8th Grade US History Assignments - Week 2/20 - 2/24/17

Monday:

Tuesday: The Legislative Branch - Questionnaire - Text Book Pages 207 - 210 + Video +
                                                                                   www.House.gov + www.Senate.gov

                Homework: Review the Legislative Branch Questionnaire (Quiz tomorrow).



Wednesday: The Legislative Branch - QUIZ

                      The Executive Branch - Questionnaire - Text Book Pages 210 - 212 + Video +
                                                                                       www.WhiteHouse.gov
                      Homework: J.S. Quiz Wizard  - January 30th issue - Due Tomorrow.



Thursday:    The Executive Branch - Questionnaire - Text Book Pages 210 - 212 + Video +
                                                                                         www.WhiteHouse.gov
                       J.S. Quiz Wizard  - January 30th issue - Due

                     Homework: Answer the questions about the Powers of the President.


Friday:  The Executive Branch - Questionnaire - Text Book Pages 210 - 212 + Video +
                                                                                         www.WhiteHouse.gov
                       J.S. Quiz Wizard  - January 30th issue - Due

                Homework: Answer the questions about the Powers of the President.


             

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 2/20 - 2/23

Monday:

Tuesday: Unit V - Review  Lessons #17 & #18 Due - Review
                Lesson #19 - Questionnaire

                Homework: Answer Lesson #20 Questions


Wednesday: Lesson #20 Questions - Due & Review
                     Lesson #21 Questionnaire.

                Homework: Review Lessons #17- #21 (Test tomorrow)


Thursday: TEST Unit V (Lessons #17 - #21)

                 Homework: "The Promised Helper" W.S. Lesson #22

8th Grade US History - Assignments Week 2/13 - 2/17/17

Monday: Junior Scholastic  Pages 6,7 "Fake News Fools Millions!"
                "Not All Sources Are Created Equal" W.S.  - Due.

         The Structure of the US Constitution - Pages 203 -205

         1. The Preamble: (Six goals of the Constitution)
         2. The VII Articles of the Constitution.
         3. The Amendments. (27)

         Objectives: - Explain the basic goals of the Constitution as defined by the Preamble.
                           - Identify the framework of government that the Constitution established.
       
         Homework: Review the Preamble.

Tuesday: The Seven Basic Principles of the US Constitution. Pages 206, 207.

                Homework: Review the Preamble.

Wednesday: The Preamble - QUIZ - Page 204.
              
                The The Legislative Branch - Video Questionnaire. + Pages 208 -210.

                 Homework:  Review: 1. The Preamble six goals.
                                                   2. The Structure of the US Constitution.
                                                   3. The 7 Basic Principles of the US Constitution. (Quiz tomorrow)

Thursday: Quiz: 1. The Preamble six goals.
                           2. The Structure of the US Constitution.
                           3. The 7 Basic Principles of the US Constitution.

                  Almanac Scavenger Hunt:  Junior Scholastic - Pages 25-29 (Group Activity)

                  Homework: www.pearsonrealize.com Activity.

Friday: Quiz: 1. The Preamble six goals.
                      2. The Structure of the US Constitution.
                      3. The 7 Basic Principles of the US Constitution.

                  Almanac Scavenger Hunt:  Junior Scholastic - Pages 25-29 (Group Activity)

                  Homework: www.pearsonrealize.com Activity.

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 2/13 - 2/16

Monday: "Jesus' Last Day" W.S. - Due
                Dig a Little Deeper #20 - Review - Questions  1-6.
                Journal # 20 - Page 172.

                Homework: Review Memory Verse #21 (John 17:25, 26)

Tuesday: Lesson #21 "It Is Finished" Pages 174 - 179.
                Objectives: - Recognize the cross as the focus and decisive moment of the controversy between
                                    Satan and God.
                                  - Understand that Jesus died to pay the penalty for humanity's sin.

                Video Clip and Discussion.
                Reading Comprehension - Activity - Pages 174 -179.

                Homework:  - DALD # 21 - Page 180
                                     - Review Memory Verse #21 (John 17:25, 26)

Wednesday: DALD #21 - Review - Questions?
                     - Activity  "A" - Page 181.
                   
                   Homework:  Review Memory Verse #21 (John 17:25, 26)

Thursday: Memory Verse #21 - QUIZ  (John 17:25, 26)
                  Review Unit V (Lessons 17 -21)
                  Review Questions - Lessons 17, 18

                 Homework: Review Unit V - Lessons 19 & 20 questions. (Test on Thursday 2/23)

8th Grade US History Assignments - Week 2/6 - 2/10/17

Monday:   Section 4.1 - Pages 178 - 184..   

1. What sort of freedom did many states agree to protect?
2. What functions was Congress able to perform under the Articles of Confederation?
3. What were three weaknesses of the central government under the Articles?
4. What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
5. What did Shays' Rebellion show to many people?



Tuesday:  Library Lab - Work on www.pearsonrealize. com - "A Weak Confederation"
            
                Homework: Complete: www.pearsonrealize. com - "A Weak Confederation"
                                     

Wednesday: Library Lab - Work on www.pearsonrealize.com - "Drafting the Constitution"

                Homework: Complete assignments on www. pearsonrealize.com


Thursday: A Constitutional Convention - Section 4.2 Pages 185-190

After reading the section, answer the following questions:

1. Why was James Madison considered the best prepared delegate at the Convention?
2. What was the essential difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?
3. How the Great Compromise address the concerns of small and large states?
4. Why did many of the northern states object to including enslaved people in population counts?
5. Why did some delegates chose not to sign the Constitution?

             Homework: 1. Complete assignment on www.pearsonrealize.com Due Friday 2/9

                                  2. Read Junior Scholastic Article "Fake News Fools Millions" (Page 6, 7)
                                       then work on the W.S. "Not All Sources Are Created Equal" W.S. Due 2/13

                                  3. Review the "Preamble" - Text Book,  page 204. QUIZ on Wed. 2/15

Friday: Homework: 1. Complete assignment on www.pearsonrealize.com Due Friday 2/9

                                   2. Read Junior Scholastic Article "Fake News Fools Millions" (Page 6, 7)
                                       then work on the W.S. "Not All Sources Are Created Equal" W.S. Due 2/13

                                   3. Review the "Preamble" - Text Book,  page 204. QUIZ on Wed. 2/15

              
YouTube Link for Schoolhouse Rock song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHp7sMqPL0g

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 2/6 - 2/9/17

Monday:  "Activity "D" page 157 - Due.

                 "Two Kinds of Wind" W.S. Lesson #19.
                  Dig a Little Deeper #19 - (1st Part.)
              Homework: Complete DALD # 19.

Tuesday: Dig a Little Deeper # 19 - (2nd Part)
                Activity "B" - Page 165
                Homework: None

Wednesday: Lesson # 20 "Destiny in the Balance" Pages 166 - 171
                     Objectives: - Recognize the struggle Jesus had in Gethsemane as the weight of sin was placed
                                          upon Him.
                                       - Acknowledge the sacrifice Jesus made for each individual.
                                       - Understand the reasons the Jews condemned Jesus to death.

                     - Video & Discussion.
                     - Reading-Comprehension Activity.
                     Homework: "Freedom from Fear" W.S.

Thursday: Dig a Little Deeper #20 - Questionnaire - Page 172.
                
                  Homework: "Jesus' Last Day" W.S.

8th Grade - US History Assignments - Week 1/30 - 2/3/17

Monday:  "Patriots Fight the Revolutionary War" U.S. Atlas Activity. Pages 30, 31.

                  Homework: - www.pearsonrealize.com  "Winning Independence"  Due Tuesday 1/31
                                      - Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a Dream" Activity - Due Wednesday 2/1

Tuesday:  America: The Story of US - Episode: Revolution - Video Questionnaire & Discussion. (Part I)

                Homework: - www.pearsonrealize.com  "Winning Independence"  Due Tuesday 1/31
                                    - Martin Luther King Jr. "I have a Dream" Activity - Due Wednesday 2/1


Wednesday: Martin Luther King Jr. "I Have a Dream" - Group Activity & Assessment.

                     America: The Story of US - Episode: Revolution -Video Questionnaire & Discussion. (Part II)


Thursday: America: The Story of US - Episode: Revolution -Video Questionnaire & Discussion. (Part III)
             
                Homework: Read Pages 171, 172 (Explaining American victory)
                                    Answer: What were the main reasons for the American victory?


Friday: Chapter 4.1 " A Weak Confederation" Pages 178 - 184.
             Objectives: - Explain why state governments wrote constitutions.
                               - Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
                               - Explain why many Americans called for changes to the Articles.
                               - Summarize Shays' Rebellion and how it influenced leaders to change the Articles
                                  of Confederation.
                              
                      *After reading section 4.1 answer the following questions:

                      1. What sort of freedom did many states agree to protect?
                      2. What functions was Congress able to perform under the Articles of Confederation?
                      3. What were three weaknesses of the central government under the Articles?
                      4. What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
                      5. What did Shays' Rebellion show to many people?

                       * In class activity for periods 1, 3 & 8 - Homework activity for periods 4 & 5.

7th Grade Bible Assignments - Week 1/30 - 2/2

Monday: Lesson #18  "When Satan Comes Calling" Pages 150 - 155
                Objectives: - Learn the specific temptations Satan used against Jesus and Jesus
                                     respond to each one.
             
                How did Jesus answer to each of the temptations? - Video & Discussion.                                 

Tuesday: Working with your group, represent each of the temptations and its message.
     
                Homework: Review James 4:7

Wednesday: Lesson #18 - Dig a Little Deeper - Questions 1-8. Page 156.

                 Homework: Review James 4:7

Thursday: Memory Verse #18 - Quiz  (James 4:7)
               
                 Lesson #19 "The Midnight Interview" - John Chapter 3 - Pages 158 -163.
                 Objective: - Recognizes that the chief reason why Jesus came to earth was to die for humanity.

                Homework: Activity "D" Page 157.