Monday, November 16

Here are the directions for downloading the apps we used today.

 

iPod Touch/Constitution Review:

The two apps we used in class today to review for the constitution are: Touchcards and Citizenship Test. You can download them both free in iTunes. Just do a search for the apps.

Once you have the apps here are the directions for downloading the flashcards into the Touchcards app:

Open Touchcards

Click on the Import Tab on the bottom of the screen

Make sure Quizlet is selected

Click where it says Enter the URL

Type in: http://quizlet.com/export/1385643/

Click Import flash cards

Click on Decks and you should see 8C Constititution Review

 

Wednesday, November 11

Constitution Test in ONE WEEK!! HERE is your Constitutional Review.

Constitutional Review.doc

 

Tuesday, November 10 ( 8 DAYS UNTIL THE CONSTITUTION TEST!! YESSSS!!)

Here is your Constitutional Take Home. It is due tomorrow. It also includes a few questions from Articles IV, V, VI, and VII, so you will need those notes to help as well.

 

Constitutional Take Home Quiz Name.doc

 

Friday, November 6

Here are your review questions for your Article II and III quiz on Monday. Remember, there will be questions from Article I as well.

Constitution- Article II and III Review.doc

 

Thursday, Nov. 5

Below are the notes for Articles 4, 5, 6, and 7. If you are going on the Spanish Field Trip you are responsible for getting these notes.

Articles_4_5_6_and_7.pdf

Article 4 – Relations Among States Guided.doc

 

Wednesday, Nov. 4

Below are the completed notes for Article 3. DON'T FORGET you have a quiz on ARTICLES 2 and 3 on MONDAY!!

Article_III_Judicial_Branch.pdf

 

Tuesday, Nov. 3

 

Constitution-Questions concerning Hazelwood vs.doc

 

Thursday, October 29

Attached is the Presidential Want Ad assignment you were assigned in class today. It is DUE ON MONDAY!! It will be the last assignment counted for first quarter.

Article II-Presidential Want Ad.doc

Article II-7 Hats of the President.doc

Article II-7 Hats of the President2.doc

 

 

**Remember to check out the Extra Credit Opportunity that will also count for first quarter. It is due on Thursday of next week.

 

Wednesday, October 28

Attached is the Extra Credit for Quarter I. You may complete two of the assignments for a Maximum of TEN POINTS. The "7 Hats of the President" handouts you will need are also attached and will be discussed tomorrow.

1st Quarter Extra Credit.doc

Article II-7 Hats of the President2.doc

Article II-7 Hats of the President.doc

 

 

Tuesday, October 27

Attached are the notes for Article II.

Article_II_Executive_Branch.pdf

 

Wednesday, October 21

Quiz Friday on Article ONE!!

 

Attached is the PDF of the final notes we took regarding the Powers of Congress and Powers denied to Congress.

Powers_of_Congress_Powers_Denied_to_Congress.pdf

 

Here are review questions.

Constitution-Review Questions for Article I quiz.doc

 

Here is PDF of Notes we took on House of Reps and Senate

Article_I_The_Legislative_Branch(2).pdf

 

Wednesday, October 7

Homework tonight is to take a look at the website concerning congressional districts. Follow the directions and be ready to turn in tomorrow.

Constitution-Article I-Know your Representative.docx

 

Monday, October 5

Quiz Tomorrow! Here are the review questions to guide your studies.

Constitution- Pre-Constitution Questions #2.docx

 

Wednesday, September 30

Today we began discussing the Constitutional Convention. We started by learning about the THREE main Constitutional Principles that were agreed upon by the delegates. Below is the attachment of our handout we looked at, and added to. In addition, attached is our lesson on the Articles of Confederation we had yesterday.

**PLEASE DON'T FORGET we will be having a quiz next TUESDAY. Review questions will be given on Friday.

Articles_of_Confederation.pdf

 

Wednesday, September 23

Tonight for homework you are to write a "Break-Up" letter to England. Make sure to be SPECIFIC and be ready to share tomorrow. Below are the assignment details.

The Break Up.doc

 

Friday, September 18

Today we finished our discussion on the "Crisis over Taxes." Below are the notes we finished in class.

Crisis_over_Taxes.pdf

 

Don't forget you have a quiz on Tuesday. Below are the review questions I passed out today.

Constitution-Pre-Constitution Review Questions.doc

 

Tuesday, September 15

Attached were today's notes on Mercantilism and the Navigation Acts, and the notes on the French and Indian War.

Constitution-Mercantilism and Navigation Acts.doc

 

French_and_Indian_War.pdf

 

Thursday, September 9

Attached are the notes we took today regarding Royal/Colonial Government. We will review on Monday.

Royal_Colonial_Government.pdf

 

Wednesday, September 8

Attached are the notes we took on the purpose of colonies and why a nation would colonize.

What_is_a_Colony_(2).pdf

 

 

Tuesday, September 8

Today we reviewed our discussion on "Why do we have laws" and moved on to discuss the purpose of government. We read and highlighted a handout describing John Locke's philosophy of government. If you were absent today, there are extra copies of the handout in the "Tuesday" bin.

No Homework today.

 

 

 

Monday, August 31

Today we got our new seats and discussed the week ahead. You received the handout entitled, "A Study of the Body Rituals of the Nacirema." Please read the handout and answer the five questions at the end in COMPLETE SENTENCES. We will discuss your answers tomorrow in class.

 

Thursday, August 27

 

Welcome Back! Today we discussed some details about eighth grade social studies and class expectations. Attached you will find the Overview, Expectations, and "Who Are You" handout that you are to complete for homework. This is your first homework assignment, and you need it to participate in tomorrow's activity.

 

Eighth Grade Social Studies Class Expectations.doc

 

Eighth Grade Social Studies-Student Handout.docx

 

WHO ARE YOU.doc