William S. Cohen Middle School

Mr. BusqueÕs 8th Grade Social Studies Classes

 

Date: 09/16/16

 

Class: Regular Social Studies

 

Overview:

Today in class we will review the autobiography of Geronimo from yesterday. We will then turn our attention to the early Farmer to the Prairie and the hardships they faced. We will view photos of early farmers and watch a short video of a popular TV series from the 80Õs ÒLittle House on the PrairieÓ

Assignments:

 

-           None

 

Miscellaneous: ÒIn the jungle of education, be TarzanÓ.

 

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Class: Accelerated Social Studies

 

Overview:

 

Today in class we will have students report out on the different chapters from Geronimos autobiography. They will share with the rest of the class what they have learned from his words in this source document.

 

We will take a look at the life of early farmers and discuss the homestead act.

 

The Biography can be read using the following link.

 

http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/biographies/geronimo/

 

Assignments:

 

-           Read chapter 17

 

Miscellaneous: ÒIn the jungle of education, be TarzanÓ.