8th Grade GSS Weekly Update
Week of 3/9-3/13
Classroom Happenings
LIVING AMENDMENTS PBL
Students began planning our next PBL.
The driving question is Why is it important to have a contemporary understanding of the Constitution and its amendments?
Students were assigned two amendments to summarize. The summary should include the rights the amendment gives and how it benefits United States citizens.
Students were assigned to use words and images, to answer the following question. What are the two methods for making amendments to the Constitution of the United States? Cite your source(s) in MLA format
Upcoming Due Dates
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Living Amendments PBL Planning Sheet due (This includes the project idea and materials needed.)
GSS Springfield Field Trip Permission Slip and Fees due on Friday, March 27, 2020
Parent Resources
Thank you for signing up for Parent Teacher Conferences this week.
National Association for Gifted Children
50 Essential Links for the Parents of Gifted Children
Field Trips and Other Learning Opportunities
8th Grade Field Trips
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Middle School Model UN General Assembly
Friday, April 3, 2020
Hixson Career Day
Friday, April 17, 2020
Eighth Grade students will travel to the Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield, Illinois, on
Wednesday, April 22, 2020. We will travel to several historic sites in Springfield, Illinois on a coach bus and enjoy a buffet pizza lunch at Pizza Lunch. Several chaperones are needed for the trip. Please read the form carefully to sign up to be a volunteer. This trip will be an all-day trip. We will board the bus at 7 a.m. and return around 6 p.m.
The permission slip and fees are due on Friday, March 27, 2020.
What If? Conference
Cortex Innovation Lab
Friday, April 24, 2020
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