Ms. Cox's Classes

Daily log for Ms. Cox's social studies classes.

Thursday, August 31, 2017

US History:
1. If you missed the "Three Worlds Meet" quiz, see me right away to arrange a makeup.

EL World History:
1. You'll have a bit of time to finish your poster tomorrow.
2. Vocabulary Quiz: pages 6 and 7 -- and some words from earlier pages.

APEH:
1. Final draft of your 14th century narrative is due on Friday. Please highlight your 10 terms.
2. We'll try an SAQ on Friday.
3. On to the Renaissance!

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

US History:
1. We'll review your map of the colonies on Thursday. You will have a few minutes at the beginning of the period to add the finishing touches.

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. On Thursday, we'll finish our summer homework review and work on a narrative writing assignment (precis).
2. Friday -- time for an SAQ!

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

I am still accepting permission slips.  If you did not have a binder check during week 1, bring your binder to room 122 at break or lunch for a quick binder check.

US History:
1. Open Note Quiz: "Three Worlds Meet."  You will take this quiz during block period on Wednesday. You may use notes, but only stamped notes may be handed in for a score.
2. Your "Social Studies Categories" sheets are due on Wednesday.

EL World History:
No homework

APEH:
1. We are about to wrap up our unit on the later Middle Ages. We will finish our summer homework review on Thursday and move on to a couple of writing assignments.
2. Retake the map quiz by Friday.  Come before school, at lunch or after school.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Binders/permission slips are still worth points!  See me at break or lunch to get a binder check or turn in a permission slip.

US History:
1. Due Monday: Cornell notes on "Three Worlds Meet."

EL World History:
No homework.

APEH:
1. Due Monday: Hub Dates.  You need a few examples to go with the "Key Concepts." Look for significant events, people, books, works of art, intellectual trends, etc.
2. Many students need to retake the map quiz. Same material. No extra credit on the retake.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year!

All Classes:
1. Three-ring binders and signed permission slips are due on Friday, August 25th. If you are unable to obtain a binder or other class materials, please see me or your counselor for assistance.

US History:
1. Map Quiz Friday!  This quiz will cover basic North American geography. Study the map you were given in class

APEH:
1. Map Quiz Friday!  This quiz will cover regions, countries, major cities and bodies of water. Use the maps in the book and your summer homework maps as resources.
2. Please see me right away if you have any issues related to the summer assignment.


EL World History:
1. Vocabulary Quiz Friday!  This quiz will cover the terms in your vocabulary notebook.