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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
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!
NOVEMBER
1- All Saint's Day Mass 9AM in the gymnasium
2- Scholarship Test for the eighth graders
5- Fall Clothing Drive
7- Uno's Fundraiser- All day
11- Veteran's Day
27- End of Firist Marking Period; 12:10 dismissal
28- Happy Thanksgiving
28-29 Thanksgiving Break
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Objectives 7th Grade
The American Republic to 1877
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
Unit III Creating a Nation
Chapter 5 Road to Independence
* describe why the British had problems in North America after the French and Indian War
* explain how the colonists responded to unpopular British laws
* identify the causes of the Boston Massacre
* explain how Britain tried to maintain its control over the colonies
* identify the events that took place at the Continental Congress
* describe the early skirmishes of the American Revolution
* understand what happened at the Second Continental Congress
* explore why the Declaration of Independence was drafted
Chapter 6 The American Revolution
* undestand why some Americans supported the British
* explain how the Battle of Saratoga marked a turning point in the war
* understand why other nations helped the Patriots
* describe how Washington's troops survived the winter at Valley Forge
* recognize the challenges Americans faced at home as a result of the war
* explain how the war involved Native Americans
* describe how a new king of fighting developed in the South
* describe how George Washington changed his military strategy
* explain how the Americans won the Revolutionary War despite many disadvantages
Chapter 7 A More Perfect Union
* examine how the weaknesses of the Articles led to instability
* explain how the Confederation Congress dealth with the western lands
* describe how the Constitutional Convention broked the deadlock over the form the new government would take
* understand how the delegates answered the question of representation
* understand the roots of the Constitution
* explain how the Constitution limits the power of government
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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 24 World War I
Students will know:
* the factors that led to the outbreak of World War I in Europe
* the changes in technology and battle strategy that changed the nature of the war
* why the United States tried to remain neutral during the war
* what made the United States decide to enter the war
* how the American troops helped to turn the tide for the Allies
* the events that led to the armistice being signed
* how the United States prepared to fight the war
* why the US government approved legislation to control public opinion
* the reasons the Allies opposed Wilson's plan for peace
* why the US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations
Chapter 25 The Jazz Age
Students will know:
* how tensions and conflicts were created by postwar adjustments in American society
* why "normalcy" as proposed by pro-business and isolationist leaders appealed to many Americans
* how improved business practices and new products helped change the way people lived but did not bring prosperity for everyone
* how social, cultural, and artistic changes contributed to conflicts between traditional and modern values
Chapter 26 The Depression and the New Deal
Students will know:
* the effect the Great Depression had on the United States
* the effect of Roosevelt's first 100 days in office
* how the New Deal affected areas of American life
* why the Depression was difficult for Americans
* why the 1930s was considered a golden age in entertainment and the arts
* why Roosevelt's New Deal programs began to face growing opposition
* the programs introduced by the Second New Deal
* why the Second New Deal was challenged by the Supreme Court
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Homework
Week of November 10, 2019
Monday, November 11 (Veterans Day)
SS 8- North American countries and capitals test tomorrow; test on North America on November 21
SS 7- The American Revolution, Chapter 5, lesson 2 questions; Geography puzzle piece assigned and due Friday
Religion 8B- in class project
Tuesday, November 12
SS 8- North America test on November 21
SS 7- Chapter 5, lesson 3 questions
Religion 8B- in class project
Wednesday, November 13
SS 8- World War I- Chapter 24, lesson 1 questions
SS 7- geography puzzle piece due on Friday
Religion 8B- no homework
Thursday, November 14
SS 8- Chapter 24, lesson 2 questions
SS 7- geography puzzle piece due tomorrow
Religion 8B- no homework
Friday, November 15
SS 8- North America test on November 21
SS 7- US capitals test on November 21
Religion 8B- Chapter 8 test
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Week of November 3, 2019
Monday, November 4
SS 8- Map Skills Test on North America tomorrow, Spanish-American War quiz on Wednesday; North America countries and capitals test on November 12
SS 7- City Directions due tomorrow
Religion 8B- "Shoes" creative writing due on Wednesday
Tuesday, November 5
SS 8- Spanish American War quiz tomorrow
SS 7- complete geography worksheet
Religion 8B- "Shoes" creative writing due tomorrow
Wednesday, November 6
SS 8- no homework; Nobel Peace Prize assigned, oral presentatins begin on Monday
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework
Thursday, November 7
SS 8- Nobel Peace Prize presentations begin on Monday
SS 7- States and capitals test on November 21
Religion 8B- Chapter 7 Test
Friday, November 8
SS 8- North America countries and capitals test on Tuesday
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework
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Week of October 27, 2019
Monday, October 28
SS 8- North America Map Skills test on Nov. 5 and Countries and Capitals test on November 12; 8A- Chapters 4 and 5 in geography book and 8B- Atlas skills
SS 7- Chapter 4, lesson 1 questions
Religion 8B- no homework
Tuesday, October 29
SS 8- 8A- Atlas Skills and 8B- chapters 4 and 5 in geography
SS 7- Colonial America worksheet
Religion 8B- Chapter 6 test
Wednesday, October 30
SS 8- Scholarship Test review; Map skills test on Nov. 5 and Countries and Capitals test on Nov. 12
SS 7- Chapter 4 quiz
Religion 8B- Family Life Chapter 2, no homework
Thursday, October 31 -- Happy Halloween!
SS 8- no homework
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework
Friday, November 1 -- All Saint's Day Mass at 9AM
SS 8- Map Skills Test on Nov. 5 and Countries and Capitals test on Nov. 12 for North America
SS 7- no homework
Religion 8B- no homework