This Week and Semester Exam

This week we are finishing up the unit on World Religions.  Students will be given a study guide for the semester exam Thursday.  Students will have class time Thursday and Friday to work on their study guide.  Monday we will review together for the Social Studies Semester Exam.

• Thursday (December 12th) - Study Guide for the semester exam will be given to students and posted on Schoology.
• Thursday and Friday (December 12th and 13th) - Students will be given class time to work on their study guide.
• Monday (December 15th) - Semester Exam class review
• Tuesday (December 16th)- Social Studies Semester Exam

* ALL missing assignments are DUE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13th. 

December 2nd- 6th

This week we will begin our study on the major 5 world religions.  This material will be covered on the mid-term exam.

- Monday and Tuesday- Homework: Hinduism and Buddhism Reading (Quiz will be Wednesday)
- Wednesday and Thursday- Homework: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Reading (Quiz will be Friday)
- CNN Student News Quiz Friday

November 18th- 22nd

There will be no reading passages this week for homework.  Monday and Tuesday students will work in class on Document Based Questions (DBQ) about the Silk Road.  Students will then prepare for their Ancient China Test. Students should start to prepare for their test now.  Students can review all notes, readings, and graphic organizers.

• Monday and Tuesday- DBQ on the Silk Road
• Wednesday and Thursday- Review for Test (A review guide will be given to students Wednesday in class)
• Friday- CNN Student News Quiz, CHINA TEST!

November 11th- 15th

This week we will continue our study of Ancient China.  Students will learn about the Han, Tang, and Song Dynasties as well as a focus on the Silk Road and its impact on China and the Western World.

• NO SCHOOL MONDAY- VETERANS DAY!! Thank you to all those who have served or are currently serving.  We appreciate your sacrifice. 
• Tuesday- Reading Quiz: The Terra Cotta Army (Reading has been posted to Schoology.)
• Thursday- Reading Quiz: The Civil Service Program (Reading has been posted to Schoology.  This is a lengthy passage, students should prepare ahead of time.)
• Friday- CNN Quiz, The Silk Road Reading Quiz (Reading has been posted to Schoology.)

November 4th-8th

This week we will be looking at the Great Wall of China in detail.  Students will identify the costs and benefits of the Great Wall of China.

• Monday- HW: DBQ Background essay and questions.
• Tuesday- HW: The Great Wall of China Reading (Reading is posted on Schoology.)
• Wednesday- HW: Prepare for In-Class Writing Assignment
• Thursday- In-Class Writing Assignment.  Please make every effort to be in class Thursday.
• Friday- Veterans Day Program

October 28th- November 1st

Good afternoon!  We are fully immersed in our ancient China unit.  This week we are learning about the ancient Chinese philosophers and daily life in early China.

• Tuesday- Confucius and Taoism Reading Quiz (Reading is posted to schoology)
• Friday- CNN Student News Quiz and 8th Grade Field Trip

October 21st- 25th

This week we will begin our unit on Ancient China.

• Thursday: Geography of China Reading Quiz (Reading is posted to schoology)
• Friday: Mandate of Heaven and Oracle Bones Reading Quiz (Reading is posted to schoology) CNN Student News Quiz

October 14th- 17th

We have a busy week ahead of us!  This week we will be studying the Indus Valley River Civilization.  Conference days will be Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.  If you requested a conference you should have received confirmation regarding your conference. 

• Monday- Geography of the Indus Valley.  HW: Life in the Indus Valley Reading
• Tuesday- Life in the Indus Valley reading quiz.  Notes.  HW: Bring a poster for red ribbon week. Study guide for Indus Valley quiz will be given to students.
• Wednesday- Mrs. Garrison will be talking to all students about Red Ribbon Week.  HW: Study for quiz
• Thursday- CNN Student News Quiz, Indus Valley Quiz, Explorer Testing Prep.

September 30th- October 4th

Wow, I can not believe we are already beginning the month of October.  This week we will continue studying Ancient Egypt.

• Ancient Egyptian Daily Life Project: We have been working on Ancient Egyptian Daily Life project last week in class and we will continue working on this project this week in class.  Tomorrow (Tuesday) ALL research should be complete.  Students will work with their group to complete the product portion of the project Tuesday and Wednesday in class.  ALL projects are due FRIDAY.
• Tuesday- King Tut Reading - Reading is posted on schoology.  If any student needs a paper copy of the reading they need to get one from Mrs. Flinkow in class. Be prepared for a reading quiz.
• Thursday- Ramses Reading- Reading is posted on schoology. If any student needs a paper copy of the reading they need to get one from Mrs. Flinkow in class. Be prepared for a reading quiz.
• Friday- CNN QUIZ, and PROJECTS DUE!

** Next WEDNESDAY (October 9th) will be the ANCIENT EGYPT TEST!  Students need to start studying NOW.  Students can begin studying notes and readings.  A study guide will be given to students Monday.

September 23rd- September 27th

• The first part of the week will be spent preparing for students' first in-class essay.
• In-Class Essay will be Wednesday.  All essays MUST be completed in class. 
• Essay Question: Analyze the process and purpose of mummification and connect mummification to Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
• Reading: Women In Ancient Egypt (Homework Wedsneday Night)
• Thursday and Friday students will begin a project on the Daily Life of Egyptians.

This week in Social Studies

This week in Social Studies students will be analyzing the construction of the Great Pyramids and connecting pyramid building to ancient Egyptian religious beliefs.  Students will also analyze the process and purpose of mummification.

• Reading Tuesday: How were the Pyramids built? Ancient Egyptian Afterlife Beliefs (be prepared for a reading quiz)
• CNN Quiz Friday
• Don't forget about Homewood History Hunt!
• Next week students will be writing an in-class essay on The Process and Purpose of Mummification

Happy Homecoming Week! Go Patriots!!!

*Don't forget the homecoming dance will be Saturday night at HMS!

September 9th- 13th

This week we will begin studying Ancient Egypt.  This is always a very interesting unit for students.  Below you will see a glimpse into our week in Social Studies.

• Monday and Tuesday- DBQ on the Importance of the Nile River
• Wednesday- Remembering 9/11
• Thursday- Geographic challenges of Egypt and an overview of Egyptian culture. Review Writing Prompt from DBQ.  Homework: Pharaohs and Pyramids Reading.
• Friday- CNN Quiz, Reading Quiz, and The Valley of the Kings (a glimpse into the different pharaohs' burial sites.)

Mesopotamia Quiz

Mesopotamia Quiz will be next Thursday (September, 5th).  Quiz will cover all notes, readings, and DBQ.  

August 26th- August 30th

This week we will begin studying the first civilization, Mesopotamia.  I am so excited to introduce to students to the major early river civilizations.  Students will analyze the characteristics of early civilizations pertaining to geography, government, technology, art, architecture, religion, and daily life. 

We will also be learning how to access and use schoology.  Schoology will be used a lot in my class.

* Readings this week will be given Monday and Wednesday for homework.
* CNN Student News Quiz Friday

* Don't forget about Homewood History Hunt
* Don't forget to sign up for reminders to be texted to your cell phone using remind 101.  This can be done by students and parents.

First Week!

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great first day of 8th grade at HMS and you are ready for a good year.  This week we will be studying Primary and Secondary Sources.  Below you will see important dates and assignments for this week. (August 19th- August 23rd)

• Tuesday, August 20th. Homework: Reading- History: What it is- What it Means, What is Anthropology, and What do Fossils Tell Us?
• Wednesday, August 21st. Homework: Reading- Archaeologist Fact or Fiction, What it Takes to Become an Archaeologist, and What is a Geologist?

* Be prepared for a reading quiz for both sets of readings.


* Primar/Secondary Source QUIZ- FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd
* CNN Student News QUIZ- FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd