Stuff for Students
Here students will find information or links that they may need to complete assignments or just to stay informed. These items are in no particular order.Geography
Images of EarthProject: A Super Cool Research Project 2005 (PDF) - This is the whole shootin' match. This packet contains directions, important dates, and rubrics for completing your Super Cool Geography Research Project. Download away.
Create a Country 2007 - Here are the directions and rubrics for the 2007 Create a Country Project.
Create a Country Sample Map - This is a map of Kersegonia, my fictional country. It represents the minimum requirements for the map portions of the Create a Country project. I used the computer to create this, but of course you can draw yours by hand, build it, use the computer, whatever.
Geography Key Terms List
Geography Key Terms List with Definitions
Geography Study Tools
Cultures of the World (Chapter 4 Study Guide)The Earth's Natural Resources (Chapter 5 Study Guide)
Europe and Russia: Shaped by History (Chapter 7 Study Guide)
Cultures of Europe and Russia (Chapter 8 Study Guide)
Exploring Western Europe (Chapter 9 Study Guide)
Exploring Eastern Europe (Chapter 10 Study Guide)
Africa's Physical Geography (Chapter 11 Study Guide)
Cultures and History of East Asia (Chapter 19 Study Guide)
History
Big History Research Paper #1 (1700-1789) (2005) (PDF) - Lose your rubric or assignment sheet? Get it again here.
U.S. Expansion Trading Cards Project - Collect 'em all!
U.S. History Key Terms List
U.S. History Key Terms List with Definitions
U.S. History Study Tools
Study Guide: The Early English Colonies (Chapter 4)Study Guide: The American Revolution (Chapter 7)
Study Guide: Creating a Republic (Chapter 8)
Study Guide: U.S. Federal Government (Chapter 9)
Study Guide: Launching the Nation (Chapter 10)
Study Guide: Jefferson and National Expansion (Chapter 11)
Study Guide: A New National Identity (Chapter 12)
Religion/Confirmation Preparation
General
Study Habits to Get Into8th Grade Service Form (PDF) - 8th graders can use this for to track their service hours for the school year.
A Sample Outline (PDF) - This is a sample outline taken from the 8th grade history text. This is just one simple example for the 8th graders to follow while practicing their outlining skills.
Enrichment Project Ideas and Guidelines
