Mrs. Velazquez US History Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Julie Velazquez
- Term
- School Year 2015-2016
- Department
- Social Studies
- Description
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Follow the link to access the class website for current event and blog assignments.
Files
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
May 23-27
Monday
Video Announcements
Community Service Project due (Final Day)
Final Ellis Island Preparations
HW=Ellis Island Costumes/Passport/Preparations
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Letter to Self Assignment (Optional)
Brown Bag Presentation at Lunch (special treats given out for attendance at Ellis Island Simulation)
Final Ellis Island Preparations
Collect Passports
HW=Final Ellis Island Costume Preparations
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Ellis Island Simulation Day (all class periods meet in MPR)
Attendance will be taken as you get your passports returned
HW=None
Thursday
Video Announcements
Textbook Return to the Library
Ellis Island Reading/Experience Questions
HW=Ellis Island Reflection
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (Last one of the year!)
Final in- class work day before grades are completed
HW=Letter to Self due on Tuesday! Also don’t forget Pizza Party at Lunch on Tuesday! Community Service Certificates will also be handed out on Tuesday!
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
May 16-20
Monday
Video Announcements
Ellis Island History Overview (Push/Pull factors)
Ellis Island Family Power Point: Character Identities
HW=Work on Ellis Island Packet/Costume/Passport
Tuesday
Video Announcements
CAASP Testing Performance Task ELA in Team Testing Rooms
HW=Work on Ellis Island Packet/Costume/Passport
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Day I Library Research for Ellis Island Introduction
-Work on Research Packet
-Passport Photos taken
HW=Work on Ellis Island Packet/Costume/Passport
Thursday
Video Announcements
CAASP Testing Performance Task Math in Team Testing Rooms
HW=Work on Ellis Island Packet/Costume/Passport
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Day II Library Research for Ellis Island
Community Service Projects extended to Monday
HW=Be ready to turn in completed Community Service Essay/Log and Work on Ellis Island Packet/Costume/Passport
- ellis island (grade sheet).doc
- ellis island (simulation rubric).doc
- Ellis Island passport.doc
- ellis island (project requirments 2016).doc
- ellis island (map and flag).doc
- ellis island (immigrant interview).doc
- ellis island (character card).doc
- Passport BLANK example.doc
- Ellis Island Journal Project.doc
- ellis island (research page).doc
- Ellis Island Project.ppt
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
May 9-13
Monday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Important Dates update to the end of the year
Ellis Island Parent Volunteer Flyers
Lincoln Speeches: Inauguration, Emancipation, Gettysburg Address, Second Inauguration Day I
HW=
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Lincoln Speeches: Inauguration, Emancipation, Gettysburg Address, Second Inauguration Day II
HW=Complete Summaries/Write Up responses from speeches packet
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Speech Analysis/Summaries Class Share Out
Reconstruction Notes
HW=Who Killed Lincoln Reading/Questions 1-6
Thursday
Video Announcements
Pantomime of Abraham Lincoln’s Assassination
HW=Lincoln Assassination Written Reflection
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Chapter 11 Review Questions
Ellis Island Prep/Seating Chart
HW=Complete Review Questions
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
April 25-29
Reform Movements Quiz this Wednesday! Open Note
Monday
Video Announcements/Field Trip Permission Slips and Payment
Pre-Civil War Vocabulary Triangles Warm Up
Lincoln/Douglass Debates
HW=Underground Railroad/Review Notes for Quiz
Tuesday
Video Announcements/ Field Trip Permission Slips and Payment
Video: American Ride Mr. Lincoln’s War
Abraham Lincoln Read
HW=Think About it Paragraph Response/Review Notes for Quiz
Wednesday
Video Announcements/ Field Trip Permission Slips and Payment
Reform Movements Quiz (Open Note)
Civil War Vocabulary Squares
HW=Complete Vocabulary Squares 1-6
Thursday
Video Announcements/ Field Trip Permission Slips and Payment
Nation Splits in Two Notes
Differences that Lead to War
Leading to War
HW=None
Friday
Q4 Progress Reports
Video Announcements/ Field Trip Permission Slips and Payment
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Video: The Fires of Secession (25 min)
The Call to Arms Reading Guide
HW=Complete Reading Guide
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
April 18-22
Monday
Video Announcements
Final Work Day: Abolitionists Pamphlet
Due at the end of the period
Homework #1 and #2 assigned due Wednesday worth 70 pts. 1. Expanding Opportunities (10), 2. Abolitionists Chart (20), 3. Life as a Slave in the South (10), 4. Harriet Beecher Stowe (10), 5. Glory Regiment Attacks (10), 6. Shaw Memorial (10)
HW=Put Homework packet together
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Abolition Crusade
HW=Complete HW packet to turn in tomorrow
Wednesday
Video Announcements
HW #1 and #2 Collected (70 pts)
From Compromise to Conflict Part I, II and III
HW=None
Thursday
Video Announcements
The Plantation South Read Around the Text Warm Up/Review
Video: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Uncle Tom's Cabin Illustrated Primary Source Paragraph
HW=Complete Lincoln Douglass Debate Questions
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
A Dividing Nation
Review and Activities (in the reading guide packet on the last page)
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
Monday
Video Announcements
Welcome Back!
12 Years a Slave Primary Source Warm Up Read/Questions
History of Slavery Class Notes/Discussion
HW=None
Tuesday
Video Announcements
History of Slavery: Life as a Slave
Different Attitudes Toward Slavery
HW=Complete History of Slavery Illustrations/Different Attitude Assignment Completion
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Important Abolitionists Day I Research/Chart
HW=Complete Abolitionist Chart
Thursday
Video Announcements
Abolitionists Day II: Pamphlet Introduction
HW=Work on Abolitionist Pamphlet
Friday
Video Announcements
Abolitionists Pamphlet Work Day
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
HW=Work on Abolitionist Pamphlet
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
March 28-April 1
Monday
Video Announcements
Stamp Binder Reminder Q4 Week #1
Wagon Train Winners Announced (pizza party the week of April 11-15 after Spring Break)
Collect Glory Movie Permission Slips
Continue movie: 7 Alone
HW=Extra Credit Movie Summary
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Collect Glory Movie Permission Slips
Chapter 8 Reform: Improving Society
A Call for Women’s Rights
HW=Expanding Opportunities (pg. 604 in the textbook) Questions 1-5
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Collect Glory Movie Permission Slips
Warm Up: 12 Years a Slave Primary Source Reading
Chapter 8 Reform: History of Slavery in America
HW=Complete Life as a Slave in the South Chart
Thursday
Video Announcements
Last day to turn in Glory Movie Permission Slips
Chapter 8 Reform: Different Attitudes Toward Slavery
HW=Complete 1,2 or 3 assignment from Different Attitude Towards Slavery
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Movie Day in the MPR: Glory A and B periods (Click on this link for a trailer preview/review of the movie the students will be watching)
Popcorn and Soda provided during the movie
F, C, D periods: 54th Regiment and summary review write up of Glory
Extra Credit: Shaw Memorial Activity
HW=Enjoy your Spring Break!
- History of Slavery in America Notes.pdf
- Slavery in America Power Point.pdf
- Women's Rights warm up (pg604).pdf
- Primary Source Reading Chp.7 Slavery.pdf
- The 54th Massachusetts Infantry Reading.pdf
- 54th Massachusetts Infantry R.G..pdf
- General Shaw Memorial.pdf
- Different Attitudes Toward Slavery.pdf
- A Call for Women's Rights PowerPoint.pdf
- improving society worksheet with pp.pdf
- A Call for Women's Rights Notes.pdf
- Improving Society (8-1).ppt
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
March 21-25
Monday
Video Announcements
First Day of Quarter 4 Make this last quarter your best!]
Final Trail Decision #4
End of Game Fate Cards
HW=Chapter 4 Entry/Work on Project and bring materials to finalize project in class tomorrow
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Final Work Day on Project
Dime Novel Projects are due at the end of class
HW=A Rush to the West (we will continue to work on this tomorrow)
Wednesday (Today is a Minimum Day!)
Video Announcements
Winning Wagon Train Teams Announced each period (Pizza party to be announced)
Conestoga Wagon Visit on campus to take a look at a real Wagon
Continue to work on Rush to the West Summary Write
HW=Complete Rush to the West Illustrations
Thursday
Video Announcements
Glory Movie Permission Slips handed out (We will be watching the movie Friday April 1 in the MPR)
California and the Southwest Introduced
Daniel Boone Reading Guide/Questions
HW=Complete California and the Southwest
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Video Day I: 7 Alone
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
March 14-18
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
A and B periods Westward Expansion Notes/discussion Page 1
C,D,F periods Westward Expansion Notes/discussion Page 2
Trail Decision #2
Mexican Settlements Reading Guide Questions 1-12 (split up in groups)
HW=Complete Mexican Settlements R.G./Chapter 2/Dime Novel Project
Tuesday (Plainsmen Progress Day!)
Video Announcements
Mexican Settlements Review
Trail Fates
Texas Notes
Conflict with Mexico
HW=Complete Conflict with Mexico
Wednesday (Penny Wars at Lunch)
Video Announcements
Trail Decision #3
Fate Cards
Chapter 3 assigned
HW=Work on Dime Novel
Thursday
Video Announcements
Mexican American War Questions
Fate Cards
Geography and History: The Mexican American War
HW=Work on Project
Friday (End of Quarter 3)
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
End of Quarter Grades
Daniel Boone extra credit
Counselor Talks
HW=Work on Project
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
March 7-11
Monday
Video Announcements
New Group Seating Chart for Wagons West Game
HW #3 Organized/stapled for turn in tomorrow
Vocabulary Triangles 1-6
Complete in class Trails to the West Map
HW=Complete Vocabulary and/or HW#3 Packet
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Collect HW#3 Packet: Trail of Tears, Video Guide, Mill Workers, Industrialization Vocabulary Triangles, Americans Moves West Reading Guide and Territorial Expansion Map (Packet worth 70 points total with 6 assignments)
Wagons West Game Introduction/Project Overview
Supply List
HW=Diary/Chapter Entry
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Supply List
Trail Decision #1
HW=
Thursday
Video Announcements
Fate Cards
Westward Expansion in the Mid-1800’s class notes
HW=Diary/Chapter Entry
Friday (Walk to Canyon High A and B periods)
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Mexican Settlements Reading Guide
Trail Decision #2
Fate Cards
Work on Trail Map
HW=Diary/Chapter Entry
- notes (westward expansion).pdf
- suppliy list.xlsx
- Westward Expansion.ppt
- vocab triangles (manifest destiny).doc
- map directions (trails to the west).pdf
- map (trails west).doc
- vocab triangles (manifest destiny).doc
- Dime Novel Chapters 1-4.doc
- Dime Novel Project Quarter 3.DOC
- pioneer map project guidelines.doc
Due:
Assignment
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
February 29-March 4
Monday
Video Announcements
Territorial Expansion Map
HW=Read pg. 632 Primary Source John Sullivan, Manifest Destiny
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Warm Up: Class re-read of John Sullivan, Manifest Destiny
Student Comprehension and Critical Thinking Questions
Manifest Destiny Primary Source Cover Page Visual Activity
HW=Complete Manifest Destiny Cover Page Questions 1-3
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Warm Up: Review Questions/Complete Graph
Expeditions Westward Class Notes
Americans Move West Paired Reading Guide
HW=Complete Americans Move West Questions
Thursday
Today is a Minimum Day! 11:35 Release
Video Announcements
Oregon Country Class Reading Notes
Oregon Country Guided Questions
HW=Complete Oregon Country Questions
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
CNN Student News
Vocabulary 1-4 Warm Up Triangles
Life in the West Cornell Notes
Trails to the West Map
HW=None
- orgegon country reading guide.doc
- Oregon Country Reading Assignment.pdf
- Americans Move West Reading Guide (7-4).pdf
- Expeditions Westward.ppt
- EXPEDITIONS WESTWARD NOTES.pdf
- cornell notes (life in the west).pdf
- Life in the West.ppt
- map directions (trails to the west).pdf
- manifest destiny unit cover page assignment.pdf
- Territorial Expansion Map Activity.pdf
- vocab (manifest destiny).doc
- map (trails west).doc
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
February 22-26
Monday
Video Announcements
We Won Popcornopolis!
Urban Game Group Project Day 1: Project handed out/explained
Groups formed and begin planning phase
HW=Bring in art supplies if you have them/think about four questions to answer
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Laptop Carts: Students log in to Google Classroom for the assignment and links to help with the project (Due February 29, some groups will be picked at random to present their completed projects to the class)
Class Codes: A period=2nx239 . B period=5oe070 , C period=sxti9e4 , D period=95wb3pk , F period=vawx0x
HW=Work on Urban Project
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Day III Urban Game Group Project
HW=Work on Urban Project
Thursday
Video Announcements
Day IV Urban Game Group Project
HW=Work on Urban Project
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Day V Urban Game Group Project
Final Class Day
HW=Complete Project and be ready to present on Monday
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
February 15-19
Monday
Video Announcements
President’s Day Holiday
No School
HW=Check Quarter 3 Progress Report Grades
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Popcornopolis and Box Tops due on Friday (SELL! We are still first place!)
History Family Night Flyers Handed out and Discussed
Discovery DVD Topic Preview/Video Guide Questions complete from last Thursday
Mill Workers Primary Source Read and Critical Thinking Questions
HW=Complete Mill Workers
Wednesday
Video Announcements (Lockdown drill at brunch)
Urbanization Activity Day I
HW=Vocabulary Triangles 6-10
Thursday
Video Announcements
Urbanization Activity Day II
HW=Vocabulary Triangles 11-15
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Urbanization Activity Day III
(Next week we will continue Urbanization Activity in a mini group project)
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
February 8-12
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Homework Packet #2 Due worth 70 pts.
Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain Notes
Hero or Villain Poster
HW=Work on Poster/Review for Chapter 6 Quiz on Wednesday
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Brain Pop: Andrew Jackson/Guided Questions
Work on Poster
HW=Worn on Poster/Review for Chapter 6 Quiz tomorrow
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Turn in Jackson Posters (Will accept tomorrow for full credit)
Chapter 6 Quiz
Chapter 7 Introduction Vocabulary Assignment
HW=Complete Chapter 7 Vocabulary
Thursday
Video Announcements
All Jackson Poster Due!
Quarter 3 Progress Report Grade Conferencing
Chapter 7, 8, 9 Discovery Video Preview/Guided Questions
HW=None
Friday
No School
President’s Day Weekend
No School Monday
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
February 1-5
Monday
Video Announcements
Vocabulary Builder Warm Up
The Age of Jackson: Classroom Read pgs. 223-228
Democracy in Action pg. 225 Critical Thinking/Draw Conclusions
Jackson’s Inauguration pg. 227 Critical Thinking/Apply Information
Checkpoint Questions pgs. 225,226, 228
HW=Check Your Progress pg. 228 Comprehension and Critical Thinking Questions #1 and 2, Reading Skill #3, Vocabulary Builder #4-6
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Andrew Jackson Becomes President Warm Up Notes
Andrew Jackson and the Spoils System Reading and Questions #1-4
HW=Finance and States’ Rights Worksheet
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Review Finance and States’ Rights worksheet
The Second Bank of the United States Reading and Questions #1-4
HW=Complete Questions
Thursday (D period Assembly)
Video Announcements
Age of Jackson: Cause and Effect Class Notes
Analyzing a Political Cartoon
Nullification Readings Worksheet
HW=Complete Nullification Summary
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Video Warm Up: Jackson
Nullification Summary Presentation Warm Up
Forced to Leave: Native American Removal Act Class Notes
Native American Removal Map Activity
HW= None
- Forced to Move.ppt
- warm-up (andrew jackson political cartoon).doc
- The Age of Jackson Cause and Effect .ppt
- vocab triangles (The Age of Jackson).doc
- Andrew Jackson becomes President Fill In Notes.pdf
- Age of Jackson Student Powerpoint Notes.doc
- Andrew Jackson.ppt
- The Age of Jackson Chapter 6 Textbook Questions.docx
- Nullification Proclamation.pdf
- Nullification Readings Worksheet.pdf
- Andrew Jackson Student Fill-In Power Point.pdf
- Second Bank of the US enrichment assignment.doc
- Finance and States Rights_0002.pdf
- Andrew Jackson and the Spoils System.pdf
- Jackson Bio Warm-up.doc
- Forced to Leave Power Point Notes.pdf
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
January 25-29
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Popcornopolis Kick off Fundraiser (Let’s Win this Majestics!)
Chapter 6: Nationalism and the Era of Good Feelings Cartoon Read and Fill-In
HW=Take home Fundraiser Packets and Start Selling!
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Video: James Monroe
Building National Unity Notes
Dealing with Other Nations
Monroe Doctrine Warning Poster
HW=Complete Monroe Doctrine Warning Poster
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Election of 1824 & 1828 Essay Writing Day I
Set up and Research using the laptop carts
Google Classroom Access to Assignment Codes: Period A=8r6s60t, Period B=8h7rs8y, Period C=53sl14r, Period D=y6nikno, Period F=rqglcg
HW=Continue Research and Writing
Thursday
Video Announcements
Election of 1824 & 1828 Essay Writing Day II
Research and Writing using the laptop carts
HW=Complete Essay and submit to google classroom
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Essay’s due through Google Classroom
Andrew Jackson Becomes President Warm Up Graphic Organizer
Jackson Becomes President Textbook Read pg. 227-228
Jackson and the Spoils System
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
If you need to watch the Lewis and Clark Video from class here is the online link to view at home:
Lewis and Clark Video: The Great Journey West
Monday
Video Announcements
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Observance
No School
HW=None
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Road to War: 1 sentence summaries/Illustrations
Quiz announcement for this Friday start making flashcards
HW=Complete Road to War
Wednesday
Video Announcements
War of 1812 Part I and II Warm Up
War of 1812 Cartoon Activity
HW=War of 1812 Parts III and IV
Thursday
Video Announcements
Star Spangled Banner Warm Up
Chapter 5 Review and Assessment Textbook pg. 208
HW=Review for Open Note Quiz tomorrow/Bring in Flashcards and class notes
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Jefferson/Madison Quiz
Writing Extra Credit Assignment
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
January 11-15
Monday
Video Announcements
Welcome Back: What’s Ahead for Q3
Lewis and Clark Great Journey West Video Guide Questions (complete the last 20 minutes in Thomas Jefferson Packet)
HW=None
Tuesday
Video Announcements
State of the Union 2016 Preparation
Video Clip: History of the State of the Union Address w/ guided questions 1-8
Pair up and review questions
Share out in class discussion
HW=State of the Union Worksheet Guide/Watch this on T.V. or online and complete by Friday
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Collect Thomas Jefferson Homework Packet
Lewis and Clark Expedition Review/Warm Up Questions 1-9
Exploring the Louisiana Purchase
HW=Primary Source Read/Activity
Thursday
Video Announcements
A Time of Conflict/New Threats from Overseas (Reading Handout available for access online)
HW=Road to War (first page only)
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Collect and Review State of the Union Address 2016
State of the Union Writing Summary
Road to War Complete both pages with student partner pictures/summary
The War of 1812 Reading Guide (maybe moved to Monday due to class writing assignment)
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=None
- Thomas Jefferson Packet.PDF
- New Threats from Overseas.doc
- New Threats from Overseas Reading Handout.pdf
- Lewis and Clark video notes.pdf
- textbook notes (road to war).doc
- Lewis and Clark Expedition.pdf
- homework (exploring the louisiana purchase).pdf
- Sate of the Union 2016 Hanout.pdf
- History of the State of the Union Video Clip Questions (1).doc
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
December 14-18
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Jefferson’s Presidency Notes: The Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase Map
HW=Complete Map/Review Flashcards for tomorrow’s test
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Chapter 4/5 Test (open note, created flashcards may be used)
HW=Q2 Student Evaluation/Reflection
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Community Service Log 5 hour check (Participation Grade)
Video: Lewis and Clark Expedition/Video Notes
Final Grades posted/conferencing
HW=Check Infinite Camps Grades
Thursday
Video Announcements
Team Activity All Day in the MPR
HW=
Friday
Winter Break Begins!
Happy Holidays!
See you next year!
HW=
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
December 7-11
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
HW #3 stamped and recorded
- Five Limits on Government, 2) The Bill of Rights Notes, 3) How a Bill Becomes a Law, 4) Federalists vs. Republicans, 5) Launching a New Nation Cornell Notes
George Washington Presidency Activity
George Washington Primary Source: Farewell Address
HW=Final Draft to submit for Argumentative Essay
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Socratic Seminar Preparation
HW=Review Essay for Socratic
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Socratic Seminar (Full Class Activity)
Socratic Seminar Student Participation Log
HW=Student Evaluations
Thursday
Video Announcements
Quiz Topics: (Quiz will be on Tuesday December 15th)
John Adams Presidency Class Activity
HW=Complete John Adams Questions/Activity
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Jefferson’s Inauguration Warm Up
Jefferson’s Presidency Notes
Jefferson Takes Office Independent Activity
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=Complete any unfinished work/Review for Tuesday’s Quiz
- Intro_SocraticSeminar.ppt
- SOCRATIC SEMINAR STEM QUESTIONS.docx.pdf
- Washington's Farewell Address.doc
- John Adams Presidency.pdf
- socratic seminar observation form.pdf
- Jefferson's Presidency Notes.pdf
- Jefferson's Inaugural Address.pdf
- Jefferson Takes Office.pdf
- John Adams Presidency Notes.doc
- Flashcard Topics for Chapter 4-5 Test (1).doc
- Jefferson ch 5-1.ppt
- Jefferson Ch 5-2 Lousiana Purchase_1.ppt
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
December 1-4
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Chapter 4: Launching a New Nation Cornell Notes
Federalist vs. Republican Political Cartoon Read and Activity
HW=Complete Federalist vs. Republican Cartoon Read
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Complete New Nation Notes
Bill of Rights Argumentative Essay Introduction and Sign in to Google classroom
HW=Complete Launching a New Nation Cornell Questions/Pictures and paragraph summary
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Bill of Rights Argumentative Essay Destiny Quest and World Book Research and Essay Outline Writing
HW=Essay Research/Writing
Thursday
Video Announcements
Bill of Rights Argumentative Essay Destiny Quest and World Book Research and Essay Outline Writing
HW=Essay Research/Writing
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Bill of Rights Argumentative Essay Destiny Quest and World Book Research and Essay Writing Completion
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=Students that have not completed their essay will need to work through the weekend as it is due in Google Classroom by Monday after school
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
November 23-27
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Bill of Rights Scenario Cards 1-12 Group Activity/Charting
- Which right is being violated
- Which amendment offers protection against such a violation
HW=Bring in Canned Food for Food Pantry Donation and Turkey Trot Entry Forms
Tuesday
Video Announcements
George Washington Road to the White House Class Read
Chapter 4: Launching a New Government Cornell Notes
Questions/Pictures and Paragraph Summary
HW= Complete Cornell or Washington Activity pg. 2 and Wear White for Turkey Bowl Game
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Federalist vs. Republican Political Cartoon Read and Activity Boxes
HW=Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday
Video Announcements
NO SCHOOL!
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
HW=NONE
Friday
Video Announcements
NO SCHOOL!
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=NONE
Due:
Assignment
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
November 16-20
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Anatomy of the Constitution
HW #2 Assignments
HW=Prepare HW#2 for tomorrow
Tuesday (Plainsmen Progress Day)
Video Announcements
Stamp HW #2
Limiting Government
HW=Complete Limiting Government
Wednesday
Video Announcements
You’ve Got Rights! (Bill of Rights)
HW=Complete You’ve Got Rights
Thursday
Video Announcements
The Bill of Rights Notes
The Value of Rights
HW=None
Friday (QUARTER 2 PROGRESS REPORTS!)
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Life without rights Warm Up Read and Annotation Activity
Bill of Rights Scenario Cards
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
November 9-13
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Debating the Constitution Questions Warm Up
Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Reading pg. 1 and Activity pg. 2
HW=Debating the Constitution Reading Guide
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Jefferson v. Hamilton Read and Discussion Questions 1 and 2
Guiding Questions 1-7
HW=The Preamble
Wednesday
Veterans Day
No School
HW=None
Thursday
Video Announcements
Preamble Review
Goals of the Constitution
HW=Separation of Powers/Checks and Balances
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Week 4 Stamp/Record (10pts each week)
Anatomy of the Constitution Part I
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=None
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
November 2-6
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Founding Fathers At Work! 3 plans Student Worksheet and Reading
HW=Complete 3 Plans Questions
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Review 3 plans
Birth of the Constitution Video and Guided Questions
Bill of Rights Chart
HW=Complete Bill of Rights Chart
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Review Bill of Rights Chart
A Biography of George Mason: The Virginia Bill of Rights Primary Source Read and Analysis
HW #1 Assignments:
Articles Cause and Effect Chart, Weaknesses of the Articles, Western Land Claims and North West Territory Map, Governing a New Nation Timeline (50 points)
HW=Review Class Materials for Chapter 3 Quiz on Friday
Thursday
Video Announcements
Debating the Constitution Power Point Notes
Debating the Constitution Questions
Challenge Question #7 is Extra Credit
HW= Review Class Materials and Chapter 3 for Quiz tomorrow
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Chapter 3 Quiz: Articles to Constitutional Convention
Ratifying the Constitution: Federalist vs. Anti-Federalist Introduction
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=Check Infinite Campus grades
- video guide (birth of the constitution).pdf
- The+Founding+Fathers+at+Work.pdf
- The Constitutional Convention Begins Cartoon (Founding Fathers at Work).pdf
- Virginia Bill of Rights and George Mason.docx
- Bill of Rights 10.doc
- Debating the Constitution.ppt
- Debating the Constitution.pdf
- Federalists and Anti-Federalists (icivis).pdf
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
October 26-30
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Review Articles of Confederation Weaknesses Questions
Problems with the Articles Graphic Organizer
HW=Governing a New Nation Timeline Illustrations
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Brain Pop: Articles of Confederation
Writing Assignment #1: Constitutional Convention Invitation Letter
HW= Invitational Letter Research
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Writing Assignment #1 Day Two Constitutional Convention Invitation Letter
HW=complete Letter
Thursday
Video Announcements
The Founding Fathers at Work! 3 plans Student Worksheet and Reading
HW=complete 3 plans
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Video: Birth of the Constitution
Bill of Rights Chart
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=None
- Problems+with+the+Articles+WS+2009.pdf
- Article of Con. WS (student state).pdf
- Problems with the Articles of Confederation.ppt
- Bill of Rights 10.pdf
- The+Founding+Fathers+at+Work.pdf
- video guide (birth of the constitution).pdf
- The Constitutional Convention Begins Cartoon (Founding Fathers at Work).pdf
- invitation (constitutional convention)II.doc
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
October 19-23
Monday
First day of Quarter 2!
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Settling Western Lands Class Notes
Settling Western Lands Student Notes and Critical Thinking Questions 1-3
Primary Source Reading (pg. 618) Thomas Jefferson: Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
HW=Complete Questions 1-3
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Western Land Claims and Northwest Territory Map Directions
Western Land Claims Map
Northwest Territory Map
HW=Complete Map and Questions 1-7
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Vocabulary Warm Up (4 Terms on pg. 78)
Governing a New Nation Notes
Governing a New Nation cause/effect chart
HW=Complete Questions 1-7
Thursday
Today is a minimum day
Video Announcements
Growing Problems in the new nation notes
HW=Shay’s Rebellion Questions
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Articles of Confederation Cause and Effect Reading/Annotation
Part II: Causes and Effects Match Up
Articles of Confederation Questions
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=None
- Growing Problems and Shays Rebellion.doc
- Governing a New Nation PPT.pdf
- governing a new nation wksht.pdf
- Settling Western Lands Notes template.pdf
- Settling Western Lands ch 3-1.ppt
- articles of confederation cause and effect.docx
- Growing Problems ch 3-1.ppt
- Growing Problems Power Point Notes (student).doc
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Hey King: Get off our Backs!
Phrases to Know, Fill in the Blanks, Odd One Out and Cause and Effect
HW=Hey King: Reconstruct the Declaration (part B)
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Why did the Founding Fathers write the Declaration of Independence?
Two Author Perspective Read
Student Claims/Evidence
Declaration of Independence: Understanding the document and Grievances worksheets
HW=Continue worksheet completion
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Worksheet/Claim Review
Declaration of Independence Primary Source Review
Students Rewrite the Declaration
HW=Read/Re-write the Declaration of Independence
Thursday
Video Announcements
Declaration of Independence Re-write share outs
The “Peace”-Treaty of Paris
The End of the American Revolution
HW=Complete Treaty Questions and/or any missing assignments
Friday (Today is the end of Quarter 1!)
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
American Ride Video
Student Conferencing/Grade Review
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=Check Infinite Campus Grade
Due:
Assignment
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
September 21-25
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Warm Up: Tradition of Liberty
Enlightenment Paired Activity Locke and Montesquieu
HW=Voltaire and Rousseau Statements
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Warm Up: Enlightenment A and B identify and justify
Events Leading to the American Revolution Part I
HW=Enlightenment Thought Bubbles
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Events Leading to the American Revolution Part II
Quick Write
HW=complete quick write
Thursday
Video Announcements
Introduce Revolution Project
Propaganda Introduction and Poster Project preview
Students Pairs for Propaganda Picture Practice
HW=Read over Project Guidelines and Essay Format
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Quick Write Review of Propaganda
Day II Propaganda Picture Practice
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=Read over Project Guidelines and Essay Format
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Letters to Soldiers Letter Due
Charting Verb Vocabulary (Paired Partnered Activity)
HW=complete classwork
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Horror at Jamestown Primary Source Reading
Charting the Text and Analyzing your reading (2 summary paragraphs)
HW=None
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Establishing the Colonies
Charting the Text 2-3 more paragraphs
13 Colonies (New England, Middle characteristics)
HW= complete 13 Colonies
Thursday
Video Announcements (Today is Constitution Day!)
Charting the Text (final 3 paragraphs)
Roots of Democracy
Commerce in the Colonies
HW=Complete Charting the Text
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
13 Colony (southern and colonial trade)
13 Colony Illustrations
Writing Assignment #2
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
River Rally is Saturday 8-11 4 hours of Community Service Credit
HW=Check Infinite Campus Grades, Progress Reports on Monday
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
September 7-11
Monday
Video Announcements
Labor Day: NO SCHOOL!!
HW=
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Columbus to the Colonies Activity
HW= Danger At Sea
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Writing Assignment #1 Stamp
Columbus’ Voyage: Primary Source Journal Entries and Letter to the King
Thursday
Video Announcements
Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader
HW=Complete Map
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
9/11 Memorial Video
Patriot Day Activity: Letter to Soldiers
Fridays Flight: Positive Message Send Off
HW=Check Infinite Campus Grades
Due:
Assignment
Class Work/Homework
*Schedule is subject to change. The Binder Reminder is the most accurate for assignments/homework
August 31-September 4
Monday
Video Announcements
Mondays Matter: Student Share outs (2-3 minutes)
Columbian Exchange Map/Paragraph Response
Introduce Student Historical Timelines
HW=Magazine Drive Fundraiser
Tuesday
Video Announcements
Historical Timelines In class Research
HW=Work on Timelines
Wednesday
Video Announcements
Historical Timeline In class Research
HW=Work on Timelines
Thursday (Back to School Night)
Minimum Day!
Video Announcements
American Dream: England’s Motives For Settlement Cartoon Read
Motives for Settlement Assignment
Writing Assignment #1: Using the information from the class documents respond to this question in a one paragraph response: Imagine that you were living in England between 1607 and 1775 and made the decision to venture across the 3000-mile ocean for one of the motives learned about in class. Identify all three motives for European Settlement in your response but pick one reason and explain it as your reason for settling.
HW= Complete Timeline or finish Writing Assignment #1
Friday
Video Announcements
Binder Reminder Review (10pts each week)
Historical Timelines Due!
Are you Smarter than a Fifth Grader?
Questions/Colony Map
Positive Send Off
HW=Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend/Community Service?