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Daily Class Work
February 5, 2015
Today in class we viewed a video about the Industrial Revolution, completed the preview questions for the unit and started the guided activity using the student handouts and graphs. February 3, 2015
Today in class we complete reading a news article, discussion, and worksheet related to the article. January 15, 2015
Today in class we completed the mid term. January 13, 2015
Today in class we worked on the sections 2-5 and the practice final. January 8, 2015
Today in class we started the unit on the Change and Conflict in America during the westward movement. We listened to some music and analyzed it and started viewing primary sources to complete the activity. January 6, 2015
Today in class we worked on political cartoons from section 2-5 of the notebook guide. We took a test on the Reconstruction. December 18, 2014
Today in class students presented their roles from the different Civil War perspectives. We continued our discussion on political cartoons. December 16, 2014
Today in class we discussed political cartoons and their role in documenting history. We learned about the basic aspects of a political cartoon. We took a quiz on the Civil War. December 11, 2014
Today in class we worked on researching the information for the history project that is due next week. December 9, 2014
Today in class we discussed the Civil War and worked on the notebook guide section 2. We discussed the essential question of how the Civil War affected different groups of people. Each student picked a role to research for an upcoming project. November 20, 2014
Today in class we discussed the unit on the Dividing Nation. We completed an activity using primary sources. November 18, 2014
Today in class we took a short test on "Our Changing Nation". We discussed the new unit on "A Dividing Nation". November 13,2014
Today in class we discussed the geographic, economic, political, and social changes in the early to mid 1800's. November 6, 2014
No School on Tuesday November 11 Veterans Day. Today we took a test on the Enduring Plan of Government unit and started the Notebook guide for the unit Changes in the Young Nation. November 4, 2014
Today in class we played Jeopardy with the Bill of Rights and the Amendments of the US Constitution to study for a quiz.
October 30, 2014
Today in class we finished the Constitutional Pursuit. We will be reviewing the results next week in class. October 28, 2014
Today in class we played a game called Constitutional Pursuit. We will complete the game on Thursday in class. October 23, 2014
Today in class we brought the writing of the Constitution to life by acting out the roles of different important founding authors of the Constitution. October 21, 2014
Today in class we shared current events and our handbills from the Creating the Constitution unit. October 9, 2014
Today in class we reviewed sections 2 and 3 of the Byzantine Empire unit. We discussed Justinian's code and acted out an interview with Justinian and other important figures. October 7, 2014
Today in class we discussed the creation of the Constitution and what led to its creation. October 2, 2014
Today in class we started a new unit on Creating the Constitution. We previewed the new terms/vocabulary to look for while reading the new packet. We discussed Monarchy and Anarchy and tried to answer this question: In your opinion, which is a more powerful threat to liberty: anarchy or monarchy? Why? September 29, 2014 Today in class we completed our debate and discussed current events. September 25, 2014 Today in class we covered the vocabulary words and reviewed the expectations for debate. September 23, 3014 Today in class we completed a formative assessment by answering the "Critical Questions" from the Notebook Guide in your packet. We analyzed a painting of King George III and answered some related questions. September 18, 2014 -Today in class completed section three of The Colonial Roots of America's Founding Ideals. September 16, 2014 Today in class we finished analyzing the painting of the signing of the Mayflower Compact and discussed the founding ideals of our Colonial Roots. Illustrations for Reading Notes Sec.2 September 11, 2014 Today in class we: -Reviewed the homework, discussing primary sources, secondary sources, point of view, evidence, and historical perspective. -We made a bar graph of our opinions as to why history is important. -We read the introduction to "The Colonial Roots of America's Founding Ideals". -We analyzed a painting and began answering questions about the painting. We will finish the questions and the rest of the work during our next class period. September 9, 2014 Today in class we: -Discussed class procedures -Participated in a class activity introducing the unit concepts of evidence, primary sources, secondary sources, point of view, and historical perspective September 4, 2014 Welcome to US History 11/12 ! Thanks to all the parents who attended the orientation. Please refer to the right hand column for the class syllabus, list of recommended readings for high school, and first week assignments. I will see you on Tuesday, September 9. Be ready to discuss reading assigned in class. |
Assignment Due
February 5, 2015
Complete section 2 and 3 of the Guided activity started in class using the handouts and the graph. Due February 10, 2015 February 3, 2015
Due to my absence in class, there was no homework. January 15, 2015
Two Week Project The next two weeks you will be working from home. Please complete the following: Write the Founding Fathers Essay. Read The Age of Innovation and Industry unit. Complete two current events. Due February 3, 2015 January 13, 2015
Complete the processing section of the notebook guide. Study for the final. Due January 15, 2015 January 8, 2015
Complete the sections 2-5 in the Notebook guide for Unit 12 Change and Conflict in America. Use the directions and the placards to complete the activity.
Due Tuesday January 13, 2015 January 6, 2014
Complete sections 2-5 of the Notebook Guide using the political cartoons for unit 11. Make sure to list five features of the political cartoon and what each of those elements symbolizes and how they helped to reconstruct the south and unit the nation. Due January 8, 2014 _______________________________________________________________________________________ December 18, 2014
Read unit 12 Change and Conflict in America. Due January 6, 2015 December 16, 2014
Finish prepping for your presentation on one of the main groups of the Civil War. Work to create an interactive dramatization about how the Civil War affected your assigned group. You will lead the group during Steps 1-5 on your handout. Make sure the dramatization includes important historical information and incorporates two or more primary source excerpts. Incorporate the questions posed in the handout and be able to answer any questions from the audience. Use your reading packet as a guide to help you learn about your group and follow up with research online to complete the project. Make use of costumes and props to make your presentation more interactive. Due December 18, 2014 December 11, 2014
Read Reconstruction packet. Prepare for the presentation of the history project due on December 18th. Due December 16, 2014 December 9, 2014
Complete the Notebook Guide for The Civil War Research your assigned topic for the project Due December 11, 2014 November 20, 2014
Complete the processing section of the Notebook Guide for The Dividing Nation. Read The Civil War packet. Complete a current event using the Upfront Magazine. Due December 9, 2014 _________________________________________________________________________ November 18, 2014
Complete the Notebook guide for "A Dividing Nation". Complete a current event using the Scholastic Magazine provided in class. Choose an article from the news magazine and complete a current event. Due November 20, 2014 ____________________________________________________________________________ November 13, 2014
Complete sections 5-6 and processing of the Notebook Guide for the unit Changes in the Young Nation. Read "A Dividing Nation". Due November 18, 2014 ________________________________________________________________________________ November 6, 2014
Complete sections 2-4 of the Notebook Guide for the unit Changes in the Young Nation. Due November 13, 2014 ______________________________________________________ November 4, 2014
Study for the test on the Enduring Plan of Government. October 30, 2014
Study the Bill of Rights and the Amendments to the Constitution. We will be playing a Jeopardy Game on the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. Complete a current event. Make sure to attach the article for full credit. Due November 4, 2014 __________________________________________________________________ October 28, 2014
October 23, 2014
Complete sections 6-8 in the Notebook Guide for the Enduring Plan of Government. Due October 28,2014 October 21, 2014
Complete the sections 2-5 of the Notebook Guide for the unit "An Enduring Plan of Government" and the vocabulary worksheet for the key terms listed on the Notebook Guide. Due October 23, 2014 October 9-October 21 Meeting Week
1. Complete the Creating the Constitution Processing section of the Notebook Guide: P R O C E S S I N G Create a handbill that might have been used to encourage people to support ratification of the Constitution. Your handbill must include these things: • a catchy slogan that metaphorically compares the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution. For example, The Articles were like a sapling bending in the wind, but the Constitution is like a towering oak tree—strong and steady. • three ways that the framers of the Constitution created a more effective national government. • an illustration to accompany each of those three explanations. • a one- or two-sentence statement by one of the framers, such as James Madison, that enthusiastically endorses the Constitution. • creative touches to make your handbill visually appealing, such as a decorative border. 2. Read the Enduring Plan of Government packet. 3. Read a news article and complete a current event. Due October 21, 2014 October 7, 2014
Complete sections 2-5 in the Notebook Guide for the unit on Creating the Constitution. Due October 9, 2014 October 2, 2014
in 1783. The page should contain two editorials—one from the Patriot perspective and one from the Loyalist perspective—about whether the American Revolution was justified. Each editorial must contain these elements: • a headline summarizing the main idea of the editorial. • an introduction that identifies the writer and briefly describes his or her background. • two paragraphs that clearly support or criticize the actions of people during two events of the American Revolution. For example, the Patriot editorial might praise those involved in the Boston Tea Party, while the Loyalist article might condemn their actions. • a conclusion that summarizes why the actions of the Patriots were justified or suggests alternatives that could have been explored. • a sketch that illustrates a key idea or event mentioned in the editorial. Add creative touches to make your “Opinion” page look authentic. For example, write the name of the newspaper at the top or include advertisements. 2. Read the packet Creating the Constitution. Due October 7, 2014 September 29, 2014
Complete section 3 and 4 of the Notebook Guide: Section 3 After you read Section 3, create a Venn diagram to represent key differences and similarities between Common Sense and the Declaration of Independence. In each of the two non-overlapping parts of the diagram, list at least three differences between the documents. In the overlapping area, list at least two similarities. Include information about who wrote the documents, the main ideas found in them, and why they were written. Section 4 After reading Section 4, sketch the map showing key battles of the American Revolution into your notebook. Accurately place a symbol on your map to represent each item below. Around your map, write a short explanation of why each battle or event was important to the revolution. • Battle of Trenton, 1776 • Battle of Saratoga, 1777 • winter at Valley Forge, 1777–78 • Battle of Yorktown, 1781 September 25, 2014
September 23, 2014
1.Complete #2 and # 3 of Unit 5 America's Revolt preview of the Notebook Guide on a separate piece of paper. 2. Complete Reading Notes section 2 of the Notebook guide on a separate piece of paper. 3. Complete the assigned role from the student handout and be ready to debate. Due September 25, 2014 September 18, 2014
1. On a separate piece of paper or a word document or a Google document, create a spoke diagram that reflects the colonial roots of America’s five founding ideals. Follow these steps: • Copy the title and five spokes shown below. • Next to each founding ideal, list at least two examples of how colonial events affected that ideal. Include at least five of the Key Content Terms in your examples. • Draw at least one illustration to represent the colonial roots of each ideal. See the example under " Processing" of section 3 in the Notebook Guide. 2. Read America's Revolt Due: September 23,2014 September 16, 2014 Complete Section 2 of the Notebook Guide, as listed below: Cut the diagram for Section 2 from Notebook Handout and tape it to a page in your notebook. Then follow these directions to complete the diagram: • In the rectangle, create an advertisement encouraging British settlers and indentured servants to come to the colonies. Use simple images and a few phrases to make your message clear. • On the left, write what an American Indian might be thinking about the colonists that your advertisement will bring to North America. • On the right, write what an enslaved African might be thinking about your advertisement. Due:September 18, 2014 September 11, 2014 Complete: the Processing part of section 3. Create a timeline of your life from the time you were born to the age you are now. 1. Draw a timeline, with a mark for each year of your life. 2. Use one color to write the three most important events of your life on the timeline. Label each event with your age and a brief description of what happened and why it was important. 3. Ask family members what they think are the three most important events of your life. Use a different color to place those events on the timeline. Label each event with your age and a brief description of what happened and why they think it was important. 4. Beneath the timeline, write a reflection that describes the similarities and differences between the events you chose and those your family chose. Explain why you think you and your family members interpreted the past similarly or differently. The timeline can be complete as a power point, a Prezi. or as a poster. Read: The Colonial Roots of America's Founding ideals Due: 9/16/14 September 9, 2014 Read "What is History and complete Sections 1-3 of the Notebook Guide except for the Processing section. Due September 11. September 4, 2014 COMPLETE: Read a current news article provided in the packet and complete the current event form. Please answer questions in complete sentences. Be ready to share your article . Review the class syllabus (given at Parent Meeting on 9/4)and bring materials to or have a section to the first class. Materials 1 ½ inch binder or a section designated in a larger notebook Loose Leaf Notebook Paper Dividers Pencils/pens Highlighter |
