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  Mrs. Hesseltine's 7th & 8th Grade Social Studies
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Week of January 21st

1/20/2014

 
Hello All!  As we move through the school year, students are engaging in United States History while also learning new technological skills in the process. Since returning from the holiday break, students have been provided with numerous opportunities to engage in history topics, as well as hone 21st century skills in the process. Students were welcomed back by a visit from Mrs. Amy Hughes, and Mr. Shaun Hughes. Amy teaches Humanities (Language Arts and Social Studies) at the International School of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, while Shaun works as a humanitarian throughout Ethiopia and surrounding regions. Shaun has most recently been stationed in South Sudan. Students were introduced to numerous global topics, and opportunities through discussions with Amy and Shaun.

In addition to having access to the guest speakers, students have also been introduced to numerous U.S. History topics while learning new technology. Students in 7th grade completed a timeline entitled, "Road to the Revolution," using a timeline app on the classroom iPads. In addition, students have explored using Google Earth, and have practiced new concepts by playing the History Line app in groups on the iPads. Over the past week, students were introduced to QR codes and explored various resources by simply scanning QR codes that directed them to a variety of reputable sources of information.

Last week students in both 7th and 8th grade Social Studies classes were introduced to a new homework venue, Ted Ed (Ted Talks for Education). Students will now access video homework assignments online at Ted Ed. After watching the video assignment (giving students supplemental information related to in-class learning) students must "THINK" about the topic within Ted Ed and answer the "THINK" questions. A discussion forum on Ted Ed will be opened up for students each week with a new topic as well. Students are welcome to start a discussion, or comment on a topic in the "DISCUSS" area, and earn extra credit for thought-provoking discussions, questions, and comments.

As we proceed through the next week, 8th graders will be choosing a topic of interest to them related to late 19th century immigration and urban growth, to complete a presentation using an app entitled, "Flowboard." Students will share their completed Flowboards with the entire class via Edmodo at the end of the week. This in class project is self-paced; thus, students must learn to manage their time wisely in class. This week, the 7th grade classes will continue to learn about the beginning of the American Revolution. Students will learn about the Battle of Lexington and Concord, as well as the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Students will use a QR code app to be directed to numerous resources online. Students will also use an app entitled, "American Revolution" to access supplementary information regarding the American Revolution, primary sources, and battle information. Students will follow a lesson provided by Stanford History Education Group entitled, "Reading like a Historian," whereby students will try to figure out who fired the first shot of the American Revolution by reading differing accounts of the first battle.

Stay tuned for more information from Mrs. Hesseltine's U.S. History class!

Homework: All homework assignments this week are listed on Ted Ed. I will send students the link to the Ted Ed assignment in Edmodo on Tuesday, January 21st.










Happy New Year!

1/1/2014

 

7th Grade Social Studies

Happy 2014! When we return to school on January 6th, the students in 7th grade will continue to learn about the Road to the American Revolution; focusing on key events leading to the Revolution. Students will complete their Road to the Revolution timelines using the Timeline app by the International Reading Association. Upon completion of the timeline, students will then move into Chapter 4, The American Revolution. The weekly homework assignment for the week of January 6th will consist of students watching a video clip regarding the American Revolution, and responding to it by writing a reflection paragraph. Students should always remember to use the APL format when writing their paragraphs. The homework assignment will be posted on January 6th via Edmodo. Students should log on to Edmodo to view the assignment. The due date is Friday, January 10th. 

8th Grade Social Studies

Happy 2014! When we return to school on January 6th, the students in 8th grade will continue to learn about immigration and urban life during late 19th and early 20th centuries. Students will gain an understanding of life for immigrants in the United States during this time period. In addition, students will learn about life in American cities; and urban problems that were faced across the United States. This will lead us into a study of the Progressive Era. Students will learn via reputable online resources including images from the Library of Congress and the National Archives. Students will evaluate images using a primary source evaluation document from the National Archives. Students will show what they know through the creation of a final project using the classroom set of iPads and various apps available to them. 


There will be weekly homework assignment posted on Edmodo starting on Monday, January 6th, and due on Friday, January 10th. Students should log on to Edmodo to view the weekly assignment. 


Special Note: A presenter, Amy Hughes, will be presenting to students in Social Studies this week regarding her perspective on life in Ethiopia. Amy is a native of Malone, New York, and now teaches Humanities at the International School of Addis Ababa. Students in 7th Grade Social Studies have communicated with Amy's classes at various times throughout the first portion of the school year via Edmodo groups. Students have discussed interests, the end of the rainy season in Ethiopia, and water issues world-wide. Amy is visiting Malone for the holidays, and will be meeting with classes at the Malone Middle School. Future projects are being planned for the remainder of the school year to include more opportunities for communication between students at the Malone Middle School and the International School of Addis Ababa. 
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    Mrs. Jennifer Hesseltine teaches United States History at the Malone Middle School in Malone, New York. When not at school, Mrs. Hesseltine can be found researching innovative ways to peak student interest in learning. Mrs. Hesseltine was recently accepted into the first cohort of TED-Ed Innovative Educators, the education initiative of TED Talks. Mrs. Hesseltine is also a contributing author of the Teaching Channel Blog, and has also contributed ideas to the TED-Ed Blog and Education Week Teacher with Larry Ferlazzo. Contact Mrs. Hesseltine via email at jhesseltine@malonecsd.org, or via Twitter @jenhesseltine.

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