Students, please find a political cartoon about a current event to bring in for class tomorrow.
You can check any newspapers-the chronicle, mercury, times, etc
Magazines-the new yorker, time
online-it must be regarding a current issue!!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
7th Grade Renaissance and Reformation Paper Due June 10th!!
I will not accept late papers for this assignment!! All papers must be submitted by 3:15pm on Friday. If you are out due to illness or another reason, you must email me the paper by Friday at 3:15 to receive credit.
rmerlo@pacificasd.org
rmerlo@pacificasd.org
7th Grade Text books
students may start bringing their books in on Thursday, June 9th. All books are due by Tuesday, June 14th.
7th Grade Work
All work must be submitted to me by 3:15 Friday, June 10th to receive partial credit.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
8th Grade Book Return
Students, I will begin taking books back tomorrow, June 2nd. All books must be returned by June 9th. If not, you will not be able to practice for graduation and if you purchased a yearbook, it will be held until all books are returned.
7th Grade Renaissance and Reformation Paper Due June 10th!!
Please note, I will not be taking any late assignments. If you are planning on being out or sick, you will need to email me your paper by 3:30pm.
rmerlo@pacificasd.org
rmerlo@pacificasd.org
7th Grade Renaissance and Reformation Paper Due June 10th!!
Renaissance and Reformation Leading Figures
Directions: Students will write a minimum of a two page biography on a person of importance during the Renaissance and Reformation.
Students will be given their person of importance during class and they will have some class time to complete this assignment. Most work will need to be completed outside of class.
What the paper needs to include:
1. The paper needs to be typed double spaced in 12 point font Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman style.
2. The paper will need to address the following questions:
a. Where and when did your person live? Did they have family members? (10 points)
b. Educational Background: Did your person attend school or have a tutor? Were they self taught? (10 points)
c. Explain their personality: where they ambitious, outgoing? (10 points)
d. What is your person known for? What were their talents and achievements? (20 points)
e. How did your person influence history? (20 points)
3. Your paper should be in traditional format with an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs and a conclusion.
4. Your paper needs to be proofread for proper spelling, sentence flow and tense usage. ( 10 points)
5. Total Point Value: 80 points
Due Date: This paper is due on Friday, June 10th. I will not take any late papers. You can earn 10 points extra credit if you turn the paper in early.
My Person is___________________________________________________
Directions: Students will write a minimum of a two page biography on a person of importance during the Renaissance and Reformation.
Students will be given their person of importance during class and they will have some class time to complete this assignment. Most work will need to be completed outside of class.
What the paper needs to include:
1. The paper needs to be typed double spaced in 12 point font Arial, Calibri or Times New Roman style.
2. The paper will need to address the following questions:
a. Where and when did your person live? Did they have family members? (10 points)
b. Educational Background: Did your person attend school or have a tutor? Were they self taught? (10 points)
c. Explain their personality: where they ambitious, outgoing? (10 points)
d. What is your person known for? What were their talents and achievements? (20 points)
e. How did your person influence history? (20 points)
3. Your paper should be in traditional format with an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs and a conclusion.
4. Your paper needs to be proofread for proper spelling, sentence flow and tense usage. ( 10 points)
5. Total Point Value: 80 points
Due Date: This paper is due on Friday, June 10th. I will not take any late papers. You can earn 10 points extra credit if you turn the paper in early.
My Person is___________________________________________________
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
7th Grade Students and Parents
I have asked that all students who failed to submit their homework today write a letter to their parents and have it signed as to why they did not have it completed.
Students were told that they would be given homework over the extended weekend. They were given the assignment on Wednesday and it was due today, this totaled six days to complete the work and many students came with nothing done. I am trying to stress the importance of time organization and extension at home so that during class time, we can have critical thinking and discussion.
Students were told that they would be given homework over the extended weekend. They were given the assignment on Wednesday and it was due today, this totaled six days to complete the work and many students came with nothing done. I am trying to stress the importance of time organization and extension at home so that during class time, we can have critical thinking and discussion.
7th Grade 2nd Period 5/31/2011
Your ISN map is due for Chapter 28. Pages 188-189. The questions were handed out in class, pages 312-313 in the text. Due Tomorrow
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
8th Grade Immigrant Scrapbook Project Due June 2nd!!
Students, please be sure that you are working to complete your scrapbook. I will be giving you Tuesday when we return to put some finishing touches on the assignment during class.
7th Grade Homework Due Tuesday, May 31st
2nd period only: You have your outline on Chapter 28. You can do this Cornell Notes style or a traditional outline format.
3rd and 4th period: You have your outline on Chapter 28 and the map for Chapter 28. Your map and questions is on pages 188-189 in your ISN and 312-313 in the text. The map questions were given in class and you should have been able to start the assignment.
3rd and 4th period: You have your outline on Chapter 28 and the map for Chapter 28. Your map and questions is on pages 188-189 in your ISN and 312-313 in the text. The map questions were given in class and you should have been able to start the assignment.
Monday, May 23, 2011
7th grade Homework May 23rd
Students are to complete 6.3 in their ISN page 33. They will read page 63 in the text. Due tomorrow.
8th Grade Immigrant Scrapbook Project Due June 2nd!!
Immigrant Scrapbook
Directions: You will be working with a partner to create a scrapbook that an immigrant at the turn of the century might have kept. The scrapbook will include biographical information, notes on the journey from the home country, a description of life in the United States and your own interview of someone in your family who immigrated to the United States.
You and your partner will split the assignments equally and present a final scrapbook together. Your scrapbook must include the following elements:
A. A cover page that includes a title and is visually appealing
B. An introductory page that provides background information on your immigrant including:
i. A fictitious name, date of birth, and native country
ii. A description of the family
iii. An explanation of the events or circumstances that prompted this person to immigrate
C. A two-page spread about the journey to the United States that includes
i. At least one written document, such as a letter from a family member living in the United States or an entry from the immigrant’s personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts the immigrant used on the journey to the United States, such as a passport, a ticket for the trip to the United States, or coins from the home country. Each artifact must have a short caption explaining the item and how it was used.
iii. At least one visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, which show something that happened on the journey to the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
D. A two-page spread about the immigrant’s experiences upon arrival in the United States that includes:
i. At least one written document, such as a letter the immigrant wrote to family or friends in the home country or an entry from a personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts that the immigrant used upon arrival in the United States, such as a paycheck or a page from an English dictionary. Each artifact must have a short caption that identifies what the item is and explain how it was used.
iii. At least on visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, that represents the immigrant’s new life in the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
E. A one-page spread for each person about someone in your own family who immigrated to the United States; this might include yourself, your parent(s), grandparents, etc. You need to include:
i. Who the person is, the year they came, where they came from.
ii. An explanation on the circumstances or event that prompted your relative to immigrate to the United States.
iii. You need to choose either of the following:
1. explain a part of their journey to the United States or
2. What they experienced when they first arrived in the United States, where did they live, work, etc.
iv. At least two visuals that represent your family member’s journey to the United States, this could be a photograph, sketch, document, money, journal, etc.
F. Creative touches that make your scrapbook look authentic.
Due: Thursday, June 2nd
Directions: You will be working with a partner to create a scrapbook that an immigrant at the turn of the century might have kept. The scrapbook will include biographical information, notes on the journey from the home country, a description of life in the United States and your own interview of someone in your family who immigrated to the United States.
You and your partner will split the assignments equally and present a final scrapbook together. Your scrapbook must include the following elements:
A. A cover page that includes a title and is visually appealing
B. An introductory page that provides background information on your immigrant including:
i. A fictitious name, date of birth, and native country
ii. A description of the family
iii. An explanation of the events or circumstances that prompted this person to immigrate
C. A two-page spread about the journey to the United States that includes
i. At least one written document, such as a letter from a family member living in the United States or an entry from the immigrant’s personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts the immigrant used on the journey to the United States, such as a passport, a ticket for the trip to the United States, or coins from the home country. Each artifact must have a short caption explaining the item and how it was used.
iii. At least one visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, which show something that happened on the journey to the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
D. A two-page spread about the immigrant’s experiences upon arrival in the United States that includes:
i. At least one written document, such as a letter the immigrant wrote to family or friends in the home country or an entry from a personal journal.
ii. At least two artifacts that the immigrant used upon arrival in the United States, such as a paycheck or a page from an English dictionary. Each artifact must have a short caption that identifies what the item is and explain how it was used.
iii. At least on visual, such as a simple sketch or a historical photograph, that represents the immigrant’s new life in the United States. The visual(s) must have a short caption.
E. A one-page spread for each person about someone in your own family who immigrated to the United States; this might include yourself, your parent(s), grandparents, etc. You need to include:
i. Who the person is, the year they came, where they came from.
ii. An explanation on the circumstances or event that prompted your relative to immigrate to the United States.
iii. You need to choose either of the following:
1. explain a part of their journey to the United States or
2. What they experienced when they first arrived in the United States, where did they live, work, etc.
iv. At least two visuals that represent your family member’s journey to the United States, this could be a photograph, sketch, document, money, journal, etc.
F. Creative touches that make your scrapbook look authentic.
Due: Thursday, June 2nd
Friday, May 20, 2011
8th Grade Homework 5/20/11
Students are to answer questions 1-3 on the handout given in class about The Rise of Industry today.
Below is the question sheet if you did not get one.
Questions to Answer
The Rise of Industry
Directions: In Chapter 25 you read about Big Business, Labor Unions and the growth of cities. Below are questions to answer; you may use a separate piece of paper.
1. How and why did American agriculture and industry develop so dramatically in the late 19th early 20th century?
2. What actions did the government take to encourage business growth in the late 19th century?
3. Why were entrepreneurs, industrialists, and bankers such significant and controversial figures in American politics and business in the late 19th early 20th century?
4. Why did the growth of industry contribute to the following: growth of cities, changing social conditions in cities, increased immigration, and new business opportunities? In what parts of the country was this most visible?
5. How did the government’s laissez-faire policies toward business affect the working conditions of factory workers?
6. What strategies did the labor movement use to try and improve working conditions?
7. How did the late 19th century inventors change the quality of life in America? Who were some and what did they invent?
8. In what ways did the Industrial Revolution transform America’s economy, society and politics?
Below is the question sheet if you did not get one.
Questions to Answer
The Rise of Industry
Directions: In Chapter 25 you read about Big Business, Labor Unions and the growth of cities. Below are questions to answer; you may use a separate piece of paper.
1. How and why did American agriculture and industry develop so dramatically in the late 19th early 20th century?
2. What actions did the government take to encourage business growth in the late 19th century?
3. Why were entrepreneurs, industrialists, and bankers such significant and controversial figures in American politics and business in the late 19th early 20th century?
4. Why did the growth of industry contribute to the following: growth of cities, changing social conditions in cities, increased immigration, and new business opportunities? In what parts of the country was this most visible?
5. How did the government’s laissez-faire policies toward business affect the working conditions of factory workers?
6. What strategies did the labor movement use to try and improve working conditions?
7. How did the late 19th century inventors change the quality of life in America? Who were some and what did they invent?
8. In what ways did the Industrial Revolution transform America’s economy, society and politics?
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
7th Grade Homework May 18th
Read 5.3 in your text about the Bubonic Plague pages 56-57. Answer the questions in your ISN 29 5.3. Due Tomrrow.
Monday, May 16, 2011
7th Grade Homework
Students who did not complete their homework from the weekend, chapter 4 questions, need to turn it in tomorrow. It is late!
8th Grade Test Tomorrow Reconstruction
Students, please be sure to review your notes and the worksheets done for chapter 23 on the Reconstruction. Test tomorrow.
Friday, May 13, 2011
7th Grade Homework Friday, May 13th
Students need to complete pages 23-25 in their ISN's. The questons are due Monday. They can use pages 44-51 to help them.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
7th Grade
We are offcially done wit STAR Testing today. We will return to our normal schedule tomorrow.
Studets are working in class to create a mini presentation on a section of Chapter 4 about life in Medieval Towns.
Studets are working in class to create a mini presentation on a section of Chapter 4 about life in Medieval Towns.
8th Grade Homework 5/10/2011
STAR Testing is officially over, we will be back to our regular schedule tomorrow.
Students are to read pages 324-325 on the Reconstruction and answer the corresponding questions for Section 23.2 in the packet given in class today.
Due tomorrow, May 11th.
Students are to read pages 324-325 on the Reconstruction and answer the corresponding questions for Section 23.2 in the packet given in class today.
Due tomorrow, May 11th.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
8th Grade Civil War Test Wednesday, May 4th
Students, if you do your study guide for the test tomorrow, I will allow you to use it during the test!
Monday, May 2, 2011
8th Grade Map Assignment due Wednesday, May 4th
students, I gave you a map assignment today to help you study for the Civil War test. This is not extra credit. It is homework due on Wednesday!
8th Grade Civil War Test Wednesday, May 4th
Students, you will be having your Civil War test this Wednesday. I am available after school both Monday and Tuesday for any students who would like to review.
Unfortunately for 5th period, we will not meet again until the test. I highly encourage you to come by if you would like some extra studying!!
I posted the study guide last week if you misplaced yours.
Unfortunately for 5th period, we will not meet again until the test. I highly encourage you to come by if you would like some extra studying!!
I posted the study guide last week if you misplaced yours.
STAR Testing this week
Students and Parents, STAR testing begins tomorrow. Please be sure to get a good nights rest and eat a nutritious breakfast each morning during these two weeks. Remember, the schedule is a bit different so make sure you double check on which days you attend classes.
Progress Reports
Students brought home progress reports this past Friday. I required that students receiving a C or less needed to have their's signed and brought back to me today. Many students did not do so; please check in with your child if you have not seen their progress reports!!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
8th Grade Homework
Students are to be finishing their Civil War Battle assignment.
You also have your study guide for your test on Wednesday.
You also have your study guide for your test on Wednesday.
Progress Reports Home Friday, April 29th
Progress reports will be sent home tomorrow. Students in my class who have a C or less need to have them signed and returned to me by Monday, May2nd.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
8th Grade Civil War Test Wednesday, May 4th
Students, do to timing this year, we will be having the Civil War test on Wednesday, May 4th. I apologize for the fact that it is falling during Star Testing but this is the best option.
Below is the study guide for the test
Civil War Study Guide
Test on Wednesday, May 4th
People:
You should know who they are, and why they are important
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
William Sherman
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Vocabulary Terms
Blockade
Emancipation
Draft
Habeas corpus
Total war
Copperheads
Battles
You should know who won, why the battle was significant
1st Battle of Bull Run
Gettysburg
Antietam
Vicksburg
Merrimack vs Monitor
Fort Wagner
Appomattox
Other Important events/items
Anaconda Plan
Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
54th Regiment Massachusetts
Strengths/Weaknesses of North and South
Women’s role in the war
Questions to Consider
What were the key causes of the Civil War?
What were the geographic advantages/disadvantages of each side?
In what ways did the war affect soldiers, civilians, physical environment, and future warfare?
What was the turning point in the war?
How were President Lincoln’s speeches connected to the Declaration of Independence?
How were the African American soldiers treated in comparison to the white soldiers?
What were some obstacles the African American regiments faced?
Why were African Americans originally not allowed to be a part of the military?
What is important about the terms of surrender Grant offered Lee
Below is the study guide for the test
Civil War Study Guide
Test on Wednesday, May 4th
People:
You should know who they are, and why they are important
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
William Sherman
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson
Vocabulary Terms
Blockade
Emancipation
Draft
Habeas corpus
Total war
Copperheads
Battles
You should know who won, why the battle was significant
1st Battle of Bull Run
Gettysburg
Antietam
Vicksburg
Merrimack vs Monitor
Fort Wagner
Appomattox
Other Important events/items
Anaconda Plan
Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
54th Regiment Massachusetts
Strengths/Weaknesses of North and South
Women’s role in the war
Questions to Consider
What were the key causes of the Civil War?
What were the geographic advantages/disadvantages of each side?
In what ways did the war affect soldiers, civilians, physical environment, and future warfare?
What was the turning point in the war?
How were President Lincoln’s speeches connected to the Declaration of Independence?
How were the African American soldiers treated in comparison to the white soldiers?
What were some obstacles the African American regiments faced?
Why were African Americans originally not allowed to be a part of the military?
What is important about the terms of surrender Grant offered Lee
8th Grade Homework 4/26/2011
Students have their Civil War Battle Project due on Monday, May 2nd. Please refer to the previous post regarding this assignment if you need to double check what the requirements are.
7th Grade Homework 4/26/2011
Students need to finish page 12 in their ISN if they did not complete it during class. Due tomorrow.
Friday, April 15, 2011
7th Grade Spring Break Work
Students do not have any assigned work over the break. Enjoy your vacation!
8th Grade Civil War Battle Project due May 2nd
Students, you have no other homework over break except to work on your project.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
7th Grade Homework Due Friday April 15th
Complete the following homework assignment based off of the work that we did in class today. Due tomorrow
Roman Influences
Homework due Friday, April 15th
Directions:
1. Find 3 examples of Roman Culture in society. You can print out the pictures you find, or you may draw them.
2. You need to label what the examples are.
3. You need to have a minimum of 2 sentences written describing the Roman cultural influence it contains and how we use the example today.
15 points
Roman Influences
Homework due Friday, April 15th
Directions:
1. Find 3 examples of Roman Culture in society. You can print out the pictures you find, or you may draw them.
2. You need to label what the examples are.
3. You need to have a minimum of 2 sentences written describing the Roman cultural influence it contains and how we use the example today.
15 points
8th Grade Homework Due Tomorrow Friday, April 15th
Answer the following questions about Gettysburg. You will want to use pages 312-313 from your text.
Civil War Questions
Gettysburg
1. What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
2. What is a draft?
3. List 3 important facts about the Battle of Gettysburg.
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4. Why is Gettysburg considered the turning point of the war?
5. Who are the “copperheads”?
6. Why did Lincoln suspend habeas corpus? Do you agree with his decision? Why?
Civil War Questions
Gettysburg
1. What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
2. What is a draft?
3. List 3 important facts about the Battle of Gettysburg.
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4. Why is Gettysburg considered the turning point of the war?
5. Who are the “copperheads”?
6. Why did Lincoln suspend habeas corpus? Do you agree with his decision? Why?
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
8th Grade Civil War Battle Project due May 2nd
Students were given their battles that they will be researching for the Civil War in class today.
Students should begin this project by taking notes from their text, online or from other resources that they have.
Students should begin this project by taking notes from their text, online or from other resources that they have.
7th Grade Homework due April 13th, 2011
Students are to finish their map and questions in the ISN on pages 4 and 5. They will need to use their text pages 4 and 5. There are 8 questions that were handed out in class. Remember, in order to receive full credit, your sentences must be in complete sentences.
Monday, April 11, 2011
All Parents and Students
This Wednesday, April 13th is Open House. Classrooms open at 7pm
Thursday and Friday this week are both minimum days.
Thursday and Friday this week are both minimum days.
8th Grade Civil War Battle Project due May 2nd
The Civil War
Biography Project
1. You will be doing your project on: ______________________________________.
2. You will need to research and complete this assignment at home. There will be no class time given. It will be your job to gather information on your assigned person or battle. I recommend you use the internet to aid your search, but don’t forget encyclopedias, Who’s Who in the Civil War (found in local libraries – must be used inside the library), and other related readings (check the index of the book). If you are having difficulty in gathering information, please talk to the librarians – they know right where to look.
3. You will need poster board.
4. Your project must include the following:
A. A timeline for your assigned battle will start with the beginning of the battle and go until the end of the battle. You will have 7-10 entries. This will earn you up to 15 points.
B. You will write a report on the battle. You will include the main players on both sides, their success or failure up to that point, the strategies employed, the impact of the battle and the results. All of which could earn you up to 50 points.
C. Include two humorous or interesting incidents surrounding your assigned battle. This will earn you up to 5 points.
D. A drawing or photocopy of your assigned battle. Relevance of the pictures and its display can earn you up to 5 points.
E. A completed bibliography with at least three sources attached to the back of the poster board. Look in the back of your Literature book to find the proper way to write your sources. This will earn you up to 5 points.
F. You will need to put a full heading in one of the corners.
5. All writing must be typed or written in ink; however, pictures may be drawn in pencil.
6. Creativity, neatness, spelling, grammar, and the manner in which you display your project all play a part in your grade. Additional drawings, models, and/or maps will be considered extra credit. More than 5 spelling or grammar errors will drop you grade by 3%.
7. You project will be due Monday, May 2nd by 3:45P.M. Any late projects will be graded at 50%.
Biography Project
1. You will be doing your project on: ______________________________________.
2. You will need to research and complete this assignment at home. There will be no class time given. It will be your job to gather information on your assigned person or battle. I recommend you use the internet to aid your search, but don’t forget encyclopedias, Who’s Who in the Civil War (found in local libraries – must be used inside the library), and other related readings (check the index of the book). If you are having difficulty in gathering information, please talk to the librarians – they know right where to look.
3. You will need poster board.
4. Your project must include the following:
A. A timeline for your assigned battle will start with the beginning of the battle and go until the end of the battle. You will have 7-10 entries. This will earn you up to 15 points.
B. You will write a report on the battle. You will include the main players on both sides, their success or failure up to that point, the strategies employed, the impact of the battle and the results. All of which could earn you up to 50 points.
C. Include two humorous or interesting incidents surrounding your assigned battle. This will earn you up to 5 points.
D. A drawing or photocopy of your assigned battle. Relevance of the pictures and its display can earn you up to 5 points.
E. A completed bibliography with at least three sources attached to the back of the poster board. Look in the back of your Literature book to find the proper way to write your sources. This will earn you up to 5 points.
F. You will need to put a full heading in one of the corners.
5. All writing must be typed or written in ink; however, pictures may be drawn in pencil.
6. Creativity, neatness, spelling, grammar, and the manner in which you display your project all play a part in your grade. Additional drawings, models, and/or maps will be considered extra credit. More than 5 spelling or grammar errors will drop you grade by 3%.
7. You project will be due Monday, May 2nd by 3:45P.M. Any late projects will be graded at 50%.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
7th Grade Homework 4/7/2011
Students, if you did not finish your samurai ISN pages they must be finished by tomorrow.
You have your Japanese Journal due tomorrow.
If you have any last minute pieces to do/make for your skit in class tomorrow, please have them prepared and ready to go!
You have your Japanese Journal due tomorrow.
If you have any last minute pieces to do/make for your skit in class tomorrow, please have them prepared and ready to go!
8th Grade Students and Parents
Do not forget to turn in your end of the year forms for Great America and the commencement ceremony if you are planning to participate; forms and money need to be submitted by the end of April!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
7th Grade Homework 4/6/2011
Students are to finish their ISN pages 150-154 on the Samurai. They will need to use their text pages 242-249. Due Tomorrow.
8th Grade Homework 4/6/2011
Students need to finish the worksheet given in class today. Sections 21.4-21.5
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
All Parents and Students 4/5/2011
Our Open House has been changed to Wednesday, April 13th. Please come and check out your child's classes.
Thursday, April 14th and Friday, April 15th are minimum days. Students are released at 1:27pm.
Thursday, April 14th and Friday, April 15th are minimum days. Students are released at 1:27pm.
7th Grade Homework 4/5/2011
Students have their Japan Journal due on Friday, April 8th. Please note that I have changed the due date to ensure that students have plenty of time to finish the assignment.
8th Grade Homework 4/5/2011
Students: Please read pages 286-287 and do parts 1 and 2 on the handout given in class today. Due Tomorrow.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
All Parents and Students
I will not be in school from March 27th-April 1st. I will be chaperoning the 7th grade Catalina Trip with Mr. Westbrook and Ms. Lakata.
My sub for the week is Mr. Griffiths; he has subbed in my class before and is very familiar with IBL school procedures.
7th grade students will be working on Chapter 21 for Japan.
8th grade students will continue to work on Chapter 19. They will be given suplimental materials in class and will have a project assignment due on Monday, April 4th.
I will post all work for the week on Sunday evening. Students will have homework throughout the week!
My sub for the week is Mr. Griffiths; he has subbed in my class before and is very familiar with IBL school procedures.
7th grade students will be working on Chapter 21 for Japan.
8th grade students will continue to work on Chapter 19. They will be given suplimental materials in class and will have a project assignment due on Monday, April 4th.
I will post all work for the week on Sunday evening. Students will have homework throughout the week!
7th Grade Students going to Catalina!!
Do not forget to come and get your Independent Study packet if you have not already done so!!
8th Grade Homework 3/24/2011
Sorry for the late post; the school did not get power back until after 3pm today.
Homework is to finish the North and South characteristics paper.
Study for your Quiz which has been pushed to Monday due to the Academic Honors breakfast and the High School Counselors coming tomorrow.
Homework is to finish the North and South characteristics paper.
Study for your Quiz which has been pushed to Monday due to the Academic Honors breakfast and the High School Counselors coming tomorrow.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
All Parents and Students 3/23/2011
Tomorrow is a minimum day and Open House. Please come and enjoy the classrooms.
If you have an 8th grade child going on the New York trip, there is a meeting at 6pm. in Mrs. Picht's room.
The Book Fair will be open in the library starting at 6pm.
If you have an 8th grade child going on the New York trip, there is a meeting at 6pm. in Mrs. Picht's room.
The Book Fair will be open in the library starting at 6pm.
7th Grade Homework 3/23/2011
Your homework is to finish whatever your Warlord task was in class today; please note some of you may not have homework.
8th Grade Homework 3/23/2011
If you did not finish the questions for Chapter 19 in class, they are due tomorrow!
7th Grade Catalin Students Only!!!
If you are going to Catalina, be sure to pick up your Independent Study work from me by Friday!
Below is the assignment if you misplace it. Please be sure to read what questions to answer for each section of your ISN.
The Journal assignment will also be discussed on Friday in class.
All Catalina work is due on April 7th!
Hello,
You will be working on Chapter 21 for your Independent Study.
In your ISN, you will fill out pages 144-147 and read the corresponding sections in the text pages 229-239.
When you have finished, you will use your information to create a journal pretending as if you were a Japanese citizen during the 10th century. Directions are attached to this page.
For your ISN:
Station A
Question 1, explain the reason people used screens.
Question 3, write one example rather than drawing a photo.
Station B
Question 1 , explain how you would treat Fujiwara and why.
Question 3, write one example rather than drawing.
Station C
Do not answer number 1.
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station D
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station H (the book made a typo)
Do not answer question 1
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station E
Do not answer questions 1 or 2
Station F
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station G
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Please have all your work ready to submit by April 7th.
World History
Japan Culture
Directions:
Pretend you are a nobleman or woman living in Heian-kyo during the 10th century. You are keeping a diary of your impressions of daily life during that time. Use your reading notes from Chapter 21 to create a diary entry that describes one day in your life while visiting the emperor’s court.
Your diary should include the following:
The date
Be written in the first person: “I”, “me”, “we”, and “us”
Have information about at least 6 aspects of your life. These might include a description of the capital city, your house, the leaders of government, your rank, what is considered beautiful or fashionable, what is considered bad manners, games you enjoy, art and literature of the day or your attitude towards the poor.
Add creative touches to make your diary entry personal.
Each of your entries should be ½ page to 1 full page in length
Free of grammatical errors
Grading
You will be graded on the following:
Did you write in first person? (5 points)
Did you use 6 aspects of life? (6 points)
Do each of your entries have creative aspects that properly represent the topics? (24 points)
Are each of your entries the proper length?(5 points)
Did you proofread for errors? (5 points)
Total Points: 45 points
Due:
Thursday, April 7th 2011
Below is the assignment if you misplace it. Please be sure to read what questions to answer for each section of your ISN.
The Journal assignment will also be discussed on Friday in class.
All Catalina work is due on April 7th!
Hello,
You will be working on Chapter 21 for your Independent Study.
In your ISN, you will fill out pages 144-147 and read the corresponding sections in the text pages 229-239.
When you have finished, you will use your information to create a journal pretending as if you were a Japanese citizen during the 10th century. Directions are attached to this page.
For your ISN:
Station A
Question 1, explain the reason people used screens.
Question 3, write one example rather than drawing a photo.
Station B
Question 1 , explain how you would treat Fujiwara and why.
Question 3, write one example rather than drawing.
Station C
Do not answer number 1.
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station D
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station H (the book made a typo)
Do not answer question 1
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station E
Do not answer questions 1 or 2
Station F
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Station G
Question 3 write one example rather than drawing
Please have all your work ready to submit by April 7th.
World History
Japan Culture
Directions:
Pretend you are a nobleman or woman living in Heian-kyo during the 10th century. You are keeping a diary of your impressions of daily life during that time. Use your reading notes from Chapter 21 to create a diary entry that describes one day in your life while visiting the emperor’s court.
Your diary should include the following:
The date
Be written in the first person: “I”, “me”, “we”, and “us”
Have information about at least 6 aspects of your life. These might include a description of the capital city, your house, the leaders of government, your rank, what is considered beautiful or fashionable, what is considered bad manners, games you enjoy, art and literature of the day or your attitude towards the poor.
Add creative touches to make your diary entry personal.
Each of your entries should be ½ page to 1 full page in length
Free of grammatical errors
Grading
You will be graded on the following:
Did you write in first person? (5 points)
Did you use 6 aspects of life? (6 points)
Do each of your entries have creative aspects that properly represent the topics? (24 points)
Are each of your entries the proper length?(5 points)
Did you proofread for errors? (5 points)
Total Points: 45 points
Due:
Thursday, April 7th 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
All Parents and Students 3/22/2011
Open House is this Thursday!! The Book Fair is in the Library from 6pm-6:30. Classes open at 6:30, please come and look around!
8th Grade Quiz on Friday, March 22nd
We will be having a quiz on Chapters 18 and 20 on Friday. Below is the study guide.
Please note, there will be questions regarding the Cotton Gin and its impact on society.
Study Guide for Quiz on Chapters 18 and 20
Reform and Slavery
Terms
Abolitionist
Racism
Discrimination
Segregation
Oppression
Public Schools
Declaration of Sentiments
Seneca Falls Convention
Underground Railroad
People
Dorthea Dix
Horace Mann
Fredrick Douglass
Sojourner Truth
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lucretia Mott
Elizabeth Blackwell
Susan B. Anthony
Harriet Tubman
Nat Turner
Denmark Vesey
William Lloyd Garrison
What were ways that abolitionists spoke out against slavery?
Which group benefited the most from early public school reform?
What was the Second Great Awakening?
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments modeled what document?
Why were so many women also abolitionists?
How were the mentally ill treated before reforms began to happen?
What were 2 equalities women hoped t achieve with their reform efforts?
How were slaves controlled by their masters? Why?
What are 3 ways that slaves would resist slavery?
What are 3 characteristics of a slave family?
Give 2 examples of how slaves were able to retain their African American culture.
What are 2 examples of what slaves did for leisure time? Explain how these are similar to what free people did for leisure.
Why did slave masters give regular food rations to slaves and why did they also receive medical treatment?
Please note, there will be questions regarding the Cotton Gin and its impact on society.
Study Guide for Quiz on Chapters 18 and 20
Reform and Slavery
Terms
Abolitionist
Racism
Discrimination
Segregation
Oppression
Public Schools
Declaration of Sentiments
Seneca Falls Convention
Underground Railroad
People
Dorthea Dix
Horace Mann
Fredrick Douglass
Sojourner Truth
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lucretia Mott
Elizabeth Blackwell
Susan B. Anthony
Harriet Tubman
Nat Turner
Denmark Vesey
William Lloyd Garrison
What were ways that abolitionists spoke out against slavery?
Which group benefited the most from early public school reform?
What was the Second Great Awakening?
The Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments modeled what document?
Why were so many women also abolitionists?
How were the mentally ill treated before reforms began to happen?
What were 2 equalities women hoped t achieve with their reform efforts?
How were slaves controlled by their masters? Why?
What are 3 ways that slaves would resist slavery?
What are 3 characteristics of a slave family?
Give 2 examples of how slaves were able to retain their African American culture.
What are 2 examples of what slaves did for leisure time? Explain how these are similar to what free people did for leisure.
Why did slave masters give regular food rations to slaves and why did they also receive medical treatment?
7th grade Homework 3/22/2011
We have begun our week of Warlords of Japan. Students will have some smaller homework assignments for the rest of the week, but it will be light.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
8th Grade Homework 3/17/2011
1st period: please complete part 3 of your packet D-E
5th period: please complete part 3 of your packet A-E
Please note, tomorrow's homework will be to complete the entire packet if you would like to get a head start on it.
5th period: please complete part 3 of your packet A-E
Please note, tomorrow's homework will be to complete the entire packet if you would like to get a head start on it.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
All students and Parents!
We will be holding our Ingrid B. Lacy Open House on Thursday, March 24th. Please come and look around at the different classes!
8th grade First Period Only!
Your homework is to complete part 3 of 1, 2 and 3. Remember to match the Placard heading to the section in the text. You will need to use Chapter 20 to find your answers.
7th Grade Notebooks
It is the start of the new trimester; all students need a notebook for social studies that they can answer the daily warm-up in and take notes in. We discussed this in class today. You know if you need a new one or not!
7th Grade Homework 3/16/2011
Please read page 220 on Cultural influences of India, China, and Korea on Japan. Please take down notes on how these areas influenced Japan.
Monday, March 14, 2011
All Parents and Students 3/14/2011
Report cards were sent home today. Please note that we have started the final trimester of the year.
There is a furlough day tomorrow, so there will be no school. School will resume on Wednesday, March 16th.
There is a furlough day tomorrow, so there will be no school. School will resume on Wednesday, March 16th.
7th Grade Homework 3/14/2011
Students are to finish their Japan Map due on Wed. They have questions and they will need to use the text pages 216-217 to answer the questions.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment Due March 16th!!
Your Historical Fiction Assignment is due on Wednesday!! Be sure that you have completed all aspects of the assignment! If you have questions, make sure you come and see me or send me an email.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
8th Grade Homework due Friday, March 11th
We have started our chapter on Reform movements during the 1800's, below is the assignment that you will be working on for the chapter. 1st period, we finished the Second Great Awakening as a class. 5th period, we will finish the Second Great Awakening Tomorrow!
Directions: You will read Ch-18, for each section/reform movement you will do the following:
1. Write the Name of the reform movement
2. Create an appropriate slogan for the reform movement
3. Make a symbol that represents the reform movement
4. Write the goal of the movement
You should have 2-4 notes about this
5. Write the conditions before the movement
You should have 2-4 notes about this
6. What are the reformers complaints?
7. Name 2-5 people involved with the movement
8. Write the Advances they achieved.
Due: Friday, March 11th, 2011
Directions: You will read Ch-18, for each section/reform movement you will do the following:
1. Write the Name of the reform movement
2. Create an appropriate slogan for the reform movement
3. Make a symbol that represents the reform movement
4. Write the goal of the movement
You should have 2-4 notes about this
5. Write the conditions before the movement
You should have 2-4 notes about this
6. What are the reformers complaints?
7. Name 2-5 people involved with the movement
8. Write the Advances they achieved.
Due: Friday, March 11th, 2011
7th Grade China Test Tomorrow!
Please be sure to study and turn in your study guide for extra credit for the China test tomorrow!
7th Grade Chinese Inventions Assignment Due March 10th, 2011!!
Your inventions project is due tomorrow!! No excuses, you have had since before the ski week to have completed this assignment!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
7th grade China Test Changed
I have pushed the China test back until Thursday. Be sure to review your study guide and notes each night to prepare!!
8th Grade High School Class Forms
Be sure to bring in your High School Class forms on Friday. You do not want to be placed in the incorrect classes!!
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment Due March 16th!!
You should be finished with your book by now and starting the written portion of your assignment!!
8th Grade Manifest Destiny Test Tomorrow!! 3/8/2011
You have your test on Chapters 15 and 16 tomorrow.
Remember to turn in the packet with the different groups that moved west.
Turn in your study guide for extra credit.
Remember to turn in the packet with the different groups that moved west.
Turn in your study guide for extra credit.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
7th Grade China Test
Your Unit test on China will be on Wednesday, March 9th. I may push the date back to Thursday. I will let you know by Friday, either way be prepared!!
A study guide was given in class today. As usual, it may be turned in on the test day for extra credit towards the test.
A study guide was given in class today. As usual, it may be turned in on the test day for extra credit towards the test.
7th Grade Homework 3/2/2011
Students, your Chinese name is due this Friday, March 4th.
Your Inventions assignment is due March 10th. If you need paper, please take it from the paper drawer.
Your Inventions assignment is due March 10th. If you need paper, please take it from the paper drawer.
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
Students, your Historical Fiction is due on March 16th!! This gives you about 2wks left to finish the book, and do the writing portion. Please do not leave it to the last minute!!!
8th Grade Test Tuesday, March 8th
Students, you will have a test on Chapters 15 and 16 on Tuesday. The test has been pushed back a few days due to the high school coming to meet for scheduling. Please be sure to use this time and study!
A study guide was given in class today. As usual, the study guide can be submitted on the test day for extra credit towards your test.
A study guide was given in class today. As usual, the study guide can be submitted on the test day for extra credit towards your test.
Monday, February 28, 2011
All Students
My grade book for the Second Trimester closes this Friday, March 4th. Any missing work needs to be submitted by then for credit.
7th Grade Inventions Assignment due March 10th, 2011
The Silk Road to the Good Life!!!
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
7th Grade Homework 2/28/2011
You have your Chinese name due on Friday, March 4th . Remember this is 15 points and I am looking for colorful, neat names.
You may not use anything printed from the internet.
You may use your real name in Chinese rather than writing out each letter if you know what it is.
You may not use anything printed from the internet.
You may use your real name in Chinese rather than writing out each letter if you know what it is.
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
Students, I have changed the due date of the Historical Fiction assignment due to the fact that we will be having a furlough day on the 15th.
Your project is now due Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
You should be finished or really close to being finished with your book at this point!!
Your project is now due Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
You should be finished or really close to being finished with your book at this point!!
8th Grade Homework 2/28/2011
Students, be sure that you have completed your portion of the group projects. We will begin presentations at the end of the class on Tuesday!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
7th Grade Chinese Inventions Assignment Due March 10th, 2011
The Silk Road to the Good Life!!!
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
7th Grade Homework Dynasty Write Up due Friday Feb. 18th!!
Be sure that you have begun and finish your write up on the dynasty you feel contributed the most to China. You might want to look at the Song, Tang or Mongol if you are feeling stuck. Chapter 19 is also very helpful!!
Monday, February 14, 2011
7th Grade China Dynasty Due Friday, Feb. 18th
Students your dynasty write is due on Friday! Remember, you will need to use Ch. 16-19 to find examples of why you feel the dynasty is the most influential to China. You can choose the Song dynasty even though it is not on the handout.
I would prefer typed assignments!!
I would prefer typed assignments!!
8th grade parents and students
IBL will be holding a Career Night here on March 10th at 7pm. It is open to all 8th graders in the district. Please come and find out information about a variety of careers to begin planning for high school and college!! If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Ms. Blackman
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
All 8th graders, you should be reading your book and well into it by now for your Historical Fiction project!! See me if you have questions!
8thGrade 5th Period Only!
Your timeline assignment is due Friday, Feb. 18th. Please look below if you need directions
Thursday, February 10, 2011
First Period 8th Grade Homework only!!
Your Timeline is Due Wednesday, Feb. 16th, 2011
Timeline Assignment
Directions: You will make a timeline that includes events and people that we have been reading about from the years 1789-1839. Please use your notes and Chapters 12-14 for reference.
1. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 events with the correct dates of the events
2. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 people with a word explaining the importance for the date listed. For example: 1838 Trail of Tears
3. On the top half of your timeline, have the events listed in chronological order, on the bottom half, have the people and their explanation in chronological order.
4. On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to give a write up of 3 events and 3 people. Your write up must include how/why they helped to create an American Culture. This should be a minimum of 3 sentences per person and event.
You will be graded on the following:
Accuracy of events dates/events are correct: 12 points
Accuracy of people/importance are correct: 12 points
Write-Up: 18 points
Neatness: is your writing neat and legible? Is the timeline in proper order? 8 points
Total=50 points
This assignment is Due Wednesday, February 16th 2011
Timeline Assignment
Directions: You will make a timeline that includes events and people that we have been reading about from the years 1789-1839. Please use your notes and Chapters 12-14 for reference.
1. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 events with the correct dates of the events
2. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 people with a word explaining the importance for the date listed. For example: 1838 Trail of Tears
3. On the top half of your timeline, have the events listed in chronological order, on the bottom half, have the people and their explanation in chronological order.
4. On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to give a write up of 3 events and 3 people. Your write up must include how/why they helped to create an American Culture. This should be a minimum of 3 sentences per person and event.
You will be graded on the following:
Accuracy of events dates/events are correct: 12 points
Accuracy of people/importance are correct: 12 points
Write-Up: 18 points
Neatness: is your writing neat and legible? Is the timeline in proper order? 8 points
Total=50 points
This assignment is Due Wednesday, February 16th 2011
7th Grade Homework Due Monday Feb. 14th
your questions for Chapter 17 are due Monday, Feb. 14th. Remember, late work warrants a detention with me.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
First Period 8th Grade Homework due 2/9/2011
Please answer the following questions in a thoughtful manner regarding today's lesson:
What might have been a more effective way to work with the Native Americans?
Why didn’t more people speak up in protest against the expulsion of the Native Americans?
Was “giving” the Native Americans the Oklahoma Territory a solution to pushing them west of the Mississippi? What ended up happening to them?
What might have been a more effective way to work with the Native Americans?
Why didn’t more people speak up in protest against the expulsion of the Native Americans?
Was “giving” the Native Americans the Oklahoma Territory a solution to pushing them west of the Mississippi? What ended up happening to them?
Monday, February 7, 2011
8th Grade Homework 2/7/2011
Your Andrew Jackson sentences are due tomorrow. You need to have an Historical Fiction book by Wednesday.
7th Grade Homework 2/7/2011
Students are to answer the questions on Ch16. There are 7 questions. Please use pages 179-185 to find the answers.
1. According to emperors, and scholars, knowledge of Confucius would produce what type of government official?
2. What new group of people was allowed to become government officials during the Song Dynasty?
3. Why did people want government jobs?
4. Whom did Kublai Khan choose to fill important government positions?
5. What happened to Chinese scholars during the Mongol rule?
6. How did hiring scholars help China?
7. How did hiring scholars hurt China?
1. According to emperors, and scholars, knowledge of Confucius would produce what type of government official?
2. What new group of people was allowed to become government officials during the Song Dynasty?
3. Why did people want government jobs?
4. Whom did Kublai Khan choose to fill important government positions?
5. What happened to Chinese scholars during the Mongol rule?
6. How did hiring scholars help China?
7. How did hiring scholars hurt China?
Friday, February 4, 2011
7th Grade Announcement to Parents and Students
I will be beginning a new policy for all 7th grade students starting Monday: Any student who does not turn in their homework will have an after school detention. This has been an extremely difficult year with the seventh grade class and work completion. On average, I have about 70% of my students that submit work regularly, this seems to be the general theme throughout all classes. I encourage parents to ask their children to see the completed homework and maybe double check binder reminders or postings on our school site.
8th Grade High School Forms
Students, if you have not submitted your Jefferson Union High School form to me or IBL you will now have to bring it to the JUSD District Office located at the top of Seramonte.
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
Your book is due Wednesday, Feb. 9th. Mrs. Davis, the librarian, set up a display of historical fiction if you have not yet chosen one.
8th Grade Homework Due Feb. 8th
Andrew Jackson sentences. Please write a minimum of two sentences on the following quotes/slogans associated with Andrew Jackson:
All slogans and quotes are from Ch 14 from sections 14.1-14.5 we discussed a few in notes today too.
1. Mudslinging
2. Old Hickory
3. Common Man
4. Corrupt Bargain
5. Adams can write, but Jackson can fight
6. Kitchen Cabinet
7. To the victor belong the spoils of war
8. Null and Void
All slogans and quotes are from Ch 14 from sections 14.1-14.5 we discussed a few in notes today too.
1. Mudslinging
2. Old Hickory
3. Common Man
4. Corrupt Bargain
5. Adams can write, but Jackson can fight
6. Kitchen Cabinet
7. To the victor belong the spoils of war
8. Null and Void
Thursday, February 3, 2011
8th Grade
Your high school forms are due tomorrow!! Either bring them in or mail them to Jefferson Union High School District.
8th graders Historical Fiction
You must have your Historical Fiction book chosen by Feb. 9th. You must show me the book to receive credit.
7th Grade Homework for 2/3/2011
We are beginning our Unit on China. Students please answer the map questions given to you in class on pages 100-101 in your ISN. Remember, you need complete sentences to receive full credit! You will use pages 176-177 in your text.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
7th grade homework due Feb. 2nd
Please answer the following questions, due tomorrow. A handout was given to 3rd and 4th period. 2nd period wrote them down, please double check you have them correct, please note: You may see the same questions on the Quiz on Thursday!
1. What is the Reconquista?
2. What is the Inquisition?
3. What happened to the Jews during and after the Crusades?
4. What impact did the Crusades have on the Christians?
5. What impact did the Crusades have on the Muslims?
1. What is the Reconquista?
2. What is the Inquisition?
3. What happened to the Jews during and after the Crusades?
4. What impact did the Crusades have on the Christians?
5. What impact did the Crusades have on the Muslims?
Monday, January 31, 2011
Chapter 13 questions are due Wednesday Feb. 2nd
Please note, for question 5 you need to have either a drawn photo or a print out.
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
Students will be reading a book of their choosing on a time period in history. The first part of the assignment; having the book is due Feb. 9th.
Below is the assignment due March 15th.
Assignment:
1. You will choose a novel that is Historical Fiction. Historical Fiction is where the main characters are fictional, not real, but they are involved with real events from history. Your novel can be from any period of time in history and does not have to relate specifically to U.S History even though this is a U.S History class…
When you choose your novel to read, please choose a novel that is of interest to you, more than 100 pages and one that you have not read previously!
2. You must have your book by Wednesday, February 9th 2011.
-your book must be approved by the teacher
Your assignment must include the following:
a. A summary on what the book was about. Maximum 1 page
b. What event/time period did you learn about? Be specific: give dates, people that were involved, why did the event happen, what was the result, etc. Minimum 2 pages
c. Would you want to live during this time period/event? Why? Minimum ½ page
d. How has the United States been impacted because of this event/time period? Minimum 1 page
e. Visual Representations of Event/Time Period. Minimum of 4
f. A minimum of two other resources for information
*This assignment will require some extra research
3. You may present your assignment in a variety of ways:
traditional essay report
book
poster
slide show
other way approved by teacher
Guidelines
1. All written work preferably typed using 12point Times New Roman or Arial font double spaced format.
2. Visual Representations are color
3. Content and accuracy on events/time period will count
4. Grammar and Spelling count
5. I am looking for assignments that show effort and thought especially for parts b, c and d.
Due Date
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 *this will be on your 3rd trimester report card!
Below is the assignment due March 15th.
Assignment:
1. You will choose a novel that is Historical Fiction. Historical Fiction is where the main characters are fictional, not real, but they are involved with real events from history. Your novel can be from any period of time in history and does not have to relate specifically to U.S History even though this is a U.S History class…
When you choose your novel to read, please choose a novel that is of interest to you, more than 100 pages and one that you have not read previously!
2. You must have your book by Wednesday, February 9th 2011.
-your book must be approved by the teacher
Your assignment must include the following:
a. A summary on what the book was about. Maximum 1 page
b. What event/time period did you learn about? Be specific: give dates, people that were involved, why did the event happen, what was the result, etc. Minimum 2 pages
c. Would you want to live during this time period/event? Why? Minimum ½ page
d. How has the United States been impacted because of this event/time period? Minimum 1 page
e. Visual Representations of Event/Time Period. Minimum of 4
f. A minimum of two other resources for information
*This assignment will require some extra research
3. You may present your assignment in a variety of ways:
traditional essay report
book
poster
slide show
other way approved by teacher
Guidelines
1. All written work preferably typed using 12point Times New Roman or Arial font double spaced format.
2. Visual Representations are color
3. Content and accuracy on events/time period will count
4. Grammar and Spelling count
5. I am looking for assignments that show effort and thought especially for parts b, c and d.
Due Date
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 *this will be on your 3rd trimester report card!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
7th Grade Test Friday!!
We will be having our test on Friday. Please note, I have decided to give the test on the Crusades separate. Please be prepared for Friday on Chapters 7-10.
Remember, you can submit the study guide for extra credit towards the test on Friday.
Arabian Peninsula
Nomads
Importance of Location
Muhammad
How was Arabia before Muhammad-who was in charge, polytheistic or monotheistic?
How was he chosen to spread Allah’s messages?
How was Muhammad treated while preaching?
After Muhammad dies
Why is there a split between Muslims?
What are the two different groups of Muslims called?
At the end of the 4Caliphs, which Dynasty maintains the most control over the Muslims?
5 Pillars of Islam
What are they?
What is the Qu’ran?
What is the Sunnah?
What are some things that are forbidden due to Islamic Law?
Major Dynasties
Abbasids
Umyaads
Fatimids
Where are each of their major cities located?
How did these cities develop?
Contributions
What areas did Islamic culture make contributions to the world?
What are some of the contributions made?
Remember, you can submit the study guide for extra credit towards the test on Friday.
Arabian Peninsula
Nomads
Importance of Location
Muhammad
How was Arabia before Muhammad-who was in charge, polytheistic or monotheistic?
How was he chosen to spread Allah’s messages?
How was Muhammad treated while preaching?
After Muhammad dies
Why is there a split between Muslims?
What are the two different groups of Muslims called?
At the end of the 4Caliphs, which Dynasty maintains the most control over the Muslims?
5 Pillars of Islam
What are they?
What is the Qu’ran?
What is the Sunnah?
What are some things that are forbidden due to Islamic Law?
Major Dynasties
Abbasids
Umyaads
Fatimids
Where are each of their major cities located?
How did these cities develop?
Contributions
What areas did Islamic culture make contributions to the world?
What are some of the contributions made?
8th Grade Test Friday Study Guide
Here is the study guide for the test on Friday. Remember, you can submit it for extra credit towards the test
Chapter 11
Presidency of George Washington
Who were the 3 gentlemen that were a part of his cabinet?
How did the government raise money for the country?
Whiskey Rebellion
Who was upset?
Why?
What did the government do to stop the rebellion?
Why did Hamilton and Jefferson disagree on what to do?
French Revolution
Which political group supported the Revolution?
Why was Hamilton and the Federalists against the Revolution?
Hamilton
What type of government did he favor?
Jefferson
What type of government did he favor?
Which French Representative led to the creation of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Why were the Republicans upset about these new laws?
Which amendment did some of the laws go against?
1800 Election
Who had the biggest impact on the outcome of the election?
Why?
Who won the election?
What is the 12th Amendment?
Chapter 12
Vocabulary
Neutrality/isolationism
Impressments
Embargo
Secretary of State
Doctrine
Tribute
What was George Washington’s Foreign Policy?
Why?
Presidency of John Adams
Jay Treaty
Who was it between?
Why?
XYZ Affair
What were the French doing to the U.S?
How did the U.S and the French come to an agreement?
Presidency of Thomas Jefferson
Pirates
How did the U.S handle pirates?
Why did Jefferson refuse to pay the Barbary pirates?
Why didn’t the embargo that Jefferson imposed work?
Why did the United States have so many issues at sea during the first 3 Presidencies?
What was going on in Europe at this time?
Chapter 11
Presidency of George Washington
Who were the 3 gentlemen that were a part of his cabinet?
How did the government raise money for the country?
Whiskey Rebellion
Who was upset?
Why?
What did the government do to stop the rebellion?
Why did Hamilton and Jefferson disagree on what to do?
French Revolution
Which political group supported the Revolution?
Why was Hamilton and the Federalists against the Revolution?
Hamilton
What type of government did he favor?
Jefferson
What type of government did he favor?
Which French Representative led to the creation of the Alien and Sedition Acts?
Why were the Republicans upset about these new laws?
Which amendment did some of the laws go against?
1800 Election
Who had the biggest impact on the outcome of the election?
Why?
Who won the election?
What is the 12th Amendment?
Chapter 12
Vocabulary
Neutrality/isolationism
Impressments
Embargo
Secretary of State
Doctrine
Tribute
What was George Washington’s Foreign Policy?
Why?
Presidency of John Adams
Jay Treaty
Who was it between?
Why?
XYZ Affair
What were the French doing to the U.S?
How did the U.S and the French come to an agreement?
Presidency of Thomas Jefferson
Pirates
How did the U.S handle pirates?
Why did Jefferson refuse to pay the Barbary pirates?
Why didn’t the embargo that Jefferson imposed work?
Why did the United States have so many issues at sea during the first 3 Presidencies?
What was going on in Europe at this time?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
8th Grade Extra Credit
Watch the State of the Union Address given by President Obama at 6pm and write a one page summary on what he discussed and any connections to what we have been discussing in class. Due Wednesday, Jan. 26th
7th Grade Test on Friday 1/28/2011
Students, you will be having your unit test on Islam this Friday. Please focus your studying on chapters 8-10. I will be giving a study guide tomorrow.
8th Grade Students
Remember to either mail or bring in your Jefferson Union High School district forms!! These need to be submitted to the high school district by Feb. 4th.
You should have received it in the mail. If not, see Mrs. Mettling in the office or visit the Jefferson Union District Office.
You should have received it in the mail. If not, see Mrs. Mettling in the office or visit the Jefferson Union District Office.
8th Grade Test Friday 1/28/2011
Students, your test on Friday will cover chapters 11 and 12. I will give you a study guide tomorrow. Please review your notes and homework.
Friday, January 14, 2011
7th Grade
Your Contributions Project is due on Tuesday, Jan. 18th!! This assignment was given before the winter break, there should be no excuses on not turning it in or not completing it!
All Parents and Students 1/19/2011
Official Progress Reports went out to the students today in all classes. I have required that any student who has a C or less have their progress report signed and returned to me by Jan 19th. If I do not receive their progress report back, the student will receive an after school detention.
Please note: 7th grade does have challenge day, but they will be on campus and they also have Tuesday to return them.
Please note: 7th grade does have challenge day, but they will be on campus and they also have Tuesday to return them.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
8th Grade Homework 1/13/2011
5th period 8th graders: Please complete the handout regarding Hamilton and Jefferson due tomorrow!
1st period 8th graders: Be sure that you have outlined pages 155-158, you will need the information to answer questions.
1st period 8th graders: Be sure that you have outlined pages 155-158, you will need the information to answer questions.
7th Grade Contributions Project Due Tuesday, January 18th, 2011
Just a reminder, this is the last weekend that you have to complete your Contributions project. We do not have school Monday, so if you have any last minute questions, be sure to ask me tomorrow!
7th Grade Homework 1/13/2011
Students, be sure to have completed your sentences and symbols on the Contribution paper from your ISN due tomorrow.
Friday, January 7, 2011
8th Grade Students and Parents
8th Graders, the next few months are filled with many events preparing you for high school.
On Monday, January 10th Terra Nova is holding their orientation
On Tuesday, January 11th Oceana is holding their orientation
both Westmoor and Jefferson are holding their orientations this week as well.
For more information, you can access the Jefferson Union High School District for times.
We will be holding a Career Day event at IBL on the evening of March 10th at 6:30 in the MPR. All 8th graders in the district are welcome.
On Monday, January 10th Terra Nova is holding their orientation
On Tuesday, January 11th Oceana is holding their orientation
both Westmoor and Jefferson are holding their orientations this week as well.
For more information, you can access the Jefferson Union High School District for times.
We will be holding a Career Day event at IBL on the evening of March 10th at 6:30 in the MPR. All 8th graders in the district are welcome.
8th Grade 1/7/2011
Ch-11 Questions Due Monday. Please use pages 145-147 to answer the questions. If you were not in class or accidentally lost your paper, below are the following questions:
Chapter 11 Questions
A New Government
1. What were three issues that first arose after George Washington took office?
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•
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2. How were each of the issues solved?
1st Issue:
2nd Issue:
3rd Issue:
3. One Critical Issue that faced our new nation was how to get money. How did the new congress finally resolve the money issue?
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4. What is an “excise tax”?
5. What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
• Who was involved?
• What were the settlers upset about?
• What did the Congress do to respond to the settler’s requests?
• Who are the “Whiskey Boys”?
6. What did congress do in response to the Whiskey Boys?
7. Which two people disagreed on how they should respond to the Whiskey Boys?
_______________ and _______________
8. What were the two different positions of these gentlemen?
Chapter 11 Questions
A New Government
1. What were three issues that first arose after George Washington took office?
•
•
•
2. How were each of the issues solved?
1st Issue:
2nd Issue:
3rd Issue:
3. One Critical Issue that faced our new nation was how to get money. How did the new congress finally resolve the money issue?
•
4. What is an “excise tax”?
5. What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
• Who was involved?
• What were the settlers upset about?
• What did the Congress do to respond to the settler’s requests?
• Who are the “Whiskey Boys”?
6. What did congress do in response to the Whiskey Boys?
7. Which two people disagreed on how they should respond to the Whiskey Boys?
_______________ and _______________
8. What were the two different positions of these gentlemen?
Thursday, January 6, 2011
8th Grade 1/6/2011
Students, you have a test tomorrow on Chapters 8-10. Be sure to finish your study guide.
Your Constitution questions are due tomorrow. Please be sure that your questions are answered in completed paragraphs.
Your Constitution questions are due tomorrow. Please be sure that your questions are answered in completed paragraphs.
7th Grade Homework 1/6/2011
Students, please complete pages 56-58 in your ISN. Sections 9.4-9.8 only. You will be answering questions on the 5 Pillars of Islam. Please use your notes from class and your text for any additional answers you need.
Due tomorrow.
Continue to work on your Muslim Contributions Project due Jan. 18, 2011
Due tomorrow.
Continue to work on your Muslim Contributions Project due Jan. 18, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
8th Grade Constitution Test Friday, 1/7/2011
Students, your test on the Constitution will be this Friday. You were given a study guide with all the information that will be covered. You can turn in the study guide for extra credit on the test.
Please review each night!!!
Please review each night!!!
8th Graders 1/3/2011
Students, this is a busy week with work. Please make sure you are putting in the effort needed to earn good grades on your assignments.
Your amendment project is due tomorrow 1/4/11, your Constitution questions are due Friday, 1/7/2011 and you have a test on Friday on the Constitution.
As usual, you can turn in your study guide for extra credit towards the test.
There are about 150 points at stake this week, please put in effort!!!
Your amendment project is due tomorrow 1/4/11, your Constitution questions are due Friday, 1/7/2011 and you have a test on Friday on the Constitution.
As usual, you can turn in your study guide for extra credit towards the test.
There are about 150 points at stake this week, please put in effort!!!
7th Grade Homework/Project Progress
Students need to have their section in their ISN assigned to them in class finished for tomorrow. Ch-9 in text page 56 in ISN.
Students, you only have 2 weeks left to complete your Muslim Contributions project; please make sure that you have set time aside to work on this project!!!
Due Jan 18th.
Students, you only have 2 weeks left to complete your Muslim Contributions project; please make sure that you have set time aside to work on this project!!!
Due Jan 18th.
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