1. TasksDue DateComments Bring Notebook/Electronic Device/writing utensil/Student ID EverydayFriday- Historical artifact- something personal that connects your family to History Journal Review Questions2-3 times a week Questions based on your notes so keep them up to date ! US History Tues, Aug 25, 2015 Objective: Classroom processes and procedures Learning Target: I can explain the classroom procedures and how they will help me to be successful. Performance of Understanding: Explain how classroom procedures that will help them be successful. Warm UP (7 minutes) 1.Find your name on the tables and sit down – On a index card write 2 truths and one lie about yourself. Be creative and be prepared to share. 2.Norms for classroom activity and correlation to 5PS-post

2. Pre-AP Tues, Aug 25Objective: Classroom Procedures Learning target: Getting to know teacher, classroom procedures and peers 1. Share truths and lie, Write the learning target at the top of your page. Notes on Procedures 2. Classroom norms 3. Set up Moodle and journal Performance of Understanding: Explain how classroom procedures will help you be successful

3. 8 th grade Rules- 5 Ps 5 Ps Prompt – Be on time, first 10 minutes of class devoted to warm up or class- no one will be excused from class first 10 mins Prepared- bring your writing utensil, electronic devise and any homework Productive- While you’re in class devote class time to the daily learning goal and objectives and that will limit the homework you may have that evening. Polite- Use respectful in your voice, manner and behavior whether it is a teacher, fellow student, parent or visitor. Promote Learning- not just for yourself but for everyone in the classroom.

4. Tablet- if you have them 1.Power-on your Tablets 1.Go to http://netschool.nisdtx.org/http://netschool.nisdtx.org/ 2.Login with your student login information 3.Click Middle School 4.Click Social Studies 5.Click 8 th grade 6.Click 8 th Pre-AP US History – Thaugland 7.Put in your “Enrollment Key” – Refer to board Composition/Spiral – Expectations and set up Pencil/Pen- bring something to write with !!! Homework will be assigned 1-2 times a week. What Should I Bring to Class?

5. US History Wed Aug 26, 2015 Warm UP – Classroom preparation continued (8 minutes) 1. That’s Me! Then Class Check for Moodle and journal set up. Go over classroom privileges and PAT time 2, On the next free page write date and Activity at the top of the page. On the first half draw a bubble map or Venn diagram. 3. On that top page – compare yourself to a computer 4. Discuss computer analogy with drawing and closing Objective: Classroom processes and procedures. Learning target: I can find similarities and difference between myself and a computer. TasksDue DateComments Bring Notebook/electronic device/pencil or pen Everyday Homework1-2 times a week Journal review questions2-3 times a week Keep your notes accurate to score high on review questions

6. Privileges Tablet/ phones. I pad etc– These are learning tools. Your phone should not be out unless you are given permission. If you repeatedly violate this privilege your phone will be put in phone jail during class time. Grading idiosyncrasies- a.2 indicates that the assignment was late. A.3 indicates that you retook a quiz or test. Passes- We will be following workshop model so No one leaves first 10 mins of class PAT – time earned by class to engage in educational games. Time can be earned by whole class being prepared, following directions, having work completed and staying on task. ( check the class norms for additional ones)

7. Activity: Wednesday 1. Finish with classroom requirements and expectations 2. That’s me 3. Review double bubble or venn diagram 4. Using the thinking map compare yourself to a computer on the next free page in your journal. 5. Analogy of computer – draw the picture and add notes 6. Closing_

8. US History Thursday Aug 27, 2015 Warm UP – (5 mins) Write Journal questions and write learning target on a next new page Activity: 1. Riddles for movies 2.Cornel notes 3. watch clip then Read paragraph and take notes 4. Closing – In your summary finish this sentence stem- History has influenced the person I am in these ways… Objective: Describe how history influences a citizen’s life. Learning target: I can write a summary of why History is important and make connections to myself. TasksDue DateComments Bring Notebook/electronic devise / writing utensil EverydayBring your artifact tomorrow! Extra credit Journal Review Questions/ Homework 2-3 times a week Keep notes accurate and updated

9. Objective: Understanding of effort in classroom and identify major landforms and physical features in the USA. Learning target: Recognize how external influences affect their ability to learn. US History Friday August 28, 2015 TasksDue DateComments Bring Notebook/electronic devise / writing utensil EverydayBring your artifact tomorrow! Journal Review Questions/Homework 3-4 times a week Keep notes accurate and updated Warm up: Share summary from Thursday and first Journal review- get a small piece of paper from the back table. Activity: 1.Why effort is just as important as brain power. Notes in your journal on next free page. Put date and topic at the top 2.Geography Amazing Race- pick up a map from the back. 3.Closing: Complete your summary comparing effort and learning the geography of the U.S. 4.Have a wonderful Weekend!