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, March 25, 2008

Monday, March 24, 2008

HW Due Wednesday

8th Grade-
Read p.732-736
Define and identify

7th grade-
Study !!!

Sunday, March 23, 2008

7th Grade test and Study sheet

The next 7th grade test will take place on Wednesday the 26th (not tuesday). We will have a review on Monday/Tuesday. Please come to the test with your completed review sheet. It will be collected and graded as a homework. The study sheet was handed out several weeks ago and was also posted on this blog. Please look back at previous posts for the sheet Unit 3.
Wednesday - multiple choice
Thursday - Essay Be able to explain at least 3 reasons the Revolution occured. Causes

HW Due 24th

7th grade-
Using the information we worked with in class about Valley Forge creat a one page journal entry in you HW notebook.
Pretend you were a soldier or nurse at Valley Forge
1) describe the conditions (weather, food, health, living quarters, cleanliness, soldiers attitudes and emotions)
2) Describe why you plan to leave or remain with the Continental Army

8th Grade -
Create a list in your HW notebook that predicts the many changes in the lives of women during the 1920's

Friday, March 14, 2008

HW Due 3/17

7th grade-
Complete your summary/persuasive essay answering the question;
"Who should have won the Revolution"
1) Introduction - Explain when the Revolution was fought, for what purpose, and who you believe should have won
2) Body - Prove your point of view
a) List and explain fully the advantages that your side had
b) List and explain the disadvantages of the other side
3) Conclusion -
a) restate your thesis
b) quickly summarize how you proved it
c) any other thoughts, qoutes or opinions

8th grade -
Start working on Unit 9 Study Sheet. If you do not have a paper copy it was posted several weeks ago on this blog.