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WELCOME TO HISTORY ALIVE!
This is the online textbook series that is being used by our 5th through 8th grade students.
GOOGLE DOCS & CLASSROOM
All writing assignments will be completed using a Google doc and will be moved to the students History Folder for grading. In an effort to go paperless, most in class resources being used to supplement the curriculum can be accessed via classroom. Classroom can be accessed via a student google account. This will help eliminate lost/missed assignments.
ONLINE TEXTBOOK
Students will not be receiving a hardcopy textbook (unless one is needed for home use) since we are using the Chromebooks during in class instruction. Textbooks will remain in the classroom that students can access at any time. Chapter Online Assessments can be accessed using the link below.
To Access the Online Textbook/Online Assessments Use Main Menu Bar on the Right.
Username is your childs first name and last name initial. Password is Hamburg (only capital H) followed by your child's month and day of their birthday. For example: Hamburg 0914. Remember that there are no spces between Hamburg and the birthdate. If they forgot how to login, they can email me and I will send it to them.
Curriculum
Our Fifth Graders will be studying America's Past. Topics to be covered include:
Geography of the United States American Indian Cultural Regions European Exploration to the New World Early English Settlements Declaration of Independence American Revolution The Constitution The Bill of Rights Manifest Destiny Causes of the Civil War The Civil War
Our Sixth graders will be studying the civilizations of the world from Ancient Times to the Medieval Period. Topics to be covered include:
People of the Stone Age
At the end of the year, our 6th graders will be competing in a mock ancient Greek Olympics.
Our Seventh graders will be studying the Medieval Period to European Exploration. Topics to be covered include:
At the end of the year, our 7th graders will be hosting an authentic Renaissance Faire for the enjoyment of our elementary students.
Our Eighth graders will begin their studies with Early America and end with a unit on the Holocaust. Topics to be covered include:
Activities
Homework Policy
All tests and quizzes will be sent home for a parent/guardian signature and returned to me. This will be counted as a homework grade.
Grading Policy Homework 10% Online Assessments 15% Projects / IXL's 15% Quizzes 20%
Missed assignments must be made up the day after it was assigned or a zero will be given. For long-term assignments, students receive a half grade lower on the assignment for each day it is late.
Contact Information If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or by calling 973-827-7570 ext. 422.
Please be aware that the fastest way to reach me is by email. |