Soc Stud

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Finish our study of WWII. Discuss the Asian front and President Truman's decision to drop the A-bomb. WWII test is Wed (B) and Thurs (A). It will be both scantron and essay- review materials are on Edline. Remember that extra credit research projects and movie sheets for extra credit are due the day of the test.

Soc Stud 8: 2/25-2/29

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Mrs. Weller will speak to all SS8 classes about the Holocaust on Mon/Tues this week. Remember to pack a pillowcase with items you would pack if you got the knock on the door (set timer for 10 min). Bring the pillowcase to school on A=Wed and B=Thurs. Continue to discuss WWII battles. We will be done with the Chapt 27 studyguide by Friday. WWII test is next week. Research projects and movie sheets for extra credit are due the day of the test.

Soc Stud 8: 2/19 - 2/22

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Continue learning about WWII. Topics this week include activities on the American homefront and battle strategy in Europe. GUEST SPEAKER ON THE HOLOCAUST: THURSDAY FEB 21 AFTER SCHOOL VVMS AUDITORIUM

Soc Stud 8: 2/11 - 2/15

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Begin WWII- chapter 27 sect 1 and 2. Examine leadership traits in WWII leaders; Factors and events that led to the beginning of the war in Europe.

Soc Stud 8: Week of 2/4 - 2/8

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Discuss effectiveness of borders on a variety of Asian current events. The Asia geography test is this week...it is a big one! Begin study of WWII- Power and leadership

Soc Stud: Week of 1/29 - 2/1

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. We will begin our geography unit on Asia. Please finish your political and physical maps, the atlas packet, and work on your TWO current events articles. We will be going to the computer lab to research a country in Asia and create a 20 questions type of game on your assigned country. The Asia geography test will be next week....START STUDYING NOW, IT IS A BIG ONE!

Soc Stud: Week of 1/21 - 1/25

PLEASE USE EDLINE TO ACCESS MATERIALS FOR THIS UNIT. Finish discussing the 1930s. Students should be working on their take home essays. It is due the day of the test. (Lost it? Go to Edline.) The 20s-30s test is on Thurs (B) and Friday (A). This test is open note- Please bring the green and yellow sheets with you and any class notes from our discussions. Be sure any missing work is turned in by the day of the test. Current grades were posted over the weekend. Final Quarter 2 grades will be posted the last week of January.