Welcome to Seneca 7!
Unit: The New Nation
********************Announcements**************************
***********************Reminders*****************************
7th grade SS final exam is on June 15th and 16th.
40 multiple choice, 5 Constructed Response, and in-class DBQ
Material from the entire year will be tested
Homework:
6/1-2
Review for your final exam. Work on the review packet. Let me know if you are having trouble with any specific material.
5/28-29
DBQ documents, planning charts (doc and essay) and FINAL essay are due on Mon/Tues.
Final essay should be typed or written neatly in PEN.
5/27
1. DBQ documents and planning chart will be checked in during class on Thurs/Fri.
5/26
1. Complete manifest destiny reading and questions.
2. Parent signature on quiz
5/18-21
Andrew Jackson Hero or Villain poster (follow direction sheet handed out in class). This is worth 35 points and is due by Friday. It can be turned in sooner.
5/15
Complete CE#5. Due on Monday for all groups.
5/13-14
Study for Ch 10-12 VTP quiz on Friday.
5/11-12
Complete Vocab Activity 10 (both parts)
Ch 10-12 VTP quiz on Friday
5/8
1. Complete CE #4
2. Parent signature on your quiz
5/5-6
Complete the Industrial Revolution reading and questions. Highlight or underline where you found the answers.
5/4-5
Choose 10 VTP words and draw and label pictures
5/1
CE #3 due Mon/Tues
4/29-30
Study for Chapter 8 and 9 quiz on Friday.
4/27-28
Complete Vocabulary Activity 9
Chapter 8 and 9 quiz on Friday
4/22-24
1. Complete Chapter 9 questions using American Journey chapter 9.
2. CE #2
Both are due on Monday/Tuesday
4/20-21
Complete Vocabulary Activity 8
4/8-9
Complete CE #1 (4th Quarter) due Mon/Tues after April break.
Have a nice week off!
4/6-7
Create a political advertisement in favor of either the Democratic-Republicans or Federalists. This is due on Thursday (all groups).
4/1-3
Complete the Chapter 8 questions using American Journey. This is worth 20 points and is due Monday/Tuesday (new groups).
3/30-31
1. parent signature on government test
2. Choose 10 VTP words and draw and label pictures.
This is due Wed for all groups (shorts day)
3/27
CE #4 is due on Monday/Tuesday
3/23-24
1. Study for your test.
*****BONUS OPPORTUNITY*******
Students who complete the review sheet and hand it in on Friday before the test will receive 2 bonus points on the test
2. Organize your binder!! 20 point binder check during the test on Friday.
3/17-18
1. US Constitution packet due Mon/Tues. There is a lot so don't wait until the last minute. This is worth 30 points!
2. Government test on Friday, March 27th. Get your binders organized!
3/16
Presentation HW due tomorrow and Wed.
1. Write 5 facts that you learned IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
2. Write a 2-3 paragraph (AT LEAST 10 SENTENCES) reflection on the presentation. What did you learn? What connections could you make? What questions do you still have? Were you surprised about any of the information?
3. Feedback (AT LEAST 5 COMPLETE SENTENCES)—What did you think about the presentation? Did you enjoy it? Why or why not? Should we do something like this again in the future?
3/13
First Amendment HW
3/11
1. Vocabulary Activity 7 is due tomorrow (4 shorts)
2. CE #3 is due Friday (4 shorts)
3/9-10
Rest up for the Math exam.
3/6
CE #2 due Monday (all groups 4 shorts)
3/4-5
complete Chapter 7, Section 3 questions using American Journey
DBQ revisions due by Friday 3/6. I will NOT accept revised essays after this date.
3/2-3
Complete Guided Reading/Section Quiz 7-2 using Chapter 7, Section 2 of American Journey.
DBQ essay revisions are due by Friday 3/6.
2/25-26
Complete Chapter 7, Section 1 questions using American Journey (pages 192-98 in newer version)
2/23-24
parent signature on DBQ grade.
Draw and label 10 VTP pictures. Use your own paper.
2/11-12
Complete CE #1. This is due Feb 23-24 (after break)
Have a nice break!
2/9-10
1. Complete the Revolutionary War questions using the chart.
2. Parent signature on your test.
2/2-3
Revolution DBQ--Documents, Document chart, essay planning chart and essay due next Mon/Tues.
I will be available after school on Thursday and during Access if you need help with this.
1/29-30
Study for test on Mon/Tues (new groups).
Organize binder for binder check. This is worth 20 points.
1/26-27
Complete Vocabulary Activity 5.
Test on Road to Revolution next Monday and Tuesday
Binders will be checked during the test so organize them.
1/23
CE #5 due Mon (M and P) Tues (A and K)
1/22
Complete study guide 5-3. Read, highlight and answer the questions.
1/15-16
Current Events #4 is due by Tuesday, January 20th (all groups)
Complete study guide 5-2. Read, highlight and answer the questions.
1/14
Current Events #4 is due by Tuesday, January 20th (all groups)
1/12-13
Complete study guide 5-1. Read, highlight and answer the questions.
Bring in a non-perishable food item for the food drive.
1/9
Complete study guide 4-4. Read, highlight and answer the questions.
Bring in a non-perishable food item for the food drive.
1/6-7
Choose 10 VTP words and draw and label pictures.
1/5
CE #3 due by tomorrow.
Parent signature on project grade sheet.
Colonies Review sheet if not done in class.
12/15-19
Research project--Notes, Annotated Bibliography, and Process Reflection are all due on Friday 12/19
Group products and presentations are due on 12/22 (M and P) or 12/23. (A and K)
12/3-5
Work on research project. Go to the library or check out the Internet. The Colonial Williamsburg site www.history.org is a great site. Also go to the Pathfinder links that Mrs. Dicker showed you in class. Start at www.guilderlandschools.org. Click on Our Schools, FMS then library. Scroll down to the Colonial pathfinder. Remember to be careful and evaluate the Internet sites you are using.
12/1-2
Parent signature on research packet.
11/24
1. Complete CE #2--due after break
2. parent signature on DBQ grade
3. parent signature on quiz grade
*****DBQ revisions if that applies to you******
Have a nice holiday break!!!
11/20
Study for quiz (VTP and 13 Colonies Map)
Colonial Ad (25 points) due next Monday (all groups)
11/19
Complete the triangular trade questions. Due tomorrow!
11/17-18
1. Complete Guided Readings 3-1 and 3-2 using American Journey chapter 3 sections 1 and 2. This is due Wed for all groups
2. CE#1 due Friday (All Groups)
3. Quiz Friday on 13 Colonies and VTP
11/13-14
Complete the Jamestown Online Adventure. Follow the directions and be sure to complete all of the questions on the worksheet. This is worth 10 points. If you do not have Internet acess at home, see me to get this done in school.
11/10-12
1. DBQ essay planning and essay are due next Thurs/Friday based on your new class groups. On Thurs (M and P) or Fri (A and K) I will be collecting the following:
DBQ documents
document analysis chart
essay planning sheet
final essay (typed or written neatly in PEN. I will not accept essays in pencil)
Do not lose these pieces as they will all count in the final DBQ project grade
2. Colonial America VTP pictures
11/6-7
1. Parent signature on Exploration Quiz
2. DBQ essay planning and essay are due next Thurs/Friday based on your new class groups. On Thurs or Fri I will be collecting the following:
DBQ documents
document analysis chart
essay planning sheet
final essay (typed or written neatly in PEN. I will not accept essays in pencil)
Do not lose these pieces as they will all count in the final DBQ project grade
11/3-5
Finish DBQ documents and analysis chart
*******Color the Electoral College map after the election for extra credit******
10/31
Complete CE #5 due Mon (N and R) and Wed (H and G)
10/29-30
Study for exploration quiz on Friday: 15 multiple choice, 10 vocab matching (25 points)
All VTP
Causes of Exploration
Countries and Explorers
Columbian Exchange
Unit section pages 9,10, 11B, 15, and 16 will be most helpful)
10/27-28
1. Complete 2-4 questions using American Journey chapter 2, section 4. Due Wed/Thurs
2. Exploration quiz on Friday *****I will be checking binders*****
3. Character Day info sheet, notes and index cards due on Wed 10/29. Dress up and be prepared to present your character on Friday.
10/24
CE #4 due Mon (N and R) and Tues (H and G)
10/22-23
Explorer trading card
10/20-21
1. Complete chapter 2, Section 3 questions (worksheet) using your American Journey textbook.
2. Explorer trading card due on Friday
10/16-17
1. CE #3 due Mon (N and R) and Tues (H and G)
2. Explorer Trading Card due next Friday 10/24 (ALL groups)--Remember that this is a 30 point project.
10/14-15
1. Parent signature on unit one test
2. Write 3 total paragraphs.
Write one paragraph explaining why Columbus and other European explorers are considered HEROES
Write one paragraph explaining why Columbus and other European explorers are considered VILLIANS
Write one paragraph explaining your opinion. Were they heroes or villians?
10/8-10
1. Complete chapter 2, section 1 and 2 questions using your American Journey textbook due Tuesday and Wed.
2. CE #2 is due Tuesday (N and R) and Wed (H and G)
10/6-7
Exploration VTP--choose 10 words and draw and label pictures
Clean out your UNIT SECTION only of your binder--you can store the materials at home for the final exam.
10/2-3
Complete Current Events summary #1. Be sure to follow all 7 steps for either an article or political cartoon. This is worth 20 points and is due Mon/Tues depending on your block.
9/29-10/1
Study for unit test on Thurs/Fri
Organize your binder.
9/26
Iroquois reading and questions
Unit one test next Thurs/Fri---I will be checking binders on your test day. Make sure they are organized.
9/24-25
Complete the Maya, Aztec, Inca study guide.
Unit one test next Thurs/Fri (10/2-3)
parent signature on VTP quiz
9/22-23
Complete the practice CE article "Four Day School Week" from Time Magazine. You need to do the summary #4 and reaction #5 on your own. Due Wed/Thurs
Parent signature on CE assignment
9/19
Have a nice weekend!
If you have student council forms, I need them by Monday.
9/17-18
Study for VTP/Social Science quiz on Friday
9/15-16
Complete Guided Reading 1-1 using chapter 1, section 1 of your textbook
VTP/Social Science quiz on Friday
9/12
Choose 10 VTP words and draw a picture to show you understand. Make sure you label your picture.
9/10-11
1. Complete the textbook activity. This is worth 10 points and due on Friday.
2. Parent signature on textbook form due by Friday
9/9
1. 2-3 magazines for Wed (N and R) and Thurs (H and G)
2. Complete the textbook activity. This is worth 10 points and due on Friday.
3. Parent signature on textbook form due by Friday
9/8
2-3 magazines for Wed/Thurs
9/5
1. Write a friendly letter to Ms Nugent that describes your strengths and weaknesses as a student. This should be 2-3 paragraphs and on a separate sheet of paper.
2. You will need 2-3 magazines that can be cut up for an in-class activity on Wed/Thurs
3. Return health card and report card envelope to HR teacher
9/4
1. Complete the student/parent info sheet to bring in tomorrow
2. You will need 2-3 magazines that can be cut up for an in-class activity on Wed/Thurs
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