06/09-06/11---- Students are watching a video. School/Team activities are
scheduled for the remainder of the year.
Have a wonderful summer break!!!
06/08/2009: We finished our ABCs of History Projects.
No homework.
06/05/2009: We are working on the ABCs of History Project.
H.W. none
06/04/2009: We are working on the ABCs of History Project.
H.W. none
06/03/2009: We are working on ABCs of History Project
No homework!
06/02/2009: Took Modern Day test and worked on class project--ABCs of History.
H.W. none
06/01/2009: Students are working on a class project-ABCs of History. This is
an in-class activity. Students choose an event, person or vocabulary term for
each letter of the alphabet. They must illustrate each. Quality work--must be
neat, spelled correctly, and fully illustrated/with color. No state names,
and it must be from what we studied this year. No stick figures--use a pencil
first and then outline to keep your drawings neat.
H.W. Study for your test on Modern Day--Test Tomorrow (study guide given
Friday)
05/29/2009: We are reading about the War in Afghanistan and completing a
timeline handout on Iraq. Students received a study guide for the modern day
test. We completed this and checked it today in class.
H.W. Test is Tuesday
05/28/2009: We are reading about Oklahoma City and September 11.
H.W. none
05/27/2009: We are reading/watching video clips about the Persian Gulf War.
Students respond to ten questions about the war.
H.W. none
05/26/2009: We discussed the Challenger disaster. Students were asked to
respond to the following:
Many people once said that putting a man on the moon was an absurb idea. What
new technology do you believe is possible in the not so distant future? How
will it improve life? What problems might it create?
In 2nd and 6th period we had enough time to read an article about the Persian
Gulf War.
H.W. none
05/22/2009: We finished up discussing Watergate. Students worked on a
wordsearch.
H.W. None
05/21/2009: Students completed journal #3. Students were given an article to
read about the Watergate Scandal, and were to answer questions 1-10 on a
separate piece of paper.
H.W. none
05/20/2009: Students are finishing the Great Society handout. This is due in
class today. As students finish they are to work on Journal #3 listed on the
board. The question is as follows:
You are preparing a dinner for 5 historical figures that we have studied. Who
would you place on the guest list? Why did you choose these specific people?
What will you choose to talk about at dinner? Lastly, what gift do you think
each will bring to you, the host?
Complete sentences, paragraph form, watch spelling/grammar. Make sure this is
your best work, please!!!
H.W. none
05/19/2009: Students are working with a partner/individually on a handout in
which they must decide which Great Society Program helps each scenario. I
asked for work for those students that needed to finish from yesterday. All
open book quizzes and Journal #2 was due today for those that needed to
finish up.
H.W. none
05/18/2009: Students are finishing up work from Friday. If they are still not
finished they can turn it in tomorrow. (Journal and Open book quiz). We read
from the time for kids reader, A certain courage: about the Little Rock Nine.
H.W. none, unless you need to finish up some work
05/15/2009: Students completed a warm-up journal entry. They were to write
about the following: Your mission is to prepare a time capsule with at least
1 object to represent each of the following decades, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, and
1950s. What do you include and why?
H.W. none
05/14/2009: Students completed a warm-up journal entry as a reflection to the
video. Students were asked, what is meant by the phrase, a successful
failure?, apply it to the video, other historical figures and their own
lives. Students were then to complete the open book quiz on Chapter
11, Lessons 1-4.
H.W. none
05/13/2009: We are continuing the video.
H.W. none
05/12/2009: We are continuing the video.
H.W. none
05/11/2009: Students are viewing Apollo 13, a space race movie.
H.W.: none
05/08/2009: Students are watching a video.
H.W. none
05/07/2009: Students are continuing to work on the SOL Review Packet.
H.W. Study your study booklet for SOL review. The test is in the morning!
Come ready to do your best.
05/06/2009: Students are completing a SOL Review Packet during class. We are
also reviewing geography as student label the geographic regions for review.
We are checking our geography handout from yesterday and continuing to work
on review questions.
H.W. Please study your study booklet for SOL review.
05/05/2009: Students are completing a SOL Review Packet during class.
H.W. Please study your study booklet for SOL review. Our SOL test is Friday
morning.
05/04/2009: Students finished CPS and played review bingo in preparation for
the SOL test.
H.W. Please study your study booklet for SOL review.
05/01/2009: Students are taking a Practice Test on CPS.
H.W. Study your study booklet for SOL Review
04/30/2009: Students are completing a 10 question warmup for SOL review. We
are playing Bingo game #1 for review.
H.W. Study your study booklet for review.
04/29/2009: Students are completing a 10 question warmup for SOL review. We
are playing Bingo (game #2) for review. Homework was collected.
H.W. Study your study booklet for review.
04/28/2009: Students are completing a 10 question warmup for SOL review. We
played Bingo (game #3) for review.
H.W. SOL Crossword #3--due tomorrow--Be studying the review booklet for your
SOL test.
04/27/2009: Students completed a 10 question warmup for SOL review. We
finished up talking about the Civil Rights Movement and students watched a
video clip about the Vietnam War. I also talked about the similiarities and
differences between this war and Korea.
H.W. Students were given study booklets that contain all of the information
we have learned. Please ask to see this booklet. I asked that they use this
to study each night until the test. I encouraged them to go through the
booklet and highlight what they do not know or seem less familiar with and
have someone call out the questions. They may write in these booklets and use
these to help them study!
Please use your study booklet to help you study for the SOL Test. I want you
to feel well-prepared for your test.
04/24/2009: Students completed a 10 question warmup for SOL review. We filled
in notes about JFK and the Cuban Missile Crisis. We watched clips about JFK,
Cuban Missile Crisis and his assassination and we started looking at the
Civil Rights Movement.
H.W. none
04/23/2009: Students completed a 10 question warmup for SOL Review. Students
completed fill-in notes to review what we read yesterday in Lesson 2.
Students were asked to begin reading through Lesson 3 and filling in answers
as they read.
H.W. none
04/22/2009: We completed a second warm-up of SOL Review. Students reviewed
Korean War--fill in notes and we read Chapter 11 Lesson 2 including material
on Montgomery Bus Boycott, Civil Rights Court Cases/integration of schools,
and the culture of the 1950s.
H.W none
04/21/2009: We completed a warmup. We are studying the Korean War and working
on review throughout.
H.W none
04/20/2009: Not updated until today, because of school computer difficulties.
There was no homework. The lesson was the same as 04/17/2009, but with 2nd
and 7th periods only.
04/17/2009: (Meeting with 1st and 6th periods only today). I explained the
Cold War, United Nations and the arms race. We looked at a map, watched a
video clip, and read a play about the Berlin Airlift. Students viewed a
powerpoint with a few key summary points to outline instruction. We read an
article about the Two Germanys.
H.W. none
04/16/2009: Students completed a guided reading for Lesson 4 of Chapter 10.
We are reading about Post WWII, Cold War, United Nations and the arms race.
The crossword puzzle (#2) was collected as students are reviewing SOLs.
H.W. none
04/15/2009: Students completed an open book quiz on Chapter 10 Lessons 1 and
2. Students received a review SOL crossword puzzle to complete. This is due
tomorrow. We read through Lesson 3 discussing the GI bill of rights, the
costs of the war and the baby boom.
H.W. Make sure you finish your SOL Crossword Puzzle (#2).
4/14/2009: Students completed a warm-up for review. We read about the Navajo
Code Talkers. Students completed an exit slip on Chapter 10 Lesson 2.An open
book quiz has been scheduled for tomorrow on Chapter 10 Lessons 1 and 2.
H.W. none
04/03/2009: Students were to turn in any Chapter 10 Lesson 2 questions and
the SOL Review #1 crossword puzzle from yesterday. We worked on SOL Review
activities.
H.W. none
04/02/2009: Students are using their class time to finish the Chapter 10
Lesson 2 questions and the SOL Review crossword puzzle. Both assignments must
be completed and are due in-class tomorrow. Students were encouraged to turn
in the work that was already complete and finish any work before tomorrow.
H.W. Make sure you have completed the Chapter 10 Lesson 2 questions 1-27 and
your SOL Review #1 crossword puzzle. It is due in class tomorrow.
04/01/2009: Students are completing a warm-up for review of Lessons 1 and 2.
Students are working on questions for Lesson 2 and if time permits working on
the Crossword Puzzle (Review 1).
H.W. none
03/31/2009: Students are completing an entrance slip to review Chapter 10
Lesson 1. We are beginning our study of War in the Pacific (WWII). We are
reading the lesson from the textbook and watching a few brief clips. We are
also looking at a map and pointing out the location of these battles. Any
signed mid-terms were collected.
H.W. none
03/30/2009: Students are watching, Escape from Sobibor as we continue our
study of the Holocaust. Signed mid-terms were collected.
H.W. none
03/27/2009: Students are continuing to view, Escape from Sobibor
H.W. none/Please have your midterm signed.
03/26/2009: Early release schedule--Students are beginning the video, Escape
from Sobibor.
H.W. none
03/25/2009: Today were are taking the Chapter 9 Test. Study guides and any
extra credit (rationing activity) is due today and was collected.
Students were to work on a SOL Review handout after the test.
H.W. none
03/24/2009: Same as yesterday. I will see 2nd and 7th periods today.
H.W: Study
03/23/2009: Due to Benchmark Testing in English I will see 1st and 6th
periods today and 2nd and 7th periods tomorrow. All students will have a test
on Chapter 9 on Wednesday. Remember your study guides and the extra credit
are due Wednesday as well.
Today we completed a Chapter 9 Review handout (to practice for the test). We
checked this together. We read Chapter 10 Lesson 1 and watched a video clip
about D-day. We viewed a map of Europe highlighting the battles we read
about. Students completed a "War in Africa and Europe handout"/Cause and
Effect and Timeline. We checked this together. We reviewed for the Chapter 9
Test by playing Jeopardy.
H.W. Study
03/20/2009: Students are visiting the computer lab today to play review games.
The test has been rescheduled for Wednesday. All study guides and extra
credit are due the day of the test (Wednesday). Remember a parent signature
is required for the extra credie.
H.W. Study for your test.
03/19/2009: Students listened to the song, "Rosie the Riveter." Students
completed an entrance slip for Ch 9 Lesson 3. They were given the opportunity
to finish the writing activity for Chapter 9. I talked about the extra credit
opportunity to experience rationing for 1 day. A parent signature is
required. This is due the day of our Chapter 9 Test, scheduled for Tuesday.
Handouts were given to those interested in the extra credit opportunity.
Students were given study guide questions which are due on Tuesda, the day of
the Chapter 9 Test.
H.W. Make sure you have the study guide completed by Tuesday. Extra credit
due Tuesday.
03/18/2009: Homework was collected (WWII crossword puzzle). Students were
working on an in-class writing assignment about WWII.
H.W. none
03/17/2009: Students completed a warmup for review. We finished reading the
section about Japanese American Relocation camps. I showed photos of the
camps. Students completed a quiz on Chapter 9 Lessons 1 and 2.
H.W. WWII crossword puzzle--due tomorrow
03/16/2009: We finished reading the last part of the play, a reference to
Japanese American relocation. We read Lesson 3 and viewed photos about
rationing, women's war effort, etc.
H.W. Study for your quiz on Chapter 9 Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 which is
scheduled for tomorrow. Signed Report card envelopes need to be returned to
your 1st period teacher if you have not done so.
03/13/2009: Students completed a comprehension check as a warmup. Homework
was collected from last night. We watched a video clip about the Lend-Lease
Act. Students participated in a play about Pearl Harbor.
H.W. Students will have a quiz on Chapter 9 Lessons 1 and 2 on Tuesday.
Please review these two sections.
NOTE: REPORT CARDS go home today. Please have your envelope signed and then
returned to your 1st period teacher.
03/12/2009: We are studying Pearl Harbor. We are watching a few video clips
which summarize the section (lesson 2).
H.W. Handout--(both sides--due tomorrow)The Rise of Fascist Dictatorships and
a cause/effect for WWII.
03/11/2009: Students are completing a benchmark test for Social Studies.
H.W. none
03/10/2009: Students completed a warm-up that required them to match the
person with their description (Chapter 9 Lesson 1).We reflected on the
video, "the Wave". We reviewed for the Benchmark test.
H.W. Study your study guide. Review your checklist in preparation for the
Benchmark Test that is scheduled for tomorrow during Social Studies class.
3/09/2009: Students are viewing, "The Wave." This is a video about the rise
of dictatorships.
H.W. Benchmark test is scheduled for Wednesday. (See study guide)
03/06/2009: Students completed an EE slip for Chapter 9 Lesson 1. A study
guide checklist was distributed for the cumulative test to be given on
Wednesday. Students were asked to look over it and ask me questions. This was
a list of topics that students should know that have been covered up through
our study of the Great Depression. The test has been scheduled for Wednesday.
We reviewed some today in class. We also watched a few video clips to
summarize content from Ch 9 Lesson 1. Any extra credit assignment trackers
were collected.
H.W. Begin studying for the test on Wednesday. Look over and review the
topics listed on the checklist, particularly topics that are unfamiliar to
you.
03/05/2009: Students are finishing the Chapter 9 Lesson 1 questions. These
were re-collected today. We also worked together on a handout called, "The
Conflict Begins." This was collected as well.
H.W. none
03/04/2009: Students are finishing the guided reading and working on
Chapter 9 Lesson 1 questions in class.
H.W. none
2/27/2009: We began our study of WWII today. We are reading in Chapter 9
Lesson 1. Students were provided with a guide to the reading. Match-up
activities were due today.
H.W. none
2/26/2009: Students completed the Chapter 8 test. The study guide was
collected before the test. Students were given a match-up handout that is due
tomorrow.
H.W. Make sure you have completed the match-up review handout.
2/25/2009: Students were given the opportunity to finish the writing
assignment assigned yesterday. All papers are due today. The study guide will
be collected tomorrow before the test is taken. These questions should help
them as they prepare for the test. We reviewed some today as well.
H.W Please study for your test. Study guides are due tomorrow and your test
is tomorrow.
2/24/2009: Students are working on an in-class writing assignment. Students
were to complete the Venn Diagram if they did not finish from yesterday.
H.W. Make sure you have your study guide complete. The test has been
scheduled for Thursday.
2/23/2009: Students were to finish the new deal handout if they did not
finish from Friday. They were to complete a Venn Diagram comparing and
contrasting statements about Hoover and FDR. Students were provided with
study guide questions.
H.W. Finish your study guide questions (Test is scheduled for Thursday on
Chapter 8, The Great Depression.)
2/20/2009: Students watched a video clip about the New Deal Programs and
FDR's approach to solving the economic problems of the Great Depression.
Students analyzed political cartoon related to FDR, Hoover and the New Deal.
I read letters of Desperation written by people during the era to the
President and his wife, Eleanor. Homework was collected.
H.W. none
02/19/2009: We are studying the New Deal Programs. We are finishing the
lesson 3 reading, taking notes that outline the goals of the New Deal
Programs. We are listening to the song, Hey Buddy can you spare a dime.
H.W. Hey, Buddy can you spare a dime? handout ---due tomorrow
02/18/2009: Students are continuing the viewing of "Riding the Rails."
Midterms were collected.
H.W. none
02/17/2009: Students are viewing, "Riding the Rails," a video about the Great
Depression.
H.W. Please get your mid-terms signed.
02/16/2009: Presidents' Day
02/13/2009: Students completed a warm-up to review what we have studied this
week. Students completed a quiz on Chapter 8 Lessons 1 and 2. We began
looking at Lesson 3 of Chapter 8 with FDR's approach to solving the problems
of the Great Depression. Any Chapter 8 Lesson 2 questions were collected from
those that had to finish these for homework last night.
H.W. none
02/12/2009: Students watched a video clip about the dust bowl. I read an
article about farmers and the dust bowl. I read about John Steinbeck and
passed around his book, The Grapes of Wrath. Students participated in a play
about the Great Depression which summarizes all of what we have talked about
so far. Lesson 2 questions were given back for students to finish. If they
did not finish in class they were asked to complete it for homework. It is
due tomorrow.
H.W. Study for your quiz (look at key vocabulary/key ideas in Lessons 1 and 2
of Chapter 8). If you are not finished with your Chapter 8 Lesson 2
questions, please do so as it is due tomorrow.
02/11/2009: We discussed the Dust Bowl. Students viewed a clip about
Hoovervilles, the Bonus Army and the Dust Bowl. Students began working on
Chapter 7 Lesson 2 questions. I read a success story about the game MONOPOLY.
Students received printed grade sheets to update them on their progress.
Midterms have been postponed, therefore a signature is not required at this
time.
H.W. none
02/10/2009: Students in 1st, 2nd and 7th completed an entrance slip to review
key concepts from Chapter 8 Lesson 1 which outlined causes of the Great
Depression. We reviewed our key indicators of the economy and went on to read
and outline the conditions of the Great Depression. Students examined photos
from the Great Depression including Hoovervilles, breadlines, soup kitchens
and the general despair of the era. We also discussed Hoover's
philosophy/beliefs about the Great Depression and his efforts to help
businesses/banking. I asked for any Chapter 8 Lesson 1 questions that had not
been turned in. Those that were absent were asked to complete this and were
provided with the opportunity to get this handout.
No homework.
02/09/2009: We read an article to review the causes of the Great Depression.
Students were assigned questions 1-10 on a handout given in class. They were
to answer using complete sentences. Each answer could be found in the text.
I also read an article that explained the stock market and the stock market
crash. We listed out causes of the Great Depression together on the board.
H.W. none
02/06/2009: Today we began our study of the Great Depression. We talked about
indicators of the economy and read lesson 1. We completed a flow chart and
watched a video clip about the stock market crash.
H.W. none
02/05/2009: Students completed the 1920s test.
no homework
02/03/2009: (2nd period and 7th period today only) We completed the open book
quiz, worked on the study guide and completed a review practice test.
Students that had completed study guides were allowed to check their answers
and participate in a review game. The study guide was given last week as
Friday night's homework. Those that did not have completed study guides were
given time in class to use their textbook to complete this.
H.W. Test is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday) on Chapter 7. The last day I
will take a quiz review is tomorrow. Students were reminded if I had not
received their homework (Who's who handout).
02/02/2009: Students completed an open book quiz. We checked a study guide
and completed a review practice test. Students also participated in a review
game in preparation for the Roaring 20s test, scheduled for Wednesday. (1st
and 6th periods only.) I will be meeting with my 2nd and 7th periods
tomorrow. Students that did not turn in their homework on Friday had an
opportunity to complete this and turn this in for late credit. Students were
reminded that Quiz Reviews are due Wednesday and will not be accepted late.
H.W. Study your study guide for Chapter 7
01/30/2009: Homework was collected today. Students are provided with an
opportunity to complete a quiz review. (1/2 pt. per correction--Students make
corrections on a separate piece of paper; all corrections must be written in
a complete sentence and stapled to the quiz) Students were also given a study
guide. I plan to test on Wednesday, February 4.
H.W. Quiz Review Opportunity and Finish your study guide
01/29/2009: Students are studying Aaron Copland and George Gershwin. We
completed a warm-up activity for review.
H.W. Complete the handout about who is who??? Students can use books/notes to
find the answers. Due tomorrow
01/28/2009: Students are studying F. Scott Fitzgerald, the novelist who
wrote the Great Gatsby. We explored the main ideas of this book written in
the context of the rags-to-riches party themes of the 1920s.
No homework.
01/26/2009: We are studying Jacob Lawrence, a painter (The Great Migration)
and the works of Georgia O'Keeffe (painter). We read an article about the
Harlem Renaissance and an article about the Great Migration. We viewed a
Powerpoint presentation of both painters. We took some notes in which we
outlined the story of the Great Migration through examining Jacob Lawrence's
work. (brief notes including photos of his paintings)
H.W: none
01/23/2009: We are studying Langston Hughes. Students were to complete a quiz
on Chapter 7 Lesson 1 and 2. I share some poetry by Langston Hughes and read
some facts about his life, including his childhood, his desire to be a poet
and the struggles he faced. We also read poems written by another poet about
Langston Hughes.
H.W. none
01/22/2009: I asked for any late projects. Students compared and contrasted
Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. We read about their biographies from an
article and answered statements that applied to each jazz musician.
H.W. Study for your quiz on Chapter 7 Lesson 1 and 2 which will be tomorrow.
(re-scheduled from last Friday.)
01/15/2009: We are beginning our study of the famous musicians, artists, and
writers of the 1920s. We are listening to some Jazz music as we read aloud
Chapter 7 Lesson 3. We are completing a comprehension check to help us
outline the contributions of these people. Projects were collected today.
Band members were told yesterday to turn in these projects today. I went
around to each classroom and reminded them this morning to turn in their
project today.
H.W. Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 7 lessons 1 and 2; Please study. Also those
that did not turn in a project today can turn it in for late credit tomorrow.
01/14/2009: Today we are viewing 2 video clips discussing the contributions
of Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart. We are also discussing Prohibition,
taking some notes and viewing a Powerpoint on the fashion/fads of the 1920s
era.
H.W. Projects are due tomorrow. A quiz on Chapter 7 Lesson 1 and 2 has been
scheduled for Friday. Review your vocabulary and key ideas from these two
sections using your textbook/class notes.
01/13/2009: We are working in the lab today. I have granted a 1 day extension
for the project deadline. Student mini-projects will be due on Thursday to
allow students 1 additional night to work independently at home on their
project. Students have been given 2 class periods to work in the computer lab
and were encouraged to print information to take home if needed.
H.W. Please work on your project tonight and tomorrow night if needed.
Projects are due Thursday. Have fun and remember to follow the requirements
on the grading rubric and assignment sheet.
01/12/2009: Students are working on a class project. They were provided with
an assignment sheet and a grading rubric. Students have a menu of options. We
will be working in the computer lab/library today and plan to work in the
computer lab tomorrow. These "mini-projects" are due Wednesday.
H.W. Project due Wednesday. (Class time will be provided tomorrow as well.)
01/09/2009: We finished reading lesson 2 of Chapter 7. Students were to
complete the questions section by section as we read together. If they did
not finish they can simply give this to me completed on Monday. We also
discussed the project that we will begin on Monday. I decided to share this
with them so they can be thinking about what they might want to do. A menu of
options was presented, with an assignment sheet that will be distributed on
Monday as we begin. If time permitted I share some photos of the 1920s.
H.W. Only if you were not able to finish the questions from Ch.7 Lesson 2.
Those that were finished were allowed to turn this in today.
01/08/2009: No school today!
01/07/2009: I collected the homework from last night. We read an article and
completing a check for understanding within the article reading about
Harding, Coolidge, Farmers, Workers and the Stock Market during the 1920s. We
began reading and completing questions from our reading of Chapter 7 Lesson 2.
H.W. none
01/06/2009: We finished reading the last section of Chapter 7 Lesson 1.
Students viewed a video clip introducing the Roaring Twenties.
H.W. Handout: Boom Economy Brings Change--due tomorrow
01/05/2009: We began our study of the 1920s. This is in Chapter 7 of our
textbook.
No homework.
12/19/2008: Team Activities--Enjoy your time with family and friends.
H.W. none
12/18/2008: Students turned in any mini-projects that were due for extra
credit points. We watched a brief video clip about the Christmas Truce,
relating to WWI. We took a test on Chapter 6.
H.W. none
12/17/2008 Students are watching a video about Susan B. Anthony and the 19th
Amendment.
H.W. Students were reminded to study for their test on Chapter 6 to be given
tomorrow. Also, the mini-project for extra credit is due tomorrow. It will
not be accepted late. Study your study guides for your test.
12/16/2008 We are checking the study guide if we have not done so. All
students should have correct answers to study. Reminder: Test on Chapter 6 is
scheduled for Thursday. We are reviewing and completing an open book quiz.
H.W. If a student was unable to finish the open book quiz he/she was
permitted to turn it in tomorrow. It is open book/open notes. Those that were
finished turned this in during class.
Reminder: Extra Credit Projects are due on Thursday! (mini-project: WWI)
12/15/2008 Students were given a study guide to complete. We checked the
handout on labor unions. Students were offered an extra credit project that
will be due on Thursday. A grading rubric was provided and poster paper if
needed. Extra credit projects will NOT be accepted for late credit. The test
will be on Chapter 6: World War I and be given on Thursday.
H.W: Make sure you have your study guide completed. Remember your extra
credit opportunity.
12/12/2008 Midterms were collected. Team activity/study hall and a field trip.
H.W. none
12/11/2008 Students were asked to turn in any of this week's handouts that
they needed to finish for homework. This includes Over There, WWI Crossword
and Woodrow Wilson's Words. Students participated in a play about WWI (6th
period did this yesterday). We then worked on an article about Labor Unions
and answered questions on a handout about the article to check for
comprehension of what we read.
H.W. MIDTERM NEED TO BE SIGNED!!
12/10/2008 Students worked on finishing any handout from: Over There, WWI
Crossword Puzzle and Woodrow Wilson's Words. If time permitted we will
complete the graphic organizer, a warm-up and continue our study of WWI with
the play. Mid-terms go home tomorrow.
H.W. Please make sure to finish any of these 3 handouts that you did not turn
in to me today for a grade.
12/9/2008 Students finished the Over There Handout and were asked to start
the crossword puzzle. These are in-class assignments to reinforce what we
have been learning. They were reminded that they need to have any quiz
reviews (corrections written in a complete sentence) by tomorrow.
H.W. Quiz review due tomorrow
12/08/2008: We read about the League of Nations and watched a clip about
Woodrow Wilson. Students began working on a handout titled, "Over There...".
H.W. Quiz Review--students received the quizzes back and are permitted to
make corrections for 1/2 point per correction. All corrections must be in a
complete sentence on a separate sheet of paper and stapled to the quiz. This
is due on Wednesday.
12/05/2008: Students completed a quiz on Chapter 6 Lessons 1 and 2. We looked
at the changes in geography following WWI. We read about Wilson's 14 points
and the League of Nations.
H.W. None
12/04/2008: Students completed a warm-up. We started reading through Chapter
6 Lesson 3.
H.W. Reminder: Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 6 Lessons 1 and 2.
12/03/2008: Today students completed a graded warm-up in which they were to
list the Allied and Central Powers of WWI. I collected the homework that was
due today, Chapter 6, Lesson 2 questions. We read articles about trench
warfare, poison gas, doughboys and life on the homefront. I showed a video
clip that showed life in the trenches.
H.W. Students will have a quiz on Chapter 6 Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 on Friday.
Please study vocabulary and key ideas from these two sections of the
textbook. It will be matching, fill in the blank w/ word box provided and
require them to know the Allied and Central powers, much like our warm-up
today.
12/02/2008: We read about Alvin C. York and discussed the Selective Service
Act.
H.W. Your Chapter 6 Lesson 2 questions will be collected tomorrow. Please
make sure that these are complete and correct. This was a handout given
previously by my substitute teacher. Extra copies were provided today if any
student needed this. Due tomorrow.
Reminder: Yearbook school sales are being held during lunch.
Field trip permission forms are being collected.
12/01/2008: We worked on a WWI scavenger hunt to review what we learned
before our break. In 1st period we also read Chapter 6, Lesson 2. In 6th and
7th we will continue our study from Chapter 6 Lesson 2.
Reminder: Please turn in your report card envelope if you have not done so.
Note: School sales for the 2008-09 yearbook will begin tomorrow, December 2.
Order forms went home today.
Field Trip permission forms went home today. This is for the holiday
performance held at Virginia Tech of The Nutcracker. See permission form for
details.
H.W. none
11/25/2008: Students were asked to complete an activity in which they were
reflective of what about this country makes them thankful. We continued to
discuss WWI.
HW: none
11/24/2008: We completed a warm-up: List the Allied and Central Powers using
the memory strategies. We reviewed these together. We also took a benchmark
test using the CPS system.
H.W. none
Note: If a student has not taken the Chapter 5 test, he or she will do this
tomorrow.
11/21/2008: Today I called out the list of students who have submitted the
following:
1.) Chapter 6 Lesson 1 questions (HW assigned on Wednesday)
2.) KWL chart on the sinking of the Lusitania (Classwork from Wednesday)
3.) Open Book quiz in preparation for the benchmark (HW assigned on Tuesday)
I wanted to make certain that students knew exactly what I had indeed
received from my substitute teacher. Copies were given to those that raised
their hand and requested these.
We finished the video and any work that we needed to catch up from the work
assigned while I was out. Any Chapter 6 Lesson 2 questions assigned are NOT
due. They were instructed to place these in their binder it will be revisited
later after we have read the lesson.
I rescheduled our benchmark for Monday.
HW: none
11/19/2008: I have a substitute teacher for today.
Students are to complete a KWL chart on the sinking of the Lusitania. The
homework should be collected from last night as well. This was a take home
open book quiz.
H.W. Make sure you have completed the Chapter 6 Lesson 1 questions. Some
started after the test yesterday. These are due tomorrow.
11/18/2008: Students are testing on Chapter 5 today. They were asked to
complete an open book/take home quiz in preparation for a benchmark test to
be given on Friday. If time permitted they were to begin working on Chapter 6
Lesson 1 questions.
H.W Make sure you have the open book quiz completed for tomorrow.
11/17/2008: We are continuing our study of WWI. Students were reminded to
study their study guides in preparation for the test on Chapter 5 to be given
tomorrow. In 1st and 2nd period we completed a warm-up to put the story of
WWI in order. We also completed another review of Booker T. Washington and
W.E.B. DuBois. Students completed the graphic organizer. We reviewed the
Central and Allied Powers and the MAIN causes of the war.
In 6th and 7th periods we watched a video clip of the US enters the war. They
also worked on Chapter 6 Lesson 1 questions from the text and completed the
WU to put the story of WWI in order. 7th period also completed the graphic
organizer.
H.W. Study for your test on Chapter 5
11/14/2008: We outlined the MAIN causes again (militarism, alliances,
imperialism and nationalism). Students completed a sheet and wrote the
definition and then illustrated their own symbols for each. We then colored a
map showing the Allied and Central Powers. Students were reminded of the
memory strategies (Girls Ask Boys Out, or Boys Ask Girls Out to remember
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Ottoman Empire.) We also
discussed "BUS-FIRE" which represents the Allied Powers. They are encouraged
to think up their own strategy to help them remember the key players of WWI.
Extra credit--assignment trackers were collected for the 2nd six-weeks
grading period.
H.W. Reminder--Test is on Tuesday for Chapter 5.
11/13/2008: We checked the study guides and began our study of WWI by reading
and outlining the MAIN causes, who fought who and why?
H.W. Study for your test to be given on Tuesday on Chapter 5. A study guide
was provided and checked during class time. You will need to study.
11/12/2008: Today we concluded our study of the Progressive Movement.
Students took a quiz on Chapter 5, Lessons 3, 4, and 5. We filled in a
handout about "REFORM" and watched a summary clip about the era. Students
began working on a study guide. In 6th period we were able to check this
today. We plan to start World War I tomorrow. Students were informed of a
benchmark test that will be given on CPS next week.
H.W. Please complete your study guide. You will have a test on Chapter 5 on
Tuesday. We will check the study guide tomorrow to ensure you have correct
answers to study.
11/11/2008: Reminder to students that today is Veteran's Day, followed by a
brief history. In 1st and 2nd periods students worked on comparing and
contrasting Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. We completed a Venn
Diagram. In 6th and 7th we are continuing our study of early Civil Rights.
H.W. Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 5, Lessons 3, 4, and 5.
11/10/2008: In 1st and 2nd period we read about the Triangle Shirtwaist
Factory fire. We watched a video clip and I read an excerpt. In 6th and 7th
periods we are discussing WEB DuBois and Booker T. Washington.
H.W. Students will have a quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will cover Chapter 5
Lessons 3, 4, and 5. Please study your vocabulary and key ideas that we have
discussed.
11/7/2008: Today we completed a warm-up for review. This was about
cause/effect and tied in with our study of the Progressives. In 1st and 2nd
we read about the Progressive Movement and checked for understanding by
completing some fill in the blanks. In 6th and 7th we are examining the
Triangle Shirtwaist Company and the rise of labor unions. This will include a
video clip, short article and excerpts from the novel, "Triangle": A Fire
that changed America. We also will tie our some class discussion to the video
we watched yesterday about Tovah and her initiative with women's rights and
labor unions.
H.W. none
11/6/2008: Today we viewed, "Dreams in the Golden Country," a story that
focuses on immigration, cities, safety conditions in factories and labor
unions. Students were to complete questions that go along with the video.
H.W. none
11/5/2008: We are continuing our study of the Progressives. In 1st and 2nd
period we completed our graphic organizer and read an article about the
Progressives. We watched a brief video clip and completed a 3-2-1 close
activity in which students listed 3 changes the Progressives wanted, 2 people
who wanted change and 1 word that means reform (change). In afternoon classes
we will be continuing our study of Progressives with completing the graphic
organizer and reading an article summarizing the movement.
H.W. none
11/3/2008: Students completed a warm-up for mixed review. We started
discussing the Progressives. We finished reading Chapter 5 Lesson 5. In 6th
and 7th we read an article about the Progressives and watched a summary clip
of Politics and the Progressives. Any late homework that was due on Friday
was collected for a late grade.
H.W. none
10/31/2008 We completed a warm-up and then talked about the Hull House. We
also started reading Chapter 5 Lesson 5. Last night's homework was collected.
H.W. none
10/30/2008 We are finishing up Chapter 5 lesson 4. We completed the graphic
organizer, discussed Jane Addams and child labor.
H.W. Handout with 5 questions from Lesson 4. This is due tomorrow.
10/29/2008 We watched the Immigrant Experience. Students completed video
questions today along with watching this video. We are continuing our study
of city life in the late 1800s/early 1900s.
H.W. none
10/28/2008 Today we read about life in cities. We read all or part of Chapter
5, Lesson 4. We talked about problems/solutions in cities and the
contribution of Jane Addams and the Hull House. We also talked about the
Great Chicago Fire of 1871.
H.W. none
10/27/2008 Today we completed a quick warm-up for review. We read an article,
Life in American Cities and completed questions related to the article.
Signed midterms were collected.
H.W. none
10/24/2008 Today we completed a warm-up (mixed review) together as a class.
We then checked the Chapter 5, Lesson 3 questions. We watched video clips
relating to the assembly line, Marconi and the Wright Brothers. If time
permitted we read from the SOL Coach book. Midterms were given out today.
These require a parent/guardian signature and each student will need to
return these to the appropriate teacher. Congratulations to my 1st and 7th
period classes for everyone bringing their textbooks to class yesterday.
H.W. Mid-term signed.
10/23/2008 Today we completed Chapter 5, Lesson 3. I collected the classwork
that students were able to complete. We were on an activity schedule due to
the pep rally.
H.W. none
10/22/2008 Today we completed a warmup for review. We conducted an assembly
line as a class activity. Each student became a worker on the assembly line
and we then discussed the advantages/disadvantages to this process and how
Ford could use this idea to make cars more affordable. We have recorded our
results to compare among classes to see how we were able to balance time and
quality. We watched a video clip about Henry Ford.
H.W. none
10/21/2008 We read Chapter 5, Lesson 3 and discussed Henry Ford's ability to
make the car affordable. I collected the writing activity and any quiz
reviews.
H.W. none
10/20/2008 Today we completed a warm-up called, "Find the Errors". This was a
mixed review. We then worked on a Quiz Review, in which students were given
the opportunity to correct their mistakes from the quiz using their textbook.
Corrections must be on a separate sheet of paper and in a complete sentence
and stapled to the quiz when returned.
Some credit will be given (1/2 point per correction)to encourage students to
complete this assignment. Students were also to work on the summary about the
Spanish-American War. A grading rubric/assignment sheet was given on Friday.
This is due tomorrow in addition to the quiz review. Students had time in
class today to work on both of these assignments.
H.W. Quiz corrections and Writing Activity #3/Spanish American War summary--
due tomorrow
10/17/2008 Students completed a warmup in which they were to discover
the classmates' name. This was a mixed review. They read page 71 in the SOL
Coach Book. We took a quiz on Ch4L5, Ch5L1 and L2. They were to begin working
on a summary of the Spanish-American War. We will finish this on Monday.
H.W. none
10/16/2008 Students completed a warm-up called "I" know these. Then students
were asked to work on Chapter 5 Lesson 2 questions. They may finish these
questions for homework if they did not finish given our shortened schedule.
H.W. Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 4 Lesson 5 and Chapter 5, Lesson 1 and 2.
Please look over vocabulary words and main ideas.
Finish your questions if you need to.
10/15/2008 Students completed a warm-up about the Spanish-American War. We
viewed a powerpoint presentation about the war and Teddy Roosevelt. We
watched a brief video clip about Roosevelt. Students completed a classwork
assignment about Teddy Roosevelt.
H.W. none tonight!
10/14/2008 We are continuing our study of the Spanish American War. We have
read an article about the battles and the Platt Amendment. Students filled in
and completed a "newspaper article" handout about the war. We checked this
together. Homework from last night was collected. If time permitted I showed
a video clip about the Panama Canal.
H.W. Panama Canal handout due tomorrow
Note: Thank you for checking teacher web. I have many students that are not
turning in their homework. This is affecting their grades. Please help me
encourage students to complete their homework and avoid numerous zeros.
If you have questions, please feel free to inquire via e-mail, phone, or if
need be you may schedule a conference through our Guidance Office. Thanks for
your help!
10/13/2008 We finished reading about the Panama Canal. We filled in our
graphic organizer as a reteaching activity. We read an article about the
canal. We watched a video clip about the USS Maine. We completed a cloze
activity via Powerpoint.
H.W. A new role for the US (a vocabulary handout)--due tomorrow
10/10/2008 We started reading about the Spanish American War. We watched a
video clip to summarize. We located different countries on the map and
outlined the basic story.
H.W. none--Remember to get your report card envelope signed and return to
your advisory teacher.
10/09/2008 Students read about Alaska and Hawaii.
H.W. none--I collected the Chapter 5 Lesson 1 questions for those that did
not turn it in yesterday. Some students needed to finish yesterday's
classwork for homework.
10/08/2008 Today we read about Alaska and Hawaii from Chapter 5, Lesson 1.
Students watched 2 brief video clips about each. They were to complete 10
questions about the reading.
H.W. Finish your questions if you did not get finished in class today.
10/07/2008 We read articles about immigration today. Students were to clean
our their binders. A new assignment tracker was distributed for the 2nd six-
weeks grading period.
H.W. none
10/06/2008 I collected the writing activity that was due today. If students
did as I asked, they were permitted to look at a Kids Discover Magazine about
Immigration. They were given time to read and enjoy. If they did not turn in
the writing activity they were strongly encouraged to use this time to work
on it. The assignment is a 50-point assignment which carries the same value
as a quiz.
H.W. none
10/03/2008 Students completed a warm-up: Put the immigration story in order.
We then read a play: Immigration, First Stop, Ellis Island. Students were
given a reading today that may help them as they write their papers. They may
use the textbook, graphic organizers and any articles that would help them
with the writing activity.
H.W. Remember that your writing activity is due on Monday.
10/02/2008 We completed a warm-up for review (fact or opinion). We completed
our graphic organizer for Ch4 Lesson 5. We took a virtual tour of Ellis
Island via Powerpoint. I distributed a writing assignment that will be due on
Monday. A grading rubric and checklist was given to each student. Students
worked on a 4-square pre-writing assignment today in class. This must be
turned in with the final copy and the grading rubric/checklist on Monday.
Last night's homework assignment (Chapter 4, Lesson 5 questions were
collected)
H.W. Writing Activity due Monday(reasons they came, problems they had upon
arrival, where they settled, famous immigrants or current immigration--make
sure you have an introduction and a closing statement.)
10/01/2008 We finished reading Chapter 4, Lesson 5 with the last section
about the Great Migration. Students were then to complete the 20 question
test (multiple choice). Students were then to read from the SOL Coach book (2
pages) and answer some questions. (In 1st period we read and I asked these
questions aloud). Students were then to begin to answer Chapter 4, Lesson 5
questions. These are due tomorrow. Remember to write your answers using
complete sentences.
H.W. Chapter 5 Lesson 4 questions provided in class are due tomorrow.
09/30/2008
Students completed a warm-up test review activity. We read the article,
Immigration, Migration and American Industry. We underlined the reasons
immigrants came and circled the problems encountered. We also discussed the
Great Migration. We watched video clips about immigration (except 2nd period).
Students were reminded to study for the test.
H.W. Use your study guide to study for the test on Westward Expansion and
Industry. Test is tomorrow.
NOTE: PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW!!!!
09/29/2008
We checked our study guide. We finished the video, Iron Road (2nd, 6th, 7th)
and collected the video sheets. 1st period was collected on Friday as we were
able to complete the video in one class period. We started reading/discussing
immigration which begins in Chapter 4, Lesson 5. Test is on Wednesday. Please
study your study guide.
H.W. Study your study guide to prepare for the test.
09/26/2008 We are watching the Iron Road, a story of the building of the
Transcontinental Railroad.
H.W. none
09/25/2008 Students completed a warm-up as they reflected on quotes by Andrew
Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. We then took a quiz on Chapter 4, lesson 3
and 4. Students were to read and respond to an article about Carnegie and
Rockefeller. They were then provided with a study guide.
H.W. If you did not finish your study guide, please do so.
NOTE: We have switched to a new e-mail system. If we do not respond to your
e-mail, please give us a call. We are trying to learn and adjust to this new
system.
09/24/2008 Today we did a KWL strategy (What we know? What we want to learn?
What we did learn?) using our Time for Kids book, "The genius of Menlo Park."
This is a book about Thomas Edison's life and his inventions. In 1st and 2nd
we viewed the clips about the steel and oil industries in addition to our
book reading.
H.W. Quiz tomorrow on Chapter 4, Lessons 3 and 4.
09/23/2008 Students completed a warm-up. I collected the homework that was
due today (RR expands westward and Westward Expansion Review). Students read
from the SOL Coach Book. We watched a video clip/railroads (1st and 2nd)
Carnegie and Rockefeller (6th and 7th). We discussed industries and big
business, including leaders. If time permitted we completed the Rise of
Industries handout 1-4.
09/22/2008 Today students completed a warm-up to review key terms of westward
expansion. We completed our graphic organizer for Chapter 4, Lesson 4. We
read an article about the Transcontinental Railroad and viewed a video clip.
Homework was collected from Friday--Ch4, L4 questions.
H.W. Students were to complete a handout about the railroads and westward
expansion. due tomorrow--some time was provided during class to get started
09/19/2008 Today we are reading Chapter 4, Lesson 4. Students are asked to
complete the questions for homework. This is a handout and has page numbers
and section heading that correspond with the student's textbook. We also
completed the character education activity on "Responsibility" is we did not
get to it yesterday.
H.W. Answer the questions from Chapter 4 Lesson 4.
This is due on Monday.
09/18/2008 Today we looked at the routes of the Nez Perce. We completed a
warm-up and we completed a quiz on the Great Plains. If time permits we will
complete the character education handout about Custer and Chief Joseph.
H.W. none
09/17/2008 Today we finished hearing Chief Joseph surrender. We worked on a
video reflection including a Venn Diagram and response questions. These were
collected at the end of class. I passed back the writing assignment and asked
students to read over the comments to help them better prepare for future
writing assignments.
H.W. Quiz tomorrow on the Great Plains (know about the Great Plains including
geography, adaptations and the Indian Wars)
09/16/2008 Today we are continuing the video, "I will fight no more forever."
H.W. None
09/15/2008 We are watching a video, "I will fight no more forever." This is
about the Nez Perce Indians and their leader, Chief Joseph.
H.W. none
09/12/2008
Today we read about the Nez Perce. We read a play called, "I will fight no
more forever." In 2nd, 6th and 7th we read an article as well. In 1st we
watched a video clip about the Nez Perce as we have already read the article.
H.W. none---unless you did not complete your homework from last night.
09/11/2008
In first period we read an article about the Nez Perce Indians and answered
questions about the reading aloud. The following writing assignment was given.
All classes: Students were given a writing assignment, in which they are
required to read an article and answer three questions. We discussed good
writing practices and the expectations for each paragraph in question one to
be at least 5 sentences each. Suggestions were given for how to approach a
reading selection (highlighting important point you want to include, etc).
Students were informed that the writing assignment must be in their own
words. The purpose is to read, think and write!
In 2nd, 6th and 7th I read an article about Custer's Last Stand and then gave
out the writing assignment. In 2nd we also finished the brief clips from
yesterday.
H.W. Writing assignment due tomorrow.--Students were given some time to get
started and to ask me questions if they needed to. They will need to finish
this for homework.
NOTE: SIGNED MID-TERMS WERE COLLECTED.
09/10/2008 Advisory: Don't forget to bring in canned goods for the food drive
on behalf of the Salvation Army.
Today we completed a warm-up for review of Westward Expansion concepts from
Lesson 3. We are studying Custer's last stand/the Battle of Little Bighorn.
Students were given a mid-term and asked to have this signed.
H.W. Mid-term signed
09/09/2008 Today we viewed photos of the west. Students finished the
article/graphic organizer for lesson 3 of Chapter 4. We completed a
comprehension check activity during class. We viewed a brief powerpoint
presentation. If time permitted students were given 5 questions summarizing
our study of westward expansion.
H.W. none
09/08/2008 Today students finished reading Chapter 4 Lesson 3. We watched a
couple of video clips about the Gold Rush and the Homesteaders. We looked at
primary source documents on the Homestead Act. Additionally, in 1st period we
also completed a graphic organizer
and read an article about the Homesteaders. In 2nd period students were given
some additional time to finish work from the SOL Coach book. This was re-
collected.
H.W. none
09/05/2008 We checked the SOL Coach questions which introduce Westward
Expansion. As a warm-up activity, students were to list 5 inventions they
would not want to do without. As a close activity they were to answer the
question, "Has technology made our lives easier?". They were to defend their
answer. If time permitted we began our reading of Chapter 4, Lesson 3. We
will continue on Monday.
H.W. none
09/04/2008
Today students had a test on geography. Textbooks were distributed. Students
are expected to bring these to class each day. I introduced westward
expansion as our next topic of study. Following the test students were given
an assignment to read in the SOL Coach book.
H.W. none
09/03/2008 Students worked on review materials in preparation for the test.
We worked from the SOL Coach books.
H.W. Study your study guides. Test tomorrow.
Note: Due to internet difficulty I was unable to post teacherweb on
09/02/2008.
08/29/2008 Students completed a quiz on basic geography skills. We then
completed a handout, "Bodies of Water". Students were provided with a study
guide. The test is scheduled for Thursday as announced during class. In 7th
period we completed a mixed review.
H.W. Finish your study guide so we can check it together on Tuesday.
08/28/2008
Students completed a mixed review. We checked the How our world is divided
handout. We completed a Venn Diagram of Latitude/Longitude. We also worked on
a handout to locate latitude/longitude on a world map. We checked this as
well.
HW--Students were advised of a quiz scheduled for tomorrow on basic
geography. A word bank will be provided.
08/27/2008
Students completed a compass rose handout. Students completed a handout, "How
Our World Is Divided."
H.W. none
08/26/2008
Students completed a warm-up today about states/regions. I collected the All
Fifty assignment and I checked the U.S. Regions Map (labeled and colored).
Students were given an assignment tracker (exception to 2nd period--plan to
distribute tomorrow). Students were given a course syllabus and a welcome
sheet to place in their binders. We also worked on two handouts: Reading
Political Maps and Give Me Good Directions.
H.W. none
08/25/08
Social Studies:
1st period: We completed a Warm-up for review. We outlined the regions and
filled in our U.S. cities. We began talking about political maps/boundaries.
2nd period: We completed a warmup for review. We filled in our U.S. cities.
We attended a brief assembly.
6th and 7th period: same as 1st
All students were reminded about the homework. This is listed on the agenda
board.
H.W. Make sure you have your U.S. map outlining and labeling the regions.
Make sure you have your "all fifty" completed.
08/22/08
Please remember any forms that need to be returned.
All Social Studies classes: Today students were given the "All Fifty"
handout.
Homework: Make sure you have both the US regions map (labeled and colored)
and your all fifty assignment on Tuesday.
08/21/08
Advisory: Reminder: Please have your parents sign and complete "First Day"
forms. Thanks! Also, if you have not paid the $3.00 locker fee, please bring
your money to your advisory teacher.
Social Studies: Today in Social Studies we checked the USA Challenge and the
continents/oceans paper. We are continuing in basic geography and beginning
to place states into regions. Students were given a U.S. Map to color and
label. This is due on Tuesday, August 26.
H.W. U.S. Map due on Tuesday, August 26. It needs to be colored and labeled.
A handout of the regions, and a U.S map was provided. Time was given in class
to help students get started.
08/20/08
Advisory: Reminder: Please give your packet to your parent(s)/guardian(s).
Please refer to the information sheet to know which forms to return.
Today in Social Studies I explained our classroom
rules/procedures/expectations and materials needed. I also presented an
overview of topics we will study this year. We followed with a USA Challenge
and Intro to Geography handout. We clozed by asking students about states
they traveled to this summer.
H.W. Return forms to advisory teacher!
