What's Happening in Social Studies?
WORLD HISTORY GRADE 8
PREHISTORY TO 1500 CE
*This page is a summary of assignments and due dates. Please note that updates are given in class and may not be immediately reflected below.
SOCIAL STUDIES NOTEBOOKS SHOULD BE KEPT IN ORDER. WE RECORD NEW ASSIGNMENTS ON OUR TABLE OF CONTENTS DAILY IN CLASS. STAY PREPARED FOR CLASS, QUIZZES, AND ASSESSMENTS BY LISTENING, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS AND KEEPING YOUR MATERIALS WHERE YOU NEED THEM--AND CAN FIND THEM......
Welcome to Red Cluster Social Studies!!!
We 'survived' the hurricane and are back together in Red Cluster. It is always such a pleasure to arrive on the first day in grade 8 to familiar faces and comfortable conversations catching up from where we left off. The same routines are in place and our 'veterans' are welcoming and guiding our new students in Red Cluster. This year our curriculum is World History--looking at ancient times. We look at how early civilizations formed and flourished--and make connections to what we understand in our world today.
Remember to use our class time to stay organized and to complete classwork that will help you understand World History. I am after school for any questions and help you need Monday-Tuesday-Thursday. Stop in and visit! I'd love to have the company and help keep you on track and organized.
January 2012! Happy New Year!
Students have organized their binders and shown excellent organizational skills! Great start to the new year and preparation for the mid term!
January 10: Chapter 4 Assessment today/Binder Check on Chapter 4 today
January 12 and 13: Research Greek myths/gods and goddesses in library
January 13: Guided Reading 5 due in class today
January 17: In class writing/vocabulary Chapter 5
January 19: Review Guide for mid term assessement due today
January 24: Social Studies Mid Term today: Mid term grades will be entered as 3 separate grades; multiple choice, short answer, and constructed response (essay)
January 25, 26, 27: Oral Presentations of Research on Greece and Rome myths/gods and goddesses; presentations will be in social studies classes with your partner January 27.
Second Quarter ends: We continue with Rome.....
December 2011
Dec. 6: Oral Presentations on India and China
Dec. 14: Guided Reading 4 due today
Skills to Library for MLA Bibliography
Dec. 16: Vocabulary paragraphs due today (5 secions!)
Dec. 21: Assessment on Greece today: Changed to Wed.
---This assessment in done in class Tues and Wed due to the holiday.
Skills Group 1 to Library for MLA Bibliography
Dec. 24: Vacation Week...enjoy!!!! See you next year!
November 2011
Nov. 4: Guided Reading 3 Due today
Nov. 8: Vocabulary Chapter 3-Sections 1 and 2 No Quiz today
Nov. 15: Chapter 3 Sections 1 & 2 Assessment today
Nov. 22: Chapter 3 Quiz: Vocabulary and Main Ideas: Multiple Choice today
Nov 23: Library Research on Topics assigned 11/10
Nov. 24: Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Nov. 28: Classroom Geography Bee!
Nov. 30: Library Research on Topics assigned 11/10
SEPTEMBER 2011
Sept. 6: Return Textbook Letter tomorrow: 9/7
Sept. 7: Read Chapter 1 section 1 for Wed. 9/8
Sept. 13: Vocabulary Chapter 1 Due today
Sept. 15: Guided Reading Due today
Sept. 20: Chapter 1 Assessment today
Sept. 22: Open House BMS
Sept. 22: Guided Reading Sections 1 and 2 due today
Sept. 23: Complete classroom vocabulary activity if not finished
Sept. 30: Guided Reading Sections 3 and 4 due today