Friday, January 20, 2017
Early Release Day - End of Second Quarter
Civil War Artifacts Collection - Guest Speaker, Mr. DeLand
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Second Quarter Benchmark (growth measure from prior two test administrations)
Work on Mind Maps - due Friday 1/201/7
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Civil War Assessment (Test via Schoology - open notes & activities)
Work on Mind Maps - due Friday 1/20/17
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The End of the War - Details of the Day as Recalled by General Ulysses S Grant (copies provided in class - no digital copy)
Review & Prepare for Civil War Test Wednesday, January 18
Puzzle Review (copies available for studying - this is a FULL list of puzzles, be sure to look for
the Civil War one)
Practice Test for Review
Quizlet Review - use flashcards, match, quiz, etc. for practice
Mind Map (to be completed by ALL students for an additional test grade - due 1/20/17))
Homework - Review using Quizlet, notes, puzzles, activities from class
Test is Open Note on Wednesday.
Timeline Projects are due Wednesday.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Friday, January 13, 2016
PlayPosit - The Civil War (review)
This is posted in Schoology. Watch the video and answer the questions as you watch
Battle of Gettysburg - Short reading annotation & comprehension questions (due at the end of class)
Sherman's March - Short reading annotation & comprehension questions (due at the end of class)
Thursday, January 11, 2017
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Review & Catch Up
Causes of the Civil War
Paired Investigation - Use this LINK to fill in your assigned event
Guided Notes & Discussion - Review of Paired Investigation
PlayPosit - The Civil War (review)
This is posted in Schoology. Watch the video and answer the questions as you watch
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
2 Hour Delay - B Day (no recess)
Last work day for Civil War Timeline project - due Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Snow Day - Make Up Day February 20, 2017 (Monday)
Monday, January 9, 2017
Snow Day - No Make Up Day
Wednesday, January 4 - Friday, January 6, 2017
Civil War Project as assigned (more details to follow if needed this week)
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Civil War Battles Webquest - answer the QUESTIONS for each battle using the LINK provided. On the website, there are FOUR pages of battles listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to use all of the pages to find the battles listed.
Once you finish the Webquest - complete the Civil War Math questions. You MAY use a calculator to help you find your answers. Be sure to put the answer in the correct FORMAT (dates, numbers, fractions, percents, etc.)
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Wednesday, December 21, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Finish Civil War Causes Stations & Turn In (Due Today)
Finish Achieve 3000 Article - Candy Man if not finished Tuesday
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
America Story of Us: Civil War
Video with guided questions/notes - turn these in at the end of class!
REACH - As you read the Achieve article today, make sure you complete at least ONE of the Reading Strategies for a minimum of HALF of the paragraphs. Also, in the Thought Question, make sure you address ALL aspects of the prompt (see IMAGE here). You have to include WHY the Soviets blocked the roads, HOW the Germans were affected, and HOW the Allies responded to the needs of the Germans in your answer. Your answer should be at least 6 sentences. Be sure to write a topic sentence and address each part!
Monday, December 19, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Underground Railroad Quilt Squares - Decoding History
Breaking the Code
Finish Civil War Causes Stations from Last Week & Turn In
Finish Civil War 150 Webquest & Turn In (if needed)
Friday, December 16, 2016
Tentative - Escape From Slavery Simulation Game
This plan depends on ONE thing:
Your behavior and cooperation with the substitute on Thursday. If negative
comments are left for you individually OR for your class, you WILL NOT
PARTICIPATE in the simulation game.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Civil War 150 - YOU MUST USE PUFFIN ACADEMY FOR THIS INTERACTIVE
Use the interactive Civil War website to complete the various sections of the Webquest.
The questions are in order; explore topics from left to right on the website. Pay attention to
headings for each topic.
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGE OF WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN PUFFIN ACADEMY.
REMEMBER - BEHAVIOR AND WORK TODAY DETERMINES YOUR INDIVIDUAL OR
CLASS PARTICIPATION IN THE SIMULATION GAME TOMORROW!
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
ALTERED SCHEDULE - HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS FOR ACADEMIES AND CTE
Events that Led to War (Learning Stations):
Compromise of 1820 & Compromise of 1850 - PlayPosit Video Link in Schoology
Uncle Tom's Cabin - Reading Excerpt with Analysis Questions
Bleeding Kansas - Choice Station
Read through the PASSAGE. Determine your CHOICE - answer attached questions in complete
sentences OR create a brain dump/mind map for Bleeding Kansas as a single event on a half sheet of
white paper.
Dred Scott Decision (Scott v Sanford, 1857) - Achieve 3000 Article w/ Activity Only
Read through article together as a partnership/group. Complete Activity independently on Achieve.
Nat Turner's Revolt - Reading Comprehension & Judgement of Character
For this activity, read through the timeline and primary sources as a partnership or group. As you
read through the information, create a t-chart to show the positive and negative characteristics of Nat
Turner. You will then answer the prompt question - What kind of person is Nat Turner? You should
use evidence from all of the text pieces to support your answer in complete sentences.
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry - Reading Comprehension
Abraham Lincoln's Election - Analyzing Political Returns, Popular Vote, & Electoral College Votes
Candidate Background Chart
Secession - Confederate States of America - Map Creation (political & thematic)
Use this LINK to label your map with the Slave, non slave, and border states. You should label each
state, territory, and its stand on slavery (use one color for each - slave state, free state, border state,
territory). Then, look at the information on the Thematic link. Create symbols on your map to
represent the culture and way of life for the three sectionally divided regions (North, South, West).
You can draw your symbols/pictures outside of the border if needed.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Events that Led to War (Learning Stations):
Compromise of 1820 & Compromise of 1850 - PlayPosit Video Link in Schoology
Uncle Tom's Cabin - Reading Excerpt with Analysis Questions
Bleeding Kansas - Choice Station
Read through the PASSAGE. Determine your CHOICE - answer attached questions in complete
sentences OR create a brain dump/mind map for Bleeding Kansas as a single event on a half sheet of
white paper.
Dred Scott Decision (Scott v Sanford, 1857) - Achieve 3000 Article w/ Activity Only
Read through article together as a partnership/group. Complete Activity independently on Achieve.
Nat Turner's Revolt - Reading Comprehension & Judgement of Character
For this activity, read through the timeline and primary sources as a partnership or group. As you
read through the information, create a t-chart to show the positive and negative characteristics of Nat
Turner. You will then answer the prompt question - What kind of person is Nat Turner? You should
use evidence from all of the text pieces to support your answer in complete sentences.
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry - Reading Comprehension
Abraham Lincoln's Election - Analyzing Political Returns, Popular Vote, & Electoral College Votes
Candidate Background Chart
Secession - Confederate States of America - Map Creation (political & thematic)
Use this LINK to label your map with the Slave, non slave, and border states. You should label each
state, territory, and its stand on slavery (use one color for each - slave state, free state, border state,
territory). Then, look at the information on the Thematic link. Create symbols on your map to
represent the culture and way of life for the three sectionally divided regions (North, South, West).
You can draw your symbols/pictures outside of the border if needed.
Monday, December 12, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Finish North v South - Contrasting economy, geography,
Events that Led to War (Learning Stations):
Compromise of 1820 & Compromise of 1850 - PlayPosit Video Link in Schoology
Uncle Tom's Cabin - Reading Excerpt with Analysis Questions
Bleeding Kansas - Choice Station
Read through the PASSAGE. Determine your CHOICE - answer attached questions in complete
sentences OR create a brain dump/mind map for Bleeding Kansas as a single event on a half sheet of
white paper.
Dred Scott Decision (Scott v Sanford, 1857) - Achieve 3000 Article w/ Activity Only
Read through article together as a partnership/group. Complete Activity independently on Achieve.
Nat Turner's Revolt - Reading Comprehension & Judgement of Character
For this activity, read through the timeline and primary sources as a partnership or group. As you
read through the information, create a t-chart to show the positive and negative characteristics of Nat
Turner. You will then answer the prompt question - What kind of person is Nat Turner? You should
use evidence from all of the text pieces to support your answer in complete sentences.
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry - Reading Comprehension
Abraham Lincoln's Election - Analyzing Political Returns, Popular Vote, & Electoral College Votes
Candidate Background Chart
Secession - Confederate States of America - Map Creation (political & thematic)
Use this LINK to label your map with the Slave, non slave, and border states. You should label each
state, territory, and its stand on slavery (use one color for each - slave state, free state, border state,
territory). Then, look at the information on the Thematic link. Create symbols on your map to
represent the culture and way of life for the three sectionally divided regions (North, South, West).
You can draw your symbols/pictures outside of the border if needed.
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Friday, December 9, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Sectionalism
Use the LINK to help you with vocabulary
Comparing the North and the South Before the Civil War:
Reading Passage w/ Graphic Organizer
Questions - Evaluating Information (answer on the same page as graphic organizer - scroll to second page)
Today's Meet - Contribute to Discussion Board (complete AFTER you have finished the graphic organizer & questions to compare the North & South)
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Finish Running for Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Law & the Coming of the Civil War
Mission US: Flight to Freedom (remember to use Puffin Academy for this simulation game)
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Fugitive Slave Law
Slavery in the United States Prior to the Civil War
Running For Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Law & the Coming of the Civil War
Homework: Finish Special Report - Slavery in America by Friday 12/9/16
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
America Story of Us: Division
w/ guided video questions & discussion
Finish Special Report: Slavery in America - Analysis Questions
Monday, December 5, 2016
Assessement - Westward Expansion (Socrative)
Manifest Destiny/Westward Expansion Photograph Annotation
Special Report: Slavery in America - Analysis Questions
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Friday, December 2, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Finish Achieve 3000 - The Rush for Riches (Graded Items - Activity & Thought Question)
Annotating Photographs - Primary Sources in Context (Manifest Destiny)
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Transcontinental Railroad
The Importance of the Railroad on Westward Expansion & United States Progress
California's Gold Rush & the First Gold Really Found in the United States
Achieve 3000 - The Rush for Riches (Graded Items - Activity & Thought Question)
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Finish Road Trip of a Lifetime: Lewis & Clark FIRST
Vocabulary Warm Up - Indian Removal Act & Trail of Tears
Use think LINK to help you with the Trail of Tears Vocabulary
Indian Removal Act - Song Lyrics & Video as Political Messages
Dave Matthews Band - Don't Drink the Water Lyrics
Video Link available on Schoology
Other Political Messages in Song Lyrics - Find another example, determine what the lyrics are saying, share with class (partner/small group activity)
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
The Movement West - Territorial Expansion of the United States
PlayPosit Activity - Introduction to Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion
Go to Schoology for link to PlayPosit Video & Questions
Vocabulary Warm Up - Louisiana Purchase
Use this SITE to help you with the vocabulary warm up for today
Road Trip of a Lifetime: Lewis & Clark - Interactive Google Maps
Monday, November 28, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Manifest Destiny
The Movement West - Territorial Expansion of the United States
PlayPosit Activity - Introduction to Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion
Go to Schoology for link to PlayPosit Video & Questions
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Wednesday 11/23 - Friday 11/25
No School - Thanksgiving Holidays
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
America Story of Us: Westward w/guided notes
Monday, November 21, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Bill of Rights Quiz - Open Notes (see 11/15 for link)
Bill of Rights Project Work Day - due 11/29
Friday, November 18, 2016
Finish Bill of Rights Stations (due w/quiz on Monday)
Bill of Rights Review - Quizlet, Quizizz, Kahoot!
Homework: Review for Bill of Rights Quiz, work on Bill of Rights Project due 11/29
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION QUIZ REDO
Thursday, November 17, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up today
Bill of Rights Learning Stations
Student Response Sheets for Stations
Stations Instructions & Resources
Bill of Rights Review (Kahoot!, Quizizz, Quizlet Live! - class choice)
HOMEWORK: Work on Bill of Rights Choice Assignment
STUDY FOR BILL OF RIGHTS QUIZ MONDAY!
The Bill of Rights - Disney Version
PlayPosit Review - Due Monday, November 21, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Bill of Rights Choice Assignment - work time for 20 minutes
Bill of Rights Learning Stations
Student Response Sheets for Stations
Stations Instructions & Resources
Station THREE Article Link
HOMEWORK: Work on Bill of Rights Choice Assignment
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Quiz - Articles 1-7 of Constitution (data pulled for tutorial 11/17/16)
Vocabulary Warm Up - Amendments
The Bill of Rights - Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution
Illustrate My Rights! - Amendments 1-10 (if time allows)
Project Work Time (30 minutes)
Discuss Due Dates
Monday, November 14, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Ratification
Read HERE for more information on the vocabulary warm up
Powers of the Three Branches of Government - Color Coding Activity
Articles 4-7: Class Discussion (see notes on pages from Wednesday 11//9)
The Bill of Rights - Amendments 1-10
Bill of Rights w/Common Language
Choice Assignment - Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Simplified
Friday, November 11, 2016
Holiday - School Closed
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Seven Principles Tutorial Activity
Finish Guided Notes - Articles 1, 2, & 3
Powers of the 3 Branches of Government
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Quiz - First Period Only
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Review Electoral College Map Results - 2016 Election
Mark Correct and/or Incorrect Results on your Prediction Map
Constitution Guided Notes - Website for more information
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
HOMEWORK: Watch Election Returns & Compare Electoral College Results to your Map Prediction (come prepared to discuss and share Wednesday)
Quiz: Principles of the Constitution (Round 2)
Anatomy of the Constitution - iCivics Lesson
Read through the PASSAGE and complete the ACTIVITIES
Live Election Feed - 2016 Presidential Election
Monday, November 7, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Review of the Seven Principles of the Constitution
Quiz Scores
Student & Teacher Responsibility
Round Two
Videos - 7 Principles
Card Sort - Illustrations, Definitions, and Examples
Review Application w/Examples
Homework - Study for Quiz Tomorrow on 7 Principles
TURN IN MIND MAPS TODAY IF YOU DIDN'T TURN IT IN FRIDAY
Friday, November 4, 2016
Constitution by the Numbers Mind Maps due TODAY
Achieve 3000 Article - Freedom: How did we get it? Due TODAY
Seven Principles of the Constitution - Review & Quiz
(Next quiz - Tuesday)
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Field Trip to West End Plaza (formerly Salisbury Mall) for CTE Career Fair - 11:20-1:50
Achieve 3000 Article - Freedom: How did we get it?
Nonfiction text focusing on the creation of the Constitution after the Revolutionary War and failure of the
Articles of Confederation.
Expectations - Read and digitally annotate article; complete the Reading Connections for at least
HALF of the paragraphs; complete Activity (multiple choice questions); complete Thought Question
in 5-7 sentences (use evidence from the text to support your answer).
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Seven Principles of Government/Constitution
Watch Video link in Schoology - on notebook paper, record the 7 principles and a short definition
Participate in the partner/small group activity to determine the definition, example, and illustration for the
seven principles; shared as a class for correct answer.
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Republicanism
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Homework: Finish Mind Map/Graphic Organizer for Constitution by the Numbers - due Friday
Quiz Friday on the Seven Principles of the Constitution
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Benchmark Testing - First Quarter Evaluation of Growth & Achievement
Continue working on Constitution by the Numbers Mind Map/Graphic Organizer from 10/28 in class
Due Friday, 11/4 in class - assigned as homework
Monday, October 31, 2016
Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day
Early Release Day - End of Second Quarter
Civil War Artifacts Collection - Guest Speaker, Mr. DeLand
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Second Quarter Benchmark (growth measure from prior two test administrations)
Work on Mind Maps - due Friday 1/201/7
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Civil War Assessment (Test via Schoology - open notes & activities)
Work on Mind Maps - due Friday 1/20/17
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The End of the War - Details of the Day as Recalled by General Ulysses S Grant (copies provided in class - no digital copy)
Review & Prepare for Civil War Test Wednesday, January 18
Puzzle Review (copies available for studying - this is a FULL list of puzzles, be sure to look for
the Civil War one)
Practice Test for Review
Quizlet Review - use flashcards, match, quiz, etc. for practice
Mind Map (to be completed by ALL students for an additional test grade - due 1/20/17))
Homework - Review using Quizlet, notes, puzzles, activities from class
Test is Open Note on Wednesday.
Timeline Projects are due Wednesday.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Friday, January 13, 2016
PlayPosit - The Civil War (review)
This is posted in Schoology. Watch the video and answer the questions as you watch
Battle of Gettysburg - Short reading annotation & comprehension questions (due at the end of class)
Sherman's March - Short reading annotation & comprehension questions (due at the end of class)
Thursday, January 11, 2017
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Review & Catch Up
Causes of the Civil War
Paired Investigation - Use this LINK to fill in your assigned event
Guided Notes & Discussion - Review of Paired Investigation
PlayPosit - The Civil War (review)
This is posted in Schoology. Watch the video and answer the questions as you watch
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
2 Hour Delay - B Day (no recess)
Last work day for Civil War Timeline project - due Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Snow Day - Make Up Day February 20, 2017 (Monday)
Monday, January 9, 2017
Snow Day - No Make Up Day
Wednesday, January 4 - Friday, January 6, 2017
Civil War Project as assigned (more details to follow if needed this week)
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Civil War Battles Webquest - answer the QUESTIONS for each battle using the LINK provided. On the website, there are FOUR pages of battles listed in alphabetical order. Be sure to use all of the pages to find the battles listed.
Once you finish the Webquest - complete the Civil War Math questions. You MAY use a calculator to help you find your answers. Be sure to put the answer in the correct FORMAT (dates, numbers, fractions, percents, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Finish Civil War Causes Stations & Turn In (Due Today)
Finish Achieve 3000 Article - Candy Man if not finished Tuesday
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
America Story of Us: Civil War
Video with guided questions/notes - turn these in at the end of class!
REACH - As you read the Achieve article today, make sure you complete at least ONE of the Reading Strategies for a minimum of HALF of the paragraphs. Also, in the Thought Question, make sure you address ALL aspects of the prompt (see IMAGE here). You have to include WHY the Soviets blocked the roads, HOW the Germans were affected, and HOW the Allies responded to the needs of the Germans in your answer. Your answer should be at least 6 sentences. Be sure to write a topic sentence and address each part!
Monday, December 19, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Underground Railroad Quilt Squares - Decoding History
Breaking the Code
Finish Civil War Causes Stations from Last Week & Turn In
Finish Civil War 150 Webquest & Turn In (if needed)
Friday, December 16, 2016
Tentative - Escape From Slavery Simulation Game
This plan depends on ONE thing:
Your behavior and cooperation with the substitute on Thursday. If negative
comments are left for you individually OR for your class, you WILL NOT
PARTICIPATE in the simulation game.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Civil War 150 - YOU MUST USE PUFFIN ACADEMY FOR THIS INTERACTIVE
Use the interactive Civil War website to complete the various sections of the Webquest.
The questions are in order; explore topics from left to right on the website. Pay attention to
headings for each topic.
CLICK HERE FOR IMAGE OF WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN PUFFIN ACADEMY.
REMEMBER - BEHAVIOR AND WORK TODAY DETERMINES YOUR INDIVIDUAL OR
CLASS PARTICIPATION IN THE SIMULATION GAME TOMORROW!
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
ALTERED SCHEDULE - HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS FOR ACADEMIES AND CTE
Events that Led to War (Learning Stations):
Compromise of 1820 & Compromise of 1850 - PlayPosit Video Link in Schoology
Uncle Tom's Cabin - Reading Excerpt with Analysis Questions
Bleeding Kansas - Choice Station
Read through the PASSAGE. Determine your CHOICE - answer attached questions in complete
sentences OR create a brain dump/mind map for Bleeding Kansas as a single event on a half sheet of
white paper.
Dred Scott Decision (Scott v Sanford, 1857) - Achieve 3000 Article w/ Activity Only
Read through article together as a partnership/group. Complete Activity independently on Achieve.
Nat Turner's Revolt - Reading Comprehension & Judgement of Character
For this activity, read through the timeline and primary sources as a partnership or group. As you
read through the information, create a t-chart to show the positive and negative characteristics of Nat
Turner. You will then answer the prompt question - What kind of person is Nat Turner? You should
use evidence from all of the text pieces to support your answer in complete sentences.
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry - Reading Comprehension
Abraham Lincoln's Election - Analyzing Political Returns, Popular Vote, & Electoral College Votes
Candidate Background Chart
Secession - Confederate States of America - Map Creation (political & thematic)
Use this LINK to label your map with the Slave, non slave, and border states. You should label each
state, territory, and its stand on slavery (use one color for each - slave state, free state, border state,
territory). Then, look at the information on the Thematic link. Create symbols on your map to
represent the culture and way of life for the three sectionally divided regions (North, South, West).
You can draw your symbols/pictures outside of the border if needed.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Events that Led to War (Learning Stations):
Compromise of 1820 & Compromise of 1850 - PlayPosit Video Link in Schoology
Uncle Tom's Cabin - Reading Excerpt with Analysis Questions
Bleeding Kansas - Choice Station
Read through the PASSAGE. Determine your CHOICE - answer attached questions in complete
sentences OR create a brain dump/mind map for Bleeding Kansas as a single event on a half sheet of
white paper.
Dred Scott Decision (Scott v Sanford, 1857) - Achieve 3000 Article w/ Activity Only
Read through article together as a partnership/group. Complete Activity independently on Achieve.
Nat Turner's Revolt - Reading Comprehension & Judgement of Character
For this activity, read through the timeline and primary sources as a partnership or group. As you
read through the information, create a t-chart to show the positive and negative characteristics of Nat
Turner. You will then answer the prompt question - What kind of person is Nat Turner? You should
use evidence from all of the text pieces to support your answer in complete sentences.
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry - Reading Comprehension
Abraham Lincoln's Election - Analyzing Political Returns, Popular Vote, & Electoral College Votes
Candidate Background Chart
Secession - Confederate States of America - Map Creation (political & thematic)
Use this LINK to label your map with the Slave, non slave, and border states. You should label each
state, territory, and its stand on slavery (use one color for each - slave state, free state, border state,
territory). Then, look at the information on the Thematic link. Create symbols on your map to
represent the culture and way of life for the three sectionally divided regions (North, South, West).
You can draw your symbols/pictures outside of the border if needed.
Monday, December 12, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Finish North v South - Contrasting economy, geography,
Events that Led to War (Learning Stations):
Compromise of 1820 & Compromise of 1850 - PlayPosit Video Link in Schoology
Uncle Tom's Cabin - Reading Excerpt with Analysis Questions
Bleeding Kansas - Choice Station
Read through the PASSAGE. Determine your CHOICE - answer attached questions in complete
sentences OR create a brain dump/mind map for Bleeding Kansas as a single event on a half sheet of
white paper.
Dred Scott Decision (Scott v Sanford, 1857) - Achieve 3000 Article w/ Activity Only
Read through article together as a partnership/group. Complete Activity independently on Achieve.
Nat Turner's Revolt - Reading Comprehension & Judgement of Character
For this activity, read through the timeline and primary sources as a partnership or group. As you
read through the information, create a t-chart to show the positive and negative characteristics of Nat
Turner. You will then answer the prompt question - What kind of person is Nat Turner? You should
use evidence from all of the text pieces to support your answer in complete sentences.
John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry - Reading Comprehension
Abraham Lincoln's Election - Analyzing Political Returns, Popular Vote, & Electoral College Votes
Candidate Background Chart
Secession - Confederate States of America - Map Creation (political & thematic)
Use this LINK to label your map with the Slave, non slave, and border states. You should label each
state, territory, and its stand on slavery (use one color for each - slave state, free state, border state,
territory). Then, look at the information on the Thematic link. Create symbols on your map to
represent the culture and way of life for the three sectionally divided regions (North, South, West).
You can draw your symbols/pictures outside of the border if needed.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Friday, December 9, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Sectionalism
Use the LINK to help you with vocabulary
Comparing the North and the South Before the Civil War:
Reading Passage w/ Graphic Organizer
Questions - Evaluating Information (answer on the same page as graphic organizer - scroll to second page)
Today's Meet - Contribute to Discussion Board (complete AFTER you have finished the graphic organizer & questions to compare the North & South)
Thursday, December 8, 2016
Finish Running for Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Law & the Coming of the Civil War
Mission US: Flight to Freedom (remember to use Puffin Academy for this simulation game)
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Fugitive Slave Law
Slavery in the United States Prior to the Civil War
Running For Freedom: The Fugitive Slave Law & the Coming of the Civil War
Homework: Finish Special Report - Slavery in America by Friday 12/9/16
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
America Story of Us: Division
w/ guided video questions & discussion
Finish Special Report: Slavery in America - Analysis Questions
Monday, December 5, 2016
Assessement - Westward Expansion (Socrative)
Manifest Destiny/Westward Expansion Photograph Annotation
Special Report: Slavery in America - Analysis Questions
______________________________________________________________________________________
Friday, December 2, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Finish Achieve 3000 - The Rush for Riches (Graded Items - Activity & Thought Question)
Annotating Photographs - Primary Sources in Context (Manifest Destiny)
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Transcontinental Railroad
The Importance of the Railroad on Westward Expansion & United States Progress
California's Gold Rush & the First Gold Really Found in the United States
Achieve 3000 - The Rush for Riches (Graded Items - Activity & Thought Question)
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Finish Road Trip of a Lifetime: Lewis & Clark FIRST
Vocabulary Warm Up - Indian Removal Act & Trail of Tears
Use think LINK to help you with the Trail of Tears Vocabulary
Indian Removal Act - Song Lyrics & Video as Political Messages
Dave Matthews Band - Don't Drink the Water Lyrics
Video Link available on Schoology
Other Political Messages in Song Lyrics - Find another example, determine what the lyrics are saying, share with class (partner/small group activity)
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
The Movement West - Territorial Expansion of the United States
PlayPosit Activity - Introduction to Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion
Go to Schoology for link to PlayPosit Video & Questions
Vocabulary Warm Up - Louisiana Purchase
Use this SITE to help you with the vocabulary warm up for today
Road Trip of a Lifetime: Lewis & Clark - Interactive Google Maps
Monday, November 28, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Manifest Destiny
The Movement West - Territorial Expansion of the United States
PlayPosit Activity - Introduction to Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion
Go to Schoology for link to PlayPosit Video & Questions
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Wednesday 11/23 - Friday 11/25
No School - Thanksgiving Holidays
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
America Story of Us: Westward w/guided notes
Monday, November 21, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Bill of Rights Quiz - Open Notes (see 11/15 for link)
Bill of Rights Project Work Day - due 11/29
Friday, November 18, 2016
Finish Bill of Rights Stations (due w/quiz on Monday)
Bill of Rights Review - Quizlet, Quizizz, Kahoot!
Homework: Review for Bill of Rights Quiz, work on Bill of Rights Project due 11/29
ARTICLES OF THE CONSTITUTION QUIZ REDO
Thursday, November 17, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up today
Bill of Rights Learning Stations
Student Response Sheets for Stations
Stations Instructions & Resources
Bill of Rights Review (Kahoot!, Quizizz, Quizlet Live! - class choice)
HOMEWORK: Work on Bill of Rights Choice Assignment
STUDY FOR BILL OF RIGHTS QUIZ MONDAY!
The Bill of Rights - Disney Version
PlayPosit Review - Due Monday, November 21, 2016
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Bill of Rights Choice Assignment - work time for 20 minutes
Bill of Rights Learning Stations
Student Response Sheets for Stations
Stations Instructions & Resources
Station THREE Article Link
HOMEWORK: Work on Bill of Rights Choice Assignment
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Quiz - Articles 1-7 of Constitution (data pulled for tutorial 11/17/16)
Vocabulary Warm Up - Amendments
The Bill of Rights - Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution
Illustrate My Rights! - Amendments 1-10 (if time allows)
Project Work Time (30 minutes)
Discuss Due Dates
Monday, November 14, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Ratification
Read HERE for more information on the vocabulary warm up
Powers of the Three Branches of Government - Color Coding Activity
Articles 4-7: Class Discussion (see notes on pages from Wednesday 11//9)
The Bill of Rights - Amendments 1-10
Bill of Rights w/Common Language
Choice Assignment - Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights Simplified
Friday, November 11, 2016
Holiday - School Closed
Thursday, November 10, 2016
Seven Principles Tutorial Activity
Finish Guided Notes - Articles 1, 2, & 3
Powers of the 3 Branches of Government
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Quiz - First Period Only
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Review Electoral College Map Results - 2016 Election
Mark Correct and/or Incorrect Results on your Prediction Map
Constitution Guided Notes - Website for more information
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
HOMEWORK: Watch Election Returns & Compare Electoral College Results to your Map Prediction (come prepared to discuss and share Wednesday)
Quiz: Principles of the Constitution (Round 2)
Anatomy of the Constitution - iCivics Lesson
Read through the PASSAGE and complete the ACTIVITIES
Live Election Feed - 2016 Presidential Election
Monday, November 7, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Review of the Seven Principles of the Constitution
Quiz Scores
Student & Teacher Responsibility
Round Two
Videos - 7 Principles
Card Sort - Illustrations, Definitions, and Examples
Review Application w/Examples
Homework - Study for Quiz Tomorrow on 7 Principles
TURN IN MIND MAPS TODAY IF YOU DIDN'T TURN IT IN FRIDAY
Friday, November 4, 2016
Constitution by the Numbers Mind Maps due TODAY
Achieve 3000 Article - Freedom: How did we get it? Due TODAY
Seven Principles of the Constitution - Review & Quiz
(Next quiz - Tuesday)
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Field Trip to West End Plaza (formerly Salisbury Mall) for CTE Career Fair - 11:20-1:50
Achieve 3000 Article - Freedom: How did we get it?
Nonfiction text focusing on the creation of the Constitution after the Revolutionary War and failure of the
Articles of Confederation.
Expectations - Read and digitally annotate article; complete the Reading Connections for at least
HALF of the paragraphs; complete Activity (multiple choice questions); complete Thought Question
in 5-7 sentences (use evidence from the text to support your answer).
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Seven Principles of Government/Constitution
Watch Video link in Schoology - on notebook paper, record the 7 principles and a short definition
Participate in the partner/small group activity to determine the definition, example, and illustration for the
seven principles; shared as a class for correct answer.
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Individual Rights
Republicanism
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Homework: Finish Mind Map/Graphic Organizer for Constitution by the Numbers - due Friday
Quiz Friday on the Seven Principles of the Constitution
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Benchmark Testing - First Quarter Evaluation of Growth & Achievement
Continue working on Constitution by the Numbers Mind Map/Graphic Organizer from 10/28 in class
Due Friday, 11/4 in class - assigned as homework
Monday, October 31, 2016
Student Holiday - Teacher Work Day