Mrs. April Bittle

8th Grade Social Studies
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Welcome

In 8th Grade Social Studies, we study the history of the United States from post-Reconstruction to the present.  We also study the Illinois Constitution.

I am looking forward to an outstanding year!

Be sure to complete all assignments on time so you don't get "ZAPped"!!!

Announcements/Upcoming Events

Date Event
September 16 1st Quarter Progress Reports
September 17 No School - SIP Day
October 11 No School - Columbus Day
October 15 1st Quarter Ends
October 21 11:15 Dismissal - SIP Day
October 22 No School - SIP Day
October 25 1st Quarter Report Cards

Weekly Assignments - September 6 - 10, 2010
(subject to change; be sure to verify with your teacher)

Monday No School - Labor Day
Tuesday Chapter 1 Test Corrections & Make-Ups

Introduce Chapter 2 - Industrialization & Immigration

HW - Read Ch. 2 Sec. 1 p. 100-107 & RG 1

Wednesday Discuss Section 1

Pairs - Inventions Activity

Thursday Finish Inventions Activity with partner and present to class

HW - Industrialization & Immigration Map

Friday Red, White, & Blue Day - extra credit for wearing all 3 colors

Discuss September 11, 2001

HW - Read Ch. 2 Sec. 2 p. 111-117 & RG 2

 

My Favorite Links

History Channel Discovery Channel Walt Disney World
Holocaust Museum & Learning Center St. Louis Pearl Harbor Memorial St. Louis Cardinals
Illinois Government Vietnam Veterans Memorial St. Louis Blues

 

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