Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013

U.S.
None
Constitution Final Friday

World
Machiavelli "Hard Choices" handout and questions

Monday, December 9, 2013

U.S.
None
Amendments Quiz Friday
Study by playing the "Do I Have A Right?" game at icivics.org

World
None

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

U.S.
Complete the symbols and summaries for the assigned amendments. Due 12/5

World
Complete the Black Death mapping exercise.  Due 12/5

Monday, December 2, 2013

U.S.
Constitution Test Wednesday
-3 Branches Chart
-Constitution Vocabulary
-How a Bill becomes a law process

World
Chapter 6 Test Thursday
Chapter 6 Test Review Due Tuesday
Crusades Nursery Rhymes project due Tuesday

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

U.S.
Checks and balances worksheet Due 12/2

World
Crusades Nursery Rhyme Project Due 12/3

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

U.S.
Complete the Executive Branch webquest.  Due 12/3

World
Crusades nursery rhyme project.
On the poster board given out in class make sure that you have all three components to your project: a summary (in your own words) of the assigned Crusade, a nursery rhyme that you made up based on that Crusade and taking into consideration the various parts of a nursery rhyme that we viewed in class, and finally an illustration of your nursery rhyme.  Due 12/3

Monday, November 25, 2013

U.S.
None

World
Finish the Chapter 6 Test Review by 12/3.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

U.S.
None

World
Complete the front side of the Chapter 6 Test Review by Thursday, 11/21

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

U.S.
11/12-11/15
Constitutional Vocabulary terms (define each one according to the Constitution and use each in an appropriate sentence)
Memorize Preamble (pg. 248)
3 Branches of Government Quiz Thursday!

World 11/12-11/14
pg. 363 #1-7
Finish skits

Thursday, November 7, 2013

U.S.
Memorize Preamble
3 Branches of Govt. Charts

World
Mini Drama Roles (see yesterday)

Wednesday, November 6, 2013


U.S.
Memorize Preamble by 11/15

World
Medieval Mini Drama individual role due Friday
Director-
Screen Writer- finished script
Researcher- 1 source (internet print out or book checked out and brought to class)
Stage Manager- list of all props (at least 10) and several completed props to show teacher

Monday, November 4, 2013

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

U.S.
Bring S.E.W. workbooks
Chapter 6-7 Test Review due Friday (day of the test)

World
Read Chapter 6 Section 2 and answer the questions on
pg. 343 #1-7

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

U.S.
Chapter 6 & 7 Study Guide due Friday
Test Friday
Bring S.E.W. (orange) workbooks starting Wednesday!

World
None

Monday, October 28, 2013

U.S.
10/28-10/29
Read Chapter 8 Section 2 and answer the questions #1-4 on pg. 233

World
None

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

U.S.
Comics due by Monday (extension) 10/28
"A New Nation" video questions due 10/28
Declaration of Independence Matrix due 10/28
Chapter 8 Section 1 Worksheet due 10/28

World
Chapter 6 Sections 1 and 2 Worksheet due 10/28

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

U.S.
Revolutionary Comics due tomorrow!!!
Begin Chapter 6-7 Test Review

World
None (Working on Everfi computer software)

Friday, October 18, 2013

U.S.
Finish comic research for any remaining events.  Due Monday!

World
None

Thursday, October 17, 2013

U.S.
American Revolution "After" Questions
*Any events not currently completed in your Comic must be researched and completed in notes by Monday.

World
Chapter 1 Test Review

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

U.S.
Comic Research
(Should be finished through event 12*)

World
Chapter 1 Section 3 Review
pg. 165 #1-7

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

U.S.
Comic Research

World
Chapter 1 Test Review (Due Friday before test)

Monday, October 14, 2013

Friday, October 11, 2013

U.S.
American Revolution with Comic Life
Over the course of the project, research should be done outside of class (homework) so that class time is reserved for formatting and completing the comic.

World
None

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013

Have a Great Break!

U.S.
None

World
If you didn't finish the classwork it is due the day you return.  Remember to include a summary, vocabulary definitions, and a picture of the main idea for the section you were assigned.  If you were absent you should choose any subsection (labeled in red) from chapter 1 section 1 to complete the assignment.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

U.S.
None
1st period: jog-a-thon permission forms and donations due by tomorrow!

World
Chapter 9 Test Review due tomorrow and whatever you didn't complete from classwork on the Spanish conquest of the Aztec/Incas.
TEST TOMORROW!

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

U.S.
None

World 9/24-9/25
Chapter 9 Test Review
Due day of test.
(Test Thursday)

Monday, September 23, 2013

U.S.
Read Chapter 5 Section 1 and answer questions on textbook pg. 140 #1-4

World
Read Chapter 9 Section 3 and complete the review questions on page 477 #1-5

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

U.S.
Wrap up Mini-Dramas.
Work on Test Review for Chapters 3-4

World
None

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

U.S.
Continue working on mini-dramas now due this Thursday.  Chapter 3-4 Test will be next Monday or Tuesday.

World
None

Monday, September 16, 2013

U.S.
Slavery Mini-Dramas (Due Wednesday)
Chapter 3-4 Test Review (Due Friday)

World
Maya compare/contrast notes (Due Tuesday)

Thursday, September 12, 2013

U.S.
Slavery Mini-Dramas (jobs due by Monday)
Researcher- have sources, Stage Manager- list of props, Screenwriter- 1st scene competed, Director- lesson started (must have something to show)

World
None

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

U.S. 9/10-9/11
RSG pgs. 29-30 #1-5

World 9/10-9/12
Read Textbook pgs. 456-465 and answer questions on pg. 464 #1-5.

Monday, September 9, 2013

U.S.
Reading Study Guide pgs. 27-28 #1-6 (make sure you highlight/underline where you found the answer!).

World
None

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

U.S.
Colonial Matrix Quiz Tomorrow!
Finish and bring every page of your colonial matrix.
Start working on your Bacon's Rebellion Comic.
Your comic must have 6-8 frames, colored, with blurbs in each one describing what is happening from start to finish in Bacon's Rebellion.

World
Finish the timeline and map of Central and South American civilizations.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

U.S.
None.  If you didn't complete any part of the colonial matrix or map, including the questions on the back, make sure it's done before the quiz on Thursday.

World
Chapter 9 Section 1 Outlines due tomorrow.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Homework

U.S.
Finish 9 colonies information, 13 colonies map, and backcountry diagram.
Backcountry: (pgs. 126-129) Draw, label, and briefly describe 10 things related to the backcountry that you read on the green sheet handed out OR draw a diagram of the backcountry and label 10 things related to the backcountry in your drawing.  Make sure to color it!

World
Chapter 9 Section 1 Outline due Wednesday (9/4)
Use the guide I handed out in class to complete your outline.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Homework

U.S.
No H/W
Test makeups Wednesday after school

World (8/27-28)
Map Skills Packet Activity #3 (the first page)
Entire Packet Due Friday
Quiz makeups Wednesday after school

Sunday, August 25, 2013

U.S.
Chapter 3 Section 1 Outlines due Monday.

World
Study for map quiz and work on your continents.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Homework

U.S.
Study for States' Test.

World
Study for map quiz.  All the various map skills from your packets will be on the quiz.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Homework 8/20-8/21

U.S.
Parent 9/11 Interview.  Answer the following questions and have them sign at the bottom.
1. Briefly explain what happened on 9/11.
2. Why does this matter?
3. What has changed as a result of 9/11?

World
Map packet pages 5-8.  (In addition to 1-4 that were assigned yesterday).

Friday, August 16, 2013

Homework

U.S. History
Syllabus due Tuesday with parent signatures.
Study for 50 States map test.

World History
Syllabus due Tuesday with parent initials.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Homework 8/15-8/16

U.S. History (8th grade) and World History (7th grade)

Prepare for your bucket day.  Bring at least 4 items that represent who you are and what you like to do to share with the class.  These items cannot be every day items that you might find in your backpack such as a pencil or your ipod.  Please also be careful not to bring items that are banned on campus such as a paintball gun.  If it is in question, make sure and check with me first.

Write a 1/2 to 1 page letter to Mr. Haugen describing your past experiences in your history classes.  Tell me what you liked or didn't like.  What are your expectations for this year?  Be specific.  What do you expect to learn in world/U.S. history and what would you like to learn about?  Feel free to include information that you would like me to know about you.

Have your parents read through the course outline, initial and sign it, and return it to me no later than Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Civil War Review Games

Due: Monday, 5/13
Create a review game that spans all the material from the Civil War.  Be sure the game would last at least 30-45 minutes.  Consider the following areas or categories for your game: causes, effects, battles/strategies, resources/advantages, technology, African Americans, Women, and Leaders.  Also include written instructions on how to play your game.

Friday, April 26, 2013

4/25-4/29

Answer the Civil War notes questions for chapter 16 (the first half of the packet).

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

4/23-4/25

Civil War notes packet.  Answer questions below each section.

Monday, April 22, 2013

4/22-4/23

Pg. 461 # 1,3
Students are also taking a cumulative final this week!  They will be taking it on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!  The best out of the three scores will count towards their grade.  Students have a study guide in their Workbooks and know all of the terms that are on the test.  Please study with your students for this daily this week.

Monday, April 1, 2013

4/1-4/2

Finish "Do's and Dont's" of Oregon Trail. 
Remember D.C. participants, work is due by this Friday!

Monday, March 25, 2013

3/25-3/27

Texas Revolution Timeline (Chapter 13 Section 2)
Create a timeline to include 7 dates related to the Texas Revolution.  Each date on your timeline should be accompanied by a brief description of what happened and an illustration.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Monday, March 4, 2013

Teacher's Note

I want to apologize for the recent lack of posts as I have been out miserably sick for the last week.  While there is no homework tonight, assignments will be updated on a daily basis again.  Thanks for you patience and understanding.

Mr. Haugen

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Project Due 3/1

There is a supplemental project due 3/1 for students wanting/needing to make up lost points from the chapters 9-10 unit.  The project is worth up to the number of points missed on the 9-10 test.  Possible projects are as follows:
1. Create a music video that covers either a presidency we have studied so far or a major event from chapters 9-10 such as the War of 1812.  Can have up to 3 group members total.
2. Do an approved book report on an approved book on either a relevant president or major event from chapters 9-10.  Teacher must approve both book and project.
3. Complete a poster on a relevant president/event from the unit that shows in depth knowledge of the unit or specific area to be presented to the class.

Questions or approval for projects can all be completed via email.  Good luck!

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

2.13-2.14

Finish Urbanization Activity- explain what was happening during the different stages of urbanization and industrialization that accounted for the growth of the terms you listed.  ie: why were more and more cemeteries built?

Monday, February 11, 2013

Test tomorrow!

Test on Chapters 9-10 tomorrow.  Don't forget- the review is due before the test!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

2/5-2/6

Jefferson challenges: Lewis and Clark, Louisiana Purchase, and European Embargo completed on Jefferson worksheet

Monday, January 14, 2013

icivics Challenge!

Print out your high score from icivics.org "Do I Have a Right?"  to earn a higher grade or become the all time leader with the highest score!  Remember, to get an "A" you need at least a 1000.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Play "Do I Have a Right?"

www.icivics.org

Constitution Test

Upcoming test next week:
3 branches of government chart, rights granted by each amendment, Constitutional vocabulary, and powers of the 3 branches.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

12 Angry Men Alternative Assignment

For those of you who missed more than 1 day of watching 12 Angry Men, you must pick up and complete the alternative assignment on Goldilocks and turn in in by Friday.

Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

Homework 1/9-1/11
Bill of Rights Worksheet