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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 ReligionPromise 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 2020-2021 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
* 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
8:00-8:15 Homeroom
7:45-8:55 Honors Algebra Students with Sr. Barbara (A/B schedule)
8:15-9:00 Math
9:00-9:45 Science
9:45-10:05 Break
10:05-10:50 Social Studies
10:55-11:40 Special:
Monday- Music
Tuesday- Art
Wednesday- Spanish
Thursday- Gym
Friday- Technololgy
11:40-12:25 Lunch/Recess
12:25-1:15 Language Arts
1:15-1:50 Religion -
Important Dates to Remember!
April
1- 12:10 dismissal
2-9 Easter Break
6- Happy Birthday Dylaney!
12- School Resumes
30- Progress Reports
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Objectives 7th Grade
The American Republic to 1877
Chapter 10 Growth and Expansion
* describe how the Industrial Revolution began in the United States
* describe how the United States changed as it became more economically independent
* explain how transportation improved in the early 1800s
* understand how Western settlements affected the nation's economy and politics
* describe why sectional differences grew in the 1820s
* identify the effect the MOnroe Doctrine had on foreign policy
Chapter 11 The Jackson Era
* explain why the nation's sixth president was chosen by the House of Representatives
* identify the changes President Jackson brought to the American political system
* understand how Native Americans were forced off their lands in the Southeast
* explain how President Jackson defied the Supreme Court
* examine the reasons why Jackson wanted to destroy the Bank of the United States
* understand why the Whigs came to power in 1840
Chapter 12 Manifest Destiny
* explain why large numbers of settlers headed fof the Oregon Country
* understand how the idea of Manifest Destiny contributed to the nation's growth
* understand why problems arose between the Mexican government and the American settlers in Texas
* describe how Texas achieved independence from Mexico and later became a state
*explain why Americans began to settlers in the Southwest
* describe how the United States acquired New Mexico and California
* understand how the hopes of getting rich quick drew thousands of people to California
* describe how the search for religious freedom led to the settlement of Utah
Chapter 13 North and South
* understand how advances in technology shaped the economy of the North
* explain how new kinds of transportation and communication spurred economic growth
* summarize how working conditions in industries changed
* compare and contrast how immigration affected American economic, political, and cultural life
* explore how settlement expanded in the South
* determine why the economy of the South relied on agriculture
* describe what life was like on Southern plantations
* understand how enslaved workers maintained strong family and cultural ties
Chapter 14 The Age of Reform
* understand how religious and philosophical ideas inspired various reform movements
* explain why educational reformers thought all citizens should attend schools
* explore the reasons why many Americans feared the end of slavery
* describe the ways some Americans worked to eliminate slavery
* examine how the antislavery and the women's rights movements were related
* evaluate what progress women made toward equality during the 1800s
Chapter 15 Road to Civil War
* describe how the debate over slavery was related to the admission of new states
* understand what the Compromise of 1850 accomplished
* explain how the Fugitive Slave Act and the Kansas-Nebraska Act further divided the North and South
* describe how popular sovereignty led to violence
* understand why the Republican Party was formed
* describe how the Dred Scott decision, the Lincoln-Douglas debates, and John Brown's raid affected Americans
* explain how the 1860 election led tot he breakup of the Union
* understand why secession led to the Civil War
Chapter 16 The Civil War
* explain why the border states played an important part in the war
* compare Northern and Southern populations, industries, resources, and war aims
* identify Northern and Southern successes and failures in the early years of the war
* explain how the North's naval blockade hurt the South
* describe why Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation
* understand the role that African Americans played in the Ciivl War
* describe what life was like for soldiers during the Civil War
* identufy the role that women played in the war
* compare how the war affected the economies of the North and the South
* identify the battles that turned the tide of the war in 1863
* cite the events that led to the South's surrender in 1865
Chapter 17 Reconstruction and Its Aftermath
* compare Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction and the plan of the Radical Republicans
* explain Andrew Johnson's proposal for handling Reconstruction
* identify what some Southerners did to deprive freed people of their rights, and explain how Congress responded
* cite the main features of Radical Reconstruction
* cite the changes that occurred in the South during the last years of Reconstruction
* describe how Afican Americans were denied their rights
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Objectives 8th Grade Religion
We Live Our Faith As Members of the Church Vol. II
Unit III- How Can the Church's Heritage Give Us Hope?
Chapter 13- Keeping Faith in a Changing World
Chapter 14- Depending on God in Times of Fear
Chapter 15- Teaching Others About Christ
Chapter 16- Renewing Our Relationship with Christ
Chapter 17- Showing Concern for Future Generations
Chapter 18- Transforming the World Through Faith
Unit IV- What Does It Mean to Be Catholic?
Chapter 19- Caring for the Whole Human Family
Chapter 20- Seeking God's Life and Love As the Churchy
Chapter 21- Living As the Body of Christ
Chapter 22- Witnessing to Our Relationship with Christ
Chapter 23- Growing in Faith Together
Chapter 24- Belonging to the Communiion of Saints
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Objectives Grade 8
Discovering Our Past: A History of the United States
Chapter 29- The Civil Rights Era
* evaluate the importance of Brown v. Board of Education in changing schools
* sequence events that unfolded in Little Rock, Arkansas, in response to court-ordered integration of public schools
* draw conclusions about the success of non-violent protest during the Civil Rights Era
* identify the various individuals who led the civil rights movement
* compare and contrast the various styles, policies, ideas, challenges, and accomplishments of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations
* analyze the importance of civil rights legislations
* compare and contrast the views of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with those of Malcolm X and other young leaders
* describe the gains in civil rights made by women and certain other groups
Chapter 30 The Vietnam Era
* identify the new ways that Kennedy sought to deal with the challenges and fears of the Cold War
* analyze how the Kennedy administration responded to the Cold War Crisis in Cuba and Berlin
* explain how Vietnam became a divided country
* analyze why the United States became involved in the war in Vietnam
* evlaute the impact of the Vietnam Era on American society
* describe the steps Nixon took to bring American forces home and end the war
* identify two factors that finally helped bring an end to the war in Vietnam
Chapter 31 A Troubled Nation
* analyze how the United States's relationships with China and the Coviet Union changed during the 1970s
* identify the events surrounding the Watergate scandal
* draw conclusions about the achievements and setbacks of the Carter Administration
* identify the effects on the United States of problems in the Middle East during the second half of the twentieth century
* explain the basic principles of the new conservative approach to the government taken by the Reagan administration
* analyze President Reagan's actions in rsisting communism in other parts of the world
* describe the global events that led to the end of the Cold War in the Bush presidency
* state the causes of the Persian Gulf War and its outcome
* assess the political divisions in Congress during the Clinton administration
Chapter 32 New Challenges
* describe terrorism and its affect at home and abroad
* identify the event that helped push Obama to victory in the 2008 election
* explain how Obama addressed key domestic issues during his first term in office
* define world events that influenced foreign policy
* evaluate economic effects of globalization on the United States
* identify environmental concerns that have become more serious issues in recent years
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Homework
Week of April 11, 2021
Monday, April 12
SS8- no homework
SS7- Chapter 9, lesson 3 questions
Religion 8B- no homework
Tuesday, April 13
SS8- Geography- Asia- questions for pages 638-654
SS7- Chapter 10, lesson 1 questions
Religion 8B- no homework
Wednesday, April 14
SS8- Music/Art Project for 1960s music due tomorrow/1960s Test
SS7- Chapter 10, lesson 2 questions
Religion 8B- Chapter 19 Test
Thursday, April 15
SS8- no homework
SS7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework
Friday, April 16
Have a good weekend!