Not sure if this will work with the iPad...
Can you make it through the 1920s?
Roaring Twenties Game
The Roaring Twenties in pictures
8th U.S. History
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Research Paper
Use the tab above to find some information on the research paper, including the due dates and steps!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Revolutionary War Newscast
Revolutionary WarProject (click for PDF)
Television Newscast
In a group, you will be creating
a television newscast story on a battle from the Revolutionary War. Your group members will be chosen for you, as
will the battle (so we don’t all do the same one). Your newscast must include the following:
·
TWO news anchors
o
If you are a news anchor, your job is to set the
scene of the story. You give the
background information of the people involved and the incident itself. Remember you need to make it interesting—you
want people to watch this.
·
ONE reporter
o
If you are the reporter, your job is to ask the
important and interesting questions so the audience can fully understand what
happened, from a personal point of view.
·
Interviewee
o
If you are the one being interviewed, you need
to answer the questions with correct information. There will need to be both an
American and British/Loyalist/Hessian
perspective.
Battles
Battle
of Long Island
Trenton
Saratoga
War
in the South
Yorktown
Checklist
o Group
has chosen parts
o Group
has written the “script”
o Group
has gathered any props/costumes (MUST HAVE)
o Group
has recorded the newscast
o Newscast
is AT LEAST 5 minutes long
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Welcome, historians!
Please use this blog to get a first-hand view of what the 8th graders are studying in history class this year. I plan to post pictures/videos of activities and projects throughout the year so please check back frequently.
Please also note the tabs at the top of the page. As the year continues, I will be using them as a gathering place of any important links and student work.
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
This past summer, Mrs. Brown and I were given the amazing opportunity to attend a teaching institute at Colonial Williamsburg. It was a rewarding and wonderful experience and I can't wait to share what I learned throughout the year of history. Below are some pictures to give you a small taste.
Please also note the tabs at the top of the page. As the year continues, I will be using them as a gathering place of any important links and student work.
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.
This past summer, Mrs. Brown and I were given the amazing opportunity to attend a teaching institute at Colonial Williamsburg. It was a rewarding and wonderful experience and I can't wait to share what I learned throughout the year of history. Below are some pictures to give you a small taste.
Lady Dunmore and Martha Washington |
Mrs. Brown and I standing at Jamestown Island. |
A pew in Williamsburg where George Washington likely sat. |
Field of surrender at Yorktown |
Some of you might recognize Thomas Jeffferson! |
This artifact was mind blowing! |
Field Notebook from Civil War explanation |
Friday, April 10, 2015
History Paper
Parents, please make sure your child is up to date on the research paper. Next week Friday the first copy is due. By that time, it should be edited (for grammar so I only need to focus on the content and structure) by either a parent or a reliable adult/older sibling.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Rise of Industry
Yesterday, the kids participated in an activity that put them in a factory setting (as much as possible). For some reason, most of the students claimed to enjoy it. As they read more about conditions in real factories, I think they changed their minds.
Here is 8F in the factory. (I'm terrible about remembering to take pictures. Sorry--there should have been more!) |
Monday, March 9, 2015
Research Paper
The research paper is up and going. Students are to have at least four sources with them today so we can begin learning how to take notes. Please check the research links section of this page for the step by step guide that was emailed to the students.
We are taking notes by hand on notecards. While this does seem to go against technology, I have found that it is the easiest and best way to make sure kids are doing their best to write in their own words. When the notes are taken on the iPad/computer, the ability to copy and paste is just too enticing for many people. This way, they have to process the information in their own words. The actual paper itself, of course, will be done on the iPad.
We are taking notes by hand on notecards. While this does seem to go against technology, I have found that it is the easiest and best way to make sure kids are doing their best to write in their own words. When the notes are taken on the iPad/computer, the ability to copy and paste is just too enticing for many people. This way, they have to process the information in their own words. The actual paper itself, of course, will be done on the iPad.
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