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E-mail Distribution List

• Please visit the following link to sign up for
  the 8th grade e-mail distribution list. This is
  how you will receive important school information
  and information related to 8th grade.
• https//goo.gl/fhdhZa

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History Through FilmsUS History Enrichment

• 8th Grade
• Mrs. Mast
• Mr. Furman

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Welcome to the History through Film class. This
course examines American history, culture, and
society during the 20th/21st century through
film.
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For the next 9 weeks, you will be watching a
series of historically-based films that will
supplement what you are learning in your US
History class this year. Your challenge is to
watch these films like a historian - using
analysis, critical thinking, and research skills
to learn about the specific events being
portrayed, while also determining the films
historical accuracy.
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Course Requirements

• Grading
• This course is an enrichment of the US History
  standards that you will be learning this year.
  The work and assessments completed in this class
  may be a challenge however, the intent is to
  increase your understanding of American history
  in order to develop significant critical thinking
  skills that will help you be successful in high
  school.
• 90- Assessments
• 10- Class Participation and practice assignments
• For each film that you watch
• You will be required to complete an analysis
  form.
• You will complete research to determine its
  historical accuracy.
• You will engage in Socratic discussions with your
  teacher and fellow students analyzing the
  historical events.
• You will complete a series of assessments to
  evaluate your understanding of historical events.

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• COURSE OBJECTIVES
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• 1. To give students practical experience in
  critical analysis by evaluating full length
  feature films as historical evidence.
• 2. To integrate traditional, historical sources
  by exposing students to relevant, written
  material on past and present events.
• 3. To use film as a means of motivating students
  to study selected topics in United States history
  
• 4. To improve research and writing skills through
  critical thinking assignments on selected
  subjects that use film and traditional sources as
  evidence.
• 5. To impart an in-depth knowledge of major
  topics in US history.
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Films

• During this quarter, you will be watching four
  films that will correspond to different units
  that you will studying in your US History class.
• National Treasure - American Revolution Unit
• 42 - Civil Rights Unit
• War Games - Cold War Unit
• Seal Team Six Raid on Osama Bin Laden-
  Contemporary US History Unit
• Signature sheet coming home on Monday
• Return by Friday, August 5, 2016

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Our School Day

• M-T-Th-F

• Wednesday

• Period 1 830-923
• Period 2 926-1019
• Period 3 1022-1115
• Period 4 1118-1215
• Lunch 1215-1245
• Period 5 1245-138
• Period 6 141-234
• Period 7 237-330

• Periods 1/5 830-945
• Periods 2/6 848-1103
• Periods 3/7 1106-1221
• Period 4 1224-1240
• Lunch 1240-120
• Period 4 123-200

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Potential Expenses for 8th Grade

• Mini Town
• This is a leadership training camp held in
  Prescott in February.
• All students are welcome to apply to this
  incredible opportunity.
• Applications available in November
• The fee is 185 and are due in January.
• Living History Trip
• Social Studies will be providing information
  about trip.
• The trip will take place second quarter
• The fee will be 297 and will be due two weeks
  prior to the trip.
• Sports
• Fall sports cross country, boys soccer, and
  volleyball
• Winter sports girls soccer, wrestling, boys
  basketball, girls softball, and spiritline.
• Spring sports boys baseball, girls basketball,
  track field.
• Fees range from 100 to 150 depending on the
  sport and are due when your student makes the
  team.

• Yearbook
• The cost of a standard yearbook is about 30
  the price goes up towards the end of the year.
• Baby Ad is available for 25. This would allow
  you to submit a baby or childhood picture of your
  child and a personalized message to be included
  in the yearbook. The deadline to order a Baby Ad
  is early January more info will come out when
  school begins. (Baby Ads are only available to
  8th grade students.)
• 8th Grade Promotion Dance
• The fee for this dance ranges from 5 to 10.
• Big Surf
• This 8th grade field trip will be the last week
  of school.
• The fee is 20 and includes lunch.
• Disneyland for choir and band students
• The trip is in early February
• Ms. Figueroa and Mrs. Werner will provide
  information about the requirements for the trip
  and the fees.