Thursday, November 29, 2007

Soc Stud 8: Week of 12/3 - 12/7

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT.
Begin study of WWI (chapter 24). Extra credit research project is possible. Details on Edline. The test will be the week before winter break.

Friday, November 16, 2007

Soc Stud 8: 11/26 - 11/30

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT.
Finish discussion on the E.U. Learn about immigration in to Europe. Map test and current events are due on Wed & Thurs 11/28 & 29.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Orphan Train play: Nov 29, 30, Dec 1. Edina Performing Arts Center. 7pm. Adults= $7 Students/Seniors $5 . Assignment related to the play will be handed out in class or on Edline.

Friday, November 9, 2007

Soc Stud 11/12 - 11/16

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Mon= A day chapt 22 test Tues-Fri= Western Europe unit.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
  • Conferences: 11/15 OR 11/19: Come with your parents and lead your SS8 conference and earn 5 extra credit points. Details in the classroom
  • Orphan Train play: The last week of November, VVMS will put on a production of The Orphan Train. Earn 5 extra points for being in the production OR attending it. Details in the classroom.

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Social Studies 11/5 - 11/9

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Finish the Chapter 22 studyguide on the Progressive Era. Chapter test is B=11/9 & A=11/12.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: (WOW! 15 possible points in November!!!)
  • Fri Nov 5th from 3-4pm (you must attend the entire time) there will be a speaker who lived through the Orphan Train experience. Attend and complete a worksheet. 5 extra credit points for Q2 available. Details in the classroom.
  • Conferences: 11/15 OR 11/19: Come with your parents and lead your SS8 conference and earn 5 extra credit points. Details in the classroom
  • Orphan Train play: The last week of November, VVMS will put on a production of The Orphan Train. Earn 5 extra points for being in the production OR attending it. Details in the classroom.