Dec 18

Objective: Assessment on Chapter 7


Prompt: Do you think the Holiday make people kinder?
Current Event

Guilded Age Timeline as a Group of Four on Large Sheet of Paper -Due at the end of the period - If you are absent you need to this on your own time by yourself

Dec 14

Objective: Recongize the challenges that come with Urbanization and poltics of the Guilded Age in America

Current Event
Prompt: Describe your dream house

Agenda
PowerPoint on Urbanization
 Notes Finish Section 2 and 3 with discussion
President Garfield Death Movie Clip
Finish Key Term Cartoons

Chapter 7 Immigration and Urbanzation Notes DUE on Tuesday Dec 18

Dec 12

Objective:

Current Event
Prompt: Do you think we should limit immigration? Why or Why not?

Agenda
Read Immigrant Life Account
1. Circle any words you do not know
2. Answer questions on back on sheet

Go to North Computer Lab
Ellis Island Website Quiz on http://www.ellisisland.org/genealogy/ellisland.as
Turn in website quiz at end of class

December 10

Objective: Recongzie how immigration changed America during the Industrial Revolution

Prompt: How did you or your family come to America? or How do you think immigration shaped America? Give one example how culture has been effect by an immigrant group?
Current Event


Agenda
School House Rock - Immigration
Discussion: Why do people immigrate? Why would you move to another state or country?
Immigration and Urbanization PowerPoint - Notes with Immigration Section
Nativism Video Clip
Immigration Video Clip from America the Story of Us
Key Term Cartoons - 1 thru 4

*****TURN IN CHAPTER 5 & 6 NOTES *****

December 6

Objective:  Idenitfy how the leading particpants in the Industrial Revoultion changed America.


Current Event
Prompt: What is the most important development of th Industrial Revolution - gasoline, electritcy, telephone, typerwriter, steel or time zones? Why?

Agenda
Current Event
Prompt
Industrial Revoultion PowerPoint Notes Section 3 - notes on people of the Industrial Revolution
Horitzontal and Vertical Intergration Examples - Split white sheet in half illistrate an example of each
Finish Newies with notes

NOTES FOR  5 & 6 DUE NEXT CLASS

December 4

Objective: Identify who the major individuals were who lead the Industrial Revolution.

Current Event
Daily Question: Do you think all is fair in business? When do stop trying to make money?

PowerPoint Ch 6 Notes
Newies Movie Questions - 40 mins

November 30, 2012

Objective: Identify ways farmers settled the west and their challenges. Identify social, economic, political solutions.

Prompt: What do you think is the hardest occupation (job/career)?

Agenda:
Current Event
Ch 5 sec 2-3 Lecture with PowerPoint and Notes
"Newsies" Movie with notes

November 28, 2012

Objective: Identify how Native Americans lived on the plains and how westward expansion changed that through miners, ranchers, and cowboys.

Prompt: What are some wasteful practices Americans participate in? (Think of driving habits, food, nature, etc).

Agenda

1. Current Event
2. Group Work Time (Finish up and hang characters)
3. Gallery Walk
1. Fill in Green "People of the West" Worksheet. You need 5 words to describe each person and 2 symbols.
4. Ch 5 sec 1 Lecture and Notes
5. If time, "Newsies"

HW: Make sure you have turned everything in from the Civil War Unit.

November 26, 2012

Objective: Identify key figures in westward expansion.
Prompt: If you had moved west, would you have rather been a gold miner, farmer, or cowboy. Why?

Agenda:

1. Current Event: Fiscal Cliff. List 3 effects of the fiscal cliff.
2. Finish watching Glory
3. People of the West Activity
1. Title of your character
2. Outline of character with clothing                              
3. 7 words to describe your character                         
4. 5 pictures/symbols of your character           
5. Prepare to share with class (everyone must share something)
4. 
   

November 19, 2012

Objective: Take exam on the Civil War. Finish watching Glory.

Prompt: What is something you are thankful for? Why?

Agenda:
Current Event
5 Minute Review
Test
Watch Glory

HW: Packets are due today!

November 15, 2012

Objective: Review for the Civil War test.

Prompt: What is your favorite holiday? Why?

Agenda:
Current Event
Review Game
Watch Glory

HW: Work on Review. Test is Monday.
All work is due from this unit. Organize your packets:

Ch 4 Packet (Put it in this order)
Ch 4 Notes
North and South Comparison Chart
Civil War Technology Sheet
Gettysburg Address Document
Glory Movie Notes
Review

November 13, 2012

Objective: Identify different proposals for reconstruction in the South following the Civil War.

Prompt: What would have happened had the South won the Civil War? (Think politically, socially, and economically).

Agenda:
Current Event: Modern KKK
"If the South Had Won the Civil War" Video Clip
Ch 4 Sec 4 PowerPoint
Watch Glory

HW: Finish all assignments from class. Test is next Monday. Make sure to have North and South comparison chart, technology activity, note guide, election homework, and review done by Monday.

November 9, 2012

Objective: Identify what warfare and life was like during the Civil War.

Prompt: How do you think we should honor those who fought for our country?

Agenda:
Current Event
Watch "Glory"

HW: Election activity due today!

November 7, 2012

Objective: Identify key battles in the Civil War and why the Union won.

Prompt: How do you feel about the results of the election? Why?

Agenda:
Current Event: Election results
Section 3 Notes
Gettysburg Address Activity
Quiz
Computer Lab time to work on Technology Activity

HW: Election Color in Activity and Journal Sheet due next time. Work on Technology Activity if you didn't finish it.

BRING CANS FOR THE CAN FOOD DRIVE!
Wear Sunday Dress on Friday for the Veterans Day Assembly. Friday is an early out day.

Watch the Election tonight!

Watch the election here!!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/06/watch-election-2012-results-live-video_n_2084427.html?utm_hp_ref=elections-2012

November 5, 2012

Objective: Identify different types of warfare used during the Civil War.

Prompt: Do you think you should be able to vote in the election tomorrow? Why or why not? Who would you vote for? Why?

Agenda:
Current Event: "How will we know the election is over"
"Who is Abraham Lincoln" Clip
Section 2 Lecture
Technology Activity: Download activity to the right and then click on this link and fill out the assignment:<http://www.history.com/topics/women-in-the-civil-war/interactives/civil-war-150#/who-they-were>

HW: Watch the election results tomorrow and fill out the assignment worksheet. Finish technology activity if you didn't finish in class.

November 1, 2012

Objective: Identify ways in which the north and south were different prior to the Civil War and the events leading to southern secession.

Prompt: If you could get rid of any state in the United States of America, which one would you get rid of and why?

Agenda:
Current Event: Victims of the Sandy Storm
Civil War Notes and PowerPoint (Section 1)
Underground Railroad Clip
John Brown Clip
Start Glory Movie

October 30, 2012

Objective: Take Chapter 3 test.

Prompt: What is the worst natural disaster you have ever been part of? Describe the event and what you did.

Agenda:
Current Event: Sandy the Super Storm
Review Game (30 minutes)
Chapter 3 Test
Civil War: North vs. South Chart, work on it when finished with test.

HW: Finish North vs. South Chart.

Turn in Notes Packets and note cards.

Notes Packets:
Chapter 3 Notes _____/60 points
Review               _____/30 points
Collage               _____/40 points
Total:                  _____/130 points

Also make sure to have note cards checked off.

Extra Credit: Wear a HISTORICAL costume on Halloween and show it to Ms. Schmoldt

October 26, 2012

Prompt: What is one invention that you couldn't live without and why?

Current Event 

Note cards/Review Work time (20 Min)

Collage Assignment (30 Min): Make a collage using 5 pictures and labels for each of the 4 sections.

Review Game (20 Min)

HW: END OF TERM FRIDAY! The Chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday October 30th. Note packets, assignments, note cards, and review due Tuesday.

Prompt: How could have America ended slavery before the Civil War? (Remember there are two sides to consider... the north and the south).

Current Event: 

Ch 3 sec 4 and 5 Notes

Abolition Clip
Frederick Douglass Clip

Nat Turner Video Clip
Sojourner Truth Clip

Note Cards (section 4+5)

HW: END OF TERM FRIDAY! All late work due Wed 10/24. After Wednesday you will not receive credit for your late work.

The Chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday October 30th. Note packets, assignments, and review due Tuesday.

October 22, 2012

Prompt: Describe a time you have moved to a new house. Why did you move? If you haven't ever moved , explain why you would move from where you live now. Or why would you stay?

Current Event: Lance Armstrong

Manifest Destiny Clip

Manifest Destiny Picture Analysis

Ch 3 sec 3 Notes

Oregon Trail Movie

Alamo Movie Trailer

Note Cards (section 3)

HW: END OF TERM FRIDAY! All late work due Wed 10/24. After Wednesday you will not receive credit for your late work.

October 18, 2012

Prompt: Do you think Native Americans's have been treated fairly in America? Why or why not?

Oregon Trail Groups

Cotton Activity

Quiz

Ch 3 sec 2 Notes

Trail of Tears Movie

Note Cards (section 2)

HW: Watch 30 minutes of the presidential debates due Monday (if you missed it on TV you can watch it online)

October 16, 2012

Prompt: Should a president be allowed to serve as long as possible, especially if the people want him to? Why or why not?

Nice Political Ads

Aaron Burr

Ch 3 sec 1 Notes

Star Spangled Banner

Note Cards (section 1)

HW: Watch 30 minutes of the presidential debates.

October 9, 2012

Objective: Recall information and take the Chapter 2 test on Revolutionary America.

Prompt: What impact did Christopher Columbus have on the world?

Agenda 

• Current Event
• Watch Review Videos
• Take Test
• Work on Chapter 3 Note cards
• Work on Section 1 (12 words)
• Write the word on the front, definition & drawing on the back

Packet should include the following (in order):
Ch 2 Notes Packet (90 points)
Bill of Rights Amendments and pictures (10 points)
Ch 2 Review (20 Points)
Story of our Independence (10 Points Extra Credit)
Movie Notes (three movies, 30 Points)

Total ___/150 points (+10 Extra Credit)

Oct 5, 2012

Objective:Review for the test on the American Revolutionary War, Articles of Confederation, and the Constitution.

Prompt: If you could give a piece of advice to any of our Founding Fathers/Early Americans what would it be?

Agenda 
Current Event: Presidential Debate
Work on Review (20 minutes)
The Story of our Independence Activity
Review Game

Tuesday we will take the chapter 2 test. Packet and Review due Tuesday!

Packet should include the following (in order):
Ch 2 Notes Packet (90 points)
Bill of Rights Amendments and pictures (10 points)
Ch 2 Review (20 Points)
Story of our Independence (10 Points Extra Credit)

Total 120 points (+10 Extra Credit)

Oct 3, 2012

Objective:Identify how the New Nation dealt with internal rebellions and external military threats during Washington and Adams' presidencies.

Prompt: How would you react if your freedom of speech was taken away?

Current Event:

Agenda 
Napoleon Dynamite Clip
Discussion on Section 4 with guided notes
French Revolution Clip
Discussion on Alien and Sedition Acts
Work on video or review

Friday is review day. Videos are due Friday.
Tuesday we will take the chapter 2 test. Packet and Review due Monday!

Oct 1, 2012

Objective: Identify issues that would face a George Washington and his cabinet in arranging a New Nation.

Prompt: What do you think the hardest thing about being President would be?
Current Event:

Agenda 
Washington Inauguration Video
Discussion on Section 4 with guided notes
Hamilton vs Jefferson Argument
Work on video -DUE FRIDAY !!!!

September 27, 2012

Objective: Identify what issues faced the Continental Congress under the Articles of Confederation and  how the Constitution was brought to be the New Government of America.

Prompt: 
Do you think it is fair or unfair to tax people by the percent of how much money they make?

Agenda 
Current Event
Section 3: Confederation and the Constitution Section 3 in your Note guide

Follow PowerPoint for Guided Lecture

 Bill of Rights Video Clips on 2 and 5

Bill of Rights Mnemonic -As a group

Bill of Rights Activity- You need to label and draw a picture for each Amendment on the Handout

****** Video Segments are  DUE October  5 *********

September 25, 2012

Objective: Identify the key battles of the Revolutionary War

Prompt: What is the hardest physical challenge you have had to overcome?
Current Event:

Agenda 
Homework Check- TIMELINE DUE!!!
Section 2 in Chapter 2 Note guide- Follow PowerPoint War for Independence
With video notes for Saratoga, Yorktown and Valley Forge

Break into groups for VIDEO!!!

September 21, 2012

Objective: Identify the taxes, acts and battles that lead  Colonist to write to the Declaration of Independence.

Prompt: What are the best ways to show support or pride for your country ? 

Agenda 
Continue with PowerPoint and Guided Notes for Section 1 - Colonial Resistance and Rebellion 

Continue with John Adams Video 

Revolution to Constitution Movie
- Hand out flip Cameras 
REMEMBER the following issues in your video! 
1. Everyone in the group must have screen time!
2.Cover all the points for your topic with the given pages you are to cover! Look for bold words with those pages. The book is a starting point. You may want to look on the internet to find additional details about your event. 
3.  Make sure your movie is entertaining  and APPROPRIATE! If you would be hesitant for your Grandma to see it or hear it don't put it in the movie!  
4, You need to have a script turned in by the end of period! 

5. Edited videos are DUE on  Thursday September 27, 2012- make sure it looks clean and well done. Make sure you have checked it to make it works. It must be either on a flash drive or DVD. I will be taking all your videos and putting them together to make a chronological review for Chapter 2. 


Good Luck!! 



Homework!!!!!

Within the guided notes at the end of Section 1 follow instructions for timeline with 20 items - 10 with graphic images  DUE TUESDAY September 25 

September 19, 2012

Objective: Identify the taxes, acts and battles that lead  Colonist to write to the Declaration of Independence. 

Prompt: How do you respond when someone insults you?
Current Event

Daily Agenda 
Guided Notes from Chapter 2 Section 1
Declaration of Independence by Morgan Freedman Video

Cartoon on Declaration of Independence

Discussion on Declaration  of Independence
-How did this document change the world?
-What was the purpose of D of the I ?
-What were the founding father risking by signing the D of I?


Timeline with 20 items - 10 with graphic images

September 17

Objective: Identify why the colonist become discontented  with the Great Britain.

Daily Prompt: What is something you believe in strong enough that you fight for it? (Religion, family,pride, money?)
Current Event

Agenda
Collect work from Chapter 1 

Please put them in the following order 
-Colombus Notes - Blue Sheet  20 pts 
  -Sections of American Colonies Note Guide ( Top of page was notes on Jamestown) 20pts 
- Colonies Come of Age Class Notes 20 pts 
- Paradise Lost: King Phillips War Video Questions 15 pts 
- Origins of Slavery Video Questions 5 pts 
- 1760's Video Questions 10 pts 
- Review Sheet    60 pts 


Total 150 pts for Chapter 1 


-Chapter 1 Exam :) You will do great if you have studied the review sheet!! 

- Start on Chapter 2 - Why were the Colonist starting to get upset with Great Britain?
Hand out Chapter 2 Guided notes 

Sept 13, 2012

Objective: Review the major concepts of American colonization

Daily Prompt: Which group that helped settle America do you think was the most influential?

Daily Agenda 
Prompt
Current Event
The 1760's Video clip - With questions
Growth of Colonies Video
Review Bingo (20 minutes)
Review sheet in pairs- Collect Review sheet during the next class


What will be collected before the Chapter 1 Exam on Monday September 17...
- Sections of American Colonies Note Guide ( Top of page was notes on Jamestown)
- Colonies Come of Age Class Notes
- Paradise Lost: King Phillips War Video Questions
- 1760's Video Questions
- Review Sheet
TEST ON MONDAY over CHAPTER 1

Sept 11, 2012

Daily Prompt: Describe the story of 9/11/2001- What do you remember? What do you know about this day in American History? Do you have any personal feelings towards this day of Memorial? How has it shaped the US economy, social structure and foreign policy?

Current Event: 9/11 Memorial

Objective: Identity the economic systems of the North and the Southern Regions and how they influenced the French and Indian War 

Agenda
1. Collect Orange Daily Journal Sheets 
2. Discussion of Plantation System and Middle Passage (Video Clip)
     Fill in note guide from Colonies come of Age PowerPoint
      Middle Passage Slavery -Quarters Activity 3
3.  Continue with Note Guide on Northern Colonies Economy
4.  The French and Indian War- Be able to answer
      George Washington's involvement video clip
         Who started the French and Indian War? What were they fighting for? How does this war change      America?

Sept 7, 2012

Objective: Identify the positions of both the Republican and Democratic Presdiential Canidadates

Prompt: How do you think we could realistically make education/schools better?

Current Event: Presdient Obama Speech

Take out Paper on Mitt Romney's Speech - Review his position from the Republican National Convention

Look at Mitt Romney Political Cartoon - the following link is to look at cartoons of Mitt Romney
http://selfdeprecate.com/political-cartoons/mitt-romney-2012-political-cartoons-flip-flopping-florida-primary-gingrich/

On opposite side of paper put President Obama in the Middle include at least 7 seperate topics
 of  President Obamas Speech

Obama Political Cartoons
http://www.cagle.com/news/ObamaObama/- To look at the cartoons of Obama you can link to this website

Finish King Phillips War and Origins of Slavery Video Notes ( If you miss class you need to come watch during lunch of after school)
Finish Lecture on the Original 13 colonies- We will finish the back page on Middle Colonies - get notes from PowerPoint to finish back page of notes or come check out a book
Fact or Fiction : Disney Pocahontas

August 5, 2012

Daily Prompt: What are some differences between Republicans and Democrats in their beliefs?
Current Event

Last Time we discussed the Republican Convention instead of the lesson planned... We will finish the lesson from the previous week. :)

August 31, 2012

Current Event: Mitt Romney acceptance speech for the National Republican Party Convention

Prompt: What is the goal of the Republican Party with whom they have chosen to speak and the topics that are being discussed?

Daily Agenda
Finish King Phillips War and Origins of Slavery Video Notes ( If you miss class you need to come watch during lunch of after school)
Finish Lecture on the Original 13 colonies- We will finish the back page on Middle Colonies - get notes from PowerPoint to finish back page of notes or come check out a book
Fact or Fiction : Disney Pocahontas

August 29, 2012

*Daily Prompt: How do you choose a good leader? Who is the best leader you have ever known?
*Current Event
*Early British Colonies Lecture following PowerPoint and filling in guided notes.
*During Lecture video on Jamestown and King Phillips War.
      If you miss class you will need to come in during lunch to make up these videos and answer the questions     that follow them.
*Post it Quiz

August 27, 2012

Daily Prompt: What would motivate you to leave your homeland? 
Current Events
Introduction of Spanish to America 
Columbus Video Clip 
Lecture on Spanish Exploration 
Columbus Cartoon 
History Chain Activity