Information

1) My e-mail address is waldvogelhistory@gmail.com
2) To post your work to GoogleDocs share with my GMail account and I will be able to see your work and print or modify it
3) For great research sites on the internet see the list at http://historyteacher.net/AHAP/AHAP-ResearchPage.htm
4) STUDY FOR 8th GRADE STATE TEST!
Website with practice 8th Grade exam and old tests
http://www.edusolution.com/intermediate/socialstudies/socialstudiesindex.htm

Grading Policy
HW - 10%
Classwork and written assignments - 30%
Projects - 30%
Tests and quizzes - 30%


Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Parents and Students

I am moving the Final paper due date back a few days to give everyone time to complete their projects. Projects must be turned in by 2/15 (BEFORE THE BREAK!!!!)
Remember:
1) Make sure to turn in all parts of your project at the same time! See your packet
2) Make sure your paper is at least 4 pages long!
3) Does your paper have a hook, a clear thesis, proof in every paragraph, quotes, lots of solid research!

Friday, February 1, 2008

Hw Due 2/5

7th grade -
1) Complete the charts titled "British Actions" in your classwork notebook
2) Read p.135-138
p. 135 Read to Discover
Define and identify

Thursday, January 31, 2008

HW 1/31

8th grade- Due Monday
Read p.646-651
Read to Discover
Define and identify

7th grade Due Friday-
Read p.131-134
Read to Discover
Define and Identify

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Parents and students

Final projects are due soon. This includes all parts of the project. Please examine the packet for instructions. Thank you!

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Due wednesday 1/29

8th grade - Please use your four square outline to write a short 5 paragraph essay about Imperialism. (Use class t-chart)
Intro - Thesis statement and background information (define Imperialism, explain where and when America was expanding)
Body - reasons/proofs for your thesis based on the information gathered from your t-chart and reading, and respond to what you think the other side will say
Conclusion - Restate your thesis, give your opinion, quote from one author you have read that you feel gives the best statement about imperialism, connect to world events today

7th grade - 126-130
Complete All Reading checks and Finding the Main Idea p.130