Oct 2, 2013

Learning Target:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of the Revolutionary War.


Daily Question;
Write down EVERYTHING you know about the Revolutionary War for Review.

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Review Activity for Unit 2 Exam
Turn in Unit 2 Packet
Unit 2 Exam
Finish John Adams video- if time :)

Sept 30, 2013

Learning Targets
I can understand the role of George Washington
I can identify what happened during John Adams presidency.

Daily Question
To what extent to you think the Federal Government should regulate what a private business does?


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
President Washington Video
Finish Section 4 of Guided Notes

Packet Due and Test  Next Class!!

Unit 2 Revolution Packet
1. Guided Lecture Notes
2. John and Abigail Letter with Annotations
3. Movie Notes - Battle of Saratoga
4. 10 Reasons for Breaking Away from Britain Letter
5. President Comparison Washington vs. Adams

Sept 25, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can demonstrate my knowledge of key vocabulary terms from Unit 2.
I can understand the role of George Washington as the first President

Daily Question
Who do you think is most important person we have learned about in the Revolutionary War? Why?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Round Robin Vocabulary Terms Activity
Section 4 in Note Guide- Formation of New Government
Video Clip of Washington as Americas First President

Sept 24, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can identify the reasons for the need for a constitution.
I can explain main points of the Constitution
I can name the main contributors to the Constitution.

Daily Question
Do you think it should be easy or hard to change the Constitution?

Agenda
Current Events
Daily Question
Finish Section 2 Lecture on George Washington
A More Perfect Union Movie Clip
A More Perfect Union Group Quiz

Sept 20, 2013

Learning Target:
I can explain what challenges were faced as they tried to for a new government in America.
I can explain how the challenges were overcome.


Daily Question:
What are four rules that the school has that you agree with? What are two rules that you don't agree with?

Daily Agenda
Current Event -http://www.cnn.com
Daily Question
We will go back and finish the discussion on Section 2 on Tuesday when I am back


In the blue textbook that is located in the cabinet on the west side of the room next to the door into my office you will use to fill Chapter 2 Section 3 Notes on the blue note sheets that you were given in the previous class.  These notes will be found on pages 66- 71. You will need to READ these pages.

You may work in small groups to read and fill in your notes if you keep the noise level at reasonable level.

At 11:30 Start the Movie- A More Perfect Union
Write 25 facts that you learn from the movie and turn in at the end of class.

Sept 18, 2013

Learning Target:
I can understand the difference between Loyalist and Patriots.
I can identify major key battles in the Revolutionary War.
I can understand how the war affected society.

Daily Question:
Do you think with the recent violence in Washington DC at the Navy yard we should have more gun control laws?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
Section 2 of Note Packet - With PowerPoint
Movie Notes on Battle of Saratoga
Movie Notes on Valley Forge
Movie Notes on Yorktown
Primary Document between Abigail and John Adams

September 16, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
I can teach a peer about the men who wrote the D of I.
I can teach a peer about the theories the D of I is based upon.

Daily Question:
Why have you or why would you end a friendship with a long term friend?


Agenda:
Daily Question
Current Event
Finish Section 1 Lecture
School House Rock - Shot Heard Around the world
To Late to Apologize https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZfRaWAtBVg
Break Up Letter with England Activity

Sept 12, 2013

Learning Targets:
I can identify the outcome from the Boston Massacre Trial.
I can identify some of the key battles of the Revolutionary War.
I can explain 2 or more long term results of Sept 11, 2001.


Daily Question
Tell me everything you know about the Sept 11th attack on America


Agenda
Daily Question
Current Event
9/11 Tribute - Discussion
John Adams Movie Notes Finish
Section 1 Lecture Finish
Revolutionary Timeline - use textbook if needed

Sept 10, 2013

Learning Targets: 
I can identify the reasons that the colonist started to rebel against the British.
I can explain what happened at the Boston Massacre and how the colonist responded.


Daily Question 
How do you think the we could build better relationships with other countries? Do we care if we have good relationships with other countries?


Agenda
Current Event
Daily Question
Finish Chapter 1 Quiz
Discussion on Colonial Revolution
John Adams Video with Questions

Sept 6, 2013

Learning Target: 
I can demonstrate my knowledge of Colonial America in a review and formal test.
I can explain the differences in war tactics between the English and Native Americans during the Seven's years war.

Daily Question
Do you believe their should be "rules" in war? Can a country/people be to violent and cruel or is that just part of being at war?

Agenda
Daily Question
Current Events
Review Game
Test
French and Indian War Activity

***Have a GREAT weekend****

Sept 4, 2013

Learning Target

I can identify what the Enlightenment and Great were and how they are different .

I can identify the cause and effects of the French and Indian War 

I can demonstrate my knowledge of early Americans using comedy. 

Daily Question: 

If you could live anywhere in the continental United States where would you choose to live? Why? 

Agenda

Daily Question 

Current Event

Discussion on Enlightenment and The Great Awakening - Fill in Notes 

Clip on The Enlightenment

http://www.history.com/topics/enlightenment/videos#isaac-newton-and-a-scientific-revolution

French and Indian War Lecture - Fill in Note guide 

Clip on George Washington's role on in the French and Indian War 

Pair Activity - 10 Things NEVER said by _________. ( French Trappers, Southern Plantation Owner, Puritans, Pilgrims etc) 

** Must show knowledge of content by using at least 5 pieces of historical evidence and have three visual illustrations*****