William S. Cohen Middle School

Mr. Busque’s 8^th Grade Social Studies Classes

Date: 09/23/16

Class: Regular Social Studies

Overview:

Today in class we will Continue on the theme of westward expansion Chapter 17 in our text book.

We will go over the Transcontinental Railroad math handout from yesterday.

We will discuss the scientific method of Claim, Evidence, Reasoning and how it relates to solving social problems and investigating past occurences.

We will use the above method to analyze the meaning of the following song and how it is relevent to Westward Expansion.

Link to song:

http://www.metrolyrics.com/buffalo-soldier-bob-marley-ml-video-bbn.html

Assignments:

- Start to look over the study guide for the Chapter 17 test

- TEST ON 9/29

Miscellaneous: Be the person your dog thinks you are.

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Class: Accelerated Social Studies

Overview:

Today in class we will Continue on the theme of westward expansion Chapter 17 in our text book.

We will go over the Transcontinental Railroad math handout from yesterday.

We will discuss the scientific method of Claim, Evidence, Reasoning and how it relates to solving social problems and investigating past occurences.

We will use the above method to analyze the meaning of the following song and how it is relevent to Westward Expansion.

Link to song:

http://www.metrolyrics.com/buffalo-soldier-bob-marley-ml-video-bbn.html

Assignments:

- Start to look over the study guide for the Chapter 17 test

- TEST ON 9/29

Miscellaneous: Be the person your dog thinks you are.