1 Social Studies-2026 - 2027 Assignments

This test will cover all 11 chapters of the American Revolution reading. Study all quiz questions and reread the chapters to prepare (see PDFs attached in Google Classroom). This test has 25 multiple choice questions and is worth 25 product points.

You will be casting your vote for the 2026 election. We will be researching important information before casting our votes. 

California Governor Research
Proposition Research

I will provide you with all the possible quiz questions. If you did not pick up the hard copy of the questions you will need to print them. Answer the questions using the attached readings. Your answers must be handwritten. You may use your completed notes during the quiz. The quiz is worth 10 process points.

Dear Fisher 8th Grader,

On Wednesday, November 4th, we will be gathering in the gym to honor our veterans during our annual Veterans Celebration.  This is a very special, important event that allows us the opportunity to show our appreciation for our veterans.  

You will be seated with your 8th grade Flex Class , in the bleachers, for the ceremony.  Because of the importance of this event, I ask that you all demonstrate respect and give your undivided attention to the ceremony.  This is not a rally.  Please consider “dressing up” for this celebration and avoid sweats, hats and more casual clothes.  I expect you all to be outstanding representatives of Fisher.  

Our audience will include veterans, the Mayor of Los Gatos, members of the Los Gatos Police Department, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, our Superintendent, our Board members, parents and many others.  This is your chance to show your maturity and excellent behavior to our Los Gatos community. 

We look forward to a wonderful celebration! 

Thank you.

Mrs. Lonhart 

I will provide you with all the possible quiz questions. If you did not pick up the hard copy of the questions you will need to print them. Answer the questions using the attached readings. Your answers must be handwritten. You may use your completed notes during the quiz. The quiz is worth 10 process points.

I will provide you with all the possible quiz questions. If you did not pick up the hard copy of the questions you will need to print them. Answer the questions using the attached readings. Your answers must be handwritten. You may use your completed notes during the quiz. The quiz is worth 10 process points.

You will create a cover page in your notebook for Unit 2. 

You will need the following:
Title of the Unit
Title of each Lesson 
Colored pictures representing each lesson 
Use your online textbook to gain inspiration for the pictures. Log in to your TCI textbook through Clever. Make sure to review the linked notebook assignment list to make sure you complete this on the correct page.

I will provide you with all the possible quiz questions. If you did not pick up the hard copy of the questions you will need to print them. Answer the questions using the attached readings. Your answers must be handwritten. You may use your completed notes during the quiz. The quiz is worth 10 process points.

This assignment was completed in class. If you were absent, please complete this assignment at home using the slides. 

Carefully read through the slides and complete the tasks.

This assignment will be completed in class. If you were absent, please complete the notes by using this slide lecture.

This assignment is completed in class. If you are absent, please complete this assignment at home. Attach the completed map to page 16 of your notebook. 

Use the reading and maps in TCI Unit 1 Geography Challenge to complete this assignment.

Instructions: Watch the video and answer the pause point questions. -- Due date: Sep 4, 2026 -- Topics: Fact and Opinion -- Features: Bp Pause Points

This is an individual assignment, and you should remain in your assigned seats and work independently throughout the class period.
You will work through the Google Slides and complete several activities. They will:
Identify what historians do and how they study the past.
Practice distinguishing between fact and opinion.
Identify historical articles/statements based on fact vs. opinion.
Answer some questions in their Social Studies notebook.
Type responses to other questions directly into the Google Slides.
Watch and complete the assigned BrainPOP video/activity in Google Classroom when instructed to do so in the slides.
You should work through the assignment in order and follow the directions on each slide carefully.

You will create a cover page in your notebook for Unit 1. 

You will need the following:
Title of the Unit
Title of each Lesson 
Colored pictures representing each lesson 
Use your online textbook to gain inspiration for the pictures. Log in to your TCI textbook through Clever. Make sure to review the linked notebook assignment list to make sure you complete this on the correct page.

If absent, please complete these notes using the slides, then glue them into your notebook.

This assignment will get you familiar with navigating your online textbook. You can access your text through Clever and go to TCI.

You will be creating a political map of the United States. You should be able to correctly identify each state on a blank U.S. map. Use the practice link provided to quiz yourself and prepare.

States to Know


Oregon                        New York
Utah                            New Hampshire
Nebraska                        Connecticut
Kansas                        Pennsylvania 
Oklahoma                        South Carolina 
Texas                            North Carolina 
Massachusetts                Virginia
Delaware                        Georgia 
Rhode Island                    Maryland 
Missouri                        New Jersey

If absent, use the slides to complete the world map and glue the assignment in your notebook. 

History Notebook Introductory Cover Page
The first page of your History Notebook will be an introductory cover page. This should be the first page you see when you open your notebook. Your cover page must include:
History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism 
Your First and Last Name
Class Period 
Mrs. Keating
2026–2027
4 color pictures representing topics we will study this year
Choosing Your Pictures
Choose pictures that represent people, events, places, or ideas we will learn about in U.S. History this year. Look through your textbook for inspiration.

Some ideas might include the American Revolution, Constitution, westward expansion, Civil War, important historical figures, Native American cultures, immigration, or industrialization. 

Make It Your Own!
Your cover page should be neat, colorful, creative, and easy to read. Arrange your pictures and information in a way that makes an interesting introduction to your History Notebook.

Have fun with it—this is the cover page you’ll see all year!

Please review the slides for instructions.