Welcome to my virtual classroom!
Hi Huskies!
8th Graders I am so excited to be your tour guide on our adventure through U.S. history this year! This website will be an invaluable tool for you so be sure to save it to your favorites. I recommend spending at least 30 minutes a week exploring the links to games, information, pictures, videos and interactive websites related to the social studies standards we will cover in order to deepen your knowledge and understanding of our country's history.
Sixth Graders Click on the "More" button on the menu at the top of the page and you can find the links to all of the super fun units you'll cover in Social Studies this year. Feel free to let me know if you find a great new site I should add :).
Global Issues Elective We are not offering Global Issues this year, but if you're interested in finding out about the key issues people and the planet are facing, click on the "More" button on the menu at the top of the page. You'll see a link to the Global Issues page, which has hundred of links organized by topic. Great stuff!
Mrs. Valerie Redd
Social Studies Teacher
Hillview Middle School
10931 Stamy Rd, Whittier, CA 90604
562.789.2000
[email protected]
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Remind Codes
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NEWS FLASH!
Here's what's happening in Social Studies this week...
3.13.20 As a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the district has officially dismissed school and we will go online until the end of the year. Check Google Classroom to keep up on your assignments for all your classes.
May 18-22, 2020 Intro Video
May 4-8 Intro Video (Grading and Civil War Tech Google Slides)
March 30 - April 4, 2020
MONDAY Today you will go on Ed Puzzle and answer the questions that go along with the Crash Course Slavery video.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY You get to watch The Prince of Egypt! This is one of my favorite movies! While you watch it, you write down everything you notice about what slavery was like for the Hebrews. When the movie is over, you will highlight the notes that show similarities to what slavery was life for the African Americans. Slaves in America felt a strong bond with the Hebrew slaves and sang spirituals (songs) about the Hebrews and how God rescued them from Egypt. Our goal today is to explore the tie between these two groups of slaves.
THURSDAY Today you will go onto Ed Puzzle and watch a video I made about the Negro Spirituals. These are songs sung by the slaves that express the hope and despair they experience in bondage.
FRIDAY Today you will learn about the Underground Railroad and how slaves escaped from the South. It was very dangerous for the slaves to try to escape. Each Southern county paid poor whites to serve in the slave patrols that were constantly searching for escaped slaves. Pay close attention to the video so that you can get all the questions right!
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY You get to watch The Prince of Egypt! This is one of my favorite movies! While you watch it, you write down everything you notice about what slavery was like for the Hebrews. When the movie is over, you will highlight the notes that show similarities to what slavery was life for the African Americans. Slaves in America felt a strong bond with the Hebrew slaves and sang spirituals (songs) about the Hebrews and how God rescued them from Egypt. Our goal today is to explore the tie between these two groups of slaves.
THURSDAY Today you will go onto Ed Puzzle and watch a video I made about the Negro Spirituals. These are songs sung by the slaves that express the hope and despair they experience in bondage.
FRIDAY Today you will learn about the Underground Railroad and how slaves escaped from the South. It was very dangerous for the slaves to try to escape. Each Southern county paid poor whites to serve in the slave patrols that were constantly searching for escaped slaves. Pay close attention to the video so that you can get all the questions right!
March 16-20, 2020
SLAVERY The content we will cover this week and the week after Spring Break is the most difficult for me to teach, but possibly the most important information we will cover this year. In order to understand why our country divided and went to war, we must fully explore the issue of slavery.
MONDAY Today you will watch America The Story of Us: Division and take notes. This will give you the opportunity to find out about some of the key issues that helped ignite the Civil War.
TUESDAY Today we'll explore the definitions of racism, discrimination, segregation and oppression. Then you'll work on Lesson 5.3 Textbook Notes King Cotton & Life in the South. This chapter focuses on what life was like for free blacks as well as enslaved African Americans in the South prior to the Civil War.
WEDNESDAY You will use your textbook notes to write two explanatory paragraphs. In the first paragraph you will use facts from your textbook notes to explain what life was like for free blacks in the South prior to the Civil War. In the second paragraph, you will use your notes to explain what life was like for slaves prior to the Civil War. You need to have a solid topic sentence, appropriate transitions and a snap (why the topic is important or why we should care) for each paragraph.
THURSDAY Today you will learn about some of the most famous slave rebellions. You will read information on a website and take notes on each of the rebellions discussed.
FRIDAY Our goal for today is to look at pictures and photographs representing slavery and reflect on what the people in them might have been thinking or feeling and what our thoughts and feelings are as well.
SLAVERY The content we will cover this week and the week after Spring Break is the most difficult for me to teach, but possibly the most important information we will cover this year. In order to understand why our country divided and went to war, we must fully explore the issue of slavery.
MONDAY Today you will watch America The Story of Us: Division and take notes. This will give you the opportunity to find out about some of the key issues that helped ignite the Civil War.
TUESDAY Today we'll explore the definitions of racism, discrimination, segregation and oppression. Then you'll work on Lesson 5.3 Textbook Notes King Cotton & Life in the South. This chapter focuses on what life was like for free blacks as well as enslaved African Americans in the South prior to the Civil War.
WEDNESDAY You will use your textbook notes to write two explanatory paragraphs. In the first paragraph you will use facts from your textbook notes to explain what life was like for free blacks in the South prior to the Civil War. In the second paragraph, you will use your notes to explain what life was like for slaves prior to the Civil War. You need to have a solid topic sentence, appropriate transitions and a snap (why the topic is important or why we should care) for each paragraph.
THURSDAY Today you will learn about some of the most famous slave rebellions. You will read information on a website and take notes on each of the rebellions discussed.
FRIDAY Our goal for today is to look at pictures and photographs representing slavery and reflect on what the people in them might have been thinking or feeling and what our thoughts and feelings are as well.
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March 9-13, 2020
MONDAY & TUESDAY We'll learn all about the contributions of Los Mexicanos to American culture. This is one of my favorite lessons! WEDNESDAY Today we will learn about the U.S. Presidents who ran the show just prior to and during the Civil War. They include Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln. You will take notes on the Disney Presidents video for each of these leaders. THURSDAY We'll complete our Division of North & South Vocabulary, which will introduce us to key concepts related to the era prior to the Civil War. FRIDAY Today we will go through our Era of Reform PowerPoint and learn about the various reform movements of the 1800s in more depth and some of the amazing people who stood up and made the world a better place. |
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Westward Movement Unit Writing Focus
Focus: Common Core Writing Standard 3
Narrative: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
WESTWARD MOVEMENT UNIT That's right, cowboys, we're starting our unit on the Wild Wild West! Hold onto your hats as we cross the continent in covered wagons, dig for gold, and go to war with Mexico.
We will use what we learn about the Texas Revolution, Mexican-American War, pioneers, Gold Rush, mountain men, Lewis and Clark, etc. to write historical narratives. Our goal is to become rock star narrative writers by including key historical details from what we learn to make it sound believable as well as vivid descriptions that will make our readers think we were there!
Social Studies Standard for this week: 8.8.2 Describe the purpose, challenges, and economic incentives associated with westward expansion, including the concept of Manifest Destiny (e.g., the Lewis and Clark expedition, accounts of the removal of Indians, the Cherokees' "Trail of Tears," settlement of the Great Plains) and the territorial acquisitions that spanned numerous decades.
March 2-6, 2020
MONDAY During 1st & 2nd Periods we'll be in the gym for an anti-bullying assembly put on by Phantom Projects (the peeps who did the Diary of Anne Frank play we saw). Then Mrs. Murillo will do a lesson focusing on various women and their role in the Westward Movement. Be sure to study for Friday's benchmark!
TUESDAY It's time for the Gold Rush! We'll watch part of a PBS documentary and take notes on all of the crazy things that went on in the Wild Wild West!
MONDAY During 1st & 2nd Periods we'll be in the gym for an anti-bullying assembly put on by Phantom Projects (the peeps who did the Diary of Anne Frank play we saw). Then Mrs. Murillo will do a lesson focusing on various women and their role in the Westward Movement. Be sure to study for Friday's benchmark!
TUESDAY It's time for the Gold Rush! We'll watch part of a PBS documentary and take notes on all of the crazy things that went on in the Wild Wild West!
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WEDNESDAY We'll begin reviewing for Friday's Westward Movement Benchmark by working on our Texas Revolution & Mexican American War Flow Maps!
THURSDAY Use your Westward Movement Benchmark Review & come prepared for the Review Game!
FRIDAY You'll take the Westward Movement Benchmark. All missing assignments for this unit must be turned in by the end of the day NEXT FRIDAY.
FRIDAY You'll take the Westward Movement Benchmark. All missing assignments for this unit must be turned in by the end of the day NEXT FRIDAY.
February 24-28, 2020
MONDAY Today we'll watch The Texas Revolution video and then work on your Textbook Notes for Lesson 4.6 Be sure to write down key information that will help you write a believable narrative tomorrow.
MONDAY Today we'll watch The Texas Revolution video and then work on your Textbook Notes for Lesson 4.6 Be sure to write down key information that will help you write a believable narrative tomorrow.
TUESDAY We'll learn about the geography of Texas by watching the Texas Tourism video below. We'll brainstorm about the geography and weather of Texas using a Circle Map. Using your textbook notes, you'll write the Texas Revolution Narrative #1 as one of the Old 300.
WEDNESDAY You'll write Texas Revolution Narratives #2 & #3 using your Textbook Notes. Be sure to include lots of detail and description!
THURSDAY We'll read information and answer questions about the challenges faced by the pioneers who headed west in wagon trains. Click here to get to the Oregon Trail on the Britannica website. If you finish early, play the original Oregon Trail Game!
FRIDAY Today we'll learn about the Mexican-American War by working on our Textbook Notes Lesson 4.7 Manifest Destiny.
FRIDAY Today we'll learn about the Mexican-American War by working on our Textbook Notes Lesson 4.7 Manifest Destiny.
February 17-21, 2020
MONDAY Sleep in and celebrate our U.S. Presidents!
TUESDAY Today we'll take notes on National Geographic's docudrama about the Lewis & Clark's Expedition.
WEDNESDAY We'll finish up our Lewis & Clark documentary and dive into our Manifest Destiny Vocab!
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THURSDAY It's field trip day! Check in with your 2nd period teacher for attendance at 7:45am & then head to your 4th Period teacher/bus teacher's room. We'll hop on the bus and head over to the La Mirada Performing Arts to see a play based on The Diary of Anne Frank.
FRIDAY Today we'll discuss the play and write our Field Trip Reflections.
FRIDAY Today we'll discuss the play and write our Field Trip Reflections.
February 10-14, 2020
MONDAY Sleep in and celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday!!
TUESDAY Today we will take a pop quiz on Argument Writing. Then we'll activate your prior learning from 5th grade social studies as we complete a flow map introducing the major events that occurred during the Westward Movement. Hang on to this because you'll want to have it to study when the benchmark rolls around. We'll also watch the section from the Disney Presidents video that covers this time period. Bottom line, by the end of the period you should have a great overview of the key people and events from the Westward Movement!
MONDAY Sleep in and celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday!!
TUESDAY Today we will take a pop quiz on Argument Writing. Then we'll activate your prior learning from 5th grade social studies as we complete a flow map introducing the major events that occurred during the Westward Movement. Hang on to this because you'll want to have it to study when the benchmark rolls around. We'll also watch the section from the Disney Presidents video that covers this time period. Bottom line, by the end of the period you should have a great overview of the key people and events from the Westward Movement!
WEDNESDAY Today we'll complete our Westward Vocabulary. These vocabulary words are a great introduction to the beginning of the Westward Movement period. Remember to color your pictures and highlight the vocab word in the sentence!
THURSDAY Our focus for today is to learn about how each portion of our country was added and who we got the land from by completing our Map of the Expanding U.S. Below are some sample pictures to give you ideas.
THURSDAY Our focus for today is to learn about how each portion of our country was added and who we got the land from by completing our Map of the Expanding U.S. Below are some sample pictures to give you ideas.
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FRIDAY Today we'll watch America Story of Us: Westward. History Channel did us a HUGE favor by focusing on the challenges and incentives of those who headed out west, which is exactly what HSS Standard 8.8.2 says we're supposed to learn about! Bonus! Be sure to take detailed notes because this will help your understanding of everything we'll learn about over the course of this unit!
A New Nation Unit Common Core Writing Standard 3: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
For this unit, we will write several argument essays and talk through all of the ins-and-outs of choosing strong evidence and writing a rock solid argument. Be sure to refer to the Argument section in your Reading & Writing Resources packet OFTEN. It will be a great help to you.
A NEW NATION Our unit for the next few weeks is A New Nation. We'll learn all about the first six presidents, the issues they faced and how their decisions helped form the United States as we know it today. Be sure to check out A New Nation Websites, there are lots of helpful videos that will expand your understanding of what we are learning.
For this unit, we will write several argument essays and talk through all of the ins-and-outs of choosing strong evidence and writing a rock solid argument. Be sure to refer to the Argument section in your Reading & Writing Resources packet OFTEN. It will be a great help to you.
A NEW NATION Our unit for the next few weeks is A New Nation. We'll learn all about the first six presidents, the issues they faced and how their decisions helped form the United States as we know it today. Be sure to check out A New Nation Websites, there are lots of helpful videos that will expand your understanding of what we are learning.
January 27-31, 2020
MONDAY & TUESDAY We'll watch a History Channel video about the War of 1812 and try to figure out if the U.S. Government should have declared war on Great Britain in 1812 or not. You will write down evidence on your War of 1812 Evidence Chart for both sides and then determine which side has the strongest evidence. If you are absent, there are 10 sections on the YouTube version. You can skip sections 5 & 8, but watch the rest and write down notes on your Evidence Chart.
WEDNESDAY Today we'll debate which side has the most evidence and which evidence is the strongest. Once you have decided on your position, you'll start working on your War of 1812 Argument Template in class and finish it for homework.
THURSDAY It's time to start writing your War of 1812 Argument Essay! Your goal is to get paragraphs 1 and 2 done in class so that you just need to write paragraph 3 for homework.
FRIDAY Your goal is to get paragraphs 4-6 written in class so that you just have to highlight and extract for homework. Be sure to highlight using the ARGUMENT highlight set.
MONDAY & TUESDAY We'll watch a History Channel video about the War of 1812 and try to figure out if the U.S. Government should have declared war on Great Britain in 1812 or not. You will write down evidence on your War of 1812 Evidence Chart for both sides and then determine which side has the strongest evidence. If you are absent, there are 10 sections on the YouTube version. You can skip sections 5 & 8, but watch the rest and write down notes on your Evidence Chart.
WEDNESDAY Today we'll debate which side has the most evidence and which evidence is the strongest. Once you have decided on your position, you'll start working on your War of 1812 Argument Template in class and finish it for homework.
THURSDAY It's time to start writing your War of 1812 Argument Essay! Your goal is to get paragraphs 1 and 2 done in class so that you just need to write paragraph 3 for homework.
FRIDAY Your goal is to get paragraphs 4-6 written in class so that you just have to highlight and extract for homework. Be sure to highlight using the ARGUMENT highlight set.
January 20-24, 2020
MONDAY Sleep in and watch a documentary about Dr. Martin Luther King and his leadership during the Civil Rights movement!
TUESDAY Today we will take the evidence we highlighted from our Sedition Acts sources and put it on the appropriate side of our Evidence Charts.Be sure to write your source down and then bullet-points for all the evidence from that source. Then we'll debate which side has the strongest evidence and determine the 3 STRONGEST pieces of evidence for that side.
WEDNESDAY Our job for today is to debate and discuss as we fill in our Sedition Acts Argument Template. This is your plan of action and will ensure that we have a solid argument essay with all the essential elements. You'll finish it up for homework if we don't finish in class.
THURSDAY Today we'll dive into writing our Sedition Acts Argument Essay. Our goal will be to finish paragraphs 1-3 together in class using our Template. Be sure to have your Reading and Writing Resources on hand so that you can refer to the section on argument writing.
FRIDAY Our goal will be to finish paragraphs 4-6 of our Sedition Acts Argument Essay in class so that you will have an entire essay start to finish to refer to as you do the next two argument essays on your own. Tonight, your homework is to highlight your essay using the Argument Set and extract into the CURRENT DOCUMENT.
MONDAY Sleep in and watch a documentary about Dr. Martin Luther King and his leadership during the Civil Rights movement!
TUESDAY Today we will take the evidence we highlighted from our Sedition Acts sources and put it on the appropriate side of our Evidence Charts.Be sure to write your source down and then bullet-points for all the evidence from that source. Then we'll debate which side has the strongest evidence and determine the 3 STRONGEST pieces of evidence for that side.
WEDNESDAY Our job for today is to debate and discuss as we fill in our Sedition Acts Argument Template. This is your plan of action and will ensure that we have a solid argument essay with all the essential elements. You'll finish it up for homework if we don't finish in class.
THURSDAY Today we'll dive into writing our Sedition Acts Argument Essay. Our goal will be to finish paragraphs 1-3 together in class using our Template. Be sure to have your Reading and Writing Resources on hand so that you can refer to the section on argument writing.
FRIDAY Our goal will be to finish paragraphs 4-6 of our Sedition Acts Argument Essay in class so that you will have an entire essay start to finish to refer to as you do the next two argument essays on your own. Tonight, your homework is to highlight your essay using the Argument Set and extract into the CURRENT DOCUMENT.
January 13-17, 2020
MONDAY Today we'll complete the New Nation Part 2 Vocabulary. Be sure to write out the entire definition and sentence from New Nation Part 2 Vocab Google Slides, & color a picture that will help you remember the definition. Below are some sample pictures.
MONDAY Today we'll complete the New Nation Part 2 Vocabulary. Be sure to write out the entire definition and sentence from New Nation Part 2 Vocab Google Slides, & color a picture that will help you remember the definition. Below are some sample pictures.
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY You'll use your chrome books to complete the Curriculum Pathways lesson on "Early Foreign Policy." I love the lessons on this website because they are similar to what you have to do on SBAC so it's good practice. Not to mention that there's a ton of great information presented in an interactive format :). It's a win-win!
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THURSDAY Today we'll watch Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech. Then we we will practice evaluating claims and their corresponding evidence by reading two articles that take opposite sides of an argument.
FRIDAY Over the course of the next three weeks I will walk you through the entire process of evaluating evidence, choosing the strongest side, choosing the strongest evidence, creating an argument essay template and writing an argument. We will complete one full argument essay each week, covering the three most controversial issues of this time period.
For our first argument, we'll dissect primary and secondary sources related to the Sedition Acts of 1789, passed by John Adams and the Federalist Congress, to determine whether or not they were Constitutional, choose the side with the strongest evidence and make our arguments! Today, we will read through the sources and highlight the evidence that supports the argument that the Sedition Acts were CONSTITUTIONAL in yellow and evidence to support that they were UNCONSTITUTIONAL in blue.
For our first argument, we'll dissect primary and secondary sources related to the Sedition Acts of 1789, passed by John Adams and the Federalist Congress, to determine whether or not they were Constitutional, choose the side with the strongest evidence and make our arguments! Today, we will read through the sources and highlight the evidence that supports the argument that the Sedition Acts were CONSTITUTIONAL in yellow and evidence to support that they were UNCONSTITUTIONAL in blue.
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January 6-10, 2020
MONDAY Today we'll dive into the Bill of Rights, which are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, and learn about our rights that are protected by law.
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TUESDAY This is the most interesting day in our Bill of Rights exploration! We'll look at what it is like to live in other countries where people's rights are not protected. We are so fortunate that our Founding Fathers made sure that our rights could not be taken away!
WEDNESDAY We'll review the Bill of Rights Mnemonic and watch the Disney Presidents video about George Washington. You'll complete a circle map with all the important information about him and tomorrow you'll write a short argument using that information.
WEDNESDAY We'll review the Bill of Rights Mnemonic and watch the Disney Presidents video about George Washington. You'll complete a circle map with all the important information about him and tomorrow you'll write a short argument using that information.
THURSDAY We'll review the key elements of writing a strong argument, complete the frame of reference on our George Washington Circle Maps and write our arguments on Google Classroom.
FRIDAY Today we'll complete the New Nation Part 1 Vocabulary. Be sure to write out the entire definition and sentence from New Nation Part 1 Vocab Google Slides, & color a picture that will help you remember the definition. Below are some sample pictures.
FRIDAY Today we'll complete the New Nation Part 1 Vocabulary. Be sure to write out the entire definition and sentence from New Nation Part 1 Vocab Google Slides, & color a picture that will help you remember the definition. Below are some sample pictures.
CONSTITUTION Unit Writing Focus: Common Core Writing Standard 2
Explanatory: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Explanatory: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
December 16-20, 2019
MONDAY We'll learn about the Judicial Branch by going through Article 3 of the Constitution and answering our Constitution Questions. Be sure to use the Constitution Quizlet to practice for Thursday's Constitution Benchmark! All missing work is due by Friday!
TUESDAY We'll learn about the Constitutional Amendments by answering our Constitution Questions. Be sure to use the Constitution Quizlet to practice for Thursday's Benchmark! All missing work is due by Friday!
WEDNESDAY Today we'll play the Review Game to get ready for tomorrow's benchmark!
THURSDAY It's benchmark time! Remember, it will be 50 questions and worth 100 points! Once we're done with the benchmark we'll start learning about the Bill of Rights.
FRIDAY Today we have a special treat! We are so fortunate to be able to have some former Huskies come talk to us about their experiences in high school and college. They will give you some amazing tips on how to get involved and get good grades in high school to improve your chances of getting accepted to a college of your choice.
Anastajia Lopez is going to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is majoring in Communications. She graduated from Cal High with a 3.85 GPA and was very involved in Cal's marching band and several clubs. She has joined several clubs at Cal Poly and is planning to be an RA next year.
Lezlie Guerrero played on Cal's varsity soccer team all 4 years and was a captain her junior and senior year. She graduated with a 4.3 and earned 20 college semester units for her AP classes as well. She received a full-tuition scholarship to play soccer with her sister at Kansas Wesleyan University, which she loves.
MONDAY We'll learn about the Judicial Branch by going through Article 3 of the Constitution and answering our Constitution Questions. Be sure to use the Constitution Quizlet to practice for Thursday's Constitution Benchmark! All missing work is due by Friday!
TUESDAY We'll learn about the Constitutional Amendments by answering our Constitution Questions. Be sure to use the Constitution Quizlet to practice for Thursday's Benchmark! All missing work is due by Friday!
WEDNESDAY Today we'll play the Review Game to get ready for tomorrow's benchmark!
THURSDAY It's benchmark time! Remember, it will be 50 questions and worth 100 points! Once we're done with the benchmark we'll start learning about the Bill of Rights.
FRIDAY Today we have a special treat! We are so fortunate to be able to have some former Huskies come talk to us about their experiences in high school and college. They will give you some amazing tips on how to get involved and get good grades in high school to improve your chances of getting accepted to a college of your choice.
Anastajia Lopez is going to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is majoring in Communications. She graduated from Cal High with a 3.85 GPA and was very involved in Cal's marching band and several clubs. She has joined several clubs at Cal Poly and is planning to be an RA next year.
Lezlie Guerrero played on Cal's varsity soccer team all 4 years and was a captain her junior and senior year. She graduated with a 4.3 and earned 20 college semester units for her AP classes as well. She received a full-tuition scholarship to play soccer with her sister at Kansas Wesleyan University, which she loves.
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DECEMBER 9-13, 2019
MONDAY Today we'll learn about the Executive Branch by reading Article 2 of the Constitution and answering our Constitution Questions.
TUESDAY We'll discuss the Constitution Part 2 Vocab words using our Google Slides Presentation and then you'll complete the assignment. Remember to color you pictures & highlight the words in the sentence!
WEDNESDAY Today we will discuss the process of how a bill becomes a law and you will take your Preamble Quiz!
DECEMBER 9-13, 2019
MONDAY Today we'll learn about the Executive Branch by reading Article 2 of the Constitution and answering our Constitution Questions.
TUESDAY We'll discuss the Constitution Part 2 Vocab words using our Google Slides Presentation and then you'll complete the assignment. Remember to color you pictures & highlight the words in the sentence!
WEDNESDAY Today we will discuss the process of how a bill becomes a law and you will take your Preamble Quiz!
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THURSDAY Mrs. Barber will be my sub because I'll be out for Reflective Learning Walks. We'll discuss the Constitution Part 3 Vocab words using our Google Slides Presentation and then you'll complete the assignment. Remember to color you pictures & highlight the words in the sentence!
FRIDAY Today we will do a law-making simulation where you will write bills to change things at Hillview and try to get them passed into laws. Super fun! We'll see if we can convince Mr. Alvidrez to make some changes!
DECEMBER 2-6, 2019
MONDAY Today we launch into our unit on the United States Constitution. My goal is that by the time you head off to Christmas Break you will have a clear understanding of how our government works as well as the guidelines our Founding Fathers established in the Constitution. We'll start off today by learning about the first form of government in the United States, the Articles of Confederation. Then we'll learn about the compromises that were made at the Constitutional Convention.
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TUESDAY Today, we'll get up to speed on terms that will help us understand the Constitution by completing Constitution Vocabulary #1. Remember to draw and color pictures that will help you remember the definition and highlight the word in the sentence. You'll also start memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution so that you can write it from memory on our quiz next Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY It's Play Time! We'll act out a play about the Constitutional Convention so that you'll have a clear idea of who the men were that wrote our Constitution, as well as the major issues that were debated during the long hot summer of 1787.
THURSDAY We'll learn about the Legislative Branch by going through Article 1 of the Constitution and answering our Constitution Questions 1-17. Once we understand the roles and responsibilities of the House of Representatives and Senate, we'll write summaries for both on Google Classroom to cement the key elements in our brains. Remember to practice the Preamble song for our quiz on Wednesday!
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FRIDAY Today you will take a Constitution Pre-Test to see what you already know about the highest law in the United States. Then we'll learn about the responsibilities of the three branches of government. We'll also start memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution for our quiz next Wednesday.
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American Revolution Unit Writing Focus
Focus: Common Core Writing Standard 7-9
Research: Conduct short research projects to answer a question using multiple sources (primary and secondary). Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection and research.
American Revolution Unit Writing Focus
Focus: Common Core Writing Standard 7-9
Research: Conduct short research projects to answer a question using multiple sources (primary and secondary). Draw evidence from informational text to support analysis, reflection and research.
November 11-15, 2019
MONDAY Sleep in and thank a Veteran for their service!
TUESDAY We'll start class off by learning about the background of Veterans Day. Then we'll dive back into The Patriot by playing a quick round of Kahoot to see how much you remember about the portion of the movie we watched on Friday. After that, we'll continue watching The Patriot and take notes on important aspects of the American Revolution as well as daily life and warfare during that time period. Remember, all missing work for our American Revolution is due THIS FRIDAY.
MONDAY Sleep in and thank a Veteran for their service!
TUESDAY We'll start class off by learning about the background of Veterans Day. Then we'll dive back into The Patriot by playing a quick round of Kahoot to see how much you remember about the portion of the movie we watched on Friday. After that, we'll continue watching The Patriot and take notes on important aspects of the American Revolution as well as daily life and warfare during that time period. Remember, all missing work for our American Revolution is due THIS FRIDAY.
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY We'll continue watching The Patriot and take notes on important aspects of the American Revolution as well as daily life and warfare during that time period. You'll turn your movie notes in at the end of the period.
FRIDAY Today we will start our Drug Prevention Unit. We will learn about how the brain works and how an addiction is formed. We will have guest speakers on Monday and Tuesday and then finish out the week learning about how marijuana and alcohol affect our brains and bodies.
Here are some helpful websites where you can learn the facts about substance abuse...
ALCOHOL & DRUGS ACTIVITIES
Drug Use & Effects GAMES (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/games)
Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/quiz/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week/take-iq-challenge/2019)
ALCOHOL & DRUGS INFORMATION
Drug Facts (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts)
Drug Facts (https://easyread.drugabuse.gov/)
Infographics (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/teachers/infographics)
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/)
Scholastic's Heads Up Drug Info (http://headsup.scholastic.com/)
Vaping: Toxic Metals (https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20180226/toxic-metals-found-in-e-cigarette-vapor#1)
ALCOHOL & DRUGS ORGANIZATIONS
Foundation for a Drug Free World (https://www.drugfreeworld.org/)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (https://www.drugabuse.gov/)
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (https://drugfree.org/)
Project Alert (https://www.projectalert.com/)
ALCOHOL & DRUGS VIDEOS
Foundation for a Drug Free World (https://www.drugfreeworld.org/)
National Institute for Drug Abuse Teen Videos (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/videos)
Project Alert YouTube Channel
FRIDAY Today we will start our Drug Prevention Unit. We will learn about how the brain works and how an addiction is formed. We will have guest speakers on Monday and Tuesday and then finish out the week learning about how marijuana and alcohol affect our brains and bodies.
Here are some helpful websites where you can learn the facts about substance abuse...
ALCOHOL & DRUGS ACTIVITIES
Drug Use & Effects GAMES (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/games)
Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/quiz/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week/take-iq-challenge/2019)
ALCOHOL & DRUGS INFORMATION
Drug Facts (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts)
Drug Facts (https://easyread.drugabuse.gov/)
Infographics (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/teachers/infographics)
National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/)
Scholastic's Heads Up Drug Info (http://headsup.scholastic.com/)
Vaping: Toxic Metals (https://www.webmd.com/smoking-cessation/news/20180226/toxic-metals-found-in-e-cigarette-vapor#1)
ALCOHOL & DRUGS ORGANIZATIONS
Foundation for a Drug Free World (https://www.drugfreeworld.org/)
National Institute on Drug Abuse (https://www.drugabuse.gov/)
Partnership for Drug-Free Kids (https://drugfree.org/)
Project Alert (https://www.projectalert.com/)
ALCOHOL & DRUGS VIDEOS
Foundation for a Drug Free World (https://www.drugfreeworld.org/)
National Institute for Drug Abuse Teen Videos (https://teens.drugabuse.gov/videos)
Project Alert YouTube Channel
November 4-8, 2019
MONDAY Today I'll be at the District Office. You will read through the Boston Tea Party play and have time to practice your Quizlets to get ready for Thursday's benchmark.
TUESDAY Today we'll play the Review Game to make sure you are well prepared for tomorrow's benchmark. Use your American Revolution Benchmark Review and the three Quizlets so that study like a rock star!
Quizlet: American Revolution Vocabulary (https://quizlet.com/_5jmiwu)
Quizlet: Road to Revolution (https://quizlet.com/_3zo1in)
Quizlet: People, Events, Etc. (https://quizlet.com/_5jmsux)
WEDNESDAY Today we'll do a little more review via video and Kagan Structure Quiz-Quiz-Trade! Gonna be good times, folks!
MONDAY Today I'll be at the District Office. You will read through the Boston Tea Party play and have time to practice your Quizlets to get ready for Thursday's benchmark.
TUESDAY Today we'll play the Review Game to make sure you are well prepared for tomorrow's benchmark. Use your American Revolution Benchmark Review and the three Quizlets so that study like a rock star!
Quizlet: American Revolution Vocabulary (https://quizlet.com/_5jmiwu)
Quizlet: Road to Revolution (https://quizlet.com/_3zo1in)
Quizlet: People, Events, Etc. (https://quizlet.com/_5jmsux)
WEDNESDAY Today we'll do a little more review via video and Kagan Structure Quiz-Quiz-Trade! Gonna be good times, folks!
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THURSDAY BENCHMARK TIME! You'll show what you know on our unit benchmark. When you're finished you'll make sure all missing assignments are completed.
FRIDAY Today we get to dive into an edited version of the Patriot! You are going to love it :). At the end you will have a great visual picture of how people lived, the difficult decision of being a Patriot or Loyalist, and how wars were fought during this time period.
FRIDAY Today we get to dive into an edited version of the Patriot! You are going to love it :). At the end you will have a great visual picture of how people lived, the difficult decision of being a Patriot or Loyalist, and how wars were fought during this time period.
October 28-November 1, 2019
MONDAY Today will analyze various pictures and political cartoons that represent the events on our Road to Revolution Flow Map. With your team, you will decide which event is depicted in each of the pictures and record the evidence that led you to that decision on your "Road to Revolution in Pictures" handout. I have given you the date for each picture on your handout, which will help you determine if the picture is a primary source or secondary source.
Practice the Quizlet: Road to Revolution (https://quizlet.com/_3zo1in) for your Road to Revolution Quiz tomorrow!
TUESDAY You'll take the Road to Revolution Quiz and then we'll learn about the actual fighting of the American Revolution, the British surrender at Yorktown & the signing of the Treaty of Paris by completing our Lesson 1.5 and Questions.
Use the Quizlets to start reviewing for your American Revolution Benchmark, which will be next week!
Quizlet: American Revolution Vocabulary (https://quizlet.com/_5jmiwu)
Quizlet: Road to Revolution (https://quizlet.com/_3zo1in)
Quizlet: People, Events, Etc. (https://quizlet.com/_5jmsux)
WEDNESDAY We'll dissect the Declaration of Independence & figure out the meaning of the most important sections. Then we'll re-write those sections so that a third grader can understand what Thomas Jefferson was trying to communicate.
TUESDAY You'll take the Road to Revolution Quiz and then we'll learn about the actual fighting of the American Revolution, the British surrender at Yorktown & the signing of the Treaty of Paris by completing our Lesson 1.5 and Questions.
Use the Quizlets to start reviewing for your American Revolution Benchmark, which will be next week!
Quizlet: American Revolution Vocabulary (https://quizlet.com/_5jmiwu)
Quizlet: Road to Revolution (https://quizlet.com/_3zo1in)
Quizlet: People, Events, Etc. (https://quizlet.com/_5jmsux)
WEDNESDAY We'll dissect the Declaration of Independence & figure out the meaning of the most important sections. Then we'll re-write those sections so that a third grader can understand what Thomas Jefferson was trying to communicate.
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THURSDAY We'll watch America The Story of Us Revolution and take notes on the key information that will help us understand how the American Revolution unfolded.
FRIDAY You get to sleep in and finish up your missing work for our American Revolution Unit, which must be turned in by Friday, November 15.
October 21-25, 2019
MONDAY It's play time! Today we get to act out the Boston Massacre Play and determine whether or not it truly was a "massacre." Watch out for those murderous red coats! You'll have a quiz on the Boston Massacre tomorrow so be sure to study those notes on Google Classroom!
TUESDAY We will take our Boston Massacre Quiz and look at the advantages and disadvantages that the British and Colonists had as the war began and, of course, we'll make a double bubble map!
WEDNESDAY In class, we're going to hear the shot heard 'round the world, watch it happen on our animated website and record what we learn! Animation: Battles of Lexington & Concord website
THURSDAY Today is EARLY RELEASE! We'll complete our Fighting the Revolution Vocab. Remember to draw and color pictures that will help you remember the definition of the words, use the Google Slides to get the definitions and sentences, and highlight the words in the sentences.
FRIDAY Today we will be introduced to a few of the ideas that developed during the Age of Enlightenment (1620s-1800 AD/CE) that fueled the American Revolution and inspired the Founding Fathers. We'll become familiar with the vocabulary and some of the most influential philosophers of the time. This will serve as the foundation for our understanding of the ideas that led to both the American Revolution and the Constitution.
October 14-18, 2019
MONDAY Sleep in and then get your missing work done. It's due by 3pm tomorrow!
TUESDAY Today we dive into our unit on the American Revolution! We'll get a great overview of the Road to Revolution by watching America: Story of Us REBELS. You'll take notes on the important topics that lit the fire and caused the English colonists to rebel. If you were absent, you can watch the video below. Start it at 18:50 (we already watched the first 18 minutes during our Colonization Unit) and take notes on this form America Story of Us REBELS Movie Notes.
WEDNESDAY I'll be at the District Office for a training on how to use Thinking Maps for argument writing. You will work on your Road to Revolution Vocab. Remember that your definitions and sentences must be off of the Road to Revolution Google Slides that are posted on Google Classroom. Be sure to color your picture and highlight the word in the sentence.
THURSDAY We'll research the British views and the Colonists' views on the taxes passed on the colonies after the French and Indian War. Our job is to record our sources accurately, take notes IN OUR OWN WORDS on the most important information, and write a summary answering the Essential Questions. We'll do most of these two assignments together to make sure you understand the process, and then you'll finish them up for homework.
FRIDAY Today we'll focus on the events that led up the American Revolution and complete our Road to Revolution Flow Map.
FRIDAY Today we'll focus on the events that led up the American Revolution and complete our Road to Revolution Flow Map.
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Colonization Unit Writing Focus
Focus: Common Core Writing Standard 3
Narrative: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
October 7-11, 2019
MONDAY Today we begin our year-long quest to understand slavery in American history. For each unit we cover this year, slavery will play a critical role in how events developed and eventually played out. In order to begin our journey, we'll learn about the African slave trade by reading Slave Trade: the African Connection, which is a primary source. From this source you will get ideas for how to plan out your Slave Trade Narrative. Then we will watch an edited clip from Amistad, a true story, which depicts the capture, transport to the coast, sale to Europeans and the "Middle Passage" across the Atlantic Ocean. We will record everything we learn on our Slave Trade Tree Map to make sure we have plenty of information to work with when we start writing our narratives tomorrow. Your homework for tonight will be to fill in your Slave Trade Narrative Flow Map with details and ideas that you want to include in your narrative.
TUESDAY Then you'll have the rest of the period to start writing paragraphs 1 and 2 for homework. Be sure to refer to pages 68-70 in your Reading & Writing Resources so that you will have vivid descriptions. Check Google Classroom for African Names to use in your narrative, as well as Slave Trade Sample Hooks & Cliffhangers.
WEDNESDAY You'll have most of the period to write paragraphs 3-4 in class using your Slave Trade Flow Map. What you don't finish in class you'll complete for homework.
WEDNESDAY You'll have most of the period to write paragraphs 3-4 in class using your Slave Trade Flow Map. What you don't finish in class you'll complete for homework.
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THURSDAY Today we'll watch the video below (Bid 'Em In) that depicts a slave auction and then you will work on paragraphs 5 & 6 of your narrative, using your Slave Trade Flow Map. When you're done, use the Historical Narrative highlight set to highlight your essay. Extract your highlights by color into the current document.
FRIDAY We will create a bridge map in teams to compare how Native Americans, Africans, and Jews have been treated throughout history. Then we will go through the vocabulary for the Age of Enlightenment to get ready for our American Revolution Unit that starts on Tuesday (remember, we don't have school Monday!!!).
September 30-October 4, 2019
MONDAY We'll zip through a quick Google Slides presentation to get you up to speed on the French and Indian War as well as the story line and characters in the The Last of the Mohicans. We'll start watching the movie and you'll take notes on a variety of topics. I can't wait! Remember to study your 13 Colonies Map for our quiz on FRIDAY!
TUESDAY We'll continue watching The Last of the Mohicans. Before the period is over, your team will be given a specific character and you will work together to determine two adjectives that you think are the best descriptors that character. Remember, the keys to writing an effective historical narrative are details and description!
WEDNESDAY Today we'll get to watch more of our movie.
THURSDAY We'll finish up The Last of the Mohicans! Afterward, each group will be given a different quote from the movie and you will evaluate how the colonists and British viewed each other by the end of the French and Indian War, as well as the difference in their priorities. This is essential to understand as it provides the transition for how the colonists went from being happy British subjects to rebels who were ready to fight a revolution.
FRIDAY Today we will focus on the key aspects of the French and Indian War and how it led to the American Revolution.
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PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Check it out! I spent the summer of 2005 in Plymouth, England! No joke! I was there taking classes for my master's program through Michigan State University. We lived in Pilgrim Hall at Plymouth University, how funny is that? It was crazy to think that we were at the very spot where the Mayflower and Speedwell set sail from. Below are some of my pictures. The statue is of Sir Francis Drake, who set sail from Plymouth to meet the Spanish Armada in 1588. |
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September 23-27, 2019
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES We will be having Parent-Teacher Conferences all week from 1:45-3pm. Most of the 8th grade teachers will meet with parents in room 2. Hope to see you there! MONDAY Today we'll be attending the "Start with Hello" assembly, which teaches students to make a difference with their peers in a simple, fun, and impactful way. They take small but powerful actions to promote connectedness and inclusion, and to identify and help lonely students who are showing signs of social isolation.Social isolation is the overwhelming feeling of being left out, lonely or treated like you are invisible. Young people who feel this way may pull away from society, struggle with learning and social development, or choose to hurt themselves or others. |
TUESDAY Today we will watch the Mayflower section of America Story of Us in order to get a visual on what life was like for the Pilgrims. Then we'll start writing the first two paragraphs of our narrative.
WEDNESDAY We'll do a mini-lesson on elaboration and then dive into paragraphs 3 and 4 of our Mayflower Narrative.
THURSDAY Today we'll do a mini-lesson on bringing emotion into our narratives and work on paragraphs 5 and 6. Be sure to use the Highlight Tool and extract your highlights by COLOR tonight.
FRIDAY Today we'll complete our 13 Colonies Map and 13 BritishColonies Tree Map.
THURSDAY Today we'll do a mini-lesson on bringing emotion into our narratives and work on paragraphs 5 and 6. Be sure to use the Highlight Tool and extract your highlights by COLOR tonight.
FRIDAY Today we'll complete our 13 Colonies Map and 13 BritishColonies Tree Map.
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September 16-20, 2019
MONDAY Today we'll watch a video called Tour the States, which will give you a great visual on where the states are in relation to each other. Then you’ll label a political map of the U.S. and label all of the states and capitals. This will prove very helpful to you as we learn about each state being added to the Union. Study for tomorrow's U.S. Physical Map Quiz!
MONDAY Today we'll watch a video called Tour the States, which will give you a great visual on where the states are in relation to each other. Then you’ll label a political map of the U.S. and label all of the states and capitals. This will prove very helpful to you as we learn about each state being added to the Union. Study for tomorrow's U.S. Physical Map Quiz!
TUESDAY You'll take the U.S. Physical Map Quiz and then you will color your U.S. Political Maps. Your goal is to lock the shapes of the states and their position on the map in your brain as you color.
WEDNESDAY Today you'll learn about the treacherous journey of the Mayflower by taking notes on Deconstructing History: Mayflower and highlighting your Mayflower Information sheet.
WEDNESDAY Today you'll learn about the treacherous journey of the Mayflower by taking notes on Deconstructing History: Mayflower and highlighting your Mayflower Information sheet.
THURSDAY We're riding the Mayflower today, but only half of us will survive the first winter! We'll use the Mayflower Information and Mayflower Deconstructed Movie Notes to help us plan out our narrative on the Mayflower Flow Map. Then you'll complete your Mayflower Planning Guide to provide historical details and structure for your narrative. You can find the Mayflower Passenger List and Mayflower Narrative Examples of Hooks & Takeaways on Google Classroom.
FRIDAY We have Parent-Teacher Conferences from 8-11:30am and 1-3pm tomorrow. Most of the 8th grade teachers will be in room 2.
Exploration Unit Writing Focus: Common Core Writing Standard 2
Explanatory: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
Explanatory: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
September 9-13, 2019
MONDAY Today we'll work on our Exploration Vocabulary. Robert Marzano, one of the top education researchers, says that increasing your vocabulary is the key to academic success. Your academic success is my #1 priority so vocab development will be a focus for us this year! The definitions and sentences are posted on Google Classroom.
TUESDAY We'll evaluate primary sources that were written about Christopher Columbus and other early explorers and compare and contrast those accounts with what you learned about them in elementary school. We'll also discuss point of view and the impact and how to discern a writer's point of view in order to determine how they are trying to influence your thinking.
WEDNESDAY Today you'll complete your Colonization Vocabulary using the Google Slides posted on Google Classroom.
THURSDAY We will begin learning about the physical features of the U.S. and complete a map. You will have a quiz on this map next Tuesday.
MONDAY Today we'll work on our Exploration Vocabulary. Robert Marzano, one of the top education researchers, says that increasing your vocabulary is the key to academic success. Your academic success is my #1 priority so vocab development will be a focus for us this year! The definitions and sentences are posted on Google Classroom.
TUESDAY We'll evaluate primary sources that were written about Christopher Columbus and other early explorers and compare and contrast those accounts with what you learned about them in elementary school. We'll also discuss point of view and the impact and how to discern a writer's point of view in order to determine how they are trying to influence your thinking.
WEDNESDAY Today you'll complete your Colonization Vocabulary using the Google Slides posted on Google Classroom.
THURSDAY We will begin learning about the physical features of the U.S. and complete a map. You will have a quiz on this map next Tuesday.
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THURSDAY Today you'll complete your Colonization Vocabulary using the Google Slides posted on Google Classroom.
FRIDAY Today you will watch a short video from America: The Story of Us about Britain's first permanent settlement in the New World, Jamestown. Then you will dive into the textbook and read about the early colonies of Roanoke, Jamestown & Plymouth. As you read, you'll complete the RT Lesson 2 Commerce & Colonies Vocabulary and Questions.
FRIDAY Today you will watch a short video from America: The Story of Us about Britain's first permanent settlement in the New World, Jamestown. Then you will dive into the textbook and read about the early colonies of Roanoke, Jamestown & Plymouth. As you read, you'll complete the RT Lesson 2 Commerce & Colonies Vocabulary and Questions.
September 3-6, 2019
TUESDAY I hope you had a wonderful three-day weekend! Today we'll work on our Exploration Begins Pictorial and learn about how the great Age of Exploration came about in the first place. Be sure to review this tonight so that you can complete the flow map and paragraph tomorrow.
TUESDAY I hope you had a wonderful three-day weekend! Today we'll work on our Exploration Begins Pictorial and learn about how the great Age of Exploration came about in the first place. Be sure to review this tonight so that you can complete the flow map and paragraph tomorrow.
WEDNESDAY Today we'll review what we learned yesterday and you'll create a flow map to organize your information for your explanatory paragraph.
THURSDAY You'll read your Exploration Begins Paragraph to your team and get feedback. Then, as a team, you will evaluate former students' paragraphs and decide what they did well and what they still need to improve. This will help you hone your editing skills as you identify the problems, strengths and weaknesses in each piece of writing.
THURSDAY You'll read your Exploration Begins Paragraph to your team and get feedback. Then, as a team, you will evaluate former students' paragraphs and decide what they did well and what they still need to improve. This will help you hone your editing skills as you identify the problems, strengths and weaknesses in each piece of writing.
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FRIDAY We'll complete our Spanish Exploration Pictorial and begin reading about the some of the famous explorers. As we read, we'll focus on how to decide on what is THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
August 26-30, 2019
EXPLANATORY TEXT On Thursday, we learned the Expository Text Chant. We'll practice it this week and take a quiz on it this Friday. Here's our writing goal for our Exploration Unit: Be able to write a rock solid explanatory paragraphs based on information we've read or seen on video. Remember, as UCLA basketball coach John Wooden said, "When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur...Don't look for the quick, big improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That's the only way it happens--and when it happens, it lasts." Be sure to use your "Reading & Writing Resources" whenever you have been assigned a writing assignment in any of your classes, but especially for my assignments ;).
HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 2 HOURS This week we will watch 40 minutes of the documentary "History of the World in 2 Hours." This film provides a great overview of history. It begins with ancient history, which you learned in 6th grade, medieval history, which you learned in 7th grade, and modern history, which we will focus on this year. Each day we will have an essential question, take notes on the portion of the movie that will help us answer that question, and answer the question by writing an explanatory paragraph for homework utilizing our movie notes. If you miss one day of class, be sure to watch the portion you missed online or in my classroom during Field Time.
MONDAY We'll watch History of the World in 2 Hours from 48:03-57:53 and take notes on the changes and developments that took place during the Ancient World. We will then take what we learned and make a double-bubble map comparing and contrasting the lives of hunter-gatherers to those who developed agriculture.
TUESDAY Today we will use the notes that we took yesterday to write an explanatory paragraph about the developments of the Ancient World that have allowed us to create the civilization we have today. I will also train you on how to use the Highlight Tool, which will help you become an expert editor of your writing.
WEDNESDAY Our focus for today will be on the Medieval World and the changes and developments that occurred as a result of new trade routes, religions, technology and exploration by watching from 1:04:00- 1:18:54. You will use your movie notes to help you write an effective explanatory paragraph tonight.
THURSDAY Today we will watch the section that focuses on the modern world and the and the incredible changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution (1:18:50 to 1:27:31). You will use your movie notes to help you write an effective explanatory paragraph tonight.
FRIDAY We will take our quiz on the Explanatory Text Chant and reflect on the improvement we made on our explanatory paragraphs this week.
August 19-23, 2019
MONDAY Today you'll take your Freehand Map Post-Test and show me what a rock star you are! Then you'll fill out the Important Information for Mrs. Redd. Research shows that the better a teacher knows and understands you, the more you will achieve academically. For instance, if a teacher is able to have a student two years in a row, that student will achieve at a level that would compare to a student who had an additional 12 weeks of instruction just because his/her teacher knows him/her better. If a teachers is able to have a student three years in a row, it can add up to an entire additional year of instruction! That’s amazing! In other words, the more I know about you, the greater your achievement will be this year. Let’s get this party started!
TUESDAY Today you'll get your Freehand Map Post Test back and we will celebrate the incredible improvement you made since the Pre-Test! Yay for a GROWTH MINDSET! You can get better at anything if you work on it :). Research shows that when we reflect and evaluate we are able to reach higher levels of achievement. Today you will write about how you tackled the Freehand Map of the World and figure out what you did well and areas in which you could have done things differently in order to have earned an A+ on the Post-Test. The goal is to lock this information away to remember for the future and create the habit of reflection. As my hero John Wooden said...
MONDAY Today you'll take your Freehand Map Post-Test and show me what a rock star you are! Then you'll fill out the Important Information for Mrs. Redd. Research shows that the better a teacher knows and understands you, the more you will achieve academically. For instance, if a teacher is able to have a student two years in a row, that student will achieve at a level that would compare to a student who had an additional 12 weeks of instruction just because his/her teacher knows him/her better. If a teachers is able to have a student three years in a row, it can add up to an entire additional year of instruction! That’s amazing! In other words, the more I know about you, the greater your achievement will be this year. Let’s get this party started!
TUESDAY Today you'll get your Freehand Map Post Test back and we will celebrate the incredible improvement you made since the Pre-Test! Yay for a GROWTH MINDSET! You can get better at anything if you work on it :). Research shows that when we reflect and evaluate we are able to reach higher levels of achievement. Today you will write about how you tackled the Freehand Map of the World and figure out what you did well and areas in which you could have done things differently in order to have earned an A+ on the Post-Test. The goal is to lock this information away to remember for the future and create the habit of reflection. As my hero John Wooden said...
Then you'll work on your Social Studies Title Page. You can draw any picture related to U.S. History as long as it's appropriate ;). It must be beautiful and colored, without any white space left when you're done. Below are some picture options and below that are some sample title pages that students created in previous years. The best ones will go up on the wall!
Social Studies Title Page Samples
2019-2020 Rock Star Title Pages
I have NEVER scanned this many title pages! Y'all are amazing artists!
WEDNESDAY Today we'll start our deep dive into Explanatory Text, which is our writing focus for this unit. You'll memorize Nancy Fetzer's chant so that you can write it from memory next Friday. Finish up your title page tonight and make it AMAZING!
THURSDAY Today we'll explore our class website and you'll answer questions on Mrs. Redd's Website Treasure Hunt. This website is an amazing resource for you. I hope that you'll spend 15-30 minutes each week exploring the links on the websites page for whatever unit we happen to be covering at the time. This will help you TREMENDOUSLY in terms of preparation for taking U.S. History or A.P. U.S. History in high school.
FRIDAY Today we'll go through some important pages in the Explanatory Text section of your Reading and Writing Resources. This will prepare us for our first writing assignment on Monday!
FRIDAY Today we'll go through some important pages in the Explanatory Text section of your Reading and Writing Resources. This will prepare us for our first writing assignment on Monday!
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
August 13 - 16, 2019
TUESDAY Today we'll go over what you can expect to experience on our adventure together through U.S. History! Be sure to get your Social Studies Class Guidelines & Movie Permission signed. Also, be sure to have at least one person in your family sign up for Remind. This will allow us to communicate outside of school. I've listed the instructions below.
Mrs. Redd’s Classes: Remind
Remind is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening in Social Studies. By joining your Mrs. Redd’s class on Remind, you’re choosing to receive class messages via push notifications, SMS, or email. Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with me or anyone else. There are only a few people left who haven't signed up for Remind. If you are one of those, please do so as soon as possible because it will help you tremendously this year :).
IMPORTANT LOGIN INFORMATION
Students: Be sure to enter your first and last name.
Parents: Create your login using your CHILD’S first name and last name + MOM or DAD
Example: Tony Stark's MOM
This will allow me to send you individual messages about your child.
Option 1: SMS Enter this number: 81010 with this message
Period 2: @reddss2
Period 3: @reddss3
Period 4: @reddss4
Period 5: @reddss5
Period 6: @reddss6
OPTION 2: App
1. Download the Remind app. It’s free!
2. Enter the code for your class
Period 2: @reddss2
Period 3: @reddss3
Period 4: @reddss4
Period 5: @reddss5
Period 6: @reddss6
WEDNESDAY Today I'll introduce you to my hopes for this year as well as my class website ;). Then we'll start a quick review of geography. You'll take the Freehand Map Pre-Test to see how much of the world you can draw from memory. Afterwards, I'll walk you through how to lock the map of the world into your brain so that you remember it forever! This is one of my favorite Growth Mindset activities because you will see amazing growth in just a few days!!
August 13 - 16, 2019
TUESDAY Today we'll go over what you can expect to experience on our adventure together through U.S. History! Be sure to get your Social Studies Class Guidelines & Movie Permission signed. Also, be sure to have at least one person in your family sign up for Remind. This will allow us to communicate outside of school. I've listed the instructions below.
Mrs. Redd’s Classes: Remind
Remind is a simple way for you to stay informed and up-to-date with what’s happening in Social Studies. By joining your Mrs. Redd’s class on Remind, you’re choosing to receive class messages via push notifications, SMS, or email. Don’t worry, your phone number will not be shared with me or anyone else. There are only a few people left who haven't signed up for Remind. If you are one of those, please do so as soon as possible because it will help you tremendously this year :).
IMPORTANT LOGIN INFORMATION
Students: Be sure to enter your first and last name.
Parents: Create your login using your CHILD’S first name and last name + MOM or DAD
Example: Tony Stark's MOM
This will allow me to send you individual messages about your child.
Option 1: SMS Enter this number: 81010 with this message
Period 2: @reddss2
Period 3: @reddss3
Period 4: @reddss4
Period 5: @reddss5
Period 6: @reddss6
OPTION 2: App
1. Download the Remind app. It’s free!
2. Enter the code for your class
Period 2: @reddss2
Period 3: @reddss3
Period 4: @reddss4
Period 5: @reddss5
Period 6: @reddss6
WEDNESDAY Today I'll introduce you to my hopes for this year as well as my class website ;). Then we'll start a quick review of geography. You'll take the Freehand Map Pre-Test to see how much of the world you can draw from memory. Afterwards, I'll walk you through how to lock the map of the world into your brain so that you remember it forever! This is one of my favorite Growth Mindset activities because you will see amazing growth in just a few days!!
THURSDAY You'll work on your Freehand Map of the World Using a Source. Here's a sample to give you an idea of what you're shooting for! Our goal is to have a map of the world permanently lodged in our memory for future reference.
FRIDAY Today is Game Day! We'll play Kahoot! and then a review game to help you practice for Monday's Freehand Map Post-Test.
