Mr. Waxler's Class

Hi,

This week in social studies we will continue our unit: Manifest Destiny in a Growing Nation.

On Monday, we learn how the Louisiana Purchase and the War of 1812 opened the way for settlers to move out west.  We will examine the various reasons for westward movement, the various routes that the settlers traveled, and some of the hardships that they faced along the way.

The rest of the week we will focus on how the United States acquired various territories such as the Oregon Country, Texas Annexation, and the Mexican Cession.

**Don’t forget: Tuesday is FCAT Writes!

Homework

Monday (2/8)
No Homework

Tuesday (2/9)
**FCAT Today

Wednesday (2/10)
Answer “Questions on the Oregon Country”  1-4 on p.68B
(Students do NOT have to complete map on p.68C)

Thursday (2/11)
Complete map: The Lone Star Republic

Friday (2/12)
No Homework

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Hi,

Last week each student created a visual representation of either Thomas Jefferson or Alexander Hamilton.  Each poster represented their person’s views on five different issues.  On Monday, the students will wrap up this project by analyzing primary source quotes and identifying whether the quote was stated by Alexander Hamilton or Thomas Jefferson.

On Tuesday, we will start our next unit: Manifest Destiny in a Growing Nation. The main focus this week will be on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and the War of 1812.

On Friday, we will have guests from various High Schools come to talk with the students about TechPrep.

Homework

Monday 2/1
No Homework

Tuesday 2/2
Complete reading and map work: The Louisiana Purchase

Wednesday 2/3
Write journal entry from the perspective of William Clark. Journals must include:
1. Date (on handout)
2. It should attempt to accurately describe the scene (on handout)
3. It must contain the words and phrases on handout
4. It should be roughly 1 page in length

Thursday 2/4
Complete reading and map work on the War of 1812

Friday 2/5
No Homework

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Hi,

This week we will continue working on our 3rd quarter project: Comparing the Beliefs and Ideals of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.  Each student will be creating a visual representation (poster) on either Hamilton’s or Jefferson’s views on these five issues: nature of human beings, best type of government, the Constitution, political party, and ideal economy.

By the end of the week, students will use their completed project to teach the other half of the class about their historical figure.

Since the project will be done in class, homework will depend greatly on how much students accomplish during the class period.

Have a great week!

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Hi,

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

This week we will get back into our unit: The Constitution in a New Nation. On Tuesday, students will learn about the Electoral College and argue whether or not they agree with this electoral process.  Tuesday will also be spent on examining the 1st four presidential elections in the United States as well as the 12th Amendment.

On Wednesday, students will receive their social studies grade for 2nd quarter.  Students will revisit the goal they set for 2nd quarter and determine whether or not they met their 2nd quarter goal and explain why or why not.  Students will then set goals for 3rd quarter and explain how they plan to meet that 3rd quarter goal.  Remember, “goal-setting” is one of our district’s Strategic Objectives and can be very effective.  Also, as we start the 2nd half of the school year, please make sure your child has everything he or she may need for class.  Now is a great time to restock your child with paper, pencils, and maybe even a new blue folder.

On Thursday we will start working on our 3rd quarter project: Comparing the Beliefs and Ideals of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton.  Each student will be creating a visual representation (poster) on either Hamilton or Jefferson’s views on these five issues: nature of human beings, best type of government, the Constitution, political party, and ideal economy.

Since the project will be done in class, homework will depend greatly on how much students accomplish during the class period.

**Remember, Friday is a Record Day so there is no school for students.

Have a great week!

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Hi,

Hope everyone was able to stay warm this weekend.  

Believe it or not this week is Mid-Term exam week!  We will spend the majority of this week reviewing for Friday’s exam.  The exam is cumulative so it will cover content from each unit we have studied this year.

Have a great week,
Adam Waxler

Homework

Monday (1/11)
Complete Crossword Puzzle

Tuesday (1/12)
Create your own 10 question test (answers on separate page)

Wednesday (1/13)
Study for Mid-Term Exam

Thursday (1/14)
Study for Mid-Term Exam

Friday (1/15)
Mid-Term Exam Today ~ No Homework

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Hi,

Hope everyone had a great vacation!

This week in social studies we will wrap up this part of our unit on the U.S. Constitution.  Tuesday and Wednesday we will focus on the three branches of government and how each branch “checks” the power of the other branches.  On Thursday we will review for Friday’s test on the Articles of Confederation & the U.S. Constitution.

Also, students have the opportunity to recite the Preamble to the Constitution on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday and receive 5 bonus points on the test.

Have a great week!

Homework

Monday (1/4)
No school for students

Tuesday (1/5)
No Homework

Wednesday (1/6)
Complete: Chart of the Three Branches of Government

Thursday (1/7)
* Study for test
* Ticket-to-Test for 3 bonus points (optional) ~ students can create their own 10 question test (questions AND answers) for 3 bonus points

Friday (1/8)
Test Today ~ No Homework

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Hi,

This week in social studies we will continue with our unit: The Constitution in a New Nation.  Students will learn about the Constitutional Convention and the many compromises that took place in order to ratify the U.S. Constitution.  By the end of the week we will be analyzing the actual Constitution by examining the various amendments as well as the responsibilities and duties of the three branches of government.

Homework

Monday (12/14)
Complete “your compromise” column of Constitutional Convention packet.

Tuesday (12/15)
No Homework

Wednesday (12/16)
Complete Thought Question #1 from packet entitled United States Constitution

Thursday (12/17)
No Homework

Friday (12/18)
Complete Amendment Poster ~ Poster should be completed by the end of class on Friday, but students who don’t complete their poster will need to finish it over the break.

Happy Holidays!!

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Hi,

This week we will start our next unit: The Constitution in a New Nation.  The main focus of the week will be on the failure of the Articles of Confederation (the first written plan of government in the United States).

Have a great week!

Homework

Monday (12/7)
Based on today’s lesson, list the five most serious weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

Tuesday (12/8)
Complete closure questions 1-6 from today’s “Coat of Arms” activity.

Wednesday (12/9)
Complete closure questions 1-5 from today’s activity on the Articles of Confederation.

Thursday (12/10)
No Homework

Friday (12/11)
No Homework

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Hi,

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving weekend!

This week we will wrap our unit on the Revolutionary War.  Monday and Tuesday will be spent on the last major battle of the war (Battle of Yorktown) and the treaty that ended the war (Treaty of Paris: 1783).

On Wednesday we will tie up some loose ends by focusing on the role that African-Americans played in the Revolutionary War.  On Wednesday I will also give students their 5-week grade for social studies (the grade they will receive on their Progress Report).  Students will then revisit their 2nd quarter goal and revise (if necessary) their plan to achieve their 2nd quarter goal.

On Thursday, we will review for Friday’s exam on the American Revolution.

Homework

Monday (11/30)
* Complete Geography worksheet: The Siege of Yorktown
* Complete worksheet reading and questions: The End of the War

Tuesday (12/1)
No Homework

Wednesday (12/2)
No Homework

Thursday (12/3)
* Study for test
* Ticket-to-the-Test: This is an optional homework assignment. Students are to create their own test questions AND answers (minimum of 10) based on the content of the unit. Those students who create the Ticket-to-the-Test can hand it in BEFORE the test and receive 3 bonus points.

Friday (12/4)
Test Today ~ No Homework

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Hello,

This week in social studies will continue examining various battles, major events, and people of the Revolutionary War.  Some of the topics for this week and next will include: Valley Forge, the Battle of Saratoga, and the Treaty of Alliance.

Next week we will wrap our unit on the Revolutionary War with a test towards the end of that week.

Have a great week and a Happy Thanksgiving!

Homework

Monday (11/23)
Pretend you are a soldier in the Continental Army encamped at Valley Forge.  Write a letter back home telling about your experiences at Valley Forge.

Tuesday (11/24)
No Homework

Wednesday – Friday (11/25 – 11/27)
Thanksgiving Break!

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