8TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES-AMERICAN HISTORY Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Inez Wellington
- Term
- 2020-2021
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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READ TEXT and answer questions using DOC HUB
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ANSWER THE QUESTIONS USING DOC HUB. DO NOT USE YOUR NOTES
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Use the Amendment Guide to understand the amendments better. Complete the Reading Comprehension, American Government /The Bill of Rights/Part 2 and turn in . Use DOC HUB or KAMI to complete the assignment. Do not make a copy,
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Use the Amendment Guide to understand the amendments better. Complete the Reading Comprehension. American Government and turn in individually. if you are absent, you must complete the activity and turn in the day after you return to school.
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READ DOCUMENT A AND DOCUMENT B. ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE READING, COMPLETE THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER USING DOCHUB.
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Read the text Federalists & Anti-Federalists. Once you have read the text, in your group answer the questions using DOCHUB called Who Would Say That? Instructions: Read each statement. If it sounds like something a Federalist would have said
to support the Constitution, write F on the line . If it sounds like something an Anti-Federalist would have
said to complain about the Constitution, write A on the line. Be prepared to explain WHY you chose the answer you chose. Turn in individually. If you absent, you must complete this assignment the day after you return.
to support the Constitution, write F on the line . If it sounds like something an Anti-Federalist would have
said to complain about the Constitution, write A on the line. Be prepared to explain WHY you chose the answer you chose. Turn in individually. If you absent, you must complete this assignment the day after you return.
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The following image below shows how the branches of government work. After you have
analyzed the mage read the information on the 2nd page then discuss with your group what you have learned.Then, for homework, complete the rest of the document on your own.
analyzed the mage read the information on the 2nd page then discuss with your group what you have learned.Then, for homework, complete the rest of the document on your own.
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Read the attached document. Answer the questions on Doc Hub and turn in.
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READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT.ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE READING, ANSWER THE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND THE SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS. THIS ASSIGN,MENT MUST BE TURNED IN BY EVERY STUDENT/EVEN IF YOU ARE ABSENT. USE DOC HUB OR KAMI TO TURN IN AT THE END OF THIS CLASS. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, TURN IN BY TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2021 BY 5 PM
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Read the CentralHistoric Question and fill out the chart using doc hub. Turn in when complete. In class, complete the chart. Complete the rest for homework and turn in. This assignment is due Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 5PM
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Read the excerpts from Thomas Paine's Common Sense. Fill out the document on DOC HUB and turn in. This is a quiz grade. This is a "take home test"
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Answer all of the questions in complete sentences. Get the answers directly from the text and not on Google. Make sure that you understand that you must answer in complete sentences. Do not skip any questions, do not make a copy. This is due on Monday March15th at 9 am.
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Write TWO paragraphs determining who you want to be, a Patriot or a Loyalist. Explain why you feel the way that you do, who you are or aren't loyal to and what you expect, based on your affiliation with the Patriots or the Loyalists. WRITE DIRECTLY ON THE GOOGLE DOC. DO NOT MAKE A COPY.
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Read the following information, Patriots and Loyalists. Answer ALL questions attached using Doc Hub. Do not skip any questions. Attached the doc hub and turn in. Do NOT use the internet to find the answer, you MUST use the attached text to retrieve the answer .(Plagiarism Check in Progress) (Groups)
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CHOOSE A PERSON PICTURED ON THESE PAGES. AS THIS PERSON, WRITE A LETTER TO A FRIEND DESCRIBING HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT THE NEW MOOD OF PROTEST IN THE COLONIES. REMEMBER, YOU ARE A COLONIST.YOU MUST WRITE A MINIMUM OF 2 PARAGRAPHS. A PARAGRAPH HAS 5-8 SENTENCES. PLEASE USE VIVID LANGUAGE. PLEASE USE APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE. YOU MUST WRITE A FORMAL LETTER AND YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN WORDS. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO TURN THIS IN.YOUR RUBRIC IS ATTACHED TO THE GOOGLE DOC. DO NOT MAKE A COPY. TURN IN.
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Use the attached text. READ the text before answering these questions. Get the answers DIRECTLY FROM THE TEXT, NOT THE INTERNET. DO NOT SKIP QUESTIONS. This assignment is due Monday by 3PM/Feb.15, 2021. Be prepared to discuss in class on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 (8 questions) SEE VIDEO TO EXPLAIN. (3 ATTACHMENTS)
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In your group, complete the chart. Once completed, you must turn this in individually. You must use the attach text to answer the questions. You nay NOT use the internet to find your answers. Write directly on the document. If you are absent, you MUST turn in this assignment as well.
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1) READ/THE COLONISTS RESIST TIGHTER CONTROL. 2) UTILIZE THE REFERENCE PRESENTATION 3) ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON GOOGLE DOC. DO NOT MAKE A COPY. THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2021 AT 9AM
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Please read the following on the French and Indian War. Once in your groups, answer all questions using DOC HUB. You must turn in the questions INDIVIDUALLY for credit.
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Read the entire text and answer all questions. Use DOCHUB. TURN IN TODAY NO EXCEPTIONS.
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**** VERY IMPORTANT ******PLEASE WATCH THE ATTACHED VIDEO. ONCE YOU HAVE WATCHED IT, COMPLETE SECOND ATTACHMENT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS . TURN IN INDIVIDUALLY.
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SEE DIRECTIONS IN THE GOOGLE DOC ATTACHMENT BELOW.
https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/dorothea-lange-migrant-mother-nipomo-california-1936/
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/steve-mccurry-afghan-girl-photo/index.html
https://www.insider.com/photo-of-boy-feeling-obamas-hair-taken-10-years-ago-2019-5
https://news.wttw.com/2015/11/25/ask-geoffrey-story-behind-iconic-1940s-bronzeville-photo
https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/03/behind-the-scenes-tank-man-of-tiananmen/
https://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/sightandsoundnyc17/2017/11/28/helen-levitt-kids-dancing-1940/
https://www.diyphotography.net/story-behind-photo-lunch-atop-skyscraper/
http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2016/jul/22/gordon-parks-exhibit-opens-saturday-vmfa/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/new-show-about-neighborhoods-facing-gentrification-offers-cautionary-tale-180969032/
https://www.moma.org/learn/moma_learning/dorothea-lange-migrant-mother-nipomo-california-1936/
https://www.cnn.com/style/article/steve-mccurry-afghan-girl-photo/index.html
https://www.insider.com/photo-of-boy-feeling-obamas-hair-taken-10-years-ago-2019-5
https://news.wttw.com/2015/11/25/ask-geoffrey-story-behind-iconic-1940s-bronzeville-photo
https://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/03/behind-the-scenes-tank-man-of-tiananmen/
https://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/sightandsoundnyc17/2017/11/28/helen-levitt-kids-dancing-1940/
https://www.diyphotography.net/story-behind-photo-lunch-atop-skyscraper/
http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2016/jul/22/gordon-parks-exhibit-opens-saturday-vmfa/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/new-show-about-neighborhoods-facing-gentrification-offers-cautionary-tale-180969032/
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PLEASE INSERT YOUR GOOGLE SLIDE HERE. INCLUDE YOUR PICTURES, HYPERLINKS AND 1 VIDEO FOR EACH SECTION (NEW ENGLAND COLONIES, MIDDLE COLONIES, SOUTHERN COLONIES) . MAKE SURE THAT YOU CHECK YOUR GRAMMAR AND SPELLING. EVERY STUDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A SLIDE FOR CREDIT. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2020. SEE THE GOOGLE SLIDE ATTACHMENT AND CLICK ON THE OTHER ATTACHMENT TO SEE WHAT YOUR GROUP IS.
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COMPLETE THE TEST BELOW. DO NOT USE NOTES. DO NOT MAKE A COPY./EXTENDED TIME
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THIS IS A PRACTICE TEST. YOUR FINAL TEST FOR THE 13 COLONIES IS NEXT TUESDAY. WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS PRACTICE T,EST TAKE A SCREEN SHOT WITH YOUR SCORE AND SEND IT TO MY EMAIL. REMEMBER, THIS IS ONLY A PRACTICE TEST. STUDY FOR YOUR FINAL TEST NEXT TUESDAY.
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Read the enclosed section : Chapter 3/Section 2/ The New England Colonies
Answer questions 1A, 1B,2A, 2B, 3,
Answer questions 1A, 1B,2A, 2B, 3,
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DEFINE THE WORDS BELOW AS WE PREPARE FOR THE 13 ENGLISH COLONIES. Don’t just cut and paste the definition. Read the definitions. You will need these words! Let’s really try to understand them.MAKE A COPY OF THIS AND TURN IT INTO ME. YOU HAVE 5 DAYS TO DO THIS .NO EXCUSES! :)
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YOU WILL BE WRITING FROM A FIRST PERSON PERSPECTIVE.IMAGINE YOU ARE AN AZTEC, AN INCAN OR A CONQUISTADOR. YOU WILL WRITE A JOURNAL, OR DIARY ENTRY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THAT PERSON. BE SURE TO INCLUDE SPECIFIC DETAILS ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE AS THAT PERSON.
THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE 1 PAGE MAXIMUM, DOUBLE SPACED AND EACH PARAGRAPH IS 5-8 SENTENCES . YOU MUST TYPE IN 12 INCH FONT, TIMES NEW ROMAN. ATTACHED, PLEASE FIND A REVIEW OF SOME TIPS FOR WRITING A HISTORICAL FICTION PIECE , A QUICK VIDEO AND YOUR RUBRIC AS DISCUSSED IN CLASS. I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED THE PAGE TO TYPE DIRECTLY ON. DO NOT MAKE A COPY OF IT. IT IS CALLED "HISTORICAL FICTION JOURNAL ENTRY:STUDENTS" THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 AT 5PM
THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE 1 PAGE MAXIMUM, DOUBLE SPACED AND EACH PARAGRAPH IS 5-8 SENTENCES . YOU MUST TYPE IN 12 INCH FONT, TIMES NEW ROMAN. ATTACHED, PLEASE FIND A REVIEW OF SOME TIPS FOR WRITING A HISTORICAL FICTION PIECE , A QUICK VIDEO AND YOUR RUBRIC AS DISCUSSED IN CLASS. I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED THE PAGE TO TYPE DIRECTLY ON. DO NOT MAKE A COPY OF IT. IT IS CALLED "HISTORICAL FICTION JOURNAL ENTRY:STUDENTS" THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2020 AT 5PM
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DESCRIBE EACH OF THE SOCIAL CLASSES (SOCIAL SYSTEM) IN THE NEW WORLD. BE SURE THAT YOU SAY WHERE THEY WERE BORN AND WHAT THEIR STATUS WAS .YOU CAN REFERENCE YOUR TEXTBOOK/PAGE 48 DO NOT MAKE A COPY. YOU CAN YOU TYPE DIRECTLY ON THE DOCUMENT.
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EAD COLUMBUS IN HIS OWN WORDS> ANSER QUESTIONS TO FOLLOW.
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When you think of how America came to be a country, how do you think it came to be? Who was here first? Who "founded" America? What took place? Utilize your previous knowledge. It's ok, if you don't know, just think about it carefully . Write two to three paragraphs, with proper grammar and sentence structure. Turn in on Google DOCS. To be graded.
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AFTER WATCHING THE FULL DOCUMENTARY, PLEASE COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM AND HIT SUBMIT WHEN YOU ARE DONE. ATTACHED IS THE VIDEO IN CASE YOU NEED TO WATCH IT AGAIN OR IF YOU WERE NOT IN CLASS
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