8th Grade Social Studies
Week 9
Friday, May 18th
Performance Objective: I can present information in front of an audience clearly and without interruption.
Essential Questions: How do you present information in a way the audience will understand?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will present their new presentation to the class. They will be working on fixing the things Mr. Bever identified from the last presentations!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, May 17th
Performance Objective: I can present information in front of an audience clearly and without interruption.
Essential Questions: How do you present information in a way the audience will understand?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will create a new one-minute presentation to give to the class.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, May 16th
Performance Objective: I can present information in front of an audience clearly and without interruption.
Essential Questions: How do you present information in a way the audience will understand?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: finish our one-minute presentations!!! These will include notes and critique from Mr. Bever.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, May 15th
Performance Objective: I can present information in front of an audience clearly and without interruption.
Essential Questions: How do you present information in a way the audience will understand?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Start our one-minute presentations!!! These will include notes and critique from Mr. Bever.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, May 14th
Performance Objective: I can present information in front of an audience clearly and without interruption.
Essential Questions: How do you present information in a way the audience will understand?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Mr. Bever discusses how to present information and things to watch out for. Clean up our one-minute presentations!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
week 8
Friday, May 11th
Performance Objective: I can present information in front of an audience clearly and without interruption.
Essential Questions: How do you present information in a way the audience will understand?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: We are starting our unit on public speaking: Students are to research something that interests them and create a 50 second - 1 minutes presentation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, May 10th
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Study Hall Period: Missing half of the class.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, May 9th
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: finish Culture Presentations!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, May 8th
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Start Culture Presentations!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, May 7th
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: finish working on Culture Presentation/Postcard Assignment!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
week 7
Friday, May 4th
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Continue working on Culture Presentation/Postcard Assignment!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, May 3rd
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Continue working on Culture Presentation/Postcard Assignment!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, May 2nd - (Substitute)
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Culture Presentation/Postcard Assignment!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, May 1st - (Substitute)
Performance Objective: I can independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/ social studies text in the 8th grade level
Essential Questions: What are primary and secondary sources? How are they different? How do they help us understand the past?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Read "Don't Buy a Ford" Article and Answer Questions!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, April 30th (NO SCHOOl) - Walk-OUt
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 6
Friday, April 27th (NO SCHOOl) - Walk-OUt
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, April 26th (NO SCHOOl) - Walk-OUt
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, April 25th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: Vietnam Study Guide due TODAY!!!
Activity: Test on VIETNAM!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, April 24th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: Vietnam Study Guide due WEDNESDAY!!!
Activity: Vietnam War Review Game!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, April 23th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: Vietnam Study Guide due WEDNESDAY!!!
Activity: Vietnam Study Guide: Students can work on it in class.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
week 5
Friday, April 20th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish presentation on Anti-War Protests.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVQK8fU99Sc
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, April 19th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Propaganda: Pro-Vietnam or Anti-War.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, April 18th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Continue Propaganda: Pro-Vietnam or Anti-War.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, April 17th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Propaganda: Pro-Vietnam or Anti-War.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, April 16th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Anti-War Protest Presentation!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 4
Friday, April 13th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Reading and Questions about the My Lai Massacre. Discussion how it affected feelings about the war at home.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, April 12th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Primary Source Analysis: Looked at 5 songs from the Era and discussed how they protested or supported the war.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, April 11th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Vietnam Part 2.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, April 10th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discussed the Selective Service System. Simulated a Draft using Birthdays.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, April 9th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
week 3
Friday, April 6th
Performance Objective: AIMS Writing Testing!
Essential Questions: AIMS Writing Testing!
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, April 5th (Substitute)
Performance Objective: AIMS Writing Testing!
Essential Questions: AIMS Writing Testing!
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, April 4th (Substitute)
Performance Objective: AIMS Writing Testing!
Essential Questions: AIMS Writing Testing!
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, April 3rd (Substitute)
Performance Objective: AIMS Writing Testing!
Essential Questions: AIMS Writing Testing!
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, April 2nd (Substitute)
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: Why were the Vietcong so effective in attacking the United States? Give me an example.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students read about the Golf of Tonkin Resolution. Answered Questions. Finish their letter analysis from last week!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
week 2
Friday, March 30th (No School) (Good Friday)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, March 29th (AZMerit ASSEMBLY)
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, March 28th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: Why was Guerrilla warfare so effective against the more advanced U.S. Force?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Kennedy and Eisenhower Letter Analysis.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, March 27th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: How was Guerrilla warfare different from traditional warfare?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Jungle Warfare and the Vietcong.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, March 26th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Vietnam conflict.
- containment of Communism - Domino Theory
- Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
- Tet Offensive
- Anti-war protests
- Vietnam Peace Accords
Essential Questions: What was the Vietnam War? How did the United States become involved? What was the role of the United States during the Vietnam War? How did its involvement affect the United States?
Bell Work: Why did the U.S. get involved in the Korean War?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on the Start of the Vietnam War.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 1
Quarter 4
Monday, March 9th
Performance Objective: I can describe the ways culture affects the economic, social, and political activities of people.
Essential Questions: What is culture? How do cultures develop? What are the elements of culture? How do they have an impact on one another? How do they influence the development of literacy, occupations, clothing, and property rights?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity:
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, March 8th
Performance Objective: I can describe the ways culture affects the economic, social, and political activities of people.
Essential Questions: What is culture? How do cultures develop? What are the elements of culture? How do they have an impact on one another? How do they influence the development of literacy, occupations, clothing, and property rights?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity:
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, March 7th
Performance Objective: I can describe the ways culture affects the economic, social, and political activities of people.
Essential Questions: What is culture? How do cultures develop? What are the elements of culture? How do they have an impact on one another? How do they influence the development of literacy, occupations, clothing, and property rights?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Video on Fake towns built for Nuclear Experiments.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPFF5tV6Ruo
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, March 6th
Performance Objective: I can describe the ways culture affects the economic, social, and political activities of people.
Essential Questions: What is culture? How do cultures develop? What are the elements of culture? How do they have an impact on one another? How do they influence the development of literacy, occupations, clothing, and property rights?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Preview of Quarter 4: Looked at bill or rights and compared it to rights students have at school.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, March 5th
Performance Objective: I can describe the ways culture affects the economic, social, and political activities of people.
Essential Questions: What is culture? How do cultures develop? What are the elements of culture? How do they have an impact on one another? How do they influence the development of literacy, occupations, clothing, and property rights?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Economic Prosperity in the 1920's: Part 2
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
week 9
Friday, March 2nd (Benchmarks)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, March 1st (Benchmarks)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, February 28th (Benchmarks)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, February 27th (Benchmarks)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, February 26th
Performance Objective: I can describe the ways culture affects the economic, social, and political activities of people.
Essential Questions: What is culture? How do cultures develop? What are the elements of culture? How do they have an impact on one another? How do they influence the development of literacy, occupations, clothing, and property rights?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Economic Prosperity in the 1920's: Part 1
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 8
Friday, February 23rd (Rodeo Break)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, February 22nd (Rodeo Break)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, February 21st (Half Class on Field Trip)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students worked on Famous Scientists Poster.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, February 20th (Half Class on Field Trip)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students worked on Famous Scientists Poster.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, February 19th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of acts during the Civil Rights Movement.
Essential Questions: What are some acts passed as a result of the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on various groups of people?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Watched Documentary "A Time for Justice"
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 7
Friday, February 16th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Korean War
Essential Questions: What was the Korean War? How did U.S. involvement have an impact on the conflict?
Bell Work: Was war with Korea Necessary? Why or Why not?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Formative on the Korean War.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, February 15th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Korean War
Essential Questions: What was the Korean War? How did U.S. involvement have an impact on the conflict?
Bell Work: Do you think we should have crossed the 38th parallel, why or why not?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss the decision to cross the 38th parallel. Watch part of Korean War Documentary.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, February 14th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Korean War
Essential Questions: What was the Korean War? How did U.S. involvement have an impact on the conflict?
Bell Work: Why would the Korean War leave the United States in a negative light to other nations?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Primary Source Analysis on documents from Korean War (38 Parallel).
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, February 13th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Korean War
Essential Questions: What was the Korean War? How did U.S. involvement have an impact on the conflict?
Bell Work: Why would the Korean War leave the United States in a negative light to other nations?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Handed out a map activity to look at military activity in Korea.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, February 12th
Performance Objective: I can identify the role of the United States in the Korean War
Essential Questions: What was the Korean War? How did U.S. involvement have an impact on the conflict?
Bell Work: What is the current status of Korea?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on the Korean War
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 6
Friday, February 9th (Parent Conferences)(Substitute)
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Formative on Civil Rights, Cold War, and Cold War effects on U.S.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, February 8th (Parent Conferences)
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students worked on the study guide I passed out last Friday.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, February 7th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: Why would the government purposely put out propaganda about how to survive a nuclear blast that wasn't accurate?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Watch 2 videos on Cold War - Compare and Discuss.
Video 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVh75ylAUXY&feature=player_embedded#!
Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU9lCKDzKSY
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, February 6th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: Why would a nuclear winter be a bad thing? Give me an example.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss the Cuban Crisis.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKqXu-5jw60
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, February 5th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: What similarities did the stories from Friday share?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss 2 Stories from Friday.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 5
Friday, February 2nd
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Reading about Nuclear Winter and compare to a story about nuclear winter. Hand out Study Guide.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, February 1st
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: What was McCarthyism?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Cuban Missile Crisis Simulation
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, January 31st
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: What was the 1st thing you looked at when you tried to decide who stayed in the bunker? Why?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Cold War effect on U.S.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, January 30th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish talking about political cartoons from yesterday. Nuclear Disaster Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, January 29th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of the Cold War on the United States.
Essential Questions: What was the Cold War? How did the Cold War affect the United States?
Bell Work: Why are political cartoons important, but also dangerous?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Analyze 8 political cartoons and discuss how they affected the United States viewpoint of Russia and the Cold War.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 4
Friday, January 26th
Performance Objective: I can describe the beginnings of the Cold War.
Essential Questions: What were the origins of the Cold War? How did they demonstrate the growing tension between the Soviet Union and the United States?
Bell Work: Were you part of Nato or Warsaw? Who's fault do you think it was?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss questions from Wednesday.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, January 25th
Performance Objective: I can describe the beginnings of the Cold War.
Essential Questions: What were the origins of the Cold War? How did they demonstrate the growing tension between the Soviet Union and the United States?
Bell Work: What is the difference between the Warsaw Pact and Nato agreement? (Think about the Iron Curtain)
Homework: N/A
Activity: Read excerpts from Truman and others, answer questions.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, January 24th
Performance Objective: I can describe the beginnings of the Cold War.
Essential Questions: What were the origins of the Cold War? How did they demonstrate the growing tension between the Soviet Union and the United States?
Bell Work: What is foreign policy?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Cold War.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, January 23rd
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Watch documentary on M.L.K. Jr.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2PUIQpAEAQ
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, January 22nd
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Read Clergy Statement and discuss M.L.K. Jr. Speech from Birmingham Jail.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 3
Friday, January 19th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Analyze M.L.K. Jr. Speech from Birmingham Jail. Answer questions.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, January 18th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Analyze M.L.K. Jr. Speech from Birmingham Jail. Answer questions.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, January 17th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Civil Rights Part 2.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, January 16th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: What does the American Flag represent to you?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss current social issues: Kneeling for the Flag.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, January 15th (No School M.L.K. jr. Day)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 2
Friday, January 12th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: How did states try and circumvent laws ending segregation?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Review Jim Crow Laws. Students will take a literacy test from Louisiana.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, January 11th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: What did M.L.K. Jr. Mean when he talked about freedom and justice in his speech. Give me one example.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Martin Luther King "I have a Dream" Speech analysis.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, January 10th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: Who gave the famous speech "I have a Dream"? Why did he give this speech?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Martin Luther King "I have a Dream" Speech analysis.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, January 9th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: What is de facto segregation?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Civil Rights Presentation part 1.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, January 8th
Performance Objective: I can describe the importance of several civil rights issues and events.
Essential Questions: What was the Civil Rights Movement? What were some major issues and events from the Civil Rights Movement? How did they have an impact on the movement?
Bell Work: What are civil rights?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Civil Rights Presentation Part 1.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 1
Quarter 3
Friday, December 22nd (Reading and Hot Chocolate Day)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, December 21st (Craft Day)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, December 20th
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: 8.RH.06 Formative
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, December 19th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of WW2 on economic recovery from the Great Depression.
Essential Questions: I can describe the impact of WW2 on economic recovery from the Great Depression.
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss the Nuremberg Trial Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, December 18th
Performance Objective: I can describe the impact of WW2 on economic recovery from the Great Depression.
Essential Questions: I can describe the impact of WW2 on economic recovery from the Great Depression.
Bell Work: What impact did women have during WWII?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will read about women and WWII and answer some questions.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 10
Friday, December 15th (SUbstitute)
Performance Objective: I can describe the role of racism and intolerance on the Holocaust.
Essential Questions: What was the Holocaust? How did racism and intolerance lead to the Holocaust? What are racism and intolerance? How can we work to end racism and intolerance?
Bell Work: Choose a person from yesterday, write down their name and what they were arrested for.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Nuremberg Trial Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Thursday, December 14th
Performance Objective: I can describe the role of racism and intolerance on the Holocaust.
Essential Questions: What was the Holocaust? How did racism and intolerance lead to the Holocaust? What are racism and intolerance? How can we work to end racism and intolerance?
Bell Work: What made the holocaust so unimaginable?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will read first hand accounts from the holocaust. Students will get in groups and identify why they were arrested and what happened to them.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Wednesday, December 13th
Performance Objective: I can describe the role of racism and intolerance on the Holocaust.
Essential Questions: What was the Holocaust? How did racism and intolerance lead to the Holocaust? What are racism and intolerance? How can we work to end racism and intolerance?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Watch clips from the documentary Memory of the Camps and discuss.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Tuesday, December 12th
Performance Objective: I can describe the role of racism and intolerance on the Holocaust.
Essential Questions: What was the Holocaust? How did racism and intolerance lead to the Holocaust? What are racism and intolerance? How can we work to end racism and intolerance?
Bell Work: Write down one thing from yesterdays reading that you were surprised about or did not know?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on the Holocaust.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Monday, December 11th (Substitute)
Performance Objective: I can describe the role of racism and intolerance on the Holocaust.
Essential Questions: What was the Holocaust? How did racism and intolerance lead to the Holocaust? What are racism and intolerance? How can we work to end racism and intolerance?
Bell Work: What do you know about the holocaust? Write down one fact.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will read a first hand account from the Holocaust titled "All But My Life" and answer questions.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVp
Week 9
Friday, December 8th
Performance Objective: I can describe the results of World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some results of World War 2? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity:
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, December 7th (Writing Benchmark)
Performance Objective: Benchmarks!!!
Essential Questions: Benchmarks!!!
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Benchmarks!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, December 6th (Reading Benchmark)
Performance Objective: Benchmarks!!!
Essential Questions: Benchmarks!!!
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish presenting Famous People Posters.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, December 5th (Math Benchmark)
Performance Objective: Benchmarks!!!
Essential Questions: Benchmarks!!!
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Famous People Poster Presentations!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, December 4th
Performance Objective: I can describe the results of World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some results of World War 2? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: Why was it important for the U.S. to help Europe?
Homework: Important People of WWII Posters Due Today!!!
Activity: Read the Marshall Plan Speech. Answer questions and discuss.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 8
Friday, December 1st
Performance Objective: I can analyze the significance of several people in World War 2.
Essential Questions: Who were some of the significant individuals involved in World War 2? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Continue Important People of WWII Poster Projects. Due Monday.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, November 30th
Performance Objective: I can analyze the significance of several people in World War 2.
Essential Questions: Who were some of the significant individuals involved in World War 2? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Continue Important People of WWII Poster Projects. Due Monday.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, November 29th
Performance Objective: I can analyze the significance of several people in World War 2.
Essential Questions: Who were some of the significant individuals involved in World War 2? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Important People of WWII Poster Projects. Due Monday.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, November 28th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the United States' role in several key events during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some World War 2 events in which the United States was involved? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss V.E. Day/V.J. Day.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, November 27th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the United States' role in several key events during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some World War 2 events in which the United States was involved? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: Why did the United States drop the atomic bomb instead of invading Japan?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss Battles in the Pacific!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 7
Wednesday - Friday, November 22nd - 24th (Thanksgiving)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, November 21st
Performance Objective: I can summarize the United States' role in several key events during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some World War 2 events in which the United States was involved? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: What does D-Day stand for? Try and describe what it means to you.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss D-Day.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, November 20th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the United States' role in several key events during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some World War 2 events in which the United States was involved? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: D-Day Simulation!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 6
Friday, November 17th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the United States' role in several key events during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some World War 2 events in which the United States was involved? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Formative on WWII.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, November 16th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the United States' role in several key events during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some World War 2 events in which the United States was involved? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: What side were you assigned? Do you agree or disagree pesonally? Why?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Atomic Bomb Debate Day 2 (Debate the Case).
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, November 15th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the United States' role in several key events during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some World War 2 events in which the United States was involved? How did they have an impact on the war?
Bell Work: Think about the atomic bombs we dropped, do you feel this would be a tough decision or an easy decision to make if you were the president?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Atomic Bomb Debate Day 1 (Build the Case).
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, November 14th
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work: What was Arizona's contribution to WWII?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Arizona in WWII. Discussion - Native American Code Talkers, Copper, Military Bases, and Internment Camps.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, November 13th
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Women and Minorities during WWII.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 5
Friday, November 10th (Veteran's Day)
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, November 9th
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work: What is the purpose of Propaganda?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Propaganda in WWII.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, November 8th
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Rationing Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, November 7th
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work: What was difficult about having to ration your food?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Rationing Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, November 6th
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Japanese internment assignment.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 4
Friday, November 3rd
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work: What was one thing you found interesting about the Japanese internment camps?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will use the content from yesterday to write a letter.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, November 2nd
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Japanese internment camp discussion. We looked at videos, songs, and pictures.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, November 1st (Half Day)
Performance Objective: I can explain the factors that affected the U.S. home front during World War 2.
Essential Questions: What were some ways World War 2 affected life on the homefront? How did they have an impact on the war effort?
Bell Work: What was the first line in FDR's speech?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on The U.S. and WWII.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, October 31st (Halloween)
Performance Objective: I can explain how Pearl Harbor led to the United States' involvement in World War 2.
Essential Questions: What was the attack on Pearl Harbor? Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval base? How did the attack lead to U.S. involvement in World War 2?
Bell Work: Why did Japan bomb Pearl Harbor?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Listen to Fireside Chat about Bombing of Pearl Harbor by FDR. Finish looking at Photos from Pearl Harbor bombing.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, October 30th
Performance Objective: I can explain how Pearl Harbor led to the United States' involvement in World War 2.
Essential Questions: What was the attack on Pearl Harbor? Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval base? How did the attack lead to U.S. involvement in World War 2?
Bell Work: Identify how Japan was causing issues in the Pacific.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation/Discussion about pearl harbor.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 3
Friday, October 27th (Assembly)
Performance Objective: I can explain how Pearl Harbor led to the United States' involvement in World War 2.
Essential Questions: What was the attack on Pearl Harbor? Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval base? How did the attack lead to U.S. involvement in World War 2?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
Website: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/neh/interactives/neutrality/
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, October 26th
Performance Objective: I can explain how Pearl Harbor led to the United States' involvement in World War 2.
Essential Questions: What was the attack on Pearl Harbor? Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval base? How did the attack lead to U.S. involvement in World War 2?
Bell Work: Why did America enter the War?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish American-Japanese Pre war relationship Simulation.
Website: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/neh/interactives/neutrality/
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, October 25th
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What was the attack on Pearl Harbor? Why did Japan attack the U.S. naval base? How did the attack lead to U.S. involvement in World War 2?
Bell Work: Why did America enter the War?
Homework: N/A
Activity: American-Japanese Pre war relationship Simulation.
Website: http://teachingamericanhistory.org/static/neh/interactives/neutrality/
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, October 24th
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What are some different types of government? How are they different from one another? How are they similar?
Bell Work: What is foreign policy? Why is it important to a nation’s national security?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Discuss the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Do a reading and answer some questions.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, October 23rd
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What are some different types of government? How are they different from one another? How are they similar?
Bell Work: Give me one fact you know about WWII.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Causes of WW2.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 2
Friday, October 20th
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What are some different types of government? How are they different from one another? How are they similar?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Formative on governments and leaders. Presentations.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, October 19th
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What are some different types of government? How are they different from one another? How are they similar?
Bell Work: What leader did your group have and name 1 thing you found interesting about him.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Continue Leader questions and presentation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, October 18th (Substitute)
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What are some different types of government? How are they different from one another? How are they similar?
Bell Work: Which form of government that we have talked about has the potential to be the harshest? Give me an example.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students got into groups and chose a leader and had to research him and build a presentation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, October 17th
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What are some different types of government? How are they different from one another? How are they similar?
Bell Work: What type of government did you find most interesting? Why?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Types of government simulation 1!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, October 16th
Performance Objective: I can compare and contrast different world government models.
Essential Questions: What are some different types of government? How are they different from one another? How are they similar?
Bell Work: What type of government do we have in the United States?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on types of government.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 1
quarter 2
Friday, September 22nd (Last Day of QUarter 1)
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will present their posters to the class.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, September 21st
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will continue working on the poster for the New Deal!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, September 20th
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will create a poster promoting a new deal program.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, September 19th
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish the New Deal Debate!!!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, September 18th
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: New Deal Debate!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 10
Friday, September 15th (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish New Deal Presentation!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, September 14th (Parent-Teacher Conferences)
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Listen to and summarize FDR Fireside Chats!!!
Audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5LKtzpWNB8&list=PL3833257914F80DA9&index=14
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, September 13th
Performance Objective: I can describe how New Deal programs affected American people
Essential Questions: What was the New Deal? How did it affect Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on the "New Deal"
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, September 12th
Performance Objective: I can analyze the impact of natural and man made crises of the Great Depression.
Essential Questions: What were some natural and manmade factors that contributed to the Great Depression? How did these factors have an impact on the lives of Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Great Depression Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, September 11th (Patriots Day Assembly)
Performance Objective: I can analyze the impact of natural and man made crises of the Great Depression.
Essential Questions: What were some natural and manmade factors that contributed to the Great Depression? How did these factors have an impact on the lives of Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Reading Formative 8.RH.01. Discuss Great Depression Simulation for Tomorrow.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
week 9
Friday, September 8th (Benchmarks)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, September 7th (Benchmarks)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, September 6th (Benchmarks)
Performance Objective: I can analyze the impact of natural and man made crises of the Great Depression.
Essential Questions: What were some natural and manmade factors that contributed to the Great Depression? How did these factors have an impact on the lives of Americans?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, September 5th
Performance Objective: I can analyze the impact of natural and man made crises of the Great Depression.
Essential Questions: What were some natural and manmade factors that contributed to the Great Depression? How did these factors have an impact on the lives of Americans?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation and group activity on Major Problems of the great depression.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, September 4th (Labor Day)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 8
Friday, September 1st
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Formative on WWI.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, august 31st
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Stock Market Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, august 30th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Stock Market Crash Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, august 29th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish presentation on the causes of the great depression.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, august 28th
Performance Objective: I can identify the economic policies and factors that led to the Great Depression.
Essential Questions: What factors led to the Great Depression? How did those factors affect the American economy? What is unequal distribution of income? How did unequal distribution of income contribute to the Great Depression? What were the weaknesses in the farm sector? How did the weaknesses in the farm sector contribute to the Great Depression? What was the stock market crash? How did the stock market crash contribute to the Great Depression?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on causes of the great depression.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 7
Friday, august 25th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work: What are ways a country can make money?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Presentation on Economics. Primary and Secondary Source reading and Questions "Bonus Army."
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, august 24th
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work: What is the relationship between supply and demand?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Economics of Government.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, august 23rd
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work: What was life like in the U.S. compared to Europe after the war? Give me an example.
Homework: N/A
Activity: WWI Review Questions. Presentations are posted on the classroom.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, august 22nd
Performance Objective: I can summarize the outcomes of WWI.
Essential Questions: What were the outcomes of World War 1? How did they have an economic, political and social impact on the world?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on the outcome of WWI and how it affected Europe and America.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, august 21st (Solar Eclipse)
Performance Objective: I can identify the institutions that make up an economic system.
Essential Questions: What are some institutions in an economic system? How do they work together?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Video on Economic Institutions during WWI.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoWbm8zUG6Y
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 6
Friday, august 18th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Treaty of Versailles Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, august 17th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: Why was Germany upset about the treaty of versailles? Why did the U.S. reject it?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Treaty of Versailles Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, august 16th (Half Day)
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Talking about Treaty of Versailles. Video on WWI.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkboF4hu-bE
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, august 15th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on 14 Points and the Treaty of Versailles.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, august 14th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students are working on a map that identifies the different powers involved in WWI.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 5
Friday, august 11th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity: Propaganda presentation and activity!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, August 10th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: What kind of feelings do you think Americans had toward Germans during the war? Did they change as the war went on?
Homework: N/A
Activity: German Sentiment Reading.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, August 9th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: What was the great migration?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish The Great Migration discussion. Do a reading activity on the great migration.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, August 8th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: What was trench warfare?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish talking about Trench Warfare. Started The Great Migration.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
MondaY, August 7th
Performance Objective: I can describe the important events associated with WWI.
Essential Questions: What were some major events associated with World War 1? How did they impact life in the United States? How did they impact international relationships?
Bell Work: What is propaganda?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Major Events of WWI.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 4
Friday, August 4th
Performance Objective: I can describe the events that led to the United States involvement in World War 1.
Essential Questions: What is isolationism? How did America shift away from isolationism and become involved in World War 1? What was the Lusitania? What was the Zimmerman Telegram? How did these cause the United States to become involved in World War 1?
Bell Work: Who sank the Lusitania and why?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students will be looking at 2 articles and 2 cartoons and analyzing their meaning.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, August 3rd
Performance Objective: I can describe the events that led to the United States involvement in World War 1.
Essential Questions: What is isolationism? How did America shift away from isolationism and become involved in World War 1? What was the Lusitania? What was the Zimmerman Telegram? How did these cause the United States to become involved in World War 1?
Bell Work: What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
Homework: N/A
Activity: We are going to be deciphering the Zimmerman Telegram.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, August 2nd
Performance Objective: I can describe the events that led to the United States involvement in World War 1.
Essential Questions: What is isolationism? How did America shift away from isolationism and become involved in World War 1? What was the Lusitania? What was the Zimmerman Telegram? How did these cause the United States to become involved in World War 1?
Bell Work: Identify 3 reasons for the start of WWI.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on how America got involved in WWI.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, August 1st
Performance Objective: I can describe the events that led to the United States involvement in World War 1.
Essential Questions: What is isolationism? How did America shift away from isolationism and become involved in World War 1? What was the Lusitania? What was the Zimmerman Telegram? How did these cause the United States to become involved in World War 1?
Bell Work: What would cause you to go to war against somebody?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Presentation on Europe and how WWI began.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, July 31st (ALL STAFF DISTRICT CELEBRATION)
Performance Objective: N/A
Essential Questions: N/A
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: N/A
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Week 3
Friday, July 28th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that fostered the growth of American Imperialism.
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? What were the motivating factors behind American Imperialism? What is American Imperialism? How was American Imperialism justified?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity:
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, July 27th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that fostered the growth of American Imperialism.
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? What were the motivating factors behind American Imperialism? What is American Imperialism? How was American Imperialism justified?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity:
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, July 26th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that fostered the growth of American Imperialism.
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? What were the motivating factors behind American Imperialism? What is American Imperialism? How was American Imperialism justified?
Bell Work:
Homework: N/A
Activity:
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, July 25th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that fostered the growth of American Imperialism.
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? What were the motivating factors behind American Imperialism? What is American Imperialism? How was American Imperialism justified?
Bell Work: Why was Africa so important to the other nations?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students are finishing an activity to mimic imperialism in Europe. Africa Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, July 24th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that fostered the growth of American Imperialism.
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? What were the motivating factors behind American Imperialism? What is American Imperialism? How was American Imperialism justified?
Bell Work: How was american imperialism different from European imperialism?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Students are doing an activity to mimic imperialism in Europe. Africa Simulation.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
WEEK 2
Friday, July 21st
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that led to the rise of imperialism:
a. increased need for raw materials
b. increased need for consumers
c. nationalism – countries increased power
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? How does Nationalism and Imperialism affect a nation’s economy?
Bell Work: How did the United States acquire Alaska?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Short Presentation on the Panama Canal. Watch a video on the Panama Canal.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-CaBIKTl4M
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Thursday, July 20th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that led to the rise of imperialism:
a. increased need for raw materials
b. increased need for consumers
c. nationalism – countries increased power
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? How does Nationalism and Imperialism affect a nation’s economy?
Bell Work: What is nationalism?
Homework: N/A
Activity: We are going to discuss American Imperialism and the Panama Canal. Presentation and Video.
Video: http://www.history.com/topics/panama-canal/videos/panama-canal-locks
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Wednesday, July 19th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that led to the rise of imperialism:
a. increased need for raw materials
b. increased need for consumers
c. nationalism – countries increased power
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? How does Nationalism and Imperialism affect a nation’s economy?
Bell Work: What is imperialism? If you do not know, take your best guess.
Homework: N/A
Activity: Review presentation on Imperialism.
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Tuesday, July 18th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that led to the rise of imperialism:
a. increased need for raw materials
b. increased need for consumers
c. nationalism – countries increased power
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? How does Nationalism and Imperialism affect a nation’s economy?
Bell Work: What are you looking forward to the most this year? Why?
Homework: N/A
Activity: Finish Reviewing the Syllabus and team building activity!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa
Monday, July 17th
Performance Objective: I can describe the factors that led to the rise of imperialism:
a. increased need for raw materials
b. increased need for consumers
c. nationalism – countries increased power
Essential Questions: What is American Imperialism? How does Nationalism and Imperialism affect a nation’s economy?
Bell Work: N/A
Homework: N/A
Activity: Review Syllabus for upcoming year!
8th Grade Social Studies Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/Njk2MjIxODEwNVpa