Ms. Mueller's
Social Studies
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As you learn about the Civil War, you will prepare to play a role in the Gettysburg
reenactment, which happens in November. (Dress up...march...act...)
In May, you will be part of the White House Dinner, which is a simulation of
President Franklin Roosevelt's dinner in 1942 (during the WWII era). (Dress up...dance...act...)
Throughout the year, you will be focused on American History, but will also gain new knowledge of
American Government, Economics, Geography and current events.
So, here's to a brilliant year at DSMS, where you can see old friends, make some new friends,
and learn something new everyday!
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Grading Policy: It is the expectation that ALL STUDENTS will complete all of their assignments by the due date.
All work should be neatly done and legible.
Please check for accuracy in spelling and grammar.
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Late Work Policy:
Homework is due the next day, unless explained otherwise
in class.
Late work will be given 50% of the regular points, or
more points may be given at the teacher's discretion.
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Supplies needed:
1. Spiral notebook and regular notebook paper
2. Pencils and blue /red pens
3. Notecards, lined (colored or white is acceptable)
4. Box of tissue
5. Hand sanitizer
6. Folder with pockets
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Social Studies includes lessons in the following areas: American History
Government
Politics
Geography
Economics
Current Events
Welcome back to school!
August 16, 2010
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WELCOME 7TH GRADERS! Agendas handed out today! Get acquainted activities!
BRING ALL YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN THIS WEEK |
Introductions Getting to know you Class Procedures Class Expectations
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S.S. books will be checked out today
Mini history lesson: Leading up to the Civil War - Discussion of the Abolitionist Movement in America
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Reading assignment: Pages 407-412 "The movement to end Slavery"
Map reading skills
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Note: Bring in your checks and coupons for the Gettysburg and White House Dinner activities. Due date is Aug. 27!
Remember, no cash please! Make checks out to DSMS PTO |
Week of August 23
Monday
Please continue to bring in your coupons/ checks for Gettysburg and White House Dinner activities! HOMEWORK: Classzone.com Assignment (see directions below)
Go to Classzone.com click on middle school Social Studies the AZ., then book "Creating America" Ch. 15 Do the flipcard activity
Due Wednesday!
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Tuesday
Homework (this assignment was given Monday) Classzone.com
Ch. 15 Click on flipcard activity
Write the 12 key words/and definitions on your own paper or notecards: (skip card 1, 7, 11, 12)
Honors SS Do p. 1 in 3 page packet, regarding Missouri Compromise. Complete crossword puzzle. (We will check that in class ).
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Wednesday
Hand in homework assignment from classzone.
Honors SS (Per. 6) Do page 2 of your 3-page packet, Read about Mexican War, do hidden word puzzle.
Honors SS For Thursday, do page 3 in 3-page packet.
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Thursday
Homework: Read pages 450-455, "The Debate over Slavery".
H.W. Work on the outline we started in class. (using info from pages 450-455) |
Friday
Homework Read pages 456-461. Checks and coupons for Gettys- burg and the White House dinner activities are DUE today! |
Week of August 30 Special note to parents:
Principal Kendrick is working very hard to alleviate the very large class sizes in our rooms just as quickly as possible. New fully accredited teachers have been hired to reduce class sizes in regular and honors classes. We know it is tough to make a change three weeks into the school year. Our goal is to provide the best educational environment for all DSMS students. In most cases, students who are moving to another class will be moved with a group of students they already know, and with minimum disruption to their current schedule. Please assist your son/daughter in dealing with this change, by talking with them and encouraging them. Thank you.
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H.W. for Honors SS. Make outline from pages 450-455, Add to the outline that we started in class.
Here's an example of the correct format:
Each Section of your outline is named by a blue subheading in your book: I The Expansion of Slavery A. Wilmot Proviso-(explain what that plan was) B. Sectionalism (define it) C. Popular Sovereignty (define) D. Free Soil Party (what did that political party stand for?)
II The Compromise of 1850 A. B. C. (Add your notes here giving facts about the Compromise)
III.The Fugitive Slave Act. A. Describe this law
B. Who was Frederick Douglass? What did he do that was important?
IV. Anti-Slavery Literature A. Uncle Tom's Cabin was a novel about _____________ B. Who was the author? C. How did this novel impact Americans?
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You should save your Uncle Tom's Cabin notes in your notebook
Your should also save your outline of Section 1, Ch. 15 in your notebook. |
H.W.
Study pages 450-455 (and your outline) and notes from "Uncle Tom's Cabin" for the quiz tomorrow.
See more key questions below, for you to answer! |
Quiz today!
Your notes and outline may be used during this quiz.
H. W. Reading pages 461-473 |
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1) Quiz on Thursday
2)Tell parents about volunteer meeting on Tuesday, 9/7 right after school in the media center
Key questions for you to answer:
What was the best solution to Mexican Cession argument ( know about the Compromise of 1850)
Key Questions:
What was the "Mexican Cession"? What effect did that have on the U.S. slave controversy? What were the possible solutions?
More Key questions:
Why did violence erupt in Kansas involving popular sovereignty?
What is the significance of the Dred Scott case?
What was the book by Harriet Beecher Stowe and why did it help to cause the Civil
What was slavery like?
Who tried to help? (key vocabulary)
What was the Fugitive Slave Act and what was its impact?
What is popular sovereignty and what problems did that cause in Kansas?
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