LINK TO Lewis & Clark Journal RESOURCES
Link to Drawing Website Resource
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Upcoming Units and Assignments
In language arts, students will be reading and analyzing a variety of texts related to the theme of heroism. We'll also examine various strategies of definition (function, example, negation). Students will then write their own "Definition Essays," drawing from a variety of sources to construct and defend their own definitions of heroism. They'll work to incorporate quotations and in-text citations into their work.
In history, we'll be moving on from our in-depth examination of the United States Constitution and examining the launch of the new government. We'll be looking at some of the early challenges and leaders. Some of the assignments students will complete early in this unit are a reading and response to Adventure Tales of America: Federalist Era through Democratic Republican Era and Lewis and Clark Journals. (Speaking of the Lewis and Clark journals: here's a link to an interactive National Geographic website about their journey.)
In history, we'll be moving on from our in-depth examination of the United States Constitution and examining the launch of the new government. We'll be looking at some of the early challenges and leaders. Some of the assignments students will complete early in this unit are a reading and response to Adventure Tales of America: Federalist Era through Democratic Republican Era and Lewis and Clark Journals. (Speaking of the Lewis and Clark journals: here's a link to an interactive National Geographic website about their journey.)
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Holocaust Museum
Resources for exploring the Holocaust Museum Website:
Link to ID cards: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/a2z.php?type=idcard#top
Learning Site for Students: http://www.ushmm.org/learn/students/the-holocaust-a-learning-site-for-students
Online Exhibitions: http://www.ushmm.org/information/exhibitions/online-features
Animated Maps: http://www.ushmm.org/learn/mapping-initiatives/holocaust-history-animated-maps/
Link to ID cards: http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/a2z.php?type=idcard#top
Learning Site for Students: http://www.ushmm.org/learn/students/the-holocaust-a-learning-site-for-students
Online Exhibitions: http://www.ushmm.org/information/exhibitions/online-features
Animated Maps: http://www.ushmm.org/learn/mapping-initiatives/holocaust-history-animated-maps/
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Upcoming Units and Assignments
In language arts, students are finishing their Lit. Circle books, and next week they'll be preparing for small group discussions about those books. Students will prepare individually for the discussions, and then they'll join other students who studied the same book. Groups will have a guide for their discussion aimed at drawing out ideas and analysis, and then each group will prepare a presentation about their text, sharing what they learned in their readings and discussions.
In history, students will continue our exploration of the United States Constitution through seminars, quizzes, debates, and projects. We'll use this packet to guide our discussion of Articles II and III. We'll use this packet to guide our discussion of The Bill of Rights. All eighth grade history students are working towards the following goal this year: I can apply my knowledge of the Constitution to various real and hypothetical situations. Many interesting and thoughtful conversations have already been happening around various aspects of this complex document in our history classrooms.
In history, students will continue our exploration of the United States Constitution through seminars, quizzes, debates, and projects. We'll use this packet to guide our discussion of Articles II and III. We'll use this packet to guide our discussion of The Bill of Rights. All eighth grade history students are working towards the following goal this year: I can apply my knowledge of the Constitution to various real and hypothetical situations. Many interesting and thoughtful conversations have already been happening around various aspects of this complex document in our history classrooms.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
Upcoming Units
Welcome back! In language arts, students will be starting a new unit in SPRINGBOARD this week: "The Challenge to Make a Difference." We'll be reading, discussing, and analyzing a variety of stories, poems, and narrative non-fiction from the Holocaust. Students will also choose another longer text to read, and we'll be studying some of the history of the period in order to better understand the context of our reading. Frequently during this unit, students will be working in small groups--or "literature circles"--to discuss their readings.
In history, students will be jumping into a study of the United States Constitution. We'll be having Socratic Seminar-style discussions of the Constitution and the many issues it brings up. We'll start with the Preamble and Article One, using this packet to guide our discussions.
In history, students will be jumping into a study of the United States Constitution. We'll be having Socratic Seminar-style discussions of the Constitution and the many issues it brings up. We'll start with the Preamble and Article One, using this packet to guide our discussions.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Upcoming Units and Assignments 11/30 - 12/18
Over the next few weeks in language arts, we'll be finishing Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451. The culminating assessment for the novel will be an essay. Students have been doing a great job in their class discussions of the novel.
In history, we're moving into the Revolutionary War era of American history. Students studied the Declaration of Independence, paraphrasing the entire Declaration and illustrating the complaints. We'll be reading a section of Adventure Tales of America and answering questions, comparing and contrasting the strengths and weaknesses of the Americans and the British forces. We'll also be watching a Discovery Channel film about the Revolutionary War. Before the winter break, students will have a test on the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War.
In history, we're moving into the Revolutionary War era of American history. Students studied the Declaration of Independence, paraphrasing the entire Declaration and illustrating the complaints. We'll be reading a section of Adventure Tales of America and answering questions, comparing and contrasting the strengths and weaknesses of the Americans and the British forces. We'll also be watching a Discovery Channel film about the Revolutionary War. Before the winter break, students will have a test on the Declaration of Independence and the Revolutionary War.
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