8th Grade US History
Colonies-Constitution1
Wednesday, 10/18/17 (Paw)
Have out: Chromebook 1. Bellwork (green,8) - What is the definition of each branch of government? What is the role/function of each branch? 2. Infographic Revision Option 3. Schoolhouse Rock (Preamble) 4. Investigating The Constitution *Infographic Revision Due Tues, Oct 24* HW: Study for Map Quiz TOMORROW |
Monday, 10/9/17 (minimum)
Have out: Source Grid 1. Bellwork (Green,4) - Use "guard" in a meaningful sentence. Use "Tyranny" in a meaningful sentence. 2. Finish Background Essay - Source Grid 3. Document A 4. Document B *Map Quiz Thursday* *Constitution Vocab Final Friday* *Tyranny Essay Outline Friday* HW: None |
Monday, 9/25/17 (minimum)
Have out: 1. Bellwork (yellow, 7) - List 3 causes of the American Revolution. List 3 rights that you think should be guaranteed to the American people (according to DOI and Common Sense). 2. Finish Essay Outline 3. America The Story of Us, Ep.2 *Map Quiz Thursday* HW: Southwest Map Due Thursday |
Tuesday, 9/19/17 (Paw)
Have out: DOI Close Read 1. Bellwork (yellow,6) - Use "Patriots" in a meaningful sentence. Use "Loyalists" in a meaningful sentence. 2. Write in Planners 3. Declaration of Independence Modified Keep it or Junk it *Map Quiz WEDNESDAY* *Vocab Final and Essay Outline THURSDAY* HW: Midwest Map Due Thursday |
Monday, 9/18/17 (minimum)
Have out: Declaration of Independence Close Read 1. Bellwork (yellow,5) - Use "Common Sense" in a meaningful sentence. Use "Declaration of Independence" in a meaningful sentence. 2. Pass Back Papers 3. Too late to Apologize Video 4. Declaration of Independence Keep it or Junk it *Map Quiz WEDNESDAY* HW: Midwest Map Due Thursday |
Tuesday, 8/29/17 (Paw)
Have out: Textbook, SHEG Packet 1. Bellwork (blue,7) - Is a textbook a primary or secondary source? Name one pro and one con of a history textbook. 2. Turn in SHEG Packet and Snapshot Autobiography 3. Textbook Scavenger Hunt 4. New Unit - American Colonies - Vocab Terms *Regions Map Quiz Thursday* *Vocab Quiz 1 Thursday* HW: Finish Vocab Terms Regions Map Due Thursday |