Class Agenda 9/12

1.  Bellringer:  If you were visiting another state, and someone asked you where Syracuse is...how would you give them an idea about where you are from?  Introduce term - relative location

2.  5 Themes of Geography Notes (pg. 3)

3.  Map Activity

HW - Finish Map Activity 

Class Agenda 9/11

1.  Bellringer:  What does this statement mean to you?  "An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind."  How does this apply to us on this anniversary of 9/11?

2.  9/11 Discussion and Movie Clips:

• What happened (NYC)?  Timeline of 9/11 attack (History.com)
• Why/How did it happen?  9/11 (Brain-pop) - background of the attack
• What were the (long-term) results?  How 9/11 Changed Us (Today.com)

3.  Discuss President Obama's speech on Syria

HW - Watch news tonight

Class Agenda 9/10

1.  Bellringer:  To write a good paragraph, what do you need to include?  List....
2.  Collect Expectations Sheet

3.  Me, Myself and I Writing Exercise:  Draft a biographical paragraph about a classmate.  Remember:  

• Topic Sentence
• 3 Supporting facts/details
• Concluding Statement

HW - Finish Paragraph

- Late Profile -or- Expectations Sheet?  Last chance for points...

Class agenda 9/9

1.  Bellringer:  Put your profile on your desk and write tonight's homework in your planner.

2.  Collect Profiles.  Although late homework will not typically be accepted, I will accept Profiles tomorrow.

3.  Discuss class expectations (Social Studies with Mr. Law)

HW - Signed expectations sheet

HW2 - Any late Profiles?  Do you have your SS binder?

Class Agenda 9/6

Note:  Only periods 2, 3 and 9 will follow the agenda below.  The schedule has been altered due to the Science Pre-test and Picture Day.  

1.  Bellringer:  Think back to last year in Social Studies....do you remember what caused the Civil War?
2.  Civil War/Slavery movie clip and class discussion

HW - Profiles due MONDAY.
        - Do you have your class supplies? (3-ring binder and some loose leaf paper)

Welcome to the 2013-14 School Year!

1.  Attendance & get your seat for the first marking period
2.  Introductions:  Mr. Law, Room 309, & Social Studies 8
3.  Student Profile - complete and have it signed at home

HW - Parent/Guardian Signature on Profile
Supplies - 3 ring binder (2" three-ring binder, loose leaf paper, writing utensils)

Summer Vacation