Agenda: Wednesday the 25th

1. Notes: Immigration 1840-1860
2. Create a Song: Create a song factory workers might sing to make it through the difficult working conditions each day. Use a familiar tune. Use Pg 396 as a reference.
3. HW: Interview an immigrant. Using the Handout as a reference, come up with an additional 3 questions to interview an immigrant about their experiences. This is due Friday.

4. There will be a test on Tuesday covering Chapter 8. Being studying now for the test.

Agenda: Tuesday the 24th

1. Using pg 396 discuss the working conditions of the Northern Industry
2. Create a 2 column chart with 3 horizontal columns. Chart the differences between the North and the South in their economy, treatment of African-Americans, and Women.
3. HW: Line Graph worksheet

Agenda: Monday the 23rd

1. Listen to "15 Miles on Erie Canal" and discuss
2. Go over Thursday's quiz
3. Notes: Erie Canal
4. Please refer to the following website, used during today's lesson, for more information.
5. HW: None
http://www.songsforteaching.com/folk/eriecanal.htm
Note: Click the title to go to eriecanal.org

Agenda: Friday the 20th

1. Graphic Organizer: Transportation
2. Notes: Transportation/Erie Canal
3. Exit Ticket
4. Homework period 4 only:
A. Problems and Solutions worksheet
B. Changing the Landscape for Industry worksheet

Agenda: Thursday the 19th

1. Take quiz Chap 8 Sec 1
2. Classwork: Guided Reading Chap 8 Sec 3
3. Classwork: Finish Outlining Chap 8 Sec 3
4. HW: Finish today's classwork

Agenda: Wednesday the 18th

1. HEAC Survey
2. Outline Chapter 8 Sec 3 (4 facts for each heading)
3. Review for quiz
4. Homework: Study for tomorrow's quiz

Agenda: Tuesday the 17th

1. Group Activity: "Early Industrialization handout" students are divided into groups of 3. Each are given a specific role (reader, writer, explainer)The groups are give 3 tasks to complete:
A.) Make a list of ways goods are transported today.
B.) From the list above make a list of pros and cons for each method of transporting goods.
C.) Answer the 2 questions on pg 282 of the handout

2. Notes: Transportation and graphic organizer
3. HW: A.) Study for Thursday's Quiz B.) Problems and Solutions worksheet

Announcements: 1. Quiz on Thursday 2. History Tutoring today - 3:30-4:00pm in Mrs. Charfauros room

Agenda: Friday the 13th

1. Notes: Capitalism and new technologies of the Industrial Revolution
2. Exit Ticket: 3 things I learned today are...2 questions I have are...1 important idea I will remember are...
3. HW: "Changing the Landscape for Industry" worksheet
4. Get parent signature for HEAC healthy eating survey

Agenda: Thursday the 12th

1. Classwork: 2 part Critical Thinking Activity pgs 386-387.
A. Using the graph of population statistics in the 1800's determine the rate of population increase in percentage for the following years: 1800-1810, 1810-1820, 1820-1830, and 1830-1840. The first set of dates was done in class.
B. After reading the 2 pages create a 3 column chart and write 2 to 3 sentences to describe the characteristics of the farms in the North, South, and West. Second, indicate the similarities and differences of the farms in the North, South, West.

Option: Instead of drawing a 3 column chart you can create a 3 cirle venn diagram which would indicate the similarities and differences of the farms in the 3 regions.

2. Notes: Capitalism and the Industrial Revolution

3. HW: Finish the classwork assignment

Agenda: Wednesday the 11th

1. Classwork: Time-line Activity - Using pages 374-375 write down the 6 events listed on the "US Events" timeline. Then write a description of the significance of each of the events in 3 to 4 sentences. Scan through chapter 8 through 11 to find the significance of each event

2. Notes: Big Idea: "New Technology brought on the Industrial Revolution"
Topics: What is Industry? How is a "revolution" different than normal changes that take place in society?

3. HW: "Change Activity" Using Chapter 8 Sec 1 write down all the examples of "Change" that you can find in the section.

Congratulations to the 8th grade Honor Roll students at Wallis Annenberg!

The following students earned a 3.5 or better during the Spring Semester
Jesus A. R.
Saul A.
Fernando C.
Marco C.
Gabriela D.
Annemarie D.
Gerardo F.
Rosio G.M.
Erick G.
Amber H.
Erika J.
Alberto L.
Cristian M.
Christopher P.
Stephanie R.
Reyna S.
Carolina V.
Derick Z.

Agenda: Tuesday Feb 10th

1. Make your 2nd semester goals
2. Notes: Industrial Revolution
3. HW: Outline Chap 8 Sec 2 (3 facts for each heading and subheading)

History Tutoring: 3:30-4:30 in Mrs. Charfauros room

Agenda: Monday Feb 9th

1. Reading Check over the weekend HW
2. Finish Group Activity with DBQ's
3. Go over final exam
4. HW for period 5 only: Pg 387 ques 1-5

Hearst Castle

Greetings students! 3 weekends ago, after living in California for 5 years, I finally had the chance to drive up the California coast along PCH and visit the famous Hearst Castle. Its located in tiny San Simeon, CA.
Hearst Castle was built by William Randolph Hearst, former newspaper tycoon. His father struck it rich when he discovered the famous Comstock Lode, a gigantic silver mine, and so his family was a wealthy one. He was a collector ancient artifacts. There were Egyptian and Roman artifacts at the castle. Below are a just a few pics of my trip to see the castle. If and when I have time I may get around to posting a few more :-)

Agenda: Friday Feb 6th

1. Group Activity (3 per group) with DBQ test questions from the final exam
A. Reader, Writer, Explainer
2. HW: Rd Pgs 383-387

Agenda: Thursday February 4th

1. Outline: Chap 8 Sec 1
2. Go over Final Exam results
3. HW: Finish Chap 8 Sec 1 outline
4. See Blog entry for Wed. Jan 14th for instructions on how to complete an outline

Agenda: Wednesday the 4th

Substitute Teacher: Write a summary of the life of Rosa Parks

Agenda: Tuesday February 3rd

Black History Month!
Video: Mighty Times: Rosa Parks - Complete video guide