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High Springs Community School
MARY ALLEMAN
Erin Brooks
Nancy Ensminger
Suzanne Kilpatrick
Jackie Michael
Michelle Morrison
Patricia Myers
Jana Quillen
Katie Roadarmel
Wanda Roe
Cindy Tompkins
Erica Warring
babar waters
Mrs. Michael's U. S. History Classes
Welcome to Eighth Grade United States History!! I hope you are ready to join in the adventure of learning about our nation's history.
The information here is posted on Sunday evenings. As it may change before the week ends, please write the agenda from the board in the classroom in your planner daily

Sincerely.
Mrs. Michael
michaejd@gm.sbac.edu

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U. S. History and Career Exploration
U. S. History and Career Exploration Message Board
Our main focus in U. S. History this year will begin with the Revolutionary War and end with the Civil War and Reconstruction. Other topics included in the course are Florida History, African-American History, Women's History, and current events.

Hopefully we can make history come alive for you and relevant to your life this year.

Here Are Some Suggestions to Help You Improve Your Grade

1. write in and use the planner daily
2. complete assignments in a quality manner
3. read the appropriate selections in the text
4. review notes, worksheets, quizzes, etc. before a test
5. keep up with the notebook
6. make sure that he/she doesn’t leave the classroom without understanding the assigned task

















Past Events and Homework
Week Ending February 12 (homework)
Due Date: February 8, 2010
Monday
Notes Chapter 7 Section 1
Chapter 7 Section 1 Worksheet

Tuesday
Ch 7 Sect 1 WS due
Articles of Confederation Activity

Wednesday
Finish Ch 7 Sect 1 Notes
Ch 7 Sect 1 Quiz tomorrow

Thursday
Ch 7 Sect 1 Quiz
Begin Ch 7 Sect 2 Notes
Read Chapter 7 Section 2

Friday
No School --Flex Day
Week of December 14
December 14, 2009
Monday
Video Review for Ch 5 Test

Tuesday
8th grade field trip

Wednesday
Jeopardy Review for Ch 5 test

Thursday
Chapter 5 Test

Friday
Work on notebook & other activities

Notebook will be graded the week of Jan 11
Week Ending December 4 (homework)
Due Date: November 30, 2009
Monday
Internet Safety with Mrs. Weaver

Tuesday
Validity with Mrs. Weaver

Wednesday
Ch 4 Test Results
Make-up Quizzes & Assignments
Study group assignments
Review Ch 5 Sect 1
Hw: Read Ch 5 Sect 3

Thursday
Intro video & discussion
Notes Ch 5 Sect 3
HW: Ch 5 Sect 3 Worksheet

Friday
Notes Ch 5 Sect 3 continued
Ch 5 Sect 3 Worksheet due
Ch 5 Sect 3 Quiz Monday
Paul Revere Activity
Week Ending November 24 (homework)
Due Date: November 23, 2009
Monday
Discussion & Notes Ch 5 Sect 2
Study for quiz Ch 5 Sect 1 tomorrow
Chapter 5 Sect 2 Worksheet

Tuesday
Chapter 5 Sect 1 Quiz
Read Play
Guest Speaker
October 29, 2009
We will be looking at opportunities for students after 8th grade in Alachua County
Chapter 4 Sect 3 Note taking
October 28, 2009
Continue Ch 4 Sect 2 Note taking Activity
October 27, 2009
Chapter 4 Sect 2 Quiz tomorrow (homework)
Due Date: October 27, 2009
Chapter 4 Sect 2 Note taking Activity
October 26, 2009
Quiz Ch 3 Sect 1 Today
October 2, 2009
Finish Section 2 notes
October 2, 2009
Worksheet 3.1 & 3.2 due today (homework)
Due Date: October 1, 2009
Notes on Ch 3 Sect 2
October 1, 2009
Early Eng Settlement Map Due Today
September 30, 2009
Worksheet 3.1 & 3.2 due tomorrow (homework)
Due Date: September 30, 2009
Finish Section 1 Notes
September 30, 2009
Create foldable & take notes
September 29, 2009
Early Englsih Settlement Map (homework)
Due Date: September 28, 2009
Map is Due Wednesday Sept. 30
Chapter 2 Sections 1 & 2 Quiz
September 9, 2009
Study for Chapter 2 Sections 1 & Quiz tomorrow (homework)
Due Date: September 8, 2009
Introduction to Explorer Project
September 8, 2009
Instructions given
Explorer assigned
Sample shown
Research begins
Class Downloads
Explorer Project Instruction1.pdf
Exploration Project Instructions (46.8 KB)
Interactive Notebook Instructions.pdf
Interactive Notebook Instructions (40.59 KB)
Notebook Set Up Instructions.pdf
Notebook Set Up Instructions (39.56 KB)
Procedures.pdf
Procedures & Expectations (66.16 KB)
U.S. Map Directions.pdf
U. S. Map instructions (47.91 KB)
US Physical Map.pdf
US Physical Map (174.53 KB)
High Springs Community School
Jackie Michael
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