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)
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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