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updated -   January 9, 2009

**This web page is provided to keep parents informed, but STUDENTS are responsible for writing down their homework in class before they leave. Although I will try to be on time with updating, it is possible that the web page will not always be up to date. This is NOT to be used as an excuse for not completing homework on time.**

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8th grade Social Studies HW Assignments:

MONTH: January

UPCOMING EVENTS, TESTS and PROJECTS:

  • CURRENT EVENT #5: Topic - President Obama's Domestic or Foreign Policy- due Friday, December 12th. - Articles must be no earlier than December 28th.
  • Semester Ends January 23rd: Please check grades in Pinnacle to make sure all assignments are posted correctly
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Date Given
Date Due
Homework Assignment
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1/9

1/9
1/12

1/13
  • Read Chapter 11: p. 155 - 159 in your History Alive! textbook
  • Review the entire chapter
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1/12

1/13

1/14

1/15
  • Begin looking for a Current Event article - President Obama's Domestic or Foregin Policy - Due January 16th (Friday)
  • Complete unfinished classwork - Alexander Hamilton: Character Collage (Reading Notes 11, p. 74) - Must have 5 important facts.
  • Refer to Chapter 11: p. 149 - 151 in your History Alive! textbook
  • Check grades on Pinnacle. Print out grade sheet with Social Studies assignments and get signed.
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1/14

1/15

1/16

1/16
  • Work on Current Event # 5 - Due Friday
  • Articles Must not be earlier than December 28th
  • Be prepared for a "Pop" quiz on Chapter 11 - George Washington's Presidency, Rise of Political Parties, John Adams Presidency
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MONTH: December

UPCOMING EVENTS, TESTS and PROJECTS:

  • Chapter 8 Quiz:: Articles of Confederation, Shays Rebellion, Land Ordinances, Compromises of the Constitution (refer to Chapter 8) - Friday, December 5th.
  • Extra Credit Opportunity: Memorize the Preamble - repeat it to me by Friday (12/5) no later!
  • CURRENT EVENT #4: Topic - The Executive Branch: (Articles about the president-elects cabinet appointments)- due Friday, December 12th. - Articles must be no earlier than November 24th.
  • QUIZ - Wednesday (December 12th); Thursday (December13th): Review Reading Notes 9 and Chapter 9 for Quiz (roles, responsibilites, and duties found in the Constitution - Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Amendment Process, Federalism, Checks and Balances)
  • CONSTITUTION SCAVENGER HUNT Scrapbook (worth 100 points) - Due Friday, December 19th - refer to handout given in class on 12/3 and 12/4.
  • CONSTITUTION UNIT EXAM - Friday, December 19th - refer to Chapter 9, 10, class activities, handouts, and notes.
  • Extra Credit Opportunity: RIGHTS, DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES as an American Citizen Brochure - TO BE COMPLETED OVER WINTER BREAK - due January 5th and 6th
  • WINTER BREAK: December 22nd - January 5th.
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Date Given
Date Due
Homework Assignment
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12/1

12/2
12/3

12/4
  • Read Chapter 9: p. 119 -125 in your History Alive! textbook
  • Study for Chapter 8 Quiz on 12/5
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12/3

12/4

12/5

12/5
  • Read Chapter 9: p. 126 - 131 in your History Alive! textbook
  • Study for Chapter 8 Quiz on 12/5
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12/5

12/5

12/8

12/9
  • Begin working on your Constitution Scavenger Hunt Scrapbook - Gather information and complete 1 - 18: the Constitution, the Senate, the House of Representatives, and Congress.
  • Look for a news article for your CURRENT EVENT #4
  • Complete Step 1 for all sections in the Reading Notes 9 Packet
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12/8

12/9

12/10

12/11
  • Continue working on Current Event #4 - due Friday
  • Continue working on Constitution Scavenger Hunt Scrapbook - Gather information and complete 19 - 40: the state, the presidency, Electoral College, and the Supreme Court
  • Use JAMS Library Website to help get information - Go to the Bookcart on the eLibrary page and click on U.S. Government
  • Get quiz signed
  • Review Reading Notes 9 and Chapter 9 for Quiz (roles, responsibilites, and duties found in the Constitution - Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch, Amendment Process, Federalism, Checks and Balances)
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12/10

12/11
12/12

12/12
  • Continue working on Constitution Scavenger Hunt Scrapbook - Gather information and complete 41 - 55: the Amendments to the Constitution, Our Country, and Your City
  • Use JAMS Library Website to help get information - Go to the Bookcart on the eLibrary page and click on U.S. Government
  • Continue working on Current Event #4 - due Friday
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12/12

12/12

12/15

12/16
  • Continue working on Constitution Scavenger Hunt Scrapbook - Gather information and complete 56 - 60: Written Section
  • Use JAMS Library Website to help get information - Go to the Bookcart on the eLibrary page and click on U.S. Government
  • Study for CONSTITUTION Unit Test - Friday, December 19th
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12/15

12/16

12/17

12/18
  • Continue working on Constitution Scavenger Hunt Scrapbook - Begin to put together your book in a creative way. Organize your information as if you are teaching someone about the Constitution for the first time.
  • Remember Project is due Friday, December 19th
  • Study for CONSTITUTION Unit Test - Friday, December 19th
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MONTH: November

UPCOMING EVENTS, TESTS and PROJECTS:

  • CURRENT EVENT #3: Topic - Election 2008: (Election Process and the Newly elected President)- due Thursday, November 13th (period 1 and 3); Friday, November 14th (period 2 and 6) - Articles must be after November 4th.
  • UNIT 1 TEST corrections: All test corrections MUST be finished during class, nutrition, or after school on Wednesday (11/5) and Thursday (11/6). This will be the only opportunity to improve your grade. ALL TESTS MUST BE SIGNED BY YOUR PARENT.
  • Binder Note Check #1: Friday, November 7th (will be completed in class)
  • Quiz - November 21st: Articles of Confederation, Shays Rebellion, Land Ordinances, Compromises of the Constitution (refer to Chapter 8)
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Date Given
Date Due
Homework Assignment
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11/3

11/4
11/5

11/6
  • Read p. 103 -105 in your History Alive! textbook
  • Watch the Presidential Election Results
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11/5

11/6

11/7

11/7
  • Reread p. 103 -105 in your History Alive! textbook
  • Take Cornell Notes on the reading
  • Remeber to include: Topic (Creating the Constitution), Heading, Summary, Questions, and Highlighting
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11/7

11/7

11/10

11/11
  • Get your Unit 1 Test and Test Corrections signed by a parent
  • If students DO NOT get their test signed, their test grade will be affected.
  • Also, NO points will be added to the test for test corrections
  • Bring a Folder with center metal tabs.
  • Begin working on CURRENT EVENT #3 - due Friday, November 14th
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11/10

11/12

11/13

11/14
  • Answer the following questions on a sheet of loose leaf paper. Refer to Chapter 8: p. 103 -105
  • Answers must be 6 - 8 sentences.
  • How did the land ordinances of 1785 and 1787 encourage private land ownership and the orderly development of towns and states? (standard 8.3.2)
  • What was the significance of domestic rebellions - such as Shays's Rebellion - and the way the government responded to them? (standard 8.3.5)
  • Begin working on CURRENT EVENT #3 - due Thursday, November 13th (period 1 and 3); Friday, November 14th (period 2 and 6)
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11/13

11/14

11/17

11/18
  • Read handout - THE STATES FOR A CONFEDERATION
  • Complete Challenge questions 1 -6 found on the back of the handout
  • Answer questions on a separate sheet of paper in complete sentences. Write the questions, skip a line, then the answer.
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11/17

11/18

11/19

11/20
  • Read History Alive! pages 106 - 116
  • Answer the following questions on a sheet of loose leaf paper.
  • Answers must be 6 - 8 sentences.
  • What major debates shaped the terms of the Constitution? Explain each debate and its outcome.
  • Study for Quiz - read textbook and notes
  • Get Binder Check Grade Sheet signed
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Blue Dates = Period 1 and 3 Red Dates = Period 2 and 6

MONTH: October

UPCOMING EVENTS, TESTS and PROJECTS:

  • CURRENT EVENT #2: Topic - Election 2008: (Choose Presidential/VP Debates or Foreign Policy)- due Wednesday, October 8, 2008 (period 1 and 3); Friday, October 10, 2008 (period 2 and 6) - Articles must be within three weeks of the assignment dates (no prior to September 26th).
  • EXTRA CREDIT Opportunity: Watch the Presidential Debates - October 7th and October 15. Ask for details of the assignment in class.
  • Binder Note Check #1: Wednesday, November 5th (period 1 and 3); Thursday, November 6th (period 2 and 6)
  • Road to Freedom Project: Tuesday, October 21st (period 6); Wednesday, October 22th (period 1 and 3); Thursday, October 23rd (period 2) - FINAL DRAFT
  • Causes of the Revolution Letter Writing Activity: Friday, October 24th - FINAL DRAFT
  • Unit 1 Test (Colonization and American Revolution):( See Study Guide for details) - October 31st
  • Map Quiz (13 Colonies) - states 1 -17 on purple map: Tuesday, October 28th (period 2 and 6); Wednesday, October 29th (period 1 and 3)
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Date Given
Date Due
Homework Assignment
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9/29

10/1
10/2

10/3
  • (Period 1 and 3 Only) - Complete Colonies Packet
  • (Period 2 and 6 Only) - Read History Alive! textbook pages 45 -47. Answer the following question on a sheet of loose leaf paper (remember to write the question then the answer): How and why did the practice of slavery begin and grow in colonial America?
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10/2

10/3

10/6

10/7
  • Find an article about the Presidential Elections. All articles must not be before September 26th. Articles must be within three weeks of the assignment date. Follow the Yellow Format sheet on How To Do A Current Event. All Current Events must be typed and placed in a folder - due Wednesday, October 8, 2008 (period 1 and 3); Friday, October 10, 2008 (period 2 and 6).
  • (Period 1 and 3 Only) - Complete the American Revolution Scavenger Hunt Activity. Your answers must be written in complete sentences. Remember that question #7 requires you to refer back to question number #6.
  • (Period 2 and 6 Only) - Begin working on Road to Freedom Project. Refer to the Project Handout and Timeline.
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10/6

10/7

10/8

10/10
  • (Period 1 and 3 Only) -Current Event #2 due on Wednesday, October 8th.
  • Find an article about the Presidential Elections.
  • Choose from the following topics: VP/Presidential Debates or Foreign Policy Issues.
  • All articles must not be before September 26th. Articles must be within three weeks of the assignment date.
  • Follow the Yellow Format sheet on How To Do A Current Event. All Current Events must be typed, include titles, and be placed in a folder.
  • (Period 2 and 6 Only) - Current Event #2 due on Friday, October 10th. - see above for instructions
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10/10

10/13

10/14

10/15
  • Continue working on ROAD TO FREEDOM project started in class.
  • Follow directions on the red project format sheet
  • Choose 6 events. Write a 4 -6 sentence summary for each.
  • Use your History Alive textbook: Chapter 5
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10/15

10/14

10/17

10/16
  • Continue working on ROAD TO FREEDOM
  • Follow directions on the red project format sheet
  • Choose 7 events. Write a 4 -6 sentence summary for each.
  • Use your History Alive textbook: Chapter 5
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10/17

10/17

10/20

10/21
  • Begin to format the Road to Freedom poster. FINAL DRAFT due October 22nd/23rd
  • Draw a rough draft sketch of the poster on a piece of paper.
  • Once you have an idea of what you want to create, begin drawing the road and do the artwork on your poster board.
  • Begin working on the rough draft of the Letter Writing Activity (Part 2) - should be 16 - 21 sentences.
  • Letter must be written in first person
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10/20

10/21

10/22

10/23
  • Finish work not completed in class: Cornell Notes - Moving Towards Independence
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10/20

10/20
10/29

10/28
  • STUDY FOR MAP QUIZ: Wednesday (period 1 and 3); Thursday (period 2 and 6)
  • Refer to your purple map (states 1 -17)
  • Begin reviewing notes for Unit 1 Test on Friday, October 31st.
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10/27

10/28

10/29

10/30
  • Begin studying for MAP QUIZ and UNIT 1 TEST
  • Answer the following questiions on a sheet of loose leaf paper. Remember to write the question, skip a line, then the answer. Your answer must be detailed: 1) What is the significance of each of these phrases from the Declaration of Independence - all men are created equal, unalienable rights, consent of the governed, right of the people to alter or abolish it; 2) According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
  • REVIEW SHEET for UNIT 1 TEST: causes of the American Revolution, effects of the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence (purpose, main parts, major principles), Common Sense, Olive Branch Petition, Thirteen Colonies (regions, economy, government, people who settlted), First Great Awakening, Mayflower Compact, English Bill of Rights, vocabulary. Study Chapter 3, 5, and 6. Study your notes taken in class.
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10/29

10/30
10/31

11/3
  • Study for Unit One Test on Friday - October 31st
  • Finish American Historical Poster on the sheet started in class
  • Remember to include 3 new facts on your sheet
  • Draw five symbols (they must be colored)
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Blue Dates = Period 1 and 3 Red Dates = Period 2 and 6

MONTH OF: September

UPCOMING EVENTS, TESTS and PROJECTS:

  • CURRENT EVENT #1: Topic - Election 2008 - due Friday, September 12, 2008
  • Back -to School Night: September 18th at 6:30PM
  • United States Physical Land Features Test: Friday, September 26th
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Date Given
Date Due
Homework Assignment
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9/2

9/2
9/5

9/5
  • Supplies are due September 8th (period 1 and 3); September 9th (period 2 and 6)
  • Get Parent Signature: Parent letter, Social Studies Expectation and Grading Scale; Course Contract; Course Outline
  • Complete Student Information Sheet - also get parent signature
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9/3

9/4

9/8

9/9
  • Supplies are due September 8th (period 1 and 3); September 9th (period 2 and 6)
  • Get Parent Signature: Parent letter, Social Studies Expectation and Grading Scale; Course Contract; Course Outline - due Friday
  • Complete Student Information Sheet - also get parent signature - due Friday
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9/5

9/5

9/10

9/9
  • Continue working on Letter to Ms. Murphy
  • See handout given in class for directions
  • Start to look for an article about the Elections.
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9/8

9/9

9/12

9/12
  • Find an article about the Presidential Elections. Show articles to Ms. Murphy before completing your Current Event.
  • All articles must not be older than August 26th. Articles must be within three weeks of the assignment date.
  • Follow the Yellow Format sheet on How To Do A Current Event
  • All Current Events must be typed and placed in a folder.
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9/15

9/16

9/17

9/18
  • Read Handout on the Five Themes of Geography
  • Take Cornell Notes using each theme
  • Follow the Cornell Note Format Sheet
  • Remember to highlight, write questions, and summarize your notes
  • Begin studying for U.S. Physical Features Test. You must know the following locations: Appalachian Mountains, Rocky Mountains, Cascade Mountains, Brooks Range, Sierra Nevadas, Mt. McKinley, Mt. Whitney; Colorado River, Mississippi River, Hudson River, Columbia River, Missouri River, Ohio River, St. Lawrence River, Rio Grande, The Great Lakes: Lake Superior, Ontario, Huron, Erie, Michigan; Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, San Francisco Bay, Chesapeake Bay, Great Salt Lake; Cape Cod, Gulf Coastal Range, Atlantic Coastal Range; Canada and Mexico
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9/17

9/18

9/22

9/23
  • Read the Handout- Captain John Smith Saves Jamestown
  • Answer the CHALLENGE questions #1, 3, 5, 6, and 8 (found on the back of the handout) on a separate sheet of paper.
  • All answers must be written in complete 8th grade sentences.
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9/22

9/23

9/24

9/25
  • Read Fact Sheet: Colonization of English America
  • Complete the Word Jumble on the back of the sheet
  • STUDY for Land Features Test on Friday, September 26th (refer to study guide sheet)
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9/24

9/26
9/25

9/26
  • Use your History Alive Textbook
  • Read p. 52 - 56; Answer the following questions in your own words: 1) In what ways were the English Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta important to the development of democracy in America? 2) How did the Great Awakening pave the way for the American Revolution?
  • STUDY for Land Features Test on Friday, September 26th (refer to study guide sheet)
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Blue Dates = Period 1 and 3 Red Dates = Period 2 and 6

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