Extra Credit Assignments

Over the December break, you can complete any of the following extra credit assignments.

1. If you visit a museum or historical place, you can write about it. Be sure to include the name of the museum, address, and to explain at least three items that you saw in the museum. As a conclusion, you can write if it is a good place to visit.

2. Interview one of you family members. During this time of year, many of you might see you grandparents. You can write about where they grew up and their experiences.

3. Read either a biography, autobiography, or historical fiction book and write at least a one page summary about it.

4. Watch a documentary on channel 13 and write a summary about it. Be sure to write the name of the program.

DYO

December 17 and December 18 will be the DYO. You will need to bring in at least two number two pencils.
Thank you.

Useful Web Pages

Want to prepare for the N.Y.S. exams? The check out the following web page. It has most of the old tests for Math, Science, English Language Arts and Social Studies.

www.edusolution.com

Home Work

Every night, my students should be reviewing the hand outs that were distributed that day. Also, students are to answer the focus question. They are to write their responses into their historian's journal. I will begin collecting the journals during the week of December 21.

The DYO will be given next week. Please start to review all your notes and hand outs.

Home Work

A packet about World War II was given to the students on Thursday. I expect it to be completed by Monday.

To prepare for the NYS Social Studies test which is given on June 2, and 3, packets are distributed.
I gave a packet about the Civil Rights Movement ads well as one on great documents in US history.

Please review your work so you can pass the test.

Vacation home work

All students received a packet about the Roaring Twenties that needs to be completed and handed to me when we come back from break.

Also, any student who wishes to do an extra credit assignment can do one of the following:

1. Create a poster about an invention.
2. Visit a museum and write an essay about it. Please be sure to explain what you thought about it and what the museum had in its collection
3. Create a poster about a famous American.

Have a good break.
Ms. Urevith

Homework - Week of March 23 - April 6

A packet on the Spanish American War and WWI was given to all students. The completed packet is due on April 6th.
The packet will be returned to the students so they can use it as a study guide for their NYS social studies test.

Exam Time

This week students will be taking their DYO. I hope you are spending time studying for this exam. This will help you to prepare for the NYS Social Studies test which will be happening in June.
Good Luck.
Ms. U

web pages

Progressive Movement
www.nebraskastudies.org

EXIT PROJECTS

We are currently working on the written portion of our exit projects. Most of the students are working on the progressive era. The written portion is due on Monday.
If you have any questions, just leave a message.
Have a happy day.

Exit Project

Since we have been researching our topic in class, you should be able to write a few paragraphs about your topic.
Remember, your essay must have an introduction, a body and a conclusion.
A good way to start off you essay is by using the following sentence starters

In my essay, I will discuss

In my essay, I will explain

I hope this helps, if not please post your question

Have a great weekend...

Ms. Urevith

Test review corrections

It seems that some students had trouble with the following questions

1. Buildings that are divided into tiny apartments are called tenements. It appears that some students were confused with the word ghettoes. A ghetto is a neighborhood where people of a particular ethnic background live or are required to live.

2. The Separate but equal concept is associated with the U.S. Supreme Court decision Plessy v Ferguson.

EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT

Many inventions made life easier for Americans. These inventions also brought economic growth to the United States by opening jobs to many. There were inventions that "lit up" citiees, form of communication, and the form of traeling on roads was the wave of the future with the cration of the "Model T." There were also inventions that facilitated in meeting the demands of companies and consumers, such as the assembly line.

Choose a topic below and write two (2) reasons by this invention changed the lives of Americans and brought economic growth to the United States. Make sure to include the elements of an essay: introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion.

• Model T
• Telephone
• Typewriter
• Kodak Camera
• Assembly Line
• Elevator
• Airplane
• Telegraph
• Light bulb

In addition to the writing piece above, your project should consist of a poster (include illustrations of your invention with captions and illustrations of the inventor with a brief biography under his illustration.)

Vaction Extra Credit Homework

Are you looking for something to do next week that is free? Well, there is a lot going on. First, you can visit Federal Hall and see the exhibit about Abraham Lincoln. it is a wonderful piece. The museum even has the original Emancipation Proclamation! To get there, take the M train to Broad Street and walk a block to Wall Street. Federal Hall is in front of you.
While there, you can walk to Broadway and visit Trinity Church. In the church's graveyard is where Alexander Hamilton is buried.
If you like Native American history, then continue walking along Broadway until you get to the Old Customs House. That is where the Native American Museum is located.
And guess what! The best news is everything is free.
If you want extra credit, simply write a summary of what you saw.
I hope you enjoy the museums. Have fun.

Homework for the week January 26,2009

Students received a packet today in class. For tonight, Tuesday, January 27th, they are to complete pages two and three.

Extra Credit Assignment

Extra credit is always given in my class. You can write a news summary. All you have to do is read an article from the newspaper and write about the subject. Please write in an essay format but as a guide answer the who, what, where, when, why and how.
Please be sure to write the name of the newspaper and the date so I know where you found the article.

I will also accept a summary from a book you read. However, the book must be either a historical fiction, biography or autobiography about a historical person.

Walking tour of the Lower East Side

I love going on walking tours of our great city. Since my classes are studying immigration, a great area to explore is the Lower East Side of Manhattan. It is easy to get there by just taking the M train and getting off at Essex Street. Then walk along either Orchard or Rivington Streets. At 90 Orchard Street is the Lower East Side Tenement Museum. This is a great place to visit! The bookstore is amazing!
Rivington Street is fun to explore. They have many apartment buildings. They also have the great Economy Candy Store. It takes me back to my past of penny candies. Economy Candy is at 108 Rivington Street.
A good guide book to use is Joyce Mendelsohn's THE LOWER EAST SIDE REMEMBERED AND REVISITED.
Have Fun!

Homework

Students are currently studying immigration. They have a packet that needs to be completed and given to me by next week.

Home work for the week of January 4, 2009

Students received a packet entitled DBQ 11: The Industrial Boom. The students are to complete the work and give the packet to me on January 12th.

If you need any help, please see me in room 112 seventh period.