Santiago Newsletter Week 7

Mr. Santiago 8^th Grade American History News

Quote:

“The first duty of a man is to think for himself.”

― José Martí

We are learning about:

Topics: REVIEW: Colonization, Religious Freedom, Geographic influences on immigration and society, and Representative Self- Government

Vocabulary: Review of terms covered these six weeks

Rationale: This unit bundles student expectations that address the reasons for exploration and colonization of North America, the establishment of the 13 British Colonies, and the geography of the colonies. Social, political, economic, and religious aspects of the colonies are investigated, as are geographic factors that influence all aspects of settlement, even the different models of economic systems (agrarian and industrial). The development of our system of representative government also begins here.

Major concepts addressed this week:

· examine the settlement of the British in colonial America--how, when, and why the British settled in America

· evaluate the Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, and Virginia House of Burgesses to see how they impacted the growth of representative government

· the study of slavery in America begins in this unit and continues to be addressed throughout the year

· Analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in the United States during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Skills: Analyze- Break apart; Describe- Tell all about; Compare- All the ways they are alike; Contrast- all the ways they are different

Upcoming News:

Don’t forget to register your student for our annual 8^th grade Washington, D.C. trip.

October 7- Math/Algebra Curriculum Assessment

October 7- Wednesday- 8th Grade Volleyball

8th Grade Football

October 8- ELA Reading Curriculum Assessment

October 8- Report cards go home

October 9- Unit 1Exam- counts 3 times

October 14- AR POINTS ARE DUE

October 15- 8 grade Social Studies Curriculum Assessment

From Mr. Santiago,

We have journeyed through exploration and colonization and are now on our way to move through our causes for revolution. This week we will be testing on Unit 1 and then work on content not mastered based on the exam results on Monday and Tuesday of next week before the curriculum assessment. If you have any questions on content or your student’s behavior please do not hesitate to contact me.