WEEK of May 8th:
1. VOCAB QUIZ has been cancelled!!! Focus on Exhibition instead :)
2. Exhibition "At Home Practice Rubric" due in SS on Monday, 5/8
3. Final Papers due on Tuesday, May 9th
4. ALL Final submissions for Exhibition MUST be in by Friday, 5/12
1. VOCAB QUIZ has been cancelled!!! Focus on Exhibition instead :)
2. Exhibition "At Home Practice Rubric" due in SS on Monday, 5/8
3. Final Papers due on Tuesday, May 9th
4. ALL Final submissions for Exhibition MUST be in by Friday, 5/12
WEEK OF April 24th:
1. Harriet Tubman/$20 Bill article - Read and answer questions
2. Andrew Jackson: Villain or National Hero artwork
Please see directions (handed out in class) for specifics about this assignment
ALL WORK DUE ON FRIDAY!!!
1. Harriet Tubman/$20 Bill article - Read and answer questions
2. Andrew Jackson: Villain or National Hero artwork
Please see directions (handed out in class) for specifics about this assignment
ALL WORK DUE ON FRIDAY!!!
WEEK OF March 20th:
1. Thomas Jefferson Article - Read and RAVE responses - due Friday, March 24th
2. Social Studies Test - Friday, March 24th
Topics: Our Early Presidents - Washington, Adams and Jefferson
Suggested Studying:
1. Thomas Jefferson Article - Read and RAVE responses - due Friday, March 24th
2. Social Studies Test - Friday, March 24th
Topics: Our Early Presidents - Washington, Adams and Jefferson
Suggested Studying:
- "Launching a New Republic" Note taking packet
- Notes on Jefferson, Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition
- The songs of Hamilton
Science Draft - due tomorrow
Give Paper copy of draft to your advisory (with Works Cited page)
Submit digital copy to Turnitin.com
Give Paper copy of draft to your advisory (with Works Cited page)
Submit digital copy to Turnitin.com
Important Due Dates and Reminders:
Science Draft - Due March 8th
Permission Slip for Trip to AMNH - Due March 13th
Primary Source Interview - Get this done as soon as possible (preferably by March 14th)
Science Draft - Due March 8th
Permission Slip for Trip to AMNH - Due March 13th
Primary Source Interview - Get this done as soon as possible (preferably by March 14th)
Bill of Rights Quiz - Monday, February 22nd.
You can refer to your copy of the Bill of Rights (we annotated together in class) as well as your notes from the presentations.
You can refer to your copy of the Bill of Rights (we annotated together in class) as well as your notes from the presentations.
Primary Source Interview - After discussing possible interview questions with your Advisor, plan on conducting the actual interview.
We are hoping to have most interviews completed by March 8, 2017. See your Advisor with any questions.
We are hoping to have most interviews completed by March 8, 2017. See your Advisor with any questions.
Bill of Rights Project - Due on Friday, February 10th
Be prepared to start presenting on Friday
Be prepared to start presenting on Friday
Directions for printing Works Cited and NoodleTools outline: These, along with your History draft are DUE: Tuesday, February 7th
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Week of January 30th - Exhibition Research
- Continue to research the history of your topic, following the Guiding Questions
- Organize your note cards and create an Outline on NoodleTools
- Print the outline (with notecards) and give to Mrs. Mazzeo DUE: Tuesday, 2/1/17
- Write a draft - using your history information
- Remember to follow the guidelines provided (also posted under the exhibition tab)
- You are not required to have an introduction or conclusion
- Should include all 4 headings
- Print a copy for your advisory AND submit to Turnitin.com DUE: Tuesday, 2/1/17
Week of January 23rd - Exhibition Research
(See directions below if you need)
(See directions below if you need)
- You should continue to research throughout the week - adding sources and creating note cards. 20-30 minutes per night. I will periodically check your NoodleTools activity Log, citations and note cards to be sure that you are working each night. This will count as your homework grade for the next two weeks.
- Remember to use the Guiding Questions to help "guide" your research.
January 23rd - Exhibition Research - DUE tomorrow!!
- FIND A SOURCE
- Go to magnetmiddle.org
- Click on Parents/Students tab, Scofield Online Library
- Click on Scofield and it will ring you to the HOME page of our online library
- The databases are listed at the bottom of the page, along with any log in information that might be required
- Enter a database and start searching for your topic
- NO SOURCES should be from Google, Wikipedia, etc. Sources should only be from database.
- CREATE A NOTE CARD
- Go to magnetmiddle.org
- Click on Parents/Students tab, NoodleTools
- Log on to NoodleTools
- Create a citation for the source you have found
- Create at least ONE note card, using your source (this should include all parts of note card filled in)
- I will check all note cards and citations in class on Tuesday
- You should continue the research throughout the week - adding sources and creating note cards. 20-30 minutes per night. I will periodically check your NoodleTools activity Log, citations and note cards to be sure that you are working each night. This will count as your homework grade for the next two weeks.
- Remember to use the Guiding Questions to help "guide" your research.
Week of January 9th -
- Exhibition Topic Proposals - due on Wednesday, January 11th.
- Study for SS midterm - test on Tuesday, January 17th.
Week of January 3rd -
- Study for Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, January 6th. (10 words on Government and Constitution)
- ADVISORY - RETURN PROGRESS REPORTS please
- EXHIBITION - Work on your topic proposals. Submit to Google Classroom by the morning of January 11th.
Week of December 12th -
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Week of December 5th -
- All vocab packets and crossword puzzles are due on MONDAY, December 5th.
Week of November 21st -
- Complete the 1st draft of National Parks essay.
- Essay must be typed and should include a title page and bibliography.
- Follow all directions.
- DRAFT DUE: 11/22/16
Weekend of November 11th -
- Complete the National Parks research. Bring all note cards to class on Monday, November 14th. (If you need more note cards, feel free to cut up lined paper or use index cards.)
Week of November 7th -
- Complete the National Parks assignment on Google Classroom. Due on Wednesday, November 9th. Google Classroom Code : doil24
- Pay attention to election coverage on Election Day. (Tuesday, November 8th) Which candidate is winning which states? Who will reach the magic number of 270 Electoral votes?
Week of October 24th -
- Prepare for your Road to Revolution presentations. Presentations will begin on Thursday, October 26th. Remember: YOU are teaching the class about your topic.
- Road to Revolution Quiz - on Thursday, November 3rd. Quiz will cover all 10 vocab words for the unit AND all info in Road to Rev packets.
Week of October 17th -
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS - IN CLASS - ON Friday, October 21st!
You may carry a back pack with you but be sure it is not too heavy.
- Watch the FINAL Presidential Debate WEDNESDAY @9pm. Complete the form handed out in SS class. If you are not able to watch the debate on Wednesday, please DVR it and watch the next day OR find news coverage or an article that discusses the debate. Use the information gathered to complete the handout from class. It is NOT necessary that you watch the entire debate - but you should watch enough to hear them discuss multiple issues.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS - IN CLASS - ON Friday, October 21st!
- Appalachian Trail Trip on Thursday, October 20th!!
You may carry a back pack with you but be sure it is not too heavy.
October 7, 2016 -
Watch the Presidential Debate SUNDAY @9pm. Complete the form handed out in SS class. If you are not able to watch the debate on Sunday, please DVR it and watch the next day OR find news coverage or an article that discusses the debate. Use the information gathered to complete the handout from class. It is NOT necessary that you watch the entire debate - but you should watch enough to hear them discuss multiple issues.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS - IN CLASS - ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th!
Watch the Presidential Debate SUNDAY @9pm. Complete the form handed out in SS class. If you are not able to watch the debate on Sunday, please DVR it and watch the next day OR find news coverage or an article that discusses the debate. Use the information gathered to complete the handout from class. It is NOT necessary that you watch the entire debate - but you should watch enough to hear them discuss multiple issues.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS - IN CLASS - ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th!
September 30, 2016 -
French & Indian War Quiz on Wednesday, October 5th.
Study the "Ducksters" article to prepare for the quiz.
French & Indian War Quiz on Wednesday, October 5th.
Study the "Ducksters" article to prepare for the quiz.
September 26, 2016 -
Watch the Presidential Debate tonight @9pm. Complete the form handed out in SS class. If you are not able to watch the debate tonight please DVR it and watch tomorrow OR find news coverage or an article that discusses the debate. Use the information gathered to complete the handout from class. It is NOT necessary that you watch the entire debate - but you should watch enough to hear them discuss multiple issues.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS - IN CLASS - ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th!
Watch the Presidential Debate tonight @9pm. Complete the form handed out in SS class. If you are not able to watch the debate tonight please DVR it and watch tomorrow OR find news coverage or an article that discusses the debate. Use the information gathered to complete the handout from class. It is NOT necessary that you watch the entire debate - but you should watch enough to hear them discuss multiple issues.
BE PREPARED TO DISCUSS - IN CLASS - ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th!
September 16, 2016 -
Please have your binder organized and prepared for class on Monday - Due: September 19, 2016.
Please have your binder organized and prepared for class on Monday - Due: September 19, 2016.
September 8, 2016 -
Remind Sign up - Sign up for Remind.com if you'd like to receive reminders and messages from me. This is OPTIONAL for you and your parents - however, I strongly recommend it!
September 11th Interview - Complete the 9/11 interview with an adult at home. Please follow ALL directions. Due: September 12, 2016
Remind Sign up - Sign up for Remind.com if you'd like to receive reminders and messages from me. This is OPTIONAL for you and your parents - however, I strongly recommend it!
September 11th Interview - Complete the 9/11 interview with an adult at home. Please follow ALL directions. Due: September 12, 2016