Brain Pop has some good movies to help you review for the SOL.
(the username is ccsdis and the password is pop)
13 Colonies and Colonial Regions
U.S. Constitution
May 8, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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Brain Pop Review!
May 7, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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One More Time!
Here’s a slideshow that runs through many of the key facts one more time. You can download the powerpoint file here:
Powerpoint of SOL Facts
You can also watch it embedded here in my blog on Slide Rocket, but the animations are a little messed up when viewed this way.
Please do not use the arrow to advance the slideshow. Click directly on the image.
May 6, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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SOL is this week!
Are you ready? Our United States History I SOL is on Thursday!
Make sure all of your study guides are done and that you’re studying about 20 minutes a night. Use whatever works best for you: flashcards, study guides, Kubbu games, etc.
It looks like we have a pretty good chance of making the ice cream party, so start bringing in your favorite toppings starting now! (Remember: I’ll have the ice cream, whipped cream, bowls, and spoons.) You can do it!
May 6, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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The Charlottesville – Saratoga Connection
Did you see this article in the paper this weekend? I knew that the “barracks” in Barracks Road referred to a camp for British and German (Hessian) soldiers who were prisoners of war during the American Revolution. I had no idea that the prisoners housed in the barracks had marched all the way from Saratoga, New York! They were taken prisoner during that important turning-point battle in the fight for independence. Another Charlottesville historical claim to fame!
May 2, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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New Kubbu Games! Extra Challenging! Earn Bonus Points!
Play these games in class and show me a 100% to earn bonus points for your team. (5 points per game)
If you play them at home, be sure to log in so I can check your results later. (Teacher name: bethgehle, User Name: lunch number walker)
Dates You Need to Know (earn 5 points by scoring 100%)
All the Tricky Stuff (earn 3 points by scoring 100%, up to 3 times) This quiz will change every time.
All the People We’ve Learned (earn 3 points by scoring 100% – up to 3 times) This game changes every time, since only 16 people are used each time you play the game. You can play this game up to 3 times to earn the bonus points.
April 30, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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SOL Review – Regions of Colonial America
1. Log in to Kubbu (teacher: bethgehle username: lunch number walker) and play the game “5b Colonial Regions-Divide.” Earn 5 points for your team by scoring a 100%!
2. If you need to review the information about New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and South again, watch this video:
3. And here’s a quick video quiz by Mr. Bread. Enjoy!
April 16, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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Learning from Stonewall
This Spring Break, United States Naval Academy students took a 70-mile hike in the footsteps of Stonewall Jackson’s Shenandoah Valley campaign. They hoped to learn lessons from the great Civil war general that they can take with them to modern-day conflict zones like Afghanistan.
April 12, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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Get Ready for the SOL!
It’s that time of year!
We have an SOL simulation on Tuesday, April 17. We’ll use this test to gather information about the best way to get ready for the real SOL on May 10.
You can find study tools here on my blog (just click the SOL Review above.) You will also receive a red folder next week that will contain everything you need to prepare.
April 12, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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Emancipation of Slaves in D.C.
Read this Washington Post article about the “compensated” emancipation of slaves in Washington, D.C. in 1862. This was before the Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves in the Confederate states and, of course, before slavery was ended permanently with the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. Fascinating.
March 29, 2012
by Mrs. Gehle
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Gettysburg Address Movies
I’ve posted our Gettysburg Address movies on Moodle! The images you chose as metaphors for the big ideas in the speech are amazing. What terrific work!
