Attention 6th Grade!

6th Grade Chapter 4 Exam will be on Wed. Dec. 5

Study Guides were given out today in class.

Study Chapter 4 notes (4.1, 4.1 Continued and 4.2)

Think about what creations you made for our Sumerian/ Mesopotamia Bulletin Board

Chapter 4 will officially DIE on Thursday Dec. 6, which means that I will no longer be accepting work from Chapter 4 at any point after Thursday Dec. 6.  Please be sure that each of your Chapter 4 note sheets are completed and ready to be turned in by then.

2nd Hour Extra Credit

Dear 2nd Hour,
  If you'd like some extra credit, please do your current event for this week with focus on the debates.  We will dedicate the class period to the three presidential debates and the one vice-presidential debate.  The last one is tonight, check it out!

-If you missed an assignment or lost points for some reason, this is the time to make up a few of those points!!

Government Exam!

Attention Seniors:

Your Chapter 2 Exam will be on Tuesday, October 30th

Your review session will be held on Monday, October 29th
      -You should come to the review session prepared to ask questions (this means study ahead of time)
      -Study guides were handed out during Monday's class.  See me if you need one.

Current Events- Voter's Guide

Voting in November?  Here's Some Tips for You!

http://michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1633_8716---,00.html

Current Events Articles

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities

 Current Events Assignment Sheet!  How handy is this?!?!

                                                Current Events Assignment                          Name____________

                                                                                                                                                                     Date_____________

                                                                                                                                Source:________________________

Find and read one current event article from a newspaper, an online news source, radio or TV

1.  Summarize the article: (3-6 sentences explaining what happened, who was involved, where it happened, why it happened, outcomes etc.)

2.  Categorize the article according to PERSIG  (circle all that apply to your article)

                                P             E              R             S              I               G

3.  Recognize any bias presented in article.  If you think any bias was presented, describe it below.  If no bias, defend your position.  *Do not leave this blank!

4.  Try to compare this article to something we are studying in class.  (give it your best shot!)

5.  What region(s) of the world does your article deal with?

**** Due every Friday at the beginning of class.  Does not apply to Fridays when we don’t have school

6th Grade-
 - Did you PERSIG anything today? 
 - The bulletin board project is off to a great start! 

Attention Government!

Remember that your Blogs should be up and going very soon.  Your first post (Candidate Profiles) is due Monday September 10.  Many students have already sent me their links and I'm excited to see your creations!

Here's the Blog Project Expectations if you need it:

Government:   Student Blog Project                                       Total Value: 100 points

Goal:  Students will create and maintain a unique blog, designed to inform users about the upcoming election.  There are several components to your blog.  Each component is detailed below

A.      Candidate Profiles:  Write a unique profile, including biographical information and position on at least 3 significant issues for at least 3 candidates (Democrat, Republican and your choice)

Due Date:            Mon. 9/10 at 8:00 a.m.   Work Days:                                         Point Value:  3 at 10/ 30 points

*This is the first due date for your blog, therefore you will need to provide me a link to your blog.  Email it to neon7878@yahoo.com by Monday at 8:00 a.m.  Late work will lose 3 points per day from 30 point total.

B.      Election News Reference:  Provide a weekly entry referencing an election news story.  Provide a link to the news story and your own unique comments.  (Consider how this story may impact a specific candidate’s image or ratings, what was the cause and effect of this story, who was the target audience of an appearance or if the appearance was deemed successful etc.)  Write at least 4 statements or one paragraph.

Due Dates:  Mondays by 8:00 a.m (9/24, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12)                                 

Work Days:                                         Point Value: 7 at 6 points each = 42 points

*Late entries will be docked 2 points per day late.  Anytime after 8:00 a.m is considered late.

C.      Make it Relevant:  Write two entries relating our textbook content to the elections.  Write one paragraph (at least 6 lines). 

Due Date:  Oct. 15 and Nov. 15 by 8:00 a.m.        Work Day:                                           Point Value:  12 points

(2 entries at 6 points each                            Late: - 2points per day)

Component                        Point Value                                                        Your Points Earned

Candidate Profiles:          30 (3 at 10 points each)

News Reference:             42 (7 at 6 points each)

Make it Relevant:            12 (2 at 6 points each)

Overall Effort:                    3

Creativity:                           3              (Is it fun to read?  Does it grab my attention?)

Professionalism:               10           (Does your blog appear professional?  Grammar, typos, punctuation?)

Total Points Possible:     100                                                         Your Points Earned:                        /100

                                                                                                                               

Happy School Year!

Welcome!  We had a great first day and I'm looking forward to a wonderful year. 

A thought for today:

"The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson"
Tom Bodett

Hello High School U.S.,
  Try this site for information on WWI propaganda

http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/ww1posters/4963

Good Luck on your projects!!

U.S. WWI Project

  U.S. History

World War I Choose Your Own Adventure Project

There are a total of 13 objectives that you must meet (things you must learn).  You may accomplish these objectives in a variety of ways.  The point value for each objective is detailed below.

Objectives:                                                                                                                                Value

1.        Dates of War (including U.S. involvement)                                                               -2 points

2.       Teams/Sides and who was on each                                                                               -4

3.       Causes of the war AND the trigger                                                                                -4

4.       Lusitania                                                                                                                          -2

5.       11-11-1918                                                                                                                       -1

6.       Treaty of Versailles                                                                                                         -3

7.       Trench Warfare                                                                                                                -3

8.       Geography (before and after the war/ changes in Europe’s map/                                 -5

borders) and location of significant portions of the war (the Fronts)

9.       In Flanders Field                                                                                                             -2

10.   Propaganda                                                                                                                     -2

11.   Weapons/Technology                                                                                                     -3

12.   The Home Front                                                                                                               -2

13.   Woodrow Wilson and Warren G. Harding and their roles in the war                            -4

(37 points for content)

Creativity:                                                                                                                                    3

Effort/Neatness/Spelling:                                                                                                            3

Work Time Productivity:                                                                                                              6

List of Sources:  (at least 3, NO Wikipedia please)                                                                    3

Identifying Objectives:  (Objective number in parentheses)                                                      3

                                                  (Test/Project Category)                                Project Total 55 Points

******** ****************** 5 points off per day late ****************************

Due Date:   Mon. 5/14

Work Days:  Mon. 7th and Tues. 8th

                                                                Choosing Your Own Adventure

Your project can consist of any combination of the following elements

·         Poster

·         PowerPoint

·         Written Paper

·         Photo Essay

Extra Credit Opportunities:   Up to 6 points maximum extra credit per student J

·         Earn 2 points extra credit by turning in your project early

·         Earn up to 4 points for presenting one portion or at least 2 objectives of/from your project (Presentations may be in groups)

·         Earn up to 4 points for creating an original song/poem or political cartoon containing at least 3 facts about World War 1 (facts may be repeated from project)

·         Earn up to 2 points by providing one newspaper headline or sample of propaganda from World War I and write a summary of its meaning/ significance

Where or where has my 2nd hour been?  It's been so long since I've seen you!

I miss you.

Is Ben still a nut?   Hmmmm, not so much in chapter 7!

U.S. History WWI Project

Due:  May 14 (Monday)

Work Days:  Tues. 5/1, Mon. 5/7 and Tues. 5/8

Have your formats decided on by the end of work day Tues. 5/1

Choose Your Own Adventure and make is something that you might enjoy!!

Resources that I'd probably use :)
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/videos#wwi-firsts

http://www.firstworldwar.com/

What Do You Think About This Idea?

Dearborn Schools Considers Later Start Time

By mfusinski | CBS Local - Detroit - 6 hrs ago

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DEARBORN (WWJ) – Dearborn Schools will experiment with later start times for high school students.
On a trial basis, upperclassmen will be given the option of sleeping in an extra hour in the morning to see if they are more alert for classes and get better grades.
Fordson High School students talking to WWJ Newsradio 950′s Ron Dewey said they have a tough time starting up in the early morning.
“You come here, like you’re sleeping … when you come right now it’s too early. But 8 o’clock will be better, I think,” said one teen.
Said another student, “I function more when I wake up and I go to school … an hour late, because, I know when we have those late Wednesdays we just function better.”
Not everyone is on board.
Some parents, including Amira Sultan, say giving the option to start at 8:25 a.m. instead of 7:20 a.m. would not prepare students for the” real world,” where they won’t get the option of choosing when to get up.
“You wanna wake ‘em up a little early so that they know how it is, how it’s gonna be walking up earlier in the future, waking up early to go to work,” Sultan said. “They have a little responsibility on themselves.”
The district will evaluate the optional start time at the end of the next school year.

ATTENTION 6TH GRADE:

What do you think about the Mural project? 
 Are you enjoying it? 
 I'm curious- share your thoughts!

What is your favorite source to use for current events?

(Provide you answer below as a comment)

Current Events Extra Credit! 

 For a total possible of 6 points, answer each question below.

Submit to me by Wed. April 18.  No late work will be accepted.

1. What issue is the Supreme Court hearing this week?

2. How might this impact the November elections?

3. How do Supreme Court justices get their job?

Extra Credit Alert!

Any students looking for 3 points extra credit can take the match-o-matic quiz in the post below.

Take the quiz to see which presidential candidate you match up best with.

Bring me proof that you took the quiz (print out your results, write down a few of the questions etc.)

Due:  February 15th   *Write Extra Credit on the top of your paper

Points will be added into your semester 2/ trimester 3 grade

*You can keep your results private if you like, provide proof that does not include your results :)

Who's Your Candidate?

Election 2012!

Choose your candidate by taking this online quiz

Match o Matic Candidate Quiz by ABC News

Post your results in the comment section!

MLK Jr. Day

A few things to think about today:

 

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends  MLK Jr.

Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'  MLK Jr.

 

That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing. MLK Jr.

 

Which is your favorite?  Why?  Do you have another MLK Jr. quote that is special to you?  If so, post it below!

Extra Credit, Election News!

• Earn 2 points extra-credit on up to two current events that cover election news
• Choose any news dealing with the 2012 election and you are eligible to earn 12/10 points!
• Opportunity is available until March 1, 2012
• Maximum of 4 points per student

Primary Election, Caucus, Candidates, oh my!

Dear 6th Grade,
  I am now enforcing new laws- that everyone must eat pringles every day, eat a taco at least once a week and have a pet unicorn.  I am deciding if these should be federal laws or state/ local laws.  What concept am I thinking about?  (This concept will show up on your exam next week!)

8th Grade Exam

• 8th Grade will have an exam on Chapter 4 (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4)
• The exam will be the week of Jan. 16th (probably Wednesday or Thursday, depending on review)
• Study guides will be given out this week in class

-Check to be sure you have all four notesheets for Chapter 4
-See me if you are missing any

Hmmmmm....How does climate impact the economy of a colony?

"Hmmm, I wonder if that question might show up on the exam?"  Suzie thought
"Hmmmm, I wonder if I should look this up in my notes..."  Joe thought

6th Grade Exam

• 6th Grade will have an exam covering Chapter 4 and 5

• The exam will be the week of Jan. 16th (probably Wednesday the 18th - depending on how our review goes)

• Study Tips:

Use your study guide!
1.  Review study guide terms/material
2.  Circle items you are not sure of
3.  Look up 'unsure' items in notes
4.  Look up 'unsure' items in textbook
5.  Create notecards (definition plus supporting details)
6.  Ask Mrs. Sloup questions BEFORE test day
7.  Keep your notecards on you!
8.  Spend 15-20 minutes a night, for a week preparing
9.  Take study breaks whenever studying for more than 20/25 minutes
10.  Quiz a friend and ask them what supporting details they used

Good Luck!

Hmmmmm...why might some students put Federalism and Representative Democracy together on one note card?  What do they have in common?

National Peace Essay Contest for High School Students

Go Peace!  Go Writing!  Go Social Media!

Get started now to enter the National Peace Essay Contest.  This year's question is "How can media be leveraged to help build peace and prevent conflict?"

Winners receive scholarships and may be invited to a 5-day program focusing on promoting international peace in Washington.

Good Luck!

Follow the link below to find more information on the contest.
http://www.usip.org/npec

p.s.  I will offer 4 points of extra-credit to any student who submits an entry.  Provide me a copy of your essay to earn credit :)

High School Midterm

U.S. History will have a midterm on January 19th (Thursday)

Review for the midterm will be January 17th (Tuesday) during class

The midterm will cover the Civil War, Chapter 4 and Chapter 5

*Study guides will be available during Monday's class and are also near the front desk (in the important papers files on the wall around the corner)

Happy Studying!