After a rather odd week (not sure we got much done!) – we’ll be able to get some time back this week. Why? Because the 6th and 7th graders are taking the Tera Novas – which means we get 70 minute long classes!

We’re starting the Causes of the Civil War this week.

Objectives: “Explain the causes of the Civil War”; 8.SS.9 A-G; PS.2,4,5; Geo.2

Date What We’re Doing in class Homework
2/25
  • WU
  • Flash Card Practice
  • Quiz
  • Guided Readings: Texas Revolution & Mexican American War
  • Video Clip
 
2/26
  • WU
  • Practice 4 Pt
  • Flashcards & Studying
  • “Causes of Civil War” Group Project
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2/27
  • WU
  • Practice 4 Pt
  • Flashcards & Studying
  • “Causes of Civil War” Group Project
 
2/28
  • WU
  • Practice 4 Pt
  • Flashcards & Studying
  • “Causes of Civil War” Group Project
 
2/29
  • Moodle: Topic 20
 

 

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