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Philosophy of Education
Parents/Guardians:
I want you to have a full appreciation of what your children and I will accomplish in the classroom this year; therefore, I would like you to know my philosophy of education.
* I believe children deserve respect
* I believe children should not be humiliated, hurt, or embarrassed intentionally
* I believe children's self-esteem should be nurtured tenderly
* I believe that if I am willing to say, "I am sorry," when I make a mistake, I do not have to be afraid of making a mistake, and the students will learn the same.
* I want all children to enjoy the learning process, and I want to help them to develop their own motivation for learning. I hope to do my best to encourage your child to succeed in their attempts to learn.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have this year. I am looking forward to an exciting and challenging year!
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WELCOME!
Welcome to Mrs. Schwinger's Page: Home of 8B and Grade 8 Social Studies, Grade 7 Social Studies, and 8B Religion
WELCOME BACK CLASS OF 2020!!!Promise me you'll always remember: you're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Christopher Robin to Winnie-the-Pooh
Dear Parents/Guardians:
* ENJOY CLASS!!!
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! My name is Mrs. Schwinger and I have the privilege of teaching your children Social Studies and 8B Religion this year. Social Studies is a broad course that will include the following areas: history, geography, sociology, psychology, and current events. The students will learn numerous facts this year, as well as an understanding of the culture and events that shape our society.
In order for the students to properly learn, I ask that they do the following:
* come to class prepared with textbooks, notebooks, and pens
* complete all homework assignments
* do the assigned reading in preparation for class discussions
* read a daily newspaper or watch the nightly news to remain aware of current events
* respect each other and property
* come to tutoring, if necessary, on Wednesdays from 2:20-3:20 (no 1/2 days)
* always ask questions if something does not make sense
* keep their notebooks clean and organized
* keeps all maps and handouts in their binders specifically for social studies
To Achieve Your Dreams, Remember Your ABCs
A- avoid negative sources, people, places, things, and habits
B- believe in yourself
C- consider things from every angle
D- don't give up and don't give in
E- enjoy life today!
F- family and friends are hidden treasures
G- give more than you planned to
H- hang on to your dreams
I- ignore those who try to discourage you
J- just do it!
K- keep trying, no matter how hard it seems
L- love yourself first and foremost
M- make room somewhere for letting others in
N- never lie, cheat, or steal, always strike a fair deal
O- open your heart, and your eyes will see things as they really are
P- practice makes perfect
Q- quitters never win and winners never quit
R- read, study, and learn about everything important in the world
S- stop procrastinating
T- take control of your own destiny
U- understand yourself in order to better understand others
V- visualize it with a picture perfect mind
W- want it more than anything
X- acc(X)elerate your effort
Y- you are unique, nothing can replace you
Z- zero in on your target and go for it!
SCHEDULE-- 8B
8:00 Homeroom
8:05-9:00 Math
9:00-9:55 Science
9:55-10:50 Language Arts
10:50-11:45 Special: M-Music, T-Art, W-Spanish, Th.-Gym, F-Technology
11:45-12:30 Religion
12:30-1:10 Lunch/Recess
1:10-2:05 Social Studies
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Important Dates to Remember!!!
SEPTEMBER
1- Happy Labor Day!
3- First Day of School/12:10 dismissal
17- Back to School Mass, 9AM in the gym
19- Back to School Night, 6PM in the cafeteria
30- School Picture Day
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Objectives 7th Grade
The American Republic to 1877
Unit I Different Worlds Meet
Chapter 1- The First Americans
* understand how the first people arrived in the Americas
* cite the discovery that changed the lives of the early Native Americans
* describe why powerful empires arose int he Americas
* investigate how the people of each empire adapted to their environment
* explore what early people lived in North America
* examine how different Native American groups adapted to their environment
Chapter 2- Exploring the Americas
* examine how technology made long sea voyages possible
* explore the factors that allowed great civilizations in Africa to flourish
* explain Portugal's leadership roles in exploration
* understand Columbus's plan for sailing to Asia
* evaluate the decline of the Aztec and Inca Empires in the Americas
* explore how Spain governed its empire in the Americas
* explain how the Protestant Reformation affected North America
* evaluate why the activities of early traders encouraged exploration
Unit II- Colonial Settlement
Chapter 3- Colonial America
* identify the crop that saved the people of Jamestown
* explain how the colonists received political rights
* explain why the Pilgrims and the Puritans came to America
* describe hwo the Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire colonies began
* explain why the Middle Colonies had the most diverse populations in colonial America
* identify America's first town planner
* understand why the Southern Colonies were established
* compare and contrast France's colony in North America with the English colonies
Chapter 4- The Colonies Grow
* define the triangular trade and explain how it affected American society
* understand how the regions in the colonies differed from one another
* understand why the use of enslaved workers increased in the colonies
* explain why the Navigation Acts angered the colonists
* identify the people who had the right to vote in colonial legislatures
* explain how wars in Europe spread to the American colonies
* understand the purpose of the Albany Plan of Union
* explain how British fortunes improved after William Pitt took over direction of the war
* describe how Chief Pontiac united his people to fight for their land
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Objectives 8th Grade Religion
We Live Our Faith As Members of the Church Vol. II
Unit I- How Do We Nourish God's Gift of Faith?
Chapter 1- We Respond to God's Love
* we reflect the goodness of God
* God forgives our sins
* we live holy lives
* we give witness to Jesus
Chapter 2- We Make Moral Choices
* our conscience helps us to make good moral decisions
* we are responsible for forming our conscience
* God gives us the gifts of forgiveness and grace
* Jesus calls the whole Church to follow his example
Chapter 3- We Follow God's Laws
* following God's laws leads to peace, love, and joy
* Jesus calls us to conversion
* following Jesus' teaching leads to true happiness
* following Jesus means loving as he did
Chapter 4- We Love God and Others
* Jesus teaches us the Great Commandment
* we live out the first commandment
* we live out the second commandment
* we live out the third commandment
Chapter 5- We Honor Life and Creation
* we are called to choose life
* we live out the fourth commandment
* we live out the fifth commandment
* we live out the sixth commandment
Chapter 6- We Respect All People
* we live out the seventh commandment
* we live out the eighth commandment
* we live out hte ninth commandment
* we live out the tenth commandment
Unit II- Who Are Our Ancestors in Faith?
Chapter 7- The Early Church (A.D. 30-313)
* the Church begins and gros
* early Christians are martyred for their faith
* the Church meets at the Council of Jerusalem
* the Church is inspired by the Holy Spirit
Chapter 8- Christians of the Roman Empire (A.D. 313-476)
* an empire turns to Christ
* the Church relies on the word of God
* the Church defends the truth
* the Church is strengthened by her councils
Chapter 9- Christians of the Early Middle Ages (A.D. 476-1054)
* monasteries are established throughout the Christian world
* the Church brings the good news to pagan tribes
* Charlemagne strengthens the Church
* the Church encounters division
Chapter 10- Christians of the High Middle Ages (A.D. 1046-1305)
* the Church fights to recover the Holy Land
* the Church struggles with corruption
* fearing heresy, the Church launches the Inquisition
* friars witness to Christ
Chapter 11- The Church in Crisis and Change (A.D. 1305-1517)
* the faith of the Church is shaken by the Black Death
* the Church faces setbacks int he understanding of the Catholic faith
* the Church's leadership suffers as a result of the Great Schism of the West
* the Renaissance and humanism influence the life of the Church
Chapter 12- People of Reform and Renewal (A.D. 1517-1648)
* abuses and scandals weaken the Church
* the Church faces the Protestant Reformation
* a spirit of reform sweeps Europe
* the Church responds with the Counter-Reformation
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Objectives Grade 8
Discovering Our Past: A History of the United States
Chapter 20- The Industrial Age
* analyze the importance of the railroad in the Industrial Age
* identify and evaluate new inventions of the era
* define mass production
* evaluate the impact of mass production on the US economy
* identify and analyze the factors of production
* evaluate the importance of capital to production
* compare and contrast how Rockefeller and Carnegie organized the oil and steel industries
* analyze the concept of monopoly and how the Standard Oil Trust exemplified it
* describe and evaluate working conditions during the Industrial Age
* identify and analyze how and why labor organized during the Industrial Age
Chapter 21- An Urban Society
* identify and evaluate the reasons different groups of immigrants were pushed or pulled to come to the United States
* identify and evaluate what happened to many immigrants after their arrival in the United States
* identify and organize the ways immigrants sometimes chose to adapt to the United States but still retain their cultural identity
* describe where different classes of people gravitated to in and around cities
* explain how new forms of architecture and transportation helped address problems in cities
* identify and draw conclusions about the changes to American culture during this period
Chapter 22- The Progressive Era
* identify and evaluate reforms and reformers that emerged during this era
* analyze the impact that US presidents had on reforms during this era
* identify and analyze the ways society in the United States changed during the Progressive Era
* identify and evaluate the causes and consequences of prejudice and injustice in American society
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Homework
Week of September 15, 2019
Monday, September 16
SS 8- Chapter 20 test on Thursday, study guide provided
SS 7- Chapter 1 test tomorrow includes map skills
Religion 8B- 7 Days of Creation project due tomorrow; in class movie over the next two days
Tuesday, September 17
SS 8- Test on Thursday for Chapter 20
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework
Wednesday, September 18
SS 8- test tomorrow on Chapter 20
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework
Thursday, September 19- Back to School Night at 6PM
No homework
Friday, September 20
Have a good weekend!!!
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Week of September 8, 2019
Monday, September 9
SS 8- Chapter 20, lesson 1 questions
SS 7- Chapter 1, lesson 1 questions
Religion 8B- Test on How Well Do You Know Pope Francis on Wednesday
Tuesday, September 10
SS 8- Chapter 20, lesson 2 questions
SS 7- Chapter 1, lesson 1 questions
Religion 8B- Test tomorrow on How Well Do You Know Pope Francis
Wednesday, September 11
9-11 Memorial/Prayer Service
NO HOMEWORK
Thursday, September 12
SS 8- no homework
SS 7- Chapter 1, lesson 3 questions; test on Chapter 1 on Tuesday
Religion 8B- no homework
Friday, September 13
No homework; have a good weekend!
Grade 7- Chapter 1 test on Tuesday; study guide was provided
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Week of September 1, 2019
Monday, September 2
No School- Labor Day
Tuesday, September 3
First Day of School; please return information packets by Monday, September 9
Wednesday, September 4
No homework
Thursday, September 4
SS 8- Scissors project assigned and due on Monday
Friday, September 5
Have a good weekend!