8-2 Social Studies Assignments
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- 17/18 School Year
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Welcome to 8th Grade Social Studies Mr. Mayo
The 8th Grade Social Studies course is a survey of American history beginning with the Civil War and ending with Vietnam. It is designed to help students understand how and why particular events and patterns of events occurred in our society. The course will enable students to understand the geographic, political and economic developments that affect currents events.
Course Expectations: Students are expected to develop their writing skills, to complete all reading assignments, and to begin the process of historical analysis critical to understanding and interpreting the past. Students are expected to come to class prepared and to complete assignments on time.
Curriculum:
- The Civil War
- Reconstruction and the New South
- Opening the West
- The Industrial Age
- The Urban Society
- Progressive Era
- Rise to World Power
- World War One
- Jazz Age
- The Depression and the New Deal
- America and World War Two
- The Cold War Era
- The Civil Rights Era
- The Vietnam Era
Textbook: The American Journey published by Glencoe. We will also use a variety of other resources including slides, videos, games, simulations, guest speakers, plays, novels and songs.
The following list represents some of the skills that will be incorporated into the study of American History this year:
- Reading political cartoons
- Using eyewitness accounts
- Reading and interpreting maps
- Constructing and interpreting a timeline
- Identifying immediate and long-range causes
- Making generalizations based on facts
- Understanding cause and effect
- Identifying a point of view
- Recognizing and interpreting propaganda
- Organizing and presenting an oral report
Class Rules:
- Respect all members of our school community
- Respect school and classroom property
- Please raise your hand to speak
- Be on time
- Come to class prepared with all needed materials
- Complete your homework every night
Homework is assigned every night and is due the next day. Students will earn full credit for assignments that are complete and on time. The grade on an assignment handed in in the next class period will be lowered by 50%. Any homework handed in after that time will earn no credit.
Extra Help: By appointment ( Generally After School)
My grading policy is: 40% for Tests/Projects
20% for Quizzes
20% for Homework
15% for Classwork
5% for Participation/Preparedness
I look forward to the many challenges and learning experiences that lay ahead of us as we journey through a fun filled school year. Please come to this class with a positive attitude along with a hunger for learning. I will challenge you to do your best and be there to help you when you need guidance. I’m the type of teacher that will always welcome questions from my students, so never be afraid to ask for help, and or to get clarification on something that you may not fully understand. Remember I’m here to gladly assist and help!
In closing, I’m extremely excited to get back into the classroom after enjoying my summer vacation because I love to teach. We are going to have a challenging productive school year with a lot of learning taking place through your effort and hard work. This success that you will achieve based on this effort and hard work, will enable you to feel good about yourself along with making your parents very proud.
Once again, welcome to social studies. Let’s work together to make this the best year ever!
Sincerely,
Mr. Mayo
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Historic steps: Kim Jong Un strides across Korean border
The Korean War and why there are two Koreas
Historic steps: Kim Jong Un strides across Korean border
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Hattie Caraway
Fascism
States that were affected by the Dust Bowl
Radical Groups
African American: How many without jobs
Famous Movie and Book from that time Period
Indian Reorganization Act of 1934
Name two writers during this time period
Escapism
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) April 19th
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Interpreting Graphics: The Great Depression vs. the “Great Recession”
On Google Classroom
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EXTENDED TO APRIL 3rd: This is the last day...No more extensions
Due: Uprising Social Studies Project by 11:59pm
Project details and Rubric are on Google Classroom
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) March 22nd
YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER (no online articles)
Article must be cut out and brought to me
- Cut Out of the article
- 2 multiple choice questions
- Digital image to project to the class
- Graphic Organizer: Summary/Reaction
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) March 15th
YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER (no online articles)
Article must be cut out and brought to me
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- 2 multiple choice questions
- Digital image to project to the class
- Graphic Organizer: Summary/Reaction
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) March 8th
YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER (no online articles)
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- 2 multiple choice questions
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-Complete the notes using the power point
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) March 2nd
YOU MUST USE AN ACTUAL NEWSPAPER (no online articles)
Article must be cut out and brought to me
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- 2 multiple choice questions
- Digital image to project to the class
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-1917 Revolution in Russia
-America's involvement in the War included:
-What did both sides use to influence American opion
-Zimmerman Telegram
-Selective Service Act
-What Swept through Europe in the 1800's
-Gavrilo Principe
-Technologies of War
-Central Powers and Allied Powers
-Longest and deadliest battle of WW1
-This battle saved Paris
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Current Event #3
Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE: Feb 22nd) GROUP D
Topic: Your Choice
A link to the article
2 multiple choice questions
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE: Feb 8th) GROUP C
A link to the article
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE: Feb 1st) GROUP B
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE: January 25th) GROUP A
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- Spanish American War worksheet
- Bring in your textbook for tomorrow
- Study Vocabulary
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE: December 7th) GROUP D
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE: November 30th) GROUP C
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PRINT and STAPLE (in order)
- Title Page
- Report
- Bibliography
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) November 16th
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) November 9th
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- Settlement of the Great Plains
- Transcontinental Railroad
- Cowboys
- Pony Express
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https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/cb3e4c30-8f34-4b04-97e7-1a116cbcebae
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE) October 5th
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2. Enter the 6-digit game code 452079 , and click "Proceed"
3. Now enter your name and click "Join Game!"
4. You will get an avatar, and then see a "Start Game" button. Click it to begin!
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Email to Mr. Mayo included: (THE NIGHT BEFORE)
[email protected]A link to the article
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PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IT TO ME
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Study for quiz on Sections 1 and 2