1. Describe the unique relationship between the French and the Huron in New France.
2. What did Robert de la Salle claim for France?
3. What affect did Pocahontas have on the relationship between the Jamestown colonists and the Powhatans?
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Warm Up for 8-30-12
1. What were the Spanish Borderlands?
2. How did settlement in the Borderlands impact the natives?
3. What attracted the French to New France?
2. How did settlement in the Borderlands impact the natives?
3. What attracted the French to New France?
Warm Up for 8-29-12
1. What is meat by the term "Columbian Exchange?"
2. What followed Europeans everywhere they went?
3. Which empires were conquered by Cortes and Pizzaro?
2. What followed Europeans everywhere they went?
3. Which empires were conquered by Cortes and Pizzaro?
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Don't forget to study for the map test 8-31-12
I've posted a blank map below that you can print out and practice with. I have also posted a map with all of the states labeled so you can study. If they're too small too read, then zoom in on them.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Welcome all 8th grade students; You do have homework tonight that is due TOMORROW.
Also, here is the letter I sent home with all of you just in case you lost it:
Welcome to Mr. Davis’ 8th grade social studies class.
Dear Students and Parents:
I would first like to say how excited I am to be returning to Sullivan, and I can’t wait to get to know everyone. This year we will be studying the various aspects of the social studies with a heavy emphasis on American history. This class will cover the early republic (Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Constitution, and The Bill of Rights), Manifest Destiny, Civil War, Industrialism, and everything in between.
Grading: My grading system is very simple: 70% of the overall grade will depend on test scores, 15% will depend on homework, and 15% will depend on in-class assignments. Grading Scale: 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C 60 – 69% = D 59% or less = F
*Late work will not be accepted.
*Cheating of any kind (copying, plagiarizing, etc.) will result in a zero for the particular assignment.
*It is the responsibility of the student to make up work when absent; if it is not made up, it will result in a zero.
Content: Students will be required to read, take notes, complete study guides and various assignments pertaining to each chapter, produce thoughtful written responses (I READ EVERYTHING THAT IS TURNED IN), complete a research paper, and take a test at the end of each chapter.
Behavior and Class Rules: The most important behavior expectation in my class is to show respect to me, other students, other teachers and administrators, and for school rules. I will go over specific classroom rules in person. Consequences: 1. Verbal or visual warning 2. Student and teacher chat 3. Teacher assigned detention/class suspension 4. Office disciplinary action 5. Parent, student & teacher conference
Required student supplies: • Spiral notebook used only for this class (extremely important) • Pens (blue or black only!) • High-liters are nice to have
Blog: Every homework assignment, update, announcement, in-class note, and study guide can be found on the class blog. If you are absent, check the blog. http://www.sms8thgradehistory.blogspot.com Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Sincerely,
Joe Davis
(760) 631-5209 ext. 1329
joel.davis@bonsallusd.com
- Have a spiral notebook that will be dedicated to this class only.
- Don't forget to study for the map test (50 states) on Friday (8-31-12).
Also, here is the letter I sent home with all of you just in case you lost it:
Welcome to Mr. Davis’ 8th grade social studies class.
Dear Students and Parents:
I would first like to say how excited I am to be returning to Sullivan, and I can’t wait to get to know everyone. This year we will be studying the various aspects of the social studies with a heavy emphasis on American history. This class will cover the early republic (Declaration of Independence, Revolutionary War, Constitution, and The Bill of Rights), Manifest Destiny, Civil War, Industrialism, and everything in between.
Grading: My grading system is very simple: 70% of the overall grade will depend on test scores, 15% will depend on homework, and 15% will depend on in-class assignments. Grading Scale: 90 – 100% = A 80 – 89% = B 70 – 79% = C 60 – 69% = D 59% or less = F
*Late work will not be accepted.
*Cheating of any kind (copying, plagiarizing, etc.) will result in a zero for the particular assignment.
*It is the responsibility of the student to make up work when absent; if it is not made up, it will result in a zero.
Content: Students will be required to read, take notes, complete study guides and various assignments pertaining to each chapter, produce thoughtful written responses (I READ EVERYTHING THAT IS TURNED IN), complete a research paper, and take a test at the end of each chapter.
Behavior and Class Rules: The most important behavior expectation in my class is to show respect to me, other students, other teachers and administrators, and for school rules. I will go over specific classroom rules in person. Consequences: 1. Verbal or visual warning 2. Student and teacher chat 3. Teacher assigned detention/class suspension 4. Office disciplinary action 5. Parent, student & teacher conference
Required student supplies: • Spiral notebook used only for this class (extremely important) • Pens (blue or black only!) • High-liters are nice to have
Blog: Every homework assignment, update, announcement, in-class note, and study guide can be found on the class blog. If you are absent, check the blog. http://www.sms8thgradehistory.blogspot.com Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Sincerely,
Joe Davis
(760) 631-5209 ext. 1329
joel.davis@bonsallusd.com
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