Please make sure to look at date change. I started typing my last blog last week and for some reason it printed the date I started typing the blog. So just so everyone is clear the test for my students is tomorrow, Tuesday the 30th of March 2010. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused!
See you all tomorrow, Ms. Van Borkulo
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Update on upcoming project and recent homework!
Hello parents, students and co-workers. Here is a quick update on the current
happenings in Ms. Van's social Studies class!
First: The 7th and 8th graders both have a test tomorrow, March 30, 2010, in my class. The 7th graders exam will focus on chapter 4 and the topics we discussed in class regarding the Industrial Revolution and its effects on city life, the movement of immigrants into the country, the rise in discrimination with laws to enforce the prejudice, and how factory life impacted the lives of families including child labor. The 8th graders will be tested on their government unit. This unit focused on the Constitution, what it is comprised of, and from its creation how our government functions. Students will be asked about federalism, direct v. representative democracy, the three branches of government and their functions, as well as items within each of these topics. I am looking forward to receiving these tests as there have been a few issues with inside class work and homework. The tests should demonstrate the students mastery of their topics in ways I have not seen in this quarters class work.
Second: Both classes have received homework assignments over the past week and a half. The 7th graders were required to write a few paragraphs on how the Industrial Era affected the growth of cities both positively and Negatively. Also, they were asked to write a paper discussing their life when they were 7 & 8 years old and then compare and contrast their experiences to the experiences of the students they read about in chapter 4 and child labor. Furthermore, they had to complete all four lessons in chapter 4 and the chapter review. All of these assignments were due last week. I am sad to report not all the students met the requirements. As for the 8th graders they also have had work due to turn in as of last week. One assignment asked them to compare a Direct Democracy to a Representative Democracy. then tell what type of democracy the United States has, and finish by explaining how things would change if the country were to switch to the other type of Democracy. In addition, The students had several pages to finish in their government books which they had an entire week to finish. I am sad to report, that only a very few accomplished the assignments.
Third: On Wednesday I will be passing out their 4th quarter projects. 7th graders will focus on the World War I time period, 1914 - 1918. 8th graders will focus on the World War II time period, 1939 - 1945. I will post more about this project once we get started.
Finally: I have offered my time to my students on several different occasions. They are welcome to talk to me after school or before school, and I even am willing to set up appointments with them. Not many have taken me up on my offer, however, it is an open invitation.
happenings in Ms. Van's social Studies class!
First: The 7th and 8th graders both have a test tomorrow, March 30, 2010, in my class. The 7th graders exam will focus on chapter 4 and the topics we discussed in class regarding the Industrial Revolution and its effects on city life, the movement of immigrants into the country, the rise in discrimination with laws to enforce the prejudice, and how factory life impacted the lives of families including child labor. The 8th graders will be tested on their government unit. This unit focused on the Constitution, what it is comprised of, and from its creation how our government functions. Students will be asked about federalism, direct v. representative democracy, the three branches of government and their functions, as well as items within each of these topics. I am looking forward to receiving these tests as there have been a few issues with inside class work and homework. The tests should demonstrate the students mastery of their topics in ways I have not seen in this quarters class work.
Second: Both classes have received homework assignments over the past week and a half. The 7th graders were required to write a few paragraphs on how the Industrial Era affected the growth of cities both positively and Negatively. Also, they were asked to write a paper discussing their life when they were 7 & 8 years old and then compare and contrast their experiences to the experiences of the students they read about in chapter 4 and child labor. Furthermore, they had to complete all four lessons in chapter 4 and the chapter review. All of these assignments were due last week. I am sad to report not all the students met the requirements. As for the 8th graders they also have had work due to turn in as of last week. One assignment asked them to compare a Direct Democracy to a Representative Democracy. then tell what type of democracy the United States has, and finish by explaining how things would change if the country were to switch to the other type of Democracy. In addition, The students had several pages to finish in their government books which they had an entire week to finish. I am sad to report, that only a very few accomplished the assignments.
Third: On Wednesday I will be passing out their 4th quarter projects. 7th graders will focus on the World War I time period, 1914 - 1918. 8th graders will focus on the World War II time period, 1939 - 1945. I will post more about this project once we get started.
Finally: I have offered my time to my students on several different occasions. They are welcome to talk to me after school or before school, and I even am willing to set up appointments with them. Not many have taken me up on my offer, however, it is an open invitation.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Homework March 2, 2010 7th and 8th Grade
7th Graders: Tonight you are responsible for coming up with an invention. Remember, we are exploring the late 1800's - early 1900s and the impact the Industrial Era, as well as the new Inventions of the time had on American Society. I would like you to think of an invention that would be useful in today's society. What would this new invention do? How would it work? Who do you think would use this invention? If you want to earn extra credit, draw a picture of what your idea looks like.
8th Graders: Building on our discussion of Article 3 of the United States Constitution, I want you to come up with 5 types of courts that fall below the Supreme Court. In addition, list what type of cases are heard in these courts, and if appeals are allowed!
8th Graders: Building on our discussion of Article 3 of the United States Constitution, I want you to come up with 5 types of courts that fall below the Supreme Court. In addition, list what type of cases are heard in these courts, and if appeals are allowed!
Welcome Back from Rodeo Break!
Just a quick hello to all students, parents, and teachers. I hope you all had a wonderful few days off and are ready for the events of the next 2 weeks.
Remember, Friday the 5th of March is the last day to get work in for the 3rd quarter.
CBM's start the 9th and will go through the 10th of March, and then report cards come out on March 11th, 2010.
Good luck finishing up this quarter!
Remember, Friday the 5th of March is the last day to get work in for the 3rd quarter.
CBM's start the 9th and will go through the 10th of March, and then report cards come out on March 11th, 2010.
Good luck finishing up this quarter!
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