SS8 - We had a pop quiz today on last night's reading (Section II, Chapter 16 "The Compromise of 1850).  We then finished watching PBS' "All Night Forever" from The Civil War.  We then inventoried evidence from the video to our Legacy of Slavery assignment.  Then we watched the History Channel's The Story of Us and a part (10 minutes) on slavery.  Again, we recorded new evidence from that source.  No homework for the weekend but if you have not read through section II in Chapter 16 you are urged to do so.

Saturday night you should go and enjoy this year's Murder Mystery.

APUSH - Today we took a test on Unit II "Revolutionary America."  The homework for the weekend is to read in chapter 9.  Next week we start Unit III "A New Nation" Chapters 9-12.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday, September 27th

APUSH - Today students presented on their Revolutionary Era topics surrounding the theme of Colonial Unity.  Tomorrow is the Unit II Test on Chapters 7-8 - "Revolutionary Era."  Unit II Hippocampus is due tomorrow.

APUSHers, Excellent job today!

To encourage students to check out my blog here is question #13 (lucky 13) on tomorrow's test:

13. According to the Proclamation of 1763,           

(A)  colonial militiamen were required to put down Pontiac’s Rebellion

(B)  colonial paper money could not be printed

(C)  contact between colonials and Indians was strictly forbidden

(D)  settlers were prohibited from crossing the Appalachians

(E)   speculators were allowed to purchase certain lands from trans-Mississippi tribes

SS8 - We started our study of the Civil War Era today.  We started the class by working on the skill of categorizing our knowledge of a particular topic.  This skill is essential for a student who is preparing to write an essay.

We then handed out an assignment that will be ongoing during this unit of study dealing with the Legacy of Slavery.  This assignment requires students to find EVIDENCE and CATEGORIZE that evidence.  Mrs. Carlisto will also use this assignment as her ELA classes read Gary Paulsen's Nightjohn.

We watched a clip of PBS' Civil War dealing with slavery (4 minutes 30 seconds) "All Night Forever."  We used that clip to start the Legacy of Slavery assignment.

Student/Athletes on the road competing - You can access the Slavery Legacy assignment here:  

http://lpmhs-lpds-ny.schoolloop.com/file/1251781542414/1251533964971/5831557725160712839.pdf

You can watch the PBS' clip (if possible) here:

http://video.pbs.org/video/1832507695/

Wednesday, September 26th

APUSH - We took the Key Terms Quiz for Unit II today.  Grades are posted.  We then discussed the need for a cause to win the Revolution which led us to a discussion on the Declaration of Independence.  We discussed the Declaration and its place in history.  We listened to its Preamble and watched a 7-minute clip from PBS' Liberty on its significance.  Tomorrow students present to the class on the theme Colonial Unity.  Our Unit II Test is Friday.

SS8 - We mopped up today in a lot of ways.  Those that were unable to present yesterday, presented today.  Those that neglected presenting will need to present on Monday during 10th in Mrs. Carlisto's Room.

We then brainstormed "What does it take to win a war?"  Students worked in small groups and then we came together as a class and discussed this question.  As we enter the Civil War Era this was a great conversation to start with.  Tonight's HW is to read section I in chapter 16 "Slavery in the Territories" and to be ready for a possible pop quiz.

For those students who are on the road for sports here is the brainstorming we came up with (Take a look):

What is needed to win a war?

Strong economy – War is expensive.  Supplies cost a lot.  If you can make tanks in a factory that will help.

Good equipment – You have superior equipment you will lose less men.

Clear communication – radios, phones, satellite, telegraphs, all help make sure everybody is on same page and orders are clear.  Clear communication prevents confusion.

Willing soldiers – Believe in what you are fighting for (freedom, stop Cummunism, keep the country together, slavery, peace, revenge.)

Strong allies – Support from other countries offers more troops, more purpose, more leaders, more ideas, better strategies.

Food – Protein.  Soldiers need energy. 

Medical care – Wounded soldiers need assistance.

Strong military – Navy and airforce. 

Strategies / Transportation / Shelter

Good Leaders

Knowledge of the land.

Tuesday, September 25th

SS8 - Today the students presented on their historical image with the support of their power points.  There is no homework tonight.  Today marks the end of this blocking session with SS and ELA.  Tomorrow, students will report to SS and ELA independent of one another.  In SS8 we will start our study of the Civil War Era.

APUSH- Today we finished the "Pathway to the Revolution" and ended class with a 5-minute clip from PBS' Liberty as we viewed the historical context of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.  Tomorrow students take their Key Terms quiz and we continue to discuss the American Revolution.

Monday, Sept. 24

Monday, September 24th

SS 8 -  Today we modeled the presentation for tomorrow and shared the grading rubric with students.  Students need to be prepared to present tomorrow as power points are to be completed.  Tomorrow will be presentation day.  Practice tonight at home so you speak confidently and finish in the timeframe of
2-3 minutes.

APUSH - Picture day during APUSH.  A little disjointed but we managed.  We worked through the lesson "Pathway to Revolution" and covered key events that were causes of the Revolution.

Remember:

Wed - Key Terms Quiz
Thurs - Presentations
Fri - Test Unit II

Friday, September 21

Half-day today for students.

SS 8 - We will only meet with block A and they will finish final drafts and work on presentation powerpoints if time permits.  All 8th graders will need to hand in FINAL SHORT RESEARCH PAPER on Monday.

APUSH - Shortened class today.  Started class with a 2:45 clip of Gordon Wood discussing the American Revolution and how it reshaped America and in his opinion is the most important event in American History.  Then, Mr Clark discussed 1763 as a turning point in the relationship between the colonists and the mother country.  This discussion propelled the class into the lesson of the "Pathway to the Revolution."

Enjoy the weekend and the last day of summer.

Mr. Clark

Thursday, 9/20

SS8 - Students are working on final drafts of their historical image.  Block A has the final drafts due on Friday.  Block B's is due on Monday.  Keep working and revising those final drafts.

APUSH- We introduced Unit II today as we discussed the Crossing of the Delaware and interpreted some Revolutionary quotes.  Tomorrow we will start to chronicle the events that led to the American Revolution.