May 12th Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Mastery Tasks

Lesson Plan: Complete Mastery Tasks

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

May 11th Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Last chance this week to earn a grade for the Mastery Tasks. You must have earned 100% on all 11 tasks to earn full credit.

May 8th Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

No new assignments on Friday. Use today to catch up on work from this week.

May 5th-7th Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PROJECT GROUPS

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Government Branches

Lesson Plan: Election campaign project - complete Debate video, Primary/Electoral College strategy worksheets by Friday

ALTERNATIVE INDIVIDUAL TASKS STUDENTS

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - early History

Lesson Plan: History Quilt project - Colonial, Revolutionary, Expansion Eras

May 4th Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

ALL STUDENTS

View Presidential Announcement Speeches video (15 min) on Schoology. Vote in poll (link for Forms).

May 1st Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

No new assignments on Friday. Use today to catch up on work from this week.

April 24th Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

NO NEW ASSIGNMENTS TODAY. Use today to catch up on any assignments from the week.

April 23rd Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

NO NEW ASSIGNMENTS TODAY. Use today to catch up on any assignments from the week.

April 22nd Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Government Branches

Lesson Plan: Government Branches Mastery Tasks

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

April 21st Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Government Foundations

Lesson Plan: Government Foundations Mastery Tasks

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

April 20th Digital Learning Day

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Civil Rights & Economics

Lesson Plan: Civil Rights, Economics Mastery Tasks

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

April 17th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

NO NEW ASSIGNMENTS ON FRIDAY. Use today to catch up on any assignments from the week.

April 16th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Post-CW and Depression standards

Lesson Plan: Post-CW, Depression Mastery Tasks

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

April 15th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Native Removal & Civil War standards

Lesson Plan: Native Removal, Civil War Mastery Tasks

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

April 14th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Revolution standards

Lesson Plan: Revolution Documents Mastery Task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

April 13th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Demonstrate mastery of essential Social Studies skills and content knowledge - Map and Globe Skills, Exploration standards

Lesson Plan: Priority Skills Mastery Task, Exploration Mastery Task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

www.Office.com Username - first.last@students.cobbk12.org Password - (student created)

April 3rd Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Explain the principles of effective money management by budget checkup.

Lesson Plan: Budget Checkup & questions

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

April 2nd Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Explain the principles of effective money management by budget questions.

Lesson Plan: Budget Planning questions

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

April 1st Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - all classes

Learning Target: Explain the principles of effective money management.

Lesson Plan: Budget Planning sheet

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

March 31st Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Explain the difference between civil and criminal law by portfolio task.

Lesson Plan: CG4c portfolio task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Review Unit 6 standards by CFA.

Lesson Plan: Juvenile Justice CFA

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

March 30th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Analyze the dual purpose of the Judicial Branch by portfolio task.

Lesson Plan: CG4b portfolio task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Review Unit 6 standards by video review.

Lesson Plan: Review Juvenile Justice History in a Hoodie

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

March 27th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Describe the sources of funding for state/local government and how money is spent.

Lesson Plan: CG2d/6b portfolio task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Review Unit 6 standards by video notes.

Lesson Plan: Juvenile Justice History in a Hoodie

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

March 26th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Describe the purpose of the committee system in the General Assembly by portfolio.

Lesson Plan: CG2a portfolio task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Review Unit 6 standards by CFA.

Lesson Plan: Government Branches CFA

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

There is a new page for Ms. McEvilly's blog linked at the top of the page. Look there for her assignments.

March 25th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Describe the rights of juveniles by Choice Board.

Lesson Plan: Juvenile Rights Choice Board - final

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Review Unit 6 standards by CFA.

Lesson Plan: Government Branches Mastery Task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

There is a new page for Ms. McEvilly's blog linked at the top of the page. Look there for her assignments.

March 24th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Describe the rights of juveniles by Choice Board.

Lesson Plan: Juvenile Rights Choice Board - drafting

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Review Unit 6 standards by CFA.

Lesson Plan: Government Foundations CFA

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

There is a new page for Ms. McEvilly's blog linked at the top of the page. Look there for her assignments.

March 23rd Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Describe the rights of juveniles by Choice Board.

Lesson Plan: Juvenile Rights Choice Board - choose task and begin planning/draft

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Review Unit 6 standards by mastery task.

Lesson Plan: Government Foundations mastery task

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

There is a new page for Ms. McEvilly's blog linked at the top of the page. Look there for her assignments.

March 20th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by KWL.

Lesson Plan: View interview with Juvenile Justice professional, KWL response

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by KWL.

Lesson Plan: View interview with Juvenile Justice professional, KWL response

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

There is a new page for Ms. McEvilly's blog linked at the top of the page. Look there for her assignments.

March 19th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by play response questions (adult).

Lesson Plan: Gov’t Portfolio – Read and respond to Juvenile Play #2, BOK Must Knows

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by two-column chart.

Lesson Plan: Two-column chart

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

There is a new page for Ms. McEvilly's blog linked at the top of the page. Look there for her assignments.

March 18th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by portfolio task.

Lesson Plan: Gov’t Portfolio – Adult/Juvenile Steps task.

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by play response questions (adult).

Lesson Plan: Read and respond to Juvenile Play #2, BOK Must Knows

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

There is a new page for Ms. McEvilly's blog linked at the top of the page. Look there for her assignments.

March 17th Digital Learning Day

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by play response questions (child).

Lesson Plan: Read and respond to Juvenile Play #1, BOK vocabulary, Portfolio catch-up

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: Explain the steps in the juvenile justice system by play response questions (child).

Lesson Plan: Read and respond to Juvenile Play #1, BOK vocabulary

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

McEvilly OL (4,5)- Tuesday, March 17th

Learning Target: "I Can" statement: analyze the role of the Judicial branch in Georgia by completing 3 assignments in USA Test Prep or project.

Lesson Plan: Based on your CTLS quiz results, you will either be assigned USA Test Prep or a Judicial Branch Assignment (located on Schoology). I will contact you individually to let you know which one to complete.

IF YOU ARE ASSIGNED USA TEST PREP: Module name is "Judicial Branch REM". ONLY complete 3 assignments for today.

IF YOU ARE ASSIGNED THE JUDICIAL BRANCH ASSIGNMENT: Log in to Schoology and locate the "Tuesday- March 17 Folder. Your assignment will be in that folder labeled "Judicial Branch Project". ONLY complete three assignments for today.

Links:

USA TEST PREP Login info: Username: Lunch#+first initial last initial Password: Lunch #

www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

March 16th Digital Learning Day

First, please watch this video about using Schoology:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crYDp4HpVis

*******If you haven't setup your classes for Schoology yet, see the post directly below this entry.********

Virtual Office Hours: 10:30AM-12:00PM

Please come see Mr. Hofmeister on YouTube Live at his YouTube Channel: Mr. Hofmeister

Get in contact with Ms. McEvilly through email: olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org OR Schoology Chat.

Hofmeister - AC (3,4,5,7)

Learning Target: I CAN explain the differences between delinquent and unruly behaviors by CFA quiz.

Lesson Plan: View History in a Hoodie lesson "Juvenile Justice System", take CFA quiz, Gov't Portfolio - Delinquent/Unruly task.

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

CTLS Student Portal Student ID - lunch number Client ID - gacobb

Hofmeister OL (6)

Learning Target: I CAN explain the differences between delinquent and unruly behaviors by CFA quiz.

Lesson Plan: View History in a Hoodie lesson "Juvenile Justice System", take CFA quiz, Discussion topic "Delinquent/Unruly Behaviors"

Links: www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

CTLS Student Portal Student ID - lunch number Client ID - gacobb

McEvilly OL (4,5)

Learning Target: I CAN explain the differences between delinquent and unruly behaviors by CFA quiz.

Lesson Plan: Fill out "Must Know Study Guide" for Monday (on Schoology), View History in a Hoodie lesson "Juvenile Justice System", take CFA quiz (on CTLS), RACES response (on Schoology)

Links: History in a Hoodie video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rfq7-1DuiTY

www.Schoology.com Username - lunch number Password - pmms2020 School - pine mountain middle school

CTLS Student Portal Student ID - lunch number Client ID - gacobb

Schoology Setup

CONTACT US immediately so we can help set up your student for all of their academic classes. jeffrey.hofmeister@cobbk12.org or olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org.

Go on Schoology.com

Username = lunch number

Password = pmms2020

School = pine mountain middle school

(If you have problems logging in, I may have to reset the login)

Once logged in, click on “Courses” and then “Course Access Code”

Use the attached document below of access codes to sign up for ALL academic subjects.

(Let me know if you have any problems with any of the access codes)

Corona Update, pt. 2

Our 8th grade team has decided to utilize the Schoology platform for our Virtual Learning Days. We did our best today to setup accounts, train students, and explain expectations throughout today. For those families whose student was unable to participate today, please CONTACT US immediately so we can help set up your student for all of their academic classes. jeffrey.hofmeister@cobbk12.org or olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org.

Corona Update

If you are not aware, Cobb Schools are closed beginning Monday, May 16th.

We are, therefore, beginning Virtual Pine Mountain lessons on Monday. For our students to be successful, communication between home and teacher is going to be crucial. If any parents do NOT receive our email blasts, please let us know immediately at jeffrey.hofmeister@cobbk12.org or olivia.mcevilly@cobbk12.org.

By 9:00 AM each weekday, the Learning Target and Lesson Plan will be posted here on the blog with links to student learning opportunities and assignments. All teachers will also provide "Office Hours" for responding to student questions virtually. These hours will be Monday-Friday at 10:30AM-12:00PM.

We will soon communicate what digital tools we will be using to guarantee our students continue to receive high quality education while we are away from school. Thank you for all you will be doing over this difficult time, and we hope that everyone in our PMMS community remains healthy and safe!

March 2nd-6th

5 weeks to go until the Milestones!

This week in 8th grade:

We continue our study of Georgia government systems by focusing on the Legislative branch. We will discuss the role and structure of the General Assembly and focus heavily on the process of How A Bill Becomes A Law. That means, we get to watch everyone's favorite SS video: I'm Just A Bill!!!

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• The role of the legislative branch in GA.
• Qualifications for members of the GA Assembly.
• The purpose of the committee system.
• The process for making a law in GA.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of this learning target.

February 24th-28th

6 weeks to go! The Milestones testing is coming up. We are starting in earnest to get students ready for state testing which will include a heavy focus on mastering those essential standards from throughout the year. Be ready to work hard all the way past Spring Break :)

This week in 8th grade:

We have begun our Government unit. This week we are writing DBQ essays on the Principles of the U.S. Constitution. Our main focus of these essays is to learn about the significance of Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, and the Bill of Rights.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• The basic structure of the Georgia state constitution.
• Separation of powers and checks and balances among Georgia's three branches of government.

February 10th-14th

Happy Valentine's Day to our PMMS community. We hope it is a joy-filled day for those in love!

Don't forget, this Friday will be our field trip over to KHS for the opportunity to explore the high school connections' offerings.

We hope all of you enjoy your break next week and return to us well rested on Monday the 24th.

This week in 8th grade:

Our Modern GA unit test is this Tuesday. See last week's entry for the study guide attachment.

Following this test, we will finally move out of the history units and into the government unit. We start by focusing on state/local government and will be learning about the roles and responsibilities our Governor, Lt. Governor, General Assembly, state courts, and citizens all play in governing. First, we will focus on our state Constitution as the foundation of our democratic system in Georgia.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• The basic structure of the Georgia state constitution.
• The rights and responsibilities of citizens.
• Voting qualifications for elections in GA.
• The three principles in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Georgia flag.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

February 3rd-7th

Next Friday (on Valentine's Day) the 8th grade will be traveling to Kennesaw Mountain to experience some of the class offerings ahead of class selection. Please make sure your student has turned in the green Field Trip form ASAP.

This week in 8th grade:

Our Unit 5 Test on Modern History will be on Tuesday, February 11th. Start studying soon! The completed study guide is attached below. Don't forget to review the entire YouTube playlist for Modern GA also.

This week, we are completing the final few standards of this unit including the history of Atlanta's Mayors Jackson and Young, the Olympics, and the modern economy of our state.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• How the continued development of Atlanta under Jackson and Young impacted the state.
• The short- and long-term impacts of hosting the 1996 Olympics.
• Georgia's role in the national and global economy of the 21st century.
• How the four transportation systems (road, air, water, and rail) contribute to the development of the state's economy.
• The influence of Georgia-based businesses on the state's growth and development.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

January 27th-31st

This week in 8th grade:

We have two weeks left on our current history unit, and we are bringing our study all the way to the present day. This week will be modern politics, and we will focus on James Earl "Jimmy" Carter's impact on the state, nation, and world. We are looking right now at the Unit Test on February 11th, so start studying early.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• The role of Jimmy Carter in Georgia as state senator, governor, president, and past president.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

January 21st-24th

Happy MLK day to all this week! We hope you all have taken the opportunity to remember the history of our country and the struggle for equality of nearly half a century ago. This is a great time to recognize the great Americans who have brought us this far, but also an opportunity to recognize that for our country to be whole we do still have to work together to overcome the obstacles our country still faces.

This week in 8th grade:

Somehow, someway, your Social Studies teachers managed to successfully pace this course all the way back from August to make it so we are teaching Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the same week as the holiday. Congratulations to us!

This week is dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement leaders, especially Dr. King and John Lewis. We will look at the impact of the individuals and groups who played major roles in the movement. This week, we will be completing a DBQ project on comparing MLK and Malcolm X's visions for the Civil Rights Movement - a major grade for Q3.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• The role of individuals, groups, and events in the Civil Rights Movement.
• The resistance to the 1964 Civil Rights act in Georgia.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

January 13th-17th

This week in 8th grade:

We will be discussing the events of the Civil Rights Movement this week. Starting with the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board, then we will continue talking about the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Selma March, Albany Movement, and March on Washington which all led to the passing of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• Georgia's response to Brown including the 1956 flag and the Sibley Commission.
• The role of individuals, groups, and events in the Civil Rights Movement.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

January 6th-10th

Welcome back to another semester at Pine Mountain! Let's make 2020 as productive and prosperous as 2019 was.

This week in 8th grade:

At the beginning of this week, our 8th graders will be taking a Benchmark Exam to demonstrate how much content knowledge was learned in Social Studies so far this year. The results from this exam will be used to make classroom and school-wide plans of how best to prepare students for the upcoming state testing.

We are starting the last History unit of this year - Modern Georgia. This unit will include the post-war shifts in economics and society, the Civil Rights Movement, the 1996 Olympics, and major economic growth to present day. This week, we focus on the 1940-50s Post-WWII politics and economics including Atlanta Mayors Hartsfield and Allen Jr., the Three Governors Controversy, and the urban population shift.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• How technology transformed agriculture and created a population shift within the state.
• The development of Atlanta under Hartsfield and Allen Jr.
• The relationship between the end of the White Primary and the 1946 Governor's race.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

December 16th-20th

We want to wish all of our PMMS families a joyous holiday season. We can't wait to see all of your smiling faces back in 2020!

This week in 8th grade:

We are spending this week ahead of break reviewing and mastering standards learned during this first semester. Particularly, our priority standards from this fall were: Exploration, Revolutionary Documents, Native Removal, Civil War, Post-CW Race Relations, and the New Deal. Our goal is 100% of students demonstrating 100% mastery on all of these priority standards and the new priority standards taught in the spring before state testing!

December 2nd-6th

AC Social Studies Fair

Deadline - Thursday & Friday, December 5th-6th - Project presentations and judging.

Students will be given the location and time of their judging on Wednesday during class. We're almost done!!!

This week in 8th grade:

This week will be the final week of studies for the current unit on the 20th Century. We will be learning about Georgia's participation in WWII. Discussion will include the Lend-Lease Act, Pearl Harbor, military production in GA

November 18th-22nd

AC Social Studies Fair

Deadline - Friday, November 22nd - Final project board & Abstract Card

This week's goal - We will complete the Abstract Card in the computer lab together, and I have enough note cards already provided. No need to worry about that! The Project Board may be turned in at any point this week - I will be happy to let students drop them off early and store them in my office.

Also, a special thank you (the first of many thanks) for the wonderful volunteers who signed up to judge our Social Studies Fair next month. We really appreciate these wonderful volunteers who will be helping our students with this excellent experience of presenting their learning.

This week in 8th grade:

Last week, we studied World War I and the Great Depression through the experience of Georgians (blog entry missing because Mr. H. was in San Diego).

This week, we continue to study the Early 20th Century unit by discussing FDR's New Deal programs. We look at several of the programs specifically like Social Security, the political reactions in Georgia, and FDR's connection to the state.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• President Roosevelt's ties to Georgia, including his visits to Warm SPrings and his impact on the state.
• The effects of the New Deal in terms of the impact of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Agricultural Adjustment Act, Rural Electrification Administration, and Social Security.
• Governor Eugene Talmadge's opposition to the New Deal programs.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

November 4th - 8th

AC Social Studies Fair

Deadline - November 8th - Research paper final draft

This week's goal: I will be returning all rough drafts I received on Friday by this Tuesday. They will be marked up with areas for improvement that should be included in the final draft of the project.

***NOTE*** For students that shared their papers through Office 365 or email, you MUST re-share/re-send the document when you are ready to turn in the final draft. I have cleared out my email box for all rough draft submissions, and everything I receive going forward will be identified as the final draft.

This week in 8th grade:

Our final standard in the New South era will be Georgia's history with anti-Semitism as viewed through the Leo Frank case.

***VERY IMPORTANT*** On-level classes will be taking their Unit 3 test this week on Thursday. AC classes (due to the Fair deadline) will have their test postponed until the following week. Study guide will be posted below when it becomes available.

Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• Anti-Semitism and the resistance to racial equality.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

October 28th-November 1st

AC Social Studies Fair

Deadline - November 1st - Research paper rough draft, project board plans

This week's goal: Completed rough draft. All rough drafts submitted by Friday, 11/1 will be annotated for areas to improve ahead of the Final Draft deadline on 11/8. No points will be penalized if the rough draft deadline is missed, but it will be greatly beneficial to have your teacher look over your paper ahead of the final deadline.

This week in 8th grade:

The New South Era was Georgia's attempt at progressing towards a more modern society and economy. We will discuss those pushing for change - Henry Grady, WEB DuBois, Booker T. Washington - and those hindering change - the Bourbon Triumvirate, Tom Watson's Populist Party, Jim Crow Laws in the south, racial violence, and anti-semitism. Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• The individuals, groups, and events that attempted to shape the New South.
• How rights were denied to Blacks.
• The roles of Washington, DuBois, and Herndon in the advancement of Blacks' rights.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of this learning target.

October 21st-25th

AC Social Studies Fair

Deadline - November 1st - Research paper rough draft, project board plans

This week's goal: Research Findings section. Using the researched material and the organization chart, write out the multi-page section detailing the important info learned through your research. 3-5 paragraphs written per topic answer for the research question.

This week in 8th grade:

After the Civil War was the Reconstruction Era which we will study this week where the country tried to heal its divide. The standards address the 13th-15th amendments, plans for Reconstruction, and resistance to Reconstruction. Our learning targets this week seek for understanding:

• The roles of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments in Reconstruction.
• The key features of Reconstruction plans.
• The goals and outcomes of the Freedmen's Bureau and the KKK.
• The reasons and effects of the removal of Black legislators from GA's General Assembly.
• The goods and services produced during the Reconstruction Era.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of this learning target.

October 14th-18th

We look forward to meeting with many of you this week for Parent Conference Week. We all hope that you find these conversations to be productive discussions to help guide your students as they get ready to exit PMMS in the spring. School is on early release schedule all week.

Also, this Tuesday will be the 8th grade PSAT testing. Don't forget to bring a pencil, a calculator, and a positive attitude that morning.

AC Social Studies Fair:

Deadline: November 1st - Research paper rough draft, project board plans.

This week's goal: Organization - plan out the sections of your paper around the 3-5 'Answers' to your 'Research Question'. Each answer will need to have 3-5 paragraphs written on that topic, so if you do not have enough researched, continue that work as well.

We are 16% of the way through the project calendar... are you 16% of the way through your project???

This week in 8th grade:

Unit 3 continues with the Battles of the Civil War (1861-1865). We will discuss the major battles and strategies that affected Georgia including the Union Blockade of Georgia's coastline, Chickamauga, and Sherman's march through Georgia to divide the Confederacy. Our learning target this week seeks for understanding:

• Georgia's role in the Civil War.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

October 7th-11th

Conference week begins October 14th. If you haven't yet heard about your time slot for conferencing, let one of your teachers know, and we will help you find out when your meeting is being held.

This Friday (10/11) is the end of the first 9 weeks grading period. All assignments from first quarter need to be submitted by Friday to receive credit.

Parent University for 8th grade families is this Tuesday at 6:30 PM. Be sure to contact the front office to let us know to expect you!

AC Social Studies Fair:

Deadline: Parent Signature page is due Monday, October 7th

This week's goal: Submit parent signature/topic page, research 5 sources that will support your topic.

Remember to click the Social Studies Fair link at the top of this blog to find the 10 video playlist of SS Fair instructions and more resources.

This week in 8th grade:

Unit 3 is the Civil War, Reconstruction Era, and New South Era. We will start with the events leading up to the Civil War (approx. 1830) through the turn of the century (1900). This week's topic is the Causes of the Civil War, and we will discuss slavery, sectionalism, states' rights, and economic and social differences as well as events such as the Nullification Crisis, Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, Dred Scot Case, and Lincoln's election. Our learning target for this week seeks for understanding:

• The key issues and events that led to the Civil War.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of this learning target.

September 30th-October 4th

Welcome back from Fall Break! We hope you all had a nice vacation away from school and are ready go on Monday!

Quarter 1 ends on Friday, October 11th. Please be keeping a close eye on ParentVue/StudentVue over the next two weeks and work with your student to maximize their performance before the Report Cards.

AC Social Studies Fair:

Our AC Social Studies students begin their Social Studies Fair projects this week. The "AC Social Studies Fair 2019" link at the top of this blog contains invaluable resources to help make these projects something our students can be proud of.

The first deadline for this project is Monday, October 7th where students will submit the Parent Signature page of the fair packet. This submission is the first of four grades required from the project.

This week in 8th grade:

Our second Unit Test on the Statehood Unit will be Thursday, October 3rd. The completed study guide is attached below. Be sure to start studying right away!

With our first couple days this week, we will hit the few remaining standards from this unit discussing Westward Expansion and Native Removal following the Revolutionary War. Our learning targets for this week aim for understanding:

• Significant factors (land policies, state capitals, and technological improvements) that affected Westward expansion in Georgia between 1789 and 1840.
• The role of key people and events that led to the removal of the Creek and Cherokee from Georgia.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of these learning targets.

September 16th-20th

Thank you to all the PMMS families that made it out to our Open House/Curriculum Night last Tuesday. We hope the evening was valuable and productive to each of you that came. If you have any questions or comments about the experience, please be sure to drop your teachers an email.

This weekend begins our Fall Break holiday. We hope you all have a wonderful week off and have the opportunity to rest and rejuvenate.

This week in 8th grade:

Continuing the Statehood Unit, we are now studying the Revolutionary War period. We will discuss the Revolutionary battles in Georgia, our local heroes from the era, and the first governing document of the USA - the Articles of Confederation. Our learning targets for this week aim for understanding:

• The significance of the Loyalists and Patriots as a part of Georgia’s role in the Revolutionary War.
• The weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and how those weaknesses led to the writing of a new federal Constitution.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of these learning targets.

September 9th-13th

We hope to see all of our PMMS families at Open House on this Tuesday evening. Festivities will begin at 5:30 while the academic portion of the evening will begin at 6:00. We Social Studies teachers are looking forward to sharing information about our technology resources and the AC Social Studies Fair.

Our Unit 1 test was completed on Friday and should be appearing in the grade book rapidly after. If you and your student are dissatisfied with their performance, please remember that a retake may be requested if all missing assignments are turned in.

This week in 8th grade:

Our second unit of this year is the Statehood Unit. This will cover the immediate causes of the American Revolution, the War itself, and the growth of the State of Georgia during the first century of United States history. Or, approximately 1750-1860.

This week, we will focus on the Causes of Revolution. This will include such topics as the French & Indian War, taxation of the Colonies, the Continental Congress, and the Declaration of Independence. Our learning targets for this week aim for understanding:

• The causes of the American Revolution as they impacted Georgia.
• The three parts of the Declaration of Independence and the three Georgia signers of the document.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of these learning targets.

September 3rd-6th

We hope everyone had a safe and relaxing Labor Day holiday, and we're looking forward to seeing all of the smiling faces back in class on Tuesday!

Picture Day is September 5th. Bring those smiling faces back on Thursday to make a memory.

Also, looking ahead to the near future, Open House at PMMS is September 10th. The PTA meeting will begin at 6PM, but Mr. Nelson will be grilling on the front patio starting at 5:30PM. Come to meet all of your teachers and learn a little bit more about the curricular expectations of 8th grade.

This week in 8th grade:

Our Unit 1 test is Friday! We've done it and finally finished our first unit of the year :) The study guides with answers are attached below the videos for the week. Additionally, we recommend students review the lessons from this unit by re-viewing the History in a Hoodie playlists:

GA Beginnings playlist

Exploration & Colonization playlist

We still have just a couple standards to cover earlier this week on the Royal Period of Georgia's colonial history. Our learning targets for this week aim for understanding:

• The transition of Georgia into a royal colony.
• Examples of the kinds of goods and services produced and traded in colonial Georgia.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of these learning targets.

August 26th-30th

NOTE: Mr. Hofmeister will be out on Monday.

This Wednesday will be Early Release for professional learning. Students will be dismissed from school at 1:30 PM. We are also coming up on Labor Day (9/2) which is also a school holiday.

This week in 8th grade:

This week we will be working on a major Summative essay on the Georgia Charter of 1732. The purpose of this essay is to discover the reasons why the Georgia colony was settled according to James Oglethorpe, the Trustees, King George, and the early settlers. This task will be completed in class; however, if any students are falling behind, they may be asked to catch up at home. This essay will be completed and turned in on Friday, 9/30 at the end of class.

This task continues our Georgia Beginnings unit which will conclude the following week with our first Unit Test on Friday, September 6th. The Study Guide for this test is found inside the Books of Knowledge (GA Beginnings & Exploration and Colonization), and it will be posted on this blog next week as well. This week's theme is Colonization during the Trustee Period. Our learning targets for this week aim for understanding:

• The importance of the Charter of 1732.
• The relationship between James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove in establishing the city of Savannah.
• And the role of diverse groups in settling Georgia during the Trustee Period.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of these learning targets.

August 19th-23rd

Parents, you will have some important information coming out this week to watch for:

• Monday, you will be receiving info about our school fundraiser. Students will learn about this event during connections classes.
• Picture day is September 5th, and picture packet information will be sent home on Tuesday. Look out for this as well, so you can frame those smiling faces for years to come.

This week in 8th grade:

The theme of this week is Exploration. We are going to investigate European motivations for seeking out new worlds and the effect had on native peoples. Our learning targets this week aim for understanding:

• Reasons for European exploration and settlement of North America.
• And the impact of Spanish contact on American Indians.

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of these learning targets.

August 12th-16th

***SPECIAL REQUEST***

To use our iResponds daily, I am in need of AAA batteries. If you are willing and able to support our class, these batteries would be extremely appreciated!

CLIMB period (starting this week) is our opportunity each Wednesday afternoon to build character and meet the individual needs of our students. This period will be each Wednesday from 3:15-4:15, and we will have a three-week rotation as follows:

1. August 14th - Remediation/Enrichment
2. August 21st - Advisement & Advocacy
3. August 28th - House Cup event

During our first Remediation/Enrichment, students will be assigned a teacher to go see for a lesson designed either (A) to catch up on standards they've struggled on, or (B) to expand greatly on existing knowledge and skills. Students will be informed which teacher to see during this CLIMB period on that morning.

This week in 8th grade:

Continuing the Georgia's Beginnings Unit, we will begin the History standards with the original residents of Georgia, Georgia's native tribes. Our learning targets for this week aim for understanding:

• the importance of water in Georgia's historical and economic growth.
• the characteristics of American Indians living in Georgia at the time of European contact.

The YouTube video embedded below provides a basic understanding of these learning targets.

August 5th-9th

It may only be the second week of school, but we already have some big and important events going on around PMMS.

Firstly, Monday will be the Social Studies Pre-SGM test. The Student Growth Measure is used to demonstrate growth in knowledge from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. This will occur in all Social Studies classes.

Additionally, we will be engaging in our Mustang Experience school-wide this week with the CLIMB promotion. CLIMB stands for the five characteristics we hope to instill in all of our Mustangs: Commitment, Leadership, Integrity, Mindfulness, and Balance. We will be holding events each afternoon this week to introduce those concepts to our students as we seek to prepare our students for high school success.

Finally, we will be practicing a couple of our Safety Drills this week to ensure we are all on the same page about remaining safe while at school.

This week in 8th grade:

The first unit of this year, Georgia's Beginnings, will cover the Geography standards and introduce History standards from Pre-History through the Colonial Era. This unit will last about 5 weeks.

Our topic of study this week is Georgia's Geography. Our learning targets aim for understanding:

• Georgia's location in the world
• Georgia's 5 geographic regions
• Georgia's physical features

The YouTube videos embedded below provide a basic understanding of each of these learning targets.

August 1st-2nd

Welcome to 8th grade Social Studies and congratulations on finding our blog. Now that you're here, let us tell you all the secret to success in 8th grade:

1. Check this blog at the beginning of every week as a look-ahead about the topics and important dates.
2. Check Schoology also at the beginning of every week to see every lesson and resource for the week.
3. Check ParentVue/StudentVue at the end of every week to stay on top of your progress.
4. Email your teachers with questions about class assignments, grades, or other important information right away.

This week in 8th grade:

The first days of school will be dedicated to introducing classroom and schoolwide expectations. In our school, we have three basic expectations of all students:

• Be Safe
• Be Responsible
• Be Respectful

In our classrooms, those basic expectations relate to our rules:

• Be Safe - Remain seated until you have permission to get up.
• Be Responsible - Come to class prepared with basic supplies and assignments daily.
• Be Responsible - Participate every day.
• Be Respectful - Control volume.