Weekly Calendar
1st Quarter
Monday, August 29
First day of School
Get to Know Mrs. Mills & Get to Know You
Classroom Procedures through RSS Boot Camp (TBD)
Tuesday, August 30
Boot Camp Activities (TBD)
The World Design Challenge
World Geography Review - Mapping the World
Wednesday, August 31
Boot Camp Activities
Finish & Present Design Challenges
United States Geography
States & Physical geography
Thursday, September 1
Boot Camp Activities
World Map Quiz
US Physical & Geographical Maps
US States Activity
Friday, September 2
Boot Camp Activities
North Carolina: Land of Contrasts
Foldable - Three Regions Jigsaw Reading (finish Monday)
Monday, September 5
Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 6
North Carolina: Land of Contrasts
Foldable - Three Regions Jigsaw Reading
Reading content text by region for required information
Creating illustrations for region to demonstrate physical features
Wednesday, September 7
North Carolina: Land of Contrasts
Finish foldable as needed
Pop Quiz - Regions of NC (once graded, students will have the
opportunity to make corrections for half credit)
North Carolina Tourist Poster/Advertisement
Using a map of NC, students will label appropriate regions and
physical features. They will also make a slogan to advertise for a
specific region or our state to encourage visitors to NC.
Thursday, September 8
Finish Tourist Poster/Advertisements as needed (finish for homework)
Exploration: Europeans meet Natives
Graphic Organizer completed from classroom discussion and notes
provided here.
Friday, September 9
Tentative Plan - Benchmark Assessment via Schoology
This may change due to iPad deployment
World Geography Quiz corrections due with parent signature (optional)
Monday, September 12
Field Trip to Horizons Unlimited - 8th Grade Fair
Tuesday, September 13
Analyzing Primary Sources
September 11, 2001 Primary Source Stations Google Slides
Wednesday, September 14
Finish Analysis of Primary Sources - 9/11/01
Exit Slip via Socrative
Thursday, September 15
Primary and Secondary Source Review #2 (video and discussion)
Primary and Secondary Source Cheat Sheet
Vocabulary Strips Instructions
Next quiz - Tuesday next week on primary and secondary sources
Friday, September 16
Exploration Through the Creation of the United States
- Graphic Organizer
- Organized Notes for completion
Monday, September 19
Vocabulary - Conquistador
Review - Primary & Secondary Sources (Quiz tomorrow)
Exploration & Colonization
- Why do people explore? What motivated Europeans to explore the
New World?
Columbus - Friend or Foe?
- Video analysis and notes
- Written response to support opinion with statements from notes
Finish Graphic Organizers from Friday as needed - Due Friday 9/23/16
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Triangular Trade
Graphic Onescreen_shot_2016-09-20_at_8.07.10_am.png Graphic Two
The Columbian Exchange - Reading Comprehension Passage
Video - Crash Course: Columbian Exchange
Create a graphic to represent the Columbian Exchange
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up
Navigation Acts
Mercantalism
America the Story of Us: Episode 1 - Rebels
Video documentary with guided questions
Thursday, September 22, 2016
NO VOCABULARY WARM UP TODAY
Finish America Story of Us: Episode 1 - Rebels
Review Primary & Secondary Sources
Finish (individually) Columbian Exchange reading passage questions for HOMEWORK. DUE FRIDAY.
Quiz - Primary vs Secondary Sources via Socrative
Friday, September 23, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Thirteen Colonies
Organization of the British Colonies - Foldable
- Organized Notes for completion (use for foldable information)
- Thirteen Colonies
Monday, September 26, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Organization of the British Colonies - Foldable (use link above and download below for references)
PlayPosit Video - Crash Course US History: Taxes & Smuggling
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - French & Indian War
Extra Reading for French & Indian War
Historical Scene Investigation -
Who is responsible for the Revolutionary War?
* Scene of the Crime
* Suspects & Motives
* Interview with King George - Simulation
* Recap Questions
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Act
Historical Scene Investigation - Who is responsible for the Revolutionary War?
Examining the Evidence - Evidence
Small Group Stations to analyze primary and secondary source texts
Individual graphic organizer to record data and evidence
Building the Case File - Questions to address with the evidence
Evidence A - The Sugar Act
Evidence B - Quartering Act
Evidence C - Stamp Act
Evidence D - Townshend Acts
Evidence E - Tea Act
Evidence F (a) - Boston Port Act
Evidence F (b) - Mass. Government Act and Admin. of Justice Act
Evidence F (c) - Quebec Act
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Continue working through evidence in small group stations (see links above for additional information in decoding the primary sources)
Create 3-5 questions you still have about the evidence (in small groups)
Friday, September 30, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Duty/Tarriff
NO TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION! - Simulation
Individual Reflection
Make Up Work & Finish Evidence Collection
Monday, October 3, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Propaganda
Historical Scene Investigation - Collection of Evidence (last day)
The Boston Massacre - Document Based Question Activity
Images - Google Slides
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Vocabulary Warm-Up - Intolerable Acts & Sons of Liberty
Remember our big question - WHO IS TO BLAME FOR ARMED CONFLICT IN THE COLONIES?
Historic Scene Investigation -
Finish Boston Massacre Analysis for bias & propaganda
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
You, The Detective - Due by the end of class (no late work on this)
Written Assessment with support from primary source evidence
Finish any and all parts of the Historic Scene Investigation
Includes: Suspects, Motives, Gathering Evidence (eight pieces), Boston Massacre
ALL MAKE UP WORK FROM SEPTEMBER IS DUE BY TODAY.
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Vocabulary Warm-Up - Common Sense
Remember - Up until this point, the Colonists did NOT want independence as a whole. They wanted representation in Parliament to have a say in taxes!
Analysis - Thomas Paine's Common Sense
Hip Hughes - Common Sense; the Book of Duh
Socrative Exit Slip Quiz - Events Leading to Revolutionary War
Friday, October 7, 2016
Vocabulary Warm-Up - Writs of Assistance
America Story of Us: Revolution
Guided Video Questions
Monday, October 10, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Second Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress Link - Read for Vocabulary
What did They Do? - More Ideas
Big Question - How did Thomas Paine's Common Sense influence Colonial action in the Revolution?
Was it too late for King George to apologize?
Signing the Document - John Adams Clip
The Declaration of Independence - Text Breakdown - What does it mean?
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today!
First Period Only - Finish America Story of Us from Friday
Battles of the Revolutionary War - Foldable
Mission US: For Crown or Colony? - Interactive Online Simulation
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today!
Battles of the Revolutionary War - Foldable
For each battle, include the following information: Date(s), Winner of
the battle, One significant leader for each side (British & Colonial),
One significant fact (turning points, highest number of casualties,
longest battle, etc.)
Web Resource for Battles
Assign Revolutionary War Choice Board Project for Assessment
Discuss Choices - You must inform Mrs. Mills 10/13/16 of your choice
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Work on Choice Board Project for Assessment - Due _________ (to be determined based on progress of individuals and classes)
Small Group Meetings
Friday, October 14, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today!
Whole Class Assessment on Revolutionary War - Long Quiz (postponed until Tuesday, October 18th)
Work on Choice Board Project for Assessment -
Due Wednesday, October 19th
Continue the Mission US Simulation-For Crown or Colony?
Be sure to use Puffin Academy instead of Safari
Monday, October 17, 2016
Vocabulary Warm-Up - Mecklenburg & Halifax Resolves
North Carolina's Role in the Revolution & Independence
Explicit Text Review - Primary documents in NC's history
Small Group Analysis & Jigsaw - Meck Dec & Halifax Resolves
Gallery Walk & Graphic Organizer
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Treaty of Paris 1783
Link to complete vocabulary
The End of the Revolution - Treaty of Paris 1783
Summary Reading - Highlights of the Treaty of Paris
Review - Quizlet Live!
Review - Study Guide (bring EVIDENCE you studied for the quiz for extra points on the quiz and/or assignment in first quarter.)
The American Revolution in 9 min (YouTube link - watch at home)
Homework - Finish Choice Board & Extra Credit - due Wednesday, Oct. 18th, Study for Quiz (rewrite your notes, have your parents quiz you from your study guide, go over the Quizlet questions, watch the video link or others that summarize the Revolution)
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today!
Last Minute Questions?
Revolutionary War Assessment - Digital Submissions
Finish Assessment Choice Boards as needed - due by the end of class!
HOMEWORK: Presidential Debate BINGO - optional completion for extra credit (Please be aware that past debates have gotten heated due to the seriousness of this election. Parental advisory and discussion of these issues is encouraged.)
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Republican Party/Democratic Party
(definitions taken from Scholastic Election Vocabulary)
Political Parties - Information Video (Crash Course Video)
Major Party Platforms - Republican, Democrat, Libertarian
2016 Presidential Candidate Positions on Key Issues
Think the Vote - Do your Own Investigation on the Candidates
Personal Beliefs & the Political Process
How do our personal beliefs, values, morals, and background influence
the way we vote as adults?
Conservative vs Liberal - General information from Student News Daily
Friday, October 21, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Electoral College
Electoral College - What exactly is it? - Ted Ed Video & Debrief
History of the Electoral College Results -
Map Study & Data Collection/Prediction (see map images below)
Prediction for 2016 - Who will win the 2016 Election based on historical results from each state?
What is the fastest way to win the White House in the Electoral College?
Monday, October 24, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today!
Voter Registration - Preparing for our Mock Election Friday!
The Ins and Outs of the Electoral College - Opinion Article Analysis
Finish Prediction for 2016 - Who will win the 2016 Election based on historical results from each state? (winner gets a prize - 1 winner per class)
Make Up/Catch Up - All work for first quarter is due by TOMORROW!
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today!
Make Up & Catch Up! - Turn in anything you have for first quarter. Any assignments from September will be LATE credit. Any assignments from October will be FULL credit.
* Reminder - Turn in all 21 vocabulary strips COMPLETE in your envelope by FRIDAY, October 28th to receive a free 100%!
No homework!
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Vocabulary Warm Up - Articles of Confederation (3, 4, & 5 only)
Articles of Confederation Webquest -
Investigating the principles and ideas in America's first government
In the document, use the links provided to answer questions 1-13. The
review game WON'T WORK ON THE IPADS!
USE THIS LINK INSTEAD TO PLAY ON QUIZLET.
Record your answers on NOTEBOOK paper with your name and
class period at the top.
If you finish early - work on make up work, or read quietly.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Quizizz Review - Articles of Confederation & Government
Planning our next unit - student input
Friday, October 28, 2016
No Vocabulary Warm Up Today
Quizizz Anticipation Guide - US Government (Code - 482289)
Measuring What You Know, So I Know What to Teach!
Constitution by the Numbers -
Mind Map, Graphic Organizer, Illustrations, Etc.
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