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MRS. ANGELO - U.S. HISTORY


Last Updated 08-29-2010
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WELCOME TO U.S. HISTORY - 8th grade

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School Phone number 754-323-3200
 

SUPPLIES: 4 folders/2 pocket with prongs, flashdrive, pens, pencils, colored markers, highlighters

WISH LIST: Tissue boxes, hand sanitizer and wipes, glue sticks, Xerox paper

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U.S. HISTORY CLASS RULES   1. When the bell rings students should:
*sit in their assigned seat
*have all supplies ready
*silently copy homework
*answer Journal question
2. Listen to teacher instruction and raise your hand
for permission to speak or to leave your seat.
3. Cell phones and other electronic devices should be
off and put away. Food, drinks, and grooming are
not allowed in class.
4. Be kind, respectful, and honest to everyone.

CONSEQUENCES
1. Warning / seat change / remove from classroom
2. Writing Assignment – (Signed by Parent and due
the next day) Parent Call or Conference
3. Referral
(Teacher may skip steps depending on the severity of the incident)
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS  DATE TITLE OF ACTIVITY PAGE
8/23 Table of Contents p.1
8/23 Current Event Instructions p.2
8/23 Class Rules p.3
8/26 Ch.1 “THE FIRST AMERICANS” Vocabulary p.4
8/26 Ch.1 Questions 2-5 for Sections 1,2,3 p.5
8/27 “Mystery of the First Americans” Movie Questions p.6
8/31 Ch.2 “EXPLORING THE AMERICAS” Vocab. p.7
9/1 Ch.2 Questions 2-5 for Sections 1,2,3,4 p.8
 
WEEK OF AUGUST 30, 2010   MONDAY 8/30/10
Agenda: Students will take Pre-Test for U.S History for baseline data. Collect Ch.1 Questions.
Journal: In what ways were the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations similar and different? 1-2 p. 23-26
Homework: Define Ch.2 Vocabulary for Sections 1-4 p.38,43,51,58.

TUESDAY 8/31/10
Agenda: Read Ch.2 "Exploring the Americas" Section 1 “A Changing World” p.38-42 and Section 2 “Early Exploration”p.43-49. Finish Ch.2 Vocabulary for Sections 1-4 p.38,43,51,58 and do Questions 2-4 for Sections 1 & 2 p.42,49.
Journal: What technological advances helped the Europeans to explore westward? 2-1 p.40
Homework: finish classwork

WEDNESDAY 9/1/10
Agenda: Read Ch.2 Sec. 3 “Spain in America”p.51-55 and do Ques.2-4. Make an Explorer Chart/Poster.
Journal: What factors led to the Age of Exploration? Ch.2-2 p.44
Homework: Finish classwork /Explorer Poster due Friday 9/4

THURSDAY 9/2/10
Agenda:Read Ch.2 Section 4 “Exploring North America” p.58-62. Do Questions 2-4 p.62, and Skillbuilder p.63 on Reading a Time Line Ques 1-4. Students will get a Study Guide for Ch.1/2 Test due on Wednesday Sept.8. Due before test on 9/8.
Journal: Explain the line of demarcation and Treaty of Tordesillas? 2-2 p.47
Homework: Explorer Poster and Journals due tomorrow

FRIDAY 9/3/10
Agenda: Watch “Three Worlds Meet”and write 3 facts per topic and a one paragraph summary of the movie. Collect Journals and Explorer Poster
Journal: Explain the Columbian Exchange? 2-4 p.60
Homework: Finish Ch.2 assignments and Study Guide

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