8th Grade History Class Introduction

Where you will practice seeking truth, demanding justice, and questioning everything!

American History 1490 - 1930​

Welcome to U.S. History

I am

Elder Detterich

​Entrance Challenges

Who I am​

First Questions​​

​​Introduction

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​Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Classcraft Questing Lessons

Expectations​

​​Syllabus

Exit Challenge

​​Conclusion

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Times change and so do we.

The year was 1986. The turtleneck was red. The bangs were real 80s. My whole life was ahead of me.

What questions do you have for me?

8th Grade me

Syllabus signatures must be through Parent Square. If your adults are not in Parent Square, make sure they get on it.

​Get it signed.

With me.

By yourself or with friends.​

With your family.​

​Read it.

The Syllabus

What questions do you have for me about the syllabus?

What is Classcraft?​

​Why do I use Classcraft?

How does it work?​

What questions do you have for me?

Classcraft Questing​

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Day 2: Class gaming tools, Character Classes, and Pets.

American History 1490 - 1930​

Welcome to U.S. History

I am

Elder Detterich

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Day 3: Random events, Student Store, and teams.

American History 1490 - 1930​

Welcome to U.S. History

I am

Elder Detterich

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Multiple Choice

How are your grades calculated in PowerSchool?

• Grades are averaged but some assignments weigh more than others.

• Each grade replaces the previous grade.

• Add up the assignments and divide by how many assignments there are.

Match

Match the following

• 4

• Non-Negotiables

• Geography

• 1986

Number of NO HOOD signs in class.

The list of behaviors that get IMMEDIATE consequences - No arguing.

A MAJOR theme in this history class.

When Ms. Detterich started 8th grade.

• Number of NO HOOD signs in class.

• The list of behaviors that get IMMEDIATE consequences - No arguing.

• A MAJOR theme in this history class.

• When Ms. Detterich started 8th grade.

Multiple Choice

How long do we get for Entrance and Exit Challenges?

• 10 minutes

• 5 minutes

• All day baby.

Poll

What part of this class do you think will help you the most?

• Doing project-based learning

• Using clear rubrics for feedback and grading

• Classcraft

• Graphic organizers, thinking maps, & lots of visuals.

Multiple Choice

A guardian can protect their teammates from damage in the game.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

A Healer is in charge of helping their teammates recharge their crystals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

A Mage helps recharge their teammate's crystals.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

How many teams do we have in class?

• 4

• 8

• 2

Poll

Pick the one that speaks to your soul. In other words, pick the one you might think the most.

• Rainbows and Unicorns, because we can all use some joy in our lives.

• Pizza. I'll say it again. Pizza.

• I blame video games.

• Speak to me in memes, because I don't words.

• Can we just learn please.

Audio Response

Your table needs to sing me a 10 second ORIGINAL song about history. Be brave and creative.

Open Audio Recorder

Reorder

Using the timeline at the front of the classroom. Reorder the following.

• Jamestown

• Abolitionists

• Declaration of Independence

• African American Congress

• Progressive Era

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Fill in the Blanks

What would you like to call your table group? It should be something connected to your Team Name (Earth, Air, Fire, or Water) AND start with the word "The".

Example for Air: The Wind