Mr. White's Class

Week 23: February 14 - 17

2012-02-14T10:22:00.000-08:00

Tuesday February 14

History:
1. Collect - Ch. 12 Scavenger Hunt
2. Work on Southern Social Class Poster

HW: Poster due Thursday

AVID:
1. Critical Reading - Grief
2. Quickwrite

HW: None
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Wednesday February 15

History:
1. Collect Daily Question Sheet
2. Pass Out New Daily Question Sheet
3. Goals

HW: Poster due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Quickwrite
2. T-Chart

HW: TRF

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Wednesday February 15

History:
1. Collect Southern Poster
2. Notes - Slavery
3. Nat Turner Clip

HW: None

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Week 22: February 6 - 10

2012-02-06T10:13:00.000-08:00

Monday February 6

History:
1. Pass Back Work
2. Work on Inventions Poster

HW: Posters Due TOMORROW

AVID:
1. Permission Slips
2. Introduce Pride Book

HW: None
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Tuesday February 7

History:
1. Collect Inventions Poster
2. Notes - Ch. 12 - The South

HW: None

AVID:
1. Grade Contract
2. Permission Slips
3. Field Trip Expectations
4. Work on Pride Book

HW: None
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Wednesday February 8

History:
1. Ch. 12 Key Terms and People Scavenger Hunt

HW: Scavenger Hunt Due Tuesday

AVID:
1. Field Trip

HW: TRF
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Thursday February 9

History:
1. Assign - Southern Social Class Poster

HW: Scavenger Hunt Due Tuesday

AVID:
1. Tutorials

HW: None
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Friday February 10

History:
1. Southern Social Class Poster

HW: Scavenger Hunt Due Tuesday

AVID:
1. Writing - Favorite Trends

HW: None
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Week 21: January 30 - February 3

2012-02-01T09:54:00.000-08:00

Monday January 30

History:
1. Labor Clip
2. Occupy Garbo's Class and Strike

HW: Lowell Sign Worksheet due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Note Check
2. Quickwrite

HW: None
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Tuesday January 31

History:
1. Collect Lowell Signs
2. Notes - Ch. 11: Sec. 3 and 4
3. Industrial Revolution Clip

HW: None

AVID:
1. Study Session
2. Making a Difference Clip

HW: None
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Wednesday February 1

History:
1. Advertisement Clips
2. Assign Inventions Advertisement Poster

HW: Ch. 11 Test Friday
Poster Due Tuesday

AVID:
1. Pass out TRF
2. Critical Reading and Marking the Text

HW: TRF
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Thursday February 2

History:
1. Work on Inventions Poster

HW: Ch. 11 Test Tomorrow
Poster Due Tuesday

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Friday February 3

History:
1. Ch. 11 Test

HW: Poster Due Tuesday

AVID:
1. AVID Survivor

HW: None
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Week 20: January 23 - 27

2012-01-23T09:47:00.000-08:00

Monday January 23

History:
1. Seat Change
2. Ch. 11 Scavenger Hunt
Due Wed.

HW: Scavenger Hunt Due Wed.

AVID:
1. Binder Check
2. Study Session

HW: None
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Tuesday January 24

History:
1. Notes - Ch. 11 Sec. 1-2
2. Industrial Revolution Clips

HW: Scavenger Hunt Due tomorrow.

AVID:
1. Socratic

HW: None
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Wednesday January 25

History:
1. Collect Scavenger Hunt
2. Read - Lowell Factory Journal
3. Read - Lowell Factory Rules
4. Child Labor Video Clip

HW: None

AVID:
1. Pass out TRF
2. Mark the Text

HW: TRF
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Thursday January 26

History:
1. Lowell Mill Simulation

HW: None

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Week 19: January 17 - 20

2012-01-18T14:12:00.000-08:00

Tuesday January 17

History:
1. Notes - Ch. 10, Sec. 4 - Gold Rush
2. Gold Rush Clip

HW: Timeline due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Critical Reading

HW: None
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Wednesday January 18

History:
1. Collect Timeline
2. Pass out Study Guide
3. Critical Reading - Donner Party
4. Philosophical Chairs

HW: Study - Ch. 10 Test Friday

AVID:
1. Teaching Tolerance
2. Pass out TRF

HW: TRF
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Thursday January 19

History:
1. Picture Analysis
2. Review and Flash Cards

HW: Study - Ch. 10 Test Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Tutorials

HW: None
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Friday January 20

History:
1. Chapter 10 Test

HW: None

AVID:
1. Note Check
2. Binder Check
3. Observations
4. A-G Requirements

HW: None
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Week 18: January 9 - 13

2012-01-12T09:00:00.000-08:00

Monday January 9

History:
1. Dangers of Moving West Presentation

HW: None

AVID:
1. Right or Wrong?

HW: None
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Tuesday January 10

History:
1. Read and Take Notes - Ch. 10, Sec. 2
2. Texas Flag Worksheet

HW: Flag Due Friday

AVID:
1. Family food
2. Pass out TRF

HW: TRF
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Wednesday January 11

History:
1. Ch.10 Concept Drawing

HW: Flag and Concept Drawing due Friday

AVID:
1. Field Trip

HW: TRF
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Thursday January 12

History:
1. Mexican American War Timeline
-Due Monday

HW: Flag and Concept Drawing due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Week 17: January 3 - January 6

2012-01-04T09:36:00.000-08:00

Tuesday January 3

History:
1. Video - Oregon Trail
Take Notes

HW: Oregon Trail Notes Due Wed.

AVID:
1. College Questions Worksheet

HW: College Questions Due Wed.
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Wednesday January 4

History:
1. Pass out Daily Question sheet
2. Collect Oregon Trail Notes
3. Ch. 10 Key Terms and People Scavenger Hunt Worksheet

HW: Finish Scavenger Hunt - Due Friday

AVID:
1. Costa's Levels of Questions

HW: TRF
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Thursday January 5

History:
1. Oregon Trail

HW: Finish Scavenger Hunt - Due Tomorrow

AVID:
1.Tutorials

HW: None
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Friday January 6

History:
1. Notes - Ch. 10, Sec. 1
2. Pass Back Chapter 9 Tests

HW: None

AVID:
1. Guest Speaker

HW: None
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Week 16: December 12 - 16

2011-12-14T14:45:00.000-08:00

Monday December 12

History:
1. Notes - Ch. 9, Sec. 1-2

HW: Study For Test On Thursday

AVID:
1. Binder Organization
2. Revise your notes

HW: None
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Tuesday December 13

History:
1. Ch. 9, Sec. 3 Notes - Indian Removal

HW: Study for Ch. 8 and 9 Test on Thursday

AVID:
1. Socratic Seminar

HW: None
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Wednesday December 14

History:
1. Study for Test on Chapter 8 and 9

HW: Ch. 8 and 9 Test Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Pass out TRF
2. Children's rooms around the world

HW: TRF
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Thursday December 15

History:
1.Chapter 8 and 9 Test

HW: None

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Friday December 16

History:
1. Relaxation Day - Have a good Holiday

HW: None

AVID:
1. Relaxation Day - Have a good Holiday!

HW: None
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Week 15: December 5 - 9

2011-12-05T10:52:00.000-08:00

Monday December 5

History:
1. Finish Assassin Activity
2. What do you know about Slavery?
HW: None

AVID:
1. Note Check
2. College Banner Assignment

HW: None
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Tuesday December 6

History:
1. Daily Question Quiz
2. Clip - Missouri Compromise

HW: None

AVID:
1. Learning Logs
2. Costa's Levels
3. Study session

HW: None
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Wednesday December 7

History:
1. Geography Bee Quiz

HW: None

AVID:
1. Binder Check
2. Pass out TRF

HW: Complete TRF
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Thursday December 8

History:
1. Read - Chapter 8, Section 2 - Pg 264
2. Take notes while reading
HW: None

AVID:
1. Tutorials

HW: None
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Friday December 9

History:
1. Andrew Jackson Video
2. Take Notes

HW: None

AVID:
1. Socratic Seminar

HW: None
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Week 14: November 28 - December 2

2011-11-29T09:07:00.000-08:00

Monday November 29

History:
1. Political Cartoons

HW: None

AVID:
1. Quickwrite
2. Guessing Game

HW: None
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Tuesday November 29

History:
1. Finish - Political Cartoons
2. Mark the Text - Monroe Doctrine

AVID:
1. Socratic Seminar

HW: None
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Wednesday November 30

History:
1. Finish Monroe Doctrine Notes
2. List of Historical People Activity

HW: None

AVID:
1. Finish Socratic Discussion
2. Binder Check
3. Team Building Activity

HW: TRF
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Thursday December 1

History:
1. Pass out Ch. 8, Sec. 3 Notes
2. Discuss Notes
3. Washington Irving and Sleepy Hollow

HW: None

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Friday December 2

History:
1. Time Traveling Assassin Activity

HW: None

AVID:
1. Note Check
2. Outside Observations
3. Pass Out Permission Slips
4. College Banner Assignment

HW: None
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Week 13: November 14 -18

2011-11-14T08:40:00.000-08:00

Monday November 14

History:
1. Notes with Video - War of 1812

HW: None

AVID:
1. Where in the World is Matt

HW: None
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Tuesday November 15

History:
1. Worksheet - Chapter 7 Concept Drawing

HW: Test on Chapter 6 ad 7 Thursday
HW: Concept Drawing due Friday

AVID:
1. Articles - Read, mark the text, and answer the questions

HW: Finish Articles - Due Thursday
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Wednesday November 16

History:
1. Work on Study Guide

HW: Test on Chapter 6 ad 7 Tomorrow 11/17
HW: Concept Drawing due Friday

AVID:
1. Field Trip

HW: Finish Articles - Due Thursday
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Thursday November 17

History:
and 1. Test - Chapter 6 and 7

HW: Concept Drawing Due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Friday November 18

History:
1. Current Events

HW: None

AVID:
1. Pass out Shirt Orders
2. Observations

HW: None
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Week 12: November 7 - 10

2011-11-07T08:55:00.000-08:00

Monday November 7

History:
1. Collect Posters
2. Notes - John Adams
3. Critical Reading - Alien and Sedition Acts

HW: None

AVID:
1. Where in the World is Matt

HW: None
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Tuesday November 8

History:
1. Finish Critical Reading - Alien and Sedition Acts
2. Read - Chapter 7, Sec. 1 Page 228
HW: None

AVID:
1. Dreams vs. Goals

HW: None
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Wednesday November 9

History:
1. Explain - Judicial Review
2. Notes - Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition
3. Video Clips- Louisiana Purchase

HW: None

AVID:
1. Dreams vs. Goals

HW: Complete TRF
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Thursday November 10

History:
1. Video and Notes - The War of 1812

HW: None

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
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Week 11: October 31 - November 4

2011-10-31T09:38:00.000-07:00

Monday October 31

History:
1. Start - Hamilton Vs. Jefferson
Poster
2. The real Dracula

AVID:
1. Marking the Text - Article: Fast Food Near Schools is Making Kids Fat

HW: None
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Wednesday November 2

History:
1. Continue Working onHamilton Vs. Jefferson
Poster

HW: Hamilton Jefferson Poster Due Monday

AVID:
1.Pass out TRF
2. Note Check
3. Study Session

HW: Complete TRF
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Thursday November 3

History:
1. Notes - Ch. 6, Sec. 3 - President Washington

HW: Hamilton Jefferson Poster Due Monday

AVID:
1. Tutorials

HW: None
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Friday November 4

History:
1. Washington's Farewell Address
2. Brainstorm and Discuss - Did we
listen to Washington's advice?

HW: Hamilton Jefferson Poster Due Monday

AVID:
1.Outside Observations
2. Clip - School in Shanghai

HW: None

Week 10: October 24 - 28

2011-10-24T08:58:00.000-07:00

Monday October 24

History:
1. Ch. 6 Key Terms and People
Scavenger Hunt Worksheet

HW: Finish Scavenger Hunt - Due Wed.

AVID:
1. College Discussion

HW: None
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Tuesday October 25

History:
1. Seating Change
2. Brainstorm Activity
3. Notes - Launching the new Nation

HW: Finish Scavenger Hunt - Due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Planner Check
2. Study Session
3. Grade Checks

HW: None
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Wednesday October 26

History:
1. Finish Notes - The New Nation
2. Loose vs. Strict Construction using
School Rules

HW: Finish Scavenger Hunt - Due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Pass Out TRF
2. Socratic Seminar

HW: None
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Thursday October 27

History:
1. Collect Scavenger Hunt
2. Read and Mark the Text -
Hamilton and Jefferson Bios

HW: None

AVID:
1. Tutorials

HW: None
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Friday October 28

History:
1. Loose Construction with
School Rules Activity
2. Hamilton and Jefferson Chart

HW: None

AVID:
1. Observations
2. Video Clip - Ray Rice
3. Discussion on Overcoming Adversity

HW: None
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Week 9: October 9 - October 21

2011-10-17T09:07:00.000-07:00

Monday October 17

History:
1. Notes - Judicial Branch
2. Study Guide

HW: Study! - Constitution Test on Thursday

AVID:
1. Complete back of the TRF
2. T-shirt design

HW: None
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Tuesday October 18

History:
1. Study Guide
2. Amendment Notes
3. Read- The Bill of Rights

HW: Study! - Constitution Test on Thursday

AVID:
1. T-shirt design

HW: None
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Wednesday October 19

History:
1. Amendments
2.Study Guide
3. Jeopardy

HW: Study! - Constitution Test Tomorrow

AVID:
1. T-shirt design

HW: TRF
__________________________________________

Thursday October 20

History:
1. Constitution Test

HW: Bring Food Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
__________________________________________

Friday October 21

History:
1. Reward for you hard work day -
Movie!!!

HW: Relax

AVID:
1. Observation and Note-taking Skills:
Sandlot

HW: None
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Week 8: October 10 - October 14

2011-10-10T13:21:00.000-07:00

Monday October 10

History:
1. Pass out - New Daily Question Sheet
2. How a bill becomes a law Diagram

HW: Study! - Quiz on the Legislative Branch on Thursday

AVID:
1. Desk Olympics
2. How to fill out a Tutorial Request Form (TRF)

HW: None
__________________________________________

Tuesday October 11

History:
1. Video Clips - How a bill becomes law
2. Work on study guide
3. Notes - Executive Branch

HW: Study! - Quiz on the Legislative Branch on Thursday

AVID:
1. Complete TRF
2. Tutorial

HW: Revise Notes from another class
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Wednesday October 12

History:
1. Finish - Executive Branch Notes
2. Explain - Electoral College

HW: Study! - Quiz on the Legislative Branch Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Complete TRF

HW: Finish TRF
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Thursday October 13

History:
1. Legislative Quiz
2. Executive Branch Video

HW: GET READY! Constitution Test
Next Thursday!!

AVID:
1. Tutorial

HW: None
__________________________________________

Week 7: October 3 - October 7

2011-10-03T08:22:00.000-07:00

Monday October 3

History:
1. What does the government do for you?
2. Preamble Worksheet

HW: Preamble Worksheet due tomorrow

AVID:
1. Cornell Notes

HW: None
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Tuesday October 4

History:
1. Check Preamble Worksheet
2. Discussion- What does the government do for you?
3. Notes - Articles of Confederation

HW: None

AVID:
1. Cornell Notes
2. T-Shirt Design

HW:
Revise/Make Notes
Finish and color T-shirts

__________________________________________

Wednesday October 5

History:
1. Finish Article of Confederation notes
2. Debt Clock
3. What does a trillion dollars look like?
4. Legislative Branch Notes

HW: None

AVID:
1. Check Cornell Notes
2. Collect T-Shirt Design

HW: Revise Cornell Notes
__________________________________________

Thursday October 6

History:
1. Legislative Branch Notes
2. Video Clip - New Government

HW: None

AVID:
1. Check Cornell Notes
2. Tutorial Videos

HW: Revise Notes
__________________________________________

Friday October 7

History:
1. Daily Question Quiz
2. Finish Legislative Notes
3. Start - 3 Branches Diagram

HW: None

AVID:
1. Check Cornell Notes
2. Tutorial Videos

HW: None
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Week 6: September 26 - September 30

2011-09-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

Monday September 26

History:
1. Declaration of Independence
Music Video
2. Chapter 3 Concept Drawing

HW: Concept Drawing Due Tomorrow

AVID:
1. Curve of Retention
2. Cornell Notes

HW: None
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Tuesday September 27

History:
1. Collect Concept Drawing
2. Notes - Ch. 3, Sec. 3-4
3. Trenton and Valley Forge Clips

HW: Test on Chapter 2 & 3 Thursday

AVID:
1. Cornell Notes

HW: None
__________________________________________

Wednesday September 28

History:
1. Pass out Study Guide
2. Video: America: The story of Us
Take notes - I'll collect the notes on Thursday

HW: Test on Chapter 2 & 3 Tomorrow
STUDY!!!!

AVID:
1. Thank you letter to Union Bank

HW: None
__________________________________________
Thursday September 29

History:
1. Chapter 2 & 3 Test

AVID:
1. Thank you letter to Union Bank
2. Cornell Notes

HW: None
__________________________________________
Friday September 30

History:
1. Preamble Worksheet

AVID:
1. Video - Take Notes

HW: None
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Week 5: September 19 - September 23

2011-09-19T14:38:00.000-07:00

Monday September 19

History:
1. Boston Massacre Perspectives
2. Picture Analysis

HW: none

AVID:
1. Cornell Notes
__________________________________________

Tuesday September 20

History:
1. Causes of the American Revolution
2. Boston Tea Party Analysis

HW: none

AVID:
1. Visualizing your Goals Worksheet
2. Cornell Notes
__________________________________________

Wednesday September 21

History:
1. Read: Chapter 3, Section 1
Page 78

HW: none

AVID:
1. Bridge Building Teamwork Activity
__________________________________________

Thursday September 22

History:
1. America: The Story of Us
-TAKE NOTES!

HW: none

AVID:
1. Field Trip Expectations
2. Cornell Notes
__________________________________________

Friday September 23

History:
1. Notes - Declaration of Independence
2. Video Clip: Declaration

Reminder: Test:
Chapter 2 and 3 Wednesday

HW: none

AVID:
1. Field Trip to the Bank
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Week 4: September 12 - September 18

2011-09-12T08:41:00.000-07:00

Monday September 12

History:
1. Work on: Colonial Brochure Project
Due: Thursday 9/15

HW: none

AVID:
1. Writing: Thank you letter to Mr. Cooley

HW: Teacher introduction sheet
Due Wednesday

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Tuesday September 13

History:
1. Work on: Colonial Brochure Project
Due: Thursday 9/15

HW: none

AVID:
1. Writing: Thank you letter to Mr. Cooley
Revision

HW:
1. Teacher introduction sheet
- Due Tomorrow
2. Thank you letter final
- Due Thurs

__________________________________________

Wednesday September 14

History:
1. Work on: Colonial Brochure Project
Due: Tomorrow - Thursday 9/15

HW: Finish Brochure

AVID:
1. Collect Teacher Introduction Sheet
2. Collect Letter to Mr. Cooley
3. Cornell Notes

HW:
1. Thank you letter final draft
Due tomorrow

__________________________________________

Thursday September 15

History:
1. Colonial Brochure Presentations

HW: Bring history book tomorrow

AVID:
1. Collect Teacher Introduction Sheet
2. Collect Letter to Mr. Cooley
3. College road map
4. Cornell Notes

HW: None

__________________________________________

Friday September 16

History:
1. Finish and Collect -
Colonial Brochure Notes
2. Video Clip - Colonies
3. Read and Discuss -
Chapter 2, Section 5 - Pg. 64

HW: None

AVID:
1. Collect- College road map
2. Quickwrite
3. Cornell Notes

HW: None

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Week 3: September 6 - September 9

2011-09-06T07:43:00.000-07:00

Tuesday September 6

History:
1. What your binder should look like

2. Notes: European create Colonies

3. Video Clip: The Middle Passage

HW: none

AVID:
1. Assign Teacher introduction
2. Short-Term Goals

HW: None

__________________________________________

Wednesday September 7

History:
1. Quickwrite
2. Assign Colonial Brochure Project

HW: none

AVID:
1. Collect Goals
2. Critical Reading Strategies

HW: None

__________________________________________

Thursday September 8

History:
1. Colonial Brochure Project

HW: none

AVID:
1. Binder Check
2. Cornell Notes

HW: None

__________________________________________

Friday September 9

History:
1. Work on: Colonial Brochure Project
Due: Sometime next week!!

HW: none

AVID:
1. Guest Speaker

HW: None

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Week 2: August 29 - September 2

2011-08-28T18:25:00.000-07:00

Monday August 29

History:
1. Begin: Question of the Day
2. Assign: Map of the U.S.

HW: None

AVID:
1. Agenda Check
2. Tower Builder

HW: None
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Tuesday August 30

History:
1. Continue Working on U.S. map

HW: Finish Map - Due Friday 9/2

AVID:
1. What do I need to be successful writing activity
2. Why taking notes is so important?

HW: None

___________________________________________

Wednesday, August 31

History:
1. Finish working on U.S. map
2. Video Clip: Why is taking and reviewing notes important?
3. Notes - Columbus and the Columbian Exchange

HW: Finish Map - Due Friday - 9/2

AVID:
1. Personality Crest

HW: Finish Crest

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Thursday, September 1

History:
1.Notes: Columbian Exchange
2. PowerPoint and Video Clip:
Columbus and the Columbian Exchange

HW: Finish Map - Due Tomorrow - 9/2

AVID:
1. Collect Crests
2. AVID PowerPoint?
3. What is SLANT

HW: None

___________________________________________

Friday, September 2

History:
1. Turn in Maps
2. PowerPoint:
Columbus and the Columbian Exchange
2. Columbian Exchange Activity

HW: None

AVID:
1. What is SLANT?
2. Getting to Know you Bingo

HW: None

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Week 1: August 24 - 26

2011-08-27T11:44:00.001-07:00

Wednesday, August 24

History:
1. Welcome Back!
2. Introduction
3. Course Expectations

HW: Turn in 1st day packet by Friday

AVID:
1. Introduction
2. Course Expectations

HW: Turn in signed Course Expectations by Friday
___________________________________________

Thursday, August 25

History:
1. Getting to know you Activity
2. Quote Analysis

HW: Turn in 1st day packet by Friday

AVID:
1. Party Mixer Activity

HW: Turn in signed Course Expectations by Friday
___________________________________________

Friday August 26

History:
1. Finish Quote Analysis Worksheet
2. Tower Building Activity

HW: None

AVID:
1. Binder Expectations
2. Meeting with Mr. Gunn

HW: None
___________________________________________

Week 35: Monday May 16 - Friday May 20

2011-05-16T08:38:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 16

History:
1. Glory Quiz

Geography:
1. China
___________________________________________

Tuesday, May 17

History:
1. List Historical Events for Project

Geography:
1. Country Presentations
___________________________________________

Wednesday, May 18

History:
1. Start Timeline Project
Due Friday

Geography:
1. Country Presentations
___________________________________________

Thursday, May 19

History:
1. Work on Timeline

HW: Finish Timeline - Due Tuesday

Geography:
1. Finish Country Presentations
___________________________________________

Friday, May 20

History:
1. Work on Timeline

HW: Finish Timeline - Due Tuesday

Geography:
1. Eat Food - New Orleans
___________________________________________

Week 34: Monday May 9 - Friday May 13

2011-05-10T08:05:00.001-07:00

Monday, May 9

History:
1. Watch Glory

Geography:
1. Africa's Animals
___________________________________________

Tuesday, May 10

History:
1. Turn in STAR Study Guide
2. Watch Glory

Geography:
1. Work on Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Wednesday, May 11

History:
1. Watch Glory

Geography:
1. Work on Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Thursday, May 12

History:
1. Finish Glory

Geography:
1. Work on Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Friday, May 13

History:
1. Short and Long Term Goals

Geography:
1. Finish Country Poster Project
Due: Tuesday
___________________________________________

Week 33: Monday May 2 - Friday May 6

2011-05-02T10:18:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 2

History:
1. STAR Test Review

Geography:
1. Assign Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Tuesday, May 3

History:
1. STAR Test

Geography:
1. None
___________________________________________

Wednesday, May 4

History:
1. STAR Test

Geography:
1. Chinese Rap
___________________________________________

Thursday, May 5

History:
1. STAR Test

Geography:
1. None
___________________________________________

Friday, May 6

History:
1. STAR Test

Geography:
1. National Anthems
___________________________________________

Week 32: Tuesday April 26 - Friday April 29

2011-04-25T09:22:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, April 26

History:
1. STAR Test Review

Geography:
1. Assign Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Wednesday, April 27

History:
1. Reconstruction Summary Worksheet

HW: Finish Worksheet, Due: Friday

Geography:
1. Work on Country Project
___________________________________________

Thursday, April 28

History:
1. STAR Test Review

HW: Finish Reconstruction Worksheet
Due: Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Work on Country Project
___________________________________________

Friday, April 29

History:
1. Turn in Reconstruction Worksheet
2. STAR Test Review

Geography:
1. Work on Country Project
___________________________________________

Week 31: Monday April 11 - Friday April 15

2011-04-10T14:00:00.001-07:00

Monday, April 11

History:
1. Turn in Brochures
2. Pass Out Ch.15, Sec. 4 Notes
2. The Emancipation Proclamation

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - Gulf Coast
___________________________________________

Tuesday, April 12

History:
1. Ch 15, Sections 2 & 3 Notes

Geography:
1. Finish Bizarre Foods
2. Pass out Sign in Sheet for Potluck
___________________________________________

Wednesday, April 13

History:
1. Conditions of the Civil War

Geography:
1. Geography Bingo
___________________________________________

Thursday, April 14

History:
1. Hand Out Section 5 Notes
2. List - How the Union Won

HW: Chapter 15 Test Tomorrow

Geography:
1. What is in peoples refrigerator??
___________________________________________

Friday, April 15

History:
1. Chapter 15 Test

Geography:
1. Cultural Potluck
___________________________________________

Week 30: Monday April 4 - Friday April 8

2011-04-04T10:03:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 4

History:
1. Ch. 15 Key Terms Scavenger Hunt
Worksheet
2. Turn in Dred Scott Worksheet

HW: Scavenger Hunt due Wednesday

Geography:
1. Continue - American Eating Habits
___________________________________________

Tuesday, April 5

History:
1. Read - Ch. 15 Sec. 1

HW: Scavenger Hunt due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Continue - American Eating Habits
___________________________________________

Wednesday, April 6

History:
1. Check Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
2. Confederate Victories Brochure

Geography:
1. Continue - American Eating Habits
___________________________________________

Thursday, April 7

History:
1. Confederate Victories Brochure

HW: Work on Brochure - Due Monday

Geography:
1. Finish - American Eating Habits
___________________________________________

Friday, April 8

History:
1. Ch 15, Sections 2 & 3 Notes

HW: Work on Brochure - Due Monday

Geography:
1. Work on Eating Habits Poster
___________________________________________

Week 29: Monday March 28 - Friday April 1

2011-03-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

Monday, March 28

History:
1. Check Ch. 14 Terms Scavenger Hunt
2. Finish John Brown Story
3. Quickwrite

Geography:
1. China
___________________________________________

Tuesday, March 29

History:
1. Biography of Dred Scott Worksheet
2. North and South Geography Worksheet

Geography:
1. Map of Europe and South America
___________________________________________

Wednesday, March 30

History:
1. Collect Yellow Daily Question Sheet
2. Pass out Sec 1 Notes
3. Go over Sec 4 Notes
4. Causes of the Civil War

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - China
2. Finish Maps
___________________________________________

Thursday, March 31

History:
1. Study Guide
2. Causes of the Civil War

HW: Study for Ch. 14 Test Tomorrow!

Geography:
1. Assign Country Project
2. The Durian Fruit!
___________________________________________

Friday, April 1

History:
1. Chapter 14 Test
2. Turn in Dred Scott Bio by Mon.

Geography:
1. Assign Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Week 28: Monday Mar. 21 - Friday Mar. 25

2011-03-20T14:37:00.000-07:00

Monday, March 21

History:
1. Test - Chapter 13

Geography:
1. China
___________________________________________

Tuesday, March 22

History:
1. Chapter 12 Key Terms
Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Due Friday

Geography:
1. China
___________________________________________

Wednesday, March 23

History:
1. Read - Chapter 14 Section 1
2. Worksheet - Chapter 14, Sec. 1

Geography:
1. China
___________________________________________

Thursday, March 24

History:
1. Go over Sec. 1 Worksheet
2. Analyze Picture
3. Pass Out Sec. 2 Notes
4. John Brown Story
5. Quickwrite

Geography:
1. Facts - China
___________________________________________

Friday, March 25

History:
1. Concept Drawings

Geography:
1. Map - Africa
___________________________________________

Week 27: Monday Mar. 14 - Friday Mar. 18

2011-03-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

Monday, March 14

History:
1. Work on Epitaph
2. Binder Check
3. Political Cartoon

Geography:
1. Philippines
___________________________________________

Tuesday, March 15

History:
1. Pass out Sec. 1 Notes
2. Read Ch. 13, Sec. 4

HW: Epitaph and Political Cartoon
Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Philippines - Facts and Music
___________________________________________

Wednesday, March 16

History:
1. Socratic Seminar

HW: Epitaph and Political Cartoon
Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Philippines - Facts and Music
___________________________________________

Thursday, March 17

History:
1. Women's Rights
2. Collect: Epitaph and Political Cartoon

Geography:
1. Map - Asia
___________________________________________

Friday, March 18

History:
1. Test Review- Chapter 13

HW: Study for Chapter 13 Test
On Monday

Geography:
1. Finish:Map - Asia
2. Quiz - Continents
___________________________________________

Week 26: Monday Mar. 7 - Friday Mar. 11

2011-03-07T08:44:00.000-08:00

Monday, March 7

History:
1. Chapter 13 Key Terms
Pg. 399 - 37 Total

Geography:
1. Introduction to the Class
___________________________________________

Tuesday, March 8

History:
1. Read Chapter 13, Section 1
2. Pass back and review Ch. 11 Test

Geography:
1. What is Geography??
___________________________________________

Wednesday, March 9

History:
1. Tenement Pictures
2. Political Cartoon Worksheet

Geography:
1. How People Live
___________________________________________

Thursday, March 10

History:
1. Transcendentalism
2. Key Terms

HW: Finish Key Terms - Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods
___________________________________________

Friday, March 11

History:
1. Transcendentalism challenge
2. Check Key Terms
3. Social Reforms

HW: Organize Binder

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods
2. Cheese Ice Cream
___________________________________________

Week 25: Monday Feb. 28 - Friday Mar. 4

2011-02-28T09:06:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 28

History:
1. Slave Folktale
2. Quickwrite

Geography:
1. American Nutrition
___________________________________________

Tuesday, March 1

History:
1. Hand out Chapter 12 Sec. 2 Notes
2. Discuss - Chapter 12 Sec. 3 Notes
Slave life

Reminder: Chapter 12 Quiz on Thursday!!!!!

Geography:
1. American Nutrition - Poster

___________________________________________

Wednesday, March 2

History:
1. Southern Society Assignment
2. Chapter 12 Quiz Study Guide

Reminder: Chapter 12 Quiz Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - Cambodia

___________________________________________
Thursday March 3

History:
1. Chapter 12 Quiz Study Guide
2. Slavery Artifacts

Geography:
1. Finish Bizarre Foods - Cambodia

___________________________________________

Week 24: Tuesday Feb. 22 - Friday Feb. 25

2011-02-21T07:42:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, February 22

History:
1. Analyze Picture
2. Chapter 12 Scavenger Hunt

Geography:
1. American Nutrition
___________________________________________

Wednesday, February 23

History:
1. Read Chapter 12, Section 1
2. Worksheet - Cotton Belt

Geography:
1. American Nutrition
___________________________________________

Thursday, February 24

History:
1. Check Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
2. Review Cotton Belt Worksheet
3. Read Ch. 12, Sec. 2

Geography:
1. American Nutrition
___________________________________________

Friday, February 25

History:
1. Eli Whitney Biography
2. Nat Turner Biography

Geography:
1. American Nutrition
___________________________________________

Week 23: Monday Feb.14 - Friday Feb. 18

2011-02-14T08:44:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 14

History:
1. Discuss Ch. 11 Sec. 3 and 4
2. Start Working on Inventions Poster

Geography:
1. Name that National Anthem!
___________________________________________

Tuesday, February 15

History:
1. Work on Inventions Poster

Geography:
1. Where do you want to go?
___________________________________________

Wednesday, February 16

History:
1. Work on Inventions Poster

Geography:
1. Finish Country Poster - Due Tomorrow
___________________________________________

Thursday, February 17

History:
1. Ch. 11 Study Guide
2. Test Review

HW: Study For Ch. 11 Test tomorrow
HW: Inventions Poster Due Tuesday

Geography:
1. Present Country Poster

___________________________________________

Friday, February 18

History:
1. Ch. 11 Test

HW: Inventions Poster Due Tuesday

Geography:
1. Present Country Poster

Week 22: Tuesday Feb. 8 - Friday Feb. 11

2011-02-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 7

No School
___________________________________________

Tuesday, February 8

History:
1. Chapter 11 Concept Drawing
Due Friday

HW: Finish Ch. 11 Concept Drawing
Due Friday

Geography:
1. Video - Africa' Animal Kingdom
___________________________________________

Wednesday, February 9

History:
1. Chapter 11 Part 2 Notes
2. Lowell System Rules
3. Worker's Signs

HW: Finish Ch. 11 Concept Drawing
Due Friday

Geography:
1. Work on Country Project
___________________________________________

Thursday, February 10

History:
1. Continue Working on Lowell Signs
2. Pass back Ch. 10 Tests

HW: Finish Ch. 11 Concept Drawing
Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. How different cultures raise children
___________________________________________

Friday, February 11

History:
1. Collect Concept Drawings
2. Daily Question Quiz
3. Hand out Sec. 3 and 4 Notes
4. Hand out Inventions Poster

Geography:
1. Work on Country Project
___________________________________________

Week 21: Monday Jan. 31 - Friday Feb. 4

2011-01-31T09:34:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 31

History:
1. Chapter 11 Key Terms
Pg. 345 - 27 total
Due Wednesday

HW: Finish Ch. 11 Key Terms
Due Wednesday

Geography:
1. Work on Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Tuesday, February 1

History:
1. Making Paper Airplanes
2. Assembly lines
3. Handmade vs. Machines Chart
4. Work on Key Terms

HW: Finish Ch. 11 Key Terms
Due Thursday

Geography:
1. Forms of Justice
___________________________________________

Wednesday, February 2

History:
1. Quickwrite
2. Ch. 11 Part 1 Notes
3. Lowell Company Rules

HW: Finish Ch. 11 Key Terms
Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Forms of Justice
___________________________________________

Thursday, February 3

History:
1. Check Ch. 11 Key Terms
2. Read about the Lowell System Pg. 354
3. Lowell Company Rules
4. Create Factory Signs

Geography:
1. Work on Country Project
___________________________________________

Week 20: Monday Jan. 24 - Friday Jan. 28

2011-01-24T08:47:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 24

History:
1. Meeting with Mr. Gunn

2. (If time allows) Work on Mexican-American War
Timeline

Geography:
1.Bizarre Foods - Iceland
___________________________________________

Tuesday, January 25

History:
1. The Gold Rush

2. Work on Timeline
Due Thursday

HW: Finish Timeline - Due Thursday

Geography:
1. Finish Bizarre Foods
2. Assign Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Wednesday, January 26

History:
1. Hand out - The Gold Rush Notes

2. Study Guide for Chapter 10 Test

HW: Finish Timeline - Due Tomorrow

Reminder: Chapter 10 Test Friday

Geography:
1. Work on Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Thursday, January 27

History:
1. Collect Timeline

2. Review Game

HW: Study for Chapter 10 Test

Reminder: Chapter 10 Test Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Work on Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Friday, January 28

History:
1. Chapter 10 Test

Geography:
1. Work on Country Poster Project
___________________________________________

Week 19: Tuesday Jan. 18 - Friday Jan. 21

2011-01-18T08:35:00.000-08:00

Tuesday, January 18

History:

1. Collect Texas Flag

2. Finish Alamo Video
Take Notes; Write down 5 more facts

3. Point of View Discussion
Texans vs. Mexicans

4. Collect Alamo Video Facts

Geography:
1. Geography Bingo
___________________________________________

Wednesday, January 19

History:
1. Analyze Manifest Destiny Picture

2. Levi Strauss Bio Worksheet

HW: Finish Levi Strauss Worksheet

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods China
___________________________________________

Thursday, January 20

History:
1. Collect Levi Strauss Worksheet

2. Hand out Ch. 10 Part 3 Notes

3. Assign Mexican American War
Timeline

Geography:
1. Finish - Bizarre Foods China
___________________________________________

Friday, January 21

History:
1.Work on Mexican-American War
Timeline

Geography:
1. Map - South America
___________________________________________

Week 18: Monday Jan. 10 - Friday Jan. 14

2011-01-09T14:42:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 10

History:
1. Collect Concept Drawings
2. Notes - Chapter 10 Part 1
Moving West

Geography:
1. Food of the Philippines
___________________________________________

Tuesday, January 11

History:
1. Dangers of Moving West Presentation

Geography:
1. Music and Culture of the Philippines
___________________________________________

Wednesday, January 12

History:
1. Texas Independence
2. Texas Flag Facts Worksheet
Due Friday

Geography:
1. Finish -Culture of the Philippines
2. Make-up Assignments
___________________________________________

Thursday, January 13

History:
1. Alamo Video
Take Notes; Write down 10 facts

HW: Finish Texas Flag - Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. African Game - Mancala
___________________________________________

Friday, January 14

History:
1. Finish Alamo Video
Take Notes; Write down 5 more facts

2. Collect Alamo Video Facts

HW: Finish Texas Flag - Due Tuesday

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - China
___________________________________________

Week 17: Monday Jan. 3 - Friday Jan. 7

2011-01-03T08:56:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 3

History:
1. Welcome Back!
2. Pass Back Chapter 9 Quiz

Geography:
1. Geography Crossword
___________________________________________

Tuesday, January 4

History:
1. Pass out New Daily Question Sheet
2. Historical Pictures
3. Chapter 9, Part 3 Notes

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods
___________________________________________

Wednesday, January 5

History:
1. Chapter 9 Part 3 Concept Drawing Worksheet
Due Monday Jan. 10

Geography:
1. Map - Asia
___________________________________________

Thursday, January 6

History:
1. Continue Working on Concept Drawing
Worksheet - Due Monday Jan. 10

2. Analyze Historical Pictures

Geography:
1. Continue Working on Asia Map
___________________________________________

Friday, January 7

History:
1. Video - Oregon Trail
Take Note - They will be collected!

Geography:
1. Map - Europe
___________________________________________

Week 16: Monday Dec. 13 - Friday Dec. 17

2010-12-13T08:03:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 13

History:
1. Check Chapter 9 Key Terms
2. Geography Bee Quiz

Geography:
1. Map - Africa
___________________________________________

Tuesday, December 14

History:
1.Correct Geography Bee
2. Check Key Terms
3. Finish Chapter 9 Part 1 Notes

Geography:
1. Map - Africa
___________________________________________

Wednesday, December 15

History:
1.Give Notes - Chapter 9 Part 2
2. Study Guide for quiz

HW: Study for Quiz Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Geography Bingo
___________________________________________

Thursday, December 16

History:
1. Chapter 9 Quiz

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - Texas
___________________________________________

Week 15: Monday Dec. 6 - Friday Dec. 11

2010-12-06T08:46:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 6

History:
1. Discuss Poster
2. Worksheet - Missouri Compromise
3. Quiz Tomorrow

HW: Study for Quiz

Geography:
1. The Gulf Coast
2. Bizarre Foods - Gulf Coast

___________________________________________

Tuesday, December 7

History:
1. Missouri Compromise Worksheet
2. Chapter 8 Quiz

HW: Finish Posters

Geography:
1. Work on U.S. State Map

___________________________________________

Wednesday, December 8

History:
1. Chapter 9 Key Terms
pg. 283 (25 total)
2. Voting Requirements

HW: Key Terms due Monday

Geography:
1. Gulf Coast Food

___________________________________________
Thursday, December 9

History:
1. Collect Daily Question Sheet
2. Voting Requirements
3. Notes - Ch. 9 , Part 1

HW: Key Terms due Monday

Geography:
1. State Flags

___________________________________________
Friday December 10

History:
1. Thomas Jefferson Video

HW: Key Terms due Monday

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods

___________________________________________

Week 14: Monday Nov. 29 - Friday Dec. 3

2010-11-29T08:36:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 29

History:
1. Chapter 8 Key Terms
List and Define All Key Terms

Geography:
1. Getting to Know You

___________________________________________

Tuesday, November 30

History:
1.Chapter 8 Part 1 Notes: The Monroe Doctrine
2. Monroe Doctrine Political Cartoons

HW: Finish Chapter 8 Key Terms
Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. What is Geography?

___________________________________________

Wednesday, December 1

History:
1.Check Chapter 8 Key Terms
2. Work on Monroe Doctrine Political Cartoon

HW: Finish Political Cartoon
Due Friday

Geography:
1. What do you want to learn about?
2. Bizarre Foods

___________________________________________
Thursday, December 2

History:
1. Assign and work on Poster

HW: Finish Political Cartoon
Due Friday

Geography:
1. What do you want to learn about?
2. State Map

___________________________________________

Friday, December 3

History:
1. Collect Political Cartoons
2. Continue to work on Poster
3. Begin discussing the Poster

Geography:
1. The Gulf Coast
2. Bizarre Foods - Gulf Coast

___________________________________________

Week 13: Monday Nov. 16 - Friday Nov. 19

2010-11-16T08:52:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 15

History:
1. Map of the Louisiana Purchase
2. John Marshall and Judicial Review

Geography:
1. GeographyCrossword and Word Search

___________________________________________

Tuesday, November 16

History:
1. Quickwrite
2. Path to the War of 1812

Reminder: Test on Ch. 6 & 7 Thursday

Geography:
1. Quickwrite
2. Geography word search and crossword
___________________________________________

Wednesday, November 17

History:
1. Finish Notes
2. Study Guide
3. Flash Cards
4. Chapter 6 & 7 Test Tomorrow

HW: Study for Test on Ch. 6 & 7

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - Cambodia
___________________________________________

Thursday, November 18

History:
1. Test - Chapter 6 and 7

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - Cambodia
___________________________________________

Friday, November 19

History:
1. End of Trimester 1 - Relax Day

Geography:
1. Cultural Foods Potluck
___________________________________________

Week 12: Monday Nov. 8 - Friday Nov. 12

2010-11-08T10:04:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 8

History:
1. Continue working on Political Cartoons

HW: FINISH CARTOON - DUE TOMORROW

Geography:
1. Travel Poster Presentations

___________________________________________

Tuesday, November 9

History:
1. Turn in Political Cartoon
2. List and Define ALL Key Terms in Chapter 7 Pg. 227
(There are 29!) Due Friday 11/12

HW: Complete Key Terms

Geography:
1. Finish Travel Project Presentations
___________________________________________

Wednesday, November 10

History:
1. Notes- Chapter 7, Part 1
2. Map of the Louisiana Purchase

HW: Complete Key Terms

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods
___________________________________________

Thursday, November 11

No School! - Veteran's Day
___________________________________________

Friday, November 12

History:
1. Check Key Terms
2. America - The Story of US
Westward

HW: Complete Key Terms

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods
___________________________________________

Week 11: Monday Nov. 1 - Friday Nov. 5

2010-11-02T09:19:00.000-07:00

Monday, November 1

NO SCHOOL
___________________________________________

Tuesday, November 2

History:
1. Work on - Hamilton vs. Jefferson
Poster Project

Geography:
1. Continue working on Travel Project
___________________________________________

Wednesday, November 3

History:
1. Notes - Chapter 6, Part 2
2. The Election
3. Quickwrite

HW: FINISH POSTERS - DUE TOMORROW

Geography:
1. Continue working on Travel Project
DUE FRIDAY
___________________________________________

Thursday, November 4

History:
1. Finish Notes - Chapter 6, Part 2
2. Start - Chapter 6, Part 3
3. Collect Posters

HW: Study for Quiz on Chapter 6
Study - Loose and Strict Construction, Precedents,
The Whiskey Rebellion, and Washington's Farewell Address

Geography:
1. Landmark Mosaic
___________________________________________

Friday, November 5

History:
1. Quiz - Chapter 6
2. Finish Part 3 Notes
3. Political Cartoons

Geography:
1. Geography Mosaic
___________________________________________

Week 10: Monday Oct. 25 - Friday Oct. 29

2010-10-25T08:54:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 25

History:
1. Go Over Constitution Test

Geography:
1. Present Your American Eating Habits Poster
___________________________________________

Tuesday, October 26

History:
1. Notes - Chapter 6, Part 1
2. National Capital Worksheet

HW: Finish National Capital Worksheet

Geography:
1. Assign - Travel Project
___________________________________________

Wednesday , October 27

History:
1. Review Previous day's info
2. Hamilton vs. Jefferson Pair-Share Activity
3. Hamilton vs. Jefferson T-Chart

Geography:
1. Continue working on Travel Project
___________________________________________

Thursday, October 28

History:
1. Assign - Hamilton vs. Jefferson
Poster Project

Geography:
1. Continue working on Travel Project
___________________________________________

Friday, October 29

History:
1. Continue Working on
Hamilton vs. Jefferson Poster Project

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods
___________________________________________

Week 9: Mon. October 18 - Fri. October 22

2010-10-17T15:26:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 18

History:
1. Quiz - Legislative Branch

2. Complete and Discuss
Constitution Test Study Guide

3. Study Session During Lunch Rm #25

HW: Study!
The Constitution Test Thursday!

Geography:
1. American Eating Habits
___________________________________________

Tuesday, October 19

History:
1. Complete and Discuss
Constitution Test Study Guide

2. 3 Branches of Government Chart

3. Study Session During Lunch Room #25

HW: Study!
The Constitution Test Thursday!

Geography:
1. American Eating Habits
___________________________________________

Wednesday, October 20

History:
1. Constitution Study Session

2. FINAL Study Session During Lunch Room #25

HW: Study!
The Constitution Test is TOMORROW!!!

Geography:
1. American Eating Habits Poster Project
___________________________________________

Thursday, October 21

History:
1. Constitution Test

HW: Relax and Congratulations!!!

Geography:
1. American Eating Habits Poster Project
___________________________________________

Friday, October 22

History:
1. Video

Geography:
1. American Eating Habits Poster Project
___________________________________________

Week 8: Mon. October 11 - Fri. October 15

2010-10-11T08:33:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 11

History:
1. Review - House of Rep. Worksheet
2. Correct Daily Question Quiz
3. Read, Discuss, and Complete
Senate Worksheet

HW: Complete Senate Worksheet

Geography:
1. Map - United States

___________________________________________

Tuesday, October 12

History:
1. Review - Senate Worksheet
2. Pass out new Daily Question Sheet
3. Diagram - Legislative Branch
4. Work on Constitution Study Guide

Geography:
1. Continue Map - United States

___________________________________________

Wednesday, October 13

History:
1. Review - How a Bill Becomes Law Worksheet

2. Discuss and Complete -
Intro to the Executive Branch Worksheet

3. Discuss and Complete -
Requirements to be President Worksheet

4. Work on Constitution Study Guide

HW: Finish Worksheets

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - China

___________________________________________

Thursday, October 14

History:
1. Review - Intro. Executive Branch

2. Read and Discuss -
Requirements to be President

3. Work on Constitution Study Guide

HW: Finish Worksheet

Geography:
1. American Eating Habits

___________________________________________

Friday, October 15

History:
1. Review - Requirements to be President

2. Read and Discuss -
Intro. to the Judicial Branch

3. Read and Discuss -
Amending the Constitution

4. Study Session After School Today
3:15-3:45

5. Quiz on the Legislative Branch Monday!

HW: Finish Worksheet

Geography:
1. American Eating Habits

___________________________________________

Week 7: Mon. October 4 - Fri. October 8

2010-10-04T09:25:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 4

History:
1. Turn in Preamble Worksheet
2. Chapter 4 Key Terms
List and Define ALL key terms on page 113

HW: Finish Chapter 4 Key Terms
Due Tomorrow

Geography:
1. Continue Working on Country Poster Project

___________________________________________

Tuesday, October 5

History:
1. Notes - Chapter 4 - A New Government
2. Worksheet - Articles of Confederation

HW: Finish Articles Worksheet
HW: I will Check Ch. 4 Key Terms Thursday!

Geography:
1. Ghana - Traditional Game

___________________________________________

Wednesday, October 6

History:
1. Review - Articles of Confederation
2. Congress is in Session Activity!
3. Pass Back Tests

HW: I will Check Ch. 4 Key Terms Tomorrow!

Geography:
1. Country Poster Presentations

___________________________________________

Thursday, October 7

History:
1. Read, Discuss, and Complete
Compromise Worksheet

2. Read, Discuss, and Complete
Legislative Branch Worksheet

3. Check Chapter 4 Key Terms

Geography:
1. Country Poster Presentations

___________________________________________

Friday, October 8

History:
1. Go Over Legislative Worksheet

2. Day Question Quiz

3. Read, Discuss, and Complete
House of Representatives Worksheet

4. Pass out Constitution Test Study Guide

HW: Finish House of Rep Worksheet

Geography:
1. Continents Quiz
2. Geography Bingo

___________________________________________

Week 6: Monday Sept. 27 - Friday Oct. 1

2010-09-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

Monday, September 27

History:
1. Battles of the American Revolution Worksheet

Geography:
1. Map - North America

___________________________________________

Tuesday, September 28

History:
1. Discuss - Battles of the American Revolution Worksheet
2. Study Guide - Chapter 2 & 3 Test

REMINDER: TEST ON CHAPTER 2 & 3 THURSDAY SEPT. 30

Geography:
1. Assign - Country Poster Project

___________________________________________

Wednesday, September 29

History:
1. Video -America: The Story of US: Revolution
2. Study Session After School today 3:15-3:45 Room 25

REMINDER: TEST ON CHAPTER 2 & 3
Tomorrow - THURSDAY SEPT. 30

Geography:
1. Continue Working on Country Poster Project

___________________________________________

Thursday, September 30

History:
1. Test - Chapter 2 and 3
2. Preamble Worksheet
HW: Work on Preamble Worksheet Due Monday 10/4

Geography:
1. Continue Working on Country Poster Project

___________________________________________

Friday, October 1

History:
1. Revolutionary War Chart
2. Quickwrite
3. Work on Preamble Worksheet

HW: Work on Preamble Worksheet
Due Monday 10/4

Geography:
1. Continue Working on Country Poster Project

___________________________________________

Week 5: Monday Sept. 20 - Friday Sept. 24

2010-09-20T08:52:00.001-07:00

Monday, September 20

History:
1. Primary Source Postcard
HW: Finish Postcard

Geography:
1. Map - South America

___________________________________________

Tuesday, September 21

History:
1. Collect Postcards
2. Important Key Terms Search
3. Begin Notes - The Revolution Begins

Geography:
1. Country Facts

___________________________________________

Wednesday, September 22

History:
1. Notes - Chapter 3, Section 1 - The Revolution Begins
2. Fighting in Line Formation Activity

Geography:
1. Africa - Mancala

___________________________________________

Thursday, September 23

History:
1. Notes - Chapter 3, Part 2 - The Opinion Changes
2. Quickwrite

Geography:
1. Africa - Mancala

___________________________________________

Friday, September 24

History:
1. Video - America: The Story of US - Rebels

Geography:
1. South America - Chile

___________________________________________

Week 4: Mon. September 13 - Fri. September 18

2010-09-13T08:38:00.000-07:00

Monday, September 13

History:
1. Colonial Brochure Presentations

Geography:
1. Map - Africa

___________________________________________

Tuesday, September 14

History:
1. Finish - Colonial Brochure Presentations
2. Notes - Ch. 2, Sec. 5 - Conflict in the Colonies

Geography:
1. Geography Bingo

___________________________________________

Wednesday, September 15

History:
1. Finish Notes - Ch. 2, Sec. 5 - Conflict in the Colonies
2. List - Grievances with Mrs. Ponzo

Geography:
1. Geography Bingo

___________________________________________

Thursday, September 16

History:
1. Discuss Ponzo's Response
2. Analyze Pictures

Geography:
1. World Geography Trivia

___________________________________________

Friday, September 17

History:
1. Finish Pictures and Perspectives Discussion

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - Delhi

___________________________________________

Week 3: Tuesday Sept. 7 - Friday Sept. 10

2010-09-07T15:44:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, September 7

History:
1. Turn in Concept Drawing
2. Discuss Chapter 2, Section 5 Worksheet
-Remember to hold onto this worksheet, you will be quizzed on it!!!!
3. Assign and discuss - Colonial Brochure Project

Geography:
1. Where do you want to Travel Writing Activity

___________________________________________

Wednesday, September 8

History:
1. Continue Working on Colonial Brochure Project

Geography:
1. Name that National Anthem

___________________________________________

Thursday, September 9

History:
1. Continue Working on Colonial Brochure Project

Geography:
1. Map - Asia

___________________________________________

Friday, September 10

History:
1. Continue Working on Colonial Brochure Project
-Due Monday - Be Ready To Present

Geography:
1. Finish Map - Asia
2. Name that National Anthem

___________________________________________

Week 2: Mon August 30 - Fri September 3

2010-08-30T08:49:00.000-07:00

Monday, August 30

History:
1. Collect U.S. History map
2. Introduce and Discuss Daily Question
3. Finish Primary Source Show-and-Tell
4. Assign - Ch. 1, Sec. 1 & 2 Worksheet

Geography:
1. Finish Video - Bizarre Foods

___________________________________________

Tuesday, August 31

History:
1. Discuss and Turn In Chapter 1, Sec. 1 & 2 Worksheet
2. Assign Chapter 1, Sec. 3 & 4 Worksheet
HomeWork: Complete Chapter 1, Sec. 3 & 4 Worksheet

Geography:
1. U.S. States Map Challenge

___________________________________________

Wednesday, September 1

History:
1. Discuss and Collect - Ch. 1 - Sec. 3 & 4 Worksheet
2. Brainstorm and Quickwrite "Why do people move to America"?
3. Assign - Chapter 2 - Sec. 1, 2, 3, & 4 Worksheet

Geography:
1. State Flags

___________________________________________

Thursday, September 2

History:
1. Discuss and Collect - Ch. 2 - Sec. 1, 2, 3, & 4 Worksheet
2. Complete - Chapter 2 - Sec. 5 Worksheet
HOMEWORK: Complete Worksheet

Geography:
1. Finish State Flags

___________________________________________

Friday, September 3

History:
1. Assign - Concept Drawings
HOMEWORK: Complete...
- Ch. 2, Sec. 5 Worksheet
- Concept Drawings

Geography:
1. Bizarre Foods - Minnesota

___________________________________________

Week 1: Tuesday Aug 24 - Friday Aug 27

2010-08-24T08:06:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, August 24

History:
1. Welcome and Class Expectations
2. Getting To Know You activity

Geography:
1. Welcome and Class Expectations
2. Getting To Know You activity

Reminder: Bring ID cards Thursday. We will be checking out textbooks
____________________________________________

Wednesday, August 25
History.
1. What are Primary and Secondary Sources Worksheet
2. Assign Primary Sources Show-and-Tell
3. Assign United States Map Activity

Geography.
1. Read - What is Geography?
2. Map Challenge Activity

Reminder: Bring I.D. Cards Tomorrow to check out books
________________________________________

Thursday, August 2

History.
1. Check out textbooks
2. Continue Working on U.S. Map - DUE MONDAY
REMINDER: BRING PRIMARY SOURCE TOMORROW!!!!

Geography.
1. Map Challenge Activity
____________________________________

Friday, August 27

History:
1. Primary Source Show-and-Tell Presentations
Reminder: U.S. Map Due MONDAY!!!!!

Geography:
1. Video - Bizarre Foods

Week 34: Mon. May 10 - Fri. May 14

2010-05-17T08:34:00.000-07:00

Monday, May 10:

1. Recycled Poem

Tuesday, May 11:

1. Collect Poem

2. Assign U.S. History Timeline Project

Wednesday, May 12:

1. Work on U.S. History Timeline Project

Thursday, May 13:

1. Work on U.S. History Timeline Project

Friday, May 14:

1. Work on U.S. History Timeline Project
-DUE MONDAY!!!!

Week 33: Mon. May 3 - Fri. May 7

2010-05-06T12:01:00.000-07:00

Monday May 3 - Friday May 7

1. STAR TESTING ALL WEEK

Week 32: Mon. April 26 - Fri. April 30

2010-05-05T11:38:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 26:

1. STAR Test Review: World History

Tuesday, April 27:

1. STAR Test Review: World History

Wednesday, April 28:

1. STAR Test Review: U.S. History

Thursday, April 29:

1. STAR Test Review: World History Video

Friday, April 30:

1. STAR Test Review: U.S. History

Week 31: Mon. April 19 - Fri. April 23

2010-04-20T08:19:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 19:

1. What did the soldiers in the Civil War eat?
2. Pass back Chapter 14 Tests
3. Chapter 14 Test Corrections due by Thursday!
Reminder: Chapter 15 Test on Friday

Tuesday, April 20:

1. Conditions of the Civil War
2. Lincoln and the Constitution
Reminder: Chapter 15 Test on Friday

Wednesday, April 21:

1. Discuss and Take Notes on Chapter 15, Section 5
The War Ends
Reminder: Chapter 15 Test on Friday

Thursday, April 22:

1. Review for Chapter 15 Test
2. Collect Test Corrections
Reminder: Chapter 15 Test Tomorrow

Friday, April 23:

1. Chapter 15 Test

Week 30: Mon. April 12 - Fri. April 16

2010-04-14T09:52:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 12:

1. Discuss and Take Notes on Chapter 15, Section 2

Tuesday, April 13:

1. Finish Section 2 Notes
2. Discuss and Take notes on Chapter 15, Section 3

Wednesday, April 14:

1. Pass out Chapter 15, Section 4 Notes
2. Start movie: GLORY

Thursday, April 15:

1. Continue watching GLORY

Friday, April 16:

1. Finish GLORY

Week 29: Tue. April 6 - Fri. April 9

2010-04-06T21:26:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, April 6:

1. Welcome Back!!!
2. Review Chapter 14

Wednesday, April 7:

1. List ALL key terms and people for chapter 15 -
page 417 (There are 34 of them!)

Thursday, April 8:

1. Check Key Terms and People
2. Compare and contrast the North and South

Friday, April 9:

1. Begin discussing and taking notes on the Chapter 15, Section 1

Week 28: March 22 - March 26

2010-03-21T15:03:00.000-07:00

Monday, March 22:

1. Discuss and Take Notes: Chapter 14, Section 3

Tuesday, March 23:

1. Discuss and Take Notes: Chapter 14, Section 4

Wednesday, March 24:

1. Daily Question Quiz
2. Review for the Test
3. Diagram: Causes of the Civil War
Reminder: Test on Chapter 14 Tomorrow!

Thursday, March 25:

1. Chapter 14 Test

Week 27: Mon. March 15 - Fri. March 20

2010-03-15T10:59:00.000-07:00

Monday, March 15:

1. List and Define ALL key terms from Chapter 14
Page 437 (There are 31 Key Terms!)
-DUE TOMORROW

Tuesday, March 16:

1. Read and take notes on Chapter 14, Section 1
2. Turn in Chapter 14 Key Terms and People

Wednesday, March 17:
1. Finish Chapter 17, Section 1 Notes
2. Worksheet

Thursday, March 18:

1. Review Worksheet
2. Notes - Chapter 14, Section 2
3. Pictures

Friday, March 19:

1. New Seating Chart!!
2. Quickwrite
Was John Brown a hero or a villain?
3. Pass back Chapter 13 Tests

Week 26: Mon. March 8 - Fri. March 12

2010-03-09T11:41:00.000-08:00

Monday, March 8:

1. Finish Chapter 13, Section 3 Notes

2. Begin Chapter 13, Section 4 Notes

Reminder: Test on Chapter 13 Thursday

Tuesday, March 9:

1. Finish Chapter 13, Section 4 Notes

2. Chapter 13 Test Study Guide

Reminder: Test on Chapter 13 Thursday

Wednesday, March 10

1. Diagram Chapter13 - Social movements

2. Complete Study guide

Reminder: Test on Chapter 13 Tomorrow

Thursday, March 11

1. Test - Chapter 13

Friday, March 12

1. Video- Frederick Douglass

Week 25: Mon. March 1 - Fri. March 5

2010-03-01T13:04:00.000-08:00

Monday March 1:

1. Work on Southern Society Social Class Poster
-50 SUMMATIVE points!!!

HW: Finish Poster - Due Tomorrow

Tuesday March 2:

1. Collect Southern Social Class Poster
2. List and define ALL Key Terms and People in Chapter 13
Page 399 - SKIP SECTION 2!!!!!!

Wednesday March 3:

1. Collect Key Terms
2. Notes on Chapter 13, Section 1 - Immigration

Thursday March 4:

1. Finish Notes on Chapter 13, Section 1 - Tenements
2. Analyze picture on Page 403

Friday March 5:

1. Notes on Chapter 13, Section 2 & 3

Week 24: Monday Feb. 22 - Friday Feb. 26

2010-02-21T20:14:00.000-08:00

Monday February 22:

1. Discuss and Take Notes on Chapter 12, Section 3:
The Slave System Pages 386 - 391

Tuesday, February 23:

1. Video: The Underground Railroad
One-page of notes due at the end of the period

Wednesday, February 24:

1. Finish Chapter 12, Section 3 Notes

2. Assignment: Nat Turner Biography

Thursday, February 25:

1. Diagram: Southern Society

2. Analyze pictures of the South

3. Collect Nat Turner Bio

Friday, February 26:

1. Finish Analyzing pictures

2. Assign and work on Southern Social Class Project
Due: Tuesday, March 2.

Week 23: Monday Feb. 15 - Friday Feb. 19

2010-02-16T09:23:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 15:

No School - President's Day

Tuesday, February 16:

1. Work on Inventions Project - Due Thursday 2/18.

Reminder: Quiz on Chapter 11 Tomorrow

Wednesday, February 17:

1. Chapter 11 Quiz

2. List and Define ALL Key Terms and People From Chapter
Page 375

Reminder: Invention Poster Project Due Tomorrow!!!

Thursday, February 18:

1. Turn in Inventions Poster Project

2. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on Chapter 12, Section 1
Page 376

Friday, February 19:

1. Review Chapter 12, Section 1: The Cotton Gin

2. Discuss and take notes on Chapter 12, Section 2: Southern Society

3. Current Events

Week 22: Monday Feb. 8 - Friday Feb. 12

2010-02-08T12:26:00.000-08:00

Berkeley Judith White
7lb. - 12oz. - 20 1/2 in.
Born 1:36am
February 3, 2010

Monday, February 8:

1. No School

Tuesday, February 9:

1. List and define ALL key terms and people from Chapter 11

Wednesday, February 10:

1. Collect Chapter 11 Key Terms and People

2. Chapter 11 Notes

Reminder: Question of the Day Quiz Tomorrow

Thursday, February 11:

1. Question of the Day Quiz

2. Finish Chapter 11 Notes

3. Assign Inventions Project - Due Wednesday, February 17

Friday, February 12:

1. Video - The Alamo!!!!

1-page of notes is required

Week 21: Monday Feb. 1 - Friday Feb. 5

2010-02-01T11:08:00.000-08:00

Monday, February 1:

1. Discuss Chapter 10 Study Guide

2. Work on Study Guide

Reminder: Chapter 10 Test Tomorrow

Tuesday, February 2:

1. Test Chapter 10

Reminder: Expanding West Project due Thursday!

Wednesday, February 3:

1. Expanding West Project Work Day

Bring all of your materials for the project to class. You will be given the whole class period to work on your project. Remember: The project is due Tomorrow!!!

Reminder: Expanding West Project Due Tomorrow - Thursday Febuary 4!!!!!!

Thursday, February 4:

1. Turn in Expanding West Project

2. Start The Donner Party video

Friday, February 5:

1. Finish The Donner Party video

Week 20: Monday Jan. 25 - Friday Jan. 29

2010-01-23T10:16:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 25:

1. Finish Oregon Trail Video

Note: Classes are only 27 minutes due to the assembly!!

Tuesday, January 26:

1. Turn in and discuss Video Notes

2. Read, discuss, and Take Notes on Chapter 10, Section 3
Page 316

3. Return Chapter 9 Tests and discuss make-up opportunity

Wednesday, January 27:

1. Finish Chapter 10, Section 3 Notes

2. Assign Expanding West Project

Thursday, January 28:

1. Continue discussing Expanding West Project

2. Begin working on journal entries

Reminder: Chapter 9 Test Corrections due by Tomorrow!!!!

Friday, January 29:

1. Discuss: The California Gold Rush

2. The Donner Party....YUM!!!

Reminder: Chapter 9 Test Corrections due Today

Week 19: Monday Jan.18 - Friday Jan. 22

2010-01-18T11:13:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 18:

NO SCHOOL: DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY

Tuesday, January 19:

1. List and define ALL 25 Key Terms and People from
Chapter 10, Page 307

Wednesday, January 20:

1. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on Chapter 10, Section 1
Page 308 - 311

Thursday, January 21:

1. Quickwrite

2. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on Chapter 10, Section 2
Page 312 - 315

Friday, January 22:

1. Finish Discussing and Taking Notes on Chapter 10, Section 2

2. Start Oregon Trail Video

Week 18: Monday Jan. 11 - Friday Jan. 15

2010-01-11T08:49:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 11:

1. Primary Source: Surrender Speech by Chief Black Hawk

2. Who was Andrew Jackson

HW: Surrender Speech by Chief Black Hawk is due tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 12:

1. Collect Black Hawk Homework Assignment

2. Read, Discuss, and Take Notes on Chapter 9, Section 3:
Page 294

Wednesday, January 13:

1. Analyzing photos

2. Indian Removal: Two Different Views Worksheet

HW: Finish Indian Removal Worksheet

Thursday, January 14:

1. Collect Indian Removal Worksheet

2. Study for Test

Reminder: Chapter 9 Test tomorrow - Focus on your key terms

Friday, January 15:

1. Chapter 9 Test

2. If time allows: Current Events

Week 17: Monday Jan. 4 - Friday Jan. 8

2010-01-03T20:04:00.000-08:00

Monday, January 4:

1. List and define all key terms and people from Chapter 9 - Page 283.

Tuesday, January 5:

1. Turn in Key Terms and People

2. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on Chapter 9, Section 1
Page 284

Wednesday, January 6:

1. Read and complete the Biography of John C. Calhoun

2. Complete and Finish Concept Drawings for Section 1

HW: Both are due tomorrow.

Thursday, January 7:

1. Collect Biography

2. Collect Concept Drawing

3. Read, discuss, and take notes on Chapter 9, Section 2.
Page 288

Friday, January 8:

1. Finish reading and taking notes on Chapter 9, Section 2:
Page 290

2. Pass back Chapter 8 Tests

3. Grade reports

Week 16: Monday Dec. 14 - Friday Dec. 18

2009-12-13T18:26:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 14:

1. Question of the Day - QUIZ

2. Finish Reading, Taking Notes, and Discussing
Chapter 8, Section 2.

Tuesday, December 15:

1. Review Chapter 8, Sections 1 and 2

2. Take notes on Chapter 8 Section 3

Wednesday, December 16:

1. Binder Check

2. Test Review

Reminder: Test on Chapter 8 Tomorrow!!!! Study your notes.

Week 15: Monday Dec. 7 - Friday Dec. 11

2009-12-07T08:39:00.000-08:00

Monday, December 7:

1. Geography Bee Test

Every student's geography knowledge will be tested for the Geography Bee that will be held in January.

Tuesday, December 8:

1. Review for the Chapter 7 Test/Quiz

2. Reminder: Chapter 7 Test/Quiz tomorrow. Study your notes!!!!

Wednesday, December 9:

1. Chapter 7 Test/Quiz

Thursday, December 10:

1. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on Chapter 8, Section 1. Page 260

Friday, December 11:

1. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on Chapter 8, Section 2.

2. Current Events

Week 14: Monday Nov. 30 - Friday Dec. 4

2009-11-30T08:45:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 30:

1. Sacagawea Biography

You will read a biography on Sacagawea. Then, you will write a 1-page letter to Thomas Jefferson describing your experience on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Tuesday, December 1:

1. Read, take notes, and discuss Chapter 7, Section 3. Page 240

2. Turn in Biography Activity

3. Turn in Concept Drawing Quiz

Wednesday, December 2:

1. Finish Reading and Taking Notes on Chapter 7, Section 3 notes. Page 243

2. Quickwrite

When is it OK for the United States to go to war? Explain your answer.

Thursday, December 3:

1. Read, take notes, and discuss Chapter 7, Section 4

Friday, December 4:

1. Finish Reading, Taking Notes, and Discussing Chapter 7, Section 4

Week 13: Monday Nov. 16 - Friday Nov. 20

2009-11-17T17:12:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 16:

1. List and define ALL key terms and people from Chapter 7

This activity will help you understand the major people and terms throughout the new chapter.

Tuesday, November 17:

1. Read, discuss, and take notes on Chapter 7, sections 1 and 2

We will focus on the election of 1800 and the Louisiana Purchase

Wednesday, November 18:

1. Finish notes on Section 2 (Lewis and Clark)

2. Geography Activity

Map of the the U.S. in 1803 and the Louisiana Purchase

Week 12: Monday Nov. 9 - Friday Nov. 14

2009-11-09T09:00:00.000-08:00

Monday, November 9:

1. Collect Concept Drawings

2. Jefferson vs. Hamilton Project

You will create a project that examines the life of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.
Due Thursday, November 12

Tuesday, November 10:

1. Continue working on Jefferson vs. Hamilton Project

Wednesday, November 11:

1. No School - Veteran's Day

Thursday, November 12:

1. Collect Jefferson vs. Hamilton Project

2. Review - Chapter 6 Test

Reminder: Chapter 6 Test tomorrow

Friday, November 13:

1. Chapter 6 Test

Week 11: Monday Nov. 2 - Friday Nov. 6

2009-11-02T08:49:00.001-08:00

Monday, November 2

1. Daily Question Quiz

2. Read and Complete - Alexander Hamilton Worksheet

Tuesday, November 3

1. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on - Chapter 6, Sec. 3

Wednesday, November 4

1. Finish Reading and taking notes on - Chapter 6, Sec. 3

2. Homework: Section 3 Worksheet

Reminder: If you were absent Friday or Monday and did not take either the Chapter 6: Section 1 & 2 quiz and/or the Question of the Day quiz...Make-ups are Tomorrow During Lunch in Room 1

Thursday, November 5

1. Read, discuss, and take notes on Chapter 6, Section 4....pg. 212
2. Make up quizzes today during lunch in Room 1

Friday, November 6

1. Concept Art

You will be given 4 concepts from Chapter 6. For each concept tell me 1. what it is, 2. why it is important, and 3. draw and color what it looks like to you. Due Monday 11/9.

Week 10: Monday Oct. 26 - Friday October 30

2009-10-26T09:04:00.000-07:00

Here is your agenda for the week...

Monday, October 26:

1. Read and discuss

The Bill of Rights

Tuesday, October 27:

1. Finish discussing The Bill of Rights

2. Read, Discuss, and Take Notes on...

Chapter 6, Section 1 - Pages 196-199

Wednesday, October 28:

1. Go over the correct answers for the Constitution Test

Thursday, October 29:

1. Read, Discuss, and Take Notes on...

Chapter 6, Section 2 - Pages 200-204

2. Reminder - Quiz tomorrow on Section 1 & 2. Use your notes from class to study.

Friday, October 29:

1. Quiz on Chapter 6, Section 1 and 2

Week 9: Monday Oct. 19 - Friday Oct. 23

2009-10-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 19:

1. Review Fridays Quiz

2. Read, Discuss, and Complete...

Amendments Worksheet

3. Discuss Constitution Test Study Guide

Reminder: Constitution Test is this Thursday, October 22!!!!!!!

Tuesday, October 20:

1. Discuss Constitution Study Guide

2. There will be a study session after school tomorrow, Wednesday October 21. Room 1

Reminder: Constitution Test is this Thursday, October 22!!!!!!!

Wednesday, October 21:

1. Review Game

2. Study Guide is due Tomorrow

3. I will give extra credit if you have flash cards for all the questions on the study guide!!!!

4. Study session after school TODAY....Room 1.......3:15 - 4:00

Reminder: Constitution Test is Tomorrow...Remember to bring your study guides

Thursday, October 22:

1. Constitution Test is today!!!!

2. Turn in Study Guide

3. Turn in Flash Cards

Friday, October 23:

????????????????????????????????

Week 8: Monday Oct. 12 - Friday October 16

2009-10-13T09:33:00.000-07:00

Monday, October 12:

NO SCHOOL!!!!!!!!

Tuesday, October 13:

1. Read, Discuss, and Complete...

The House of Representatives Worksheet
The Senate Worksheet

Wednesday, October 14:

1. Read, Discuss, and Complete...

Powers of Congress Worksheet
How Bills Become Laws Worksheet

Thursday, October 15:

1. Discuss, diagram, and explain...

The Electoral College
Requirements to be President.

Reminder: Quiz tomorrow, Friday October 16. The quiz will cover the worksheets and handouts from this week. Study the questions and answers on the worksheets!!!!

Friday, October 16:

1. Quiz

2. Review questions

Week 7: Monday Oct. 5 - Friday Oct. 9

2009-10-05T08:56:00.001-07:00

Monday, October 5:

1. Successes and failures of the Articles of Confederation Worksheet

Note: Sort Day!!!

Tuesday, October 6:

1. Review and discuss Successes and Failures of the Articles of Confederation Worksheet

Wednesday, October 7:

1. Read, discuss, and complete The Constitutional Convention Worksheet

Thursday, October 8:

1. Read, discuss, and take notes on Chapter 4, Section 3.

The Great Compromise

Friday, October 9:

1. Finish reading, discussing, and taking notes on

Chapter 4, Section 3

The 3/5 Compromise and the 3 branches of government

Week 6: Monday Sept. 28 - Friday Oct. 2

2009-09-29T08:46:00.000-07:00

Here is your agenda...

Monday, September 28:

1. Introduce Daily Question
2. List and define ALL key terms for Chapter 4. The list can be found on page 113.

Tuesday, September 29:

1. Quickwrite

If you were the leader of a new country, what things would you need for it to run successfully?

2. Read, discuss, and take notes on Chapter 4, Section 1.

Wednesday, September 30:

1. Forming a government activity

You will be looking at 4 different types of government. For each government, you will list 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages for each. You will then rank the government 1-4, 1 being the best and 4 being the worst.

Reminder: Make-up and retake Chapter 3 tests will be held tomorrow, October 1, during lunch in room 25.

Thursday, October 1:

1. Articles of Confederation Worksheet

We will read, discuss, and complete a worksheet about the Articles of Confederation. This worksheet will explore the first national government of the United States and why it did not work!

2. Make up Chapter 3 Test today during lunch in Room 25

Friday, October 2:

1. Current Events

We will discuss major current events happening throughout the world.

2. Quickwrite

Topic - Write about whatever you want!

Week 5 : Monday Sept. 21 - Friday Sept. 25

2009-09-21T19:13:00.000-07:00

Here is the Agenda for the Week.....

Monday, September 21

1. Finish reading, taking notes, and discussing Chapter 3, Section 3 pages 94-97

Tuesday, September 22

1. Read, take notes, and discuss Chapter 3, Section 4 pages 98-101

2. Quickwrite:

What problems do you think the newly independent United States faced?

Wednesday, September 23

1. Fash Cards:

Create flash cards for ALL of the key terms and people from Chapter 3... This will help you study for the test on Friday!!!

Thursday, September 24

1. Review Game:

We will review key terms and people for the Test on Friday.....Vocabulary hangman and candy!!!!!!!!

Reminder: Test tomorrow on Chapter 3 Key Terms and People. Use your Flash Cards to study!!!

Friday, September 25

1. Test on Chapter 3 Key Terms and People

Week 4: Monday Sept. 14 - Friday September 18

2009-09-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

Here is your agenda....

Monday, September 14

1. Chapter 3 Key Terms and People-

Since we have just started a new chapter, it is important to understand the key terms and people that will be discussed. Directions: Define all of the Key Terms and People in the entire chapter

Tuesday, September 15

1. Chapter 3, Section 2

We will read, take notes, and discuss Chapter 3, Section 2.

2. Pass back Papers

3. Review Chapter Quizzes

Reminder: Make-up quiz on Chapter 2, Section 1 & 5 Key Terms During lunch on Thursday....Room 25

Wednesday, September 16

1. Read and Discuss The Declaration of Independence

2. Writing Activity

Write a 1-page Declaration of Independence stating to the mayor of Roseville why Buljan Middle School should break away from the city. Include at least 3 different reasons why Buljan should be independent from the city. Think about what you don't like about Roseville. What doesn't it have? What does it have too much of? What would a perfect city have? Be creative...Have fun!!!!!! DUE THURSDAY

Reminder: Make-up Quiz on Chapter 2, Section 1 & 5 Key Terms During lunch....Room 25

Thursday, September 17

1. Read, Discuss, and Take notes on Chapter 3, SECTION 3.

2. Quickwrite

What do you think it was like living in America during the Revolution? Think about what you see? What do you feel? Is your father fighting in the war? Your brother? Are you a British soldier? BE CREATIVE!!!!!

3. Make-up Quiz today during lunch in Room 25

Friday, September 18

1. American Revolution Newspaper Activity

You will create a newspaper containing 2 pictures and 2 articles. The two articles will discuss specific events, people, and/or battles that we have discussed in Chapter 3 so far. Pretend you are actually reporting during the Revolution. Each picture will be related to your articles. Be Creative!!!

2. Homework: Organize your binders. I will be doing binder check next week!!!!!!!!!

Week 3 - Tuesday Sept. 8 - Friday Sept. 11

2009-09-09T09:17:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a fun, safe, and relaxing Labor Day....Here is your agenda for this week...

Monday, September 7

1. No school for Labor Day...Yeahhhhh!

Tuesday, September 8

1. Read, take notes, and discuss Chapter 2, Section 5

Wednesday, September 9

1. Complete and discuss Chapter 2, Section 5 WORKSHEET
2. Read, Complete, and discuss CRISPUS ATTUCKS BIOGRAPHY

3. Reminder...We will have a quiz tomorrow covering the information from the Chapter 2, Section 1 Key vocabulary worksheet and the Chapter 2, Section 5 Worksheet. If you study the items on these two worksheets, you will do great!!!

Please ask me if you have any questions.

Thursday, September 10

1. Quiz on Chapter 2 Vocabulary!!!!!!

2. Read, take notes, and discuss Chapter 3, Section 1

Friday, September 11

1.It's Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2. Review game....we will be reviewing what we have learned in the class so far...Did I mention there will be candy involved!

WEEK 2 - Monday Aug. 31 - Friday Sept. 4

2009-08-30T09:47:00.000-07:00

Remember we have a minimum day on Monday and Tuesday. Back to School Night is Tuesday!

Here is your agenda for the week............

Monday, Aug. 31
1. Read Chapter 1, Section 1 & 2
2. As a class, answer Section 1 & 2 Questions

Tuesday, Sept. 1
1. Read Chapter 1, Section 3 & 4
2. As a class, answer Section 3 & 4 Questions
3. Turn in Chapter 1 Questions
4. Remember, Back to School night is tonight.
5. Remember, picture day is tomorrow.

Wednesday, Sept. 2
1. Quickwrite
-What was Roanoke?
-What do you think caused the American Revolution?

2. Define and explain the significance of each Key Term in Chapter 2, Section 1.

3. Today is picture day!

Reminder....Bring I.D. Cards tomorrow...We will be getting our books.

Thursday, September 3
1. Get books from the library

2. Put your first and last name inside the book...IN INK

3. Continue to work on Chapter 2, Section 1 Vocabulary

Friday, September 4
1. Art activity
-On a blank sheet of paper, choose four (4) key terms from Section 1.
-For each key term
a. Write the key term
b. The definition
c. Why it is important
d. Draw a picture of what the key term looks like to you
e. Color it!

This will be Due Tuesday, September 8...Along with the Key terms list from early in the week.

Reminder.....No School on Monday!!!!!!!! Enjoy your holiday!!

If You have any questions...Feel free to ask.

WEEK 1 - Thursday Aug. 27- Friday Aug. 28

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We will be doing a map activity on Thursday and Friday.

You will be given a blank map of the United States. You will be required to label all 50 states, major cities, and major bodies of water. Each state must be independently colored. This assignment will be due on Monday, August 31.

Remember to bring I.D. Cards next Thursday, September 3rd. It will make checking out books much faster!!!!

Enjoy your weekend!!!!

And here we go!

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