8th+Social+Studies

Welcome to 8th Grade Social Studies! "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." - George Santayana

__Websites/Resources:__
[|Britannica School] [|Britannica Image Quest] [|iCivics Games] [|Crash Course Video Guide:]: Click here to access the Crash Course Videos

__ Constitution Text: __

__ Constitution Test Schedule __ __**Tuesday**__: Vocab, Preamble, Articles of Confederation, Cabinet Positions, Executive Branch/Roles of President, Legislative Branch

__**Wednesday**__: Judicial Branch, Amendments, Supreme Court Case Analysis, Checks and Balances

Friday, May 11, 2018 **Due to the assembly today, P1 and P2 social studies classes will miss time. Therefore, the quiz and presentations have been moved to Monday. Make sure you are ready to go then!

Today, here is the order of things you are to work on:
 * 1) ELA: Editing and revising your letters.
 * 2) ELA: Wordly Wise test today, you may study on Quizlet.
 * SS: Study for quiz, study for the test, and/or play iCivics.

Amendments



__//Tuesday, April 24, 2018: Key's Class//__ Amendment Group Work

Partners: Group 1: Amelia, Lauren, Kettwig Group 2: Brit, Caitlin, Bobby Group 3: Lucas, Gaby, Cayetano Group 4: Chloe, Ava, OT Group 5: Aidan, Catherine, Chris Group 6: Maddie, James, Sammy Group 7: Katy, Luke, Joey, Paige

__Task:__ 1. To help you learn the amendments, you are going to organize them into categories. You and your partners will decide what the categories are. (What categories do they fall into? Do some amendments fit more than one category?) (Ex: Do some amendments deal with rights for animals?)

2. On a Google Doc/Spreadsheet, name the grouping you came up with, list the amendments that fit into that grouping, and color-code them. Turn in to Ms. Key.


 * If you have your amendments on notecards, you have an advantage today because you can spread them out and group them by hand. Use the videos posted below to help explain the amendments further.

3. If time, play "Do You Have A Right?" on iCivics

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=Amendments: How to remember the Bill of Rights (Amendments 1-10)...= []

=...and 11-27= []

=Cabinet Positions in the News:=

You and your group have 30 minutes to find as many stories in the news that include members of the Cabinet.
__Your Google Spreadsheet:__ 1. Name of the article you are referencing 2. News Source 3. Which cabinet position(s) are referenced 4. How was the Cabinet referenced in the article?

Group example: https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/18/politics/pompeo-kim-trump-north-korea-intl/index.html

__ Cabinet Positions Tree Map: See Mr. P's example! __ __ **DUE THURSDAY: 10 of the 15 Cabinet positions completed on your tree map. You will complete the rest in class on Thursday.** __
 * 1. Name of Cabinet **
 * 2. Current holder of that position* You may need to Google search new ones that have been firede. **
 * 3. Brief explanation of what that cabinet does. **
 * 4. Identify 3 different agencies or groups that work in that department **
 * 5. Visual/Picture to help you remember this department. **
 * use color to bring your tree map to life

Sites to use: Trump's Current* Cabinet Personnel: https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-trump-administration/the-cabinet/

Obama's Cabinet: (with links to the cabinet sites you will need for information): https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/administration/cabinet

The Executive Branch []

[|Illinois Primary]

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1. Using the link, [|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/IL#senators] identify: A. Who are the senators for IL? B. How many representatives does the state of IL have? C. Who is your representative based on where you live? (you will have to type your home address to find what district you are in)
 * __ Homework for Monday, March 19 (Parts 1 and 2) __**

2. From the packet: A. Read "The Legislative Branch", both the table, and page 16. B. Answer Questions 1-4 and T/F questions 1-7 at the bottom of the page. C. Make 5-10 notecards from the table. You will need to know this content!

That's it! See ya next week!

The Legislative Branch [|https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/IL#senators]

Current Events article about how federalism works! []

Due Monday, March 12:

Video: Watch, take notes Packet: Read content on Articles of Confederations (3 pages) and discussion questions below
 * __ 1. Articles of Confederation __**

5. What were the major weaknesses of the Articles?
2. **__Amendment__**: Notecards for all except 11, 17 and 20

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Vocabulary: constitution, Constitution, amend, ratify, convention,

1. What are the Articles referred to as? 2. What governing body was in charge of the United States under the Articles? 3. What powers were granted to Congress under the Articles? 4. What are two positive things Congress completed? 5. What were the major weaknesses of the Articles?
 * //__ The Articles of Confederation __//**

__ Friday, February 16, 2018 __

__ Thursday, February 15, 2017 __ 1. 1st Amendment Rights found in the CRM [|spreadsheet]. Directions: Add the events from sections 315-31.8 that demonstrate use of the first amendment rights. Add to your spreadsheet. 2. Decades Sway: Rest of the time spent on Sway. 3. CRM test on Tuesday




 * "Blessing of Walls" by Carlotta Walls Lanier**
 * Answer the questions using textual evidence from the text in complete sentences.**

1. According to Walls, how did she categorize those who she came in contact with at Central High School. For your answer, identify each of the groups and describe what her interaction was with each of one.
 * Wednesday:**

2. Gloria Ray became friends with Becky, "a kind white girl...". How important was this relationship to Gloria? Use textual evidence to support your answer.

3. What are two things that Walls used to help get through the school days during her time at Central High School. ? Provide details from the text to support your answer.

4. If you could describe Carlotta Walls in two words, what would those words be, and why? (cannot use optomistic)

1. What event in Walls's day has been the most disturbing to you? In your response, describe the scenario using textual evidence, explain how Walls responded to the event, and explain the impact that event had on you that made it disturbing.
 * Tuesday**:

2. During the class read today we talked about how Walls was 'optimistic' when describing her initial thoughts on who stepped on her heel. Identify one other time in the reading where she feels optimistic. Use textual evidence to describe the time and explain how it was an optimistic moment.

__CRM Discussion Questions:__ If your answers to these questions look anything like this you will be good to go for the assessment! Great job, Jacob!

__ 1.17.18: __ Decades Project [|Requirements]

__//** The Civil Rights Movement **//__ __1.16.18:__ Students brainstormed the five freedoms in the 1st Amendment: speech, religion, press, assembly and petition. Once discussed, students were asked to rank them in the order of their importance. As a class, we voted out, Survivor-style, one freedom after another until we chose the 'best' freedom. All classes decided speech was the most important, however in discussion as to how they would exercise that freedom, students discovered that it would be difficult not to have the others to help freedom of speech be completely effective. This transitioned into our introduction of how the five freedoms of the 1st Amendment were critical allies of the Civil Rights Movement.



=Wednesday, December 13=

=__Proxy War Presentations: Audience Task__= =1. Review rubric before student begins.= =2. During presentation, identify two follow up questions for this presenter on something about the content of the proxy war.= =3. After presentations, fill out the Google Doc: [|Proxy War Presentation: Peer Scoring Rubric]= =4. HW: Write a proxy war summary on the presentations you heard today. Each summary must include countries involved, one background fact, two big ideas from the proxy war, who won, and one fact on where are they now.=

=Tuesday, December 12=

New Requirements =1. 2 major events: What are two big events that we can take away as the 'big ideas' of this conflict? (can be a major battle, strategy, etc)= =2. Proxy war sequence of events must be in flow map format.=

=Friday, Dec. 8:= =Proxy War Group Project: Cuba, Vietnam, Korea, Afghanistan=

=**__Presentation Requirements:__**= =1. Vocabulary= =2. Key Players= =3. Background history of the region leading up to US involvement= =4. Proxy War Events/Big Ideas= =5. Conclusion of the proxy war= =6. Where are they now? (Current status of the region)=

=Other: Video (2 min max), Maps of the region=

Thursday, December 7

=__Wednesday, December 6, 2018__= =**Khan Academy Video: Watch and take notes.** There will be a quiz over the content in this video tomorrow.= =[]=

=Tuesday, December 5, 2017=
 * Click here to see what you need to do.**

=Monday, December 4th: 8th Grade Classwork=

Whole Group: Watch these together Individual Work: students will need their headphones. Complete on google docs, Due Tuesday.
 * 1)  First -- CNN 10 []
 * 2)  Second -- Cold War overview Video []
 * 1)  Crash Course: The Cold War - [|https://youtu.be/9C72ISMF_D0.]
 * 2) Answer DQs on Google doc:
 * 3) Why is the Cold War referred to as a "cold" war?
 * 4) Approximately how long did the Cold War last?
 * 5) What was the new US foreign policy called and what was its goal?
 * 6) What is the difference between East and West Berlin? What was built to divide it?
 * 7) How did Hollywood get involved with the Cold War? What impact did they have in American citizens?
 * 8) How was the Pledge of Allegiance changed during the Cold War? Why do you think those words were added?
 * 9) What positive changes did the Cold War bring to the United States? Identify 2.
 * 10) Answer these by doing research on the web:
 * 11) What is the Truman Doctrine?
 * 12) What is the Marshall Plan?
 * 13) What is a proxy war?

=Monday, November 13: 8th Grade work=


 * 1)  Crash Course: WWII Part I: []


 * 1) Newsela Articles: These articles are posted to the wiki. Have the students read the article and answer the quiz questions on a sheet of paper. Both articles are to be read and turned in on this paper.
 * 2) Truman Announces Dropping of the Atomic Bomb
 * 3) []


 * 1) “...a Hiroshima survivor remembers…”
 * 2) []
 * 3) Read the article and answer the questions on the quiz. Turn in.


 * 1) If students get done, they can watch Crash Course WWII Part II on their own.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HofnGQwPgqs&t=507s

- "Early Battles" section of reading





World War II Presentations Period 1 Presentations  [|Dictatorships]  [|WWII Begins]  [|America Enters the War] [|Mobilizing for War] [|The Pacific Theater] Period 2 Presentations [| Dictatorships] [|WWII Begins] [|America Enters the War] [|Mobilizing for War] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">[|The Pacific Theater] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Period 3 Presentations <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">[|Dictatorships] [|WWII Begins] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">[|America Enters the War] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">[| Mobilizing for War] <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; display: block; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">[|The Pacific Theater]



//"Mobilizing for War"// text

__//Mobilizing for War:// Discussion Questions__

__Organizing__: As you read about American Mobilization for WWII, complete a Bubble Map of the agencies the U.S. government created to mobilize the nation’s economy for war. Briefly describe the role of each agency. (There are five agencies in total)

__ Answer questions 1-5 in complete sentences: __ 1. How does the cost-plus contract system work?

2. How did Henry Ford and Henry Kaiser help the U.S. mobilize for war? Explain (A) what industry they were experts of and (B) provide one specific fact from the text about what they accomplished for the war.

3.According to the text, what was the best thing about basic training, according to those who went through it?

4.Why do you think African-Americans were willing to fight in the war even though they suffered discrimination? Provide one textual detail to support your answer.

5.How effective were African-American servicemen in battle? Provide one detail of how effective these units were in battle.

"//America Enters the War//" text (also handed out in class)

__//America Enters the War//: Discussion Questions:__

1. What are three ways that President Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) got around the Neutrality Act and help Great Britain? 2. What three political groups popped up in response to American foreign policy? What does each stand for? 3. How does the 22nd Amendment apply to the presidential election of 1940? (may have to look up the 22nd Amendment) 4. Lebensraum means “living space”. How did this Nazi belief affect the war in Eastern Europe? 5. How did FDR get around keeping ‘neutral’ but aiding the Allied trade in the Atlantic Ocean?

media type="youtube" key="TdBSwhms7O4" width="560" height="315" VIDEO: Really cool version of WW2 from space/the air.

Friday, October 6: "//World War II Begins"// text (also handed out in class)

Tuesday, October 3, 2017: Breaking Down Primary Documents:







= World War II: The Rise of Dictatorships =

5. How many people died while opposing Stalin's leadership?
Timeline Activity: Make sure to preplan tonight so that you set up your timeline correctly!

Informational text reading section (handed out in class today)

Thanks Katy E for your notes from today!



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=Class notes from Wednesday, Sept 13= =1st Period SS: You have to take notes on the following that you missed from class:=

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Take notes from these slides into your notebook:



__WWI Museum Walk: Eyewitness Easy Bib Citation:__ Adams, Simon. //Eyewitness World War I.// N.p.: DK Pub., 2007. Print.

=Quiz Bowl Tryout Google Form:= []

// Wednesday, Sept 6, 2017 //
// World War 1 Powerpoint // // HW: Take notes on slide pages 17-21 (the rest) // <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1226d4; font-size: 20.28px; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">



// Due Tuesday, August 29: //
You can add these to your Google Docs, but you do not have to print them off for Tuesday. Just make sure they are completed!

__Section: The Treaty of Versailles (4 questions only).__

1. What was President Wilson's plan for peace called and what did it propose to do? Provide one detail from the text to support his proposal. 2. France and Britain had a very different idea. A) Why did they feel so differently than America? B) What was their plan and what are two things they wanted in this plan? 3. Using text features from this section, why is it called the "Treaty of Versailles"?

// Only 5 questions! //
Section: Impact of the War (p.547)

1. Why was Emma Goldman deported back to Russia?

2. What amendment was Emma Goldman exercising that ended up getting her in trouble?

Section: War at Home

1. What were two ways average American citizens helped support the war effort at home?

2. How did Congress hope to decrease the amount of people speaking out negatively about the war? Provide two examples of this from the text.

3. How did the US try to eliminate anything German from society? Provide two examples.

I can't wait to see you all on Wednesday to kick off the year! It's going to be a great year! Mr. P

// Wednesday, August 16, 2017 //
Hi 8th Grade! My apologies for the delay on Week 3 but here they are (6 questions). Remember the directions from last week on how to answer them! Section: Fighting the War 1. What is the Secret Service Act? How did American's feel about this new legislation? 2. What did the government do to promote the Secret Service Act? 3. WWI saw new weapons emerge that helped fight battles. What are two new types of weapons and how were they used in the war? 4. Were trenches a good or bad thing for soldiers? Provide two details from the text to support your opinion. 5. Were American soldiers extreme fighting machines ready for battle? Use details from the text to explain your answer. 6. What is another name for peace agreement?

Enjoy your last week of summer! Mr. P

// Monday, August 7, 2017 //
Hello 8th Grade! I hope you had a great week and are enjoying every ounce of summer vacation. I know I am!

Here are the questions for Week 1/Week 2 for your readings on "America at War." I just saw "Dunkirk" in the theaters, if you get a chance to see it (with a parent), it is a great movie about World War II and the Dunkirk beach in France that became occupied by the Germans. Great movie, but very sad.

Here is your combined Week 1/Week 2 questions. Here are the directions... 1. You may answer these however you want, on paper, Word, Google Docs. The only requirement is that you must have the question written before your answer. You can copy the questions from here and paste them into another document or you can just retype them. Your choice.

2. All of your answers must be in complete sentences and your answer must restate the question. For example, if the question reads, "In your opinion, what is the best flavor of ice cream?" An example of a good answer would be: " In my opinion, the best flavor of ice cream is chocolate." Make sure you answer them in complete sentences.

This chapter is all about World War I and America's involvement in the war. Be prepared to answer questions from the text. Here we go!

Section: War Sweeps Europe 1. Based on the the text, was America in the war from the beginning? Use a detail from the text to explain your answer. 2. What were the two major alliances of World War I? 3. What event started World War I according to the text?

Section: Entering the War 4. What position did the United States take during the start of the war? Why did they take this position? 5. What was the first event that happened that the United States changed their position? 6. Most don't think of Mexico as being a part of World War 1, but they almost did. According to the text, what role did Mexico plan and how would that have affected the United States?

That's it for this week, check back next week for the next set of questions!

// Hello 8th Grade! //
==// I hope you are enjoying your summer! I know I am! So much that I am currently on vacation and forgot to pack the discussion questions for Week 1. So, what does that mean? It means you __do not have discussion questions for Week 1__. I will combine Week 1 with Week 2 and post next Monday for you to respond to. However, if you want to get a jump, I would suggest reading the first three sections of the packet and annotate/highlight things you find important. I will be pulling questions from the text, so you can get a jump on the reading! //==

=// Check back next Monday, August 7. Have a great week! //= =// Mr. P //=


 * __ [|Unit 5: The Constitution] __**

Click on the link above to find the Supreme Court project requirements and your case of study.
 * __ Friday: __**
 * __ [|Supreme Court Case Analysis] __**


 * __ The Executive Branch __**

Executive Branch Quiz: []





// Wed, March 8: //

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: &#39;Varela Round&#39;; font-size: 8pt; vertical-align: baseline;">SS.CV.1.6-8.MdC. Describe the roles of political, civil, and economic organizations in shaping people’s lives. // SS.CV.2.6-8.MdC. Explain the origins, functions, and structure of government with reference to the U.S. Constitution //







// Tuesday, March 7: Ms. Key's class // 1) Quiz 2: Legislative Branch 2) The Executive Branch (blue pages in your Constitution)
 * Read "The President's Job Description p.314-317
 * Answer questions 1-7 on p.317 in your notes section of the Executive Branch
 * Fill out the Graphic Organizer (bubble map)
 * The President's Cabinet, read p 31 - 32, answer the questions on p.32
 * Due Wednesday

media type="youtube" key="n9defOwVWS8" width="560" height="315" What are the three specific powers the Constitution gives the House or Representatives and the Senate? (there are three each) (answer in the lined paper after your legislative branch section)
 * __ Wednesday, March 1 __**
 * __ Discussion Question: __**

Articles of Confederation Notes
 * __ Thursday Work: __**

__Powers Granted to Congress__ The power to...
 * to win the American Revolution
 * raise and maintain an army and navy
 * make war and peace
 * negotiate treaties
 * fix standards of coinage (aka systems of money)
 * provide a postal service

__Positive things Congress completed__ 1. Negotiated a peace treaty that secured new land west of the Mississippi River. (IOWA!) 2. The Northwest Ordinance, which opened up new territory for settlement into future states

__Major weaknesses of the Articles__ 1. Congress could not tax the states! So...soldiers could not be paid for their service, loans from other countries could not be paid. 2. Army and Navy needed funds to maintain efforts in times of peace, but without money, they were not very strong. 3. More power were held at the state level than with Congress, and states were not willing to help each other out.

__**Constitutional Convention notes:**__



The Preamble
 * Watch the School House Rock video below. You will need to learn this song!
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 * Complete the Preamble readings in your 'Constitution". Annotate and complete the worksheet on the six goals of the Preamble.

Amendments
 * Complete your Amendment notecards. You can use the amendment definitions in your "Constitution". All amendments must have a picture/symbol on the front of each notecard that helps explain the amendment.

3. Study for quiz on Monday over Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, and the six goals of the Preamble.


 * __ Vocabulary __** : constitution, Constitution, amend, ratify, convention,


 * __ The Articles of Confederation __**
 * 1. What are the Articles referred to as? **
 * 2. What governing body was in charge of the United States under the Articles? **
 * 3. What powers were granted to Congress under the Articles? **
 * 4. What are two positive things Congress completed? **
 * 5. What were the major weaknesses of the Articles? **


 * Tuesday, February, 21, 2017: The Articles of Confederation **







=Bill of Rights (1-10)[| https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights-transcript#toc-the-u-s-bill-of-rights]= =Amendments 11-27= = [] =
 * __ Amendments websites: __**

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 * __ Citizenship Test: __**


 * __ -- __**
 * __ Unit 4: The Decades __**


 * 8th Grade, Sorry I am not in today. Based on some of the essays I reviewed last night, I feel like you would benefit from another day so they will be due tomorrow at the end of the hour! You should make sure to have all of your essay written in Google Docs, spending tomorrow for revisions and final edits. The sub will conference with you today. **** Use this extra day wisely! **
 * Have a good day...Mr. P **




 * __ The 2000s __**


 * __ The 1990s __**

P1: Blaire with Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, Jack with pizza bagles, and Sophia with Gushers



P2: Matthew with Hot Pockets and Cosmic Brownies, Melanie with HOMEMADE pizza bagels and Sprite, and Declan with Boca burgers.

P3: Liza with Lunchables, Kate with Dunakoos (homemade), and Alex with Gushers and Capri Sun.


 * __ The 1980s __**

P1: Tyler with Popcicles, Ben with Sloppy Joe, Fry with (a ton of) Pasta Salad

P2: Elizabeth with Pizza Rolls, Michael with Capri Sun.

P3: Colin with Now and Laters, Fred with Diet Coke, Maddie with Dominos Pizza


 * __ The 1970s __**

P1: Molly with PopRocks, Leon with Twix bars, Gabe with crepes.

P2: Tyler with Twinkies and Ho Hos!, Lizzie with Velvetta, Chicken-n-a-Bisket, Kool-Aid and Hawaiian Punch, Leah with candy buttons.

P3: Colin with Carrot Cake, Kristyne with Pop Rocks, Great with crepes.


 * __ The 1960s: __**



P1: Billy with fruit/jello mold, Ella with tunnel of fudge, and Colin with Pop tarts.
P2: Declan with pigs in a blanket, Gracie with a fruit/hello mold, Anna with "champagne" (aka apple juice).

P3: Ryan with Starbursts, Aidan with onion dip, and Tori with pigs in a blanket.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">@https://www.dol.gov/featured/minimum-wage/chart1 (Thanks, Ryan!) <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #1155cc; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">@https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/timeline-guide-us-presidents/ (Thanks, Lizzie!) [|http://www.fairus.org/facts/us_laws](Immigration Laws across the decades)
 * __ Websites you can use for your project: __**

1960s [] http://www.nwf.org/Who-We-Are/History-and-Heritage/Legislative-Victories/1960s.aspx




 * __ Unit 3: The Civil Rights Movement (CRM) __**
 * __Directions: Copy and paste the following set of questions into a google doc. Answer each in Complete Sentences (L1/L2)__**

__ 31.6 Filling the Jails in Birmingham __

1. Think about section 31.6. Many important events take place in Birmingham, Alabama beginning with the arrest of Martin Luther King, Jr. What is the chronology of events from MLK’s arrest to the death of four girls at the 16th Street Baptist Church? (RI 2, 3) You can list them in a bulleted list.

__ 31.7 The March on Washington and Civil Rights Laws __ 1. What did King mean by “the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down at the table of brotherhood?” (RI 1, 4).

2. Lyndon B. Johnson became President after John F. Kennedy was assassinated. What are the two laws that Congress passed during his leadership? Why were people worried about LBJ taking over as Commander in Chief? (RI 1)

3. Explain the shift in the fight for African American equality after 1965. (RI 1)

4. What is MLK’s legacy as a civil rights leader? (RI 2)

__ 31.8 Black Power __ 1. What impact did prison have on Malcom Little? (RI 1)

2. How did Malcom X’s message about civil rights change throughout his life? (RI 1)

3. What are two ways the African-American community were inspired by the Black Power movement? (RI 2)

4. What is the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement on America? (RI 2)

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 * Wednesday, December 7**
 * CRM Facebook: Reflection Questions**

When you created this page, you chose specific interests based on what you learned about your person. Choose three categories of their interests and explain what you found in their research that caused you to choose these examples. In your response, provide specific examples from their life that best describes why they would enjoy the interests you chose.
 * Directions: On the page after your Video page, copy and answer the following reflection question:**

(For Example: Mrs. Pattee loves to run. In my research about her, I know that she has run 7 marathons. I chose the movie "Race" because it is about a character who runs, just like Mrs. Pattee does).


 * __Monday, November 28: Answer the following discussion questions in your notebook. All answers must be in complete sentences.__**

1. Based on the text, what is the goal of the Civil Rights movement?
 * 31.1 Introduction **

1. What is the main idea of this section?
 * 31.2 Discrimination against African Americans **

2. Reread the anecdote that describes one of MLK’s childhood memories (it’s in italics). What does he mean when he says that the “divided system of the South... (was) __a social condition rather than a natural order__”? Explain this phrase using clues from the text.


 * __ You can only use the colored crayon or pencil you chose to fill this out. __**

__After the test:__ 1. Create a bubble map, list any words, ideas, people, or content that you know about the Civil Rights Movement.

__2.Vocabulary__: Use [] to define the following words. Start a new page in your notebook with a proper title.

// civil rights, segregation, discrimination, boycott, integration, sit-in, NAACP, tolerance, oppression //


 * __ Unit 2: The Cold War __**

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Informational Text: Ronald Reagan’s Speech: “Tear Down This Wall”  Name/# _ <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #202020; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline;">L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #202020; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 14.6667px; vertical-align: baseline;">L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">SS.H.2.LC. Explain how and why perspectives of people have changed over time. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">SS.CV.4.LC. Explain the connection between interests and perspectives, civic virtues, and democratic principles when addressing issues in government and society <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">R1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">R2 Determine a central idea of text and analyze its development over the course of the text <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Garamond; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">R6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author responds to conflicting viewpoints.

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Discussion Questions: __ 1. What words or phrases does the speaker use to __praise __the people of Berlin? Provide and explain one example.__

__ 2. What __changes __does Reagan say that he sees in the Soviet Union? Provide and explain one example.__

__ 3. What words or phrases does the speaker use to __criticize __the Soviet Union? Provide and explain one example.__

__ 4. What words or phrases does the speaker use __to describe the wall__? What emotion does this cause within the text? Provide and explain one example.__

__ 5. What is a specific sentence or argument the speaker makes that is especially __successful or powerful__? Provide and explain one example.

Proxy Wars Assessment  11/10/16 <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">SS.H.4.LC. Explain multiple causes and effects of historical events Korea ||
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.3333px; vertical-align: baseline;">SS.H.1.LC. Classify series of historical events and developments as examples of change and/or continuity.

__ Monday Presentations __ //P1: Cuba: Gabe, Welshie, Molly, Tyler//

//P2: Korea: Tyler, Lizzie, Leah//

//P3: Vietnam: Colin, Kate, Greta//

__ Tuesday Presentations __ //P1: Afghanistan: Sophia, Sean, Declan//

//P2: Afghanistan: Elizabeth, Declan H, Michael//

//P3: Cuba: Fred, Aidan, Ryan//


 * __ Proxy War Presentations: Thursday, October 20 __**






 * __ Proxy War Presentations: Wednesday, October 19 __**





__<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #222222; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Cold War Jigsaw Easy Bib Citation: __ <span style="background-color: #f1f4f5; font-family: &#39;Helvetica Neue&#39;,HelveticaNeue,&#39;TeX Gyre Heros&#39;,TeXGyreHeros,FreeSans,&#39;Nimbus Sans L&#39;,&#39;Liberation Sans&#39;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Egan, Katie. "Cold War Jigsaw." //<span style="background-color: #f1f4f5; font-family: &#39;Helvetica Neue&#39;,HelveticaNeue,&#39;TeX Gyre Heros&#39;,TeXGyreHeros,FreeSans,&#39;Nimbus Sans L&#39;,&#39;Liberation Sans&#39;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">World History Online Course //<span style="background-color: #f1f4f5; font-family: &#39;Helvetica Neue&#39;,HelveticaNeue,&#39;TeX Gyre Heros&#39;,TeXGyreHeros,FreeSans,&#39;Nimbus Sans L&#39;,&#39;Liberation Sans&#39;,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">. World History Hybrid Course Development Consortium, 2010. Web. 18 Oct. 2016.


 * __ Unit 2: The Cold War __**

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 * Crash Course: The Cold War, Discussion Questions**
 * 1) Why is called the “cold war”?
 * 2) How long did the Cold War last?
 * 3) What did the Soviet’s set up to hopefully ensure that Germany would not come after them again?
 * 4) The US came up with the strategy of containment, what does that mean?
 * 5) What is the “Truman Doctrine”?
 * 6) What does the Marshall Plan support across the world?
 * 7) What happened to Berlin, Germany?
 * 8) Based on the video, what did Republicans and Democrats both agree on in the Communist fight?
 * 9) What are two examples of how American entertainment was affected by Communism?
 * 10) What was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in response to the fear of Communism?
 * 11) What are three ways America benefited by the fear of Cold War? How did our way of life improve?
 * 12) Who was Joseph McCarthy?

Notes from class on Wednesday, September 28



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__ Battles of World War II: Student Presentations __

__ Friday Groups __ P1: Kursk: Billy, Molly, Jack

P2: None

P3 Bulge, Colin W, Madeline, Fred and Kursk: Liza, Greta, and Aidan

__ Thursday Groups __ P1: Stalingrad : Blaire, Gabe, Leon

P2: Bulge: Lizzie, Leah, Matthew K, Declan H

P3: Stalingrad: Kate, Colin, Kristyne



__ Wednesday Groups __ P1: El Alamein: Sophia, Tyler B, Fry, Sean

P2: Stalingrad : Anna, Grace, Tyler G, Michael

__ Tuesday Groups __ P1: Singapore : Ella, Katlin, Ben, Welshie

P2: El Alamein : Elizabeth, Melanie, Matthew K, Declan T.

P3: Singapore : Ryan, Tori, Alex

__ Crash Course World War II __ 1. What is the strategy of "blitzkreg"? 2. How long did it take Hitler and Germany to take over the majority of France? 3. What is the "Blitz"? 4. What are different ways countries contributed to the war, making it a 'world war"? 5. What is "total war"?  6. Why did Germany invade Russia, breaking their alliance?  7. What is one other interesting fact from the video?

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__ Sept 6, 2016 __ Students continued watching clips from the movie Pearl Harbor within the classroom setting to discuss the realities of war and how different groups of people were affected (American Servicemen, Women at War, African-Americans, Japanese-Americans). In the context of history, students discussed the difficult scenes together to understand the different perspectives as we entered WWII.



__Pearl Harbor movie clips:__ Clip 1: [] Clip 2: [] Clip 3: []

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Notes from the Khan Academy video.



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__ Questions for American Servicemen, Wartime Government, Wartime Consumers, and Women at War __ 1. What role did this group play during World War II? 2. Provide three ways in which these groups supported the war efforts. Use specific examples. 3. Add any new vocabulary that you come across.

__ Questions for Japanese Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Jewish Americans __ 1. What impact did this minority group have on the war. Provide three specific examples. 2. Did this group face discrimination? If so, how were they treated?

See you soon!

// __Week 3:__ Hi 8th grade...the rest of the sections in this chapter cover different groups of Americans and how they impacted or were impacted by the war. Last week, I asked you to make a tree map of these eight groups. The first four groups involve 'typical' Americans, while the latter four describe how minority groups impacted the war and how they were treated. //

// For this week, you are to pick any 4 of the groups (free choice!). You can follow the sections or choose ones that you find more interesting. For each of the sections, answer the following questions. You can add these to your tree map, if you have room, or use a different thinking map to show your work. If you want to get a jump start on next week, you will need to complete the other four sections during Week 4. Work at your own pace but get them done! //

__ Questions for American Servicemen, Wartime Government, Wartime Consumers, and Women at War __ 1. What role did this group play during World War II? 2. Provide three ways in which these groups supported the war efforts. Use specific examples. 3. Add any new vocabulary that you come across.

__ Questions for Japanese Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, Jewish Americans __ 1. What impact did this minority group have on the war. Provide three specific examples. 2. Did this group face discrimination? If so, how were they treated?

// That's it, gang! I hope you are enjoying your last two weeks of break! Email me with any questions! // // Mr. P //

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Sorry for the late post this week, I was on vacation. However, it's an easy week but there is some work to prep for next week! Here ya go!

Week 2 Discussion Questions:

__ 29.4: The War in the Pacific __

1. What strategy did the United States use to maintain the upper hand in the Pacific Ocean? Provide two facts about how the US used this strategy effectively.

2. What is the "Manhattan Project"? Was it successful? Why or why not?

3. What is V-J Day? What is the significance of this day?

29.5-29.12: The rest of the sections in this chapter describe the impact of World War 2 on various groups throughout America. To prepare for next week's bridge work, make a tree map of these sections.

That's it for this week! Have a good one!

Mr. P

I hope you're enjoying your summer! However, it's time to start learning about World War II! I know you're excited! Here is your work for Week 1:

__ Task #1: Create a Google Document __
 * 1) In your gmail, create a new Google Document
 * 2) Name it, "SS Bridge: Your Last name" (Ex: SS Bridge: Petersen).
 * 3) Share the Google Doc with me. (cpetersen@alphonsusacademy.org). I can track your progress and see how you are doing! If you don't know how to do this step, don't worry, just make sure to answer the questions each week.

__ Task #2: Read and Respond __ // 29.1: Introduction: Read only. //

29.2: The United States Gets Involved (read and answer the questions below) 1. What countries make up the Axis Powers? 2. What event caused the United States to change their foreign policy away from isolationism? Provide two examples from this event.

29.3: The War in Europe 1. How many countries make up the Allied forces of World War 2? 2. Where did the Allied forces start their first campaign? Why did the chose this location? 3. What are two key facts about the Battle of Stalingrad? 4. What is D-Day? 5. What is V-E Day?

<span style="color: #1525f6; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">That's it for Week 1! Email me if you have any questions, however I will be on vacation this week so my responses may be limited. You can always check with a classmate, too!

<span style="color: #1525f6; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Have a good week! <span style="color: #1525f6; font-family: &#39;Times New Roman&#39;,Times,serif; font-size: 120%;">Mr. P