WHAT WE DID TODAY
Fri., 6/6
Period 1 = Completed unit exam and worked on Maya reading and questions.
Periods 2 and 5 = MCPS Semester Exams.
Period 4 = Continued with U.S. History Cumulative Exam.
Thu., 6/5
NO SCHOOL -- Power outages
Wed., 6/4
Period 1 = Completed testing. Began reading "Maya Civilization."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = 8th grade U.S. History Cumulative Exam, semesters one and two.
Tue., 6/3
Period 1 = Unit IV Exam.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Reviewed for exams by working on Review Sheets. Questions and answers.
Mon., 6/2
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Peer edited Ganges River written assignment. Took school trasnportation survey. Presented written assignments to class for edit/review.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapt. 27 (or complete reading). Discussed/completed "Civil War Leaders," "Union-Confederate Resources," and "Reconstruction Acceptance/Resistance."
Fri., 5/30
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Work on Ganges River chart. Review and discussion of ganges River questions. Began practice writing of exam paragraphs.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = "Field Trip" to Mr. Walker's class. Civil War uniforms, equipment, and supplies demonstration.
Thu., 5/29
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read "Ganges River." Began practice for exam -- read article and discussed the cultural beliefs and the environmental issues. Began graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read "Reconstruction Documents." Discussed four goals of Reconstruction and reviewed several documents showing America's acceptance or resistance to these goals.
Wed., 5/28
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Re-read Ghana. Checked, reviewed, and collected Carolingian questions. Began Ghana questions.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Studied for quiz. Chapter 18 quiz. Began review of "Union-Confederate Resources." Period 4 started reading Reconstruction documents.
Tue., 5/27
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Carolingian questions. Began Ghana reading.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 26. Returned chapter 17 quizzes. Reviewed "Civil War Leaders" packet. Completed 1864-65 power point. Handed out Mr. Walker's letter concerning Civil War artifacts.
Fri., 5/23
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Worked on Carolingian questions. Took Homework Survey with Ms. Kelly.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = HERSHEY PARK.
Thu., 5/22 -- HSA Testing
Period 1 = Read "Carolingian Empire" and began "Carolingian Empire Questions."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Continued watching Glory.
Wed., 5/21
Period 1 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card: "Give two specific examples of Gupta contributions." Checked Gupta homework. Read "Heian" article and began graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 24. Continued with 1864-65 power point notes.
Tue., 5/20
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Correct Christianity cards. Review Gupta graphic organizer. Begin working on page two with selected questions.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 23. Continued with 1864 power point notes.
Mon., 5/19
Period 1 = WARM-UP: review. Religions Test. Worked independently on "Gupta" reading and notes.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Review. Chapter 17 quiz. "Finish Up Day" -- complete assignments: Civil War Leaders and Union and Confederate Resources.
Fri., 5/16 -- SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Copied "Millennial Civilzations: A Reference Chart" in Journal. Read Gupta article as a class and began graphic organizer questions.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 22. Read "Civil War Leaders" articles and began answering packet questions.
Thu., 5/15
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Complete Religion Across the Ages. Reviewed and discussed warm-up assignment. Began looking at millennial civilzations. Explained Gupta readings and graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Review for timeline quiz. Timeline quiz. Continued watching "Glory."
Wed., 5/14
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Review for quiz. Islam Quiz. Worked on packet Religion Across the Ages.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read "Glory for the 54th Massachusetts." Period 3 copied terms to know for Chapt. 17 quiz. Pd. 3 completed 1863 power point notes. Periods 2, 4, 5 watched beginning of Glory. Handed out Study Guide to Period 4. Periods 2, 4, 5 copied terms for quiz.
Tue., 5/13
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reviewed for quiz. Christianity quiz. Reviewed Journal notes and handouts for Religions Test.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 21. Checked Timeline homework assignment. Continued with 1862, 1863, and 1864 power point notes. Handed out Semesters One & Two Study Guides for Mrs. Andersen's cumulative exam in June.
Mon., 5/12
Period 1 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card: "What is the name of Islam's sacred writings/text? What are the two major branches of Islam?" Completed reviewing Christianity notes from last week. Completed Islam graphic organizer notes with review.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 20. Worked on 1862 and 1863 power point notes. Reviewed Events Chart/Appomattox homework.
Fri., 5/9
Period 1 = (Mr. Mannino's Room -- 8th grade Science MSA Testing). WARM-UP: review for quiz. Judaism quiz. Watched "Islam" video and worked on graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = No Period 2. WARM-UP: Hakim Chapter 19. Historical Atlas packet on Union & Confederate resources.
Thu., 5/8
Period 1 = (Mrs. Branham's Room -- 8th Grade Science MSA Testing). WARM-UP: 3x5 card: "What does Baptism signify? What are the two main sects of Christianity?" Watched "Christianity" video. Began reading on Islam.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = No Period 2. WARM-UP: Hakim chapter 18. Period 3 completed 1861 power point notes and worked on Civil War Timeline. Periods 4 & 5 worked on Civil War Timeline and Events Chart.
Wed., 5/7
Period 1 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card: What is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar? What is the Torah? Completed watching "Judaism" video. Read Christianity and began graphic organizer. Tomorrow class in Mrs. Branham's room.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Review for Civil War Map Test. Map Test. Worked on Civil War timeline -- dates and events.
Tue., 5/6
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reviewed for Buddhism quiz. Quiz. Checked over Judaism notes and began watching Judaism video.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Practice map for Civil War Map test. Period 3 completed Lincoln BCR then continued with 1861 power point notes. Periods 2, 4, 5 took 1862 power point notes. Period 4 began Civil War timeline.
Mon., 5/5
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reviewed for Hinduism quiz. Quiz. Worked on Judaism reading and graphic organizer notes.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 17. Checked homework -- Events Chart up through Antietam. Period 3 began writing BCR "Lincoln's Maryland Dilemma." Periods 2, 4, 5 took notes on 1862 power point. Handed out Progress Reports.
Fri., 5/2
Period 1 = ODE
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Periods 2 & 3: CAREER DAY ~~ Periods 4 & 5: WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 16. Began 1862 power point notes.
Thu., 5/1
Period 1 = ODE
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, Chapter 15. Completed reading from McPherson's book. Wrote BCR defending/refuting Lincoln's decision to suspend the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War.
Wed., 4/30
Period 1 = OUTDOOR ED
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 14. Period 3 worked on Civil War map, Events Chart, and corrected/made-up missing assignments. Periods 2, 4, 5 began "Lincoln's Dilemma" -- researched parts of the Constitution dealing with Presidential and Congressional duties in times of war. Mrs. Andersen read excerpts from James McPherson's This Mighty Scourge. BCR will be written tomorrow.
Tue., 4/29
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Completed Judaism reading. Began note-taking for graphic organizer. Handed out Progress Reports. Watched video on Buddhism. Reviewed for Monday Hinduism quiz.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim chapter 13. Returned graded papers. Began "States Choose Sides Map (Civil War)." Worked on Events Chart. Town Hall Meeting during part of period 3. Watched SMOB video during part of Period 5.
Mon., 4/28
Period 1 = MAP-R testing.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = MAP-R testing.
Fri., 4/25
All classes = GREEN DAY activities.
Thu., 4/24 (TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY)
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read "Life of Buddha" as class. Created illustration from story to post in hall for evening of excellence.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 12. Continued with Roots.
Wed., 4/23
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: Think of and list all the commonalities of the five major religions. Discussion. Watched video "What is Religion?" followed by video on "Hinduism."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 11. Completed 1861 power point notes. Worked on Fort Sumter and First Battle of Bull Run on "Events Chart."
Tue., 4/22
Period 1 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card: "What is the sacred text of Buddhism called?" "What does Buddha mean?" Worked on Buddhism graphic organizer the reviewed it. Began reading Judaism.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 10. Period 3 completed and discussed "Anaconda Plan" questions. Distributed "Civil War Events Chart" and completed "Election of Lincoln" category as a class. Continued with 1861 power point notes. Handed out flyer for "Travel Back in Time" -- 8th grade family field trip to Fort Frederick.
Mon., 4/21
Period 1 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card: What are Vedas? What are epics? Completed graphic organizer on Hinduism. Began small group reading and note taking on Buddhism.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim, chapter 9. Reviewed "Anaconda Plan" questions. Began power point notes on 1861, start of the Civil war.
Fri., 4/18
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read article on Hinduism. Handed out religions graphic organizer and explained note taking on Hinduism.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim chapters 7 & 8. Read 16-1 in class for discussion. Worked on "Anaconda Plan" questions. Period 3 completed Dred Scott writing.
Thu., 4/17
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: What do you know about Hinduism? Observations on picture slide "Bathing in the Ganges River." Discussion on "The Many Faces of India" and its political and cultural diversity.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Hakim chapters 5 & 6. Began discussion on the Civil War: What do we already know (who, what, when, where, why)? Handout on "What's in a Name" about common Civil War names and phrases. Began reading chapter 16-1 in class.
Wed., 4/16
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reviewed for HOT words quiz. Quiz. Worked on world religion & population map.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Re-read "Lincoln-Douglas Debate" in CA pg. 452-53. Slavery test followed by assessment questions on "Election of 1860" map. Began questions on Dred Scott reading.
Tue., 4/15
Period 1 = WARM-UP: HOT words trial. Completed discussion of religions by the continent. Began "Religion by the Numbers" with a world map and "Where's the Crowd?"
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read Hakim, chapters 3-4. Returned Frederick Douglass quizzes; worked on "Election of 1860" map; began reading "Dred Scott and the Supreme Court's Terrible Decision."
Mon., 4/14
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: Completed copying "Religion by the Numbers." Took notes on world religions pie graph. Discussed two sects of Chrisitianity after reading Eastern Hemisphere pg. 226-229 in class. Handed out "Religions by Continent" graphs and began class discussion.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Checked slavery vocab lists for completion (no grade). Slavery vocab (HOT) words quiz. Worked on "The Election of 1860" worksheet.
Fri., 4/11
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: Finished copying "Where Are We Going?" Took survey of class religions for Journal notes. Read and discussed "Many Cultures, One Rule." Also took notes on "Religion by the Numbers -- Religious Preferences of U.S. Adults."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read Hakim, chapter 2. Took open book quiz on chapters 1-3 of Frederick Douglass. Continued reading next chapters. Collected Hershey Park field trip money from period 2.
Thu., 4/10
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: copied overhead "Culture: Building from the Ground Up." Continued with notes on "Where Are We Going?"
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read Preface in Hakim. Watched Roots.
Wed., 4/9
Period 1 = WARM-UP: One HOT words trial with a partner. ~~ Formative assessment: "Principles of Culture" poster completed in class.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Began reading Hakim's War, Terrible War, Chapter 1. Continued watching Roots.
Tue., 4/8
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read/review new HOT words list. Completed and discussed Cultural Pirnciples and "Your Life & Your World" examples.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP & LESSON: Completed Slavery power point notes. Began watching "Roots." Period 3 = handed out slavery vocab (HOT) words and worked on them in class.
Fri., 4/4
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Completed two last questions on "American Culture: Seen and Unseen" page. Read and discussed seven principles of culture. Worked on "Culture Affects Your Life/World" questions with partners.
Periods 2, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Silent reading on Frederick Douglass which continued as class time. Period 2 completed yesterday's slavery question #3 as warm-up. Handed out slavery vocab/HOT words to work on in class
Thu., 4/3
Period 1 = WARM-UP: JOURNAL: "Suppose you were visiting an American mall for the first time from another country. What generalizations might you say about Americans?" Completed "American Culture: Seen and Unseen" readings and examples.
Periods 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card: List three types of emancipation. Continued with slavery power point notes,
Wed., 4/2
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: Copy definition of "generalization" and "stereotyping." Worked on seen and unseen culture with readings and examples. Completed graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card -- "What were two main types of slaves?" Continued with slavery power point notes.
Tue., 4/1
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: Copy definition of "culture." Returned and reviewed Unit III exams. Completed discussion of pre-assessment.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card -- "List three ways slaves were obtained." Continued with slavery power point notes.
Mon., 3/31
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Look up inofmration on Dominican Republic in Atlas (capital, climate, land use, rainfall, coordinates, major bodies of water. Began Unit IV pre-assessment on culture.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read chapter 15-1. Began power point note-taking presentation on "Slavery in America, 1619-1865."
Thu., 3/20
Period 1 = Handed out progress reports. Completed "Dynastic Cycle" assessments and turned them in.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Handed out progress reports. Period 2 attended Cultural Assembly. Periods 3, 4, 5 began reading Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
Wed., 3/19
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reviewed notes for exam. Unit III exam. Worked on "Create Your Own Dynasty" assessment.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Reviewed notes for exam. Unit III exam. Corrected chapt. 14 quizzes.
Tue., 3/18
Period 1 = Watched "Ancient China Dynasties" in Mrs. Branham's room. Completed 3x5 card on three new facts discovered in video.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: checked Review Packet for homework grade and answered questions. Periods 2, 4, 5 watched "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in conjunction with power point presentation on 19th century art and literature (Washington Irving). Period 3 corrected chapter 14 quiz and took power point notes. Period 2 began power point on unit IV "Slavery."
Mon., 3/17
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Completed copying of overhead notes on politcal-economic aspects of the dynasties. Checked and reviewed study guide. Completed dynasty timeline and received directions for "create your own dynasty."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Review for chapter 14 quiz. Quiz. Period 3 -- worked on study guide. Periods 2, 4, 5: power point notes on "American Art & Literature."
Fri., 3/14
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Review for HOT words quiz. HOT words quiz. Overhead notes for study guide packet on dynasty political-economic connections (Principle #6). Discussion.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read "Archimedes" article & made perfect circle freehand. "Information to know" given for chapter 14 quiz. Began power point presentation on "American Art & Literature." Notes taken.
Thu., 3/13
Period 1 = WARM-UP: HOT words trial sheet practice ~~ Completed reading of "China Today," highlighting political and economic examples. Began timeline for dynasties.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: completed reading of "Document Packet." Worked on graphic organizer and exam study guide.
Wed., 3/12
Period 1 = WARM-UP: "Diary Preview." Read "Mao's China," and "China Opens," looking for political and economic examples from the text. Compared the two timeframes and plotted China on the political-economic continuum. Began reading and highlighting "China Today."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: begin reading "Social Reform Document Packet." Worked in groups to find answers to: What was the problem? Who was impacted? What methods did reformers use? Were they successful?
Tue., 3/11
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Checked answers to three philosophies graphic organizer. Read "Modern China" and categorized its recent history into the dynastic cycle. Made predictions about China's political and economic future.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: "What are push and pull factors? Give an example of each." Checked Immigration Packet and reviewed answers. Handed out Unit III study guide. Discussion on chapter 14-1 push-pull factors. Overhead notes on "social reform" and the "Second Great Awakening." Discussion on types of social reform in 19th century America.
Mon., 3/10
Period 1 = WARM-UP: vocabulary preview "The Influence of Ideas." Returned graded papers & discussed -- Chapter 6 packet and China map test. Checked homework on the three philosophies graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: review for Jacksonian Democracy test (Chapter 12). Test. Worked on Immigration Packet. Read 14-3 and 14-4.
Fri., 3/7
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Looked over new HOT words list. Handed out Unit III Review Packet. Completed working on "Case Scenario: Qin Dynasty."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Period 2: completed Immigration Packet. Periods 3, 4, 5 went on field trip to Black Rock Center for "Einstein Alive."
Thu., 3/6
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read AW, 129-133 "Confucius and His Teachings" ~~ Completed Qing dynasty presentation ~~ Began packet on legalism, Daoism, and Confucianism -- "Case Scenario: Qin Dynasty" as classwork.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read Chapter 14-1 ~~ Periods 2 & 3 completed mental map on "Linking Resources and People" ~~ All classes began "Immigration" packet as classwork.
Wed., 3/5
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Review for test. China Map test. Dynasty presentations and note-taking.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Analyze overhead transparency on "New England Textile Mill" & discussion. Completed Jacksonian Democracy notes, Nullification and National Bank notes, and updated mental map on "Linking Resources and People: 1800 - 1850."
Tue., 3/4
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Practiced spelling of China map locations ~~ Presented several more dynasties and dynastic cycles to class.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Make new base mental map ~~ completed Jacksonian Democracy notes ~~ worked on Nullification and National Bank notes ~~ began mental map on "Linking People and Resources: 1800 - 1850."
Mon., 3/3
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Review for HOT words quiz. Quiz. Began presentations on dynasties, completed Han and Song.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Re-read 12-3. Period 2: completed Doctrine of Nullification and National Bank "cloze" notes. Periods 3, 4, 5 worked on Jacksonian Democracy overhead notes.
Fri., 2/29
Period 1 = WARM-UP: HOT words trial with partner ~~ Collected Chapt. 6 packet ~~ Group work on dynastic cycles, filled in graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Reviewed for 11-1 quiz ~~ Quiz ~~ Discussed 1828 election and voter decisions on the candidates, John Q. Adams and Andrew jackson.
Thu., 2/28
Period 1 = WARM-UP: worked on Zhou reading and graphic organizer. Completed Zhou research for graphic organizer. Began group work with each group assigned a different dynasty to read, discuss, and decide which key information to include in the dynastic cycle. Will present this information to class.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Copied review information for chapter 11-1 quiz. (If you were absent, call a friend). Explanation of how to write the ECR, distinguishing between topic sentence and thesis statement. Students wrote first paragraph for teacher review/comments. Worked on rough draft ECR for the remainder of the class.
Wed., 2/27 HALF DAY
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Complete one HOT word trial with a partner. Collected re-done China maps. Read Zhou dynasty and began graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Completed 19th century invention research in Media Center.
Tue., 2/26
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Completed copying dynastic cycle information notes. Handed out new HOT words list. Read Shang dynasty hand-out and completed Shang's dynastic cycle graphic organizer. Began reading Zhou dynasty.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = MEDIA CENTER research on 19th century invention ECR.
Mon., 2/25
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reading disaster headlines and comparing reaction by current governments v. reactions of ancient Chinese dynasties. ~~ Returned China maps to re-do: pointed out issues with the maps. ~~ took notes on vocabulary terms, the dynastic cycle, and the mandate of heaven.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = MEDIA CENTER. Began research on 19th century invention that contributed to American economic expansion.
Fri., 2/22 -- Snow Day
Thu., 2/21
Period 1 = WARM-UP: "Floods and Tears: Vocabulary Preview." Read and discussed Ancient World pg. 122-128. Handed out "Yu Saves the Day," an ancient China legend (to read and answer questions).
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP (graded): "Explain the Doctrine of Nullification." ~~ Completed Oral History presentations. Compared the political-economic connection of Jackson and John Q. Adams policies. Discussed sample voters and their voting choices.
Wed., 2/20
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read EH pg. 114-118. Reviewed/discussed "Geographic Regions" charts. Questions and answers on EH reading.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP (graded): "What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act?" Continued with Oral History presentations. Period 3 reading on "John Q. Adams v. Andrew Jackson" analysis.
Tue., 2/19
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "Look at your map. How did the physical features keep China isolated?" Collected China II maps. Began China regions geography research with the Atlas.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Collected Oral History projects. Period 2 went to assembly on internet use/misuse. Periods 3, 4, 5 presented abstracts to class with follow-up questions and answers. Handed out grading rubric and SSL Hours form.
Fri., 2/15
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Worked on first China map (making key and orientation) -- "China Physical and Human Features Map I." Checked map against overhead. Received second, more detailed map (with physical features included) for classwork and homework -- "China Physical and Human Features Map II." Handed out second quarter honor roll certificates.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: "What characteristics make for a good President?" Discussion on Andrew Jackson's role as President and his reaction to Supreme Court decision regarding Cherokee Nation lawsuit. Began reading of 1828 voter cards and analysis of voter decisions on Jackson v. Adams.
Thu., 2/14
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read Ancient World pg. 122-128. Checked homework. Began China map looking for physical and human features.
Periods 2, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: completed section 12-1 overhead notes on Andrew Jackson ~~ Period 3 read 12-1 then worked on overhead notes. Reading of John Q. Adams/Andrew Jackson 1828 election campaign differences (2,4,5). Discussion.
Wed., 2/13 ~~ DELAYED OPENING
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reviewed for quiz. Quiz. Began reading "country cards" on their political and economic systems and where they would fall on a continuum.
Periods 2, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal question on 1824 election. Checked "Economic Expansion 1841" homework. Began overhead notes on Andrew Jackson ~~ Period 3 took Economic Expansion Test and began reading Chapt. 12.
Mon., 2/11
Period 1 = Mrs. Moore presented 7th grade registration information. All forms due back Feb. 22 (George Washington's birthday!).
Periods 2, 4, 5 = Territorial Expansion Test completed. Began reading Chapter 12 and worked on "Economic Expansion 1841" worksheet. ~~ Period 3 = completed review for Wed. test. Question and answer period.
Fri., 2/8
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Checked "Command" homework notes to overhead ~~ Principles 5 & 6 read and discussed. Began continuum on United States and China in terms of political and economic systems.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: review for quiz ~~ Quiz ~~ Pd 3 went to 8th grade town meeting ~~ Pds. 2,4,5: Completed "American Events" notes ~~ Began Economic Expansion worksheet.
Thu., 2/7
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Practiced vocab words (Economic Terms II) with partner. Completed command economy tea trade simulation. Notes and discussion on market economy ("Comparing Economic Systems") worksheet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Flash cards on "Terms & Names" for 11-3. ~~ Pds. 2,4, 5: Completed/reviewed "Territorial Expansion" packet and mental map. Unit III vocab word list given out to all classes -- include terms #4-12 for Monday "Territorial Expansion" test. Began overhead notes on "American Events 1800-1860" on 11-3 for Periods 2,4,5.
Wed., 2/6
Period 1 = WARM-UP: On Comparing Economic Systems worksheet, complete "Competition" section of "Market Economy" column. Discussed/reviewed rest of market economy characteristics. Began practice round of "Command Economy."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read 11-3 of CA. Completed and reviewed "Territorial Expansion" graphic organizer. Discussed readings.
Tue., 2/5
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "Observations, comments, thoughts, questions on yesterday's simulation." Continued with China Tea Trade simulation but with government imposing a 10% profit tax.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: "What was the Monroe Doctrine? What was Manifest Destiny?" Worked on graphic organizer with Territorial Expansion readings.
Mon., 2/4
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Reviewed "China Tea Trade" directions. Collected homework Principle card. Began China Tea Trade simulation for market economy.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Study time for 13-2 & 13-3 quiz. Quiz. Periods 2 & 3 watched remainder of The Donner Party. Went over worksheet. Constructed new mental map for "Territorial Expansion of the U.S. 1783-1853." Periods 4 & 5 began reading & note-taking on U.S. territorial acquisitions.
Fri., 2/1 ~~ Delayed Opening
Period 1 = HOT words quiz.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Re-read CA sections 13-2 and 13-3. Began defining and identifying "Terms & Names" pages 389 & 395.
Thu., 1/31
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read Principles #1-4. Checked crossword puzzle homework. Reviewed economic principles #1-4. Began illustration on a principle. Explained Tea Trade Simulation instructions.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Ms. Gelb from Counseling presented four year high school plan.
Wed., 1/30
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Practice HOT words/trial sheet with partner. Completed discussion of Economic Terms. Began reading "Ice Cream" story on terminology and started crossword puzzle.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: 13-4 quiz. Periods 4 & 5 completed The Donner Party, went over Anticipation Guide questions, and started mental map of U.S. territorial expansion. Periods 2 & 3 still viewing documentary.
Tue., 1/29
Period 1 = WARM-UP: "Read both sides of China article (see yesterday). Highlight examples of interdependence." Questions and answers on article. Discussion on outsourcing. Handed out Economic Terms (Sides 1 and 2). Explanation of terms.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: "Five minutes to re-do 13-1 quiz." Periods 2, 4, 5 continued watching The Donner Party documentary. Period 3 turned in "Gold Rush" questions, completed "Anticipation Guide," and began watching documentary.
Mon., 1/28
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "Explain and give examples of interdependence from the T-shirt article." Reviewed T-shirt article and plotted locations on overhead world map. Began reading After 200 Years, U.S. Remains King of Cotton and Behind Shanghai's Boom Is a Simple T-Shirt. Moved HOT words quiz to Fri., 2/1.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Review for "Trails West" quiz. Quiz. Completed "Anticipation Guide" for The Donner Party video. Periods 2, 4, 5 began viewing the video. Period 3: collected and went over "Trails West" map. Students worked on/completed "Gold Rush" questions.
Fri., 1/25
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "Check an item of your clothing or other objects around the room. List all the different countries that produced these goods." Read Interview with a T-Shirt and listed the human (H), capital (C), and natural resources (N) involved. Received additional notes on H-C-N resources. Distributed world map for posting countries/locations of T-shirt article.
Periods 2 ,3 ,4, 5 = WARM-UP: 5 minute review for test. War of 1812 test. Read CA 13-2 and 13-3. Checked "Gold Rush" answers for Periods 2, 4, 5. Period 3 began the questions.
Thu., 1/24
Period 1 = WARM-UP: "Think of one item in your locker. What people, materials, and machines went into making it?" Completed Unit III pre-assessment and began reviewing it. Handed out new set of HOT words/trial sheet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Completed Guided Reading Part B. Pds. 2, 4, 5: Checked Trails West map. Read 13-4 and worked on "Gold Rush" questions. Pd. 3: Completed pre-assessment. Began Trails West map in class.
Wed., 1/23
Period 1 = GREEK DAY. Played Greek Jeopardy and worked on "Who Am I? Greek Gods and Goddesses" handout.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Guided reading Part A for 13-1. Pd. 4 completed Expansionism video. Pd. 3 began the Unit III pre-assessment. Pds. 2, 4, 5 worked on "Trails Across the West" map.
Fri., 1/18
Period 1 = Completed Roman City video. Mrs. Branham presented schedule for Greek day and handed out Greek toga-making instructions. Collected rest of Greek day money.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Watched "Expansionism" video and took notes on video worksheet. Pd. 4 & 5: collected "Louisiana Purchase" homework.
Mon., 1/14 - Thu., 1/17
All classes -- exams.
Fri., 1/11
Period 1 = WARM-UP: worked on Study Guide. Returned/Reviewed Chapt. 8 packet. Discussed/completed "Rome Declines in Power" map.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: "By district, list Maryland's eight reps to the U.S. House of Representatives?" Turned in Unit II definitions #1-60. Began mental map on U.S. physical features. Review time for next week's exam. Pd 3: worked on Domestic & Foreign Policy Chart (inside and outside forces).
Thu., 1/10
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Re-read 7-3 EH. Completed Julius Caesar comparisons. Discussed end of the Republic, death of Caesar, and expansion of empire (Pax Romana). Began reasons for decline of Rome.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: "What is the legacy (effects) of the War of 1812?" Pre-assessment for Unit Three completed and corrected (excluding Pd. 3). Pd 3 = completed Alien and Sedition notes and explanation of Oral History Project.
Wed., 1/9
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Checked Roman Empire map to overhead. Readings on Julius Caesar as to whether he was a hero or a tyrant. "T" chart in Journal comparing characteristics. Handed out and discussed Unit Two Study Guide.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Chapt. 10 open note quiz. Reviewed members of Congress information; completed power point notes (Pd. 3). Handed out Oral History contract forms and discussed the project. Discussed Review Packet for semester exam.
Tue., 1/8
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read 7-3 EH. Handed out progress reports. Reviewed examples of Roman Republic serving the common good. Began Punic War reading and Roman Empire map.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: "Give two reasons why the Americans were angry with the British." Completed War of 1812 power point notes (except pd. 3). Discussed semester exam Review Packet. Added study requirement on members of House of Representatives (for Maryland eight districts) and Maryland U.S. Senators. Also, number of members of Congress. Handed out progress reports.
Mon., 1/7
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read 7-4 EH. Reviewed/discussed Roman Citizens' Rights chart. Began work on Roman Republic providing for the common good. Returned HOT words #7 quiz and Trial Sheet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Vocab #51-60 quiz. Continued with War of 1812 power point Journal notes.
Fri., 1/4
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Ancient Rome HOT words quiz. Reading on different categories of rights for Roman citizens. Began graphic organizer -- worked with partner(s).
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Vocab #41-50 quiz. Worked on "Domestic and Foreign Policy" chart. Began power point and took Journal notes on War of 1812.
Thu., 1/3
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read EH, pg. 166-171. Completed Geography Bee. Returned and discussed graded papers, including ancient Greece test. Talked about EH reading and defined democracy and republic.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: "Explain judicial review and national supremacy." Completed Geography Bee. Worked on "Domestic and Foreign Policy" chart. Foreign policy readings from folders.
Wed., 1/2
Period 1 = Geography Bee
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Geography Bee
Fri., 12/21
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "What are the four regions of Italy? What were the three early groups of settlers?" Discussed Etruscan influences (homework). Began Chapt 8. packet on Rome.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Chapter 9 open note quiz. Worked on "Domestic and Foreign Policy Chart." Overhead notes on Alien & Sedition Acts (not Pd.3)
Thu., 12/20
Period 1 = Locker clean-out. WARM-UP: Read 7-1 and 7-4 in EH. Went over homework of Italy map and "Land Rhyme." Began "Etruscan Rhyme" and worksheet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: "Read about the Whiskey Rebellion (pg. 284). How was it like Shays' Rebellion?" Overhead notes on the National Bank. (Oral History Project handed out to Pd. 3). Began Domestic & Foreign Policy (inside and outside forces) Chart on early presidential administrations.
Wed., 12/19
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Review for test. Greek Civilization test. Began study of ancient Rome. "Land Rhyme" and map started in class.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: "What were the economic issues facing the new government? What was Hamilton's solution?" Reviewed Study Guide packet for county semester exam. Overhead notes on National Bank. Explained Oral history Project and handed out information.
Tue., 12/18
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "What is a characteristic of Greek art?" (Use your text). Reviewed for Greek test. Handed out new HOT words on Rome.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Reviewed for quiz. Vocab quiz #31-40. Completed discussion on "Vision for America" comparing Democratic-Republican values and those of the Federalists. Handed out MCPS Semester Exam Review Packet.
Mon., 12/17
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "How and why did the Greek civilization end?" Completed and checked "Decline of Athens & Sparta" chart. Began questions that accompany reading "The Fall of Greek Civilization." Returned papers.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: Presidency (and precedent) questions on term of office, title, advisors -- referred to text. Took non-graded Constitution and Bill of Rights quiz. Began reading two interpretations on "Vision for America" (Federalists v. Democratic-Republicans).
Fri., 12/14
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read "The Fall of Greek Civilization." Checked "Decline of Athens & Sparta" chart. Read and discussed EH "The Spread of Greek Ideas" (pg. 151-153) and followed expansion of Alexander the Great's empire.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Vocab #21-30 quiz. Completed Constitution and Bill of Rights discussion. Returned papers.
Thu., 12/13
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal: "What happened to Athens after the Persian War?" Worked on "Decline of Athens & Sparta" chart using "The Persian Wars" reading packet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Chapter 8-3 open note quiz. Read, reviewed, discussed the Constitution. Hand-outs = "Symbols of Government" and "8.2 Timeline."
Wed., 12/12
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read section on Persian wars in EH. Discussed maps and location of battle sites. Began "Persian Wars" packet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: page numbers from CA on pink sheet vocab words. Read Preamble and Article 1 of U.S. Constitution. Hand-out "The Structure of the U.S. Constitution."
Tue., 12/11
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal : "Who was Pericles and why was he important?" Checked homework. Read and discussed EH "Legacy of Ancient Greece."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal: "How did large and small states differ with respect to representation, tax, and the slave population?" Continued and completed Constitutional Convention delegate information. Began questions on back of green sheet.
Mon., 12/10
Period 1 = WARM-UP: On 3x5 card, "Who was your favorite god or goddess and why?" Checked and reviewed Athens v. Sparta worksheet. Read and discussed EH pg. 140-143 -- "The Birth of Democracy."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Vocab quiz #11-20. Checked homework on Shays' Rebellion. Read and discussed "The Debate in Philadelphia." Began researching Constitutional Convention delegates' positions on large state/small state representation, slavery issues of representation/taxation, and the abolishment of slavery.
Fri., 12/7 SUBSTITUTE
Period 1 = Completed power point presentations.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Reading "A Little Rebellion Now and Then." Worked on "The Story of Shays' Rebellion." Began Chapter 8-3 outline notes and/or worked on vocab words.
Thu., 12/6 DELAYED OPENING
Period 1 = Power point presentations with Ms. Darge's reading class on Greek gods and goddesses.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Chapter 8.2 open note quiz. Completed historic documents chart. Reviewed unit tests.
Wed., 12/5
Period 1 = WARM-UP: reviewed for test. Mediterranean map test. Worked on "Study of Greek City-States, Athens v. Sparta." Thursday class is in Mrs. Branham's room to view power point presentations on Greek gods and goddesses.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Discussed Congress questions -- total number of House representatives, MD senators, MD representatives. Continued with Historic Documents questions and answers; updated graphic organizer. Reviewed eight political values. Pd. 2 read and received questions on Shays' Rebellion.
Tue., 12/4
Period 1 = WARM-UP: a second practice Mediterranean map. Collected chapt. 7 packet. Compare & contrast (brainstorming) on Athens and Sparta. Began reading EH p.134-136 (up to Persian Wars) and worked on question sheet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal question on difference New Jersey Plan and Virginia Plan. Discussion on historic documents and their influence on writers of the U.S. Constitution. Read "Magna Carta" article to look for important points. Matched with eight political values ("Cut & Paste" sheet). Graphic organizer started.
Mon., 12/3
Period 1 = WARM-UP: practice map with Mediterranean locations to identify. Checked "Introducing Ancient Greece." Began chapt. 7 packet in class.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: 8-1 outline notes quiz. Completed "A New Nation" video and went over question sheet.
Fri., 11/30
Period 1 = WARM-UP: review HOT words for quiz. Checked Trial Sheet. Quiz. Watched video and took Journal notes on "Ancient Greece." Reviewed/discussed notes.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: reviewed vocab words on eight political values. Quiz. Video on "A New Nation" with worksheet packet. Complete video on Monday.
Thu., 11/29
Period 1 = WARM-UP: checked/corrected Mediterranean map. Practiced HOT words. Began "Ancient Greece" worksheet from textbook.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: identified popular v. national culture figures (Nixon/Elvis) in Journal. Completed & discussed "Comparing Cultures" and "Political Values in History."
Wed., 11/28
Period 1 = WARM-UP: updated map requirements. Worked on Mediterranean map in class independently.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Journal -- identifying and explaining national v. popular culture. Journal defintions of culture, popular culture, national culture. Handed out "Principles for Unit 8.2," vocab list for unit 8.2; "Eight Political Values" worksheet; and "Comparing Cultures" worksheet.
Tue., 11/27
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Began second mental map "Settling the Mediterranean." Completed mental map and took notes on map making. Reviewed instructions for "real" Mediterranean map Wed.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = JOURNAL WARM-UP on American political, economic, and social symbols. Completed unit 8.2 pre-assessment. Began outline notes for 8-1.
Mon., 11/26
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Journal - map of classroom to front office. Began mental map of the Mediterranean Basin.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Began reading chapt. 8-1, pg. 205. Watched remainder of Johnny Tremain.
Wed., 11/21
Period 1 = WARM-UP: review for Purpose of Government quiz. Quiz. Presentation of comics (homework) to class. Thanskgiving activity.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: review for #51-60 quiz. Quiz. Johnny Tremain video and worksheet.
Tue., 11/20
Period 1 = WARM-UP: 3x5 card on purpose of government and how that purpose is achieved. Completed discussion on rights and responsibilities of citizens. Began comic on a citizen's responsibility. Handed out progress reports.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = 8.1 UNIT EXAM
Mon., 11/19
Period 1 = WARM-UP: added symbols to "Principle Four" homework; discussed. Read and reviewed "Principle Five." Handout on rights and responsibilities of citizens.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Checked and reviewed "Articles of Confederation" homework. Periods 2 & 3 completed Revolutionary War lecture notes. Some independent study and review time. Handed out progress reports.
Fri., 11/16
Period 1 = WARM-UP: scavenger hunt. Collected writing prompt "Message in a Bottle." Reviewed vocab words from yesterday and focued on Principle Four of how government works. Handout on examples and symbols for Principle Four. Completed "Sentence Stems" worksheet on three vocab words from yesterday.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read "Articles of Confederation." Discussed grades and progress reports. Worked on graphic organizer on Articles meeting the purpose of government (REDLawS).
Thur., 11/15
Period 1 = WARM-UP: scavenger hunt. Scenario three for island survival. Copied vocab words in Journal (common good, rule of law, individual rights).
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: vocab quiz #41-50. Completed Revolutionary War packet; discussed and reviewed Lexington Green reliability of sources.
Wed., 11/14
Period 1 = WARM-UP: worked on scavenger hunt. Completed and discussed political system continuum. Began work on writing prompt "Message in a Bottle."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read CA 7-3. Talked about overall impressions of our teacher visit to NWHS. Began Revolutionary War guided notes lecture. Period 2 went to assembly on first quarter grades.
Tue., 11/13 (Substitute Teacher)
Period 1 = HOT words quiz #5 completed. Read "Ancient Greece" magazine and worked on scavenger hunt.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read CA 7-2. For exam review, worked on Atlantic Rim map and events/acts timeline.
Mon., 11/12 (HALF DAY)
Period 1 = Watched power point on the American flag. Completed worksheet. Attended assembly on Veterans Day.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP quiz #31-40. Worked on Lexington/Concord or Continental Congress delegates (Period 3). Returned previous quizzes
Fri., 11/9 (HALF DAY)
Period 1 = Presented "Island Survival" governments; plotted on continuum. Checked HOT words trial sheet homework.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Vocab quiz #21-30. Completed map source #1 for Lexington Green Historical Investigation. Period 3 worked on Samuel Adams delegate card.
Thu., 11/8
Period 1 = WARM-UP: HOT word trial with a partner. Began "Island Survival" simulation about the need for government in a new and unfamiliar environment.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read CA chapt. 7-1. Handed out Unit 8.1 Exam Review Guides. Began lesson on primary/secondary source documents relating to Lexington and Concord. Period 3 worked on Continental Congress delegates and their opinions concerning Britian and the Social Contract.
Wed., 11/7
Period 1 = Completed pre-assessment; reviewed and discussed questions in class.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: Read CA chapt. 6-4. Completed and discussed "Delgates to Constitution Convention" cards. Plotted opinions on continuum. Pd. 3 comleted First Continental Congress reading and common good worksheet.
Tue., 11/6
Period 1 = WARM-UP: JOURNAL descriptions of three types of classroom management. Copied government definitions. Picked up Egypt projects from Media Center. Began Unit II pre-assessment.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: JOURNAL - copied John Locke notes. Worked on delegate cards to Continental Congress. Pd 3 = completed Revere and Pelham picture analyses of Boston Massacre. Began reading handout on Boston Tea Party
Mon., 11/5
Period 1 = WARM-UP: made HOT words trial #5 flash cards. Reviewed Egypt research packet and unit one exam. Cleaned out binder.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP question on "Why Boston Tea Party" occurred and what were the British reactons. Read and discussed handout on Boston Tea Party. Completed worksheet on purpose of government and how common good is achieved. Period 3 completed "Trouble in Boston" questions.
Fri., 11/2
Period 1 = Brought Egypt artifacts to Media Center. Got new seating arrangement in class. Returned to Media Center for lesson with Mrs. Branham.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = College Field Trip
Thu., 11/1
NO SCHOOL
Wed., 10/31
Period 1 = Completed UNIT 6.1 EXAM; followed by silent reading.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: 6-3 open note outline quiz; Period 3 began reading and answering questions for "Trouble in Boston." Periods 2, 4, 5 completed questions & discussion on comparing/contrasting of Paul Revere and Henry Pelham drawings of the Boston Massacre.
Tue., 10/30
Period 1 = Reviewed for unit exam. Watched and took Journal notes on "Mesoptamia Civilization" DVD.
Periods 2 & 4 = Read "Trouble in Boston" story; completed and discussed questions. Pd. 4 began picture analysis of Pelham slide.
Periods 3 & 5 = Checked "British Actions" chart to overheads. Began reading "Trouble in Boston" and questions in Journal (pd. 5 only). Pd. 3 completed last two colonist cards and began reading "Trouble in Boston."
Mon., 10/29
Period 1 = Mrs. Moore conducted a "Needs Assessment." Turned in Egypt Research Packet. Completed picture analysis for remaining slides.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Vocab #11-20 quiz. Periods 2 & 4 completed and reviewed "British Actions Chart." Period 3 worked on Chart; Period 5 worked on 6-3 outline.
Fri., 10/26
Period 1 = WARM-UP: continued reading Eastern Hemisphere on ancient Egypt. Viewed artifacts from previous years. Worked on/reviewed picture analyses from group work. Checked progress on Research Packet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: 6-2 open note quiz. Worked on "British Actions" chart. Reviewed vocab #1-10 quiz. Handed out 6-3 outline forms.
Thu., 10/25
Period 1 = WARM-UP: read EH, p. 77-81. Watched power point and took notes on "What's a Civilization?" Completed Wheel of Civilization for general characteristics of a civilization (not one particular civilization).
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP: worked on "British Actions" chart. reviewed Proclamation of 1763 and Sugar Act. Students worked independently on completing chart.
Wed., 10/24
Period 1 = WARM-UP: read EH, pg. 70-76. Handed out "Rise of Cities" transparency -- filled it in and discussed it. Handed out and reviewed Unit 1 Review Guide for exam.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP question on Sons of Liberty and their purpose. Completed colonist points of view presentations and continuum. Began "Brisitsh Actions & Colonists' Reactions" chart. THIS CHART WILL BE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE EXAM STUDY GUIDE.
Tue., 10/23
Period 1 = WARM-UP: Read EH, pg.65-69 (on ancient Egypt). Completed picture ananlysis on "Trade in Mesopotamia." Began picture analysis group work on other slides.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Vocab quiz on #1-10. Completed Colonist Cards and began presentations. Worked on 6-2 outline notes.
Mon., 10/22
Period 1 = HOT words quiz #4. Began picture analysis with "Trade in Mesopotamia."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Chapt. 6-1 open note quiz. Outline notes checked. Writing assignment on decision of Job Smith to smuggle. Began 6-2 outline notes in class.
Fri., 10/19 -- No School
Thu., 10/18
Period 1 = WARM-UP to read "The Indus Valley Civilization." Handed out Progress Reports. Handed out and discussed "Ancient Egypt Research Packet & Artifact Creation."
Period 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP question on agreement with Job Smith's decision. Discussed video and reviewed answers on worksheet. Distributed colonist cards and "Whose Common Good Is It?" worksheet.
Wed., 10/17
Period 1 = Completed reading and answering questions on Indus River Valley in EH p.109-113. Atlas map discussion on location of Indus River Valley, Mesopotamia, and origin of Aryans from Eastern Europe.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Journal WARM-UP question on Sugan Act. Watched video "Song of Molasses." Completed accompanying worksheet.
Tue., 10/16
Period 1 = Collected capital resources/technology paragraph. Checked flash cards and Trials 1 & 2. Completed reading comprehension packet for Hammurabi's Code. Began reading EH on Indus River Valley (pg. 109-113) and working on questions #1-3 in Journal.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Completed British colonies trade routes mental map. Handout on 60 vocab words for Unit 8.1. Collected or graded map mileage skills exercise from yesterday.
Mon., 10/15 (Substitute teacher)
Period 1 = Read account of Hammurabi's Code and worked on reading comprehension packet.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Handout on Colonial American cities/mileage map skills. Began Chapt. 6-1 outline notes. Progress reports given out.
Fri., 10/12
Period 1 = HOT words quiz #3. Received HOT words #4 list. Discussed and answered (as a class) de-briefing questions on yesterday's Mesopotamian farming village simulation. Began paragraph on effects of technology/capital resources on surplus.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = French and Indian War test. Completed second base map. Began "British Colonies 1763" trade map.
Thu., 10/11
Period 1 = Reviewed directions for farming simulation and completed five rounds.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Attended Mr. Walker presentation on 18th century American culture.
Wed., 10/10
Period 1 = Bullying presentation/discussion in Media Center.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Completed French & Indian War overhead notes. Received "How to Study/What to Learn" for test -- reviewed for test. Completed French & Indian War mental maps. Began new base map for British-colonies trade routes.
Tue., 10/9
Period 1 = WARM-UP was to complete questions: "Why was Mesoptomia called the land between two rivers?" and "Why was this region called the Fertile Crescent?" based upon AW reading pages 28-31. Returned graded papers. Explained procedures for Mesopotamia farming village simulation.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP was to review map for test. Completed "Thirteen Colonies Physical Features" map test. Worksheet on "The French and Indian War."
Mon., 10/8
Period 1 = WARM-UP was to work on Ogden-Kerdesh graphic organizer from Friday. Discussed and filled in graphic organizer along with info on Malik. Read "Beginning of Farming" in Ancient World (AW) pages 16-18. Journal questions: "What is the New Stone Age?" and "Why is the New Stone Age important?"
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP and lesson plan = practice quiz with station work for physical features test tomorrow. Displayed correct answers on overhead. Periods 2 + 4 had some more overhead notes on the French & Indian War.
Fri., 10/5
Period 1 = WARM-UP was Trial #2 with a partner. Reviewed EH questions pages 51, 54, and 55 for how to properly write complete sentences with subject and verb (predicate) and using the question in the response. Began opportunity cost discussion on Malik's decision to go to college.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP was checking physical features map to corrected version on overhead. Continued/finished French & Indian War notes from overhead presentation.
Thu., 10/4
Period 1 = Received new HOT words (III) -- "Why Settle Down?" WARM-UP/Journal question on economic terms. Economic terms vocab sheet ("Economic Decision Making") given out. Read about opportunity cost, economic wants, and economic resources in "It's Southern California and the Surfing's Great!" Continued economics lesson by reading "Kerdesh: Farmer" and "Ogden: Hunter-Gatherer" and began completing "Examples of Economic Decision Making" graphic organizer.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Journal WARM-UP questions on the natural resources argued over by the French and British Began "French and Indian War" slides for Journal notes.
Wed., 10/3
Period 1 = Progress reports distributed. Two WARM-UP Atlas questions. Reviewed answers for "Are Most Cities Located Near Bodies of Water?"
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Chapter 5-3 open note quiz. Checked outline notes for homework grade. Worked on Thirteen Colonies Physical Features map. Period 2 began French and Indian War overhead/Journal notes.
Tue., 10/2
Period 1 = WARM-UP as side one of "Personal Experience." Group work to complete side two -- "Where Did People Live in Ancient Times?" Also worked on completing homework packet (Are Most Cities Located Near Bodies of Water?).
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP as 3x5 questions on purpose of government and how is this purpose achieved? Completed mental map on French and Indian War (1754-1763). Began "Thirteen Colonies Physical Features" map -- received map and list of 42 features to be identified.
Mon., 10/1
Period 1 = Journal WARM-UP questions on why people settle where they do. Began "Where We Live" packet in groups.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = HOT words quiz. Returned graded assignments. Worked on base Atlantic Rim mental map.
Fri., 9/28 - Early Release
Period 1 = Watched SGA video then voted. Collected any homework from yesterday. Turned in fund-raising materials.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Quiz on 5-2. Checked notes and Trials #4, 5, 6. Worked on 5-3 outline notes.
Thu., 9/27
Period 1 = Collected classwork/homework from yesterday. Completed and discussed turning points on the "Development of Writing" and "Hammurabi's Code." Handed out final turning point exercise on "The Printing Press" to be graded as a formative assessment.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Completed discussion on "Principles of Unit One," including "Changes to Government." Formative assessment on applying changes to government. Journal notes/diagram on "1763 British Empire." WARM-UP Journal questions on purpose of government and how this purpose is fulfilled. Handout on the "British Political System." Began mental mapping of the Atlantic Rim.
Wed., 9/26 [Substitute teacher]
Period 1 = Read EH pg. 52-54 "How Do We Know About the Past?" and began questions #1-3. Also read "Reading Time Lines" pg. 55 and did questions #1-3.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Read Chapteer 5-3 and began outline notes. Period 3 also completed 5-2 outline notes.
Tue., 9/25
Period 1 = Completed turning point on "toolmaking." Worked on "farming begins" and "development of writing" turning points.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Except for Period 2, 5-1 quizzes returned. Period 3 continued with 5-2 notes. Periods 2, 4, 5 read/discussed Unit One Principles. "Creating Change in a Political System" handout given to 2.
Mon., 9/24
Period 1 = Two Journal/Atlas WARM-UP questions. Checked and collected EH homework questions. Discussed toolmaking turning point.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Journal WARM-UP about "common good" and "five ways government supports common good." Social Studies Unit One Principles handed out -- began reading and discussing them. Except for Period 3, completed 5-2 notes and checked against overheads.
Fri., 9/21
Period 1 = Two Journal/Atlas WARM-UP questions; Journal notes on Six Eras of History and the definition of "turning point." Learned about timelines -- BC, AD, CE, BCE and what each term means. Received copy of MCPS Rights and Respnsibilities Student Guide. Began worksheet on history turning point -- the making of tools.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Chapter 5-1 open notes quiz; received first HOT words assignment on chapter 5 terms; worked on 5-2 notes independently or in groups.
Thu., 9/20
Period 1 = Completed (WARM-UP) and discussed generalization statement about ancient Egypt. Took notes on Six Eras of history; analyzed "mystery aritfacts."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Completed 5-1 notes from overhead. Read Chapter 5-2 as WARM-UP. Began independent notetaking on 5-2 using outline form.
Wed., 9/19
Period 1 = Two Atlas Journal WARM-Up questions. Tool Kit hand-out. Review and analysis of historic artifacts. Began generalization in Journal -- "People in ancient Egypt . . . "
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Graded WARM-UP question #4 (Plymouth/Jamestown). Continued text reading and outline notes from 5-1.
Tue., 9/18
Period 1 = Journal WARM-UP question: "What are human needs?" Completed 21st century artifact analysis with generalization.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Graded WARM-UP question #3 on Plymouth/Jamestown (3x5 card). Reading chapter 5-1 in class. Text note-taking skills. Copied notes on outline form handout (from overhead).
Mon., 9/17
Period 1 = Two WARM-UP Atlas questions in Journal; gave out textbooks (Eastern Hemisphere); began artifact analysis with 21st century artifacts.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Completed Colony Poster presentations. Began reading chapter 5-1 and learning how to take text notes.
Fri., 9/14
Period 1 = Created WARM-UP Atlas questions on 3x5 cards. Completed review of Pre-assessment. Learned to pinwheel desks. "Tool Kit" HOT words quiz. Began lesson on what historians do to learn about history.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Presented Colony Posters in class. Will complete on Monday.
Thu., 9/13 -- No School
Wed., 9/12
Period 1 = WARM-UP questions from Atlas. Reviewed "Geographic Characteristics" (Human and Physical) along with HOT words. Discussed pre-assessment answers.
Periods 2, 3, 4 = Practiced presentations with group partners. Began colony presentations. Students took notes from presentations. Will complete on Friday.
Period 5 = Worked on Colony Posters in Media Center. Presentations on Friday.
Tue., 9/11
Period 1 = WARM-UP questions from Atlas. Reviewed correct way to answer text questions on loose leaf lined paper -- corrected Eastern Hemisphere questions #1-5.
Periods 2, 3, 4 = Worked on Colony Posters in Media Center. Incomplete posters must be finished at home or come into class before school Wed. morning at 7:00 a.m. Presentations begin Wed. in class.
Period 5 = Completed Colony Poster research in Media Center. Will work on posters tomorrow in Media Center.
Mon., 9/10
Period 1 = Returned HOT words quiz and HOT words homework assignment; WARM-UP questions from Atlas answered in Journal; collected Atlas money; began "how to read an Atlas" questions and answers.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Continued work in Media Center on colony research. On Tuesday students to create their posters. Period 5 went to fund-raising assembly instead of Media Center. Fund-raising packet given out.
Fri., 9/7
Period 1 = Completed pre-assessment. Received World Atlas. HOT words quiz on Map Elements. Made flash cards for new HOT words on "Social Studies Tool Kit." Collected parent-signed Trial Sheet for Map Element HOT words. Stored JOURNALS in bin.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Met in Media Center to begin Colony Poster research project. Meet in Media Center on Monday.
Thu., 9/6
Period 1 = Returned graded bedroom maps. Completed and collected EH questions pg. 32-33, #1-5. Journal check on yesterday's warm-up. Began MCPS Unit I pre-assessment.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = WARM-UP was graded question #2 (3x5 card) on chapter 3 power point (same material as yesterday). Handed out "Colony Poster" directions and reviewed. Group partners randomly chosen along with assigned colony. Meet in Media Center Friday.
Wed., 9/5
Period 1 = Defined latitude and longitude for JOURNAL warm-up. Read and discussed Eastern Hemisphere (EH) pages 32-33. Began questions #1-5 in class.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Returned "13 Colonies Map" quiz. Completed class reading of section 4-1 (CA). Took overhead notes. WARM-UP formative assessment question #1 on 3x5 card.
Tue., 9/4
Period 1 = Checked homework (flashcards and HOT words Trial #1W and 1D). Field trip to E108. Reviewed how to access THINKPORT for homework "assignments" and "What We Did Today" with LCD presentation. Discussed "Course Information" handout. Distributed back to school night schedule and parent letter -- completed as warm-up.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5, = Completed "Plymouth v. Jamestown" power point. Began reading and discussing Chapter 4 Creating America in class. Talked about Colonies Project beginning on Friday in Media Center.
Fri., 8/31
Period 1 = Collected bedroom maps. Completed power point and handout on "Map Elements." Handed out HOT words (map elements) vocabulary list and Locker Times list.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Completed 13 BRITISH COLONIES quiz. Distributed textbooks. Completed pre-assessment for semester one. Began power point Journal notes on "Jamestown v. Plymouth."
Thu., 8/30
Period 1 = Bedroom maps checked with rubric. Remember, neatess and color are important along with SGBKTOADS. "Map Elements" power point begun. Handout for notes distributed.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = Warm-up was a practice quiz. LCD presentation of Thinkport to show you how to maneuver around my web site. Began semester one pre-assessment
Wed., 8/29
Period 1 = Forms collected and lockers given out. "World Studies Course Information Sheet" given out but not reviewed. Bedroom maps not collected.
Periods 2,3,4,5 = Warm-up was a blank 13 BRITISH COLONIES MAP to be identified. Reviewed and corrected. Second map completed along with New England, Middle, and Southern regions color-coded (see Creating America pg. 86). Yesterday's Journal warm-up updated with region identification. Began silent reading of chapter three.
Tue., 8/28
Period 1 = Inroductions. I collected the Yellow card, Discipline Policy, Parent Re-unification, and Parent E-mail forms. Reminded you of summer assignment for bedroom map due Wed. Lockers tomorrow if all forms turned in. Handed out "Mrs. Andersen Information Sheet."
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = We reviewed and discussed the "8th Grade Course Information" handout. The warm-up was to list the MAP ELEMENTS and the 13 ORIGINAL BRITISH COLONIES. Learn them along with the correct spelling. I handed out "Mrs. Andersen Information Sheet." Period 3 had a brief town meeting with Mrs. Thomas. Periods 4 and 5 completed homework buddies.
Mon., 8/27
Period 1 = We didn't meet.
Arrival Group = You received the Yellow Card, Parent Re-unification, Parent E-mail, Discipline Letter, Student Handbook (Agenda), Class Schedule.
Periods 2, 3, 4, 5 = I discussed the Class Tardy Policy, explained DEAR and classroom policies and procedures.