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Westward Expansion and Growth and Prosperity

Welcome back. It was so good to see you all back and well-rested.

Today in class, we began the new unit on Westward Expansion and growth and prosperity in the United States and in Georgia. We looked at a painting about Manifest Destiny and completed a crossword puzzle on the growth of the U.S., both of which I took up for a grade. Next, we created a concept map on the new standards, SS8H5. We are moving much faster on this unit than we have in the past so be sure to complete all assignments and study.

Have a great night.

Ms. C

Vocabulary and Geography

Today in class we took the mid-year Georgia History vocabulary test. I am looking for students to increase their vocabulary knowledge. Although this test does not count for a grade, the final vocabulary test will count and that should be sometime in early May.

I am diligently working hard to get all of your American Revolution choice points assignments graded and entered into I-Que.  Some of you did a great job and it has really improved your overall grade. However, some of you chose not to complete the assignments and your grade reflects that.

Thursday and Friday we will be watching The Crossing about General George Washington crossing the Delaware River in December 1776.

Have a good night!

Ms. C

American Revolution Test

The test over ch. 5, the American Revolution will be Wednesday 12/12. Students have known about this test for a week and should use their standards concept map as a study guide. Good Luck!

Points Assignment Sheets are due on the following dates:  for 3rd period this FRIDAY 12/14,

MONDAY 12/17 FOR 5TH & 7th periods and TUESDAY 12/18 FOR 4TH & 6TH. I Hope you all do a great jo on these!

Wednesday 12/5

Chapter 5 American Revolution Test next Wednesday 12/12/07- all classes!

Today in class:

Warmup: Independence Scramble

Completed Georgia Signers of the DOI- pg. 10 in notebook

Received and reviewed your tiered assignment point sheet (except 7th)

Download amrev_points_choice_assignment.doc

The D.O.I.

I am finally feeling better and am back. Thanks for your patience when I was out sick yesterday.

Now, in class today we completed a puzzle on the Declaration of Independence (DOI) # 8 in your notebook  and analyzed the DOI # 9 in your notebook.

There will be a test sometime next week (stay tuned for an exact date) on the causes of the American Revolution and the DOI- probably next Wednesday 12/12.

Causes of the American Revolution

CANNED FOOD DRIVE IN HOMEROOM. BRING IN YOUR CANNED FOOD ITEMS BY FRIDAY 11/30.

Only one student has completed the extra credit so far.

  Today in class, we continued to work on causes of the American Revolution by completing an events map in cooperative groups. For homework, students are to complete the chapter 5, section 3 fill-in-the- blank notes directly from the textbook, DUE WEDNESDAY 11/28.Download ch. 5 section_3_Fill in the blank activity.doc

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

This is a great extra credit opportunity for you to take advantage of. Complete the American Revolution Scavenger Hunt by clicking on the link below and opening the 8th grade folder, then click on the American Revolution Scavenger Hunt. Print out the answer sheet and give it to me by Friday 11/30.

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

.American Revolution Scavenger Hunt

Chapter 5 Online

This is chapter 5 online in case you have forgotten your textbook! Have a good weekend.Download chapter5.pdf

Here is the glossary, as well.Download textbook_glossary.pdf

The American Revolution

Thursday and Friday 11/15 & 16-- NOTEBOOKS DUE MONDAY AND TUESDAY!!!!

Today in class you were introduced to the American Revolution.Download word_wall_am_rev.doc

1. No More Kings- warmu-up with "America Rocks"

2. Created a new standards concept mapDownload ss8h3the_student_will_analyze_the_role_of_georgia_in_the_amstudent.doc

3. Created a vocabulary folder and flashcards for these words (SEE ABOVE LINK)

SLAVERY

Monday and Tuesday you completed a Critical Thinking Activity on Slavery and then wrote either a journal entry or a poem about the experience.

Wednesday 11/14- all classes watched the History Channel video "The Middle Passage" and examined primary documents concerning the slave trade to the colonies.