yesterday's quiz show.
7TH GRADE
We will continue taking notes based on your research about different events leading "toward independence." LOOK FOR YOUR QUIZ ON "TOWARD INDEPENDENCE" AND THE MAP AND TEXT WORK ON SLAVERY, ECONOMY, AND THE COLONIES NEXT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9TH.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Revolution and Constitutional Challenge
Hi All,
Hope the weekend is great. A reminder of where we are right now:
7th Grade
We have been working on map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We will finish reviewing this work in class on Monday before continuing with our work on the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies.
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND.
8th Grade
We have finished reviewing our map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We have also now discussed the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies. THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THESE TWO ITEMS ON MONDAY, 2/28, THE DAY WE GET BACK FROM THE BREAK.
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND, DUE MONDAY, 2/14, WORK WITH YOUR PARTNER TO SUMMARIZE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE OR RESOLUTION YOU WERE ASSIGNED. MAKE SURE YOUR GOOGLE DOC IS READY TO PRINT IN CLASS ON MONDAY.
Hope the weekend is great. A reminder of where we are right now:
7th Grade
We have been working on map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We will finish reviewing this work in class on Monday before continuing with our work on the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies.
NO HOMEWORK THIS WEEKEND.
8th Grade
We have finished reviewing our map and text analysis to understand the cultural and economic differences in the colonies and early states leading up to independence and drafting the Constitution. We have also now discussed the events that led to revolt and independence in the British Colonies. THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON THESE TWO ITEMS ON MONDAY, 2/28, THE DAY WE GET BACK FROM THE BREAK.
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEKEND, DUE MONDAY, 2/14, WORK WITH YOUR PARTNER TO SUMMARIZE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUE OR RESOLUTION YOU WERE ASSIGNED. MAKE SURE YOUR GOOGLE DOC IS READY TO PRINT IN CLASS ON MONDAY.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Constitutional Map and Text Analysis
Hi All,
Today, students used maps, atlases, and texts to understand some of the context in which the colonies and early states established independence and drafted the Constitution. Issues of slavery and class differences were examined today, and we will finish this work together later in the week. From there, we will have a better understanding of how our country came to be, to whom what rights were extended, and how our country has evolved in the last 235 years.
No homework tonight - just an appreciation of the discourse so far.
Today, students used maps, atlases, and texts to understand some of the context in which the colonies and early states established independence and drafted the Constitution. Issues of slavery and class differences were examined today, and we will finish this work together later in the week. From there, we will have a better understanding of how our country came to be, to whom what rights were extended, and how our country has evolved in the last 235 years.
No homework tonight - just an appreciation of the discourse so far.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Revolution and Constitution
Hi All,
Some great discussions in 8th grade about Egypt, and I expect some great discussion in the 7th grade, as well.
7TH GRADE
HOMEWORK: PROVIDE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN EGYPT, DUE MONDAY, 2/7
We will begin taking notes on the events leading toward revolution this week.
8TH GRADE
In class this week, we will look at the drafting and signing of the Constitution.
Some great discussions in 8th grade about Egypt, and I expect some great discussion in the 7th grade, as well.
7TH GRADE
HOMEWORK: PROVIDE THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF WHAT IS HAPPENING IN EGYPT, DUE MONDAY, 2/7
We will begin taking notes on the events leading toward revolution this week.
8TH GRADE
In class this week, we will look at the drafting and signing of the Constitution.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Revolutions
Hi All,
We are approaching revolution (18th century) in class. More details below:
7TH GRADE
We will continue our work researching and sharing information on some of the key events leading up to revolution in the colonies in the mid-18th century.
8TH GRADE
We have wrapped the events, and are in the Revolution.
FOR HOMEWORK, DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, PLEASE BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE EVENTS GOING ON IN EGYPT CURRENTLY.
We are approaching revolution (18th century) in class. More details below:
7TH GRADE
We will continue our work researching and sharing information on some of the key events leading up to revolution in the colonies in the mid-18th century.
8TH GRADE
We have wrapped the events, and are in the Revolution.
FOR HOMEWORK, DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, PLEASE BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, AND HOW OF THE EVENTS GOING ON IN EGYPT CURRENTLY.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Catching Up!
Hi All,
Here is an update on where we are in class.....
7TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts on the EXTRA! EXTRA! reading, deciphering, summarizing, and creating a headline on that old document I had you read yesterday. We will revisit it briefly tomorrow in class.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
8TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts taking on the bite size chunks of events that led to the American Revolution. We will revisit those on Thursday when we have CS again.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
Here is an update on where we are in class.....
7TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts on the EXTRA! EXTRA! reading, deciphering, summarizing, and creating a headline on that old document I had you read yesterday. We will revisit it briefly tomorrow in class.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
8TH GRADE
Thank you for your efforts taking on the bite size chunks of events that led to the American Revolution. We will revisit those on Thursday when we have CS again.
Also, we will continue our work on the cycle of history, as we share our insights on the five components related to Tucson and President Obama's speech at the memorial service.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Crosswords and Quiz
Hi All,
I hope everyone had a good weekend. I wanted to remind everyone where we are in our state geography studies. I NEED EVERYONE'S COMPLETED CROSSWORD PUZZLE BY THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 13TH. I am noticing really effective work researching and integrating important information into your clues and answers - very well done!
FOR HOMEWORK TODAY, YOU SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED FOUR OF YOUR PEERS' STATE CROSSWORD PUZZLES.
THE BIG ITEM OF THE WEEK WILL BE AN END-OF-SEMESTER QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE 7TH GRADE AND THURSDAY FOR THE 8TH GRADE. HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. BE ABLE TO DEFINE CULTURE.
2. KNOW THE EIGHT CULTURAL TRAITS.
3. BE ABLE TO DEFINE GEOGRAPHY.
4. KNOW THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY.
5. I WILL BE TAKING INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE CLASSES' CROSSWORD PUZZLES, AND WILL BE ASKING YOU TO IDENTIFY THE CULTURAL TRAITS AND/OR THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY BEING ADDRESSED.
6. THERE WILL ALSO BE A SHORT WRITTEN PASSAGE FROM WHICH I WILL ASK YOU TO IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS TRAITS AND THEMES.
I hope everyone had a good weekend. I wanted to remind everyone where we are in our state geography studies. I NEED EVERYONE'S COMPLETED CROSSWORD PUZZLE BY THIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 13TH. I am noticing really effective work researching and integrating important information into your clues and answers - very well done!
FOR HOMEWORK TODAY, YOU SHOULD HAVE COMPLETED FOUR OF YOUR PEERS' STATE CROSSWORD PUZZLES.
THE BIG ITEM OF THE WEEK WILL BE AN END-OF-SEMESTER QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY FOR THE 7TH GRADE AND THURSDAY FOR THE 8TH GRADE. HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT:
1. BE ABLE TO DEFINE CULTURE.
2. KNOW THE EIGHT CULTURAL TRAITS.
3. BE ABLE TO DEFINE GEOGRAPHY.
4. KNOW THE FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY.
5. I WILL BE TAKING INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE CLASSES' CROSSWORD PUZZLES, AND WILL BE ASKING YOU TO IDENTIFY THE CULTURAL TRAITS AND/OR THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY BEING ADDRESSED.
6. THERE WILL ALSO BE A SHORT WRITTEN PASSAGE FROM WHICH I WILL ASK YOU TO IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF VARIOUS TRAITS AND THEMES.
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