Mr. Blochinger History 5-8
973-827-7570 ext. 422
Class overview
WELCOME TO HISTORY ALIVE!
This is the online textbook series that is being used by our 5th through 8th grade students.
GOOGLE DOCS & CLASSROOM
All writing assignments will be completed using a Google doc and will be moved to the students History Folder for grading. In an effort to go paperless, most in class resources being used to supplement the curriculum can be accessed via classroom. Classroom can be accessed via a student google account. This will help eliminate lost/missed assignments.
ONLINE TEXTBOOK
Students will not be receiving a hard copy textbook (unless one is needed for home use) since we are using the Chromebooks during in class instruction. Textbooks will remain in the classroom that students can access at any time. Chapter Online Assessments can be accessed using the link below.
To Access the Online Textbook/Online Assessments use the links at the bottom of the page under student sites.
Username is your child's first name and last name initial.
Password is Hamburg (only capital H) followed by your child's month and day of their birthday. For example: if your child's birthdate is January the fourteenth, enter Hamburg0114. Remember that there are no spaces between Hamburg and the birth date. If they forget how to login, they can email me and I will send them login instructions.
Curriculum
Our Fifth Graders will be studying America's Past. Topics to be covered include:
Geography of the United States
American Indian Cultural Regions
European Exploration to the New World
Early English Settlements
Declaration of Independence
American Revolution
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Manifest Destiny
Causes of the Civil War
The Civil War
Our Sixth graders will be studying the civilizations of the world from Ancient Times to the Medieval Period. Topics to be covered include:
People of the Stone Age
People of the Fertile Crescent
Ancient India
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Our Seventh graders will be studying the Medieval Period to European Exploration. Topics to be covered include:
Europe during Medieval Times
The Rise of Islam
The Cultures and Kingdoms of West Africa
Imperial China
Civilizations of the Americas
Europe's Renaissance and Reformation
Europe enters the Modern Age
At the end of the year, our 7th graders will be hosting an authentic Renaissance Faire for the enjoyment of our elementary students.
Our Eighth graders will begin their studies with Early America and end with a unit on the Holocaust. Topics to be covered include:
The First Americans
Colonization and Settlement
Revolution and the New Nation
Expansion and Reform
Civil War and Reconstruction
The Holocaust
Activities
Throughout the year, students will be involved in hands on and interesting projects. The projects are designed to not only broaden student knowledge of History, but to expand their library/research and technology skills.
Homework Policy
When students are given homework, it is for the purpose of finishing the current day's lesson, to reinforce what had been learned or to serve as an introduction for the next day's lesson. Students are expected to record their homework assignments in their assignment pad.
All tests and quizzes will be sent home for a parent/guardian signature and returned to me. This will be counted as a homework grade.
Grading Policy
Homework 10%
Classwork /Class Participation 15%
Online Assessments 15%
Projects / IXL's 15%
Quizzes 20%
Tests 25%
Missed assignments must be made up the day after it was assigned or a zero will be given. For long-term assignments, students receive a half grade lower on the assignment for each day it is late.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at mblochinger@hamburgschool.com or by calling 973-827-7570 ext. 422.
Please be aware that the fastest way to reach me is by email.