Tuesday, January 29: We finished watching episode 2 of America: The Story of Us. We then discussed the Articles of Confederation, what they were and why they were problematic. Click here for the Prezi presentation on the Articles. Students then completed W. 10-13.
Due: Current Event #1 In Class: W. 10-13 Homework: Workbook 2-12 complete (workbook due next class) Thursday, January 31: We discussed Shays' Rebellion and how it was an example of why the Articles of Confederation were not working. Students read W. 15 and filled in W. 14. We then read the primary source on W. 16 and discussed Jefferson's view of Shays' Rebellion. Students completed W. 17 using complete sentences. Due: Workbook (2-17) In Class: W. 14-17 Homework: None
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Wednesday, January 22: We started by taking notes on one foldable on W. 6 about major leaders and battles in the war (if absent see Ms. Nay or a peer for notes, or the Powerpoint on the Documents page). Students then worked on mapping the battles on W. 4-5 (requires instructions found on Documents page). If time, we began discussing the second foldable on W. 6.
Due: None In Class: One foldable on W. 6, W. 4-5 Homework: W. 4-5 (instructions on Documents page) Friday, January 25: Today we completed a second foldable on W. 6 about major battles of the Revolution (if absent see Ms. Nay or a peer for notes, or the Powerpoint on the Documents page). We then watched Episode 2 of America: The Story of Us. Students completed the video guide on W. 7 while viewing. If absent, come to a lab to view the episode or write a paragraph about either the Battle of Saratoga or the Winter at Valley Forge, and a paragraph on the Battle of Yorktown (for a total of two paragraphs). Due: W. 4-5 Complete In Class: W. 6 (one foldable), W. 7 (if absent see agenda instructions) Homework: Current Event #1; Catch up in workbook Monday, January 14: Today was the Term 2 Final Exam. If absent, see Ms. Nay ASAP to take the test. Depending on time, students had another go at the Blow the Roof Off activity.
Due: None In Class: Final Homework: None Wednesday, January 16: Students received their new workbooks today. If absent, please see Ms. Nay for yours. We then discussed the beginning of the American Revolution. Students worked on W. 2-3 using the accompanying informational packet (be sure to use complete sentences!). This packed can be found on the Documents page. Students also had their last go at the Blow the Roof Off to decide the winning class. Due: None In Class: W. 2-3 (packet on Documents page) Homework: Finish W. 2-3 Friday, January 18: Students took notes W. 8 on our discussion about the advantages and disadvantages of each side in the Revolutionary War (see Ms. Nay or peer for notes). They then began mapping the major battles of the Revolution on W. 4-5 (instruction packet on Documents page). Due: W. 2-3 Complete In Class: W. 8 notes, W. 4-5 Homework: None Tuesday, January 8: We watched the second part of episode 1 of America: The Story of Us and completed W. 67. If absent, see Ms. Nay to either watch the video in a lab or complete an alternate assignment. We then reviewed W. 65-66 and tried the blow the roof off activity one more time.
Due: None In Class: W. 67 Homework: Prep for Final Monday Thursday, January 10: Students listened to the Declaration of Independence and followed along. They then completed W. 68. Next, we reviewed for the Final next class. We also ran the blow the roof off activity. Due: None In Class: W. 68 Homework: Prep for Final next class Wednesday, January 2: Today we discussed the Salem Witch Trials. We then took some notes on W. 61 on the Causes of the Revolution (see Ms. Nay or a peer for notes).
Due: None In Class: W. 61 (will finish next class) Homework: Community Experience Friday, January 4: We finished the notes on W. 61 and then tried out the blow the roof off activity. Due: Community Experience In Class: W. 61 Homework: None Monday, December 17: Students completed the Hey King assignment on W. 62-64. They then completed the analogies on W. 65-66. Lastly, they started watching the movie Squanto.
Due: None In Class: W. 62-64, W. 65-66 Homework: None Wednesday, December 19: Students continued the movie Squanto. Due: None In Class: No assignments Homework: Community Experience |
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