Today's Steps

You will find the link to the test in the post below.  Take your time!  When you have completed the test, please read Chapter 6 Section 1.  

Chapter 5 - Multiple Choice Test

Chapter 5 - Written Response

Bunker Hill

Today's Steps - December 2, 2016

Mock Election 2016

Academic Challenge 8th Grade

The team should try to wear black pants and a white shirt.  Team vests will be loaned out tomorrow.

JOIN, or DIE - Political Cartoons

The Political Cartoons of Dr. Seuss

Today's Steps

Today's Steps

Chapter 4 Section 1

October 7, 2016

Middle Colonies Foldable

Picture Puzzle Vocabulary - Chapter 3 Sections 4 and 5

Picture Puzzle Vocabulary - Chapter 3 Sections 1, 2, and 3

Chapter 2 Test - Multiple Choice Portion

Chapter 2 - Written ResponseTest

Explain the differences in purpose between French or Dutch colonization verses the Spanish. Respond in the comment section below.

Willard Middle School Student Council Elections 2016-2017 - 8th Grade Ballots

Quiz 2-2 and 2-3

Final - American History

Chapter 16 - Reconstruction

Chapter Outline

Section 1: Rebuilding the Nation
Section 2: The Battle Over Reconstruction
Section 3: The End of Reconstruction

Summary

The Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on U.S. territory. The war ended slavery and reunited the North and the South. After the war, the nation faced the task of rebuilding the South—a region ruined by war.

Guided Reading/Notetaking study Guide

Progress Monitoring Quiz

Vocabulary Building Flashcards 1

Vocabulary Building Flashcards 2

Election of 1876: Shifting Power Balance

Military Districts in the South

Presidential Election of 1876

Costume Help For The Reenactment

Costumes - Women

Draw String Skirt  (solid, dark color is best)

Mob Cap (Colonial Hat) (white) I think we have enough for all girls unless they want to make and keep their hat.

Simple Apron (white)  I think we have enough for all girls unless they want to make and keep their apron.

white or light colored button down shirt



Costumes - Guys

Haversack  (white, canvas, tan) I think we have enough for all guys unless they want to make and keep their haversack.

breaches/knickers - I think we have enough for all guys unless they want to make and keep their own.

Long socks over the calf - Solid color

white or light colored button down shirt

Musket

No hat is required is required.  I will be making an order my April 29 for tricorne hats.  If you are interested click on the link and discuss this with Mr. von Kamp.

Reenactment Schedule - May 13, 2016

7:30 to 9:00 The Patriot

9-9:30 Costumes

9:30-10:30 Session 1 - Period Crafts etc

10:30-11:30 Session 2 - Period Crafts etc

11:30-12 Lunch

12-1 Session 3 - Period Crafts etc

1-2 Session 4 - Drama/Battle Reenactments

2-3 Session 5 - Period Crafts etc

3-3:30 Break and prep for the community

3:30 - 4:30 Session 6 - Period Crafts - Community invited to observe and ask question

4:30 - 5:30 Session 7 - Drama/Battle Reenactments for the community

5:30 - 6 Clean up



Check out the pictures from our last reenactment....4 years ago!

Chapter 14

The Nation Divided (1846–1861)

Political cartoon depicting President Lincoln undertaking the task of gluing the Union back together
Courtesy Library of Congress

• Enrichment Activity

• MapMaster

• History Interactive

• Biography Quest: Why Was Abraham Lincoln Voted Out of Congress After One Term?
• Links Across Time: Elections and the Media Today
• Vocabulary Builder

• Progress Monitoring Online

• Study Guide Online (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents.)
  • Section 1
  • Section 2
  • Section 3
  • Section 4
  • The Nation Divided (1846–1861)

Printable Worksheet: Print this worksheet and use it to report what you've learned from the Internet activities.

Summary

With the addition of new western land, debate over the spread of slavery increased. After all efforts at compromise failed, violent fighting broke out in the Kansas Territory. As tensions increased, a new antislavery political party emerged. Abraham Lincoln's election eventually led seven southern states to leave the Union.

Chapter 14 Section 4 - The Coming of the Civil War

Read Chapter 14 Section 4 Online

Chapter 14 Section 4 - The Coming of the Civil War - Guided Reading

The Election of 1860 - Interactive Map

Slavery and Secession - Interactive Map

Online Crossword Puzzle

Fort Sumter National Park

Chapter 14 Section 3 - The Crisis Deepens

Read Chapter 14 Section 3 Online

Chapter 14 Section 3 - The Crisis Deepens - Guided Reading

John Brown Video

Chapter 14 Section 2 - Compromise Fails

Summary
After all efforts at compromise failed, violent fighting broke out in the Kansas Territory. 

Read Chapter 14 Section 2 Online

Chapter 14 Section 2 - Compromise Fails - Reading and Guided Reading

Self Check Quiz

Slavery After The Kansas-Nebraska Act - Interactive Map

Territories Opened to Slavery - Interactive Map

Chapter 14 Section 1 - Growing Tensions Over Slavery

Summary 

When Missouri applied for statehood in 1819, the United States Senate was evenly divided between slave and free states. In 1820 the Missouri Compromise temporarily resolved the issue of balancing the interests of both the North and the South by admitting Maine, a free state, along with Missouri, a slave state. The debate erupted again, however, after the United States gained California and New Mexico following the Mexican War.

Chapter 14 Section 1 - Growing Tensions Over Slavery - Guided Reading

Read Chapter 14 Section Online

Progress Monitoring Quiz - Chapter 14 Section 1 - Growing Tensions Over Slavery

                                                                                                                                                                                          April 8, 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

The annual Revolutionary War Reenactment held by eighth graders at Willard Middle School is quickly approaching.  Pending Board approval, this year we would like to offer students an opportunity to earn an overnight experience on May 13th in the Revolutionary War encampment. I have secured six revolutionary war style, canvas tents.  Boys and girls will have separate tents and will sleep on individual cots.

Student will benefit from this amazing opportunity through the leadership of organizing and experiencing the encampment the night after the reenactment.  Participating students will be equipped with skills and content above and beyond the activities of the school day.  The kids will learn drama and first person interpretation skills as they learn about different perspectives of the individuals involved in the American Revolution.  This enrichment activity will keep students engaged in the learning process through the fourth quarter as they complete their requirements to participate.

The Schedule

6PM - Finish the school day reenactment activities

6-7 PM - make dinner using hearth kettles, and open fires

7-8 PM – Talking with Reenactors

8-9 PM - Period appropriate games

9-10 PM– Storytelling in first person

10 PM – Astronomy with Mr. Plotner

11 PM - Lights Out  (TAPS)

6:00 – Wake-up - clean up

6-8AM – breakfast over the open fire

8AM - Clean up the camp and prepare for community visits

9-11AM- Community visits to the camp

11AM – Take down tents and encampment

Noon - Students released to parents

Students should understand that by completing this application they still may not earn the privilege to spend May 13, 2016 in the Revolutionary War Overnight Encampment at Willard Middle School.   Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA, turn in all their assignments on time, have no discipline issues, complete an application, and type a single spaced character sketch of the person they will portray in the Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment.  The  application is due on April 29, 2016.  No late papers will be accepted.  All students will be notified by May 2, 2016 if they will or will not be accepted as a participant  in the overnight encampment.  Space is limited and the event is weather permitting.  The character sketch should include:

        - Name (fictitious),

        - Patriot or Loyalist

        - Adult or Child

        - Family

        - Where they live; city or countryside; colony

        - Description of their life

        - Describe daily activities

Three teachers have already volunteered to stay through the night and a handful of others have already volunteered to come for part of the evening/morning.  We will be looking for parent volunteers as well.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact me here at Willard Middle School.  Thanks so much.

                                                        Sincerely,

                                                        Kyle O. von Kamp

                                                        8th Grade American History

                                      8 Avril 2012

Queridos padres / Guardian,

La anual reconstrucción de la guerra revolucionaria del octavo grado en la escuela Intermedia Willard se está acercando rápidamente. Pendiente aprobación de la administracion, este año nos gustaría ofrecer a los estudiantes la oportunidad de obtener una experiencia pasar la noche el 13 de mayo en el campamento de guerra revolucionaria. He conseguido seis estilo de guerra, tiendas de lona revolucionarias. Los niños y niñas tendrán tiendas separadas y duermen en cunas.

Los estudiantes se beneficiarán de esta increíble oportunidad a través de la dirección de la organización y la configuración del campamento la noche anterior a la recreación. Los estudiantes participantes estarán equipados con las habilidades necesarias para ayudar a otros estudiantes al día siguiente. Los niños aprenderán de teatro y la primera persona de interpretación habilidades a medida que aprenden acerca de las diferentes perspectivas de los individuos involucrados en la revolución americana. Esta actividad de enriquecimiento mantendrá a los estudiantes que participan en el proceso de aprendizaje a través del cuarto trimestre a medida que completan sus requisitos para participar.

El horario

6PM - Terminar las actividades del día escolar

6-7 PM - Hacer la cena

7-8 PM - Hablan con Reenactors

8-9 PM - Juegos de la época

9-10 PM - Contar una historia en primera persona

10 PM - La astronomía con el Sr. Plotner

11 PM - Las luces apagada

6:00 - Despertar

6-8AM - Desayuno sobre el fuego

8AM - Prepárese para la comunidad

9-11AM - Comunidad invitaciones

11AM - Take down tents and encampment

12 - Los estudiantes liberados a los padres

Los estudiantes deben entender que al completar esta solicitud, todavía no pueden ganarse el privilegio de pasar 13 de Mayo de 2016 en el campamento de noche de la guerra revolucionaria en la escuela Intermedia Willard. Los estudiantes deben mantener un promedio de 3.0, en todas sus tareas a tiempo, no tienen problemas de disciplina, y completar una página mecanografiada,  de la personaje que ellos piensan demostraren la reconstrucción de la guerra revolucionaria. Este documento será entregado el 29 de Avril de 2016. No se aceptarán trabajos despues de esta fecha. Todos los estudiantes serán notificados el 2 de Mayo de 2016 si van o no a participar en el campamento durante la noche. El espacio es limitado y el evento es si el tiempo lo permite. El documento de su personaje debe incluir:

- Nombre (ficticio),

- Patriota o Loyalista

- Adulto o Niño

- Familia

- Donde viven; ciudad o en el campo; colonia

- Descripción de su vida

- Describir las actividades diarias

Tres maestros ya se han ofrecido a permanecer toda la noche y un grupo de otros que ya se han ofrecido para venir por parte de la noche. Vamos a estar buscando padres voluntarios también. Si tienes alguna pregunta, no falte en ponerse en contacto conmigo aquí en la escuela Intermedia Willard. Muchas gracias.

Atentamente,

Kyle O. von Kamp

8vo Grado Historia Americana

Revolutionary War Overnight Encampment Application
Applicant Information
Name:
Date of birth:	School Email:	Phone:
Address:
City:	State:	ZIP Code:
Parent Information
Names:
Address if different from above:
City:	State:	ZIP Code:
Phone:	E-mail:
ExtraCurricular Activities and Hobbies                                           (Both in School and in the Community)
Why do you Wish to Participate?
References (Non-Family Members)
Name	Email	Phone
Name	Email	Phone
Signatures
I understand that by completing this application I still may not earn the privilege to spend May 13, 2016 in the Revolutionary War Overnight Encampment at Willard Middle School.   I still must maintain a 3.0 GPA, turn in all assignments on time, have no discipline issues, complete an application, and type a single spaced character sketch of the person I will portray in the Revolutionary War Reenactment and Encampment. The paper will be due on April 29, 2016.  No late papers will be accepted.  All students will be notified by May 2, 2019 if they will or will not be approved as an assistant for the event. Space is limited and the event is weather permitting.
Signature of applicant:		Date:
Signature of parent:		Date: