8th Grade U.S. History

Thursday, March 28, 2013

3-27 Wednesday

1. Get the food distributed for the party

2. CNN student news

3. Picture with Ms. Mason

4. Check the final 3rd quarter grades on computer

5. CNN student news

HW: Have a great break

Monday, March 25, 2013

M/T 3/25 and 26

1. Watch Video and put book onto computer

2. Geography Challenge - India
   pg. 90-91 in workbook   pg. 121 in textbook

3. Ms. Mason Notes - write something nice to her on the name cards

4. Read Ch. 13 and 14 - and do the Word, Phrase, Sentence WS

5. If time, Grade Silk Road maps

6. CNN student news if time

HW:  Finish Workbook 90-91, Read and do Word, Phrase, Sentence for Ch. 13 and 14




Saturday, March 23, 2013

Friday, 3/22

1. Print your directions  for the Silk Road

2. Take Test

HW: Have a great weekend

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Wed./Thur. 3-20 and 21

1. Complete the Silk Road Discovery projects

2. Reading a news article about China - see links on website, such as www.usatoday.com

3. Study the brain teaser - look over your notes, re-read chapters, etc...

HW: Study for Friday's China test

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

M/T 3/18 and 19

1. Dynasty Graffiti - share

2. Ch. 24 Notes

3. Silk Road Adventure - Due during the next block, time will be given on W/Th.

HW: Have you completed your brain teaser, which is a prepartion tool for the test on Friday.

W/Th  - Be sure the Ch. 24 notes are done before coming into class.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Fri. 3/15

FYI: Test Next Friday, 3/22

1. Print "Which is best? essays.

2. Work on dynasty worksheets

3. Have you finished your Brain teaser??

HW: Finish Dynasty WS and Brain Teaser

Thursday, March 14, 2013

W/Th. 3/13 and 14

1. Get your outline checked by Mr. McHugh

2. Begin typing the "Which is the best?" essay
    Proofread it as much as possible before printing.

3. Print draft in class - edit it.

4. Begin Dynasty Worksheet

5. Have you been working on the brain teaser that we did to begin the chapter?

HW: You will print your final paper right when you walk in class on Friday.  Be sure it is done.

Monday, March 11, 2013

M/T 3/11 and 12

1. Check Philosophy Comparison

2. Check Philosophy Notes

3. "Which is the best?" Outline

4. If time, begin typing.

HW: Finish which is best outline due next block (W/Th)

Friday, March 8, 2013

Advisory Fri. 3/8/13

1. Check the Chapter 19 Notes in Workbook

2. Begin Chinese Philosophy Notes on WS (Chart)

3. Philosophy Jigsaw

4. Chapter 21 notes - Workbook pages 140-142

HW: Philosophy WS and Ch. 21 notes

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

W/Th 3/6 and 3/7


1. Finish China 3D Map

2. Ch 19 workbook notes   pg. 131-133

HW: Finish  Ch. 19 notes (pg. 131-133)

Monday, March 4, 2013

M/T March 4/5

1. Quick study, then turn in Test Helper

2. Take Mid-term Test- Online directions

3. China Geography activity - Building a 3D map

4. If time, Begin workbook page for Chapter 19

HW: NO