8th Grade Paragraphs

Each student was assigned a role. 
Group 1: Western merchant who sends items back East
Group 2: Eastern farmer who exports goods to British markets 
Group 3: North Carolina tobacco planter 
Group 4: Rhode Island creditor
Group 5: Massachusetts farmer

Students are to: 
A. Complete 3 journal entries that are 5-8 sentences each. As a whole, these journal entries should contain reflections on the economic (money) problems that is unique to the student's occupation. Information can be found in Ch 5.2. The student must also propose solutions to the economic problems they face. 
B. Students should then think about solutions to ALL economic problems caused by the weakness of the Articles of Confederation. Students will write a petition to the Confederation Congress asking for specific changes to the Articles and explaining how the changes would improve the economy. 

8th Grade Colony Project

The 8th graders are beginning their colony project! Groups have been formed, explorers have been marking unclaimed territory, and the competition for the single charter has begun!  Students will create their proposals, design their colonies, and present them to Madam Bigbucks and their classmates. For extra copies of the project click here. Good luck to all!

Working with the Blog

Cougar Social Studies is officially in full swing! Homework is being completed, discussions are highly animated, and students are learning! This post is to give a quick over-view of the blog for any new users. While the blog is updated weekly, additions to the calendar is where these changes occur most frequently. Simply click on the assignment and the information will pop-up. 6th grade assignments are in red, 7th grade in gold, 8th grade in brown, and Corpus Christi events in orange. Occasionally, I will add study guides and enrichment assignments to the blog via "posts", like the one you are reading now. There will be a link to these items within the post. My blog will be updated weekly to keep the students on track and prepared for up-coming assignments. I encourage the students to work ahead anytime they know they have a busy night or weekend. This is going to be a great year!

Welcome Back!

Welcome back students!! I hope you all enjoyed the summer break! I know that I did! I have another exciting and fast paced year planned for us! Please remember to start bringing the following to class:

* Text book

* Binder with 5-Tab dividers

* Writing Utensil

* Notebook/paper

* Planner