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      <title>American History (8th Grade) by Alan Klausing</title>
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         <title>Google Classroom</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
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         <title>Edulastic </title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>This website you will use to take tests:<br><br>Sign in using google<br><br><a href="https://app.edulastic.com/login#login">https://app.edulastic.com/login#login</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Study.com</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3548174627</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Login to study.com to watch video clips and answer questions. You get<strong><mark> 2 attempts</mark></strong> to get a 100% If you do more than 2 attempts I will take your first score.<br><br><a href="https://study.com/academy/login.html">https://study.com/academy/login.html</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>Online Textbook</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3548174628</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><mark>Teacher Email:</mark><br>klausinga@hicksvilleschools.org<br><mark>or</mark><br><mark>Teacher Username:</mark> Mr.K<br><br><mark>Student Username: </mark>firstname.lastname<br><br><mark>Password:</mark> laptop password<br><br><a href="https://student.teachtci.com/student/sign_in">https://student.teachtci.com/student/sign_in</a></div>]]></description>
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         <title>REMINDERS</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3548174853</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Lesson 18, 21, 22 Vocab. <strong>Write </strong>the vocab words using the online textbook. (Far left purple column labeled Vocabulary Cards. Find Lesson 18, 21, 22 in the drop down list). When finished put paper in my RED TRAY labeled EXTRA WORK! <strong>(YOU MUST HAND WRITE THESE DEFINITIONS)</strong> Due day of Test!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Aug. 25th (2 Hour Delay Schedule)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3548180399</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Introduce myself and my classroom</p></li><li><p>Get to know students</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Bring in school supplies!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-08-20 00:10:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 9th (Mr. Tear Visit)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3576163596</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Mr. Tear is talking about how to have a successful year.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Have WB pages cut and glued in.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-09 14:01:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 8th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3578970604</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Give students about 25 minutes to finish up WB pg. 3 Map Skills Activity.</p></li><li><p>Go over WB pg. 3 together and get most of it completed.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 00:15:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 10th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3578976709</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish up discussing WB pg. 3</p></li><li><p>Start notes on European Exploration and Settlement.. Did notes Columbus and Columbian Exchange.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 00:18:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 11th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3578987589</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish notes for Section 2 Spain Starts an Empire and discuss visual on WB pg. 5</p></li><li><p>Rest of class discuss 9/11 and research victims of Flight 93 or the Pentagon.. (links are on google classroom)</p></li><li><p>We watch this in 7th grade but if you want to watch again it is a really great story:</p><p><br/></p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 00:24:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Aug. 27th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579044287</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Create Logins for online sites we use in class.</p></li><li><p>Take Pre-Test</p></li><li><p>Cut/Glue in WB pages.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 00:51:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Aug. 26th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579046358</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Continue to get to know students and go over classroom procedures and protocols.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 00:53:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Aug. 28th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579051296</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Introduce Great Explorer Walk Around Activity. </p></li><li><p>Students will walk around and do 8 matching explorers with their descriptions.</p></li></ul><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Aug. 29th (2 Hour Delay Schedule)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579052847</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS: </strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish Walk Around Activity.</p></li><li><p>Cut/Glue WB pages in.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Sept 1st (Labor Day)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579055086</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>NO SCHOOL</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 00:58:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 2nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579063362</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over Walk Around Explorer Activity and grade it.</p></li><li><p>Then as a class do Preview Activity WB pg. 1.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Students finish the 2 paragraphs if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 01:02:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 3rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579072070</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Discuss WB pg. 1 as a class Preview Activity.</p></li><li><p>Read WB pg. 2a Booklet Columbus to the Colonies.</p></li><li><p>Student will then answer questions in booklet relating to the reading.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish questions if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 01:06:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 4th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 2a booklet questions.</p></li><li><p>Read WB pg. 2b as a class and highlight. Students will then work with a partner on 2a booklet of the Triangular Trade.</p></li><li><p>When do individually answer the 3 questions on WB pg. 2b and then 2c 6 questions.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>If not done finish questions</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 01:08:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 5th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3579094883</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 2b and 2c and grade as a class.</p></li><li><p>As a class discuss the Triangular Trade WB pg. 2a.</p></li><li><p>Introduce WB pg. 3 Map Skills Activity and assign a partner.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-11 01:16:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 12th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3582047115</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Recap notes on the Spanish claims and then continue notes on the Spanish Borderlands.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-12 12:31:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>REMINDERS</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3588259997</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>STUDY.COM's available for extra points:</p><p><strong>2 Study.com's </strong></p><p><strong>Both over Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton </strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 18:56:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 16th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3588262093</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish notes on NEW FRANCE and look at image and discuss.</p></li><li><p>Start notes on the ENGLISH with Roanoke and Jamestown.</p></li><li><p>Watch Mr. Betts video on Roanoke:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUsuzs1qKDo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUsuzs1qKDo</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-16 18:57:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 17th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3591925693</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Watch Mr. Betts parody video on Jamestown to review from yesterday.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxGvHs9CQkA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxGvHs9CQkA</a></p></li><li><p>Look at image for Jamestown and discuss as a class.</p></li><li><p>Watch about 5 minutes of video on Jamestown.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5O--KZ-0Ws">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5O--KZ-0Ws</a></p></li><li><p>Start notes on NEW NETHERLANDS</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-18 12:12:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 15th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish notes on Spanish Borderlands and then start notes on France.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Sept. 18th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3591935850</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish notes on NEW NETHERLANDS and examine picture.</p></li><li><p>Do WB pg. 14 Venn diagram on the European nations with a partner or by yourself to organize our thoughts and notes.</p><p><br/></p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 14 if not done on your own.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Sept. 19th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3594260875</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 14 Venn Diagram as a class and discuss the European nations and their claims in the new world.</p></li><li><p>Introduce WB pg.15 Advertisement Activity. (students have about 20-25 minutes to work on this in class)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> PRIDE IS MONDAY 3:03-3:30.</p><p>TEST IS TUESDAY!! WB pg. 15 is due Tuesday!!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Sept. 22nd (PRIDE 3:03-3:30)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3597498308</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review for test tomorrow by playing capture the flag!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Study for test! Finish WB pg. 15 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-22 12:35:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 23rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3600204073</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Test Day!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Cut and glue WB pgs. in</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-23 18:24:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 24th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read/highlight WB pg. 15 and explain how to fill in map.</p></li><li><p>Use textbook page 49 to complete map activity. </p></li><li><p>Cut and glue in WB of not done.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 15 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-25 16:55:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 25th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3604354171</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 16 13 Colony Map Activity as a class and grade it.</p></li><li><p>Go over Test for Tuesday and learn from our mistakes.</p></li><li><p>Read/highlight WB pg. 17 (didn't finish reading)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish reading Wb pg. 17 and then answer the 4 questions.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-25 16:56:47 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 26th FOG CANCELATION </title>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-27 01:57:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 29th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3609282527</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>IN CLASS:</p><ul><li><p>Finish reading/highlighting WB pg. 17 over the 13 Colony Regions and then go over 4 questions as a class.</p></li><li><p>Watch Mr. Betts parody video over the Pilgrims:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AOAXiuWOKI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AOAXiuWOKI</a></p></li><li><p>Read/highlight WB pg. 18 together about the MayFlower and Pilgrims.</p></li><li><p>Watch America the History of US over Pilgrims: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5O--KZ-0Ws">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5O--KZ-0Ws</a></p><p>(Start at 8:12-18:09)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-29 13:24:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sept. 30th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3611881330</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Went over WB pg. 18 as a class over the Mayflower Compact</p></li><li><p>Split students into small groups and then have students complete the graphic organizer for WB pg. 19 The New England Colonies. </p></li><li><p>If done you can start the New England Collage on WB pg. 20</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Map Quiz Tomorrow!! Finish WB pg. 19 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-09-30 17:48:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 1st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3613624801</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take 13 Colony Map Quiz</p></li><li><p>Go over WB pg. 19 New England Colony Chart from yesterday as a class.</p></li><li><p>Students will then be doing WB pg. 20 New England Colony Collages. (Need 5 pictures or words for each section/colorful)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None (WB pg. 20 is due when students take test)</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-01 15:00:24 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3613624801</guid>
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         <title>Oct. 2nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3615372739</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Students will get into new groups to complete the WB pg. 21 chart over the Middle Colonies.</p></li><li><p>If done students can work independently on WB pg. 22 Middle Colony collage or do a study.com.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish chart if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 13:14:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>BLUE PEN CORRECTIONS</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3615377156</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>If you are wanting to do Blue Pen Corrections they must be done before we take our test. You need to use a blue pen to make the answer correct and label in the text where you found the answer.</p><p><strong>Currently:</strong></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-02 13:16:52 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 3rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3616797109</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 21 Middle Colonies Chart as a class.</p></li><li><p>Students can work on their WB pg. 22 Middle Colony Collage or their <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Study.com">Study.com</a> for the Middle Colonies.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Keep up on your work! It will be due the day of the test!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-03 12:33:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 6th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3621622567</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review the New England Colonies and Middle Colonies with Kahoot!</p></li><li><p>Split students into groups and have them read about the southern colonies and fill in the chart on WB pg. 23a over the Southern Colonies.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish chart if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-07 11:01:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 7th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3621623827</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 23a Southern Colony Chart as a class.</p></li><li><p>Students have time to work on WB pg. 23b Southern Colony Collage or any other collage/study.coms.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> TEST FRIDAY!!! Have all assignments completed by Friday!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-07 11:03:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 8th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3623760975</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Students will be using the online textbook to complete the Lesson Game Chapter 3. (20 questions)</p></li><li><p>When done students can individually or with someone fill in the Venn diagram on WB pg. 24a to organize their information for this chapter.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish Chapter 3 Lesson Game if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:25:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 9th PRIDE (3:03-3:30)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3623763154</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS: </strong></p><ul><li><p>REVIEW DAY!!</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>TEST TOMORROW!</p><p>3 Collages are due!</p><p>4 Study.coms are due!</p><p>Blue Pen Corrections are due if want!</p><p>Vocab extra work is due if want!</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Study.com">Study.com</a> extra work due if want!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:27:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 10th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3623764267</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Test Day!</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue in WB pages when done.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish cutting and glueing WB pages.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-08 14:28:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 13th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3630271963</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Introduce WB pg. 25 <strong>Investigative Journalism Activity </strong>by walking around and looking at images/words and answering questions.</p></li><li><p>When done cut and glue in WB pages or vocab extra points</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-13 19:21:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 14th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3631898217</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 25-26 as a class and discuss "fake news" or clickbait articles</p></li><li><p>Watch Funny Clip of Witch Trials.</p></li><li><p>Introduce Witch Hunt Activity on WB pg. 27. (Students accuse each other of being witches and we have a trial).</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 15:06:10 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3631898217</guid>
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         <title>Oct. 15th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3631899111</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Guidance Visit with Mrs. Chamberlain</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-14 15:06:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 16th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3636103110</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Do a little witch trial in class and reveal the results.</p></li><li><p>Read WB pg. 28 about Witch Trials.</p></li><li><p>Watch video on Salem</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 15:47:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 17th (NO SCHOOL)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3636103568</link>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-16 15:47:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 20th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3643025156</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS: </strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish Salem Witch Trials by doing a skit in class.</p></li><li><p>Go over Chapter 2 Test over the 13 Colonies.</p></li><li><p>Students will grab a textbook or the online textbook to complete WB pg. 29 City Life vs Farm Life Activity. (10 facts for each side)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 29 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-21 12:17:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 21st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3643027715</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Watch Parody video of former students over City Life vs Farm Life and then put our answers on the board.</p></li><li><p>Take notes over Life in the Colonies on WB pg. 30.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Have WB pgs. cut and glued if not done!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-21 12:19:32 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3643027715</guid>
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         <title>Oct. 22nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3647595742</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finished notes for Life in the Colonies.</p></li><li><p>Students grabbed the new WB pages and had time to cut and glue in. (10-15 minutes)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Cut and glue new WB pages</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 14:49:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 23rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3647601118</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Intro Chapter 4 Road to the Revolution by reading as a class textbook pg. 84 Revolution in the Colonies.</p></li><li><p>Students have the option to work by themselves or with someone else to complete WB pg. 33 Map Activity using the textbook pg. 84-85. (if absent I have it posted on Google Classroom)</p></li><li><p>When done cut and glue WB pages.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 33 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-23 14:52:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 24th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3652368434</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>IN CLASS:</p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 33 Map Activity as a class.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight as a class WB pg. 34 over the French and Indian War.</p></li><li><p>Answer 2 questions that go with reading.</p></li><li><p>IF done answer map questions on WB pg. 34 (NOT HW)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>HW: Finish 2 questions from WB pg. 34 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 11:38:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 27th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3653089703</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 34 as a class dealing with the French and Indian War.</p></li><li><p>Students will have about 3-5 minutes to fill in chart over battles of the French and Indian War and we will discuss as a class.</p></li><li><p>We will read and highlight WB pg. 35 together. Stopping to answer the questions for each section and then having a class discussion. (did not finish)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-27 18:52:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 28th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3654570934</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish WB pg. 35-36 sections with discussion questions.</p></li><li><p>Examine the Join or Die image on WB pg. 36 as a class and discuss.</p></li><li><p>Read WB pg. 37 Proclamation of 1763 as a class and then students will answer map questions. (Discuss after)</p></li><li><p>Watch Mr. Betts parody video over French and Indian War.</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue in WB pages if time.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Get WB pages cut and glued in.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-28 13:10:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 29th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3656774614</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 37 as a class and discuss.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 38 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Go over instructions for Wb pg. 39 Timeline Activity. (get handout for it if absent)</p></li><li><p>Students will complete WB pg. 38 questions and if done can start WB pg. 39 Timeline Activity.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 38 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-29 14:44:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Oct. 30th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3659005743</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>IN CLASS:</p><ul><li><p>Go over and grade as class WB pg. 38</p></li><li><p>Students have class time to work on timeline activity from WB pg. 39</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>HW: WB pg. 39 is due MONDAY!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-10-30 17:48:13 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3659005743</guid>
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         <title>Oct. 31st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3665692592</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Morning classes had time to work on WB pg. 39 timeline and then any extra work.</p></li><li><p>Afternoon class we didn't have due to incentive.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>WB pg. 39 is due Monday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 13:12:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 3rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3665694217</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 39 timeline and grade. We also discuss each event.</p></li><li><p>We then introduce project and pick our topics.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 13:13:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 4th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3665697218</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Students will walk around the room using WB pg. 40a and 40b to complete the activity over the Stamp Act.</p></li><li><p>Work on project when done.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 40a-40b if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-04 13:14:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 5th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3668579474</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over and discuss WB pg. 40a-40b Stamp Act as a class.</p></li><li><p>Project work time.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-05 19:50:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 6th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3671899537</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 41 as a class. Students will then do the questions that relate to the reading.</p></li><li><p>If done you have project work time.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 41 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 13:33:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 7th </title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3671900487</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 41 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Students have project work time.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 13:34:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 10th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3671905768</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Watch American the History of US video (start at 18:06): </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5O--KZ-0Ws">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5O--KZ-0Ws</a></p></li><li><p>Anytime left review guide or project time</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Study for test on Thursday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-07 13:38:29 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3671905768</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 11th (VETERAN&#39;S DAY)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3679869236</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Write letters of appreciation to Veterans.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-12 19:52:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 12th (PRIDE 3:03-3:30)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3681418000</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review Day!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Study for test!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 15:33:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 13th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3681419074</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Test Day!</p></li><li><p>After test cut/glue new WB pages in.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Projects are due Monday!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 15:33:39 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3681419074</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 14th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3681420050</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Guidance Visit with Mrs. Chamberlain</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Projects are due Monday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-13 15:34:10 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3681420050</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 17th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3686559447</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Present Projects</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-17 15:40:12 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3686559447</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 18th </title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3690668180</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish presentations.</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue in WB pages.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 19:55:40 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3690668180</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 19th (2 Hour Delay)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3690670926</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Introduce WB pg. 42 Patrick Henry's Speech "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!"</p></li><li><p>Have students partner up to complete activity on WB pg. 42. The speech is posted on google classroom.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 42 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-19 19:58:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 20th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3693643173</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Discussed and went over Patrick Henry's Speech.</p></li><li><p>IF time we started notes.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:25:07 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3693643173</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 21st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3693643987</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Create a visual drawing of the Battle of Bunker Hill.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on Bunker Hill</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-11-21 13:25:48 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3693643987</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 24th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710437807</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Continue to take notes on Chapter 6. Stop after Olive Branch Petition notes.</p></li><li><p>Introduce Wb pg. 45 Common Sense Activity</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:46:20 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710437807</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 25th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710437971</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take notes on Common Sense.</p></li><li><p>Individually do WB pg. 45-46 Common Sense Activity.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> WB pg. 45-46 are due tomorrow!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:46:25 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Nov. 26th (2 Hour Early Release)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710438122</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over and grade WB pg. 45-46 Common Sense Activity.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 47 as class.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish Wb pg. 47 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:46:31 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710438122</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 27th HAPPY THANKSGIVING!</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710438459</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>No School</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:46:44 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710438459</guid>
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         <title>Nov. 28th (NO SCHOOL)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710438913</link>
         <description><![CDATA[]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:47:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dec. 1st (2 Hour Delay)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710439330</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Went over WB pg. 47 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Finished notes over Chapter 6.</p></li><li><p>IF time introduced WB pg. 48 activity.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:47:25 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710439330</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 2nd (NO SCHOOL)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710440494</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>FOG/SNOW CANCELLATION</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:48:09 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710440494</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 3rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710444262</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Students will work with a partner on WB pg. 48 examining the Declaration of Independence.</p></li><li><p>When done students will independently complete WB pg. 49 BDUBS Grievances Chart with TJ's Tweets. There are 17 grievances you only have to do 12.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish WB pg. 48-49 for Friday.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:50:54 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710444262</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 4th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3710446111</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Guidance Visit from Mrs. Chamberlain </p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish WB pg. 48-49</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-04 14:52:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dec. 5th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3714804665</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 48-49 Examining the D of I.</p></li><li><p>Grab WB pgs to cut and glue.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-08 17:03:51 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3714804665</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 8th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3714807486</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>With a partner or by yourself complete WB pg. 50 Who had the Advantages in the American Revolution chart.</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue in Wb pages when done.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 50 if not done and cut and glue pages in.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-08 17:06:22 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3714807486</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 9th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3716578064</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 50 together as a class first by watching a parody video of former students over the topic and then reviewing what students wrote down on their bulleted list.</p></li><li><p>Introduce how to do WB pg. 51 Major Battles of the Revolution Map Activity. Students will individually read the excepts and then fill in their maps.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 51 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-09 18:35:30 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3716578064</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 10th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3718107882</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over and grade WB pg. 51 as a class Major Battles of the Revolution.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight Wb pg. 52 Battles of New York as a class.</p></li><li><p>Do 7 questions relating to the reading.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish WB pg. 52 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-10 18:48:26 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3718107882</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 11th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3719617868</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 52 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 53 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Look at famous painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware and examine it as a class.</p></li><li><p>Answer questions from WB pg. 53.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 53 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-11 18:03:35 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3719617868</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 12th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726111204</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 53 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 54 Battle of Saratoga and WB pg. 55 Winter at Valley Forge  </p></li><li><p>Answer questions for both WB pg. 54-55.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 54 and WB pg. 55 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-17 14:39:21 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726111204</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 17th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726112451</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish watching video from yesterday (about 15 min left)</p></li><li><p>Review game for test!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Blue pen corrections are due tomorrow!</p><p>Study for test tomorrow!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-17 14:40:26 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726112451</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 15th (Tinsel Trials Assembly 2 Hour Delay Schedule)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726113717</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over as a class WB pg. 54 and 55.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 56 Battle of Yorktown.</p></li><li><p>Answer questions that go with WB pg. 56.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 56 questions if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-17 14:41:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dec. 16th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726115934</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 56 questions as a class.</p></li><li><p>Watch America the History of US- Revolution:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMAVtby0zEU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMAVtby0zEU</a></p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Study for test on Thursday!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-17 14:43:16 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726115934</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 18th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726116747</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>TEST DAY!!</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue in WB pages.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish cutting and glueing WB pages in.</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2025-12-17 14:43:54 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3726116747</guid>
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         <title>Dec. 19th (NO SCHOOL)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3739751626</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Cancelled </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-05 18:27:17 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3739751626</guid>
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         <title>Jan. 5th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3739753622</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read as a class textbook pg. 143.</p></li><li><p>Partner students up and have them complete WB pg. 57 map activity and questions. (Google Classroom has the reading and maps to do WB pg. 57 if not done in class or absent)</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue WB pages if done.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 57 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-05 18:29:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 6th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3741583534</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 57 Map Activity and discuss as a class.</p></li><li><p>Do notes over the Articles of Confederation.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Cut and glue in WB pages if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-06 17:57:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 7th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3744722220</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Continue to do notes over Article of Confederation and explain how they are weak.</p></li><li><p>Look at booklet cover over WB pg. 62 Northwest Territory.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-08 18:45:14 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 8th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3744723555</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review the Articles by watching Mr. Betts parody video:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxYHW8Jr0Ng&amp;list=RDA_56cZGRMx4&amp;index=19">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxYHW8Jr0Ng&amp;list=RDA_56cZGRMx4&amp;index=19</a></p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 62 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Students will then complete questions relating to WB pg. 62 in their booklet.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish questions from WB pg. 62</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-08 18:46:50 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 9th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3748466314</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over and grade WB pg. 62 booklet.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on the Northwest Territory/Ordinance.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 63 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Answer questions that relate to the reading.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 63 questions if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jan. 12th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3748467438</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 63 questions as a class.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 64 over Shays' Rebellion.</p></li><li><p>Another 7 questions relating to the reading.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish questions if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jan. 13th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3749866407</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 64 Shays' Rebellion questions as a class.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on Shays' Rebellion on WB pg. 59.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight together WB pg. 65 together as a class.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jan. 15th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3752412125</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>SNOW DAY!! - Cancelled.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-15 15:15:06 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 14th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3752422720</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take notes in class and discuss our branches of government and how the Constitution works. </p></li><li><p>Play a game to review our notes.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-15 15:23:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 16th (Incentive in Afternoon)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3757564117</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish up review game over Constitution vs Articles.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 66 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Do 7 questions relating to WB pg. 66.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>7 Questions</p><p><br/></p><p>(THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO 7th Period)</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jan. 19th (MLK DAY - No School)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3757564626</link>
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         <title>Jan. 20th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3757568433</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 66 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Introduce WB pg. 67 assignment Examining the Constitution.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish just labeling the ARTICLES ONLY.</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jan. 21st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3769467576</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 67 and grade the 7 Articles listed.</p></li><li><p>Rest of class with your partner you are going to fill in the sections for WB pg. 67.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish pg. 67 sections</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-29 15:59:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 22nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3769469990</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 67 Sections as a class. </p></li><li><p>Take notes over the Senate and House and why it's important. </p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Jan. 23rd (NO SCHOOL - Cancelled)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3769472840</link>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-29 16:02:53 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 26th (NO SCHOOL - Cancelled)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3769473208</link>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-29 16:03:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 27th (NO SCHOOL - Cancelled)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3769473679</link>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-29 16:03:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 28th (2 Hour Delay)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3769476911</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Filled in WB pg. 68 Articles vs Constitution notes as a class.</p></li><li><p>Students then individually will figure out what Article/Section the notes of each Constitution part go to on WB pg. 68.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 68 for Friday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-29 16:05:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 29th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3769477638</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Guidance Visit with Mrs. Chamberlain over coping skills.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>WB pg. 68 if not done is due tomorrow!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-01-29 16:06:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 2nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3775379372</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Took notes over the 3/5 Compromise.</p></li><li><p>Went over WB 69 3/5 Compromise activity and explained the importance of representation.</p></li><li><p>Took notes over the Electoral College and how elections work.</p></li><li><p>Students had some time to work on WB pg. 70 coloring coding the Electoral College map.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 70 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-03 14:07:08 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 3rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3775382671</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Discussed WB pg. 70 homework over the Electoral College Map.</p></li><li><p>Watched video over does your vote matter?: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9H3gvnN468</a></p></li><li><p>Explain EXTRA CREDIT with cartogram activity.</p></li><li><p>Explain assignment on WB pg. 71 Electoral College and student will have about 20 minutes to work on in class.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 71 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-03 14:09:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Jan. 30th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3775388389</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 68 as a class and grade.</p></li><li><p>Introduce the 3/5 Compromise activity on WB pg. 69 and then students will be calculating representation for each state in the House of Representatives.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 69 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-03 14:12:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 4th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3775655495</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>4 County Visit - No classes!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-03 16:52:30 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 5th (Pride 3:03-3:30)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3775657014</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 71 Electoral College assignment </p></li><li><p>Review Day!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Study for Test!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-03 16:53:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 6th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3775659103</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take Test!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-03 16:54:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 9th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3785462338</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Introduce the Bill of Rights by discussing your rights on WB pg. 73 and ranking them.</p></li><li><p>Watch Mr. Betts parody video over the Bill of Rights:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KmB_PRmIhY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KmB_PRmIhY</a></p></li><li><p>Explain the 10 amendments (didn't finish)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-10 19:19:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 10th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3785464908</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish explaining each of the 10 amendments WB pg. 73.</p></li><li><p>Students will then individually translate each amendment into their modern language on WB pg. 74.</p></li><li><p>When done students can look at images of the amendments and match them to the correct amendment on WB pg. 75.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 74-75 due Thursday</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-10 19:21:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb 11th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3785469937</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Guidance Visit with Mrs. Chamberlain</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish Wb pg. 74 and 75 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-10 19:25:32 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 13th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3785471830</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Scheduling Freshman classes with Mrs. Wyman.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-10 19:26:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Banzai! Banking Activity</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3794832289</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Go to this website for class:<br><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Banzai.org"><strong>Banzai.org</strong></a><br><br><strong>EXTRA WORK:</strong><br>Consumer Smarts<br>Banking<br>Finance Summer Camp</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-19 13:55:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 12th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3794834346</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 74 and 75 in class together and grade WB pg. 75.</p></li><li><p>Students will begin working on WB pg. 76 Sorting out the Bill of Rights.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>WB pg. 76 due Monday!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-19 13:56:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 16th (FOG CANCELLATION)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-19 13:57:34 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 17th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3794838275</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 76 Sort out the Bill of Rights. </p></li><li><p>Do Political Cartoon and the Bill of Rights Activity. Split students into 3 groups. 1st group will be with me looking at political cartoons on the tv and seeing what amendment they go with. 2nd group will be watching a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://study.com">study.com</a> video. 3rd group will be doing WB pg. 77 looking at political cartoons on their own. (We will not get this done today!)</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-19 14:00:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 18th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3794843785</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Continue activity from yesterday.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 77 if not done</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Study.com">Study.com</a> video by Monday!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-19 14:03:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb 19th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3794844799</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Class Scheduling with Mrs. Wyman for the first part of class.</p></li><li><p>Then we are going to go over and grade WB pg. 77.</p></li><li><p>Start WB pg. 78 in class</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-19 14:04:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 20th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3799084099</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Students will take the scenario cards and fill in WB pg. 78.</p></li><li><p>When done students can either do vocab, study for test, study.com, project.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 78 if not done.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://STUDY.COM">STUDY.COM</a> is due Monday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-23 20:10:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 23rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3799085069</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review Day!!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Study for test!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Feb. 24th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3800285122</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Test Day!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-24 14:15:10 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 25th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3805009639</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>IF you get your test read aloud you take it today. </p></li><li><p>If you took your test yesterday you are cutting and glueing WBs.</p></li><li><p><br/></p></li><li><p><strong>HW:</strong> None </p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-27 14:21:36 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 26th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3805011636</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Went over Dance, D.C. Trip rooming assignments, and Fundraiser.</p></li><li><p>Watch Inventing the Presidency video </p></li><li><p>Started new chapter by taking notes on George Washington on WB pg. 79.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-27 14:23:55 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Feb. 27th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3805014817</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Pass out fundraiser forms.</p></li><li><p>Watch video over Oddities of the first American election:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QnGjGgbmmw&amp;t=97s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QnGjGgbmmw&amp;t=97s</a></p></li><li><p>Students can pick to either watch the 2 <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://study.com">study.com</a> videos by themselves to complete WB pg. 84 T chart over TJ and Hamilton (study.com questions can be done for EXTRA WORK POINTS) <strong>OR </strong>Students can work with a partner and read the textbook pgs. 209-214 to complete WB pg. 84 T chart over TJ and Hamilton. </p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 84 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-02-27 14:27:12 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 2nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3809896254</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over as a class WB pg. 84 TJ vs Hamilton activity from Friday.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on the National Bank and National Debt.</p></li><li><p>Introduce WB pg. 85 activity on TJ and Hamilton excerpts over the National Bank.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-03 14:07:58 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 3rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3809900325</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Introduce Banzai! Banking activity. Look over at the far left column for most instructions on this.</p></li><li><p>Students will then partner up or individually complete WB pg. 85 by walking around and reading excerpts from either TJ or Hamilton and figuring out who wrote what concerning the National Bank.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Work on Banzai! Banking Activity </p>]]></description>
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         <title>March 4th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3816024269</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 85 TJ vs Hamilton excepts as a class and grade.</p></li><li><p>Read/highlight as a class WB pg. 86 Whiskey Rebellion.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on the Whiskey Rebellion.</p></li><li><p>Answer WB pg. 86 Questions.</p></li><li><p>If done can work on Banzai! banking game.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> WB pg. 86 questions if not done is due Friday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-08 02:25:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 5th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3816024498</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Internet Safety with Mrs. Hoffman.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish Wb pg. 86 if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-08 02:26:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 6th (Fog Cancellation)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3816024565</link>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-08 02:26:31 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 9th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3816025717</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>IN CLASS:</p><ul><li><p>Watch Mr. Betts video on Whiskey Rebellion: </p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x20Hwy_UrY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x20Hwy_UrY</a></p></li><li><p>Go over WB pg. 86 Whiskey Rebellion questions as a class.</p></li><li><p>Read/highlight as a class WB pg. 87 Jay's Treaty.</p></li><li><p>Do questions relating to the reading.</p></li><li><p>IF done do Banzai! banking game. (4 parts Due FRIDAY)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-08 02:30:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 10th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3821424759</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Many students were gone due to an ELA field trip.</p></li><li><p>Students that were in class worked on their Banzai! Banking 4 parts that are due Friday!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>4 Parts Banzai! due Friday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-11 15:58:07 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 11th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3821431520</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Went over WB pg. 87 Jay's Treaty as a class.</p></li><li><p>Took notes over Jay's Treaty.</p></li><li><p>Did a Kahoot! over GW presidency.</p></li><li><p>Took notes of John Adam's Presidency.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish Banzai! if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-11 16:03:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 12th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3824823920</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read WB pg. 88 as a class and highlight</p></li><li><p>Take notes on John Adam's Presidency.</p></li><li><p>Student have time to work on WB pg. 88 questions.</p></li><li><p>If done can work on BANZIA!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish WB pg. 88 if not done.</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-13 18:49:01 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 13th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3824825210</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 88 questions as a class.</p></li><li><p>Do Kahoot! over John Adam's Presidency.</p></li><li><p>Introduce WB pg. 89 Alien and Sedition Act activity. Students will get into partners and go to Google Classroom to answer the questions and put answers on WB pg. 89.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish WB pg. 89 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-13 18:51:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Louisiana Purchase Game</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3828695961</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Play this game to review for your quiz!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-17 12:37:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 16th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3828761883</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Went over WB pg. 89 Alien and Sedition Acts as a class.</p></li><li><p>Read and highlighted WB pg. 90 Louisiana Purchase as a class.</p></li><li><p>Took notes on Thomas Jefferson</p></li><li><p>Students had class time to complete WB pg. 90 questions.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> WB pg. 90 questions if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-17 13:26:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 17th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3828874153</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 90 and grade.</p></li><li><p>Watch Louisiana Purchase video:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMh8RCqJf9U">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMh8RCqJf9U</a></p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 91 over Lewis and Clark</p></li><li><p>Take notes on Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark.</p></li><li><p>Watch Memestory over Lewis and Clark:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ADwME0c7k">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ADwME0c7k</a></p></li><li><p>Do Kahoot! over TJ's Presidency</p></li><li><p>Show them review game for map quiz on Friday.</p></li><li><p>Students can work on WB pg. 91 questions.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Louisiana Map Quiz Friday!</p><p>         WB pg. 91 Questions if not done</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-17 14:45:11 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 19th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3833522893</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Mrs. Chamberlain Guidance Visit</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-20 14:25:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 20th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3833524235</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take Louisiana Purchase Map Quiz</p></li><li><p>Look at WB pg. 92 War of 1812 Advantages</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 93 War of 1812</p></li><li><p>If time left work on questions for WB pg. 93</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Do WB pg. 93 Questions</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-20 14:26:22 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 18th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3833527193</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Go over WB pg. 91 Lewis and Clark Questions.</p></li><li><p>Work with a partner on WB pg. 92 Advantages to the War of 1812. Cut and glue the tabs to the correct side.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Finish WB pg. 92 if not done due Friday. MAP QUIZ FRIDAY!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-03-20 14:29:19 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 30th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3850750286</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Listened to Mr. Betts parody over War of 1812</p></li><li><p>Went over WB pg. 93 War of 1812</p></li><li><p>Listen to Battle of New Orleans song.</p></li><li><p>Took notes of War of 1812</p></li><li><p>Did a Kahoot! over War of 1812.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-02 12:15:23 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>March 31st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3850757846</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 94 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Play a game as a class using the front cover of WB pg. 94 </p></li><li><p>Take notes on McCulloch v. Maryland.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-02 12:24:03 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 1st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3850760233</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 95 as class.</p></li><li><p>Use WB pg. 95 reading to complete map and answer questions.</p></li><li><p>If done do extra work, blue pen or review guide</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>Finish Wb pg. 95 if not done.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-02 12:26:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 3rd GOOD FRIDAY (NO SCHOOL)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3850951421</link>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-02 16:00:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 2nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3850952835</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Watch Mr. Betts parody video over Missouri Compromise.</p></li><li><p>Go over WB pg. 95 as a class.</p></li><li><p>Notes on the Missouri Compromise</p></li><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 96 Monroe Doctrine</p></li><li><p>Do notes on Monroe Doctrine.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-02 16:02:09 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 6th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3856898566</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Review Day!!</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Test Wednesday!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-08 00:18:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 7th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3856901204</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Students can finish up review guide.</p></li><li><p>Do vocab, blue pen corrections, banzai!, study.coms for extra work if want</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue in WB pages for next chapter.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> Test tomorrow!!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-08 00:20:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 8th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3856902216</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Test Day!</p></li><li><p>Finish cutting and glueing when done.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> cut and glue WB pages</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-08 00:20:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 9th </title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3861812114</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Put test scores in table of contents page.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on WB pg. 97-98 over Democracy and Our Growing Nation and discuss.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-10 17:17:41 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 10th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3861813605</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Put students into groups. Students will then read about a Treaty on WB pg. 101 booklet and then answer the questions that go with it on WB pg. 102. (Students will have about 12 minutes per reading. We will get through 3 today and finish on Monday with the other 3).</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-10 17:19:16 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 15th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3868617086</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read/highlight WB pg. 103 Trail of Tears Overview.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on Fighting over Florida and Jackson's Native Policy.</p></li><li><p>Students can work on WB pg. 103 questions.</p></li><li><p>IF not done with WB pg. 101-102 map/questions finish them.</p></li><li><p>Anytime left start WB pg. 104 Walk Around Activity with the Trail of Tears.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-15 11:37:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 14th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3868617188</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish up any questions from WB pg. 102 you didn't get finished.</p></li><li><p>Complete map on WB pg. 101.</p></li><li><p>If done go to google classroom and read an article posted.. (there are 4 of them) summarize one of them on WB pg. 101. Read the other 3 only if you have time.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-15 11:38:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 13th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3868618048</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Continue activity from Friday!</p></li><li><p>Should finish the last 3 readings/questions.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-15 11:38:54 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 22nd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3879575083</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Finish notes on WB pg. 100 People Moving West</p></li><li><p>Work on Music Video Projects</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-22 13:22:08 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3879575083</guid>
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         <title>April 23rd</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881853600</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Project Work Day for Music Parody Video (end of year project)</p></li></ul>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-23 16:33:15 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881853600</guid>
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         <title>Oregon Trail Game!!!</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881854953</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>Get 5/5 EXTRA POINTS if 3/5 survive the trip!</p><p><br/></p><p>Get 5 BONUS POINTS!! for getting the high score in the grade!</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-23 16:34:30 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881854953</guid>
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         <title>April 17th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881856331</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Went over WB pg. 101 Map Activity</p></li><li><p>Introduced end of year project!</p><p><br/></p></li></ul><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p><p><br/></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-23 16:35:32 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881856331</guid>
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         <title>April 21st</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881857092</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read and highlighted WB pg. 106 American/Mexican War.</p></li><li><p>Answer questions together</p></li><li><p>Do notes on Oregon Country, Mexican/American War, Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. </p></li><li><p>Play Oregon Trail Game</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-23 16:36:18 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881857092</guid>
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         <title>April 20th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881861264</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Read and highlight WB pg. 105 Remember the Alamo.</p></li><li><p>Play Ballad of the Alamo:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyu3OIn5A00">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eyu3OIn5A00</a></p></li><li><p>Students will listen to the song and then answer questions on WB pg. 105 that go with it.</p></li><li><p>Go over together.</p></li><li><p>Take notes on the Alamo.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-23 16:40:21 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>April 16th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881861900</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>STATE TESTING... ONLY HAD 7th period.</p><p>Did Kahoots! </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-23 16:41:02 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3881861900</guid>
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         <title>April 24th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3889030364</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Do Edulastic assignments as an overview for the chapter. Use your WB to answer questions.</p></li><li><p>Cut and glue WB pages when done.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-28 14:53:48 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3889030364</guid>
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         <title>April 27th</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3889031233</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take notes on Reform in America and discuss.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW:</strong> None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-28 14:54:24 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3889031233</guid>
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         <title>April 28th (Science State Testing)</title>
         <author>klausinga</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/hicksvillemiddleschool/s00ad11qcaolssn8/wish/3889033130</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>(No 2nd period.. Only half of 3rd)</p><p><strong>IN CLASS:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Take notes so everyone is at Women's Rights (will take notes on this Wednesday)</p></li><li><p>Work on Video Project</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>HW: </strong>None</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2026-04-28 14:55:56 UTC</pubDate>
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