August 31, 2005
Don't forget to study for the Georgia map test - it will be Friday, 9/2. You will need to learn all the information we have been reviewing in class for all 4 Georgia maps. I will be selecting 23 items for you to identify from all 4 maps. Let's all shot for 100% on this test:-)
Also, we will not be able to use the Mac lab for typing our weather disaster stories. I am trying to see if we can use the computers in the media center. Many of our computers are reserved for Performance Series testing until the end of September. Therefore, typing is again optional. I prefer typing if at all possible - Thanks!!
Keep your thoughts with the victims of Katrina. Mother Nature can be so destructive. We are so fortunate that we didn't receive any major severe weather right here where we live!!
Please keep me posted if you know in advance that you will be absent.
Posted by Suggs at 08:29 AM
August 24, 2005
Because the students did not get as far as I had anticipated with their work this week, I bumped back some of the assignments. Some were moved to later this week, and others were moved to next week. I have included the new version of this week's assignments in my extension below:-)
Mrs. Suggs
Wednesday: 1. Go over Georgia Scavenger Sheet
2. Finish, if necessary, Which Doesn't Belong w/partner
3. Complete graphic organizer worksheet on pages 16-22
4. Homework: define words for chapter 2 and study for Friday's
state map test. (terms: precipitation, prevailing westerlies, relief, reservior, sediment, shoals, slope, surface water, tide, trade winds)
Thursday: 1. Complete 2 worksheets on regions - wordsearch and factfinder.
2. Review states for tomorrow's state map test **If you want to "buy" a wordbank for the test, it will be worth 5 points. That means that your grade will start as 45/50 before I even start to grade it:-).
3. Finish up vocabulary words for chapter 2: water cycle, water table, weather, wetland, and zone.
4. Read and discuss the Barrier Islands - pgs.23-26 of textbook. Answer questions26.
Friday: 1. States test
2. Label 4 maps of Georgia - rivers, highways, regions, and cities. There will be a map test over all 4 maps on Friday, Sept. 2nd.
Posted by Suggs at 01:06 PM
August 19, 2005
These are the assignments for this week. Be sure to check in with me if you are absent.
I am happy to announce that I only had 4 students that did not do their homework last week and had to stay with me during PE/Conn. time:-) Let's try for 0 this week:-)
Monday:
1. Return and go over latitude/longitude quizzes.
2. Review states - map test on Wednesday of this week.
3. Georgia regions scavenger hunt.
4. Homework: read pages 16-22 of the text and define: Atlantic Coastal Waterway, barrier island, bedrock, climate, continental shelf, current, ecosystem, elevation, erosion, and estuary.
Tuesday:
1. Review states for tomorrow's test.
2. Discuss reading from last night.
3. Complete "Which Doesn't Belong" w/partner.
4. Classwork: Graphic organizer on regions.
5. Homework: define: Fall Line, food chain, ground water, aquifer, artesian aquifer, jet stream, landform, marsh, physiographic region
Wednesday:
1. States test.
2. Discuss Barrier Islands
3. Homework: read pages 23-26 and define: precipitation, prevailing westerlies, relief, reservoir, sediment, shoals, slope, surface water, tide, trade winds.
Thursday:
1. Return states test.
2. Finish vocabulary: water cycle, water table, weather, wetland, zone.
3. Discuss Georgia's natural resources, weather, and climate.
4. Begin, with a partner, creating a weather disaster story relating to Georgia and using at least 15 of the chapter vocabulary.
Friday:
1. Locate specific items on 4 Georgia maps - we will be having a map test on Friday, Sept. 2nd
2. Continue with disaster stories - due on Monday. These may be typed:)
Posted by Suggs at 04:14 PM | Comments (0)
I don't know what happened to my post for this week. I obviously did something wrong when I posted it:-( I will do better!! I usually post our assignments for the entire week so that students will know what is coming up, and will plan accordingly:-)
Mrs. Suggs
Posted by Suggs at 04:07 PM | Comments (0)
August 18, 2005
These are the assignments for this week. Be sure to check in with me if you are absent.
I am so sorry that I am sooooo late in posting this blog:-( Mrs. Suggs
Monday: 1. Review of geographical terms and locating places using an atlas. We will be having a quiz over this information on Friday of this week.
2. Glue in materials into notebook - remember that I am not as concerned with the order of the items as much as if you follow through with gluing everything in to the notebook.
3. Homework: longitude/latitude worksheet.
Tuesday: 1. Take a pre-test on the states. We will be having a state's test on Wednesday, 8/24. The students only need to learn the states.
2. Continue with review of geographical terms.
3. Check homework from Monday.
Wednesday: 1. Review using longitude and latitude using an atlas and a white board (we will be working with partners).
2. Discuss the 5 themes of geography - review from last year. With a partner, students are deciding which theme describes different events in history.
3. Homework: location worksheet - covers pgs. 4-10 of the textbook.
Thursday: 1. Go over homework from yesterday - discuss answers.
2. Make corrections on 5 Themes worksheet from yesterday with partner.
3. Homework: REgions worksheet using textbook.
Friday: 1. Check regions worksheet.
2. Activity - A trip to Where?
3. Quiz on latitude/longitude
4.**Start in class and finish for homework - illustrate chapter 2 of the textbook.
Posted by Suggs at 02:01 PM
August 09, 2005
These are the assignments for the week - including tests, quizzes, homework, projects, etc.
Wednesday: 1. Issue textbooks (need to get these covered)
2. Go over syllabus - needs to be signed
3. Discuss notebook requirements
4. "Book Cover" project - due Friday, 8/12
Thursday: 1. Social Studies pre-test
Friday: 1. Share "book covers"
2. Begin review of geographical terms - there will be a quiz over
terms and geographical concepts Friday of next week.
Notebook requirements: The students need to have with them on Monday, Aug. 15, a Meade 5 subject notebook and a glue stick. I will be helping the students begin to organize their notebooks. This is a helpful strategy for students to use in order to organize their information and materials.
"Book Cover" assignment - the students are going to be pretending that the author of the textbook has come to them asking that they create a new cover for the book. The are going to peruse the book to come up with ideas of pictures that help to give an overview of the study of Georgia. All of the covers must be colorful and unique (everyone will be different). The students will be provided with the paper needed for the project. The students do not have to include words on their covers - unless they would like. They need to make sure to include name and class period on the back of the "cover." This will be our first grade for the year. It will count 25 points - and will be placed in the "project" category of my grading scale.
Posted by Suggs at 01:39 PM
Welcome everyone to 8th grade!!!! I am so excited about this year. I am Mrs. Suggs, and I teach Social Studies. I have attached a copy of the syllabus for you to look over at your convenience. I have many special activities planned for this year. I just know you can't wait to get started - I know I can't:-)
I will be posting all of your assignments on this blog. I usually record weekly assignments so that you will see in advance what we will be working on for the week, any upcoming tests/quizzes, and any future projects. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me: amy.suggs@cobbk12.org.
I am looking forward to a fantastic school year!!
Mrs. Suggs
8th Grade Social Studies
Course Syllabus
Teacher: Amy Suggs
Email: amy.suggs@cobbk12.org
OBJECTIVE: To develop an understanding of our heritage, with an emphasis on the state of Georgia, and its impact on American culture, and to develop geographic, economic, research, and technological skills. The eighth grade curriculum is entitled “Georgia and the American Experience.” We will focus on how Georgia’s history fits into and influenced American history.
TEXT: The Georgia Studies Book: Our State and the Nation
Selected novels will be integrated into the curriculum. Writing will also be emphasized in social studies; research shows that writing across the curriculum strengthens written expression skills. Students will be given many opportunities to publish their work, so quality will be important. Reading assignments and writing activities will be averaged with other grades for social studies
EXPECTATIONS: I am excited to have the opportunity to challenge students at Mabry. I have set very high expectations and will try to develop each student’s individual potential by providing a differentiated curriculum. My classroom is very interactive and includes instructional activities that address varied ability levels and learning styles. Students will be given many choices for projects that provide authentic learning opportunities. Technology plays a vital role in my lesson plans, and all students will benefit from the use of the Internet for research and activities
We will study the following topics during the year. However, this syllabus is a guide and is subject to change in order to accommodate student progress.
Geography of Georgia 2 weeks
Early Inhabitants of GA 1 week
European Exploration 1 week
Colonial Georgia (1732 – 1776) 1 week
Georgia and the Revolution 1 week
Early Statehood (1776 – 1787) 3 weeks
Foundations of Georgia/Govt. and Legislature 3 weeks
The Governor and Executive Branch 1 week
The Judicial Branch 1 week
Local Government in Georgia 1 week
Georgia’s Westward Movement (1787 – 1865) 3 weeks
The Civil War and Reconstruction (1865 – 1877) 4 weeks
The Rise of Modern Georgia (1877 – 1945) 5 weeks
Georgia Today (1945 – Present) 9 weeks
Grading Policy: Tests/Major Projects 50% Daily 20%
Quizzes 20% Homework 10%
Make-up work is the responsibility of the student. Three days will be allowed to make-up missed assignments or tests that are missed unless there is an extended illness. Students must schedule a time to make-up tests either before school or after school.
Students:
I have very high expectations for your work. Always strive for excellence in your projects and activities. Try to stretch yourself beyond your comfort limits! Try new things. “I would rather try great things and fail than to try nothing and succeed” is good advice.
If students are to succeed and achieve academic progress, then they must be prepared for class! All students should bring paper, pens/pencils, agenda, textbook, and homework to class each day. DO NOT bring MP3 players or iPods to my classroom. If students have them out during class, they will be taken up and kept until the end of the day.
CODE FOR SUCCESS
Bring all materials needed for class
Be respectful and courteous to teacher and classmates
Participate positively in class activities
Listen attentively to all speakers
Work quietly and enjoy LEARNING!
SUGGESTED SUPPLIES: Notebook with pockets or pocket folder with notebook paper (if using a 3ring binder), blue or black ink pens, colored pencils or markers, pencil, ruler. Work that is written with any color except blue or black ink will not be accepted!!!! Save the colored pens for posters, etc.
Keep the first page of the syllabus for your records and just return this page.
Student Name - Home Phone Number ___________________
I have read the Georgia History syllabus and have discussed the grading and make-up policy with my child.
Parent’s Signature
Student Signature
Parents: Please write your preferred email contact address.
Email me at:
Posted by Suggs at 01:33 PM
