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"The study of social science helps
people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the
public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an
interdependent world."
Source: Illinois State Board of
Education, Social Science Standards
Student Textbook Link
AE1C6AE852
Instructions for Apple users to access textbook
Interactive Maps
Eyewitness to History-
Primary Sources
Syllabus for 8th Grade Social
Studies
Report cards went home with students today! |
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Monday |
Tuesday |
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11/9- Current Event- International or the game of Risk. Work on
8:2-3.
Homework: All of Chapter 8 is due on Thursday. |
11/10- Chapter 8:3-4 Homework:
All of Chapter 8 is due on Thursday. |
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
| Veteran's Day Homework:
Interesting link:
http://www.brighthub.com/engineering/marine/articles/35713.aspx |
11/12-
Spanish Am PPT/notes Homework: Panama Canal Drawing on
inside of Foldable. |
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Friday |
11/13-
Homework: 11/6- Current event-international focus or play the
game of "Risk" and bring in a note from a parent.
11/13- CE- An exaggerated or sensationalized newspaper story. |
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Curriculum: |
8th Grade Social Studies
1st Quarter- Reconstruction through World War I
2nd Quarter- Roaring 20's through World War II
3rd Quarter- Geo-Political Perspective; Cold War
through Present
4th Quarter- Cultural Perspective; Cold War
through Present |
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Policy: |
Quarter grades are calculated on a total point basis.
As a general rule of thumb, daily work is worth 5-10 points, projects are
worth 15-30 points, and tests and quizzes range from 5 points to 50
points. |
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Contact Information: |
jackie.haney@lz95.org
Please include your daytime phone number
if you would prefer I return your contact via phone call. |