North Woods School-8th grade visit

Finals Schedule: Tuesday, May 29

World History 8-
1st and 2nd hour
    *look over your study guide and review bingo board
     ** textbooks due

American History 7-
4th and 5th hour
     *look over your study guide
     **textbook due

May 14- May 18

World History 8

Monday: 17.4- "Catolics and Protestants"
Objective: Summarize conflics between Catholics and Protestants
Due: 17.4 vocabulary
Class: Chapter 17 Quiz, Read and Worksheet 17.4, video clips Henry VIII, English Reformation
Homework: finish worksheets

Chapter 18- "Enlightenment and Revolution"

Tuesday: 18.2 - "The Enligtenment"
Objective: Discuss how science gave Europeans a new way to understand the universe
Due: 18.2 vocabulary, 17.4 worksheets
Class: Read and Worksheet 18.2, Gutenberg worksheet
Homework: 18.2 vocabulary

Thursday: Review 17.4 and 18.2
Objective:
Due: 18.2 worksheet, 18.3 vocabulary
Class: 17.4 and 18.2 quiza, Discuss/ Correct 17.4 and 18.2,  watch video clips Scientific Revolution, Galileo, Newton, Copernicus
Homework: 18.3 vocabulary

Friday: 18.3- "The Enlightenment"
Objective: Describe how many Europeans came to believe that reason could improve government and society
Due: 18.3 vocabulary
Class:  video clip Jeffersons-pursuit-of-knowledge, discuss 18.3, Week in Rap current events
Homework:

American History 7

Monday: 17 - "John Brown, Lincoln, and Secession"
Objective: Learn why John Brown invaded Harpers Ferry and how and why Southern states tried to form a seperate nation.
Due:
Class: John Brown, US-inches-closer-to-war, Abraham Lincoln, Discuss and Notes on "Road to the Civil War"
Homework:

Chapter 18-The Civil War (1861-1865)
Tuesday:  18- "Border States, Sides, and Strategies"
Objective: Learn what strategies and advantages developed for both the North and the South and How the Union secured the border states.
Due:
Class: Complete worksheet using pages 566- 571 and Civil War Interactive site (Civil War Interactives Link)
Homework:

Thursday: 18- "Bull Run, Antietam, Emancipation, Gettysburg, Shiloh, Vickburg"
Objective: Learn about the major ideas and battles of the civil war.
Due:
Class: Create a poster using the internet and the text book (pages 572-587), Present poster to the class, Discuss, watch video clips First Battle of Bull Run, Battle of Antietam, Emancipation, Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Fredericksburg, Battle of Gettysb urg, Gettysburg Address, Battle of Shiloh, Siege of Vicksburg, Homework:

Friday: 18- "Sherman, Surrender, and Assassination"
Objective: Learn why Sherman's march to the sea caused so much destruction and how the Civil War came to an end.
Due:
Class: Sherman-Atlanta, Sherman-Savannah, Surrender at Appomattox Courthouse, Lincolns assassination, Driving-force-behind-lincolns-assassination
 Homework:

May 7 - May 11

World History 8

Monday: Unit 5-A Changing World (1400 - 1800)
Objective:
Due:
Class: Middle Ages Project Follow Up, Intro to Unit 5 and Chapter 16 (Maya , Aztec, and Inca), May Schedule
Homework: 17.1 Read and vocabulary

Chapter 17- "The Renaissance and Reformation"

Tuesday: 17.1 - "The Renaissance Begins"
Objective: Discuss the rebirth of art and Greek and Roman ideas in Italian city-states
Due: 17.1 Vocabulary
Class: Discuss the Renaissance and complete mind map
Homework: 17.2 vocabulary

Thursday: 17.2- "New Ideas and Art"
Objective: Explain how the Renaissance spread to northern Europe
Due: 17.2 vocabulary, Renaissance art picture extra credit
Class: Renaissance flash quiz, Discuss extra credit, Da Vinvi, Gutenberg video, Mona Lisa, Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour,  review pictures
Homework: 17.3 vocabulary

Friday: 17.3- "The Reformation Begins"
Objective: Describe the beginning of Protestantism and its spread
Due: 17.3 vocabulary
Class:  Martin Luther Sparks the Reformation\, The Origins of Calvinism, Evolution of the Reformation Chart
Homework: Read 17.4 and vocabulary


American History 7

Monday: Chapter 12-15 test
Objective: Assess understanding of the ideas of Manifest Destiny
Due: Study guide, objective journal
Class: chapter 12-15 test
Homework:

Tuesday:  Chapter 16 
Objective: Discuss what improvements helped the north and south and how did these improvements impacted daily life
Due:
Class: PowerPoint presentation and North/South mind map, video clips
Homework:

Thursday: Chapter 16 
Objective: Compare and Contrast life in the North and the South
Due:
Class: North/South Venn Diagram, Factory and Plantation rules, Intro to Chapter 17
Homework:

Friday: Chapter 17 -"Compromise and Kansas-Nebraska" (17.1/17.2)
Objective: Learn how Northerners and Southerns settled their differences and why the Kansas-Nebraska act caused bloodshed.
Due:
Class: Road to the Civil War Activity, Kansas Nebraska Act, Interactive:Civil War
Homework:

April 30 - May 4

World History 8

Chapter 14- "Medieval Japan"

Monday: 14.1- "Early Japan", 14.2 - "Shoguns and Samurai"
14.3-"Life in Medieval Japan"
Objective: Discuss how Geography played a role in the de velopment of Japan, Discuss the rise and influence of shoguns and samuriai in medieval Japan, Relate the impact of religion on Japan's culutre.
Due:
Class: Group discussion, presentation, and organizer activity
Homework:

Tuesday: Chapter 14 Review
Objective:
Due: Organizer
Class: Medieval Asia Review Rap, Chapter 14 review, Chapter 14 quiz
Homework:

Chapter 15-Medieval Europe
Thursday: 15.1- "The Early Middle Ages", 15.2-"Feudalism", 15.3-"Kingdoms and Crusades", 15.4-"The Church and Society", and 15.5-"The Late Middle Ages"
Objective: Summarize the changes in Europe after Rome's fall, describe feudalism and the rise of towns, describe the growth of kingdoms and effects of the Crusades, discuss the role of the medieval Catholic Church, Explain the effects of wars and the Black Death
Due:
Class: Group discussion, presentation, and activity
Homework:

Friday: Chapter 12 Review
Objective:
Due: Activity
Class: Chapter 15 review, Medieval Europe Review Rap, Chapter 15 quiz
Homework:



American History 7

Chapter 15 The Spirit of Reform

Monday: 15.1 - "Literature, Art, and Science" , 15.2-"Calls for Widespread Education" and 15.3-"Social and Cultural Change"
Objective: Learn how society made gains in literature, art, science, education, and other great reforms.
Due:
Class: Review chapter 14, show last week video clips, 15.1, 15.2, and 15.3  notes and discussion, 5th hour presentation

Homework:

Tuesday:  15.4 "The Antislavery Movement" and 15.5 "The Women's Right Movement"
Objective: Learn who led the fight agaist slavery and how they furthered thier cause. Learn why women became unhappy with thier positions in the mid-1800's, watch video clips Abolition -and-the-underground-railroad, harriet-tubman,Frederick Douglass, The-people-speak
Homework:

Thursday: Review Chapters 12-15 -MAPS TESTING?
Objective:
Due:
Class: Study Guide
Homework:

Friday: Chapter 12- 15 Review
Objective:
Due:
Class: Review Jeopardy
Homework: Study for Mondays Test, use Quizlet Flashcards Chapter 12 -15 Flashcards

Middle Ages Culture Fair-8th Grade World History

April 23 - April 27

World History 8

Chapter 12- "China in the Middle Ages"

Monday: 12.1- "China Reunites" and 12.2 - "Chinese Society"
12.3-"The Mongols in China" and 12.4- "The Ming Dynasty"
Objective: Discuss how Chinese rulers brought peace and order and how the major beliefs made and impact. Discuss how farming and trade brought wealth and pushed for new technology. Discuss how the Mongols built a vast empire and how the Ming Dynasty brought peace and prosperity
Due:
Class: Group discussion, presentation, and organizer activity
Homework:

Tuesday: Chapter 12 Review
Objective:
Due: Organizer
Class: Medieval China Review Rap, Chapter 12 review, Chapter 12 quiz
Homework:

Chapter 13-Medieval Africa
Wednesday: 13.1- "The Rise of African Civilizations", 13.2-"Africa's Government and Religion", 13.3-"African Society and Culture"
Objective: Explain how geography and trade shaped the growth of African civilization in African south of the Sahara, Describe the government and religions that influenced life in medieval Africa, Discuss how the Bantu migrations shaped African cultures and how the African slave trade disrupted those cultures.
Due:
Class: Group discussion, presentation, and activity
Homework:

Friday: Chapter 12 Review
Objective:
Due: Activity
Class: Chapter 13 review, Medieval Africa Review Rap, Chapter 13 quiz
Homework:



American History 7

Chapter 14 Manifest Destiny

Monday: 14.1 - "The Oregon Country" and Objective: Learn what nations had conflicting claims to the Oregon Country and how traders and trappers paved the way for western expansion.
Due: page 439 extra credit

Class: Review Chapter 13, show last week video clips, 14.1, Oregon Trail presentation
Homework:

Tuesday:  14.2 "Texas Independence"
Objective: Learn how Texas won its Independence from Mexico
Due: Activity
Class: 14.2 notes, Texas Independence presentation, Alamo, Alamo-deconstructed
Homework:

Thursday: 14.3 -"War with Mexico"
Objective: Learn how the Mexican War began and why some American opposed the war and How the U.S. obtained New Mexico and California
Due:
Class: 14.3 notes, Mexican -American War presentation, Rio-Grande
Homework:

Friday: 14.4- "Spanning a Continent"
Objective: Learn why the Mormons settled in what is now Utah and how California's population boomed in 1849.
Due:
Class: 14.4 notes, Gold Rush presentation, Triggers the Gold Rush
Homework:

April 16 - April 20

World History 8

Monday: NO SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER

Tuesday (and Wednesday): MCA Testing (morning only)
Objective:
Due:
Class:
Homework:

Thursday: Medieval Fair Reflection
Objective: Reflect on the effectiveness of our fair.
Due
Class: self grade and peer grade rubric on topics, self grade groups performance, participation rubrics, overall fair reflection worksheet.
Homework:

Friday: Medieval Group Work
Objective: Review project and discuss ways to present information to the class.
Due:
Class: Meet in groups and review section guided reading and quizzes, plan activity to review information with the class, Week in Rap

American History 7

Monday: NO SCHOOL DUE TO WEATHER

Tuesday: 12.3 "Nationalism and Sectionalism, 12.4 "Monroe and Foreign Affairs
Objective: (12.3)Learn how feelings of national pride and section rivalries increased in the US. (12.4)Learn how the Monroe Doctrine affected American foreign policy.
Due: Chapter 12 vocabulary

Class: Review Industrial Revolution and video clip Industrial Revolution, Finish "Moving West" mind map and video clip erie canal video, 12.3 and 12.4 notes, President Monroe
Homework:

Chapter 13 - The Age of Jackson

Thursday: 13.1 "The People's President" and 13.2 "A New Spirit in the White House"
Objective: Learn about the election of 1824 and 1828 and how President Jackson impacted the U.S.
Due:

Class: Discuss 13.2 and 13.2 and notes,President Jackson, Jackson the Widower,  President Jackson Scandals, Jackson and the Bank War
Homework: Chapter 13 vocabulary

Friday: Chapter 13.3 - "Crisis and Conflict" and 13.4- "The End of the Jacksonian Era"
Objective: Discuss how the debate over tariffs created a crisis for the Union and how Native Americans lost their ancestral land in the Southeast and how the Whigs came to power.
Due:

Class: 13.3 and 13.4 notes, American Removal Act Presentation,Jackson and the Cherokee video link, President Harrison, President Harrison Death
Homework: Extra Credit: Read 439 and questions #1-4

April 10 - April 13

No School Friday, April 6 or Monday, April 9 due to Spring Break!

World History 8

Tuesday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Due:
Class: Final Day to work on project, complete self grading rubric
Homework:

Thursday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Due:
Class: Present to class, Complete Critique sheet
Homework: Prepare for Medieval Fair

Friday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Due: Topic Research
Class: Medieval Fair (1st hour class: 8:30 to 10:36, 2nd hour class: 9:33 to 11:36, each group must have at least one person able to set up prior to school) Homework:

American History 7

Tuesday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: Complete Prezi (other group members complete vocabulary worksheet)
Homework:

Thursday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: Finish prezi, practice presentations, self grade project on rubric
Homework: Presentations should be ready next Thursday.

Friday: Chapter 12.1 and 12.2
Objective: Learn how the industrial development began in the U.S and what working conditions were like. Learn how Americans moved west in the 1800's and how this led to improved transportation systems.
Due: section 1 and section 2 vocabulary

Class: Paper Chain Activity, 12.1 and 12.2 (only start) notes/mind map
Homework: section 3 and 4 vocabulary

April 2 - April 5

No School Friday, April 6 or Monday, April 9 due to Spring Break!

World History 8

Monday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Due: Topic Research
Class: Create Project Board, Group Meeting with Teacher
Homework:

Tuesday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Due: Topic Research
Class: Work on Project Board,
Homework:

Thursday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Due: Topic Research
Class: Finish Project Board
Homework: Presentations Thursday and Friday of Next Week

American History 7

Monday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: Complete Prezi (other group members complete vocabulary worksheet)
Homework:

Tuesday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: continue…Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: Complete Prezi (other group members complete vocabulary worksheet)
Homework:

Thursday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: Finish prezi, practice presentations, self grade project on rubric
Homework: Presentations should be ready next Thursday.

8th Grade Faces from the Pep Fest and Sledding Party

March 26 - March 31

World History 8

Monday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Class: Research on Ipads
Homework:

Tuesday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Class: Research, discuss research and assign topics to group members
Homework:

Thursday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Class: Research, fill in mind map with topics
Homework:

Friday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Class: Week in Rap current events, small group meetings with teacher, research
Homework:



American History 7

Monday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: Research topics, finish front and back of mindmap (turn in)
Homework:

Tuesday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” project

Objective: continue…Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: small group meetings, discuss research in groups, continue research
Homework:

Thursday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: finish small group meetings, watch prezi presentation demo, practice prezi
Homework:

Friday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” project

Objective: continue…Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: Week in Rap Current Events, Start creating Prezi
Homework:

March 19 - March 23

Sorry for the delay of the schedule post this week. The Internet was down this week due to MCA testing. I apologize for any inconveniences.

World History 8

Monday: Chapter 11 Review Day

Objective: Review comprehension of key terms and ideas of Islam

Due:

Class: Review Bingo

Homework: study for Chapter 11 test

Tuesday: Chapter 11 Test

Objective: Assess learning of key terms and ideas of Islam

Due:

Class: Chapter 11 Test

Homework:

Thursday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Due:

Class: Grade printouts, Form groups, discuss requirements
Homework:

Friday: 12-15- Middle Ages Group Project
Objective: Discuss how the Chinese, Japanese, European, and African cultures evolved during he Middle Ages
Class: missing work day, read assigned chapter and complete guided reading and quizess for each section
Homework: Missing work, all work due on Monday morning.

American History 7

Monday:

Objective: Assess comprehension of Jefferson Era (chapter 11)

Due: Review crossword

Class: Correct/Review crossword, chapter 11 test

Homework:

Tuesday: Expansionist Era video

Objective: Review and learn the new ideas of the Expansionist Era

Due:

Class: “Expansion” video

Homework:

Thursday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” Project

Objective: Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: discuss group project, fill in project mind map using the textbook, discuss project outline, requirements, and grading rubric.

Homework: continue mindmap

Friday: Chapter 12-15 “Manifest Destiny” project

Objective: continue…Discuss ideas associated with Manifest Destiny

Due:

Class: missing work day, continue research, using library books, to fill in mindmap.

Homework: Missing work….work due Monday morning.

March 12 - March 16

World History 8

        Chapter 11: "Islamic Civilization"
Monday: 11.1-"The Rise of Islam"
Objective: Explain how the religion of Islam began and grew.
Due:
Class: New objective sheet, Intro Video, Complete the Bedouins Migratory Activity and Discuss as a class, Read pages 374- 376 and complete the Muhammad Web, Watch video, Who was Muhammad? video link, Muhammad Video Link, Read pages 377 and 378 and complete the Religion Venn
Homework: Complete 11.1 vocabulary and Complete the Khadija al-Kubra Activity 

Tuesday: 11.2 - "Islamic Empires"
Objective: Discuss how Muslims spread their faith throughout the Middle East and the Mediterranean
Due: 11.1 vocabulary and gold packet
Class: Correct vocabulary, Khadija activity and discuss Religion Venn and 378)  Watch video clips, Principles of Islam Video Link, Traditional Islamic Prayers, Muhammad's Revelation video link, Read 11.2 and complete 11.2 vocabulary
Homework:

Thursday: 11.3-" Muslim Ways of Life"
Objective: Summarize the achievement of the Muslim empires.
Due:
Class:11.2 review game, start research topic for 11.3 (Ipads), History of the Taj Mahal video link
Homework: 11.3 vocabulary worksheet

Friday: continue 11.3 Muslim Daily Life project
Objective:
Due:11.3 vocabulary worksheet
Class: Finish research project (Ipads), St Patrick video link, History of St Patricks Day video link
Homework:


American History 7

Monday: continue...11.4 -"The War Hawks"
Objective: Learn how conflict grew between Native Americans and settlers on the frontier
Due:
Class: Research Tecumseh, review Language of Resistance Activity, View Tecumseh and Patrick Henry's speeches
Homework:

Tuesday:
Objective: Develope and awareness of both Native and non-Native movements to resist oppression and domination by external forces between 1775 and 1820 and understand how these speeches can dispell common stereotypes
Due:
Class: discuss speeches
Homework: Read 11.5

Thursday: 11.5 - "The War of 1812"
Objective: Learn what challenges the US faced when the War of 1812 began and how the War of 1812 affected the US. Learn the major campaings of hte War of 1812
Due:
Class: Complete Causes and Effects chart to the War of 1812, Discuss the major campaings and complete map, Watch video clipsWar of 1812 Face Off, Dolley Madison Saves Washingtons Portrait, Accounts Receivable Book Seized,  Andrew Jackson Hero of New Orleans
Homework:

Friday: Chapter 11 Review Activity
Objective: Assess comprehension of terms and ideas during the Age of Jefferson
Due:
Class: Complete review activity, Watch video clips and Week in Rap current events St Patrick video link, History of St Patricks Day video link
Homework:

March 5 - March 9

World History 8

Monday:
Objective:
Due: Class: Pep Fest Prep
Homework:
Tuesday: 10.3 - "The Spread of Christian Ideas"
Objective:
Due: 10.2 worksheet (blue, should be done, went over as a class Friday)
Class: read and complete 10.3 vocabulary and T/F worksheet, pep fest practice, pep fest
Homework:

Thursday: Chapter 10 review
Objective: Review comprehension of key terms and ideas in Chapter 10
Due:
Class: Review crossword
Homework: study for test

Friday: Chapter 10 test
Objective: Assess comprehension of Chapter 10
Due:
Class: Chapter 10 test, Week in Rap current events
Homework:



American History 7
Monday: continue...11.2 - Louisiana Purchase Mock Cabinet Meeting Project"
Objective: Learn the issues involved in making the Louisiana Purchase
Due:
Class: Research Day, write argument that will be delivered to Jefferson during the Mock Cabinet meeting
Homework:

Tuesday: Mock Cabinet Meeting
Objective:
Due: final argument for cabinet meeting
Class: Preview argument for meeting, Complete Mock cabinet meeting, discuss activity and complete critical thinking questions.
Homework: Finish critical thinking questions.

Thursday: 11.2 - "The Louisiana Purchase"
Objective: Learn who explored the West and how this helped the United States to grow.
Due: Critical thinking questions
Class: discuss activity and questions, Read pages 364- 366 and discuss the Lewis and Clark Expedition Lewis and Clark Expedition, read page 367 and complete #1-3
Homework: read 11.3

Friday: 11.4- "The War Hawks"
Objective: Learn why President Madison stopped American trade with Great Britain and which Americans wanted war with Great Britain.
Due:
Class: 11.3 quiz and review section, Read pages 372 - 375 and discuss and complete cartoon activity, Madison Wages War
Homework:


Computer Apps 8

Wednesday:
Typingweb.com-30 min
Typingtest.com- "Zebra"
Prezi Intro videos

8th Grade Class Field Trip to Svedberg Pit
*Permission slips were due Friday...Do you have yours in?
**Please bring: winter jacket, boots, snow pants/extra clothes, hat, gloves, sled, and camp chair (optional)
***We will leave school at 11:00 and return before 2:00

Februay 27 - March 2

World History 8

Monday:
Objective: Assess comprehension of Ancient Rome
Due: Objective packet
Class: Chapter 8 and 9 test
Homework:

Chapter 10: The Rise of Christianity
Tuesday: 10.1- "The First Christians"
Objective: Describe how Jesus's life teachings, and death led to the birth of a new relgion-Chrsitianity
Due:
Class: New Seat, New objective packet, pass out old work, video clip The Rise of Christianity in the Roman Empire, Intro to chapter 10, Read 10.1 and vocabulary worksheet
Homework:

Thursday: continue 10.1
Objective:
Due: 10.1 vocabulary worksheet
Class: correct vocabulary worksheet, discuss 10.1 and play review game
Homework: Read 10.2 and complete vocabulary worksheet

Friday: 10.2- "The Christian Church"
Objective: Explain how Christianity became the official religon of the Roman Empire.
Due:
Class: Review 10.1 worksheet,  Complete guided activity worksheet and discuss, Week in Rap current events
Homework:


American History 7


Monday: 10.4- Troubled Times for Adams
Objective: Learn how the Federalist lost power and how it impacted the Election of 1800
Due: 
Class: Political party quiz, review parties and how it impacted the Election of 1796 (pg 342), John Adams Video Link, discuss pages 347 and 348, discuss the Capital (White House-deconstructed video link), discuss extra credit
Homework: turn in objective sheets

Chapter 11: The Age of Jefferson

Tuesday: 11.1- Jefferson Takes Control
Objective: Learn about the 3rd president and how republican views on government policies differed from Federalist views.
Due: Chapter 10 objective sheets
Class: Chapter 11 objective sheets,  read and discuss pages 356 - 358, Jefferson's Pursuit of Knowledge, Jefferson's Presidential Style video link, Jefferson Family, Jefferson-and-Hemmings, discuss the court case Marbury v. Madison (page 360)
Homework:

Thursday: 11.2 - "The Louisiana Purchase"
Objective: Understand why Jefferson wanted control of the Mississippi River and how the Unites States doubled in size in the early 1800
Due:
Class:  Read and discuss pages 361- 364,  Jefferson Expands Executive Power, Louisiana Purchase-Doubles the Size video link, start Mock Cabinet Meeting Procedure-The Louisiana Purchase
Homework:

Friday: continue 11.2
Objective:
Due:
Class: Research topic for the Mock Cabinet Meeting Project (Ipads), Week in Rap current events
Homework: Work on project and continue research

February 21 - February 24

No School on Monday, February 20.
Mid-Quarter is Wednesday, February 22 (all work is due Wednesday morning at 8:30 am)

World History 8

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: 9.2 continue
Objective: continue from Friday
Due: 9.2 worksheet (purple)
Class:  Discuss flashcards, discuss 9.2 and correct worksheet, 9.2 people flashcards
Homework: 9.2 flashcards

Thursday: 9.3 "The Byzantine Empire"
Objective: Describe the rise and cultural accomplishments of the Byzantine Empire
Due: 9.2 flashcards
Class: Review 9.2 flashcards and add new 9.3 flashcards, read and discuss 9.4  and complete groups activity, watch video clip The Black Death and the Byzantine Empire, Review Worksheet True and False
Homework:

Friday: Review Chapter 8 and 9
Objective: Review key terms and ideas from Ancient Rome
Due: Objective Folder
Class: Discuss people flashcards, Review Jeopardy, Week in Rap current events
Homework: Study for Monday's Test, study group Monday am!


American History 7

Monday: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday: Citizens Handbook and the Constitution
Objective: Learn the duties and responsibilities of citizens
Due: objective packet (purple)
Class: Bill of Rights quiz, Read pages 291 - 294 and complete the "Duties and Responsibilities" page in the Constitution organizer. Turn in organizer, read pages 286- 290.
Homework: Any missing work or tests....grade book closes tomorrow at 8:30 am

Unit 4: Early Years of the Republic: 1789-1890
Thursday: Chapter 10
Objective: Learn about the first president and the precedents he established for the US
Due:
Class: Chapter 9 review crossword, Constitution review rap, George Washington's-greatest, George Washington's Precedents, George Washington mindmap and research (ipads)
Homework: Extra Credit: Washington DC reading and 1/2 page reflection

Friday: Chapter 10
Objective: Learn what caused the first political parties to form and who were the leaders of the first parties.
Due:
Class: Read pages 338-341 and group activity (political party poster), finish with review worksheet, Week in Rap current events
Homework:

February 13- February 17

World History 8

Monday: 8.4 - "The Early Empire"
Objective: Understand how military and political reforms made Rome rich and prosperous.
Due:  Caesar Reading and Questions #1-3
Class: 8.3 Quiz, /Pax Romana/Good Emperor/Bad Emperor/Trade and Expansion Organizer and video clips (Caligula Rise to Power video Caligula Reign of Terror video link, Caligula-Rise-to-Power video link,  Secret Weapons of the Roman Empire)
Homework: Good Emperor Section in Organizer, study for 8.4 people quiz

Tuesday: continue ... 8.4
Objective:
Due:
Class: Discuss Good Emperor in Organizer, 8.4 quiz, Mt. Vesuvius Reading and video clips (Pompeii video link, Pompeii Deconstructed video) link, Booming Economy reading and finish organizer (pg 292 - 294, questions 1 and 2 on page 291 and 293) 8.4 True and False review worksheet, History of Valentine's Day Video Clip (Valentines Day video link)
Homework: 8.4 Flashcards

Thursday: 9.1 - "Life in Ancient Rome"
Objective: Discuss the cultural achievement of the Romans and describe the daily lives of people in Rome
Due:
Class: Review 9.4 True and False worksheet, Read and complete guided reading and vocabulary worksheet, discuss section, Colosseum and Forum video clips from history.com (Coliseum-deconstructed, Coliseum-tunnels, Coliseum, Romes-stadium, Rome-gladiators, Rome's Forum)
Homework:

Friday: 9.2 - "The Fall of Rome"
Objective: Explain why the Roman Empire fell and summarize its legacy in law, government, language, and the arts.
Due:
Class: read, worksheet, and discuss, The Fall-of-Rome video clip, Week in Rap current events, grade print outs (grade book closes at 8:30 am on Tuesday)
Homework:



American History 7

Monday: continue... 9.3 "The Constitutional Convention"
Objective: Learn what compromises make up the US Constitution
Due:
Class: Read about the plans and compromises in the Constitution and the ratification of the Constitution (pg 263-266) and add to organizer from Friday.
Homework:

Tuesday: 9.4- "A More Perfect Union"
Objective: Learn how the powers are divided among the branches and how the Constitution was ratified
Due:
Class: read "Separation of Powers" and "Ratifying the Constitution" in the text (pages 269 - 272) and fill in organizer
Homework:

Thursday: Citizen Handbook and Constitution
Objective: Learn the parts of the Constitution and the rights and duties of a US citizen
Due:
Class: Read the Articles and Amendments of the Constitution and fill in organizer (277 - 281 and 296 - 317), Complete "Which Part is Which?" worksheet and correct (study for quiz tomorrow)
Homework: Study for Quiz

Friday: continue
Objective: Learn the Bill of Rights and the Five Principle Functions of the Government
Due:
Class: Articles and Amendment Quiz, read the "Five Principle of the Constitution" page 282- 285 and fill in chart, Week in Rap current events, grade print outs (grade book closes at 8:30 am on Tuesday)
Homework: Bill of Right Quiz on Tuesday (Bill of Rights Flashcards link (quizlet)

February 6 - February 10

World History 8

Monday: 8.2 - "The Roman Republic"
Objective: Describe how Rome gained control of the Mediterranean region
Due:
Class: Patrician and Plebeians Activity, Republic Chart notes Republic Chart Notes, Punic War drawing and video clip (Carthage Video Clip from History.com)
Homework:

Tuesday: finish 8.2
Objective: no new objective
Due:
Class: Finish Punic War drawing and video, Fill in Guided Reading worksheet
Homework: read 8.3

Thursday: 8.3 "The Fall of the Republic"
Objective: Explain how the failure of the republic led to the creation of a Roman Empire
Due: 8.3 worksheet
Class: Discuss 8.3 worksheet and complete Caesar Timeline and triumvirate chart, start people flashcards
Homework:

Friday: continue...8.3
Objective: no new objective
Due: People Flashcards
Class: Finish 8.3, review flashcards, Caesar Article and questions #1-3 pg 285, Caesar Timeline worksheet, Cleopatra video Cleopatra's Coroner Report from History.com, ,
Week in Rap current events, Self Participation Rubric
Homework:  8.2 People flashcards

American History 7

Monday: United States Constitution
Objective:
Due:
Class: 4th hour has a program, 5th hour will watch the United States Constitution Video and Quiz (above, from Learn360),
Homework:

Chapter 9 "Creating a Nation, 1776-1791

Tuesday: 9.1 -" Forming a Union"
Objective: Learn how the Article of Confederation gave state governments more power that the national government and the strengths and weaknesses of the Article of Confederation.
Due:
Class: review "American Revolution" and Declaration of Independence" Rap, read 9.1 and complete Articles organizer.
Homework:

Thursday: 9.2 "The Confederation Era"
Objective: Learn how the problems the new nation faced under the Articles of Confederation and how the Northwest Ordinance provided for growth in the West
Due:
Class: finish 9.1 Articles organizer, Read 9.2 as a class and discuss Northwest Land Ordinance and Shays Rebellion,
Homework: Planning Washington, D.C reading and questions (#1-3 on page 260)  Extra Credit (due Monday) Read Minnesota's expansions under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 using link Ordinance Impact on Minnesota Article Link and answer worksheet questions #1-8
Friday: 9.3 - "The Constitutional Convention"
Objective: Learn about the Constitutional Convention
Due: Page 260 #1-3
Class:  Constitution Introduction, read and discuss 9.3, watch Constitution video (Constitution Video Link), Week in Rap current events
Homework:

January 30 - February 3

World History 8

Monday: continue...7.3 "The Qin and Han Dynasties"
Objective: Summarize the ruling philosophies, accomplishments, and failures of the Qin and Han dynasties.
Due:
Class: finish 7.3 worksheet, discuss civil service, inventions, and the Silk Road (view video)
Homework: Study Crossword and test review, STUDY test on Tuesday (remember study group at 8:15 on Tuesday morning)

Tuesday: Chapter 7 test
Objective: Assess knowledge of Ancient China
Due: Study Crossword
Class: Chapter 7 test
Homework: read 8.1

Thursday: (UNIT 3- New Empires and New Faiths) Chapter 8 Ancient Rome
8.1 " Rome's Beginnings
Objective: Explain how Rome became a republic
Due:
Class: Intro video and graphic novel, Read and worksheet 8.1
Homework:

Friday: 8.2-"The Roman Republic"
Objective: Describe how Rome gained control of the Mediterranean region
Due:
Class: Read and worksheet 8.2
Homework:



American History 7

Monday: 8.3 "The War Moves South"
Objective: Learn why the British shifted their focus to the South and why the British had trouble defeating the small banks of Patriot raiders and what role African Americans and women played in the war.
Due:
Class: Review Flash Quiz, Read and Worksheet (as a class)
Homework: Read 8.4

Tuesday: 8.4 Victory at Yorktown
Objective: Learn how France helped to end the war and how General Washington defeated the British at Yorktown and the terms of the Treaty of Paris
Due:
Class: Class Time Line Activity (two groups), Video clip and Worksheet
Homework:

Thursday: Test Review Day
Objective: Review key terms and topics from Chapter 8
Due: Chapter 8 objective folders
Class: Review Jeopardy
Homework: STUDY for Chapter 8 test (study group at 8:15 Friday morning)

Friday: Chapter 8 Test 
Objective: Assess understanding of the American Revolution
Due:
Class: Test, Week in Rap current events
Homework:

January 23 - January 27

Start of 3rd Quarter! Work Hard!

World History 8

Monday: Geography of China
Objective: Learn the physical and political geography of China
Due:
Class: Prepare for 3rd quarter and new chapter (passes, seats, objective), map of China, read and vocabulary 7.1
Homework: Finish map, read 7.1 and complete vocabulary

Tuesday: 7.1 "China's First Civilization"
Objective: Discuss how river valleys. mountains, and deserts influenced the development of Chinese civilization
Due: Map and vocabulary
Class: Read and Fill in Shang and Zhoe Dynasty chart (Pair and Share), Wrap up quiz
Homework: Read 7.2

Thursday: 7.2 "Life in Ancient China"
Objective: Discuss how the lack of order encouraged the growth of three important belief systems
Due:
Class: 7.2 Worksheet (social class chart, filial piety discussion, Chinese philosophies flyer)
Homework: Finish flyer, Read 7.3

Friday: 7.3 "The Qin and Han Dynasties"
Objective: Summarize the ruling philosophies, accomplishments, and failures of the Qin dynasties.
Due: flyers (7.2 worksheet)
Class: 7.3 Handout (Qin Shihuangdi power as a ruler discussion, Great Wall discussion and mapping) Week in Rap current event, Participation Rubric (peer)
Homework: start studying for Tuesday test (remember study group at 8:15 on Tuesday morning).


American History 7

Monday: 8.1 "Declaring Independence"
Objective: Learn why the Second Continental Congress is considered to be the first government of the colonies and how the Declaration of Independence divided the nation.
Due:
Class: Review road to the revolution, Second Continental Congress discussion, Negative/ Positive Army Chart, Declaring Independence
Homework

Tuesday: "Declaration of Independence"
Objective: Learn the major parts and the reason for declaring independence
Due:
Class: Read and discuss the Declaration of Independence, make organizer, watch video clips, Declaration of Independence Video Link
Homework: Thomas Paine extra credit reading, check out Congress for Kids Congress for Kids site for more on the Declaration of Independence (view it and tell me about it for extra credit). Study for Declaration of Independence quiz

Thursday: 8.2 "The Colonies at War"
Objective: Learn how Washington defeated the Hessian's at Trenton and the British at Princeton and learn why the American victory at Saratoga was a turning point in the war.
Due: extra credit
Class: Declaration Video reading (check out above link), Declaration of Independence quiz. Read and Class Drawings of Major Battles
Homework:

Friday: continue 8.2 "The Colonies at War"
Objective: Learn how European allies helped the Continental Army
Due:
Class: finish section 2, read and questions 1-4 on page 231, Week in Rap current events
Homework: finish page 231

January 16- January 20

End of the Quarter is Friday, January 20. All work and test must be completed and turned into Ms. Beseke before 3:15 on Friday.

World History 8

Chapter 4/5 Test Link

Monday: No School - MLK Day

Tuesday:
Objective: Review Chapter 6 Ancient India
Due: Chapter 6 objectives
Class: Study Flashcards and Study crossword
Homework: STUDY!!! Chapter 6 flashcard link

Thursday:
Objective: Assess comprehension of Ancient India through a chapter exam
Due: Ancient India Study Crossword
Class:Chapter 6 Test
Homework: Missing work from 2nd Quarter

Friday:
Class Reward and Work Day!!!!

*all students that are passing and have all of their work turned in for 2nd quarter can participate in the class fun day as a reward for their hard work.
** students that have missing tests or work will have to complete their missing work in order to participate in the fun day.
***Please see me if you have any questions about your missing work. Please look over portal or the grade printout I gave you last Friday.



American History 7

Monday: No School - MLK Day

Tuesday: 7.4 "On the Brink of War"
Objective: Learn why the colonist formed the Continental Congress and what events led to the outbreak of the American Revolution.
Due: 7.4 chapter reading
Class: Chapter 7.4 class notes 7.4 notes link
Homework: STUDY!!!

Thursday:
Objective: Assess comprehension of the event that led to the American Revolution through a chapter 7 exam
Due: Chapter 7 objective folder
Class: Chapter 7 Test
Homework: Missing work from 2nd Quarter

Friday:
Class Reward and Work Day!!!!

*all students passing and have all of their work turned in for 2nd quarter can participate in the class fun day as a reward for their hard work.
** students that have missing tests or work will have to complete their missing work in order to participate in the fun day.
***Please see me if you have any questions about your missing work. Please look over portal or the grade printout I gave you last week.

January 9 - January 13

Congratulations to 8th graders Brooke Cote and Jacob Skraba and 7th graders Jacob Mead and Kate Beaudry for qualifying for the North Woods Geography Bee on Friday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m (participants need to be in the gym at 1:40) Good Luck!


REMINDER....End of 2nd quarter/ 1st Sememster is Friday, January 20. All missing work and tests are due before 3:15 on Friday.


World History 8

Monday: 6.1 "India's Early Civilization"
Objective: Describe how climate and geography affected India, and how the Aryans changed India
Due: 6.1 worksheet packet (Saraswati River, Metalsmith/Caste Pyramid, Vocabulary Activity)
Class: Flash Quiz, Correct worksheet packet, fill in India Civilization mind maps
Homework: mind maps

Tuesday: 6.2 -"Hinduism and Buddhism"
Objective: Summarize the main tenets of Hinduism and Buddhism
Due: 6.1 mind maps
Class: discuss 6.1 mind maps, small group Hinduism/Buddhism poster
Homework:

Thursday: 6.3 "India's First Empires"
Objective: Discuss the effects of the Mauryan and Gupta empires on India
Due:
Class: Mauryan and Gupta Empire Partner organizer
Homework:

Friday:  continue
Objective:
Due: Chapter 6 objective folders (turn in chapter 4 and 5 if not graded)
Class: Finish 6.3 chart as a class,  read and fill contribution mind map on whiteboard, grade printouts, Week in Rap current events
Homework: Complete missing work from 2nd quarter, (no school Monday, January 16 for  MLK Day) Chapter 6 test on Thursday, January 19... study!



American History 7

Monday: 7.2 "The French and Indian War"
Objective: Learn why the Ohio Valley was so valuable and how the French and Indian War affected North America
Due: 7.1 worksheet
Class: Discuss Enlightenment and the Great Awakening movements, read and complete 7.2 worksheet, start discussing worksheet
Homework: finish worksheet

Tuesday: continue 7.2 "The French and Indian War"
Objective:
Due: 7.2 worksheet
Class: discuss 7.2 worksheet, read 7.3
Homework: read and worksheet 7.3

Thursday: 7.3 "Taxes and Boycotts" 
Objective: Learn why the British government taxed and why the colonist objected to the Stamp and Townsend Acts.
Due: 7.3 worksheet
Class: Finish discussing  Read 7.3 together and fill in worksheet (front only)
Homework:

Friday: continue 7.3 "Taxes and Boycotts"
Objective:
Due:
Class: small group act poster and presentations, fill in chart, grade printouts, Week in Rap current events
Homework: Read 7.4, notes (7.4 notes link) on Tuesday (no school Monday, January 16 for  MLK Day) and Chapter 7 test on Thursday, January 19)

January 3 - January 6

World History 8

Monday: No School

             Chapter 6: Early India
Tuesday: 6.1- India's Early Civilization
Objective: Describe how climate and geography affected India, and how the Aryans changed India
Due: Greek Storybooks (if you have not turned them in)
Class: Introduction to India, India Map and Vocabulary worksheet, Social Class worksheet
Homework: worksheets (due Monday)

Thursday: Geography Bee Qualifying Exam
Objective:
Due:
Class: Geography Bee Qualifying Exam
Homework:

Friday: Geography Bee Qualifying Exam
Objective:
Due:
Class:Geography Bee Qualifying Exam
Homework:

American History 7

Monday: No School

Chapter 7 "The Road to Revolution (1754-1775)
Tuesday: 7.1 -An American Way of Life Develops (178-182)
Objective: Learn about the colonial social classes and learn about the impact of the Great Awakening and Enlightenment movement on the colonies
Due:
Class: Read and Vocabulary, Class Discussion and Chart
Homework: Read 7.2 and worksheet questions # 1-6, check out previous post for Geography Bee Prep Websites

Thursday: Geography Bee Qualifying Bee
Objective:
Due:
Class: Geography Bee
Homework:

Friday: Geography Bee Qualifying Exam
Objective:
Due:
Class: Geography Bee
Homework:



Computer Application 8

Wednesday:
Typing (Lessons 7-12)
Typing Test
Publisher Lesson (Thank You cards-two)