HW Assignments Week of 11/5

Hello, Rush'ers:

I am hopeful that you, and your family were able to ride out the storm safely.

In light of the storm, we've moved the assignments for the week of 10/29, to 11/5.   Your assignments are listed below.

Please note that unless otherwise noted, assignments are due the next day.  Please note that your HW must be signed by a parent in order to receive full credit.

Monday Night: Based on the work we did in class, complete a draft of your DBQ essay.

Wednesday Night: Complete a second draft of your essay.

Thursday Night: FINAL DRAFT DUE FRIDAY 11/9 Your final draft must meet the following requirements.

1. Computer Printed.
2. 12 Point Font 
3. Stapled, if greater than 2 pages 
4. Proper Heading
1. Your name
2. Date
3. Class Period
5. Printed copy of Rubric must be included.  Click here for the rubric.  

Please note that LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!  

Friday Night:  

1. Read, or Print out the Chapter 5-1 Power Point. 
1. Slideshow Version
2. Printer Version
2. Take notes from the slideshow.  Your notes will be checked. 
3. Print, and Complete Chapter 5 Section 1 Reading Study Guide 

HW Assignments Week of 10/22

Hello, RUSH'ers!

Here are your HW assignments for the week of 10/22/12.  Please note that all homework, unless otherwise noted, is due by the next class day.  In order to receive full credit for your assignment, it must be accompanied by a parental signature.

Monday Night:
1.  If you didn't complete the Road to Revolution assignment, please hand it in IMMEDIATELY, to avoid further reduction of your grade.   
2. Complete the Chapter 4 Summary.  Click here for the link to the summary. 
3. Want EXTRA CREDIT?  CLICK HERE!  

Tuesday Night: 
1. If you didn't finish your station assignment, click here for the folder, which contains all of the worksheets.  Finish any worksheets that you didn't complete, and hand it in tomorrow.   This assignment is being graded.  Please do not neglect it! 
2. CLICK HERE, and PRINT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION DBQ.  Print an extra copy for a friend and get extra credit!  
2.  Complete the Brainstorm section, and Questions 1-6.

Wednesday Night: 
1. Review the documents, and brainstorm section. 
2. Create an outline of your essay, using the BOX OUTLINE (we'll discuss it in class, don't worry) 

Thursday Night: 
Complete a first draft of your essay 

Road to Revolution Picture Book

Reminder! 

The "Road to Revolution" Picture Book is due Monday!   Click here for the details!  

You must turn in the task sheet, with your picture book.

Here's a link to a great video that will help you with the Picture Book!

Click HERE for the video.  Remember, you must set up a Discovery Account in order to view the video.   Please search back through recent posts for that info.

If that doesn't work, click here

HW Assignments Week of 10/15/12

Greetings RUSH Students:

Below are your HW assignments for the week of 10/15/2012.   Please note that homework is assigned on a daily basis.  Unless specified otherwise, homework is due by the next class day.  Your homework assignment MUST be signed by a parent in order for you to receive credit for its completion.   Late homework assignments will only be accepted if a student completes the assignment during his or her lunch period, or during the after-school period on Wednesday.

MONDAY NIGHT - DUE TUESDAY 10/16 

Complete the Road to Revolution Video Quest 

CLICK HERE for the Video Quest.  

Please note that the links to the videos are listed directly below the file.  Please click on the appropriate videos for each question.   This assignment will be collected and graded as a quiz.   Your answers should be thorough, and detailed.  You should write at least one paragraph per answer.  

Click here for the Video Quest Worksheet

Tuesday Night:  Due Thursday 10/18 

Complete the "Declaration of Independence" Worksheet

Thursday Night: Due Monday 10/22 

Complete the "Road to Revolution" Picture Book.  Click here for the details!  

You must turn in the task sheet, with your picture book.

Friday Night: 
Complete the Picture Book. 

HW Assignments Week of 10/8/12

Here are your assignments for the week of October 8, 2012.  Please note that unless specified otherwise, all HW assignments are due by the next class session.   Missed assignments can only be made up if a student does it during their lunch period, or after school on Wednesdays.  All assignments must be accompanied by a parent's signature or credit will not be given for the assignment. 

This week, we'll be reviewing the origins, and effects of the American Revolution.   We'll be completing a VideoQuest in class, on the "Road to Revolution."  At home, you'll review the chapter and complete some questions to help you further your understanding of the events that led to the birth of our nation! 

Tuesday Night: Due Thursday 10/11/12 
1. Review chapter 4 in your textbook.  Here's an online link to chapter 4, in case you can't access your textbook.  
2. Complete "Chapter 4 Assessment" on page 126 of your textbook.  

Thursday Night: TBD 
CLICK Here for the review sheet, "Colonization to Independence."  
Complete Questions FIVE to ELEVEN (5 to 11).  

Friday Night: REVIEW FOR A QUIZ!!! 
The quiz will be very similar to the last, a combination of multiple choice questions, and key terms.  The key terms will be taken directly from the chapter sections.  Some of the multiple choice questions will be taken from the Regents Prep site (CLICK HERE). 
1. CLICK HERE for an AWESOME Powerpoint on the American Revolution
2. Carefully review slides 1-25
3. Here's another awesome review sheet!

Your Quiz will be probably Tuesday, or Thursday of Next Week!

What Does America Mean to Me?

“What does America Mean to Me?”
Due Date: 9/25/15

Introduction:
It's been called the Land of Opportunity, the Land of Liberty, a melting pot and a great experiment. For more than 280 million people today, the United States of America is quite simply "home" -- a place of beauty, comfort and memories as well as a source of pride, strength and stability in an ever-changing world.
What does America mean to you? For this assignment, you will express those ideas in a written and visual form.

What do I Have to do?
1. Based on your experiences, in both school and “the real world,” consider what America means to you (Examples: Freedom? Opportunity?)
2. Brainstorm, and make a list of all the different things that America means to you. Then, narrow that list to the two or three most important things (in your opinion).
3. Once you have those ideas in mind, think about what those ideas would look like. What pictures, or images do these ideas create in your mind?
4. Using those images in your mind, draw, or download pictures that best express what America means to you in a visual form.
5. After you’ve selected your pictures or images, write a one-page composition that expresses your feelings in a written form. Try to make it clear to the reader what you are trying to say with your visual. Please make sure your composition is either typed, or neatly written in ink. IMPORTANT: There’s no right or wrong answer. However, you must be able to explain your answer.
6. On a piece of poster paper, attach those pictures, or images, as well as your composition. Try to use a colored piece of poster paper if possible. Arrange them in any manner you like (a collage, cut-outs, etc.). Make your presentation eye-catching and appealing; something that you would be proud to present to your classmates, parents, etc.
7. BE CREATIVE. WORK HARD. HAVE FUN.
8. Write your name, and class on the back of your poster board.

How Will I be Assessed? This assignment is worth 100 points.  Click here for the rubric.  Please print it out, and hand it in with your project.