Elsinore Middle School
Skip to main content8th Grade U.S. History Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2017-2018 School Year
- Department
- Social Studies
- Description
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Students in grade eight study the ideas, issues, and events from the framing of the
Constitution up to World War I, with an emphasis on America’s role in the war. After
reviewing the development of America’s democratic institutions founded on the JudeoChristian
heritage and English parliamentary traditions, particularly the shaping of the
Constitution, students trace the development of American politics, society, culture, and
economy and relate them to the emergence of major regional differences. They learn
about the challenges facing the new nation, with an emphasis on the causes, course, and
consequences of the Civil War. They make connections between the rise of industrialization
and contemporary social and economic conditions.
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Past Assignments
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Monday
We will continue working on the Constitution Scavenger hunt.
Bellwork
Congress has a 14% approval rating. Why do you think it is so low?
Tuesday
We will be looking at the amendments to the Constitution.
Bellwork
Why is it important that the Constitution be able to be changed?
Wednesday
We will be finishing up our superhero posters and our Constitution scavenger hunt.
Bellwork
What are the three branches and who is in charge of each branch?
Thursday
We will be meeting in the computer lab to play "do I have a right" on ICivics.
No Bellwork
Friday
This will be an opportunity for you to complete any missing assignments.
Bellwork
Which one of the Bill of Rights do you think is the most important?
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Monday
We will be continue working on our Super Hero Branch project.
Bellwork
What are the strengths and weaknesses of your branch?
Tuesday
Super Hero Branch Project
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How does the Presidents travel ban to certain countries demonstrate checks and balances in the Constitution?
Wednesday
We will finish the Super Hero Project and start on the Constitution scavenger hunt.
Bellwork
How much does the President make?
Thursday
We will continue working on the Constitution scavenger hunt.
Bellwork
Congress can vote on their own pay raises. Is this fair? Why or Why not?
Friday
We will be finishing the Constitution scavenger hunt.
Bellwork
What do you know about today's event in history? 1941 President Roosevelt asks Congress to declare war on Japan?
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We will learning about the Constitution the next few weeks.
Monday
We will be taking notes on the Constitution.
Bellwork
What are the 3 branches of government? What are their jobs?
Tuesday
We will be researching a branch of the Constitution.
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Describe one of the Checks and Balances that were in the Constitution.
Wednesday
We will be making posters on the branch of government we were assigned.
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Were is the Constitution kept now?
Thursday
We will look at the Constitution to see what each part is about and how much emphasis the framers put on each part.
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Which branch of the Constitution do you think is the biggest part? Why?
Friday
Students will be creating a project on creating a superhero for branches of the Constitution.
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What are the characteristics of a good super hero?
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Monday
We will be learning about vocabulary that is used in the Constitution and in approving the Constitution.
Bellwork
What is a representative?
Tuesday
Students will be introduced to the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
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Do you think everybody would be behind approving the Constitution? Why or Why not?
Wednesday
We will continue working on the posters of the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Bellwork
Write 2-3 sentences about your assigned group. Federalist or Anti-Federalist
Thursday
We will complete the posters and do a gallery walk and review of quotes from Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
Bellwork
Why do you think the Federalists and Anti-Federalists used "pen names?"
Friday
We will go over the process of Ratifying the Constitution and review the Constitutional Convention.
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Look at the picture and describe what you think the picture represents.
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This week we will be learning about the Constitutional Convention.
Monday
We will be taking notes on the Constitutional Convention.
Bellwork
What are the problems with the Articles of Confederation?
Tuesday
We will be comparing the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan of governments. We will look at the plans and create a Venn diagram to compare them.
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In the new federal government, should states be given equal votes or votes based on population?
Wednesday
Students will be introduced to the 3/5ths Compromise for determining representatives. Each student will be assigned a state to research their states views on how representation should be addressed.
Bellwork
Should slaves be counted when determining the number of representatives each state has?
Thursday
Students will be sharing their findings with the class to determine which states would support each plan of government.
Bellwork
Do you think the 3/5ths Compromise was fair? Why or Why not?
Friday
Veterans day holiday.
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This week we will be learning about the Articles of Confederation which is the first governing document of the United States.
Monday
We will be taking notes to learn about the Articles of Confederation.
Bellwork
Now that the Colonies have broken away from Britain, what do they need to govern themselves?
Tuesday
We will be digging through the Articles of Confederation to learn about its contents.
Bellwork
What were the Articles of Confederation?
Wednesday
Shays Rebellion was an uprising of angry farmers in western Massachusetts. We will be learning about this and how it exposed weaknesses in the Articles of Confederation.
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Thursday
We will continue learning about “Shay’s Rebellion.”
Bellwork
What did you learn about Shays Rebellion yesterday?
Friday
We will dig deeper into the problems with the Articles of Confederation.
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How did Shays Rebellion show that the Articles of Confederation were weak?
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October 23-October 27
This week we will cover the American Revolution and the Articles of Confederation
Monday
We will be reading and analyzing some “Common Sense” writings.
Bellwork Question- What is “Common Sense?”
Tuesday
We will be taking notes on the Revolution and be able to understand why the Colonists were able to beat the mighty British “Redcoat” army.
Bellwork Question- How do you think the Colonists were able to beat the British army?
Wednesday
We will be looking at different exhibits on the Revolutionary War to have a beter understanding of the events and results of the War.
Bellwork Question- Click on the document labeled George Washington Crossing the Delaware. Write down what you se and if you think it is an accurate representation of what happened.
Thursday
We will be looking at different exhibits on the Revolutionary War to have a beter understanding of the events and results of the War.
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Friday
We will be taking a test on the American Revolution
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