Mr. Jesmer - 8th Grade Social Studies
8th Grade Social Studies Class Summary/Homework - Mr. Jesmer
Wednesday, August 22, 2019
-Went over classroom and school rules and expectations.
-No Homework.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
-Finished goivng over classroom and school rules and expectations.
-Took Beginning of the School Year Survey.
-No Homework.
Friday, August 23, 2019
-Finished Beginning of the School Year Survey.
-Set up online bookmarks for Newsela, Commonlit, Edpuzzle, and Scholastic Digital Material.
-Went over required supplies for class.
-Handed out Movie Permission Slip.
-Signed permission slip due Friday, August 30, 2019.
Monday, August 26, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Began Current Events/Issues Project.
-No Homework.
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Continued Current Events/Issues Project.
-Students should have their current event/issue chosen by the time they arrive in class on Wednesday, 8-28-2019.
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
-Watched CNN10
-Continued Current Events/Issues Project.
-The green Current Event/Issue Summary Sheet is due by the beginning of class on Thursday, 8-29-2019.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
-Worked on Current Event/Issue Presentations.
-Students chose an online presentation tool to use to make their presentation.
-Presentations should contain the information from the green Current Event/Issue Summary Sheet.
-The final presentation is due on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Friday, August 30, 2019
-Worked on Current Event/Issue Presentations.
-Students chose an online presentation tool to use to make their presentation.
-Presentations should contain the information from the green Current Event/Issue Summary Sheet.
-The final presentation is due on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
Monday, September 2, 2019
-NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Handed in Current Event/Issue Presentation.
-Current Event/Issue Presentations - Gallery Style.
-No Homework.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Current Event/Issue Presentation Self-Reflection.
-Unit 1 - American Expansion Launch.
-Inquiry Tool.
-Analyze picture/slide.
-No Homework.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Continued Unit 1 - American Expansion Launch.
-Inquiry Tool.
-Analyze picture/slide.
-EdPuzzle on Purchase of Alaska.
-No Homework.
Friday, September 6, 2019
-Issued Textbooks.
-Watched EdPuzzle on U.S. annexation of Hawaii.
-Watched EdPuzzle on the Boxer Rebellion and the Open Door Policy.
-No Homework.
Monday, September 9, 2019
-Read article, "Motives for Imperialism." - http://webs.bcp.org/sites/vcleary/ModernWorldHistoryTextbook/Imperialism/section_2/motives.html
-Read Quizlet, "6 Motives of Imperialism." - https://quizlet.com/30088188/6-motives-of-imperialism-flash-cards/
-Answered question on Google Classroom, "What are some motives (reasons) for countries to engage in imperialism? See if you can name 5."
Notes
Imperialism
the policy of extending the rule or authority of an empire or
nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding
colonies
-No Homework.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
-Introduced Chapter 22 in the Textbook.
-Read Chapter 22, Section 1 and completed Section Review 22-1.
-Section Review 22-1 - due Thursday, September 12, 2019.
Notes
Motives For Imperialism
1. New sources of raw materials
2. New markets to sell goods
3. National power and pride
E – Economic
M – Military
P – Political
I – Ideological
R – Religious
E - Exploratory
Isolationism
- the practice by a nation of avoiding involvement in international affairs
- a nation practicing isolationism stays out of relations with other countries as much as possible and concentrates on its own business at home
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
-Watched CNN Video Tribute about 9/11.
-Complete Reflection on 9/11 Video - Posted on Google Classroom - due Friday, 9-13-2019 A.D.
-Section Review 22-1 - due Thursday, 9-12-2019 A.D.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
-Graded and Discussed Chapter 22, Section 1 Review.
-Quiz 22-1 will be Friday, September 13, 2019.
-Study Notes.
-Study Textbook, Pages 692-696.
-Study Section Review 22-1.
-Complete Reflection on 9/11 Video - Posted on Google Classroom - due Friday, 9-13-2019 A.D.
Friday, September 13, 2019
-Took Quiz 22-1
-Submitted the reflection assignment on the CNN 9/11 Video - posted on Google Classroom.
-Introduced Chapter 22, Section 2.
-If YOU Were There and Building Background.
-Watched EdPuzzle Video - "A Brief History of the Spanish-American War.
-Watched EdPuzzle Video - "Spanish-American War (One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" Parody).
Monday, September 16, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Quiz 22-1 returned.
-Set up 8th Grade Social Studies Folder and Unit 1 - Chapter 22 Folders in Google Drive.
-Quiz 22-1 saved and put in Unit 1 Folder on Google Drive.
-NOTES - Taken in Google Doc and Placed in Unit 1 Folder on Google Drive.
Yellow Journalism
using sensational and exaggerated headlines and stories in order to increase newspaper (or other media) sales
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Students read/discussed Yellow Journalism slideshow.
-No Homework.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
-Read/Discussed the beginning of Chapter 22, Section 2.
-Read the remainder of Chapter 22, Section 2 individually and worked on Section Review 22-2.
-Section Review 22-2 is due Friday, 9-20-2019.
-Quiz 22-2 will be on 9-20-2019.
-Study Textbook - Chapter 22, Section 2.
-Study Notes.
-Study Section Review 22-2.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
-Finished Reading Chapter 22, Section 2.
-Due Friday, 9-20-2019.
-Completed Section Review 22-2.
-Due Friday, 9-20-2019.
-Study for Quiz 22-2.
-Study Textbook pages 697-703.
-Study Notes for Chapter 22, Section 2.
-Study completed Section Review 22-2.
-Quiz 22-2 will be on Friday, September 20, 2019 A.D.
-Read and annotated the Newsela article, "The Spanish-American War Saw the U.S. Become a World Power.
Friday, September 20 2019
-Graded and Discussed Section Review 22-2.
-Took Quiz 22-2.
-No Homework.
Monday, September 23, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Read and Discussed Chapter 22, Section 3 on the construction of the Panama Canal.
-Began DBQ on the question, "Should the U.S. have annexed the Philippines - Hook Exercise.
-No Homework.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Finished DBQ Hook Exercise.
-Watched EdPuzzle Video "Who Built the Panama Canal?"
-No Homework.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Read/Highlighted/Annotated the DBQ Background Essay.
-No Homework.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Finish sharing highlights and annotations from the Background Essay with your group.
-Answered the Background Essay questions, on the back side of the Background Essay.
-Completed the Formative Assessment (separate link in your Google Classroom Stream).
-Finished any EdPuzzle assignments you have not finished.
-Show Mr. Jesmer your grade on Section Review 22-2 (graded in class on Friday, 9-20-2019).
Friday, September 27, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Read the remainder of Chapter 22, Section 3 (pages 707-709).
-Complete Section Review 22-3.
-Due Monday, September 30, 2019.
-Handed out Chapter 22 Study Guide and Guidelines for Completing Chapter Study Guides.
-Went over Guidelines for Completing Chapter Study Guides.
-Worked on Chapter 22 Study Guide.
-Chapter 22 Test will be on Thursday, 10-3
Monday, September 30, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Graded and Discussed Chapter 22, Section 3 Review.
-DBQ - Understanding the Question and Pre-Bucketing.
-Reviewed for Chapter 22 Test.
-Continue filling out Chapter 22 Study Guide and studying for Chapter 22 Test.
-Chapter 22 Test will be on Thursday, 10-3-2019 A.D.
NOTES 22-3
Monroe Doctrine (1823)
President Monroe’s statement forbidding further colonization in the Americas (Western Hemisphere) and declaring that any attempt by a foreign country to colonize would be considered an act of hostility; it basically warned European nations not to interfere with the Americas
Roosevelt Corollary (1904)
President Theodore Roosevelt’s addition to the Monroe Doctrine warning nations in Latin America that if they committed any “wrongdoing,” the U.S. might exercise “international police power.”
Dollar Diplomacy
influencing governments through economic, not military, intervention; this policy is often associated with President William Taft
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Reviewed for Chapter 22 Test.
-Strategies for completing Study Guides.
-Graded Section Reviews.
-Graded Quizzes.
-Notes.
-Textbook.
-Study for Chapter 22 Test.
-Chapter 22 Test will be on Thursday, October 3.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
-Watched CNN10,
-Reviewed for Chapter 22 Test.
-Chapter 22 Study Guide.
-Quizlet.
-Flash Cards.
-Study for Chapter 22 Test.
-Chapter 22 Test will be on Thursday, 10-3-2019 A.D.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
-Took Unit 1/Chapter 22 Test,
-Showed videos of Panama Canal passage.
-No Homework.
Friday, October 4, 2019
- Take out your DBQs.
- Read Document A on page 147. Highlight as you read, and then make annotations for each highlight. Do this silently and individually.
- After making your highlights and annotations, pair up with another student and share your highlights and annotations with your partner. You and you partner should write down each other's annotations. This should take no longer than 5 minutes.
- After reading, highlighting, and annotating Document A, complete the Document Analysis questions at the bottom of the page. Do this silently and individually.
- When you have finished Steps 1-4 above, click on the Newsela article in your Google Classroom stream. Follow the highlighting and annotation instructions in the Newsela article assignment. Do this individually and silently.
Monday, October 7, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Went over DBQ Document A Analysis.
-Introduced Unit 2/Chapter 23 on World War 1.
-No Homework.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
-DBQ Document B Analysis.
-Began Reading Chapter 23, Section 1 - "If YOU Were There..." and "Building Background."
NOTES 23-1
CAUSES OF WORLD WAR 1
nationalism (patriotism)
strong feelings of loyalty to and pride in one’s nation and culture
imperialism
the desire of a nation to grow more powerful and wealthy by acquiring new territory and taking control of its economic resources and government
militarism
a nation’s policy of building up strong armed forces, often in preparation for war
alliance
an agreement between 2 or more countries to assist each other, especially in the event of war
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-DBQ Document C Analysis.
-Continued Reading Chapter 23, Section 1 on the causes of World War 1 and the start of the war.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Discussed background to World War 1 and the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie.
-Watched "Days That Shook the World: The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand."
NOTES
RIVAL ALLIANCES BEFORE WORLD WAR 1
Triple Alliance
1. Germany
2. Austria-Hungary
3. Italy
Triple Entente
1. France
2. United Kingdom - separate alliance with Belgium
3. Russia - separate alliance with Serbia
Black Hand
a Serbian nationalist terrorist organization that planned and carried out the assassination of Austria-Hungary’s Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Friday, October 11, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. Analyzed DBQ Document D.
3. No Homework.
Monday, October 14, 2019
1. No School - Columbus Day.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. DBQ - Bucketing, Chickenfooting, and Guided Essay.
3. No Homework.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. DBQ - Students worked on writing their essays or outline/guided essay.
3. DBQ due on Tuesday, 10-22, 2019.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. DBQ - Students worked on writing their essays or outline/guided essay.
3. DBQ due on Wednesday, 10-23-2019 A.D.
Friday, October 18, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. Read and Discussed Chapter 23, Section 1 on the early battles of World War 1.
NOTES
OPPOSING SIDES IN WORLD WAR 1
Central Powers
1. Germany
2. Austria-Hungary
3. Ottoman Empire
Allied Powers
1. France
2. United Kingdom
3. Russia
front – an area of fighting in a war
Kaiser – the German emperor
Czar – the Russian emperor
Monday, October 21, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. Went over DBQ rubric.
-DBQ due Wednesday, 10-23-2019.
3. Read the remainder of Chapter 23, Section 1 (pages 722-724).
4. Handed out Section Review 23-1.
-Class Time.
-Due Wednesday, 10-23-2019.
5. Quiz 23-1 will be on Wednesday, 10-23-2019.
-Study Section Review 23-1.
-Study Notes.
-Study Textbook pages 720-724.
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
1. CNN10.
2. World War 1 Picture Activity (in Classroom Stream below). Groups of 2. This activity should take about 15-20 minutes.
3. Work on DBQ - due Wednesday, Rocktober 23, 2019 A.D.
4. Work on Section Review 23-1. It is due Wednesday, Rocktober 23, 2019 A.D. Make sure you also finish reading Chapter 23, Section 1 - Pages 720-724.
5. Study for Quiz 23-1. It will be Wednesday, Rocktober 23, 2019 A.D. Study your Section Review 23-1, your Notes, and your Textbook (pages 720-724).
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
1. Graded Section Review 23-3.
2. Took Quiz 23-3.
3. Began Watching All Quiet On The Western Front.
4. Students should answer the question on Google Classroom about the movie.
-Students can add to the answer as they watch the movie each day.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
1. Watched All Quiet On The Western Front.
2. Students should answer the question on Google Classroom about the movie.
-Students can add to the answer as they watch the movie each day.
Friday, October 25, 2019
1. Watched All Quiet On The Western Front.
2. Students should answer the question on Google Classroom about the movie.
-Students can add to the answer as they watch the movie each day.
Monday, October 28, 2019
1. Discussed All Quiet On The Western Front.
2. Students worked on Google Classroom Question on All Quiet On The Western Front.
3. Students looked up answers to questions they had for World War 1 Picture Activity.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
1. Take the notes that are on the whiteboard at the front of the classroom. You can take the notes in your physical notebook or in your Google Doc Notes.
2. Watch the EdPuzzle Video that is posted on you Google Classroom Stream. You may use your headphones if you have them, and you may also go back to your locker to get them if you have them there. If you do not have headphones, you can watch the video out loud, but you should move away from other students and play it at a low volume.
3. Read Chapter 23, Section 2 (pages 725-729) in your textbooks. You should read individually. Remember to read all text and all "Extras," including the Primary Source Newspaper Article, "Sinking of the Lusitania" on page 726, the Supreme Court Decisions Box, "Schenck v. United States (1919)" on p. 727, "The Impact TODAY!" on page 727, the Linking To Today, "Women on the Battlefield" caption and pictures on page 728, and the "Patriotic Posters" caption and picture on page 729.
4. Complete Chapter 23, Section 2 Review. Work on it individually. It is due on Thursday, Rocktober 31, 2019.
NOTES 23-2
diplomatic relations
the official relationship between 2 countries
censorship
the suppression of speech, written communication, or other forms of communication considered to be objectionable, dangerous, or sensitive by the government, media, or other institutions
Herbert Hoover
the head of the Food Administration during World War 1
pacifist
a person who believes that war/violence is immoral (wrong) in all cases
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. Watched Apocalypse World War 1 - "Hell."
Thursday, October 31, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. Graded/Discussed Section Review 23-2.
Friday, November 1, 2019
1. Finished Grading/Discussing Section Review 23-2.
2. Quiz 23-2 will be on Monday, 11-4-2019.
-Study Section Review 23-2.
-Study Textbook pages 725-729.
-Study Notes from Chapter 23, Section 2.
Monday, November 4, 2019
1. Took Quiz 23-2.
2. Began Reading/Discussing World War 1 Propaganda Slideshow.
3. No Homework.
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
1. Continued Reading/Discussing World War 1 Propaganda Slideshow.
2. Began World War 1 Propaganda Poster Analysis Activity.
-Groups of 2.
-3 Posters for each Group - 1 assigned and 2 chosen.
3. Began World War 1 Propaganda Poster Presentations.
4. No Homework.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
1. Continued World War 1 Propaganda Poster Analysis Activity.
2. Continued World War 1 Propaganda Poster Presentations.
3. No Homework.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
1. Read Chapter 23, Section 3 (pages 730-734) in your textbooks.
2. Completed Section Review 23-3.
-Class Time.
-Due Friday, November 8, 2019.
3. Read the Newsela article "The Russian Revolution, the Short Version" - in Google Classroom Stream.
-Read and annotate the article.
-Make 1 annotation for each paragraph summarizing the most important point in the paragraph. You may make additional annotations in each paragraph if you want to.
-When you are finished, click on the Activities button and take the Quiz.
Friday, November 8, 2019
1. Read the new Newsela article posted in your Google Stream.
-"World Leaders: Vladimir Lenin" is the name of the article. The assignment is titled, "Founder of Russian Communist Party."
-Read and annotate the article.
-Make 1 annotation for each paragraph summarizing the most important point in the paragraph. You may make additional annotations in each paragraph if you want to.
-When you are finished, click on the Activities button and take the Quiz.
2. Read the CommonLit article posted in your Google Stream.
-"An Introduction to Communism" is the name of the article.
-Read and annotate the article.
-You will be prompted to answer some multiple choice questions as you read.
-When you are finished reading the article, answer the Assessment Questions.
-You do not need to answer the Discussion Questions.
Monday, November 18, 2019
1. Graded and Discussed Chapter 23, Section 3 Review.
2. Quiz 23-3 will be Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
1. Watched CNN10.
2. Took Quiz 23-3.
3. Read and Discussed Chapter 23, Section 4 about the costs of World War 1 and the Influenza Epidemic.
4. Handed out Chapter 23 Study Guide.
-Unit 2/Chapter 23 Test will be on Tuesday, 11-26-2019.
5. No Homework.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
1. Continued Reading and Discussing Chapter 23, Section 4 about Wilson's 14 Points and the Treaty of Versailles.
NOTES
PRESIDENT WILSON’S 14 POINTS
- End secret alliances between nations.
- Freedom of the seas/free shipping.
- Free trade/remove barriers to trade.
- Limitations on the building up of arms.
- Peaceful settlement of disputes over colonies, and considering the interests of the native peoples who live in the colonies, not just the ruling powers.
- National self-determination – the right of a national group to choose its own form of government.
- Peaceful settlement of border disputes.
- Establish the League of Nations – an association of nations that would protect the independence of all member nations and work together to maintain world peace; it would have the power to settle land disputes and other disagreements between nations.
THE TREATY OF VERSAILLES
- Germany had to accept full responsibility and blame for the war.
- Germany had to pay billions of dollars in war reparations to Allied nations.
- Germany was forced to give up its overseas colonies to Allied nations.
- Germany had to reduce its military power to a minimal force.
- Germany lost some of its territory to surrounding nations.
- The League of Nations was formed.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
-Watched YouTube videos on the 14 Points and the Treaty of Versailles.
-Handed out Section Review 23-4.
-Class Time.
-Due Friday, 11-22-2019.
-Worked on Chapter 23 Study Guide.
-Chapter 23 Test will be on Tuesday, 11-26-2019.
Friday, November 22, 2019
-Watched CNN10.
-Yearbook Superlative Survey.
-Worked on Chapter 23 Study Guide.
-Continue to fill out and study Chapter 23 Study Guide - Chapter 23 Test will be on Tuesday, 11-26-2019.
