Week of December 17
Monday 12/17 (B)
In class, we will go to the library to complete the 2 required short essays describing a future career, what you must study to be successful in that career, and what the job is actually like. These must be turned in digitally or on paper before the end of the week.
Homework is to turn in your essays ASAP.
Tuesday 12/18 (A) and Wednesday 12/19 (B)
In class, we will review for our exam by playing Jeopardy! The winning team will earn some extra credit points on the exam.
Homework is to turn in ALL Q2 work before you leave for the Christmas break.
Thursday 12/20 (A) and Friday 12/21 (B)
In class, we will take our exam. It has two sections. First, you must correctly label the 13 colonies. Then you must answer a series of multiple choice questions. See the review sheet below.
Homework is to turn in ALL Q2 work before you leave for the Christmas break.
Play the Jeopardy! Review Game now: www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game-live.php?gamefile=2534766&playid=3672180
In class, we will go to the library to complete the 2 required short essays describing a future career, what you must study to be successful in that career, and what the job is actually like. These must be turned in digitally or on paper before the end of the week.
Homework is to turn in your essays ASAP.
Tuesday 12/18 (A) and Wednesday 12/19 (B)
In class, we will review for our exam by playing Jeopardy! The winning team will earn some extra credit points on the exam.
Homework is to turn in ALL Q2 work before you leave for the Christmas break.
Thursday 12/20 (A) and Friday 12/21 (B)
In class, we will take our exam. It has two sections. First, you must correctly label the 13 colonies. Then you must answer a series of multiple choice questions. See the review sheet below.
Homework is to turn in ALL Q2 work before you leave for the Christmas break.
Play the Jeopardy! Review Game now: www.superteachertools.us/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game-live.php?gamefile=2534766&playid=3672180
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Week of December 10
Monday 12/10 (A) and Tuesday 12/11 (B)
In class, we will work individually to research 2 events from the lead-up to the revolutionary war for the 'Footsteps' project.
Homework is to complete your 'Footsteps' for next class.
Wednesday 12/12 (A) and Thursday 12/13 (B)
In class, we will work in small groups to assemble the 'Footsteps' timelines.
Homework is to complete the Q2 Current event ASAP.
Friday 12/14 (A)
In class, we will go to the library to complete the 2 required short essays describing a future career, what you must study to be successful in that career, and what the job is actually like. These must be turned in digitally or on paper before the end of the week.
Homework is to turn in your essays ASAP.
In class, we will work individually to research 2 events from the lead-up to the revolutionary war for the 'Footsteps' project.
Homework is to complete your 'Footsteps' for next class.
Wednesday 12/12 (A) and Thursday 12/13 (B)
In class, we will work in small groups to assemble the 'Footsteps' timelines.
Homework is to complete the Q2 Current event ASAP.
Friday 12/14 (A)
In class, we will go to the library to complete the 2 required short essays describing a future career, what you must study to be successful in that career, and what the job is actually like. These must be turned in digitally or on paper before the end of the week.
Homework is to turn in your essays ASAP.
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Week of December 3
Monday 12/3 (A) and Tuesday 12/4 (B)
In class, we will complete SOAPS on "Common Sense" and annotate the document.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Wednesday 12/5 (A) & Thursday 12/6 (B)
In class, we will work in small groups to create a timeline of events leading up to the Revolutionary War.
Homework is to complete your individual "Footsteps", due next class.
Friday 12/7- No school in honor of Our Lady of Camarin
In class, we will complete SOAPS on "Common Sense" and annotate the document.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Wednesday 12/5 (A) & Thursday 12/6 (B)
In class, we will work in small groups to create a timeline of events leading up to the Revolutionary War.
Homework is to complete your individual "Footsteps", due next class.
Friday 12/7- No school in honor of Our Lady of Camarin
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Week of November 26
Monday 11/26 (B) & Tuesday 11/27 (A)
In class, we will continue to examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence in small groups.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Wednesday 11/28 (B) & Thursday 11/29 (A)
In class, we will continue to examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence in small groups.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Friday 11/30 (B)
In class, we will continue to examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence in small groups.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
In class, we will continue to examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence in small groups.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Wednesday 11/28 (B) & Thursday 11/29 (A)
In class, we will continue to examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence in small groups.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Friday 11/30 (B)
In class, we will continue to examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta, Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence in small groups.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Week of November 19
Monday 11/19 (A) & Tuesday 11/20 (B)
In class, we will finish any missing notes on Wrongs Against the Colonies, Colonial Response, and the Plot Diagram of the Revolutionary War, and wrap up pgs. 16-21 as a group activity.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Wednesday 11/21 (A)
In class, we will examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta and Mayflower Compact, and discuss their impact on early Democratic ideas. This can be done as a small group or whole class activity.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Thursday 11/22- No school, Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, 11/23- No school, thank the Governor for the Executive Holiday.
In class, we will finish any missing notes on Wrongs Against the Colonies, Colonial Response, and the Plot Diagram of the Revolutionary War, and wrap up pgs. 16-21 as a group activity.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Wednesday 11/21 (A)
In class, we will examine primary source documents including the Magna Carta and Mayflower Compact, and discuss their impact on early Democratic ideas. This can be done as a small group or whole class activity.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, continue your Choices 360 tests and research, and catch up on missing work.
Thursday 11/22- No school, Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, 11/23- No school, thank the Governor for the Executive Holiday.
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Week of November 12
Monday 11/12 No school in observance of Veteran's Day.
Tuesday 11/13 (A) & Wednesday 11/14 (B)
In class, we will take notes on the Triangle Trade and begin reading pgs. 16-21
Homework is to pay attention to the news, catch up on any missing work before progress reports on Friday, and to continue your work on Choices 360 at home.
Thursday 11/15 (A) & Friday 11/16 (B)
In class, we will continue reading and taking notes fro pgs. 16-21 in the American Journey, focusing on events that caused the colonies to dislike their British rulers.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, catch up on any missing work before progress reports on Friday, and to continue your work on Choices 360 at home.
Tuesday 11/13 (A) & Wednesday 11/14 (B)
In class, we will take notes on the Triangle Trade and begin reading pgs. 16-21
Homework is to pay attention to the news, catch up on any missing work before progress reports on Friday, and to continue your work on Choices 360 at home.
Thursday 11/15 (A) & Friday 11/16 (B)
In class, we will continue reading and taking notes fro pgs. 16-21 in the American Journey, focusing on events that caused the colonies to dislike their British rulers.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, catch up on any missing work before progress reports on Friday, and to continue your work on Choices 360 at home.
Week of November 5
Monday 11/5 (A)
In class, we will continue to take self-assessments on the Choices 360 website. Students should have completed 6 of the 7 assessments by the end of the class period.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, and complete the self-assessments and career research at home.
Tuesday 11/6 Teacher Professional Development Day- No Classes!
Wednesday 11/7 (B)
In class, we will continue to take self-assessments on the Choices 360 website. Students should have completed 6 of the 7 assessments by the end of the class period.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, and complete the self-assessments and career research at home.
Thursday 11/8 (A) & Friday 11/9 (B)
In class, we will begin a research project related to our work in Choices 360.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, and to make sure you have completed all of the self-assessments on the Choices360 website.
Note:
All student user names are ajms followed by your unique student ID number. All student passwords should be re-set to Choices360. If you have trouble logging in, please contact Mrs. Mapson.
The link to the choices360 website is: www.choices360.com/welcome.aspx
In class, we will continue to take self-assessments on the Choices 360 website. Students should have completed 6 of the 7 assessments by the end of the class period.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, and complete the self-assessments and career research at home.
Tuesday 11/6 Teacher Professional Development Day- No Classes!
Wednesday 11/7 (B)
In class, we will continue to take self-assessments on the Choices 360 website. Students should have completed 6 of the 7 assessments by the end of the class period.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, and complete the self-assessments and career research at home.
Thursday 11/8 (A) & Friday 11/9 (B)
In class, we will begin a research project related to our work in Choices 360.
Homework is to pay attention to the news, and to make sure you have completed all of the self-assessments on the Choices360 website.
Note:
All student user names are ajms followed by your unique student ID number. All student passwords should be re-set to Choices360. If you have trouble logging in, please contact Mrs. Mapson.
The link to the choices360 website is: www.choices360.com/welcome.aspx
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Week of October 29
Monday 10/29 (A)
In class, two periods have earned a reward day. Please remember that you must come prepared with homework to do during the first half of a reward class, and may only have free time for the second half. One period will go to the library to begin the Choices 360 program. In the event of connectivity problems, we will review how to access your school Gmail accounts, and begin a Web Quest on the 13 Colonies.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by November 1, and to pay attention to the news.
Tuesday 10/30 (B)
In class, all classes will go to the library to begin the Choices 360 program. In the event of connectivity problems, we will review how to access your school Gmail accounts, and begin a Web Quest on the 13 Colonies.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by November 1, and to pay attention to the news.
Wednesday 10/31 (Parent Teacher Conferences- no classes, enjoy Halloween!)
Thursday 11/1 (A)
In class, all classes will go to the library to begin the Choices 360 program. In the event of connectivity problems, we will review how to access your school Gmail accounts, and begin a Web Quest on the 13 Colonies.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by the end of the day, and to pay attention to the news.
Friday 11/2 (All Soul's Day Holiday- No school, enjoy the 3 day weekend)
In class, two periods have earned a reward day. Please remember that you must come prepared with homework to do during the first half of a reward class, and may only have free time for the second half. One period will go to the library to begin the Choices 360 program. In the event of connectivity problems, we will review how to access your school Gmail accounts, and begin a Web Quest on the 13 Colonies.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by November 1, and to pay attention to the news.
Tuesday 10/30 (B)
In class, all classes will go to the library to begin the Choices 360 program. In the event of connectivity problems, we will review how to access your school Gmail accounts, and begin a Web Quest on the 13 Colonies.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by November 1, and to pay attention to the news.
Wednesday 10/31 (Parent Teacher Conferences- no classes, enjoy Halloween!)
Thursday 11/1 (A)
In class, all classes will go to the library to begin the Choices 360 program. In the event of connectivity problems, we will review how to access your school Gmail accounts, and begin a Web Quest on the 13 Colonies.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by the end of the day, and to pay attention to the news.
Friday 11/2 (All Soul's Day Holiday- No school, enjoy the 3 day weekend)
Week of October 22
(Monday 10/22 (A) & Tuesday 10/23 (B)
In class, we will continue to read in the American Journey textbook, and take notes on the Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth colonies using the 5 themes of geography to determine why they were successful or unsuccessful.
Homework is to complete Map #2, the 13 Colonies, by Halloween.
Wednesday 10/24- No classes! Please attend Parent-Teacher Conferences [Typhoon Yutu, no school]
Thursday 10/25 (A) [<-- Typhoon Yutu, no school] & Friday 10/26 (B)
In class, many periods have earned a reward day. Please remember that you must come prepared with homework to do during the first half of a reward class, and may only have free time for the second half. Classes that have not earned a reward day will wrap up notes on the colonies and have some time to complete their map assignment.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by Halloween, and to pay attention to the news.
In class, we will continue to read in the American Journey textbook, and take notes on the Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth colonies using the 5 themes of geography to determine why they were successful or unsuccessful.
Homework is to complete Map #2, the 13 Colonies, by Halloween.
Wednesday 10/24- No classes! Please attend Parent-Teacher Conferences [Typhoon Yutu, no school]
Thursday 10/25 (A) [<-- Typhoon Yutu, no school] & Friday 10/26 (B)
In class, many periods have earned a reward day. Please remember that you must come prepared with homework to do during the first half of a reward class, and may only have free time for the second half. Classes that have not earned a reward day will wrap up notes on the colonies and have some time to complete their map assignment.
Homework is to complete Map #2 by Halloween, and to pay attention to the news.
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Week of October 15
Monday 10/15 (B) & Tuesday 10/16 (A)
In class, we will take the Q2 pre-test and self-correct it, sign up for our Q2 current events, and begin our notes by writing a study guide for quarter 2.
Homework is to pay attention to the news.
Wednesday 10/17 (B) & Thursday 10/18 (A)
In class, we will do a map activity in small groups to discover which European explorers were the most influential in North America.
Homework is to pay attention to the news.
Friday 10/19 (B)
In class, we will discuss the earliest European colonies in North America and their fates as a large group reading activity.
Homework is to pay attention to the news.
In class, we will take the Q2 pre-test and self-correct it, sign up for our Q2 current events, and begin our notes by writing a study guide for quarter 2.
Homework is to pay attention to the news.
Wednesday 10/17 (B) & Thursday 10/18 (A)
In class, we will do a map activity in small groups to discover which European explorers were the most influential in North America.
Homework is to pay attention to the news.
Friday 10/19 (B)
In class, we will discuss the earliest European colonies in North America and their fates as a large group reading activity.
Homework is to pay attention to the news.
A video on Roanoak Colony:
https://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/101-video-shorts/what-happened-to-the-lost-colony-of-roanoke An article and time-lapse map of colonization worldwide: www.vox.com/2014/5/8/5691954/colonialism-collapse-gif-imperialism A clear map of Native and Colonial groups in North America in the 1600 and 1700s: courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory1os/chapter/english-settlements-in-america/ A less detailed map of Colonial groups in the Americas: www.philatelicdatabase.com/maps/map-of-spanish-colonies-in-the-americas/ |
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