Sunday, January 22, 2017

Mon., Jan. 23rd, 2017

Click on the following link and learn about this day in history:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Today's Trivia: (Put the answer in your warm up document; 1 point for correct answer)
On this date in 1737, _____________ __________________, the first signer of the Declaration was born. 

7th Grade:
We are preparing to start our study on the U.S. Constitution. A sad commentary on our own citizens today is that many of us do not know what our constitution even says. It is essential that we know this document and the rights provided to the citizens of our country guaranteed by this document. 

Pretend for a moment that you are new to this country and applying for citizenship...click on the link below and see if you could pass the test required to become a citizen of the U.S.


8th Grade:
Read the list of events below and put them in the correct order. 
a. Germany agrees to an armistice. 
b. War breaks out in Europe. 
c. U.S. Congress declares war on Germany. 
d. The United States rejects the Treaty of Versailles.
e. The Chicago Cubs win the World Series

If YOU were there … You have been working in a car factory for years, and now you have finally bought a car of your own—a shiny new 1920 Ford Model T. As you set out on your first drive, the car rattles and bounces over unpaved roads that were designed for horse-and-buggy travel. But you don’t mind the rough ride. You now have the freedom to drive anywhere you want to go! How will owning a car change your life?