Grade 8 Social Studies
Matthew McGarry
HANOVER MIDDLE
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Mr. McGarry's 8th Grade Social Studies Class






AS YOU MAY HAVE NOTICED I NO LONGER UPDATE THIS SITE.  THAT IS DUE TO THE 'NEW' BACKPACK WEBSITE WHERE ALL THE TEACHERS FOR BOTH TEAMS ON THE 8TH GRADE HAVE ALL THEIR HOMEWORK UPDATED.  PLEASE USE THIS WEBSITE MOVING FORWARD.


https://sites.google.com/a/hanoverschools.org/hmsgrade8homework/home/team-fghij















Wednesday, Thursday, Friday March 20-22nd, 2013
No Homework = because of MCAS and weekend!  Enjoy your free time.

Mr. McGarry


Tuesday March 19th, 2013
Study for tomorrow's test.  Good luck!


Monday March 18th, 2013
Complete Mover and SHaker 3 Tokugawa Ieyasu.  Will review tomorrow.

Mr. McGarry


SORRY I MISSED ANOTHER WEEK!!
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SOME CHANGES TO THIS WEEK BELOW.

Friday March 8th, 2013
No homework over the weekend.  Enjoy the time away.


Thursday March 7th, 2013
CHANGED!!!!!!
Complete Mover and Shaker: 2 - Prince Shotoku.  Can be found in the textbook.

Thank you,
Mr. McGarry


Wednesday March 6th, 2013
CHANGED!!!!

Complete Ch8 Textbook worksheet about China's influence on Japan.  We will review in class on Thursday.

Mr McGarry


Tuesday March 5th, 2013
Complete the Japanese Map Worksheet distributed in class.  We will review on Wednesday in class.

Thanks,
Mr. M


Monday March 4th, 2013
Complete Mover and Shaker: 1 - Siddhartha Gautama  (Buddha).  We will review in tomorrow's abbreviated class.

Thank you, 
Mr. McGarry


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Thursday and Friday February 28th and March 1st, 2013
No homework.  Extra time off since you worked hard on the essay over vacation.

Enjoy, 
Mr. McGarry


Wednesday February 27th, 2013
Study for Thursday's test.

Thanks, 
Mr. M


Tuesday February 26th , 2013
Study for Thursday's test.

Thanks,
Mr. McGarry


Monday February 25th, 2013
Read the Chinese Invention Sheet passed out in class.  This information will be on the test.

Thank you,
Mr. McGarry


Sorry I missed the week before vacation!!!

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Friday February 8th, 2013
There is no homework over the weekend.  Enjoy the downtime.

Mr. McGarry


Thursday February 7th, 2013
Study vocabulary words: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10.  Possible quiz on Friday.


Wednesday February 6th, 2013
There is no homework tonight.  Enjoy the free time away!!


Tuesday February 5th, 2013
Complete Mover and Shaker 4 - Admiral ZhengHe.  We will review in class Wednesday.


Monday February 4th, 2013
Complete Mover and Shaker 3 - Kublai Khan.  We will review in class Tuesday.

Thank  you
Mr. M

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Friday February 1st, 2013
CHANGED ON THURSDAY JANUARY 31st

Complete the Map of ZhengHe's travels.  Assignment is due Monday.


Thursday January 31st, 2013
CHANGED on Thursday January 31st

No Homework Thursday night now.


Wednesday January 30th, 2013
Using your textbook read pages 213 through 240 and complete the outline worksheet as you read.   This is much work to do, so plan accordingly.


Tuesday January 29th, 2013
Complete Mover and Shaker: 2 (Chi'n Shih Huang Ti).  He is not in our textbook.  Use the internet.  Stay away from wikipedia type sites.

We will review in class tomorrow.
Mr. McGarry


Monday January 28th, 2013
Complete the Emperor Chi'n Internet Activity sheet.  

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Friday January 25th, 2013
No homework!


Thursday January 24th, 2013
Finish everything begun in class, which consists of: reading rich and poor worksheet (front and back), completing the worksheet that goes along with that reading, read top and bottom worksheet (front and back), and completing the illustration paper.  All are due on Friday. 

Thanks,
Mr. McGarry


Wednesday January 23rd, 2013
No homework tonight.


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Friday January 18th, 2013
Study vocabulary 2, 3, 6, 9.  Guess what could happen next Wednesday?  Pop quizzes are back!

Study hard and enjoy the long long weekend.
Mr. McGarry


Thursday January 17th, 2013
Complete the China Environment Activity.  Go to the website, read the article, and answer the questions on the worksheet.  

Mr. McGarry


Wednesday January 16th, 2013
Complete the map of China that was distributed in class today.  You may use any resource to label the contiguous countries (internet, atlas, globe, etc).

We will review on Thursday.
Thank you
Mr. McGarry


Tuesday January 15th, 2013
No homework tonight.  Enjoy the night off!


Monday January 14th, 2013
Complete the Confucius Internet assignment.  Follow the directions on the worksheet.  Visit the website, watch the video, and answer the questions.  We will review in class tomorrow.

Mr. McGarry

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Tuesday January 8th, 2013 through Monday January 14th, 2013
The next few nights of homework are focused on the creative writing assignment introduced in class this week. Remember this assignment is due on Monday January 14th.  You are to write a 2-page story through the first person perspective of a character you create from the Christian and Muslim battle at Jerusalem during the First Crusade. This should be a descriptive account and your character can range from Christian priest or warrior to Muslim warrior, cleric, or civilian.  The assignment should be two pages in length and if typed should be 12 point font and double spaced. Make sure your story is historically accurate with weapons, machinery, and other items from the year 1099 CE.  

Looking forward to reading your stories - always one of my favorite things to correct every year.
Mr. McGarry    

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Wednesday January 2nd, 2013 through Tuesday January 8th, 2013
Work on the Crusades Powerpoint Project.  Now due Tuesday!!

Remember the project is a 12 to 15 slide powerpoint presentation on the subject of Crusades you chose from our list on the Friday before vacation.  Be prepared on Tuesday January 8th, when you arrive to class, to have either previously emailed the powerpoint or bring it in on a jump drive.  The project must have a title slide and a bibliography.  In addition, you should have practiced presenting this before you step in front of the class.  Remember, you are the expert and you must show that expertise off in class.  

Good luck, 
Mr. McGarry

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Friday December 21st, 2012
Begin working on your project over Christmas break.  Remember your project is to choose a topic on the Crusades and research it in depth and create a visual presentation (Powerpoint or Keynote works) that covers the details.  You are to become an expert on that subject and be able to present the details with the visual in a quality presentation in front of your class.  You can partner with one other student or go solo.  These presentations will be due the Friday we come back to school after Christmas break (January 4th).  Be prepared to pass the finished presentation in on that day.  Please email me with any questions. 



Thursday December 20th, 2012
No homework tonight.  Enjoy the night off.


Wednesday December 19th, 2012
Using the introductory narrative sheet from yesterday's homework please complete the cause and effect worksheet passed out in class.  We will review during tomorrow's class.


Tuesday December 18th, 2012
Read the introductory narrative distributed in class today.  Please highlight or underline those facts that you deem most pertinent to the story of the Crusades.  We will be using that sheet with tomorrow's homework as well.


Monday December 17th, 2012
Finish the work begun in class.  Read textbook pages 320 to 327 and complete the worksheet with the 8 questions from class.  We will check and review tomorrow.

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Friday December 14th, 2012
No HW over the weekend!

Enjoy your free time!


Thursday December 13th, 2012
Complete the cause and effect worksheet distributed in class.  This worksheet covers the beginnings of the Crusades.  

Mr. McGarry


Tuesday & Wednesday December 11th & 12th, 2012
No homework either night.  Have fun on Wednesday at Patriot Place!!

Mr. McGarry  

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CHANGE!   TEST IS PUSHED BACK TO TUESDAY.  EVERYTHING ELSE IS PUSHED BACK AS WELL!

Monday December 10th, 2012
Study for tomorrow's Islamic Unit test.  Remember the test will be 66 multiple choice questions and you have 45 minutes to complete it, unless you have testing accommodations, so plan accordingly when you take the test.

Good luck, 
Mr. M


Friday December 7th, 2012
Homework is twofold over the weekend.  1) Put the finishing touches on the writer's workshop assignment.  2) Study for Tuesday's test.  This will be a difficult test, so take your studying seriously and begin now.  The writer's workshop assignment (final draft) is due on Monday.

Good luck, 
Mr. McGarry


Thursday December 6th, 2012
Work on your writer's workshop assignment.  The assignment will be due Monday in class.  


Mr. McGarry


Wednesday December 5th, 2012
No homework.  Again.  You can use your time to prepare for Tuesday's test if you would like.  in fact, I recommend that.

Mr. McGarry


Tuesday December 4th, 2012
No homework tonight either!  That makes three nights in a row. 

Enjoy it while it lasts, 
Mr. M


Monday December 3rd, 2012
No homework this evening.

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Friday November 30th, 2012
No homework over the weekend.  Enjoy!!  

Mr. McGarry


Thursday November 29th, 2012
Read and study the page of notes distributed in class on the Golden Age.  This will help you study for next week's test.  

Mr. McGarry


Wednesday November 28th, 2012
Complete Mover and Shaker: 3 and 4.  

Thanks,
Mr. McGarry


Tuesday November 27th, 2012
Finish the worksheets distributed in class.  We will review during tomorrow's class.

Mr. M


Monday November 26th, 2012
Map the following locations on our map for the Islam Unit:  Baghdad, Cordoba, Damascus, Cairo, Al-Andalus, Jerusalem, North Africa, and the Caspian Sea.  We will review and check in tomorrow's class.

Mr. McGarry

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Tuesday November 20th, 2012
No homework over Thanksgiving holiday.  Enjoy.

Enjoy the turkey,
Mr. McGarry


Monday November 19th, 2012
Study vocabulary: 1, 5, 7, 9.  Possible pop quiz?

Mr. McGarry
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Friday November 16th, 2012
Complete Mover and Shaker:2 - Abu Bakr.  

Have a nice weekend, 
Mr. McGarry


Thursday November 15th, 2012
Complete the map worksheet distributed in class.  We will check and review in tomorrow's class.

Mr. McGarry


Wednesday November 14th, 2012
Read pages 90-91 and answer questions 1 and 2 on page 91 in complete sentences.

We will review in class tomorrow.
Mr. McGarry


Tuesday November 13th, 2012
Practice presentations on the five pillars of Islam.

Be prepared to present them in class tomorrow.


Monday November 12th, 2012
No homework - hope you enjoyed your day off.

Mr. M

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Friday November 9th, 2012
CHANGED TO NO HW

Practice your presentations on the five pillars of Islam.

Be ready to go on Monday, 
Mr. McGarry


Thursday November 8th, 2012
No homework!


Wednesday November 7th, 2012
Complete Mover and Shaker 1, Muhammad.

Thanks, 
Mr. McGarry


Tuesday November 6th, 2012
Watch the election!  Live history on every channel tonight.

Mr. McGarry


Monday November 5th, 2012
Study vocabulary: 2, 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16.  Pop Quiz?

Mr. M

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Friday November 2nd, 2012
Map the following locations on this unit's map: Mecca, Medina, Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Persian Gulf.  We will review in class on Monday.

Have a nice weekend, 
Mr. McGarry


Thursday November 1st, 2012
Finish the worksheet begun in class on reading Chapter 3, Lesson 2 and complete the accompanying outline questions.

Thanks,
Mr. McGarry


Wednesday October 31th, 2012
Read pages 85-88 in the textbook and complete the cause and effect worksheet.  The homework will be collected in class.

Thank you,
Mr. M


Monday October 29th and Tuesday October 30th, 2012
No homework thanks to Sandy!

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Friday October 25th, 2012
Complete the map activity about water on the Arabian Peninsula.  Questions are on the back.

We will review during Monday's class.

Have a nice weekend, 
Mr. McGarry


Thursday October 25th, 2012
Study vocabulary 4, 8, 14.  

Mr. M


Wednesday October 24th, 2012
On your recently distributed map, please put the following locations: Constantinople, Rome, Athens, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Adriatic Sea.  We will review in class tomorrow.

Mr. McGarry


Tuesday October 23rd, 2012
Write down at least two questions you may have about Islam, muslims, the Middle East, the former war in Iraq, the current war in Afghanistan, terrorism, etc.  We will discuss your questions in class.

Mr. M


Monday October 22nd, 2012
No homework this evening.  Tomorrow we begin the new Islam Unit.  

Mr. McGarry

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Friday October 19th, 2012
No homework over the weekend.  Enjoy your time away!!

Mr. M


Thursday October 18th, 2012
Finish the essay begun in class on Tuesday.

Thank you, 
Mr. McGarry



Wednesday October 17th, 2012 
Study for tomorrow's test.  The test will consist of the entire Rome/Fall of Rome/Byzantine Empire Unit.

Good luck, 
Mr. McGarry


Tuesday October 16th, 2012
Continue working on the writer's workshop five paragraph essay begun in class.  It will be due Friday, but use tonight to get the bulk of the essay completed.

Thanks,
Mr. McGarry


Monday October 15th, 2012
Read the Roman Review Notes to prepare for Thursday's Test.  

Mr. M


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Friday October 11th, 2012
No Homework!  Enjoy your free time.

Mr. McGarry


Thursday October 10th, 2012
Read pages 67-71 in the textbook and complete the worksheet distributed in class.

Mr. M


Wednesday October 9th, 2012
Finish the Justinian Code Primary Source worksheet we read in class.  We will review in class tomorrow.

Mr. McGarry 


Tuesday October 8th, 2012
Read the notes about Justinian distributed in class.  This will help with next week's class.

Mr. McGarry

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Friday October 5th, 2012
Study Vocabulary: 3, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13.  Quiz on Monday?

Mr. McGarry


Thursday October 4th, 2012
No homework!

Mr. McGarry


Wednesday October 3rd, 2012
Complete - Mover and Shakers: 6.  Cicero.

Thanks
Mr. McGarry 


Tuesday October 2nd, 2012
Study for Quiz on the first five movers and shakers and vocabulary words 1,2,4,5,6,7,11,14,15.  

Good luck, 
Mr. M


Monday October 1st, 2012
Finish the Justinian's code artwork we began in class and be prepared to discuss your artwork with the class.

Thanks,
Mr. McGarry


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Friday September 28th, 2012
Complete Mover and Shaker: 5.  We will review Justinian in detail on Monday's class.

Thank you,
Mr. McGarry


Thursday September 27th, 2012
Study vocabulary: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15.  Pop quiz tomorrow?  Make sure you are prepared either way.

Thanks
Mr. McGarry


Wednesday September 26th, 2012
Complete the Byzantine Map worksheet distributed in class using the maps from pages A24, A25, and page 55.  We will review this in tomorrow's class as a large group.

Mr. McGarry


Tuesday September 25th, 2012
Complete Movers and SHakers 2, 3, 4 that we began in class.  We will in Wednesday's class.

Thanks,
Mr. M


Monday September 24th, 2012
Complete the worksheet on the map on pages A24-A25.  This will be reviewed in class.

Mr. McGarry

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Friday September 21st, 2012

Study vocabulary words: 2, 5, 11.  Be prepared for a possible pop quiz on monday.

Don't forget, 
Mr. McGarry


Thursday September 20th, 2012

Complete Mover and Shaker 1 - Augustus.  We will be checking and reviewing this assignment in class tomorrow.

Good luck, 
Mr. McGarry


Wednesday September 19th, 2012

Read pages 47 -51 in the textbook and complete the accompanying worksheet.  We will review tomorrow in class.

Thank you,
Mr. McGarry


Tuesday September 18th, 2012

No homework.  Enjoy the free time before we begin the Roman Empire unit in earnest tomorrow.

Mr. M



Monday September 17th, 2012

Write down everything you can remember or know about the Roman Empire.  This could include history, architecture, religion, etc.  In class on Tuesday we will take these pieces of knowledge and share them with the class to begin our mini-review of the Roman Empire.

Thanks
Mr. McGarry




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