Social Studies Jeopardy Review Game

Test your knowledge of American History with this fun game!

https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game-from-com.php?gamefile=http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Jan201105/jeopardy1296520296.txt#.VR4g3vnF-So

Try this one too:

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/8th-grade-social-studies-final-review

Here's another one:

http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1295994822


And another one:

https://jeopardylabs.com/play/8th-grade-social-studies5

Cornell Notes--Your Road to Success!

Watch these videos to review how to take Cornell notes:


Instructional video on how to write Cornell notes and use them to study:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5bxp5DY6dc


A moderately amusing video on Cornell notes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdTyy1b3mGQ

Field Trip: Asian Art Museum Link

Use this link to help you find information for your essay. Post some comments here about your experience as well.

http://www.asianart.org/exhibitions_index/roads-of-arabia

Forming a New Nation

Check out the resources on this link to learn more about early America after the Revolutionary War. Post comments about what you find out from these resources.

http://www.socialstudiescms.com/#!growth-of-a-young-nation/cjeg

The First Thanksgiving

In honor of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, please watch the video using the attached link. Post a comment about something you learned that you might not have already known about Thanksgiving. Also, describe the interaction and relationship between Native Americans and the early colonists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lslqtUMwDxA

Check out this funny animated video about the history of Thanksgiving as well. It has a fox, a Dr. Who intro, and a turkey. What more could you want?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx5g_vc-4y4

Read this article from Plimouth Plantation about the origin of Thanksgiving:
http://www.plimoth.org/learn/MRL/read/thanksgiving-history

American History Resources & Videos

Check out this website! You will find an excellent variety of videos and information on all the topics we are studying this year. Post some comments about what you discover as you explore the various resources on the site.

http://www.socialstudiescms.com/#!eighth-grade/co84

Benjamin Franklin's Big Ideas

Benjamin Franklin was one of the most prolific inventors in American history. Write a description of one of Franklin's important inventions, ideas, or accomplishments. Explain how he developed this idea and why it was important or useful. Be sure to include your works cited in MLA format. Please comment on each other's responses as well.