Monday, August 31, 2015

Review Kahoot!- First Great Awakening

I've created a Kahoot linked below with some sample review questions. Please use this to prepare for your quiz on Thursday.

First Great Awakening Kahoot!
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Standard 8.11- The First Great Awakening

Today, we will be learning about one of my favorite topics, The First Great Awakening! In the space below, you will find the classroom materials for today. Also, we will quiz over this material on Thursday, August 3, so prepare accordingly. Thanks!
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Thursday, August 27, 2015

Standard 8.9- Cooperation and Conflict Between Colonists and Native Americans

Today in class, we analyzed several primary source documents showing examples of both cooperation and conflict between colonists and Native Americans. You can find both the classroom presentation as well as the text analysis at the links below. Have a great night!

Lesson Presentation

Student Text Analysis Handout
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Unit 1 Exam Review- Kahoot!

Remember, we will have our Unit 1 Exam TOMORROW. This exam will cover standards 8.1-8.8. The following topics will be covered on the exam:

- Motivation for Colonization
- Jamestown
- Plymouth
- Massachusetts
- New Netherlands
- Pennsylvania
- Georgia
- French Settlements

If you click on the link below, you will be able to play a Kahoot! over this material. Thanks!

Unit 1 Exam Kahoot!
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Saturday, August 22, 2015

Standard 8.8- French Settlements in the New World

Please remember, students will be quizzed over 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, and 8.8 on Monday! Also, our Unit 1 Exam covering standards 8.1-8.8 will be on Wednesday. Please prepare accordingly. Have a great weekend!
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Standard 8.7- Georgia: A "Debtor" and "Buffer" Colony

This week we also learned about the significance of the colony of Georgia. The class presentation and notes are below. Enjoy!
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Standard 8.6- Pennsylvania: A Haven For Quakers

The presentation for Pennsylvania is attached below. Please let me know of any issues.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Standard 8.5- From New Netherland to New York

I'm incredibly excited to announce that my student teacher, Mr. Gross, began his teaching with this lesson. He did an amazing job! I will still be posting all class materials on this blog so please email me if you have any questions. (Note: This lesson will be assessed with lessons over Georgia, Pennsylvania, and French Settlements on Monday)
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Saturday, August 15, 2015

Standards 8.3 and 8.4- The Massachusetts Bay Colony

On Friday, we covered lots of information about the settlement of the Massachusetts by the Pilgrims and others. Please review the information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let me know. Thanks!
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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Standards 8.1- 8.2 Motivations for English Colonization/Jamestown

Good morning! Below, you will find the information that we have covered regarding standards 8.1 and 8.2. I have attached the PowerPoint, guided note taking sheet, as well as the primary source activity for Thursday. Please email me with any questions. Thanks!

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Welcome!!

I'm extremely excited about having everyone in class this year. Below, you will find the class syllabus. Please feel free to email me with any questions. I look forward to meeting everyone on Friday! Have a great day!

8th Grade Social Studies Syllabus
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