Monday, September 14: Students were given 5 minutes to review for the test. Students then took the Unit 1 Test on the First Americans. We then began to learn about Europe before Columbus, taking notes on a foldable on W. 22. We discussed life in the fall of the Roman Empire, the High Middle Ages, and Marco Polo's Travels.
Due: Workbook Unit 1 Assignments In Class: Unit 1 Test, Started foldable notes W. 22 Homework: None Wednesday, September 16: To begin, we reviewed some current events. We then began Unit 2: Age of Exploration. Next, we looked at the chapter overview on W. 21. Students then took notes on a Foldable on W. 22 about Pre-Columbian Europe (see Documents page if absent; you my get the notes from a peer, but be sure to read T. 38-42). In the lecture, we discussed the different events in European history that explain European culture and brought about the Age of Exploration and Renaissance. As a class, we then read W. 23 about changing maps in a changing world. Students then completed W. 24 with a partner, then we discussed answers as a class. Lastly, students practiced understanding Latitude and Longitude with W. 25-26. Due: None In Class: Pre-Columbian Europe Foldable Notes (W. 22), Changing Maps (W. 23-24), Latitude & Longitude (W. 25-26) Homework: None Friday, September 18: Today, students took notes in a foldable about the Tools and Reasons for Exploration (W. 27; if absent, see the PowerPoint on the documents page). Students then learned about Christopher Columbus--who he was, what inspired him, his goals, and his voyages (if absent, read T. 45-47 to get the information). Lastly, students read W. 28-29 with a partner and answered questions 1-11 on W. 32. Due: None In Class: Tools & Reasons for Exploration Foldable Notes (W. 27), Age of Exploration (W. 28-29, Q. 1-11 on W. 32) Homework: Current Event #3, Finish up classwork left unfinished
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Tuesday, September 8: Today students viewed the 'art gallery' of student posters in order to complete their charts on W. 16-17. If absent, you can get the information in the textbook on p. 30-33. We then discussed and completed W. 18-19, interpreting a map of population density of North America in 1500 AD. Lastly, students labeled their Physical Features maps of the United States (W. 20) and colored it. If absent, the list of features to label is on the documents page of the website.
Due: Current Event #2, DBQ Paragraph for W. 14 In Class: Native North Americans Chart (W. 16-17), Population Density (W. 18-19), Physical Features Map (W. 20) Homework: none Thursday, September 10: Today we reviewed for our test next class period. We reviewed distinct cultural attributes of all of the tribes discussed so far this year, as well as theories of human migration to the Americas. We also reviewed the Physical Features map of the United States. We then briefly discussed the events of 9/11. At the end of class, we took the pre-test for our next unit (if absent, come to a lab to make it up). Due: none In Class: Review, Unit 2 Pre-Test Homework: Study for Test, Workbook Chapter 1 Assignments Completed Tuesday, September 1: Today we learned about the Inca. We went over the Inca PowerPoint (documents page) and finished the study guide (W. 6). Next we read textbook p. 26 to sum up the Inca. We then watched a documentary on the Inca and completed the video guide (W. 15). If absent, you have two options: 1) Find the answers to the questions online (answer using complete sentences), 2) Come to a lab to watch the video to get the answers (use complete sentences).
Due: Current Event #1, Aztec Document 2 Questions (W. 12) In Class: Inca Study Guide (W. 6), Inca Video Guide (W. 15), Read T. 26 Homework: none Thursday, September 3: Today we discussed Aztec Document 2 (W. 12). Students responded to the following prompt and wrote a paragraph to answer the question using the document: "Based on the picture, how can we tell that the Aztec were an advanced civilization?" Next, students were divided into pairs or groups and assigned a section in the textbook from p. 28-33 to read. They were to fill in the chart on W. 16-17 for their assigned region, then create a small poster to present the information to the rest of the class. If absent, use the textbook pages to complete the chart. In Class: DBQ Paragraph for W. 12, DBQ Paragraph for W. 14, Regional tribes poster, Native American Cultures Across the U.S. Chart (W. 16-17) Homework: DBQ Paragraph for W. 14, Current Event #2 Monday, August 24: First, we reviewed how to do a current event. Next we finished learning about human migration to the Americas (W.2) (if absent, get PowerPoint from Documents page). We then learned about one of the most ancient cultures in the Americas: the Maya. As a class we did the True/False Anticipation Activity (W.3). Next, students completed the fill in the blanks along with the PowerPoint for the Maya (W. 4-5) (If absent, get PowerPoint from Documents Page).
In Class: Maya True/False (W. 3), Maya Study Guide (W. 4-5) Homework: Textbook Covered Wednesday, August 26: Class began by finishing the PowerPoint and notes about the Maya (W. 3-4, if absent, PowerPoint is on Documents page as 'Ancient Maya'). Students then worked with a partner to figure out the 'Maya Mysteries' (W. 8-10). Next we read about the Maya as a class, textbook p. 22-24. With any remaining time, we began the Aztec informational PowerPoint (available on Documents page). Due: Textbook covered In Class: Maya Study Guide (W. 3-4), Maya Mysteries (W. 8-10) Homework: None Friday, August 28: Today we continued and finished the Aztec informational PowerPoint, completing the Aztec Study Guide (W. 4-5). We then completed the Primary Source Analysis (W. 11-12). First, we discussed the documents. Then, students answered the questions in complete sentences. Lastly, on a separate piece of paper, students turned their answers into a paragraph about the first document (W. 11). We practiced how to write an appropriate Document Based paragraph and how/when to refer to the document in a citation. Students will complete their second paragraph at home (based on W. 12 document). We also read about the Aztec in the textbook (T. 24-25). Due: None In Class: Aztec Study Guide (W. 4-5), Primary Source Analysis (W. 11), Document 1 Paragraph Homework: Document 2 (W. 12) Questions, Current Event Tuesday, August 18: Welcome back to school! Today we did a get to know you activity. Students then received the disclosure and we reviewed class rules, procedures, and expectations. Your homework is to read the disclosure with a parent and have both of you sign it and return it. Were you absent? If so, you can download your own copy of the disclosure. Please read it!
Homework: Get Disclosure Signed (due August 24) Thursday, August 20: Today we went back over the class rules, procedures, and expectations. Students then took a brief pre-test on Early Americans. While doing so, they received their textbooks and workbooks. These need to be covered by August 26th. Students then learned about Human Migration, using the PowerPoint and presentation from Ms. Nay to complete p. 2 in the workbook. If absent, see Ms. Nay for your workbook and textbook. In Class: Pre-Test (lab), Human Migration Chart (W.2 & PowerPoint) Homework: Get Disclosure Signed Tuesday, May 26: Students had the entire class to work on their essays.
In Class: DBQ Essay Homework: DBQ Essay due NEXT CLASS! Thursday, May 28: Today we discussed the Cold War. Students completed a participation assignment. Due: Workbook, DBQ Essay In Class: Cold War Participation Assignments Tuesday, May 19: Today we continued talking about the United States after the Civil War. As a class we read p. 91-92 of the workbook. Students were then given time to complete. p. 93 in the workbook. Students then took notes on p. 89-90 of the workbook, using the End of Reconstruction PowerPoint (on Docs page). We then began going over the DBQ Essay documents on p. 98-105 of the workbook.
Due: Current Event In Class: p. 91-93, 98-105 in workbook Homework: COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE DUE NEXT CLASS!!! Thursday, May 21: Today we discussed the Road to Civil Rights. As a class we read p. 94-95 of the workbook. Students were then given time to complete p. 96-97 of the workbook. Students had the rest of class to work on their DBQ Essays. If not finished in previous class, we finished reviewing the documents. Students then wrote their rough drafts of their essays. Due: Community Experience In Class: P. 94-96 of workbook, DBQ essay Homework: Finish any assignments in workbook unfinished Monday, May 11: Today we discussed the end of the Civil War. Students read excerpts from the diary of Carrie Berry (on Documents page) and completed p. 76 of the workbook. We discussed the burning of Atlanta and Sherman's march to the sea. Students then analyzed what to do if they continue fighting the war or if they choose to end the war (p. 77 in workbook). Lastly, we ended the war by discussing the Articles of Agreement and completing p. 79-80 in the workbook.
In Class: Workbook p. 76, 77, 79, 80 Wednesday, May 13: Students were given time at the beginning of class to finish the assignments in the workbook for the Civil War Unit (p. 76-80). Students then completed the Reconstruction Prompt on p. 82 of the workbook. Lastly, students reviewed for the Civil War test next class. To help do so, we read p. 83 in the workbook, and completed the notes on p. 87 of the workbook (using Reconstruction PowerPoint). Study the battles, strengths & weaknesses of North & South, and the documents we discussed. In class: p. 76-80, 82, 87 in workbook Homework: Make sure Civil War unit in workbook ready to turn in, Study for test Friday, May 15: Class began with the unit test on the Civil War. After the test, we discussed their responses to the Reconstruction Hook on p. 82. Students participated in another hook activity about Reconstruction. We then read p. 84 in the workbook as a class, on Civil War & Reconstruction. Students were then given time to complete the worksheet on p. 85-86 of the workbook. With remaining time, we completed the notes on p. 88 of the workbook (using Reconstruction PowerPoint). Due: Civil War Unit in Workbook In Class: Unit Test, p. 83-86, 88 in workbook Homework: Current Event Tuesday, May 5: Today students had some time to finish their battles maps on p. 68-69 in the workbook. The instruction packet is available on the Documents page. Students then completed p. 70 in the workbook as we went through a PowerPoint and read summaries of the main battles of the first half of the Civil War. If absent, research each battle on p. 70 to find out what happened. Record the chronological order, the winner, and why each battle was significant.
Due: Current Event In Class: P. 68-70 in workbook Homework: P. 62-70 in workbook should be complete by next class Thursday, May 7: Class began by reading the Gettysburg Address (workbook p. 71) and answering the questions on p. 72-73 of the workbook. We continued the document analysis by reading the Emancipation Proclamation (p. 74 in workbook) and answering the questions on p. 75 of the workbook. We then discussed the major battles in the second half of the war, writing why each was significant and plotting them on the timeline (p. 78 in workbook). If absent, research these battles, write why they were significant, and plot them on the timeline. Due: P. 62-70 in workbook complete In Class: P. 71-75, 78 in workbook Homework: Make sure pages in workbook are caught up Monday, April 27: Class began with the students watching Journey to Freedom. If absent, you can view the video at the following url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCUltykfPYQ
With the remaining time in class, students can review for the essay test next class, finish any unfinished assignments, or take the states and capitals test. Homework: Prepare for essay test, complete assignments in workbook for Causes of the Civil War Unit Wednesday, April 29: Students were given five minutes at the beginning of class to review for their test. Students then took the Causes of the Civil War Essay Test. In the remaining time, students completed the 'Setting the Stage' assignments on p. 62-65 in the workbook. Due: Workbook In Class: Essay Test, p. 62-65 in workbook Friday, May 1: Today we went over the differences between North and South for the Civil War, outlining their strategies and leaders. Using the PowerPoint, students took notes in foldables on p. 66-67 of the workbook. We then reviewed by using a venn diagram to compare North and South. Students then began working on their Battles Map on p. 68-69 of the workbook. In Class: p. 66-69 of workbook Homework: Current Event, make sure workbook p. 62-67 complete |
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