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

November 10-14, 2014

Monday (Nov. 10)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how Federalist and Republican visions for the United States differed. I CAN...connect and compare the political ideologies of the early Republic to the political ideologies of today.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News -no questions
Daily Activities	1. Check for assignment completion - Sections 2, 3 & 6 in Launching a New Republic Reading Guide 2. Jefferson vs Hamilton -Partner Read - Sections 4 & 5 as you complete Section 4-5 Reading Guide
Homework	Read and complete Section 7 in Reading Guide - Due:TUES(11th)

Tuesday (Nov. 11)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how Federalist and Republican visions for the United States differed. I CAN...connect and compare the political ideologies of the early Republic to the political ideologies of today.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN Student News - no questions; Veteran's Day discussion
Daily Activities	1. Finish Partner Read & Reading Guide (Sections 4 & 5) and continue with Section 7 together)
Homework	None unless you need to finish your Reading Guide Sect.2-7 (we will do section 8 together in class) DUE:ASAP

Wednesday (Nov. 12)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how Federalist and Republican visions for the United States differed. I CAN...connect and compare the political ideologies of the early Republic to the political ideologies of today.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Review Jefferson vs Hamilton Reading Guide 2. Video Clip - Election of 1800 - why was it such a big deal?
Homework	None today

Thursday (Nov. 13)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how Federalist and Republican visions for the United States differed. I CAN...connect and compare the political ideologies of the early Republic to the political ideologies of today.
Crit.Think. Practice	None Today
Daily Activities	1. Current Events connected to the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans - current events connections AND summative assessment review
Homework	None Today If you want more review of this time period, watch "Crash Course - Where American Politics Came From"

Friday (Nov. 14)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how Federalist and Republican visions for the United States differed. I CAN...connect and compare the political ideologies of the early Republic to the political ideologies of today.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Summative Assessment - Choice Assessment -   WORK TIME!!!  LINKS TO DOCUMENTS, TEMPLATES, SAMPLES & DIRECTIONS ARE BELOW. -SELECT HERE for instructions for the summative assessment for the Launching a New Republic Unit. -Hard copy fakebook template - to print and use -Google doc link for template - to create electronically and print out (to sue this one you need a google account and you need to "Save a Copy" to be able to edit the document  -Sample fakebook assignments (from another assignment but examples to take a look at) -Link for making Infographics (useful for choosing the campaign advertisements - you must create an account but it is quick to do and free)
Homework	Finish Assessment DUE:MONDAY (17th) Be sure to have what you created printed out for class if it is something you did electronically

November 3-7, 2014

Monday (Nov. 3)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...defend a position with evidence. I CAN...explain the reasons America won the Revolutionary War.
Crit.Think. Practice	CNN & Questions
Daily Activities	1. In small groups go over your evidence to support your reasons we won the Rev. War 2. Partner Read & Reading for a purpose -In your small groups read over Chap.7 Sections 3-5.  Stop after every blue sub-section and write down evidence that could be used to support your reason - add to the list you already have
Homework	None

Tuesday (Nov. 4)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...defend a position with evidence. I CAN...explain the reasons America won the Revolutionary War.
Crit.Think. Practice	Discuss how to vote!
Daily Activities	1. Do partner read - if you finish narrow your evidence down to the 6 best
Homework	If you don't finish your partner reading, finish reading Chap.7 Sect 3-5 on your own collecting evidence DUE:WED(5th)

Wednesday (Nov. 5)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...defend a position with evidence. I CAN...explain the reasons America won the Revolutionary War.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Small groups - choose your SIX most important pieces of evidence to support your assigned reason for winning the war & write them clearly on a poster 2. Explain your six to the entire class 3. Summative Assessment - Revolutionary War
Homework	None

Thursday (Nov. 6)

Learning Target(s)	I CAN...explain how Federalist and Republican visions for the United States differed. I CAN...connect and compare the political ideologies of the early Republic to the political ideologies of today.
Crit.Think. Practice	None today
Daily Activities	1. Overview of Articles of Confederation & creation of the Constitution      -Crash Course review video (if absent watch this) 2. Work time on unit reading packet (Launching a New Republic) and reading guide (entitled "Political Developments in the Early Republic")  **If you are absent or forget the assignment at home, select the "Assignments" tab at the top of this website and select the unit "Launching a New Republic" to find the reading packet and reading guide.**
Homework	Finish Section 2, Section 3 & Section 6 questions from Reading Guide (you can skip Sections 4&5 for now) DUE:Monday (10th)  If you finish these you can continue with sections 7&8

Friday (Nov. 7)
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!!