Mrs. Mullens

Welcome to my class!!  I am looking forward to a wonderful year :) 

 

MONDAY, August 8, 2011

Can you Follow Directions??? and Icebreaker Activity

HW- Complete Registration Paperwork

 

TUESDAY, August 9, 2011

Formal Introduction, Discuss Syllabus, and complete Student Info. Sheet

HW- Get Syllabus signed, Work on Collage

 

WEDNESDAY, August 10, 2011

Finish Student Info. Sheet, Discover your Learning Style, Discuss Good Study Habits

HW- Finish Collage

 

THURSDAY, August 11, 2011

Introduce yourself to the class using your collage

HW- Bring supplies to class Friday

 

FRIDAY, August 12, 2011

Do What's Inside Activity and issue textbooks 

 

WEEK OF AUGUST 15, 2011

 MONDAY, August 15, 2011

Copy agenda.  Do Chapter 1 Vocabulary

HW- Read 1.1

 

TUESDAY, August 16, 2011

Listen to Who Discovered It? rap.  Discuss 1.1 by having row races. 

 

WEDNESDAY, August 17, 2011

Work in groups to complete the following information sheets: The Olmecs Questions for Consideration, The Great Mayan Mystery Crossword, The City of Tenochtitlan Crossword, and Incan Roads and Bridges Word Search. 

HW- Read 1.2

 

THURSDAY, August 18, 2011

Take notes on 1.2 Native American Cultures.  Discuss information together as a class. 

HW- Read 1.3 and study CH. 1 Vocabulary

 

FRIDAY, August 19, 2011

Take Ch. 1 Vocabulary Quiz.  Attach Helpful Websites and Star Reward Coupons to folders.  Do 1.3 Main Idea Questions and discuss the correct answers. 

 

 

WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2011

MONDAY, August 22, 2011

Popcorn read 1.4.  Students will choose one of the 1.4 Activities to complete. 

HW- Wear BMS shirt or red/black tomorrow for pep rally

 

TUESDAY, August 23, 2011 Pep Rally

Complete the Chapter 1 Study Guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Chapter 1 Test!!!

 

WEDNESDAY, August 24, 2011 Picture Day :) 

Take Chapter 1 TEST 

CW/HW- Do Chapter 2 Vocabulary

 

THURSDAY, August 25, 2011

Explain Explorer Project.  DUE September 7th.  Go to the library to research explorer. 

HW- Read 2.1

 

FRIDAY, August 26, 2011

Watch Exploration video and take notes during the video.  If you are absent you need to show me your stamped agenda.  If you do not come see me with your agenda you will receive a zero on the assignment, so don't forget. 

 

WEEK OF AUGUST 29, 2011

MONDAY, August 29, 2011

Do the Blind Passage simulation.  Complete 2.1 chart together as a class.  Do 2.1 questions individually.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Read 2.2 

 

TUESDAY, August 30, 2011 PTO Concessions

Do 2.2 Main Idea Questions.  Discuss and grade the questions. 

HW- Read 2.3 and work on Explorers Project.

 

WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2011

Discus 2.3 by having row races.  Participate in the Brown Gold simulation. 

HW- Study Chapter 2 Vocab. 

 

THURSDAY, September 1, 2011

Take Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz.  Read 2.4 while waiting on everyone to finish the quiz.  Take notes on 2.4 together as a class. 

HW- Read 2.5 and work on Explorer Project. 

 

FRIDAY, September 2, 2011

Watch Middle Passage video clip.  Do 2.5 Main Idea Questions and discuss the correct answers.

HW- Finish the Explorers Project over the long weekend IF you have time. 

 

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

MONDAY, September 5, 2011

LABOR DAY :) 

 

TUESDAY, September 6, 2011

Complete the Chapter 2 Study Guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Chapter 2 Test. 

 

WEDNESDAY, September 7, 2011

TURN IN EXPLORERS PROJECT.  Take Chapter 2 TEST.  Begin Chapter 3 Vocabulary. 

HW- Finish Chapter 3 Vocabulary

 

THURSDAY, September 8, 2011 Progress Report Go Home

Introduce Chapter 3.  Complete the 13 Originals and Colonial Jobs sheets.  Discuss and grade the assignment. 

HW- Read 3.1 and bring in 5 to 10 pictures representing America. 

 

FRIDAY, September 9, 2011

Work together as a class to complete a collage in honor of 9-11

 

 

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

MONDAY, 9-12-11

Grade and discuss 13 Originals and Colonial Jobs sheet.  Watch Jamestown video and complete vocabulary activity during the video.  (If you are absent you will need to use the Internet to complete the vocabulary activity.)  Grade and discuss the vocabulary activity. 

HW- Read 3.1 

 

TUESDAY, 9-13-11

Do 3.1 Main Idea Questions and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Write a letter OR create a postcard. 

 

WEDNESDAY, 9-14-11 Lunch and Learn for Parents Noon until 1:00

Turn in homework assignment.  Watch Plymouth Plantation video.  Read 3.2 

 

THURSDAY, 9-15-11 Tacky Day

Work with a partner to complete the 3.2 Main Idea Questions.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Study 3.1 and 3.2 for a quiz tomorrow

 

FRIDAY, 9-16-11 Fave Sports Team Day

Take 3.1/3.2 Quiz.  Read 3.3.  Discuss 3.3 and take notes together as a class. 

 

 

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

MONDAY, 9-19-11 PJ Day

Play Colonial Charades to review the Southern, Middle and New England colonies. 

HW- Read 3.4 

 

TUESDAY, 9-20-11 Spirit Day (wear black), Homecoming Activites $2, Homecoming Game at 6:30 

Discuss 3.4 by having Row Races.  My 6th period class will need to complete the 3.4 Main Idea Questions. 

 

WEDNESDAY, 9-21-11 Spirit and Pride T-Shirt Orders Due

Popcorn read 3.5.  Watch No More Kings Video.  Answer questions that go along with the video.  If you are absent you will answer the questions using the words to the song. 

 

THURSDAY, 9-22-11

Participate in the simulation "The King's M&M's".  Discuss 3.5. 

HW- Tempers are Beginning to Boil 

 

FRIDAY, 9-23-11

Turn in Tempers are Beginning to Boil.  Participate in Colonial Day :) 

 

 

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

MONDAY, 9-26-11 Popcorn for Pennies

Discuss Tempers are Beginning to Boil assignment.  Do Chapter 3 Study guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Ch. 3 TEST

 

TUESDAY, 9-27-11 Nachos for Nickels

Take Chapter 3 TEST.  Begin Chapter 4 Vocabulary

HW- Finish Chapter 4 Vocab.

 

WEDNESDAY, 9-28-11 Doughnuts for Dimes

Explain Revolting Alphabet Project.  Popcorn read 4.1.  Discuss 4.1 by completing the notes sheet together as a class. 

HW- Read 4.2.  Tell parents about Revolting Alphabet Project

 

THURSDAY, 9-29-11 Candy for Quarters

Students will work in groups to research a topic associated with the Declaration of Independence.  If you are absent you need to complete the 4.2 Section Assessment Questions in your book.  Explain the Declaration of Independence extra credit assignment (p. 122 25 points). 

HW- Read 4.3 

 

FRIDAY, 9-30-11 Pizza for Paper

Have an Agenda Check.  (If you are absent you need to come see me with your agenda.)  Students will begin working on 4.3 Main Idea Questions.  These questions will be finished in class Monday. 

HW- Work on Revolting Alphabet Project. 

 

 

WEEK OF OCTOBER 3, 2011

MONDDAY, 10-3-11

Finish 4.3 Main Idea Questions.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Read 4.4 

 

TUESDAY, 10-4-11

Students will work in groups to prepare a table of contents for a historical magazine about the American Revolution. 

HW- Work on Revolting Alphabet Project

 

WEDNESDAY, 10-5-11

TN Vocab. Check (If you are absent bring me your folder.)  Hand out Patriot permission slips.  Do Chapter 4 Study guide.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Ch. 4 Test. 

 

THURSDAY, 10-6-11

Take Chapter 4 TEST.  Begin working on Chapter 5 Vocabulary.  Students will finish the vocabulary in class tomorrow. 

HW- Finish Revolting Alphabet Project. 

 

FRIDAY, 10-7-11 Faculty Volleyball Game

Turn in Revolting Alphabet Project.  Finish Chapter 5 Vocabulary. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEEK OF OCTOBER 17, 2011

Monday, 10-17-11

Watch The patriot.  Students who did not return the permission slip will go to the library and watch the Liberty Kids series.  5th and 6th periods need to finish the Chapter 5 Vocabulary. 

 

Tuesday, 10-18-11 GEMS Meeting 3:00-4:30

Continue the movie. 

 

Wednesday, 10-19-11 CONCESSIONS

Finish the movie.  HW- Read 5.1 

 

Thursday, 10-20-11 College and Career Night at BHS 5:30-7:30

Students will participate in the consensus Simulation.  Discuss 5.1 by having Row Races. 

HW- Letter OR Flyer

 

Friday, 10-21-11

Read 5.2.  Do 5.2 Main Idea Questions and discuss the correct answers. 

 

WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2011

Monday, 10-24-11 REPORT CARDS GO HOME

Students will participate in the Compromise Simulation.  Give students 10 minutes to read 5.3.  Discuss the main points of the section.  Students will work in groups to create a Recipe for Good Government

HW- Read 5.4 

 

Tuesday, 10-25-11 CONFERENCES 3:15-6:15

Explain On My Own.  Get a life :) Discuss budgeting strategies. 

HW- Tell parents about your new life. 

 

Wednesday, 10-26-11

Take the EXPLORE TEST.  This is a very important test and is one of the influencing factors on which classes the students will take in high school. 

 

Thursday, 10-27-11

Students will participate in the On My Own simulation.  If you are absent you need to show me your stamped agenda in order to be exempt from this assignment.  If I do not see anything from you you will receive a zero. 

HW- Study Chapter 5 Vocab.  Tell parents about your On My Own experience. 

 

Friday, 10-28-11

Take Chapter 5 Vocab Quiz.  "Do the 5.4 Main Idea Questions together as a class.  Explain and begin the persuasive essay. 

HW- Finish Essay 

 

 

WEEK OF OCTOBER 31, 2011

Monday, 10-31-11 Halloween Costume Day $3

Do the Chapter 5 Study Guide.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Chapter 5 Test

 

Tuesday, 11-1-11 Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:15-6:15

Take the Chapter 5 TEST.  Begin Chapter  Vocabulary

HW- Finish Chapter 6 Vocabulary 

 

Wednesday, 11-2-11

Watch The Almost Painless Guide to the Constitution.  Take the quiz at the end of the video.  If you are absent you need to stay after school on Thursday OR be here Friday morning at 7:00 to watch the video. 

HW- Read 6.1 

 

Thursday, 11-3-11

Discuss 6.1 using the PowerPoint presentation.  Students will take notes throughout the discussion. 

HW- Read 6.2 

 

Friday, 11-4-11

Discuss and highlight The Bill of Rights.  Do the First 10 together as a class. 

HW- Choose one of the amendments in the Bill of Rights and illustrate it. 

 

 

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Monday, 11-7-11

Turn in your Bil of Rights illustration.  Dissect the Preamble.  color the Preamble. 

HW- Study the Bill of Rights for a quiz tomorrow. 

 

Tuesday, 11-8-11

Take the Bill of Rights Quiz.  Read 6.3.  Discuss the responsibilities of citizenship.  Take the sample Citizenship Test. 

HW- Study the Preamble

 

Wednesday, 11-9-11

Do the Chapter 6 Study Guide.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY Chapter 6!!! 

 

Thursday, 11-10-11

Take Chapter 6 TEST.  Begin Chapter 7 Vocabulary. 

HW- Finish Chapter 7 Vocabulary and Study the Preamble

 

Friday, 11-11-11 Happy Veteran's Day! 

Recite the Preamble.  Write a letter or draw a picture for a veteran. 

 

 

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Monday, 11-14-11

Make-Up Day...students will complete missing assignments and finish the chapter 7 vocabulary. 

HW- Read 7.1 and 7.2 

 

Tuesday, 11-15-11 PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME

Discuss 7.1 and 7.2 by having row races. 

HW- Study Chapter 7 Vocabulary.  Get Progress Report signed. 

 

Wednesday, 11-16-11 PTO CONCESSIONS AND LUNCH & LEARN SESSION

Take the Chapter 7 Vocabulary Quiz.  Read 7.3 and 7.4.  Take notes on 7.3 together as a class.  Begin 7.4 Main Idea Questions. 

HW- Finish 7.4 Main Idea Questions

 

Thursday, 11-17-11

Check and discuss 7.4 Main Idea Questions.  Do the Chapter 7 Study Guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY Chapter 7!!! 

 

Friday, 11-18-11

Take Chapter  TEST.  Begin Chapter 8 Vocabulary.  We will finish this when we return from Thanksgiving Break. 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 

 

 

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Monday, 11-28-11

Finish Chapter 8 Vocabulary. 

HW- Read 8.1 

 

Tuesday, 11-29-11

Students will work with a partner on the Jefferson and the New Republic packet pp. 1-4. 

HW- Read 8.2 

 

Wednesday, 11-30-11

Students will work with a partner on the Jefferson and the New Republic packet pp. 5-8. 

 

Thursday, 12-1-11

Students will travel with Lewis and Clark via video.  Watch "The Great Journey West".  If you are absent make sure you read 8.2 very carefully.  The video is available at the Covington Library if you want to check it out and watch it. 

HW- Read 8.3 

 

Friday, 12-2-11

Students will work with a partner on the Jefferson and the New Republic packet pp. 9-11. 

 

WEEK OF DECEMBER 5, 2011

Monday, 12-5-11

Discuss Jefferson and the New Republic packet.  Tun packets in at the end of class. 

 

Tuesday, 12-6-11

Complete the Chapter 8 Study Guide.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Chapter 8 Test!!! 

 

Wednesday, 12-7-11

SNOW DAY

 

Thursday, 12-8-11

Take Chapter 8 TEST.  Do Semester Exam Study Guide questions 1-54 and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Study for Exam (1-54) and Study TN Vocab Words #25-50

 

Friday, 12-9-11

Take TN Vocab Quiz over words 25-50.  Do Semester Exam Study Guide questions 55-81 and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Study for Exam (55-81) 

 

 

WEEK OF DECEMBER 12, 2011

Monday, 12-12-11

Have an agenda check.  (If you are absent come see me with your agenda, paper and pencil.)  Do Semester Exam Study Guide questions 82-100 and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Study for Exam (82-100)

 

Tuesday, 12-13-11

Play a reveiw game to prepare for Semester Exam. 

HW- STUDY FOR EXAMS!!! 

 

Wednesday, 12-14-11

Take 2nd, 4th and 6th Period Exams

 

Thursday, 12-15-11

Take 1st, 3rd, and 5th Period Exams

 

Friday 12-16-11

1/2 Day

HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR :)   

 

 

 

WEEK OF JANUARY 2, 2012

Tuesday, 1-3-12

Do Chapter 9 Vocabulary. 

HW- Read 9.1

 

Wednesday, 1-4-12

Discuss 9.1 and complete 9.1 Chart together as a class.  Students will participate in the Hands Off! Simulation.  (If you are absent you will not be able to participate in the simulation.) 

 

Thursday, 1-5-12

Introduce and discuss 9.2.  Brainstorm together as a class symbols that would represent the U.S. in the early 18--s.  Students will create a Then-and-Now poster that provides a symbol for nationalism in the early 1800s and one for nationalism today.  Answer questions 1-3 on p. 305.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY Chapter 9 Vocab. 

 

Friday, 1-6-12

Take Chapter 9 Vocab Quiz.  Handout TCAP Workbooks and complete pp. 1-13.  Discuss and grade the workbook pages. 

 

WEEK OF JANUARY 9, 2012

Monday, 1-9-12

Read 9.3.  Discuss 9.3 by having Row Races. 

 

Tuesday, 1-10-12

Do Chapter 9 Study guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Chapter 9 TEST! 

 

Wednesday, 1-11-12

Take Chapter 9 TEST.  Begin Chapter 10 Vocab. 

HW- Finish Chapter 10 Vocab. 

 

Thursday, 1-12-12

Discuss 10.1 by answering Main Idea Questions together as a class.  (If you are absent you need to get a copy of the questions and complete them on your own.) 

HW- Jacksonian Democracy Campaign Activity 

 

Friday, 1-13-12

Do TCAP Workbook pp. 14-33.  Grade and discuss the workbook pages. 

 

 

WEEK OF JANUARY 16, 2012 

Monday, 1-16-12

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY

NO SCHOOL :) 

 

Tuesday, 1-17-12 Group Pictures

Complete PBS Lesson Plan: Why Was Andrew Jackson Important?  (If you are absent see me to make up this assignment.) 

 

Wednesday, 1-18-12

Ms. Harris will be joining us in class to discuss Explore Test results.  Complete PBS Lesson Plan: What were the Key Controversies of the Jackson Presidency?  (If you are absent see me to make up this assignment. 

 

Thursday, 1-19-12 P/T Conferences 3:15-6:15 & Report Cards Go Home

Do Chapter 10 Study Guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for the Chapter 10 Test!!! 

 

Friday, 1-20-12

Take Chapter 10 TEST.  Begin Chapter 11 Vocabulary. 

HW- Finish Chapter 11 Vocabulary 

 

 

WEEK OF JANUARY 23, 2012

Monday, 1-23-12

Travel the Oregon Trail via video.  Answer questions during the video.  (If you are absent you need to see me to plan a time to make up the video.)  Grade video questions.  Explain Chapter 11 Activities.  The Activity is DUE Thursday, 1-26-12. 

HW- Read 11.1 

 

Tuesday, 1-24-12 P/T Conferences 3:15-6:15

Students will rotate through History Detectives stations.  Do 11.1 Main Idea Questions. 

HW- Read 11.2 and work on Chapter 11 Activity 

 

Wednesday, 1-25-12 PTO Concessions

Complete 11.2 Main Idea Questions and Chart.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Finish Chapter 11 Activity

 

Thursday, 1-26-12

Turn in Chapter 11 Activity.  Students will work with a partner to complete 11.3 Main Idea Questions.  Discuss the correct answers. 

HW- Read 11.4 

 

Friday, 1-27-12

Watch California Joe Gold Rush Video.  Write a good 5 sentence paragraph explaining why you would OR would not have traveled to California for the Gold Rush. 

 

WEEK OF JANUARY 30, 2012

Monday, 1-30-12

Do Chapter 11 Study Guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY for Chapter 11 Test!!! 

 

Tuesday, 1-31-12

Take Chapter 11 TEST.  Begin Chapter 12 Vocabulary. 

HW- Get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast :) 

 

Wednesday, 2-1-12

TCAP Writing Assessment will be given during 1st period.  After testing, students will watch a video that goes along with the reading curriculum. 

 

Thursday, 2-2-12 Progress Reports Go Home

Students will watch the Mill Times DVD as they finish the the Chapter 12 Vocab. Hand out Missing Assignment Reports. 

HW- Get Progress Reports signed and complete Missing Assignments. 

 

Friday, 2-3-12

Turn in Missing Assignments.  Discuss 12.1 by having Row Races. 

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Monday, 2-6-12

Read 12.2.  Complete 12.2 main Idea Questions together as a class using the equity cards. 

HW- Study Chapter 12 Vocabulary

 

Tuesday, 2-7-12

Take Chapter 12 Vocabulary Quiz.  Read 12.3.  Discuss 12.3 by having Row Races. 

HW- Read 12.4 

 

Wednesday, 2-8-12

Students will use the information in Chapter 12 to complete the Then and Now Flip Chart.  Discuss the Flip Chart. 

 

Thursday, 2-9-12

Students will work in groups of 3 to complete the Chapter 12 Tic-Tac-Toe Activities. 

 

Friday, 2-10-12 Valentine's Dance 7-10 pm

Do TCAP Workbook pp. 35-46.  Students may use their books to answer the questions.  Discuss and grade the workbook pages. 

 

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Monday, 2-12-12

Complete Chapter 12 Study Guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY Chapter 12!!! 

 

Tuesday, 2-14-12 Happy Valentine's Day :) 

Take Chapter 12 TEST.  Begin Chapter 13 Vocabulary. 

HW- Finish Chapter 13 Vocabulary

 

Wednesday, 2-15-12

Introduce Chapter 13.  Watch a short video on the Cotton Gin.  Students will work in groups to answer questions 1-5 on p. 419.  Each group will share their information with the class. 

HW- Read 13.2 

 

Thursday, 2-16-12

Discuss and take notes on 13.2.  Students will work in groups to create the front page of a southern newspaper. 

HW- Study Chapter 13 Vocabulary 

 

Friday, 2-17-12

Take Chapter 13 Vocabulary Quiz.  Do 13.3 main Idea Questions.  Discuss the correct answers. 

 

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Monday, 2-20-12

PRESIDENT'S DAY

 

Tuesday, 2-21-12

Do Chapter 13 Study Guide and discuss the correct answers. 

HW- STUDY Chapter 13!!! 

 

Wednesday, 2-22-12

Take Chapter 13 TEST.  Begin Chapter 14 Vocabulary. 

 

Thursday, 2-23-12

Work on Chapter 14 Vocabulary while watching the White House video. 

HW- Finish Chapter 14 Vocabulary

 

Friday, 2-24-12

Do TCAP Workbook pp. 47-64.  Discuss and grade the workbook pages. 

 

 

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Monday, 2-27-12

Hand out Missing Assignment Reports.  Discuss 14.1 by having row races. 

 

Tuesday, 2-28-12

Read children's books on immigration.  Complete Coming to America chart on the books. (If you are absent you need to schedule a time to make up this assignment.) 

HW- Complete Where Did My Family Come From interview. 

 

Wednesday, 2-29-12

Read immigration excerpt and discuss it.  Assign students a position on immigration issues and give students time to respond to their topic.  Students will present their information to the class. 

 

Thursday, 3-1-12

Explain Immigration Project.  DUE Wednesday, March 8th.  Go to the library to begin filling out the Country Research papers.  See me to get the research packet if you're absent.  

HW- Tell your parents about the Immigration Project. 

 

Friday, 3-2-12

Visit Ellis Island via video and get a taste of what it was like to be an immigrant.  During the video students will draw a picture or create a wordle that relates to immigration.  The picture/wordle will be turned in and graded. 

 

 

WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2012

Monday, 3-5-12

The BHS Counselor will be in class to discuss registration with the students. 

HW- Talk to your parents about high school registration. 

 

Tuesday, 3-6-12

Take an agenda quiz.  Read 14.2.  Answer Main Idea Questions and discuss the correct answers.  Work on Immigration Project. 

HW- Read 14.3 

 

Wednesday, 3-7-12

Students will work together in groups to complete the 14.3 Reforming Society chary.  Discuss the chart using the equity cards. 

HW- Finish Immigration Project

 

Thursday, 3-8-12

TURN IN IMMIGRATION PROJECT DUE.  Answer questions 1-3 on p. 459.  Discuss the correct answers.  Play Who Am I? Game. 

 

Friday, 3-9-12

Do TCAP workbook pp. 65-85.  Discuss and grade workbook pages. 

WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2012

Monday, 3-12-12 BHS OPEN HOUSE

Students will rotate through stations to "travel" the Underground Railroad. 

 

Tuesday, 3-13-12

Read 14.5 and complete Main Idea Questions.  Discuss the correct answers. 

 

Wednesday, 3-14-12

Students will work with a partner to complete the Jeopardy Board.  Discuss and grade the assignment. 

 

Thursday, 3-15-12

Students will watch a video on the Women's Movement while they complete the Chapter 14 Study guide.  Discuss the correct answers to the study guide. 

HW- STUDY for Chapter 14 Test!!! 

 

Friday, 3-16-12

Take Chapter 14 TEST.  Begin Chapter 15 Vocabulary

 

 

WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2012

Monday, 3-19-12 SPRING PICS

Review TN Vocabulary  words 1-50 by playing a review game. 

HW- STUDY TN Vocab 1-50

 

Tuesday, 3-20-12

Take TN Vocab Quiz over words 1-50. 

 

Wednesday, 3-21-12

Review TN Vocabulary Words 51-95 by playing a review game. 

HW- STUDY TN Vocab 51-95

 

Thursday, 3-22-12 REPORT CARDS GO HOME

HW- Take TN Vocab Quiz over words 51-95 & Get Report Card Signed

 

Friday, 3-24-12 PTO CONCESSIONS

Discuss and grade TN Vocabulary Quizzes.  

 

Have a WONDERFUL Spring Break!!!!! 

 

 

WEEK OF APRIL 2, 2012

Monday, 4-2-12

Finish Chapter 15 Vocabulary. 

HW- Read 15.1 

 

Tuesday, 4-3-12

Discuss 15.1 by having row races. 

HW- 15.1 Activity

 

Wednesday, 4-4-12

Turn in 15.1 Activity.  Read 15.2.  Complete 15.2 Main Idea Questions and discuss the correct answers. 

 

Thursday, 4-5-12

Students will work with a partner to complete TCAP Workbook pp. 86-105.  Discuss and grade the workbook pages. 

 

Friday, 4-6-12

Good Friday...No School :) 

Happy Easter!!! 

 

 

WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2012

Monday, 4-9-12

Read 15.3.  Complete Contrasting Lincoln and Douglas Chart and Kansas-Nebraska Graphic Organizer together as a class. 

HW- Study Chapter 15 Vocabulary

 

Tuesday, 4-10-12

Take Chapter 15 Vocabulary Quiz.  Read 15.4.  Discuss 15.4 by having row races. 

 

Wednesday, 4-11-12

Students will complete the Chapter 15 Study Guide while watching the Causes of the Civil War video.  Discuss the correct answers to the study guide. 

HW- STUDY for the Chapter 15 Test!!! 

 

Thursday, 4-12-12

Take Chapter 15 TEST.  Complete TCAP Workbook pp. 106-117.  Discuss and grade the workbook pages. 

 

Friday, 4-13-12

Students will complete Practice Test Part 1.  They cannot use their textbooks on the Practice Test.  Discuss and grade the Practice Test. 

 

 

WEEK OF APRIL 16, 2012

Monday, 4-16-12 WEAR SCHOOL SPIRIT

Complete TCAP Practice Test Part 2.  Students cannot use their textbooks on the practice test.  Discuss and grade the Practice Test. 

 

Tuesday, 4-17-12 WEAR CAMO

Explain speech and assign topics.  (If you are absent see me to choose your topic.)  Begin general research using your textbook. 

HW- Tell your parents about the speech. 

 

Wednesday, 4-18-12WEAR  BLACK

Research speech topic in the library. 

HW- Finish speech

 

Thursday, 4-19-12 WEAR A HAT

Students will begin giving speeches. 

 

Friday, 4-20-12 WEAR FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM SHIRT

Students will finish giving speeches. 

 

WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2012

This is TCAP week.  Please do your best on each part of the test.  You are ready for this and you can do it!!!!  Get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, bring a couple pencils, take a deep breath and DO YOUR BEST!!! 

Monday- Reading Language Arts Test and 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th & 6^th

Tuesday- Mathematics Test and 3^rd, 4^th, 1^st & 2^nd

Wednesday- Science Test and 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, & 6^th

Thursday- Social Studies Test and 3^rd, 4^th, 1^st & 2^nd

WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2012

Monday, 4-30-12

Explain Civil War Assignment sheet and give due dates.  Hand out and begin working of assignments 1-4. 

 

Tuesday, 5-1-12

Work on assignments 1-4. 

HW- Finish assignments 1-4

 

Wednesday, 5-2-12

Turn in and discuss assignments 1-4.  Hand out and begin working on assignments 5-8. 

 

Thursday, 5-3-12

Work on assignments 5-8. 

HW- finish assignments 5-8

 

Friday, 5-4-12

Turn in and discuss assignments 5-8.  Hand out and begin working on assignments 9-11. 

 

 

WEEK OF MAY 7, 2012

Monday, 5-7-12

Work on assignments 9-11. 

HW- Finish assignments 9-11

 

Tuesday, 5-8-12

Turn in and discuss assignments 9-11. 

Hand out and begin working on assignments 12-15. 

 

Wednesday, 5-9-12

Work on assignments 12-15. 

HW- Finish assignments 12-15

 

Thursday, 5-10-12

Turn in and discuss assignments 12-15. 

 

Friday, 5-11-12

Work on Final Exam questions 1-24.  Discuss correct answers. 

HW- Review study guide pp. 1&2

 

 

WEEK OF MAY 14, 2012

Monday, 5-14-12

Work on Final Exam questions 25-55.  Discuss correct answers. 

HW- Review study guide pp. 3&4

 

Tuesday, 5-15-12

Work on Final Exam questions 56-82.  Discuss correct answers. 

HW- Review study guide pp. 5&6

 

Wednesday, 5-16-12

Wrok on Final Exam questions 83-99.  Discuss correct answers. 

HW- Review study guide pp. 7&8

 

Thursday, 5-17-12

Students will work together on teams to play a review game. 

HW- Study for final exam

 

Friday, 5-18-12

Students will work together on teams to play a review game. 

HW- Study for final exam

 

 

WEEK OF MAY 21-2012

Monday, 5-21-12

Students will take Final Exams in their ODD PERIOD CLASSES (1st, 3rd, and 5th) 

 

Tuesday, 5-22-12

Students will take Final Exams in their EVEN PERIOD CLASSES (2nd, 4th, and 6th) 

 

Wednesday, 5-23-12

8th Grade Picnic :) 

 

Thursday, 5-24-12

1/2 Day of School

HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!!!!