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Ms. Rachael McSpaden - Social Studies 8th  (Send e-mail) 8th Grade- Social Studies Syllabus 2008-2009 School Year Mrs. Rachael McSpaden Goals: 1.Develop a better understanding of United States history. 2.Develop skills that lead to independent thinking and learning. 3.Develop critical thinking and reasoning ability. 4.Develop an appreciation of the subject. 5.Develop global understanding. Text: The American Journey, Glencoe; Chapters 17-32/ Reconstruction through Present Day Supplies: Students are to bring to every class: one spiral notebook, loose leaf paper, book, two-pocket folder, and writing utensils. These items may be requested as needed: index cards, markers/colored pencils, ruler, graph paper Academic Policies: Student grades will be based on: Tests and Major Assessments 45% Quizzes and Minor Assessments 40% Classwork and Homework 15% Study guides will be given before tests. Cooperative groups will meet during class time. Research and projects will come with direction sheet. Some will require internet access. Grading Scale: A=90%--100% B=80%--89% C=70%--79% D=60%--69% F=59% and below Homework: 1. Homework is due on the date given. Late work is accepted next day for half credit. 2. More than one day late, credit will not be given for assignment. (For students not absent). 3. If you are absent the day homework is due, then you are to turn it in for full credit on the day you return to school. 4. Extra credit is available only if all other assignments are turned in. 5. Cheating will result in a zero for a grade. Plagiarism is cheating! Remember, cheating only hurts you.

This week in class Monday 11/17 1. Review for quiz. 2. Finish Ch 22, Section 2 notes 3. Answer p. 648 1, 3, 4 & 6 in notes and discuss 4. Begin Section 3 notes HW: Study for West Quiz on Wed 11/19 (H) DBQ 32 Tuesday 11/18 1. Review for quiz 2. Finish Section 3 notes HW: Wkst 20-3 & Study for West Quiz on Wed 11/19 (H) DBQ 33 Wednesday 11/19 1. West Quiz 2. Current Events article and discussion in class HW: Study for Terms Quiz #1-38 on Wed 11/26 Thursday 11/20 1. Section 4 notes with partners 2. Discuss the notes HW: p. 661 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 & Study for Terms Quiz #1-38 on Wed 11/26 Friday 11/21 1. Check HW 2. Video 3. Discuss video HW: Study for Terms Quiz #1-38 on Wed 11/26 Downloads List Ch 22 in PDF Form [11/10/2008] Ch 22 Study Guide (Test 11/25) [11/18/2008] Drama Practice Schedule [11/14/2008] Intro to Mr. Kmety [8/25/2008] Syllabus [8/22/2008] Terms Flashcards 1-24 [11/5/2008] Terms List for Bi-weekly Quizzes [9/17/2007] Washington DC Information [9/10/2008] West Map No Labels [11/10/2008] West Map Quiz 11/19 [11/10/2008]