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Last Week of School

Congratulations class of 2020!!

While we aren’t in school physically to celebrate your accomplishment, we hope to see you guys in the promotion parade on Tuesday. It is very exciting to see you guys move on to high school, and we are sure you will do great. While high school is not easy, you guys have what you need to succeed. Thank you for all the memories made this year. We wish you the best on your new adventure!

Sincerely,

Miss Mendoza and Miss Lara

 

*Zoom Celebration*

Students, if you have Miss Cabrera for science or Miss Mendoza for social studies and would like to join us for a zoom celebration, you can find the meeting information right below. We will be playing fun trivia games! Feel free to bring your own snacks! Hope to see you there!

Thursday May 21 at 1 PM

MEETING ID: 913-9445-0807

PASSWORD: 018926

 

If you have any questions please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at [email protected] or Miss Lara at [email protected]

Due:

Assignment

8th grade Social Studies

Teachers: Miss Mendoza & Miss Lara

 

*Office Hours*
Miss Mendoza and Miss Lara will be holding office hours through the platform Zoom every Wednesday from 11am - 12pm starting April 29, 2020. We will be available to answer questions and help you with the assignments.
Instructions:
    1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
    2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
    3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
        MEETING ID: 945-7850-5325
        PASSWORD: 989748

 

Assignment 7: Week of May 11- May 15

 

Weekly Objective: I will be able to identify the purpose of maps, globes, aerial photographs, and satellite images.

 

Monday: Reading Maps

-Activity/Assignment: Read the section “Monday Reading” from the Article titled “Maps” there is a PDF attachment of it at the bottom. As you are reading scan for unfamiliar words and take notes of the main ideas for each section. Think about the following questions as you are taking notes:

- What are the different types of maps?

- Explain the purpose for each type of map.

(*Hint the answers for these questions you’ll find them in the section “Monday Reading,” this week’s article is long that is why the reading is divided into two days*)

 

Tuesday: Map Projections and Technology

-Activity/Assignment: Read the section “Tuesday Reading” from the Article titled “Maps” there is a PDF attachment of it at the bottom. As you are reading scan for unfamiliar words and take notes of the main ideas for each section. Think about the following questions as you are taking notes:

-What are some of the ways that information about the Earth can be displayed?

-What are the advantages and disadvantages for each type of display?

(*Hint the answers for these questions you’ll find them in the section “Tuesday Reading,” this week’s article is long that is why the reading is divided into two days*)

 

Wednesday: US States and Continents Games

-Activity/Assignment: For today’s activity there is an attachment at the bottom "States map & Continents and Oceans". The purpose of these maps is for you to study them and then close them. Once you close them, challenge yourself by playing the two games linked below.

US States Game: https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3003

Continents & Oceans Game: https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3188 

 

 Thursday: Reflection

-Activity/Assignment: Using a Word document or Google docs answer the following: If you could travel anywhere in the world, to what country would it be? Have you been there before? How did you learn about this place? Why do you want to visit this place? (Write 3-4 sentences and include a physical map of this place and images.)

 

Friday:  Quiz

-Activity/Assignment:

Quiz (You need to be logged in to your school Gmail account to be able to take the quiz): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFeceACOomXEtcgW5ZxZwgyn-S3n0u6RAmn7z8mtptPUJ2cQ/viewform

 

 

*Special instruction

If you need help, have any questions, or need any feedback please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at [email protected] or Miss Lara at [email protected]

Due:

Assignment

8th grade Social Studies

Teachers: Miss Mendoza & Miss Lara

 

*Office Hours*
Miss Mendoza and Miss Lara will be holding office hours through the platform Zoom every Wednesday from 11am - 12pm starting April 29, 2020. We will be available to answer questions and help you with the assignments.
Instructions:
    1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
    2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
    3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
        MEETING ID: 945-7850-5325
        PASSWORD: 989748

 

Assignment 6: Week of May 4 - May 8

Weekly Objective: I will be able to understand the importance of geography by explaining how geographers work.

 

Monday: Geography Introduction

-Activity/Assignment: Open the article attachment found at the bottom of the page. As you are reading scan for unfamiliar words and take notes of the main ideas for each section. Think about the following questions as you are taking notes:

  1. Geography is a science that deals with what?
  2. What physical features are geographers interested in?
  3. *Critical Thinking – Why do you think the study of geography is important?
 

Tuesday: Branches of Geography

-Activity/Assignment: Read the section thoroughly and answer the following questions.

  1. How many braches of Geography are there?
  2. Name each branch of geography and give 2 examples of each.

 

 Wednesday & Thursday: How Geographers Work

-Activity/Assignment: Read the section thoroughly and answer the following question.

  1. What is field work?
  2. Explain how goegraphers are able to take pictures from the air?
  3. What is the main tool used by geographers?

 

Friday:  Create a PowerPoint of our state “Arizona”

-Activity/Assignment: Create a 5 slide presentation describing highlights of the geography of the state of Arizona. Make sure to include images.

Important items to include:

  1. Where is the state of Arizona located in the United States map? Who are our neighboring states?
  2. What are the average lowest and highest temperatures in Arizona?
  3. What are the two major rivers in Arizona?
  4. How many deserts are in Arizona?
  5. How big is the state of Arizona?
  6. What is the state flower? Why does this flower represent the state of Arizona?
  7. What is the Arizona state flag?

 

 

Have an amazing weekend!!

 

*Special instruction

If you need help, have any questions, or need any feedback please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at [email protected] or Miss Lara at [email protected]

 

Due:

Assignment

8th grade Social Studies

Teachers: Miss Mendoza & Miss Lara

 

*Office Hours*
Miss Mendoza and Miss Lara will be holding office hours through the platform Zoom every Wednesday from 11am - 12pm starting April 29, 2020. We will be available to answer questions and help you with the assignments.
Instructions:
    1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
    2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
    3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
        MEETING ID: 945-7850-5325
        PASSWORD: 989748

 

Assignment 5: Week of April 27- May 1

 

Weekly Objective: I will be able to analyze the Bill of Rights and connect them to everyday situations.

 

Monday: Bill of Rights

-Activity/Assignment: Read the Article titled “The Bill of Rights” there is a PDF attachment of it at the bottom. As you are reading scan for unfamiliar words and take notes of the main ideas for each section. Think about the following questions as you are taking notes:

- What is the Bill of Rights?

-Why was the Bill of Rights created?

- What does each amendment state?

 

Tuesday: Real Life Scenarios

-Activity/Assignment: Read the following 3 scenarios and decide which amendment from the Bill of Rights would protect the people in that case/ situation. (Use the article which lists the amendments to make it easier.)

Example: Sally thinks Betty has stolen her bracelet. She wants the police to go to Betty’s house and look around to see if her bracelet is there.

Answer: Amendment 4 would protect Betty in this situation because the fourth amendment requires the government to have a warrant that is issued by a judge and is based on probable cause.

1) The army base in your town is over-crowded. The town council passed a law that anyone with an extra bedroom must house a soldier from the base.

2) The city is closing the local basketball courts to make way for a parking lot. Dan and his friends want to march to city hall to present a petition to the mayor to keep the courts.

3) Bob Williams has been accused of stealing a computer. He has been in jail for three years waiting for his trial to begin.

 Wednesday & Thursday: Presentations

-Activity/Assignment: Using google slides or PowerPoint create a presentation that includes the following:

Slide 1: Title page with student and teacher name

Slide 2: Explain what the Bill of Rights are and why are they important.

Slide 3: Explain what would happen if there was no Bill of Rights.

Slide 4: Example of how the Bill of Rights protects us in our daily life. Choose one of the amendments from the Bill of Rights and create a scenario in which the people are protected by that amendment. (Just like your assignment from Tuesday, but now it is your turn to come up with your own scenario)

Slide 5: Write a short summary reflecting on what you learned this week.

 (Note: include images)

 

Friday:  Quiz

-Activity/Assignment: Quiz (You need to be logged in to your school Gmail account to be able to take the quiz): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-ul7q77l35ZvyEj9-6AEwi4l-Ku9g2QtlO_-KyDpdBfa6BA/viewform

 

Have an amazing weekend!!

 

*Special instruction

If you need help, have any questions, or need any feedback please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at [email protected] or Miss Lara at [email protected]

 

Due:

Assignment

8th grade Social Studies

Teachers: Miss Mendoza & Miss Lara

*Office Hours*
Miss Mendoza and Miss Lara will be holding office hours through the platform Zoom every Wednesday from 11am - 12pm starting April 29, 2020. We will be available to answer questions and help you with the assignments.
Instructions:
    1. Go to Zoom https://zoom.us/
    2. Click on “Join a Meeting”
    3. You are not required to have an account to join the meeting. Only make sure you join by typing your FULL NAME (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME) and TEACHER’S NAME.
        MEETING ID: 945-7850-5325
        PASSWORD: 989748

 

Assignment 4: Week of April 20-24

Weekly Objective:  I will build from last week’s citizenship week lesson by reading the pdf. attached in order to explain citizen rights and the role of free speech and press.

Monday: Read Day 1 in the pdf. article attached at the bottom of the page.

-Activity/Assignment:

1. Look up the following words and define them.
a. Mandatory
b. Voluntary
2. What are the three mandatory duties of a citizen?
3. There are 5 voluntary responsibilities. In two sentences explain which one of these 5 do you find most important.

 

Tuesday: Read Day 2 in the pdf. article attached at the bottom of the page.

-Activity/Assignment: The political system can seem very complicated and overwhelming. However it is very important to keep informed of what happens in our community and in our country.

1. Write a paragraph with 5 complete sentences. In the paragraph explain – Why do you think it is important for you to grow up to be a responsible citizen?

 

Wednesday & Thursday: Read Day 3 in the pdf. article attached at the bottom of the page.

-Activity/Assignment: Answer each question with at least 2 complete sentences.

1. Write the main reason why the Bill of Rights is fundamental to citizens?
2. Why do citizens need freedom of speech?
3. Why does our country need freedom of the press?

 

Friday: Quiz

-Activity/Assignment: Complete an article comprehension quiz. The quiz is attached at the bottom in pdf. form. 

 

*Special instruction

If you need help, have any questions, or need any feedback please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at[email protected] or Miss Lara at [email protected]

 

 

Due:

Assignment

8th grade Social Studies

Teachers: Miss Mendoza & Miss Lara

Assignment 3: Week of April 13-17

 

Weekly Objective: I will be able to explain the obligations/duties and responsibilities of Citizenship.

Monday: Citizenship

-Activity/Assignment: Read the Article titled “Citizenship” there is a PDF attachment of it at the bottom. As you are reading scan for unfamiliar words and take notes of the main ideas for each section. Think about the following questions as you are taking notes:

- What is citizenship?

- How does one become a citizen?

-What are some mandatory duties of citizenship?

-Why is it important to fulfill these duties?

- What are some voluntary responsibilities of citizens?

- Why is it important to vote?

 

Tuesday: Civics

-Activity/Assignment: Civics teaches us about the very basics of how our government works and about the ownership that we have as citizens. Take this civics practice test, the test has 20 multiple choice questions and will provide you with an explanation for every question you answer, please take the time to read these explanations. You can take the test multiple times and it will give you different questions each time. https://my.uscis.gov/en/prep/test/civics/view

 

Wednesday & Thursday: Presentations

-Activity/Assignment: Using google slides or PowerPoint create a presentation that includes the following:

Slide 1: Title page with student and teacher name

Slide 2: Examples of mandatory duties

Slide 3: Examples of voluntary responsibilities

Slide 4: Explain the difference between a mandatory duty and a voluntary responsibility

Slide 5: Write a short summary reflecting on what you learned this week.

 (Note: include images)

 

Friday: Video & Quiz

-Activity/Assignment: Watch the following video as review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2-QL59pVRo

Quiz (You need to be logged in to your school Gmail account to be able to take the quiz): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfp156NRCnzCJZKhJXXXHuWI1FmeJdJ1DXYbFLfROm6lWd6Rw/viewform

 

 

*Special instruction

If you need help, have any questions, or need any feedback please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at [email protected] or Miss Lara at [email protected]

Due:

Assignment

Miss Mendoza, Miss Lara

Week of April 6 – 9

Monday- Friday 

-Objective: I will be able to fully comprehend the article on the American civil rights movement by responding to the weeks questions and by completing a short 10 question assessment. 

-Standard: S3C4PO5

-Activity/Assignment:

1. Read the article: https://www.ducksters.com/history/civil_rights/african-american_civil_rights_movement.php

2. After reading the article, define the following vocabulary concepts:
 

a) African American Civil Rights Movement

b) Abolitionists

c) Jim Crow Laws

d) Voting Rights Act of 1965

3. Write a two sentence reflection.  Describe how Rosa Park’s refusal to give up her seat to a white passenger impacted the civil rights movement.

 

4. Quiz: Open the PDF document found at the bottom of the page. The quiz is based on the weekly article.  Good Luck!

 

**Any questions about the lesson please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at [email protected] or Miss Lara [email protected]

Due:

Assignment

Miss Mendoza, Miss Lara

Week of March 23-27

Monday:

-Objective: I will be able to analyze Cesar Chavez’s life by reading a short biography.

-Standard: S3C4PO5

-Activity/Assignment:

  1. Read the article: https://www.ducksters.com/biography/cesar_chavez.php
  2. After reading the article, answer the following questions:
  3. Why did Cesar Chavez’s family lose their farm?
  4. When Cesar Chavez’s family moved to California, what did they work as?
  5. What were some of the poor working conditions that Cesar and his family experienced?
  6. Why were many farmworkers hesitant to build a union? 

Tuesday: 

-Objective: I will be able to reflect on the impact Cesar Chavez had on our community.

-Standard: S3C4PO5

-Activity/Assignment:

  1. Write a paragraph answering the following questions: How do you think Cesar Chavez has impacted citizens and leaders in the United States? How did he help improve the lives of others, especially here in our community?

 

Wednesday: 

-Objective: I will be able to interpret one of Cesar Chavez’s famous quotes.

-Standard: S3C4PO5

-Activity/Assignment:

  1. “Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures” – Cesar Chavez

What do you think this quote from Cesar Chavez means?

 

Thursday: 

-Objective: I will be able to organize the information I have learned about Cesar Chavez by using a graphic organizer.

-Standard: S3C4PO5

-Activity/Assignment:

  1. Fill out the graphic organizer with facts you’ve learned about Cesar Chavez’s life 
  2. Please see the graphic organizer that has been attached to the bottom of the page "Graphic Organizer" or file:///C:/Users/mariamendoza/Downloads/Doc%20Mar%2020,%202020,%201706.pdf 

 

Friday: 

-Objective: I will be able to assess my knowledge by taking a quiz on the content covered this week.

-Standard: S3C4PO5

-Activity/Assignment:

  1. Quiz: https://forms.gle/rdDsbNTppkYnG3zU9 
  2. Please watch this video on why the census is important: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iMpVlvF4ao

 

 

*Special instruction

Here is a link to an interview done to Cesar Chavez where he recounts his experiences protesting for labor rights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWOFShsD_pU

 

**Any questions about the lesson please feel free to email Miss Mendoza at [email protected] or Miss Lara [email protected]