UNIT: Immigration, Political Corruption & Problems (Jan.26-Feb.11, 2015)

This is our unit plan.  Under the unit plan is a brief outline of what we do in class each day.

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UNIT: Immigration, Political Corruption & Problems
	For links to the assignments/readings/notes below, SELECT HERE!!!!
Learning Targets for the Unit: I CAN…explain the struggles immigrants faced and caused in Industrial America. I CAN...analyze the impact of Industrial immigration on American society. I CAN...explain political machines and the short & long term impact they had on America. I CAN...analyze how Orphan Trains were a reflection of American society. Essential Question(s) for the Unit: How has immigration changed the face of the U.S.? Did the benefits of industrialization out-way the costs? How should we view something positive that was created by someone/thing unethical? How effective (long-term) were Progressive Reforms?
COLOR KEY:   DOCUMENT/WEBSITE LINK    SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT    TURNED IN/POINTS TAKEN    DUE DATE
Date	Assignment/Activity	Description/Directions (select above for unit folder with assignments)	Due Date
1/26	"The New Immigrants" Reading Guide	1. Read Chapter 7 Section 1 (out of the blue textbook OR use the online option (see "Textbook" tab above for the link) and complete "The New Immigrants" Reading Guide 2. "Correct & Learn" in small groups - go over the questions & answers and check them; if answers don't match, figure out which is correct together; if you still are not sure, ask Mrs.K	Mon.  1/27
1/28-	Crash Course Review: Growth, Cities & Immigration	Select here for link to the You Tube Crash Course review video	--
1/28 - 1/29	Problems Caused by Industrialization & Rapid Urbanization	1. Wed(28th) = photo analysis (4-square technique) & introduce muckraker photos (powerpoint slides) 2. Thurs(29th) -You must log into VMWare if you haven't already -SELECT HERE for powerpoint -Be sure to resize the speaker notes at the bottom so you can read them but still see the photos on the slide -Complete the "Problems Caused by Industrialization & Rapid Urbanization" worksheet (STEP 2 in instructions first!!) -You are taking notes into the correct boxes on your worksheet -WHEN YOU FINISH - Complete Part 1 in the instructions	Fri. 1/30
1/30 - 2/2	Boss Tweed & Political Cartoons (Local Level Political Corruption)	1. Look over and discuss three Boss Tweed political cartoons 2. Boss Tweed documentary & notes worksheet 3. Small group discussion about video worksheet
2/3	Political Corruption at the Federal Level	1. Political Corruption at the Federal Level worksheet (use the blue book (or textbook link) to complete)	Wed. 2/4
2/3	Summative Quiz Review	1. Put the "packet" together as listed on the study guide 2. Go through the "Study Guide" (on the back of the worksheet above) and circle/highlight where the answers are found - the packet can be used on the quiz	Wed. 2/4
2/4 - 2/5	TEST	1. Immigration & Political Corruption Summative Quiz -SELECT HERE for link to multiple choice portion of the test (you can use your packet on the test) -when complete, pick up the short answer part of the test and complete that - turn in both your test AND packet for the unit
2/5 - 2/11	Orphan Trains	1. When done with QUIZ (above), read the Orphan Train summary & timeline 2. Orphan Train documentary & (who, what, when, where, why, how & significance) notes 3. Summative Assessment - questions about the video connected to the time period

Daily Activities

Most activities/assignments listed here are explained & detailed in the chart above.

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JANUARY 26-30, 2015

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Monday (Jan. 26)

1. CNN Student News
2. Overview of Progressive Era
3. Work time on "New Immigrants" reading guide

Tuesday (Jan. 27)

1. CNN Student News
2. Small group correct & discuss "New Immigrants" worksheet

Wednesday (Jan. 28) 

1. Crash Course History - Immigrants
2. 4-square technique for photo analysis
3. Start muckraker slides

Thursday (Jan. 29) 

1. Work on "Problems Caused by Industrialization & Rapid Urbanization" worksheet (start with Part 2, then move to Part 1.  (Instructions are on the chart above for THURS(29th)

Friday (Jan. 30)

1. Political Cartoon discussion as a class
2. Boss Tweed documentary & notes worksheet

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February 2 - 6 2015

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Monday (Feb.2)

1. CNN Student News
2. Finish Boss Tweed documentary & notes worksheet
3. Small group discussion of worksheet notes

Tuesday (Feb.3)

1. Complete "Political Corruption at the Federal Level" worksheet
2. Put packet together (instructions on the study guide)
3. Complete study guide OR go through packet and circle/highlight where you find the answers to the study guide
4. TEST TOMORROW!!!

Wednesday (Feb.4) 

1. IMMIGRATION & POLITICAL CORRUPTION SUMMATIVE QUIZ - take the multiple choice on the computer and short answer on paper.  Turn in your short answer AND your packet when done.

Thursday (Feb.5) 

1. Finish quiz (above)
2. Go over registration information (6th hour)
2. Read "Orphan Trains" overview & timeline

Friday (Feb.6)

NO SCHOOL for students!!

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February 9 - 11 2015

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Monday (Feb.9)

1. CNN Student News
2. Finish up test (6th hour)
3. Go over registration information (1st hour)
4. Start Orphan Trains documentary & worksheet

Tuesday (Feb.10)

1. Finish documentary & worksheet
2. Summative Assessment - questions about Orphan Trains

Wednesday (Feb.11)

1. Summative Assessment - questions about Orphan Train
2. Go over tests

AMERICAN HISTORY 1ST SEMESTER FINAL

Learning Target:
I can read, comprehend, analyze, compare and make inferences about primary & secondary sources connected to historical eras and events we have learned about in class for the semester.

#1 – Take the test

• Go to the class website (AmerHistSHS.blogspot.com)
• Select the documents (prompts) link  SELECT HERE for link to the Documents 
• “Download” the document so it opens as a .pdf
• Use the “prompts” on the .pdf to answer the test questions (on your test paper) – BE SURE the prompt listed in the question is the one you are using!!!

#2 – Put your answers into the google form

• When you are done (above), go to the class website
• Select the link for the google form - SELECT HERE to enter your answers.  
• Complete the google form using your answers on the test

             A = top answer

             B = middle answer

             C = bottom answer

• Submit when you are done
• TURN IN YOUR TEST to the front table

Jauary 19-23, 2014

Monday (Jan. 19)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain & classify the causes (and advancements) of the Industrial Revolution. I CAN...evaluate the impact industrialists & unions had on America. I CAN...explain the positive & negative effects the Industrial Revolution had on Americans and American society.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Large group - small group - large group discussion about Industrial Era business practices - work on chart (how large businesses, small businesses and workers are impacted by each business "term")
Homework	Finish Industrial Revolution Packet DUE:TUES(20th)

Tuesday (Jan. 20)

Learning Target(s)	I can read, comprehend, analyze, compare and make inferences about Primary & Secondary sources connected to historical eras and events we have learned about in class for the semester.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Industrial Revolution Packets = Summative Assessment for this unit. 2. Review/practice for skills-based final
Homework	None

Wednesday (Jan. 21)

Learning Target(s)	I can read, comprehend, analyze, compare and make inferences about Primary & Secondary sources connected to historical eras and events we have learned about in class for the semester.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	FINAL for 1st Hour American History
Homework	None

Thursday (Jan. 22)

Learning Target(s)	I can read, comprehend, analyze, compare and make inferences about Primary & Secondary sources connected to historical eras and events we have learned about in class for the semester.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	FINAL for 6th Hour American History  -Groups will then share their causes & explanations with the whole class to add to their charts
Homework	None

Friday (Jan. 23)
No School for Students!! End of first semester!!

January 12-16, 2014

Monday (Jan. 12)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the political, social and economic impact Reconstruction had on the U.S.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Finish Reconstruction Test 2. Complete Reconstruction Primary Documents Test
Homework	None Today

Tuesday (Jan. 13)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the political, social and economic impact Reconstruction had on the U.S. I CAN...explain & classify the causes (and advancements) of the Industrial Revolution. I CAN...explain the positive & negative effects the Industrial Revolution had on Americans and American society.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Finish up Reconstruction tests 2. Start "America: Story of Us - Cities" documentary & guiding questions 3. Small group discussions
Homework	None

Wednesday (Jan. 13)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain & classify the causes (and advancements) of the Industrial Revolution. I CAN...explain the positive & negative effects the Industrial Revolution had on Americans and American society.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Finish "America: Story of Us - Cities" documentary & guiding questions 2. Work on Reflection questions individually 3. Small group - share answers
Homework	None

Thursday (Jan. 14)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain & classify the causes (and advancements) of the Industrial Revolution. I CAN...evaluate the impact industrialists & unions had on America. I CAN...explain the positive & negative effects the Industrial Revolution had on Americans and American society.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1.Review Video  2. Crash Course Overview video: Industrial Economy 3. Introduce the "Industrial Revolution" 4. Small groups - Causes Activity -Your group will be given a few causes (with their definitions/explanation).  You need to explain WHY these caused the Industrial Revolution and which category on your charts they fit -Groups will then share their causes & explanations with the whole class to add to their charts
Homework	On the "Industrial Growth" chart from your worksheet, complete the "definition" column for each word DUE:FRI(15th)

Friday (Jan. 15)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain & classify the causes (and advancements) of the Industrial Revolution. I CAN...evaluate the impact industrialists & unions had on America. I CAN...explain the positive & negative effects the Industrial Revolution had on Americans and American society.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Causes Activity 2. Complete Industrial Age Reading Guide - Finish #1-12 (all questions on the 2nd wkst) for Monday
Homework	Assignment Above DUE:MON(19th)

January 5-9, 2015

Monday (Jan. 5)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the political, social and economic impact Reconstruction had on the U.S.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. If you were a newly emancipated slave, what do you want, what do you need and what are you worried about? - List as a class 2. Work time on Reconstruction Reading Guide
Homework	Reconstruction Reading Guide Sections 1-5 DUE:WED(7th) THURS(8th)

Tuesday (Jan. 6)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the political, social and economic impact Reconstruction had on the U.S.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Crash Course Review: Reconstruction 2. Reconstruction: A Second Civil War - mini-documentaries -Watch clip -As a small group discuss questions -Share for large group discussion/add notes to answer
Homework	(See Monday)

Wednesday (Jan. 7)

Learning Target(s)
Crit.Think. Practice
Daily Activities	SCHOOL CANCELLED FOR THE DAY!
Homework

Thursday (Jan. 8)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the political, social and economic impact Reconstruction had on the U.S.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Completion Check - Reading Guide Section 1-5 2. Reconstruction: A Second Civil War - mini-documentaries -Watch clip -As a small group discuss questions -Share for large group discussion/add notes to answer
Homework	Be sure all classwork is complete - test tomorrow

Friday (Jan. 9)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the political, social and economic impact Reconstruction had on the U.S.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Go over few parts on your Reading Guide 2. Q & A for any parts that need to be clarified 3. Start Reconstruction TEST
Homework	None