Racher Bassett- 8th Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher

Physical Science and Georgia Studies

Bassett/Harrell

Physical Science and Georgia Studies

August-September 2009

Physical Science: The class has received notes and activities on the following :

Lab Safety: Safety symbols and  safety guidelines for students.

 Energy and Energy Resources:

 Explain the relationship between energy and work, compare kinetic and potential energy, describe the different forms of energy, ddescribe an energy conversion, give examples of energy conversions for the different forms of energy, explain how energy conversions make energy useful, explain the role of machines in energy conversions,explain how energy is conserved within a closed system, explain the law of conservation of energy, give examples of how thermal energy is always a result of energy conversion, and explain why perpetual motion is important, name  several energy resources, explain how the sun is the source of most energy on Earth, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using various energy resources.

                Performance Task Menu : Let's Get Moving, Kinetic and Potential Energy Poster, Comparing and Contrasting Kinetic and Potential Energy/Paragraph- The students selected one of these activities to show some of the things learned in this unit of work.

 Matter in Motion:

Describe the motion of an object by the position of the object in relation to a reference point, identify the two factors that determine speed, explain the difference between speed and velocity, analyze the relationship between velocity and acceleration.

Activity: Physics of Football-Speed and velocity, Acceleration and Force (Technology)

 

Georgia Studies: The class has received notes and activities on the following:

Georgia's Physical Regions

The Early Inhabitants of Georgia

Georgia's Colonial Period

Georgia Becomes a Royal Colony

The Revolutionary War Period

Students activities include: map skills, graphic organizers, Georgia Stories (Video and questions), note taking skills (power notes), cooperative learning activities, presentations, open book assessments, and quizzes.

Things to remember:

Check : Agenda and  Homework Hotline

Progress reports September 16, 2009

 

                 

 

 

Georgia Studies

Unit 10b- Georgia in a Divided Nation Part II

SS8H6

The student will analyze the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Georgia.

Part II of Unit 10 test questions consists of 44 items. The students were given the 44 items as study questions to complete as they read each night. Students will complete graphic organizers,  guided questions,  match up activities, Fact Scramble, map skills and view videos to help them to analyze and understand  the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Georgia.  Students will also complete writing activities to help to explain the facts and to develop writing skills.

 

SS8H7

The student will evaluate key political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia between 1877 and 1918.

The Progressive Era

The progressive era was all about change and opportunities. This road to change was not equally smooth for all groups. With the help of many national and state spokesmen, changes began.

It was also said that one favorite pastime of Georgians was talking Georgia politics. If that is true, this period in our state's history was a bonanza for those sitting around a pot-bellied stove at the general store, hanging out at the barber shop, or in the church sewing circle.

Essential Questions:

What changes were goals of the progressive movement?

What were the goals of the populists in Georgia?

In what ways did Georgians fight for civil rights during the progressive era?

How did Georgia businesses grow during the progressive era?

The students will complete an activity called, Who said it in the fight for equality to test their knowledge of people like ,W. E.B DuBois, John Hope, Homer Plessy, and Booker T. Washington.

Things to Remember:

Check the student agenda

Check the homework hot-line

Report cards on March 19, 2009

Spring Break, April 6-10, 2009

mystatehistory.com  (password: gallhist)

racher.bassett@cobbk12.org Contact email

 

 

 

Georgia Studies

January 6- 20, 2009

Unit 9- Local Government in Georgia

Students were given a study test with the 23 items that they were tested on at the completion of this Unit.  Power Point notes, graphic organizers, map skills, and writing assignments were used throughout the unit work to help the students to retain the facts.

 A review of Georgia's Geography was done with a map skill activity where the students were given a map to label each physiographic region and describe four characteristics of each (SS8G1).

January 21- February 10, 2009

Unit 10a- Georgia in a Divided Nation

 Unit 10 was divided into two sections because of the large amount of important information that is  required for the students to remember and understand. Students were given a copy of the 50 items  study test that they will take at the end of the first part of Unit 10. Please encourage your child to read a little each night using the study questions to prepare for the assessment of this  Unit.  The students will complete  the questions from the "It's Your Turn"  sections for class work. They will also use different types of graphic organizers to help to organize the information.  Videos with guided viewing questions will be use to get a better understanding of the events during the  era ( SS8H5, SS8H6). The test will be given on February 9  for group B and February 10 for group A.

Remember you can assess the textbook for this class on line:

mystatehistory.com

password: ga11hist

February 6, 2009 marks the end of the first 4 1/2 weeks of the third quarter.

 

Georgia Studies

Unit 6- The Legislative branch of State Government

SS8CG2- Analyze the role of the legislative branch in Georgia state government

Things Discussed:

The number of senators and representatives in the General Assembly.

Requirements for senators and representatives.

Committees in the legislature.

How a bill becomes a law.

We have just completed out test and discussion on the Legislative Branch of the Georgia State Government. Now we are preparing for a Unit 7 test on the Executive branch of the Georgia State Government.

SS8CG3- Analyze the role of the executive branch of the Georgia state government.

SS8CG1- Describe the role of citizens under Georgia's Constitution.

Things Discussed:

Elected officials of the executive branch.

The duties and responsibilities of elected officials.

Non elected  members of the executive branch.

Name the present day  governor of Georgia.

Name the present day  lieutenant governor of Georgia

The students were given an "open book" test to complete over the break on the Executive Branch of Georgia State Government and they will complete the very same test as a  closed book test on December 5 and 8, 2008(red day, blue day).

Unit 8- The Judicial Branch of State Government

SS8CG4- Analyze the role of the judicial branch in Georgia state government.

Things to Discuss:

The levels of courts.

The separation of powers.

The steps in the juvenile justice system.

The rights and responsibilities of juveniles.

The students will be given a study guide for the Judicial Branch of Georgia State Government on next week December 8-12, 2008.(Due  12/16 or 12/17)

Students should write their assignments in their agenda and submit assignments on time. Please continue to check the agenda.

Georgia Studies

Foundations of Government in Georgia- Unit 5

The students have been given 41 questions and answers for the Unit 5 test on Foundations of Government in Georgia.

The following assignments have been given:

Three branches of government- graphic organizer

Great Compromise- Venn Diagram

Assignments from Unit 4 that can still be submitted are :

Time-line and questions-Causes of the American Revolution

Outline Notes from Chapter 5 section 4

T-Chart of events from Chapter 5 sections 3 and 4.

Map Skills , Graphic Organizer and questions-The Revolutionary War.

Unit 5 Test will be given on Thursday(B group) and Friday (A group), November 6 and 7, 2008.

Please check student agendas.

Georgia Studies

Unit 4- Revolution in Georgia

Test will be on Monday and Tuesday, October 20 and 21.

Review questions for Unit 4 test will be given in class this week. The test will consist of 35 items. The students will be given all 35 items in advance and will need to study. In class we will also use the "Quiz Show" activity and Power Point presentations to review.

Class Assignments: Coach book pages 54-61

Complete time-line "Causes of the American Revolution"  and questions page 57.

Complete map skills and graphic organizer "The Revolutionary War" and questions page 61.

Chapter 5 activity : "Who Am I" and "Filling in the Details" (136-165)

Unit 5- Foundation of Government

Introduction to Unit 5 starting on Friday , October 17, 2008.

Activity: Georgia Election and Voting Information

This unit will cover information from the first section of Chapter 6, "Creating a New Government" (174-176), and parts of  Unit 6 from the textbook "Making It All Work".

Georgia History

Unit 3- Georgia's Colonization

We are taking the unit test on Wednesday and Thursday, October 1 and 2, 2008. The students will have the same 36 questions that we used on " Quiz Show " for a review for the test.

Political Cartoon- The students were given an example of a political cartoon. Interpreting a political cartoon activity was completed in class. The students were given the assignment of constructing a  political cartoon using the guidelines explained in class. The due dates are Thursday ( October 2, 2008)for class B and Friday (October 3, 2008) for class A.

Students with grade averages of 73% or below are receiving notice on September 30, 2008 and October 1, 2008. This will give them plenty of opportunity for grade recovery.  Please check for the notices and sign and return them.

Unit 4- Revolution in Georgia- This unit will be introduced using Georgia Stories  #204- Revolution and Early Statehood, using guided questions for discussion.

Please continue to check the agenda and iparent.

Georgia History

Georgia History

Unit 3- Georgia's Colonization

Building A New Home- read pages 120-129.

Answer the questions from page 128 (1-5). Write the questions and the answer.

Study for the Unit 3 Test, you will have the 36 questions that were given to you in class for the Openings. - Test Dates are Wednesday for Section A and Thursday for Section B. (October 1 and 2, 2008)

Class assignments: Create a graphic organizer showing five steps in Georgia's Colonization. This is from Chapter 4- Section 3: The Colonization of Georgia (114-119). You can still turn the assignment but points will be deducted because it is late.

Please continue to monitor your child's progress using iparent and the agenda.

Georgia Studies

Georgia Studies (September 22, 2008)

ITBS Testing will take place every morning this week. (September 22-26, 2008)

Read: The Colonization of Georgia (114-119).

Answer the questions from page 119 (1-6).

Write the questions.

Check the agenda daily.

Continue to study for the Unit 3 Test.

Georgia History

Georgia History - September 19, 2008

Unit 1

Georgia Geography

Unit 2

Georgia's Beginning

Unit 3

Georgia's Colonization

The students are now working on Unit 3.

Create a Stamp project can still be turned in for credit but with a minus 20 points.

Read: Chapter 4- Section 2: English Settlement of the New World (110-113)

Complete the questions: It's Your Turn page 113 (1-2)

Please write the questions.

The students should have questions 1-24  that will be on the Unit 3 Test in their composition books.  We answered these questions in class. They need to study them for the test.

Binders: The History section of the binders used for eight grade should have five sections:

Handouts- Syllabus and GPS should always remain in the binder

Notes

Classwork

Homework

Closing

This binder is checked twice during each nine weeks period. It should help to keep the students organized.

Please check the agenda to make sure that your child is copying the assignments from the board daily.

Thanks,

Bassett 8-2