Break!!


Have a great break!!  Enjoy your time with your friends and family. 

See you soon!!

Mr. Meldon

John Adams Movie

We will be watching the movie, John Adams over the next few days.  Please feel free to make comments on the movie below.

Reading Check Questions

POST ANSWERS ON THE BLOG w a partner:

• Chapter 8, section 1--Do all reading check questions

• Read 228-229, do Analyzing Primary Source Questions in the red boxes.

Packet Work

In your notebpooks answer the questions from the packet:

THE WAR MOVES TO THE SOUTH
1. Why did the British want to move the war to the south? What was their (British) new strategy?
2. How did the style of fighting change as the war moved to the south?
3. Who was the Swamp Fox? What was he known for?


VICTORIES AND LOSSES
1. Describe the different types of fighting that occurred in the south.
2. Who was General Horatio Gates?

VICTORY AT YORKTOWN
1. How did the French help as the war was coming to an end?
2. Describe the battle at Yorktown?

THE END OF THE CONFLICT
1. What Treaty ended the war?
2. What were the terms of the Treaty?

Parents' Assistance

Dear Parents,

Please help me out and look at your student's projects tonight if you can.  I have been on them all week to make sure that they are putting their best effort forward on their projects.  While some projects look like they will be great works of art, some look like it is going to take working at home tonight in order for them to get to where they need to be in order to get an 'acceptable grade'.

Please understand that I am not going to be very leanient on these grades.  We have worked in class over the last week (+) and I have offered my assistance daily.  Those projects that fall short of the requirements and creativity/neatness are due to lack of effort on some of the students' parts. 

This is my final push to see that my students take this project seriously and hand in their best work considering the time we have spent on this in class.

Thank you for your help,

Mike Meldon

Children's Books

Please remember you will have worked on these books for 5 full class periods, they should look like it!

- Neatness
-Creativity
-Good Story


Have fun!!

Story

Your children's book story must be completed by classtime tomorrow.  We will work on illustrations tomorrow.  Make sure you have this completed.

Kettler-- Story Writing Day

• Based on Historical Event
• At least 2 Historical Figures
• At least 1 Fictional Character
• 10 Vocabulary Words

Please make sure the rough draft of your children's story has all of the above included.

Project Day 1

Write your stories on loose leaf paper and be sure to follow the directions on the sheet.

I will then approve your stories tomorrow. 

Children's Book Project

Over the next few days, we will be working on our children's book project.  Please make sure that you follow the rubric to ensure that you get the best grade possible.  I am looking for creative, neat, and informative children's books that deal with an aspect of either colonial tensions with England or the American Revolution itself.  Please see the information sheet for additional instructions.

Have fun and do your best!

Revolution FAR Sheet

Use your time today to work on the worksheet with a partner.  This FAR sheet is a good mix of the material we've covered and presents it in a manner that allows for different learning styles. 

FAR sheets are NOT due today.

The Enlightenment

On your own sheet of paper, answer the following questions on the Enlightenment.  Use your computers to research the answers with a partner.  Please make sure you answers the questions entirely.  You have the entire class to complete this assignment.  We will discuss the Enlightenment tomorrow.  Here are a few sites for your research...you may need others also.

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/th/The_Enlightenment

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/jo/John_Locke

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/vo/Voltaire

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/enlightenment.htm




1.  What was the Scientific Revolution?

2.  What was the Enlightenment?

3.  John Locke,  a philosopher during the Enlightenment, believed in natural rights.  Define Natural Rights.  What were the three main natural rights?  (Google "john locke natural rights")

4.  John Locke also believed in a SOCIAL CONTRACT between a government and the people.  What was this agreement?  (Google " locke social contract agreement")

5.  John Locke believed that if the government broke this agreement (social contract) that the people had the right to do what...?  Why?  (Google "locke social contract revolution")

6.  What Enlightenment philosopher believed in the "common good" or "general will"? (Google "enlightenment philosopher general will")

7.  What does the "common good" mean?  Do you believe in doing things for the 'common good'?  Why or why not?

8. This philosopher also stated that "people have the right to make the laws that they have to follow".   What does that statement mean? 

9.  Another philosopher was Voltaire.  What was he known for?

10.  How did these Enlightenment ideas affect the formation of the United States (Constitution)?  (Google "enlightenment idea US constitution")

11.  How did John Locke and his ideas affect the writing of the Declaration of Independence?  Give specific examples.  (Google "John Locke Ideas in Declaration of Independence)

American vs. British Soldiers

1) With a partner, create a chart on a white sheet of paper comparing American and British Soldiers.  Compare them using the following catagories: Status, Uniforms, Weapons, Gear, Terrain.  The site below will help you significantly:

http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/perspectives_military.html


2) On your own...(each of you need your own response). 
In the comment section below, answer the following question.... given what you know about the soldiers of each side of the revolution, who do you think should win in a battle?  Explain your answer.


3) For another look at the Battles of Lexington and Concord...see the links section and watch the History Channel video about Paul Revere...enjoy!

Battles of Lexington and Concord

With a partner, please research the battles of Lexington and Concord.  On one sheet of paper, explain the story of the battles.  Please turn in at the end of class.

Also:
We will be using Moodle more and more this year.  I need each person to log into moodle and make sure that they are members of "Chenault and Meldon's 8th Grade Class" using the enrollment code--chenaultmeldon

Meldon

Start studying for your test!  I will be available before or after school Wednesday for review. 

Fritz

British view of Boston Massacre
www.bostonmassacre.net/british.htm

Boston Massacre or Riot??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRxJh9mcfmk&feature=related

After reviewing the evidence, which side do you side with?  Provide evidence and reasons of why you feel this way (at least 3).  Comment your answers below with a partner.

Meldon 11/4

Chapter 6, section 4

Reading Check questions in Notebook

Meldon- All Classes

You and a partner:

Research the topics,
1. COMMITTEES of COORESPONDENCE
2. BOYCOTTING of ENGLISH GOODS in the COLONIES

Comment on the information that you found out about these subjects in the English Colonies at the time.  Please-- do not cut and paste.  Use your own words and post as much useful knowledge as you can so that others can better understand these concepts.

Kettler

Links:

http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312848/suact.htm
http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1211.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_taxation_without_representation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Committee_of_correspondence
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/boycott
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/921813/causes_of_the_american_revolution_boycotts.html?cat=37http://www.history.org/history/teaching/tchcrsta.cfm
http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/sons.htm
http://www.manhattanrarebooks-history.com/repeal_of_stamp_act.htm

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Extended Response (answer in your notebook):

Many colonists were angry with the new taxes enacted by the English government.  Name an explain two ways that they demonstrated their discontent. 

Meldon 10/26

1--Finish your Colonial Conflict Charts

2--Watch the Video in the links section below called the "Proclamation of 1763". 

                        Comment below the answers to the questions: 

                        *Which King issued the Proclamation?
                        *Why did he forbid settlement in the new territory?
                        *How did the colonists view this decision?

3--Read 6.3 and 6.4

4--Reading Checks for 6.3 and 6.4 in Notebook.

Meldon- Colonial Conflicts

Create a chart showing each of the following conflicts: King William's War, Queen Anne's War, King George's War and the French and Indian War. Be sure to include:

• Who fought in the war (ex. Britain Vs. Spain)
• Dates of the War (years)
• Where the war was fought
• Why it was fought
• Who won
• What effect did it have (ex. changes)

Chenault's Class New Format

With the use technology - there are so many avenues we can go down and different things we can try.  For the next unit, we are going to be working from MOODLE - the user name and password are the same as you/your child uses to get on the computer.  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns -  chenault_s@oakhills.hccanet.org.  We may be back to using blogger full time or we may decide to move forward with moodle or both.  We'll keep you informed!

THANKS

Meldon 10/18

Ch 6, section 1.
Reading Check Questions
Ch 6, section 2
Reading Check Questions

Vocab-- militia, casualties, pioneer, Pontiac's Rebellion, King George III, Proclamation of 1763.

All in Notebook!!  Have fun.

Meldon 10/8-- Colonial Regions

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13regions.htm

Go back to the website above and next to the map you created in your notebook, write a paragraph on each region.  Be sure to include info on the climate, geography, and economy.  Also mention some of the names of the colonies in the region.

Meldon/Chenault 10.11.10 - English Colonies

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Headright

Read the definition of the Headright System above.  How would this system make the rich in Jamestown even richer?

5.2 
Read 126-130 Do Reading Checks along the way

New Vocabulary: balance of trade, imports, exports, duties, free enterprise, Triangular Trade, Navigation Acts, Middle Passage

5.3

Read 131-135

New Vocabulary cash crops, staple crops

Question 4a on page 135

Here is a post of all the assignments that should be finished for your notebook check along with a new assignment for today.  Make sure all of this work is completed in your notebook.  I know this looks like a lot but it has been assigned in class over the last two weeks so just double check and make sure it is finished.

Enjoy!!!!!

4.1

New Vocabulary: headright, planters, John Smith, John Rolfe, Bacon's Rebellion
Read: 92-97
Questions: Answer question 3, 4a and 4b on page 97

4.2

New Vocabulary sect, Puritans, Pilgrims, Mayflower Compact, Squanto
Read pgs. 98-102 and do all the reading checks along the way
Read the Mayflower Compact on page 100 and answer the questions that follow.

Blog Work

Extended Response Question: Compare the colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth.  Be sure to include why they came to the new world, the way the colony was set up and their interactions with the natives.

4.3

 New Vocabulary:  Great Migration, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Read 103 - 108
Questions 4a and 5 on Page 108

4.4
New Vocabulary - proprietors, Toleration Act of 1649
Read 109-115 and complete reading check questions in your notebook along the way

5.1

New vocabulary: town meeting, libel, Parliament, House of Burgesses, English Bill of Rights

Read pages 120-125

Answer Question – 4a on page 125

Blog Work

Look at the map on this site

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13regions.htm

Read about each of the colonial regions and in your notebook draw a map of the East coast of North American.  Color and label the colonial regions and write a paragraph about each region explaining their economy (how they make money) and what the settlements look like.

Meldon- 10/6 Colonial Regions

4.3
Read 103-108 
Answer the five reading check questions as you read (in notebook)


http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13regions.htm

Read about each of the colonial regions and in your notebook draw a map of the East coast of North American.  Color and label the colonial regions.

Reminder-- Notebooks are checked tomorrow!!! 

Chenault 10.6.10

I am out today due to the GMC Golf Tournament - Remeber be good and get work finished

black numbers use computers 1^st.

Book work

5.1 – New vocabulary: town meeting, libel, Parliament, House of Burgesses, English Bill of Rights

Read pages 120-125

Answer Question – 4a on page 125

Blog Assignment –

Look at the map on this site

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/13colonies/13regions.htm

Read about each of the colonial regions and in your notebook draw a map of the East coast of North American.  Color and label the colonial regions and write a paragraph about each region explaining their economy (how they make money) and what the settlements look like.

Meldon- English Colonies

http://americanhistory.about.com/library/quizzes/blcolwhowants.htm

Take the quiz on the link above and post as a comment below how many you had correct out of 10 - you may use your book to find the answers


book:
4.4
New Vocabulary - proprietors, Toleration Act of 1649

Read 109-115 and complete reading check questions in your notebook along the way

Chenault - Colonies/Middle Colonies/Southern Colonies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU0JpyH1gC8

BLOG WORK

Click on the link below

http://americanhistory.about.com/library/quizzes/blcolwhowants.htm

Take the quiz and post how many you had correct out of 10 - you may use your book to find the answers
RED numbers get computers 1st

Book Work

4.4
New Vocabulary - proprietors, Toleration Act of 1649

Read 109-115 and complete reading checks along the way

*** make sure all Chapter 4 work is finished I will collect notebooks on Friday of this week.

Chenault - EAH Current Events

Post when you finish - Due 10/1/10 at 11:59 PM : )

9.30.10 - Jamestown, Plymouth and the New England Colonies

Extended Response Question: Compare the colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth.  Be sure to include why they came to the new world, the way the colony was set up and their interactions with the natives. 

Answer completely as a comment on the blog - Black gets computers first - put name and core (Example: John S. Core 1)


Finish Jamestown and Plymouth Work

New Work:
5.2 - New Vocabulary:  Great Migration, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Read 103 - 108
Questions 4a and 5 on Page 108

Chenault/Meldon 9.28.10 = Plymouth

Colonial House - Make sure your assignment is finished from yesterday - It is due on Wednesday

Jamestown - Review of new Vocabulary and questions

New work
4.2 - New Vocabulary sect, Puritans, Pilgrims, Mayflower Compact, Squanto

Read pgs. 98-102 and do all the reading checks along the way

Read the Mayflower Compact on page 100 and answer the questions that follow.

Extended Response Question: Compare the colonies of Jamestown and Plymouth.  Be sure to include why they came to the new world, the way the colony was set up and their interactions with the natives.

Chenault Meldon 9.27.10 - Colonial House

Announcement:  The online textbook is up and running.  We apologize for the delay.  Go to my.hrw.com Username: usrams  Password: m5n5x.  Please let us know if you hae any questions.

Colonial House:  As you are watching pick a person to follow throughout the show and anwer these questions as that person.

How did you feel as you got your "assignment/role" for the show?

How did you feel as you started your voyage?

Chenault/Meldon 9.24.10 - Jamestown

New Vocabulary: headright, planters, John Smith, John Rolfe, Bacon's Rebellion

Read: 92-97

Questions: Answer question 3, 4a and 4b on page 97

Blog Assignment: go to

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/colonialhouse/

We will be watching a series called Colonial House.  Go to the website, look at the colony and go to the meet the colonists link.  After reading about the colonists, POST which colonist (or family) you are most interested in following for an assignment while watching.

Meldon/Chenault - 9.22.10 JAMESTOWN VIDEO

Watch Jamestown Vdeo
http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/nightmare_in_jamestown/

Take notes as you watch!

Chenault/Meldon 9.21.10 - French and Engilsh Colonies Review

1--French Colonization Activity  - ERQ

Compare (and Contrast) the French and Spanish colonies in the New World.  Be sure to include reasons for exploring, how religion played a role and where they settled.



2--English Colonization Activity

Go to
1. www.historyglobe.com/jamestown/

2. Click “Start the Adventure”
3. You will get a series of 6 questions.  Please do the following:
1. Click and Read:  Ask a Colonist
2. Click and Read:   Ask a Native
3. Click and Read:  Consult Charter

Follow the directions as you go through each question.  Make sure you consider all of your options before making a decision.

In your Notebooks:
Record your answer and reason for your answer for each question

 Record your:
Food Rating:                ________________________
Health Rating:             ________________________
Wealth Rating:            ________________________
Morale Rating:            ________________________

Read the Now we know section, go back and try again.

Chenault - Colonization 9.20.10

Today we will review new vocab and Spanish Colonies and do an activity with each. 

HOMEWORK - Catch up on missing assignments on the Blog if you cannot do them at home please see me.

Meldon- All Classes 9/20

You and your partner will create a Spanish Colonization Poster-

Advertise the Spanish Colonization of the New World.  Use the Terms God, Gold, and Glory and explain them in your work.

Chenault - Missing Assignment Weekend post

A number of you are still missing the Columbus video clip assignment on the blog as well as the Constitution Day video assignment.

Here is the link to each of the Blog posts

Columbus

http://usrams.blogspot.com/2010/09/chenault-all-cores_14.html

Constitution

http://usrams.blogspot.com/2010/09/chenault-constitution-day-91710.html

Please complete the assignment and let me when you have finished.  You have until this Friday to complete them.  Please see me if you need help or are having issues with Blogger I will be happy to assist you.

Thanks,

Mr Chenault

Chenault-EAH Current Event Status

Post the number of current events you have completed so others can comment.  DO NOT postif you do not have any.

Click on person's name to comment.

Chenault - Constitution Day - 9/17/10

Watch the video:

http://www.history.com/topics/constitution/videos#america-gets-a-constitution

Comment to this post the answers to the following questions.  (Include both names and Core)

1-After a few years with the Articles of Confederation it was clear that there was a problem with this first constitution...what was it?

2-What event showed people that we needed to strengthen the government?

3- What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

4-Why were the Bill of Rights added?

Meldon-- Constitution Day 9/17

Watch the video:

http://www.history.com/topics/constitution/videos#america-gets-a-constitution

Comment to this post the answers to the following questions.  (Include both names and Core)

1-After a few years with the Articles of Confederation it was clear that there was a problem with this first constitution...what was it?

2-What event showed people that we needed to strengthen the government?

3- What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

4-Why were the Bill of Rights added?

Meldon- All Classes European Colonization of Americas

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_colonization_of_the_Americas

There is a good map showing French, Spanish, and English Colonization on the website above.  Your packets are due tomorrow.

Chenault - OPEN HOUSE

Welcome Parents!!!

Online Resources
Daily use:
www.usrams.blogspot.com

Study Help
www.quizlet.com
Username and Password:  rrmsstudent

Online Textbook - my.hrw.com  (username and password coming soon)

Meldon- All Classes- Spanish Colonization

Start working on your worksheets. They are not due today, but get as far as you can.  You may work together using your textbooks and computers.

9/15/10 - Chenault - European Exploration - EAH

 

Book work today.  Complete the new vocabulary, questions and map concernin European Exploration.  You can use the computer to find the answers, but most/all you will find in the book using the index and glossary.

 

Computer work - Primary Sources

Read the primary sources and charts.  Answer the questions following each reading in your notebook in the notes section.

http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/us2.cfm

Have Fun!

9/15/10 - Chenault - European Exploration - All Classes

Book work today.  Complete the new vocabulary, questions and map concernin European Exploration.  You can use the computer to find the answers, but most/all you will find in the book using the index and glossary.

Have Fun!

Chenault - All Cores

Columbus Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/christopher-columbus-man-and-myth#christopher-columbus-man-and-myth

Columbus Gold Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/columbus-quest-for-gold#columbus-quest-for-gold


Please watch both videos and comment below your answers to the following questions: (Please put both members names and Core)

1. What country was Columbus traveling for? What was the purpose of his voyage?

2. Did Columbus realize the Earth was round? Explain.

3. Did he reach his destination? Where did he land?

4. How did he treat the people that lived there? Explain.

5. What is your opinion of Columbus and his men?

Meldon- EAH

Columbus Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/christopher-columbus-man-and-myth#christopher-columbus-man-and-myth

Columbus Gold Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/columbus-quest-for-gold#columbus-quest-for-gold


Please watch both videos and comment below your answers to the following questions: (Please put both members names and Core)

1. What country was Columbus traveling for? What was the purpose of his voyage?

2. Did Columbus realize the Earth was round? Explain.

3. Did he reach his destination? Where did he land?

4. How did he treat the people that lived there? Explain.

5. What is your opinion of Columbus and his men?

Meldon-- A,B,D

Columbus Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/christopher-columbus-man-and-myth#christopher-columbus-man-and-myth

Columbus Gold Video:
http://www.history.com/videos/columbus-quest-for-gold#columbus-quest-for-gold


Please watch both videos and comment below your answers to the following questions:  (Please put both members names and Core)

1. What country was Columbus traveling for?  What was the purpose of his voyage?

2. Did Columbus realize the Earth was round?  Explain.

3. Did he reach his destination?  Where did he land?

4. How did he treat the people that lived there?  Explain.

5.  What is your opinion of Columbus and his men?

EAH Current Events Reminder

EAH 1st Quarter Current Events


On YOUR blog you must post at least 5 current events.

You must include for each:



A link to a newsworthy current event (no sports or entertainment news)

A summary of the article

A critical thinking question that pertains to the article

Comment on at least three other current events posted by others.

Due September 25, 2010

Chenault - All Classes

Today we are presenting our projects to the class.  We hope to finish today but some may spill over into Monday.  We will review all Constitutional topics on Monday and we will have a 20-25 question quiz on Tuesday.  Have a great weekend!!!!  We appreciate your (students and parents) patience as we try to incorporate new technology into the classroom.

Thanks!!!!!

Some cool projects...

Using xtranormal.com, here is a project teaching Seperation of Powers and Bicameralism...

http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/7100397

Has the creativity, originality, and information we are looking for.

Here is a good one too-- could have used more info though...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otNOgQRzh7g

And another--

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmJY8kFQaTY


And another>>>

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QexsSm_y-U&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPjNnm8TGts&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdl6QWEgQac&feature=related

Meldon All Classes

We will be viewing presentations today.  Quiz will be on Tuesday!!

Chenault ALL CORES

Project Presentations

Please click the Projects Link and become a member of my usrams group.  Then, post your projects to the group site.

You will need to sign into Moodle and join this class first.

We will present our projects once all the projects are posted.

Meldon- Project Presentations

Please click the Meldon Projects Link and become a member of my usrams group.  Then, post your projects to the group site.

You will need to sign into Moodle and join this class first.

We will present our projects once all the projects are posted.

PROJECTS

Make sure you are:

Using your time wisely

Creating a project that is interesting, creative, and educational

Using your own words-- Do NOT copy and Paste

If doing a PowerPoint- have at least 6 slides

Meldon/ Chenault All Classes 9/7

***********Washington DC Festa Italiana Money Due Thursday!!*********************

With your assigned group, create a multimedia presentation (powerpoint, video, moviemaker, blog, etc...) of the assigned term(s). 

Seperation of Powers
Bicameralism
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Representative Democracy
Legistlative Branch
Judicial Branch
Executive Branch

We will work on these today and tomorrow.  We will present them on Thursday.

Chenault 9/2 ALL CLASSES

Great week this week-- we learned a lot and we are working out some of the kinks.  Next week should be smooth sailing as we get into this school groove.

Please remember to bring in a pair of headphones if you have not already.  We will be using them in most classes.

EAH- you may want to get started on your current events project.  September 25 will be here before you know it.

Have fun this weekend and make sure that you root for  UC on Saturday!!

Please post a quick comment as to how you think this class has gone up until now.  What do you like about class, what are some things that you think could be changed.

Meldon-- ALL Classes

Great week this week-- we learned a lot and we are working out some of the kinks.  Next week should be smooth sailing as we get into this school groove.

Please remember to bring in a pair of headphones if you have not already.  We will be using them in most classes.

EAH- you may want to get started on your current events project.  September 25 will be here before you know it.

Have fun this weekend and make sure that you root for the Fightin' Irish of Notre Dame and UC on Saturday!!

Please post a quick comment as to how you think this class has gone up until now.  What do you like about class, what are some things that you think could be changed.

Chenault A,C,D 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment. Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.


Comment Your Answers To the Question Below. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.
Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy. Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy.

Chenault EAH 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment. Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.
Comment Your Answers To the Question Below. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.

Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy. Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy.

Meldon A,B,D 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment. Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.


Comment Your Answers To the Question Below. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.

Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy. Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy.

Meldon EAH 9/2

First Graded Homework Assignment.  Please make sure you put your CORE in your response.

Comment Your Answers To the Question Below.  Make sure you answer all parts of the question and answer it to the best of your ability using your own words.

Define Direct Democracy and Representative Democracy.  Explain why the United States uses a Representative Democracy rather than a Direct Democracy. 

Chenault All Classes-- 9/1

Work with your partner to try and finish your packets today. You may use your computers to find your answers. If you finish, feel free to play the Amendment game at the site below.


http://www.quia.com/cc/67829.html

Meldon- A,B.D and EAH 9/1

Work with your partner to try and finish your packets today.  You may use your computers to find your answers.  If you finish, feel free to play the Amendment game at the site below.

http://www.quia.com/cc/67829.html

EAH 1st Quarter Current Events

On YOUR blog you must post at least 5 current events. 
You must include for each:

1. A link to a newsworthy current event (no sports or entertainment news)
2. A summary of the article
3. A critical thinking question that pertains to the article
4. Comment on at least three other current events posted by others.
5. Due September 25, 2010

EAH- Meldon 8/31

Finish the scavenger hunt, then work on packet.

Meldon- A, B, D 8/31

Work on the questions from the scavenger hunt if you did not get to finish them yesterday.  The other person will work on their packet.

Have Fun!!

Thanks Parents!!

We'd like to thank those parents that commented on the blog!  We just wanted to give you a chance to see what your child will be working with daily and want you to know that you can visit this site as often as you wish to see what we (and your child specifically) are up to in class.

To answer a specific question--- yes, we do ask that you get your weekly information on homwork from this site.  We will post it to Progressbook, but as many of you know it serves of little function when the students are not using it.  This site will be used by all students and updated daily.

Also, many seem to be a little worried and wonder 'how things are gong to go with this moving forward'.  This site will move forward in the same manner it has worked over the first week.  You can view the agenda for the class, the learning objective for the class, and also see specifics examples of your students work and responces (comments).  It really won't get much more complicated than that--- so, no fear. 

Thanks again for your positive comments.  We are working hard to give your child a meaningful and current learning experience.

Mr. Meldon, Mr. Chenault, Mr. Tribble

PS-- Please feel feel to sign up for your own blogger account and follow us!! We welcome your comments always.  (If it is of a more personal matter- concerning a particular student or problem- please remember that email may be the best option however)

Parent Post

Meldon/Chenault-




Hello Parents,



We just wanted to give you a chance to see what your child will be using daily in Social Studies class. This site displays the agenda for the day as well as an archive for past classes. The page also has a "don't forget" section that reminds students of important things such as upcoming tests. Many times the students will be graded on comments that they make on this blog-- for example, we may post questions on our blog and students will answer them through the comments section. We believe that this blog site will be very beneficial in our students' development and sucess this year in class.



Also, please visits your child's own blog site and see what they have created.



By Monday, August 30, we ask that you comment below if you had a chance to look at this site with your student!! Thanks!!



Mr. Meldon, Mr. Chenault, Mr. Tribble

A,C,D- Chenault 8/30 and 8/31

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/government/govintscav.htm



Go the the site above and do the scavenger hunt. Once finished please report your score in the comments section.

Chenault EAH- 8/30 and 8/31

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/government/govintscav.htm




Go the the site above and do the scavenger hunt. Once finished please report your score in the comments section.

EAH - Meldon 8/30

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/government/govintscav.htm




Go the the site above and do the scavenger hunt. Once finished please report your score in the comments section.

A,B,D- Meldon 8/30

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/government/govintscav.htm

Go the the site above and do the scavenger hunt.  Once finished please report your score in the comments section.

A,C,D- Chenault- 8/27

Please watch the video link in the "links" section called, PREAMBLE (using your headphones). Listen to the words that begin the US Constitution. You may need to google the "US Constitution Preamble" to read the words also to get a better understanding of what is being said.


After watching the video and reading the words, please define the following words in your vocabulary section of your notebook: promote, insure, welfare, prosperity, liberty.

Then, answer the following question by commenting below (2-3 sentences each):

-What is a constitution?

-What does the constitution do for a country?

EAH- Chenault 8/27

Please watch the video link in the "links" section called, PREAMBLE (using your headphones). Listen to the words that begin the US Constitution. You may need to google the "US Constitution Preamble" to read the words also to get a better understanding of what is being said.


After watching the video and reading the words, please define the following words in your vocabulary section of your notebook: promote, insure, welfare, prosperity, liberty.

Then, answer the following question by commenting below (2-3 sentences each):

-What is a constitution?



-What does the constitution dofor a country?

EAH- Meldon 8/27

Please watch the video link in the "links" section called, PREAMBLE (using your headphones). Listen to the words that begin the US Constitution. You may need to google the "US Constitution Preamble" to read the words also to get a better understanding of what is being said.
After watching the video and reading the words, please define the following words in your vocabulary section of your notebook: promote, insure, welfare, prosperity, liberty.

Then, answer the following question by commenting below (2-3 sentences each):


--What is a constitution?



-What does the constitution do for a country?

A,B,D -Meldon- 8/27

Please watch the video link in the "links" section called, PREAMBLE (using your headphones).  Listen to the words that begin the US Constitution. You may need to google the "US Constitution Preamble" to read the words also to get a better understanding of what is being said.

After watching the video and reading the words, please define the following words in your vocabulary section of your notebook:  promote, insure, welfare, prosperity, liberty.

Then, answer the following question by commenting below (2-3 sentences each):

-What is a constitution?


-What does the constitution do for a country?

Parent Post

Meldon/Chenault-

Hello Parents,

We just wanted to give you a chance to see what your child will be using daily in Social Studies class.  This site displays the agenda for the day as well as an archive for past classes.  The page also hase a "don't forget" section that reminds students of important things such as upcoming tests.  Many times the students will be graded on comments that they make on this blog-- for example, we may post questions on our blog and students will answer them through the comments section.  We believe that this blog site will be very beneficial in our students' development and sucess this year in class.

Also, please visits your child's own blog site and see what they have created. 

By Monday, August 29, we ask that you comment below if you had a chance to look at this site with your student!!  Thanks!! 

Mr. Meldon, Mr. Chenault, Mr. Tribble

Chenault/Meldon - Cores A,B,C,D

Blogger

1. Go to www.blogger.com
2. click create a blog
3. If you do not have an email address - create one through gmail
4. Display name MUST be LAST NAME, FIRST
5. Blog name and Web site name - anything school appropriate
6. Go to  www.usrams.blogspot.com 
7. click follow in top left hand side of the page
8. In pop-up window, click 100% at bottom right and reduce to 50% and click follow again.
9. design your blog

C-A,B,C,D 8/25/10

Homework- Bring email address and notebook tomorrow.

M-D 8/25

What was your least favorite part of 7th grade history?? How can this years class be different?

M-C 8/25

What was your least favorite part of 7th grade history?? How can this years class be different?

M-B 8/25

What was your least favorite part of 7th grade history?? How can this years class be different?

M-A 8/25

What was your least favorite part of 7th grade history??  How can this years class be different?