** 2-14-12 **
1. We started reading Chapter 18.
2. Js worksheet (Quiz Wizard) due tomorrow.
3. 3rdQ Extra Credit is posted for this quarter. See Handouts Page.
4. 3rdQ WA assigned; due 2-24-12. They are debating 2 of the 3 issues:
Should Cell Phones be allowed in School? Should the rich pay more taxes?
Should government limit fast food restaurants?
** 2-13-12 **
1. More JS Map Skill work in class (need that by tomorrow if not complete)
2. JS worksheet given out: due Wednesday.
3. 3rdQ Extra Credit is posted for this quarter. See Handouts Page.
4. 3rdQ WA assigned; due 2-24-12. They are debating 2 of the 3 issues:
Should Cell Phones be allowed in School? Should the rich pay more taxes?
Should government limit fast food restaurants?
** 2-10-12 **
1. Collected Ch17 homework. We read some JS articles and did some map skill
work.
2. 3rdQ Extra Credit is posted for this quarter. See Handouts Page.
** 2-9-12 **
1. Ch16 test scores are on power school. They were pretty good overall.
2. Students had more class time for Ch17 worksheet. Due tomorrow.
3. We did a little JS reading today. We read about North Korea & debated
whether there should be a law against texting while crossing the street.
4. 3rdQ Extra Credit is posted for this quarter. See Handouts Page.
** 2-8-12 **
1. Ch16 Test today.
2. After Test, students finished reading, started Ch17 worksheet.
3. 3rdQ Extra Credit is posted for this quarter. See Handouts Page.
** 2-7-12 **
1. Chapter 17 reading about the Great Depression.
One class had a history hoops review & was very well prepared overall.
We started a history hoops in the other class and we had few volunteers
or correct answers, so we had a pop quiz. This was to reinforce the idea
of developing ongoing study habits and not waiting until the night before
a Test to review one's notes.
2. Test will be 2-8-12. Essay: Discuss household technology in the 1920's.
Page 491. Study, work on essay tonight.
3. 3rdQ Extra Credit is posted for this quarter. See Handouts Page.
** 2-6-12 **
1. Started reading Ch17, the stock market crash.
2. Test will be 2-8-12. Essay: Discuss household technology in the 1920's.
Page 491. Study Notes, work on essay tonight.
** 2-3-12 **
1. No class today. Science Fair today.
2. Test will be 2-8-12. Essay: Discuss household technology in the 1920's.
Page 491.
3. Have a good weekend.
** 2-2-12 **
1. We finished notes, started a new JS.
2. Test will be 2-8-12. Essay: Discuss household technology in the 1920's.
Page 491
3. No class tomorrow due to Science Fair.
** 2-1-12 **
1. Collected JS worksheet, took a few notes, had Peer to Peer Review.
2. No homework tonight in honor of student appreciation day.
** 1-31-12 **
1. Quiz, Collect SP's, Started Sec 2 Notes.
2. JS worksheet (quiz wizard) due tomorrow.
** 1-30-12 **
1. Section 1 Notes (copied, delivered, reviewed) A visit from Mrs.
Quiz tomorrow.
2. We read a JS Play, started Quiz Wizard, which is due Wednesday.
3. SP's due tomorrow.
** 1-27-12 **
1. We assigned SP's; due 1-31-12.
2. Collected Ch16 HW.
3. We read a JS article about Cuba; did some more map work -- this time,
on Cuba. Finish for HW.
** 1-26-12 **
1. JS all day today. We read the "JS Guide to Election 2012". We considered
these questions: "What's a blue/red state? What's the electoral college?
Do 3rd parties really exist? Who are the candidates?
We also did some political mapping (page 10-11).
2. Ch16 worksheet due tomorrow.
** 1-25-12 **
1. Midterm today. Grades are on Power School already. Wow!
2. Ch16 worksheet after Test; this is due Friday.
3. Be cool tonight.
** 1-24-12 **
1. Jeopardy today, Midterm tomorrow.
** 1-23-12 **
1. Peer to Peer today. Finished Reading/Discussing Ch16: the 1920's.
2. Teacher for a Day winners announced...
3. Midterm is Wednesday.
** 1-20-12 **
1. We regrouped today. Man, it was good to be back with you all.
2. Midterm will now be 1-25-12. I didn't see too many disappointed
faces by postponing it a week.
3. We did some Chapter 16 reading. (We're moving on from Ch15.)
** 1-18-12 **
1. Did you ever have one of those weeks that just didn't go as planned?
I have been very ill this week. I have called upon Miss McLaughlin to
assist with some back-up plans. When I return (hopefully Friday), we'll
catch up, map out a plan to return to 'normal'. Thanks for being flexible
in the meantime...I miss you all.
** 1-13-12 **
1. Section 2 Notes & a quiz today. We'll have peer to peer review on
Tuesday. Have a great 3 day weekend.
2. Midterm is Jan 20th. Be working on Study Guide. See me with Q's.
We will do a Jeopardy Game next Thursday.
** 1-12-12 **
1. Section 1 Notes, Quiz tomorrow! Be cool and look over your notes.
2. Keep working on Ch15 worksheet. I'm patient as we approach midterm.
Speaking of that, midterm is Jan 20th.
** 1-11-12 **
1. Collected JS, finished Ch15 reading, started worksheet.
Note: Ch15 will not have a test, just some quizzes along the way.
2. Midterm Jan 20th. Be working on Study Guide. See me with Q's.
** 1-10-12 **
1. JS worksheet due tomorrow.
2. Today, we read some more about WWI.
3. Midterm Jan 20th. Be working on Study Guide. See me with Q's.
** 1-9-12 **
1. Ch14 worksheet collected. JS worksheet due 1-11-12.
2. Ch15 reading about World War I.
3. Midterm Jan 20th. Be working on Study Guide. See me with Q's.
** 1-6-12 **
1. Ch14 worksheet in class, finish for homework.
2. Some students started some JS work.
3. Midterm Jan 20th. Be working on Study Guide. See me with Q's.
** 1-5-12 **
1. Finished Ch14 reading, started Ch14 worksheet, collected SP's.
2. Midterm Jan 20th. Be working on Study Guide. See me with Q's.
** 1-4-12 **
1. Ch14 reading and discussion about White House reformers.
2. SP's due tomorrow.
3. Midterm Jan 20th. Be working on study guide. See me with Q's.
** 1-3-12 **
1. Welcome back!! We eased our way back with a discussion about our
midterm on January 20th. Handout was given; also posted on "Handouts
Page"
2. SP's due 1-5-12.
3. A little Chapter 14 reading about Teddy Roosevelt.
** 12-19-11 **
1. Final update of 2011. Test will be today, along with JS Map work.
2. Of course, no homework over the Break. Come back refreshed, blessed!
** 12-16-11 **
1. Peer to Peer Review. Test is Monday. (Notes + Handout on court cases)
2. Collected Signed Papers.
3. Some JS work.
** 12-15-11 **
1. Handout on Plessy vs. Ferguson & Brown vs. Board of Education.
2. Peer to Peer today, as well as new JS.
3. Quiz scores are on Power School.
4. Ch13 Test = 12-19-11 (Notes + Handout)
** 12-14-11 **
1. Quiz, Collected HW, finished Notes.SP's due 12-16-11.
2. Ch13 Test will be 12-19-11. Remember: no essay on this test.
Merry Christmas.
3. Tomorrow: Handout on 2 important supreme court cases.
** 12-13-11 **
1. Normal Schedule! Notes Sec 2 + History Hoops today.
Progress reports collected.
2. A special visitor tomorrow. Man, this will be good.
3. Ch13 worksheet due by tomorrow.
4. Ch13 Test will be 12-19-11. My Christmas gift to the students:
No essay on the Ch13 Test.
** 12-12-11 **
1. Short classes. Notes Sec 1 Ch13. History Hoops tomorrow.
2. Progress reports (if applicable) are due tomorrow.
3. Ch13 worksheet due 12-14-11.
4. All 2ndQ WA's are now on power school. They were graded in a record 3 days.
It was quite a Sunday.
** 12-9-11 **
1. Short classes. Read Sec 3, Ch13.
2. Collected 2ndQ WA. Progress reports (if applicable) are due 12-13-11.
3. Have a great weekend, friends.
** 12-8-11 **
1. Short classes. Read Sec 2, Ch13.
2. 2ndQ WA due tomorrow.
** 12-7-11 **
1. Ch12 Test today. Grades are already online. Man, that was fast!
After the Test, students read over Sec 1 of the Ch13.
2. 2ndQ WA due 12-9-11.
** 12-6-11 **
1. Jeopardy today.
2. Ch12 Test 12-7-11 (essay page 374)
3. 2ndQ WA due 12-9-11. Don't forget the survey aspect and additional
resources to back up your arguments.
** 12-5-11 **
1. Peer to Peer/History Hoops today. Finished Notes. Collected SP's
2. Jeopardy tomorrow
3. Ch12 Test 12-7-11. (essay page 374)
4. 2ndQ WA due 12-9-11.
** 12-2-11 **
1. Ch12 worksheet collected. Sec 3 Notes, History Hoops.
2. SP's due 12-5-11.
3. Ch12 Test 12-7-11. Discuss the changes in attitude of Americans toward
foreign affairs & what made those changes possible. (Page 374)
4. 2ndQ WA due 12-9-11.
** 12-1-11 **
1. Ch12 worksheet due tomorrow.
2. Quiz today. No notes -- short classes due to McAuley Concert.
3. SP's due 12-5-11.
4. 2ndQ WA due 12-9-11.
** 11-30-11 **
1. Collected JS and any extra credit for 2ndQ. Students had all of
November to complete the extra credit.
2. History Hoops, Section 2 Notes. Students started ch12 worksheet.
3. Hey, maybe a special visitor tomorrow!
4. 2ndQ WA Due 12-9-11.
** 11-29-11 **
1. JS worksheet, Optional Extra Credit due tomorrow.
2. Sec 1 Notes today. History Hoops tomorrow.
2. 2ndQ WA Due 12-9-11.
** 11-28-11 **
1. I'm back. You're back. All is right again.
2. Optional Extra Credit due by end of November. See "Handouts Page".
3. 2ndQ WA due 12-9-11.
4. JS worksheet due 11-30-11. We worked on this in class today.
** 11-22-11 **
1. Mr. Renner is out sick today. Thankfully, Mrs. Hinton is in.
2. Students read some more about Chapter 12 as we creep towards the
20th century.
3. I hope you all enjoy a great Thanksgiving!
** 11-21-11 **
1. Ch12 Reading, Discussion.
2. Optional Extra Credit due by end of November. See "Handouts Page".
** 11-18-11 **
1. JS Reading, Discussion.
2. Collected Ch11 worksheet.
3. Optional Extra Credit due by end of November. See "Handouts Page".
4. Good luck on the high school placement test!
** 11-17-11 **
1. J.S. Reading/Discussion, Map work.
2. Ch11 worksheet due tomorrow.
3. Optional Extra Credit due by end of November. See "Handouts Page".
** 11-16-11 **
1. Started ch11 worksheet; it's due Friday. We had an inspiring soundtrack
to keep us going.
2. Optional Extra Credit due by end of November. See "Handouts Page".
** 11-15-11 **
1. Finished Ch11 Reading.
2. Students took survey per office request.
3. Optional Extra Credit due by end of November. See "Handouts Page".
** 11-14-11 **
1. Collected Ch10 worksheet.
2. Chapter 11 Reading.
3. Papers returned today. No parent signature required, but I
encouraged papers to go home.
4. Optional Extra Credit Assigned. See "Handouts Page".
Due by the end of November.
** 11-11-11 **
1. Collected reflection, Ch10 worksheet is due Monday.
2. Ch11 reading today.
3. Have a good weekend!
** 11-10-11 **
1. Ch10 worksheet in class with a little music from John, Paul,
George, and Ringo.
2. Signed Reflection due tomorrow.
** 11-9-11 **
1. Finished Chapter 10 Reading.
2. Student contracts (signed by parent) due 11-11-11.
Many students are doing well, some need a little boost.
Let's have a great 2nd quarter.
** 11-8-11 **
1. Ch10 Reading & Discussion.
2. Ch9 Test scores did not produce tribal immunity.
3. JS collected today.
** 11-7-11 **
1. Ch9 Test today. Scores are already online. Man, that was fast.
2. JS worksheet is due tomorrow. Remember, flip side
is extra credit. Do you want some free bonus points?
** 11-4-11 **
1. History Hoops, JS work.
2. SP's, Ch9 Test = Monday. Study.
** 11-3-11 **
1. SP's, Ch9 Test = 11-7-11.
2. Today: Peer to Peer Review, J.S.
3. Teachers for a Day winners are:
1st BeLL (Becca, runner=up: Mary, Aaron)
2nd BeLL (Lauren, runner=up: Derek, BK)
** 11-2-11 **
1. We finished Notes, had peer to peer review.
2. Ch9 Test = 11-7-11
Essay: Discuss urban pollution and health in 19th century (Page 311).
Tribal Immunity is up for grabs: 88% = idod/snack day.
** 11-1-11 **
1. Section 3 Notes. Peer to Peer tomorrow. Very cool.
2. Ch9 Test = 11-7-11
Essay: Discuss urban pollution and health in 19th century (Page 311).
Tribal Immunity is up for grabs: 88% = idod/snack day.
** 10-31-11 **
1. History Hoops, short video clip on the history of Halloween.
2. JS (as time permitted).
3. I dressed up as St. Francis today.
4. Ch9 worksheet collected today will be final grade of 1stQ.
** 10-28-11 **
1. Quiz, finish Sec 2 Notes. History Hoops on Monday.
2. Students continued work on Ch9 worksheet. Due Monday.
3. Have a great weekend.
** 10-27-11 **
1. History Hoops, Section 2 Notes, Ch9 worksheet today,
collected journals for 1st quarter grade.
2. Mrs. Quiz will be happy to see you tomorrow.
** 10-26-11 **
1. Ch9 Notes today ... History Hoops tomorrow.
2. Signed Papers due 10-28-11. (This includes 1stq WA)
3. I will be collecting journals tomorrow.
** 10-25-11 **
1. Ch8 Test today. Ch8 Test scores are already on Power School. Wow!
2. Students read Section 4 Chapter 9 after the Test.
** 10-24-11 **
1. Jeopardy, Review for tomorrow's Test
2. Final 1stQ Test tomorrow. Study Notes & Essay Response. Good luck!
3. As of 2:00 pm today, all 1stQ WA have been graded and are power
school. Man, that was fast! Thanks, Iowas!
** 10-21-11 **
1. Peer to Peer Review, Chapter 9 Reading/Discussion.
2. Ch8 worksheet collected.
3. Jeopardy 10-24-11, Ch8 Test 10-25-11. The cool kids are studying.
** 10-20-11 **
1. Quiz, Chapter 9 Reading/Discussion. Peer to Peer tomorrow.
2. Ch8 worksheet is due tomorrow.
3. Ch9 Test will be 10-25-11. Essay Q: Discuss the history of the
camera. (Page 269)
** 10-19-11 **
1. Finish Notes, Section 3. Started Ch8 worksheet.
2. We'll have a short quiz tomorrow! Be cool. Study.
3. Ch9 Test will be 10-25-11. Essay Q: Discuss the history of the
camera. (Page 269)
** 10-18-11 **
1. History Hoops, Section 2 Notes.
2. We collected 1stQ WA.
3. We'll collect JS Quiz Wizard tomorrow.
4. Ch9 Test will be 10-25-11. Essay Q: Discuss the history of the
camera. (Page 269)
** 10-17-11 **
1. Notes on Sec 1. History Hoops tomorrow.
2. We took time to get caught up on JS assignments: Map & Quiz Wizard.
Map has been collected, Quiz Wizard will be collected Wednesday.
3. 1st WA due Tomorrow. We handled last minute questions today.
** 10-14-11 **
1. JS work (in class), collected SP's. If you were shadowing today,
we'll get you caught up on Monday. Don't worry.
2. 1stQ WA due 10-18-11.
** 10-13-11 **
1. No classes due to Iowa Testing.
2. 1stQ WA due 10-18-11. SP's due Friday.
** 10-12-11 **
1. Ch8 reading, JS reading.
2. Signed Papers due Friday. See me in study hall with questions.
3. 1stQ WA due 10-18-11.
** 10-11-11 **
1. Ch8 Reading, checked journals.
2. Be reading sources, drafting for 1stQ WA. Final Copy due 10-18-11.
** 10-10-11 **
1. Ch7 Test today.
2. Journal #3: "High School Decisions"
3. JS reading of the court cases.
4. Be reading sources, drafting for 1stQ WA. Final Copy due 10-18-11.
** 10-7-11 **
1. History Hoops.
2. JS reading and discussion. I collected 'Japan' Map.
3. Test is Monday. Study over the weekend, friends.
4. Be reading over your sources for 1stQ WA. This is a big report.
** 10-6-11 **
1. Peer to Peer Review today. History Hoops tomorrow.
2. JS work today.
3. Website deadline was today.
4. Ch7 Test is Monday. Don't forget essay. I'm here to help.
** 10-5-11 **
1. Finished Notes, Started new JS. Peer to Peer tomorrow.
2. Website deadline is Thursday.
3. Ch7 Test is 10-10-11. Essay: Explain the role of railroads in settling
the Great Plains (pages 257-258).
Individual Immunity up for grabs: If you score an 88% with at least
11-15 on the essay = 1 Free Essay Pass.
4. If you missed notes due to shadowing, see 8th Grade Handouts Page.
** 10-4-11 **
1. Finished Sec 2 Notes.
2. Website deadline is Thursday.
3. Ch7 Test is 10-10-11. Essay: Explain the role of railroads in settling
the Great Plains (pages 257-258).
Individual Immunity up for grabs: If you score an 88% with at least
11-15 on the essay = 1 Free Essay Pass.
** 9-30-11 **
1. Quiz, some Section 2 Notes.
2. More class time if (needed) for Ch7 worksheet.
3. Collected Signed Topic Form. Students should be researching.
Website deadline is 10-6-11.
4. Peer to Peer Review coming Tuesday.
** 9-29-11 **
1. Sec 1 Notes. More in class time for Ch7 worksheet.
2. A quiz tomorrow? Sounds real, real tempting :)
3. Topic Form due Friday (signed by parent). You should start researching.
** 9-28-11 **
1. Finished reading Ch7, started Ch7 worksheet.
2. Collected SP's.
3. 1stQ WA Topic Form (signed by parent) due 9-30-11. After you have
your topic, start researching...
** 9-27-11 **
1. Ch7 Reading.
2. SP's due tomorrow.
3. Students should be figuring out which president they want to write
about for 1stQ WA.
** 9-26-11 **
1. I collected JS Quiz Wizard.
2. Signed Papers due 9-28-11.
3. We spent most of class reviewing our 1st quarter Writing Assignment.
Students should spend the next few days doing some googling and figure
out which President they want to write about. A copy of the instructions
are on the "8th Grade Handouts" page.
** 9-23-11 **
1. Checked journals.
2. We finished reading JS magazine, including a mighty fine play
about the American Revolution. We did group work as we learned
about latitude and longitude.
3. JS Quiz Wizard due Monday. Flip side is extra credit.
** 9-22-11 **
1. We had a first test today. Test scores are on Power School
as of 6:00 PM today.
2. Journal #2: "Should cell phones be allowed in school?"
-reaction to page 5 news debate in our J.S.
** 9-21-11 **
1. Collected JS MAP, played Jeopardy to review for Test.
2. Be cool. Study tonight. Start the year on a positive note.
** 9-20-11 **
1. Peer to Peer Review. Jeopardy tomorrow.
2. J.S. work as a class and in small groups. Map will be collected
tomorrow.
3. Ch6 Test is Thursday (Notes + Essay)
** 9-19-11 **
1. Peer to Peer Review + we finished notes for Ch6.
2. Ch6 Test = 9-22-11. You should be preparing your essay.
3. Tomorrow: J.S. work. Wednesday: Jeopardy.
** 9-16-11 **
1. No class today: 8th grade retreat. You've been in my prayers.
2. Ch6 Test = 9-22-11. Essay: Discuss how we use to honor military
heroes vs. how we do it today. (Page 219)
** 9-15-11 **
1. We had our 1st quiz today. How very cool!
2. Sec 2 Notes.
3. No class tomorrow due to 8th grade retreat. You're in my prayers!
4. Ch6 Test = 9-22-11. Essay: Discuss how we use to honor military
heroes vs. how we do it today. (Page 219)
** 9-14-11 **
1. Took Notes on Sec 1. A visit from Mrs. Quiz tomorrow? Yes!!
2. Ch6 worksheet is due tomorrow.
3. Students received a handout today on essay tips for the school year.
** 9-13-11 **
1. We finished reading Ch6.
2. Ch6 worksheet is due 9-15-11.
3. Tomorrow, we'll start notes.
** 9-12-11 **
1. Checked journals.
2. Started reading, discussing Chapter 6: "Reconstruction".
** 9-9-11 **
1. Collected extra credit, parent letter, student contract.
2. Journal #1: "Honesty". Article about cheating, stealing & whether
honesty still counts for anything (old J.S. article).
3. Started 1st J.S. magazine. Read article about Sept 11, 2001 attack.
** 9-8-11 **
1. History Hoops on Rules & Procedures.
2. Set up Journals. Started Student contracts. Need to get signed
and turn in tomorrow.
3. We started 'This Day in History'.
4. Optional Extra Credit, Signed Parent letter = due tomorrow.
5. We'll start writing in our journals tomorrow & doing a little reading.
** 9-7-11 **
1. We reviewed our classroom syllabus (Rules, Procedures, etc.)
History Hoops tomorrow.
2. Students got textbook today -- they should keep this book at home!
3. Optional Extra Credit (See News/Bonus Page) due 9-9-11.
4. Signed Parent Letter due 9-9-11.
** 9-6-11 **
1. Short classes due to extended homeroom, Mass.
2. Seat assignments, introductions, group ice-breaker. It was fun.
