Social Studies–2008/2009

Word of the Day#8,– prejudice
Word of the Day check-up on first 7 words–on Thursday
The Geography terms test is changed to Wed. October 8th–go over the study guide.

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For next class–You should have notes completed on 2 election issues. You also need to be prepared to take notes in class on a 3rd issue that you identify/select over the weekend.
Below are 3 websites to use for identifying and exploring the major election issues:
http://www.generationengage.org/index.php
http://directory.etalkinghead.com/
http://www.politicalindex.com/sect8.htm

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Word of the Day #7–integration
Geography Terms Crossword puzzle#2–complete for Monday
Geography Terms test–Monday October 6

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Complete worksheet on Colonial America terms and vocabulary
Election Issue #2–have an article in class to read and summarize in class.

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States/capitals test–wed. 9/24(ACE) 9/25(BDF)
Election Issues–work on one of the 8 election issues identified in class.

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word of the day# 5–constitution
Geography terms crossword –do the across words only.

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1. Complete defining the words on the 2 sided Presidential Election handout. In addition, complete the 2 questions at the end of the worksheet.
2. States and Capitals test –Wed. 9/24/08 ACE classes; Thur. 9/25/08 BDF classes.

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Word of the Day # 4–racism
Geography terms–begin to review and study.

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States/Capitals Test–9/24 ACE classes—9/25 BDF classes–you should be studying these daily. Spelling of States and Capitals will count.
Worksheet on Election Lecture. Read the worksheet and on the reverse side complete the first 10 vocabulary words. Do not go beyond battleground states.

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