Learning Goal: Students will understand the causes, course and consequences of the American Revolutionary War (War of Independence) from 1776-1783.
Tues.-Thurs., December 17-19, 2019 (extended "exam" period) 1. Extra Credit: Edible History is due today 2. Video: Roots Mon., December 16 Period 1: (extended "exam" period) 1. community service due 2. NHD 3. Unit 4&5 (Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War) 4. Extra Credit: Edible History is due today 5. Video Periods 2-7: * Extra Credit: Edible History is due on your extended period day next week, see schedule above. 1. Unit 4&5 (Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War) 2. Make up 2nd Quarter county exam on EdInsight OR make up any missing work 3. After the test: USA geography games on www.sheppardsoftware.com. Play states level 2 or 3, or higher if you think you are up for the challenge. Here is the study guide for the 2nd Quarter county exam on Thurs/Fri, December 12 & 13. Fri., December 13 Advanced * Here is the study guide for the Unit 4&5 (Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War) on Monday, December 16. * Extra Credit: Edible History is due on your extended period day next week, see schedule above. 1. finish Revolutionary War Summaries #23 2. Take 2nd Quarter county exam on EdInsight 3. make up any missing work 4. After the test: USA geography games on www.sheppardsoftware.com. Play states level 2 or 3, or higher if you think you are up for the challenge. Thurs., December 12 PreIB *Community Service: at least 12 hours is due by the end of this semester. * Here is the study guide for the Unit 4&5 (Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War) on Monday, December 16. * Extra Credit: Edible History is due on your extended period day next week, see schedule above. 1. Due: Revolutionary War Summaries #27 2. NHD
3. Take 2nd Quarter county exam on EdInsight 4. Work on NHD project/read the rule book. Tues/Wed., December 10 & 11 All Classes Here is the study guide for the 2nd Quarter county exam on Thurs/Fri, December 12 & 13. 1. Capture the Flag: Revolutionary War Style. We'll be outside most of the period reenacting the American Revolutionary War through a game of capture the flag. 2. study for the 2nd Quarter county exam on Thurs/Fri, December 12 & 13. Advanced 2. or finish Revolutionary War Summaries #23 PreIB Community Service: at least 12 hours is due by the end of this semester. Mon., December 9 Here is the study guide for the 2nd Quarter county exam on Thurs/Fri, December 12 & 13. PreIB 1. Finish Video: Revolution. #28 (episode 2 of America: The Story of Us) 2. Review Revolutionary War Summaries #27 Advanced 1. finish Revolutionary War Summaries #23 Read Lesson 7 “The American Revolution” on History Alive! pages 122-133 and write summaries that include the provided terms. Underline the terms in your summary.
Thurs., December 5 PreIB *** Revolutionary War Summaries #27 (finish for HW, due Monday, 12/9) 1. Extra Credit: Edible History 2. NHD Project *Due: research: historical context and timeline * Thesis overview. due: Thursday, December 12, 2019
3. Video: Revolution. #28 (episode 2 of America: The Story of Us) You can watch the video on Amazon Prime or through the Youtube link below. 1. What advantages did the British have over the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 2. Who was Daniel Morgan, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? 3. How did change in the construction of guns help the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 4. Why was it important for the Americans to win the support of France during the Revolution? 5. What were some of the innovative ways Americans fought disease during the Revolution? 6. Describe Washington’s spy network. 7. Describe at least 2 major reasons the Americans won the Revolutionary War? Wed., December 4 Advanced New Seats: birthday 1. Hamilton #22 Listen to and read the lyrics for the following songs and answer the questions. •"My Shot"
2. Revolutionary War Summaries #23 Read Lesson 7 “The American Revolution” on History Alive! pages 122-133 and write summaries that include the provided terms. Underline the terms in your summary. Tues., December 3 PreIB HW: NHD Research: Historical Context and Timeline Due Thursday, December 5, 2019 (One per group.) You do not need to use this form, just make sure that all your information is on your paper. 1. Revolutionary War Summaries #27 (finish for HW, due Monday, 12/9) Read Lesson 7 “The American Revolution” on History Alive! pages 122-133 and write summaries that include the provided terms. Underline the terms in your summary. “4. A Pep Talk and Surprise Victories”
2. History Handbook Unit 5 The American Revolution:
3. Hamilton: "Yorktown"
3. Listen to "Right Hand Man" from Hamilton. What strengths and weaknesses are mentioned in the song?
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Fri, November 22 FSA Write "bonus" test Periods 2, 4, 6: video Thurs, November 21 PreIB: NHD Research: Historical Context and Timeline Due Thursday, December 5, 2019 (One per group.) You do not need to use this form, just make sure that all your information is on your paper. 1. Read the information in the NHD Research tab above. 2. NHD Topic Selection. Conference with teacher. Use a sticky note to post your topic on the wall. Wed, November 20 Advanced 1. Passport Unit 5: The American Revolution. Beginning checkpoint 2. Video: "Revolution" #20 (episode 2 of America: The Story of Us) 1. What advantages did the British have over the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 2. Who was Daniel Morgan, and what role did he play in the American Revolution? 3. How did change in the construction of guns help the Americans during the Revolutionary War? 4. Why was it important for the Americans to win the support of France during the Revolution? 5. What were some of the innovative ways Americans fought disease during the Revolution? 6. Describe Washington’s spy network. 7. Describe at least 2 major reasons the Americans won the Revolutionary War? Turn in when finished. ***If you are absent, you can watch the video on Amazon Prime or through the Youtube link below. 3. Revolutionary War Strengths and Weaknesses #21 Read History Alive! Textbook chapter 7, pages 119-121 and take notes in the graphic organizer. (Create your own G.O. on notebook paper. )
Mon, November 18 PreIB: Turn in the socratic seminar feedback form and DBQ documents. All classes 1. Unit 3 Test "Conflict in the Colonies" Click here to take the test. 2. After the test: USA geography games on www.sheppardsoftware.com. Play states level 2 or 3, or higher if you think you are up for the challenge. or 2. PreIB: work on NHD project research Fri, November 15 Advanced ***Unit 3 Test on Monday. Here is the study guide. 1. Finish Liberty's Stand comic strip •In groups, you are going to narrate a comic strip about a father describing the events leading up to the Revolutionary War to his daughter and why he is choosing to join the Continental Army. View the attachment for detailed directions. Your group's comic is due by the end of the period!!! 2. Study for the Unit 3 "Conflict in the Colonies" Test on Monday. Here is the study guide.
Thurs, November 14 PreIB ***Unit 3 Test on Monday. Here is the study guide.
1. Folder Check #'s 13-23 (on eCampus) 2. Conflict in the Colonies DBQ/Socratic Seminar #24 Question: How did the changing relationship between the American colonists and Britain lead to the colonists feeling justified in waging war and declaring independence from Britain?
Speak clearly, so everyone can hear Listen closely Speak without raising hands Refer to the text Talk to each other, not just to the leader Ask for clarification, if needed Invite and allow others to speak Consider all viewpoints and ideas USE your own questions to encourage discussion You are responsible for the quality of the seminar Wed, November 13 Advanced ***Unit 3 Test on Monday. Here is the study guide. 1. Folder Check #'s 11-19 (on eCampus) 2. Liberty's Stand comic strip •In groups, you are going to narrate a comic strip about a father describing the events leading up to the Revolutionary War to his daughter and why he is choosing to join the Continental Army. View the attachment for detailed directions. Tues, November 12 PreIB ***Folder Check on Thursday. Assignments 13-23. ***Unit 3 Test on Monday. Here is the study guide. 1. Periods 1 & 3: Guest speaker for the Teach-In: HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S EARLY COLLEGE AWARENESS PROGRAM 1. 7th Period: video 2. Continue working on Conflict in the Colonies DBQ/Socratic Seminar #24 Question: How did the changing relationship between the American colonists and Britain lead to the colonists feeling justified in waging war and declaring independence from Britain? * Document Analysis: The Socratic Seminar will be in class on Thursday. YOU MUST COMPLETE STEPS 1 & 2 BEFORE CLASS ON THURSDAY. Monday, November 11 PreIB 1. Conflict in the Colonies DBQ/Socratic Seminar #24 Question: How did the changing relationship between the American colonists and Britain lead to the colonists feeling justified in waging war and declaring independence from Britain? * Document Analysis:
1st and 3rd will have a guest speaker on Tuesday and will not have time to work on the DBQ docs in class. The seminar will be in class on Thursday. Advanced 1. finish Declaration of Independence #19 B. D.o.I. Rephrase
2. Passport Unit 4 Declaration of Independence, Checkpoint 1 Friday, November 8 Advanced 1. Passport Unit 4 Declaration of Independence, Beginning Checkpoint 2. finish The War Begins #18 America History of Our Nation textbook. (This book is only available in the classroom. It is not the textbook that you have at home. ) AHON chapter 5.4 “The War Begins” pages 156-161 4. Second Continental Congress: What steps did Congress make to prepare for war? 5. Patriots Against Loyalists: Make a t-chart that contrasts Patriots and Loyalists. 6. Petitioning the King: Describe the Olive Branch Petition and how did the King respond to it? 7. Battle of Bunker Hill: Even though the battle was lost, what positive result for the American troops came from the battle? 3. Passport Unit 4 Declaration of Independence, Checkpoint 1 2. Declaration of Independence #19 A. Read “A Nation Declares Independence” pages 170-171 (AHON Textbook)
B. D.o.I. Rephrase #19
Thurs, November 7 PreIB 1. Passport Unit 4 Declaration of Independence, Checkpoint 1 2. Declaration of Independence #23 B. D.o.I. Rephrase #23 (finish from Tues)
3. Conflict in the Colonies DBQ/Socratic Seminar #24 Question: How did the changing relationship between the American colonists and Britain lead to the colonists feeling justified in waging war and declaring independence from Britain? * Document Analysis:
You will have time to finish this in class on Monday. The seminar will be in class on Thursday. Wed, November 6 Advanced 1. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 2 2. The War Begins #18 America History of Our Nation textbook. (This book is only available in the classroom. It is not the textbook that you have at home. ) Read “The Shot Heard Round the World” pages 152-153. 1.What is a minuteman? 2.For what purpose did the British troops leave Boston and travel to Concord? 3.What happened when the British troops met the Minutemen in Lexington? AHON chapter 5.4 “The War Begins” pages 156-161 4. Second Continental Congress: What steps did Congress make to prepare for war? 5. Patriots Against Loyalists: Make a t-chart that contrasts Patriots and Loyalists. 6. Petitioning the King: Describe the Olive Branch Petition and how did the King respond to it? 7. Battle of Bunker Hill: Even though the battle was lost, what positive result for the American troops came from the battle? 3. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 3 Tuesday, November 5 PreIB HW Due: Pick an NHD topic, decide on a partner, and get your parents signature on the NHD overview sheet by Tuesday, November 5. Topic idea and short summary
***You can answer these questions on the back of the overview sheet with parent signature OR on another paper and staple it to the overview.*** 1. Passport Unit 4 Declaration of Independence, Beginning Checkpoint 2. Declaration of Independence #23 A. Read “A Nation Declares Independence” pages 170-171 (AHON Textbook)
B. D.o.I. Rephrase #23
Monday, November 4 PreIB HW: Pick an NHD topic, decide on a partner, and get your parents signature on the NHD overview sheet by Tuesday, November 5. Topic idea and short summary
***You can answer these questions on the back of the overview sheet with parent signature OR on another paper and staple it to the overview.*** 1. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 3 2. The War Begins #22 America History of Our Nation textbook. (This book is only available in the classroom. It is not the textbook that you have at home. ) AHON chapter 5.4 “The War Begins” pages 156-161 4. Second Continental Congress: What steps did Congress make to prepare for war? 5. Patriots Against Loyalists: Make a t-chart that contrasts Patriots and Loyalists. 6. Petitioning the King: Describe the Olive Branch Petition and how did the King respond to it? 7. Battle of Bunker Hill: Even though the battle was lost, what positive result for the American troops came from the battle? 3. Passport Unit 4 Declaration of Independence, Beginning Checkpoint 4. Work on NHD for remainder of period. Advanced 1. finish Video: John Adams #17 Episode 1 "Join or Die." Questions 1-7 (If you are absent, you can watch the video on HBO on Demand, or Amazon Prime, or come in during lunch to watch in my classroom.) 2. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 2 Friday, November 1 Advanced 1. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 1 2. "Toward Independence" #16
3. continue Video: John Adams #17 Episode 1 "Join or Die." Questions 1-7 (If you are absent, you can watch the video on HBO on Demand, or Amazon Prime, or come in during lunch to watch in my classroom.) 4. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 2 Thursday, October 31 PreIB 1. NHD Project Overview
2. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 2 3. The War Begins #22 America History of Our Nation textbook. (This book is only available in the classroom. It is not the textbook that you have at home. ) Read “The Shot Heard Round the World” pages 152-153. 1.What is a minuteman? 2.For what purpose did the British troops leave Boston and travel to Concord? 3.What happened when the British troops met the Minutemen in Lexington? AHON chapter 5.4 “The War Begins” pages 156-161 4. Second Continental Congress: What steps did Congress make to prepare for war? 5. Patriots Against Loyalists: Make a t-chart that contrasts Patriots and Loyalists. 6. Petitioning the King: Describe the Olive Branch Petition and how did the King respond to it? 7. Battle of Bunker Hill: Even though the battle was lost, what positive result for the American troops came from the battle? 4. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 2 Wednesday, October 30 Advanced 1. "Toward Independence" #16
2. continue Video: John Adams #17 Episode 1 "Join or Die." Questions 1-7 (If you are absent, you can watch the video on HBO on Demand, or Amazon Prime, or come in during lunch to watch in my classroom.) Tuesday, October 29 PreIB 1. new seating chart 2. National History Day (NHD) project introduction
2. Passport Unit 3, checkpoint 2 Monday, October 28 All classes 1. Video: John Adams #17 #21 Episode 1 "Join or Die." Questions 1-7 (If you are absent, you can watch the video on HBO on Demand, or Amazon Prime, or come in during lunch to watch in my classroom.) 1. What caused the shooting to begin? 2. Why did John Adams make the very controversial decision to defend the soldiers? 3. Compare and contrast the trial in the movie to modern American court cases. 4. What was the outcome of the trial? 5. What was the purpose of “tarring and feathering?” 6. How was Boston punished after the “tea party?” 7. After the trial, Adams was presented with multiple job offers. Which job did he choose? PreIB 2. National History Day (NHD) project introduction
Friday, October 25 Advanced 1. new seating chart 2. "Toward Independence" #16
3. Video: John Adams #17 Episode 1 "Join or Die." Questions 1-7 (If you are absent, you can watch the video on HBO on Demand, or Amazon Prime, or come in during lunch to watch in my classroom.) 1. What caused the shooting to begin? 2. Why did John Adams make the very controversial decision to defend the soldiers? 3. Compare and contrast the trial in the movie to modern American court cases. 4. What was the outcome of the trial? 5. What was the purpose of “tarring and feathering?” 6. How was Boston punished after the “tea party?” 7. After the trial, Adams was presented with multiple job offers. Which job did he choose? Thursday, October 24 PreIB 1. Due: Toward Independence #18 2. Video: John Adams #21 Episode 1 "Join or Die." Questions 1-7 (If you are absent, you can watch the video on HBO on Demand, or Amazon Prime, or come in during lunch to watch in my classroom.) 1. What caused the shooting to begin? 2. Why did John Adams make the very controversial decision to defend the soldiers? 3. Compare and contrast the trial in the movie to modern American court cases. 4. What was the outcome of the trial? 5. What was the purpose of “tarring and feathering?” 6. How was Boston punished after the “tea party?” 7. After the trial, Adams was presented with multiple job offers. Which job did he choose? Wednesday, October 23 Advanced 1. review Proclamation of 1763 #14 backside Read page 90 in the History Alive! Textbook and answer the following questions on notebook paper. 1. Why did the British government issue the Proclamation of 1763? 2. How did the Proclamation restrict colonists? 3. Describe how some colonists reacted to the Proclamation. Examine the map on page 90 4. Which country controls the eastern part of North America? 5. Which country controls Louisiana territory? 6. Which long river is the western boundary of the region controlled by Britain? 2. "Toward Independence" #16
Tues, October 22 PreIB PreIB HW: "Toward Independence" #18: ISN workbook pages 44-47 (Sections 2-6) Due Thurs/Fri Oct. 24 & 25 1. "pop" QUIZ: Trouble on the Frontier #20 2. Video: John Adams #21 Episode 1 "Join or Die." Questions 1-7 (If you are absent, you can watch the video on HBO on Demand, or Amazon Prime, or come in during lunch to watch in my classroom.) 1. What caused the shooting to begin? 2. Why did John Adams make the very controversial decision to defend the soldiers? 3. Compare and contrast the trial in the movie to modern American court cases. 4. What was the outcome of the trial? 5. What was the purpose of “tarring and feathering?” 6. How was Boston punished after the “tea party?” 7. After the trial, Adams was presented with multiple job offers. Which job did he choose? Monday, October 21 All classes: 2. Video: “Rebels” from America The Story of Us #19 or #15 (This video is also on Amazon Prime.) Start at 18ish minutes with the beginning of the rebellion.
3. work on HW: "Toward Independence" #18: ISN workbook pages 44-47 (Sections 2-6) Due Thurs/Fri Oct. 24 & 25 Fri, October 18 ***Make up or finish 1st quarter exam. Yes, some people haven't finished this!!! 1. Passport Unit 3 Conflict in the Colonies: beginning checkpoint (did you actually do this?) 2. Mapping Review and Preview: Review the European Settlements map on page 39. The, examine the "Setting the Stage for Revolution" maps and read the text on pages 84-85 in HA! textbook. 3. due/review French and Indian War Scramble #14
3A. "Join, or Die" propaganda 4. Proclamation of 1763 #14 backside Read page 90 in the History Alive! Textbook and answer the following questions on notebook paper.
5. USA geography games on www.sheppardsoftware.com. Play states level 2 or 3, or higher if you think you are up for the challenge. Thurs, October 17 1. Proclamation of 1763 #17 backside Read page 90 in the History Alive! Textbook and answer the following questions on notebook paper. 1. Why did the British government issue the Proclamation of 1763? 2. How did the Proclamation restrict colonists? 3. Describe how some colonists reacted to the Proclamation. Examine the map on page 90 4. Which country controls the eastern part of North America? 5. Which country controls Louisiana territory? 6. Which long river is the western boundary of the region controlled by Britain? 2. Passport Unit 3 Checkpoint 1 3. HW: "Toward Independence" #18: ISN workbook pages 44-47 (Sections 2-6) Due Thurs/Fri Oct. 24 & 25
Wed, October 16 PSAT Testing (during HR, 2, & 4) 6th period: Make up work
3. Watch part of Roots, Episode 1 about the Middle Passage. Monday, October 14
***Make up or finish 1st quarter exam from Thur/Fri, if needed. 1. High school magnet program information
2. Passport Unit 3 Conflict in the Colonies: beginning checkpoint 3. due/review French and Indian War Scramble #17 or #14
Learning Goal: Students will understand the characteristics of the Southern, Middle and New England colonies between 1607 and 1754.
Thurs/Fri., October 10 & 11 1. Passport Unit 2, checkpoint 3 and Central Questions 2. Turn in English Colonies booklet 3. 1st Quarter Exam
4. French and Indian War Scramble #17/#14 (finish for HW)
5. USA geography games on www.sheppardsoftware.com. Play states level 2 or 3, or higher if you think you are up for the challenge. 1st Quarter U.S. History Exam: Thurs/Fri., October 10/11. Here is the (new and improved) study guide. Mon-Wed, October 7-9 *** Study for the 1st Quarter U.S. History Exam: Thurs/Fri., October 10/11. Here is the (new and improved) study guide. 1. Slavery: Life for Africans in America #16 or #13 Read History Alive Textbook Lesson 4.4 (page 70) and then answer the following questions. 2. Salem Witch Trials What Caused the Salem Witch Trial Hysteria in 1692? A. Examine the painting below. What do you see and what do you think is happening?
B. Salem Background Essay: Read the Salem background essay and answer these questions:
Milwee Fall Social: Friday, October 4. Here is the permission slip. Thurs/Fri, October 3 & 4 HW PAST Due: U.S. History Passport. Get it signed by a parent. 1. English Colonies Booklet
3. Slavery: Life for Africans in America #16 or #13 Read History Alive Textbook Lesson 4.4 (page 70) and then answer the following questions. 1. In which colonial regions was slavery found by the early 1700s? 2. In which region did slavery expand most rapidly, and why? 3. Where did most slaves in the colonies come from? 4. Describe the Triangular Trade. 5. Based on the quotes from Olaudah Equiano and the images to the right, describe the conditions slaves experienced during the Middle Passage. 6. In addition to farm work, what type of other jobs did enslaved Africans do?
Monday, September 30 Retake Unit 1 Test Tues/Wed. Here is the study guide HW: U.S. History Passport. Get it signed by a parent for HW: due Tues/Wed. 1. Finish Unit 2 English Colonies Vocabulary For each vocab term below, create an index flash card. *A. On the front (unlined ) write the vocab term, large in the center. *B On the backside (with lines) *predict the definition *write the definition in your own words *write a sentence using the term in context *draw an image that represents the term Terms:
Thurs/Fri, September 26 & 27 1. New seating chart: Alphabetical order by middle name. A by SW corner -> Z by NW corner 2. Review Unit 1 Test results 3. U.S. History Passport. Fill out cover and initial rating for Unit 2 English Colonies. Get it signed by a parent for HW: due Tues/Wed. 4. Finish Unit 2 English Colonies Vocabulary For each vocab term below, create an index flash card. *A. On the front (unlined ) write the vocab term, large in the center. *B On the backside (with lines) *predict the definition *write the definition in your own words *write a sentence using the term in context *draw an image that represents the term Terms:
5. English Colonies Booklet
Tues/Wed, September 24 & 25
Monday, September 23
(Substitute teacher) All Classes: 1. Early English Settlements video #14 or #12
2. Finish English Colonies Map #13 or #11 Use the map on History Alive! textbook page 50 or the maps below as a guide while coloring and labeling your map. ***Use highlighters or colored pencils to color your map!!! Finish for HW , if needed. 3. Unit 2 English Colonies Vocabulary For each vocab term below, create an index flash card. *A. On the front (unlined ) write the vocab term, large in the center. *B On the backside (with lines) *copy the definition *write a sentence using the term in context *draw an image that represents the term
Learning Goal: Students will understand why Europeans explored and colonized the Americas in the 15th and 16th centuries and how this impacted American Indian societies. Milwee Fall Social: Friday, October 4. Here is the permission slip. Thurs/Fri, September 19 & 20 PreIB periods 1, 3, 7: Due Monday: Write: From your modern day, personal point of view, who is (are) responsible for the slaughter of the Taino Indians? You can pick more than one guilty party. Make sure that you support your answer with evidence from the readings and class debate. All Classes: 1. Unit 1 New World Test (on computer) 2. Folder Check #'s 1-11 (on paper) #12 or #10 3. English Colonies Map #13 or #11 Use the map on History Alive! textbook page 50 or the maps below as a guide while coloring and labeling your map. ***Use highlighters or colored pencils to color your map!!! Finish for HW , if needed. Tues & Wed, September 17 & 18
Monday, September 16 PreIB periods 1, 3, 7: HW due: Lame Beaver Paragraph #7 All classes: Study for the New World Unit Test and Folder Check on Thurs/Fri! Here is a study guide.
3. Columbus Trial: Trial Prep #8
Thursday, September 12 Pre-IB periods 1, 3, 7 HW: Columbus Trial: Trial Prep #10 (See directions below.) 1. Community Service forms. See the "Community Service" tab above for more information. 2. Due: HW #8 The Age of Exploration Read the "Age of Exploration" on the Treeofed.com website and answer the 5 questions.
B. Meet with your Country Group and compare your answers to fill out your Country column on the “Exploration Policy Chart”. C. Switch groups to your HOME group and teach the other students about your country. Then take note about their countries when it is their turns to teach you. (fill in the other country columns) D. After your “Exploration Policy Chart” is filled out, then work with your home group member to answer the 4 questions below the chart. ***If you were absent, you can find the information for the chart here. Fill in the chart and answer the questions below it.
Wed, September 11 Due: American Indian Cultural Regions Chart #5
1. Age of Exploration article with 5 questions. #6
2. Christopher Columbus video Tues, September 10 PreIB Periods 1, 3, 7: HW #8 The Age of Exploration Read the "Age of Exploration" on the Treeofed.com website and answer the 5 questions. DUE Thurs, 9/12. 1. Lame Beaver Mini Stories book chat
2. Lame Beaver Paragraph #7 Compare life in the Arapaho tribe (Lame Beaver’s people) to the life of an average person living in America today. (2 examples: housing, food, growing old, etc.) What was easier, what was more difficult? One paragraph. Due by Monday. 2. Christopher Columbus video Monday, September 9 PreIB Periods 1, 3, 7: HW #8 The Age of Exploration Read the "Age of Exploration" on the Treeofed.com website and answer the 5 questions. DUE Thurs, 9/12. All classes: 1. Classroom Configuration Fri., September 6 1. finish American Indian Cultural Regions Chart #5
2. Identify American Indian Cultural Regions "game" American Indians Bartering: The image below depicts people from two different cultural regions. Use your American Indians Cultural Regions Chart to help you identify the regions and support your claims with at least 3 details from the image for each cultural region. (6 details total.) Thurs., September 5 1. Finish reading and answering the 4 mini story questions. The book chat will be on Tuesday. Centennial, A novel by James Michener. Chapter 4 "The Many Coups of Lame Beaver." Jigsaw #6 A. Lame Beaver Intro 148-151 (all must read) B. Read one mini-story: (teacher will assign. If absent, read mini-story 1.) 1. “Old Man Staked Out” 151-156 2. “Three Against Three Hundred” 156-164 3. “Visit to the Sun” 164-176 4. “Death of Never-Death” 176-182 *5. “Nine Horses Lost” 182-186* 6. “New Poles for the Tipi” 186-192 *7. “Invading the Camp of Strange Gods” 192-196 8. “Two Gold Bullets” 196-206 C.Chapter conclusion 206-210 (all must read) *Answer after reading your assigned mini story. 1.What is the goal/mission of the mini story? 2.Describe the steps taken to achieve the goal. 3.Was the goal accomplished? How do you know this? 4.Describe an aspect of life in the Arapaho Tribe . (ex. Housing, transportation, food, language, etc.) Be prepared to discuss the novel with your classmates on Tuesday. ***If you are absent or don't finish in class, here is a scanned copy of the novel pages. 2. HW due: American Indian Cultural Regions #5
3. Identify American Indian Cultural Regions "game" Click the links below to see more images of the Timucua Indians of Florida:
Fri., August 30 1.Finish Video "Making North America: Human" #4 ***If the above PBS link doesn't work, watch it on Youtube. Start at 20 minutes and watch through 30 minutes (end of the soil scene.) Answer all 7 questions.
2. American Indian Cultural Regions #5
Wed., August 28 1. Get your copy of Interactive Student Notebook (ISN) consumable workbook.
2. Start American Indian Cultural Regions #5
3. Start Video Making North America: "Human" #4 ***If the above PBS link doesn't work, watch it on Youtube. Watch the first 20ish minutes of the episode and answer the first 5 questions. (stop after the bison scene)
Learning Goals: Students will understand... ...physical and political boundaries of the United States. ...how to use maps to explain physical and cultural attributes of major regions throughout American history. ...how to use appropriate geographic tools and terms to identify and describe significant places and regions in American history. Monday, August 26 All classes: 1. Create a title page for your history folder. Include the following information:
2.Finish North America Mapping Lab
for PreIB periods 1, 3, 7: 3. Finish Video "Making North America: Human" ***If the above PBS link doesn't work, watch it on Youtube. Start at 20 minutes and finish the video. Answer the all 7 questions.
Thus/Fri, August 22 & 23 1. Behavior Expectations assembly with Dean Alvarado in Media Center 2. Get workbooks from Media Center 3. North America Mapping Lab
•Identify the map type used to answer the question. (placard, see images below or attached here: Physical, Climate, Vegetation, Population Density, Economic Resources) •You also might need to use the political map to find the answer. •Write the answer in a complete sentence in the box for that question number on your notebook paper. • Repeat until you've finished all of the questions. Wednesday, August 21
1. HW due: Class supplies and folder cover decorated. 2. Primary Source Evidence of a Summer Adventure: Share
Challenge 1: Physical Geography Map Find the following physical locations on the map using the latitude and longitude coordinates (in image to the right). Draw a dot on the location and write the name of the physical feature. Challenge 2: Political Geography Map Label names of the 50 United States on the blank U.S. outline map. You can write out the names of the states or use their abbreviations. (see list/map to right) Learning Goals: Students will understand... ...school and class procedures. ...how to think like a historian. ...physical and political characteristics of North America.
Monday, August 19 Homework: A. Decorate your history folder’s cover (due today)
PreIB (periods 1, 5, 7) 1. Check class supplies and folder cover 2. Primary Source Evidence of a Summer Adventure: Share
1. check class supplies: folders, paper, pencil/pen 2. Finish group artifact bag presentations 3. HW due: Summer primary source evidence. *Make sure that you answered all 5 questions 4. Work on folder cover decoration
1. Milwee and classroom procedures. New seating chart 2. continue Primary and Secondary Sources review 3. Artifact Bags *At the teacher’s signal, open your bag and examine the items within. *All of the items in the bag are artifacts from one person’s life. Try to determine what the person is like based on the evidence in their bag.
4. Time to work on your histor folder cover and summer primary source proof Tues/Wed, August 13/14 Homework: a. Class supplies: Due by Friday b. Quiz About Me! Due Thurs/Fri c. Decorate your history folder’s cover (due Mon 8/19)
1. Turn in birthplace map (Historical Geography of Us) 2. Milwee and classroom procedures 3. "The Sacred Rac of the Asu Tribe" *Read the article as a group *As a group, write •Make a claim about the article. (Sentence format) •Evidence: Give at least 2 details/facts from the story that support your claim. Cite paragraph # •Interpretation: Explain how your evidence supports your claim. Connect the claim and the evidence. ***If you found the Asu Tribe to be interesting, read about the "BODY RITUAL AMONG THE NACIREMA." 4. Primary and Secondary Sources review 5. HW: Primary Source Proof of a Summer Adventure (due Mon 8/19) Think of something that you did this past summer. How can you prove that you did this? What primary sources were created? For HW due Mon, find and bring in one example of p.s. proof and answer the following questions on notebook paper. In sentence format answer the following questions. 1.Describe your evidence/ what is it? (receipt, photo, etc) 2.What type of information is included in the evidence? (Who made it, what is it, when made, where made and why made, etc.) 3.Explain why your evidence an example of a primary source. 4.One a scale of 1 to 10, how informative is your evidence? •1 is very little information is included. •10 is very informative, you have no doubt about the who, what, when, where and why this document was made.) 5.Explain your rating for #4. Monday, August 12, 2019 (1st day of school) Milwee Bell Schedule
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Ms. DayMs. Day is a U.S. History teacher at Milwee Middle. She loves social studies, historical fiction novels, the Florida Gators, Hamilton, Disney,Harry Potter, kitties, and, most of all, students who try their best. Archives
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