7th Grade History

THE 2023 to 2024 DAILY & WEEKLY AGENDA

Week 33 (April 29th to May 3rd)

MONDAY, April 29th - Students completed the Geography Challenge for Chapter 15

TUESDAY, April 30th - Students chose a territory of Westward Expansion to map, and labeled the states that where part of the territory they chose.

WEDNESDAY, May 1st -   Students investigated the Louisiana Purchased and started a mapping activity of the Louisiana Purchase.

THURSDAY, May 2nd - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, May 3rd - Students will complete their Louisiana Purchase activity map for a weekly grade (no test this week).

Week 32 (April 22nd to 26th)

MONDAY, April 22nd - Students completed a word find and explored Alexander Hamilton vs Aaron Burr

TUESDAY, April 23rd - Students investigated the "Code of Duello," and how it applied to early American History

WEDNESDAY, April 24th -   Students chose a historical duel to research.  They started creating a research presentation that included the causes, effects, rules, and the historical impact of the duel they chose. 

THURSDAY, April 25th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, April 26th - Students will complete their research poster and turn it in.

Week 31 (April 15th to 19th)

MONDAY, April 15th - Students viewed "Did you know the tariff of 1828?," and "Andrew Jackson and the Bank of the U.S."  Then they completed sections 5 and 6 of their Chapter 14 packet.

TUESDAY, April 16th - Students will complete a supplemental packet on Andrew Jackson.  If you finish, create flashcards for your vocabulary words for Chapter 14. Remember there is a test on Chapter 14 this Friday, April 19th.

WEDNESDAY, April 17th - Students will complete their notes for Chapter 14 and then engage in review activities for Friday's test.

THURSDAY, April 18th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, April 19th - Test on Chapter 14

Week 30 (April 8th to April 12th)

MONDAY, April 8th - Students investigated the Solar Eclipse, and the significance of how some events may only happen once in a lifetime.

TUESDAY, April 9th - Students received their new packet, "Chapter 14 Andrew Jackson and the Growth of American Democracy." Then they completed page 1.

WEDNESDAY, April 10th - Students viewed 4 videos about Andrew Jackson posted on Google Classroom and then completed sections 2 through 4 of their Chapter 14 packet.

THURSDAY, April 11th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, April 12th - NO Test or Quiz students presented and finalized their logos for their Econ Fair posters

Week 29 (March 18th to March 22nd)

MONDAY, March 18th - Students participated in the ECON FAIR and graded Friday's test.

TUESDAY, March 19th - Students reviewed the term Capitalism and starting working on their businesses.

WEDNESDAY, March 20th - Students will continue working on their businesses (presentation).

THURSDAY, March 21st - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, March 22nd - Students will present their businesses.

Week 28 (March 11th to March 15th)

MONDAY, March 11th - Students studied the types of music and dance in 1820s

TUESDAY, March 12th - Students learned who Washington Irving was and his iconic stories, "Rip Van Winkle," and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

WEDNESDAY, March 13th - Students finished learning about James Fenimore Cooper, Davy Crockett, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.  Then they completed their notes and participated in a class review for Friday's test.

THURSDAY, March 14th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, March 15th - Test on Chapter 13 - A Growing Sense of Nationhood

Week 27 (March 4th to March 8th)

MONDAY, March 4th  - Students received their new packet, "Chapter 13 - A Growing Sense of Nationhood" and completed page 1.

TUESDAY, March 5th - Students completed through section 3 of Chapter 13.

WEDNESDAY, March 6th - Students completed section 4 of their Chapter 13 packet working in pairs, then they went to Google Classroom and chose a video to use to create their folk art project.

THURSDAY, March 7th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, March 8th - No Test or Quiz this week because students will be making course selections next year with their counselors.

Week 26 (February 26th to March 1st)

MONDAY, February 26th  - Students graded their tests from Friday and then put the finishing touches on their, "Money Currency" project.

TUESDAY, February 27th - Students took notes on Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5

WEDNESDAY, February 28th - Students will investigate the War of 1812 and the Monroe Doctrine, complete their notes for their Chapter 12 packet, and review for Friday's test using the Monster Game.

THURSDAY, February 29th - (yes, the 29th, it's a Leap Year) - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, MARCH 1st - Test on Chapter 12 - Foreign Affairs in a Young Nation. When students finish with their test, please complete the Reading Further (textbook page 224) in this week's packet and turn it in. Thank you.

Week 25 (February 19th to February 23rd)

MONDAY, February 19th - NO SCHOOL - PRESIDENT'S DAY

TUESDAY, February  20th - Students received their new packet, "Chapter 12 Foreign Affairs in a New Nation." Students then completed page 1 of the new packet. 

WEDNESDAY, February 21st - Students completed a supplemental "Currency Money" activity in which students explored the historical figures and features on the $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills.  On Friday, the quiz will test students' knowledge of U.S. currency.

THURSDAY, February 22nd - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, February 23rd - Quiz on U.S. Currency

Week 24 (February 12th to February 16th)

MONDAY, February  12th - Students graded their test from Friday, then completed sections 2 and 3 of their continuation packet from last week, "Chapter 11 - Political Developments."

TUESDAY, February 13th - Students will go to Google Classroom to watch the video, "Alexander Hamilton vs Thomas Jefferson" and then complete sections 4 & 5.

WEDNESDAY, February 14th - Students completed notes on Sections 4 through 8. Then watched a video on the cross section of the White House.  Afterward, they completed the Reading Further on pages 206 to 209 and turned in their packets

THURSDAY, February 15th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, February 16th - NO SCHOOL

Week 23 (February 5th to February 9th)

MONDAY, February  5th - As a class, we reviewed and graded last week's test, and then passed out the new packet, "Chapter 11 - Political Developments."

TUESDAY, February 6th - Students completed the Geography Challenge in their weekly packet using pages 188-189 in their textbook.  Then they went to Google Classroom to watch 2 videos, "The Origin of the President's Cabinet", and "The Whiskey Rebellion." Then students completed their vocabulary terms and sections 2 and 3 of their packets.  

WEDNESDAY, February 7th - Students will review the Geography Challenge notes, then they will complete a geography map of the 50 United States.  Afterward, students will complete a review game based on the geography and abbreviations of the 50 states.

THURSDAY, February 8th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, February 9th - Quiz on the 50 states - Students will write the abbreviation of the 50 states in the correct location.

Week 22 (January 29th to February 2nd)

MONDAY, JANUARY 29th - As a class, we reviewed and graded last week's test. Then students received their new weekly packet titled, "Chapter 10 - The Bill of Rights."  and completed page 1

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30th - Students completed through page 2 of their weekly packet.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31st - 

1st - If you have not viewed the video, "The Bill of Rights" please view it now on Google Classroom.

2nd - Complete the notes in your weekly packet, "Chapter 10 The Bill of Rights"

(notes are attached on Google Classroom)

3rd - Complete your poster board on the Bill of Rights - the 1st 10 Admendments

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1st - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd - Test on Chapter 10 - The Bill of Rights

Week 21 (January 22nd to January 26th)

MONDAY, JANUARY 22nd - Students received their new packet titled, "Chapter 9 The Constitution: A More Perfect Union," and completed the 1st page including definitions.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23rd - Students viewed, "Schoolhouse Rock - The Preamble" then completed pages 1 & 2 of their packet 

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24th - Students will watch the video titled, "Three Branches of Government." Afterward, students will complete sections 5 through sections 11 of the weekly packet, "Chapter 9 - The Constitution: A More Perfect Union." Please log into Google Classroom for further instructions and to view the video. Afterward, students will participate in the "Monster Game" which reviews the content that will be presented on Friday's test.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th - Test on Chapter 9

Week 20 (January 15th to January 19th)

MONDAY, JANUARY 15th - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. 

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16th - Students worked through to Section 4 of their 8 packet.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17th - Students will watch the video titled, "The Constitutional Convention." If you need access to the video go to our Google Classroom. Afterward, students will complete sections 5 through sections 11 of the weekly packet, "Chapter 8 - Creating the Constitution." Then we will review for Friday's test.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19th - Test on Chapter 22

Week 19 (January 8th to January 12th)

MONDAY, JANUARY 8th - NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9th - Students checked their grades, and then started working on their new packet, "The Constitution - Chapter 8).

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10th - Students continued with Sections 1 and 2 of their new packet, and explored the strengths and weaknesses of The Articles of Confederation

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th - Students created notes relating to The Articles of Confederation and completed their definition words for this week's packet.  There was no quiz or test, however, the Geography Challenge was checked for accuracy and graded.

Week 18 (December 18th to December 21st)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th - Fall Finals - Periods 1,2,3

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19th - Fall Finals - Periods 4,5,6

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th - Fall Finals - Period 7

Week 17 (December 11th to December 15th)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11th - Students reviewed for their final and then started preparing their "Revolutionary War" storybook

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th - Students continued working on their "Revolutionary War" storybook.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13th - Students continued working on their "Revolutionary War" storybook.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th - Storybooks are due at the end of class.

Week 16 (December 4th to December 8th)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th - Students completed their "Chapter 6 The Declaration of Independence" packet and will begin the "Chapter 7 - The American Revolution" tomorrow on Tuesday, December 5th  

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5th - Students completed "Chapter 7 - The American Revolution" through the Battle of Saratoga.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6th - Students completed their notes for "Chapter 6"

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8th - Students will take a pre-test for fall semester final and complete Reading Further on page 128

Week 15 (November 27 to December 1st)"

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27th - Students received all completed work, checked their grades on Aeries, and then practiced reciting their poems with their classmate(s).

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28th - Students recited their Revolutionary War poem. Outstanding effort! All Students!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th - The Battle of Bunker Hill, the 2nd Continental Congress, the appointment of George Washington as the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, and the Declaration of Independence

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST - Quiz on the vocabulary terms and fill in the blanks to the Declaration of  Independence

Week 12 into 13 and continued 14th - (October 30th to November 17th)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13th -  Students are still working out of their Chapter 5 packet because there was NO SCHOOL on Friday.  Students finished their notes for Chapter 5.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th - Students investigated the truth behind, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," and completed the Reading Further on page 96 in their textbook and the related section in the Chapter 5 packet.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH - Students completed their notes for Chapter 5, created flashcards to review for Friday's test, and continued working on their Revolutionary War poem.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH - Test on Chapter 5 and Pre-Revolutionary Poem turn-in.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 30th - Students received their new packet, "Chapter 5 - Toward Independence" which includes the Geography Challenge that starts on page 78.  Students then completed the Geography Challenge.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST - Students received all completed work and then reviewed the answers to the Geography Challenge.  After, students then logged onto a Chromebook to check their grades.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST - Students will investigate the French and Indian War, and will complete through Section 4 of the Chapter 5 packet.  Then students will start creating a poster presentation called, "The Path To The Revolution." Instructions will be thoroughly explained in class.  If you miss class, please find a classmate to show you their presentation to help guide you.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND - Same as Wednesday, November 1st

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD - Students will complete their poster presentation, "The Path To The Revolution."

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH - Students presented their "Path to the Revolution" poster/project and then took notes on Section 3.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH - Students today watched the 1st episode of "Liberty Kids" and discussed how the show addressed all the topics relating to our project.  Then students completed Section 3 of the Chapter 5 packet.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH - Students will complete their packets and watch the beginning of "April Morning," the start of the American Revolution April 19th, 1775

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH - NO SCHOOL - HONORING VETERANS - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND PROTECTING US!

Week 11 - (October 23rd to October 27th)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 23rd - Friday's quiz was reviewed, then students continued working in their Chapter 4 packets through Section 8.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24th - Today students completed through section 7 of their Chapter 4 packets.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH - Today students finished their packets, completed flashcards, and participated in the review "Monster Game."

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH - Test on Chapter 4

Week 10 - (October 16th  to October 20th)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16th - NO SCHOOL for students - teacher in-service.  

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH - Students checked their grades today and completed page 1 of their new packet, "Chapter 4 - Life in the Colonies"

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18TH - Students will engage in an "Apprenticeship" activity.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20TH -  Vocabulary quiz on Chapter 4

Week 9 - (October 9th to October 13th)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 9th - This week are Parent-Teacher conferences on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.  Today students receive a supplemental packet titled, "Map Projections" and students completed page 1

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10TH - Students completed page 2 of "Map Projections"

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH - College Day activities and Parent-Teacher conferences

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH - Students will complete the "Map Projections" packet

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH - Students will complete an activity using a globe (no test or quiz this week)

Week 8 - (October 2nd to October 6th)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2nd - Students graded last weeks test and then completed the 1st page of this week's packet, "Chapter 3 The English Colonies in North America."

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd - Students will work through sections 2 - 4 of this week's packet.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4th - Students completed their packets, created flashcards for a study review, and then participated in a review game for Friday's test.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH - Test on Chapter 3

Week 7 - (September 25th to September 29th)

MONDAY, SEPT 25th - Students reviewed their scores from last Friday's test, and then as a class we discussed the early English settlements: Roanoke Island, Jamestown, and Plymouth

TUESDAY, SEPT 26th - All completed work will be returned, Students will receive their new packets titled, "Early English Colonies." 

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 27th - Students will complete this week's packet and take a practice quiz

THURSDAY, SEPT 28th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, SEPT 29th - Test on "Early English Colonies"

Week 6 - (September 18th to September 22nd)

MONDAY, SEPT 18th - Students received their new packet "European Exploration and Settlement - Chapter 2" and completed page 1.

TUESDAY, SEPT 19th -   Students will complete Sections 2 through 5

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 20th - Students will finish the packet and review for Friday's test.

THURSDAY, SEPT 21st - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, SEPT 22ND - Test on Chapter 2

Week 4 into Week 5 - (Sept. 5th to Sept. 15th)

MONDAY, SEPT 5th - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day

TUESDAY, SEPT 5th - Students received their new bi-weekly packet, "North America and the First Americans."  As a class, we started the Geography Challenge on pages 1

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 6th -  Students received all completed work.  Aeries is updated completely.  Students checked their grades in Aeries and then continued and completed the Geography Challenge in this week's packet. 

THURSDAY, SEPT 7TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY,  SEPT 8TH - No Quiz or Test - it was a shortened week - Students will continue working in their packets.

MONDAY, SEPT 11TH - Students continued working in their packets through Section 4

TUESDAY, SEPT 12TH - Students will continue sections 5 to 12 in their packets and establish their groups for Wednesday's activity.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 13TH - Students will complete their weekly packet, participate in a group activity, and prepare for Friday's test on Chapter 1

THURSDAY, SEPT 14TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, SEPT 15TH - Test on Chapter 1

(Week 3 - August 28th to Sept. 1st)

MONDAY, AUGUST 28th -  Students received their new weekly packet, "United States Army Ranks from 1775 to Present."

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29th - Students will continue completing the military ranks in this week's packet

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30th - Students will roleplay a military ranking activity and review for Friday's quiz.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31th - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST - Quiz on present day U.S. Army ranks

(Week 2 - August 21st to 25th)

MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST -  All prior work was returned to students today.  Please check Aeries for grade updates.  In addition, students received their 2nd packet of the year.  It has the same title as week 1, however, inside will be a list of baseball, football, and basketball teams.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22ND - Students will continue working in this week's packet and complete the map associated with the list of MLB teams.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23RD - Students finished completing the 3 maps of popular cities in the United States based on baseball, football, and basketball teams.  Then students participating in a review game for this Friday's quiz on state abbreviations.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH - Quiz on state abbreviations

(Week 1 - August 14th to 18th)

1st Day of School - MONDAY, AUGUST 14TH -  Students will receive their 1st weekly packet titled, "United States Map." In class we will go over the class syllabus, expectations, and start working on this week's packet.  The theme for the week is, "Do you know your states?" Students will work all week identifying all 50 states.  Note: there are 4 practices quizzes attached to the packet. On Friday, August 18th, there will be a real quiz on identifying all 50 states.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 15TH - Students will cover, "Map Components," "Reading a Map," and continue practice identifying the 50 states. 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16TH - Students will cover, "Royal Castle Floor Plan," "Map Scale," "Latitude and Longitude," and review for Friday's quiz on identifying all 50 states.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17TH - Same as Wednesday

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18TH - Quiz on identifying all 50 states

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Week 37 (May 29th to June 2nd)

Monday, May 29th, 2023 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 - Students received their review packets for next week's final

Week 36 (May 22nd to 26th)

Monday, May 22nd, 2023 - Students received their new packet, "Chapter 15 - Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation" and completed through section 4

Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 - Students reviewed their assignments from Friday, May 19th and Monday, May 22nd.  Then students received graded assignments and checked their grades on Aeries.   

Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 - Students invesigated the Battle of the Alamo, then finished their packets, and participated in a review game.

Thursday, May 25th, 2023 - Same as Thursday

Friday, May 26th, 2023 - Test on Chapter 15 - Manifest Destiny and the Growing Nation.

Week 35 (May 15th to May 19th)

Monday, May 15th, 2023 - Students investigated the historical impacts of 4 famous American duels: Philip Hamilton vs George Eacker,  Alexander Hamilton vs Aaron Burr, Andrew Jackson vs Charles Dickinson, and Stephen Decatur vs James Barron.

Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 - Students started working on a posterboard depicting the historical relevance of famous duels studied on Monday.

Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 - Students finished their posterboards.

Thursday, May 18th, 2023 - Same as Thursday

Friday, May 19th, 2023 - U.S. Territorial Acquistitions, 1803 - 1853 Geography Challenge

Week 34 (May 8th to May 12th)

Monday, May 8th, 2023 - Students graded their test from Friday, May 5th "The Characters of A Growing Sense of Nationhood." Prior work was then returned.  By tomorrow's class, further grades will be updated in Aeries.

Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 - Students reviewed German folklore (the inspiration for Washington Irving) and the Grimm brothers, then they learned the story of Rumplestiltskin (a popular Grimm brother story) .  After, students received their Chapter 14th packet, "Andrew Jackson and the Growth of American Democracy."

Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 - Chapter 14 "Andrew Jackson and the Growth of American Democracy." Students will explore why Andrew Jackson's presidency is polarizing among historians. If students are absent, please complete sections 2 through 6 in your packet. 

Thursday, May 11th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, May 12th, 2023 - Students will complete their packets including Reading Further on page 254. Then students will complete a map of major Native American tribes and where they lived.

Week 33 (May 1st to May 5th)

Monday, May 1st, 2023 - Students typed their essay of their favorite story between Rip Van Winkle, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and The Burning of Washington D.C.  They had to write a paragraph that included 3 specific examples of why they chose their story.  When finished they shared their document with sspringsteen@temeculaprep.com

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 - Students investigated The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the truth behind the poem, and The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper considered one of the earliest set of novels written by an American author.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 - Students will explore the Legend of Daniel Boone. Students will work together to complete their Chapter 13 packets.  Finally, we will review for Friday's test as a class

Thursday, May 4th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, May 5th, 2023 - Test on Chapter 13

Week 32 (April 24th to April 28th)

Monday, April 24th, 2023 - Friday's quiz was returned and graded.  Then students received their new packet, "Chapter 13 A Growing Sense of Nationhood," and completed page 1.

Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 - Students completed Section 2 and Section 3 of Chapter 13

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 - Students completed Section 4 in groups. Then the story of The Burning of Washington D..C. and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow were expolored.

Thursday, April 27th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, April 28th, 2023 - The story of Rip Van Winkle.  Then students will write about their favorite story of the week.  The Burning of Washington D.C., The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, or the story of Rip Van Winkle.

Week 31 (April 17th to 21st)

Monday, April 17th, 2023 - If you did not take Friday's quiz, please take the quiz today.  For everyone, please make sure your packet is complete including Reading Further.  Then check your grades in all classes. Complete any missing assignments.  Then you may play chess or another educational game.

Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 - Students graded their Chapter 12 quiz, then started studying the fighting hymns of the Marines, Navy, Army, and Air Force. Students were given worksheets with the lyrics to the songs and then worked together to discuss the meaning of the lyrics.  If you were absent, see Mr. Springsteen in the morning, during office hours 8am to 8:30, break, lunch or advisory to get a copy of the worksheets, or request one to be dropped off at the office.

Wednesday, April 19th, 2023 - Students will finish studying the fighting hymns of the Marines, Navy, Army, and Air Force and then prepare for Friday's quiz. If you were absent, see Mr. Springsteen in the morning, during office hours 8am to 8:30, break, lunch or advisory to get a copy of the worksheets, or request one to be dropped off at the office.

Thursday, April 20th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday.

Friday, April 21st, 2023 - Students will take a quiz based on the fighting hymns.  Students will fill in the blanks using 1 of the following terms: Marines, Navy, Army,  or Air Force.

Week 30 (April 10th to April 14th)

Monday, April 10th, 2023 - Students were given the Chapter 12 packet, "Foreign Affairs in the Young Nation." Then as a class, we completed the Preview.

Tuesday, April 11th, 2023 - Students completed the following sections in Chapter 12: Reading Notes, Section 2, Section 3, and Section 4.

Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 - Students completed Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and then studied for this week's quiz. Details of the quiz on provided on Friday's date.

Thursday, April 13th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, April 14th, 2023 - Quiz The following is a guide.

Study the following terms: neutrality, isolationism, embargo, blockade, and the Monroe Doctrine.

Then sections 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of this week's packet, "Chapter 12 Foreign Affairs in the Young Nation" will be on the quiz.

Information can be found in your packet, and use your textbook if you missed anything from class.

Thank you.

Mr. Springsteen

Week 29 (March 20th to March 24th)

Monday, March 20th, 2023 - Springsteen out. Students worked independently on a Map Activity packet.

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 - Students continued working on a Map Activity packet.

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023 - Students completed the following packets, "Physical Geography of the United States," "Where In The World?" "Instagram From a U.S. Road Trip!" and "Using a Direction Finder On a Map" packet.

Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 - Same as Wednesday.

Friday, March 24th, 2023 - ECON FAIR 

Week 28 (March 13th to March 17th)

Monday, March 13th, 2023 - Students continued working on "Political Developments in the Early Republic" Chapter 11 packet by completing the Key Content Terms.  Then students explored the story of Ke Huy Quan and his family's journey from immigrating to American, living in a refugee camp, and becoming a Oscar winner.

Tuesday, March 14th, 2023 - Students explored Sections 2 and 3 in their Chapter 11 packet.

Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 - Using your TCi Textbook, complete Chapter 11.  Then go to Google Classroom and complete the Chapter 11 Pre-Test.  It is a PDF file, so you will have to write your answers down, then I will post the answers later for you to check during Advisory or after school so you can study for Friday's test on Chapter 11.

Here is the link to my Google Classroom with the assignment: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTk1NzgxNDE0ODE3

Thursday, March 16th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, March 17th, 2023 - Test on Chapter 11, "Political Developments in the Early Republic."

Week 27 (March 6th to 10th)

Monday, March 6th, 2023 - Students reviewed their results on  "The Rise of Industry," test from Friday.  

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023 - New packet - Chapter 11 "Political Developments in the Early Republic" was passed out to students. "Then students completed the Geography Challenge on pages 188-189

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 - Students throughly investigated the early songs of America: "Yankee Doodle", "Hail Columbia", "Fair and Free Elections," "Hail to the Chief," and the "Star Spangled Banner."

Thursday, March 9th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Advisory please complete the following survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebq4qCaqaXpEFoXa7RMVt61BzkDdOKoLgwLt24hCLVI0hi6Q/viewform 

Friday, March 10th, 2023 - Students will present their favorite stanzas for each song from Wednesday/Thursday.

Week 26 (February 27th to March 3rd)

Monday, February 27th, 2023 - Prior work/assignents were returned and students checked their grades. Then, students reviewed and took notes on Sections 3 and 4 of their Chapter 10 packets.

Tuesday, February 28th, 2023 - Students will continue to investigate and explore The Bill of Rights.

Please click on the following link to access the videos published today Tuesday, February 28th, 2023: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTk1NzgxNDE0ODE3

Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 - Students finished watching Amendments 9 and 10.  Then as a class we completed our Chapter 10 packet and reviewed for Friday's test on Chapter 10, "The Bill of Rights."

Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, March 3rd, 2023 - Test on Chapter 10, "The Bill of Rights."

Week 25 (February 20th to 24th)

Monday, February 20th, 2023 - NO SCHOOL PRESIDENT'S DAY

Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 - Prior work/assignments were returned. Students then checked their grades on Aeries. Finally, as a class, we completed a worksheet titled, "Roles of the President of the United States."

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 - Students received their, "The Bill of Rights Chapter 10 Packet" and class instruction focused on Sections 1, 2, and 3

Thursday, February 23, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, February 24th, 2023 - Continuation in, "The Bill of Rights Chapter 10 Packet." NO QUIZ. Today students will finish section 3 with emphasis on Thomas Jefferson's view of the relationship between church and state.

Week 24 (February 13th to February 17th)

Monday, February 13th, 2023 - Students completed sections 6 & 7 in their packets, "The Constitution: A More Perfect Union -Chapter 9."

Tuesday, February 14th, 2023 - Students completed sections 8 & 9 in their packets, "The Constitution: A More Perfect Union - Chapter 9."

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 - Students will choose 1 of 4 projects that relate to honoring The Presidents of the United States.

Thursday, February 16th, 2023 - Same as  Thursday.

Friday, February 17th, 2023 - NO SCHOOL - NO ASSIGNMENTS or TESTS

Week 23 (February 6th to February 10th)

Monday, February 6th, 2023 - Students checked their grades in Aeries.  Completed missing assignments.  Then we reviewed the results from Friday's (2/3/2023) test.

Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 - Students will receive their new packets titled, "The Constitution: A More Perfect Union," and complete the Preview, Reading Notes, Sections 1 and 2.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 - Students will continue working on their packets and finish sections 3 through 6.

Thursday, February 9th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, February 10th, 2023 - Quiz on the powers of the 3 branches of Government.

Week 22 (January 30th to February 3rd)

Monday, January 30th, 2023 - Mr. Springsteen is out today -  7th grade - Last week students received a packet titled, “Creating the Constitution - Chapter 8.” Students are to quietly and independently complete sections 1 through 6 using the in-class textbooks.  Chapter 8 starts on page 135.  If they finish early they can complete the Reading Further section which starts on page 150. 

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 - Students investigated "The Articles of Confederation," and "Shay's Rebellion" and then complete sections in their Chapter 8 packet to section 7

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 - Students investigated "The Constitutional Convention," and "The Great Compromise."  Then the class read "Reading Further - James Madison and the Long, Hot Summer of 1787" on pages 150-153. After, students were given time in class to finish their entire packet. Finally, students participated in a "HelloSmart" review game for their test on Friday.

Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, February 3rd, 2023 - Test on Chapter 8

Week 21 (January 23rd to January 27th)

Monday, January 23rd, 2023 - Students received the Chapter 8 packet titled "Creating the Constitution," and completed the Geography Challenge on pages 132-133

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2023 - Students will review the Geography Challenge, then complete Key Content Terms, and section 2 of the Packet.

Wednesday, January 23rd, 2023 - Students will complete sections 3, 4, and 5 and create a poster based on the branches of government as proposed in the constitution.

Thursday, January 24th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, January 25th, 2023 - Quiz on the branches of government.

Week 20 (January 16th to January  20th)

Monday, January 16th, 2023 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 - Students were given the packet titled, "History of  Washington D.C." Students then completed, The Primary Source Analysis and History of Washington D.C. pages.

Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 - Students will continue working on the packet, "History of the Washington D.C." and complete the WebQuest Activity, National Mall, and Writing Summary pages of their packets.

 1st click (or copy and paste) on the following link to access the webquest activity. 

WEBQUEST ACTIVITY: https://washington.org/DC-information/washington-dc-history

2nd click (or copy and paste) the following link to access the National Mall activity

NATIONAL MALL ACTIVITY: https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm

Thursday, January 19th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, January 20th, 2023 - Students will complete a map of Washington D.C. as their weekly assessment.

Week 19 (January 9th to January 13th)

Monday, January 9th, 2023 - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, January 10th, 2023 - Grades for returned, and students checked their final grades for semester 1.  Then Mr. Springsteen presented an intro lesson on the spy network created by George Washington and others during the American Revolution.

Wednesday, January 11th, 2023 - Students engaged in an activity in which they had to diverse ways to send secret messages to their spy network, and also develop ways to intercept enemy messages.

Thursday, January 12th, 2023 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, January 13th, 2023 - Students will type a 1 page, double spaced, 12 size font essay providing a summary of the activity from Wednesday and Thursday's classes.

Week 18 (December 19th to December 23rd)

Monday, December 19th, 2022 - Review for 7th Grade Final

Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 - Period 3 Final (Click or Paste Link into your URL) Period has been removed.

Period 4 Final (Click or Paste Link into your URL)  Period has been removed.

Period 7 Final (Click or Paste Link into your URL) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVkfstdAtG0ZZXLaSyenamqRn1N3LrcucLzr2JDB-Qi-yGVg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Week 17 (December 12th to December 16th)

Monday, December 12th, 2022 - Grade check, students checked their grades and were given the opportunity to turn in missing assingments and complete any additional work.  Then students continued working on their storybooks.

Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 - Chapter 7 packet continued (Section 7). In class, discussions and instruction covered included: Battles in the South, Francis Marion and guerilla warfare.

Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 - Chapter 7 packet continued (Section 8). In class, topics included: The Battle of Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris 1783.

Thursday, December 15th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, December 16th, 2022 - Students will finalized their storybooks, complete their Chapter 7 packet, and review for next week's final.

Week 16 (December 5th to December 9th)

Monday, December 5th, 2022 - Chapter 7 packet.  In class, discussions and instruction covered were: Why did the Declaration of Independence increase Americans' motivation to fight and win the war?, For which group of Americans did the Declaration of Independence raise hopes as well as questions?, and What factors allowed the British to almost win the war in 1776? (Section 4 of the packet)

Tuesday, December 6th, 2022 - Chapter 7 packet. In class, discussions and instruction covered were: Thomas Paine's pamphlet The Crisis, George Washington Crossing the Delaware, and the American victories at Trenton and Princeton.

Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 - Students will continue working on their storybooks. New pictures include: Washington Appointed Commander, Henry Knox goes to Fort Ticonderoga, Siege of Boston, Battles of New York, Crossing the Delaware, Battle of Saratoga, and Valley Forge.

Thursday, December 8th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, December 9th, 2022 - Quiz on the cronological order of students' storybook

Week 15 (November 28th to December 2nd)

Monday, November 28th, 2022 - Students did a grade check.  Then Chapter 7 - The American Revolution packet was passed out and the Preview was completed.

Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 - Sections 2 and 3 were completed in the Chapter 7 packet.  Class instruction and lecture was based on the strengths and weaknesses of The Americans and British during the Revolutionary War.

Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 - Students started working on a storybook - titled The Revolutionary War.  This is an in-class activity that will be completed throughout the next 2 weeks and be completed during finals week.

Thursday, December 1st, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, December  2nd, 2022 - Quiz on the strengths and weaknesses of The Americans and British during the Revolutionary War and the 1st set of pictures used for the storybook.

Week 14 (November 14th to November  18th)

Monday, November 14th, 2022 - Students completed Section 2 of The Chapter 6 - The Declaration of Independence packet and explored the events in the Battle of Bunker Hill (Breed's Hill).

Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 - Students complete Section 3 of Chapter 6

Wednesday, November 16th, 2022 - As a class, we completed Sections 1-5 and then competed in a study review game preparing for the test on Friday.

Thursday, November 17th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, November 18th, 2022 - Test on Chapter 6

Week 13 (November 7th to November 11th)

Monday, November 7th, 2022 - Students received their new packet, "Chapter 6 - The Declaration of Independence." Then students read the entire Declaration of Independence on Pages 650 to 653.

Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 - Election Day activity and review

Wednesday, November 9th, 2022 - Honoring the birthday of the Marines (November 10th) and Veteran's Day (November 11th)

Thursday, November 10th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, November 11th, 2022 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL

Week 12 (October 31st to November 4th)

Chapter 5 - The Thirteen Colonies Continuation

Monday, October 31st, 2022 - Section 2 and 3 and review the chart with Section 3.

Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 - Finish section 3 and complete section 4.

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 - Students will investigate the following events: Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, Battles of Lexington and Concord

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, November 4th, 2022 - Students will choose one of the events from Wednesday's or Thursday's class and create a storyboard in class explaining the event they choose - the storyboard will be graded as an assessment grade.

Week 11 (October 24th to 28th)

Chapter 5 - The Thirteen Colonies

Monday, October 24th, 2022 - Students received their new packet and completed the Geography Challenge (pages 1-3 in the packet and pages 78 and 79 in their textbook).

Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 - Students checked their grades on Aeries and then as a class - the Geography Challenge was reviewed.  This Friday, the quiz is based on the map questions 1- 6 on page 2 of the packet.

Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 - Students completed the Preview, Key Content Terms, and Section 2 of the packet.  Then the class explored and investigated The French and Indian War.

Thursday, October 27th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, October 29th, 2022 - Quiz on the 1st page of the Geography Challenge.

Week 10 (October 17th to 21st)

Chapter 4 - Life in the Colonies

Monday, October 17th, 2022 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 - Grade Check and new packet, "Chapter 4 Life in the Colonies."  Students reviewed their grades and study techniques. Then students choose groups for the weekly assignment of reenacting, "Life in the Colonies." If students are absent, they need to use their textbook to describe each section (instead of acting out the scene).

Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 - Students will create a reenactment of "Life in the Colonies." Each student in the group will act a part of the section they are assigned to.

Thursday, October 20th, 2022 - Students will create a reenactment of "Life in the Colonies." Each student in the group will act a part of the section they are assigned to.

Friday, October 21st, 2022 - Group presentations.  The assessment this week is the presentation of the reenactment.  Groups will be graded based on the criteria that will be set during Wednesday and Thursday's class.

Week 9 (October 10th to 14th)

Chapter 3 - The English Colonies in North America - Continued

Monday, October 10th, 2022 - Students completed Sections 3, 4, 5, and 6

Tuesday, October 11th, 2022 - Students will finish the Chapter 3 packet

Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 - Minimal School Schedule - 7th graders will participate in College Day

Thursday, October 13th, 2022 - Review for the Chapter 3 Test on Friday

Friday, October 14th, 2022 - Chapter 3 Test

Week 8 (October 3rd to 7th)

Chapter 3 - The English Colonies in North America

Monday, October 3rd, 2022 - Students received all completed work and checked their grades on Aeries.  Then, they received their new packet - Chapter 3.  Finally, as a class, we explored the "Lost Colony of Roanoke."

Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 - Finish exploring, "The Lost Colony of Roanoke."

Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 - Jamestown and Plymouth worksheet, review, and exploring the truth of John Smith's relationship with Pocahontas and the truth behind the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.

Thursday, October 6th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, October 7th, 2022 - Quiz on matching the event with the colony. A=Roanoke, B=Jamestown, and C=Plymouth

Week 7 (September 26th to 30th)

"European Exploration and Settlement"

Continuation Chapter 2

Monday, September 26th, 2022 - Students completed Section 1

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 - Students completed Section 2: The Spanish Conquistadors: Pizarro, de Leon, Coronado, Cortez.

Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 - Students completed Sections 2-5 and then reviewed for Friday's test on Chapter 2.  It will be a multiple choice test.

Thursday, September 29th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, September 30th, 2022 - Test on Chapter 2

Week 6  (September 19th to 23rd)

"European Exploration and Settlement"

Chapter 2

Monday, September 19th, 2022 - All assignments and tests were returned.  Then students checked their grades in Aeries

Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 - New packet was handed out today, "European Exploration and Settlement - Chapter 2." Students completed page 1 today.

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 - Students completed The Geography Challenge on pages 0-1 . Then a through map review was conducted.

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, September 23rd, 2022 - Quiz on the Geography Challenge Map.  Students will be asked to label the map without using the textbook.

When students are finished they may take a journey on The Oregon Trail: (Oregon Trail Activity) https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990 

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Fifth Week (September 12th to 16th)

Packet 4 "The First Americans" (Chapter 1) continued

Monday, September 12th, 2022 - Students completed sections 2 & 3. Topics of instructions and discussion included: How Native Americans adapted to their environments.

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 - Students will complete sections 4 to 11 which is a graphic organizer describing the characteristics of the various cultural regions of Native Americans living in North America.

Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 - Students will finish the graphic organizer from Tuesday's class, then complete Processing on page 6 of their packet and Reading Further on page 7.  Then as a class, students will review for the test on Friday.  The test on Friday will be identifying the American Indian Cultural Regions located in North America.

Thursday, September 15th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday, September 14th

Friday, September 16th, 2022 - Test on Chapter 1.  The test will be identifying the American Indian Cultural Regions and characterics that are similar and unique to each region.

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Fourth Week (September 5th to 9th)

Packet 4  - Chapter 1 "The First Americans"

Monday, September 5th, 2022 - Holiday - No School

Tuesday, September 6th, 2022 - All assignments and tests were returned to students. Then they checked their grades and any missing assingments/tests in Aeries. Then as a class, we reviewed prior tests and good study techniques.

Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 - Students will receive the packet titled, "The First Americans," which correlates to Chapter 1 of the History Alive! Textbook.  In class we completed sections 1-3

Thursday, September 8th, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, September 9th, 2022 - NO SCHOOL - School was closed

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Third Week

Packet #3 " U.S. Army Units and Rankings"

Monday, August 29, 2022 - Students received the packet titled, "U.S. Army Units and Rankings" and students took notes on the events that led to the formation of the Continental Army/United States Army.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - Students will complete the pyramid graphic organizers titled, "Ranking Military Officers," and "Units of the Army."

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 - Students will create epulets, insignias, and a uniform for an officer or soldier in the Revolutionary War.  Then students will review for Friday's quiz on army rankings and units.

Thursday, September 1st, 2022 - Same as Wednesday

Friday, September 2nd, 2022 - Quiz on army rankings and units.