Illinois Constitution Test is May 6 & 9

You must also pass the Illinois Constitution test May 6 and 9.
Finish your practice test by then.
Flashcards are on quizlet.  I'd recommend using the quizlet app or Flashcards NKO or other free app.



More games an activities are here:

Illinois Constitution Battleship

Illinois Constitution Hangman

Illinois Constitution Rags to Riches

Want to see who your Illinois and Federal representatives are?  Click here and enter your address.

History Fair Thesis

Write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 4 and 5.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme at the Minnesota HF site.

Once you can answer #1-5 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.   

Use this link for iPads: Thesis Generator for iPads

What makes a good thesis?
 

Finally, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

History Fair 2016 Phase II April 26 - May 3

1) Everyone should have a History Fair topic and blue key sheet should be filled out.

2) Today you need to decide if you're going to work alone or with one other person in your block and then write a thesis using the gold Thesis Proposal sheet.  If you're having trouble answering the questions, you need to read more about your topic.  A thesis is due May 2 and 3.

There is also a lot of excellent information in a video about the theme at the Minnesota HF site.

3) Once you can answer #1-6 on the worksheet, write a thesis.  Use the Thesis Generator (for computers) to help you construct a thesis if you're having trouble.  iPad?  Use this link: Thesis Generator

4) Finally, retake the sources quiz.  Didn't get a good score?  Take it as many times as you want to get a good score.
Primary vs. Secondary Sources Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/4327394.html

US Constitution Lesson 6 April 18 & 19

I hope that everyone had a good break.  

The US Constitution test has been moved to April 22 & 25 to give everyone time to be adequately prepared.  

1) The practice test is due today. 

2) You can still retake your quizzes for credit or practice.
 Retake Ch 7 Quiz online for a max 6/8 score here.  See me for the secret word.
 Retake Ch 6, Section 1 Quiz online for max 4/5 score if needed.  Click here for Ch 6 quiz retake. See me for the secret word.
 
3) The Quizlet flashcards are an invaluable resource.  Don't forget to use scatter and test (like we practiced in class) in addition to the flashcards.

4) And finally, here are some fun review games.

US Constitution Lesson 5 April 7 & 8

US Flashcards are here.
Review Games are in posts below.

US Constitution Lesson 4 April 5 & 6

Lesson 3:  
We went over the US Constitution, Branches and Amendments.  Study for the test and do half or more of the US Constitution Practice Test.
We also watched the the first four videos from this playlist:

The US Constitution Test is April 20 & 21. Study flashcards on your phone or online!

US Constitution Flashcards

Use your phone or other device to study flashcards.  There are literally 100's of flashcard apps for apple and android devices.  Most should work fine.  

1. Download a flashcard app
2. Import flashcards from  quizlet by searching under Elm US Constitution Test 2016
3. Add the set to your flashcard app's library or sets.

Quizlet has it's own app that you can download for all phones.  Flashcards by NKO is a free app for Apple and Android products that I've used. There's also flashcards+ and StudyBlue (for both Apple and Android and free) but have not used them. You do not have to spend money on an app.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flashcards-+/id478986342?mt=8 

  You can also study them below: