America: History of Our Nation eTextbook WebQuest

AHON eTextbook WebQuest

Your username and password for the eTextbook version are the same as the one you got in science: sciencecougar etc.
(case sensitive so don't capitalize)

See me or Ms. Rode for your info.

Google successnet (one word) or click on the link on my blog and enter your info.

Classwork and Homework: 

• Log into textbook, 
• finish the WebQuest 
• play the game and take the primary vs. secondary quiz 
• and, if you have time,watch the news.

Accessing the Tablet Version (will not work on phones)

You need to have the Pearson eText for Schools app installed on your tablet (Android or Apple).  Then enter your username and password for the eTextbook.  This process and even the logo change often so see me if it is not working.  As far as I know, this will not work on phones.

Troubleshooting Guide

1. Can’t access the login page? 
   Check to see if your internet is working for other sites.  If it is, check to see that you’ve spelled the address correctly:   www.pearsonsuccessnet.com or just Google successnet and it should be the first result. 
2. Can’t log in? 
   Do you have the user name and password your teacher gave you?  If not you’ll need one.  If you do and still can’t log in, check that you’re spelling everything exactly the same.  Also check your caps lock key (no caps!)  One letter off will cause it to fail.
3. You’ve logged in but when you click on the textbook you don’t get anything?
   Check your internet settings for pop-up blockers.  The textbook wants to open in a new window, but if pop-ups are blocked you’ll get nothing.  (Sometimes there will be a bar at the top of your window telling you it has blocked a pop-up; click on the bar and you should be able to allow them for this website.)
4. You’ve logged in but when you click on the textbook you get an error message?
   Are you sure you turned off the pop-up blocker?  Try restarting your browser or using a different browser.  Also make sure that your browser and plug-ins are updated. 
5. Anything else?  Contact Pearson tech support or write down specifics about your problem and see me after school.

Welcome to the 2015-2016 School Year

Welcome back to Elm for another great year of social studies.

Over the course of this school year we will be studying 20th Century U.S. history, the U.S. and Illinois constitutions, geography, and current events and Election 2016.

On our first full class, we'll also be taking our first news quiz of the year.

You can also watch the news at my current favorite source for student news, CNN Student News.

History Fair 2015 Pictures and Top Four Student Choices

Another great year is over.  Congratulations 8th Graders!

Top History Fair Projects 2015

As voted on by the students of Elm, here are the top four most voted for projects: 

• Marvel by Tatiana
• Wrigley Field by Lorenz
• Selena by Natalia & Lexxie
• Selena by Nicky 

Picture of some of the projects can be seen here.

History Fair 2015 is Today

Students will view and vote during social studies and science.  Then we'll have a public viewing today, May 13, 2015, from 6-7PM in the gym for family and the community.

Students are expected to wear business casual and present their projects and view other projects for 15 minutes or more.  Students who do so will receive extra credit.

See you there!

Illinois Constitution Test is May 5 & 6

 

Check these out to help you on the Illinois Constitution Test.

The Illinois flashcards up at Quizlet 

Review Games

Illinois Constitution Battleship

Illinois Constitution Hangman

Illinois Constitution Rags to Riches

Practice Quizzes if you want a challenge and have some extra time

IL Practice 1 IL Practice 2 IL Practice Quiz 1 IL Practice Quiz 2

Note: these practice quizzes have some info that isn't on the test and not everything on the test is on this quiz. It's meant to be fun but is not a substitute for studying for the test. 

The US Constitution Test is Thursday and Friday (4/23 & 24). 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 2015
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:
 

US Constitution Practice Games

The US Constitution test is less than two weeks away!
Here are some games to help you study.

27 Amendments

Amendments to the Constitution (matching game)

American Revolution Review Questions (Challenge Board)

Articles of Confederation or U.S. Constitution?

Confederation to U.S. Constitution (Battleship)

Constitutional Compromises

Declaration of Independence

Federal Legislative Branch Rags to Riches (U.S. Constitution)

Flag Etiquette

President of the United States (Rags to Riches)

Sequence of Events & Documents in U.S. History

The American Revolution (Battleship)

The Three Branches of the U.S. Government

U. S. Constitution Jeopardy

U. S. Documents (Matching)

U.S. Government: Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? Rages to Riches

U.S. Government Jeopardy

U.S. Government Overview (Hangman)

U.S. Government People (matching game)

Many of these were not created by me and some of these may be out of date.  If so, let me know.

Lost your copy of the practice test?  You can download it here from google drive (formatting is a little off but all of the questions are there).