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!