Learning Goals:
AP Human Geography: If you are taking this class in 9th grade, contact your high school to see if you have any summer assignments. Also, you should practice locating places on maps BEFORE your start the course. www.sheppardsoftware.com has some fantastic mapping games to help your learn. ***NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THURSDAY, MAY 23! Here is the study guide for the 4Q History Exam and the schedule for the last week of school. Your *exam will be during the period with an *asterisk : Tues, 5/21: 1, 3, 5, *7 Wed: *2, 4, 6 Thurs: *1, *3 (early release day) Fri: *4, *6 (early release day) Tues, 5/28: 5, 7 (early release day) LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Tuesday, May 28, 2019 (last day of school!) ***NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THURSDAY, MAY 23! 5th and 7th periods 1. Pass back 1st semester folders and other papers. 2. 4Q History Exam (7th period) 3. Write a letter to a teacher:
4. Quiz About You, from 1st week of school. 5. Clean the classroom. 6. Ms. Day's Straight A's Club
Thurs/Fri., May 23-24 ***NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THURSDAY, MAY 23! 1. Pass back 1st semester folders and other papers. 2. 4Q History Exam (4th and 6th periods) 3. Write a letter to a teacher:
4. Quiz About You, from 1st week of school. 5. Clean the classroom. 6. Ms. Day's Straight A's Club Tues/Wed., May 21-22 ***NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THURSDAY, MAY 23! 1. Pass back 1st semester folders and other papers. 2. finish Reconstruction #35 3. 4Q History Exam (7th and 2nd periods) 4. Quiz About You, from 1st week of school. 5. Clean the classroom. 6. Ms. Day's Straight A's Club 5. Study for the 4Q History Exam. Here is the study guide. Your exam will be on: Tues, 5/21: 7th Wed: 2nd Thurs: 1st & 3rd Fri: 4th & 6th Mon., May 20 1. turn in Graphing Civil War Data. #34 2. Reconstruction #35 3. Study for the 4Q History Exam. Here is the study guide. Your exam will be on: Tues, 5/21: 7th Wed: 2nd Thurs: 1st & 3rd Fri: 4th & 6th Return your History Alive! textbook by Wednesday, May 15.
Thurs/Fri, May 16 & 17 Due to Algebra.Geometry EoC's, only classes 5, 6, and 7. ***Return your History Alive! textbook by Wednesday, May 15. *** 24hr of Community Service due by Monday, May 20. Here is the study guide for the 4Q History Exam. Your exam will be on the following day: Tues, 5/21: 7th Wed: 2nd Thurs: 1st & 3rd Fri: 4th & 6th 1. turn in Graphing Civil War Data. #34
3. Glory movie with questions. Tues/Wed, May 14 & 15 ***Return your History Alive! textbook by Wednesday, May 15. *** 24hr of Community Service due by Monday, May 20. 1. Due: Civil War Timeline #33. 2. finish Graphing Civil War Data. #34
3. Gettysburg Address play 4. Glory movie with questions. Monday, May 13 ***HW: Civil War Timeline #33. Due T/W, May 14 & 15. ***Return your History Alive! textbook by Wednesday, May 15. *** 24hr of Community Service due by Monday, May 20. 1. DBQ: What Caused the Civil War? E. Socratic Seminar
2. Graphing Civil War Data. #34
Bell Schedule for the week starting May 6: Mon: Reading session 1, 3-7 Tues: Reading session 2, 5, 3, 1 Wed: HR 6, 4, 2 Thurs: 7, 3, 5, 1 Fri: HR, 6, 4, 2, club Thurs/Fri, May 9 & 10 ***HW: Civil War Timeline. Due T/W, May 14 & 15. 1. DBQ: What Caused the Civil War? E. Socratic Seminar
Tues/Wed, May 7 & 8 ***HW: Civil War Timeline. Due T/W, May 14 & 15. 1. DBQ: What Caused the Civil War? D.***Socratic Seminar Prep
2. Video: Civil War #32 (America: The Story of Us, episode 5) Answer the questions in complete sentences. 1. Describe how the following inventions/innovations affected the course of the Civil War.
3. What is the Emancipation Proclamation, and how did it affect the Civil War? 4. What was the Gettysburg Address? 5. What advantages did the Union have over the Confederacy that led to Union victory? Learning Goal: Students will understand the social and political events that led to the Civil War. Monday, May 6 DBQ: What Caused the Civil War? C. Document Analysis: Q&A D.***Socratic Seminar Prep
Bell Schedule for the week starting April 29: Mon: 1-7, Tues: 1, 3, 5, 7 Wed: SSA Science Test, HR, club Thurs:1-7 Fri: HR, 2, 4, 6, club Tues-Fri, April 30- May 3 DBQ: What Caused the Civil War? C. Document Analysis: teacher model document 1 and then you do the rest of them individually or with your partner. You will have time in class again this week to work on this.
Mon, April 29 1. Ms. Moses 2. Passport Unit 12: Checkpoint 3 3. DBQ: What Caused the Civil War? B. Proofread your partner's Background Essay summary
Thurs/Fri, April 25 & 26 1. Passport Unit 12: Checkpoint 2 2. Due: Presidential Election of 1860 #30 3. DBQ: What Caused the Civil War? A. Hook: "Battle Cry of Freedom" Song B. Background Essay: read and summarize
Tues/Wed, April 23 & 24 1. Passport Unit 12: Checkpoint 1 2. Due: A Dividing Nation Timeline. #29 3. Video: "Division" part 2 #27 (episode 4 of America: The Story of Us.) The video is on youtube and Amazon Prime. Start at 21 minutes and answer these three questions.
4. Presidential Election of 1860 #30 Read “From Compromise to Crisis” (History Alive! page 414) and “The Election of 1860 and Secession” (pages 415-417.) The following events are the causes and effects of the election of 1860. Put them in chronological order and write them on your paper. **Finish for HW if needed.
Create a timeline of the events listed BELOW. For each event on the timeline provide the following:
Timeline Events: 1. Missouri Compromise (History Alive! pages 402-405)
Learning Goal: Students will be able to compare and contrast the social, geographic and economic aspects of the North and South after the Industrial Revolution. (first half of the 1800’s) Tues/Wed, April 16 & 17 ***Folder check on Monday. Assignments #13-27 1. Passport unit 11: North and South. checkpoint 3 2. North and South Matching Game. For each image (1-8):
3. Passport unit 11: North and South. central questions 4. Test: Reform Movements and North & South #28 5. Passport unit 12: A Nation Divided. Beginning Checkpoint 6. Start A Dividing Nation Timeline. #29 You will work on this in class on Thurs/Fri. If you are on the SeaWorld field trip, you will need to complete it for hw. (Due Tues/Wed) Test on Tues/Wed 4/16 & 17. Reform Movements and North & South. Here is a study guide. Mon., April 15 ***Test on Tues/Wed 4/16 & 17. Reform Movements and North & South. Here is a study guide. 1. Passport unit 11: North and South. checkpoint 2 2. Video: "Division" part 1 #27 (episode 4 of America: The Story of Us.) The video is on youtube and Amazon Prime. Stop at 20 minutes and answer these three questions.
3. Finish The South #26 A. The King of Cotton: Read the article and answer the questions. B. African Americans in the South and North: Read sections on pages 366-368. Create a Venn diagram or 3-T-chart that compares and contrasts the lives of free and enslaved African Americans. Thurs/Fri, April 11 & 12 1. Review Westward Expansion Quiz #22 2. Passport Unit 11 North & South: checkpoint 1 3. The North #25 limited time to finish and review. 4. The South #26 A. The King of Cotton: Read the article about Eli Whitney and the cotton gin and answer the questions. B. African Americans in the South and North: Read sections on pages 366-368. Create a Venn diagram or 3-T-chart that compares and contrasts the lives of free and enslaved African Americans. 5. Passport Unit 11 North & South: checkpoint 2 Tues/Wed, April 9 & 10
1. Finish/Review Reform Movement Gallery Walk Notes #23 * What's the box about? 2. Passport Unit 10 final checkpoint & Central Questions 3. Passport Unit 11 North & South: beginning checkpoint 4. Review HW: Geography of the North and South #24 backside 5. The North #25 Read “4. Economy of the North” pages 360-362 1. Define: a)Industrial revolution b)interchangeable parts 2. Identify: a)industrialist b)Francis Cabot Lowell 3. Explain how the industrial revolution impacted the manufacturing of goods, especially clothing. 4. Explain how machines made agriculture more efficient. Give at least 2 examples. Read “The Mills Girls of Lowell” pages 370-373. 5. Describe the Lowell Mills. 6. Describe how this mill system impacted women. Give at least 3 examples. Read “5. Transportation of the North” pages 363-364 7. Why was a better system of roads, canals and railroads important to northern industrialists? 8. Explain the significance of the Erie Canal. Read “5. Society in the North” pages 367-368 9. Describe the push and pull factors that led to a large number of Irish immigrants settling in northern cities. Learning Goal: Students will understand the impact of reform movements in the early 1800's. ***8th Grade Activities Form: get it signed by parent and turn it in by 3/14. I will accept it after Spring Break for a reduced grade. (Dude, this is, like, sooo late!) Mon, April 8 HW: Geography of the North and South #24 backside Due: Tues/Wed, April 9 & 10 Read “1. Geography of the North” and "2. Geography of the South" on pages 356-357.
1. Guest Speaker: Ms. Moses 2. Reform Movement Gallery Walk Notes #23 Set up your paper with 2 t-charts, one of the front and the other on the back. Label the front side with reform topics 1 and 2 and the backside with 3 and 4.
3. Passport Unit 10 final checkpoint Thurs/Fri, April 4 & 5 HW: Geography of the North and South #24 backside Due: Tues/Wed, April 9 & 10 Read “1. Geography of the North” and "2. Geography of the South" on pages 356-357.
1. Passport Unit 10: Reform Movements. checkpoint 3 2. FINISH Reform Movement Posters. You have no more than half of the period. 3. Map: Slavery in the United States in 1860 #24 Use the maps below to help you color and label your map.
( ) Slave State (pink) Slavery Possible due to: (yellow with different patterns) ( ) Missouri Compromise, 1820 ( ) Compromise of 1850 ( ) Kansas-Nebraska Act, 1854 ( ) Dred Scott Decision, 1857 Tues/Wed, April 2 & 3 ***Shorten periods due to FSA Writes testing. 1. Quiz: Westward Expansion #22 2. Passport Unit 10: Reform Movements. checkpoint 2 3. work on Reform Movement Posters. You will have limited time to finish your poster on Thurs/Fri. Monday, April 1 (no joke) **Westward Expansion Quiz: Tues/Wed, April 2 & 3. Here is the study guide. 1. Passport Unit 10: Reform Movements. checkpoint 2 2. Guest Speaker: Ms. Moses 3. Reform Movement Posters.
Thurs/Fri, March 28 & 29
***Westward Expansion Quiz: Tues/Wed, April 2 & 3. Here is the study guide. Due: Life in the West Mini-Project (please read the directions for project submission on eCampus. ) 1. Passport Unit 9: final checkpoint & central questions 2 . Passport Unit 10: Reform Movements. Beginning checkpoint 3. Reform Movements introduction.
4. Passport Unit 10: Reform Movements. checkpoint 1 5. Reform Movement Posters.
Learning Goal: Students will understand the causes, course, and consequences of United States westward expansion. (1803-1853) ***8th Grade Activities Form: get it signed by parent and turn it in by 3/14. I will accept it after Spring Break for a reduced grade. *** Community Service: If you want to earn a Presidential Service Award, you need to complete and submit 50 or more hours by March 26. (Otherwise, your 24+ hours of community service is due by late May.) ***Westward Expansion Test: Tues/Wed, April 2 & 3. Here is the study guide. Tues/Wed, March 26 & 27 1. “Conflict with Mexico” Scramble #21
2. work on The Seminole Wars and Florida’s Statehood #20 Answer the following questions after reading the article. Use details and information from the article to support your answers. Sentence format. (finish for HW, due Thurs/Fri) 3. Work on Life in the West Mini-Project. (Due Thurs/Fri, March 28/29) Monday, March 25 (start of the 4th quarter) ***The Unit 9 Westward Expansion Test will be on Thurs/Fri 1. The Seminole Wars and Florida’s Statehood #20 Answer the following questions after reading the article. Use details and information from the article to support your answers. Sentence format. (finish for HW, due Thurs/Fri)
2. Work on Life in the West Mini-Project. (Due Thurs/Fri, March 28/29) Spring Break: Friday, March 15-24, 2019 *** Play a round of the original Oregon Trail video game before Tues/Wed next week. This will help your prepare for the inclass activity that day. https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_msdos_games/v2 Tues/Wed, March 12 & 13 1. Oregon Trail Experiential Exercise
2. Play the original Oregon Trail video game https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_msdos_games/v2
6. Life in the West Mini-Project. (Due Thurs/Fri, March 22/29, after spring break)
Topic Groups, Pick One: Activities, Pick One: 1. Create a Comic Strip. Explain your topic in a color comic strip (think Garfield or Peanuts), complete with illustrations and dialogue bubbles/captions. Your comic strip needs to have at least 8 cells (boxes). 2. Monument. Design a monument that commemorates the impact that your group of people had on the West. (Investigate real life monuments in Washington, DC for inspiration.) Sketch the structure that you would build and write a description of your design. Write a dedication plaque that describes the highlights of your group’s impact on the West 3. Poster. Create a poster that describes your group and their role on the settlement of the West. Include text and illustrations. 4. Poetry. Write poetry that captures the content and feelings expressed by the people associated with your topic. An “Inside/Outside Poem” format would be ideal for this activity. Or write another style of poetry that is appropriate to describe your group. 5. Song. Write the lyrics (words) to a song that describes your group and their role on the settlement of the West. Then set the lyrics to the melody (music) of a well-known song. (Star Spangled Banner, a Disney song, etc.) 6. Digital Presentation. Create a digital presentation (prezi, powerpoint, etc.) that describes your group and their role on the settlement of the West. Include text and illustrations. Thurs/Fri, March 7 & 8 1. Passport Unit 9, checkpoint 1 2. turn in The Louisiana Purchase. #18 "4- Jefferson's Domestic Affairs" Read the article in the link and answer the 4 questions. ***If this is incomplete, you need to do it before you can go outside for the QR Expedition activity. :( 3. Lewis and Clark QR Expedition #19
The images above are examples of journal entries made during the Lewis and Clark expedition. Click this link if you would like to examine more of their journals. 4. If you finish Lewis & Clark early:
Congratulations to the following students who won awards at the county history fair!
The awards ceremony is Thursday, March 7th from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the SCPS Educational Support Center Board Room, 400 E. Lake Mary Boulevard. Tues/Wed, March 5 & 6 1. finish "Westward" Video #16 2. 3rd Quarter county history exam. 3. Westward Expansion Map. #17 Color and label the outline map using the completed map below as a guide. Use highlighters or color pencils to color the map. 4. The Louisiana Purchase. #18 "4- Jefferson's Domestic Affairs" Read the article in the link and answer the 4 questions. FINISH FOR HW 1. Why was the Mississippi River so important, and why did Jefferson want to buy New Orleans? 2. Why was the Louisiana Purchase considered such a great deal? What was included in the purchase? 3. If you were Jefferson's advisors, would you have made the deal? Why or why not? 4. What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and do you think they were successful? Why or why not? Monday, March 4 1. "Westward" Video #16 As you watch, take notes on "reasons to go west" and "hardships in the west" and answer questions 1 and 2.
Thurs/Fri, February 28 & March 1 Due: Midwife Essay due. Highlight the following
1. Review Andrew Jackson True/False Statements #15. Read History Alive! Chapter 14 to find out if each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, correct it. Due Tues/Wed. 2. Passport Unit 8 Jackson: Final Checkpoint 3. Passport Unit 9 Westward Expansion: Beginning Checkpoint 4. "Westward" Video #16 As you watch, take notes on "reasons to go west" and "hardships in the west" and answer question 1. (we only watched about the first 10 minutes today. ) *If you are absent, you can watch the video on Amazon Prime or Youtube (see below.) America: The Story of Us, Episode 3 "Westward" Learning Goal: Students will understand the key ideas and influences of Jacksonian Democracy. (1820's & 1830's) Tues/Wed, February 26 & 27 ***A Midwife's Tale Essay #14 Due by Thurs/Fri 1. Passport Unit 8: Jacksonian Democracy. Checkpoint 1 2. . The Federalist Period vs. Jacksonian Democracy
3. Review Andrew Jackson True/False Statements #15. Read History Alive! Chapter 14 to find out if each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, correct it. Due Tues/Wed. Mon, February 25
1. Grade the New Nation test #12 2. work on Andrew Jackson True/False Statements #15. Read History Alive! Chapter 14 to find out if each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, correct it. Due Tues/Wed. or 2. Work on A Midwife's Tale Essay #14 Due by Thurs/Fri Reflect on what you have learned from the video about life in 1800 and compare it to what you know about life in modern-day America. Of the 4 topics that you took notes on last week, pick the one that you think has changed the most from Martha's time period to now. You will write 2 paragraphs:
Benchmark: SS.8.A.3.15 Examine this time period (1763-1815) from the perspective of historically under-represented groups (children, indentured servants, Native Americans, slaves, women, working class). Congratulations to the students who placed at the Milwee History Fair! They will be representing Milwee at the Seminole County History Fair on Saturday, March 2 at Jackson Heights. Thurs/Fri, February 21-22 HW: Andrew Jackson True/False Statements #15. Read History Alive! Chapter 14 to find out if each statement is true or false. If the statement is false, correct it. Due Tues/Wed. "Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich 1. Finish A Midwife's Tale, Docudrama Video #14 Based on the Book A Midwife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich about the life of Martha Ballard from 1785-1812.
2. After the video, reflect on what you have learned about life in 1800 and compare it to what you know about life in modern-day America. Of the 4 topics that you took notes on, pick the one that you think has changed the most from Martha's time period to now. You will write 2 paragraphs:
***If you are absent, You can watch the movie below/ on Youtube or do one of the alternate essay topics that are listed on the second page of the directions. These websites have more information about historian Laura Thatcher Ulrich, Martha Ballard, and the making of the video:
Tues/Wed, February 19-20 "Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich In your groups, make a list of all of the women that you have learn about in this class so far this year. 1. A Midwife's Tale, Docudrama Video #14 Based on the Book A Midwife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich about the life of Martha Ballard from 1785-1812.
***If you are absent, You can watch the movie on Youtube or do one of the alternate essay topics that are listed on the second page of the directions.
These websites have more information about historian Laura Thatcher Ulrich, Martha Ballard, and the making of the video:
Learning Goal: Students will understand the domestic affairs and foreign policies of the early presidencies. (1789-1825) High School Registration information. February 12 & 13: Ms. Wolfrum will be in Ms. Day's classes to help with high school registration . Please bring your registration form and curriculum guide. Wed., February 13: High School Information Night - 6:00-7:00 in Milwee's Cafeteria High school counselor from Lyman will review general high school information. Thurs/Fri, Feb 14 & 15 "New Nation Era Cartoon" #13
Test: Unit 7 New Nation and Folder Check #'s 1-11 will be in class on Tues/Wed. Here is a study guide for the test. Tues/Wed, Feb 12 & 13 1. Passport Unit 7 final Checkpoint and Central Questions 2. Meet with Ms. Wolfrum to review high school registration info and graduation requirements. 3. Folder Check #'s 1-11 (on eCampus) 4. Test: New Nation #12 5. Watch the foreign affairs videos posted below.
2. Foreign Affairs in Early America #11 (the specific directions are in the link above) A. Review Washington Creates a Foreign Policy. B. Dilemma 1: What Should President Adams Do to Protect American Ships? XYZ Affair Song (Bestest song eva!) C. Dilemma 2: How Should President Jefferson Deal with Pirates? *Jefferson Video *Barbary Wars D. Dilemma 3: What Should President Madison Do to Protect Sailors and Settlers? *Madison *War of 1812 overview *White House afire * "Star-Spangled Banner" origin of the U.S. national anthem *Star-Spangled Souvenirs and Star-Spangled Banner renovation * USS Constitution Warship and USS Constitution restoration *"Battle of New Orleans" song E. Dilemma 4: What Should President Monroe Do to Support the New Latin American Nations? *Monroe Doctrine video 3. Prepare for Tues/Wed.
7. Foreign Affairs in Early America #11 A. Washington's Foreign Policy.
Monday, February 4 (Be good for the sub!) 1.finish Hamilton and Jefferson Comparison #9 Read pages 209-214 in the History Alive! textbook. Read the statements about the 2 men and match each statements to the man it describes and write it in the correct category on your worksheet. ***WARNING: 3 of the statements are false! You will only use 14 of the 17 statements provided. (Yes, Ms. Day is a meanie!) 2. John Adams’ Presidency #10 Read pages 215-216 and answer the following questions: 1. Why did Congress pass the Alien and Sedition Acts, and what was the purpose of the acts? 2. How did Thomas Jefferson view the Alien Acts? 3. How did Alexander Hamilton view the Sedition Acts? 4. Why did Virginia and Kentucky feel that they had the right to nullify the Alien and Sedition Acts? Thurs/Fri, January 31 & February 1
3. Review Washington’s Presidency #8 Read the Intro, section 1 and 2 (pages 205-208 in HA!) and answer the questions below. Finish for HW if needed.
6. Hamilton and Jefferson Comparison #9 Read pages 209-214 in the History Alive! textbook. Read the statements about the 2 men and match each statements to the man it describes and write it in the correct category on your worksheet. ***WARNING: 3 of the statements are false! You will only use 14 of the 17 statements provided. (Yes, Ms. Day is a meanie!) Tues/Wed, January 29 & 30 1. finish Present NHD projects in small groups. 2. Review U.S. Geo Map Quiz #5. If you earned less than a C, you need to retake the quiz by Friday, Feb. 8th. 3. Due Geo Challenge: U.S. in 1838 #7 4. Washington’s Presidency #8 Read the Intro, section 1 and 2 (pages 205-208 in HA!) and answer the questions below. Finish for HW if needed.
5. Listen to Hamilton "Cabinet Battle 2." What was the argument about? Who won? Why do you think Washington agreed with his opinion? Mon., January 28 1. Present NHD projects in small groups. 2. Geo Challenge: U.S. in 1838 #7
Thurs/Fri, January 24-25 1. Review Forming Our Government Test #6 2. Passport Unit 7: A New Nation, beginning Checkpoint 3. Geo Challenge: U.S. in 1838 #7
4. Washington’s Presidency: Preview To preview the new unit, students will read a statement about GW and move to the identified side of the room to answer the question. Some statements are T/F. Others are multiple choice. Student will use previously learned content knowledge or educated guesses to help decide their answers. Afterward, watch a short video about GW and then review the statements and answers.
Learning Goal: Students will understand the causes, compromises, and consequences of the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Tues/Wed, January 22-23 1. NHD DUE!!! 2. Passport Unit 6, final checkpoint & central questions 3. finish reviewing Creating the Constitution. #4 4. Forming Our Government Test #6 5. Finish/Proof-read USA States Geo Quiz #5 6. Passport Unit 7: A New Nation, beginning Checkpoint Thurs/Fri, January 17 & 18
1. NHD Q&A 2. finish Constitution Jeopardy!
3. finish reviewing Creating the Constitution. #4 4. Preamble Choral reading 5. USA States Geo Quiz Tues/Wed, January 15 & 16
1. NHD Q&A 2. Review Creating the Constitution. #4 (Great and 3/5ths Compromises) 3. Listen to Hamilton Mixtape "Cabinet Battle #3" (Demo) What information in both in the song and in sections 6 and 7 of Creating the Constitution #4? 4. Constitution Jeopardy!
Monday, January 14
1. Creating the Constitution. #4
Thurs/Fri, January 10 & 11
1. study for the "Pop Quiz": label the 50 states on a map. Use the map in your Passport to study. Quiz date TBD (POP!), but will be within 2 weeks.
2. New history folder due today.
3. Due: Geography Challenge: United States in 1790. #3
4. Creating the Constitution. #4
Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States. by Howard Chandler Christy. oil-on-canvas. Painted April 1940. The painting depicts the Constitutional Convention signing the U.S. Constitution at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787. Tues/Wed, January 8 & 9
1. New seating chart (middle names) 2. The paperclip game review 3. Examine the photo on page 140. What major events occurred in this building? 4.Geography Challenge: United States in 1790. #3 (Finish for HW! You have the text at home and it is available in THE PORTAL in the TCI tile.)
5. Creating the Constitution. #4 (Do on Thurs/Fri)
Monday, January 7, 2019
Start of the 3rd quarter 1. Passport Unit 6: beginning checkpoint 2. The paperclip game. 3. New history folder for the 2nd semester.
Assignment #2: Articles of Confederation Learning Goal: Students will understand the causes, course and consequences of the American Revolutionary War (War of Independence) from 1776-1783. Here is the schedule for the last week before winter break, December 17-20, 2018. Tues-Thurs, December 18-20 Tues: 2 & 3 periods Wed: 4 & 5 Thurs: 6 & 7 *Early release at 1:50. 1. NHD Presentation Categories: Tell the teacher which one you selected. 2. Hamilton: "What Comes Next?" and "Non-Stop" 3. Work on NHD Project: find primary sources that support your thesis/impact. Read the directions for your presentation category. 4. Extra Credit: Edible History Monday, December 17 All periods: 1. NHD Presentation Categories: Tell the teacher which one you selected. 2. Passport Unit 6 Forming Our Government: Beginning Checkpoint 3. The Articles of Confederation #2 (will go into your 2nd Semester folder in January)
5. Hamilton: "What Comes Next?" and "Non-Stop" 1st period only: 1. Work on NHD Project 2. Extra Credit: Edible History
Extra Credit: Edible History Make an edible example of something that we have learned about in history class so far this year. It can be a cookie, cake, brownie, Rice Crispies treat, or other tasty dish that you decorate. Examples:
***Community Service: 12 or more hours are due by Monday, December 17, 2018.*** Check out www.dressember.org ***The 2nd Quarter Exam will be on Thurs/Fri, December 13 & 14. Here is the study guide! Holiday Spirit Week: Monday - Holiday Colors (dress in traditional winter holiday colors) Tuesday - Holiday Headwear (santa hats, festive hats, etc) Wednesday - Winter Wonderland (white, blue, and silver winter apparel--or DO YOU WANNA BE A SNOWMAN... or snowwoman?) Thursday - Festive Socks (most outrageous and festive holiday themed socks) Friday - Ugly Holiday Sweaters Thurs/Fri, December 13 & 14 1. DBQ "Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?" G. Rainbow highlight your essay before turning it in. #38 2. Second Quarter county exam on EdInsight 3. Passport Unit 6 Forming Our Government: Beginning Checkpoint 4. The Articles of Confederation #2 (will go into your 2nd Semester folder in January)
6. Hamilton: "What Comes Next?" and "Non-Stop" Tues/Wed, December 11 & 12 1. HW Due: NHD Thesis. Proofread and revise as needed before turning in.
2. NHD Presentation categories overview. Decide which category you are going to do. Due by Monday, 12/17 3. DBQ "Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?" #38 F. Write the essay in class. You cannot have the Docs out when you write, but you can use your Doc Analysis sheets and the essay scaffolding (see below.) G. Rainbow highlight your essay before turning it in. Mon, December 10 HW: NHD Thesis . The rough draft of your thesis is due Tues/Wed, 12/11 & 12 1. DBQ "Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?" F. Write the essay in class. You cannot have the Docs out when you write, but you can use your Doc Analysis sheets and the essay scaffolding (see below.) Thurs/Fri, December 6 & 7 HW: NHD Thesis . The rough draft of your thesis is due Tues/Wed, 12/11 & 12 1. Study for the Test on Unit 5 Revolutionary War 2. DBQ "Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?" C. finish Document Analysis #36 D. Buckets, part 2 E. Decide if you are quitting or staying and pick the best evidence to support your position F. You will write the essay in class on Monday. You cannot have the Docs out when you write, so make sure your analysis sheets are complete! Tues/Wed, December 4 & 5 *** Study for the Test on Unit 5 Revolutionary War on Thursday/Friday 1. Passport Unit 5 checkpoint 3. 2. NHD: Thesis overview. The rough draft of your thesis is due Tues/Wed, 12/11 & 12 3. DBQ "Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?" C. Document Analysis #36 D. Buckets 3. DBQ "Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?" B. Background Essay. #35 (Due today) C. start Document Analysis #36 D. Buckets Thurs/Fri, November 29 & 30 ***HW: Finish the DBQ Background Essay Summary. Due Monday! ***NHD Research: Historical Context and Timeline Due Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Read the information in the NHD Research tab above. 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. If you are absent, read the lesson directions to get an idea of what you missed. Tues/Wed, November 27 & 28 ***We'll be running around outside on Thursday/Friday. Dress appropriately for the weather and running. ***HW: Finish the DBQ Background Essay Summary. Due Monday! ***NHD Research: Historical Context and Timeline Due Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Read the information in the NHD Research tab above. ***Turn in Revolutionary War Summaries #33 1. Passport Unit 5 central questions 2. finish Video: Revolution. #34 (episode 2 of America: The Story of Us) You can watch the video on Amazon Prime or through the Youtube link below. 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? 3. DBQ "Valley Forge: Would You Have Quit?" A. Hook B. Background Essay. #35 As you read, highlight the text.
•When is it? •Where are you? •Why are you there? •Who are you? •What are conditions like? •What decision are you facing? ***HW: Finish the DBQ Background Essay Summary. Due Monday! Mon, November 26 1. Passport Unit 5 checkpoint 2 2. Video: Revolution. #34 (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? Mon-Fri, November 19-23: Thanksgiving Break Thurs/Fri, November 15 & 16 1. History Passport Unit 5, 1st checkpoint 2. NHD Research: Historical Context and Timeline Due Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. Read the information in the NHD Research tab above. 3. NHD Topic Selection. Finish conference with teacher. Use a sticky note to post your topic on the wall. 4. Revolutionary War Summaries #33 Start this assignment and finish it in class on Thurs/Fri. 5. Work on your NHD project for the remainder of the period. Tues/Wed, November 13 & 14
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AuthorMs. Day is a U.S. History teacher at Milwee Middle. She loves the Florida Gators, social studies, historical fiction novels, Hamilton, Disney,Harry Potter, kitties, and, most of all, students who try their best. Archives
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