Welcome to 8th Grade Georgia History
Course Description: Throughout the year, students will study the geography, government, and history of Georgia within the broader context of United States history.
Course Objectives: Students will examine various social studies themes, including how people adapt to and change their environment, historical cause and effect, and the cultural responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic society. The social studies skills that will be practiced include information processing, chronology, map skills, and interpretation of historical sources. The exact activities will be determined according to the students' various with the required Georgia state learning standards.
My tutorial is on Thursdays from 4:20 p. m. to 5:20 p. m.
We are using the online textbook: www.gpb.org for all readings for Georgia History.
Course Description: Throughout the year, students will study the geography, government, and history of Georgia within the broader context of United States history.
Course Objectives: Students will examine various social studies themes, including how people adapt to and change their environment, historical cause and effect, and the cultural responsibilities of a citizen in a democratic society. The social studies skills that will be practiced include information processing, chronology, map skills, and interpretation of historical sources. The exact activities will be determined according to the students' various with the required Georgia state learning standards.
My tutorial is on Thursdays from 4:20 p. m. to 5:20 p. m.
We are using the online textbook: www.gpb.org for all readings for Georgia History.
Class Information
Please use mybackpack to access the online Georgia History textbook. You are responsible for reading each chapter that is assigned from the Unit of Study for Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Please use mybackpack to access the online Georgia History textbook. You are responsible for reading each chapter that is assigned from the Unit of Study for Georgia Standards of Excellence.
Class Assignment 8/12-16/2019
Read Chapter 1 pages 4-16 and Regions of the world pages 17-25 in the online textbook: www.gpb.org for this week. Complete the Georgia Geographic Regions and map of georgia for homework tonight using www.gpb.org as will as your notes from class. I will grade this organizer and map this week. If you are having issues with your technology, you may complete during class.
Read Chapter 1 pages 4-16 and Regions of the world pages 17-25 in the online textbook: www.gpb.org for this week. Complete the Georgia Geographic Regions and map of georgia for homework tonight using www.gpb.org as will as your notes from class. I will grade this organizer and map this week. If you are having issues with your technology, you may complete during class.
Class Assignment 8/19-23/2019
Please make sure you read the online textbook and your notes from last week and this coming week to study for the unit 1 test on Friday, August 23, 2019. You can read/review Chapter 2 "The Land of Georgia" pages 30-45 for the Unit 1 test. The study guide for the unit test 1 has been loaded onto Google Classroom.
Reading assignment for next week: Unit 2 "Before it was Georgia" Chapter 4 Georgia's Prehistoric Past pages 71-77 and "Georgia 1st Inhabitants" pages 78-87.
On today, Monday, August 19, 2019 , I passed out the first project for Georgia History (rubric) and study guide for the unit 1 test.
This project is about the Geography of Georgia, entitled, "The Tour of Georgia Brochure. This project is due on Friday, August 30, 2019.
Please make sure you read the online textbook and your notes from last week and this coming week to study for the unit 1 test on Friday, August 23, 2019. You can read/review Chapter 2 "The Land of Georgia" pages 30-45 for the Unit 1 test. The study guide for the unit test 1 has been loaded onto Google Classroom.
Reading assignment for next week: Unit 2 "Before it was Georgia" Chapter 4 Georgia's Prehistoric Past pages 71-77 and "Georgia 1st Inhabitants" pages 78-87.
On today, Monday, August 19, 2019 , I passed out the first project for Georgia History (rubric) and study guide for the unit 1 test.
This project is about the Geography of Georgia, entitled, "The Tour of Georgia Brochure. This project is due on Friday, August 30, 2019.
Class Assignment 8/26-30/2019
Reading Assignment for the week: Unit 2 Chapter 5 "Europe Discovers the New World" pp 89-105
"England Comes to North America" pp 106 - 114
Reading Assignment Monday: Chapter 5 "Europe Discovers the New World" pages 89-95 in the online textbook www.gpb.org
Reading Assignment Tuesday: Chapter 5 "Spain Comes to the Southeast" pages 96-105 in the online textbook www.gpb.org
Reading Assignment Wednesday - Thursday Chapter 5 England Comes to North America pages 106-114 in the online textbook www.gpb.org
Project: The Tour of Georgia Brochure is due Friday, August 30, 2019.
Reading Assignment for the week: Unit 2 Chapter 5 "Europe Discovers the New World" pp 89-105
"England Comes to North America" pp 106 - 114
Reading Assignment Monday: Chapter 5 "Europe Discovers the New World" pages 89-95 in the online textbook www.gpb.org
Reading Assignment Tuesday: Chapter 5 "Spain Comes to the Southeast" pages 96-105 in the online textbook www.gpb.org
Reading Assignment Wednesday - Thursday Chapter 5 England Comes to North America pages 106-114 in the online textbook www.gpb.org
Project: The Tour of Georgia Brochure is due Friday, August 30, 2019.
Class Assignment: 9/2-6/2019
Monday: Labor Day Holiday
Reading Assignment: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Unit 5 Chapter 2 Read The Types of Colonies pages 110-111 and Unit 3 Chapter 6 The Founding of Georgia in the online textbook, www.gpb.org pages 119 - 121. Please be prepared to discuss this important era in Georgia's history.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Unit 3 Chapter 6 Georgia as a Trustee Colony pages 122-132
Thursday, September 5, 2019 Unit 3 Chapter 6 Georgia as a Royal Colony pages 133-139
Monday: Labor Day Holiday
Reading Assignment: Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Unit 5 Chapter 2 Read The Types of Colonies pages 110-111 and Unit 3 Chapter 6 The Founding of Georgia in the online textbook, www.gpb.org pages 119 - 121. Please be prepared to discuss this important era in Georgia's history.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Unit 3 Chapter 6 Georgia as a Trustee Colony pages 122-132
Thursday, September 5, 2019 Unit 3 Chapter 6 Georgia as a Royal Colony pages 133-139
Class Assignment September 9 -13, 2019
Reading assignment homework for next week September 9-13, 2019: Read Chapter 6, the sections "Georgia as a trustee Colony pages 122-132 through"Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony" pp 133-137 which is the end of the chapter in your www.gpb.org online textbook. Take notes by section as you read.
On Tuesday September 10, 2019: Quiz on Unit 3 Chapter 3 - please read "The Founding of Georgia", "Georgia as a Trustee Colony", and Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony". Please see the previous week for pages in the online textbook, www.gpb.org
Tuesday: Quiz 9/10/19
On Monday, September 16, 2019, we will have the Unit 2 Test. Make sure you review all notes and re-read your chapter 6.
Reading assignment homework for next week September 9-13, 2019: Read Chapter 6, the sections "Georgia as a trustee Colony pages 122-132 through"Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony" pp 133-137 which is the end of the chapter in your www.gpb.org online textbook. Take notes by section as you read.
On Tuesday September 10, 2019: Quiz on Unit 3 Chapter 3 - please read "The Founding of Georgia", "Georgia as a Trustee Colony", and Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony". Please see the previous week for pages in the online textbook, www.gpb.org
Tuesday: Quiz 9/10/19
On Monday, September 16, 2019, we will have the Unit 2 Test. Make sure you review all notes and re-read your chapter 6.
Class Assignment September 16-20, 2019
Monday 9/16/19 Unit Test 2 will be administered today
Reading assignment homework for next week: Unit 4 Chapter 8 " The Pioneer Spirit 1776-1840", pp 174-193 in your online textbook, www.gpb.org This is Unit of Study 3 "Statehood".
weekly quiz (cancelled for this week) Submission of "Break up Letter to Great Britain" is Monday, September 17, 2018.
Monday 9/16/19 Unit Test 2 will be administered today
Reading assignment homework for next week: Unit 4 Chapter 8 " The Pioneer Spirit 1776-1840", pp 174-193 in your online textbook, www.gpb.org This is Unit of Study 3 "Statehood".
weekly quiz (cancelled for this week) Submission of "Break up Letter to Great Britain" is Monday, September 17, 2018.
Class Assignment 9/16/2019 - 9/20/2019
Monday, September 16, Unit Test 2
Reading assignment homework for next week: Unit 4 Chapter 8 " The Pioneer Spirit 1776-1840", pp 174-203 in your online textbook, www.gpb.org This is Unit of Study 3 "Statehood".
Please complete your graphic organizer on the one that has Nancy Hart as the the beginning for tomorrow. This is a grade.
Monday, September 23, 2019, the graphic organizer on the events leading to the American Revolution is due. These are the events that led to the American Revolution. This is a grade.
Monday, September 16, Unit Test 2
Reading assignment homework for next week: Unit 4 Chapter 8 " The Pioneer Spirit 1776-1840", pp 174-203 in your online textbook, www.gpb.org This is Unit of Study 3 "Statehood".
Please complete your graphic organizer on the one that has Nancy Hart as the the beginning for tomorrow. This is a grade.
Monday, September 23, 2019, the graphic organizer on the events leading to the American Revolution is due. These are the events that led to the American Revolution. This is a grade.
Class Assignment 9/23/2019 - 9/27/2019
Reading assignment homework for the Monday and Tuesday: Unit 4 Chapter 8 in www.gpb.org pp. 180-183 "Independent Movement in Georgia" and "The American Revolution" pp.184-193 (Tuesday)
pp. 231-353.
Monday, September 23, 2019, the graphic organizer on the events leading to the American Revolution is due. These are the events that led to the American Revolution. This is a grade.
Wednesday & Thursday, September 25-26, 2019: Reading assignment Unit 4 Chapter 8 "Constitutional Foundations" PP. 194-203.
Friday, September 27, 2019 Quiz on Causes of the American Revolution. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with the various events of the American Revolution, Acts that lead to the Revolution, The Proclamation of 1763, Boston Massacre, Battle of Lexington and Concord and the First and Second Continental Congresses. Please study your graphic organizers.
Reading assignment homework for the Monday and Tuesday: Unit 4 Chapter 8 in www.gpb.org pp. 180-183 "Independent Movement in Georgia" and "The American Revolution" pp.184-193 (Tuesday)
pp. 231-353.
Monday, September 23, 2019, the graphic organizer on the events leading to the American Revolution is due. These are the events that led to the American Revolution. This is a grade.
Wednesday & Thursday, September 25-26, 2019: Reading assignment Unit 4 Chapter 8 "Constitutional Foundations" PP. 194-203.
Friday, September 27, 2019 Quiz on Causes of the American Revolution. Please make sure you familiarize yourself with the various events of the American Revolution, Acts that lead to the Revolution, The Proclamation of 1763, Boston Massacre, Battle of Lexington and Concord and the First and Second Continental Congresses. Please study your graphic organizers.
Class Assignment: September 30- October 4, 2019
Reading Assignment: Unit 4 Chapter 9"Prosperity in Antebellum Georgia" pages 260-272 in www.gpb.org Unit 5 Chapter 12 "A Nation Comes Apart" pages 282-290; pages 294-309 in www.gpb.org
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Quiz
Friday, October 4, 2019 CFAs.
Reading Assignment: Unit 4 Chapter 9"Prosperity in Antebellum Georgia" pages 260-272 in www.gpb.org Unit 5 Chapter 12 "A Nation Comes Apart" pages 282-290; pages 294-309 in www.gpb.org
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Quiz
Friday, October 4, 2019 CFAs.
Class Assignment: October 7- 11, 2019
Reading Assignment for the week: www.gpb.org Chapter 10 Conflict over Indian Lands pages 231-253.
Friday, October 11 2019 Field Trip to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
See Google Classroom for assignments.
Reading Assignment for the week: www.gpb.org Chapter 10 Conflict over Indian Lands pages 231-253.
Friday, October 11 2019 Field Trip to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
See Google Classroom for assignments.
Class Assignment: October 14-18, 2019
Monday-Tuesday October 14-15, 2019 No school for students
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Trail of Tears Project due for submission
Thursday, October 17, 2019 Unit Test #3 Statehood please study
Friday, October 18, 2019 PBIS
Reading Assignment for next week: Unit 5 Divided Nation Chapter 11 pages 259-264 in online textbook www.gpb.org
Monday-Tuesday October 14-15, 2019 No school for students
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Trail of Tears Project due for submission
Thursday, October 17, 2019 Unit Test #3 Statehood please study
Friday, October 18, 2019 PBIS
Reading Assignment for next week: Unit 5 Divided Nation Chapter 11 pages 259-264 in online textbook www.gpb.org
Class Assignment: October 21-25, 2019
Reading Assignment for the week: Unit 5 Chapter 12 in the online textbook www.gpb.org "A Nation Comes Apart". pages 282-290 and pages 293-306 "Slavery Divides the Nation".
Wednesday, October 23, 2019: your homework assignment is due today. See google classroom
Reading Assignment for the week: Unit 5 Chapter 12 in the online textbook www.gpb.org "A Nation Comes Apart". pages 282-290 and pages 293-306 "Slavery Divides the Nation".
Wednesday, October 23, 2019: your homework assignment is due today. See google classroom
Class Assignment: October 28, 2019 - November 1, 2019
See google classroom for all the upcoming assignments for this week.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 PSAT
Thursday, October 31, 2019 Quiz on the key issues and event that led to the Civil War
See google classroom for all the upcoming assignments for this week.
Wednesday, October 30, 2019 PSAT
Thursday, October 31, 2019 Quiz on the key issues and event that led to the Civil War
Class Assignment: November 6-10, 2019
Monday, Complete the graphic organizer on the Civil War and the 2 compromises: Missouri and Compromise of 1850
Tuesday: Work on Guided Reading 16 for discussion and grading from class textbook Chapter 16.
Monday, Complete the graphic organizer on the Civil War and the 2 compromises: Missouri and Compromise of 1850
Tuesday: Work on Guided Reading 16 for discussion and grading from class textbook Chapter 16.
Class Assignment: November 11-15, 2019
Reading Assignment: Chapter 14 Reconstruction pages 347-368 in www.gpb.org
Monday, November 11, 2019 Quiz: Georgia Goes to the Civil War
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 CFA #5
We will learn about reconstruction in the state of Georgia after the Civil War. As part of the Standards of Excellence, please read about the political, economic and congressional reconstruction in the state. It is very interesting as we move to the New South Era. Therefore, you should read the Chapter 14 in Unit 5 "Reconstruction Comes to Georgia" for last week's assignment. Be prepared to discuss the development of Georgia after the civil war. Know the key players! (The Bourbon Triumvirate) It is important to know and understand the rationale behind the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments (see p. 356) These amendments are vital to our constitution and the peoples rights in our nation.
Class Assignment:
Monday,
Reading Assignment for next week: Chapter 17 "Rise of Modern Georgia" pages 445-466 in www.gpb.org
Thursday: All students were given The Great Depression/New Deal: Student Choice Activities. A choice from Topic A and a choice from Topic B is due Monday, December 3, 2018.
Monday,
Reading Assignment for next week: Chapter 17 "Rise of Modern Georgia" pages 445-466 in www.gpb.org
Thursday: All students were given The Great Depression/New Deal: Student Choice Activities. A choice from Topic A and a choice from Topic B is due Monday, December 3, 2018.
November 25-29, 2019
Have a safe and restful holiday. This is the time to be thankful for all that is given to us. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Have a safe and restful holiday. This is the time to be thankful for all that is given to us. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Class Assignment: November 26, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Reading Assignment: Read in www.gpb.org Chapter 17 "The Rise of Modern Georgia" 1917-1945 pages 446-466.
Chapter 18 "The New Deal and World War II" pages 472-480 and pages 483-499 in www.gpb.org
Please read the short section on www.gpb.org entitled "The Great Depression" on pages 459-466. We will go over this economic situation in America and the state of Georgia. I will answer any questions you may have on this economic crisis. However, I want you to have some exposure to this condition.
Thursday, November 29, 2018: Quiz over Chapter 17 in GPB and Chapter 20 from the referenced textbook. After the quiz, we will continue with our discussion on World War II, the Great Depression, the depression in Georgia, and the New Deal reforms.
On Wednesday, 11/28/18, students were given the Great Depression/New Deal: Student Choice Activities. One activity from Topic A and one activity from Topic B are due next Monday, December 10, 2018.
Wednesday, 11/28/18, all students were given the Study Guide for Unit Test 6. This will be the final exam for Georgia History.
Reading Assignment: Read in www.gpb.org Chapter 17 "The Rise of Modern Georgia" 1917-1945 pages 446-466.
Chapter 18 "The New Deal and World War II" pages 472-480 and pages 483-499 in www.gpb.org
Please read the short section on www.gpb.org entitled "The Great Depression" on pages 459-466. We will go over this economic situation in America and the state of Georgia. I will answer any questions you may have on this economic crisis. However, I want you to have some exposure to this condition.
Thursday, November 29, 2018: Quiz over Chapter 17 in GPB and Chapter 20 from the referenced textbook. After the quiz, we will continue with our discussion on World War II, the Great Depression, the depression in Georgia, and the New Deal reforms.
On Wednesday, 11/28/18, students were given the Great Depression/New Deal: Student Choice Activities. One activity from Topic A and one activity from Topic B are due next Monday, December 10, 2018.
Wednesday, 11/28/18, all students were given the Study Guide for Unit Test 6. This will be the final exam for Georgia History.
Class Assignment: December 3, 2018 - December 7, 2018
Reading Assignment: Unit 7 The New Deal and World War II Chapter 18 in www.gpb.org starting on page 472 to the end of the chapter p.484.
One activity from Topic C and one activity and one activity from Topic B is due Friday, December 7, 2018. If you did not submit Topic A and Topic B you may submit on Friday.
Chapter 18 in GPB and Chapter 22
Reading Assignment: Unit 7 The New Deal and World War II Chapter 18 in www.gpb.org starting on page 472 to the end of the chapter p.484.
One activity from Topic C and one activity and one activity from Topic B is due Friday, December 7, 2018. If you did not submit Topic A and Topic B you may submit on Friday.
Chapter 18 in GPB and Chapter 22
Class Assignment: December 10, 2018 - December 14, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018 Reading Assignment: Unit 8 Modern Georgia Chapter 19 pages 503-521.
Monday, December 10, 2018: All students have received the study guide for the final test Unit 6.
Reading for Friday, 12/14/18: Read from the online textbook, www.gpb.org "Georgia Politics in Action", pages 513-518. Be prepare to discuss the County Unit System and the Three Governor Controversy.
Students please submit all past assignments for grading by this Friday, December 14, 2018. Do not wait until the last moment to submit past due assignments.
Monday, December 10, 2018 Reading Assignment: Unit 8 Modern Georgia Chapter 19 pages 503-521.
Monday, December 10, 2018: All students have received the study guide for the final test Unit 6.
Reading for Friday, 12/14/18: Read from the online textbook, www.gpb.org "Georgia Politics in Action", pages 513-518. Be prepare to discuss the County Unit System and the Three Governor Controversy.
Students please submit all past assignments for grading by this Friday, December 14, 2018. Do not wait until the last moment to submit past due assignments.
Class Assignment: December 17, 2018 - December 21, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - Georgia History Final Exam Unit 6 Please study all your notes and read the chapters 17, 18, & 19. I ask that you review any handouts, notes, and re-read the designated chapters in order to be successful on the test. We cannot give your final exam early, according to our administrators. If you are planning not to be at school on Tuesday for the final test, you are encouraged to sit for the test after the break. More information to come. Please sit for this exam on Tuesday.
Read Chapter 19 Unit 8 Modern Georgia pp 503-507 and PP 513-525 in www.gpb.org
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - Georgia History Final Exam Unit 6 Please study all your notes and read the chapters 17, 18, & 19. I ask that you review any handouts, notes, and re-read the designated chapters in order to be successful on the test. We cannot give your final exam early, according to our administrators. If you are planning not to be at school on Tuesday for the final test, you are encouraged to sit for the test after the break. More information to come. Please sit for this exam on Tuesday.
Read Chapter 19 Unit 8 Modern Georgia pp 503-507 and PP 513-525 in www.gpb.org
Class Assignment: January 7, 2019 - January 11, 2019
Continue reading on the three governor controversy.
Friday, January 11, 2019: Quiz on unit 7 please study and read.
Continue reading on the three governor controversy.
Friday, January 11, 2019: Quiz on unit 7 please study and read.
Class Assignment: January 14, 2019 - January 18, 2019
Monday, January 14, 2018 - Reading Assignment in the online textbook, www.gpb.org Unit 8 Chapter 20 "The Civil Rights Movement" pages 534-546;
Friday, January 18Today all students got their classwork assignments for Topics A,B, & C.
Friday, January 18, 2019 Work on Topic A: Desegregation: Brown v. Board of Education; Sibley Commission, Integration of UGA; and Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Monday, January 14, 2018 - Reading Assignment in the online textbook, www.gpb.org Unit 8 Chapter 20 "The Civil Rights Movement" pages 534-546;
Friday, January 18Today all students got their classwork assignments for Topics A,B, & C.
Friday, January 18, 2019 Work on Topic A: Desegregation: Brown v. Board of Education; Sibley Commission, Integration of UGA; and Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Class Assignment: January 21, 2019 - January 25, 2019
Monday, January 21, 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday - No school
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Reading Assignment in the online textbook, www.gpb.org Unit 8 Chapter 20 "The Civil Rights Movement". Please read the entire chapter. Awards Ceremony today
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Grady High School field trip :Work on Topic A and read about Lester Maddox in gpb
Thursday, January 24, 2019 :Topic A due "Desegregation: Brown v. Board of Education, Sibley Commission, Integration of UGA, Montgomery Bus Boycott." If you finish Topic A, you can begin to work on Topic B: Civil Rights Timeline.
Friday, January 25, 2018: Quiz on The Civil Rights Movement as discussed in class and on the online textbook.
Work on Topic B: The Civil Rights Events : The study guide for Unit 8 Test will be given to all students today. The unit test is next Friday, February 1, 2019.
Monday, January 21, 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday - No school
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Reading Assignment in the online textbook, www.gpb.org Unit 8 Chapter 20 "The Civil Rights Movement". Please read the entire chapter. Awards Ceremony today
Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Grady High School field trip :Work on Topic A and read about Lester Maddox in gpb
Thursday, January 24, 2019 :Topic A due "Desegregation: Brown v. Board of Education, Sibley Commission, Integration of UGA, Montgomery Bus Boycott." If you finish Topic A, you can begin to work on Topic B: Civil Rights Timeline.
Friday, January 25, 2018: Quiz on The Civil Rights Movement as discussed in class and on the online textbook.
Work on Topic B: The Civil Rights Events : The study guide for Unit 8 Test will be given to all students today. The unit test is next Friday, February 1, 2019.
Class Assignment: January 28, 2019 - February 1, 2019
Monday, January 28, 2018 Students will receive their study guide for the Unit 8 Test The Civil Rights Movement, if they were absent on Friday, January 25, 2019. Please read Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 from www.gpb.org for the test on Friday.
Tuesday, Due to the closing of school because of the weather, Topic B: Civil Rights Events timeline will be due on Wednesday, January 30, 3019; Please complete this assignment at home during the weather break. If you finish, you can work on Topic C: Politics, Elections, and Legislation which is due on February 4, 2019. You can work on your Unit 8 Study Guide. The unit test will be administered on this Friday, February 1, 2019.
Wednesday: January 30, 2019 Topic B: Civil Rights Events timeline is due on Wednesday, January 30, 3019; Work on Topic C: Politics, Elections, and Legislation
Thursday: January 31, 2019 NAEP Test
Friday, February 1, 2019: Unit 8 Test The Civil Rights Movement; Topic C: Politics, Elections and Legislation
Monday, January 28, 2018 Students will receive their study guide for the Unit 8 Test The Civil Rights Movement, if they were absent on Friday, January 25, 2019. Please read Chapter 20 and Chapter 21 from www.gpb.org for the test on Friday.
Tuesday, Due to the closing of school because of the weather, Topic B: Civil Rights Events timeline will be due on Wednesday, January 30, 3019; Please complete this assignment at home during the weather break. If you finish, you can work on Topic C: Politics, Elections, and Legislation which is due on February 4, 2019. You can work on your Unit 8 Study Guide. The unit test will be administered on this Friday, February 1, 2019.
Wednesday: January 30, 2019 Topic B: Civil Rights Events timeline is due on Wednesday, January 30, 3019; Work on Topic C: Politics, Elections, and Legislation
Thursday: January 31, 2019 NAEP Test
Friday, February 1, 2019: Unit 8 Test The Civil Rights Movement; Topic C: Politics, Elections and Legislation
Class Assignment: February 4, 2019 - February 8, 2019
Reading Assignment: Monday, February 4, 2019 Unit 9 Chapter 21 "Georgia's Place in the Sun" pages 573-597; 559-561.
Due Monday, February 4, 2019 Topic C: Politics, Elections and Legislation is due.
For student who are absents due to illness, etc., there is a virtual tour on Past President Jimmy Carter. It can be found on the website www.gpb.org under virtual tours. It has videos and text concerning President Carter as a State Senator, Governor of Georgia, President of the United States, and his role as a Past President. Viewing this will ensure that you will not be behind in your studies.
Due Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Chapter 25 Section 2 guided reading in the Georgia History textbook
Due Thursday, February 7, 2019 biography information on Jimmy Carter
Friday, February 8, quiz concerning Jimmy Carter
Reading Assignment: Monday, February 4, 2019 Unit 9 Chapter 21 "Georgia's Place in the Sun" pages 573-597; 559-561.
Due Monday, February 4, 2019 Topic C: Politics, Elections and Legislation is due.
For student who are absents due to illness, etc., there is a virtual tour on Past President Jimmy Carter. It can be found on the website www.gpb.org under virtual tours. It has videos and text concerning President Carter as a State Senator, Governor of Georgia, President of the United States, and his role as a Past President. Viewing this will ensure that you will not be behind in your studies.
Due Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Chapter 25 Section 2 guided reading in the Georgia History textbook
Due Thursday, February 7, 2019 biography information on Jimmy Carter
Friday, February 8, quiz concerning Jimmy Carter
Class Assignment: February 11, 2019 - February 15, 2019
Monday, February 11, 2019 I will give you information on the 1996 Olympic Games for your notes.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Reading Assignment: Chapter 20 Unit 8 pages 557-562 concerning information on Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson in www.gpb.org
Wednesday February 13, 2019 Graphic organizer on Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young, Jr.
Thursday and Friday, February 14-15, 2019, the study guide for Unit of Study test 9 was given to all student present in class. Unit 9 test will be administered on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Monday, February 11, 2019 I will give you information on the 1996 Olympic Games for your notes.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Reading Assignment: Chapter 20 Unit 8 pages 557-562 concerning information on Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson in www.gpb.org
Wednesday February 13, 2019 Graphic organizer on Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young, Jr.
Thursday and Friday, February 14-15, 2019, the study guide for Unit of Study test 9 was given to all student present in class. Unit 9 test will be administered on Friday, March 1, 2019.
Class Assignment: February 25, 2019 - March 1, 2019
Please study information on Jimmy Carter, Maynard Jackson, Andrew Young, Georgia's film industry, tourism, and Savannah Expansion project.
Monday - Wednesday, February 25-27, 2019 Work on your travel brochure or mural. For the travel brochure or mural, you are selling the State of Georgia. You must include information concerning Georgia's Film Industry, Tourism, and the Expansion of the Savannah Expansion Port. Be creative. This is an easy project.
Wednesday: February 27, 2019 Review for Benchmark #2
Thursday, February 28, 2019: Georgia History Benchmark testing.
Friday, March 1, 2019 Unit 9 Test Modern Era
Please study information on Jimmy Carter, Maynard Jackson, Andrew Young, Georgia's film industry, tourism, and Savannah Expansion project.
Monday - Wednesday, February 25-27, 2019 Work on your travel brochure or mural. For the travel brochure or mural, you are selling the State of Georgia. You must include information concerning Georgia's Film Industry, Tourism, and the Expansion of the Savannah Expansion Port. Be creative. This is an easy project.
Wednesday: February 27, 2019 Review for Benchmark #2
Thursday, February 28, 2019: Georgia History Benchmark testing.
Friday, March 1, 2019 Unit 9 Test Modern Era
Class Assignment: March 4, 2019 - March 8, 2019
Monday, March 4, 2019 Reading Assignment: Unit 9 Chapter 24 The Constitution of the State of Georgia pp. 666-669 in www.gpb.org
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Reading Assignment: State and Local Government Unit 10. In www.gpb.org, please read the following Chapter 26 pages 688 - 702 on State and Local Government.
Wednesday, 3/6/19, please review two Georgia Stories videos: Georgia and the U. S. Constitution and the The Legislative Process.
Friday, March 8, 2019 Quiz: Georgia Constitution, U. S. Constitution and The Legislative Branch of Georgia. The quiz will be on Monday, March 11, 2019 instead of this date.
Monday, March 4, 2019 Reading Assignment: Unit 9 Chapter 24 The Constitution of the State of Georgia pp. 666-669 in www.gpb.org
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Reading Assignment: State and Local Government Unit 10. In www.gpb.org, please read the following Chapter 26 pages 688 - 702 on State and Local Government.
Wednesday, 3/6/19, please review two Georgia Stories videos: Georgia and the U. S. Constitution and the The Legislative Process.
Friday, March 8, 2019 Quiz: Georgia Constitution, U. S. Constitution and The Legislative Branch of Georgia. The quiz will be on Monday, March 11, 2019 instead of this date.
Class Assignment: March 11, 2019 - March 15, 2019
Monday, March 11, 2019: Quiz: Georgia Constitution, U. S. Constitution and The Legislative Branch of Georgia. This quiz is postponed. It will be administrated on Tuesday, 3/12/19
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Chapter 27: The Executive Branch. There is also a short video on Georgia's Executive Branch in www.gpb.org under Georgia Stories that is very good. Please view.
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Executive Branch journal
Friday, March 15, 2019 Judical Branch journal. Reading Assignment: Chapter 28 The State Government: The Judicial Branch in www.gpb.org
Unit 10 Test TBA (To Be Announced). Please use your class notes to review for the test. To be successful, please read the assigned readings on the branches of government in www.gpb.org
Monday, March 11, 2019: Quiz: Georgia Constitution, U. S. Constitution and The Legislative Branch of Georgia. This quiz is postponed. It will be administrated on Tuesday, 3/12/19
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Chapter 27: The Executive Branch. There is also a short video on Georgia's Executive Branch in www.gpb.org under Georgia Stories that is very good. Please view.
Thursday, March 14, 2019 Executive Branch journal
Friday, March 15, 2019 Judical Branch journal. Reading Assignment: Chapter 28 The State Government: The Judicial Branch in www.gpb.org
Unit 10 Test TBA (To Be Announced). Please use your class notes to review for the test. To be successful, please read the assigned readings on the branches of government in www.gpb.org
Class Assignment: March 18, 2019 -- March 22, 2019
Monday: March 18, 2019 Teacher Professional Learning Day: No School for students.
Tuesday: March 19, 2019 Executive Branch Quiz. Please read and study your notes. Complete Judicial Branch journal and any other journals you need to submit for grading.
Reading Assignment: Unit 10 Chapter 28 Judicial Branch pages 735-753
Wednesday: March 20, 2019 Local Governments Journal
Thursday: March 21, 2019
Please submit all past due assignments this week for grading.
Friday, March 22, 2019 8th grade Mandated Aptitude Test
Monday: March 18, 2019 Teacher Professional Learning Day: No School for students.
Tuesday: March 19, 2019 Executive Branch Quiz. Please read and study your notes. Complete Judicial Branch journal and any other journals you need to submit for grading.
Reading Assignment: Unit 10 Chapter 28 Judicial Branch pages 735-753
Wednesday: March 20, 2019 Local Governments Journal
Thursday: March 21, 2019
Please submit all past due assignments this week for grading.
Friday, March 22, 2019 8th grade Mandated Aptitude Test
Class Assignments: March 25, 2019 - March 29, 2019
Monday, March 25, 2019: If you are going to Orlando, Fla, please get your Unit 10 Government study guide prior to leaving for the trip. No excuses, please. Thank you:)
Reading assignment: www.gpb.org Chapter 29 Unit 10 Local Government, Cities, Counties and Special Districts pages 763-777. Work on Journals 9 and 10 (Local governments)
Tuesday, March 26, 2019: The study guide for Unit 10 Government will be given to all students in Georgia History. Work on Journals 9 and 10 (Local Governments)
Thursday, March 28, 2019: Students will receive their study guide for unit 10 government test.
Friday, March 29, 2019: Journals 9 and 10 will be due on today.
Friday, March 29, 2019: All students have received their study guide for the unit 10 Government test that will be administrated on April, 9, 2019. Please work on your study guide.
Monday, March 25, 2019: If you are going to Orlando, Fla, please get your Unit 10 Government study guide prior to leaving for the trip. No excuses, please. Thank you:)
Reading assignment: www.gpb.org Chapter 29 Unit 10 Local Government, Cities, Counties and Special Districts pages 763-777. Work on Journals 9 and 10 (Local governments)
Tuesday, March 26, 2019: The study guide for Unit 10 Government will be given to all students in Georgia History. Work on Journals 9 and 10 (Local Governments)
Thursday, March 28, 2019: Students will receive their study guide for unit 10 government test.
Friday, March 29, 2019: Journals 9 and 10 will be due on today.
Friday, March 29, 2019: All students have received their study guide for the unit 10 Government test that will be administrated on April, 9, 2019. Please work on your study guide.
Class Assignments: April 8, 2019 - April 12, 2019
Monday, April 8, 2019 Review of Unit 10 Government study guide and journal notes. Please be prepared to review your study guide that you completed during the break.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Unit 10 Test on Government. Please study your study guide and all Journal notes for this unit test.
Wednesday-Friday, April 10-12, 2019, We will begin Unit of Study 11 Adult and Juvenile Justice System. Please read for the remaining of the week the following in www.gpb.org:
Chapter 28 The Juvenile Justice System pages 754-761
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - All students received their Milestones Review Study Guide. All students can start working on their study guide. Georgia History milestones test is scheduled for May 10, 2019. All students have the opportunity to do well.
Friday, Journal #11 due for grading
Unit Quiz 11 on Monday, April 15, 2019. Please read and study your notes.
Monday, April 8, 2019 Review of Unit 10 Government study guide and journal notes. Please be prepared to review your study guide that you completed during the break.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Unit 10 Test on Government. Please study your study guide and all Journal notes for this unit test.
Wednesday-Friday, April 10-12, 2019, We will begin Unit of Study 11 Adult and Juvenile Justice System. Please read for the remaining of the week the following in www.gpb.org:
Chapter 28 The Juvenile Justice System pages 754-761
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - All students received their Milestones Review Study Guide. All students can start working on their study guide. Georgia History milestones test is scheduled for May 10, 2019. All students have the opportunity to do well.
Friday, Journal #11 due for grading
Unit Quiz 11 on Monday, April 15, 2019. Please read and study your notes.
Class Assignments: April 15, 2019 - April 19, 2019
Monday, April 15, 2019 Unit 11 quiz on Juvenile justice system.
Personal Finance unit for the week. You will learn to develop a personal budget and various financial terminology.
Friday, April 19, 2019 Our counselor will be in the classroom to complete the aptitude test.
Monday, April 15, 2019 Unit 11 quiz on Juvenile justice system.
Personal Finance unit for the week. You will learn to develop a personal budget and various financial terminology.
Friday, April 19, 2019 Our counselor will be in the classroom to complete the aptitude test.
Class Assignments: April 22, 2019 - April 26, 2019
Please continue to work on your study guide in Georgia History for the Milestones Exam. Study Guide check for grading will be the following next week:
Journal 6 due next Monday, April, 2019 for check and grading.
Journal 7 due next Tuesday, April, 2019 for check and grading.
Journal 8 due next Wednesday April, 2019 for check and grading.
While the Journal checks are in progress, all students should be working on their personal budgets.
Please continue to work on your study guide in Georgia History for the Milestones Exam. Study Guide check for grading will be the following next week:
Journal 6 due next Monday, April, 2019 for check and grading.
Journal 7 due next Tuesday, April, 2019 for check and grading.
Journal 8 due next Wednesday April, 2019 for check and grading.
While the Journal checks are in progress, all students should be working on their personal budgets.
Class Assignment: April 29, 2018 - May 3, 2019
Monday - Tuesday, April 29-30, 2019 Please work on the completion of your Milestones study guide that you received on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
The Georgia History Assessment of the Milestones will be administered on May 10, 2019 for Georgia History. Please review your study guide that was given to you for the milestones review. Study and review all power points by units from the Georgia Studies Homework website. Get some rest and eat properly. I want you all to do well. We are aiming for distinguished learners:)
We will be reviewing for the Georgia History Milestones everyday. Make sure you have completed your study guide for discussion purposes on May 1, 2019.
Monday - Tuesday, April 29-30, 2019 Please work on the completion of your Milestones study guide that you received on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
The Georgia History Assessment of the Milestones will be administered on May 10, 2019 for Georgia History. Please review your study guide that was given to you for the milestones review. Study and review all power points by units from the Georgia Studies Homework website. Get some rest and eat properly. I want you all to do well. We are aiming for distinguished learners:)
We will be reviewing for the Georgia History Milestones everyday. Make sure you have completed your study guide for discussion purposes on May 1, 2019.
Class Assignment: May 6, 2019 - May 10, 2019
Start reviewing for your Georgia History final exam. Please do not wait until the last minute.
This week, we will start an exciting unit on Urban Planning. Website for the Atlanta City Design Book:
http://www.atlcitydesign.com
Unit 13 Urban Planning: Questions for your interviews with parents/guardians and neighbors are due tomorrow. Please make sure you complete your interviews. This is a grading assignment for Unit of Study 13 Urban Planning.
Start reviewing for your Georgia History final exam. Please do not wait until the last minute.
This week, we will start an exciting unit on Urban Planning. Website for the Atlanta City Design Book:
http://www.atlcitydesign.com
Unit 13 Urban Planning: Questions for your interviews with parents/guardians and neighbors are due tomorrow. Please make sure you complete your interviews. This is a grading assignment for Unit of Study 13 Urban Planning.
Class Assignment: May 13, 2019 - May 17, 2019
Finals Week Bonne Chance! Buena Suerte! Good Luck!
If you are not going to be at school on that Friday, please let me know. If you want to submit your final project on Thursday, May 16, 2019 you can.
Friday, May 17, 2019 6 Flags Field Trip
Finals Week Bonne Chance! Buena Suerte! Good Luck!
If you are not going to be at school on that Friday, please let me know. If you want to submit your final project on Thursday, May 16, 2019 you can.
Friday, May 17, 2019 6 Flags Field Trip
Monday, 5/22/2017, the movie project on the Andersonville Prison, your last project for this academic year, is due today. This is the website for the movie Andersonville. You make have to copy the site to your browser. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyyUMEQ2iOk There is not an excuse!!!