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Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

5/27/13

BE THE CHANGE Typed Reflection due on Tues./Wed. Make sure to answer questions in the BE THE CHANGE packet before typing reflection

Tuesday

5/28/13

BE THE CHANGE presentations on Thurs/Fri  HISTORY TEXTBOOKS DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD!!!!!

Wednesday

5/29/13

same as above HISTORY TEXTBOOKS DUE NEXT CLASS PERIOD!!!!!

Thursday

5/30/13

Review Post Test Study Guide for Final Exam on MONDAY  

Friday

5/31/13

same as above  

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

5/20/13

Work on Civil War Study Guide (ch. 10 & 11)

Civil War Test

Thurs/Fri

Tuesday

5/21/13

Prepare for Civil War Test Civil War Test NEXT class period

Wednesday

5/22/13

same as above  

Thursday

5/23/13

BE THE CHANGE Typed Reflection due on Tues./Wed. Make sure to answer questions in the BE THE CHANGE packet before typing reflection

Friday

5/24/13

same as above  

Monday

5/27/132

HOLIDAY  

Tuesday

5/28/13

Prepare for BE THE CHANGE Presentations Presentations NEXT class period

Wednesday

5/29/13

same as above  

Thursday

5/30/13

Prepare for End of Year Exam

on Monday.

RETURN TEXT BOOK

Textbooks MUST be turned in to Mrs Appleton ONLY by class on Monday June 4th. You may turn your book in earlier if you like

Friday

5/31/13

same as above  

 

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

5/13/13

Read Ch. 11 Sec 3

Complete Ch. 11. Sec 3 Outline

Chapter 11 Section 3 Quiz NEXT class period

Tuesday

5/14/13

Read Ch. 11 Sec 4

Complete Ch. 11. Sec 4 Outline

Chapter 11 Section 4 Quiz NEXT class period

Wednesday

5/15/13

Same as above  
Thursday

Complete first page of BE THE CHANGE Part III

Read Ch. 11 Section 5

Complete Ch. 11 Sec 5 Outline

Chapter 11 Section 5 Quiz NEXT class period
  Same as above  

 

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

5/6/13

Work on Chapter 10 & 11 Study Guide Chapter 10&11 Test will be on May 23rd & May 24.  STUDY GUIDE WILL BE DUE THE DAY OF THE TEST

Tuesday

5/7/13

Work on Chapter 11 Outlines

Chapter 11 Section 2 OUTLINE Due Friday

Ch. 11.2 outline due Friday. Max length 1.5 pages (1 page typed). Outline may be used on quiz. on Friday

Wednesday

5/8/13

Same as above  

Thursday

5/9/13

Same as above  

Friday

5/10/13

Work on Chapter 11 Outlines

Ch 11 Section 3 Outline due next Tues/Wed.

 

Simulaton Quiz Dates:

11.3 Quiz    5/14 & 5/15

11.4 Quiz    5/16 & 5/17

11.5 Quiz    5/20

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

4/29/13

No Homework  

Tuesday

5/1/13

No Homework  

Wednesday

5/2/13

No Homework  

Thursday

5/3/13

No Homework  

Friday

5/4/13

Read Chapter 11 Section 1

10-3 Ch. 11 Sec 1 Outline

Outline may only be ONE page (hand written) and may be used on Ch 11 Sec. 1 Quiz on Monday

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

4/22/13

Turn in Be the Change Project Planning Sheet  

Tuesday

4/23/13

Read Chapter 10 Sec 1

10-1 Chapter 10 Sec 1 Wksht

 

Wednesday

4/24/13

same as above  

Thursday

4/25/13

Read Chapter 10 Sections 2, 3, 4  

Friday

4/26/13

same as above  

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

4/8/13

Prepare for Skits on Tues/Wed.  You will not have computer access so MAKE SURE to bring TYPED copies with you for each student

Tuesday

4/9/13

Complete chapter 9 study guide.

Complete Unit 9 ELQ & Unit Cover

ELQ

Part 1:  What is Manifest Destiny AND why was it so important to the United States government?

Part 2:  How was Manifest Destiny achieved in the United States?

Unit Cover: Create a spoke diagram of the 8 westward groups that we discussed in class.  In each spoke draw a symbol that represents each group.  In the middle of the spoke diagram draw 1 or 2 symbols of WHY these groups moved West.

 

 

TEST THURS/FRI

Notebook Check #9 THUR/FRI

ELQ

Unit Cover

9-1 ch. 9 sec 1 pair share worksheet

9-2 ch. 9 sec 2 wksht

9-3 Oregon Trail Flier

9-4 ch. 9 sec 3 wksht

9-5 ch. 9 sec. 4 questions

9-6 Westward Presentation Rough Draft

9-7 westward presentation questions

Wednesday

4/10/13

Same as above  

Thursday

4/11/13

ENJOY YOUR TIME OFF!!!

Work on BE THE CHANGE PROJECT PLANNING SHEET

 

PROJECT PLANNING SHEET is Due 4/23 & 4/24 when we return from spring break

Friday

4/12/13

Same as above  

 

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

4/1/13

Read Chapter 9 Section 2

Complete Ch. 9 Sec 2 Wksht

 

Tuesday

4/2/13

Read Chapter 9 Section 3

Complete Ch. 9 Sec 3 Wksht

Chapter 9 Test next

Thur/F ri April 11 & 12

Chapter 9 Study Guide

Wednesday

4/3/13

same as above  

Thursday

4/4/13

Prepare for skits

Skits will be presented

next Tues/Wed

Friday

4/5/13

same as above

 

 

 

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

3/25/13

Work on Social Reform Project

Work on chapter 8 study guide

Social Reform Project Due on Thurs/Fri

Tuesday

3/26/13

Complete chapter 8 study guide

Chapter 8 ELQ

Part 1: How do the Social Reform movements of the 1800sdirectly affect American society today?  Give 3 specific examples

Part 2: If you lived during the 1800s Social Reform era, which cause would you join and why?

 

Chapter 8 Unit Cover

Draw a detailed symbol for the modern day cause you are planning on becoming involved in.  Explain your symbol and why you want to be a  part of the cause.  (5-7 sentences)

Chapter 8 Test Thurs/Fri

Notebook Check #8 Thurs/Friday

8-1 Social Reform Part 1 & Ch 8 Sec 1 Outline

8-2 Ch. 8 Sec 2 Check Your Progress 1-4

8-3 Social Reform Part 2 Abolitionists

8-4 "Pop Quiz" & Pair Share Questions

8-5 Social Reform Part 3 Women Reformers

8-6 Women Reformers Speak Out Wksht.

8-7 Ch 8 Sec 4 Check Your Progress 1,2, 4, 5

8-8 Social Reform Art Project Research

 

Wednesday

3/27/13

same as above  

Thursday

3/28/13

None  

Friday

3/30/13

same as above  

 

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

3/11/13

Read Chapter 8 Section 2

8-2 Ch. 8 Sec. 2 Check Your Progress ALL

Begin BE THE CHANGE wksht.

BE THE CHANGE worksheet DUE Monday 3/25/13

Tuesday

3/12/13

Read Chapter 8 Section 4

8-7 Ch. 8 Sec. 4 Check Your Progress

 

Wednesday

3/13/13

same as above  

Thursday

3/14/13

Complete BE THE CHANGE WORKSHEET. 

Work on Chapter 8 Study Guide

IF needed work on Social Reform Art Projects. Students will have ALL class period MONDAY to work on projects

Social Reform Art Projects DUE  next Tues/Wed.

Ch 8 Study Guide Due next Thurs/Fri

Ch 8 Test next Thur/Fri

Notebook Check #8 next Thurs/Fri

 

Friday

3/15/13

same as above  

 

 

Date

Assignment

Additional Information

Monday

3/11/13

Complete Chapter 7 Study Guide Chapter 7 Test on Thursday/Friday

Tuesday

3/12/13

Study for Chapter 7 Test

Complete ELQ & Unit Cover

Unit 7 ELQ:

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the relationship between the North and the South? 

What do you think was the MOST important invention of the Industrial Revolution? Why?

Unit Cover: Draw part 2

 

Notebook Check #7 on Thursda/Friday

7-1 ch. 7 sec 1 wksht

7-2 ch. 7 crossword

7-3 North v South wkshts  (2 pgs)

7-4 ch. 7 sec. 3

check your progress

1, 2, 4, 5, ,6

7-5 check your progress ALL

7-6 Newspaper Notes (min. 1 page)

7-7 Newspaper Rough Draft

Wednesday

3/13/13

Same as Above  

Thursday

3/14/13

Finish Newspapers-

Finish 8-1 Assignments

Newspapers DUE AT BEGINNING OF CLASS

8-1 worksheets

Part 1 & Part 2

Friday

3/15/13

Same as Above  

 

 



MONDAY 2/25/13

Read Chapter 7 Section 1

7-1 Chapter 7 Section 1 Worksheet
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY 2/26 & 27

NONE


THURSDAY/FRIDAY 2/28 & 3/1

Read Chapter 7 Section 3

7-4 Chapter 7 Section 3 Check Your Progess 1, 2. 4, 5, 6


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Mrs Savina's Homework Week of Jan 7th 2013

( Please refer to TABLE of CONTENT in classroom for what belongs in Notebook)

Ch. 5, sec. 1 Jefferson's Revolution assigned 1/7

Ch. 5, sec. 2 reading questions (1-4) assigned 1/8 and 1/9

Lewis and Clark crossword assigned 1/8 and 1/9

Code sheet assigned 1/10 and 1/11

Character selection for project and journal cover assigned 1/10 and 1/11 - due on Monday 1/14


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Monday 12/10/12

4-2 Complete Chapter 4 Sec 1 Worksheet

Begin to work on Chapter 4 Study Guide


Tuesday/Wednesday 12/11/ & 12/12/12

4-4 Complete Chapter 4 Section 3 Worksheet


Thursday/Friday 12/13/12-12/14/12

Reminder: Chapter 4 Test and Study Guide Due NEXT THURSDAY

Chapter 4 Notebook Check NEXT THURSDAY

Complete Hamilton & Jefferson Poster- DUE MONDAY


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Monday 12/3/12

Homework s ONLY for students who scored below a C- (36/50) on the Chapter 3 Test AND students who did not turn in their notebooks today.
ALL chapter 3 retakes will be on THUR. 12/6/12 after school in TNT room T203

Please turn Notebook in tomorrow to Mrs. Appleton

Thank you!!!
Tuesday/Wednesday?Thursday 12/4-12/6/12
CHECK YOUR GRADES & EMAIL MRS APPLETON WITH ANY CONCERNS by THURSDAY NIGHT. Notebook Grades will be updated by Thursday... all other work has been entered as of Wednesday 12/5/12
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Monday 11/26/12
Work on 12 Angry Men Reflection (3-8 in notebook)

Use examples written in notes to write a reflection on the quote you picked to write on. Reflection does not need to be typed and should be around 3/4 to 1 page long. Make sure to include 3 to 4 concrete examples to support your opinon.
Tuesday/Wednesday 11/27/06/ & 11/28/12

3-9 Finish up Supreme Court Worksheet


Complete the assignment for the role you will play in the court case (ex. opening statement for chief counsel). You do NOT have to type your workand you may use notecards if you like.

You will have time to collaborate and practice with your group before we begin our presentations, but you will NOT be given time to complete your homework.


Thursday/Friday 11/29/12-11/30/12

Notebook Check on MONDAY

Complete ELQ and Unit Cover Below

Unit 3:

Part 1: Explain the connection between the concept of “separation of power” and the function of our federal government.

Part 2: If you had to explain our system of government to an elementary school student what MAIN ideas would you be sure to include and why?

Picture: Draw a picture that you would use to support your lesson to the elementary school student.


Table of Contents Unit #3

Unit Cover

ELQ Part 1 & 2

3-1 Ch. 3 Sec. 1 Wksht

3-2 Ch. 3 Sec. 2 Wksht (Representation Nation)

3-3 CN: History of Constitution

3-4 Constitutional Tree Prep Sheet Wksht.

3-5 CN: The Constitution Part 1, 2, 3 (3 separate sets of notes- includes questions and summaries for each

3-6 Ch. 3 Sec 3 Check Your Progress 1, 2, 3, 4,

3-7 Losing the Bill of Rights Notes

3-8 12 Angry Men Notes/Reflection

3-9 Supreme Court Research Worksheet

3-10 Supreme Court Presentation Worksheet


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Monday 11/19/12

Complete Bill of Rights Poster- Due tomorrow

Check Grades


Tuesday 11/20/12

ENJOY YOUR BREAK!!!!
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Monday 11/12/12

No School


Tuesday/Wednesday 11/13/06/ & 11/14/12

Complete Chapter 3 Study Guide and study for Chapter 3 Test Thur/Fri

There is NO notebook check on Thurs & Fri


Thursday/Friday 11/15/12-11/16/12

Complete Bill of Rights Poster. DUE TUESDAY 11/20/12
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Monday 11/5/12

Prepare for Vote


Tuesday/Wednesday 11/06/12-11/07/12

Complete Constitution Tree Assignment. Due at the beginning of next class period.

Study fora quiz on "3 Branches of Government" next class period


Thursday/Friday 11/08/12-11/09/12
Work on Chapter 3 Study Guide- DUE next Thur/Fri (not optional this time)

Chapter 3 Test next Thru/Fri


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Monday 10/29/12:

None

Tuesday/Wednesday 10/30/12- 10-31/12

TBA- Extra Credit (Technical Difficulties..... please check back)

Thursday/Friday 11/1/12-11/2/12

None
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Monday 10/2212:

Read Chapter 3 Section 1 in textbook

3-1 Complete Chapter 3 Section 1 Wksht.


Tuesday/Wednesday 10/9/12-10/10/12

Read Chapter 3 Section 2

3-2 Complete Chapter 3 Section 2 Wksht. (Representation Nation)


Thursday/Friday 10/11/12-12/5/12

3-4 Finish working on the Constitutional Tree Prep Sheet Wksht.

Final Draft of Veteran's Interviews due on Monday


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Monday 10/15/12:

Study for Chapter 2 Test


Tuesday-Friday: 10/16/12-10/19/12

VETERAN'S DAY PROJECTS DUE MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!

Vet's picture

Typed Rough Draft of Interview


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Monday 10/8/12:

Have American Revolution Study Guide Complete. To be turned in Tues/Wed.

Tuesday/Wednesday 10/9/12-10/10/12

Prepare for AMERICAN REVOLUTION GAME DAY- Next Class Period we play!

Begin working on Chapter 2 Study Guide. CHAPTER 2 TEST TUES/WED

Thursday/Friday 10/11/12-12/5/12

Notebook Check on Monday- Complete ELQ & Unit Cover

Unit 2 ELQ : Minimum 12 Sentences

Part 1: What EVENTS and BELIEFS led to colonists declaring their independence from Great Britain (England)?

Part 2: Which event or belief do you believe was MOST impactful in starting the American Revolution

Unit 2 Cover Picture: Draw most impactful event

Work on Study Guide. Test Tues/Wed

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Monday 10/1/12:

Read Chapters 3 & 4 from the American Revolution Readings (see left column)

Complete American Revolution Study Guide for Chapters 3 & 4

Tuesday/Wednesday 10/2/12-10/3/12

Read Chapters 5 & 6 from the American Revolution Readings (see left column)

Complete American Revolution Study Guide for Chapters 5 & 6
WEDNESDAY 6:00pm Watch Presidential Debate on TV or View Online at CSPAN. Complete debate worksheet

Thursday/Friday 10/4/12-10/5/12

Read Chapters 9 10 & 11 from the American Revolution Readings (see left column)

Complete American Revolution Study Guide for Chapters 9 10 & 11


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Monday 9/24/12:

2-5 Research (using textbook, internet & American Revolution readings) YOUR ASSIGNED TABLEAUX TOPIC.

TOPICS can be found in the left corner underneath the title "Factors Leading to the American Revolution)
IMPORTANT- Your homework should NOT be written in paragraph form. It should be written in your notebook in bullet form answering the WHO WHAT WHY WHERE WHEN WHY & HOW.

* American Revolution readings can be found in left hand column below.

Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/25-9/26

Read Chapter 2 Section 4

2-6 The Revolutionary War (in one page) Wksht


Thursday/Friday: 9/27-9/28

Read Chapters 1 & 2 from the American Revolution Readings (see left column)

Complete American Revolution Study Guide for Chapters 1 & 2
Be prepared to present your Tableaux on MONDAY!!!

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Monday: 9/17/12:

None.... unless you need to complete your chapter 1 study guide


Tuesday/Wednesday: 9/18-9/19

Read Chapter 2 Section 1

2-2 Complete Self-Government Wksht


Thursday/Friday: 9/20-9/21

Read Chapter 2 Section 3

2-4 Complete Causes of the American Revolution Wksht


VETERANS DAY CONTACT NAME AND NUMBER: Lynda Kelaita 357-1144
Please contact AFTER 9/25/12.


Monday 9/10/12:

Be prepared to assemble your Colonial Brochure project to be turned in NEXT CLASS PERIOD. Bring any supplies you may need. NO access to computers will be available so please have all typed/printed material prepared. Colonial Brochure Instructions
Tuesday/Wednesday 9/11-9/12

Complete ELQ and Unit Cover for Chapter 1


UNIT 1 ELQ

12 sentences TOTAL (includes both answers)

Part 1) Define colonization and it's EFFECTS on the world.

Part 2) How might the world be different today if European nations never colonized?
Unit Cover Unit 1

Draw a detailed picture of the Columbian Exchange. USE COLOR. Write a 3-5 sentence explanation of your picture.

Prepare for Notebook Check #1 ( (see LEFT margin for Table of Contents)

Chapter 1 Test on THURS/FRI


Thursday/Friday 9/13- 9/14

No Homework!
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Monday 9/3/12:

None
Tuesday/Wednesday 9/4-5/12

Read Chapter 1 Section 3

1-10 Chapter 1 Section 3 CHECKPOINT QUESTIONS (4)


Thursday/Friday 9/6-7/12

Read Chapter 1 Section 4

1-11 Chapter 1 Section 4 "Colonies Chart" Worksheet

QUIZ ON MONDAY 9/10/12- CHAPTER 1

TEST NEXT THURS/FRI - CHAPTER 1

Notebook Check #1 NEXT Thurs/Fri (see LEFT margin for Table of Contents)

Colonial Brochures DUE TUESDAY 9/11/12

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Monday 8/27-12:

Read Chapter 1 Section 1

1-4 Roots of Democracy Worksheet
Tuesday/Wednesday 8/28-29

1-6 Complete Area of Influence Map (Directions)

Study for Area of Influence Quiz on THURSDAY
Thursday 8/30/12

Read Chapter 1 Section 2

1-7 Chapter 1 Section 2 Checkpoint Questions ALL (4 questions total)
Friday 8/31/12

NONE - Enjoy the weekend

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Friday 8/24/12:

Bring in an ARTIFACT that you would choose to put in a time capsule to be opened 250 years from now.

*Note The artifact should be something that best represents YOUR generation. You may not bring in weapons or other illegal objects and you will NOT really be placing it in a time capsule. You will take your artifact with you when you leave class.

 

 

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