Saturday, September 11, 2010

New Website - Please Visit

Hello friends and students!

I have moved my classroom website to moodle. This will allow for greater interactivity and student centered activities. Please visit this new site at:


Please visit my new website at:

Mr. Keegan's Moodle Page

http://moodle.oceansideschools.org/course/view.php?id=736

You may have to register, but I will be sure to allow access.

Mr. Keegan

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Social Studies Assessment Resources

Assessment Review Assignments

Remember:
All pink packet assignments must be completed in book and answer sheet.

Due Monday, May 3rd
Pink Packet - Multiple Choice
June 2001
Pgs. 3-9


EXTRA CREDIT

Due Friday, May 7th
Castle Learning
Assessment Review Test # 1

http://www.castlelearning.com

User ID: ocean-lastnamefirst initial
Example: ocean-smithj

Password: This was originally set to your school login password. Many of you changed your password early in the year. If you need a new password, please e-mail (dkeegan@oceansideschools.org) or send me a note requesting that your password be cleared.



Due Monday, May 10th
Pink Packet - Multiple Choice
June 2002
Pgs. 12-17


EXTRA CREDIT

Due Friday, May 14th
Castle Learning
Assessment Review Test # 2

http://www.castlelearning.com

User ID: ocean-lastnamefirst initial
Example: ocean-smithj

Password: This was originally set to your school login password. Many of you changed your password early in the year. If you need a new password, please e-mail (dkeegan@oceansideschools.org) or send me a note requesting that your password be cleared.

Due Monday, May 17th
Pink Packet - Multiple Choice
June 2003
Pgs. 20-26


EXTRA CREDIT

Due Friday, May 21st
Castle Learning
Assessment Review Test # 3

http://www.castlelearning.com

User ID: ocean-lastnamefirst initial
Example: ocean-smithj

Password: This was originally set to your school login password. Many of you changed your password early in the year. If you need a new password, please e-mail (dkeegan@oceansideschools.org) or send me a note requesting that your password be cleared.


Due Monday, May 24th
Pink Packet - Multiple Choice
June 2004
Pgs. 29-38


EXTRA CREDIT

Due Friday, May 28th
Castle Learning
Assessment Review Test # 4

http://www.castlelearning.com

User ID: ocean-lastnamefirst initial
Example: ocean-smithj

Password: This was originally set to your school login password. Many of you changed your password early in the year. If you need a new password, please e-mail (dkeegan@oceansideschools.org) or send me a note requesting that your password be cleared.


Due Tuesday, June 1st
Pink Packet - Multiple Choice
June 2005
Pgs. 41-47



Due Friday, June 4th
Yellow Packet - Constructed Response
June 2009
Pgs. 32-35

Due Monday, June 7th
Pink Packet - Multiple Choice
June 2006
Pgs. 50-57

Monday, June 14th
Social Studies Assessment - Day 1

Tuesday, June 15th
Social Studies Assessment - Day 1

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

The Last Week of Cycle 3

Due Monday,
April 12th


Complete The Great Depression packet, # 1-13.
All answers can be found in the attached reading selections, pgs. 212-219.
Many students have music rehearsals today. It is still your responsibility to have this work completed by Monday.


Due Tuesday.
April 13th


Continue preparations for Friday’s exam.
Continue working on ELA/SS Found Poem.

A number of students will be confirmed today (Tuesday) at St. Anthony’s. Congratulations!

Due Wednesday,
April 14th


Continue working on your FDR Digital DBQ packet.

A number of students will be confirmed today (Wednesday) at St. Anthony’s. Congratulations!

Due Thursday,
April 15th


Franklin Delano Roosevelt Digital DBQ packet must be completed.

Social Studies - ELA Challenge is due today!
Writing Contest - Freedom


Due Friday,
April 16th


Found Poem must be handed in today.

Utilizing the Document Packet and all materials related to the Great Depression, students will take their final exam of the quarter, an OPEN-NOTES TEST on the Great Depression.

Due Tuesday,
April 20th


New Deal Cartoon Extra Credit
See attached examples

Friday, March 12, 2010

Hello Team 8-2

I will be out today, March 12th, tending to two sick one-year old boys. I do hope you are all well, and that you are committed to working hard and being respectful. I expect your best behavior and most efficient use of time. The crossword that I have created and the Taboo packet will be helpful as you set out to review for Monday's quiz.

When you are through with your review materials (Taboo & Crossword), I would like to see you interact with a K-W-L on the 1920s. Remember the K-W-L stands for:

* What you Know?
* What you Want to know?
* What you Learned?

I do hope you all have a great weekend! Remember, middle school is fast coming to a close. Let's work as hard as we can in the coming weeks so that the skills necessary for high school success are sharpened.


Classroom Procedures


Please hand out a Taboo packet to each student. These packets can be found on my desk or on the small table in front of my desk. Please inform students that these terms are the BIG ones for Monday’s quiz. Please ask students to take 7 minutes today to review the terms. If comfortable, students may work with a partner to quiz one another. (read taboo terms and ask partner to try to identify the word)

Please hand out WW I Crossword Puzzle. You may allow students to work individually or with a partner. Students may use the “old” textbooks in the back of the room. After 15 minutes, or when all students are nearing completion, please go through the crossword with the students. Answers are below:

Once complete, each student should pick up an “old” textbook from the back of the classroom. Then, please hand out the K-W-L sheet.
Please ask students to open the textbook to the chapter on the 1920s. I believe this is Chapter 24. Utilizing this chapter, ask students to complete the K and W part of the KWL. Feel free to complete the K (What do you KNOW) as a whole-class activity.

What students do not finish of the K-W-L must be finished by Tuesday’s class.

Friday, February 12, 2010

February Break

I would like to wish each of you a wonderful Februray recess. I do hope it is a restful week, finding you in the company of family and friends. I will expect the following upon you return:

* Chapter 24 must be read
* World Power packet must be complete (Handed out on 2/9)
* Castle Learning Exam must be complete - World Power
* Video Analysis from Computer Lab must be completed by end of school, 2/25

Enjoy!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Wednesday, January 20th

Digital DBQ - Foreign Policy

Earthquake in Haiti - Student News Report



Monday, January 18, 2010

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Welcome to the Computer Lab!

Throughout this week we will explore different aspects of the Progressive Era. I do hope you work individually, efficiently, and to the best of your ability. Please continue to refer back to this web page as it will provide a good overview of our week.

Tuesday, January 19th

htttp://www.castlelearning.com

Castle Learning Online provides online study guides, quizzes, and unit exams. While we will be utilizing the computer lab today to create our accounts and take a practice exam, much of our Castle Learning work will done independently and according to your own time schedules.

Your Log-In Information

Go to www.castlelearning.com

Username:
School computer log-in

Password:
For the first time, leave it blank and click submit. You will be asked to make a password and confirm it. You may enter your email address.

Once you are in…your classes will be listed. When you have an assignment it will be in RED with a reminder flag. Click on the teachers name and then click on the assignment!

Friday, January 15, 2010

Friday, January 15th



Hello Team 8-2!

I will not be in school today as my son Leo has had his first stomach bug. He is recovering well but must be hydrated throughout the day. I expect only your best behavior and most diligent work for today's substitute. I believe the work I have left is meaningful and will provide a strong overview of the Progressive Era.


Have a great day! I look forward to seeing all of you on Tuesday!

Mr. Keegan

Monday, January 4, 2010

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year to Team 8-2



I will be out today due to a family illness. I do expect your best behavior and most disciplined work today. Remember, the measure of a person is not how they act when all eyes are on him or her, but how he or she acts when nobody is watching.

The work you will do today is designed to preview the Era of Reform, which many people see as a natural response to the excesses of Industrialization. Read carefully, think critically, and ask for help when you need assistance.

SPECIAL NOTES



Students who have not yet presented Time Traveler will be expected to do so tomorrow. I suspect that Mr. Weinstein and I will meet to discuss project grades tomorrow and that we may be able to return graded rubrics by Wednesday or Thursday.

All Industrialization Exams will be returned tomorrow. The grades were excellent! Congratulations and keep up the great work!

On Wednesday we will be participating in a Geography Bee. Two students from each section will advance to a school-wide Bee to be held later in the month.


Lesson

Using textbooks which are in the classroom, (please be sure that Ms. Shulman has delivered) have students complete the following assignment. Students must finish for homework:

Due Tuesday, January 5th
Carefully read textbook 586-591
Complete:


Viewing History question on page 587
Viewing History on 589
# 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 on 591

Due Wednesday, January 6th

Carefully read textbook 592-596
Complete:

Viewing History question on 593
Complete # 1 & 2 on pg. 594
# 1 & 2 on pg. 596
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If students finish early, please ask them individually to create a list of ten of the biggest problems facing the United States today. Then, ask students to rank these issues or problems in order of importance.

If any kids finish everything, I do have a library of Junior Scholastic magazines in the back of the room (back table)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Industry & Immigration Exam - Review Materials

Exam Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009


Industry & Immigration Jeopardy

Test Review Sheet