Class Agenda 6/11-6/17

This week we will be analyzing the historical events presented by the film Forrest Gump (edited version).  As we watch the movie, will make daily observations of historical events, and how those events connect to the topics that we have learned about over the past several weeks.  Each student will be responsible for a movie critique, an interpretation of the feather (from the opening scene), and we will even write a new "chapter" of the movie choosing an event for Forrest to be written into between 1984-present...  This is the FINAL grade of Social Studies 8! Click here for the handout.

Thank You, Marion Blumenthal Lazan!

Students gather for a photograph following author, and Holocaust survivor, Marion Blumenthal Lazan's presentation for the 8th grade class.  

Thank you Congressman Dan Maffei!

During a recent trip to JDMS, Dan Maffei spoke with some of our 8th grade classes.  Mr. Maffei offered some insight with those students regarding their project topics.

Class Agenda 5/16 THRU 6/7: FINAL PROJECT

1.  How can an 8th grader impact Washington, DC?  By having a voice!  United States Congressman Dan Maffei wants your input on the most pressing issues of the day.  He'll be visiting JDMS on 5/29 to check your progress!
2.  FINAL PROJECT:  See the attached calendar of the task(s) for the day, AND the homework for the night.
3.  It is very important to stay caught up and to use your class time wisely.

Class Agenda 5/14

1.  Bellringer:  Modern Era Quiz...a sample of high school expectations.
2.  Review Day for Final Exam

• Use your review packs
• Use your old tests
• Use vocab flash cards

HW - Study!

Class Agenda 5/13

1. Bellringer:  Watch "Political Party Origins" (Brain-pop)... and discuss WHY we even have political parties.  What are your political beliefs (Brain-pop)?
2. Use a laptop to complete the "Modern Politics" handout.  Use this link to take the quiz.
3. With the remaining time in class, work on reviewing for the Final Exam

 HW - Final Exam on WEDNESDAY
         - Pg. 6 of Review Packet
         - STUDY (Midterm Review Packet, vocab flashcards, old tests)

Class Agenda 5/10

1.  Bellringer:  In regard to the presidency of Barack Obama:  What conclusion can you draw from the chart below?

2.  View clip.
3.  "Obama's In-box" Read article in your Modern Era packet and complete the handout.
4.  Discuss results...

HW - finish Obama assignment
       - Review packet (pg. 5)