Schedule
Monday Apr. 15 - Friday Apr. 19
Monday, Apr. 15, B DAY: Learning Activity: We will start class by reviewing notes from the lecture during last Tuesday's class. We will then finish up that lecture and have an open-note quiz reviewing that material. Students will have some in-class work time to finish their Industrial Revolution assignments. Objective(s): 1. Explain the impact of the United States Industrial Revolution on the production, consumption and distribution of goods. (Development of an Industrial United States: 1870-1920) 2. Analyze the consequences of economic transformation on migration, immigration, politics and public policy at the turn of the 20th century. (Development of an Industrial United States: 1870- 1920) Homework or Reminder: Industrial Revolution assignments due today at the END of class. Please use your worktime in class efficiently. Tuesday, Apr. 16, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Apr. 17, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today we will begin by discussing the Great Migration, or what has also become known as the Black Migration, and its contribution to the arts, as well as other areas of American History. Objective(s): 1. Explain the impact of the United States Industrial Revolution on the production, consumption and distribution of goods. (Development of an Industrial United States: 1870-1920) 2. Analyze the consequences of economic transformation on migration, immigration, politics and public policy at the turn of the 20th century. (Development of an Industrial United States: 1870- 1920) Homework or Reminder: TBD Thursday, Apr. 18, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Friday, Apr. 19: No School, Student Release Day Monday Apr. 8 - Friday Apr. 12
Monday, Apr. 8, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Apr. 9, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today marks the start of Quarter 4. We will begin with a review of what's ahead, and tips for being successful in class. Students will then get an introduction to the Industrial Revolution and how it changed the U.S economy. Objective(s): Explain the impact of the United States Industrial Revolution on the production, consumption and distribution of goods. (Development of an Industrial United States: 1870-1920) Homework or Reminder: Photo Assignment Wednesday, Apr. 10, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Apr.11, B DAY: (School Cancelled: Snow Day) Learning Activity: School Cancelled-- Snow Day Objective(s): Analyze the consequences of economic transformation on migration, immigration, politics and public policy at the turn of the 20th century. (Development of an Industrial United States: 1870- 1920) Homework or Reminder: Friday, Apr. 12, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Monday Apr. 1 - Friday Apr. 5
No School, Spring Break Monday Mar. 11 - Friday March. 15
Monday, Mar. 11, B DAY: Learning Activity: Rough drafts are due at the beginning of class. Today students will be seeing what you have completed for a project output so far, and then provide feedback on how you might improve it. You will then have time to take that feedback and add, refine and finish. Finally, you will review what you have learned and prepare for your presentation. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Final projects are due on Wednesday for presentation. Tuesday, Mar. 12, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Mar. 13, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today is presentation day for Civil War Era projects. We will spend all of class having students present. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Final projects are due today. If you missed class or were not finished, makeup day is Monday-- this is your last chance to earn presentation points in the rubric. Thursday, Mar. 14, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Friday, March. 15: No School, Student Release Day Monday Mar. 4 - Friday March. 8
Monday, Mar. 4, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Mar. 5, B DAY: Learning Activity: We will begin with a recap of current events. Students will then have a brief review of internet research strategies that touches on credible websites and then moves into techniques and tools for efficient searches. Students will then have work time to complete their notes and begin on their project outputs. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Notes are due at the beginning of next class. Rough drafts of project outputs are due on Monday, March 11 at the beginning of class. Wednesday, Mar. 6, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Mar. 7, B DAY: Learning Activity: Research is due today at the beginning of class. Sam will check that for completion and add points to the grade book. We will quickly do current events, followed by work time for students to being their project outputs. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Students should have their project topic/driving question figured out by the end of class today. Conferences next week, Thursday. Friday, March. 8, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Monday Feb. 25 - Friday March. 1
Monday, Feb. 25, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Feb. 26, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today we will review our lecture from last week via quiz-- this will be open note. Next, students will have 15 minutes to update their History E-folio page. Finally, students will begin with an overview of their Civil War project where they will then get to choose a topic and project output to show their learning. The next two weeks will be dedicated to developing their skills around research, communication, analysis and creating connections to issues in more recent history. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Students should have their project topic/driving question figured out by the end of class today. Conferences next week, Thursday. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/7th8thConference Wednesday, Feb. 27, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Feb. 28, B DAY (Shortened Classes-- Conferences): Learning Activity: Today will only be a 45 minute class. Students will continue deciding project topic/question as well as output, followed by some research time. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Students should have their project topic/driving question figured out by the end of class today. Conferences next week, Thursday. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/7th8thConference Friday, March. 1 No School, Student Release Day Monday Feb. 18 - Friday Feb. 22
Monday, Feb. 18: No school, Presidents' Day Tuesday, Feb. 19, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Feb. 20, B DAY: School Cancelled-- Snow Day Thursday, Feb. 21, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Friday, Feb. 22, B DAY: Learning Activity: As a result of the continued snow days, we are behind. We will conduct a lecture on causes and major events of the Civil War. This will lead to a quiz next week. Then we will start our our Civil War project after that. Conferences are on Thursday of next week. If you have not signed up yet, please make sure you pick out a time slot to meet with your student and their teachers. http://bit.ly/7th8thConference Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Research due Thursday of next week. Conferences next week, Thursday. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/7th8thConference Monday Feb. 11 - Friday Feb. 15
Monday, Feb. 11, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Feb. 12, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today we will review current events. Then students will have work time on their Slavery and Emancipation reading and questions. Sam will conduct a small group review of the reading and questions for those who need help. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: N/A Wednesday, Feb. 13, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Feb. 14, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will be heading to the Minnesota History Center for a tour of all the exhibits, including a guided lesson on Minnesotans in the Civil War. Those staying behind will be responsible for completing a Civil War activity packet. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Emancipation and Slavery reading and questions are due today-- turn in on Google Classroom. Additionally, Museum activity questions are due at the end of today. Please be sure to hand those in in the class turn-in bin in Sam's room. Friday, Feb. 15 No School, Student Release Day Monday Feb. 4 - Friday Feb. 8
Monday, Feb. 4 (Sam's Birthday!), B DAY: Learning Activity: Today marks the beginning of Semester 2, Q3 for our U.S. History class. Students will have new assigned seats, review classrooms rules and procedures, and become acclimated to their new class of peers. We will then jump into our next unit on the Civil War and its fallout. We will start with a KWL activity to direct some of our lessons for the following unit. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: N/A Tuesday, Feb. 5, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Feb. 6, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today Sam will be gone at a Project-Based Learning professional development workshop. Winston will be subbing and will start students off with Students will have some work time to begin/make progress on their Slavery and Emancipation reading and question activity. Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Slavery and Emancipation reading and questions. Thursday, Feb. 7, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Friday, Feb. 8, B DAY: Learning Activity: Objective(s): Cite the main ideas of the debate over slavery and states' rights; explain how they resulted in major political compromises and, ultimately, war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) AND Outline the major political and military events of the Civil War; evaluate how economics and foreign and domestic politics affected the outcome of the war. (Civil War and Reconstruction: 1850-1877) Homework or Reminder: Monday Jan. 28 - Friday Feb. 1
Monday, Jan. 28, A DAY: School Cancelled due to inclement weather Tuesday, Jan. 29, B DAY: School Cancelled due to inclement weather Wednesday, Jan. 30, A DAY: School Cancelled due to inclement weather Thursday, Jan. 31, B DAY: School Cancelled due to inclement weather Friday, Feb. 1, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Monday Jan. 21 - Friday Jan. 25
Monday, Jan. 21: No School, MLK Jr. Day Tuesday, Jan. 22, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will be completing their U.S. History and Language Arts Corps of Discovery projects today by participating in a "gallery walk" that showcases their journal entries and artifact. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Please come to class with journal entries and artifact completed and ready to be shown. They are due at the start of class today. Also, IC closes tomorrow so please make sure your work is wrapped up across all classes. Please note the late policy in my classes ---------->>> Wednesday, Jan. 23, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Jan. 24, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today we will wrap our Westward Expansion Unit. IC is closed as we finish the quarter. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Projects due Jan. 22 at the beginning of the school day. Friday, Jan.25, A DAY: No School, Student Release Day (End of Quarter 2) Monday Jan. 14 - Friday Jan. 18
Monday, Jan. 14, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Jan. 15, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will begin working on their artifacts as part of their joint LA and History project on the Corps of Discovery. Project overview and note sheet is on Google Classroom. Please bring supplies necessary. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Please bring supplies necessary to create project artifact. Wednesday, Jan. 16, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Jan. 17, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will be wrapping up their artifacts for their projects today, and getting this squared away from our gallery walk on Tuesday of next week. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Projects due Jan. 22 at the beginning of the school day. Friday, Jan.18, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Monday Jan. 7 - Friday Jan. 11
Monday, Jan. 7, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Jan. 8, B DAY: Learning Activity: We will start with a check-in around student breaks, current events and then jump into our project introduction. Paper copies of the project overview will be handed out in class. Today students will identify their research question around the Corps of Discovery, and then research journal entries for more information. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Projects due Jan. 22 at the beginning of the school day. Wednesday, Jan. 9, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Jan. 10, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will continue researching their topic and begin to think about identifying what artifact they would like to create in class. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Projects due Jan. 22 at the beginning of the school day. Friday, Jan.11 No School, Student Release Day Monday Dec. 17 - Friday Dec. 21
Monday, Dec. 17, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will have a chance to complete their Manifest Destiny Posters that were assigned on Thursday. We will then have a gallery walk for students to comment on each others's work. Students will then do an IC check-in with Sam to monitor their grades and progress in class. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: MD posters are due today. Tuesday, Dec. 18, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Dec. 19, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will be watching a documentary on the Corps of Discovery expedition that documents the findings of Lewis and Clark's journey. This is in conjunction with Ms. Brown's LA class where students will be reading journal entries related to the trip. This will culminate in a final project that extends to both classes. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Film notes and reflection due at the end of class. Thursday, Dec. 20, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Friday, Dec. 21, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will be watching a documentary on the Corps of Discovery expedition that documents the findings of Lewis and Clark's journey. This is in conjunction with Ms. Brown's LA class where students will be reading journal entries related to the trip. This will culminate in a final project that extends to both classes. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: Film notes and reflection due at the end of class. Monday Dec. 3 - Friday Dec. 7
Monday, Dec. 3, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Dec. 4, B DAY: Learning Activity: We will start with a current event check-in. Then we will start our Westward Expansion unit with an introduction by focusing on the Louisiana Purchase and how that prompted the journey of Lewis and Clark. Student will take notes . Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: No Homework Wednesday, Dec. 5, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Dec. 6, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will have a one day in-class research project about the journey of Lewis and Clark as they build upon their knowledge of the trip's objectives and challenges. Objective(s): Students will be able to describe the processes that led to the territorial expansion of the United States, including the Louisiana Purchase and other land purchases, wars and treaties with foreign and indigenous nations, and annexation. (Expansion and Reform: 1792-1861) Homework or Reminder: No homework. Friday, Dec. 7, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Monday Nov. 26 - Friday Nov. 30
Monday, Nov. 26, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Nov. 27, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students looked at gender inequality in the early colonies into the mid nineteenth century. Objective(s): Exhibit civic skills including participating in civic discussion on issues in the contemporary United States, demonstrating respect for the opinions of people or groups who have different perspectives, and reaching consensus. Homework or Reminder: Reading of The Women of Early America and activity questions on Google Classroom. Due 12/4 at the beginning of class. Wednesday, Nov. 28, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Nov. 29, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students are finishing their reading and question assignment. Objective(s): Exhibit civic skills including participating in civic discussion on issues in the contemporary United States, demonstrating respect for the opinions of people or groups who have different perspectives, and reaching consensus. Homework or Reminder: Reading of The Women of Early America and activity questions on Google Classroom. Due 12/4 at the beginning of class. Friday, Nov. 30 No School, Student Release Day Monday Nov. 19 - Friday Nov. 23
Monday, Nov. 19, B DAY: Learning Activity: We will finish watching Colonial House. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: Projects due today at the start of class for presentation. Tuesday, Nov. 20, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Nov. 21 No School Thursday, Nov. 22 No School Friday, Nov. 23 No School Monday Nov. 12 - Friday Nov. 16
Monday, Nov. 12, B DAY: Learning Activity: Project presentations all class. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: Projects due today at the start of class for presentation. Tuesday, Nov. 13, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Nov. 14, B DAY: Learning Activity: Makeup presentations today for those who either had an extension, or were late. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: N/A Thursday, Nov. 15, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Friday, Nov. 16, B DAY Learning Activity: We will finish up our colonial history unit with a closing lesson and activity. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: TBD Monday Nov. 5 - Friday Nov. 9
Monday, Nov. 5, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Nov. 6, B DAY: Learning Activity: Now that students are done with their notes and had two days of research, they will begin transferring what they have learned into a project output process. Students will be introduced to the overview of the next stage of work and then begin working. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: Notes are due at the beginning of class today. Project outputs due next week, Monday, 11/12. Wednesday, Nov. 7, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Nov. 8, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today will be a work day. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: Projects due Monday, 11/12 Friday, Nov. 9, A DAY No U.S. History Class Monday Oct. 29 - Friday Nov. 2
Monday, Oct. 29, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Oct. 30, B DAY: Learning Activity: Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: Last day to hand in any missing work, or work that you have improved upon. No work will be accepted beyond today for Q1. Wednesday, Oct. 31, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Nov. 1, B Day: Learning Activity: Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: Last day of Quarter 1 Friday, Oct. 19 No School, Student Release Day Monday Oct. 22 - Friday Oct. 26
Monday, Oct. 22, B DAY: Learning Activity: As an extension of our reviewing some of the motivations for the colonial push for independence and how those factors led to the creation of our founding documents, we will connect our review of the Bill of Rights to grievances against the King's government. We will watch part of John Adams looking for key factors that link to rights drafted into the Constitution. Objective(s): Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: Chapter 3, A Young People's History due today at 9:30am on Google Classroom. Tuesday, Oct. 23, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Oct. 24, B DAY: Learning Activity: We will finish John Adams and then begin an activity around the Constitution and three branches of government. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. AND Analyze how the Constitution and the Bill of Rights limits the government and the governed, protects individual rights, supports the principle of majority rule while protecting the rights of the minority, and promotes the general welfare. Homework or Reminder: TBD Thursday, Oct. 25, A DAY No U.S. History Class Friday, Oct. 26, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will be introduced to the overview of their next project and begin the research process around that. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: TBD Monday Oct. 15 - Friday Oct. 19
Monday, Oct. 15, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Oct. 16, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today we will look at the foundations of the independence movement in the colonies and how some of those sentiments fed into how the Declaration of Independence, and Constitution were structured. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: A Young People's History: Chapter 3 Due at the end of class Wednesday, Oct. 17, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Thursday, Oct. 18 No School: MEA Friday, Oct. 19 No School: MEA Monday Oct. 8 - Friday Oct. 12
Monday, Oct. 8, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today students will learn about how to peer review and then incorporate suggestions/edits into their final projects. They will then have time to add any finishing details. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: Small group projects are due for presentation at the beginning of class Wednesday. Tuesday, Oct. 9, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Oct. 10, B DAY: Learning Activity: Group projects are due for presentation to the class. Overview and requirements are on Google Classroom. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: Projects due today. Thursday, Oct. 11, A DAY No U.S. History Class Friday, Oct. 12, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today we will look at the foundations of the independence movement in the colonies and how some of those sentiments fed into how the Declaration of Independence, and Constitution were structured. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: TBD Monday Oct. 1 - Friday Oct. 5
Monday, Oct. 1, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today will break down the purpose of studying a State of Nature and foundations of responsible citizenship. Students will then get in groups to create their versions of an ideal social contract/constitution. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: Work toward completing your small group assignment. Tuesday, Oct. 2, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Oct. 3, B DAY: Learning Activity: Students will begin with a current events assignment and then have a chance to get in groups and finish their social contract project. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: TBD Thursday, Oct. 4, A DAY (Half Day, Student Conferences) No U.S. History Class Friday, Oct. 5 No School, Student Conferences Monday Sep. 24 - Friday Sep. 28
Monday, Sep. 24, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today will be a presentation day of students' State of Nature projects. Students will have an opportunity to both share what they created, as well as learn from peers. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: Completed projects are due as students enter class on 9/24 for presentation. Those that are not ready will be late and have a makeup presentation opportunity during Wednesday's class. Tuesday, Sep. 25, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Wednesday, Sep. 26, B DAY: Learning Activity: Today is a makeup day for those who were either gone on Monday or were late completing their project. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: Completed projects were due as students entered class on 9/24 for presentation. Thursday, Sep. 27, A DAY No U.S. History Class Friday, Sep. 28 No School, Student Release Day Monday Sep. 17 - Friday Sep. 21
Monday, Sep. 17, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Sep. 18, B DAY Learning Activity: Today is a work day dedicated to student projects on State of Nature. This provides the foundation for creating a government around a constitution and social contract. All 90 minutes are dedicated to work time. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: Completed projects are due as students enter class on 9/24 for presentation. Wednesday, Sep. 19, A DAY No U.S. History Class Thursday, Sep. 20, B DAY Learning Activity: Today is a work day dedicated to student projects on State of Nature. This provides the foundation for creating a government around a constitution and social contract. All 90 minutes are dedicated to work time. There are no other work days so whatever doesn't get completed in class today will be homework. Objective(s): The primary purposes of rules and laws within the United States constitutional government are to protect individual rights, promote the general welfare and provide order. Homework or Reminder: Completed projects are due as students enter class on 9/24 for presentation. Those that are not ready will be late and have a makeup presentation opportunity during Wednesday's class. Friday, Sep. 21, A DAY No U.S. History Class Monday Sep. 10 - Friday Sep. 14
Monday, Sep. 10, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Sep. 11, B DAY Learning Activity: Students will begin by discussing current events from the weekend. We will then have time to work on the Hobbes reflection activity that we didn't have a chance to work on last week. Finally, students will consider what it means to be a responsible citizen. At the end of class, students will get their first project overview sheet with instructions around expectations. Objective(s): Students will develop an understanding of school and classroom procedures while beginning to develop classroom connections and community. Homework or Reminder: Please read a current event story you can talk about at the start of class. Complete the Thomas Hobbes reflection activity in Google Classroom for next class. Wednesday, Sep. 12, A DAY No U.S. History Class Thursday, Sep. 13, B DAY Learning Activity: We will begin by discussing the project sheet students were introduced to on Tuesday. Students will then have work time, followed by a closing discussion. Objective(s): Students will develop an understanding of school and classroom procedures while beginning to develop classroom connections and community. Homework or Reminder: Hobbes reflection activity due at the beginning of class today. Friday, Sep. 14 No School, Student Release Day Monday Sep. 3 - Friday Sep. 7
Monday, Sep. 3 No School, Labor Day Tuesday, Sep. 4, A DAY No History Class Wednesday, Sep. 5, B DAY Learning Activity: We will begin by considering a community, country, world without laws. Sam will then give a basic introduction to Hobbes' philosophy of "man's state of nature" as a precursor to learning about the foundations of government and necessity of laws. This will begin our foundations of government unit. Students will then use laptops to access and become familiar with the courses online platforms and resources, including the UMA page, class website, and Google Classroom. Objective(s): Students will consider society without laws and the need for government, structure and leadership as a foundation to learning about the constitution. Homework or Reminder: TBD. Thursday, Sep. 6, A DAY No History Class Friday, Sep. 7, B Day Learning Activity: We will begin by reviewing the idea of "state of nature," and what that may look like. Students will then complete an activity sheet as a start to a creative project where they will invent their own fictitious land. Objective(s): Students will consider society without government so that they may understand foundations and necessity of laws and our democratic principles. They will begin to make connections with their Language Arts class where they are reading Lord of the Flies. Homework or Reminder: We did not get a chance to begin working on our State of Nature reflection and will therefore work on that during Tuesday's class. Monday Aug. 24 - Friday Aug. 31
This week's agenda will revolve around developing school and classroom procedures, acclimating students to their new environs and peers, learning about lessons to come as well as the tools they will need to learn in order to be successful in our class. Monday, Aug. 27, A DAY: No U.S. History Class Tuesday, Aug. 28, B DAY Learning Activity: We will begin by doing some introductions as a way to get to know one another as a class. We will participate in our first group discussion, develop classroom expectations and then end with a few all class activities. Objective(s): Students will develop an understanding of school and classroom procedures while beginning to develop classroom connections and community. Homework or Reminder: N/A Wednesday, Aug. 29, A DAY No U.S. History Class Thursday, Aug. 30, B DAY Learning Activity: Students will learn about computer usage in our class, access Google Classroom and then complete a classroom survey for their first participation grade. We will then cover the syllabus with a discussion around discussion and project-based classes, procedures for handing in work, makeup work, and other procedures. Objective(s): Students will develop an understanding of school and classroom procedures while beginning to develop classroom connections and community. Homework or Reminder: Class survey in Google Classroom is due today by the end of class (we will have had time to get this done in class). Friday, Aug. 31 No School, Student Release Day |
Late Policy: Work must be turned in within one week of due date, otherwise it becomes a 0. Late work will be docked 10%. Students may improve graded work handed in on time up to one week from the time it is handed back.
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