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Dates: Tuesday May 31st, Wednesday June 1st, and Thursday June 2nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday May 27th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday May 27th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday May 24th, Wednesday May 25th, Thursday May 26th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Genocide Unit Conclusion
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Genocide Lessons in Otus
      1. Finish Armenia Lesson
      2. Finish Cambodia Lesson
      3. Finish Rwanda Lesson
      4. Finish Conclusion Lesson
  • Homework:

Dates: Monday May 23rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: IL Holocaust Museum
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Museum
  • Homework:

Dates: Friday May 20th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday May 16th, Tuesday May 17th, Wednesday May 18th, Thursday May 19th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Challenge
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Hotel Rwanda
  • Homework:

Dates: Friday May 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday May 11th and Thursday May 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Rwandan Genocide Investigation
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Investigating the Cambodian Genocide
    3. Investigating the Rwandan Genocide
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Group 1 is done!
      • Group 2 is done!
      • Current Event 8 Group 3 due on 05.17
      • Current Event 8 Group 4 due on 05.24
    • Current Event Revisions due 06.03

Dates: Tuesday May 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Cambodian Genocide Investigation
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Investigating the Cambodian Genocide
    3. IL Holocaust Museum Field Trip Forms
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Group 1 is done!
      • Group 2 is done!
      • Current Event 8 Group 3 due on 05.17
      • Current Event 8 Group 4 due on 05.24
    • Current Event Revisions due 06.03

Dates: Monday May 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Cambodian Genocide Investigation
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Investigating the Cambodian Genocide
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Group 1 is done!
      • Current Event 8 Group 2 due on 05.10
      • Current Event 8 Group 3 due on 05.17
      • Current Event 8 Group 4 due on 05.24
    • Current Event Revisions due 06.03

Dates: Friday May 6th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday May 4th and Thursday May 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
    3. Lesson: Investigating the Cambodian Genocide
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Group 1 is done!
      • Current Event 8 Group 2 due on 05.10
      • Current Event 8 Group 3 due on 05.17
      • Current Event 8 Group 4 due on 05.24
    • Current Event Revisions due 06.03

Dates: Tuesday May 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Finishing the Armenian Genocide
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Discussion of the Armenian Genocide
    3. Lesson: Investigating the Cambodian Genocide
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Group 1 is done!
      • Current Event 8 Group 2 due on 05.10
      • Current Event 8 Group 3 due on 05.17
      • Current Event 8 Group 4 due on 05.24
    • Current Event Revisions due 06.03

Dates: Monday May 2nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Armenian Genocide
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. "Battle Over History" 60 Minutes
    3. Lesson: Investigating the Armenian Genocide
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Current Event 8 Group 1 due on 05.03
      • Current Event 8 Group 2 due on 05.10
      • Current Event 8 Group 3 due on 05.17
      • Current Event 8 Group 4 due on 05.24

Dates: Friday April 29th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday April 25th, Tuesday April 26th, Wednesday April 27th, Thursday April 28th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday April 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday April 20th and Thursday April 21st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday April 18th and Tuesday April 19th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Investigating the Holocaust
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. John Oliver & Turkey Article
    3. Investigating the Holocaust Lesson in Otus
      1. *If you finish you can use the Additional Resources link from the Otus Bookshelf to further investigate the Holocaust independently.
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Current Event 8 Group 1 due on 05.03
      • Current Event 8 Group 2 due on 05.10
      • Current Event 7 Group 3 due on 04.19
      • Current Event 7 Group 4 due on 04.26

Dates: Friday April 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday April 13th and Thursday April 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Investigating the Holocaust
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Discussion of Propaganda in the Holocaust
    3. Video: The Hitler Youth
    4. Investigating the Holocaust Lesson in Otus
      1. *If you finish you can use the Additional Resources link from the Otus Bookshelf to further investigate the Holocaust independently.
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Current Event 7 Group 1 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 2 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 3 due on 04.19
      • Current Event 7 Group 4 due on 04.26

Dates: Monday April 11th and Tuesday April 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Investigating the Holocaust
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Riddle Challenge
    3. Genocide Note: These are the Basic Questions for Genocide:
    • When was the genocide?
    • Where was the genocide?
    • Who committed the genocide?
    • Who were the victims of the genocide?
    • How were victims killed in the genocide?
    • What was the genocide? (Brief description)
    1. Investigating the Holocaust Lesson in Otus
      1. *If you finish you can use the Additional Resources link from the Otus Bookshelf to further investigate the Holocaust independently.
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Current Event 7 Group 1 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 2 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 3 due on 04.19
      • Current Event 7 Group 4 due on 04.26

Dates: Friday April 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday April 6th and Thursday April 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Understanding Genocide the Definition Lesson (Otus)
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Begin the Understanding Genocide the Definition Lesson in Otus.
      1. Go to Lesson and select "Understanding Genocide the Definition" and follow each step.
      • Blog: Why does a term need a name?
        • Directions: In a blog post explain why a term needs a name in order to be discussed? *Remember think about if we only could use the words it, stuff or thing
      • Genocide iBook: Understanding Genocide Chapter 1
        • Directions: Open the Genocide iBook (located on the Otus Bookshelf) Read Chapter 1 ONLY - Read only the chapter Understanding Genocide --- take notes as you need
      • Blog: Classification
        • Directions: In a Blog Post titled Classification - Provide an example of classification in any part of life. And explain how classification occurs in the situation you describe. Be specific.
      • Assessment: Stages of Genocide Check In Assessment
        • Directions: You may retake this assessment as many times as you need. Click on Assessment in Otus. Select the Genocide Check in Assessment and take individually or as a group.
      • Teacher Check-In
    3. Background to the Holocaust
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Current Event 7 Group 1 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 2 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 3 due on 04.19
      • Current Event 7 Group 4 due on 04.26

Dates: Tuesday April 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Understanding Genocide the Definition Lesson (Otus)
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Begin the Understanding Genocide the Definition Lesson in Otus.
    • Go to Lesson and select "Understanding Genocide the Definition" and follow each step.
      • Blog: Why does a term need a name?
        • Directions: In a blog post explain why a term needs a name in order to be discussed? *Remember think about if we only could use the words it, stuff or thing
      • Genocide iBook: Understanding Genocide Chapter 1
        • Directions: Open the Genocide iBook (located on the Otus Bookshelf) Read Chapter 1 ONLY - Read only the chapter Understanding Genocide --- take notes as you need
      • Blog: Classification
        • Directions: In a Blog Post titled Classification - Provide an example of classification in any part of life. And explain how classification occurs in the situation you describe. Be specific.
      • Assessment: Stages of Genocide Check In Assessment
        • Directions: You may retake this assessment as many times as you need. Click on Assessment in Otus. Select the Genocide Check in Assessment and take individually or as a group.
      • Teacher Check-In
    • If students finish ask to move on to homework (silent work)
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Current Event Due Dates
      • Current Event 7 Group 1 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 2 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 3 due on 04.19
      • Current Event 7 Group 4 due on 04.26

Dates: Monday March 21st Tuesday March 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Signing up for Thrively and Understanding Genocide the Definition Lesson (Otus)
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Thrively
    • Begin the Understanding Genocide the Definition Lesson in Otus.
      • Go to Lesson and select "Understanding Genocide the Definition" and follow each step.
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Quarter 3 Revisions due 04.05
      • Current Event 7 Group 1 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 2 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 3 due on 04.19
      • Current Event 7 Group 4 due on 04.26

Dates: Friday March 18th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday March 14th Tuesday March 15th Wednesday March 16th Thursday 17th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday March 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday March 9th and Thursday March 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Story of Us: Episode: Civil War
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Story of Us: Episode: Civil War
  • Homework:
    • Want access to a great resource? See Albert's Site for all 7th grade homework!
    • Quarter 3 Revisions due 03.22
      • Current Event 7 Group 1 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 2 due on 04.12
      • Current Event 7 Group 3 due on 04.19
      • Current Event 7 Group 4 due on 04.26

Dates: Tuesday March 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Sketchnoting
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Story of Us: Episode: Division
  • Homework:

Dates: Monday March 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Sketchnoting
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Week in Rap
  • Homework:

Dates: Friday March 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday February 29th, Tuesday March 1st, Wednesday March 2nd, Thursday March 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday February 29th, Tuesday March 1st, Wednesday March 2nd, Thursday March 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday February 25th, (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday February 22nd, Tuesday February 23rd, Thursday February 24th, (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the 1800-1899 project
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. 1800-1899 Project Pitch
    • Step 1: Identify an idea, concept, philosophy, movement that existed in the US between 1800-1899
    • Step 2: Learn about what you have chosen
    • Step 3: Demonstrate your knowledge in some way - your choice
    • Step 4: Conference with Mr. Hull and be ready to answer these following questions
      • Question 1: What have you chosen to learn about?
      • Question 2: Why was this your choice?
      • Question 3: What have you learned?
      • Question 4: How can you prove you have learned what you claim?
  • Homework:

Dates: Friday February 19th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday February 17th and Thursday February 18th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday February 16th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday February 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday February 10th and Thursday February 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday February 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday February 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday February 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday February 3rd and Thursday February 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday February 2nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday February 1st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday January 29th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday January 25th, Tuesday January 26th ,Wednesday January 27th, and Thursday January 28th(Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday January 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday January 20th and Thursday January 21st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday January 19th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday January 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday January 11th, Tuesday January 12th, Wednesday January 13th, Thursday January 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday January 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday January 6th and Thursday January 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday January 4th and Tuesday January 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday December 15th, Wednesday December 16th, Thursday December 17th, Friday December 18th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday December 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday December 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday December 9th and Thursday December 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Constitutional Convention!
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Constitutional Convention
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Papers
      • Current Event 4 Group 1 due on 12.01
      • Current Event 4 Group 2 due on 12.08
      • Current Event 4 Group 3 due on 12.15
      • Current Event 4 Group 4 due on 12.15

Dates: Monday December 7th and Tuesday December 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Constitutional Convention Work
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. (Monday) Crash Course Mr. Hull Style
    3. Role Playing: Constitutional Convention Activity
  • Homework:
    • Finish Script for Constitutional Convention Activity by 12.09
    • Current Event Papers
      • Current Event 4 Group 1 due on 12.01
      • Current Event 4 Group 2 due on 12.08
      • Current Event 4 Group 3 due on 12.15
      • Current Event 4 Group 4 due on 12.15

Dates: Friday December 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Early Release Day of Giving

Dates: Wednesday December 2nd and Thursday December 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday November 30th and Tuesday December 1st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday November 20th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday November 18th and Thursday 19th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday November 17th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday November 16th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday November 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Thursday November 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday November 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Presenting the Declaration of Independence Children's Books
  • Lesson Directions
    1. The Story of Us: The Revolution
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Papers
      • Current Event 4 Group 1 due on 12.01
      • Current Event 4 Group 2 due on 12.08
      • Current Event 4 Group 3 due on 12.15
      • Current Event 3 Group 4 due on 11.17

Dates: Monday November 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday November 6th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday November 4th and Thursday November 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday November 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday November 2nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday October 30th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday October 28th and Thursday 29th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday October 27th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday October 26th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday October 23rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Week in Rap
    3. Research one of the topics from the Week in Rap Video and write a blog post providing a 3-9 sentence summary of the situation AND connect the situation to social studies with proof.
    4. Enjoyable Video
      1. Halloween Lights - Silento - Watch Me (Whip - Nae Nae)
  • Homework:
    • All Revisions due 10.27
    • Current Event Papers
      • Current Event 3 Group 1 due on 11.03
      • Current Event 3 Group 2 due on 11.03
      • Current Event 3 Group 3 due on 11.10
      • Current Event 3 Group 4 due on 11.17

Dates: Wednesday October 21st and Thursday October 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 2015 Colonies Test: Open Note, Open Google, Open Group
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Activity 9: Open Note Open Google Group Test
      1. Students log into Otus
      2. Students select Assessment on the primary navigation
      3. Students select "2015 Colonies Test: Open Note, Open Google, Open Group"
        • Students can use the internet
        • Students can use their notes
        • Students can work in groups of their choosing (as big or as small as they want) or individually
        • Students can retake the quiz as many times as they would like until they are happy with their grade
      • When finished students should work on the Bonus Activity
    3. Bonus Activity: Write a blog post OR create a sketchnote demonstrating which group of colonies you would want to live in and why. Provide details and as many reasons as you can for why you would want to live in this region. Consider the type of food, lodging, job, culture, etc you would experience. If you finish, create the inverse or opposite, where would you NOT want to live?
  • Homework:
    • All Revisions due 10.27
    • Current Event Papers
      • Current Event 3 Group 1 due on 11.03
      • Current Event 3 Group 2 due on 11.03
      • Current Event 3 Group 3 due on 11.10
      • Current Event 3 Group 4 due on 11.17

Dates: Monday October 19th and Tuesday October 20th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Colonies Work Continued
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Colony Work
    • In your document titled "Your Name Colonies" work on the following activities - remember to work to the best of your ability
    • Bonus Activity: Write a blog post OR create a sketchnote demonstrating which group of colonies you would want to live in and why. Provide details and as many reasons as you can for why you would want to live in this region. Consider the type of food, lodging, job, culture, etc you would experience.
      • Activity 9: Open Note Open Google Group Test To Be Linked on Wednesday October 21st and Thursday October 22nd
        • Students can use the internet
        • Students can use their notes
        • Students can work in groups of their choosing (as big or as small as they want) or individually
        • Students can retake the quiz as many times as they would like until they are happy with their grade
        • When finished students should work on the Bonus Activity
          • ***Students sign into Otus, Select Assessment on the primary navigation bar, and select the Colonies Test and begin working.
    • Homework:
      • All Revisions due 10.27
      • Colonies Test: Open Note, Open Google, Open Group on 10.21 and 10.22
      • Current Event Papers
        • Current Event 3 Group 1 due on 11.03
        • Current Event 3 Group 2 due on 11.03
        • Current Event 3 Group 3 due on 11.10
        • Current Event 3 Group 4 due on 11.17

Dates: Friday October 16th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Week in Rap
    3. Research one of the topics from the Week in Rap Video and write a blog post providing a 3-9 sentence summary of the situation AND connect the situation to social studies with proof.
    4. Enjoyable Video
      1. Musical Morning Announcements with Gabrielle Union
  • Homework:
    • All Revisions due 10.27
    • Current Event Papers
      • Current Event 3 Group 1 due on 11.03
      • Current Event 3 Group 2 due on 11.03
      • Current Event 3 Group 3 due on 11.10
      • Current Event 3 Group 4 due on 11.17

Dates: Wednesday October 14th, Thursday October 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Colonies
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Colony Work
    • In your document titled "Your Name Colonies" work on the following activities
    • Bonus Activity: Write a blog post OR create a sketchnote demonstrating which group of colonies you would want to live in and why. Provide details and as many reasons as you can for why you would want to live in this region. Consider the type of food, lodging, job, culture, etc you would experience.
      • Activity 9: Open Note Open Google Group Test To Be Linked on Wednesday October 21st and Thursday October 22nd
        • Students can use the internet
        • Students can use their notes
        • Students can work in groups of their choosing (as big or as small as they want) or individually
        • Students can retake the quiz as many times as they would like until they are happy with their grade
        • When finished students should work on the Bonus Activity
    • Homework:
      • All Revisions due 10.27
      • Current Event Papers
        • Current Event 3 Group 1 due on 11.03
        • Current Event 3 Group 2 due on 11.03
        • Current Event 3 Group 3 due on 11.10
        • Current Event 3 Group 4 due on 11.17

Dates: Friday October 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday October 5th, Tuesday October 6th, Wednesday October 7th, Thursday October 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday October 2nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 29th, Wednesday September 30th, Thursday October 1st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday September 28th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday September 25th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Week in Rap
    3. In a blog post title Connecting the Week in Rap to social studies - prove one or two of the stories from the Week in Rap connect to social studies by providing 3 pieces of evidence.
    4. Enjoyable Videos:
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Papers
      • Current Event 2 Group 1 due on 10.06
      • Current Event 1 Group 2 due on 09.22
      • Current Event 1 Group 3 due on 09.22
      • Current Event 1 Group 4 due on 09.29

Dates: Thursday September 24th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday September 21st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday September 18th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday September 16th and Thursday September 17th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday September 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday September 9th and Thursday September 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday September 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Week in Rap
    3. Enjoyable Video
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 1 due on 09.15
    • Current Event Group 2 due on 09.22
    • Current Event Group 3 due on 09.22
    • Current Event Group 4 due on 09.29

Dates: Wednesday September 2nd or Thursday September 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 1st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

    1. 7th Grade Essential Questions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 1 due on 09.15
    • Current Event Group 2 due on 09.22
    • Current Event Group 3 due on 09.22
    • Current Event Group 4 due on 09.29

Dates: Monday August 31st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday August 27th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Thursday August 26th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to 7th Social Studies
  • Lesson Directions
    1. Daily Problem
    2. Setting Up Otus Classes - my.otusplus.com
  • Homework:
    • None

Dates: Wednesday August 25th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

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Dates: Wednesday June 3rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Reflection
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • None

Dates: Tuesday June 2nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: The Greens Day 2
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Video Conference Student Presentations
      • Threaded Discussion in Otus Blog
        • Ask two thoughtful questions about at least three of Ms Grimes’ students’ blog posts, and answer questions about your own.
    • Homework:
      • EP/CCA Assessment

Dates: Monday June 1st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: The Greens Day 1
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
        • Otus Poll Question
      • Example of Media Stereotype: Cabrini Green Gangland Video (play intro 00:00-01:20)
        • What stereotypes do we see in this clip?
      • Representation:
        • Ex. Who represented Cabrini Green in the Gangland Episode? (A: History Channel)
      • The Greens - video link
    • Homework:
      • Blog Post: Due 06.02.15: Write a two paragraph Otus blog post about what you like about your neighborhood/community and what you would like to change.
        • Include one picture of you in your neighborhood (e.g. you in front of your house, backyard, block, favorite restaurant, park, etc.).
        • See Teddy and Sam’s examples in Otus Class Blog.

Dates: Friday May 29th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday May 27th and Thursday May 28th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Genocide Test
    • Lesson Directions
      • Genocide Test
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper Revisions by 06.01

Dates: Tuesday May 26th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday May 22nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday May 19th, Wednesday May 20th, Thursday May 21st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday May 18th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: IL Holocaust Museum Field Trip

Dates: Friday May 15th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday May 13th and Thursday May 14th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
      • Genocide Unit
          • Read the Genocide iBook Chapter "Understanding the Cambodian Genocide" - After reading the chapter answer the Basic Questions
              • When was the genocide?
              • Where was the genocide?
              • Who committed the genocide?
              • Who were the victims of the genocide?
              • How were victims killed in the genocide?
              • What was the genocide? (Brief description)
            • Read the “Choices Cambodia” Article from the Otus Bookshelf
            1. What type of society did Pol Pot imagine for his people? Be specific and describe the many goals Pol Pot had.
            2. Write down ALL words or phrases you do not understand.
            3. Define and describe the term “Auto-Genocide”
            4. How is the term “Auto-Genocide” unique to the Cambodian situation?
            5. How was the Cambodian Genocide carried out?
            6. How many people were killed and during what years did this occur?
            7. How did the world respond to this situation?
            8. How did the United States respond to this situation?
            9. What do you think the political cartoon on page 18 means?
            10. Answer the the basic questions for the political cartoon on page 18?
            11. What happened in Cambodia after the genocide?
            12. Write down any questions you still have about the Cambodian Genocide.
      • When finished research the Diigo Cambodian Genocide Library
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.13 or 05.14
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Tuesday May 12th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
      • Genocide Unit
          • Read the Genocide iBook Chapter "Understanding the Cambodian Genocide" - After reading the chapter answer the Basic Questions
              • When was the genocide?
              • Where was the genocide?
              • Who committed the genocide?
              • Who were the victims of the genocide?
              • How were victims killed in the genocide?
              • What was the genocide? (Brief description)
            • Read the “Choices Cambodia” Article from the Otus Bookshelf
            1. What type of society did Pol Pot imagine for his people? Be specific and describe the many goals Pol Pot had.
            2. Write down ALL words or phrases you do not understand.
            3. Define and describe the term “Auto-Genocide”
            4. How is the term “Auto-Genocide” unique to the Cambodia situation?
            5. How was the Cambodia Genocide carried out?
            6. How many people were killed and during what years did this occur?
            7. How did the world respond to this situation?
            8. How did the United States respond to this situation?
            9. What do you think the political cartoon on page 18 means?
            10. Answer the the basic questions for the political cartoon on page 18?
            11. What happened in Cambodia after the genocide?
            12. Write down any questions you still have about the Cambodian Genocide.
      • When finished research the Diigo Cambodian Genocide Library
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.13 or 05.14
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Monday May 11th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Introduction to the Cambodian Genocide
      • Genocide Unit
          • Read the Genocide iBook Chapter "Understanding the Cambodian Genocide" - After reading the chapter answer the Basic Questions
              • When was the genocide?
              • Where was the genocide?
              • Who committed the genocide?
              • Who were the victims of the genocide?
              • How were victims killed in the genocide?
              • What was the genocide? (Brief description)
            • Read the “Choices Cambodia” Article from the Otus Bookshelf
            1. What type of society did Pol Pot imagine for his people? Be specific and describe the many goals Pol Pot had.
            2. Write down ALL words or phrases you do not understand.
            3. Define and describe the term “Auto-Genocide”
            4. How is the term “Auto-Genocide” unique to the Cambodia situation?
            5. How was the Cambodia Genocide carried out?
            6. How many people were killed and during what years did this occur?
            7. How did the world respond to this situation?
            8. How did the United States respond to this situation?
            9. What do you think the political cartoon on page 18 means?
            10. Answer the the basic questions for the political cartoon on page 18?
            11. What happened in Cambodia after the genocide?
            12. Write down any questions you still have about the Cambodian Genocide.
      • When finished research the Diigo Cambodian Genocide Library
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.13 or 05.14
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Friday May 8th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week In Rap
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Week in Rap
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Wednesday May 6th and Thursday May 7th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the Armenian Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • "Battle Over History" 60 Minutes
      • Genocide Unit
          • Read the Genocide iBook Chapter "Understanding the Armenian Genocide"
            • After reading the chapter answer the Basic Questions
              • When was the genocide?
              • Where was the genocide?
              • Who committed the genocide?
              • Who were the victims of the genocide?
              • How were victims killed in the genocide?
              • What was the genocide? (Brief description)
            • Read the “Choices Armenian” Article from the Otus Bookshelf
            1. ”What were the origins of the Turkish-Armenian conflict? Or where did the conflict between the Turkish and Armenians begin?
            2. What happened to the Armenian population in Turkey?
            3. What happened to Turkish officials who resisted to implement the policies against the Armenians?
            4. How did the United States respond to this situation?
            5. How did the International Community react to the Armenian Genocide?
            6. Why is the Armenian Genocide referred to as “The Forgotten Genocide?
            7. ”What happened after World War I ended?
            8. What similarities and differences do you see between the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust?
            9. What was the most interesting part of this reading?
      • Investigate Additional Armenian Genocide Links independently (link on the Otus Bookshelf)
      • Read the article: What Counts as Genocide? (link on the Otus Bookshelf) and write a Blog Post in Otus using the title "What Counts as Genocide?" to answer the question posed.
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Tuesday May 5th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the Armenian Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Genocide Unit
          • Read the Genocide iBook Chapter "Understanding the Armenian Genocide"
            • After reading the chapter answer the Basic Questions
              • When was the genocide?
              • Where was the genocide?
              • Who committed the genocide?
              • Who were the victims of the genocide?
              • How were victims killed in the genocide?
              • What was the genocide? (Brief description)
            • Read the “Choices Armenian” Article from the Otus Bookshelf
            1. ”What were the origins of the Turkish-Armenian conflict? Or where did the conflict between the Turkish and Armenians begin?
            2. What happened to the Armenian population in Turkey?
            3. What happened to Turkish officials who resisted to implement the policies against the Armenians?
            4. How did the United States respond to this situation?
            5. How did the International Community react to the Armenian Genocide?
            6. Why is the Armenian Genocide referred to as “The Forgotten Genocide?
            7. ”What happened after World War I ended?
            8. What similarities and differences do you see between the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust?
            9. What was the most interesting part of this reading?
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Monday May 4th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to the Armenian Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Friday May 1st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Week in Rap
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Thursday April 30th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Holocaust Information
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Tuesday April 28th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Holocaust Information
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #8 Group 4 05.19

Dates: Monday April 27th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Holocaust Information
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Genocide Unit
        • Go to the Genocide Unit Page and follow the directions for Investigating the Holocaust section
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Friday April 24th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Holocaust Information
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Wednesday April 22nd and Thursday April 23rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Holocaust Information
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Genocide Unit
        • Go to the Genocide Unit Page and follow the directions for Investigating the Holocaust section
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Tuesday April 21st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Background Holocaust Information
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #8 Group 3 05.19
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Friday April 17th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday April 15th and Thursday April 16th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Background Holocaust Information
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Genocide Unit
      • On your Otus Bookshelf, in the Genocide Unit Folder, read:
        • Genocide iBook
        • Choices Defining Genocide
          • While reading please take notes in your Genocide Google Document
        • Holocaust Reading
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #8 Group 2 05.12
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Tuesday April 14th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Understanding the term of Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14 *extension 04.15 or 04.16
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Monday April 13th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Stages of Genocide
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #8 Group 1 05.05
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Friday April 10th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to Genocide

Dates: Wednesday April 8th and Thursday April 9th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to Genocide

Dates: Wednesday March 25th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Recap and Preview
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Monday March 23rd and Tuesday 24th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Story of Us "Division" and "Civil War"
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Story of Us "Division" and "Civil War"
      • Civil War Tasks
        • See me after Task 2
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Friday March 20th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Current Event Friday
    • Homework:
      • Revisions due 03.23
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Thursday March 19th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project and Civil War Presentations
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Revisions due 03.23
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Monday March 16th, Tuesday March 17th, Wednesday March 18th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project and Civil War Tasks
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Project 1800-1860s
        • Post Project: Individually Create a Google Doc
          • Summarize your project
          • Copy and paste your 1800-1860 stage two information
          • Reflect
            • What did you think of the project? Why?
            • What did you enjoy? Why?
            • What would you improve? Why?
            • What grade would you give yourself? Why?
        • Turn in your project using Otus
      • Civil War Tasks
        • See me after Task 2
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Revisions due 03.23
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Friday March 13th(Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Week in Rap
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Revisions due 03.23
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Tuesday March 10th, Wednesday March 11th, Thursday March 12th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project and Civil War Tasks
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Project 1800-1860s
        • Post Project: Individually Create a Google Doc
          • Summarize your project
          • Copy and paste your 1800-1860 stage two information
          • Reflect
            • What did you think of the project? Why?
            • What did you enjoy? Why?
            • What would you improve? Why?
            • What grade would you give yourself? Why?
        • Turn in your project using Otus
      • Civil War Tasks
        • See me after Task 2
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Revisions due 03.23
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Monday March 9th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Project 1800-1860s
        • Post Project Assignment
          • Individually Create a Google Doc
            • Summarize your project
            • Copy and paste your 1800-1860 bullet point information
            • Reflect
              • What did you think of the project? Why?
              • What did you enjoy? Why?
              • What would you improve? Why?
              • What grade would you give yourself? Why?
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Friday March 6th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #7 Group 3 04.21
        • CE Paper #7 Group 4 04.28

Dates: Wednesday March 4th and Thursday March 5th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Tuesday March 3rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Monday March 2nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Friday February 27th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday February 25th and Thursday February 26th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • 1800-1860s Project due 03.19
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #7 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #7 Group 2 04.14
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Tuesday February 24th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Monday February 23th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1800-1860s Project
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Friday February 20th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Challenge (Sub)
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.23.15
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Wednesday February 18th and Thursday February 19th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Looking West -
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.23.15
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 04.08 or 04.09
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Tuesday February 17th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Looking West -
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Reviewing the Constitution Test and make ups
      • Discussing the next unit
      • Work on Constitution Paper
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.23.15
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Friday February 13th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: The Day After the Constitution Test
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Reviewing the Constitution Test and make ups
      • Week in Rap
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.23.15
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Wednesday February 11th and Thursday February 12th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Constitution Test
    • Lesson Directions
      • Constitution Test
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.23.15
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Tuesday February 10th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Individual Study Time for the Constitution Test
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.23.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #6 Group 4 03.03

Dates: Monday February 9th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Studying for the Constitution Test
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.23.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
      • Current Event Paper
          • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Friday February 6th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Studying for the Constitution Test
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.20.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
      • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Thursday February 5th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Studying for the Constitution Test
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.20.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #6 Group 3 03.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Wednesday February 4th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Studying for the Constitution Test
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.20.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03 extension to 02.04
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Tuesday February 3rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Practicing Quizlet
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Practicing Quizlet
        • Students create a set of Quizlet cards for the Constitution Test
        • Students practice their Quizlet cards for the Constitution Test
      • Constitution Notes "What Else Should I Know"
      • 6 Ideas the Constitution
      • Option: Students may begin their Constitution Paper in class
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.20.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03 extension to 02.04
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Monday February 2nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Learning Quizlet
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.20.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Friday January 30th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Challenge
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Constitution Paper 02.20.15
      • Constitution Test 02.11.15 or 02.12.15
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #6 Group 2 02.24
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Wednesday January 28th and Thursday January 29th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 6 Ideas the Constitution Chart
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Marketing Project due 01.26
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Tuesday January 27th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Marketing Assignment
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Marketing Assignments
    • Homework:
      • Marketing Project due 01.26
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Monday January 26th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Preview the Upcoming Week
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Marketing Project due 01.26
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Friday January 23rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: MLK Jr. "I Have a Dream" and Week in Rap
    • Lesson Directions
      • Have students Blog the Daily Problem
      • Watch the entire MLK Jr. "I Have a Dream" Speech
        • Discuss the importance of the speech
      • Watch the Week in Rap (email is christopher.g.hull@gmail.com - password will auto fill)
        • Afterwards have 1 student conduct the challenge questions and 1 student keep score on the white board
        • Remind students their Amendment Marketing Project is due 01.26
    • Homework:
      • Marketing Project due 01.26
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Wednesday January 21st and Thursday January 22nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: MLK Jr. Remembrance and Marketing Assignment
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Marketing Project due 01.26
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Tuesday January 20th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Marketing Assignment
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Marketing Project due 01.26
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #6 Group 1 02.17
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Friday January 16th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday January 14th and Thursday January 15th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday January 12th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday January 12th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday January 9th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Challenge + Continuing the Constitution

Dates: Wednesday January 7th and Thursday January 8th - Cold Day No School

Dates: Tuesday January 6th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Restarting After Break - Constitution: Bill of Rights
    • Lesson Directions
    • Homework:
      • Current Event Final Revisions Quarter 2 (Current Events #3 and #4) due 01.13
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #5 Group 1 01.20
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #5 Group 4 02.10

Dates: Monday January 5th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Restarting After Break - Constitution: Bill of Rights

Dates: Friday December 19th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Finishing Up Before Break
    • Lesson Directions
      • Daily Problem
      • Week in Rap
      • Enjoyable Videos
    • Homework:
        • Current Event Paper
        • CE Paper #5 Group 1 01.20
        • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
        • CE Paper #5 Group 3 02.03
        • CE Paper #4 Group 4 01.06

Dates: Wednesday December 17th and Thursday December 18th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday December 16th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday December 15th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday December 12th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday December 10th and Thursday December 11th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Finishing your Constitution Study Guide Notes and Flocabulary's 3 Branches
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #5 Group 1 01.20
      • CE Paper #5 Group 2 01.27
      • CE Paper #4 Group 3 12.16
      • CE Paper #4 Group 4 01.06

Dates: Tuesday December 9th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday December 8th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Finishing your Constitution Overview Notes on the Constitutional Convention
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #5 Group 1 01.20
      • CE Paper #4 Group 2 12.09
      • CE Paper #4 Group 3 12.16
      • CE Paper #4 Group 4 01.06

Dates: Friday December 5th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Thursday December 4th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday December 3rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday December 2nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday December 1st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Preparing for the Constitution {Sub Lesson Plan}
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Post on What I know about the US Government
    • Constitutional Convention Video
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #4 Group 1 12.02
      • CE Paper #4 Group 2 12.09
      • CE Paper #3 Group 3 12.16
      • CE Paper #3 Group 4 01.06

Dates: Friday November 21st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Challenge {Sub Lesson Plan}
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #4 Group 1 12.02
      • CE Paper #4 Group 2 12.09
      • CE Paper #3 Group 3 12.16
      • CE Paper #3 Group 4 01.06

Dates: Tuesday November 18th, Wednesday November 19th, Thursday November 20th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: The Constitutional Convention
  • Lesson Directions
    • The Constitutional Convention
  • Homework:
    • Constitutional Convention Character Scripts due 11.18
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #4 Group 1 12.02
      • CE Paper #4 Group 2 12.09
      • CE Paper #3 Group 3 12.16
      • CE Paper #3 Group 4 11.18

Dates: Monday November 17th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday November 14th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday November 12th and Thursday November 13th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday November 10th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday November 7th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Challenge {Sub Plan Linked Here}
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #4 Group 1 12.02
      • CE Paper #4 Group 2 12.09
      • CE Paper #3 Group 3 11.12 or 11.13
      • CE Paper #3 Group 4 11.18

Dates: Wednesday November 5th and Thursday November 6th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday November 4th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • No School

Dates: Monday November 3rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Declaration of Independence Children's Book Project Reflection & Revolutionary War Pre-Test
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #4 Group 1 12.02
      • CE Paper #3 Group 2 11.05 or 11.06
      • CE Paper #3 Group 3 11.12 or 11.13
      • CE Paper #3 Group 4 11.18

Dates: Friday October 31st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday October 29th and Thursday October 30th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday October 28th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday October 27th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday October 24th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Thursday October 23rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday October 22nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday October 21st (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday October 20th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday October 17th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Colonies Test Revisions and Week in Rap Challenge
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Colonies Revision Directions
      • Review your test.
      • Identify (find) the questions you missed.
      • Create a Google Document OR Write a blog post in Otus titled "Colonies Test Revisions"
      • For EVERY question you missed
        • Write the question
        • Write the answer you original selected
        • Write the correct answer
        • Explain why you missed the question. This is an important question. Completely explain your thinking during the test.
      • After revising all the questions you want to fix - write a short paragraph describing what you would have done differently if you could go back in time and take the test again. How would you have completed the activities differently? How would you have studied differently? How would you have take the test differently? Then explain what YOU WILL do differently in social studies as the year continues.
      • Schedule a time to review your document/paper with me for your points.
    • Translating the "Declaration of Independence"
    • Week in Rap Challenge
    • Enjoyable Videos
  • Homework:

Dates: Wednesday October 15th and Thursday October 16th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday October 14th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday October 10th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #3 Group 1 10.28
      • CE Paper #3 Group 2 11.05 or 11.06
      • CE Paper #2 Group 3 10.14
      • CE Paper #2 Group 4 10.14
    • Open Note Colonies Test on 10.15 or 10.16
      • Activities due on test day

Dates: Wednesday October 8th and Thursday October 9th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Colonial Activities Discussion
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Discussion of the Activities
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #3 Group 1 10.28
      • CE Paper #3 Group 2 11.05 or 11.06
      • CE Paper #2 Group 3 10.14
      • CE Paper #2 Group 4 10.14
    • Open Note Colonies Test on 10.15 or 10.16
      • Activities due on test day

Dates: Tuesday October 7th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday October 6th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday October 3rd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday October 1st and Thursday October 2nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 30th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday September 29th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday September 26th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap Challenge
    • Read an article of your choice from your Otus Bookshelf
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #2 Group 1 10.07
      • CE Paper #2 Group 2 10.07
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Wednesday September 24th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 22nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday September 22nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday September 19th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap Challenge
    • Investigation of an article of your choice
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #2 Group 1 10.07
      • CE Paper #2 Group 2 10.07
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Wednesday September 17th or Thursday September 18th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 16th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday September 15th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Caine's Arcade
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Watch the video "Caine's Arcade" and answer the basic questions in your document titled "Your Name Social Studies #" underneath the heading "Caine's Arcade"
    • If you have time...brainstorm and work on your political cartoon assignment
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #2 Group 1 10.07
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30
    • Political Cartoon Assignment due on 09.19

Dates: Friday September 12th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday: Week in Rap Challenge
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap Challenge
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #2 Group 1 10.07
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30
    • Political Cartoon Assignment due on 09.19

Dates: Wednesday September 10th and September 11th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday September 9th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introducing Visuals: Maps
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #2 Group 1 10.07
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Monday September 8th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introducing Visuals: Pictures with Captions
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #1 Group 1 09.09
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Friday September 5th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap
    • Annotating Article Practice
    • Enjoyable Videos
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #1 Group 1 09.09
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Wednesday September 3rd and Thursday September 4th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Close Reading aka Annotating
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #1 Group 1 09.09
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Tuesday September 2nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 7th Grade Essential Questions
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #1 Group 1 09.09
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Friday August 29th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Understanding Perception
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week In Rap Challenge
    • Learning about bibliographic citations
    • Article Investigation:
      • See Otus Bookshelf
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Paper
      • CE Paper #1 Group 1 09.09
      • CE Paper #1 Group 2 09.16
      • CE Paper #1 Group 3 09.23
      • CE Paper #1 Group 4 09.30

Dates: Wednesday August 27th and Thursday August 28th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday August 26th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Essential Questions for 7th Grade
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 1 09.09

Dates: Monday August 25th (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday August 22nd (Periods 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Bonus Page - Platinum Page (link)

7 Black Page (link)

6 Purple Page (link)

5 Blue Page (link)

4 Green Page (link)

3 Red Page (link)

2 Orange Page (link)

1 Pink Page (link)

0 Yellow Page (link)

Though Provoking Posts (if you are bored and looking for something to read)

Lesson Plans - Remember remember it is important to read the directions from now till forever

Dates: Wednesday June 4th and Thursday June 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Genocide Test Recap and Vocab Draw
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Revisions due by Tuesday June 10th 8am

Dates: Monday June 2nd and Tuesday June 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Darfur Now
  • Lesson Directions
    • Video: Darfur Now
  • Homework:
    • None

Dates: Wednesday May 28th Thursday May 29th Friday May 30th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Genocide Test
  • Lesson Directions
    • Genocide Test
  • Homework:
    • None

Dates: Tuesday May 27th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Genocide Review
  • Lesson Directions
    • Genocide Review
  • Homework:
    • Genocide Test 05.28 and 05.29

Dates: Friday May 23rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap
  • Lesson Directions
    • Week in Rap
  • Homework:
    • Current Event #8 Group 4: 05.27
    • Genocide Test 05.28 and 05.29

Dates: Monday May 19th, Tuesday May 20th, Wednesday May 21st, Thursday May 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Hotel Rwanda
  • Lesson Directions
    • Hotel Rwanda
  • Homework:
    • Current Event #8 Group 4: 05.27
    • Genocide Test 05.28 and 05.29

Dates: Friday May 16th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Thursday May 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday May 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday May 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday May 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday May 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday May 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday May 7th and Thursday May 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday May 6th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday May 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday April 30th and Thursday May 1st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday April 29th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Asia 11-20 and Cambodian Genocide
  • Lesson Directions
    • Asia 11-20 Quiz
    • Genocide Unit
      • Cambodian Genocide iBook
        • When did the genocide take place?
        • Where did the genocide take place?
        • Who were the victims of the genocide?
        • Who committed the genocide?
        • How were the victims killed?
        • Why were the victims targeted?
        • What happened? (This summary should be in complete comprehensive summary should be in complete sentences)
        • Finally - what questions do you still have? (These should be written down)
      • Discussing Cambodia
  • Homework:
    • Current Event #8 Group 1: 05.06
    • Asia 21-30 05.06

Dates: Monday April 28th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: IL Holocaust Museum Visit
  • Lesson Directions
    • IL Holocaust Museum Visit
  • Homework:
    • Current Event #7 Group 4: 04.29
    • Asia 11-20 04.29

Dates: Friday April 25th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Catch UP
  • Lesson Directions
    • Week in Rap Catch Up - 5 Weeks!
  • Homework:
    • Current Event #7 Group 4: 04.29
    • Asia 11-20 04.29

Dates: Wednesday April 23rd and Thursday April 24th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday April 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday April 21st(Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday April 16th and Thursday April 17th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday April 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday April 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday April 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Project Citizen Presentation
  • Lesson Directions
    • Project Citizen Presentation
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 2nd: 04.16 or 04.17
    • Africa 45-55 04.16 or 04.17

Dates: Wednesday April 9th and Thursday April 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday April 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Project Citizen
  • Lesson Directions
    • Present in Auditorium
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 2nd: 04.15
    • Africa 45-55 04.15

Dates: Wednesday April 9th and Thursday April 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday April 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday April 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Back From Break
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem (be sure you are completing the proper date for the Daily Problem)
    • Discuss Holocaust
    • Prepare for Project Citizen Presentation on Friday April 11th
      • Reminder that City Hall is April 16th
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 1st: 04.08
    • Africa 34-44 04.08

Dates: Monday March 31st through Friday April 6th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Spring Break

Dates: Monday March 24th through Thursday March 28th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Plans for the Substitute
    • Students please remember the four rules of this class:
      1. Follow Directions
      2. Be Respectful
      3. Be honest
      4. Work to the best of your ability
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem (be sure you are completing the proper date for the Daily Problem)
    • After the Daily Problem, handout the “Genocide Notes Sheet” to each student remind the students to title this handout “Holocaust” and to write their name on the handout Students are to work in groups or individually to read the following handouts.
      • Please do not worry if students finish - they have much of the week to work on this material.
    • The Holocaust Summary This one page handout provides a brief simplified version of what happened during the Holocaust.
      • Students to the best of their ability should complete the “Basic Questions” for the Holocaust on their “Genocide Notes Sheet” (these are where, when, who, why, how)
      • Each student should complete their own notes but may work together.
    • If students finish the summary they should now read the “The Choices” Holocaust Handout Questions for this handout are printed on the handout titled “Holocaust Questions” - this handout is a page of the questions for all the handouts (these could be distributed one per group and collected at the end of every class)
      • Students should answer these questions on the back of portion of their “Genocide Notes Sheet”
    • If students finish the “The Choices” Holocaust Handout they should next work on “The Choices” Defining Genocide handout answering the questions printed on the page of questions.
    • If students finish “The Choices” Defining Genocide handout they should choose to read one of the articles left on the table. They have free choice to pick any of the options provided.
    • To find more resources see this link ; feel free at home to research more using the link.
    • Any questions can be added to the question board for my return.
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 1st: 04.08
    • Africa 34-44 04.08

Dates: Wednesday March 12th and Thursday March 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday March 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday March 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to Genocide
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:

Dates: Tuesday March 4th-Friday March 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday March 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap Catch Up
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap Catch Up
  • Homework:

Dates: Tuesday February 18th through Friday February 21st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday February 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Project Citizen - Dr. Hill Presentation
  • Lesson Directions
    • Dr. Hill Presentation
  • Homework:

Dates: Wednesday February 12th or Thursday February 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday February 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday February 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Project Citizen Website
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • Project Citizen Website
  • Homework:

Dates: Friday February 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday February 5th and Thursday February 6th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday February 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday February 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Friday January 31st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Reviewing concepts in social studies
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • Videos
      • We must risk failure - and that requires us to commit ourselves 100% - and also to face fear. Does this scare you? See this video.
      • Be honest especially with yourself: "Are you are a good liar? Find out in 5 seconds"
        • An experiment in anonymity.
      • Perception at times requires us to cross check double check information - see this article.
      • When answering the question why does social studies matter - we find that knowing the laws and rights of citizens is essential. In the recent history foreigners have been deported for committing felonies - should this man be deported? See this article.
        • And is this really breaking news? Worth stopping an interview with a congresswoman? See video here.
      • Ever had cake in the face? This dude did.
      • Or here is a PSA (do you know what this is?) about not slacking off, working to the best of your ability, and staying in school. See video here.
    • Remember if you have questions about a thesis statement (or claim statement) to check out the two sites below
    • Project Citizen Work
      • Read the website PC Behlow Evidence and add to your Project Citizen Notes
      • PC To Do List
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 3: 02.04
    • Europe 31-40 02.04
    • Project Citizen Paper 02.10

Dates: Thursday January 30th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Understanding Thesis Statement
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 3: 02.04
    • Europe 31-40 02.04
    • Project Citizen Paper 02.10

Dates: Wednesday January 29th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Europe 21-30 Quiz
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • Europe 21-30
    • Read the website PC Behlow Evidence and add to your Project Citizen Notes
    • PC To Do List
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 3: 02.04
    • Europe 31-40 02.04
    • Project Citizen Paper 02.10

Dates: Monday January 27th and Tuesday January 28th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: No School - Extreme Weather Days (Cold)

Dates: Friday January 24th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday January 22nd and Thursday January 23rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday January 21st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Europe 11-20 Quiz
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 2: 01.28
    • Europe 21-30 01.28
    • Project Citizen Paper 02.07

Dates: Friday January 17th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday January 15th or Thursday January 16th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday January 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) Early Release

Dates: Monday January 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Project Citizen
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Group 1: 01.21
    • Europe 1-10 01.14

Dates: Friday January 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Week in Rap & Project Citizen
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 and 4 01.07
    • Europe 1-10 01.14

Dates: Wednesday January 8th and Thursday January 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Starting Project Citizen
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 and 4 01.07
    • Europe 1-10 01.14

Dates: Friday December 20th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Wrapping up 2013
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • Year in Rap
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 and 4 01.07
    • Europe 01.07

Dates: Wednesday December 18th and Thursday December 19th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday December 17th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Project Citizen and Week in Rap
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • South America Capital Quiz
    • edZone
      • Bookshelf: Nelson Mendela Final Goodbye (answer basic questions)
      • Bookshelf: explore Newsordy.com
    • FedEx Day
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 and 4 01.07
    • Europe TBA

Dates: Monday December 16th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: FedEx Day
  • Lesson Directions
    • FedEx Day
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 12.17
    • South America Capitals 12.17

Dates: Friday December 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Project Citizen and Week in Rap
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 12.17
    • South America Capitals 12.17

Dates: Wednesday December 11th and Thursday December 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday December 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday December 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday December 4th, Thursday December 5th, Friday December 6th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday December 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: North and Central American Capitals & Latin America Presentations
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 12.10
    • South America Countries 12.10

Dates: Monday December 2nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Latin America Presentations
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • Latin America Presentations
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 12.03
    • North and Central America Capitals 12.03

Dates: Friday November 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday November 20th and Thursday November 21st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Finish Latin America Project
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 12.03
    • North and Central America Capitals 12.03
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Tuesday November 19th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: North and Central America Quiz
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 12.03
    • North and Central America Capitals 12.03
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Monday November 18th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Finish Latin America
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 11.19
    • North and Central America Countries 11.19
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Friday November 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday November 13th and Thursday 14th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Latin America Project
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 11.19
    • North and Central America Countries 11.19
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Tuesday November 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Capitals Quiz 41-50
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 11.19
    • North and Central America Countries 11.19
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Monday November 11th - No School Veterans Day

Dates: Friday November 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Learning how to read the news {sub}
  • Lesson Directions
    • Complete the Daily Problem
    • Work on learning how to read the news
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 11.12
    • US Capitals 41-50 11.12
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Wednesday November 6th and Thursday 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Latin America Assignment
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 11.12
    • US Capitals 41-50 11.12
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Tuesday November 5th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • No School - Institute Day

Dates: Monday November 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Latin America Assignment
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 11.06 or 11.07
    • US Capitals 31-40 11.06 or 11.07
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Friday November 1st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday October 30th and Thursday October 31st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Latin America Project Work
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 11.06 or 11.07
    • US Capitals 31-40 11.06 or 11.07
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Tuesday October 29th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Latin America Project Work
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 11.06 or 11.07
    • US Capitals 31-40 11.06 or 11.07
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Monday October 28th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Latin America Project Work
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 10.29
    • US Capitals 21-30 10.29
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Friday October 25th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Wednesday October 23rd and Thursday October 24th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introducing Latin America Assignment
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 10.29
    • US Capitals 21-30 10.29
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02
    • Revisions for Quarter 1 due 10.25

Dates: Tuesday October 22nd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Monday October 21st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introduction to Latin America Project
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 10.22
    • US Capitals 11-20 10.22
    • Latin America Assignment 12.02

Dates: Wednesday October 16th, Thursday October 17th, Friday October 18th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday October 15th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: US Capitals 1-10
  • Lesson Directions
  • Review Page
  • Articles:
  • Learning about Latin America
    • Choose a country from this list and simply read about the place you have selected.
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 10.22
    • US Capitals 11-20 10.22
    • Visual Literacy Exam 10.16

Dates: Friday October 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Red Page
  • Enjoyable Videos showing perception:
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 10.15
    • US Capitals 1-10 on 10.15
    • Visual Literacy Exam 10.16

Dates: Wednesday October 9th and Thursday October 10th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

Dates: Tuesday October 8th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) {sub:social studies meeting}

  • Lesson Title: Understanding the 8 Types of Maps
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 10.08 moved to 10.09 or 10.10
    • US States 41-50 Quiz on 10.08 moved to 10.09 or 10.10

Dates: Monday October 7th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday 10.04
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Discussion of upcoming week
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 10.08 moved to 10.09 or 10.10
    • US States 41-50 Quiz on 10.08 moved to 10.09 or 10.10

Dates: Friday October 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday 10.04
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap Challenge
    • Complete the Red Page
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 10.08
    • US States 41-50 Quiz on 10.08
    • Pink Page due 10.7

Dates: Wednesday October 2nd and Thursday October 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Draw Something - Applying Our Understanding of Maps
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 10.08
    • US States 41-50 Quiz on 10.08

Dates: Tuesday October 1st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: US Quiz 31-40
  • Lesson Directions
    • US Quiz 31-40
    • Daily Problem
    • Working on
      • Orange Page
      • Pink Page
      • Bonus Page: Yellow Page
    • Define the different types of maps:
      • Political map
      • Physical map
      • Topography map
      • Climate map
      • Vegetation map
      • Population Density map
      • Economic Activity map
      • Thematic map
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 10.08
    • US States 41-50 Quiz on 10.08

Dates: Monday September 30th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) {sub}

  • Lesson Title: Practicing Absolute Location
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Worksheet Absolute Location
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 10.01
    • US States 31-40 Quiz on 10.01

Dates: Friday September 27th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday 09.27
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap Challenge
    • Read:
      • Red Page
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 10.01
    • US States 31-40 Quiz on 10.01

Dates: Wednesday September 25th and Thursday September 26th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Analyzing Maps
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Work on (in order)
      • Black Page
      • Orange Page
      • Green Page
    • Pink Page
    • Bonus Page: Yellow Page
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 10.01
    • US States 31-40 Quiz on 10.01

Dates: Tuesday September 24th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: US States Quiz 21-30
  • Lesson Directions
    • US State Quiz 21-30
    • Daily Problem
    • Work on
      • Black Page
      • Orange Page
      • Green Page
      • Platinum Page
      • Individual meetings with Mr. Hull
        • If you are waiting to meet - in your Google Drive daily problem - answer the following questions
          • How is class going so far?
          • Do you have any questions?
          • Do you want to share anything with Mr. Hull?
          • What are your thoughts on current events thus far?
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 4 10.01
    • US States 31-40 Quiz on 10.01

Dates: Monday September 23rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Catch Up Day
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Review the in class challenge
    • Work on
      • Black Page
      • Orange Page
      • Green Page
      • Platinum Page
      • Individual meetings with Mr. Hull
        • If you are waiting to meet - in your Google Drive daily problem - answer the following questions
          • How is class going so far?
          • Do you have any questions?
          • Do you want to share anything with Mr. Hull?
          • What are your thoughts on current events thus far?
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 due 09.24
    • US States 21-30 Quiz on 09.24

Dates: Thursday September 19th and Friday September 20th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: {Mr. Hull absent}
  • Lesson Directions
    • No Daily Problem
    • Completed in class challenge
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 due 09.24
    • US States 21-30 Quiz on 09.24

Dates: Wednesday September 18th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: US Quiz 11-20
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 3 due 09.24
    • US States 21-30 Quiz on 09.24

Dates: Monday September 16th and Tuesday September 17th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Understanding Political Cartoons
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 due 09.18 (moved to Wed due to schedule)
    • US States 11-20 Quiz on 09.18 (moved to Wed due to schedule)

Dates: Friday September 13th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) {Early Release}

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday 13th
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 due 09.18 (moved to Wed due to schedule)
    • US States 11-20 Quiz on 09.18 (moved to Wed due to schedule)

Dates: Thursday September 12th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Introducing Visuals
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Reading the 7th Grade Social Studies iBook
      1. See the Black Page for directions
      2. See the Orange Page for what to do next
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 due 09.18 (moved to Wed due to schedule)
    • US States 11-20 Quiz on 09.18 (moved to Wed due to schedule)

Dates: Wednesday September 11th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Remembering 9/11 - 12 Years Later
  • Lesson Directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 2 due 09.17
    • US States 11-20 Quiz on 09.17

Dates: Monday September 9th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Getting to Know Social Studies
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Reading the 7th Grade Social Studies iBook
      • See the Black Page for directions
      • See the Orange Page for what to do next
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 due 09.11
    • US States 1-10 Quiz on 09.11

Dates: Friday September 6th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Visit the Red Page
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 due 09.10
    • US States 1-10 Quiz on 09.10

Dates: Wednesday September 4th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Understanding our class
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Reading the 7th Grade Social Studies iBook
      • See the Black Page for directions
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 due 09.10
    • US States 1-10 Quiz on 09.10

Dates: Tuesday September 3rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Getting to Know You Part II
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Blue Page: complete the questions on this page
    • Green Page: complete the questions on this page
      • If all your work completed is completed check out the Platinum Page and earn a Rec Point
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 due 09.10
    • US States 1-10 Quiz on 09.10

Dates: Friday August 31st (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) Early Release {Heat}

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Friday
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Week in Rap as a class
    • Funny Video Friday
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 due 09.10

Dates: Wednesday August 28th and Thursday August 29th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: Current Event Papers and Getting to Know You
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Reviewing Current Event Paper Guidelines
      • Discuss what is background information
        • Use of sounds to illustrate the need to understand experience
      • Introducing the ABCs of Culture (see Handout Page)
    • If we have time work individually to complete the following pages
      • Purple Page: complete the questions on this page
  • Blue Page: complete the questions on this page
  • Green Page: complete the questions on this page
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 due 09.10

Dates: Tuesday August 27th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9) Early Release {Heat}

  • Lesson Title: Introducing Current Event Papers
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Introducing Current Event Papers
  • Homework:
    • Current Event Dates Assigned - Group 1 due 09.10

Dates: Monday August 26th (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: POV
  • Lesson Directions
    • Daily Problem
    • Learning about the iPads
    • POV Game
  • Homework:
    • None

Dates: Friday August 23rd (Periods 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9)

  • Lesson Title: 1st Day of Class
  • Lesson Directions
    • Opening Day Presentation
  • Homework:
    • None