This is the final quarter of the school year, and the 8th grade students will be busy surveying events of the 20th & 21st Centuries...
We begin with an overview of the First World War, the war to end all wars. This was perhaps the bloodiest and most deadly of all wars ever fought on our planet, and America was involved in many ways. Students will explore the causes, events and results of this conflict as it impacted not only the Unites States but the entire world.
As things settled down after WWI, Americans experienced a decade of leisure time, economic abundance and social innovations, commonly called the Jazz Age, or the Roaring 20s. We will take a brief look at this time of prosperity and energetic activity in our nation. As this decade came to an end, the cycles of expansion and contraction common in economic situations, manifested in the Great Depression, the longest lasting economic, political and social 'disaster' of the century. Its impact on the lives of millions of Americans, and its effects in the political arena are some of the facets of this experience we will survey.
This is a busy quarter, and we hope students will put forth their very best efforts to do well and end the year on a high note, as they prepare for high school. Particularly, we will focus on honing their note taking skills with Cornell note format being used for all their class work. Various quizzes and worksheets based on documentaries viewed will give students opportunities to assess their progress in learning more about the amazing story that is America.
We begin with an overview of the First World War, the war to end all wars. This was perhaps the bloodiest and most deadly of all wars ever fought on our planet, and America was involved in many ways. Students will explore the causes, events and results of this conflict as it impacted not only the Unites States but the entire world.
As things settled down after WWI, Americans experienced a decade of leisure time, economic abundance and social innovations, commonly called the Jazz Age, or the Roaring 20s. We will take a brief look at this time of prosperity and energetic activity in our nation. As this decade came to an end, the cycles of expansion and contraction common in economic situations, manifested in the Great Depression, the longest lasting economic, political and social 'disaster' of the century. Its impact on the lives of millions of Americans, and its effects in the political arena are some of the facets of this experience we will survey.
This is a busy quarter, and we hope students will put forth their very best efforts to do well and end the year on a high note, as they prepare for high school. Particularly, we will focus on honing their note taking skills with Cornell note format being used for all their class work. Various quizzes and worksheets based on documentaries viewed will give students opportunities to assess their progress in learning more about the amazing story that is America.
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IMMIGRATION AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY (1870s to 1920s)
At the first of March we begin a new unit about the growth of the American population at the turn of the 20th Century. We will explore the reasons that there was such a great migration of individuals to the United States, and the impact that influx of people had on the U.S. society and economy. Students will also have a packet of pages to complete for the Unit. Some of this work will be assigned for homework.
At the first of March we begin a new unit about the growth of the American population at the turn of the 20th Century. We will explore the reasons that there was such a great migration of individuals to the United States, and the impact that influx of people had on the U.S. society and economy. Students will also have a packet of pages to complete for the Unit. Some of this work will be assigned for homework.
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The Industrial Revolution (1870-1910)
This unit covers the time from the end of the Civil War (1865) through the first decade of the 20th Century (1910), just before the beginning of World War I. It was a time of tremendous change: socially, politically, economically, and technologically. The shifts that occurred brought America into the "Modern Era" and saw the rise of the United States as a dominant force in the affairs of the entire world.
Students will be working on OBQs (Open Book Quizzes) for Chapter 19 in their History text. These handouts were given to students 1/24 & 27. Completed work is due by 1/31 for all classes.
PowerPoint presentations will involve students taking Cornell Notes from the slide shows; they will be graded on the quality and content of the notes in their Composition Books. A sample image can be found on the "Home" page to review the "Cornell Notes" format.
A research assignment will be given to all classes, though the actual content may vary by class. Each student will be given a detailed instruction sheet and rubric for the assignment. Both items are posted at the end of this page.
Due dates will be noted on the handouts, and with the posted papers. (Second half of quarter)
Students will be viewing video and movie segments to obtain a clearer understanding of the complexity of this period in history. When possible, links will be provided to those segments. Often YouTube can provide clips for parts that can't be uploaded to this site.
Please refer to the 'Home" page for further information regarding absences and expectations for work assigned.
Doing a "Google" search for "maps of the Industrial Revolution". There are some excellent information sources and interactive maps that will enhance your understanding of and appreciation for the accomplishments of this period of American history.
Students will be working on OBQs (Open Book Quizzes) for Chapter 19 in their History text. These handouts were given to students 1/24 & 27. Completed work is due by 1/31 for all classes.
PowerPoint presentations will involve students taking Cornell Notes from the slide shows; they will be graded on the quality and content of the notes in their Composition Books. A sample image can be found on the "Home" page to review the "Cornell Notes" format.
A research assignment will be given to all classes, though the actual content may vary by class. Each student will be given a detailed instruction sheet and rubric for the assignment. Both items are posted at the end of this page.
Due dates will be noted on the handouts, and with the posted papers. (Second half of quarter)
Students will be viewing video and movie segments to obtain a clearer understanding of the complexity of this period in history. When possible, links will be provided to those segments. Often YouTube can provide clips for parts that can't be uploaded to this site.
Please refer to the 'Home" page for further information regarding absences and expectations for work assigned.
Doing a "Google" search for "maps of the Industrial Revolution". There are some excellent information sources and interactive maps that will enhance your understanding of and appreciation for the accomplishments of this period of American history.
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The following items will be graded in Infinite Campus for the first half of the quarter. Missing assignments must be handed in by the end of the day, Tues., 2/11 to be counted for the "ACADEMIC WARNING" REPORT.
1. Note check on Plains Indians, Cornell Note style, in Composition Book.
2. "Dances With Wolves" assessment Essay.
3. Participation in "Monopoly" game as introduction to the Industrial Revolution Unit.
4. Completion of OBQs (Open Book Quizzes) for Ch. 19, on the Industrial Revolution.
5. Class notes on documentary, "The Men Who Built America" - Vanderbilt and Rockefeller.
6. Class participation - focus - on research papers: "Inventors and Inventions".
7. Completion of the above worksheet assignment, due 2/7/14.
8. 1st Period only - paragraph on the documentary viewed (mentioned above), answering Essential Question #1 & 5.
1. Note check on Plains Indians, Cornell Note style, in Composition Book.
2. "Dances With Wolves" assessment Essay.
3. Participation in "Monopoly" game as introduction to the Industrial Revolution Unit.
4. Completion of OBQs (Open Book Quizzes) for Ch. 19, on the Industrial Revolution.
5. Class notes on documentary, "The Men Who Built America" - Vanderbilt and Rockefeller.
6. Class participation - focus - on research papers: "Inventors and Inventions".
7. Completion of the above worksheet assignment, due 2/7/14.
8. 1st Period only - paragraph on the documentary viewed (mentioned above), answering Essential Question #1 & 5.