8th Grade SOS #14

Gobble Gobble Wobble...
"feed" your Thanksgiving cravings by clicking on the FactMonster link (http://sf.factmonster.com/quizzes/thanksgiving-history/1.html) and taking the Thanksgiving quiz.  (Be sure to quench your thirst for knowledge by READING the facts that go with each question.)  
Then, return to the blog and record:
1.  your quiz score,
2.  the most surprising/interesting fact and why,
3. and what you plan on doing for Thanksgiving break.
Be sure to write in complete sentences, use proper writing conventions, and to proofread!
Bon Appetit!

8th Grade SOS #13

The Election of 1824 was the first election where the winner of the popular vote did not become the President.  Subsequently, “J. Q. Adams who can write” squared off against “Andy Jackson who can fight” in the Election of 1828, in one of the most bitter campaigns in American history.

Click the following link (http://archive.fairvote.org/e_college/controversial.htm#1824) and read about other controversial elections in American History.  Then, return to the blog and COMPARE/CONTRAST the Election of 1824 to one of the other elections you read about.  Remember to state how they were alike and why as well as how they were different and why.  Use complete sentences, proper writing conventions, and PROOFREAD!

8th Grade SOS #12

Click on the ConstitutionFacts.com (http://www.constitutionfacts.com/?page=realOrFake.cfm) and take the "Real or Fake" quiz on U.S. Presidents.  If you get the question wrong, MAKE SURE YOU READ THE CORRECT ANSWER BENEATH THE QUIZ BOX! 

When you finish with the quiz, you need to enter your age, gender, and state in order to get your quiz results.  Then, return to the blog and respond to the following questions.

1.  What was your score and your level of achievement?
2.  Choose one fact that surprised you and describe why it made an impression on you.
3.  Choose one fact that your were able to respond correctly (because it was something you learned this year in Social Studies class or lab) and why you remembered it.