Thursday, December 6
- Citizenship Test
Wednesday, December 5
***Citizenship Test TOMORROW (12/6)***
- Review Game for Citizenship Test
Tuesday, December 4
***Citizenship Test this Thursday (12/6)***
- Quadrathalon
- Video: America, the Story of US -- "Bust"
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Monday, December 3
***Citizenship Test moved to this Thursday (12/6)***
- Check-in Citizenship Test Crossword Review *discuss
- NBE #17 -- Vocab Ch. 11 (words: inauguration, excise tax, alien, sedition, nullify)
- Chapter 11 Preview (anticipation guide) ***Three steps: (1) Make a guess as to whether each statement is True or False (2) Skim through chapter 11 to find out if the statement is True or False (3) If the statement is False, correct it (write down what would be the True statement)
- Study Guide for Citizenship Test ***STUDY EARLY AND OFTEN!!!
| history_--_ch._11_preview__anticipation_guide_.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_textbook_pages_for_anticipation_guide__ch._11_preview_.pdf |
| history_--_citizenship_test__study_guide_for_post_test_.pdf |
Friday, November 30
***Citizenship Test next Wednesday (12/5)***
- Debrief activity: "You Be the Judge" (How did the courts rule in real life???)
- Citizenship Test Crossword Review
| history_--_crossword_puzzle__review_for_citizenship_test_.pdf |
Thursday, November 29
***Citizenship Test next Wednesday (12/5)***
- Activity: "You Be the Judge"
| history_--__unit_2__--_cases_for_activity_-_you_be_the_judge.docx |
| history_--__unit_2__--_activity_-_you_be_the_judge__opinion_page_.docx |
Wednesday, November 28
***Citizenship Test next Wednesday (12/5)***
- Case study: freedom of speech -- Snyder v. Westboro Baptist Church (2011) ***Classroom discussion about why our government has such a challenge in balancing both liberty and justice
- XC Puzzle
Tuesday, November 27
- Check-in NBE #16 -- The Bill of Rights (graphic organizer)
- discuss/revise
Monday, November 26
***NO SCHOOL*** (snow day)
Wednesday, November 22
***Thanksgiving Break Begins***
Wednesday, November 21
***Thanksgiving Break***
Tuesday, November 20
- Check-in NBE #15 -- The Bill of Rights (cloze passage) *discuss/revise
- NBE #16 -- The Bill of Rights (graphic organizer) *Use a copy of the Bill of Rights (found below) to fill in all 3 columns of the graphic organizer (Note: not all amendments both guarantee and prohibit something -- in that case, place an X in the space that doesn't apply)
| history_--__unit_2__nbe_16_-_bill_of_rights__graphic_organizer_.pdf |
| history_--_bill_of_rights__full_text_.pdf |
Monday, November 19
- Discuss Parents' Constitution questions
- NBE #14 -- Political cartoons: Bill of Rights *Discuss
- NBE #15 -- The Bill of Rights (cloze passage)
| history_--__unit_2__--_nbe_14_--_political_cartoons__bill_of_rights_.docx |
| history_--_bill_of_rights__political_cartoons_.docx |
| history_--_the_bill_of_rights__cloze_passage_--_blank_.docx |
Friday, November 16
- Genius competition #2
Thursday, November 15
- Warm-up: Amazing Facts, "Constitution"
- Read "Parents' Constitution"
- Questions -- "Parents' Constitution" *discuss
| history_--_parents_constitution__document_.docx |
| history_--_parents_constitution__questions_.docx |
Wednesday, November 14
- Finish project: How Our Government Works (picture book) ***Project is due at the end of the hour TODAY
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works_picture_book__resources_.docx |
Tuesday, November 13
- Work on project: How Our Government Works (picture book) ***Project is due at the end of the hour TOMORROW (11/14)
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works_picture_book__resources_.docx |
Monday, November 12
- Work on project: How Our Government Works (picture book) ***Project is due at the end of the hour on Wednesday (11/14)
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works_picture_book__resources_.docx |
Friday, November 9
- Check-in NBE #11 -- Reading Notes for 9.6 (Checks and Balances)
- Check-in NBE #12 -- Reading Notes for 9.7 (The Amendment Process)
- Check-in NBE #13 -- Reading Notes for 9.8 (The Federal System)
- Discuss/revise
- "Dumb" laws and "full faith and credit"
- Introduce project: How Our Government Works (picture book) ***Project is due at the end of the hour on Wednesday (11/14)
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works.docx |
| history_--__project__how_our_government_works_picture_book__resources_.docx |
Thursday, November 8
- Warm-up: discuss NBE #10 -- Branches of Gov't Sort
- NBE #11 -- Reading Notes for 9.6 (Checks and Balances)
- NBE #12 -- Reading Notes for 9.7 (The Amendment Process)
- NBE #13 -- Reading Notes for 9.8 (The Federal System)
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
***textbook pages for NBE 11, NBE #12, and NBE #13 are attached to handouts (below)
| history_--_nbe_11_--_reading_notes_for_9.6__checks_and_balances_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_12__unit_2__--_reading_notes_for_9.7__the_amendment_process_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_13_--_reading_notes_for_9.8__the_federal_system_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_11_12_13_questions_reading_notes_9.6_9.7_9.8.docx |
Wednesday, November 7
***8th Grade Field Trip -- Masonic Temple
Tuesday, November 6
***Election Day -- no school
Monday, November 5
- Check-in NBE #9 -- Reading Notes 9.5 (Judicial Branch)
- discuss/revise
- Notebook Quiz (entries 1-10 of Unit 2)
- Video Review of Branches of Government
Friday, November 2
- Check-in NBE #8 -- Reading Notes 9.4
- discuss/revise
- NBE #9 -- Reading Notes 9.5 (The Judicial Branch)
- NBE #10 -- Branches of Gov't Sort
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
| history_--_nbe_9__unit_2__reading_notes_9.5_handout.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_9__unit_2__questions_13-16_for_reading_notes_9.5.docx |
| history_--_nbe_9__unit_2__textbook_pages.pdf |
| history_--__unit_2__--_nbe_10_--_branches_of_government_sort.pdf |
Thursday, November 1
- Warm-up: Race
- Check-in NBE #6 -- Reading Notes 9.3 (Legislative Branch)
- Check-in NBE #7 -- How a Bill Becomes a Law
- Discuss/revise
- NBE #8 -- Reading Notes 9.4 (The Executive Branch)
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
| history_--_nbe_8__handout_for_reading_notes_.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_8__unit_2__questions_7-12_for_reading_notes_9.4.docx |
| history_--_nbe_8__unit_2__textbook_pages.pdf |
Wednesday, October 31
- Warm-up: Amazing Facts -- George Washington
- Check-in NBE #6 -- Reading Notes for 9.3 (The Legislative Branch) ***discuss
- NBE #7 -- How a Bill Becomes a Law (video questions) ***fill in the blanks by watching the video
| history_--_nbe7__unit_2__how_a_bill_becomes_a_law__worksheet_for_video_.docx |
Tuesday, October 30
- Check-in NBE #5 -- Cloze Passage for 9.2
- Check-in Crossword Puzzle -- Review of Ch. 9 so far...
- discuss/revise
- NBE #6 -- Reading Notes for 9.3
***see this link for a copy of the U.S. Constitution
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs
| history_--_nbe_6__unit_2__--_reading_notes_for_9.3.pdf |
| history_--_nbe_6__unit_2__questions_1-6_for_reading_notes_9.3.docx |
| history_--_nbe_6__unit_2__--_pages_from_textbook.pdf |
Monday, October 29
- Video: America, The Story of US -- "Revolution"
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
Friday, October 24
- NBE #4 -- Response Question
- discuss
- NBE #5 -- Cloze Passage for 9.2 ***guess the words that fill the 20 spaces
- Crossword Puzzle -- Review of Ch. 9 so far...
| history_--__unit_2__--_nbe_4_--_response_question.docx |
| history_--_nbe_5__unit_2__--_cloze_passage_for_9.2.pdf |
| history_--__unit_2__--_crossword_puzzle_review_of_ch._9_so_far....pdf |
Thursday, October 23
- Q1 Common Assessment
- Genius Competition
Wednesday, October 22
***Q1 Common Assessment TOMORROW (10/25)***
- Check-in NBE #2 -- Vocab Ch. 9
- Check-in NBE #3 -- 9-Square Vocab for "Impeach"
- Discuss/revise
- Review Game for Common Assessment
Tuesday, October 21
***Q1 Common Assessment this Thursday (10/25)***
- Notebook Quiz (entries 14-25)
- Check-in NBE #25 -- Response Question
- Check-in Quarter 1 Review (crossword)
- NBE #3 -- 9-Square Vocab for the word "Impeach"
Monday, October 20
***Q1 Common Assessment this Thursday (10/25)***
- Warm-up: Electoral College Re-cap
- Q1 Review Crossword
- NBE #1 -- Title Page
- NBE #2 -- Vocab Ch. 9 ***words: popular sovereignty, legislative branch, bicameral, bill, veto, executive branch, impeach, judicial branch, checks and balances, amendment, interstate, intrastate, commerce, federalism, (political) party, interest group
| history_--_electoral_college_warm-up.docx |
| q1_common_assessment_crossword_review__clues_.jpg |
| q1_common_assessment_crossword_review.jpg |
Friday, October 19
***Q1 Common Assessment next Thursday (10/25)***
- Warm-up -- Electoral College review
- Check-in NBE #23 -- History Atlas 19-a/b *discuss/revise
- Read ch. 8 summary (pg 117 in textbook)
- Activity: Fill out help-sheet for NBE #25 ***see "Argument for Ratifying the Constution..." document attached below
- NBE #25 -- Response Question
| history_--_electoral_college__warm_up_3.docx |
| history_--_unit_1_--_help_for_nbe_25.docx |
| page_from_textbook_to_help_with_nbe_25.pdf |
| history_--__unit_1__--_nbe_25_--_response_question.docx |
Thursday, October 18
- Check-in NBE#22 -- Compromises over Slavery *discuss
- NBE#23 -- History Atlas 19-a/b ***handout + atlas pages are TOGETHER in one document (below)
- NBE#24 -- How Do We Select a President? (video questions) ***video and questions are below
| history_--_history_atlas_19-a_b__nbe_23_.pdf |
| history_-_nbe_24_-_how_do_we_select_a_president__video_questions_.docx |
Wednesday, October 17
- Warm-up: crossword review of Shays' Rebellion and Constitutional Convention
- Check-in NBE #21 -- Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan
- Discuss/revise
- NBE #22 -- Compromises over Slavery *Read pages 111-112 in textbook (pages are attached below). Fill out the graphic organizer for (1) 3/5 Compromise and (2) Slave Trade
| history_--_compromises_over_slavery__ch._8_.pdf |
| history_--_textbook_pages_for_nbe_22_--_compromises_over_slavery.pdf |
Tuesday, October 16
- Quiz: Articles of Confederation
- NBE #21 -- The Great Compromise ***Read the textbook pages (attached below). (1) Use the handout to complete a Venn diagram that compares the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan -- list similarities in the middle, overlapping section and the unique details of each plan on each side. (2) Summarize the Great Compromise at the bottom of the page
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "The Constitution, The Articles, and Federalism"
| history_--_virginia_plan_vs._new_jersey_plan__graphic_organizer_.docx |
| history_--_text_for_nbe_21__virginia_plan_new_jersey_plan_and_great_compromise_.pdf |
Monday, October 15
- Check-in NBE #20 -- Questions: Shays' Rebellion + Constitutional Convention
- discuss/revise
- NBE #19 -- Developing Western Lands ***Read p. 104 in the textbook (attached below), and write two 40-word summaries: (1) Land Ordinance of 1785 and (2) Northwest Ordinance of 1787
| history_--_text_for_nbe_19__developing_western_lands_.pdf |
Friday, October 12
- Check-in NBE #17 -- Vocab Ch. 8
- Check-in NBE #18 -- Articles of Confederation
- NBE #20 -- Questions: Shays' Rebellion + Constitutional Convention
| history_--_questions_for_ch._8__shays_rebellion_and_constitutional_convention_.docx |
| history_--_text_for_nbe_20__shays_rebellion___constitutional_convention_.pdf |
Thursday, October 11
- Test Ch. 5-6
- XC puzzle
Wednesday, October 10
***Test on Ch. 5-6 TOMORROW (10/11)***
- Review Game for test on Ch. 5-6
Tuesday, October 9
***Test on Ch. 5-6 this Thursday (10/11)***
- Check-in NBE #16 -- Response Question
- Discuss
- NBE #17 -- Vocab Ch. 8 ***format the same way as NBE #4 and NBE #8 ***Words: territory, arsenal, Electoral College, republic, constitution, compromise, ratify, federalist, anti-federalist
- NBE #18 -- Articles of Confederation (graphic organizer) ***Use handout to complete graphic organizer (both the handout and graphic organizer are attached below)
| history_--__unit_1__--_nbe_18_--_articles_of_confederation__text_and_graphic_organizer___1_.pdf |
Monday, October 8
***Test on Ch. 5-6 this Thursday (10/11)***
- NBE #15 -- The Revolutionary War *use textbook pages 88-89 and 96-97 to complete (see below for handout and textbook pages)
- Activity -- Report Card for Continental and British Armies
- NBE #16 -- Response Question (question: So, if the British Army looks so much better than the Continental Army on paper, why did the Patriots win?) ***Use the data from NBE #15 and what you know to make an educated, 1/2 pg guess
| history_--_revolutionary_war__nbe_15__handout_and_text_.pdf |
| history_--__unit_1__--_nbe_16_-_response_question.docx |
Friday, October 5
***Test on Ch. 5-6 next Thursday (10/11)***
***This is a 1/2 day for students***
***Students stay with their Patriot Time classes for the entire day***
Patriot Time students need the following link:
https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/classes/Register?classCode=bradner
***Students stay with their Patriot Time classes for the entire day***
Patriot Time students need the following link:
https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/classes/Register?classCode=bradner
Thursday, October 4
***Test on Ch. 5-6 next Thursday (10/11)***
***There are OK2Say presentations today, so we'll use any extra time to have a short Scrabble Sprint tournament.
Wednesday, October 3
***Test on Ch. 5-6 next Thursday (10/11)***
- Warm-up: Thirteen Colonies farewell puzzle
- Check-in NBE #14 -- History Atlas 15-a/b
- discuss/revise
- Study guide for test (ch. 5-6)
| history_--__unit_1__--_study_guide__for_test_on_ch._5-6.docx |
Tuesday, October 2
- Notebook Quiz (NBE's #6-13)
- NBE #14 -- History Atlas 15-a/b ***The worksheet AND atlas pages needed to complete it are attached below
| history_--_history_atlas_15_a_b__plus_text_from_book_.pdf |
Monday, October 1
- Warm-up: "Delaware"
- Check-in NBE #13 -- Dec. of Independence (engagement guide)
- Discuss/revise
- Powerpoint: Slavery in Colonial America
- Video -- Crash Course in History: "The Black Legend, Native Americans, and Spaniards"
| slavery_in_colonial_america.pptx |
Friday, September 28
- Check-in NBE #11 -- Graphic Organizer for Ch. 6
- Check-in NBE #12 -- History Atlas 17-a/b
- discuss/revise
- NBE #13 -- Declaration of Independence (engagement guide)
| history_--_declaration_of_independence__article_.pdf |
| history_--_declaration_of_independence__engagement_guide_.docx |
Thursday, September 27
- Recap of what we've learned so far...
- NBE #11 -- Graphic Organizer for Ch. 6 ***Chapter 6 textbook pages are attached below
- NBE #12 -- History Atlas 17-a/b ***History Atlas pages (maps) are attached below
| history_--_graphic_organizer_for_ch._6__reading_notes_.pdf |
| history_--_ch._6__textbook_pages_.pdf |
| history_--_history_atlas_17-a-b.pdf |
| history_--_history_atlas_17-a-b__maps_.pdf |
Wednesday, September 26
- Check-in NBE #9 -- Questions Ch. 6
- discuss/revise
- NBE #10 -- Response Question : How does this picture (below) represent what we've been studying? In your answer, explain the symbolism and give three (3) specific examples of events that support your explanation ***Use the image below ***do the graphic organizer first, then write your detailed response to the question in your notebook
| history_--__unit_1__--_graphic_organizer_for_nbe_10.docx |
Tuesday, September 25
- Check-in NBE #7 -- History Atlas 16-a/b
- Check-in NBE #8 -- Vocab Ch. 6
- discuss/revise
- NBE #9 -- Questions Ch. 6 ***Use attached textbook pages (below) to complete
| history_--_chapter_6_questions__unit_1_nbe_9_.docx |
| history_--_ch._6__textbook_pages_.pdf |
Monday, September 24
- NBE #7 -- History Atlas 16-a/b ***Handout and all necessary atlas pages are attached below
- NBE #8 -- Vocab Ch. 6 ***terms: independence, petition (v), traitor, declaration, pledge
| history_--_history_atlas_16-a_b.pdf |
Friday, September 21
- SSR -- read the article, "What really happened at the Boston Massacre?"
- Add term, "propaganda" to NBE #4
- Propaganda Activity ***Use the resources and handout (attached below) to complete the activity ***PLease ignore the directions at the beginning of the video and simply follow the directions on the attached worksheet (below)
| what_really_happened_at_the_boston_massacre.docx |
| propaganda__definition_and_techniques_.docx |
Thursday, September 20
- Why do we celebrate Constitution Day? (brief, in-class discussion)
- Video: Andy Griffith Show -- "The Preamble"
- Check-in NBE #6 -- Events that Pushed the Colonists to Declare Independence (graphic organizer)
- discuss/revise
- Video -- Crash Course in History: "Prelude to Revolution"
Wednesday, September 19
- Distribution of Chromebooks ***We're in the library all day -- back to history tomorrow...
Tuesday, September 18
- Finish final event of "Road to Revolution" activity (from last Friday)
- NBE #6 -- Events that Pushed the Colonists to Declare Independence (graphic organizer) ***Use your worksheet from the "Road to Revolution" activity (and pages 66-76 of the textbook) to complete
- XC puzzle
| history_--_events_that_pushed_the_colonists_to_declare_independence__graphic_organizer_.docx |
| history_--__unit_1__--_textbook_pages_for_nbe_6.pdf |
Monday, September 17
- Video: America, the Story of US -- "Rebels"
- 3-column notes ***10 notes in each column = 30 total notes
| 3-column_notes__blank_sheet_.docx |
Friday, September 14
- "Road to Revolution" activity ***For each event, use the information (attached below) to write a 25-word summary. Make sure you include the who, what, where, why, and when in each of your summaries
| history_--_road_to_revolution__student_handout_for_notes_.pdf |
| history_--_road_to_revolution__info_for_activity_.pdf |
Thursday, September 13
- Check-in French and Indian War Crossword
- Discuss/revise
- French and Indian War Re-cap
- Video: Crash Course in History -- "The Seven Years War"
- 13 Colonies puzzles: Crossword and Word Scramble ***A little friendly competition...
Wednesday, September 12
- Notebook Quiz
- French and Indian War Crossword ***Use Overview Notes (below) to complete
| history_--__unit_1__--_french_and_indian_war_crossword.pdf |
| history_--_french_and_indian_war__overview_notes_.docx |
Tuesday, September 11
- Warm-up: 13 Colonies Word Search
- Remembering 9/11
| remembering_9-11_[autosaved].pptx |
Monday, September 10
- Check-in NBE #4-A --9-Square Vocab for "Repeal"
- Discuss NBE #5 -- Thirteen Colonies Facts
- French and Indian War (artwork)
| the_french_and_indian_war__artwork_.pptx |
Friday, September 7
- Check-in NBE #3 -- History Atlas 14-a/b
- Check-in NBE #4 -- Vocab Ch. 5
- discuss/revise
- NBE #4-A -- 9-Square Vocab for "Repeal"
- NBE #5 -- Thirteen Colonies Facts
- Video -- Crash Course in History: "Colonial America"
| history_--_9-square_vocab_sheet__repeal_.pdf |
| history_--_thirteen_colonies__facts_.docx |
Thursday, September 6
- Finish NBE #2 -- The 13 Original Colonies (questions)
- NBE #3 -- History Atlas 14-a/b
- NBE #4 -- Vocab Ch. 5
***For each word, write down the history-related definition
| history_--__unit_1__--_nbe_3_--_history_atlas_14a_b.pdf |
| history_--__unit_1__--_textbook_pages_for_nbe_3_-_history_atlas_14.docx |
Wednesday, September 5
***Begin Unit 1***
- NBE #1 -- Title Page
- NBE #2 -- The 13 Original Colonies (questions)
| history_--_unit_1_--_the_13_original_colonies_article.pdf |
| history_--_13_colonies_engagement_guide.docx |
Tuesday, September 4
- Check-in notebooks
- Quiz -- How Things Work in Bradnerville
- Go over Citizenship pre-tests
Monday, September 3
***No School (Labor Day)***
Friday, August 31
***No School (Labor Day weekend)***
Thursday, August 30
***"How Things Work in Bradnerville" Quiz next Tuesday (9/4)***
- Citizenship pre-test
- XC Puzzle
Wednesday, August 29
***"How Things Work in Bradnerville" Quiz next Tuesday (9/4)***
- Amazing Facts: American Indians (activity)
- Artifacts in Bradnerville (activity)
Tuesday, August 28
***"How Things Work in Bradnerville" Quiz next Tuesday (9/4)***
- Washington DC Trip Information
***A Google Doc: 8th Grade DC Trip Qualifications can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/166z5qqYbEuWp567GyAaX3hEuutBobrhZbv0pJ6Lv6o8/edit
- Finish "How New Are These Technologies? (activity)
- Person-O Activity
| person-o__activity_.docx |
Monday, August 27 Welcome Back Students!!!
- Intro to Class
- How Things Work in Bradnerville (notes) ***These notes may be used on next Tuesday's quiz)
- How New Are These Technologies? (activity)
| 1st_day_of_school__2018-2019_.pptx |
| how_things_work_in_bradnerville_1st_day_notes_1.docx |
| how_new_are_these_technologies.docx |
