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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
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