Mr. Norling
West Valley Jr. High / Room 111
norlingm@wvsd208.org / 972-5841
"History is the Story of the Future"
Welcome to the DawgHouse!
"What you do, where you go, and what you become depends on your willingness to work toward a goal. You hold your destiny in your hands."
- Ronald Reagan
"Honors" 8th Grade U.S. History |
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Current Assignment: Study for the Jefferson Era, Part I Test. Here are some helpful links: PBS Site for the video, Lewis and Clark: Journey of the Corps of Discovery -- By Ken Burns Some other things from the Constitution Unit... Ben's Guide to the Branches of Government -- Here's a Congressional Map of Washington State |
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8th Grade U.S. History |
Syllabus |
For National History Day ..."Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin. |
NHD at WVJH... Click HERE for
Your Complete National History Day Connection!
National History Day (Excellent for an overview of the National History Day program)
Washington State Historical Society (Great for National History Day Information and Help)
Important Dates...
WVJH History Showcase: Thursday, February 23 @ WVJH
National History Day Regionals: Saturday, March 17, @ WVJH
STATE History Day: Saturday, May 5, @ Bellevue College
National History Day: June 10-14 @ University of Maryland
You should definitely check out
The Signature Project!!!
Get Started NOW on your National History Day Project!
This year's theme is "Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History."
Other Useful Links...
History Link (All about Washington State History)
Washington, D.C. Trip -- Go with us each spring as we tour the Nation's Capital, Colonial Williamsburg, and the Gettysburg Battlefield!
Everything You Need to Know about the Civil War
"With Liberty and Justice For All" -- The American Revolution Web Page
MOVIES / VIDEOS WE MAY WATCH IN CLASS
Interested in Jamestown Glassmaking?
Especially for PNW...
Washington Legislature Website
And we are now on Facebook! ...