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