8TH GRADE: PRE-CIVIL WAR TO THE PRESENT
*CH. 24 TEST WED. 4/13*
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY
Students may complete one of these assignments per chapter
facebook.pdf |
Thursday, April 7: The United States in World War 1
In Class:
- Notes: The U.S. enters WW1
us_in_war.pdf |
Wednesday, April 6: Neutrality v. War
In Class:
- Completed the assignment "Analyzing Songs"
songs.pdf |
- Listened to some music from World War 1 (See pictures and propaganda too)
Homework: Complete the assignment "From Neutrality to War" using the textbook and/or notes
neutrality_to_war.pdf |
Tuesday, April 5: The War Effort
In Class:
- Completed the assignment : Should the U.S. Declare War on Germany?
should_us_.pdf |
- Notes: The War Effort
war_effort.pdf |
Monday, April 4: America Enters the War
In Class:
- Notes: America Enters the War
america_enters_war.pdf |
Friday, April 1: Catch Up/Get Ahead Day
In Class:
Opportunity to...
Opportunity to...
- Make up tests/quizzes
- Work on Extra Credit
- Organize binder
Thursday, March 31: America's Neutrality
In Class:
- Went over the homework
- Notes: American Neutrality
american_neutrality.pdf |
Wednesday, March 30: War Breaks Out
In Class:
- Pop quiz on the causes of World War 1
- Notes: War Breaks Out
war_breaks_out.pdf |
Homework:
Complete War in Europe (Per. 1 & 8--skip #5, Per. 6--skip #4 and #5)
Complete War in Europe (Per. 1 & 8--skip #5, Per. 6--skip #4 and #5)
war_in_europe.pdf |
Tuesday, March 29: Causes of World War I
In Class:
- Notes: Causes of World War I
wwi_causes.pdf |
Homework: (started in class)
- Europe 1914 map
europe_1914_map.pdf |
Monday, March 28: Motivational Monday!
In Class:
- Watched a video clip about NCAA wrestling champion Anthony Robles, and discussed how we can exceed people's expectations by rising above the obstacles in our life instead of letting them hold us back.
- Read about the conflict in Europe, leading up to World War I
Friday, March 25: Chapter 23 Test
Thursday, March 24: Test Review
In Class:
Homework:
Study for the test--review questions from class can be printed
- Played "Eggspert" to review for tomorrow's Chapter 23 Test
Homework:
Study for the test--review questions from class can be printed
ch_23_review.pdf |
Wednesday, March 23: America and Mexico
In Class:
- Went over homework (diagram)
- Notes: American involvement in Mexico
us_and_mexico.pdf |
Homework:
Using Chapter 23, Section 3 complete the sheet "The United States in Latin America"
Using Chapter 23, Section 3 complete the sheet "The United States in Latin America"
us_in_latin_america.pdf |
Tuesday, March 22: American Involvement in Latin America
In Class:
- Notes: U.S. Policies regarding involvement in Latin America
- Started homework (Compare and Contrast diagram)
la_policies.pdf |
la_policies_diagram.pdf |
Monday, March 21: American Involvement in Latin America
In Class:
- Organized binders
- Notes: U.S. in Latin America
us_in_lat_amer.pdf |
Friday, March 18: Spanish-American War Quiz
In Class:
- Discussed Thursday's college visit to Castleton State
- Completed the Spanish American War quiz using their packets
Tuesday 3/15-Thursday 3/17: The Spanish-American War
Work on "The Spanish-American War" packet
Due Friday
*The packet is too large to post as one document, so I split it
Due Friday
*The packet is too large to post as one document, so I split it
1_span_am_war_packet.pdf |
2_span_am_war_packet.pdf |
Monday, March 14: The Spanish-American War
In Class:
Homework:
- Read Ch. 23, Section 2
- Started homework
Homework:
- Complete "War with Spain" sheet
war_with_spain.pdf |
Friday, March 11: Document Analysis
In Class:
- Read and analyze the three documents on pg. 667
- Answer the questions on the "Identifying Historical Trends" sheet
identifying_historical_trends.doc |
Thursday, March 10: Pacific Empire
In Class
- Notes on America expanding its territories
pacific_empire.pdf |
Wednesday, March 9: Pacific Empire
In Class:
Homework:
Complete the sheet "A Pacific Empire" using Ch. 23, Sect. 1
- Discussed the China article
- Read Ch. 23, Section 1: A Pacific Empire
Homework:
Complete the sheet "A Pacific Empire" using Ch. 23, Sect. 1
a_pacific_empire.pdf |
Tuesday, March 8: Snow Day
Monday, March 7: Snow Day
Friday, March 4: China and the U.S.
In Class:
Homework:
Finish "The China Challenge"
- Read the article "The China Challenge"
- Started answering article discussion questions
Homework:
Finish "The China Challenge"
china_challenge.pdf |
Thursday, March 3: Chapter 22 Test
Test all period
Wednesday, March 2: Notes Review
In Class:
- Reviewed notes that were outlined on Monday
injustices_for_minorities.pdf |
Tuesday, March 1: Review
In Class:
- Using the blank flashcard pages, make flashcards that review the key terms and facts from Chapter 22
blank_flashcards.pdf |
Monday, February 28: Other Americans Seek Justice
In Class:
- Read and outline Chapter 22, Section 5
*February 21-25--No School*
Friday, February 18: Reforms for Women
In Class:
- Organized Binders
- Notes: Reforms for Women
reforms_for_women.pdf |
Thursday, February 17: President Wilson
In Class:
- Political Cartoon Analysis
roosevelt_cartoon.pdf |
- Notes: Woodrow Wilson
president_wilson.pdf |
Homework:
- Use Ch. 22, Sect. 3 to complete the sheet "Progressives in the White House"
progressives_in_the_white_house.pdf |
Wednesday, February 16: Roosevelt and Taft
In Class:
- Worked on Theodore Roosevelt project: Glue papers with at least 8 facts about Roosevelt onto a sheet of construction paper. Use the textbook, class notes and the article "A Young President Faces a Changing Nation." (See yesterday's post for a copy of the article).
- Notes: President Taft and the Election of 1912
taft_and_election_1912.pdf |
Homework:
Finish Roosevelt paper if needed
EXTRA CREDIT!!!!
Complete the crossword puzzle that goes with the article "A Progressive Era?" Due tomorrow, 2/17
Finish Roosevelt paper if needed
EXTRA CREDIT!!!!
Complete the crossword puzzle that goes with the article "A Progressive Era?" Due tomorrow, 2/17
a_progressive_era.doc |
Tuesday, February 15: Theodore Roosevelt
In Class:
- Notes: Theodore Roosevelt
- Read article about Roosevelt's presidency "A Young President Faces a Changing Nation"
roosevelt.pdf |
roosevelt_article.pdf |
Monday, February 14: Progressive Political Reforms
In Class:
- Notes: Progressive Political Reforms
progressive_political_reforms.pdf |
Homework:
Complete the sheet "The Progressives"
Complete the sheet "The Progressives"
the_progressives_hw.pdf |
Friday, February 11: The Progressives
In Class:
- Homework checked
- Notes: The Progressives
- Read excerpts from Upton Sinclair's The Jungle (about the meatpacking industry)
the_progressives.pdf |
Thursday, February 10: Gilded Age Reforms
In Class:
- Notes: Gilded Age Reforms
gilded_age.pdf |
Homework:
Use Ch. 22, Sect. 1 to complete the sheet "Gilded Age Reforms"
Use Ch. 22, Sect. 1 to complete the sheet "Gilded Age Reforms"
gilded_age_reform.pdf |
Wednesday, February 9: Chapter 21 Test
*6th Period: If you did not take your test because your review was incomplete, you must finish the assignment and turn it in for approval before scheduling a time during 9th period to take the test
Tuesday, February 8: Test Review
Played Review Baseball
Monday, February 7: Education and Culture
In Class:
- Notes: Improvements in education lead to a growth in American literature and art
education_and_culture.pdf |
Homework:
- Use Ch. 21, Sect. 5 to complete the sheet "An Age of Cities"
age_of_cities.pdf |
Friday, February 4:
In Class:
- Notes: Changes in cities
changes_in_cities.pdf |
- Listened to music from the time period:
John Philip Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever
Homework:
- Complete an advertisement for this time period
advertisement.pdf |
Thursday, February 3: Reforms in the Cities
In Class:
- Notes: Reforms by religious organizations, settlement house movement
poor_reforms.pdf |
Homework:
- Complete the sheet "An Age of Cities"
age_of_cities.pdf |
Wednesday, February 2: SNOW DAY
Tuesday, February 1: American Cities
In Class:
- Notes on conditions in the cities
urbanization.pdf |
- Watched a video segment from America: The Story of Us
Monday, January 31: Americans' Response to Immigrants
In Class:
- Notes: Americans' Response
american_response.pdf |
Homework:
- Outline Ch. 21, Section 2
Friday, January 28: Immigrants
In Class:
- Notes on Immigrants
immigrants.pdf |
Homework:
"Journal of an Immigrant" assignment
"Journal of an Immigrant" assignment
journal_of_an_immigrant.doc |
Thursday, January 27: The Wealthy and the Immigrants
In Class:
- Binders collected and graded
- Worked on a packet about the lives of the very wealthy and the lives of immigrants
immigrants_and_wealthy.pdf |
Wednesday, January 26: Chapter 20 Test
- Test all period
- If absent, this test MUST be made up by Friday, or an incomplete will be given
Tuesday, January 25: Test Review
In Class:
- Finished notes on the labor movement
labor_movement_cycles.pdf |
- Played the "Flyswatter Game" to help review names and vocabulary
Homework:
- STUDY!!!
- A flashcard packet has been provided, which also says what and how to study for the test
ch_20_review.pdf |
Monday, January 24: Labor Unions
In Class:
- Organized binders
- Watched a segment from the America: The Story of Us series--the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
- Notes: AFL and the labor movement
afl.pdf |
Friday, January 21: Labor Unions
In Class:
- Read an article, "The Rise of American Labor Unions"
- Copied Key Terms and definitions (p.590)
- Notes: Labor Unions
labor_unions.pdf |
Thursday, January 20: Inventions, Organized Labor
In Class:
- Pop quiz using Ch.20, Sect. 3 outline
- Reviewed some information about inventions
- Notes: Organized labor
organized_labor.pdf |
Tuesday, January 18/Wednesday, January 19
**DUE TO THE EARLY DISMISSAL ON TUESDAY, THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO 1ST PERIOD FOR TUESDAY AND 6th AND 8th PERIOD FOR WEDNESDAY
In Class:
Homework:
In Class:
- Pop Quiz using review guide that was homework on Friday
- Outline Sect. 3 of Ch. 20
Homework:
- Finish outline if necessary
- Complete the sheet "Great Inventions"
great_inventions.pdf |
Monday, January 17: NO SCHOOL
Friday, January 14: Trusts
In Class:
- Writing assignment: Write a "letter to the editor" that states your personal opinion about trusts and monopolies, giving specific examples to support the opinion.
- Make a tab chart to review the main points of each of the four industries studied: Railroads, Steel, Banking, Oil
Thursday, January 13: Oil Industry and Trusts
In Class:
- Notes on the oil industry
- Started to complete chart (in notes) containing arguments for and against trusts
oil_and_trusts.pdf |
Homework:
- Finish the "Trusts" chart (in notes)
- Complete question #6 from Tuesday's assignment "The Rise of Big Business"
Wednesday, January 12: SNOW DAY
Tuesday, January 11: Big Business
In Class:
- Notes: Steel Industry, Corporations, Banking Industry
steel_corporations_banking.pdf |
Homework:
- do #1 through #5 only
- Use Ch. 20, Section 2
- Due tomorrow
rise_of_big_business.doc |
Monday, January 10: Big Business
1st Period:
- Homework checked and gone over
- Copied key terms listed on p.578
- Notes
6th and 8th Periods:
- 2nd half of last night's homework handed out--completed in class
- Rest of class time--see 1st Period (did not get as far in the notes)
Friday, January 7: The Railroad and Industry
In Class:
Notes on the effects of the railroad boom
Notes on the effects of the railroad boom
railroad.pdf |
Homework:
Complete the sheet "Cause and Effect: Railroads"
Complete the sheet "Cause and Effect: Railroads"
railroads.pdf |
Thursday, January 6: Chapter 19 Test
Wednesday, January 5: Populist Party, Test Review
In Class:
- Finished notes on the Populist Party
populist_party.pdf |
- Played Review Jeopardy
ch._19_jeopardy.ppt |
Tuesday, January 4: Farmers in the West
In Class:
- Pop quiz--using outline notes from yesterday
- Class notes (add to outline notes as necessary)
farming.pdf |
Monday, January 3: Farmers in the West
In Class:
Complete an outline of Section 5 of Chapter 19
Due tomorrow
Complete an outline of Section 5 of Chapter 19
Due tomorrow
Homework:
Read the "Exodusters" article and answer the questions that go with it
Due tomorrow
Read the "Exodusters" article and answer the questions that go with it
Due tomorrow
exodusters.pdf |
Wednesday, December 22: Talent Show/Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 21:
Worked on Buffalo Robe History
Monday, December 20: Native Americans in Retreat
In Class:
Notes on Native American conflicts
Homework:
Use Ch. 19, Sect. 4 to complete the sheet "Indian Peoples in Retreat
Notes on Native American conflicts
Homework:
Use Ch. 19, Sect. 4 to complete the sheet "Indian Peoples in Retreat
indian_peoples_in_retreat.pdf |
Friday, December 17: Native Americans in Retreat
In Class:
- Notes on Custer's last stand
- Worked on a "Buffalo Robe" History
Thursday, December 16: The Cattle Kingdom
In Class:
Homework:
- Watched a segment of America: The Story of Us--Cowboys
- started on homework
Homework:
- The Cattle Kingdom--due tomorrow
cattle_kingdom.pdf |
Wednesday, December 15: Mining and the Railroads
In Class: Notes on Mining and Railroads in the West
mining_and_railroads.pdf |
Tuesday, December 14: The Plains Indians
In Class: Complete the sheet "Indian Peoples of the Great Plains" and finish for homework
plains_indians.pdf |
Monday, December 13: Chapter Preview
Watched the "Heartland" segment of the PBS series "America: The Story of Us"
Friday, December 10: Chapter 18 Test
Thursday, December 9: Test Review
In Class: Review Baseball
Wednesday, December 8: End of Reconstruction
In Class:
Notes on the end of the Reconstruction time period.
Notes on the end of the Reconstruction time period.
end_reconstruction.pdf |
Tuesday, December 7: Reconstruction
In Class:
- Review quiz question
- Notes: Struggles for freedmen
freedmen.pdf |
Homework: (started in class)
Use the article "Reconstruction and the Five Civilized Tribes" to complete the question sheet.
Use the article "Reconstruction and the Five Civilized Tribes" to complete the question sheet.
five_civilized_tribes.pdf |
Monday, December 6: Reconstruction Begins
In Class:
Notes on the South under Reconstruction
Notes on the South under Reconstruction
reconstruction.pdf |
Friday, December 3: The Radical Reconstruction Plan
In Class: Read and discussed the section on Radical Reconstruction
Homework: Finish Radical Reconstruction sheet
Homework: Finish Radical Reconstruction sheet
radical_reconstruction.pdf |
Thursday, December 2: Pop Quiz
SHORT PERIODS
In Class: Pop quiz using the outlines done for homework last night
In Class: Pop quiz using the outlines done for homework last night
Wednesday, December 1: Postwar Problems, Reconstruction Ideas
In Class: In the notes section, start outlining Section 1 of Chapter 18
Homework: Finish outline
Homework: Finish outline
Monday, November 8: Battle of Antietam
In Class: Notes and article about the battle
*6th period only--questions with article
*6th period only--questions with article
battle_of_antietam_article.pdf |
antietam_questions.pdf |
Homework: "Wanted: Good Maps"
wanted_good_maps.pdf |
*EXTRA CREDIT!!! Due Monday 11/8*
women_spy_ex._cr..pdf |
Friday, November 5: Sea Battles, Battle of Antietam
In Class:
- Went over homework
- Notes on the battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack and the Battle of Antietam
1862.pdf |
Thursday, November 4: Hardships of War
In Class:
- Complete the assignment "The Hardships of War" using Chapter 17, Section 4.
hardships_of_war.pdf |
- Begin working on the extra credit assignment (see above)
Wednesday, November 3: 1861
In Class:
Finished going over Manassas Documents
Notes: 1861, early 1862
Finished going over Manassas Documents
Notes: 1861, early 1862
1861_and_sea_battle.pdf |
Tuesday, November 2: Binder Organization, Manassas
In Class:
- Organized binders
- Went over Manassas Documents assignment from last week
Monday, November 1: How the telegraph, photography, and the embalming process affected the Civil War
In Class:
- Displays and works cited note cards handed in
- Video segment from "America the Story of Us" documentary: The telegraph, photography, medical care, and the embalming process all had significant effects on the way this war was fought
- Read the article "Civil War dolls get X-rayed for signs of smuggling"
Monday 10/25-Friday 10/29: Civil War Project
*Final Product due Monday 11/1: Display with complete documentation.
civil_war_general_project.pdf |
civil_war_battle_project.pdf |
works_cited.pdf |
These are the grade sheets that will be used to grade the projects. Use as a checklist and guide!
general_grade_sheet.pdf |
battle_grade_sheet.pdf |
Friday, October 22: Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
In Class:
- Homework checked
- Notes on the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
bull_run.pdf |
Homework: (started in class) Read and answer the questions about the 3 primary sources from Manassas. Answers must be in complete sentences. Due Monday.
manassas_documents.doc |
Thursday, October 21: Leaders and Strategies
In Class: Notes/Discussion about leadership in the North and South, and the military strategies for both sides
leaders_and_strategies.pdf |
Homework: Use Ch. 17 Sect.1 and the beginning of Sect. 2 to complete the sheet "
conflict_takes_shape.pdf |
Wednesday, October 20: Strengths and Weaknesses
In Class: Take notes on the strengths and weaknesses of both the Union and the Confederacy
2_strenths_and_weaknesses.pdf |
Video segment from "America, the Story of Us"--How the Minie Ball changed warfare during the Civil War
Tuesday, October 19: Civil War--Taking Sides
In Class:
- Test grades given out
- Notes: Taking Sides
1_taking_sides.pdf |
Homework: (Started in Class) Civil War Map
Due tomorrow.
Due tomorrow.
civil_war_map.pdf |
Monday, October 18: NO SCHOOL (Parent Conferences)
Friday, October 15: Chapter 16 Test
Thursday, October 14: The Nation Divides
In Class: Notes on the division of the Union and the Confederacy
nation_divides_notes.pdf |
Wednesday, October 13: John Brown
In Class:
- Notes/Discussion on John Brown's raid
john_brown_notes.pdf |
- Assignment: pg. 477--Look at the two documents and on a separate sheet of paper, copy the "Practicing the Skill" questions and write down the answers (not complete sentences). Finish for homework if not done by end of class.
Homework: Use Chapter 16, Section 4 to complete "The Republican Party Emerges." Due tomorrow.
repub_party_hw.pdf |
Tuesday, October 12: Republican Party Emerges
In Class: Notes on Republican party beginnings, Election of 1856, Lincoln-Douglas debates
repub_party.pdf |
Friday, October 8: 8th Grade Field Trip
Thursday, October 7: "Bleeding Kansas" and Dred Scott
In Class: Discussed notes that were taken yesterday
Wednesday, October 6: The Crisis Deepens
In Class: Outline Chapter 16, Section 3: The Crisis Deepens
Homework: Complete the sheet "The Crisis Deepens"
crisis_deepens.doc |
Tuesday, October 5: Antislavery
Read the article "The Robinsons of Vermont" about their home, Rokeby, being used as an Underground Railroad station
rokeby.pdf |
I read a passage to the students from "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Monday, October 4: The Compromise of 1850
In Class:
- Review Quiz
- Notes on the Compromise of 1850 (only need to write them if you didn't do your notes for homework)
2_compromise_of_1850.doc |
Friday, October 1: The Missouri Compromise
In Class: Notes on the significance of the Missouri Compromise
slavery_in_territories.doc |
Homework: Outline Chapter 16, Section 2. Look at the style of today's notes for help on how to format and summarize
Thursday, September 30: Chapter 15 Quiz
Wednesday, September 29: American Art and Literature
In Class: Notes on changes in American art and literature
art_and_lit.doc |
Homework: (Started in class)
Make flashcards--one for each reform movement studied in this chapter. Include the issue and how it was changed, and also the names of leaders we discussed in class
Make flashcards--one for each reform movement studied in this chapter. Include the issue and how it was changed, and also the names of leaders we discussed in class
blank_flashcards.doc |
Tuesday, September 28: Women's Rights
In Class:
- Listened to some students read their news articles
- Went over Chapter 14 Test
- Notes: Women's Rights
wmns_rts_notes.doc |
Homework: "A Call for Women's Rights" sheet. You will need your textbook pages (packet). Answers do not need to be in complete sentences
womens_rights.pdf |
Monday, September 27: Slavery News Article
In Class: Write a newspaper style article about the pro-slavery movement or the anti-slavery movement. See Ms. Wright if you need to be assigned a position.
- Use information from the textbook, notes, video clips from class or other sources to include factual information about that side of the slavery issue
- Include anecdotes, quotes or eyewitness information (this will be fictional--you may create names, stories, quotes, etc.)
- Be convincing and thorough in your coverage of your side of the issue
Friday, September 24: Abolition Movement
In Class:
- Video clip: Harriet Tubman (America: The Story of Us)
- Notes: Abolition Movement, Pro-Slavery arguments
abolitionmvmnt.doc |