Friday, October 30, 2009

Friday October 30, 2009

US History: Students will have time to finish there Guided Reading 6 individually. I will give students about 30-45 minutes to finish this assignment. For those that are complete, they will have an extra credit opportunity to look at the U.S. Constitution Puzzle and 3 branches of Government Word Search.
When complete, we are going to go over and grade the following assignments.
Content Vocab 5
Reform Movement Sheet
Nations Early Beginnings Vocab
Guided Reading 6

Civics: We are going to spend today going over the Executive Branch, reviewing key concepts.
Then we are going to go over and grade the following assignments:
Constitution Crossword Puzzle
US Congress Web quest
Guided Reading 7.

Students will the have time to finish the 3 branches Word Search for Extra Credit.

Have a great and safe Halloween! When you come back it will be November!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Thursday October, 29, 2009

US History: We will be working individually on Guided Reading 6 today.

Civics: We are going to go over our President's sheet. Then,We will be working individually on Guided Reading 7 today.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Wendsday, October 28, 2009

US History: We will be completing our Reform Sheet in Class and going over it and completing the review vocabulary from last Friday.

Civics: We will be taking notes on the executive branch. Notes Here. Then we are going to be answering these questions about the personality of the members of the Presidents of the United States.
Files:
President Information Sheet
President Information Sheet Questions

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

US History: NC SCOS: 2.04 Assess political events, issues, and personalities that contributed to sectionalism and nationalism.
2.05 Identify the major reform movements and evaluate their effectiveness.

Today: We are first going to go over Content Vocabulary Activity 5.
Then we are going to start discussing The Reform Movement 1820-1860, by completing this assignment.

Civics: Chapter 7: Legislative Branch
NC SCOS: 2.02 Explain how the United States Constitution defines the framework, organization and structure of the three branches of government at the national level.
We are going to first take notes and discuss the Executive Branch and what it means to be the president. We are going to take notes on this presentation.
What are the responsibilities of our President?
What are the responsibilities of our Vice President?

After the presentation we are going to ID the 23 Vocabulary Words (words in yellow) in Chapter 7 in Civics Today

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Thursday, October 22, 2009

US History: We are first going to finish Guided Reading 5. This is due by the end of class. Students will then complete: Vocab Review Sheet

Civics: We are going to go back to the computer lab and finish our Webquest on Congress. We are then going to complete a crossword puzzle reviewing the Constitution. Both assignments are expected to be complete by the end of class.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wednesday, October 21 2009

US History: We are going to first start out by reading two primary accounts of life on a southern plantation. I will facilitate a discussion answering questions about these two different perspectives on life at a plantation. We are then going to finish Guided Reading 5. I will also give an opportunity to complete all work.

Civics: Yesterday we were not able to go to the computer lab due to student’s behaviors in the classroom. Today we are going to try again to complete this activity.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

US History: We are going to work individually and quietly on completing Guided Reading 5.

Civics: First, we are going to go over and grade Guided Reading 6.

We are going to continue looking at the legislative Branch by going to the Computer lab and completing a Webquest on the United States Congress. We are going to identify the important figures nationally and locally in the House of Representatives and Senate. Link Here.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Monday October 19, 2009

Both Classes:
This is your last day to turn any make up work.
(Without talking to Mr. Grove individually)

US History:
First work on any incomplete assignments.
Today’s assignment to to complete Guided Reading 5.

Civics: First work on any incomplete assignments.
Today's assignment is to complete pg 204-205 1-17 in the Civics Today Textbook, please write out all the questions and answers.
Also, Make sure to have Guided Reading 6 complete.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

US History: Make Up/ Review Day.
We are going to first play the game of Jeopardy that we did not get to play yesterday.
I am then going to give students time to make up any work or assignments that students have not completed.
For extra credit, any student that has completed all work can complete pg 183 1-19.

Civics: Make Up/ Review Day!
Today we are going to first start with a game of Jeopardy. This game will review the 3 branches of government. We will keep score and see who wins.

Students are then going to have time to finish any missing assignments and also finish Guided Reading 6.

Have a great weekend!!!!

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Thursday, October 15, 2009

US History: As usual, we got a little delayed yesterday, We are first going to play the Jeopardy game that we did not get to play yesterday. Link: Game of Jeopardy.

We are then going to then take notes on the Early 1800’s Technology and Important Supreme Court Cases. Link We are moving into Chapter 5: Growth and Division of the Union.

Students will have time to finish any make up work they have not completed.

All Classes: All make-up work is going to be due Friday.

Civics: First, we are going to start by finishing our posters on “How a Bill becomes a Law” (pg 201) Civics Today and a Visual Summary comparing the House and Senate (pg. 203).
Students are going to have time to type up there letters to the school board.

Then students are going to began working individually on Guided Reading 6: The Legislative Branch.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

US History:
First we are going to answer the following Review Questions:
• What did the Federalists believe?
• What did the Anti-Federalists believe?
• What concession did the Anti-Federalists get?
• What was the Louisiana Purchase?
• Who explored the Louisiana Purchase?

We will discuss the correct answers.
We are then going to play a Game of Jeopardy.
We are going to then take notes of early 1800’s tech and important Supreme Court Cases. Link
We are moving into Chapter 5 Growth and Division.
All make-up work is going to be due Friday.

Civics:
We are first going to go over Content Vocabulary sheet.
We are then going to make our own colorful charts of the “How a Bill becomes a Law” (pg 201) Civics Today and then create a Visual Summary comparing the House and Senate (pg. 203) These will be graded for neatness, accuracy and visual appeal.

All Make up work due Friday.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

US History: Due to the shortened classes yesterday, we were delayed and we are going to take the test today. See yesterday’s blog post for what we are going to do today. This blog entry has links to the test and secondary activity.

Civics: First we are going to finish Interative Notes on the US Congress.
Then we are going to define each of the highlighted word in chapter 6, using this Content Vocabulary Sheet to complete this activity.

I am also going to give back graded tests from yesterday and talk with students that are back due to suspensions about making up work.
Have a great day!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Monday, October 12, 2009

US History: First we are going to take our test on Chapter 4.

Competency Goal 2: Expansion and Reform (1801-1850) - The learner will assess the competing forces of expansionism, nationalism, and sectionalism. 2.01 Analyze the effects of territorial expansion and the admission of new states to the Union.

Use the maps on textbook page 169 to fill out this map and in the atlas to locate the following bodies of water, landforms, territories, cities, and routes of explorers. Then label them on
the outline map on the back of this page.

Label: Bodies of Water and Landforms:
Pacific Ocean
Mississippi River
Rocky Mountains

Territories and Nations:
Michigan Territory
Spanish Territory
Mississippi Territory
Indiana Territory
Louisiana Purchase
British Territory
Spanish Florida
Canada

Routes of Explorers:
Lewis and Clark 1804–1805
Pike 1805–1806
Clark’s return
Pike 1806–1807
Lewis’s return
Lewis and Clark 1806

Cities and Locations:
New Orleans
Fort Clatsop
St. Louis
US States

Color the following areas, each a separate color. Mimic the textbook:
US States, Louisiana Purchase, Spanish Territory, Oregon Territory, British Territory

Civics and Economics: We are going to start with our Test on Chapter 3. Then we are going to start Unit 2, the Legislative branch. We are going to take interactive notes on Page 24 in Binder: US Congress. If we have time, we are going to define all the highlighted words in Chapter 6.

Competency Goal 5 The learner will explain how the political and legal systems provide a means to balance competing interests and resolve conflicts.

Friday, October 9, 2009

Friday, October 9, 2009

Today is a half day and only 3rd and 4th period will be meeting.

Civics: Today we are going to discuss the current event of the President winning the Nobel Peace Prize and the political repercussion from this decision.
Then, we are going to go over the Test which I have delayed till Monday. We are going to go over the test.

TEST MONDAY FOR CIVICS!

US History: We are a little behind 2nd period and are going to have a short discussion on the dress code and then we are going to complete Guided Reading 4.

Have a great weekend! Enjoy Oktoberfest!
Reminder- If you reply to any post on the blog you will get 5 points extra credit on the next test!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Thursday, October 8th 2009

Civics and Economics: NC SCOS:
Competency Goal 1 The learner will investigate the foundations of the American political system and explore basic values and principles of American democracy.
1.07 Evaluate the extent to which the Bill of Rights extended the Constitution.

Yesterday we finished the Constitution Scavenger Hunt but did not have time to look at the Constitution Test.

Today- We are going to spend the class period completing the test individually using textbook and notes. We will have this test tomorrow (Friday). Go Home and Study it!!!

Also, I have some students that have not completed the Amendments Sheet, I will give you the opportunity to finish this and any other missing work.

US History: NCSCOS Competency Goal 1
The New Nation (1789-1820) - The learner will identify, investigate, and assess the effectiveness of the institutions of the emerging republic.
1.03 Assess commercial and diplomatic relationships with Britain, France, and other nations.

Today- We will be completing Guided Reading 4. This will be the last day. We will then work on this test. You can use your notes and textbook on this mock test. Once students are finished with the test we will go over it and make sure all students have the correct answers.
The real test will be on Monday, and will look very similar to the test you have in your hand (hint, hint). The test will be on Chapter 4 in the America Visions Textbook.

The test will be Monday, as 2nd Period will not be meeting tomorrow.

During class, the Teacher will be walking around the room helping students with the assignment.
Both Classes: As an incentive to check the blog, I have made an extra credit opportunity where if you make a comment on any post in this blog you will get 5 points extra credit on your next test!

Remember: Tomorrow (Friday) is a half-day! Oktoberfest is this weekend, remember to have fun and be safe!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

2nd US History- We are going to finish up on the Guided Reading 4. If we have time we are going to go over. Also we are going to start looking at Test 4, which we will be having Monday October 12, because we will not be having class on Friday (half day).

While students are working on Guided Reading 4, I will finish grading all previous work and turn it back to the students.

3rd Civics - We got distracted yesterday and did not have time to finish the Scavenger Hunt and Sample Test. I will give this out and we will have the test. The Test will be on Friday.

What we did yesterday: “We are going to take the short quiz that we did not take yesterday. This is going to start out class and then we are going to go over it as a group. When complete we are going to finish the back page of the Constitutional Scavenger Hunt .We are then going to take a mock test on a Civics Constitution Test that we will have on Thursday."

4th US History - We will also finish Guided Reading 4 in class. After this we will be going over the Guided Reading and the test together to make sure everyone has the correct answers.
We will then allow students to work independently on the test. Students will probably not complete it and we will finish it tomorrow. (Thursday)

While students are working on Guided Reading 4, I will finish grading all previous work and turn it back to the students.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Civics and Economics (2nd):
We are going to take the short quiz that we did not take yesterday. This is going to start out class and then we are going to go over it as a group. When complete we are going to finish the back page of the Constitutional Scavenger Hunt .
We are then going to take a mock test on a Civics Constitution Test that we will have on Thursday.



US History - (2nd and 4th)- we are going to finish the backside of the Constitutional Scavenger Hunt. We are going to go through this as a group and then we are going to start working on Guided Reading 4.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Monday, October 5th 2009

I hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Civics: Today we are going to start with a mock quiz to determine student knowledge of the Constitutional Convention and what occurred. Secondly we are going to work on a Scavenger Hunt on the Constitution.
Students should write there answers on another piece of paper.

US History: Today we are going to first discuss the Constitution and then we are going to complete a Scavenger Hunt, exploring the Constitution.

Students should write there answers on another piece of paper.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

US History and Civics:
Remember every item that is underlined is a link!
2nd Period. - We are going to first complete the Hamilton v. Jefferson Activity that we did not complete yesterday. Click Here to see that activity.

For 3rd and 4th period we are going to discuss then complete this sheet on how the Bill of Rights affects us, or does it? The sheet can be found here. If students have not completed the other assignment, they will have the opportunity to.

Have a great weekend! Remember next weekend is Oktoberfest!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Thursday, October 1st 2009

Civics and Economics, US History:
Today, we are going to be reviewing the very important concept of Federalism. We will be looking at how the early leaders of the republic, Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton shaped the two contrasting viewpoints that continue today to dictate arguments of US American domestic political policy.

We will first be looking at this PowerPoint presentation, taking notes on the most important concepts.

Processing - Then we will be using a History Alive handout to fill out the contrasting viewpoints of Hamilton and Jefferson.