Social Studies & Civics
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8th Grade8th Graders are finishing up the year learning concepts of financial literacy and personal finances. This week we are discussing budgets and the concepts of opportunity cost and cost benefit both in the areas of finances and time management! All 8th Grade late and make-up Assignments are due no later than Friday June 11th7th Grade7th Graders are taking deep dives into some primary sources this week including the Olive Branch Petition, Thomas Paine's Common Sense, and the Declaration of Independence! They are also working through the Revolution by putting themselves into the shoes of a Continental soldier. 7th Grade projects are due on Friday June 11th. Students had several options to choose from for their project:
All 7th Grade late and make-up Assignments are due no later than Monday June 14thMonday 5/24 F Favorite Book Day
Tuesday 5/25 G Green Day -- Wear your Green Ray Gear! Wednesday 5/26 -- H Have fun with the Principal and Vice Principal Day Thursday 5/27 -- I Identical Day -- Dress Identical to someone Friday 5/28 -- J Joyful Joke Jamboard Day Monday 5/31 - Memorial Day No School Tuesday 6/01 -- K Kids choose the day- class created day Wednesday 6/02 -- L Laugh -- Find a reason to laugh and make someone else laugh Thursday 6/03 -- M M & M Day -- Movie and Music Day Friday 6/04 -- N No Homework Day Monday 6/07 -- O Old School Day Tuesday 6/08 -- P Pajama Day – Wear your pjs all-day Wednesday 6/09 -- Q Quiet Day—Enjoy extra silence! The QUIET GAME, so nice! Thursday 6/10 -- R Rainbow Day – School-Wide Rainbow Photo Friday 6/11 -- S Support our 8th graders & Kindergartners – Make a graduation sign to support our Ray Warrior Graduates, Class of 2021! Monday 6/14 -- T Talent Day - Classroom Teachers can reserve the stage in our auditorium Tuesday 6/15 -- U Unforgettable Day – Class recap of the school year Wednesday 6/16 -- V Voting Day - School-wide categories Thursday 6/17 -- W Watermelon Day—enjoy a sweet treat and do ‘watermelon’ activities! Friday 6/18 -- X eXtra Kind Day - Give love, hope and show kindness to a Ray Warrior in the grade you were in last school year Monday 6/21-- Y Year-End Celebration Day - Awards and celebrations! Tuesday 6/22 -- Z Zoom Out of School Day - Hybrid & Remote 8th GradeThe 8th Grades are currently wrapping up their unit on Reoperations won this week and will be starting their last unit of the year on Economics, Financial Literacy, and making financial decisions. 7th GradeThe 7th grade has just wrapped up their unit on the Causes of the American Revolution and diving directly into the American Revolution leaving straight into the Constitution in preparation for our 8th Grade Civics class next year.
Students will also be receiving their end of year choice assignment this week, which will allow them to explore a topic of their choosing in relation to the American Colonies and Revolutionary War, with a series of exploratory methods they are able to use. Update:: Fundraiser will extend through Monday May 3rd at 1:00 pm
8th GradeThe 8th Grade has officially started their curriculum on Reparations Won. In this unit we will discuss the role and purpose of police in our communities, discuss our experiences and positions on topics revolving law enforcement, identifying changes we want to see in our communities, discussing past events concerning law enforcement in Chicago and how justice was served and reparations won in the aftermath of these events. 7th GradeThe 7th Grade is currently analyzing different forms of colonial protest leading up to the American Revolution.
No School Friday April 16th, 2021End of Quarter 3 The end of Quarter 3 is fast approaching. Students have received deadlines from teachers for late assignment dates. All assignments that students are still able to submit to me, has been listed in Google Classroom, with the final day for submission. Students concerned with grades may schedule time to speak with me about them via google hangouts. Please stay tuned for information on Conferences/Report Card 'Pick-up'. 8th Grade The 8th grade spent the week reviewing the judicial branch of government and learning about the different roles that individuals can play in a court of law by looing at some case studies. They have been using the website Storyboardthat.com to create a "comic strip" like portrayal of these case studies. Next week students will be doing an assignment in relationship to their individual Civic roles using the same website. They will also have an assessment assigned, with specific details on this being released then. 7th Grade The 7th graders have moved away from colonial development, and have started the chapter on the causes of the American Revolution.
This week, and continued next, we tacked the French and Indian Revolution. They will have a short assessment on this near the end of next week, with specific details released next week Wednesday. Reminder:: Don't forget to check your Google Classrooms for class links.8th GradeThe 8th grade have been looking at social issues and the methods of activism that people use in their support. This week the 8th Grade will continue on this topic by taking a deeper dive into issues that speak to them personally. 7th GradeThis week the 7th grade will continue talking about the development of the original colonies by analyzing the development of race based slavery with in the colonies. Both 7th & 8th grade students have the opportunity to earn some extra credit! Over the next 3 weeks I will be posting a series of articles for Women's History Month that students can complete for extra credit points. One article will be assigned weekly. Extra Credit work must be turned in by the due date and will not be accepted late.
Don't miss out on this rare opportunity! Please check the additional links on the menu bar at the top to find information on the new class schedules, expectations for students, and a new Late Work Policy.
Thank you all for your patience. I was having some problems with the publishing of my blog posts. But it seems to be back up and running. Please keep checking in for updates!Late Work DeadlineAll late work for both 7th and 8th grade, from the dates February 4th, 2021 through March 8th, 2020 is due no later than Tuesday, March 16th at 5:00 PM 8th Grade8th Graders have been talking about Activism in their classes and the many causes that push everyday people to become passionate and speak up for what they believe. Currently, our topic is Environmental Activism. Next week students will have the opportunity to dive deeper into a cause that speaks to them personally. 7th Grade7th Graders are continuing their unit on the original 13 colonies and the lifestyles the many different groups of people living there led. Our Next chapter will take a deeper dive into the development of Race Based Slavery in the original colonies. It has come to my attention recently that many students have been using their cell phones to log into their classes. This is not ideal for multiple reasons:
- Students are unable to access certain class websites or use all functions of certain websites - Students are unable to easily switch between viewing the google meet and class websites - Content is made smaller, often making it hard for students to read and comprehend Students should ideally be using a computer, laptop, or Chromebook during class time to give them the best learning. We understand that technology issues can sometimes occur (problems with internet access, devices not working correctly, etc.). If there are any reasons that students are unable to attend class on their regular device that day, students should notify all teachers as soon as possible. If students need a new device they should contact Ms. Jenny Abella as soon as possible at [email protected]. |
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