War of 1812 Booklet Questions

5 W’s of the War of 1812 Book  Each Page Needs to answer question and have small image with color. P. 1 Title Page (with Name) P. 2 When did the War of 1812 begin and end? P.3 Who were involved in the war? (flags) P.4 Where did the War of 1812 take place? P.5 Why did the War of 1812 begin? P.6 What was the results of the war? P.7 Vocabulary Words and Famous People These can also be included on other pages. Include Impressment P.8 Star Spangled Banner- a tribute to it; can be written, pictures or a story Use color to decorate the War of 1812 Booklet.

The War of 1812 - Crash Course US History #11

History of the Star Spangled Banner

1804-06 Lewis and Clark Expedition Documentary

Peer Reviewing our Speeches

Today each student had at least 2 students read their speeches and provide feedback. Here is the format we used in class.

DBQ Speech Rough Draft Due tomorrow for peer editing!

Here is the powerpoint with all the information in class presented about how to write your paper.

Jeopardy Review Game Chapter 6: Citizenship and the Constitution

Here is a great game to study your Vocab.

Science Homework: Florida Everglades Brochure

Visit the Wetlands of the Florida Everglades Brochure

Create a brochure containing information for people who would like to visit the wetlands of the Florida Everglades.  Your brochure should include the following:

-          A title or cover

-          Description of what wetlands are

-          Some types of wildlife found in the Everglades

-          Description of human activities that threaten wetlands like the Everglades

-          3 reasons why wetlands are so important

-          At least 2 illustrations, use color!

Chapter 6: Citizenship and the Constitution Test Weds Dec 4

Here is a Prezi which includes the important vocabulary.

Kennedy Half Century Course

If you are interested in taking a look at the Kennedy Half Century that was discussed in class, please take a look at this link.
Have a great Thanksgiving!

Google Search: Reunion

Dealy Plaza - Mr. Grove Special

Zapruder Film -50th Anniversary

Lee Harvey Oswald Assassination

Lincoln's Gettysburg Address As It Really Sounded

Weekly assignments November 18-22

Weekly assignments Nov 12-15

Science Homework Nov 8

Students need to finish Chapter 4 Study Guide for Tuesday.

HBO John Adams - Alexander Hamilton takes Jefferson to school

Hamilton versus Jefferson

Weekly assignments November 4-9

Flocabulary Jefferson vs Hamilton

Pretty cool stuff

Weekly assignments Oct 21- 25

Science Link for today

http://vital.cs.ohiou.edu/steamwebsite/downloads/ChangeLab.swf

The Declaration of Independence

“Declaration of Independence” Analysis

Answer the following completely and clearly on notebook paper.  Use your own words to explain your understanding of Jefferson’s ideas.  Only quote from the document when asked to do so.  Use quotation marks to indicate that you are quoting from the document. 

Skip lines between answers. Use textbook pages 122 – 125 and your notes.

     1.       In the first paragraph, what does Jefferson mean by the phrase “Powers of the earth”?

     2.       In the second paragraph, whom does Jefferson say has given men their “unalienable Rights”?

     3.       Explain the meaning of the term unalienable.

     4.       List three of the unalienable rights that Jefferson mentions in this document.

     5.       According to Jefferson, why do people create governments?

     6.       From where do governments get their power?

     7.       What two choices do people have when their government fails to do the job it was created to do?

     8.       Quote a phrase from the second paragraph that indicates what kind of new government people should create after abolishing their old one.

     9.       Eighteen paragraphs begin with the word he.  Who is “he”?

10.       In the last sentence of the Declaration, the signers state that they are relying on the protection of whom?

11.       The signers realize that signing the Declaration is dangerous for them.  Quote the three things they promise to sacrifice if needed for this cause. 

Left vs. Right Infographic

Bullying Infographic

Test 1 on Wednesday for Social Studies

Here is the Study Guide

Current Event #5 will be due this Friday, the topic will be Nobel Peace Prize Winners

In Science we will start Chapter 3. 

Current Event #4 Due this Friday

Social Studies: This week we have been discussing the differences between the Loyalists, Neutralists and the Patriots.

Current Events 4: Topic Europe Due on Friday

Science: We have been finishing Chapter 2 with the You Pick Assignment. See Below.

Quiz on Thursday of Chapter 2 Section 1-3 

Chapter 2 Periodic Table  – “You Pick” Assignment

Complete one of the following assignments.  Each assignment is worth the same number of points.

A. Answer the following questions out of the textbook.

            Pg. 643 #1-4, Pg. 644 #8-11, 13-16, 18-22, Pg. 645 #2-5

           

B. Complete the “Alien Periodic Table” on pg. 636 -637.  Draw the blank alien periodic table on a separate sheet of paper from pg. 637.  Use the elements and clues on pg. 636 to fill in the table. This assignment can be a challenge!

C. Create a song or rap about chemistry or the elements.  Your lyrics must be at least 16 lines in length and include at least 10 facts about the periodic table.  You can earn extra credit by performing your song or rap for the class. 

D. Create an “Illustrated Guide” for Chapter 15.  On computer paper or construction paper, draw AND color the following figures from Chapter 15: 

fig. 8 pg 613; fig 12 pg. 619; fig. 13 pg. 620; fig. 20 pg. 629; fig 21 pg. 630; fig. 26 pg 634.  You will be graded on neatness for this assignment.

Tomorrow is a Half Day Northview Schedule

6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
1st    7:35-8:10	1st    7:35-8:10	1st    7:35-8:10
2nd   8:13-8:48	2nd   8:13-8:48	2nd   8:13-8:48
3rd    8:51-9:26	3rd    8:51-9:26	3rd    8:51-9:26
4th    9:29-10:04	4th    9:29-10:04	4th    9:29-10:04
5th    10:07-10:42	10:07-10:27 - lunch	5th    10:07-10:42
6th    10:45-11:20	5th    10:30-11:05	10:45-11:05-lunch
11:23-11:43 - lunch	6th    11:08-11:43	6th   11:08-11:43

Social Studies Homework Sept 26,2013

Tomorrow we are going to have a quiz on Week 3+4 Daily Geography.

Current Events #3 Topic: USA is due tomorrow.

Welcome to Northview Middle School Year 2013-2014

I am a little late on this post, but welcome to another great year at Northview Middle School!

This year I am teaching 8th Grade Social Studies and Science on the Legends Team.

Schedule:

NEST 7.35-7.55
1st- 8th US History 7.58-8.58
2nd- Planning
3rd-  8th US History 9.51-10.51
4th- Planning
5th- 8th US History 11.44- 12.44
Lunch (with 6th Period) 12.47-1.12
6th - 8th Grade Science 1.15-2.20

The Periodic Table: Crash Course Chemistry #4 (+playlist)

City of Hickory - WORK

Daily Geography Week 31

Daily Geography Week 30

Daily Geography Week 29

Daily Geography Week 28

Presuasive Essay Checklist

Here is a link to the Rubric we are using in class to Peer Review our Essays.

Daily Geography Week 27

Daily Geography Week 26

Alexander the Great: Hero or Villain Five Paragraph Persuasive Essay

Here is a copy of the documents used in class.


 Persuasive Essay Powerpoint
Extra Information: Hero or Villain ?
Grading Rubric 

Nest Schedule

Weekly Assignments Week of March 4

Minoan and Mycaean Artifacts

Mycaean Articfacts
Minoan Artifacts 

Notes Chart 

Daily Geography Week 25

Daily Geography Week 24

Daily Geography Week 23

Daily Geography Week 22

Daily Geography Week 21

Daily Geography Week 20

Weekly assignments Feb 18

Weekly assignments January 28- February 1

Current events 17 topic is your choice.

Progress reports will be sent home Wednesday, January 30 and need to be returned signed on Thursday, January 31.

Geography bee final is January 31 from 2.30 to 3.30.

Geography Bee this Thursday!

The Geography Bee Club will be having its final meeting, the Geography Bee this Thursday from 2.30-3.30 in Mr. Grove’s room.

A champion of Northview will be crowned.

This winner will have the possibility of going on to the regional Geography Bee.