**The first week is over and I am so happy with my incoming 8th graders! **
It was great getting to know a new group of fun, excited students.
Today, we built ancestry maps and looked for patterns of immigration and migration that led us all to the Teton Region. We also used the mandolin as an example of the many paths of American immigration and cultural adaptations in America to people and traditions from Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Mr. Wells even played a little on the mandolin.
Due on Tuesday (No school on Monday) - Completed notebook with six divided sections.
Agenda for this week:
Tuesday - All classes except 7th period in the Media Center for Ms. Swiggum's class on our revamped tech system. There are many critical skills taught here that will be used this year. If you miss this class, please remind the teacher.
Wednesday - The first Americans - Nomadic Migration from Asia, and competing theories. Students receive vocab for the first quiz today. We will also be watching a podcast of the President's address on education. We will be analyzing the content of this speech.
Thursday - Archeological sites of paleo- Indians and what they tell us forensically about where early Americans came from, when they arrived and how they lived. We will be examining how science has influenced history and vice-verse.
Friday - UWYO forensic archeologist Russell Nelson will be our guest speaker. He'll be bringing in plenty of obsidian to demonstrate how early tools were pressure-flaked.
Thursday -
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Due for Friday Sept. 4th!
Students - Please bring in for Friday, Sept. 4th
a. Parent/Guardian E-mail info after reviewing the expectations with your parent(s) or guardian(s).
b. A 3 ring notebook, with lined paper and 6 dividers.
Thursday - Team building tower project.
We also look at data from yesterday's surveys to help establish classroom rules.
Friday - Yarn Ancestry Activity
Students also set-up notebooks together.
a. Parent/Guardian E-mail info after reviewing the expectations with your parent(s) or guardian(s).
b. A 3 ring notebook, with lined paper and 6 dividers.
Thursday - Team building tower project.
We also look at data from yesterday's surveys to help establish classroom rules.
Friday - Yarn Ancestry Activity
Students also set-up notebooks together.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Welcome 8th Graders!
It's hard to believe, but another summer has gone by. Administration, support staff and teachers here at JHMS have been busily preparing for an exceptional year of learning! Below, I am pasting the 8th Grade US History Course Expectations. Students will receive a paper copy of this on the first day of class. Please review and contact me with any and all questions!
I am excited to see you all soon:)
JHMS Vision Statement:
Jackson Hole Middle School provides students with an innovative and exceptional education that instills integrity and promotes achievement in a diverse world.
Jackson Hole Middle School Course Syllabus
Teacher: David Wells
Course Title: US History pre-Columbian to Civil War
Website: www.exploringhistoryjhms.blogspot.com -- Please Check for updates!
Course Standard Projects:
1. Native America Research Paper – For many students, this will be their first complete research paper. Emphasis is on the critical processes and skills of research and writing in today’s media-rich world.
2. US Constitution Test and Essays – Emphasis on structure and current application of the founding document in students’ lives and in their community.
3. Westward Expansion/Old West Periodical – Students create an authentic newspaper based around student-chosen topics ranging from Lewis & Clark to local Wyoming history.
4. Civil War Literature Circles - Students choose Civil War related novels and assume roles in lit. circles. Assessment is based on students’ ability to relate their novels to overarching time-period themes.
Objectives:
* Students will practice and develop critical thinking and analysis skills as they relate to various historical materials and media.
*Students will develop research, reading, note taking and writing skills.
* Students will familiarize with school-wide composition, and writing assessment systems.
* Students will examine cause and effect in early US History and explore its connection to the present.
* Thematic Focuses include:
Constitution
Community
Cultures
Conflict
Contours of Freedom
Current Events
Course Materials/Supplies:
3 Ring Binder with 5 dividers and lined paper for handout materials
# 2 pencils w/erasers
A course textbook will be used lightly. A wide variety of supplemental materials and multi-media will be distributed accessed in- class.
Course Grading Specifics: % of total grade
Unit Assessments and Projects 40%
Quizzes/ Short written assignments 30%
Homework 20%
Current Events 10%
Homework: Reading is the basis for American studies and will therefore make up the basis for most HW assignments. HW is also assigned to reinforce concepts discussed in class. In order to fully participate in class, a student MUST complete the assignment. Assignments will be provided in class, and can also be found on the class blog/website.
Make Up Procedures: Students are responsible for managing missed or incomplete assignments. For everyday absence, students have two days to make up the missed work. Students and parents are responsible for obtaining pre-excused absence forms for every missed class.
Late Work: For smaller, daily assignments late work will receive a 50% until the end of the content unit. For larger projects, assignment scores decrease 10% daily.
Special Notes: Parents/Guardians, please include an e-mail address on the return portion of this form. I am forming e-mail lists for each 8th grade class and will be sending notices and reminders home regularly.
I am excited to see you all soon:)
JHMS Vision Statement:
Jackson Hole Middle School provides students with an innovative and exceptional education that instills integrity and promotes achievement in a diverse world.
Jackson Hole Middle School Course Syllabus
Teacher: David Wells
Course Title: US History pre-Columbian to Civil War
Website: www.exploringhistoryjhms.blogspot.com -- Please Check for updates!
Course Standard Projects:
1. Native America Research Paper – For many students, this will be their first complete research paper. Emphasis is on the critical processes and skills of research and writing in today’s media-rich world.
2. US Constitution Test and Essays – Emphasis on structure and current application of the founding document in students’ lives and in their community.
3. Westward Expansion/Old West Periodical – Students create an authentic newspaper based around student-chosen topics ranging from Lewis & Clark to local Wyoming history.
4. Civil War Literature Circles - Students choose Civil War related novels and assume roles in lit. circles. Assessment is based on students’ ability to relate their novels to overarching time-period themes.
Objectives:
* Students will practice and develop critical thinking and analysis skills as they relate to various historical materials and media.
*Students will develop research, reading, note taking and writing skills.
* Students will familiarize with school-wide composition, and writing assessment systems.
* Students will examine cause and effect in early US History and explore its connection to the present.
* Thematic Focuses include:
Constitution
Community
Cultures
Conflict
Contours of Freedom
Current Events
Course Materials/Supplies:
3 Ring Binder with 5 dividers and lined paper for handout materials
# 2 pencils w/erasers
A course textbook will be used lightly. A wide variety of supplemental materials and multi-media will be distributed accessed in- class.
Course Grading Specifics: % of total grade
Unit Assessments and Projects 40%
Quizzes/ Short written assignments 30%
Homework 20%
Current Events 10%
Homework: Reading is the basis for American studies and will therefore make up the basis for most HW assignments. HW is also assigned to reinforce concepts discussed in class. In order to fully participate in class, a student MUST complete the assignment. Assignments will be provided in class, and can also be found on the class blog/website.
Make Up Procedures: Students are responsible for managing missed or incomplete assignments. For everyday absence, students have two days to make up the missed work. Students and parents are responsible for obtaining pre-excused absence forms for every missed class.
Late Work: For smaller, daily assignments late work will receive a 50% until the end of the content unit. For larger projects, assignment scores decrease 10% daily.
Special Notes: Parents/Guardians, please include an e-mail address on the return portion of this form. I am forming e-mail lists for each 8th grade class and will be sending notices and reminders home regularly.
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