Civics: We will be investigate the founding of Jamestown and the mysteries that surround that event. As a class, we will watch The History Channel: The Nightmare of Jamestown, while watching the documentary, we will be answering these video Questions.
US History: We will be complete going over and taking notes on the Goal 3 Vocabulary Presentation for this week.
When complete, we are going to go over and grade Guided Reading 8 and 9 in-class.
We will not have the Quiz on Goal 3 Vocabulary Today.
I will also be returning graded Goal 2 Puzzles.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Training Days
I will be gone 3 days from Febuary 23rd to the 25th for training.
Civics: Students will have a packet to work on.
US History: Students will complete Guided Reading 8 and Guided Reading 9 sections 1 and 2.
Civics: Students will have a packet to work on.
US History: Students will complete Guided Reading 8 and Guided Reading 9 sections 1 and 2.
Monday, February 22, 2010
US History Vocabulary Presentation Goal 3
Here is the US History Vocabulary Presentation Goal 3.
Student need to take notes on this presentation.
Thanks to those who helped.
Grove
Student need to take notes on this presentation.
Thanks to those who helped.
Grove
Mapping
Civics: Students are going to have another make-up day to make sure everything is complete.
US History: Today we are going to have a make-up and review day. I am going to hand-out progress reports and allow students to complete all assignments in class.
Addtionally: Students are to create Maps of 1796 and 1823, the details of those mapping assignments are below.
Mapping Activities
Please use the American Visions Textbook for this assignment.
1796 - Create your own copy of the Map on page 163 Link Herewith boundries
US History: Today we are going to have a make-up and review day. I am going to hand-out progress reports and allow students to complete all assignments in class.
Addtionally: Students are to create Maps of 1796 and 1823, the details of those mapping assignments are below.
Mapping Activities
Please use the American Visions Textbook for this assignment.
1796 - Create your own copy of the Map on page 163 Link Herewith boundries
1823- Map – Copy of Map page: 192 Link Here
1850- Compromise of 1850/ Missouri Compromise page: 213 Link Here
1860 – Map of a Divided Nation – page 306 Link Here
For students complete with all other activities: Guided Reading 8: Guided Reading 9
American Visions
Monday, Febuary 22nd 2010
Civics: We are going to retake the quiz on "What is Civics" this time the grade will count.
As a class, we are also going to review the Rights of Citizens Quiz.
Students can take notes on Rights of Citizens Powerpoint Link
Finally, we have time, we are going to create our own map of the 13 colonies.
Thirteen Colonies Map Link Here
• Identify each of the 13 colonies.
• Identify each of the 3 Regions:
– New England
– Middle Colonies
– Southern Colonies
• Color each region a different color (3 total)
Identify the major cities in each colony (page 42)
Use page 39 and page 40 in the Civics today
US History: Today:
Here is the Information Sheet for Goal 3. The words we will be working on are in bold.
Students will getting Vocabulary for Goal 3. Link here.
Students need to identify each vocabulary term. This will be the assignment today.
Students will need to use the America Visions textbook.
Extra Credit: Students can complete these mock EOC sample tests for Goal 3. Link Here.
If students want, I can post samples of all EOC tests here.
As a class, we are also going to review the Rights of Citizens Quiz.
Students can take notes on Rights of Citizens Powerpoint Link
Finally, we have time, we are going to create our own map of the 13 colonies.
Thirteen Colonies Map Link Here
• Identify each of the 13 colonies.
• Identify each of the 3 Regions:
– New England
– Middle Colonies
– Southern Colonies
• Color each region a different color (3 total)
Identify the major cities in each colony (page 42)
Use page 39 and page 40 in the Civics today
US History: Today:
Here is the Information Sheet for Goal 3. The words we will be working on are in bold.
Students will getting Vocabulary for Goal 3. Link here.
Students need to identify each vocabulary term. This will be the assignment today.
Students will need to use the America Visions textbook.
Extra Credit: Students can complete these mock EOC sample tests for Goal 3. Link Here.
If students want, I can post samples of all EOC tests here.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday, Febuary 19, 2010
Civics and Economics: We will be taking a quiz on "What is Civics" Link Here. We will then be reading and discussing "Why we study civics" Students should be complete with Guided Reading 1, Guided Reading 2, and Guided Reading 3. Each is its own link.
We will go over the quiz and discuss the answer, deciding if students need remediation on certain concepts.
US History: Students are going to have an opportunity to study Goal 2 Vocabulary. (with definitions.) We are then going to take a test on Goal 2 Vocab. Test Link here. When complete students can work on Timelines.
Students can also work on Guided Reading 5: Growth and Division.
We will go over the quiz and discuss the answer, deciding if students need remediation on certain concepts.
US History: Students are going to have an opportunity to study Goal 2 Vocabulary. (with definitions.) We are then going to take a test on Goal 2 Vocab. Test Link here. When complete students can work on Timelines.
Students can also work on Guided Reading 5: Growth and Division.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday Febuary 18th, 2010
US History: We are going to use our vocabulary terms to create a timeline!
• Take all the vocabulary words and create a timeline of when each event occurred.
For the people:
find a year when they became famous,
for their inventions or the books they wrote
If you cannot find a date, find a range of when they lived. (birth and death)
Civics and Economics: We are going to finish The Patriot and then we are going to discuss it. We are then going to complete Guided Reading 3: The Costitution
• Take all the vocabulary words and create a timeline of when each event occurred.
For the people:
find a year when they became famous,
for their inventions or the books they wrote
If you cannot find a date, find a range of when they lived. (birth and death)
Materials: Textbooks, notebook and large format paper.
– Use any other resources in the room (colored pencils, etc)
1st step: Find when each event’s or persons’ date
2nd: Put them in order on a large piece of paper.
Notes: Make it look good! Lets put the good ones up in the classroom or hallway
Remember: Quiz tomarrow on the Vocabulary Words.
Study!!!! Take the info home and study.
Civics and Economics: We are going to finish The Patriot and then we are going to discuss it. We are then going to complete Guided Reading 3: The Costitution
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Febuary 17th, 2009
Civics: We are going to finish watching The Patriot and make sure all students have the correct answers to the Video Questions sheet. We will also discuss inaccuracies of the movie.
US History: We are going to finish the last 5 vocabulary words from the Goal 2 Presentation. Then we are going to complete this crossword puzzle of Goal 2 individually.
US History: We are going to finish the last 5 vocabulary words from the Goal 2 Presentation. Then we are going to complete this crossword puzzle of Goal 2 individually.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, Febuary 16, 2010
US History: All guided Reading 4's should be completed and turned in.
We are going to go over the vocabulary we choose yesterday by taking notes on this PowerPoint presentation. Goal 2: Vocab Word File of Vocabulary Goal 2.
Civics: We are going to watch the movie: The Patriot and answer these questions.
We are going to go over the vocabulary we choose yesterday by taking notes on this PowerPoint presentation. Goal 2: Vocab Word File of Vocabulary Goal 2.
Civics: We are going to watch the movie: The Patriot and answer these questions.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday, Febuary 15th 2009
US History: I am going to pass back the quiz from yesterday and we are going to go over the correct answers. I am going to give out Goal 2: Expansion and Reform (1801-1850) Sheet. Link Here.
Remember we will drop the lowest 2 test grades.
We are going to review the terms and decide on which terms are most important that we need to know for the EOC. We are going to go over this list, these are the terms that will be on the test on Friday!
There are 57 terms on the review sheet, we are going to choose 25.
When complete, students are going to have the rest of the time to complete guided Reading 4, individually.
Civics: We are going to take notes on page 2 Citizenship, 3 Duties and Rights of Citizens. When complete, we are going to work on Guided Reading 3 individually. Link here.
Remember we will drop the lowest 2 test grades.
We are going to review the terms and decide on which terms are most important that we need to know for the EOC. We are going to go over this list, these are the terms that will be on the test on Friday!
There are 57 terms on the review sheet, we are going to choose 25.
When complete, students are going to have the rest of the time to complete guided Reading 4, individually.
Civics: We are going to take notes on page 2 Citizenship, 3 Duties and Rights of Citizens. When complete, we are going to work on Guided Reading 3 individually. Link here.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday, Febuary 11th. 2010
Civics and Economics: We will have our Quiz on the 3 branches of government. We will also start discussing the Rights and Responsiblites of Citizens.
US History: We are going to have our quiz on Goal 1. It is challenging and requires students to study. When complete we are going to finish Guided Reading 4 individually.
I will hopefully post the quiz online for students to review.
US History: We are going to have our quiz on Goal 1. It is challenging and requires students to study. When complete we are going to finish Guided Reading 4 individually.
I will hopefully post the quiz online for students to review.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Thursday, Febuary 11th, 2010
US History:
•You need to have your binder and looseleaf paper TODAY!
–Homework Grade
–Please show me your binder.
•Review Vocab for Quiz Tomorrow
–Hand out Vocabulary Sheet.
–Review the Duel
–Hamilton v. Jefferson
•Work on Guided Reading 4
–Use American Visions textbook
What were the differences between Hamilton and Jefferson?
•Jefferson
–Anti-Federalist
–States Rights
–Fear of absolute power or ruler
–Democracy of virtuous farmers and trades people
•Hamilton
–Federalist
–Strong Central Government
–National Bank
–Laissez- Faire
–Country ruled by Elites
•Please work on the Guided Reading 4 individually, quietly, I will come around to answer any questions
•I am not going to make a deadline yet for turning it in.
Civics and Economics: We are going to go over the 3 branches of government chart. Expanding upon the State and Local agencies. Students are going to create their own reference chart. We are then going to finish Guided Reading 1 and having a binder check. If time, students can complete the INS questions.
•You need to have your binder and looseleaf paper TODAY!
–Homework Grade
–Please show me your binder.
•Review Vocab for Quiz Tomorrow
–Hand out Vocabulary Sheet.
–Review the Duel
–Hamilton v. Jefferson
•Work on Guided Reading 4
–Use American Visions textbook
What were the differences between Hamilton and Jefferson?
•Jefferson
–Anti-Federalist
–States Rights
–Fear of absolute power or ruler
–Democracy of virtuous farmers and trades people
•Hamilton
–Federalist
–Strong Central Government
–National Bank
–Laissez- Faire
–Country ruled by Elites
•Please work on the Guided Reading 4 individually, quietly, I will come around to answer any questions
•I am not going to make a deadline yet for turning it in.
Civics and Economics: We are going to go over the 3 branches of government chart. Expanding upon the State and Local agencies. Students are going to create their own reference chart. We are then going to finish Guided Reading 1 and having a binder check. If time, students can complete the INS questions.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday, Febuary 10th
Civics and Economics: We will be working on Guided Reading 1 and 2 and reviewing our 3 branches of government sheet. You can find a link to GR1 and 2 on the front page right margin of this site. Use the Civics Today textbook
Both Classes:
•You need to have your binder and looseleaf paper tomarrow (thurs)
– It is a Homework Grade
US History:
•We will take Notes on Contrasting Views of Federal Government
Presentation Here:
Contrasting Views on the Federal Government
•Work on Guided Reading 4
Link on right hand margin on opening page
If time, Another Activity:
Identify these words/concepts using your American Visions textbook:
•Suffrage requirements
•“necessary evil”
•Tecumseh
•emancipation
•Cotton Gin
•Treaty of Greenville, 1796
•Eli Whitney
•Abigail Adams
–Use American Visions textbook
Both Classes:
•You need to have your binder and looseleaf paper tomarrow (thurs)
– It is a Homework Grade
US History:
•We will take Notes on Contrasting Views of Federal Government
Presentation Here:
Contrasting Views on the Federal Government
•Work on Guided Reading 4
Link on right hand margin on opening page
If time, Another Activity:
Identify these words/concepts using your American Visions textbook:
•Suffrage requirements
•“necessary evil”
•Tecumseh
•emancipation
•Cotton Gin
•Treaty of Greenville, 1796
•Eli Whitney
•Abigail Adams
–Use American Visions textbook
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday Febuary 9, 2010
Civics: We will be completing a chart with the 3 branches of government and the 3 levels of government. We will have a quiz on this information tomarrow.
US History:
We are going to try a vocab based Goals. We wil take notes today on the first 17 Vocab Words today.
The Presentation Today:
Goal 1 Beginnning of the Nation
Goal 1 Beginnning of the Nation
US History:
We are going to try a vocab based Goals. We wil take notes today on the first 17 Vocab Words today.
The Presentation Today:
Goal 1 Beginnning of the Nation
Goal 1 Beginnning of the Nation
Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday Febuary 8th 2009
US History: We will be going over the US History Pre-test and Scavenger Hunt from Thursday.
We will then be taking Notes on "Three Worlds Meet"
1-Three Worlds Meet1
Us Pretest Short Answer
Civics: We are going to be working on the Sample INS Citizenship test. Do you have what it takes to be a US Citizen?
We will then be taking Notes on "Three Worlds Meet"
1-Three Worlds Meet1
Us Pretest Short Answer
Civics: We are going to be working on the Sample INS Citizenship test. Do you have what it takes to be a US Citizen?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Thursday, Feb 4 2009
Good Morning.
We are having a 2 hour delay due to icy conditions and we will not be having 1st period today.\
I am going to use www.scribd.com this semester for sharing documents. If this does not work, please let me know by commenting on my blog. Thanks, Mr. Grove
Civics: We will be working on a scavenger hunt of the Civics Today Textbook.
Start Civics Scavenger Hunt
US History: We will also be introducing ourselves to the American Visions textbook by completing a scavenger hunt.
Scavenger Hunt Start US History
We are having a 2 hour delay due to icy conditions and we will not be having 1st period today.\
I am going to use www.scribd.com this semester for sharing documents. If this does not work, please let me know by commenting on my blog. Thanks, Mr. Grove
Civics: We will be working on a scavenger hunt of the Civics Today Textbook.
Start Civics Scavenger Hunt
US History: We will also be introducing ourselves to the American Visions textbook by completing a scavenger hunt.
Scavenger Hunt Start US History
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
3 Hour Delay.
We are just going to have third and fourth period classes today.
We are going to start new classes today.
We are just going to have third and fourth period classes today.
We are going to start new classes today.
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