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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