Ms. Weaver

Assignments for the week of December 17, 2007

Monday, Dec. 17 - Tests were returned today.  I passed out a sheet in class with work for the week.  For today, you need to write the definitions of the vocabulary on page 177 beginning with the phrase "headright system".  You then need to locate the places listed in the box on page 177 on a Ga. map.

Tuesday, Dec. 18 -  We had a quick quiz on the vocab from yesterday.  We then talked about the mid-term (Thursday).  As a class we took notes on pages 177-178 then discussed the material covered.  Tonight you are to write 10 completion questions from your review sheet - write the question and then the answer beneath .  There is also an addendum to the mid-term review sheet.

Wednesday - review day for the mid-term!

Thursday - mid-term exam.

Friday - see me today for your grade on the mid-term

Assignments for Thursday and Friday Dec. 13 and 14

Thursday - test on the federal and state government and the Constitution.  HW - reading on political parties and worksheet.

Friday - Geography Bee!  You all were super!  I am very impressed - and it was such a fun day.  Congratulations to the winners.  We will have the Eighth Grade edition of the bee on Monday during second period - note the time change.  A review sheet for the mid-term was given out in class today.  Remember that it is on Thursday.  I hope that you all have just the best week-end.  I will see you on Monday!

Assignments for Wednesday, December 12, 2007

At the beginning of class today we shared some of our Juvenile Justice cartoons (although juvenile justice is NOT a laughing matter) and then turned them in.  The forms of city government power outline was then checked.  We had a short discussion of county government and answered the 3 questions on page 567 relating to Georgia counties.  At the end of class we had a 10 question check test with questions similar to tomorrow's test questions.  Remember, this test focuses on the federal and state government - be sure to go over the review sheet given out in class yesterday.

Assignments for Tuesday, December 11, 2007

We had very short classes today because of the mock writing test!  We worked on a worksheet that outlines the forms of city government in Georgia.  I also passed out the study guide for the government test on Thursday.  Don't forget the juvenile justice cartoon is due tomorrow!

Assignments for Monday, December 10, 2007

We began class today by turning in the "wanted" poster listing the qualifications, etc. for the governor and lieutenant governor.  We then discussed the differences between the Georgia Bill of Rights and the U.S. Bill of Rights and did a Venn diagram showing the differences.  For classwork (and to finish at home if you need to) read pages 564 to 577 and do the vocab listed on pages 564, 570 and 575.  Remember that you have a test on the government - both state and federal - on Thursday, December 13.  Your mid-term is on Thursday, December 20.  Things you need to know sheets will be passed out for both of these tests.

Assignments for Thursday, December 6, 2007

Concept map assignment from Tuesday was taken up at the beginning of class.  We then watched a very short video on how a bill becomes a law in Georgia.  We took a short pre-test on juvenile justice in Georgia.  A reading assignment was given - pages 547 to 551 and then we checked to see how well we had done on the pretest.  If this activity was finished in class, there was no homework.  Please remember that you have a "Wanted" poster due on Monday that details the qualifications, terms and duties for the Governor of Georgia.  Due also on Monday, a flow chart that shows the process of a bill becoming a law - again, for Georgia. Thank you!

Assignments for Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Today in class we worked for 15 minutes on the concept map started on Tuesday.  After that I handed out six questions based on the Georgia standards for state government.  At the bottom of the page was an assignment that will be due on Monday, December 10.  Homework was to complete the six questions and be sure that the three concept maps were complete and ready to turn in!

Assignments for Tuesday, December 4, 2007

In class today we did a quick check on understanding of the executive branch of Georgia government.  After that, we began working on a concept map that covered the three branches of Georgia government.  You will have time in class tomorrow to work on this so don't worry about it tonight!  Your assignment for tonight is to read pages 564 to 573 in your text.

Assignments for Monday, December 3, 2007

Today in class we completed and turned in the chart comparing the Articles of Confederation and the U.S. Constitution.  After that we read pages 530 to 546  in the text and took brief notes on the sections.  This note-taking and reading activity is to be completed for homework tonight.  The official date for the test on the Constitution and government is Thursday, December 13.  The mid-term is on Thursday, December 20.  Review sheets will be given out in advance.