December 22-23, 2014

Monday (Dec. 22)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the economic, social and political impact that slavery had on the U.S. I CAN...explain how the union's victory was not certain until the end of the war. I CAN...explain what circumstances overshadowed the original noble ideas that brought about the Civil War. I CAN...analyze the military tactics and  I CAN...explain the civilian (non-military) impact of the Civil War.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News - Biggest stories of 2014
Daily Activities	1. TURN IN YOUR CIVIL WAR PACKETS!!!     -If you are not done you must finish it in class today. **SEE FRIDAY, DEC. 19th BLOG FOR ALL NEEDED LINKS!!**     -If  you ARE done continue with the link below 2. Assassination of President Lincoln interactive website     SELECT HERE for National Geographic's "Killing Lincoln" website
Homework	Get caught up on all late assignments

Tuesday (Dec. 23)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...
Crit.Think. Practice
Daily Activities	1. Get caught up on any late/absent work.   2. History of Christmas
Homework	None - IF all work is caught up!  Have a great break.

Dec. 24 - January 4
No School!!

December 15-19, 2014

Monday (Dec. 15)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the causes of the Civil War.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Charts & Timelines 2. Causes of the Civil War - Small group using red book - fill out assigned event 3. Share with the class (1st hour will do this on Tuesday) 4. Crash Course Review - Causes of the Civil War
Homework	-Finish Charts & Timelines from Friday if not done -OPTIONAL: Complete work to do test corrections for Jefferson Era test - schedule time during Homeroom A (OR before/after school) to complete the test corrections

Tuesday (Dec. 16)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the causes of the Civil War. I CAN...analyze the economic, social and political impact that slavery had on the U.S.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. TURN IN PACKET FROM PREVIOUS UNIT - THIS IS SUMMATIVE!!! Packet should include (in this order please: -Jacksonian Democracy Reading Guide (with the speech bubbles) -Indian Removal Documents - completed -Manifest Destiny/Market Revolution/Social Reforms Charts -Timeline  2. Group Share - Causes of the Civil War 3. Crash Course Review - Slavery 4. Start "Perspectives on Slavery" charts & questions
Homework	Finish #1-5 DUE:WED(17th) **for 6th hour only**

Wednesday (Dec. 17)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the economic, social and political impact that slavery had on the U.S. I CAN...explain how the union's victory was not certain until the end of the war. I CAN...explain what circumstances overshadowed the original noble ideas that brought about the Civil War. I CAN...explain the civilian (non-military) impact of the Civil War.
Crit.Think. Practice	None
Daily Activities	1. Work on "Perspectives of Slavery" chart worksheets 2. Short self-paced documentary for "Civil War Assignment" notes      (watch the beginning up to 23:00) 3. Text Chapter for "Civil War Assignment" notes      (use this to fill in more notes to SHOW you can do the "I CAN" for each column)
Homework	"Perspectives on Slavery" chart questions 1st HOUR = #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11 DUE:THURS(18th) 6th HOUR = #1-5, 6, 7, 8, 11 DUE:THURS(18th)

Thursday (Dec. 18)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the economic, social and political impact that slavery had on the U.S. I CAN...explain how the union's victory was not certain until the end of the war. I CAN...explain what circumstances overshadowed the original noble ideas that brought about the Civil War. I CAN...explain the civilian (non-military) impact of the Civil War.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Work on "Civil War Assignment" chart for documentary/reading notes      Short self-paced documentary for "Civil War Assignment" notes      (watch the beginning up to 23:00)      Text Chapter for "Civil War Assignment" notes       (use this to fill in more notes to SHOW you can do the "I CAN" for each column) **You CAN USE the RED textbook (Chapter 19) to complete this part also!** 2. When done, work on Civil War battles (choose one from the four options)
Homework	Civil War Assignment (from mini-documentary & readings) DUE:FRI(19th)

Friday (Dec. 19)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the economic, social and political impact that slavery had on the U.S. I CAN...explain how the union's victory was not certain until the end of the war. I CAN...explain what circumstances overshadowed the original noble ideas that brought about the Civil War. I CAN...analyze the military tactics and  I CAN...explain the civilian (non-military) impact of the Civil War.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. "Civil War Assignment" chart     *Short self-paced documentary for "Civil War Assignment" notes      (watch the beginning up to 23:00)      *Text Chapter for "Civil War Assignment" notes       (use this to fill in more notes to SHOW you can do the "I CAN" for each column) **You CAN USE the RED textbook (Chapter 19) to complete this part also!** 2. Links for "Civil War Battles" Assignment  Option A uses the RED textbook; Options 2 & 3 use the links below (or other internet sites are fine too)     OPTION B LINKS:     Battle of Gettysburg Website     Battle of Vicksburg Website     Additional Website for Research     OPTION C LINKS:     Union Ship U.S.S. Monitor History of U.S.S. Monitor Images of U.S.S. Monitor Report of Lieutenant Greene, U.S. Navy, March 12, 1862 Letter from Chief Engineer Stimers to Captain John Ericsson, March 9,1862 Nautical Abbreviations Confederate Ship C.S.S. Virginia History of U.S.S. Virginia Images of C.S.S. Virginia Report of Lieutenant Jones, executive officer of the ironclad ram CSSVirginia, March 8, 1862 Report of Flag-Officer Buchanan, Commander of CSS Virginia, March 27, 1862 Nautical Abbreviations
Homework	Finish Civil War battles (choose one from the three options) assign. DUE:MON(22nd) Entire Packet completed and turned in on MONDAY (22nd)for SUMMATIVE SCORE (For those with packet complete, you will have the opportunity to work on a an interactive website about the plot, execution of, and aftermath of the assassination of President Lincoln)

December 8-12, 2014

Monday (Dec. 8)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain President Andrew Jackson's viewpoint on democracy. I CAN...analyze the impact President Jackson had on America. I CAN...evaluate President Jackson's Indian Removal policies. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: What is the best way to govern?  What is a true democracy?
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Go through summative assessments & organize class folders 2. Read & complete Andrew Jackson Reading Guide (Beginning up to Section 7)
Homework	Reading Guide UP TO Section 7 DUE:TUES(9th)

Tuesday (Dec. 9)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain President Andrew Jackson's viewpoint on democracy. I CAN...analyze the impact President Jackson had on America. I CAN...evaluate President Jackson's Indian Removal policies.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Completion Check on Jackson Reading Guide 2. Short video clip - "Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain" 3. Political Cartoon 4. Small groups = Partner Read "Section 7" AND "Further Reading: The Trail Where they Cried"
Homework	Finish reading if you did not in class DUE:Wed(10th)

Wednesday (Dec. 10)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain President Andrew Jackson's viewpoint on democracy. I CAN...analyze the impact President Jackson had on America. I CAN...evaluate President Jackson's Indian Removal policies. I CAN...use primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...examine an historical event from different points of view. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Was the U.S. justified in removing Indians from their native lands?
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Review - Q & A of Jackson 2. Trail of Tears Brain Pop (This link is only available during school hours using the username: seslmc and the password: 123456) 3. Primary documents surrounding the Indian Removal Act & the Cherokee nation -Go over first example together as a class -Complete the rest of the documents independently
Homework	Finish documents 1-6 for the Indian Removal Act DUE:THURS (Dec.11th)

Thursday (Dec. 11)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain President Andrew Jackson's viewpoint on democracy. I CAN...analyze the impact President Jackson had on America. I CAN...evaluate President Jackson's Indian Removal policies. I CAN...use primary sources to better understand an historic event. I CAN...examine an historical event from different points of view.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Completion Check on documents #1-5 2. Small group finish documents #6-11
Homework	Finish documents if you did not finish in class DUE:FRI(12th)

Friday (Dec. 12)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain manifest destiny, the market revolution and reforms in society during the mid 19th century. I CAN...create a timeline and analyze the connections between different events happening at the same time in America.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Complete the Manifest Destiny, Market Revolution and Reforms chart. YOU NEED TO USE THE BLUE BOOK - Here is a link for the blue book to use at home (SELECT CHAPTER 3 & use SECTIONS 3, 4 & 5) 2. Create the timeline, accurately marking years and/or eras.
Homework	FINISH TERMS & TIMELINE DUE:MON(15th)

December 1-5, 2014

Monday (Dec. 1)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the causes, major events and effects of the War of 1812.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Crash Course Review - Thomas Jefferson's Presidency 2. War of 1812 Worksheet - Finish worksheet 3. When done, go back through all the terms at the top of each page and make sure you understand them based on how you used them on the worksheet (if you cannot, look them up in your book and define them in the margins of your worksheet)
Homework	War of 1812 Worksheet - DUE:TUES(2nd)

Tuesday (Dec. 2)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the causes, major events and effects of the War of 1812. I CAN…explain why the Marbury vs Madison Supreme Court case was so important to American history. I CAN…identify and label the many locations in which the War of 1812 was fought.     I CAN…use my resources and context clues to answer questions.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1st HOUR: 1. Turn in War of 1812 worksheet - completion check 2. Master and Commander Clips - War on the High Seas 3. Crash Course Review - War of 1812 4. Start going over War of 1812 worksheet 6th HOUR: 1. Crash Course Review - War of 1812 2. Work time on "Marbury vs. Madison" AND "Mapping the War of 1812" worksheet 3. CNN Student News
Homework	Finish Marbury vs Madison & Mapping the War of 1812 DUE:WED(3rd) for 6th hour only!!!

Wednesday (Dec. 3)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain the causes, major events and effects of the War of 1812. I CAN…explain why the Marbury vs Madison Supreme Court case was so important to American history. I CAN…identify and label the many locations in which the War of 1812 was fought.     I CAN…use my resources and context clues to answer questions.
Crit.Think. Practice	None
Daily  Activities	1st HOUR: 1. Finish War of 1812 Discussion 2. Together do Marbury vs Madison worksheet 3. Put together PACKET (see below) 4. Mapping the War of 1812 - Due TOMORROW 6th HOUR: 1. Turn in War of 1812, Marbury vs Madison & Map - completion check 2. Master and Commander Clips - War on the High Seas 3. Go over War of 1812 worksheet 4. Put together PACKET (see below) for test 5. Q&A for Marbury vs. Madison & Map PACKET FOR TEST: 1. Louisiana Purchase Versions (your answers worksheet) 2. Lewis & Clark 3. War of 1812 wkst 4. Marbury vs. Madison & Mapping the War of 1812
Homework	Finish Mapping the War of 1812 worksheet DUE:THURS(4th) for 1st hour only!!

Thursday (Dec. 4)

Learning Target(s)	All for the unit
Crit.Think. Practice	NONE
Daily Activities	1. JEFFERSON ERA TEST - you CAN use your packets on this 2. Start working on Andrew Jackson and the Growth of Democracy Reading Guide
Homework	None

Friday (Dec. 5)
No School for Students - Teacher In-Service Day

November 24-25, 2014

Monday (Nov. 24)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the impact the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark expedition had on America. I CAN...use multiple points of view to construct an explanation of an historic event.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	**DIRECTIONS FOR THE LEWIS & CLARK WEBQUEST ARE EXPLAINED HERE, NOT ON THE ACTUAL WORKSHEET!!!** 3. Start working on the Lewis & Clark webquest - follow the directions below to help complete the questions in the packet SECTION 1 Answer  question on your own SECTION 2  Use this link and read the section entitled "Circa-1803"to fill out the chart  SECTION 3  - Look at the pre-expedition map of the West in the Map Section of the PBS archive ("Soulard Map of the Missouri and Upper Mississippi, 1802" by William Clark) -Look also at "A New Map of North America from the Latest Discoveries" - this was created in 1778, right after the Declaration of Independence, that is from the University of Virginia Library's website.  These maps show empty spaces in the middle of the continent, California as an huge peninsula and the Rocky Mountains as being much smaller than they really are. -Compare these two maps with the map of today (there is a map on the back page of your Lewis and Clark packet) and answer questions for Section 3  SECTION 4  -Use "The Route of the Corps of Discovery" map to find out where the expedition actually went.  Trace the journey on your copy of the U.S. map (on the back of your Lewis & Clark packet) -Answer the questions for Section 4 SECTION 5: Right after section 4 (it isn't labeled) on the other side of the map -First, select ONE journal section (below) to read and after answer (a), (b) & (c) with three different entries from that journal section  Select from;Corps first meeting with the Teton Sioux (September 24-28,1804) The portage around the Great Falls (June 4-July 4, 1805) Corps crossing of the Rocky Mountains (September 1-22, 1805) Corps confrontation with and retreat from the Blackfeet (July 25-28, 1806) -Label the map on the back of your packet: (1) On your map, label Louisiana Territory (2) On your map, label the travels of Lewis and Clark (3) On your map, label rivers, mountain ranges, states and modern day towns Lewis and Clark traveled (look back at Section 4 questions/answers for some help with this) (4) Create three symbols to represent places you read about in the journal entries you select - HINT: This interactive trail map may help.
Homework	Finish Lewis & Clark Webquest DUE:TUES(25th)

Tuesday (Nov. 25)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the impact the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark expedition had on America. I CAN...use multiple points of view to construct an explanation of an historic event.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Turn in Lewis & Clark Webquest (instructions above) 2. Start working on the War of 1812 worksheet (2 sided - Causes, Events, Impact)
Homework	Get caught up on late work!!!

Wednesday - Friday (Nov. 26-28)
No School - Happy Thanksgiving!

November 17-21, 2014

Monday (Nov. 17)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how the U.S. came to own the Louisiana Territory. I CAN...analyze the impact the Louisiana Purchase had on America. I CAN...use multiple points of view to construct an explanation of an historic event.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. TURN IN SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT PROJECT 2. Read over the "textbook version" (below) of the Louisiana Purchase. SELECT on the reading above and it will show the larger version. 3. As a class discuss: -the people mentioned  & who they were -main points listed in order (timeline of major events) -who does the reading show was responsible for the U.S. obtaining the Louisiana territory? 4. Read one version on your own, fill out the above questions on the worksheet & discuss as a class 5. Finish the other 3 versions on your own for tomorrow.
Homework	Finish all versions & worksheet DUE:TUES(18th)

Tuesday (Nov. 18)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how the U.S. came to own the Louisiana Territory. I CAN...analyze the impact the Louisiana Purchase had on America. I CAN...use multiple points of view to construct an explanation of an historic event.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily Activities	1. Independently or in partners, students create a "new" timeline of the Louisiana Purchase using information from ALL of the sources - highlight or write out the info from different events from the different versions: Baseline Events from the textbook version (include on timeline) -1800 France owned Louisiana -1802 Jefferson wanted to use New Orleans & France closed the port to Americans -1803 Jefferson sent Monroe to France to buy New Orleans (Congress said to spend $2 million) -1803 Jefferson told Monroe he could spend ($10 million) -1803 Monroe returned and had purchased all of Louisiana territory ($15 million was spent)
Homework

Wednesday (Nov. 19)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the impact the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark expedition had on America. I CAN...use multiple points of view to construct an explanation of an historic event.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News
Daily  Activities	1. Finish your Louisiana Purchase timeline & turn it in 2. Lewis & Clark - brief overview - BrainPop **DIRECTIONS FOR THE LEWIS & CLARK WEBQUEST ARE EXPLAINED HERE, NOT ON THE ACTUAL WORKSHEET!!!** 3. Start working on the Lewis & Clark webquest - follow the directions below to help complete the questions in the packet SECTION 1 Answer  question on your own SECTION 2  Use this link and read the section entitled "Circa-1803"to fill out the chart  SECTION 3  - Look at the pre-expedition map of the West in the Map Section of the PBS archive ("Soulard Map of the Missouri and Upper Mississippi, 1802" by William Clark) -Look also at "A New Map of North America from the Latest Discoveries" - this was created in 1778, right after the Declaration of Independence, that is from the University of Virginia Library's website.  These maps show empty spaces in the middle of the continent, California as an huge peninsula and the Rocky Mountains as being much smaller than they really are. -Compare these two maps with the map of today (there is a map on the back page of your Lewis and Clark packet) and answer questions for Section 3  SECTION 4  -Use "The Route of the Corps of Discovery" map to find out where the expedition actually went.  Trace the journey on your copy of the U.S. map (on the back of your Lewis & Clark packet) -Answer the questions for Section 4 SECTION 5: Right after section 4 (it isn't labeled) on the other side of the map -First, select ONE journal section (below) to read and after answer (a), (b) & (c) with three different entries from that journal section  Select from;Corps first meeting with the Teton Sioux (September 24-28,1804) The portage around the Great Falls (June 4-July 4, 1805) Corps crossing of the Rocky Mountains (September 1-22, 1805) Corps confrontation with and retreat from the Blackfeet (July 25-28, 1806) -Label the map on the back of your packet: (1) On your map, label Louisiana Territory (2) On your map, label the travels of Lewis and Clark (3) On your map, label rivers, mountain ranges, states and modern day towns Lewis and Clark traveled (look back at Section 4 questions/answers for some help with this) (4) Create three symbols to represent places you read about in the journal entries you select - HINT: This interactive trail map may help.
Homework	Finish Louisiana Purchase timeline if you didn't already

Thursday (Nov. 20)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...analyze the impact the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis & Clark expedition had on America. I CAN...use multiple points of view to construct an explanation of an historic event.
Crit.Think. Practice	None
Daily Activities	1. See Lewis & Clark webquest directions above
Homework	None

Friday (Nov. 21)

Learning Target(s)
Crit.Think. Practice	None
Daily Activities	1. Catch up with missing work today!!!!!
Homework