US HISTORY - 8TH GRADE Per. 2 (North Park Academy of the Arts) //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Class Name: US HISTORY - 8TH GRADE Per. 2 Instructor(s): Martine Laplante en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 04/21/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4665072 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Mexican - American War quiz on Friday, April 21.
 
In case you missed any of the video, or you just want to review for the quiz, links to the video parts are listed in Google Classroom.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2017 14:37:33 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/03/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4649193 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Manifest Destiny PBL:
 
Paintings due no later than Monday afternoon (final).
Political Cartoons due no later than Tuesday afternoon (final draft).
Museum labels due no later than Monday afternoon (rough draft).
 
Final draft museum labels due Wednesday afternoon.

]]> Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:17:07 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/31/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4620257 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Students are beginning a group project.  Final products will be either a painting or a photograph and a political cartoon.  For the most part, work will be done in class, with some work being done at home, based on individual group needs.
 
Attached are the sign-off sheet and calendar listing assignments and due dates.

]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:50:30 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/03/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4614873 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Page 56 of interactive notebook, Cornell notes:
* 2 people (sources) that say Manifest Destiny is "good"
* 2 people (sources) that say Manifest Destiny is "bad"
Include the sources' names, and the names of the websites where sources were found.

]]> Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:15:39 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/01/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4611259 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/
Finish analyzing the painting, “Westward the Star of Empire Takes Its Way,” 1867, by Andrew Melrose (page 55 of interactive notebook)
 
You can find the painting on Google Classroom:  code:   xbwi5p5

]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 15:07:15 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/17/2017]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4597157 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Due tomorrow (Friday, 2/17):
 
If you haven't turned in your Lewis and Clark Journal Packets A & B, do so by Friday.
 
Also due is the Corps of Discovery map.
 
Don't forget to study chapter 9, section 3 again to prepare for the quiz rebound tomorrow!

]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2017 17:03:55 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/15/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4528684 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Interactive Notebooks due today, Monday, 12-12-16.
 
Final exam on Wednesday, 12/14 and rebounds in class and after school on Thursday, 12/15.
 
Keep working on study guides.  We'll go over questions and answers on Tuesday, 12/13.

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Interactive Notebooks are due on Monday, December 12, 2016!!!!!
 
Grades earned will be lowered by 25 points for each day the notebook is late, so be sure to complete all assignments and turn it in on time.
 
This is a 500 point assignment, the most valuable project of the semester!  Don't let this go!

]]> Thu, 01 Dec 2016 10:24:57 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/30/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4508643 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Page 40 of interactive notebook:
  • Seven Principles of the Constitution (p. 244 of text)
  • Create a foldable to show the following information:
    • Name of each principle
    • Meaning of each principle
    • Real world example of each principle
Students are working on this assignment in class on Monday and Tuesday.  If assignments are not completed by the end of class on Tuesday, the assignment becomes self-assigned homework.

]]> Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:56:29 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/18/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4502517 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Tomorrow, we will be participating in Philosophical Chairs.  The topic:  Is the Electoral College system outdated and unnecessary?
 
Students must finish annotating, summarizing, and analyzing the two articles on Interactive Notebook pages 36-37 and 38-39 in order to prepare for the debate/discussion.

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:20:23 PST <![CDATA[Due: 10/11/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4442910 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Be sure to complete all Interactive Notebook assignments for pages 1 - 25.  Don't wait until the last minute to complete assignments.  Remember, your Interactive Notebook is worth 500 points.  If you put-off finishing assignments, you'll earn a low score which will affect your overall grade very badly.  Use your time wisely!
]]> Mon, 10 Oct 2016 09:56:31 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/30/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4427436 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ QUIZ TOMORROW!!!!!
 
Chapter 6, section one:  Finish your notes and study your notes to prepare for the quiz.  I will be checking for completed notes tomorrow.

]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2016 13:38:31 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/30/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4424571 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ Keep up to date with you Interactive Notebook assignments.  Don't let yourself fall behind.  By now, you should have completed pages 1 - 17.
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Hello Parents and Students!  I've decided to try using the "REMIND" app, to better help my students and their families keep up with what's going on in class.  I am asking that all students and parents with access to a smart phone or to the Internet to sign up to my "REMIND" account.  If you'd like to use the app, it's FREE!
 
I've attached the instructions.

]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:25:13 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/16/2016]]> //npaa.erusd.org/homeworkItem4394142 //npaa.erusd.org/apps/classes/766680/assignments/ This week
Essential Question:  "Jamestown: Why Did So Many Colonists Die?"
 
We will be analyzing 4 documents this week in order to answer the question-
  • Background Essay
  • Document A
  • Document D
  • Document E
In order to be considered complete, all DBQ documents will have to have the following:
  • Essential question written at the top of each page
  • Thinking Notes annotations throughout the document
  • A one-sentence summary of the document
  • A multi-sentence response to how that specific document helps answer the essential question
***This process should be completed for each document by Friday, Sept. 16th.

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