8th graders: This homework assignment is all about the United States Government.
I would like up to two pages on the following topics:
1. What do you know about how our government works? Why is there a separation of powers and what are the responsibilities of the 3 branches of government?
2. What do you like about how our government works? What do you see as affective and beneficial to the citizens of the United States?
3. What would you like to see changed? Or, what complaints do you have about how the Government of the United States works?
Do your best to answer these questions. I do not expect you to know everything, I expect you to try and to put thoughtful reflection into your answers.
Monday, February 15, 2010
7th Grade Homework 2/15/2010
7th Graders: Use the following vocabulary words to accomplish tonight's homework assignment!
capital
corporation
criticize
horizontal combination
kerosene
liability
monopoly
refinery
trust company
vertical combination
The first part of tonight's homework: requires you to define each of the above terms.
The second part: is to challenge yourself to write a sentence for each vocabulary term, leaving a blank where the term should go. I encourage you to use clues in your sentences to help classmates identify the missing term.
The final part of this assignment will take place tomorrow in class. Students will exchange papers and write in the missing term.
capital
corporation
criticize
horizontal combination
kerosene
liability
monopoly
refinery
trust company
vertical combination
The first part of tonight's homework: requires you to define each of the above terms.
The second part: is to challenge yourself to write a sentence for each vocabulary term, leaving a blank where the term should go. I encourage you to use clues in your sentences to help classmates identify the missing term.
The final part of this assignment will take place tomorrow in class. Students will exchange papers and write in the missing term.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Homework 7th and 8th Graders
7th Graders:
1: List as many items as you can come up with that are made with steel!
2: List all the things oil is used for!
Please number the question you are answering. Use complete sentences, and most importantly remember you are turning this in so make the best representation of yourself come through.
8th Graders: We discussed Article 1 The Legislative branch of the Constitution. Within this topic we took an in depth look at sections 2 and 3, the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Homework: Find out who the Speaker of the House of Representatives is and what other position in government he holds.
Please make sure to Give the full name of the person and the positions he or she holds. To receive extra credit list some of the responsibilities of the Speaker of the House.
1: List as many items as you can come up with that are made with steel!
2: List all the things oil is used for!
Please number the question you are answering. Use complete sentences, and most importantly remember you are turning this in so make the best representation of yourself come through.
8th Graders: We discussed Article 1 The Legislative branch of the Constitution. Within this topic we took an in depth look at sections 2 and 3, the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Homework: Find out who the Speaker of the House of Representatives is and what other position in government he holds.
Please make sure to Give the full name of the person and the positions he or she holds. To receive extra credit list some of the responsibilities of the Speaker of the House.
February Update!
SOCIAL STUDIES
7th Graders: The seventh graders have finished their study of the Transcontinental Railroad and the events that transpired as the Western Frontier was settled. In addition, the key ideas of how the railroad changed the United States forever as well as the lives of the Native Americans in the country were discussed and the ideas challenged by the students. Now the students will begin the Unit on the Industrial Revolution. Within this unit we will cover the success of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Furthermore, we will look at the key ideas of how the country changed from agriculture to manufacturing and how industry was born. Finally, we will cover the concept of a monopoly, how they are created, and why they are now illegal in this country. This Unit should enlighten the students on how we have arrived at the type of country we are now and how important the role of tariffs are in the import and export of countries around the world.
8th Graders: The eighth graders finally finished all the components of the American Revolution, including the major battles of the War, and the important people who were key players in the United Sates gaining our independence. As a class we are beginning our Unit on the Constitution of The United States. So, a shift to government as we look at how our founding fathers came up with the principles like Federalism, Democracy, and the separation of powers in government. The study of the Constitution will allow the students to gain perspective on why the Constitution is known as the Supreme Law of Our Land. When we finish with this Unit we will take a look at the rise of Totalitarianism in Europe. I am sure the students will enjoy the coverage of our new studies. Good Luck to all!
7th Graders: The seventh graders have finished their study of the Transcontinental Railroad and the events that transpired as the Western Frontier was settled. In addition, the key ideas of how the railroad changed the United States forever as well as the lives of the Native Americans in the country were discussed and the ideas challenged by the students. Now the students will begin the Unit on the Industrial Revolution. Within this unit we will cover the success of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller. Furthermore, we will look at the key ideas of how the country changed from agriculture to manufacturing and how industry was born. Finally, we will cover the concept of a monopoly, how they are created, and why they are now illegal in this country. This Unit should enlighten the students on how we have arrived at the type of country we are now and how important the role of tariffs are in the import and export of countries around the world.
8th Graders: The eighth graders finally finished all the components of the American Revolution, including the major battles of the War, and the important people who were key players in the United Sates gaining our independence. As a class we are beginning our Unit on the Constitution of The United States. So, a shift to government as we look at how our founding fathers came up with the principles like Federalism, Democracy, and the separation of powers in government. The study of the Constitution will allow the students to gain perspective on why the Constitution is known as the Supreme Law of Our Land. When we finish with this Unit we will take a look at the rise of Totalitarianism in Europe. I am sure the students will enjoy the coverage of our new studies. Good Luck to all!
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