Monday, January 29: Today we learned about what the Articles of Confederation were and how they set up a government. Students then completed W. 10-13 (if absent, these pages have the information needed about the Articles). They then had some time to finish the map on W. 4-5.
Due: None In Class: W. 10-13, W. 4-5 Homework: W. 4-5 (workbook due next class) Wednesday, January 31: We learned about Shays' Rebellion and how it demonstrated a need for a stronger central government. Students completed W. 14-17. They then wrote a DBQ paragraph, using the document on W. 16 to answer the following question: Did Jefferson want to see America form a strong central government? Use evidence from the document to prove your answer. Due: Workbook (2-12) In Class: W. 14-17, DBQ Paragraph Homework: None (if paragraph finished in class) Friday, February 2: Today we went over the Preamble to the Constitution. Students will have until Feb. 16 to recite and pass off the Preamble. Next, we started watching A More Perfect Union, answering questions on W. 18. Due: DBQ Paragraph from last class In Class: Preamble, Start W. 18 Homework: Current Event #2
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Tuesday, January 23: Students found out what happened to the colonists whose names the received earlier. They then took notes on W. 6 on Major Battles of the Revolution (if absent, find PowerPoint on Documents page). If time, students worked on their maps on W. 4-5.
Due: Current Event #1 In Class: W. 6 Foldable Notes Homework: None Thursday, January 25: We watched Episode 2 of America: The Story of Us, completing W. 7 while watching. If absent, there are two options. 1) Come to a lab to watch the video, 2) Write three paragraphs about three major battles of the Revolutionary War. With any remaining time, students worked on their maps on W. 4-5 Due: None In Class: W. 7, W. 4-5 Homework: Complete W. 4-5 (instructions available on documents page) Wednesday, January 17: Today we re-took the writing portion of the quarter final. All students participated. The grades will go on Term 3. Students then had time to work on W. 2-3, using the provided informational packet (packet on documents page). The class then had one last chance at the Blow the Roof Off activity. If time, we began discussing and taking notes on advantages and disadvantages going into the Revolutionary War. See a friend for the last part if absent.
Due: None In Class: Writing part of final, W. 2-3, Notes Homework: Finish W. 2-3 Friday, January 19: We finished taking notes today on advantages and disadvantages going into the Revolutionary War. If absent, see a peer or Ms. Nay for the notes. Students began working on the map on W. 4-5, using the information packet (available on documents page). Due: W. 2-3 Complete In Class: Notes, W. 4-5 started Homework: Current Event #1 Monday, January 8: We reviewed for the final on Wednesday. Students then participated in the Blow the Roof Off activity.
Due: None In Class: Review Homework: Prepare for test Wednesday, January 10: Today was the quarter final test. If absent, come to a lab ASAP! Students then received their new workbooks and started working on W. 2-3 (The Beginning of the Revolution). Students will have time to complete this on Friday. They will use the provided information packet to answer the questions (this packet is available on the documents page). Due: None In Class: Quarter Final Test, Started W. 2-3 in new workbook Homework: None Friday, January 12: Today students took a geography quiz to choose participants for the school Geography Bee. Next we discussed the quarter final and that we will be re-taking the written portion. We then had a discussion about how to write an appropriate informational paragraph, with tips on how to be successful (especially in a testing situation). We will take the test again next class. Due: All work for term 2 In Class: No assignment Homework: Re-prepare for written test Tuesday, January 2: We watched the second half of America: The Story of Us (Episode 1) and completed W. 67. If absent, please come to a lab to make this assignment up, or research causes of the Revolution and write three paragraphs about what you found. Students then participated in the Blow the Roof Off activity.
Due: Current Event #5 In Class: W. 67 Homework: Community Experience Thursday, January 4: We reviewed the events of Lexington and Concord. Students then worked on W. 62-64. Next, students watched a video of a reading of the Declaration of Independence. If time, students had one chance for a Blow the Roof Off. Due: Community Experience In Class: W. 62-64 Homework: Missing Work & Extra Credit |
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