Quotations About History + U. S. Overseas Imperialism

Today the Gr8s:

• Discussed some of the Quotations About History they analyzed on Friday
• Began our brief study of U. S. Overseas Imperialism
• Answered Pro/Con the following question: "Is it right for one country to take over another country and rule them without their permission?"

Assignments for Tuesday
1. Finish "My Opinion About Imperialism" and post it to your blog.
2. Read and study: (We will discuss these on Tuesday and have a Quiz over "2 Phases" on Wednesday and "A Brief Summary" on Thursday.

• 2 Phases of U. S. Expansion
• A Brief Summary of U. S. Overseas Imperialism 
• Answer Sheet - Map Test - U. S. Overseas Imperialism

Possible History Courses or Book Titles + Quotations About History

Today the Grade 8s:

• Examined one another's Possible History Courses or Book Titles
• Analyzed a list of History Courses at UT-Austin, looking for SMERFCAPS, geographical areas, and time periods; this list from 2007 was a bit easier than the Fall 2015 list.
• Discussed and analyzed some interesting Quotations About History
• Began doing a written analysis under the title, Quotations About History: Thought & Discussion - Due Monday

Assignments for Monday

1. Timeline Quiz - U. S. History 1900-The Present - Study this and use this.
2. Finish and post to your blog, with a picture and links the Quotations About History: Thought & Discussion

Overview of U. S. History + What is History?: "In Space + Possible History Courses or Book Titles

Students:

• Briefly discussed the Timeline of U. S. History 1900-Present they will be quizzed over on Monday
• Studied the Timeline w/ Brief Descriptions of Time Periods of U. S. History - 1865-Present
• Finished reading the What is History? packet on "'In Space: The Planet Earth'"
• Devised tripartite names for Possible History Courses or Book Titles

Assignment for Friday: Finish and post at your blog the Possible History Courses or Book Titles.

8-Pic Chronology Game + Mentoring Grades 6/7 in Timeline Game

Today the 8th Grader Present:

• Began the 8-Pic Chronology Game
• Helped mentor the 6th/7th Graders in playing the Timeline American History Game

Assignment - Finish the 8-Pic Chronology Game

CAC Field Trip + Pictorial History + Clarke Short Story

Today our Grade 8ers:

• Attended a performance at the CAC
• Barely got home in time to work on their Pictorial History of a SMERFCAPS
• Read some from Arthur E. Clarke's "If I Forget Thee, O Earth"

Assignments for Friday

1. Have the Pictorial History of _(SMERFCAPS)__, 1900-Present completed and posted at your blog.
2. Read Arthur Clarke's short story "If I Forget Thee, O Earth." Write 5 questions for discussion on Friday. Post your 5 questions at the blog.

Pictorial History of an Aspect of History (SMERFCAPS)

Today the 8th grade students continued working on their Pictorial History of _(SMERFCAPS)__, 1900-Present and made good progress. They also helped the Grades 6/7 when needed.

Assignment for Wednesday: Continue working on your Pictorial History, which is due to be posted on your blog by classtime on Thursday.

What is History? + "The Past" + Chronology + Time Periods of U. S. History 1900-Present

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Today our 8th Graders:

• Got back their SMERFCAPS  Quizzes from Friday and received congratulations for doing exceptionally well
• Read p. 2 of What is History?
• Discussed the concepts of chronological order & time periods
• Did a simple chronology problem
• Brainstormed the time periods of U. S. History from 1900-the present
• Put those periods in chronological order
• Identified them on a Timeline of U. S. History from the beginning to the present
• Received a Timeline of U. S. History 1900-Present & compared it with their brainstormings
• Began working on a Pictorial History of ___, 1900-Present

Assignment for Tuesday - Have pictures and explanations filled in for at least 3 of the decades on the Pictorial History of _(SMERFCAPS)__, 1900-Present or this one.

If you want to start studying for the Timeline Quiz, here's a Blank TL U.S. History 1900-Present.

SMERFCAPS Quiz

Today the 8th graders took their first Quiz of the school year, over the SMERFCAPS (aspects of human development). So much did they know that it took them the entire allotted time to relate it.

Assignments for Monday:

1. Look back over all the assignments so far and make sure you have completed them all. When asked to post one at your blog, please be sure you have done so.
2. Read all of the "What is History?" handout.

Have a great weekend, biggest Knights!

Quizlet + SMERFCAPS + Quiz Prep + Mentoring

Our Grade Eighters today:

• Visited the online website called Quizlet, set up accounts, and made flash cards over the SMERFCAPS to help them prepare for tomorrow's SMERFCAPS Quiz
• Used their Quizlets to study for the Quiz
• Acquainted themselves with Quizlet as much as possible in preparation for mentoring Grades 6/7 on using the online app.
• Mentored the 6/7s in setting up Quizlet accounts and making online flash cards in preparation for tomorrow's SMERFCAPS Quiz.

Assignment: Thoroughly learn the SMERFCAPS section of the What is History? packet for tomorrow's Quiz. Use Quizlet if you find it helpful, but also feel free to use other methods that help you learn.

Asimov PPT. Analysis + Students' Definition of "History" + Carl Becker's Definition of "HIstory"

Today 8thies:

• Worked on the Asimov ppt. of their choice - Due Wednesday (tomorrow)
• Wrote their own definition of "history"
• Analyzed a definition by American historian Carl Becker: "the study of the development of human societies in time and in space."

Assignments - for Wednesday

1. Have your Asimov ppt. analysis ready and posted at your blog.
2. Have your Becker analysis completed and ready to post at your blog.