Monday, February 29: Today we discussed checks and balances, completing the chart on W. 22. If absent, see a peer for the notes. We then practiced figuring out which branch had the power to do certain things by completing W. 23. Next we introduced the prompt for the Constitution DBQ Essay, reading through W. 24-25. We also played a Kahoot to review some of the questions on the Naturalization Test. If absent, the questions for the test are on the Documents page.
Due: none In Class: W. 22-25 Homework: none Wednesday, March 2: In class we went over the background essay and documents for the DBQ Essay (W. 26-31). We then played a Kahoot to review for the Naturalization Test. If time, students started writing their rough drafts of their essays. Due: none In Class: W. 26-31 Homework: Finish analyzing DBQ documents, study for Naturalization Test Friday, March 4: Students had the class period write their rough drafts for their DBQ Essays. With some extra time, we played another Kahoot. Due: none In Class: Rough Draft Homework: Finish rough draft, Current Event #3
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Tuesday, February 23: Today we discussed how to make a law. We then finished the Bill of Rights Prezi and the pictures on W. 21. If absent, view the Prezi with the link: http://prezi.com/ozdtmxurqgfs/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
Due: Current Event #2 In Class: W. 21 Homework: Finish W. 21 Thursday, February 25: In class today we discussed and completed the I Have Rights activity on W. 16-20. We then finished Draw the Bill of Rights on W. 21 Due: Workbook In Class: I Have Rights (W. 16-20), Draw the Bill of Rights (W. 21) Homework: none Wednesday, February 17: Class began with a vocabulary quiz. If absent, come to a lab to make up. We then finished watching A More Perfect Union and completed W. 11.
Due: Current Event #3 In Class: A More Perfect Union Video Guide Homework: none Friday, February 19: Today students charted the branches of government (W. 13-15) using the provided packet. The packet is available on the documents page, if absent. We also started discussing the Bill of Rights using a Prezi (see link). http://prezi.com/ozdtmxurqgfs/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Due: none In Class: Charting the Branches (W. 13-15) Homework: Finish W. 13-15, Current Event #2 Monday, February 8: Today we began watching A More Perfect Union, working on the video guide on W. 10-11. If absent, please see Ms. Nay or get a copy of the movie from the public library to catch up. We watched approximately 50 minutes.
Due: none In Class: Video Guide (W. 10-11) Homework: none Wednesday, February 10: Today we discussed the Three Branches of Government. Students took notes in a foldable about each branch, then created a visual representation of the branch with a group. If absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer to get the missed notes. Due: none In Class: Foldable Notes on the Three Branches Homework: none Friday, February 12: Today we finished watching A More Perfect Union, completing the video guide on W. 10-11. We then started to go over the questions for the Naturalization Test. If absent, see Ms. Nay or get a copy of the movie to finish at home. Due: none In Class: A More Perfect Union Video Guide (W. 10-11) Homework: Study Preamble and Flashcards Tuesday, February 2: Class began with an introduction to the Preamble of the Constitution. Students are required to memorize the Preamble and recite it to Ms Nay by February 19th. We then learned about the Articles of Confederation, which was the United States' first form of government. Students were introduced to the Articles with a Prezi (see link below). If absent, please review this Prezi before completing the assignment to help understand the Articles. If you are confused, please see Ms. Nay in a lab for help. Students then worked on W. 2-5 with a partner. The assignment has students analyze different aspects of the Articles and apply them to different situations.
Due: Current Event #1 In Class: Articles of Confederation (W. 2-5) Homework: Finish W. 2-5 Thursday, February 4: To begin, students practiced reciting the Preamble of the Constitution. After reviewing the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, we learned about Shays' Rebellion. Ms. Nay read an excerpt to the class while students completed the Cause and Effect on W. 6. If absent, this reading is on the Documents page. We then read W. 7 as a class to gain more depth of understanding to the events. We discussed why this event pointed out the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Next we read a letter from Thomas Jefferson. To practice analyzing primary sources, students completed W. 9. Due: W. 2-5 In Class: W. 6-9 Homework: Finish W. 9 if not finished in class Prezi Link: http://prezi.com/-f6r2xn1fzv1/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Monday, January 25: Today we finished watching America: The Story of Us (Episode 2) and completed W. 91, the accompanying video guide. We then reviewed for the test next class, which will be an essay test on the Revolutionary War. It is suggested that you study the following:
-what it means to be a Patriot/Loyalist -advantages and disadvantages of both sides -major figures -major battles: what happened and why they were important -how the Americans won -why the British should have won Due: Current Event #1 In Class: Finished W. 91 Homework: Study for Test (next class), Workbook completed (turning in next class) Wednesday, January 27: Class began with the test on the Revolutionary War. If absent, please come to a lab ASAP to make up the test. Depending on the time remaining, students planned a small re-enactment of a battle or analyzed primary sources. If absent, you will get caught up on the activity next class. Due: Workbook In Class: Revolutionary War Essay Test Homework: None Friday, January 29: Today students divided into small groups and planned a small re-enactment of a Revolutionary War Battle. They then presented these re-enactments for the class. If absent, study a battle from the war and write two paragraphs, one about what happened and one about why the battle was important. Due: none In Class: Battle Re-enactments Homework: Current Event #1 Tuesday, January 19: Today we learned about some of the major battles of the Revolution. Students took notes with the PowerPoint. If absent, see a peer for the notes for W. 90. Students then finished W. 86-87 (packet on documents page) and started the Mapping the Revolution activity on W. 88-89. The information packet is available on the documents page if absent.
Due: W. 86-87 In Class: W. 90 notes, W. 88-89 map Homework: none Thursday, January 21: Today we finished taking notes on the major battles of the second half of the Revolution on W. 90. If absent, see a peer for the notes. Students then completed the Mapping the Revolution activity on W. 88-89. If absent, the information packet is available on the documents page. In any remaining time, we started watching America: The Story of Us, Episode 2 and answering the questions on W. 91. Due: none In Class: W. 90 notes, W. 88-89 map Homework: Finish W. 88-89 map Tuesday, January 12: Students had a few minutes to review before taking the test. They then took the essay test on Causes of the Revolutionary War. We then read parts of the Declaration of Independence and then listened to it read in it's entirety. Students then completed W. 92.
Due: Workbook, Current Event 5 In Class: W. 92, Essay Test Homework: W. 92 Thursday, January 14: Today we finished analyzing and discussing the Declaration of Independence. Next we discussed the beginning of the actual war. Students then started the assignment on W. 86-87. Due: none In Class: Started W. 86-87 Homework: none Monday, January 4: Today we went over the Acts of Parliament using the Prezi (link below) and added to the notes on W. 83. If absent, review the Prezi and see a peer for the notes. Students then completed the "Hey, King" Activity #1 on W. 77-79. Lastly, we did our first attempt at the Causes of the Revolution Blow the Roof Off activity. If absent, you will be assigned your role for this activity upon return.
Due: none In Class: W. 83 notes, W. 77-79 Homework: Finish W. 77-79, Complete Community Experience Wednesday, January 6: Today we briefly reviewed the Acts of Parliament. We then finished the Prezi as well as the notes on W. 83. If absent, review the Prezi (link below) and see a peer for the notes. Students then completed the "Hey, King" Activity #2 on W. 80-82. Lastly, we did our next attempt at the Causes of the Revolution Blow the Roof Off activity. If absent, you will be assigned your role for this activity upon return. Due: W. 77-79 In Class: W. 83 notes, W. 80-82 Homework: Finish W. 80-82, Community Experience due next class Friday, January 8: Today we watched the second half of episode one of America: The Story of Us and completed the video guide on W. 84. If absent, please come to a lab to view the 20 minute video and complete the assignment, or get the video from the library. We then had another try at the Blow the Roof Off activity. Due: W. 80-82, Community Experience In Class: W. 84 Homework: Current Event #5 Prezi Link: http://prezi.com/wnvv8todnrui/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share Tuesday, December 15: Today students completed their Blood on the River Project. They came up with some ideas to solve the need of their client, then chose one to prototype. Students completed a prototype of their idea, then showed it to another group and received some feedback. We then debriefed and discussed the novel.
Due: BotR Project Packet, Current Event In Class: Finished BotR Project Packet and turned in Homework: Finish reading novel Thursday, December 17: Students took a quiz on Blood on the River. If there was not time last class, they presented their prototypes to the class. We wrapped up the novel with some last thoughts and discussion from the class. Due: none In Class: BotR Quiz Homework: none |
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