Monday, April 17: Today students participated in a box factory simulation and completed W. 41. We also discussed the Louisiana Purchase and the concept of Manifest Destiny.
Due: None In Class: W. 41 Homework: None Wednesday, April 19: Today students took notes about the Louisiana Purchase on W. 46 (PowerPoint on the Documents page). They also had an overview of the War of 1812. Due: None In Class: W. 46 Homework: Workbook ready to turn in Friday, April 21: We began discussing the causes of the Civil War today. Students completed all except the last two questions on W. 52. They then participated in a carousel brainstorm to discuss thoughts on how and why the war started. Due: Workbook due In Class: W. 52 (except last two questions) Homework: Current Event #1
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Tuesday, March 28: Students completed the Industrial Revolution Matrix on W. 42-43. If absent, find the information on the documents page to complete these workbook pages.
Due: Workbook, Current Event #1 In Class: W. 42-43 Homework: None Thursday, March 30: We went over the Child Labor PPT (found on documents page) and completed W. 40. Then, using the textbook, students divided the map on W. 48 into how the U.S. obtained each section. Due: None In Class: W. 40, 48 Homework: None Monday, March 20: Today we reviewed for the civics exam. We then went over the DBQ documents, and students wrote their essays.
Due: None In Class: DBQ Essay Homework: DBQ Essay Wednesday, March 22: Students reviewed for the civics exam next class. Due: DBQ Essay In Class: Review Homework: Share essay, study for civics test, workbook ready to turn in next class Friday, March 24: Today was the civics exam. If absent, please come to a lab ASAP to make it up. We then introduced our Industrial Revolution unit. If absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer for notes. Due: Workbook In Class: Civics exam; Industrial Revolution Notes Homework: Current Event #1 Tuesday, March 14: Today we discussed more specific powers of each branch and completed W. 22 & W. 23. For W. 22 if absent, see a peer or Ms. Nay for the notes. Students should be able to complete W. 23 on their own. We also started to discuss the essay that we will be writing. We went over and completed W. 24-28. We also did a little more studying for the civics exam.
Due: Current Event #5 In Class: W. 22-28 Homework: All late work due next class Thursday, March 16: We went over the documents for our DBQ essays. We discussed and completed W. 29-32. Students then began to write their essays. We studied for the civics exam. Due: None In Class: W. 29-32, Start writing essay Homework: All late work due tomorrow Monday, March 6: We finished our foldable on W. 12 about the 3 branches of government. If absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer for the notes. Students then started charting the branches on W. 13-15 (packet on documents page). These pages are due next class and will be checked off.
Due: Preamble Passed Off In Class: 3 Branches Foldable (finished); Charting the Branches (W. 13-15, packet on documents page) Homework: Finish Charting the Branches; Community Experience due Friday Wednesday, March 8: Today we discussed the Bill of Rights, completing W. 16-20. This will be checked off next class. We also began studying for the Civics Exam. Due: Charting the Branches In Class: Bill of Rights (W. 16-20); Civics Review Homework: Finish Bill of Rights Assignment (W. 16-20) Friday, March 10: We went over how laws are made. Students then drew simple sketches for each of the first ten amendments (W. 21). We then studied for the civics exam. Due: Workbook (W. 2-20 Complete); Community Experience In Class: Draw the Bill of Rights (W. 21) Homework: Current Event #5 Monday, February 27: We reviewed the Preamble. We then finished watching "A More Perfect Union". If absent, come to a lab to discuss the parts you missed with Ms. Nay.
Due: None In Class: W. 11 Homework: Work on the Preamble Thursday, March 2: We started talking about the 3 branches of government and created a foldable for it. We then began studying for our Civics exam. Due: None In Class: 3 Branches foldable started Homework: Work on the Preamble Tuesday, February 21: Today we reviewed the Preamble. We then discussed Shays Rebellion and how it led to people wanting a stronger central government. We completed W. 6-9. We then started watching A More Perfect Union and started answering the questions on W. 10.
Due: W. 2-5, Current Event #4 In Class: W. 6-9 Homework: None Thursday, February 23: We continued watching A More Perfect Union and the video guide on W. 10-11. If absent, see Ms. Nay for an alternate assignment. Due: None In Class: W. 10-11 Homework: None Tuesday, February 14: Students took the Revolutionary War Essay Test today. If absent, please come to a lab ASAP to take the test. We then discussed the field trip on Wednesday.
Due: Workbook, Current Event #3 In Class: Test Homework: None Thursday, February 16: Students received their new workbooks today. If absent, please see Ms. Nay for yours. We discussed the Articles of Confederation. If absent, review the Prezi (link below). Students then completed W. 2-5. Due: None In Class: W. 2-5 Homework: Finish W. 2-5 Articles of Confederation Prezi Monday, February 6: Today we took notes on W. 94 on the battles in the first half of the war. If absent, see the Powerpoint on the documents page (battles of revolution part 1). They then started mapping the battles on W. 92-93, using the provided packet (on documents page - battles map instructions) Due: W. 90-91 complete In Class: Notes on W. 94, W. 92-93 Homework: Permission form signed Wednesday, February 8: Students finished their foldable on W. 94 with the accompanying PowerPoint (battles of the revolution on documents page). They then received some time to finish the mapping the Revolution assignment on W. 92-93. We then discussed the differences between Loyalists and Patriots and completed an activity. If absent, the assignment is on the Documents page (Tory, Patriot, or Neutral?)
Due: none In Class: W. 94 Foldable, W. 92-93 finished, Loyalist or Patriot activity Homework: none Friday, February 10: Students watched the second episode of America: The Story of Us. They completed a video guide on W. 95. If absent, come to a lab to watch the video or see Ms. Nay for an alternate take home assignment. We then reviewed for the test next class. Due: none In Class: W. 95 Homework: Study for the test, workbook ready to turn in Tuesday, January 31: Today was our essay test on causes of the American Revolution. If absent, come ASAP to a lab to make this up.
Due: Workbook, Current Event #2 In Class: Essay Test on causes of the Revolution Homework: none Thursday, February 2: Students worked 90-91 (skip question 2), using the provided packet (found on documents page: beginning of the revolution). We also discussed the advantages and disadvantages of the British and the Americans, taking notes where they can find space in the workbook. If absent, see Ms. Nay or a peer for the notes. Due: none In Class: W. 90-91, Advantages and Disadvantages notes Homework: Finish W. 90-91 |
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