Social Studies Homework

Thursday March 12, 2020

7th Grade: Make sure you can access the Social Studies online textbook

 

8th Grade: Make sure you can access the Social Studies online textbook

 

Wednesday March 11, 2020

7th Grade: USA Expansion Map

8th Grade: World War I Propaganda Packet

Tuesday March 10, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade: Mobilization Chart… 3 facts for each category

Friday March 6, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade: No Homework

 

Thursday March 5, 2020

7th Grade: America’s Economy Goes Up sheet – take notes on each heading

8th Grade: Activity List #4:  Causes of World War I and Technology 

Monday March 2, 2020

7th Grade: Vocabulary Sheet

8th Grade: Vocabulary Sheet

Thursday February 27, 2020

7th GradeChapter 7/8: Constitution  Test on Friday February 28th 

8th Grade: Chapter 23:  Imperialism Test Friday February 28th

Wednesday February 26, 2020

7th GradeChapter 7/8: Constitution  Test on Friday February 28th 

8th Grade: Chapter 23:  Imperialism Test Friday February 28th

                               Teddy Roosevelt Quotes in your own words due Thursday 2/27

Tuesday February 25, 2020

7th GradeChapter 7/8: Constitution  Test on Friday February 28th 

8th Grade: Chapter 23:  Imperialism Test Friday February 28th

Monday February 24, 2020

7th Grade: Parents Constitution Handout 

                  Chapter 7/8: Constitution  Test on Friday February 28th 

8th Grade:  NY Times vs NY Post Venn Diagram

                  Chapter 23:  Imperialism Test Friday February 28th

Thursday February 13, 2020

7th Grade: Amendment Sheet

8th Grade:  No HW

Wednesday February 12, 2020

7th Grade: TLO vs New Jersey Case (reading and questions)

8th Grade:  No HW

Tuesday February 11, 2020

7th Grade: Bill of Rights in School Worksheet

8th Grade:  Imperialism Map and Question

Monday February 10, 2020

7th Grade: Bills of Right Cases

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Friday February 7, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Thursday February 6, 2020

7th Grade: Checks and Balances Worksheet

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Wednesday February 5, 2020

7th Grade: Compromises Chart

8th Grade:  Finish Imperialism Vocabulary and Imperialism Case Studies (All)

Tuesday February 4, 2020

7th Grade: Government Main Packet..Critical Thinking Question #1

8th Grade:  Finish Imperialism Vocabulary and Imperialism Case Studies

(complete 4 of them)

Monday February 3, 2020

7th Grade: Vocabulary

8th Grade:  Vocabulary

 

Tuesday January 29, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

Monday January 28, 2020

7th Grade: Test tomorrow Chapter 5 and 6 – Revolutionary War

8th Grade:  No Homework

Thursday January 23, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  “Chapter 22: Progressive Era” test postponed until Tuesday 1/28

Wednesday January 22, 2020

7th Grade: 4 Facts about Valley Forge

8th Grade:  “Chapter 22: Progressive Era” test Friday 1/24 

Tuesday January 21, 2020

7th Grade: Complete 2 battles from the Revolutionary War Chart

8th Grade:  “Chapter 22: Progressive Era” test Friday 1/24 

 

Friday January 17, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  Progressive Word Search and Clues due Tuesday

 

Thursday January 16, 2020

7th Grade: Complete chart on the Strengths and Weaknesses of the American and British Army

8th Grade:  No Homework

Wednesday January 15, 2020

7th Grade:  No Homework  

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Tuesday January 14, 2020

7th Grade:  “Common Sense” and “Declaration of Independence”  

8th Grade:  No Homework

Monday January 13, 2020

7th Grade:  Stamp Act Analysis Questions

8th Grade:  “Attack on Meat Packers” reading and questions

Friday January 10, 2020

7th Grade:  No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

Thursday January 9, 2020

7th Grade:  Causes of the Revolutionary War packet (ALL) 

8th Grade:  Chapter 22:  Political Cartoon Analysis

Wednesday January 8, 2020

7th Grade:  2 causes of the Revolutionary War..in the packet 

8th Grade:  Chapter 22:  Critical Thinking Question #5

Tuesday January 7, 2020

7th Grade:  No Homework

8th Grade:  Chapter 22:  Critical Thinking Question #4

 

Monday January 6, 2020

7th Grade:  Chapter 5/6 Vocabulary (all)

8th Grade:  Chapter 22 Vocabulary (all)

 

Friday January 3, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Thursday January 2, 2020

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  Far and Away Essays due tomorrow

Tuesday December 17, 2019

7th Grade: Chapter 3/4 Test on Thursday December 19th and 

#9 on the Activity List:  “England and the Colonies:  A Financial Relationship”

8th Grade:  Mini-Project: Park due Friday December 20

Monday December 16, 2019

7th Grade: Chapter 3/4 Test on Thursday December 19th

8th Grade:  Mini-Project: Park due Friday December 20

Thursday December 12, 2019

7th Grade: Complete 13 Colonies Map…if not finished during class

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Wednesday December 11, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

Tuesday December 10, 2019

7th Grade: Finish Preparing for colonies debate, which will be tomorrow (12/11)

8th Grade:  Chapter 21 Test Tomorrow (Quizlets and Jeopardy game under 8th grade SS)

Monday December 9, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  Chapter 21 Test Wednesday December 11

 

Friday December 6, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

Thursday December 5, 2019

7th Grade: “Chapter 3/4: The Thirteen Colonies” Main Packet – Critical thinking Questions 1 and 2

8th Grade:  “Chapter 21:  Immigration” Main Packet – Critical Thinking Questions 1, 2, and 4

Wednesday December 4, 2019

7th Grade: Jamestown Reading and Questions

8th Grade:  American Leisure Culture Sheet

Tuesday December 3, 2019

7th Grade:  Jamestown: Problems and Solutions

8th Grade:  No Homework

Tuesday November 26, 2019

7th Grade:  Prepare for Roanoke Debate

8th Grade:  “Cities:  Problems and Solutions” Chart

 

Monday November 25, 2019

7th Grade:  Vocabulary Sheet

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Friday November 22, 2019

7th Grade:  No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Thursday November 21, 2019

7th Grade:  Explorer Obituary due Friday 11/22

8th Grade:  Chapter 21:  Personal Immigration Sheet

Wednesday November 20, 2019

7th Grade:  Explorer Obituary due Friday… this was started in class and students will have class time tomorrow to work on this assignment.

8th Grade:  Chapter 21:  Activity List #4:  Ellis Island story and questions

 

Tuesday November 19, 2019

7th Grade:  “Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas” Test Tomorrow! Study!!!

8th Grade:  Chapter 21 Vocabulary

Monday November 18, 2019

7th Grade:  “Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas” test on Wednesday Nov 20th

8th Grade:  No homework

 

Thursday November 14, 2019

7th Grade“Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas” test on Wednesday Nov 20th

 

8th Grade:  Chapter 20:  Industrial Growth Test Tomorrow.. Friday November 15th

 

Wednesday November 13, 2019

7th Grade:  Activity List #8:  Life Under Spanish Rule/Laws of the Indies

**”Chapter 2: Exploring the Americas” test on Wednesday November 20th**

 

8th Grade:  Chapter 20:  Industrial Growth Test Friday November 15th

 

Tuesday November 12, 2019

7th Grade: Columbus Article and Questions

8th Grade:  Main Packet:  Critical Thinking Question #8

Friday November 8, 2019

7th Grade: Explorer Main Packet..Critical Thinking Questions # 2

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Thursday November 7, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  Knights of Labor and American Federation of Labor Venn Diagram and questions

Wednesday November 6, 2019

7th Grade: Prepare for explorer debate (which is tomorrow)

8th Grade:  Thomas Edison Concept Web

Monday November 4, 2019

7th Grade: Explorer Chart (if it hasn’t been completed already)

8th Grade:  Rockefeller/Carnegie Venn Diagram (front and back)

Thursday October 31, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  No Homework

Wednesday October 30, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  Finish Vocabulary Words  

 

Tuesday October 29, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework

8th Grade:  10 Vocab Words 

Monday October 28, 2019

7th Grade: No Homework 

8th Grade:  No Homework

Thursday October 24, 2019

7th Grade: Symbols Poster and Summary due Monday

8th Grade:  Chapter 19 (Westward Expansion) Test tomorrow (10/25)

 

Friday October 18, 2019

7th Grade

-“Chapter 1: First Americans” test on Wednesday 10/23. 

Study for the test by:

-reading the chapter, going over notes and handouts, looking over the study guide, reviewing quizlets on website(under 7th grade, chapter 1)

(For those who did not participate in the Native American mascot debate today, you have the option to produce an essay that you can hand in on Monday.)

8th Grade:  “Native American Conflicts” chart

Thursday October 17, 2019

7th Grade

Native American article “Are Native American Mascots Racist?” and questions due Friday. 

-“Chapter 1: First Americans” test on Wednesday 10/23. 

Study for the test by:

-reading the chapter, going over notes and handouts, looking over the study guide, reviewing quizlets on website(under 7th grade, chapter 1)

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Wednesday October 16, 2019

7th Grade:  Native American article “Are Native American Mascots Racist?” and questions due Friday. 

-“Chapter 1: First Americans” test on Wednesday 10/23. 

Study for the test by:

-reading the chapter, going over notes and handouts, looking over the study guide, reviewing quizlets on website(under 7th grade, chapter 1)

  

8th Grade:  No Homework

 

Tuesday October 15, 2019

7th Grade:  League of the Iroquois Packet 

8th Grade:  Cowboy Primary Source – Dangers and Difficulties

 

October 10, 2019

7th Grade: “Native American Groups” chart 

8th Grade:  Positives and Negatives of the Railroad Chart

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 10 2016

8th Grade: FINAL on Monday, June 13.  Students should review their study guide.

7th Grade: Students are bringing home a “take home” test this weekend. They can use their notes, the internet etc…It must be done by Monday, June 13 because the answers will be transferred to a scantron.

June 8 2016

8th Grade: Final is on Monday, June 13. Students have been given a study guide. The test is comprised of 100 multiple choice questions.  

May 26 2016

8th Grade: Complete Part 3 packet for Tuesday, May31.

May 19 2016

8th Grade: Complete Part I packet except for #4.

 

May 18 2016

8th Grade: Complete II in Part I packet (War Clouds Rumble).  Also, students should hand in their political cartoons and test questions (five) if they haven’t done so already.

7th Grade: Complete II in Part 2 packet.

May 16 2016

8th Grade: Test tomorrow. Updated Study Guide below. In addition, political cartoon is due as well as five multiple choice questions with respect to Ch. 26 (you make up the questions/answers).

US History – 8th grade – ch. 26 study guide – The Great Depression

 

May 13 2016

8th Grade: Test on Tuesday – Chap. 26 – The Great Depression. Study Guide link below (hard copy will be handed out on Monday, May 16):

US History – 8th grade – ch. 26 study guide – The Great Depression

 

May 10 2016

8th Grade: Complete Part 3 packet (except Mini Project).

May 9 2016

8th Grade: Complete “Dust Bowl” section in Part 3.

 

May 4 2016

8th Grade: Students should complete the name/description of 10 New Deal programs on their charts.

7th Grade: Test tomorrow on Chap. 9/10. Students have been given a study guide which can also be found on this website under “7th Grade Social Studies” tab.

 

April 25 2016 8th Grade: Outstanding projects (ad, roadside concept, slang story) are due this Wednesday, April 27. TEST on Wednesday.  Study Guide will be handed out tomorrow and will also be placed on this website under “8th Grade Social Studies” tab.  There is also a Quizlet under that same tab. April 20 2016 7th Grade: Complete map “Exploring the West.” April 18 2016 8th Grade: Complete “Racial Tension” section in Part III packet. April 13 2016 8th Grade: Complete your roadside concept by this Friday, April 15. 7th Grade: Students will continue to work on their presidential candidate biographies in class.       April 5 2016 8th Grade: Complete III in Part I packet. 7th Grade: Complete III in Part I packet (Two more facts about America’s growing economy) April 4 2016 8th Grade: Complete the “Effect” column in the Part 1 packet (II-Pres. Warren G. Harding).  Complete the Slang story and DBQ essay. 7th Grade: Complete Part I packet, Section II (President Washington). Complete at least three important facts about George Washington using the text.   March 17 2016 8th Grade: “Slang” stories are now due tomorrow (Friday).  Test tomorrow as well. March 16 2016 8th Grade: “Slang” story will be due after the break (March 30). Map due tomorrow. Test on Friday. March  14 2016 8th Grade: Test on Friday (World War I).  Mini project is also due this Friday (Part 4 packet – VI – Complete the “slang” story). 7th Grade: Test on Tuesday, March 15. Study Guide and Quizlet are located under 7th Grade Social Studies tab.  Hard copies of Study Guide have been handed out. March 9 2016 8th Grade: Complete II and III in Part 3 packet.  ** Review tool: Link for World War I interactive timeline is under “8th grade social studies” tab. 7th Grade: Complete first side (starting with “Constitution”) of study guide worksheet.   March 8 2016 8th Grade: Complete Part 2 packet. 7th Grade: Complete Part 3 packet (4th period) Complete Parent Constitution (7th period) March 7 2016 8th Grade: Complete Propaganda worksheet for tomorrow. 7th Grade: Complete critical thinking question #4 (back page) of  Part 3 packet.   March 1 2016 8th Grade: Complete Critical Thinking questions (IV) in Part 1 packet.   February 23 2016 8th Grade: Debate has been moved to Thursday. Students should prepare for their roles in the debate. Test on Friday.   February 22 2016 8th Grade: Debate on Wednesday. Test on Friday on Chap. 23 (Imperialism). Students should use their Study Guide and Notes to prepare for the exam.   February 17 2016 8th Grade: Complete worksheet with Teddy Roosevelt’s favorite quotes – summarize or paraphrase what the quotes mean.  We did the first one in class (“Big Stick”).   February 11 2016 8th Grade and 7th Grade: Rockland read-in tomorrow.  Bring in something to read!   February  9 2016 8th Grade: Complete III in Part 3 packet 7th Grade: Complete II in Part 1 packet (The Articles of Confederation) February 3 2016 8th Grade: Complete Part 2 “America in the Pacific.” List three characteristics of each: Japan, Hawaii, China. 7th Grade: Complete Revolutionary War Battle Map – make sure to color code who won each battle (Americans) or British TEST ON FRIDAY – Study Guide is under the 7th Grade Social Studies tab together with a link to an interactive Rev. War website.  Hard copies of Study Guide will be handed out tomorrow. January 28 2016 7th Grade: Complete critical thinking questions in Part 3 packet. January 27 2016 8th Grade: Test tomorrow. Please use your study guide and note packets to review the Progressive Era unit.  Regentsprep.org is also another source to review multiple choice questions (Gilded Age, Progressive Movement). January 26 2016 8th Grade: Students who were on the “Board” during the debate need to choose which team (Team 1 or Team 2) made the best proposals and explain why. 7th Grade: Complete III – The Battle of Saratoga – in Part 3 packet. January 25 2016 8th Grade:Test has been moved to this Thursday, January 28. 7th Grade: Complete #1 under V (Critical Thinking Questions) in Part 3 packet.     January 22 2016 8th Grade: Test next Tuesday (Jan. 26).  Reform debate next Friday (Jan. 29) January 21 2016 8th Grade: Write at least one suggestion for each of the categories in the Progressivism Project packet.   January 20 2016 8th Grade: Complete Part 3 packet (V-Critical Thinking Questions). 7th Grade: Complete Part 2 packet (mini project is already completed).   January 19 2016 8th Grade: Part 3, IV – Write down one detail for William Taft, Teddy Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson. 7th Grade: Complete the strengths and weaknesses worksheet with respect to the United States and Great Britain. We started this in class.

 January 14 2016
8th Grade: Complete all of Part 2 packet
7th G rade: Dialog will be due on Tuesday, January 19.
January 13 2016
8th Grade: Finish Temperance Movement details in III in Part 2 packet.
7th Grade: Dialog between a Patriot and a Loyalist is due Friday.  We began working on this in class today. Can be typed and shared with Mr. Foley or handwritten.
January 12 2016
8th Grade: Complete II (Elisabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony) in Part 2 packet.
January 11 2016
8th Grade: Political cartoon due tomorrow. Can develop a cartoon based on past or current events/people.
7th Grade: Complete Concord and Lexington (causes/effects) in Part 2 packet.
January 7 2016
8th Grade: Essays (two) due tomorrow. Should be double-spaced, 12 font, Times New Roman, at least one half page each.  Students also have to read the Upton Sinclair article, and highlight/take margin notes on five horrors related to the meat industry.
7th Grade: Complete three more Causes of the Revolutionary War in Part 1 packet.
January 6 2016
8th Grade:Complete #I and #II in Part 1 packet (Reform in the Gilded Age)
7th Grade: Complete at least three Causes (II) of the Revolutionary War in Part 1 packet.
January 4 2016
8th Grade: Two essays/paragraphs due Friday, Jan. 8. Students have a choice of either Essay prompt 1 or 2 in addition to Essay prompt 3 or 4.  The choices are listed on the handout for the movie Far and Away
December 22 2015
7th Grade: Test tomorrow.  Students should review their Parts 1-4 notes and Study Guide.  The online text is also available to review as well as the Jeopardy Game (7th Grade Social Studies tab).
December 21 2015
7th Grade: Test on Wednesday on the Thirteen Colonies (Ch. 4).  Study Guide and Jeopardy Game are located under the 7th Grade Social Studies tab on this website.
December 14 2015
8th Grade: We are having our debate tomorrow with respect to urbanization in the late 1800s/early 1900s.  Students on the jury have to create 10 questions, and attorneys have to prepare their summaries.  Same format as prior debates.  TEST ON THURSDAY
7th Grade:  Complete III in Part 4 packet.  Write two pieces of information for the Carolinas and Georgia.  Information can be found on pp. 76-77.
December 10 2015
7th Grade: Complete Guided Reading assignment (use pp. 69-72) on Colonial America.
December 9 2015
8th Grade: Complete the Part 3 packet. 
December 8 2015
8th Grade: Complete Part IV in Part 3.  Using the textbook or internet, come up with at least three examples under each category that are representative of the time period (Sports, Shows/Movies, Art, Music). Parks project is due Friday, Dec. 11.  This project was started in class. If students choose to make a 3D park, they will receive a project grade.
7th Grade: Complete Critical Thinking Question #2 in Part 2 packet.  Answers can be found on p. 68.
 
December 7 2015
7th Grade: Complete map.
December 4 2015
7th Grade: Complete “The Gentlemen of Jamestown” worksheet.
December 3 2015
8th Grade: Complete all of Part II (Growth of Cities).
7th Grade: Complete # 1-3 on “The Gentlemen of Jamestown” worksheet.  Answers are found in “The Gentlemen of Jamestown” graphic novel (handed out together with the worksheet).
December 1 2015
8th Grade: Complete all of Part I except Crit. Thinking Ques. #3 and #4 (#4 was already completed).

November 30 2015

8th Grade: Complete Part 1 packet I-IV. Do not complete Critical Thinking Questions.

7th Grade: Complete the three questions on the back of the “Roanoke Theories” worksheet.  Please answer in full sentences on a separate piece of loose leaf paper.

November 24 2015
8th Grade: Complete #1 on Personal Immigrant Sheet (parents’ background). The balance of the worksheet is due on Monday, Nov. 30. 
November 23 2015
7th Grade: Test tomorrow on Chap. 2. Study Guide and Quizlet are located under the 7th Grade Social Studies tab.  Students should review these as well as their notes (Parts 1-3).
November 20 2015
7th Grade: Test next Tuesday, Nov. 24, on Chap. 2 – Exploring the Americas. Students have been given a Study Guide.  Guide is also available on this website under 7th Grade Social Studies.
November 18 2015
8th Grade: Ch. 20 test on Friday. Students received Study Guides today.  We will review in class tomorrow.
7th Grade: Complete Critical Thinking Question (V) in Packet 3.  Explorer obituaries are due tomorrow.
November 17 2015
8th Grade: Trial/Debate is tomorrow. Please be prepared with your summary if you are one of the lawyers.  If you are a juror, you need a list of 10 questions to ask the lawyers. Same format as last time.
7th Grade:  Explorer “obituaries” will be due on Thursday, Nov. 19.  They can be “shared” with Mr. Foley with a Google Doc.
November 12 2015
8th Grade: Upcoming schedule: Trial/Debate 11/18 (Weds.); Test 11/19 (Thurs.); Vocabulary Builder Packet due on test day 11/19.
7th Grade: Come up with two family legacies (something handed down from the past) of your own.
November 10 2015
8th Grade: Complete Part 4 packet.
7th Grade: Complete III (Life Under Spanish Rule) in Part 2 packet (The Spanish Empire in the New World).
November 9 2015
8th Grade: Complete three sections in the Part 4 packet (labor unions).  If you’ve done the Opening, that counts as one completed section; you will need two more.  Answers are in the text starting on p. 565.
7th Grade: Students have to complete the questions to the “A People’s History of the United States: by Howard Zinn.”  Answers to the questions are marked in the article (#1, #2, etc..).  Question 5 should read “Columbus did some horrible things to the Natives in his quest to find gold and silver…”
November 4 2015
8th Grade: Complete #4 on last page of Part 3 packet.
November 2 2015
8th Grade: Part II Mini Project. For homework,think of an invention that would make your life easier/better that has NOT been invented yet. Based on the chart, write down the Invention, its Purpose, and How it would make life easier/better. For a project grade, create a visual diagram/model of your invention (practical invention) on another sheet of paper(due Friday).
7th Grade:  Complete Explorers chart.
October 29 2015
8th Grade: Complete III (Critical Thinking Questions 1, 2, 4) in Part 2 Packet. 
October 28 2015
8th Grade: In Part 2 packet, complete information on five inventions in the chart.
October 27 2015
8th Grade: Complete right hand side of chart in II (Eliminating Competition) of Part I packet.
October 26 2015
8th Grade: We began Chapter 20 today.  For homework, students are to complete III in their Part I packets (Railroads and Industrial Growth).
October 23 2015
7th Grade: Test was postponed today, but will be given on Monday, October 26.
 October 22 2015
8th Grade: Test tomorrow. Material reviewed in class today.  Students should review their notes (packets) as well as the Study Guide. Vocabulary Quizlet for Ch. 19 is located under the 8th Grade tab on this website.
7th Grade: Test tomorrow. Material reviewed in class today. Students should review their notes (packets) as well as the Study Guide.  Vocabulary Quizlet for Ch. 1 is located under the 7th Grade tab on this website.
October 21 2015
8th Grade:  Prepare for debate tomorrow.  Attorneys were assigned a topic to write about, and jurors have to come up with 10 questions to ask the attorneys.  This work was started in class. TEST ON FRIDAY (CHAP. 19).
7th Grade: Complete questions in “Native Americans in New York” packet.  TEST ON FRIDAY (CHAP. 1). 
October 20 2015
8th Grade: Complete Part 3 packet – all of the Critical Thinking Questions (started in class).
October 19 2015
8th Grade: Part 3 packet – Complete IV (Conflict Leads to War and Violence).
7th Grade: Complete chart in the “Are Native American Mascots Racist?” Students must provide facts/evidence directly from the article as to why mascots/mascot nicknames are 1)harmful and 2)not harmful with respect to Native Americans.  Some of the evidence is highlighted by arrows in the article.
October 15 2015
8th Grade: Complete Critical Thinking Ques. # 2 in Part 2 packet. 
7th Grade: Complete “Native American Groups” Chart.
October 14 2015
8th Grade:  Complete III and IV in Part 2 packet (Cowboys and Farmers).  Students can use their online text.
7th Grade: On “Native American Groups” Chart, choose one category of Native Americans to complete. Use online text if not completed in school.
Tuesday, Oct.13 2015
8th Grade: Complete Part V (mini project) in Part 1 packet (Gold, Silver, and the Railroads). Students have to complete their letter for tomorrow.  As per the instructions, they have to write a letter to someone out East convincing him/her to move out West. Students must use seven (7) historical references.  They should highlight/underline these references Can by typed and shared with Mr. Foley or can be hand-written. Information to complete the letter can be found in their packets or the online textbook.
7th Grade: Complete Critical Thinking Question #3 in Part 1 packet (Chap. 2-The First Civilizations).
Friday, Oct. 9 2015
7th Grade: Complete migration patterns summary of your subject (remember, you chose an animal or group of people to research).  You need to use at least two sources of information.  Your summary (paragraph) can be typed or written on a piece of loose leaf/notebook paper.
Thursday, Oct. 8 2015
8th Grade:  Complete III (Railroad Expansion) in Part 1 packet – bottom portion of page – Positive and Negative Effects of the Railroad.
Wednesday, Oct. 7 2015
8th Grade: Complete II (Effects of the Mining Boom)  in Part 1 packet (Gold, Silver and the Railroads)
7th Grade: Complete the description of your assigned Great Civilization (either Mayas, Aztecs or Incas) in III (The Great Civilizations of Ancient America) in Part 1 packet(The First Civilizations)
Monday, Oct. 5, 2015
8th Grade: Study for Chap. 1 test (Reconstruction)
7th Grade: Study for Geography/Climate test
Friday, Oct. 2, 2015
8th Grade:  No homework.  Study for Chap. 1 test on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
7th Grade: Finish map for Monday, Oct. 5.
**Both – Bring in Yankee Candle order form on Monday”
DUE OCT. 2, 2015
8th Grade
Complete Debate assignment.
7th Grade
Part II, Critical Thinking Question #3. Complete chart “Proving the History of My Life.”
Week of June 8, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Work on Review Packet 

-Final Exam is on Friday June 12th

-Final Exam Practice Test (optional- will drop lowest test grade) due Thursday June 11th

-Final Exam is on Thursday June 11th

-Review Packet (optional) for homework credit is due Monday June 15th

-Final Exam is on Monday June 15th

Tuesday

Work on Review Packet 

-Final Exam is on Friday June 12th

-Final Exam Practice Test (optional- will drop lowest test grade) due Thursday June 11th

-Work on study guide

-Final Exam is on Thursday June 11th

-Review Packet (optional) for homework credit is due Monday June 15th

-Final Exam is on Monday June 15th

Wednesday

Work on Review Packet 

-Final Exam is on Friday June 12th

-Final Exam Practice Test (optional- will drop lowest test grade) due Thursday June 11th

-Work on study guide

-Final Exam is on Thursday June 11th

-Review Packet (optional) for homework credit is due Monday June 15th

-Final Exam is on Monday June 15th

Thursday

-Work on Review Packet 

-Final Exam is tomorrow

No Homework

-Review Packet (optional) for homework credit is due Monday June 15th

-Final Exam is on Monday June 15th

Friday No Homework No Homework No Homework
Week of June 1, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Chapter 13

Part 2:  III

No Homework

Tuesday -China Test Tomorrow  (Quizlet on Website under 6th grade) -Extra Credit Vocab sheet (can be used for test) Chapter 13 (Westward Expansion) Test Thursday 6/4 Chapter 27:  Part 3 (ALL)
Wednesday Social Studies Final is Friday June 12th -Chapter 13:  Westward Expansion Test Tomorrow (Quizlet on my website under 7th grade) _______________ -Final Exam Study Guide due Thursday June 11th __________________ Social Studies Final Exam is on Thursday June 11 Chapter 27 – Part 4 (II) Give 3 examples
Thursday

No Homework

___________________

-Social Studies Final is on Friday June 12th

Final Exam Study Guide due Thursday June 11th ____________________ Social Studies Final Exam is on  Thursday June 11th Chapter 27 Part 4:  III – Allied Turning Points _________________ Social Studies Final Exam is on Monday June 15th
Friday No Homework____________________ Social Studies Final is on Friday June 12th Final Exam Study Guide due  Thursday June 11th _______________________ Social Studies Final Exam is on  Thursday June 11th Allied Turning Points Short Summary – 5 bullet points __________________ Social Studies Final Exam is on Monday June 15th
Week of May 25, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No School

No School

No School

Tuesday Ancient China  Part 2 Mini Project due Thursday No Homework Chapter 27 Part 2:  II
Wednesday No Homework No Homework Chapter 27 PArt 2:  III
Thursday

Ancient China

Part 3:  II and III

Chapter 12 Part 1, III 2 notes for each category No Homework
Friday China  Part 3:  IV -Innovations 1854 MAP No Homework
Week of May 18, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No Homework

Orangetown Museum Trip

Permission Slip Signed

Chapter 26 Test Wednesday

(The Depression)

Tuesday No Homework Orangetown Museum Trip Permission Slip Signed Chapter 26 Test Tomorrow (The Depression) **Quizlet Under 8th Grade on Website**
Wednesday

China 

Part 2, III

No Homework

No Homework
Thursday

No Homework

No Hoemwork

Chapter 27 Part 1 3 Roman Numerals
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework
Week of May 11, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Ancient India Test

Tomorrow

(Tuesday 5/12)

Lewis and Clark DBQ due Friday

No Homework

Tuesday
Wednesday

-Ancient India Mini-Project

-Ancient India Test Corrections

Lewis and Clark DBQ due Friday May 15

Chapter 26  Part 3 – ALL
Thursday

China

Part I, II

3 out of 4 on the chart

-Lewis and Clark DBQ due tomorrow

-Chapter 11, Part 2

IV:  America Expands Its Power

No Homework
Friday

Ancient China

Part 1 (II)

Museum Permission Slip Signed

No Homework
Week of May 4, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Ancient India 

Part 3:  II

Complete Louisiana Purchase DBQ question  packet 

(if not completed)

-Sacco and Vanzetti Trial Tomorrow

-Chapter 25 Test Wednesday

-Extra credit:  Crossword due Wednesday

Tuesday Buddhism T-Chart -5 Facts -3 Questions Chapter 9/10 Part 5 (ALL) -Chapter 9/10 TEST Thursday 5/7 Chapter 25 Test Tomorrow **Quizlet on Website under 8th Grade** -Extra Credit crossword due tomorrow
Wednesday

Anceint India 

Part 3 Packet

III – Asoka

-Chapter 9/10 Test Tomorrow

**Quizlet Under

7th Grade on Website**

Extra Credit:

Create 4 multiple choice (1 hw point) or 5 multiple choice (2 hw points) questions

No Homework
Thursday

Ancient India Test Tomorrow

* 2 Quizlets on website under 6th Grade**

No Homework

Chapter 26 Part 1 (III. Hovervilles vs. Bonus March)
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

New Deal Ch
Week of April 27, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Ancient India 

Part I, IV (Aryans)

No Homework

Chapter 25

Part 3: II (Women in the 20’s)

Tuesday

Ancient India 

Part 1, Make sure whole packet is complete

No Homework Chapter 25  Part 3, III – Cultural Exploration
Wednesday

Ancient India 

Part 2:  III Hindu

IV:  Buddhist

Chapter 9 and 10

Part 3 (All)

Sacco and Vanzetti Case T-Chart (guilty vs. not guilty)
Thursday

Ancient India 

Part 2 (All) 

*Except the Venn Diagram*

No Homework

Chapter 25  Part IV (4 out of 7 sections in the packet)
Friday

Hinduism vs. Buddhism

Venn Diagrahm

Louisiana Purchase DBQ Questions

-Sacco Vs. Vanzetti Trial Tuesday 5/5 -Chapter 24 Test Wednesday 5/6
Week of April 20, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Ancient Rome Test Tomorrow

-Quizlets Under 6th Grade 

Chapter 7/8 Constitution

Test Tomorrow

-Quizlets Under 7th Grade (Chapter 7/8) on Website

No Homework

Tuesday

No Homework

No Homework Chapter 25 Part 1:  III
Wednesday

No Homework

No Homework

Chapter 25  Part 1:  IV
Thursday

Ancient India 

Part 1: I – Geography

Chapter 9/10

Part 2: II – Conflicts with France and England

Chapter 25 Part 2: II – Prohibition
Friday

Ancient India 

Part 1, III – “A Planned City”

No Homework

Chapter 25  Part 2, III – Automobile 5 Facts for each (economic and social effects
Week of April 13, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No Homework

Chapter 7/8

Part 4

Critical Thinking Questions

# 2, 6

-World War I Slang Stories

due Thursday

-Should USA join the League of Nations

Tuesday

No Homework

No Homework   Chapter 24  Part 4: IV President Wilson and League of Nations
Wednesday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework
Thursday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework
Friday

Ancient Rome Test Tuesday

(Quizlets Under 6th Grade on Website)

Chapter 7/8: Constitution

Test Tuesday

(Quizlets Under 7th Grade on Website)

Chapter 24: World War I  Test Monday
Week of April 6, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Tuesday

Complete Ancient Rome Vocab Worksheet

(if not completed)

Bill of Rights Cases Finish Chapter 24 (Part 2)
Wednesday

Ancient Rome

Part 3, III

The Case of the Purse Search #1-6

-Chapter 24  (Part 3, II-Specifics) -Topic for World War I Mini-Project
Thursday

Ancient Rome

Part 3 

IV-Slavery

No Homework

Long Term Projects: -Propaganda Analysis -WWI Mini-Project
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

Projects: -Propaganda Analysis -WWI Mini-Project due Thursday April 16th 

Week of March 23, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Rome 

Part 2:  III

Chapter 7/8

Part I

Before World War I Map

Tuesday

Ancient Rome Vocab Worksheet

Chapter 7/8 Part I Chapter 24 Part I
Wednesday

Find/choose a Roman Leader for the mini-project

Look up Supreme Court decision on

Tinker vs. Des Moines

No Homework
Thursday

No Homework

Chapter 7/8

Part 2 (III)

The Debate Over States

Chapter 24  Part 2(III) Mobilization
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Week of March 16, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No Homework

Chapter 5/6

-All of Part 4 except the Mini-Project

Chapter 23 -Debate Tomorrow

Imperialism DBQ Essay due Tomorrow

Chapter 23 (Imperialism) Test Thursday 3/19

Tuesday

Ancient Rome

Part 1, III

-Complete Chapter 5/6 Part 5 (ALL- except mini project) -Chapter 5/6 Test Friday 3/20 Chapter 23 Test (Imperialism) test Thursday 3/19
Wednesday

Ancient Rome

Part 1, IV (Caesar)

Chapter 5 and 6

Test Friday 3/20

***Quizlets under 7th grade SS: Chapters 5 and 6***

Chapter 23 (Imperialism) Test Tomorrow 3/19
Thursday

Ancient Rome Video Chart

Chapter 5 and 6

Test Tomorrow

**Quizlets under 7th Grade SS:  Chapters 5 and 6***

No Homework
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Week of March 9, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Greek Mini Project due Thursday

Strengths/Weaknesses (of United States and Great Britain) Chart

Chapter 23

Part 3, III

(2 out of 3 columns)

Tuesday

Greek Mini Project due Thursday

Patriot/Loyalist Dialogue due Thursday Chapter 23 Part 3 (ALL)
Wednesday

Greek Mini Project due Tomorrow

Patriot/Loyalist dialogue due tomorrow

“American Imperialism”  DBQ #1-7
Thursday

Greek Mini project and Greek Webquest (If not completed) due Monday

No Homework

American Imperialism DBQ Essay due Tuesday March 17
Friday

No School

No School

No School

Week of March 2, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Greece Packet 

-Part 4, III

Chapter 5 Part 2 (ALL)

-Know Part 2 Acts and Battles for debate on Tuesday

Chapter 23 

-Part 2

(I and II)

Tuesday No Homework Chapter 23 Part 2 (IV) Critical Thinking Questions #1-3
Wednesday

Ancient Greece Test

Friday 3/6/15

Quizlet on Mrs.O’Connor’s Website under “6th Grade”

Chapter 5 -Part 3

V. Critical Thinking Questions

#1-3

Chapter 23  Part 2 (IV) Critical Thinking Question # 4 (Venn Diagram)
Thursday

SNOW DAY

SNOW DAY

SNOW DAY
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

Compare 3 stories between the New York Post and The New York Times

Week of February 23, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Ancient Greece Vocabualry due tomorrow

Chapter 5 (Part 1)

Critical Thinking Questions #1-4

“Far and Away” Questiobs due Wednesday

Tuesday

Part 3 (Athens/Sparta)

Timeline (5 Events)

Post Frenh and Indian War Map “Far and Away” Questions due Tomorrow 
Wednesday
Thursday

Ancient Greece Webquest

No Homework

Hand in “Far and Away” questions by tomorrow
Friday

Ancient Greece Webquest due Monday

No Homework

Map

Week of February 9, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No School

(Snow Day)

No School

(Snow Day)

No School

(Snow Day)

Tuesday

No Homework

Chapter 4 Test Friday 2/13

Period 4:  Chapter 4, Part 4 (Opening)

Period 7:  Chapter 4, Part 4 (Navigation Acts)

No Homework
Wednesday

No Homework

Chapter 4 Test Friday 2/13

“Far and Away” Questions due Tuesday 2/24
Thursday

No Homework

Chapter 4 Test Tomorrow 2/13

“Far and Away” Questions due Tuesday 2/24
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Week of February 2, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No School

(Snow Day)

No School

(Snow Day)

No School

(Snow Day)

Tuesday

Greece Packet (Part I) 

Critical Thinking Question #2

Chapter 4 Part 3

IV – Two Ways of Life in the South (5 Examples for Each)

Chapter 22 Test Friday 2/6

Progressive Project Presentations Tomorrow

Wednesday

Greece Packet 

Part I- III The Trojan War

No Homework

Chapter 22 Test Friday 2/6
Thursday

Greece Packet

(Part 2, III)

Chapter 4, Part 3 Packet

(Finish all of packet – except mini-project)

Chapter 22 Test Tomorrow
Friday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Week of January 26, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Tuesday

No School

(Snow Day)

No School

(Snow Day)

No School

(Snow Day)

Wednesday

-Finish Greece Map

-Egypt Test Corrections

No Homework

-Test Friday 1/30 (Chapter 22)

-Progressive Project due Monday 2/2

Thursday

Ancient Greece Part I (IV)

Governments Develop in Greece

13 Colonies Map

Chapter 22 Progressive Test Monday 2/2

Progressive Project due Monday 2/2

Friday

No Homework

No Homework

Chapter 22 Progressive Test Monday 2/2

Progressive Project due Monday 2/2

Week of January 19, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No School

No School

No School

Tuesday -Ancient Egypt Test Tomorrow -Egypt Vocabulary Sheet

Dialogues due Thursday

Chapter 22 

All of Part 4

Wednesday

Ancient Egypt Test Tomorrow

Dialogues due Tomorrow

No Homework

Thursday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Friday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Week of January 12, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

Part 3 (Egypt)

Mini Project Due Wednesday

Press Conference on Wednesday

-10 questions for panel 

or

-goals/beleifs of your assigned person

No Homework

Tuesday

Egypt Mini-Project due Thursday

New England Press Conference Tomorrow 

-10 questions for panel 

or

-goals/beleifs of your assigned person

Part 2 

Critical Thinking Question #4

(Extra Credit)

Wednesday

-Egypt Test Tuesday 1/20

-Egypt mini project due Friday

-Egypt fill in crossword due Tomorrow

Chapter 4 (Part 2- II)

-Information on 2 of the 3 colonies

-Chapter 22 (Part 3, III)

-Optional:  Political Cartoon due Friday

Thursday

-Egypt Test Tuesday 1/20

-Egypt mini project due Friday

-Egypt fill in crossword due Tomorrow

Period 4: Chapter 4 (Part 2)  III

Period 7:  Chapter 4 (Part2) III

Critical Thinking Questions #1 and 2

Chapter 22

Part IV and Critical Thinking Questions #1 and 2

Optional:  Political cartoon due tomorrow

Friday

No Homework

No Homework

No Homework

Week of January 5, 2015

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Monday

No Homework

No Homework

-Chapter 22 (front of Part I)

-Park Sketch due Tomorrow

Tuesday

  Ancient Egypt 

Part 3  – Parts III and IV

Chpater 4 (Part I)

II.  Puritan Chart

No Homework

Wednesday

Part 3

(IV Critical Thinking Questions #1-3)

Part 1 

-Connecticut and Rhode Island Chart

Part 1

Thursday

Choose 7 Words

No Homework

Progressive Chart (635)

Friday   No Homework No Homework -Read article -List Reasons Why the Meat Industry was Terrible 

 

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