Monday, August 31

Homework: Read and understand pages 84 to 91. Vocabulary due Fri. Vocabulary Quiz Fri.
In Class: Vocabulary 3. Judge the Amendments: Are they all necessary? Would you remove one or more? Are there Rights that are not protected and need an Amendment? Write and explain why, any deletions, or additions.
Bell work: Does the Forth Amendment protect email? Explain why, or why not.

8^th Grade Vocabulary 3 Chapter 3

1)      popular sovereignty

2)      Preamble

3)      limited government

4)      majority rule

5)      delegated powers

6)      reserved powers

7)      concurrent powers

8)      separation of powers

9)      legislative branch

10)   executive branch

11)   judicial branch

12)   checks and balances

Mr. Moore

FRIDAY! August 28

Homework: No homework! OMGosh!!
In Class: Vocabulary Quiz 2. Challenge Yourself to Be Your Best.
Bell work: What influence did the Magna Carta have on our Constitution?

Mr. Moore

Thursday, August 27

Homework: Study for Vocabulary Quiz on Friday. Vocabulary due Fri.
In Class: Structure of the federal (national) government. Bill of Rights discussion. Rank yer Rights exercise: List the Bill of Rights in order of importance for you; from 1 through 10. Then write a paragraph defending why the Amendment you chose as Number 1 is the most important.
Bell work: How many branches are in the federal government? Name them and explain each of their duties.

8th Grade Vocabulary 2 Definitions Chapter 2

endowed: provided

usurpations: wrongful seizures of power

despotism: unlimited power

tyranny: oppressive power exerted by a government or ruler

candid: fair

relinquish: release or yield

inestimable: priceless

formidable: causing dread

annihilation: destruction

convulsions: violent disturbances

tenure: term

a multitude of: many

quartering: lodging, housing

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, August 26

Homework: Read and understand pages 62-69. Vocabulary 2 due Fri. Vocabulary Quiz Fri.
In Class: Vocabulary 2 Review. Syria and freedoms we take for granted.
Bell work: Why is Syria such a dangerous place to live?

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, Aug. 25

Homework: Read and understand pages 55-61. Vocabulary due Fri. Vocabulary Quiz Fri.
In Class: Jr. Scholastic Reading and handout questions (see me if you were absent today).
Bell work: What was the outcome of the Constitutional Convention?

Mr. Moore

Monday, August 24

Homework: Read and understand Chap. 2 Section 3. Vocabulary due Fri. Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
In Class: Vocabulary 2. Discussion and questions about the Declaration of Independence.

The Declaration of Independence (answer the following questions)

1)      To whom is the Declaration of Independence speaking?

2)      Why are governments formed?

3)      Why were the colonists angry with King George III? List at least 4 reasons.

Bell work: Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

8^th Grade Vocabulary 2 Chapter 2

endowed

usurpations

despotism

tyranny

candid

relinquish

inestimable

formidable

annihilation

convulsions

tenure

a multitude of

quartering

Mr. Moore

Note to all

Good day,
-----Reading for understanding is an important skill that will help you through any kind of work you may do. When you have finished reading a section ask yourself, "Do I know what I just read?"
Do not wait till an assessment comes along to find out you do not understand the text. 
-----You will know before anyone else if you truly understand what you read. Read again if necessary; read with purpose, read and understand. Check yourself when done, look at the questions at an end of a section. The textbook is there to give you information, not hide it. Use all the tools it contains; the index, the glossary, the notes in the margins, the captions on photographs and maps. If you still struggle, see me and we will work our way through it. 
Mr. Moore

FRIDAY!! August 21 But it is ok, Monday is only two days away!

Homework: Read and understand pages 38 to 41; The Declaration of Independence.
In Class: Vocabulary Quiz 1. Composition Books checked.
Bell work: What were the key purposes of the Declaration of Independence?

Mr. Moore

Thursday, August 20

Homework: Read and understand Chapter 2, Section 2. Vocabulary due Friday. Vocabulary quiz Friday.
In Class: Classroom procedures. Vocabulary Review.
Bell work: What are human rights? Give examples.

8^th Grade Vocabulary 1 Definitions Chapter 1

civics: The study of what is means to be a U.S. citizen.

citizen: A legal member of a country.

government: Organizations, institutions, and individuals that exercise political authority on behalf of a group of people.

immigrants: People who come to a country to settle as permanent residents.

quota: Set number, such as for immigrants who may enter a country in a year.

aliens: People who live in a nation but are not citizens of that nation.

native-born: A person who has citizenship based on birth in the U.S. or its territories.

naturalization: A legal process by which aliens become citizens.

refugees: People who are trying to escape dangers in their home countries.

census: An official count of the number of people in a country.

demographics: The study of the characteristics of human population. Example:

effective: Something or someone that works very well.

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, August 19

Homework: Read and understand pages 26-33. Vocabulary due Friday. Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
In Class: Discussion/Review Immigration and population. (Chap. 1 Sec. 2). Review Quiz.
Bell work: Why do you need to know how your government works?

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, August 18

Homework: Read and understand Chapter 1 Section 3. Vocabulary due Friday. Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
In Class: Discussion of civics and citizenship. Discussion "Liberty, Equality, Justice".
Answer Review Questions Pages 24-25: 15 a,b,c and 16 a,b,c. Answer with complete sentences.
Bell work: What is an immigrant?

Mr. Moore

Monday, August 17

Homework: Read and understand Chapter 1 Section 2. Vocabulary due Friday. Vocabulary Quiz Friday.
In Class: Vocabulary procedures. (Glossary then Index then Chapter Oh My!) Vocabulary 1.
Bell work: Why should you study civics?

8^th Grade Vocabulary 1 Chapter 1

civics

citizen

government

immigrants

quota

aliens

native-born

naturalization

refugees

census

demographics

effective (page 7)

Mr. Moore

Friday, (Only Two Days Till Monday!) August 14

Homework: enjoy your weekend.
In Class: Reading for Understanding. Read and discuss Chapter 1 Section 1. Using the tools the text gives you.
Bell work: What is the purpose of assessments? (Tests and Quizzes)

Mr. Moore

Thursday, (Friday Eve) August 13

Homework: no homework today. (What?? No homework!!)
In Class: iSteep assessment.
Bell work: What time should school start? Explain why.

Mr. Moore

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Homework: no homework today.
In Class: Reading for understanding. Practice Current Event Paragraph.
Bell work: Who is the person most responsible for your education? Explain why.

Mr. Moore

Tuesday, August 11

Homework: no homework.
In Class: Make up work system. Pre Test continues.
Bell Work: What can you do to stop bullying?

Mr. Moore

Monday, Monday, can't trust that day. Aug. 10

Homework: Take text book home.
In Class: Emergency procedures. Pre-Test (What do you know?)
Bell work: What kind of government does the U.S. have?

Mr. Moore

Friday, Aug. 7

Homework: Get handout signed and return bottom half.
In Class: Planner review.
Bell work: none.

Mr. Moore

Thursday, Aug. 6

Homework: Get planner signed. (This will be a daily assignment.)
In Class: Procedures
Bell work: none today.

Mr. Moore