Final Week of the Quarter

Just a reminder that next Friday (3/31) is the end of the quarter. The following week is Spring Break. I will not accept any late assignments after next Wednesday (3/29). I recommend using your weekend wisely.

Also, On Monday, March 27, Marshall MS will host a screening of Screenagers. Dinner will be provided by MCC and there will be a talkback after the film with parent educator, Candyce Bollinger.

6:00 - 6:30 - Dinner

6:30 - 7:40 - Viewing of Screenagers

7:40 - 8:30 - Parent talkback with Candyce

Please RSVP to the Marshall Community Council if you are going!

The following is a plot summary courtesy of IMDb:

Screenagers explores parental struggles over social media, video games, academics and internet addiction and offers solutions to help kids find balance. Young people spend an average of 6.5 hours a day on cell phones, computers and other devices. That doesn't include the time they use screens for school and homework. 'Screenagers: How Much Screen Time is Healthy?' is a documentary that explores how much screen time is too much. Physician and mother of two Dr. Delaney Ruston became interested in this issue when her preteen started begging for a smart phone. Dr. Ruston saw other parents equally confused on how to balance technology with a young developing mind. She decided to delve deep into the science behind screen time to understand how it affects young people's minds and development. Through personal stories and input from leading researchers, Screenagers sheds light on the impact this screen time is having on kids. The documentary explores how learning, playing and socializing online affects teens' developing attention span, fragile self-esteem and moral instincts. Screenagers examines the real risks of failing in school, social isolation and digital addiction. Ultimately, the film explores solutions to handle screen time and provides parents with tools to help young people develop self-control and find balance in their digital lives.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5095798/plotsummary

Have a great weekend!
-Mr. H

The Great Society's triumph and tragedy

The Great Society

Women in the 1950s

Greetings Students of Greatness,

Please make sure to complete the chart and hypothesis for documents A and B regarding women in the 1950s. Tomorrow we will complete documents C and D and write our final claim. Other than that, keep studying for the upcoming States and Capitals test!

Peace,

Mr. H

Ahhhh the Weekend!

No homework for the weekend, but you may want to begin brushing up for the States and Capitals test for 2nd Quarter. You never know when it might happen;-)

Have a fabulous weekend!
-Mr. H

Happy New Year!

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a relaxing break with some quality family time. We can definitely look back on 2016 as one for the ages - wow, what a crazy year. It will certainly be interesting to see how 2017 unfolds.

We are beginning our study of the Civil Rights Movement with a inquiry of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. For those of you who did not finish Round 1 of the activity and complete the claim for Document A, please do so tonight so that you are ready to move on to Document B tomorrow. Remember that your claim must include each component of R.A.C.E.

Good luck!
-Mr. H

Article for Wednesday

Please click on the link below and read the article.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/north-dakota-pipeline-spills-estimated-176000-gallons_us_584f2375e4b0e05aded56896

Articles for Monday

Hey there, I hope you all had a great weekend. The first thing you need to do is log on to the Timberland Regional Library (osd+ your username, PIN = your birth month and day). With your partner, you need to choose an article from one of the databases Mrs. White showed you on Friday and complete the RACE template that you've already made a copy of. 

Then, please check out the following links on the DAPL v Standing Rock Sioux. The first one was published by the Washington Post on Friday, December 2 and has an article along with 7 short videos (you will need headphones/ear buds) showing different perspectives of the pipeline and the protest. The second link is an article put out by The Army Corps of Engineers on Sunday, December 5.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2016/12/02/voices-from-standing-rock/

https://www.army.mil/article/179095/army_will_not_grant_easement_for_dakota_access_pipeline_crossing

Good luck, have a great day, and be awesome!

-Mr. H

It's Been a While

Sorry my posts have been few and far between in the last several weeks. Lots going on. Just wanted to remind social studies students to finish the reading and annotating of the four sources on slavery. The "Slavery Readings Chart" should be completed as well. We will write our conclusions about slavery tomorrow in class, and to do so you MUST have the reading, annotating, and chart completed!

Enjoy!
-Mr. H

Social Studies Homework

Continue reading "Columbus and the Indians" by Howard Zinn. Take notes, highlight, and be prepared to discuss the similarities and differences between this account of Columbus and his expeditions and the account from the History Alive! textbook.

Happy Reading!
-Mr. H

Homework - Evaluating Sources

Remember that you need to complete the first three questions of the Evaluating Sources activity. Please remember to include which source is more trustworthy, why that source is more trustworthy, and also why the other source isn't as trustworthy as the one you chose.

Tomorrow we will finish #4 - #6 in class. We will then begin to look at motives for European exploration of the New World. You will learn the RACE acronym and how we will use it to answer historical questions.

Happy Tuesday!
-Mr. H

Snapshot Autobiography - Homework Reminder

Greetings!
I just wanted to send out a quick reminder about your homework for the Snapshot Autobiography project. You are to write about four important events that have shaped you as a person. One of those stories will be the story of your birth. You may get some help on this one from your parents or other friends or family members that have details about your birth. The other three events are your choice, however you will be interviewing another person about one of these events, so make sure to pick at least one event that someone else knows about.

Do not interview someone else until you have written your story about that event. The homework tonight is to complete a rough draft version of as many of the four stories as possible. The final product (a 6-panel pamphlet of your life) is due on Friday, October 7. You will be given time in class over the next several days to complete this project, but you should also spend at least 20 minutes each night on this project.

As always the quality of your final product is extremely important.

Good luck!
-Mr. H

States & Capitals Test Date Changed

The States and Capitals test will be given on Monday, October, 3. This will give students the opportunity to study over the weekend and perfect those important geography skills!

Happy studying!

-Mr. H

Curriculum Night!

Just a quick reminder that Marshall's Curriculum Night will take place tomorrow evening from 5:30 - 7:37 p.m. There is a spaghetti dinner from 5:30 - 6:00 for $4.00 per person. The dinner includes spaghetti, salad, breadstick, milk and dessert.

There will be a brief introduction by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Hayes at 6:00 and then parents/guardians will follow your schedule and hear a 12-minute presentation in each class.

I will not be able to attend Curriculum Night because of a previous engagement.

Happy Monday,
-Mr. H

The Friday Report

Greetings,
We have completed another awesome week of learning, and I, for one, am really looking forward to the weekend! The majority of class time has been spent on Name Art presentations, personal artifact investigations, learning U.S. geography, and written responses to the CNN Student News.

Things to look forward to next week:

• Thinking like a historian activities (The Lunchroom Fight, Snapshot Autobiography, Evaluating Sources)
• More States and Capitals study
• States and Capitals Test on Friday
• CNN Student News
• Reflections on the current Presidential race
• Beginning preparation for our first Socratic Seminar on the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem, and the controversy surrounding athletes kneeling during the National Anthem

Have a Great Weekend!

-Mr. H

The 50 States and Capitals Song | Silly School Songs

Wakoo's 50 States & Capitals

Tour the States - Official Music Video

States and Capitals

Congratulations to those who checked the blog last night and learned that there would be a pop quiz on the states and capitals today. Because of our Name Art presentations, we didn't have as much time to complete this pre-test, but we will tomorrow. Fourth period was able to take the states pre-test and will take the capitals pre-test tomorrow. Fifth period completely ran out of time and will take both pre-tests tomorrow.

The pre-test is a self-assessment. The scores for these first tests will not go into Skyward, but will be used for you to determine what you know and what you need to work on. We will continue to study the states and capitals in class and I will share with you a number of strategies for learning this geography. I encourage you to spend 10+ minutes of home study every day in order to be successful on the upcoming official test.

The first official test will take place next Friday, September 30. Those grades will be posted, but students may re-take the test at anytime before the end of the quarter during Core/Flex time.

Good luck!
-Mr. H

Artifacts!

Congratulations to the students who came prepared with their personal artifacts. It was awesome to see what all of you brought. This activity really helps us understand each other and the diverse interests that are represented through these artifacts.

This is one of those activities that relies on everyone doing their part and being prepared in order for it to be successful. In 4th period, 90% of the class brought their artifact on time. In 5th period, 74% were prepared. This is a decent start, but we want to get to 100% participation in everything we do. Let's keep working on this.

There will be a make-up session tomorrow during core/flex time for students who did not bring their artifacts to school today, but will tomorrow!

See you tomorrow!
-Mr. H

P.S. Pop quiz on States and Capitals tomorrow!